"Cain told Paige he had started the new company and would make her the No.1 artist of this company, but he had been deceiving her!"Seeing Paige’s current situation, Gail was not sure whether she felt excited or sympathetic…"Cain secretly transferred all the money of the company to the agency where Flora is in now. Now Paige's agency is a shell company, but her contract with it is still valid. It is clear that they have decided not to give her any work in the future!" Gail told Jessica all the information she had got.That Paige had been headhunted by Cain back then turned out to be just the beginning of the conspiracy.A coldness flashed in Jessica's eyes, "Adela had really gone around a big circle in order to retaliate against Paige.""But the result is terrific! Paige is really in a pickle now," Gail sighed.Jessica listened expressionlessly. Paige was really much stupider than Adela."But I really didn't expect that Mary would join Cain's agency," Gail said, "she should kno
"Because they might work together to smear you."Jessica patiently explained, "The people who are discrediting you are obviously among the contestants. Your flatmates are also in the pool of suspects. But if they want to start with your private life, they will definitely have to team up with the rest of your flatmates. If all of them silently acknowledged that you behave the same as the rumors say, no one will believe you."Alice seemed to have only a hazy notion, but she completely calmed down."The Bailey family has the ability to help you suppress public criticism, but you have to find out who is smearing you." Jessica reminded her again. Looking at Alice who was still in a daze, Jessica asked, "Do you have any suspect?"Alice shook her head.What a simple girl! Everything had been going too smoothly since her debut. She still didn't know what a dangerous and cruel world she had stepped into.Jessica said, "Ask Hammer to investigate and find the source."After speaking, Jessi
At breakfast the next day.Jessica was eating quietly, without saying a word.Christian sat across from her and looked at her. He felt that her mood had been bad since she had got off work last night."What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?" he asked.Jessica shook her head.After eating breakfast in silence, they changed their clothes and went out together.At the door, Jessica put on her windbreaker, turned around, and took the initiative to say, "Today is my father's death anniversary. I will accompany my mother and my brothers to the cemetery."Christian froze for a second, and he then approached her and put his arm around her slender shoulders, saying, "Sorry, I can't go with you today."He took off his scarf and wrap it around her neck. "The cemetery is cold. Put it on."The warm and soft scarf carrying Christian's body temperature instantly warmed her neck. And his unique fragrance spread all over her body.Jessica looked up at him. In the cold air, drops of water were
Jessica was startled. She stopped her tracks immediately and asked, “Who are you?""It doesn't matter."The woman in black replied in a soft and pleasant voice, but she still sent a chill down Jessica’s spine. “It's enough that I know you.""What do you want to say?" Jessica also calmed down.Since this woman came over at the right moment, she must have an ulterior motive.This place was empty and there was no one else at all in sight...Jessica became alert. She subconsciously fished in her bag for her cell phone and wondered what this woman wanted to do. If this woman was going to harm her, how would she defend herself?"Don’t worry. I won't hurt you." The woman was sensitive. She saw Jessica's intention and said with a cold smile.Jessica remained alert. “What exactly are you trying to say?""I just want to say one thing. If you are really happy, Christian should help you find out the real cause of your father's death," the woman said.Jessica narrowed her eyes and replied
The private detective seemed to have expected that Jessica would ask this question. He paused for a moment and said, "To be honest, my suspicions on Maddox Group are the utmost, because the person who manipulated everything behind the scenes is too powerful. At the moment, except for Maddox Group, I couldn’t think of any other person who has such a strong network of spies." Jessica was silent over the phone. The private detective then continued, "I have not told you because I had concerns about your relationship with Christian. But you can rest assured for the time being. Even if it turns out that it really was Maddox Group, it may not be Christian. There are still many powerful people in Maddox Group. His grandpa is one. Although he has retired and stayed away from business for a few years, his influence is still there…" "I know." Jessica responded vaguely. She knew that the private detective was consoling her. 'Even if Christian did not make the plans for that matter himself,
Jessica ate lunch in the old mansion of the Maddox family.After lunch, Granny Maddox was energetic. She pulled Jessica into the room. Jessica admired Granny Maddox's folk evening dress first. Then Jessica admired Granny Maddox's new dresses. Granny Maddox enjoyed it very much and even tried on them one by one to show them to Jessica and asked Jessica to choose jewels to match her dresses.Jessica thought that Granny Maddox was suitable for these dresses very much. Especially, her grey hair matched the jewels well. She didn't look pompous at all. It seemed that she was born to be noble.Granny Maddox noticed that Jessica was absent-minded and disappointed. Granny Maddox was sensitive and smart, so she told Jessica Christian's childhood stories deliberately. She told Jessica the stupid things and mistakes he had done. She even told Jessica the embarrassing things of Wade and Christian to amuse Jessica.After Jessica felt much better, Granny Maddox changed the topic and started to te
Since Granny Maddox was in a good mood and was willing to talk with her, Jessica took the chance to bring up this topic. She hoped Granny Maddox would answer her question.Granny Maddox's eyes flashed, but she still replied in a bland tone, "That was a rumor. That was not the truth... The media just loves to make up stories..."Granny Maddox downplayed it, but she didn't completely deny it. She just didn't want to mention it again.Jessica was smart. Knowing that Granny Maddox didn’t want to talk about it, she stopped asking.It seemed that Bonnie, Christian’s ex-fiancée who ran away, meant a lot to the Maddox family. Besides, they were all reluctant to mention her. They must hide a secret from her……Granny Maddox and Jessica talked until dinner. Christian came back when they were in the middle of supper.As soon as he entered the door, he looked straight at Jessica, who lowered her head to have supper. He called her many times and no one answered.He asked his assistant to ch
"Miss, I'm sorry. If you’d like a birthday cake, you need to order one in advance and tell us the style you want," the enthusiastic salesperson explained with a smile."Don’t you have any ready-made birthday cake? I’d like one right now.""Uh..."The salesperson thought for a while and said, "If you don't mind, we happen to have a ready-made birthday cake now. A customer ordered it but told us he didn’t want it anymore. It's in the store. If you want it, we can..."Before the salesperson finished speaking, Jessica nodded, "It’s OK. I will take it.""Okay! Please wait a minute. We’d like to give you a 20% discount." The salesperson smiled and placed the order for Jessica.Soon, she got the birthday cake.That was a very delicate small cake.The round cake was divided into two irregular halves, half of which was a blue ocean decorated with small fishes, shrimps, and seaweed. And the other half was the starry sky. The stars were clustering around the moon, showing a sense of tranq
The next day, Jessica went to work in the TV station. Her assistant reported the recent schedule to her.Jessica listened for a while, raised her head and asked, "Didn't you say that I needed to prepare for Leap Art's gala evening on New Year's Eve next week?"The assistant said in a hurry, "It occurs to me... It may be changed. We'd better delay the preparation in case you will prepare for it in vain...""What's the matter?" Jessica frowned slightly."I have arranged for someone to investigate and haven't gotten the exact news yet. It is said that the organizers of Leap Art's gala evening on New Year's Eve have changed their minds and will invite Adela to replace you...," the assistant said."Adela?"Gail was drinking coffee and writing the plan in Jessica's office. When Gail heard that, she stood up and said anxiously, "Adela has just made a comeback. Even though she becomes popular slightly, how can she replace Jess in the image or influence?""It is said that Adela's remuner
[It's because I think my acting skills are not worthy of your script.]Jessica replied seriously.Hawley became anxious and replied without punctuation. [Don't worry I will try my best to help you and won't urge you]Jessica paused and replied with a smile. [I haven't finished speaking. Hold on. Since you have waited for a long time, please give me some time if you don't mind. I would like to find an acting teacher and learn how to act. After I'm sure that I can play the role, I will join in your movie. How is it?]Recently, more films and TV dramas started inviting Jessica. Many of them had great investments and groups. Jessica obviously felt that the current situation was pushing her to change.It was impossible for her to reject all of them, but she couldn't shoot all the films or TV dramas with the attitude as if she was doing a guest appearance. She would better be prepared before she met the chances. If so, she would be more confident.Hawley paused. It took him some time t
The next afternoon, when it was time for Jessica to get off work, Hawley arrived at the appointed time.Jessica took him to the nearest restaurant to the TV station. She said with a smile, "It's not a high-end restaurant. Just order expensive dishes."Hawley also smiled, "Expensive dishes do not necessarily taste good!""Having said that, I would like to thank you. Expensive dishes can show my sincerity at least," Jessica said.Hawley put down the menu, looked at her and said seriously, "If you would like to thank me, how about consider my invitation seriously? I want to invite you to be the heroine in my first movie!"Hawley was sincere. He looked passionate and vigorous for his first movie. It was hard for Jessica to refuse."Have you drawn your inspiration in France?" She didn't refuse him directly but changed the topic.Hawley said seriously, "I have spent three years on the script. When I studied abroad, I wrote it with my best friend. I almost finish it recently. I believe
Griffin kept his promise.The next day after Jessica's return, Jakesville TV Station put the interview of GL's successor, Neil, on the air. Meanwhile, everyone received the email that announced Gail's promotion to senior editor.The directors in their team were all delighted. People from their sister teams also urged Gail to treat them to dinner. Gail agreed generously and decided to throw a party to celebrate her promotion in the evening. *After several rounds of wine, Gail was giddy with delight and tipsy. With a goblet in her hand, she sat beside Jessica and grinned. "Jess, I owe my promotion to you. I've racked my brains but still know not how to express my gratitude… How about I leave my paycheck to you?" Jessica couldn't help but giggle.She poked Gail's forehead. "Are you going to marry me?""Look, this is all that I can give. Then again, you're not short of money. Tell me what I should do."Jessica looked at Gail's tender, pursed lips and wrapped her arm around
At sea, the anxious Christian calmed down and was relieved finally. He took off his coat and wrapped her up tightly.She looked at him and asked, "Why did you come here?"Christian compressed his thin lips and reached out to smooth her hair beside her ears. It was a little messy because of the wind.Christian had arranged for someone to protect her since she pissed off GL's Neil in France. The nobles all knew that GL's Neil was malicious, especially for beautiful women.As soon as Christian's men reported to Christian that Jessica suddenly bought an air ticket and went abroad alone, Christian guessed that she was going to deal with Neil.Christian was afraid that Jessica would be unable to deal with Neil. He didn't have any time to care about other things and followed Jessica to come to France.Luckily, he arrived in time. Otherwise, even if Jessica dealt with Neil, she would be unable to deal with Jerome. Jerome was not a man to be trifled with."Don't take risks again! If you
As Jerome confronted him coldly, Christian's narrowed eyes slid out of focus for a second.Soon, he collected himself, and ferocity suppressed the gloom in his eyes. "Before I figure out the entire thing, I'll keep her out of harm's way! Even if someone tells her the truth one day, it has to be me and not you! You'd better stay away from her!" Jerome's face also turned gloomy. "I was not interested in her or those trivial matters in the past, but destiny guided me to meet her. Then I find that those matters are pretty interesting…And the more annoyed you are, the more interesting I find it… Besides, you stole my lines. The one who should stay away from her is you!" "Don't bother. This is between my wife and me," Christian declared his sovereignty once again.Jerome looked askance at Christian. His gloomy voice became huskier and more horrifying. "If she knew the truth, do you think she would still believe you?"Christian knitted his brows as he exhorted in a
"Christian?"Jessica spun around and did a double take, mixed delight and incredulity in her eyes.Christian made his way to her and took her by the hand. "You're still recovering. How could you run around like this?"Christian's voice was steely. Though he was speaking to Jessica, it was the man opposite her that his piercing eyes flashed at.At this moment, the bodyguards outside the cabin hurried inside all at once. One of them bowed to Jerome and explained apologetically, "Mr. Garan, he's brought some men here... We failed to stop them..."Jerome waved his hand testily and, restraining his annoyance, rose to his feet and looked at Christian. "Nice to see you again, Mr. Maddox." Though his words were a greeting, his face were rather tight."I heard only a few days ago that there's some turbulence going on in the Garan family. It surprises me Mr. Garan is still in the mood for partying," Christian said acidly."Oh, you're pretty well-informed, Mr. Maddox!" Jerome remarked with
"I'm just a nobody, and all I want is for the job to be done in a peaceful fashion. I have no reason to work against you on my own initiative unless you leave me no choice, don't you think?" Jessica said, her face bland.Having no alternative but to resign himself to accepting it, Neil said testily, "Fine! Get it over with!"A smile curled Jessica's lips as her beautiful eyes moved to the outline for the interview on the sofa. "Speak according to the outline and answer my every question. Here we go."Watching Neil obediently pick up the interview outline with resentment etched on his face, Jessica snickered and turned on her digital recorder.**Twenty minutes later, the interview came to a successful end.Having obtained what she wanted, Jessica operated the digital recorder for a moment and then stowed it in her handbag.Neil had had enough of it. He hurled the interview outline she'd given him to the floor and, springing to his feet testily, blustered, "I see any of those pho
Neil's eyes glittered with alarm at the sight of the picture on Jessica's phone, the corners of his mouth twitching in spite of himself.On the sofa he'd been sitting a moment ago sat a couple of female models. Neil glared over his left shoulder and then the right one at the girls and thundered, "Beat it!""Neil..."A charming girl, unwilling to leave, walked over and, holding his hand, said, "Where do you want us to go?""Get out of my sight! Now!" Neil stormed shiftily.His bawl brought all the girls trotting out helter-skelter...Jessica, taking advantage of the opportunity, took back her phone and unhurriedly put it into her handbag in the presence of Neil."Let's go somewhere else to talk," Neil said to Jessica, rising to his feet and leading the way for the door.Jessica remained where she was. With a smile that never reached her eyes, she said, "I thought you liked the lively atmosphere in this place."The corners of Neil's mouth twitched and he snapped, "It's not every