Did the power go out?Jenna hastily turned on the flashlight on her phone. Through the corridor’s window, she saw that the streetlights outside were still illuminated. Faintly, she could hear Sam's voice downstairs saying that the circuit breaker had tripped, and he was going to check it.Maybe she would pass him the suit tomorrow when she had free time...Jenna was about to return when she heard movement faintly coming from the bedroom.It seemed like something had been knocked over.She was afraid Quinn might have accidentally bumped into something due to the sudden power outage, which could potentially worsen his back injury. Immediately, she knocked on the door. "Quinn, are you okay?""Mr. Forester?"After knocking on the door several times and not receiving a response from Quinn, Jenna started to feel anxious.Just as she was about to kick the door open, Quinn's muffled voice finally sounded from inside. "The door isn't locked. Come in.""Okay." Jenna let out a sigh of re
Due to the power outage, the bedroom was engulfed in darkness except for the area around the sofa. She could hear her own breathing, and it all felt unnaturally quiet to Jenna.She became even more nervous as she cleaned the man's wound.To ease the tension and break the silence, Jenna spoke up. "Thank you, Quinn. I owe you one."Quinn understood why she apologized. In the dim light, his deep gaze grew heavy.After a moment of silence, Quinn said, "Since we're married, it's my duty to protect you. There's no need for you to owe me any favors. If you had been injured that night, it would have been due to my failure as a husband."Jenna understood the dynamics between them, but upon hearing his last sentence, her heart uncontrollably skipped a beat.Quinn always gave her a sense of being protected, even if it was unspoken...Jenna murmured a vague response and focused on bandaging his wound.As she wrapped the bandage around his chest, she saw a cornflower the size of a coin loca
On Thursday morning, Jenna got up early and changed into a black suit, tying her hair into a low ponytail. She looked refined and capable.Due to Kevin's sudden appearance that night, she felt embarrassed and had been intentionally avoiding Quinn these past few days. Quinn seemed busy, leaving early and returning late. He did not have time for her either.Jenna went downstairs to find Quinn having breakfast. He had a blue striped tie around his collar, resembling the style she had helped the old lady pick out for her grandson at the mall before. However, she quickly realized that the tie at the store was not a limited edition, so it was normal for Quinn to have bought the same one.She greeted him and sat across from him."Sam, can I drive any of the cars in the garage?" Jenna asked Sam as she ate pan-fried scallops. "I have an interview today."Before Sam could answer, Quinn spoke indifferently. "None of the cars in the garage are suitable for you to drive. I've ordered a n
It was recruitment season at Elysian Group, and being a large company, almost everyone who received an interview notification showed up.When Jenna arrived at the interview floor, she found the corridor crowded with people.Seeing this lively scene, Jenna could not help but sigh. She went to register and collected her number card, intending to sit in a corner and wait. Unexpectedly, she accidentally bumped into someone while walking.A woman had bumped into Jenna as she was not looking where she was going and dropped her phone. Out of goodwill, Jenna helped to pick it up."Thank you..." The woman took the phone and thanked Jenna. However, as soon as she saw Jenna clearly, her expression changed abruptly. "Jenna?"Jenna found the young woman somewhat familiar but could not seem to recall who she was at that moment. She simply nodded slightly and tried to walk past her.However, the woman swiftly blocked her path, mocking coldly, "Hilarious! You were useless even in your own compan
After leaving the interview room, Jenna received a message from Kevin. [Madam, have you finished the interview? I'm at the restaurant in Zone A on the 22nd floor.]Jenna collected her temporary employee badge and took the elevator to the restaurant.Elysian Group had a total of fifty-three floors, and the entire 22nd floor was divided into four zones dedicated to the restaurant. Elysian's employees, including the interviewees, dined here.Upon reaching Zone A of the restaurant, Jenna immediately spotted Kevin chatting with someone at the entrance.Although Kevin's skin tone was a bit dark, his bright eyes, along with his well-defined facial features, were accentuated by his suit, giving him a touch of business elite charm.Standing in front of Kevin was an enchanting and mature woman. She seemed amused by something he said, covering her mouth several times, and even took out her phone to exchange contact with Kevin.Jenna was speechless for a moment but quickly walked over. "Kevi
"You've gone too far!" Isabella exclaimed angrily."I'm just speaking the truth. How is it too far? If you don't like it, don't listen!" Kevin retorted irritably.He reached out his long arm and picked up a plate of codfish from the table for Isabella, affectionately advising, "Have some fish. It's good for the brain. I'll treat you to this codfish, so don't be polite!"After getting his meal, Kevin left gracefully.Isabella looked at the codfish on the plate as if it was mocking her. She wished she could smash the plate.Due to Kevin's argument with Isabella, many people in the restaurant recognized Jenna and started whispering. However, Jenna automatically ignored their gazes.Jenna said, "I'm going to the hospital to donate blood this afternoon, so I can't eat lobster at night. But I can treat you."She felt quite pleased watching Kevin scold Isabella."Donating love?""Let's call it that." Jenna thought about how Kevin had been protecting her and did not hide it. "My blood
The man’s cold and unkind words turned Isabella pale.Especially with so many other interviewees watching, she felt even more embarrassed."Secretary Smith," Quinn said to the scalded man, "Even if this interviewee splashed hot water on you accidentally, it’s still an act of misconduct. Go to the hospital for a medical evaluation, and she’ll be fully responsible for the medical expenses.""Yes."Then, the man's indifferent gaze fell on Isabella again. "If you're not satisfied, I can have my lawyer talk to you."Isabella did not expect that the CEO of Elysian Group would be so impolite to an interviewee. However, she could only force a smile and say, "Mr. Forester is right. I’ll take care of the medical expenses."Quinn did not pay any further attention to her and walked away with Secretary Smith. As he passed by Jenna, his gaze swept over her.Jenna noticed this and took a few steps back. "Mr. Forester, take care."Upon hearing her words, Quinn stopped in his tracks. "Why did y
"What's wrong with not daring to bet? Is it illegal?" Kevin huffed."This bet was initiated by Jenna," Isabella crossed her arms and retorted, looking coldly at Jenna, who had not spoken. "I just made a slight modification to the rules. If she disagrees, then the bet earlier was clearly a setup against me!""Hey, you..." Kevin furrowed his brow in anger, his hot temper flaring up again.He was about to yell at Isabella when Jenna suddenly spoke up, "Your modification isn’t bad. It's fair to both of us. However, I think it’s not exciting enough. How about this? The loser not only has to wear a bikini and dance at the cafe but also record it and post it on their Instagram for a week.""Fine, it's settled!" Isabella, seeing Jenna willingly jumping into the trap, felt like she was about to burst out laughing.She did not have confidence in getting first place, so she modified the rules to deceive Jenna.She did not expect Jenna to fall for it so easily!She knew Jenna's written test