Jenny didn't know whether to laugh or cry at the attention. "Since you've already worded it this way, Mr. Bloom, I can't refuse."It was expected that Jenny wouldn't give Yvonne the time of day, but she didn't want to antagonize the Blooms just yet. At the very least, she couldn't be downright rude. Hence, she said she would not refuse Sam."So, you're going to forgive Yvonne?" Sam was surprised that Jenny was such a nice person."Of course." Jenny nodded.Sam was happy to have gotten her confirmation. He glanced at Alec. "And Mr. Faust?""Whatever Jenny says." He appeared to others as if he'd listen to anything Jenny said. Someone in the dark would think that they were close.Sam smiled happily. He didn't want to be at war with Alec if he could help it. He was delighted with how things worked out. He raised his glass and said to Alec and Jenny, "I'm here to thank both of you. If there's anything that the Blooms can help out with, I'll do it fully."Jenny smiled, thinking that S
When Jenny returned to the private room, Yvonne was already cradled in Sam's arms. The moment she appeared, she could feel his glare on her.She smiled and walked over serenely. "What's wrong, Ms. Dickman?""Jenny, I know I've done you wrong before, but I've already apologized. You said you've forgiven me. So why…" she sobbed, letting her red face be on display.Sam's mood was ruined. Her gaze on Jenny was almost venomous.Jenny burst into laughter. "Surely you're not going to say that I hit you?""I can't do anything if you won't admit it. There are no surveillance cameras in the washroom. I have no proof." Yvonne looked extremely pitiful.Sam held her tightly and glared at Jenny coldly. "I thought you were someone who kept their promises. I didn't expect you to slap her once I turned my back. You've truly opened my eyes today. Don't you think it's despicable to go back on your words?"Jenny didn't have much of a reaction to Sam's words. On the other hand, Alec looked furious.
Alec took Jenny seriously and no longer stood between her and Yvonne. But Yvonne didn't act out anymore, not daring to take another step.She knew that Jenny was true to her words. If she rushed over, Jenny wouldn't hesitate to smack her again.She cried pitifully. This time, her tears were real. She turned and rushed into Sam's arms. "Sam, it hurts…"Sam looked at her flushed face, feeling his heart ache. He glared at Jenny. "Do you think you're invincible, Jenny Walter? The Blooms are nothing to be looked down upon!""You're right, Sam. But she's the one who said that I hit her first. How could I admit to something I haven't done? Well, I can, now. I admit that I hit her." Jenny threw her hands into the air, implying she was forced into doing it."Jenny Walter!" Sam roared. But that was all he could do. With Alec around, he couldn't do anything to her.Jenny shrugged, looking nonchalant. "I understand that you like her, Sam. But we need to take the rose-tinted glasses off. You
Jenny didn't know what Yvonne had said to Sam, but she felt that her actions that day were odd.What was the point of framing her? Who else would believe her besides Sam? Did she slap herself just for pity's sake?Jenny couldn't figure it out, so she buried herself in her thoughts. Alec, who was driving, looked concerned. "What are you thinking about? The Blooms?""Not really. I just thought that Yvonne was being weird." She retracted her gaze from the window and looked at Alec.Alec understood what she was trying to say and nodded. "It does seem weird. But maybe she just wanted to hurt you. She just didn't think that you'd respond like that."Anyone would be rushing to explain things. Only Jenny would refuse to explain and slap her instead."That's a possibility." Jenny nodded and then smiled at Alec, asking, "Aren't you going to doubt me? What if I did slap her?""I believe you," Alec said. Hurriedly, he added, "But even if you did hit her, it wouldn't be your fault."Jenny c
Alec wasn't expecting that question from Jenny. He thought it was weird, too, but because it was his grandfather, he didn't prod into the matter. He believed his grandfather wouldn't hurt him.Now that Jenny was asking the question, he grew serious. "What if he's right? We are quite suited for each other."Jenny was speechless. "Can you take this seriously?" Jenny rolled her eyes at him, speaking crossly."Fine." Alec nodded, no longer teasing her. "Which part of it do you think is weird?""I can't quite describe it. I just think that it's weird that he keeps insisting on it. There are so many eligible women in Parrington, but he insists that we're suited for each other. It just seems so far-fetched." She felt that his words were not grounded in reality.Alec didn't retort. He had his doubts before. "So, you think my grandfather is lying?""That's not what I meant," Jenny hurriedly explained. "I'm just curious to know why.""It's okay. I couldn't figure it out either." Alec smil
"Congratulations, Zack. You're going to do so well," Jenny congratulated him.Zack seemed a little tipsy. His cheeks were tinged with a shade of red. "Don't worry, Jenny. I won't let you down.""Let's just go in," Gilbert said.They began heading toward the hall. It was swarming with guests. "I didn't think you knew so many people, Zack," Jenny said. "So many people came to support your business." She looked around carefully. Quite a few of them were big names in Parrington, and she was surprised.Zack was a little embarrassed. He scratched his head, saying, "Everyone's here because of Gilbert. Not a lot of them know me."He knew where he stood. Without Gilbert, Zack was nothing. At least, that was true right now.Of course, he had faith that if he worked hard, he would create a promising future for himself. When that happened, people would no longer refer to him as Gilbert's brother and call him by his name.They talked for a bit, and then Zack went back to the entrance to gr
"I'm sorry. I'm afraid I can't help you." Jenny shook her head. Although she wanted her brother to find happiness, he had to first fall in love with someone he truly liked.Upon hearing her refusal, Marigold was upset. "Why? Do you think I'm not worthy of your brother?""It's not a matter of being worthy. It's a matter of feelings." Jenny looked at her, then glanced at Gilbert, standing some distance away. "Since you've come to me for help, it means he doesn't like you. I can't help you if that's the case." If Gilbert were just embarrassed, Jenny would be of help. But since Gilbert obviously didn't like Marigold, she had no reason to help her.Marigold was a little disappointed, but she couldn't argue with that logic. What Jenny said was true. Gilbert didn't like her and had flat out rejected her multiple times before. Now that she was here, he had shied away. If not for an event like this, she wouldn't have been able to see him.As if sensing her disappointment, Jenny asked, "Why
"She likes you, but you already know that." Marigold had turned to Jenny for help because she most definitely had already told Gilbert about how she felt but was faced with his rejection.Gilbert scoffed. "Likes me? Who knows if it's a trap set by the Wagners? They've always done underhanded things to achieve their goals."Were the Wagners that pathetic? Before Jenny could think of a reason, Alec walked over. "That's not right of you to say, Gilbert. Who hasn't done underhanded things in the business world? And that includes you."Marigold stood next to Alec, her eyes reddened. Evidently, she had heard Gilbert's words."I quite forgot that you're close with the Wagners, Mr. Faust, especially with Paul Wagner. People even say that you're like brothers. Of course you'd stick up for them," Gilbert said sarcastically. His words implied that he turned up his nose at the Wagners, and now, even Alec.Alec didn't deny it and said, "So what if we're close? Do you have something to say?""