"Oh, the first artwork, huh?" Jade’s tone stretched out with a hint of mockery. "That’s certainly meaningful. Not just a 1,000 dollars, it’s worth even 10,000 dollars. But..."Her voice sharpened abruptly as she continued. "What about this kind of painting?"Somehow, she produced another painting and thrust it in front of everyone.Everyone craned their necks to see and immediately burst into laughter.The painting in Jade’s hand was a chaotic splash of watercolors, a careless mess of colors resembling a child’s scribble, devoid of any artistic merit."Is this supposed to be a painting? It’s hilarious! Haha!""And she wants 10,000 dollars for this? Does she think we’re all fools?"The crowd's peals of laughter echoed.Chenelle’s face flushed with alternating shades of red and white, wishing she could disappear into the ground.She glared at Jade with seething hatred, her nails digging deeply into her palms. 'Jade, I will make you pay!'Just as everyone was anticipating how Ch
Chenelle glared at Jade with undisguised loathing. The sight of Jade’s stunning face made her want to ruin it beyond recognition.With a derisive sneer, she spat, "Yes, I hate you. I hate how close you are to Caelan. I hate how you win Grandfather’s favor. I despise your every move and word."You’re nothing but a shameless leech clinging to Caelan. Isn’t your goal to marry into the Fitzgerald family and bask in wealth? Keep dreaming! I've seen plenty of women like you."Jade scoffed, her disdain evident. "That's just your perspective. Not everyone thinks like you. Your idea of the ultimate goal for a woman is to marry into a wealthy family and live like royalty. That’s pathetic.""What do you mean?" Chenelle didn’t fully grasp Jade's words, but she sensed the mockery in her tone and it infuriated her.Especially Jade’s eyes, which seemed to ignite a burning rage within Chenelle. "Don’t you dare look at me like that! I’m a hundred times better than you. What gives you the right to
Caelan didn't give Chenelle a chance this time. He grabbed Jade's hand and strode away.The nurse noticed the swelling on Chenelle's hand and gently said, "Miss Powell, please return to your bed. I’ll reinsert the needle for you."Chenelle suddenly lost control, her face twisted in rage. She ripped the needle out of the back of her hand and screamed at the nurse, "Get out, all of you!"The nurse looked at her as if she were a monster, smirked disdainfully, and turned away with the medical tray in hand."What's the big deal? She really thinks she’s something special."The nurse’s words pierced Chenelle’s heart like needles. At that moment, her hatred flared up. She hated Jade, she hated the Fitzgeralds, and she hated everyone."Jade, Caelan, I will make sure you both suffer," she vowed.…Outside the hospital building, Caelan had pulled Jade to a secluded spot. As soon as they stopped, he held her tightly in his arms."I’m sorry." Caelan's voice was full of remorse. His arms ti
Jade's cheeks flushed with heat, a clear sign of her mounting frustration. She knew that if she continued bickering with Caelan, she would be thoroughly defeated."Forget it," she snapped.The bustling crowd around them had already taken note of their exchange.Unwilling to become the center of attention, Jade feigned anger and turned to leave.Caelan chuckled softly, trailing behind her with a twinkle of amusement in his eyes.Not far from Centus Hospital, there was a large supermarket. Caelan had declared he wanted to prepare a grand meal, so they naturally needed to buy ingredients first.They entered the store, chatting and laughing.Caelan pushed the cart while Jade selected the ingredients, tossing anything she fancied into the cart.Apart from occasionally checking the dates, Caelan played the role of a diligent porter, loyally following behind Jade.Their coordination was seamless, and their striking appearances drew attention. The doting look in Caelan's eyes left the
Caelan glanced at the staff following closely behind him, frowning slightly. "It does feel a bit uncomfortable."Despite his wealth, he rarely ventured out with such fanfare. Most of the time, Caelan enjoyed the freedom of an unencumbered life—if only people didn’t follow him so obsessively.The store manager immediately made an OK gesture, pushed the cart forward, and addressed Jade, "Got it. We’ll disappear right away."With a wave of his hand, he led the staff away.Jade forced a smile. "He’s quite perceptive."Caelan exchanged a glance with her and couldn’t help but laugh. He took over the cart, chuckling. "Let’s go on."Without the entourage, Jade felt much more at ease and quickly finished selecting the ingredients.Caelan walked out of the supermarket, carrying two large bags, while Jade, hands free, followed behind. They resembled a newlywed couple, radiating a sweet and tender vibe.…Once home, Caelan carried the groceries inside, donned an apron, and headed straight
Caelan couldn't help but laugh when he saw Jade on the brink of losing her mind. His large hand ruffled her hair as he gently said, "Go wash your hands."As he stood up to leave, Jade took a deep breath, feeling as though she had just been granted freedom. If this went on any longer, she feared she might lose control.She dreaded the day she might transform into the big bad wolf and pounce on Caelan.Just imagining the scenario made her blood rush. Hastily, she splashed her face with water and glared at her reflection in the mirror, muttering through gritted teeth, "Wake up, get a grip!"Only after banishing all distracting thoughts from her mind did Jade return to the living room.Caelan was already seated at the dining table, waiting for her. He had changed into more casual attire, and his hair, no longer slicked back, made him look more approachable.The meal was truly lavish: Australian lobster, red wine steak, and delicious foie gras, all prepared by his own hands and arrang
"Wait a moment, I'll go with you," Jade said, her voice firm.She was determined to see what tricks Chenelle was up to this time.Caelan nodded, and they left the house together, hand in hand.Outside, Chenelle stood in the courtyard, her head lowered, looking as though she had done something wrong. Her lowered eyelids hid the hatred in her eyes, which glimmered with venomous malice.She had seen the loving and sweet interaction between Caelan and Jade. Why did Jade deserve Caelan's affection? Why had she been pushed out of the Fitzgerald family? It made her seethe with resentment."Chenelle, what are you doing here?" Caelan asked, one hand in his pocket, the other holding Jade’s tightly. His gaze was cold as he looked at Chenelle.Chenelle's actions had profoundly disappointed him. He had never imagined that jealousy would drive her to hurt Jade so much.Chenelle slowly lifted her head, her eyes red, and looked at Caelan pitifully. "Caelan, I know I was wrong. Can you forgive m
The security guard stepped forward and addressed Chenelle formally, "Miss, please leave."Chenelle’s expression shifted dramatically. She gazed at Caelan, heartbroken, and cried out, "Caelan, you were never like this before. You’re really throwing me out for this woman?"The guards looked uneasily at Caelan. They knew the relationship between Chenelle and Caelan and were worried about angering him if they forcibly removed her.Caelan nodded slightly, signaling his approval of their actions.With his consent, the guards approached Chenelle. "Miss Powell, please leave immediately, or we will have to take action."Furious, Chenelle screamed and cursed at them, "Get away from me, you filthy brutes! Don’t touch me! Ah!"The guards remained helplessly in place. They hadn't touched her at all, so where was this coming from?Chenelle's reaction was entirely over the top.Suddenly, Chenelle shrieked and clutched her hand. "Ah, my hand! It hurts so much..."In her frantic waving to fend