Jessica went downstairs for brunch and found it was very quiet.The housekeeper said that Christian went to the company early in the morning, and Madam Maddox also went out early in the morning and hadn't returned yet.Madam Maddox was in the old mansion of the Maddox family right now.Christian's grandfather used to live here. But Christian's grandparents had been living abroad for the recent years, and no one lived at the old mansion most of the time.Recently, Madam Maddox heard that they had returned from abroad. After the death of Christian's father, Madam Maddox remarried abroad; she never went back to the old house every time she returned to the country. This time, she paid a visit there. Granny Maddox asked her about her two grandsons' marriage, and Madam Maddox proudly said, "Don't worry, Christian has a very nice girlfriend.""Girlfriend?"Granny Maddox’s eyes lit up. "The women around Christian are all from snobbish families. I don't think they deserve Christian... Wel
The man standing in front of Jessica was tall.But he was fat and jowly. His chin even seemed to be stuck in the collar of his shirt, which made him look a bit comical.The man was obviously excited. He did not expect to meet Jessica here. "I'm Daniel Lord. We met at a wine party before. I remember you. Do you remember me?"The man leaned his fat face forward with enthusiasm. Jessica dodged him in a hurry.The waiter served the food. Daniel did not even glance at the food. He fixed his gaze on Jessica’s face and impatiently waved his hand at the waiter."Miss Bush, you wore a white cheongsam at the party that day and looked very beautiful. I even dreamed of you wearing that dress later. Haha.”Seeing Daniel drool over her with a smile, Jessica felt a little disgusted.At the same time, it was the first time that she had been disappointed with Granny Maddox’s taste.This guy was not ugly?He was outstanding and silent?"Then you might as well buy that dress and admire it at ho
"Jess, did you miss me?"Adam smiled meaningfully, making the space where the four men were a little gloomy.Daniel gave him a cold stare, not wanting to pay attention to Adam.After the last time they were denounced by the whole nation on the Internet, Adam and the Smith Group were still a joke in the upper class.Adam ignored him and turned to look at Jessica, "Mr. Lord, are you on a blind date with my ex-girlfriend?""What's wrong with her being your ex-girlfriend? I don't care!" Daniel straightened his back.Adam sneered, "She is so beautiful. Not only you don't care, no one else does either. Even I've been missing her a lot lately."Jessica felt a little sick and looked away."Do you know what I miss about her? Adam continued, "I miss her every night..."Jessica frowned and glared at Adam.Yet he ignored her warning and turned to look at Daniel, "Jess didn't have any other preferences, and she just liked to play some little games!"Daniel shuddered and took a step backw
"And that scumbag, Adam. Looking at his attitude just now, is he trying to pester you? You should also be careful." Gail reminded her again.Jessica nodded, "He must have sensed something... Maybe he thinks I'm still of use."She shook her head and changed the subject, "Let's not talk about it. I've needed your help again.""For what?"Gail's eyes immediately widened in anticipation."Jared's been chairman for quite a while. It's time for him to step aside."When Gail heard it, she was very excited. "I have been waiting for this day for a long time! How are you going to explode his dirt?"Jessica smiled, "We don't have to do it ourselves. Many people want to deal with him..."She whispered something, while Gail nodded and her eyes grew brighter and brighter, "Jess, shifting the blame to someone else. That's a pretty clever trick!"**In the evening, Jessica called Granny Maddox, "Madam, I'm sorry. Your grandson and I are really not a good match... He has told you, right?"On
The next day, the whole family had breakfast together.Wade, with his disheveled hair and black-rimmed glasses, looked sleep-deprived yet had no choice but to join them. "It's rare for you to get up on time for breakfast, yet you are pulling a long face. Did you get out of bed on the wrong side?" Madam Maddox couldn't bear it.Wade glanced at the aloof man across the table and hastily explained, "No, no, no. I’m all good."When Madam Maddox had something to do and left, Wade looked up and asked Jessica, "Jessica, if I were to send flowers to a girl, what would be the best for me to send?"Jessica was a little surprised, "You got a girlfriend?""To be exact... It's a girl I like.""Then send her red roses. It's straightforward and passionate." Jessica suggested."What if... I like to be reserved?""Do you... still like to be reserved?"Wade was embarrassed for a few seconds and then suddenly asked bluntly, "So what kind of flowers do you like?"‘What?’Jessica was a little
At noon, Jessica received a notice from her lawyer, Haley, asking her to go to Wasin Group in person.She said that her father had left a secret will before he died and asked that it be announced on Jessica's twenty-fifth birthday.Jessica somehow felt uneasy.Her father's death was so sudden that the family was not expecting it. The Bush family's industry was also hit hard and took a sharp turn from its peak, so her two brothers worked very hard over the years.Although Jessica was young back then, these things were still fresh in her mind when she thought of them now...On the way, she received a call from Christian."Today... what do you have to do?""What?"Christian had never been so concerned about her work, and she didn't quite understand what he meant."Are you busy?" Christian added.Jessica thought for a moment, "Yes, I have to go to the Wasin Group and deal with some issues. Is something wrong?Christian was silent for a few seconds, "I just wanted to tell you tha
The man in the car was Jared...Adam had arranged someone to investigate for a long time. All the people told him that Jared had nothing to do with Jessica as well as the Bush family.However, what Adam had seen just now proved that they were wrong.On Jessica's birthday, she left in Jared's car. It was impossible that she had nothing to do with Jared!Adam narrowed his eyes and his eyes were bloodshot in anger. 'Well, how dare Jared play tricks behind my back? He'll pay for that!'Not long after Jared got the car started, Jessica received a message from Christian.[Are you off work?]Jessica typed and replied, "Not yet."Not far away, Christian was in a black Bentley. He glanced at Jessica's reply and frowned slightly.Then he looked at a large bunch of blue cornflowers on the seat next to him and put on a serious face...'Heh...''You met Adam and Jared one by one. You're really busy.'Two hours later.Jessica took a taxi to the Maddox's.She called Gail on the way, "Ho
"Louis XIII?" Christian said."..." Jessica was dumbfounded.Did Christian get x-ray vision or a dog's nose?!When she had dinner with Jared, they did order wine... so she had alcohol on her breath. But how could he smell it?Jessica's eyes flickered, while Christian's eyes sharpened."Can you drink even if you work late at the TV station?"She actually didn't intend to lie, but the timing just wasn't right, "I went to Wasin Group today...""Go to Wasin Group for a drink?"Christian's voice was sullen as the corners of his lips curled up in a cold smile."No... I went to dinner with Jared tonight...""You forgot you said to remain chaste!"Jessica avoided his gleaming eyes, "I haven't forgotten. But Jared and I... are not up to the realm of remaining chaste yet.""What about Adam?"Jessica's eyelids fluttered, "How do you know?"On second thought, she realized that it was no trouble at all for Christian wanting to know what was going on.She held back her displeasure at