Jessica understood Christian's hint. He once said that her father's death might be related to a foreign consortium...Christian had explained this to her several times. She might be able to believe him..."Don't you think nonsense! Leave everything to me." Christian embraced her, and his voice reassured her.They snuggled together-She had avoided him for days, and the long-lost sweet feeling rushed to her heart.In the dull moonlight, Jessica gently closed her eyes and allowed herself to relax in his arms.Christian stroked her back with his large palm. The warmth of his hands provided a steady stream of energy to her body. All this energy was proof that he cared for her-"I’ll give you the benefit of the doubt..." She smiled."Give me the benefit of the doubt?" Christian suddenly put his head against hers, gently.Jessica turned her head slightly to look back. His eyes reflected in her eyes, as if they were shining stars with the outline of her face faintly reflected in them
"But why did you come here?" Jessica asked suspiciously.Alice frowned, "I just want to know who is coming today!"She met Jessica outside the box today and heard her say that the crew of the girl group show was gathering here, so Alice wanted to know if Wade was coming.She later asked her friend to help check and found that Wade didn't seem to be there, but Alice was reluctant and went in to find out for herself."I happened to see that the party wasn't as simple as you said. I just came to relax." Alice said casually.Jessica didn't think much of it. She thought Alice was concerned about who was coming to play and was looking out for her future rival of girl group show, but didn't think of Wade."How do you know I'm not talking about relaxing in that way?" Jessica asked.Alice rolled her eyes at her, "Although I don't like you, I'm not so far gone as to misunderstand your character."At that time, Jessica went on stage barefoot, and she was not afraid of being misunderstood
The next day.The hosts of several divisions of the girl group show all came to the Jakesville TV Station. They met and approached each other for the next finals.Adela pretended to be nice to Jessica, but Jessica was too lazy to deal with her and just pretended not to see her.During the meeting, Adela's phone kept ringing, which caused everyone to complain. Then she went out to take a call and came back with a bad look on her face.Jessica didn't care, but after the meeting, she went to the coffee shop downstairs to get coffee and bumped into Adela.Adela was arguing with a woman sitting across from her...Jessica intentionally stayed for a moment. She was concerned because the woman sitting across from Adela was no other than Hazel."The contract was all finalized last time, and we've discussed the details of the price three times. We have already made an unconditional compromise, and now you suddenly say that you won’t sign it. The show will start recording soon. Where do yo
Jessica had a glib tongue. Hazel was amused and burst into laughter.Adela couldn't stand it anymore. She carried her bag and left angrily.Hazel held Jessica's arm. "Jess, are you going to take part in the program?""Yes. Do you think that I just want to provoke her?""How about the remuneration? Don't you bargain?" Hazel continued to ask.Jessica smiled, "I know that the scale of your program is small and has few startup costs. My remuneration is up to you. It's a deal. However, if I bring a popular star to the program and gain more investments, you can give me a fairer remuneration."Hazel laughed, "OK. If we get many investments but you only get few remunerations, I will feel uneasy! I like to cooperate with you. You're straightforward!"Hazel relaxed completely. Unexpectedly, she came to sign the contract with Adela but got a surprise.Hazel thought of something and asked Jessica, "By the way, you say that you can bring a popular star to the program. How is the person's po
"What?"Jessica was curious when Christian reached out his large palm to cover her eyes.His palm was warm. She could clearly smell the refreshing fragrance of his hand."I think it’s not a special day today…"Jessica couldn't help but wonder what surprise Christian was preparing.She heard him press something in his hand, and then a slight mechanical sound rang out and an incredible door opened in front of her.He removed his hand that was covering her eyes. She was utterly amazed to see that there was a hidden mechanism here.Here was the wall that connected the study to the guest room next door. As the hidden secret compartment opened, the arrangement inside the guest room came into view."Take a look. Do you like this?" Christian's voice was deep.Jessica took a few steps forward and looked at the room with the walls of different colors, the color-coordinated sofa desk and bed, and the princess tent on the bed. It was exactly how her room had looked when she was a child!
At night.When Jessica felt drowsy, she rubbed her nose and said to Christian, "By the way, please do me a favor.""What is it?""I make the decision for Wade to take part in a dating show. Please help me persuade him.""Dating?" Christian questioned."What's the matter?""Does he know how to go on a date?""He doesn't know how to go on a date, so he should do it! It's just a show! He can train his acting skills by that," Jessica said."OK." Christian nodded and thought what she said was a little reasonable. "He will agree if you ask him to do that."Jessica stroked his chest with her small hand. "Please help me. You're his eldest brother. You're powerful.""You're his eldest sister-in-law. You're also powerful in front of him," Christian refuted."I'm his eldest sister-in-law. I can't force him to do it." Jessica stroked Christian's chest and played the woman. "Will you help me?"Christian was turned on and took a deep breath. "Yes, I will. Please do me a favor before that
"Mr. Maddox."Face serious, Jessica raised her head to look at him. "There are so many machines and so many people around here. You need to show some self-restraint.""All right."Christian's eyes gleamed soulfully. "I can do that, but you'll have to make it up to me after we get back..."**After their cameo scenes were done.The film crew specially prepared flowers and cakes for Christian and Jessica to celebrate the end of filming, and Christian generously stood the film crew a decent meal.Among the reveling throng, Christian had his black eyes fixed on Jessica from start to finish.He watched her mingling with the camera crew and actors with elegance and ease for a long time in the vain hope that she might spare a thought for him."What are you chatting with them about?"His urge got the better of him and, with a glass of wine in his hand, he walked up to her to ask her about it.Jessica smiled, "I'm trying to seek out a guest for my chat show.""..." Christian was red
The pair had a romantic night.The next morning, Christian got up and instructed Ethan to bring Jessica a change of clothes.Jessica went to take a shower. Ethan, standing behind the sofa, filled Christian in on his schedule for the day. Looking at the president, Ethan could not help but sigh in his mind, 'Mr. Maddox has been going through some increasingly great changes lately. I've never noticed he could be so...**Jessica finished her shower, changed into new clothes and went to have breakfast.Her cellphone rang and she answered the call."What happened, Jess?! Alice suddenly informed me she'd decided to quit the filming of the romance reality show. She said she'd rather pay a penalty than stay involved!" Hazel said urgently.Jessica furrowed her eyebrows slightly.She saw Alice running lines with Wade only last night.She didn't know what the two of them had done afterwards, or when Alice had left. Earlier this morning, when she and Christian woke up, there was nobody el
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