No matter how well-planned things were, there would always be room for error, especially when it came to a delicate girl like Jade.Kennedy picked up the phone and made a call. It was quickly answered. "Come over here. There's a task I need to assign to you.""Now?" the other person asked."Yes, right now."Half an hour later, Jade's dishes were ready. The servants helped set them on the table, and Kennedy looked at the spread of exquisite dishes, unable to contain his smile. "Jade, your culinary skills have improved again. Just looking at these dishes makes my mouth water."Blushing at the praise, Jade offered a dish to Kennedy. "Grandpa, you always tease me. Try it and see if it's good."Kennedy didn't touch his chopsticks. Instead, he chuckled mysteriously. "No rush, we'll eat later.""Are we expecting guests?" Jade asked.Kennedy nodded. "Someone will be coming later."Jade set down her cutlery too and waited, wondering who could make Kennedy wait like this.Around ten mi
The nightmares caused by Jacob in her past life had left Jade depressed and scared, always avoiding and evading him. However, her weakness and retreat had only made Jacob more aggressive, thinking she was easy to bully and taking advantage of her even more. Since she couldn't hide, she decided to bravely face this.Jade suppressed her anger and calmly told Kennedy, "Sorry, Grandpa. I have something to attend to, so I need to leave."Kennedy knew she was struggling with the Severins, where every step required double the effort of an ordinary person. He felt even more sorry for her. "Go ahead. If you need anything, give me a call."Kennedy was like a sturdy mountain, providing Jade not only with security, but also with the mental support and courage to face any difficulties.Jade was deeply grateful to Kennedy. At the moment, she couldn't do anything. She could only do her best to prevent the Fitzgeralds from getting harmed.After leaving the Fitzgeralds, Jade didn't let Kennedy's d
Jade remained calm after hearing Giselle's threat and looked at her with a sarcastic smile. "Your methods consist solely of spreading rumors, causing trouble, undermining my position in Caelan's heart, using all your resources to suppress me, and threatening and intimidating me. Besides these, do you have any fresh tricks up your sleeve?"Giselle looked at Jade in shock, panic welling in her heart. What Jade had said was exactly what she had planned to use against her. Was this woman a demon? How could she see through all her thoughts at a glance?"You—You're talking nonsense." Giselle desperately tried to conceal her panic, but her heart was pounding non-stop. In front of Jade, she felt like she was transparent. She hadn't even made a move, and she already felt like she had lost."Ms. Withrow, if there's nothing else, I'll take my leave," Jade said confidently. Then, she added, "Oh, by the way, I should be starting my internship at the hospital soon, so please take care of me then.
Jacob sighed and said modestly, "I won second prize at the International Vien Mojart Piano Competition. I'm afraid this might affect my future."Leah valued Jacob greatly, as he was the hope of the Severins—the sole heir of the family. His glorious achievement made Leah feel overjoyed. However, she couldn't help but wonder if Jacob's future would be jeopardized because of Gemma's actions. Even though Gemma was despicable, her actions seemed insignificant compared to Jacob's future.Neve quickly chimed in. "Grandma, Jacob is the hope of the Severins. If he has a stain on his reputation, how will he face the world? It would be unbearable for him."Leah lowered her gaze, internally struggling with conflicting thoughts.Then, a crisp voice broke in. "Actually, releasing Mom would be a stain on Jacob's reputation instead. Everyone knows what Mom has done. She even dared to poison Grandma. If she were released, how would others view us?"Jade walked in confidently, facing the sun. She h
Trying to casually dismiss the harm done to her with just a few words was simply wishful thinking. Jade's heart churned violently, as if a fire were burning in her chest, but she maintained the necessary composure on the surface.Jacob was the apple of Leah's eye and he disguised himself too well. Leah had complete faith in him. To bring Jacob down, she needed time and opportunity."Of course not," Jade said lightly with a charming smile that stunned Jacob.Seeing Jacob's infatuated expression, Neve couldn't help wanting to slap Jade right then and there. She had asked Jacob to come back for Gemma's imprisonment, not for him to admire Jade's beauty."Jacob, have you told Grandma what I mentioned to you?" Neve reminded Jacob, secretly glaring at Jade.Jacob snapped back to attention, only then remembering the matter Neve had entrusted to him. He asked casually, "Grandma, did Jade get into Clotheap University?"Leah was extremely proud of Jade's admission to the prestigious Clothea
Leah glanced at Neve, who was crying, and sighed repeatedly. If it hadn't been for Gemma's involvement, Neve would have been a good child."Will you really study hard?" Leah asked, sounding skeptical.Neve straightened up and nodded firmly. "Grandma, I really know I was wrong. In the future, I will definitely get along with Jade. You will see if I behave well."Leah looked at Jade, feeling troubled, and asked tentatively, "Jade, what do you think?""If Neve is willing to change, you might as well give her a chance, Grandma." Jade could only agree.In fact, from the moment Leah had asked Jade, Leah had already forgiven Neve. After all, Neve was the flesh and blood of the Severins. It was impossible to break all ties with her. If Jade opposed her again, it would definitely displease Leah.Sure enough, a smile appeared on Leah's face. "I'm getting old, so I don't have many years left. My biggest wish is for the family to be harmonious and loving. It would make me very happy."Jacob
Leah ultimately cared deeply for her eldest grandson. The marketing department was a good assignment that could also provide valuable experience for a newcomer like Jacob. Most importantly, outsiders would give Jacob some face out of respect for Leah, so he wouldn't be in too difficult a situation.However, Jacob didn't appreciate Leah's intentions. He looked at Jade with dissatisfaction and said sarcastically, "Jade, Grandma can make her own decisions. Isn't it a bit too much for you to interfere like this?"Jacob had thought that once he returned to the country, the company would immediately fall into his hands. Then, he would have plenty of funds to help Gemma. Even if she couldn't be released, he could at least make her life in prison a bit easier.Unfortunately, what Jade had said disrupted all his plans. As he looked at Jade now, he was secretly surprised. Jade had grown not only physically, but also mentally. Could she be thinking of competing with them over the family inheri
The nun told her that there had been a big fire at the orphanage in the past that had burned all the children's records, and Madam Gooding had gone missing on that day too.Jade looked at the dilapidated welfare home, feeling a mix of emotions. She felt that she should do something for the children there.Upon returning home, she wrote a check and had Mark deliver it to the welfare home.A few days later, the verdict for Gemma came, differing slightly from Jade's expectations. It was a death sentence, but with a one-year suspension.Jade was somewhat discontented upon hearing the news. It was supposed to be a done deal, so how had it turned into a suspended death sentence?"Master, can you help me find out why Gemma's sentence was changed to a suspended death sentence?" Given the crimes Gemma had committed, the death penalty should have been inevitable. The sudden change to a suspended death sentence must have been due to some powerful interference.Without hesitation, Owen quick