Rex shouted, "Jenna! What are you doing?!" His eyes grew heavy, and his face turned stormy.
The man spoke in a chilly tone.
'He arrived in a hurry. Was he perturbed that I would harm Alice?' Jenna pondered.
Alice pouted and appeared anxious. She covered her cheek and looked behind Jenna as her eyes filled with tears at the crack of dawn. "I didn't do anything, Jenna. You misunderstood me." she protested loudly.
'Is Jenna insane? How could she strike me in Rex's presence?'
Jenna grinned. Stop acting; I know it was you.
Jenna approached Alice with a piercing, hard stare as she pulled a printed image of Rex from her bag and threw it in their direction.
Rex was startled and perplexed as he stared at the picture. Alice's face similarly darkened and became paler at once.
He had a long day yesterday and fell asleep briefly when visiting Alice in the hospital. It was evident that this photo was taken in secret at that time.
Alice Florence was the only other person in the room.
Rex was aware of who took the photo. Alice intended to use this image to enrage Jenna, but she had no idea she would end up shooting herself.
How did Alice continue to project the picture of a pathetic, weak woman?
There used to be a time when Jenna would still support Rex and put up with Alice, but that is no longer necessary.
Jenna's voice was startlingly icy, yet she grinned indifferently. "I told you that I'm here to settle debts. This is what you owe me. Alice Florence, you're the one who's a home wrecker in this case. Are you satisfied now? I wish you the best of luck in taking my place as Mrs. Hidalgo."
Rex guessed how Jenna obtained this photo without having to think too hard. Suddenly, he experienced some suffocation. His face had a complicated, chilly expression.
Rex glanced at Alice's pale, sickly face with a countenance that was still as chilly as ever.
Alice's heart began to race. She stepped in to defend herself. I didn't do anything or take this image, Rex, so Jenna must have misinterpreted something. She probably hired someone to take it so she could frame me.
As Alice yanked on his sleeve and wailed pitifully, Rex scowled briefly. Rex, I can make amends to Jenna, and if her giving me blood damages your relationship, I won't ask Jenna for blood again. I vow by Jake's name that I do not know about the picture.
Rex's eyes flittered when he heard the word "Jake," remembering his closest friend's last wish. Rex's grim expression began to lighten a little. Do you need a doctor to check it out? Jenna shouldn't have slapped you earlier because she was furious.
Alice shook her head while covering the side of her cheek that felt numb from Jenna's slap. "It's alright."
As Rex nodded and turned to face her, Jenna was standing to the side. Her lips were mockingly curved up, and she had a stern expression. Rex had an odd feeling when he saw her that way.
"You wanted a divorce because of this? Never mind, get your blood drawn first." Rex wanted to clear up the misunderstanding, but there needed to be a better setting.
In comparison to Alice's health, a trivial photo had no significance. Given that there were still outsiders in the ward, Rex intended to explain the picture to Jenna after that.
As she realized she had gotten away with it, Alice felt relieved. 'Rex still chooses me. Jenna failed once more.'
Jenna had long anticipated this result. Jenna was unconcerned about exposing Alice because she was adept at acting. She had lost interest in being associated with them. "Are you certain that she needs a blood transfusion?" Jenna calmly questioned the physician as she turned to face him from the side.
The doctor briefly went into shock. Under Rex's watchful eye, he nodded in panic when he felt Alice's glare. "Yes, Ms. Florence experienced a major blood loss in her legs just now, necessitating a blood transfusion."
Rex asked sternly, "So what are you waiting for?"
The doctor swiftly made preparations after responding, "yes, sir."
Alice smiled smugly at Jenna from a side that no one else could see.
"Wait."
Jenna did not follow the doctor out of obedience. Instead, she moved quickly and domineeringly forward, lifting Alice's quilt.
Regardless of whether Alice was ashamed or not, Jenna gave a damn. Alice struggled as she saw the woman tear the bandage off her bandaged left leg.The temperature in the ward fell to below zero all of a sudden.Jenna scoffed as she observed Alice's leg being watched.“Wow, it's so terrible that not even a drop of blood is running out. If I arrived a little later, I'm worried that your ‘wound’ will totally heal.”“Jenna! You... Rex, it's not like that... It's only that I'm feeling weak right now and will recover better with a blood transfusion.”The man turned to look at Alice. As she frantically explained, her heart raced.Four to five times a month, you get hurt. You're attempting to drain my blood, in my opinion. You won't have another chance like this in the future. “Jenna added in a chilly tone. Arrange for Rex to wed another fool to become your new mobile blood bank.Jenna snorted after that and walked out of the ward without turning around.Jenna collapsed on a bench in the hal
Jenna leaped into Marcus Anderson's arms and started sobbing uncontrollably as soon as he approached. Marcus sighed in sorrow and resentment at his daughter. She had never experienced the least amount of suffering since she was a young child, yet she behaved so pitifully in front of Rex Hidalgo. Even worse, Rex never once expressed gratitude for his adorable daughter. Marcus would have destroyed the Hidalgos and killed that cretin to avenge his princess if not for their prior agreement! Jenn, you have to abide by our deal, okay? Remember, if that bastard doesn't fall in love with you within two years, you'll return to succeed me in the company. Marcus rubbed his daughter's hair tenderly while she sobbed. Jenna eventually began to cry and speak sporadically. Don't worry, Dad... I won't act that foolishly again. Despite their advice, Jenna left her family and friends behind to pursue her alleged "true love." Like a moth to a flame, she abandoned her identity, privileged status, an
Stella laughed out of frustration as she cocked her head back. She was itching to stand up and scream at Dianne. She wanted to slap her face as hard as she could. "Jenna, is this the outcome of your three years of arduous labor for these people? How did you tolerate this for three years when we could smell poverty? Well, you can, but I can't!" Dianne stumbled backward and nearly collapsed as Stella stepped forward and shoved her. You're just a nouveau riche with that meager sum of money. Watch how I'll paint your floors with your blood! If you dare, come at me with your old wrinkly limbs! I'm telling you, if it weren't for Jenna, I wouldn't have even heard of Hidalgos! Dianne pointed at Stella and Jenna while shaking with rage. She yelled at them. "You...you...you, Jenna. I'll expel you from the Hidalgo family!" As in the past, Jenna did not express regret and made restitution. She stared at Dianne without making any facial expressions. I won't need to be ejected, so please don'
Stella had been criticizing the Hidalgos since Jenna and Stella left the Imperial Palace till they returned home. "That elderly woman is senile. I would have given her a lesson if it weren't for her young age!" Being accustomed to it, Jenna grinned. "Ignore it. Stay above her level, please. But they won't be around anymore." The two women were conversing and giggling. When they eventually returned to the Anderson Mansion, Gino Anderson sat on the sofa reading the newspaper. Gino Anderson was rarely seen because he was constantly busy at work. He conveyed a noble, stern, and uncaring appearance.Jenna acted like a spoiled child and joyfully ran over and gave him a back hug. He still felt like he knew him even after two years had passed. "Big brother, welcome back at last! When you sent me home, why did you vanish?" Gino saw her squirm around him helplessly and adoringly. The warm ambiance dispelled his chilly aura. "I was required to attend a crucial meeting. As soon as everything e
The image of Alice and Rex sharing a bed was the one Jenna uploaded. Their closeness was evident. What was once a sharp object used to harm Jenna became a self-defense shield. The statement that Jenna released was as follows: [Dear Mr. Hidalgo I was shocked to learn that "Daydream" had been taken, so I hired a private investigator to find it overnight. The jewelry was discovered by the detective in the Philippines, where Ms. Elena Hidalgo had left it. Ms. Hidalgo is a world-class gambler. I'm hoping you'll look into this carefully before drawing any conclusions. Regards,Jenna] Along with the report from the renowned private investigator, Jenna also included a distinct image of "Daydream" from the gambling table with Elena Hidalgo. The already raging rumor quickly become much more chaotic. Despite being placed in a precarious situation, Jenna Hidalgo, Rex Hidalgo's divorced ex-wife, hired a respected private investigation firm and even cleared her name during the day without di
After hanging up the phone, Rex Hidalgo massaged his temples. He had a dejected expression and was incredibly agitated.Jenna did not answer the phone when he called her, as was to be anticipated, and she even blocked him.Rex slammed his phone down on the desk violently that it rattled loudly. He gave Mike a chilly look."Find out where Jenna is by going. I need a response within fifteen minutes."Mike hung his head even lower because he thought he might lose his job."Mr. Hidalgo, I sent someone to find out where Ms. Jenna was. It appears that she is away from New York. No one has seen her anywhere."Rex's face darkened as his delicate lips were pursed.A half-hour later, the Hidalgo Corporation apologized for the mistake and deleted the Jenna-related comment. However, they made no mention of the marriage between Rex and Jenna.The impact of this action was still minimal, though. Rex checked Jenna's social media accounts and discovered her posts regarding their relationship. It was s
There were many influential people in the magnificent banquet hall. Every visitor in attendance was an expert in their industry. Jenna was mentally ready to run into Rex once more. She had already let him go, so her heart didn't flutter when she saw him. Even though everyone knew Rex had a former spouse, Rex had never brought her to formal events. Everyone had only heard of her by name, even when the previous statement went viral online. Jenna giggled lightly as she noticed Alice standing beside Rex and wondered, "She took my spot so soon?' Gino lovingly patted her arm after noticing how she was feeling. "Don't be frightened. I am with you."Jenna's grin broadened. "No, I'm not theone who should be afraid." 'I don't worry anymore.' 'What exactly should I fear? I'minvincible!' Gino approached Rex. A pair of menwere both equally popular andsimilar in every way. "I've heard a lot about you, Mr. Hidalgo." "So have I, Mr. Anderson." After shaking hands, the two men instantly
Alice's expression was pained asShe approached Jenna step by step."Jenna.."As Jenna stood there, she was aware and could see someone approaching her.Besides Alice, she was aware that no one would approach her.She nonchalantly cast a sidelong glance andobserved Alice's friendly face. That appeared so pitiful.Jenna saw Alice approaching and had already withdrawn her chilly smirk. She was acting."Did you attend the dinner on purpose? Why? Did you want to approach him? Did you want to see Rex? You are divorced, so why are you clinging on?If I were you, I would run away from him. Don't come seeking trouble."Jenna gave Alice a critical look and an arrogant look."Alice Florence, everybody recognizes you as the mistress. Did you have a good time recently?Since this controversy gained notoriety, internet users have researched Alice Florence, who was regularly spotted around Rex Hidalgo.Rex had already removed those posts, but Alice was now known as "the homewrecker" and received co
The meeting room was dead silent for a full minute.Mr. Skilinzie's face was red, and he did not expect that Jenna would turn the gun on them. He said, "It's not..." Jenna interrupted him without a care. "I believe you've all received notice this morning that I'm managing everything in the company in Mr. Anderson's absence. I'm in charge of this project, so if you don't want to be a part of it from now on, hand me your letter of resignation immediately. Your positions will be replaced by your deputies. I will explain everything to Mr. Anderson." The people in the room were shocked and silenced. They had all stepped over each other to climb to their department head positions, and their deputies were eyeing their spots. It was a sought-after position, so no one dared to act rashly at this moment.Although they could not stand that Jenna had parachuted into her Vice President position, they could all tell how much Gino had supported her since the first day she arrived. They knew that t
At that moment, Jenna felt an unexpected intensity in Chris's demeanor, a stark departure from the carefree young man she had known just two years ago. It was as if he had transformed into a more sophisticated version of himself, a master of his destiny. Jenna found herself entangled in his gaze, lost in contemplation."He's not the same frivolous young master as he was two years ago," she thought, her mind racing to make sense of the shift.Panicking, Jenna quickly gathered her composure, determined not to reveal her inner turmoil. She had experienced the whirlwind of love before and had no intention of getting caught up in it again, no matter how tempting it might be."Avila, you're getting better at coaxing women now, huh?" she teased, trying to deflect attention from her unease.Chris, slightly taken aback, chuckled and took a step back. "No one else is qualified enough for me to coax."Jenna raised an eyebrow teasingly, "Right... If your girlfriends lined up, they could probably
After Jenna eloquently expressed her thoughts, she retreated to the private room to make a call to Chris and make her exit. However, as she was about to get into her car, a sudden realization struck her – she had left her bag in the private room. Contemplating whether to retrieve it or not, Chris intervened, assuring her, "I'll get it. You can wait in the car." Without uttering another word, Chris left Jenna standing there. Intrigued, Jenna decided to follow him, only to unexpectedly cross paths with Rex and Mark, both on their way out. Preferring to avoid unnecessary trouble, Jenna refrained from approaching and instead positioned herself on the other side of the fountain at the entrance. Mark, initiating a conversation, remarked, "I heard that Alice is coming back soon?" Rex responded with a resonant "mm." Mark continued, "I haven't seen her in so long. I miss her. Although she was at fault, your punishment was a little too heavy. She's one of us, so you should forgive her." As
Rex did not make a sound on the side, but his eyes had a chill in them. Jenna laughed lightly and took Chris's arm. She raised an eyebrow and said, "What does it matter to you how many men I change or how many people I date? Mr. Martinez, do you wanna date me too?" Mark was dissatisfied and felt infuriated. 'Why do I always get bullied by Jenna?!' "You? You're not my type!" "To be honest, the last time I saw your body, it's not that great. You'd better date women with no taste. I'm very strict about my requirements for men's physique." "How dare you say my body's not great!" Mark's face turned red and white as he shook with anger, but he did not dare to say another word. His nudes were in her hands, so it left him with no choice but to retreat. He also heard what Jenna implied. 'Is this woman threatening me?' Chris laughed at the side. "Her standards have always been very high. Mr. Matinez, if we continue talking, it
Jenna cast a sidelong glance as if he were a stranger, the man outside the elevator. The elevator door closed, and the man was finally out of her sight.The question had been bothering him for a while, and he finally asked it when they were in Rolland's fancy sports vehicle. "Is this thing worth a lot of money? Why is the Hidalgo family so desperate for it?" Jenna chuckled as she turned to face the box she was holding."This object is millennia old. I heard it originated in a royal palace and had been passed down through the Hidalgo family for nearly eight centuries. Do you believe its value to be high?" Rolland was visibly astonished, and his speed reduced. "This is just incredible! Did they put up an auction for such a valuable thing? No wonder Rex Hidalgo asked Jenna to state her price. If Jenna asked for nine figures, Rex probably wouldn't even have the slightest hesitation!'Jenna's phone suddenly rang. She looked at it and saw that it was Gino, so she happily picked up the call.
Seeing the oncoming person, Dianne's eyes immediately turned red as she walked over emotionally. "Rex...""Brother, Jenna snatched away the pipe! That's Grandpa's favorite. If he can't find it, he'll surely make a big fuss!" Elena spoke in a panic.Rex stood in the doorway looking very tall and handsome. His body was half-hidden in the shadows as he stared at the people in the room with cold eyes."Shut up! How dare you steal from Grandpa?" He spoke in a harsh tone and scolded Elena, who shuddered in fear and hid behind her mother, not daring to look up.Behind Rex was the person in charge of this event, who stood there with trepidation. The organizer glanced at the staff on the side and asked, "Are the formalities done?""Yes, everything is settled." The staff replied cautiously.Since everything was done and dusted, Jenna was not afraid of anything. After all, their precious family heirloom was in her hands, so she could call the shots.Jenna looked at Rolland, who was next to her. "
The employee kindly placed the emerald pipe before Jenna.She took it up and examined it. There was a tiny red area around the base of the tobacco pipe.'So this is the real one.' Jenna thought to herself."Thank you," Jenna said to the employee.She paid no attention to the two women who were in her peripheral view.Dianne was unable to tolerate it any longer and snorted icily."Are your eyes on your feet, Jenna? Are you not aware of how to act civil when you see your elders?"'How did she handle me in the past? She never dealt with me fairly when I was her daughter-in-law and anticipates that I would now treat her as an elder?'Jenna's gaze wavered. She raise an eyebrow and said "Oh, Mrs. Hidalgo, how coincidental that you are here as well!"Her remarks were sufficient for Dianne topass away from frustration.Anger reddened Dianne's face. "Do you believe that simply because you have a backer, you don't have to show me any respect? Remember that I am your mother-in-law!"Prior to t
There was a commotion as Jenna was the center of attention for everyone.Rolland gave Jenna a perplexed look."What do you want this for?"Jenna hooked her lips. "It looks lovely, don't you think?""I don't think so. It looks like an ordinary tobacco pipe... what's so nice about it?"Jenna saw the look in Dianne and Elena's eyes on her, so she gave a hesitant smile and not avert her eyes from them.The mother-daughter Hidalgo duo were clearly taken aback. They were aware, that Jenna identified this emerald pipe.Dianne had already requested Jenna totidy the memorial hall by herself. Dianne purposefully removed the pipe from the lockbox and set it down on a top shelf, hoping Jenna wouldwould unintentionally run into the shelf and break the emerald pipe.If that happen, Old Master Hidalgowould undoubtedly expel Jenna from theirfamily, but Jenna was smart enough to avoid touching it.Had it not been for the security camera in the memorial hall, Dianne would havebroken it herself and
In a fit of rage and humiliation, Elena eventually exited the jewelry store. Stella quickly turned over the card and skimmed it over. Surprised herself, she asked, "How did you get this card?""My third brother gave it to me on my eighteenth birthday. He told me to bring it wherever I go. I didn't expect it to come handy," Jenna remarked, pursed lips."I'm envious and jealous that God didn't give me a third brother," Stella asked, clutching her brow."If you like it so much, I'll give it to you," Jenna said, laughing and handing it to her."Not at all! This card never expires. Once transferred, it becomes invalid, so you keep it, but need to purchase my favorites."Stella gladly took Jenna around the mall after they bought the jewelry, and then they left.When Jenna returned to the office, she was in a terrific mood. Emily had been making little movements, but Jenna ignored her and left her alone.She was aware that Gino could see and hear everything Emily did. Jenna had no intention