Jessamine felt that when Thaddeus started acting childish, she had nothing to do with it and that he was even less mature than two little children.Thaddeus was acting like a childish brat now. He didn't even know what he was competing for. When he saw the bouquet, he felt uncomfortable all over. When he thought about how she still had to go to the company in the coming days and face that man who had feelings for her, he felt like he was going crazy."Jessie, how many more times will you come to the company?" he asked.Jessamine seriously considered his question. She thought about the company's situation. These days, she had roughly figured out the business, but a listed company was something she had never dealt with before. There were still many specifics she didn't know, and the learning curve was still steep.She considered Kama Jewelry, back in Hajera. They needed her over there as well. She had to weigh the pros and cons and temporarily put this company's matters aside. Ultima
The situation was simply too much of a joke. Benji was tied up and trapped in a chair. The recent rescue call was made after he coerced and enticed a waiter while his father was in the bathroom. The father and son had been at a standoff for two hours, with neither willing to yield.Jonathan had long given up hope on his rebellious son. But still, the family business would not be left without a successor. He thoughtfully had a younger daughter who would come of age in a few years. But he couldn't understand or accept his son's sexual orientation. "Take a look, choose one you like. I'll put my reputation on the line to set you up," Jonathan said.In front of Benji was a row of girls' photos that were all collected by Jonathan. Regardless of their looks, each one came from a distinguished family.Now that Benji had chosen this path, he wasn't someone who would easily compromise. He knew himself best. Why hurt innocent girls when he didn't like them? A sham marriage would be the most
Jonathan looked at Thaddeus, then glanced at the woman and the two adorable little children behind him, feeling a pang of jealousy in his heart. In the end, Thomas was the lucky one, and it wasn't Jonathan's fate to have grandchildren.Jonathan grabbed Thaddeus' hand, his eyes murky, and resembled a concerned father. "Ted, you youngsters can communicate better. Help me convince him."Thaddeus knew this matter wouldn't change, and he could only slowly accept it. But at this moment, after seeing Jonathan's powerless state, he couldn't bring himself to refuse."Mr. Moore Senior, don't rush," he advised. This matter truly couldn't be rushed.Jonathan nodded. "Okay. You guys talk."After speaking, Jonathan stood up and left the private room with his assistant.As soon as Jonathan left, Benji, feeling wronged, began to cry out exaggeratedly, "Quick, untie me. I can't move my legs."Thaddeus walked over to untie him, moving slowly despite Benji's shouts, and teased him lightly, "I told
Now, he himself had suggested bringing her to climb Juniper Summit to see the night view."You hate climbing Juniper Summit the most, don't you? If you don't want to go, don't force yourself," Jessamine said.Thaddeus almost choked on his wine. He glanced sideways at her and seemed deeply resentful about this matter. She had asked him before, and he also remembered it."When did I ever say I hate climbing Juniper Summit?" he asked.Jessamine rolled her eyes at him. "Isn't it obvious? Your expression said it all back then. I'm not blind."Thaddeus went silent. He wondered if his expression really was that bad back then."The times you mentioned before were unsuitable for it. The weather is nice today, and you should still be able to see quite a few stars while on the mountain," he said.Jessamine was somewhat annoyed. Why couldn't he just admit it if he didn't like it? She hadn't said anything before, and now that they were divorced, she wouldn't make a fuss about it."Oh, so I
Jessamine retorted, "Of course, I eat everything. I gained four pounds after giving birth."Thaddeus chuckled softly, his shoulders shaking as he did so. "So, you're proud of gaining four pounds?"He didn't want to discourage her, but after seeing how thin her small arms and legs had become, he worried he might break her with a slight effort. Over these four years, she had obviously gotten thinner than when she was with him. Even her chin was sharper now.At this moment, Layla, who had been focused on eating, spoke up in a small, childish voice, "Mommy doesn't like to eat raw vegetables, carrots, spinach, cabbage, green beans, romaine lettuce, and…"Jessamine was speechless. The embarrassment came so swiftly that Jessamine's face turned beet-red. She hadn't expected Layla to eavesdrop on their conversation while eating, and to even understand what they said. She had outright exposed all Jessamine's secrets.Thaddeus had a triumphant look on his face, as if he had caught her being
"Thaddeus, accepting such an expensive gift from you doesn't seem appropriate," she said.Thaddeus lightly licked his lips, his brow twitching. "Jessie, it's just a necklace. There's nothing inappropriate about it. How come you can accept flowers from other men but not a necklace from me?" He intentionally provoked her using his words.Jessamine chuckled to herself, wondering why she hadn't seen before that he was a man who loved bringing up old issues. She picked up her glass of wine, and the next second, his slender hand fell on her wrist.Thaddeus looked at her, his dark eyes like an abyss filled with endless temptation. Jessamine glanced at him and immediately looked away.Thaddeus took her glass of wine and poured the remaining half into his mouth. "Jessie, if you drink any more, you won't be able to climb Juniper Summit to see the night view," he said.He took out the necklace, leaned forward, and put it on her, adjusting the pendant on her collarbone. Thaddeus' thumb was re
Jessamine pressed her lips together and remained silent. She really didn't dare to promise him anything.These past few years, she had developed some resistance toward emotions. After all, she was once bitten and was now twice shy.She held a feeling of reverence toward the word "love". She couldn't deny a small expectation deep down, but she didn't dare to try again. Life didn't give her so many chances to repeatedly make mistakes.Seeing her remain silent, Thaddeus self-deprecatingly smiled and changed the topic. "Are you full? If you're full, we can set off."Thaddeus called a taxi with his phone, and within minutes, the driver arrived. The family of four went downstairs. Thaddeus sat in the front passenger seat, while Jessamine and the two children sat in the back. The car ride was quiet all the way, maybe because of the stranger's presence.The car stopped at the foot of the mountain.Juniper Summit had a specially paved path for viewing the night scenery, and the steps were
"Grandpa, I brought mosquito repellent," Thaddeus informed.Thomas responded with a hum. "I called you mainly to tell you to keep an eye on Noah. He met that girl as I asked, but he reportedly left after just two minutes. How am I supposed to explain this to her family? Both of you are embarrassing me!"When Thaddeus heard Noah being mentioned, he perked up. "Grandpa, did Noah not come home after?""He didn't. I had Joe call, but no one answered," Thomas replied.As they were talking, Jessamine received a message from an unfamiliar number, but based on its tone, she could guess who it was.It read, "Jessie, I was supposed to take you away today, but something came up on my end. Sorry. I'll reschedule and let you know once I have the tickets."Jessamine felt a chill after reading it. She blocked Noah's number and WhatsApp contact. This number was clearly his new or secondary number.The video call on Thaddeus's side was still ongoing. Jessamine lifted her phone and mouthed to Tha