It was precisely because of that that Lilian saw hope for herself.Lilian watched as the workers dismantled the wedding platform. The flowers that had adorned them were divided among the workers.As the workers carried the flowers away, one flower fell in front of Lilian.The flower was in full bloom. However, no one was around to appreciate its beauty on a day like this.In many ways, Jean resembled the flower. Even though Jean had waited around in her luxurious wedding gown, all dolled-up, her groom wasn't around to appreciate her beauty.Lilian took a step forward and crushed the flower under her foot.When she saw the flower crumple up, she couldn't help but smile in satisfaction. Then, she spun on her heel and left.In Teak Villa, Jean sat on the couch in her wedding dress. Only a maid remained by her side to attend to her needs."Madam, would you like to change out of your wedding dress?" the maid asked.Jean lifted her head slightly. Taking a deep breath, she said, "Jus
Jean woke up the next morning. After she got ready, she went downstairs.She hadn't slept well the night before. In her dreams, she saw Tyler return. However, when she woke up, there was no sign of him by her side.As she made her way downstairs, a maid heard her and came out immediately.She smiled and said, "Madam, breakfast is ready."When the maid saw that Jean had makeup on her face, she asked, "Madam, are you planning to go out?"Nodding, Jean said softly, "I realized that I haven't been to my studio for a long while now. Since I'm the only one managing it, I figured I should check on it."The maid noticed that Jean's mood appeared quite normal. She acted the same as she did before.The maid heaved a sigh of relief and suggested, "That's a good idea, Madam. Please have some breakfast before you leave."Jean nodded, then proceeded to the dining room.In the past, the dining room at Teak Villa was always bustling with life.Tyler and Dorian were always around.At this mo
Chris maintained a polite demeanor while addressing Jean.At that moment, Jean turned her gaze toward him. She took a deep breath and asked calmly, "When will he be back here?"Her tone was exceptionally composed. She did not sound emotional at all.Chris replied in a respectful manner, "Mr. Larson has gone overseas to help with the establishment of a new company. It may take about six months for him to return. Madam, you don't need to come here during this time. I'll be sure to notify you right away once he returns."Jean furrowed her brows slightly, feeling uneasy."Very well, Chris. I've always trusted you. I hope you're not deceiving me this time," she said in a subdued tone.Nodding, Chris replied, "Thank you for trusting me, Ms. Michaels. I'll be sure to keep my word."After receiving Chris' reassurance, she slowly got up from the couch and walked away from Larson Group.Onlookers noticed that Chris remained polite and respectful toward Jean. It appeared that she still he
Jean listened impassively to Lilian's words, her face showing no signs of emotion.She glanced down at the documents on her lap and picked them up. Then, she threw them out of the window."You don't need to thank me," Jean said in a flat tone.She did not react at all as the papers scattered on the ground.Seeing Jean's unimpressed attitude and lack of response, Lilian smiled gently. She stooped down to pick up all the papers.Lilian said, "I know. Though everything was orchestrated by Tyler, you played a huge part in it as well."She added with a sweet smile, "I know Tyler has wanted me to take up this position for a long time now, but he couldn't find a proper excuse. Fortunately, Esme poisoning you provided a perfect pretext. Otherwise, I don't think I would've been able to come back to Henkel so soon."Jean remained expressionless.Lilian continued, "In reality, my trip abroad was just a ruse. Tyler's an exceptionally capable person, after all. Everything went according to
Lilian tightened her fists and was about to say something. However, Jean immediately started her car and drove into Teak Villa before she could.Lilian watched Jean remain calm and composed throughout the entire interaction. Her expression had not shifted due to her words. It filled Lilian with frustration.It seemed that she knew too little about Jean. She had thought her words would surely get Jean upset over Tyler.Lilian had also inquired about Tyler's situation from Larson Group's legal department.She heard that Tyler was in the process of drafting a divorce agreement with Jean and that Anthony had already sent the agreement to Jean, but Jean had yet to sign it.That was the reason Lilian had come to Teak Villa. She hoped that by adding fuel to the fire, it would have an effect on Jean.However, she didn't expect Jean to completely ignore her words.Lilian had rarely experienced such humiliation over the years.She took a deep breath to calm herself down. Then, she shot a
The maid lowered her head upon hearing Jean's request."Although I've worked at Larson Residence for many years, I came to work here about a month ago. That's why I'm not very familiar with what's happening over there now," the maid said.She continued, "Madam, when we started working at Larson Residence, all of us signed confidentiality agreements. Even if I try to ask about what's happening, my colleagues might not tell me the whole truth."Jean nodded in agreement. "You're right. You guys wouldn't casually spread your employer's private matters to others. I apologize for putting you in a difficult position."The maid pursed her lips and replied in a low voice, "But I do think that it's a bit strange. Madam, you're so well-liked by Mrs. Larson, and Mr. Larson canceled the wedding rather abruptly. "Logically speaking, Mrs. Larson and Madam Judy should've come to visit you by now, but they haven't."She added, "Maybe something happened with the Larsons."Jean took a deep breath
Jean tightened the grip on her phone upon hearing what Coleen said. She couldn't help but suck in a deep breath."So … he doesn't remember me?" Jean asked with trembling lips.Coleen took a deep breath. "The doctors did say that it was a possibility. Jean, if you have any questions, I'll answer them when I return the Henkel, okay? Please don't disturb Tyler while he's recuperating now. I'm worried about his postoperative recovery."Jean bit her lip tightly, looking very distressed. She agreed reluctantly. "Alright, Mom. I'll wait for you to get back."Coleen's spirits were low on the other end of the line. She made a noise of assent before hanging up.Jean stared at her phone with an expression of mixed relief and grief. She was relieved that Tyler was safe but also sad because of his memory loss.Tyler couldn't remember her at all. Coleen returned to the ward with Tyler's phone and saw that her son was looking out the window with a hint of nervousness in his eyes."Tyler, the d
Dorian nodded earnestly when he heard Judy ask him that. "Yes, I can go back to Mom."Judy felt relieved when she heard his response. She had already understood the message Coleen meant to convey through the phone.She looked at Dorian and said softly, "Dorian, your dad doesn't remember you and your mom anymore. So to prevent your mom from getting sad, we're going to send you back to her."She continued, "Remember what he said to you before he went into the operating room? He told you to take care of Mom, right?"Upon hearing that his father no longer remembered him and Jean, Dorian had tears streaming down his face."I remember what Dad told me. Great Grandma, I'll make sure to do what he asked," he said.Judy couldn't help but feel heartbroken as she watched Dorian cry and respond so sensibly.No one knew what kind of curse the Larsons had been inflicted with. Over the years, all the men in the family passed away at a young age.Judy trembled as she hugged Dorian. She couldn'