William lowered his gaze, a fleeting emotion flickering in his eyes before he smiled and gently placed his hand over Jenny's. "What's wrong? Are you upset?""Yeah, I went to several job interviews today, but I haven't heard back from any of them."Jenny was different from Haley. Not only did she come from a less fortunate background, but her academic performance was also average. Luck had never seemed to favor her. If she were to count her blessings, there were only three. The three blessings were becoming best friends with Haley, getting accepted into Jasper City University, and meeting William.William was kind and considerate. After they got together, he did not mind her lack of a privileged background and was even willing to live with her in this small apartment. He was the brightest light in her dark world, and she clung to that light with all her might.William held Jenny's hand and turned to embrace her. "It's okay. Even if you can't find a job, I can take care of you."
William sensed that something was off with Jenny, but he could not figure out what had happened. Ever since they started dating, every time Jenny saw him, she would either blush or chatter non-stop as if she had endless things to say to him. But today, her mood seemed different.However, William had other matters to attend to, so he did not press further. He picked up his phone and car keys and left.In the bedroom, Jenny clearly heard the sound of the door opening and closing. She hugged her knees tightly, burying her face in her legs, and finally let herself cry. Her pale hands clutched at her sleeves, trying to hold back the waves of emotion. Although it was summer, the floor was still cold, but she seemed oblivious, letting the pain engulf her.The next morning, Jenny woke up with a sense of discomfort. Her eyes were swollen from crying. As she ate breakfast, she tried to reduce the swelling with ice packs, but with little success. In the end, she had to go to a job intervie
"Mr. Green, here's your pen."Henry reached out and took it, letting out a small scoff. "At least you have some sense, but you should know, fresh graduates don't stand a chance in a big company like ours."Jenny bit her lip, feeling a bit down. Was she going to be rejected again? But she gathered her courage, her tone firm. "Experience is built up little by little. I believe I can do this job. Please give me a chance to prove myself."Henry tapped the pen lightly on the table twice, chuckling. "A chance? Do you think our company is a charity? Skywise is looking to climb higher, and we need the best of the best."His words were harsh, practically spelling out, "You're not qualified."A strong sense of inferiority and humiliation surged in Jenny's heart. She took a deep breath and looked up at him. "Mr. Green, I may not be perfect, but there's no need to make me feel worthless. If your company is so arrogant, then I don't need to lower myself to beg for this job."With that, she
Just as Haley finished her meeting and was about to take a break, her phone rang. She answered it, and immediately heard Jenny’s wailing voice.“Haley, that jerk Henry scolded me! You have to stand up for me!”Haley was taken aback. “Henry? Why would he scold you?”Jenny, feeling she had found an ally, quickly recounted the day’s events in great detail. She ended with, “I think Henry did it on purpose. I never did anything to him, so why does he hate me so much? It’s infuriating!”After hearing the story, Haley couldn’t help but laugh. “Jenny, if it doesn’t work out, just come to my company. I guarantee you’ll get better treatment than at Skywise.”Although JY’s main business was fashion, it dabbled in other industries too.Jenny pouted. “Thanks, but I want to try finding something on my own first. If I can’t, then I’ll ask for your help.”Haley sighed. “You don’t need to be so formal with me.”Jenny felt comforted but still insisted, “I just want to see how far I can go on my
"Since when did Jenny belong to his wife?" he thought to himself. "Clearly, it should be me!"Shane raised his eyes, his cold gaze sweeping over the employees in the meeting room. He mouthed the words, "Meeting adjourned!"The employees, catching his icy glare, shivered and quickly scattered. They suspected he wanted to say "Get out!" instead of "Meeting adjourned."Sensing that the meeting was over, everyone promptly left, leaving Shane alone in the room."What did Henry do?" he asked.Haley angrily relayed everything Jenny had told her. "I know their interviews are strict, but this is too much. Is he bullying our Jenny because she doesn’t have anyone to protect her?"Shane listened quietly, his irritation growing with each word.My Jenny. Our Jenny. He had never heard such terms of endearment from Haley, and now Jenny had gotten there first. Jenny, huh? He’d remember her.Jenny, preparing to send her resume to the next company, suddenly sneezed. She rubbed her nose and turn
Just thinking about Jenny made Henry furious! He had never met a woman as infuriating as Jenny. She drove him crazy!"What happened between you two?" Shane asked, puzzled."I..." Henry stammered, unable to find the words. He could not very well say that he had been inexplicably slept with, only for her to run off and get together with another man. That would be too embarrassing!"In short, Jenny and I are mortal enemies. I will never forgive her for as long as I live!" he declared.Shane fell silent, leaning back in his leather office chair, his fingers tapping rhythmically on the armrest, lost in thought. Henry was feeling guilty and worried that Shane might ask more questions. Afraid that it would ruin his reputation, he quickly said, "Don't worry, I've already instructed HR to hire Jenny," and then hung up the phone before Shane could respond. It was clear he was feeling guilty.Shane stared at his phone screen for a long time before finally shaking his head with a sigh. He
"Mr. Ford!"Upon hearing the familiar voice, Shane's back stiffened for a moment. He quickly released his grip on William's collar. He straightened his slightly disheveled suit, and shot William a cold, warning glance.William adjusted his own clothes and laughed. "It's nothing, we were just sparring."Haley glanced at William, then took Shane by the hand and led him into the office. The design department director frowned and couldn't help but ask, "William, be honest with me, do you have a thing for Miss Haley?"William was taken aback, then chuckled softly. He did not give a direct answer, which the director took as confirmation.Sighing, the director patted William's shoulder and advised, "William, I know you young folks believe in fighting for love, but Miss Haley is married. You need to keep it professional at work."William nodded. "Don't worry, Director. I know what to do."The director finally looked satisfied.In the office, as soon as the door closed, Shane pulled Hal
Seeing Shane's jealous expression, Haley felt a mix of exasperation and amusement. She grabbed his hand and gently shook it, saying coquettishly, "Hubby, of course, you are the one I care about the most!"Shane's hand was large and dry, with a slight callus at the knuckles, a stark contrast to Haley's soft and delicate hands. The tender touch in his palm, combined with Haley's sweet, soft voice, struck a chord in Shane's heart. Even the hardest of hearts would melt in such a moment.He was completely captivated, forgetting any anger he felt. "Alright, I'll let it slide this time," he said, lifting his chin in a gesture of reluctant satisfaction.Having been together for so long, Haley knew him too well. The more calm and composed he appeared on the outside, the more tumultuous his emotions were inside. He was probably secretly delighted.But she did not call him out on it. "Mr. Ford, quickly tell me, what did Henry say? Is he deliberately targeting Jenny?""We'll talk about that l