Having noticed how beautiful Jessica was, all playboys in the box wolf-whistled. The couple of female models sensibly left.Jessica swiveled her head around and saw those men ogling at her.It had never crossed her mind that Adam would dare make such a ballsy move in Vanessa's castle...She attempted to break free from Adam's hold, but the latter threw her into those men's embrace with a swing of his arm.Adam pivoted around and walked into a corner. Jessica subconsciously struggled, trying to get to her feet, but the one behind her roughly dragged her back and with that the other men clustered around her."Adam invited you over to hang out with us. It's rude of you to be so uncooperative, don't you think?" Eyes of the playboys besieging her were lecherously moving up and down her body.Hardly had Jessica wriggled free than a couple of hands gripped her arms. "Her face is not only fair-complexioned but also so smooth. She's a real looker. You have impressively discerning eyes, Ad
At that moment, the female assistant named Eldar on the bed in the bedroom somehow managed to pull the wad of material out of her mouth and, coughing, yelled, "Let go of me! Help! Someone help!"Having noticed that the female assistant had blood in her mouth and looked much the worse for wear, Jessica said, "Let her go. If you people inflict any more torture on her, she'll die!"The playboy whose ear was adorned with studs was clearly the one calling the shots. He grabbed Jessica's chin and, looking over his shoulder at the female assistant named Eldar, barked disdainfully, "Release her! We'll have some fun with this chick instead! She's fresh!"Eldar on the bed had the ropes around her untied. Struggling to keep her balance, she staggered outside. When trotting past Jessica, Eldar glanced at her. Jessica glanced back. If this girl had spunk, she would try to get help the instant she walked out of the front door. It all depended on whether Eldar was afraid of getting into trouble or
"You don't need to know who I am! What you people do need to know is that this woman is Christian Maddox's woman! Do you have a death wish?!" Hawley snapped flintily before he squeezed his way through the crowd and scooped up Jessica in his arms to get her out.Emanating a brooding air, Adam waylaid him. "What do you think you're doing, Hawley? You're not the one calling the shots here."Hawley scorned to cast another glance at Adam. Eyes glinting wintrily, he turned to the playboys again and said, "None of you guys is well acquainted with Adam Smith, I suppose? It's unwise to mess with someone you can't afford to mess with because of someone you don't know well enough. Beware heartless evildoers who derive pleasure from victimizing people, and who like to use others to kill for them!"With that Hawley strode off, carrying Jessica in his arms.Adam was just about to give chase when the playboys collared him. One of them asked, "Adam, was he telling the truth? She's really Christian
Having perceived the hint of uncharacteristic earnestness and poise in Hawley's seemingly nonchalant response, Jessica felt a faint pang of mixed feelings.She was a married woman, and she was very satisfied with her marriage to Christian, so Hawley was doing himself no service by keeping doing so much for her.However, when it came to this kind of things, there was nothing that could be done, especially when she was an interested party in this matter. Those closely involved cannot see as clearly as those outside. She could only hope that Hawley would come to his senses someday...*Jessica was deep in thought when suddenly a rumble of engine came through the car window...She swiveled her head aside to see a sports car rapidly closing in on Hawley's car from behind, emanating a brooding air.Hawley frowned slightly. Having realized that something was amiss, he pressed down hard on the gas pedal, rotated the steering wheel sharply with a fluent movement and quickly left that car
Jessica had lost track of time when she opened her eyes to find herself lying in a hospital bed, an needle sticking in the back of her hand for an IV.She subconsciously moved her hands and legs and discovered that the pain was gone. Also, the discomfort in her stomach had also ebbed.Feeling a little thirsty, she stirred. Moments later, Hazel walked into the compartment from outside."How do you feel, Jess? Are you experiencing any discomfort?""I feel much better now." Jessica asked, "What happened to me?""The doctor said you'd undergone a major surgery not long ago and got hit earlier this day, which was why you experienced the pain. It's nothing serious, but you need to stay another two days for observation."With that Hazel sat on the edge of Jessica's bed, tears in eyes. "Were you really hospitalized when you were abroad last month?"Knowing that she could no longer conceal it, Jessica smiled in an effort to lighten the mood, "I had an accident there, and I did undergo a
"No," Jessica replied unhesitatingly."Why not?" Hazel pointed at Jessica's cheek. "Your face is getting red.""That's because of the AC," Jessica said, rolling her eyes at Hazel."Fine. I know you're faithful to Mr. Maddox, but I'm afraid Hazel's gonna suffer for it. It strikes me he's serious this time."**Jessica stayed in the hospital for two days.She had made a remarkable recovery, and the dull pain in her wound was gone.Hawley delivered two meals of western food to them daily, and Jessica and Hazel had put on some weight because of it.Hazel declared she needed to go on a diet. She even specially told Hawley that he didn't have to cook her meals anymore...Having noticed that Jessica was eating with relish, Hazel sat further away from her in an effort to resist the temptation of the delicacies, but the aroma of the food still quickly filled the ward. Hazel began to sneak surreptitious glances in the direction of the table from time to time."If you really want a bite
Jessica dealt with the matters in France and returned home.The next day, she went to the TV station. Gail told her that Hammer had scheduled his work in the TV station and went to France to shoot the show with Alice.When Jessica and Gail poured coffee in the pantry, they heard that several scenarist-directors were talking gossip."A bigwig came to our TV station in the morning. Who is he? Why are the senior leaders so nervous?""I hear that he is a big investor that the senior leaders are trying their best to strive for. He is very powerful and influential. This time he looks for someone from our TV station to shoot the interview. The directors don't have the guts to give him the cold shoulder.""A big investor? Who is he?""I hear that he is from an overseas group! He is fabulously wealthy!""No wonder the bigwig ordered the Tartufo Bianco d'Alba cake as the afternoon tea as soon as he arrived. Our TV station has never bought expensive food like that before. It's 50 €/g!""I
Half an hour later.In Griffin's office, Jessica was informed that she was to accompany the young bigwig who had come without notice throughout the routine interview...She was almost thunderstruck.Gail who had come to the office with her blurted, "Did I just hear you right, Mr. Jameson? Are we still working for a registered TV station? Why do I feel we're working for a hotel offering the service of personal stewards or some underground nightclub?""You need to watch your mouth, Gail Long!"Griffin was torn between guilt and anger. The young bigwig had personally designated Jessica to do the job, so there was nothing Griffin could do but resort to strong-arm tactics."After being kept from the position of senior editor for so many years, you still refuse to introspect about the reasons?!" Griffin reprimanded Gail."Mr. Jameson, it's my problem we're trying to solve here."Jessica interrupted the furious director and steered the conversation back to the original topic. "Who's t