All the Heroines are my Ex-girlfriends

Chapter 137: Meeting Mrs. Yukinoshita, Breaking the Pot to Steal the Flower, Today I Will Marry Yukino!

"The gifts have all been sent, and the rest, Azuma-kun, you'll handle from now on."

Sayuri spoke over the phone.

She felt that Yukima Azuma no longer needed further help.

If she interfered, it might only cause more trouble.

"Umu, no problem, Sayuri... Do you want to invest in Laplace Corporation?"

Yukima Azuma wasn't yet accustomed to calling Sayuri by her name without honorifics.

"I'll pass. Azuma-kun knows I don't invest for profit."

Sayuri rejected the stock offer that Yukima Azuma had intended to send her.

She truly wasn't interested in investing for the benefit of Laplace Corporation.

Although she understood that Laplace Corporation might become a giant conglomerate beyond imagination in the future, at this moment, she was turning down unimaginable benefits.

But Sayuri didn't care.

The Sawamura family's wealth was already large enough.

Sayuri was not the type to be greedy and climb higher.

On the contrary, she felt content with what she had.

Compared to enormous profits, the thing she wanted most was for her daughter, Eriri, to live happily.

"Alright."

Yukima Azuma didn't press the matter any further.

Since Sayuri had refused, the stock would be given to Eriri instead.

Umu... when working on the next part of the White Album, he will trick Eriri into signing the contract.

After all, the foolish Eriri would never read the contract's contents.

Yukima Azuma had made his decision.

The "eating" of Eriri was one matter.

And the gift from Sayuri was another one.

Yukima Azuma had no intention of mixing these two things.

After hanging up the phone.

Yukima Azuma looked at the clock in his apartment.

It was past the usual dinner time at home.

But the person he was waiting for still hadn't returned.

Yukima Azuma frowned.

....

On the other side.

In a private room of a high-end restaurant in Shibuya.

Yukinoshita Yukino walked into the room with a dark expression.

"Sister, what do you want..."

Her words suddenly stopped.

Yukino saw the person seated at the head of the table.

It wasn't her older sister who had arranged the meeting.

It was Mrs. Yukinoshita.

This made the words Yukino had prepared stick in her throat, unable to be used.

She stood frozen in place as though struck by a spell.

Haruno was seated at the corner of the table, her face devoid of any emotion.

"Out of the house for over a year, and now you've forgotten even basic manners?"

Mrs. Yukinoshita's voice was very stern.

Yukino took a deep breath.

Then, she bowed her head to her mother.

After bowing, she sat down opposite her.

Without saying a word, she craned her neck to stare at Mrs. Yukinoshita.

This scene surprised Mrs. Yukinoshita slightly.

Her youngest daughter, who had always been terrified of her, now looked at her without hesitation.

In the past, Yukino would never have dared to make eye contact like this.

It seemed like living outside had made her stronger.

But what good was irrational courage?

"You've caused enough trouble. Come home with me."

Mrs. Yukinoshita's words were non-negotiable, clearly an order.

"I won't go back to the Yukinoshita house."

Yukino said each word slowly.

Resisting her mother was extremely difficult for her.

After all, since she was a child, her mother's authority had created a psychological shadow over her.

But now, even if it wasn't for freedom...

It was because of that young man.

Yukinoshita Yukino absolutely couldn't give up so easily and return to the golden cage called the Yukinoshita family.

Yukino's resistance was to be expected.

Mrs. Yukinoshita casually threw several photos and a stack of documents onto the table.

"You're still stubbornly resisting while following this boy who's not even fully grown. What does it even mean?"

"He's just a boy who needs the protection of the Yukinoshita family. Even if he's lucky enough to become famous, do you think he can resist me?"

"When will you give up this naïve idea... fine, if you remain so stubborn and refuse to come home..."

"I won't do anything to you since you still bear the Yukinoshita name, but I will make sure that boy has nothing left. His honor, his wealth, his fame will all be ruined."

Mrs. Yukinoshita's words made Yukino leap to her feet.

She placed both hands on the table and stared directly at her mother.

Her fingers tightened into fists, her knuckles turning white, nails nearly digging into the palms of her hands.

No matter how ruthless Mrs. Yukinoshita had been toward her, Yukino could endure.

But if it involved Yukima Azuma...

Yukino could never accept it.

A wonderful boy like him didn't deserve to suffer any harm.

He deserved to shine and to have everything go smoothly for him, without any obstacles.

Yukino's breath became more rapid.

"Don't touch him!"

"Your words are just a joke. If you don't want anything to happen to him, then come back home quietly."

Mrs. Yukinoshita aimed for Yukino's upright nature.

If it were a matter concerning Yukino herself, with her personality, no matter how much harm she had to endure, she would stubbornly endure it.

She wouldn't back down even if she were covered in injuries.

But if her own desires caused harm to those around her...

That was something Yukinoshita Yukino could never accept.

With this type of coercion, Mrs. Yukinoshita would definitely make Yukino yield.

Mrs. Yukinoshita was certain of her victory.

At that very moment.

Bang!

The door to the room was kicked open.

"This guest... cannot enter!"

The voice of a service staff member was heard from behind.

All three people in the room were stunned by this unexpected situation and looked toward the door.

They saw a young man with sharp brows like a sword and eyes bright like stars, walking in swiftly.

Yukino was both overjoyed and surprised when she saw Yukima Azuma arrive.

Her hands, which had been clenched tightly, unconsciously loosened.

But soon, in her worry, she clenched them again.

Haruno's expression was unclear.

She hid herself in the corner of the room, not wanting to make eye contact with him.

Mrs. Yukinoshita frowned.

She looked toward Yukima Azuma, who had just burst in.

Suddenly, she recalled the proud image of him from a few years ago.

"Excuse me, this..."

The service staff chased after him, repeatedly bowing and apologizing to the three women in the room, but upon seeing Yukima Azuma enter, she appeared flustered, unsure of what to do.

Haruno waved her hand at the service staff.

Signaling her to leave.

The service staff immediately understood and closed the door, quickly leaving.

Yukima Azuma walked over to Yukino's side.

He extended his hand, holding her hand gently, and carefully pried each of her fingers open.

His fingers ran along the palm of her hand, opening her clenched fingers.

He gently caressed the palm of Yukino's hand, where the marks from her nails were still visible.

Then, he gently took her hand, their fingers intertwining tightly, holding onto her cold hand.

"What are you all talking about?" Yukima Azuma asked as he grabbed one of the photos of himself from the table.

"Talking about me? Well, that's great. Now that I'm here, let me hear what you have to say."

Yukino silently watched Yukima Azuma, her gaze following him for a long while.

Mrs. Yukinoshita frowned, then spoke:

"This is a matter for the main Yukinoshita family. What right do you have to be here?"

Yukima Azuma did not react to her words.

Just like many years ago.

He still didn't care at all about the Yukinoshita family.

"A family matter? Then it's all the more reason for me to listen, since, after all, Yukino is mine."

Yukima Azuma took Yukino's hand and raised it.

Their hands were intertwined, as if showing off.

Mrs. Yukinoshita was so furious that she let out a laugh.

Mrs. Yukinoshita pointed a finger at Yukima Azuma, laughing coldly, and asked:

"Haa, are you saying you want to marry her?"

Yukima Azuma nodded naturally.

"That's right."

Yukino's gaze no longer lingered on her mother.

To be more precise, ever since Yukima Azuma appeared, Yukino's eyes hadn't strayed from him.

Now, hearing Yukima Azuma confirm that he would marry her, her emotions became a bit complicated.

A fog quickly clouded her vision.

Then, her nose stung, and tears started to fall down her cheek.

It was just too... unfair.

Without even asking her opinion, he declared that he would marry her.

Now, she didn't know what to say to oppose or stop him.

She could only stand there, watching him, facing her mother so recklessly.

What else could she do?

If she opposed him?

Yukino would rather die than do that.

"Alright, alright," Mrs. Yukinoshita clapped her hands. "What makes you think you're worthy of marrying a daughter of the Yukinoshita family?"

Upon hearing this, Yukima Azuma's face showed disdain.

Just like many years ago.

He raised his hand and gave Mrs. Yukinoshita the middle finger.

"What era are we in? Stubbornly pushing arranged marriages? Wake up, the Tokugawa shogunate ended a long time ago!"

Mrs. Yukinoshita gritted her teeth and angrily said:

"You brat, aren't you afraid of the Yukinoshita family?"

"Don't think that just because you got lucky and have some assets, you can do whatever you want."

Yukima Azuma rolled his eyes.

"Do whatever I want? I'm not that reckless."

Then, Yukima Azuma pointed at Mrs. Yukinoshita.

"I've done my best up until now, and that's why I say no to people like you, who just do whatever they want."

"The Yukinoshita family? There's no one good in it. I witnessed that years ago, and my answer still stands."

"There are birds that are never trapped in cages, each feather shines with the light of freedom."

"Today, I'll take her with me, and I want to see who has the courage to stop me!"

"Alright, enough talking. If you want Yukino, come and take her, try all you want."

"Of course, if you extend your hand, be prepared for it to get broken. I don't need to spell it out, do I?"

Yukima Azuma grabbed Yukino's hand and walked out of the room.

As they reached the door, Yukima Azuma seemed to remember something.

He put his other hand into Yukino's bag, rummaged around for a while, and pulled out a dark gold business card, throwing it onto the table.

"Don't say I didn't warn you. Remember this emblem, so you won't fail to recognize it later, hag."

With that, Yukima Azuma opened the door and dragged Yukino outside.

Mrs. Yukinoshita was so furious she was almost gasping for breath.

After taking several deep breaths, she stood up and grabbed the dark gold business card from the table.

On the front was an emblem that looked very unique.

After a quick glance, Mrs. Yukinoshita clenched the card and crumpled it.

It was definitely him.

Mrs. Yukinoshita immediately recognized it—the emblem she had seen at the dinner party the night before.

Laplace Corporation.

Again, Yukima Azuma, and again, Laplace Corporation.

Mrs. Yukinoshita was someone who didn't hesitate to use underhanded tactics.

But she truly didn't dare to lay a hand on Yukima Azuma.

Not to mention that Laplace Corporation already had incredible power.

Moreover, behind Laplace Corporation was the Sawamura family.

Mrs. Yukinoshita found it hard to believe.

Why would the Sawamura family support a child from the Yukinoshita family branch like this?

But no matter the reason, Mrs. Yukinoshita had to think of a way to deal with it.

Yukino's arranged marriage might no longer continue...