Jenny rolled her eyes. Alec was clearly the one who had told them. She'd wanted to tell them, but only after a while. But since Alec had already informed them, Jenny had no intention of covering it up. "Alright. I'm going to bathe.""I'll wait for you downstairs." Alec had woken up early, and he had already washed up. He just hadn't woken her up.Alec left the room. Jenny sat on the bed, staring into the distance for a while. Then, she got off the bed and went into the washroom.Soon, Jenny went downstairs. Alec was already waiting for her in the living room, and breakfast was ready on the table. This scene alone made it feel like they had already been married for a long time."Let's eat." Alec saw her coming downstairs and went toward the dining table.They ate, and soon they were on their way towards Walter Castle.Graham and Lynette were waiting for them. They were both feeling a mixture of emotions. Although they knew this day would come, it still felt too sudden.Their daug
Graham was straightforward. He didn't beat around the bush with Alec. He'd brought those two over that day to talk about this."Yes, Mr. Walter," Alec admitted, nodding. Everyone already knew about it."And since she has accepted your proposal, I suppose that you two are ready for marriage," Graham said, this time looking at Jenny.Alec obviously wanted to marry, but Graham wasn't so sure if Jenny wanted to. After all, she'd had a failed marriage before. He thought that she would take marriage more seriously.Jenny was stunned. She looked at Alec, who was looking right back at her. She was silent for a moment. Then, she nodded determinedly. "Yes. I'm ready to marry.""Good." Graham heaved a sigh of relief. Now he knew that Jenny was no longer concerned about her divorce. She had completely moved on.Lynette was sporting a somber expression. She'd said nothing yet. "When are you planning to marry?"She and Graham were planning to travel around the globe. But now that Jenny and Al
Graham was serious. Alec was just about to nod when Jenny said, "Dad, you're worrying too much. If he ever mistreats me, I'll punish him myself." She was never one to accept the crap that life threw at her.She'd already divorced once. She wouldn't be afraid to do it again."Don't worry, Mr. Walter. I'll treat her well." Alec honestly didn't know how else he could be good to her. He was already willing to give her his entire heart.Afterward, Graham and Alec talked about the rough concept of the wedding. Jenny wasn't too interested in these things, so she went for a stroll.It was summer, and flowers adorned Walter Castle. While Jenny admired them, footsteps sounded behind her. She didn't need to look back to know that it was Lynette."Jenny," Lynette said hesitantly.Jenny looked back and smiled. "What's up?""Have you really thought this through? Marriage is something that has to be considered carefully." Lynette was worried that Jenny didn't know Alec enough. She mostly heard
Jenny recalled Graham's attitude toward Alec and nodded. "He probably does. They're already talking about the wedding arrangements.""Really? That's great." Stephanie was happy. "Now it looks like you and Alec will marry very quickly.""Not necessarily. My dad insists on getting a priest to tell us when we should marry. Who knows what the date will be." Jenny knew what Stephanie was thinking. She wanted to solidify things between her and Leoanrd after Jenny and Alec married.Stephanie smiled. She didn't think there was anything wrong with that. "You should get a nice date. Your marriage from before was sloppy. Now you have to take it seriously."As Jenny's best friend, Stephanie wanted her to be happy. Hence, she didn't think there was anything wrong with waiting for a bit.They talked in the coffee shop until night fell over the city. Jenny had to check on Alec's condition, so she didn't eat with Stephanie.Back in the villa, Jenny didn't see Alec in the living room. She went to
Although Jenny and Alec had gotten engaged, it didn't make much of a difference to her. She still went to work the next day.Possibly because of Alec's donations, the hospital hired a few more doctors. Even if Jenny didn't see the patients, they would be able to be treated.Jenny was satisfied with this. She was much more relaxed now.At night, Jenny received a call from Graham telling them about their wedding date. Apparently, the only time they could marry this year was in three months. Jenny was exasperated. She knew that the date would be beyond their expectations.Three months. She told Alec about it, who didn't have much of an issue with it. Three months was enough time for the wedding dress and the rings to arrive."Jenny, since we've already decided to marry, and the date has been fixed, should we go to Parrington to see Grandpa?" Alec was a little embarrassed. He and Jenny returned from Parrington less than two days ago.Jenny didn't refuse. "That makes sense. We shoul
Warrens smiled and quickly went to make the arrangements. He soon returned to Old Mr. Faust's side. "You can rest easy now, Mr. Faust.""Yes, I can." Old Mr. Faust had held on for a long time because he was worried that Alec would end up lonely. Now, even if he left this world, Alec would have his own family."When they first divorced, I didn't think I'd see this day coming." Warren remembered arranging the wedding for Alec. Back then, he thought that it was all a pity. Jenny was such a good person, but Alec didn't know how to cherish her.Who would have thought that after so many years, they would still end up together, with a stronger relationship than ever before?Old Mr. Faust was happy. "I think that they're very compatible with each other. It seems that God thinks the same as I do.""Yes. You are wise indeed, Mr. Faust," Warren said.As they spoke, Jenny was finished checking on all the patients, and Alec had gone to the hospital to bring her home."Didn't I say you didn't
After dinner, Alec went to his study once more to work on his sketch.Jenny didn't disturb him. She read in her bedroom. However, Gilbert suddenly called. "Gilbert, what's up?""Well, it's actually nothing," Gilbert said, hesitant to continue.Jenny could tell that something was amiss and asked, "Gilbert, you can tell me anything. We don't keep anything from each other.""I just want to ask you if Marigold has been to your hospital to do any checkups," Gilbert said after taking a deep breath.Jenny was surprised. She sat up at once. "Gilbert, why are you suddenly so concerned about her?"After he gave her that paycheck, they cut off all ties. Jenny thought Gilbert was truly that cold and never brought up Marigold to him again. But now, he was asking about her on his own.Maybe Gilbert thought his actions were weird, too. When Jenny asked him that question, he didn't know what to say. "I'm just asking."Just asking? Jenny didn't believe it."Have you seen Marigold?" Jenny asked
That was true, but Jenny still wanted him to sleep in his own room. "We'll be able to sleep together in the future. We should keep our distance now and enjoy whatever little time we have to ourselves.""Fine. Whatever you say." Alec didn't force it. He already guessed that Jenny wouldn't agree to it. He walked out. "Goodnight.""Goodnight," Jenny said, waving to him as if shooing him away.With a thud, Alec's door shut.Jenny smiled and lay down, falling asleep quickly.…On the other side of town, after Gilbert ended the call with Jenny, he went straight home.Jenny had been right. He'd seen Marigold today. He was in his car and had seen Marigold come out of the supermarket. She was carrying her groceries with what looked like a great deal of effort.He'd nearly wanted to go up to help her, but reason held him back. He couldn't go up to her. He had to stay far, far away from her. However, the more he watched, the more he realized that something was wrong with Marigold. She see
That afternoon, Gilbert called off his engagement to the Silveras. He did not pick up a single one of Lottie's calls. When he found Marigold, she was taking Caleb on a stroll around the neighborhood. It had been a while since she'd taken notice of anything related to Gilbert. She suddenly felt how nice it was to have her mental energy spent somewhere else, no longer being so hung up on that man. However, when Gilbert appeared before her, her heartbeat quickened. "Why are you here?" Marigold said, snapping out of her reverie. Gilbert smiled lightly. Without saying much else, he pulled her into an embrace. "Didn't you say that I could come to see you once everything is settled?" Marigold was stunned. She was in disbelief. "So, what you're saying is it's all over?" "Didn't you read the news?" Gilbert was speechless. "No. I didn't want to care." Every time she saw anything about Gilbert and Lottie, she felt miserable. She'd rather save herself the pain and block out anything
In the end, Esther went with Gilbert's suggestion. However, she did not trade Bradshaw Operation's projects with Jenny. She went with the Silveras. For one, she did not trust the Walters. On the other hand, the Silveras and the Bradshaws were going to be united through marriage. They deserved to be trusted more. Gilbert didn't mind. After all, if anything happened to the Bradshaws, the Silveras would not help. With those projects in hand, they would only fall further into debt. The plan was going smoothly. Gilbert had not gone to see Marigold once. He knew that before subduing the Bradshaws, going to visit Marigold would only endanger her. After all, Marigold was safe. Nothing had happened, and Caleb was growing up healthily. One month later, things began to feel off in Bradshaw Operations. After Faust Group received their money, they did not start the project. No one knew what they were doing. Esther was feeling antsy. She prodded Gilbert to ask if there was anything wro
That very afternoon, Esther and Gilbert rushed to Faust Group to sign the deal. Gilbert said he was worried that Alec would change his mind, so he urged Esther to sign it. Only through a written contract would they be able to relax. Esther thought it made sense and agreed to rush to Faust Group with Gilbert.In the meeting room, Alec looked at the two people before him, expressionless. "You have a good son, Mrs. Bradshaw." "I'm flattered. My son had Bradshaw Operations' interests at heart. He'll inevitably be a little insensitive. Please don't hold that against him, Mr. Faust." Esther smiled. She didn't mind Alec's sarcasm because it didn't matter. As long as Bradshaw Operations could truly benefit from this, she didn't care how much Alec mocked her. Alec smiled coldly and slid the contract over to her. "You may flip through it." Esther took it and read through it seriously.If this project succeeded, they would reap massive rewards. However, it required a massive upfront inv
In the following days, Gilbert headed over to Faust Group infrequently during the day. To others, he was there to talk business with Alec. But in reality, it was a different scenario altogether. Vincent brought Gilbert a cup of coffee in Alec's office. Because of all the times he'd been there, Vincent knew what he wanted without having to ask. Alec had a cup of coffee placed before him, too. Everyone thought that Gilbert was trying to convince Alec to give him one of the shares, which was why he always came there, but that was not the case. The collaboration was a set-up. As long as the Bradshaws signed the deal on the project, they would not escape unscathed. Gilbert had planned this for a long time just to trick the Bradshaws into accepting the project. However, the scheme had to be executed perfectly. Since Gilbert buttered up the project in front of the Bradshaws, Alec had to feign disinterest in his collaboration. Otherwise, it would seem suspicious if Alec, a smart ma
After the engagement party, Gilbert officially had a stronghold in Bradshaw operations. Because he was already very capable, he had a lot of supporters. No one challenged him in the company. Most of them sucked up to him because they knew that if things went well, he would be the heir of the company.Gilbert didn't really care about that. He didn't even want to be there for long. He knocked on Esther's door and walked into her office."Come, sit." Esther was all smiles when she saw him. It was more sincere than before.She used to doubt him a lot, but now, although she still had her reservations, she mostly believed in him. In her eyes, no one would reject the chance to inherit Bradshaw Operations. This was basically manna from Heaven. Gilbert just didn't know it back then, and now he did. Gilbert sat down in front of Esther and began reporting the information he had gathered, as well as his thoughts on Bradshaw Operations and his plans for the future.When he presented the inf
Gilbert and Lottie's engagement party was held at Bardoff Grand Hotel on Saturday.A ton of people showed up to their engagement party. After all, the Bradshaws and the Silveras were pretty big names in Bardoff City, and plenty of the other families knew of their true wealth. They all came to attend the party. Jenny and Alec had both received invites. Jenny was Gilbert's sister, and on top of that, they represented the Walters and the Fausts. It was to be expected. At first, Jenny didn't want to go. The party held no meaning to it. It was just a show put on for Esther. It would be a complete waste of her time. However, she was talked into it by Alec. It would be weird if she didn't go. Zack brought Janet to the party. He found Jenny and was in a daze. "Wasn't Gilbert courting Marigold? Why is he engaged to Lottie?" Jenny rolled her eyes. "What have you been doing, Zack? You're really bad at keeping up." Gilbert had been courting Lottie for a while now. If Zack paid attention
Gilbert drove to Jenny's villa, but he was in no rush to get down. He didn't unlock the doors, either. He obviously wanted to talk to Marigold. But Marigold evidently didn't want to. "I want to take my child and leave." She was afraid. What if Gilbert and Lottie married and took her child away? She no longer believed in love. The only thing she believed in was her child. Gilbert tightened his grip when he heard that. "Marigold, the engagement is only for Esther to see. I have no feelings for Lottie." "Who knows? People change. You said you didn't have feelings for me, too." Marigold found this all very amusing. Perhaps this was fate. Gilbert wanted to keep explaining, but Marigold did not give him the chance to. "Just let me and Caleb leave. If what you say is true, you can come to find us once everything is over." And if Gilbert didn't come looking for her, the truth would unfold itself, and she would give up all hope. Gilbert understood that Marigold had already made
Marigold was miserable throughout dinner, but she persevered till the end without being too dramatic. After dinner, they walked to the entrance of the shopping mall.Gilbert went to get the car. Lottie stood with Jenny and Marigold. Watching Gilbert leave, she turned toward Marigold. "I heard that you used to like Gilbert very much." "It's all in the past. It's not worth mentioning." Marigold didn't want to talk about it. She was afraid that Lottie would see that she still liked Gilbert. Most importantly, she was afraid that Gilbert's plan would be ruined. Lottie smiled. "That's true. The past is the past. You're such a nice person. You'll definitely be able to find someone better suited for you in the future." Marigold pursed her lips. Gilbert soon brought the car over. Lottie was about to get into the car, but before she did, she suddenly turned to Marigold and said, "Gilbert and my engagement party will be in a few days' time. If you have the time, you're more than welcom
Everyone was shocked to hear her speak so suddenly. Lottie was stunned, and she explained, "You've misunderstood. That's not what I meant. I just think that if the child follows his father, it'll help him develop better, and you'll be less stressed." "I don't need your concern. I can raise my child alone," Marigold snorted. She did not hold back at all. Lottie looked unpleasant. Gilbert had no choice but to step in. "We'll have our own child together. And whoever likes it the most will get to keep it." Although they knew that Gilbert had meant this for Lottie to hear, Marigold found it extremely upsetting. She looked at Gilbert, and for a moment, she was unable to tell if he was being genuine. She thought of all that Gilbert had said to her last night, saying that he didn't like Lottie and had no intention of marrying her. But he looked to be truly in love. Marigold didn't think she could tell if he was faking it. "I'm sorry. I need to go to the restroom." Marigold didn't w