After giving the agent's daughter some design classes, Jessamine went back to work on the new design she had been creating. She was so busy that she forgot about the time and fell asleep on the table.When Thaddeus returned, he knocked on the door, but no one opened it. He tried calling Jessamine, but she didn't answer his calls either. He waited outside the door for a few minutes, trying to enter the password. He tried inputting Jessamine's birthday, but it was wrong. He tried inputting his birthday, but it wasn't right either. Then, he tried typing in the date of their wedding anniversary, and the door clicked open.After driving Jordan away, Thaddeus strode into Jessamine's home, kicking the shoes off his feet.The living room was quiet, and he didn't see her in the bedroom. Then, he noticed that the lights in the study were still on. He slowly walked over, stopping at the door.At this moment, Jessamine was lying on the table with a pencil in her hand. Her hair was tied into
Jessamine felt nervous for no explicable reason. She didn't know why she felt this way. After all, she didn't sign her pen name on those sketches.Thaddeus looked at her bare feet and held out a hand toward her. "Come here."Jessamine looked at him with narrowed eyes. Then, she followed his orders and walked over to him. With a hook of his arm, he lifted her onto his lap. "Aren't you tired? Why aren't you sleeping?"Jessamine was a little distracted when she felt his breath tickling her neck. She tried to compose herself and stay rational. "I haven't tidied up my papers."She didn't mention what she had been doing but simply called her work "papers". She had always been low-profile, so it was no wonder that Thaddeus had only believed she was making mindless scribbles."I won't lose them," he said. Thaddeus hugged her with one hand and turned on his laptop with the other. Upon hearing the gentle tilt in his words, Jessamine couldn't believe he was the real Thaddeus.Just like th
Right now, Thaddeus was sincere. He was even acting coquettish.Jessamine moved her head away, trying to avoid his hot breath. But then, Thaddeus leaned over."Jessie…" he whispered pleadingly. There was a hint of pity in his tone, a huge contrast to his usual cold and aloof demeanor.Jessamine felt a tug in her chest at his voice. She turned her face and pushed him away. "Your stubble is prickly."Thaddeus touched his chin and remarked, "Really? I just shaved this morning."Jessamine was about to run away while his grip on her was loose. As soon as she thought of this, he pulled her into his arms and turned her around. This time, they were facing each other. Their current position was very suggestive.Jessamine couldn't stand his tempting charm, especially since his demeanor was a little gentler under the influence of alcohol."Jessie, you haven't promised me not to get another arranged partner!" He stared at her intently. Then, he lifted her chin with one hand and shoved his l
Jessamine got out of bed and changed her clothes. As she washed up, she heard a knock on the door. She opened the door only to see Jordan with a bag of food."Mrs. Holt, here's the breakfast Mr. Holt ordered for you. Eat it while it's hot," he said.Jessamine took the bag. "Thank you, Mr. Rhodes. About Mr. Holt…"Jordan said with a smile, "Mr. Holt has to sign a very important contract this morning. No one can do it in his place. He asked me to tell you to pack up your things, and I'll bring someone to help you move them at noon."Jessamine asked doubtfully, "We're moving?""Yes, Mrs. Holt. The villa that Mr. Thomas bought for you is ready. The house only belongs to you. You call the shots on whether Mr. Holt can enter your home. You can let him in when you're happy or kick him out when you're not. That was what Mr. Thomas said," informed Jordan.Jessamine awkwardly hummed in assent. That was really something Thomas would say.…In the ward, Thomas got a call from Thaddeus earl
Upon hearing a knock on the door, Jessamine returned to her senses and opened it.Thaddeus stood outside the door in a neat suit, with Jordan and several movers in tow. "Jessie, we're here to help you move."Then, he led everyone into her home.Jordan directed the movers to pack up the items and move them. Meanwhile, Thaddeus carried Jessamine downstairs and got into the car.Jessamine hadn't been to the new villa Thomas had bought for her, so she looked around throughout the entire journey. As Thomas said, this area had more greenery and fresher air, making it suitable for raising her babies.The villa here was much bigger than the one in Jardin Estate. The nannies and nutritionists the Holts hired had already tidied up the house. As soon as Thaddeus and Jessamine arrived, they stood in two rows to greet them.Jessamine was shocked by such a grand display. When she and Thaddeus lived in Jardin Estate, they only had Lana to cook and clean for them. Thaddeus wasn't a people person
Heather didn't look happy. She sat on the couch with a frown.Sasha glanced at Jessamine and scoffed. She muttered, "She thinks she's so great just because she's pregnant now. Amy is pregnant, too. It's still a mystery on whose babies will arrive first."Thaddeus was angry to hear that. He went over and grabbed the back of Sasha's shirt. He warned, "Either shut your mouth or get the fuck out of here." This time, he swore.Heather was also upset. "Be nice to your sister. You have been bullying her since she was a child. You're not playing your part as her older brother."Sasha roughly placed their gifts on the coffee table, making a lot of noise. The box opened under the impact. There were two pairs of bracelets and lucky charms in the box, which Heather bought as a gift for the babies.Sasha was fearless with Heather around. She ignored Thaddeus and took off her slippers. She placed her bare feet on the edge of the coffee table as if she were waiting to be served in her own home.
Sasha pursed her lips. She looked at the angry Thadedus, then at Heather. Holding back her tears, she said, "I'm sorry."Since she had apologized, she thought that was the end of it. But to her surprise, Thaddeus didn't let up. "You're just going to apologize to me? Since you've ruined our lunch, you should be apologizing to all of us, the chefs, and especially to Jessie. "Since she's pregnant, she doesn't have a good appetite. How is she going to eat now that you've ruined her food?"Thaddeus scared Sasha so much that she remained silent. She knew that he was really angry.Meanwhile, Heather felt sorry for Sasha. "That's enough. She has already apologized. She's an adult and will remember not to do it next time. Quit being so sullen. Are we going to eat or not?"Thaddeus had long been unhappy with how Heather always coddled Sasha, but he never had the chance to express his dissatisfaction. Now, he had the chance to do so. He argued, "She's already in her 20s, but she doesn't
Jessamine said with a smile, "If Sasha comes here alone, I won't ever let her in."Her words surprised Thaddeus. She bluntly said that Sasha wasn't welcome in her home at all. She was usually a gentle person, but even she couldn't take Sasha's unbearable personality anymore.Thaddeus agreed, "You're right. All she can do is freeload someone."Jessamine couldn't help but laugh. She felt a strange feeling upon seeing him fight with his mother and sister for her sake. She said, "Get the chefs to make more food."Unfortunately, they had to throw away the previous batch of delicious food.… Meanwhile, Sasha called Amy after she left the house. She to vent her dissatisfaction about that bitch Jessamine together with someone. It must have been Jessamine who put Thaddeus under a spell. Back then, Thaddeus would never treat Sasha so ruthlessly.As soon as the call got through, Sasha sobbed, "Amy, do you know? That impotent bitch Jessamine is pregnant with twins! Right now, she calls t