"I hope you don't mind." Jenny took out the mid-sized gift she had prepared, which appeared rather average at first glance. Zachary didn't ask Warren to accept it nor take it himself. Instead, he shot a look at Alec. "Why are you still standing there? Get over now. Don't leave her holding on to that box."Everyone's jaw dropped to the floor, and Jenny was dumbfounded. Alec thought his grandpa didn't have to be this obvious in matchmaking. He walked up to Jenny, took the gift box, and whispered, "Thank you.""Why thank me? This is for Grandpa, not for you," Jenny said to him without a care about his feelings. He didn't mind it too, because he was accustomed to her slight. Zachary opened the box without hesitation when it was handed to him. There was a lapis lazuli stone in the box, to everyone's shock.Someone started gossiping, "Did she not have enough money for a better gift? Is that why she bought that old thing?""I don't think so! She's Mr. Birkett's last mentee, after all."
Alec felt like he was collateral damage in the exchange. Jenny was also stunned. Had Old Mr. Faust forgotten that they had already divorced?After a while, Old Mr. Faust returned the lapis lazuli stone to its place while giving Yvonne and her friend a disdainful look. "From how you treat this lapis lazuli stone, I'd have thought you were the richest person in Parrington. It's worth more than a hundred million dollars, you know."Even though he was directing those words at her friend, Yvonne still blushed with embarrassment. A hundred million dollars?Who'd have thought this rock could be worth more than a hundred million?Moreover, where did Jenny even get that much money? What was her relationship with Old Mr. Faust?Everyone's curiosity was piqued.Some even suspected that Jenny was one of Old Mr. Faust's illegitimate daughters. After all, hers was the most expensive gift tonight. Why would she give him such an expensive gift if they weren't related?Old Mr. Faust knew what the othe
Eventually, the crowd dispersed, leaving only Jenny and Alec standing in front of Old Mr. Faust. They looked at each other. Neither of them spoke.Old Mr. Faust was exasperated by the sight. He had created an opportunity for Alec, yet he was silent. Was he supposed to teach him how to speak to his ex-wife?He glared at Alec, then turned to Jenny with a smile. "Jenny, has Alec been good to you lately? Let me know if he treats you badly, and I'll deal with him for you."Jenny smiled awkwardly and shook her head. "Thank you for the offer, Grandpa, but Mr. Faust has never treated me badly. We're not that close, after all.""Why do you say that? Whatever happens, it's still fate that the two of you met. Alec was young and rash back then. He didn't know how to appreciate you. Look, he's regretting it now." Old Mr. Faust looked at Alec. If he weren't so afraid that someone else would get together with Jenny, he wouldn't have swallowed his pride just to say this.Regret?Jenny looked at Alec i
Jenny finally escaped from Old Mr. Faust. Just as she was about to find an empty corner to rest, Alec came up to her."I'm sorry about Grandpa. He's…""I hope you didn't think I was just joking with him," Jenny said, stopping in her tracks. Alec paused. She continued, "When I said I would treat him like my grandfather, I meant it. I don't mind it.""I might have taken that wrongly." Alec felt helpless. He seemed to always be hapless in front of Jenny.As if she had read his mind, Jenny smiled and said drily, "Even though I told Grandpa that I'd treat you like everyone else, there's something I need you to know, Mr. Faust.""What?""I never look back," she said.That said, she turned and left. No matter what Alec was thinking, it had nothing to do with her.In fact, Alec wasn't angered by her words at all. He was just a little sad. He should have known that Jenny had told Old Mr. Faust a white lie.Well, it was all his fault in the first place. He couldn't blame it on anyone else.As so
Jenny hadn't expected to see such an amusing scene after answering a call outside.She recognized the woman on the floor to be Yvonne's friend. Who was she planning to splash with the dirty water, then?Jenny could see the answer from the woman's terrified expression. Smiling, she walked up to her and looked down. "Do you need me to call someone for you?""No... No need!" The woman shook her head, unable to meet Jenny's eyes."Sure. Have it your way." Jenny shrugged and went into the stall.As soon as she closed the door, the woman stood up resentfully and got another bucket of dirty water. She wanted to take Jenny down with her.With this thought, she raised the bucket of water and tried to pour it over the door again.At the same time, Jenny opened the door.The bucket of water splashed onto the same person again, followed by a piercing scream.Jenny's expression was chilly. "How old are you?" she asked coldly. "This is the most childish trick I've seen yet. Do you really think I'm d
Yvonne couldn't see any trace of anger or sadness in Jenny's expression. She just stood there stoically."You're the other woman who took him away from me!" Yvonne gritted out.The other woman?Jenny raised her eyebrows. That was something she had to correct."Don't flatter yourself. If Alec really loved you that much, why would he marry me in the first place? Do you think he's the kind that would cave in just because Grandpa forced him?""He…""You don't have to make excuses for him. The truth is he just doesn't love you as much as you love him. He doesn't want to ruin his relationship with Grandpa for you, do you understand?" Jenny interrupted with a snort.Yvonne opened her mouth, but no words came out. She knew, in her heart of hearts, that Jenny was speaking the truth.The public thought that she had left because Alec had married Jenny. In reality, she left because she knew Alec did not love her.Even before Jenny came into their lives, Yvonne knew that Alec only considered her a
Max was drinking wine on the balcony. Unlike the others, he wasn't entertaining guests. He didn't care about all this. He had his own ways of improving the Pearson family.A figure strode onto the balcony. Max looked up to see who it was. When he did, he frowned, expression darkening."Max, are you interested in discussing an alliance?" Yvonne asked, beaming. Her lips were scarlet, her smile bright. Although she could not compare to Jenny's classic beauty, she had her own charm.In Parrington, Jenny wasn't the only one who received the attention of the masses. If everyone didn't already know that Yvonne was interested in Alec, she would have countless men pursuing her.Max drained his wine in one gulp. With a slightly playful expression, he asked, "Alliance? Do we have anything in common for an alliance?""Of course we do," Yvonne answered.She approached Max, the scent of her perfume suffusing the air and assaulting Max's nostrils. He became very discomfited.Max took a few ste
The event was reaching its end, and Jenny finally relaxed. This kind of setting didn't suit her, so she would have to avoid them in the future if she could.However, hadn't her brother said he would attend? Where was he?Jenny looked around for Gilbert and Zack, but found neither. Just as she was about to give up, she caught sight of a familiar face.Sobering, she got up and walked over.When Jenny caught her, Stephanie had been carefully avoiding the crowd. She had nearly no presence at all, so she was in disbelief when she was caught.She had been so careful. How was it that she was still discovered?Jenny had no clue what was running around in Stephanie's head. She patted the other woman's shoulder and said unpleasantly, "Steph Walker, please explain."She was done for. Jenny was furious. Only when Jenny was mad would she call Stephanie "Steph Walker."Stephanie was stiff as she turned around. Faced with Jenny's thunderous expression, she said with an awkward chuckle, "I rus