A few days later, Old Madam Forester called her. While chatting, Jenna got to know a few more of Quinn’s favorite dishes.She practiced those dishes with Aunt Lily until she was satisfied with their taste.If Quinn returned by the afternoon, she could prepare dinner for him.Jenna rubbed the edge of her phone and looked at the message she just sent. While lost in her thoughts, she suddenly heard someone calling for her.“Jenna.”Jenna raised her head to find Miss Brown walking toward her. She put down her phone and stood up. “Miss Brown, is there anything I can help with?”“Manager Whitefield from the North City subsidiary called me. He brought his team to Brogavia for business negotiation, but while waiting for the flight, the translator he brought with him suddenly had severe gastritis…” Miss Brown rubbed her temple and said helplessly, “He had to be rushed to the hospital for surgery and is staying there.“Other than him, the only translator who knows Serbian is you. Get yo
Quinn’s status was at ‘typing’. Soon, she received a message.Quinn: [Ask Kevin to go with you.]He must not have seen it.Jenna was relieved and replied okay. His message came in as soon as hers was sent.Quinn: [Go downstairs to receive a package later.]The next second, her phone rang.“Hello?”“Good day. Is this Miss Jenna?” It was a polite male voice. “You have a package. Are you at your company now?”“Yes. Give me a second.” Jenna pushed her chair away and hurried out of her office.When she reached the lobby, she saw a deliveryman in a uniform standing next to the receptionist counter. He had a beautiful shopping bag in his hand. Jenna walked toward him. “I’m Jenna. Is this for me?”“Oh, yes.” The deliveryman quickly handed the shopping bag to her and two delivery slips. “Here. Please sign this for me.”Jenna just received Quinn’s message and knew he had sent it. So, she signed the delivery slip without hesitation.“Thank you.”“You’re welcome.” The deliveryman wa
“Yeah, you can say so.” Kevin brushed it off.He did not raise his head to look at her. Feeling awkward, Kevin opened the box of cream puffs and stuffed one in his mouth.“I’ve been having a rough time too.” Jenna sighed. “Quinn gave me two financial books as thick as bricks. Apart from working, all I do is read.”“Financial books?” Kevin was stunned. “Are you starting to learn finance?”“Yes.” Jenna’s smile reached her eyes. “Quinn said if I don’t start now, I won’t have the time to learn when I take back my company.”Kevin saw her eyes and lowered his head quickly.He had followed Quinn for a long time. He knew Quinn did not have much patience in teaching. However, everything he taught Jenna now was for her own good. How great…“Kevin?” Jenna called him twice. Seeing Kevin’s head lowered and as though he did not hear her, she waved her hand by his face.Kevin looked at her. “What did you say?”“I said, the company wants me to go on a business trip to Brogavia. Come with me
Jenna took quite a few photos, feeling good about herself. She assumed Quinn was busy, seeing that he had not replied.She took off the earrings and went to take a bath. Then, she picked up her phone on the bedside table while drying her hair.Quinn: [Have you finished the books?]Jenna jumped on the bed and sat cross-legged. [I’ve finished one and memorized quite some content from the other.]She wanted to welcome him to test her anytime when Quinn’s message popped out. [Bring the book with you on the trip. Finish the second book.]If Quinn were standing in front of Jenna, she would have chucked her phone at Quinn’s face.She had worked as an on-site translator a few times and knew how exhausting it could be. Sometimes, negotiations would go on non-stop. She would have to interpret constantly, with no time to even drink water.Jenna: [How would I have time to read a book on a business trip?]Quinn: [You can stay up late.]She looked at Quinn’s cold and annoying message, then
Shawn’s heart wrenched in pain as he reminisced about their past. His voice was low. “Jen, would that be okay?”“What’s there to talk about?” Jenna sneered, brushing her wind-blown hair aside. “Talk about how you killed my parents and took Seabright from my grasp?”Shawn wanted to say something, but he could only taste bitterness between his pursed lips.He deserved it.After all, he had caused the rift between them.Jenna looked coldly at him. “Shawn Sadler, please don’t call me Jen anymore. It only disgusts me!”“Let’s go, Kevin.” She pulled her luggage and left.Kevin quickly grabbed the other luggage and followed up.Shawn stood quietly and watched Jenna’s cold figure disappear into the airport’s hall. A bitter smile appeared on his lips. He did not expect the seeds he had sown would eventually lead to his suffering.His assistant waited for a while before carefully pushing his luggage forward. “Mr. Sadler, your luggage.”“Thanks.” Shawn’s voice was a little hoarse. H
Jenna and Kevin boarded the plane soon after resting at the VIP lounge.Jenna did not stay idle. She took out the book she brought along and read it, jotting down terms she did not understand. She would ask Quinn about them later.Time on the plane flew by while she read. Five hours later, they arrived in Maldavia for their connecting flight.When she bought the tickets, the business class had sold out. So, Jenna could only get the economic class tickets.Perhaps due to the long flight time, she did not feel like reading during the layover.She leaned on the seat and drifted into sleep.Her head tilted and rested on Kevin’s shoulder, who was sitting on her right.Kevin felt a sudden weight on his shoulder. He turned his head and realized Jenna had fallen asleep.He carefully pulled down the cabin partition. As he retracted his hand, he noticed a few strands of hair stuck to Jenna’s cheek. Hesitating, Kevin gently tucked her stray strands of hair behind her ear.Jenna’s eyela
“Yeah, it’s nighttime here. I just showered and will sleep after drying my hair.”Jenna lay on the bed and took the book on her bedside table, flipping it open. “Aunt Lily, why did you call me?”“Miss, you’ve been overseas for a few days now. I’m worried you aren’t taking care of yourself.” Aunt Lily said with concern, “I remember there was once you went on a business trip to Povia and vomited as soon as you reached the hotel.”Jenna felt a surge of warmth in her heart. She smiled. “Back then, I had a poor appetite and bad motion sickness. That’s why I vomited. Things are better now. The hotel is great. I’m just not used to the food here.”“When you return, I’ll cook your favorites.” Aunt Lily paused and said, “Miss, does Miss Langham have a good relationship with Mr. Forester?”Miss Langham?Jenna’s heart fell. She sat up from the bed, crossing her legs. “Which Miss Langham? Ivy Langham?”“Yes, her.”“Aunt Lily, how do you know her?” Jenna narrowed her eyes. “Did she look for
The tenderness and indulgence in his eyes made Jenna insanely jealous. She felt coolness at the corner of her eyes.Then, coldness spread throughout her whole body.She scrolled through the few photos tirelessly until her eyes felt sore. Even her hand, holding the phone, began to ache.Her gaze swept through Quinn’s eyes and suddenly realized.Why did she feel suffocated when Ivy splashed boiling water on her at the Forester family, causing Quinn to lecture her with a stern face?Why was she jealous of Quinn’s indulgence toward Ivy?Why did she occasionally feel insecure, thinking Quinn did not care enough about her?She had fallen in love with Quinn.The seedlings of love had been planted in her heart long ago. However, she had not dared to give it much thought and could not admit it. Jenna thought about it numbly. When Quinn was with her, he always looked at her indifferently. In the past, he always had a passionate gaze around Ivy.He only treated their relationship as a