The sunlight poured into the entrance, making the figure of the man leaving appear even more forlorn.The tall and upright man, in this moment, seemed to have had his spine pulled out. Each step he took was heavy.Buck felt his eyes well up. His boss had made mistakes, but he was trying to make up for them—why couldn't he be given another chance?But then, thinking about it more, he realized. Jordan had truly suffered over the years. There was a moment when she was being humiliated by a group of people, and he nearly ignored his orders to rush in and protect her. But...This one event was enough for Jordan to stop loving Westley.Jordan saw the shadow at the door.In truth, when she had married, she had been full of joy. But he... he had probably been forced into it.Jasmine, noticing Jordan's slightly melancholic expression, instinctively sensed that she didn't want to discuss it further and quickly changed the subject."Ms. Hickey, what's our next project?""Nothing for now.
It was important for him to know whether Jordan and Jane were biological sisters.Zachary said coldly, "My wife is pregnant."If the test needed to be done, it would have to wait until after the baby was born and her body had recovered.Westley asked, "Aren't you doing blood tests during the pregnancy checkup?""Even without a blood test, taking a strand of hair wouldn't harm your wife or child."Zachary replied emotionlessly, "I'm afraid my wife might get too emotional if she knows the result."Westley was somewhat puzzled, "Are you sure they're biological sisters?"Zachary had sent Roy to investigate Jane's biological parents.The information Roy had sent back matched some details with Jordan.He guessed there was a 90% chance that they were biological sisters.But it was safer to confirm with a paternity test.Westley, after hearing Zachary's words, disagreed, "Why wait for Roy's investigation? A simple paternity test could tell you.""At most, just don't tell your wife.
If they were biological sisters, Westley had to find a way to redeem himself.Zachary's jaw tightened. The words "fake divorce" were on the tip of his tongue but he swallowed them.It was more interesting for Westley to explode this bomb himself.He turned around and got into another car.Westley followed and got in as well."What bad idea are you plotting again?"Zachary smiled but didn't speak.On the way, Zachary received a call from Rick."Mr. Collins, Jasper is dead."Zachary didn't even furrow his brows.It was part of the plan."I know."Rick, familiar with Zachary's habits, quickly spoke before he hung up. "Mr. Collins, Nina wants to see you."Zachary's voice was cold and ruthless. "She’s giving up so soon?"Rick shivered even through the receiver.Nina wasn't registered in the country anymore. She had some coonections and had protection in Northern Manya, making it impossible to capture her for sentencing.But, Zachary had his ways.In the past few months, it
On the day of our third wedding anniversary, Ryan Frost spent a ton of money to buy a necklace that I had liked for quite some time.Everyone said that he loved me to the bottom of his heart.I was preparing a candlelight dinner whilst feeling overjoyed, but that was when I received a video.In the video, Ryan Frost personally helped another girl put on the necklace. "Congratulations, you're reborn."It seemed that today wasn't only the day of our wedding anniversary, it was also the day that his true love got her divorce.I had never thought that such a thing would happen to me.Even though the marriage between Ryan and me wasn't because the two of us fell in love with each other, he still pretended to dote on me in front of others.I sat in front of the dining table, looking at the steak that had gone cold and the words at the top of the trending searches. "Ryan Frost Spending Millions to Please His Wife."I felt every single word of that sentence taunting me.It was two o'c
'Jewelry?' I wondered.I furrowed my brows slightly and raised my voice to ask Ryan, who had just gone into the bathroom, "Ryan, Jessica's here. I'll head down to take a look."The next second, Ryan quickly walked out of the bathroom. His face was colder than ever. It was an expression that I had never seen."I'll go. It's none of your business, go wash up."The man who had always been calm in front of me suddenly had a trace of emotion in his voice. He sounded annoyed and nervous at the same time.A strange feeling arose in my heart. "I've already washed up. I was the one who squeezed the toothpaste on your toothbrush, have you forgotten?""Alright, let's head downstairs together then. We can't keep the guest waiting."I held his hand and walked down the stairs.The staircase was in a spiral. When we were halfway down, I could see Jessica wearing a white dress and sitting elegantly on the sofa.She also raised her head when she heard us coming down the stairs. When she saw mi
I was completely dumbfounded.I looked at the email over and over again as if I was trying to confirm something.I wasn’t seeing things.Jessica suddenly became the director of the Design Department, my superior.“Do you know her, Charlotte?”Jane could tell that something wasn’t right. She reached out and waved her in front of my eyes as she tried to guess what was going on.I put down my phone. “Yes, she’s Ryan’s stepsister that I told you about before.”After graduation, my roommates went their separate ways. But Jane and I had been good friends throughout university. We promised each other to stay in Jelaston and not go anywhere else.“Fuck! So she got this position because she’s Ryan’s stepsister?” cursed Jane.I was rendered speechless.‘She’s probably more than just his stepsister,’ I said inwardly.“Is Ryan out of his mind?” Jane continued to complain. “Why does she get to be the director? I’ve never heard of her in the design industry before, but Ryan just gave her the positio
Ryan almost agreed instantly and didn't hesitate at all.I wrapped my arms around his neck, curved my lips, and locked gazes with him. "Are you really willing to give me 10% of the company's shares?"His eyes were clear. "I'm giving the shares to you and not some outsider."At that moment, I had to admit that money was really good at proving loyalty.All the emotions that I had suppressed during the morning had finally eased.As if trying to prove something, I asked with a smile, "What about Jessica? Are you willing to give her shares?"He fell silent for a moment and then gave me a definite answer. "No.""Seriously?""Seriously. All I can give her is the director's position."Ryan pulled me into his arms and said in a warm and gentle voice, "I'll get Gary to bring the share transfer agreement in the afternoon. From today onwards, you're one of the Frost Group's shareholders. Everyone else will be working for you.""What about you?" I asked with a smile since I was in a bette
Jessica knew that Ryan was waiting for me.She was the one asking for us to give her a ride, but she still sat in the passenger seat.I really wanted to turn on my heels and leave, but reason told me to stay. I reached out my hand and said to Ryan, "Keys."Ryan remained silent and just placed the keys in my hand.I walked around the front of the car and sat in the driver's seat. I smiled as I looked at the surprised look on Jessica's face. "No problem at all. You're Ryan's sister, so it's normal for you to ask us to give you a lift."After saying so, I looked at Ryan, who was still standing next to the car. "Get in. Grandpa is probably already waiting for us."No one spoke throughout the journey.It was so quiet that one could hear a pin drop.Jessica wanted to talk to Ryan, but she didn't because she probably felt that it would seem a little awkward if she kept on turning around to talk to Ryan.Ryan had probably sensed my unhappiness, so he opened a bottled drink and passed
If they were biological sisters, Westley had to find a way to redeem himself.Zachary's jaw tightened. The words "fake divorce" were on the tip of his tongue but he swallowed them.It was more interesting for Westley to explode this bomb himself.He turned around and got into another car.Westley followed and got in as well."What bad idea are you plotting again?"Zachary smiled but didn't speak.On the way, Zachary received a call from Rick."Mr. Collins, Jasper is dead."Zachary didn't even furrow his brows.It was part of the plan."I know."Rick, familiar with Zachary's habits, quickly spoke before he hung up. "Mr. Collins, Nina wants to see you."Zachary's voice was cold and ruthless. "She’s giving up so soon?"Rick shivered even through the receiver.Nina wasn't registered in the country anymore. She had some coonections and had protection in Northern Manya, making it impossible to capture her for sentencing.But, Zachary had his ways.In the past few months, it
It was important for him to know whether Jordan and Jane were biological sisters.Zachary said coldly, "My wife is pregnant."If the test needed to be done, it would have to wait until after the baby was born and her body had recovered.Westley asked, "Aren't you doing blood tests during the pregnancy checkup?""Even without a blood test, taking a strand of hair wouldn't harm your wife or child."Zachary replied emotionlessly, "I'm afraid my wife might get too emotional if she knows the result."Westley was somewhat puzzled, "Are you sure they're biological sisters?"Zachary had sent Roy to investigate Jane's biological parents.The information Roy had sent back matched some details with Jordan.He guessed there was a 90% chance that they were biological sisters.But it was safer to confirm with a paternity test.Westley, after hearing Zachary's words, disagreed, "Why wait for Roy's investigation? A simple paternity test could tell you.""At most, just don't tell your wife.
The sunlight poured into the entrance, making the figure of the man leaving appear even more forlorn.The tall and upright man, in this moment, seemed to have had his spine pulled out. Each step he took was heavy.Buck felt his eyes well up. His boss had made mistakes, but he was trying to make up for them—why couldn't he be given another chance?But then, thinking about it more, he realized. Jordan had truly suffered over the years. There was a moment when she was being humiliated by a group of people, and he nearly ignored his orders to rush in and protect her. But...This one event was enough for Jordan to stop loving Westley.Jordan saw the shadow at the door.In truth, when she had married, she had been full of joy. But he... he had probably been forced into it.Jasmine, noticing Jordan's slightly melancholic expression, instinctively sensed that she didn't want to discuss it further and quickly changed the subject."Ms. Hickey, what's our next project?""Nothing for now.
Zachary massaged his temples, thinking that Westley's mind was likely consumed entirely by Jordan, leaving no room for deeper consideration.So he got straight to the point. "I suspect they're biological sisters. I'm planning to do a paternity test."The other end of the line suddenly fell silent.If not for the faint sound of breathing, Zachary might have thought the call had been disconnected.Knowing Westley was still listening, he continued, "They're suspicious themselves. You know, Jasper isn't Jane's biological father. She was adopted, so this possibility can't be ruled out."Now it was Westley's turn to fall silent.Zachary added, "My advice? Don't do anything stupid."Westley felt a headache coming on. "Why didn't you tell me this earlier?"Zachary feigned innocence. "I didn't think you'd forge fake divorce certificates."Westley was at a loss for words.Zachary glanced at his watch. "I still need to get back to my wife and sleep."Westley, clearly irritated, growled
She didn’t want to be the center of gossip, so she reluctantly sat down.The staff took her ID and handed her a form to fill out.Seeing that Westley also had a form, she finally felt at ease.But there was still some lingering caution in her heart.When she received the divorce certificate, she checked it over and over again."Westley, with your power, it wouldn't be hard to produce two fake divorce certificates, would it?"Westley tossed his divorce certificate to her as well."You can look into it if you want."Jordan wasn't naive. In Nelana, Westley had the final say.What could she possibly uncover?She decided to put away both divorce certificates for now and ask Jane to verify them once she got to Jeswood.Westley saw the flicker of her thoughts in her eyes but said nothing and just left.After the car drove away, he called Zachary.Zachary had just lulled Jane to sleep when his phone suddenly vibrated violently. He quickly declined the call.He tucked Jane in care
Buck suddenly appeared and started the car, leaving the airport.He even "thoughtfully" raised the partition.The back seat was sectioned off into a small space.No matter how spacious the interior of the car was, it still felt narrow compared to the vastness outside.Jordan would touch Westley even if she moved a little.She was annoyed by his constant pestering.She raised her hand and slapped him.The slap was so sudden that Westley's face turned to the side.However, when he turned back, there wasn't the slightest hint of anger.Not even a trace of surprise showed on his face.He said slowly, "You can keep hitting me until you feel better."Jordan hadn't slapped him to resolve the rift between them.The issues between them weren't something that a few slaps could solve."Westley, why do you keep forcing me? It was you who neglected me before, and now you say you like me and insist on clinging to me. That's still one-sided.""Do you even treat me as a person?"Westley
Jasmine didn't immediately understand what she had said wrong.But she really wanted to keep working with Jordan, so she suppressed her curiosity and didn't press further.Jordan saw Jasmine's dejected expression and realized she might have spoken too harshly.After all, Jasmine didn't know the whole story and was simply shipping the "couple" out of pure excitement."Me and him..."Jordan was still someone who didn't like to talk about her personal life, especially about this failed relationship."I wasn't targeting you. Sorry, my tone was off earlier.""No, no, no." Jasmine waved her hands quickly. "Ms. Hickey, you weren't wrong. I completely understand—it was my fault for not respecting boundaries."Jasmine was a professional and a genuinely good person.Truth be told, Jordan wasn't eager to let her go."How about I treat you to a meal?""Sure!"Jasmine had heard rumors that Jordan never gave discounts, not even to her own parents if they hired her for photography—they ha
Westley felt that the younger man had just frightened his wife. Damn it.With her goal achieved, Jordan fell silent again.She thought to herself, ‘Westley isn’t as clever as others think at all. He didn't even realize I was using him.’How could Westley not know?It was just that, as long as she was willing to say a word to him—no matter what it was—he felt happy.Jordan had no intention of staying here any longer.After arriving at the hotel, she washed her face with cold water to calm herself down, and then she checked out to return to Nelana.When Westley found out, he intercepted her at the door."It won't hurt to wait a little longer. Rest for a couple more days before heading back. Besides, aren't you at least going to see the result?"Jordan had no interest in looking at the result.She only wanted to return to her grandfather's old house, to sleep soundly.In her dreams, she could talk to her grandfather, lean into his embrace, and draw warmth from him.Westley did
She just wanted to escape from this place and hide somewhere safe.Because of this, the familiar light pear blossom fragrance on Westley's body made her neither push him away nor leave his embrace.In fact, she even held onto him a little tighter.Sensing her reliance on him, Westley held her even closer, as if he wanted to merge her into his very bones.They were almost at the car when the younger man rushed forward to block their way.Westley's cold, piercing gaze fell on the younger man's ankle.He immediately realized that this scumbag had been faking his injury."Buck," he said.Buck appeared instantly and pinned the younger man to the ground.The younger man, however, was unbothered. "There's no way Westley would appear in a place like this. And dressed so casually? You couldn't possibly be the famous head of the Howard family. Trying to impose as Westley? You've reached the end of your rope."When Westley was in a good mood, he might have humored a fool like this.But