"She's just too nosy."Lloyd was unaware of the history between Jade and Asher, but judging by Asher's expression, he sensed deep-seated animosity between them. His previous persistence in pursuing Jade had waned after a series of events, and he now hated her to the core."Do you have a plan?" Lloyd asked, his tone uncertain.Asher's expression softened slightly. Instead of answering directly, he made a promise, "As long as you navigate through the current difficulties, I assure you Jade will vanish from this world without a trace."'Make Jade vanish?' Lloyd felt a twinge of reluctance. After all, he had set his sights on Jade. The idea of her disappearing unsettled him."What, having second thoughts?" Asher asked sarcastically.Lloyd pushed aside the hint of emotion in his heart and sneered. "There's nothing to second-guess. If I can't have her, then destroying her isn't a bad alternative. But letting her die like that would be too easy on her.""If you want to torment her, I h
"Let's just say you'll find out when the time comes," Jade teased.As they walked out of the station together, Jade suddenly remembered something and glanced at Tiffany. "Is your family busy with Raelyn's wedding now?"Since the last media exposure, Raelyn had simply moved in with Byron.Warren couldn't control her anymore, so he just let her be. The one most upset about this was Merida, who always seemed discontent whenever she encountered Tiffany.To Merida, Tiffany was clearly meant to be Mrs. Fitzgerald, but Raelyn, the illegitimate daughter, beat her to it. This left Merida seething and resulted in numerous arguments with Tiffany over the matter.Tiffany had moved to the campus dormitory to avoid Merida but had to move back home now that it was winter break.At the mention of Raelyn, Tiffany looked helpless. "Let's not talk about her."Even without Tiffany explicitly stating it, Jade understood that given Raelyn's arrogance, she would undoubtedly find ways to indirectly moc
Both of them were satisfied."Great, if you are available, you can start working after New Year's," Tiffany said."Alright, just call me Anna," Anna Wolfe said, extending her hand to shake with Tiffany and then Jade. "Nice to meet all of you."Anna's features appeared somewhat mixed, and Jade couldn't help but steal a few glances at her, feeling a bit puzzled. She hadn't encountered Anna in her previous life, so her sudden appearance felt somewhat strange.Noticing Jade lost in thought, Tiffany nudged her. "What's on your mind? Anna's still here.""Oh, sorry." Jade snapped out of it, shook Anna's hand, and stepped back.Anna didn't mind. "It's okay, I really like this place. I hope we can be good friends in the future."Tiffany couldn't help her curiosity and asked, "Are you biracial?"Anna admitted openly, "Yes. My hair takes after my mom, so I look more local here.""Oh, no wonder. You're very beautiful," Tiffany praised."Thank you." Anna beamed. "I have to go now, but let
Jade and Tiffany exchanged a glance, then hurried in and saw a woman lying on the floor. She was surrounded by a crowd, but no one dared to step forward to help."Let me through, I'm a doctor!" Jade shouted as she pushed her way through the crowd. When she saw the woman on the floor, she couldn't help but pause. The person who had fainted was none other than Anna, who had come to apply for the dance teacher position earlier."It's her?" Tiffany was also surprised, but now wasn't the time for that. Saving Anna was their priority. She stepped forward to help Anna up while Jade checked Anna, only to find out that she had simply fainted due to low blood sugar and was not seriously injured.When Jade called out to Anna, she was still conscious."Does anyone have any candy or chocolate? Something sweet?" Jade called out to the crowd. A staff member from the spa hurried over. "I have some."Some guests, after staying in the hot springs for a long time, would experience low blood sugar,
It wouldn't be right to have her propose to Caelan, right?By the time their hot spring session and spa treatment were over, it was already two hours later.Exiting the club, Jade and Tiffany headed straight to the place they had agreed to meet Anna. Anna had said she would be waiting for them at the restaurant. As they neared the location, Tiffany called Anna. "Anna, we're almost there. Where are you?"Anna's voice came quickly through the phone. "Just walk in and head straight ahead. I'm sitting in the corner. I’m easy to spot.""Okay, we're coming." Tiffany hung up the phone and entered the restaurant with Jade.The restaurant was crowded, so it seemed like it was quite popular. As Jade and Tiffany entered, a waiter approached them politely."We have a reservation," Jade replied, then spotted Anna, who was waving at them from not far away.Jade and Tiffany hurried over to her."I was not sure what you guys like to eat, so I didn't order yet." After the two of them sat down,
When Anna spoke, she inadvertently glanced at Jade. There was a barely noticeable glint in her eyes. By the time Jade noticed, Anna had already withdrawn her gaze and flashed her a charming smile. "Sorry, it's just that you and my ex have similar eyes."Anna's words surprised Tiffany. "What? He has similar eyes to Jade? But that's impossible, Jade is a girl."There were significant differences between men and women, and Tiffany thought Anna must be joking."I meant their gazes," Anna explained. "Jade's and my ex's gazes are quite alike. There's a kind of distant indifference when they look at people."Jade smiled. "Oh, really?"Actually, even without Anna's explanation, Jade herself had known that her gaze was no longer gentle after experiencing the pain of her past life. There was sharpness in her eyes. Though Jade tried to conceal it, a perceptive person could still see it.Anna's words made Jade uneasy. She wondered if Anna knew something about her. Why else would she say such
The height difference and physique contrast were immediately apparent.Tiffany was too frail, so she didn't even register on Kevin’s radar.Kevin effortlessly pushed Tiffany aside and moved to leave, arrogantly dragging Anna along."Let go of her." A sudden, icy voice cut through the air. Jade couldn't bear to see Tiffany and Anna being bullied, so she had already discreetly informed Owen.Owen strode forward, standing in front of Jade as he stared down Kevin.Kevin, who hadn't expected anyone to dare interrupt his fun, threatened Owen. "Hey, bumpkin, this ain't your business. You'd better scram... Ah!"As he spoke, he pointed his finger at Owen. Owen detested being pointed at, and his strong grip soon made Kevin squeal in pain.Watching him writhing on the floor, Tiffany sneered. "Serves you right for bullying women.""Have mercy, please." Kevin pleaded with his face contorted in pain, devoid of his earlier arrogance."Get lost." Owen kicked Kevin in the chest, making him scr
After Anna left, Tiffany stared off in the direction she had gone, lost in thought. Jade waved her hand in front of Tiffany with a laugh. "Why are you so lost in thought?"Tiffany held off Jade's hand, feeling a bit down. "I just feel sorry for Anna. Being alone in a foreign city must be awful."Jade could see where Tiffany was coming from. Tiffany sympathized with Anna because Anna's situation reminded her of her own."Don't be naive. Do you think she's strapped for cash? Don't let her sweet talk deceive you. If someone intends to deceive you, you won't be able to stop them."Jade was not as naïve as Tiffany, so she wouldn't be easily deceived. Anna's appearance seemed too coincidental, and there was something odd about her situation. Jade just couldn't quite put her finger on it.As they walked along the road, a speeding car passed by. A lightbulb went off in Jade's mind, and she suddenly said, "I know what's weird about this.""What's wrong?" Tiffany couldn't follow Jade's tra
Chenelle's words made Jade clench her fists in anger. For someone so heartless, she really wanted to wake her up with a good beating.Taking a step forward, Jade grabbed Chenelle by the collar.Chenelle screamed, thinking Jade was about to hit her, and retreated in fear. "What are you doing? Do you want to hit me again?!"'So, she can also feel fear.'Jade sneered coldly, rolling up her sleeves to show the scars on her arm. "While you complain about the world's injustices, open your eyes wide and see that not everyone is as fortunate as you."I was also adopted, but compared to you, our lives are worlds apart. While you resent not getting enough attention, others are struggling to find their next meal. When you let jealousy drive you to harm others, some people are just praying to survive."Chenelle, you truly don't appreciate the blessings you have."Jade's fair arm was covered in scars of various sizes—burns, cuts, and a long stitched wound that looked like a centipede. Althou
Chenelle forcefully shook off Jade's hand, her eyes filled with venom as she spat, "You bitch! Stop pretending to be so righteous. I despise people like you the most. Do you think the Fitzgeralds adopted me out of kindness? No, it's because they felt guilty."Her face twisted with intense hatred, her gaze sweeping across everyone in the hall with a sharp, accusatory edge.When her eyes landed on Kennedy, her resentment peaked. "Ever since I stepped into the Fitzgerald household, you've treated me with hostility, never once showing me a kind face."My efforts to make you happy were like a dog desperately seeking attention. When you were in a good mood, you were somewhat kind to me, but when you weren't, you completely ignored me. "Do you think bringing me into the Fitzgeralds would make me grateful? No, it won't. I hate you. I hate every single one of you! You took away my only family and snuffed out the last bit of warmth I had."If it weren't for my father trying to protect Cael
After changing her clothes, Jade applied light makeup while standing in front of the mirror. As she gazed at her rosy reflection, fragments of the previous night's events flickered in her mind. Her cheeks flushed, and she covered her face with her hands, fanning herself nervously. 'What to do, what to do? How should I face Caelan later?'After much hesitation, Jade decided to face him. After all, they had already crossed all boundaries. Avoiding him now would be unnecessarily dramatic. Moreover, they would be living together in the future. It wasn't practical to keep avoiding him.With this thought, Jade felt significantly more at ease. As she approached the door, she heard Caelan's voice from the living room. "Hold her there. I'm coming right over." Puzzled, Jade opened the door and looked at Caelan.He ended his call and said, "We've found the person who drugged you. I'm heading over now.""Who is it?" Jade asked angrily.Caelan gave her a deep, serious look before replying,
'And then…' Thinking about it further, Jade couldn’t bear to continue. 'Could it be that I spent the night with Orion?!'"Morning..." The familiar deep voice sent a shiver through Jade, followed by a surge of joy enveloping her entire being. That voice, she would recognize it even in death.It was Caelan. This was Caelan's voice!Jade remained motionless, her body stiff. The swing from immense sorrow to immense joy was too overwhelming—she needed a moment to process it all."Why aren't you saying anything?" Caelan noticed Jade's odd behavior and propped himself up to look at her face, only to find her silently shedding tears.His heart clenched, and his first instinct was to apologize. "I'm sorry, last night I had no choice. Your situation was too dangerous—"Before he could finish, Jade threw herself into his arms.Caelan was at a loss, his body rigid, afraid to move a muscle.Tears dripped onto his chest, scorching his skin and softening his heart."Are you still in pain?" h
Jade felt as if her head was about to explode, her body burning, with her organs seemingly on the verge of combustion."Jade, Jade, wake up." Caelan gently patted Jade's cheek. The moment he touched her skin, he was startled by how scalding hot she felt.Jade's eyes fluttered open in a daze, her vision blurred, unable to discern the face looming close to hers. She grasped the cool hand on her face, pressing it tightly against her skin."So cool… So cool…" Jade murmured unconsciously, her body instinctively leaning closer. She wrapped her arms around the man's neck, rubbing against him desperately. "Help me… I feel so uncomfortable, so hot."Seeing her in such a state, Caelan felt an indescribable pain in his heart. His fists clenched tightly, veins bulging on the back of his hands as he commanded Samuel, "Find out who did this."Samuel nodded. "The doctor is on his way, but we need to lower Miss Severin's temperature immediately."Caelan's eyes darkened momentarily. He bent down,
Orion's face had turned a shade of red that was far from normal, yet he struggled to stay conscious, shaking his head with a bitter smile."I never thought I'd see the day when I'd be outsmarted."Jade's heart tightened in response. She had reserved a VIP suite in the hotel, with only two rooms on the entire floor. To ensure privacy, she had explicitly instructed that no one was to come upstairs. Now, Orion had been drugged, and she…A sudden spell of dizziness caused Jade's legs to give way. She clung to the door frame to avoid collapsing. To her horror, she realized she had been drugged too. 'Damn it! How could I have let my guard down?!'"I'll call for help. Don't move."Overwhelmed by the heat coursing through her body, Jade was on the brink of losing her sanity. In a bid to stay conscious, she dug her nails into her palm. The pain brought a moment of clarity, but it was fleeting. The heat surged back, stronger and more relentless than before. Fear crept up from Jade's feet
Jade arrived at the hotel and easily found the floor, unlocking Room 2020. As soon as she stepped inside, she was taken aback—red roses filled the entire room, and candles burned softly in the corners, creating a romantic and cozy atmosphere.This was the result of Melanie and Tiffany’s hard work all afternoon.As Jade walked on the soft carpet, Jade's heart danced with excitement. Today, she would give herself to Caelan—she was finally going to be his woman. She had been waiting for this day for so long.Her phone buzzed with a text message. Jade opened it and saw it was from Tiffany.Tiffany: [There's a gift for you on the bed. You're welcome.]'A gift? What kind of prank is this girl up to now?'Following Tiffany’s instructions, Jade found the gift on the bed. She opened it and gasped. A few black straps connected to bits of sheer fabric!'Lingerie?' Jade’s face turned crimson, and she quickly shoved the outfit back into the box. If she wore this to see Caelan, she’d rather
Caelan: [Alright, go ahead and get busy.]Jade felt a slight chill in her heart as she read the message from Caelan. Shouldn't he have asked where she was going? Why did he just reply with that?There was something off about Caelan's mood, but she couldn't quite pinpoint what it was.Seeing Jade lost in thought, Melanie waved her hand in front of her friend's eyes. "Hey, snap out of it. Did Caelan say when he's coming?"Jade, feeling a bit down, replied, "I haven't figured out how to tell him yet.""What's there to figure out? My goodness." Melanie grabbed Jade's phone and quickly typed a message to Caelan.Jade: [I'll be waiting for you at 5:00 p.m. in Room 2020 of Serendipitus. We need to talk.]With a flourish, she sent the message and tossed the phone back to Jade.Jade's eyes widened in shock. "Melanie, can we really do this?""Why not? Trust me, right now Caelan is probably as anxious as a cat on a hot tin roof, wondering if you're going to break up with him."Tiffany c
The car sped toward Jade's villa, coming to a stop.Caelan immediately took out his phone and called Jade. Just like before, there was no answer. While staring at the tightly shut door, Caelan's heart clenched. 'Could it be true, as Chenelle said, that Jade has fallen for Orion?'..."Hey, can't you two stop this?" Jade sighed in exasperation.She had been perfectly content at home when Tiffany and Melanie had barged in and dragged her out.To make matters worse, they had taken her phone. Their excuse was to make Caelan worry and see if he would dare to disappear again. Most importantly, they wanted to surprise him."Just relax and stay here. Tiffany and I will handle everything else," Melanie said, pressing Jade into a chair and thrusting a makeup brush into her hand. "You just focus on looking beautiful and don't worry about a thing, okay?"Jade couldn't help but laugh. "Can you two stop being so overbearing? I'm the main character here. Can't you show me some respect?"The