Jordan held onto Jasmine’s arm. “Ever since I bought this place, I planned for you to live here with me. From the moment you came to Jeswood with me, I see you as my sister.”Jasmine pressed the elevator button. “Then I won’t stand on ceremony. This way, I can save some money and find a few more handsome guys.”Nathan had no opinion on this, and neither did Jane, so they decided not to meddle in matchmaking anymore.Jordan nodded. “Then get eight male models to serve you drinks.”Jasmine burst out laughing. “You’re so innocent. With eight male models, of course, there should be something more exciting.”Jordan immediately ended the topic to prevent it from going in the wrong direction.The red numbers on the elevator kept rising until they reached the top floor.Jasmine stepped out first and operated the electronic lock. “Come, register your fingerprint.”Jordan pressed her finger on the scanner, and with a beep, the door unlocked.Upon entering, there was a small foyer. After
Jane shook her head. “I’m due. She won’t go back with you. Besides, if we bring it up, she’ll realize we’re worried about her and overthink things. Let’s just leave it as it is.”“But I’m afraid she’ll get sick.”A mental illness was not easy to cure.Nathan suggested, “I originally planned to keep my identity hidden and observe how Zachary and Westley treated you. I wanted to wait until your wedding with Zachary to announce it, just to teach members of the Collins family who look down on you a lesson. Should we just announce it now? This way, Jordan can have something else to focus on and distract herself.”He sighed as if remembering something. “Your mother also suffered from a mental illness. There was no cure.”Jane didn’t know about these things. There was no mention of it in the information Zachary had found out.“Why did our mother fall ill?”Nathan’s expression turned colder. “It was all because of grudges from the previous generation. It’s not the right time to tell you
Jordan, Jasmine, and Charlotte had just finished lunch with Jane and were about to leave when they received a call—Jane was going into labor.They rushed back to the hospital and saw a crowd gathered in front of the delivery room.“Let go.”Jane was having contractions, her forehead covered in sweat. She gritted her teeth and tried to push Zachary away.Zachary held onto the mobile hospital bed tightly, pushing her toward the delivery room.He grasped the hand she was using to push him away.“You’re in premature labor. I can’t just wait outside. Let me in. If anything happens, I can respond immediately.”Jane looked toward Charlotte, silently pleading for help.Charlotte understood her feelings. When she had given birth, she hadn’t let Frank in either.“I’ll stay with her.”She shot Frank a look, signaling him to pull Zachary away. “I’ll be with her. Can you not be worried now?”“I’m going in myself.” Zachary still remembered how Frank had stood anxiously outside the deliver
Seeing Jane in so much pain, Zachary turned to the doctor and asked, “Why is she still in so much pain after getting the epidural?”The doctor replied, “It seems Mrs. Collins is resistant to anesthesia...”“What do we do now?”“Mr. Collins, please don’t worry. Labor is a process.”Jane clenched Zachary’s hand tightly, her nails digging deep into his flesh.“Stop talking.”“Alright, alright, I won’t say a word.”Zachary wiped the sweat from her eyes and kissed her forehead gently. “I’ll listen to you.”The doctor said, “Mrs. Collins, I can see the baby’s head. Push one more time.”Jane took a deep breath and pushed with all her strength.A baby’s cry pierced the air. “Wah—”“It’s born!” A nurse quickly took over, handling the baby and placing it in an incubator.Jane finally relaxed and immediately passed out.Zachary panicked. “What’s happening? Doctor!”The doctor, sweating profusely, quickly reassured him, “She’s just exhausted. She’ll be fine after some rest.”Still a
She had not even had time to stop it when Jasmine, driven by curiosity, asked the question.“Why?”Frank did not take his eyes off Charlotte and replied lazily, “Because I would get jealous. My wife would be liking another man.”Jasmine and Jordan quickly held hands and slipped away.It was so sweet that it was both enviable and overwhelming.Jane woke up in the evening.Zachary immediately called the doctor to check on her.“Don’t worry, Mr. Collins. Mrs. Collins is fine. She just needs proper rest and recovery.”After the doctor left, Jane asked Zachary, “Is it a boy or a girl?”“I don’t know.”Jane grabbed his hand and sat up, looking around the ward but not seeing the baby.“Where is the baby?”Afraid she would panic, Zachary quickly helped her lie back down. “In the incubator. The baby is fine. I’ll have someone bring them over right away so you can see.”The nurse soon brought the baby in.Jane had been excited and was looking forward to such a moment, but as soon a
Miranda stood to the side, supported by Jonathan, her face pale as she watched people come and go, paying their respects to Westley.Zachary glanced at Westley’s portrait before shifting his gaze to the lavishly crafted coffin.He picked up a lily and casually placed it in front of the coffin with the others.He did not bow. He simply stood silently beside Jonathan.Among those bidding farewell, there were both friends and foes.The allies sighed over Westley’s untimely death.The enemies wanted to take action but abandoned the idea the moment they saw Zachary.Once the ceremony was over, Leanne held the portrait and led the way for Westley’s burial.By the time everything was settled, it was already night.In the end, only Zachary followed them back to the Howard family’s residence.It was then that Carter finally appeared.“I was busy today and couldn’t come earlier. I hope you can understand,” he said to Jonathan and Miranda.Zachary let out a cold chuckle. “And now you’
Jordan finished her shoot and was about to grab something to eat with Jasmine.The two of them were chatting and laughing as they walked to the door when a male voice called out."Jordy."Jordan's smile froze for a moment. She turned her head and looked over.She was met with a familiar face—gentle, smiling—but it made her feel awkward.Oliver spoke first. "Your studio is doing well."Jordan hesitated for a moment before saying, "Oliver."Oliver nodded. "Since we ran into each other, how about having a meal together?"Jordan didn’t really want to. "Oliver, I’m with a friend. It’s not convenient."Oliver didn’t push. "That’s fine. Actually, seeing that you’re doing well puts me at ease. Westley is dead now. From now on, you’ll have more freedom, Jordy."Jordan was in a little bit of a daze. "Who’s dead?"Before Oliver could answer, Buck appeared in front of her."Ms. Hickey." Buck handed her a file box. "This is the property Mr. Howard arranged for you before. Please take it
Even though Jordan no longer loved him, she had spent those years with him.Even if she cried, she would have thought it was normal.But now, Jordan seemed as if her soul had been taken away. She just sat there, without sorrow or joy.Not a single tear fell.That, in turn, was even more concerning."Jordan, have a drink?"Jordan didn’t respond.Jasmine went to get two glasses and poured some wine.She also grabbed some chips to fill her stomach a little."Here." She placed the glass into Jordan’s hand.Only then did Jordan react—tilting her head back and downing it in one gulp.The same way of drinking as before.Jasmine couldn’t accompany her like this today. She needed to stay sober in case something happened to Jordan after drinking.She refilled Jordan’s glass.Drinking until she passed out would at least help her sleep and stop her from thinking too much.As they drank, Jasmine gradually moved all the food over."Frankes truly deserves its reputation as the place o
He placed some meat on her plate and asked, "Don't you like being close to me? Or do you still think our relationship isn't suitable for closeness right now?"Jordan couldn't really explain.Westley answered for her, "Do you think the development between us is different from others? So it's awkward?"Jordan thought for a moment, and it seemed like that was the case.Westley continued, "So you still want to go through a process before we get to the point where we can kiss in a romantic relationship?"Jordan fell silent.Westley said, "If you have something to say, just say it. There's nothing we should be embarrassed about between us."Jordan bit her cutlery, and after a few seconds, she said, "Before we remarry, we can maintain a working relationship. We can eat together, do some things together, but we can't have any intimate behavior. Can you accept that?"Westley obviously couldn't accept it.He didn't really understand why she wanted it that way.But he still went along w
"Otherwise, would you listen to something you don't want to hear?"Jordan didn't want to argue with him. "I'll say this one last time... Mm!"Her lips were sealed, and when Jordan tried to push him away, she kept punching his shoulder.She tilted her head to dodge, but he firmly held her by the back of her head.She opened her mouth to bite him, but he grabbed her face, deepening the kiss.In the quiet office, with only the two of them, the sound of water droplets, which made hearts race and faces flush, could be heard.Jordan, unable to take it anymore, kicked him.But his long legs held her down.She was completely at his mercy, unable to move at all."Um..."It wasn't until the sound of a knock on the door broke the intimate atmosphere."I'm here for the interview... Is this a bad time?"As soon as Westley released her, Jordan immediately pushed him away, wiping her lips forcefully.She stomped on him hard and tried to calm her emotions as she looked toward the door."
Jordan went to sit on the sofa and casually raised her hand toward him."Go on."Westley looked at her, noticing how she resembled a boss, a look that had some of his own influence in it.He smiled.Jordan shot him a glare. "Be serious.""Alright."Westley sat up straight, looking serious.He began to explain his previous plans to her.Except for parts of the plan that needed to be kept confidential, he didn't hide anything else."The reason I had you stab me was indeed to let you vent your anger, to make up for the harm I've caused you. It was just a coincidence that the higher-ups issued an order at the same time, so I decided to go along with it. Now, the plan has been completed. I can indeed come back to life, but right now, there's nothing I need to do. The Howard family has Leanne, and I've already resigned. I'm just a jobless wanderer now, and no one cares. Whether I'm alive or not doesn't really matter."Jordan felt that those last two sentences were clearly meant to
But when she reached the bedroom door, ready to go out and check, she thought again, how could he, such a grown man, possibly be putting himself through hardship?With so many people under him, he could just call anyone to bring him clothes.And he could book a comfortable presidential suite for himself.There was no need for her to be concerned about it.Besides, it was her who had locked him out in the first place.Going out now would only make it seem like she cared about him too much.Right.She shouldn't go out.Jordan returned to her bed.But no matter what, she couldn't fall asleep.In the living room, Westley was already lying on the sofa.The heating was turned up high, so he wasn't worried about the cold.He was holding his phone, making some kind of plan.In the end, Jordan didn't even know how she fell asleep.When she woke up groggily, the first thing she did was get up and check on Westley.But she found that he wasn't there anymore.She let out a sigh of
She now saw herself only as a sister figure to him. Even though they were a bit close, there was still a sense of distance and wariness.It was impossible for her to fully open up to him.But at that moment, suddenly talking about their relationship wasn't really appropriate.Besides, with how things had developed between her and Westley, if he intervened, it would just force them apart.In the end, it would be her who got hurt.‘Forget it.’Nathan decided to just watch how things would unfold.If Westley still didn't realize his mistakes and hurt Jordan again, then no matter what, he couldn't let them be together."Has Jasmine not come back?""Huh?" The topic changed too quickly, and Jordan was a little slow to react. "No.""Nathan, did you take anything from this room?"Nathan's gaze darkened slightly. "No."Noticing that he was in a bad mood, Jordan didn't ask about his situation with Jasmine."Jasmine probably has something she wants to do."Nathan could tell from her
"I've already picked out a few candidates, but I just haven't had the chance to arrange meetings for you yet. Maybe you've only ever been exposed to him since childhood. Try dating someone else, and you might realize he isn't the only one for you." Jordan shook her head. "Nathan, that's not it..." "I'm certain I like him—no matter how outstanding others are, I won't be interested." Nathan frowned. "You've never tried being with anyone else. How can you be so sure?" Of course, Jordan was sure. Ever since her youthful heart first fluttered, she had been certain, apart from Westley, she would never love anyone else. And that was precisely why his indifference had wounded her so deeply. She had filed for divorce and despised his later attempts at remorse. Because she had never wavered in her feelings—yet he only began to love her after she decided to let go. If he had realized it even a little sooner, they wouldn't have suffered through such a painful, drawn-out
"I’m not doing anything," Westley answered her question, squeezing her hand slightly. "Just need your help with something."Jordan was already in her 20s.How could she not understand the things between men and women?His voice was dangerously hoarse now, and what kind of help could he possibly need from her?"You do it yourself, I can't help.""Well, I’ll do all the hard work."He was the one doing all the hard work indeed.But he was holding her hand, making her hand... move with his!Jordan tried to pull her hand back. "Westley, you’re making me mad."Westley leaned on her shoulder and laughed lowly. "Alright, after you help me, feel free to get angry. Hit me however you want. But right now, Jordy, I can't stop."The temperature in the kitchen gradually rose.With the heating, it made the air dry and uncomfortable.She had just taken a shower to cool down, but now, a thin layer of sweat had formed.She felt hot.Jordan had nowhere to hide and couldn't break free.In t
The arm around her waist suddenly tightened.The breath sprayed near her ear, hot and unsettling.The man's hoarse voice came. "Don't want to sleep? Then how about we do something else?"Jordan gripped the blanket tightly, weakly lying, "I want to go to the bathroom. I haven't washed up yet either."Westley released her.Jordan quickly escaped. She didn't know what she might do if she stayed another second.Westley lowered his head, glancing at her, then sighed deeply.This was a pyrrhic victory.Jordan stayed in the bathroom for a long time.She even took a shower.But after finishing, she suddenly remembered that her bath towel had been taken by Westley.Standing in the bathroom, she felt like she had no way out.And in her haste to come in, she hadn't grabbed a change of clothes.She had impulsively picked up the clothes that Westley had swapped out of and her clothes and tossed them into the laundry basket.Her clothes were now all wet.She could only silently fume.
‘I’ve already taken my pants off and you’re just going to leave it at that?’She thought this must have been intentional on Westley's part.She raised her leg and kicked him, then turned around, pulling the blanket away, her back clearly showing a trace of resentment.Westley didn't mind, pulling both her and the blanket into his arms.He chuckled softly in her ear."Your reaction right now makes me think you're dissatisfied."The deliberate pause was even more teasing.Jordan immediately elbowed him.But because she was tangled in the blanket, she couldn't put much strength into it.The muffled laugh of the man in her ear clearly mocked her, making her even angrier.Her emotions flared up too quickly, and tears started falling.Westley felt the wetness on his arm, it was hot.He quickly sat up.He knew about her tendency to lose control of her tears, but seeing her cry still made his heart ache.He gently wiped the tears from the corner of her eye with his thumb and whis