Chenelle glanced at Jade and asked, "Jade, are you going out?"Jade nodded but didn't mention where she was headed."Could you give me a lift?" Chenelle asked pitifully. "Caelan's documents are urgently needed, and it's hard to get a taxi here."If it were just Chenelle, Jade would have refused outright. But since she had Caelan's documents in her hand, she had no choice but to nod. "Sure, come over.""Thank you so much, Jade." Chenelle ran over happily, opened the car door, and got in. While checking Jade's car, her eyes filled with envy. "Jade, your car is so beautiful. It would be wonderful if I could meet a man as good as Caelan in the future."She subconsciously believed this car was a gift from Caelan to Jade, and her tone carried a hint of smugness. "Caelan really loves you. He buys you everything."Jade started the car, a faint smile playing on her lips. "He does care for me, but I'm not lacking either. We're equally matched. Nowadays, it's all about finding a suitable ma
Chenelle stood still for a few seconds, the hatred on her face fading, replaced by an innocent, sweet expression as she followed along.Jade took the private elevator straight to Caelan's office.Samuel was surprised and delighted to see her. "Miss Severin, what brings you here?" he asked.Jade waved the folder in her hand and smiled. "Just delivering some documents to our big boss.""Documents?" Samuel took the folder, opened it, and glanced through it. "Oh, this can be delivered later. It's not urgent. But why are you bringing it?"Jade was puzzled. She recalled what Chenelle had said, and suddenly, a light bulb went off in her mind.'If it wasn't important, why did Chenelle say Caelan needed it urgently and personally deliver it? Could she have feelings for Caelan and is using this as an excuse to get close to him?'These thoughts made Jade uneasy.Caelan was handsome and wealthy, the man every woman in Centus wanted to marry.Chenelle was an adopted daughter who had grown
Chenelle was stunned by Jade's straightforward rejection, leaving her momentarily speechless. "Ah..."Seeing her surprised expression, Jade felt immensely satisfied. "Samuel, please escort Chenelle home and ensure she gets there safely.""I... I don't want to go home." Chenelle, flustered, looked to Caelan for help. "Caelan, say something! Look at how my sis-in-law is treating me!"Caelan's face darkened, and he looked at Chenelle with icy eyes. "She will soon be your sister-in-law, not your sis-in-law. Remember, respect others, Chenelle. Behave yourself."Chenelle's eyes filled with tears, and she wanted to say more, but Samuel didn't give her the chance. He reached out his hand, saying, "Miss Chenelle, let's go."Jade discreetly gave Samuel a thumbs up and, linking arms with Caelan, walked away briskly.Samuel blocked Chenelle's path, preventing her from following. Despite her anxious cries for Caelan, he did not turn back.As the two figures disappeared from view, Chenelle st
Chenelle stood at the entrance, her lonely silhouette elongated by the lights. Her eyes gleamed with venom, and her hands were clenched tightly."Why is it that, even though I’m the adopted daughter of the Fitzgerald family, I can’t get the most basic respect? Grandpa is always wary of me, the family treats me coldly, and even an assistant dares to boss me around. Why? What gives them the right to treat me like this..."Chenelle’s resentment ran deep. She only saw the disrespect others showed her but never considered why they treated her that way. To earn respect, one must first respect others.Chenelle clearly hadn’t realized this. She blamed everyone else for her problems.Taking out her phone, Chenelle dialed a number. "Hello, it’s me."A man’s voice answered, laced with anxiety and unease. "Why are you calling suddenly? Didn’t we agree not to contact each other for now?""What, don’t you miss me at all?" Chenelle’s voice held a hint of anger. "Do you know what my life is like
Slowly retracting the fork, Jade looked frustrated. How could she have forgotten that the fork was already used by her?"I need to use the restroom," Jade found an excuse to slip away, not giving Caelan a chance to refuse. She grabbed her makeup bag and headed toward the restroom.Caelan stared blankly at her departing figure, shaking his head silently. How could someone be so shy?The restaurant was upscale and luxurious, with a massive crystal chandelier cascading light from above, creating a myriad of dazzling reflections.Jade, dressed in a purple dress, had a slender waist that could be easily grasped, exuding an exceptional aura. She was like a beautiful piece of scenery, attracting the gazes of numerous men.Women in love, especially, radiated an inner and outer confidence that was utterly captivating.The restroom was located in a corner of the restaurant, requiring a turn down a hallway.As Jade rounded the corner, she was met by a cleaning lady.The cleaning lady was
Orion smiled happily, stepping to Jade’s side. He picked up her phone and aimed it at the camera, taking a selfie of the two of them.Handing the phone back to Jade, he said, "For good luck."Jade held the phone in her hand and thanked him again.Orion nodded with a smile and then left.Once he was gone, Jade pulled up the photo on her phone and examined it closely. Orion was exceptionally photogenic. She had always considered herself quite slender, but standing next to Orion, their face shapes seemed almost identical.Perhaps because of his mixed heritage, his features were more pronounced and well-defined. His complexion was enviable, flawless to the point that even his pores were invisible.Jade was engrossed in the photo when a chilling voice broke her concentration. "Enjoying it?""Yes," Jade replied instinctively, then suddenly sensed something was off. Looking up, she saw Caelan’s dark face.He was standing barely a foot away from her, his gaze as cold as ice, staring at
Caelan swiftly deleted the photos and pulled Jade into his embrace, then raised the phone to snap a picture of them together. The shutter clicked several times, capturing a few flawless shots.Jade took the phone, astonished at the results. The composition of the subjects and the background was perfect in both color and angle. "Caelan, your photography skills are amazing," she said, her admiration genuine and unfeigned. Her delight was evident, making Caelan feel pleased. "I won first place in the National Photography Golden Image Award."Jade gazed at him with awe. "Wow, you’re really that good?"Suddenly, she felt a sharp tap on her head and yelped, rubbing the spot. With a frown, she looked up at Caelan. "Why did you hit me?""You’re overacting," he said bluntly, seeing through her little ploy.Jade chuckled. "Did I get caught?"He merely shrugged and guided her back to her seat.Jade picked up her fork and knife, resuming her meal while Caelan watched her with a tender e
The appearance of Bella stirred the crowd around her.Although a current sensation had usurped much of her resources, Bella remained a seasoned actress with a commendable reputation. Additionally, her connections with both the Riley and Fitzgerald families cemented her place in the entertainment industry.Naturally, her public appearance attracted fans’ attention, prompting them to take out their phones and shout, "Bella, look this way! Over here!"Bella did not avoid the spotlight but waved elegantly, greeting everyone with grace. Her public exposure had dwindled recently, and today’s encounter with Caelan would certainly trend online. Caelan seemed aware that Bella’s greeting was a deliberate attempt to increase her visibility. Although inwardly irritated, he kept a courteous demeanor. "If there’s nothing more, we’ll be going."Bella, basking in the attention, quickly called out, "Wait a minute!""What is it?" Caelan asked, confused.Having called out impulsively, Bella hadn’