Zachary said, "What do you want me to think?"Jane gave him a sideways glance. "A person like Westley just died like that? I find that impossible.""People die every day. Even big shots can't live forever. Birth, aging, sickness, and death are all normal," replied Zachary.He noticed the apple he had sliced for a while had oxidized, so he took it away and threw it out, then sliced a fresh one for her.Feeding her a bite, he continued, "Even if it’s Westley’s plan, let them mess around with it. We can't interfere."Jane nodded.After the child was born, she suddenly understood a lot of things.Even if Westley didn't plan to fake his death, she wouldn't interfere anymore in the matters between him and Jordan.It wasn’t that she didn’t care about Jordan. When it came to matters of the heart, as an elder sister, it was hard to solve such matters.It was hard to stop someone with such wealth and power from being entangled with Jordan.What could Jane do about it?Unless Jordan di
The people brought here were all trained secretly, no one had seen them, and no one knew about them.“Mr. Collins is looking into us. It must be that Mrs. Howard went back and mentioned our matter.”It was no surprise to Westley that Zachary had figured it out.“Give him some clues.”After Westley’s assistant left, Carter asked, “If your sister-in-law and cousin-in-law find out, they definitely won’t let you off.”Westley smiled. “They won’t.”Carter couldn’t quite stand Westley’s arrogant demeanor.“If you were more sincere, you wouldn’t have ended up like this.”Westley squinted his eyes.The words echoed in his mind again.“My feelings towards him are probably not love. It’s just that the feeling of attachment was misinterpreted as love.”Jordan finished her toasts.But after accepting the friend request, Hill had still not sent any messages.She didn’t pay much attention to it. Soon, the messages she had received pushed his conversation off the top.She replied to som
Westley only told him to arrange the plane.The assistant still asked Carter.Carter only coldly responded with a few words. “I can’t stop him from getting himself killed.”The assistant quickly arranged the plane.When he landed, Jordan and the others had already set off for the mountain.Westley was also preparing to go up.But when the assistant draped a coat over him, he noticed that Westley’s face didn’t look good, and he had coughed several times.“Sir, it’s very cold here. You can’t catch a cold right now. Also, there are no other transports up there. You’ll have to walk all the way. You can’t overexert yourself.”Westley waved his hand. “The sea of clouds is something I owe her. I want to see it with her too.”‘When she captures it, I want to see the happy look on her face.’The assistant could only bring more people along and pack some emergency medicine in his pocket, where it would be easily accessible.He accompanied Westley as they walked step by step up the mou
“Jordan, it's raining. If it doesn't stop tomorrow, there might be hope,” said Jasmine, looking out the window.Jordan and the others were having dinner provided by the homestay, which was very much a local specialty of Zeara. She quite liked it.Jasmine had already finished eating, while Jordan was still eating slowly.Upon hearing her words, she responded with a gentle nod.“Not necessarily.”Jordan had a point.The best kind of sea of clouds was hard to catch.Just because it was raining didn’t mean it would appear.Jasmine leaned closer to Jordan and asked, “Jordan, have you never been able to capture it?”Jordan shook her head.There had been one opportunity, and there was even a rainbow.Such opportunities were rare and hard to come by.It was a pity.Jasmine noticed Jordan’s expression darken and there was a flash of anger in her eyes. Thinking it might be related to Westley, she changed the subject.“Your mentor is really good to you.”Jordan actually felt a bit
"But I'm not so happy now either. Especially when I heard the news of his death."Jordan's hands started to tremble, as if she could still feel the blade stabbing into Westley's chest.The blood seemed to still be on her hands, no matter how many times she washed them, it wouldn't come off.Jasmine held her trembling hands, sliding her hand up and down Jordan's back, comforting her."I think it's fine. Everyone has a bit of a temper. Besides, he did make mistakes."There were some things Jordan didn't say.The tears came uncontrollably again.She couldn't wipe them away fast enough.The more Jasmine comforted her, the harder she cried. In the end, Jasmine stopped talking and just held her tightly, giving her strength and solace.At some point, they fell asleep in each other's arms.Half-asleep, she heard shouting.The ground was shaking, shaking so hard she felt like she was going to throw up.Bang, bang, bang—"Jordy!"The violent knocking startled Jordan and Jasmine awake.Before the
"He gave you my medical records, the years of treatment I underwent, and the videos of me hurting myself. Only then did you believe that I wasn't faking my illness."Those were the words Jordan had left unsaid to Jasmine.She truly knew everything now.But her emotions were a mess—overwhelmed, unsure of what to do.That was why she had talked to Jasmine about it in the first place—she had been searching for a direction.And now, with him right in front of her, she asked directly, "Westley, you can be deceitful with others, but why can't you be honest with me?"Westley regretted it too.But what was done was done. He couldn’t go back in time.Solving the present and looking toward the future was far more urgent.Yet, somehow, he had still messed everything up."It was my fault."But an apology wasn't what Jordan wanted to hear.Some things, once they happened—once they caused harm—an apology couldn't undo them.After a moment, she said softly, "You weren't completely wrong
Westley smiled and said, "Alright, I'll listen to you."It was too risky.Jordan was both terrified and anxious.Moving was extremely difficult.Her teeth were chattering.Westley noticed and lowered his head, pressing a kiss to the tip of her nose."I'll be fine. Since I promised you this time, I won't go back on my word."Jordan didn't want to argue with Westley anymore.Even if she insisted on saving him first, he wouldn't agree.If he refused to cooperate with the rescue, they would both die.She didn't want to die.And she didn't want him to die because of her.She couldn't bear that guilt."Help me," said Jordan, reaching out her hand. The firefighter slowly pulled her out.The assistant immediately jumped down, supporting Westley, who nearly collapsed."Sir!"Westley lost consciousness.Jordan stepped aside, making sure not to get in the way of the rescue.Once the firefighters pulled Westley out, she followed the ambulance to the hospital.Westley was taken d
Jordan didn't faint, but she felt as if her soul had been drained from her body.She was lifeless.The assistant called for someone to take Jordan to rest and also summoned a doctor.But Jordan refused.She just sat at the emergency room door.She ignored everyone.Jasmine sat on the floor with her, keeping her company.Every second of waiting was pure torment. This was because the bad news that Carter had brought.Meanwhile, in Jeswood.Jane received the news and tried calling Jordan, but there was no answer.It was Zachary who managed to contact Westley's assistant.The assistant handed the phone to Jordan.Jordan didn't move.The assistant said, "It's your sister."Only then did Jordan take the phone. "Jane...""Are you alright?""I am, but Westley..."Jane already knew. She said, "That's how it is with doctors. They need the family to be prepared, so they always mention the worst-case scenario first. When I was giving birth, didn't they also tell you about all the
"What are you doing?"Jordan was both angry and anxious, her face completely red.Westley smiled. "What do you think?""Stop messing around! We still need to go toast the guests.""Exactly." The man pinched the satin ribbon behind her back. "How can you wear the toasting dress if you don't take off the wedding dress?"The wedding dress was too heavy, and with him pressing on her, Jordan couldn't break free."You want to do it yourself, but you can’t."In the end, Jordan was stripped down to just her undergarments and was forcibly changed into the toasting dress.Seizing the right moment, she immediately broke free from Westley and opened the door, about to run out.Westley quickly grabbed her and carried her back. "Your makeup is ruined."‘Whose fault is it that my makeup is ruined?’Jordan stomped hard on his foot. "You’re so annoying!""Already annoyed right after the wedding?" Westley sat her down on the edge of the bed, opened the makeup bag, and took out a lipstick. "I
Westley had someone distribute the wedding sweets. He carried Jordan into the hotel and delivered her to the bridal rest room.Jane and the others had already been waiting."So, what's up, Westley? As your sister-in-law, I took your big envelope, and I didn't make things difficult for you, did I?"What could Westley say? "Thank you, Jane.""Jordy's wedding shoes?"Jane and Charlotte each handed him one of the shoes.Westley crouched down and carefully put them on Jordan."I'm going to be busy up front, I'll wait for you."Jordan nodded. "Okay."After Westley left, Jane and Charlotte helped her change into the wedding dress.Whitney also helped.Caleb brought her to the wedding venue, and while they were waiting in the rest room, Jane explained to her.The reason they arrived here first was that everything had been arranged in advance, and it was intentionally done this way.She actually found it quite interesting."Whit." Jane patted her shoulder. "This is a good way to
Even the foundation couldn't hide the pink flush spreading on her cheeks.Jordan knew she was rather introverted, and without Jane and Charlotte there to back her up, this felt like hell to her."Westley!""Yes!"Jordan was amused by him and forgot what she was about to say.Westley stepped forward, kneeling on one knee, preparing to go through the motions.Whitney quickly tried to stop him, but was pulled away by Caleb."This won't do..." She struggled, but couldn't fight against the man's strength.Only Jordan and Westley were left in the bedroom.The man kneeled beside the bed and handed her the bouquet. "Dear Mrs. Howard, please come home with me."Jordan took the bouquet, revealing her small feet from under the large skirt."I don't have shoes on."Westley asked, "How can I find your shoes?""You're asking me?""Yes.""Well, I can't tell you."Westley knew it wasn't going to be that easy.Even if Jane and Charlotte were kept busy, with their family status, how cou
"They're here, they're here," Charlotte called out, urging Whitney to quickly close the bedroom door.Whitney said, "Jane hasn't come in yet.""If she's slower than Westley, it means she's caught up in something," replied Charlotte."But isn’t Zachary afraid of angering Jane by helping Westley like this?"Charlotte smiled. "This is a wedding. Blocking the door is just for fun. We won’t really make it hard for the groom to take the bride away."Whitney only then realized what they were doing. "Sorry.""It's fine, you've never had a wedding, so it's normal," Charlotte reassured her."So, what should I do now?"Charlotte said, "Just cooperate with me.""Don't be too formal, it's not a big deal."At that moment, Westley knocked on the door. "What does Mrs. Smith want? Feel free to name your price."Charlotte laughed. "Mr. Howard always reads people well and is full of schemes. Why don't you try guessing?"Frank had already come over, but he looked lazy and still had no energy.
Westley seemed not to hear Zachary's words and asked him if his clothes were alright and whether his tie was crooked.Zachary couldn't be bothered to respond.Frank didn't even bother to lift his eyelids.At that moment, Caleb stepped forward and adjusted Westley's tie and collar, smiling faintly.Westley understood. "Carter will come to the wedding. I'm certain of it."Caleb then asked, "With the relationship between Mr. Greyson and Mr. Howard, why isn't he coming as a groomsman?""He doesn't get along well with my wife.""Because of Mandy?"Westley nodded. "Mandy and my wife were good friends during their teenage years."Actually, Jordan wasn't someone who held grudges, but he couldn't let anything go wrong at the wedding.Originally, it didn't matter whether Carter came or not.If it weren't for Caleb, he wouldn't have insisted on having Carter attend.Caleb understood.The sky gradually brightened.Whitney stood at the door, waiting for news from Jane.Suddenly, some
Whitney nodded. "It's really delicious.""That's good." Jordan didn't know what else to say and quietly sipped her soup.Caleb placed some ham on Whitney’s plate. "If you like it, take some with you when you leave.""I'll arrange for it to be delivered to Yelar regularly in the future."Whitney really liked it, but she never overindulged.She was afraid that giving in to greed wouldn't be a good thing.After a pause, she asked, "Do you like it?"Caleb replied, "It's okay."Whitney said, "Then I can take some back, but no need to have someone deliver it regularly. If I eat too much, I won't find it as tasty anymore."Caleb nodded in agreement.During the meal, Jane went to the restroom, and Charlotte also stood up.Jordan quickly followed them.Whitney thought for a moment and decided to go too.Zachary waited for them to leave the private room and raised his tea cup toward Caleb.Since Jane was drinking, he decided not to drink."I think Whitney really enjoys hanging out
She looked at Jane and the others, blinking. "Isn't that right, sisters?"Jane nodded. "That's right, it's a women’s gathering, no men allowed.""No men allowed again?" Westley gave a cryptic glance at the three men standing behind.Jordan followed Jane's lead.Charlotte had no objections.Whitney glanced at Caleb, but she had already told him that she'd be with Jordan for the next few days.In other words, she had informed him that she was joining Jordan's little group.She didn't say anything else.Caleb pulled at the corner of his lips, not saying anything.The manager didn't know what to make of the group of important figures standing in the front hall.After giving it some thought, he said, "We only have one private room, which Mr. Howard reserved first. Would you like to share a table, ladies?"Jane smiled. "So, when it rains, there's only one room, huh?"The manager glanced at Westley for guidance. "Our restaurant is reservation-based..."Jordan interrupted. "I made
Frank put down his phone and said, "I'll just take this as a wedding gift for your sister and brother-in-law, for their upcoming wedding."Zachary didn't say anything. He had received a similar message from Westley.Meanwhile, someone on Caleb's side came to update him on Whitney's movements.He didn't have an issue with her shopping, but he wasn't exactly happy about it either.He had given Whitney a premium card, letting her buy whatever she liked.But she had never used it."Mr. Hilton..." One of his subordinates hesitated before speaking. "After shopping, Mrs. Hilton and Mrs. Collins... they went for... for a massage."Caleb received the news, and so did Zachary.There hadn't been any activity for half the day, so they probably went to a proper massage parlor."Got it."Jane and the others went for facial and oil massages.It was indeed a normal massage parlor.Even when they had gone to a bar before, they were just there to drink.The issue was with those men not trus
Jordan hadn't decided yet. "Do you have any particular places you'd like to visit?"Jane said, "Then let's go shopping."She turned to Charlotte. "Can you walk?""I’m fine. If we get tired, we can find a place to sit and rest."Jane then looked at Whitney and asked if she wanted to go.Whitney nodded.The four girls made a quick decision and set off.Ross was eating an apple when he saw them coming out together. He immediately asked, "Mrs. Collins, where are you going? Do you need me to give you a lift?"Jane looked at the car behind him and noticed there were no other cars."Take us to the biggest shopping center.""Okay."The MPV was large, and with just Ross as the driver, it was more than enough for the four of them to sit comfortably."Ma’am, there are yogurts and snacks next to you, all your favorites."Jane glanced at it and said, "Remember to tell Zachary that it’s too late to apologize after making a mistake."Ross would only repeat the exact words to Zachary, an