Jane was almost satiated by the delicious supper prepared by Evelyn, whose culinary skills were exceptional.She neatly placed the used napkin on the table and stood up to leave, telling Damien, "I am done with my meal, I'll head upstairs now."Damien suggested, "Let's change the way you address me. It's not common for a wife to call her husband so formally."Jane inquired, "What should I call you?"Damien teased her with a smile, "What do you think?"Jane felt a shiver down her spine at the idea of calling him Honey or Sweetheart.Damien noticed her discomfort and suggested, "Let's rest for the day."Jane agreed and followed him to the stairs, feeling exhausted and wanting to sleep.As she headed towards her bedroom on the second floor, a figure blocked her path, causing her to take a few steps back in fear.Damien was surprised by her reaction and asked, "Are you afraid of me?"Jane felt uneasy due to his sudden appearance.Damien changed the topic and asked, "Do you have any issues
In fact, Jane simply wanted to confirm once again. Since Damien had said no, she believed that there was no more to it."It's getting late. I'll go back to my room to sleep now," Jane spoke.Damien sighed, "It seems that I will be alone in the vacant room tonight." His tone carried a hint of resentment.Jane furrowed her brows, glanced at him, and inquired, "Damien, did you complete your studies in the Department of Drama?""No, I am studying finance. Why do you suddenly care about my major?" Damien lifted his eyes, and a smile graced his handsome face.Jane spoke honestly, "It's nothing, I just noticed that you have a lot of dramatics, and your acting is remarkable. I feel inferior in comparison to you."He felt as though he had swallowed a fly."Good night, Damien," Jane nodded slightly at him, turned around, and made her way towards the guest room.Damien watched the door of the guest room close, and the emotions on his face dissipated.His icy gaze scanned the surroundings. If thi
The sky is becoming overcast, and the illuminations of the stores on the side of the road are gradually illuminating.The taxi pulled up at the coffee shop on the side of the street, Jane settled the fare, alighted, and made her way straight to the interior of the coffee shop.She surveyed the surroundings and headed directly towards the corner table.Seated at the table was a young lady sporting a peaked cap and black trousers, beckoning to her.Jane approached, took a seat opposite her, and said with a smile: "Piper, I apologize for keeping you waiting."The young lady removed her sunglasses, revealing a delicate and fair complexion. The mole beneath the corner of her eye conveyed an alluring impression. She was the celebrated American songstress Piper Smith."It's not often that we meet, so I don't mind waiting." Piper giggled, seeing that Jane was convinced, and said, "I was just joking, I haven't been here for long."Jane nodded, "I'm sorry, you're so busy and I still made you com
Jane glanced at the wine offered to her, then at the young man standing in front of her, and apologized, "I'm sorry, I don't know how to drink.""Which actor is a teetotaler?" The young man raised his eyebrows."I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Jackson Drew. I invested in a movie out of boredom recently. I was worried about finding the right leading lady. When I met you, I saw hope."Jane examined the self-assured man before her. Was he implying something?Just as she was about to politely decline again, a hand suddenly appeared on her shoulder, belonging to Piper Smith."Apologies, Jackson, Jane doesn't drink. How about I drink this glass of wine for her?" Piper smiled at Jackson.Jackson's eyes glimmered, and he replied with a grin, "Sure, but since it's a substitution, at least three glasses.""No problem!" Piper agreed readily and downed three glasses of wine in quick succession."A great drinker, befitting of the Queen of Pop." The surrounding crowd cheered.Jane watched
Upon exiting the private room, Piper inquired, "Jane, what happened just now? Did Jackson bully you?"Jane remained composed and responded, "It's alright. I gave him a swift kick, and he got what he deserved."Piper's anger flared up, and she exclaimed, "The person who dares to bully you will face the consequences. I won't spare him." She was about to storm into the private room, but Jane restrained her and advised her against escalating the situation.Piper was dissatisfied, "Am I supposed to just watch you get bullied?"Jane chuckled, "I'm fine. Besides, he won't be able to perform in bed for a few days. My self-defense skills came in handy."Piper smiled at her, realizing how adorable she could be at times.Suddenly, footsteps approached from behind."Look, there they are."Jane turned around and saw the group of men from the private room earlier.Her expression darkened, "Let's go."Piper expressed concern, "I've heard that Jackson is a gangster. It seems to be true."The two exch
The roughness of the urban roads pales in comparison to the plush carpeting in the clubhouse.Jane gritted her teeth as the soles of her feet throbbed with agony, but she refused to halt her pace."Quickly, don't let her escape," a voice from behind urged.Her heart pounded in her chest as she sprinted ahead frantically, not daring to glance over her shoulder.Unbeknownst to her, a black Maybach pulled up from behind, came to a stop, and a person emerged from the vehicle, blocking the group of pursuers."Why are you obstructing us?" the leader scowled.Duke remained composed as he replied, "It's nothing. I simply informed the authorities that someone here is bullying defenseless women.""Do you realize who we are? You're courting death!" the man barked."I don't, but your boss surely does," Duke retorted, producing a business card and extending it towards him.The man cast a sidelong glance, skimmed over the card, and his expression altered drastically.After exchanging glances, the g
Jane was taken aback, and when she lifted her head, she saw a teenager standing at the entrance with a bag in her hand.She stood up and asked, "Are you looking for me?""Yes!" The little girl nodded, "Are you Jane Austen?""That's correct." Jane stepped forward, "What do you need from me?"The little girl handed her the bag, "This is from a guy who wanted me to give it to you.""For me?" Jane took the bag and checked it, and it turned out to be a shoebox. Shoes?She looked at the little girl and inquired, "Who is this guy?"The little girl smiled at her and said, "Bye, Jane," before running away."Hey, hold on." Jane shouted, but the little girl had already disappeared.She looked at the shoe box in her hand with confusion.The boss gave her a strange look, "Could it be from your admirer?"Jane smiled wryly, that was unlikely.Firstly, she was chased here, and no one knew she was here.Secondly, she had no admirers.However, the person who sent her shoes must have seen her bare feet,
Shortly after, Evelyn discovered a collection of medications for Jane.Both topically and orally.Jane accepted them with a bit of confusion, as anyone not in the know would have assumed she was gravely injured.Abruptly, Evelyn inquired, "Madam, is your cheek a bit swollen?"Jane touched the left side of her face, recollecting the forceful slap Jackson had struck her with earlier; it was quite severe."My wisdom teeth are slightly inflamed, but it's nothing to worry about." Jane grinned and ascended the stairs.Upon arriving in her room, Jane took a shower before tending to her feet.She had to prick the blisters on her feet with a needle, and that was when she realized she had forgotten to request one from Evelyn earlier.She picked up her phone, dialed Evelyn, and asked her to send over a needle.In no time, she heard a knock at the door.She hobbled over on a cotton swab and opened the door.The instant she opened it, she saw Damien Wolfe standing at the entrance in a nightgown, hi