Actually, what she wanted to ask was what Caelan had been up to these days. If it was business, he would have called her.Kennedy hesitated for a moment before replying, "He's just been handling business affairs. He's probably very busy. That rascal didn't call me either. Don't worry, Jade. He's not the type to act recklessly."Kennedy's words brought some comfort to Jade. She put down the phone and encouraged herself, "Grandpa is right. Caelan isn't the kind of man to do something out of line. I should trust him."They had been together for so long. If they didn't have even the most basic trust, what future could she talk about with Caelan?Once she figured this out, Jade felt a weight lift off her shoulders."This is the first birthday I'm celebrating with Caelan. I have to prepare a special gift for him."Jade propped her chin on her hand, deep in thought. What kind of gift would make this birthday especially meaningful for Caelan?After thinking for a long time, she still co
Melanie and Tiffany were caught off guard, both getting sprayed right in the face.The three women froze for a moment.Melanie's eyes widened like walnuts as she stared at the wet spot spreading across her chest. She let out a sharp scream, "Jade, ah..."This was her brand-new outfit, just worn for the first time, and now it was ruined.Tiffany and Jade exchanged glances and burst into laughter. The fabric on Melanie's chest had become so transparent that her undergarment was clearly visible."Melanie, I didn't know you had such a figure," Tiffany teased.Melanie's initially angry face brightened up, a proud look replacing her scowl."Of course! I may not beat you two in other areas, but here..." She deliberately puffed out her chest and declared with pride, "You two definitely can't compete with me."Seeing the conversation veering off course, Jade quickly intervened, "Stop, stop, stop. We're not here to compare chests today. Didn't we agree to help me come up with a gift idea
It was the first time Hade had ever heard of giving a gift and including oneself in the package."I had the room key sent to your company via courier. It should arrive tomorrow, so make sure you pick it up," Tiffany said, heading toward the kitchen. "Is there anything to eat? I'm starving.""Same here, same here," Melanie echoed, following closely behind. She could never resist the mention of food.The two of them rummaged through Jade's kitchen, eventually finding some meat and vegetables, and began cooking.Jade let them have their way in the kitchen while she sat on the sofa. She rested her chin in her hand, contemplating the gift.In fact, this plan wasn't entirely unreasonable.She and Caelan were truly in love and should have been together long ago.Thinking of it this way, she began to look forward to Caelan's birthday.…The next day.Jade went to work as usual, but unlike the previous days, she was brimming with energy and excitement.A faint smile graced her lips a
Chenelle's face twisted with jealousy, her eyes filled with venom as she glared at Jade's office building. She wished she could burn Jade's company to the ground.Why did Jade have everything? Why did she get to be happy while Chenelle lived like a beggar?The resentment drove Chenelle mad—she couldn't stand to see Jade and Caelan living happily together. If she couldn't have it, she would ensure Jade couldn't have it easily either.Glancing at the hotel room key card in her hand, Chenelle memorized the room number and then called the hotel. "Hello, I'd like to book a room.""Which room would you like, miss?" The receptionist's voice was friendly and polite.Gritting her teeth, Chenelle replied, "I want Room 2021.""I'm sorry, miss, but Room 2021 is already booked. Perhaps you can choose another room?""I want Room 2021, and I'll pay ten times the price."There was a brief silence on the line before the receptionist responded. "Alright, miss. Room 2021 is now reserved for you.
Jade shrugged with a light laugh. Last semester, Melanie skipped too many classes and failed several courses. She was probably dragging Tiffany to catch up right now. 'Forget it. Since they're not coming, I'll just go eat by myself.'...Orion looked at his phone screen with disgust. Chenelle's text was filled with threats. Chenelle was getting greedier, thinking she could hold onto him with such clumsy tactics. He lit a cigarette, but just as he was about to take a drag, his manager rushed in and snatched it away. "Why are you smoking? You'll reek of smoke during the commercial shoot. If it gets out, it'll cause trouble."With his cigarette taken, Orion sighed, showing his displeasure as he got up to leave. "Hey, where are you going?" his manager asked."To eat," Orion replied without turning back.…The shopping mall was extra crowded today because of the commercial shoot.Orion wore a large hat to conceal his face, trying to minimize his presence. Countless fervent fa
Orion scoffed and gestured to himself, signaling Jade to take a look. "I'm a hot commodity right now, a rising star. Who would believe I'm dining with a woman in a place like this? Even if they saw me, they'd think I'm just some random guy. Especially dressed like this."Orion was wearing a white T-shirt, cropped shorts, and... Jade's gaze traveled downward, and she could hardly believe it—he was wearing flip-flops. It was no wonder he was so bold. No one would guess that the current heartthrob had no regard for maintaining his image.The dishes arrived, filling the table to the brim/Jade looked at the overwhelming spread with some apprehension. It was enough food to last her two days."Why are you daydreaming? Eat!" Orion enthusiastically pushed the dishes toward Jade, smiling. "This steamed bass is excellent, very fresh. Try it."Jade forced a polite smile, picked up her utensils, and took a small, symbolic bite. Finally, she voiced the question that had been on her mind. "Yo
"Why didn't you say so earlier?" Jade said, a bit deflated. "I promised to treat you to a meal."'Now it’s messed up! I didn’t finish the meal and still owe Orion a favor.'Orion didn’t mind and smiled. "Consider yourself treated."He chuckled softly and walked ahead.Seeing him head toward the elevator, Jade could only follow, thinking she would have to find a chance to repay the favor.After just a few steps, Orion turned back. He put on a hat and even donned a mask.Jade noticed his tense demeanor and instinctively glanced downstairs.Several paparazzi were huddled together, occasionally glancing in their direction.Jade's heart sank. In a hushed voice, she asked Orion, "Are you being followed?""Isn't it obvious?" Orion muttered.The paparazzi were unlike those rabid fans. They specialized in sneaking shots of celebrities off guard. Unflattering photos, all kinds of scandalous news—they wrote anything to stir up buzz.To avoid trouble, artists kept their distance from th
The next day was a Sunday.There were no classes at the university, and Jade didn't have to go to the office either, giving her a rare chance to relax at home. She cleaned the house, watered the plants, and enjoyed her leisurely time.After tidying up, Jade grabbed her textbooks to review for the second half of the semester. Finding the house too quiet, she casually turned on her computer. As soon as she opened it, a piece of news popped up.A popular young actor was spotted secretly dating his girlfriend. Below were several photos of Orion laughing and chatting with a woman. Initially, Jade didn't pay much attention to it. But when she saw the female lead in the photos, she couldn't stay calm. Despite the woman's face being pixelated, anyone who knew her could easily recognize that it was her.What was going on? How could she and Orion be photographed like that?The photos seemed deliberately staged to make them look intimate as if they were lovers.At first, Jade thought th