The moment the words left her mouth, everyone was stunned. They looked at Jenny, all wanting to know her answer.Jenny didn't think much about the identities except for the one about her being Alec's ex-wife. Did that really matter? Why did everyone want to know about that?Feeling their gazes, Jenny nodded. "Yes. It's me.""Oh my God!" the girl exclaimed. But then she apologized at once. "I'm sorry. I was just nervous."What was there to be nervous about? Jenny didn't understand it.The employees didn't expect such a young woman to bear so many identities. Each of them was difficult to accomplish."I'm going to stay," the girl said. She believed that someone this capable wouldn't make the company bankrupt; it might even get better. She was not going to let this opportunity go.With someone taking the lead, everyone else would follow naturally. At once, the majority of them chose to stay, but a few still chose to leave. Part of it was because they didn't think Jenny would know h
The others instantly felt conflicted when they saw Jenny's ruthlessness. Some were happy because a strong boss like her would guarantee an improved company. Some were worried that ruffling the feathers of these designers would not be good for the company—they might even come back to bite it.Jenny didn't explain further. There wasn't much that she could say to help. Only good results would win their trust.The meeting ended. Jenny handed the business plan she had long prepared to the clerk next to her and said, "From today onward, you will be my assistant.""Me? Miss Jenny, I…" She couldn't quite believe it."Do you think you can't do it?" Jenny looked at her. "If you think you can't, just forget what I said." She was willing to give her a chance, but if she didn't want it, Jenny would not force her to take it.The clerk was stunned, and her face shifted at once. "I can do it! Thank you for giving me this opportunity. I will not disappoint you."Jenny smiled in satisfaction. "Alr
"Are you talking to me?" Marigold looked at the person next to her. She vaguely remembered Yvonne, having seen her on the news a few times before."What's her name…" Marigold wondered silently. "Yvonne? Yeah, that's it."Yvonne nodded. "Yes. I'm talking to you.""What are you trying to say?" Although Marigold didn't care about what happened in the Wagners, her gut instincts told her that this woman had no good intentions."I think you're hurt because you don't know why Gilbert rejects you." Yvonne smiled lightly, looking as if she cared for Marigold.Marigold frowned. "You said Gilbert liked someone.""Yes. In fact, you know her." Yvonne was just waiting for Marigold to take the bait. She couldn't do anything to Jenny now, but that didn't mean everyone else couldn't.Marigold's eyebrows furrowed. "That's impossible. There's no one by his side, and he's said before that he doesn't like anyone.""It's not that he doesn't like anyone. He can't let her or anyone knows that he likes
Jenny raised her glass in the restaurant to toast the woman in front of her. "Thanks for agreeing to see me, Jade.""You don't have to be so polite with me, Jenny. I've said before that I can help you whenever you need it." Jade Weston raised her glass and clinked it against Jenny's."I know, but I was afraid I'd be bothering you. You were going into hiding…""That was such a long time ago. Maybe no one even remembers me. You're worrying too much." Jade smiled, reminiscing her past. It couldn't haunt her now.Hearing Jade's reassurance, Jenny's concerns dissipated slightly. She told Jade about the company and said, "I hope you'll come help manage this company, Jade. After all, you were once in this industry.""It's no big deal. I can do it." Jade nodded. Managing a company was her bread and butter. "However, it's a design company. It prioritizes designing. You can count on me for the business part of things, but design, on the other hand…"Jenny looked at her, widening her eyes i
Jenny rolled her eyes at the pickup line. "Mr. Pearson, I don't mind if you want to flirt around with women, but please stay away from my friends.""Don't be so heartless, Jenny. We're friends, too." Max sat down in front of Jade and smiled. "Hi. I'm Jenny's friend, Max Pearson."Jenny was speechless. Compared to her, Jade seemed much calmer. Little boys like him always amused her. "Hello. I'm Jade Weston. You may call me Miss Jade.""Miss Jade?" Max frowned. "That's like calling you my elementary school teacher."Jade chuckled. Jenny was about to speak, but then another figure appeared. She looked up and saw Alec.Alec was feeling a tirade of emotions. He noticed that Jenny had stopped talking and thought she didn't want to see him. Apologetically, he said, "Sorry. I'll take him away at once. Sorry to have bothered you.""Don't be so anxious to leave. I haven't eaten anything yet." Max didn't want to leave. It was rare for him to find someone who could be on the same wavelength
Ex-husband?Jade began looking at Alec differently. No wonder she thought something was off between Alec and Jenny."Hello, Miss Jade," Alec said exasperatedly.Jade didn't smile at him. "Don't call me that," she sneered. "We're not close." She didn't know much about Jenny's marriage, but she knew a little bit, at least. She knew that Alec hadn't even visited Jenny once in their marriage. It had angered not only her, but also the entire village.Alec saw the murderous gaze she was wearing, and his heart sank. He said grimly, "I was wrong. I didn't cherish Jenny. But now I know what I did wrong, so I wish to make up for it. I hope that she'll give me another chance."However, Jade wasn't moved by his speech. In fact, she was a little angry. "What do you take her for? Do you think she owes you a chance just because you're ashamed?""I…""The Fausts of Parrington. I've heard of you. Your family is great, but your character is nothing much to talk about." Jade was not holding hers
Melodious music filled Max's car."Alec doesn't seem as scary as those people make him out to be." Jade was scrolling through her phone, reading up about him."Don't be fooled by his appearance," Max replied. "He's only honest with Jenny around. In reality, his schemes run deep."The Fausts wouldn't have ben as prosperous as if Alec hadn't been capable."You stood up for him, but now you're talking behind his back. Are you helping him out or not?" Jade put her phone away and looked at Max.Max smirked. "Why would I help him? He's my enemy. But, even though I hate him and want to destroy the Fausts, I have to be honest. He really is head over heels for Jenny." He didn't want to praise Alec, but he had to tell the truth when it came to it."Head over heels? Would he have divorced her if that's true?" Jade didn't buy it.Max laughed loudly. "That was just a misunderstanding." Then, he told her everything in detail, especially the time when Alec had no idea who Jenny was and made a
The sudden ringing of a phone startled the both of them. Jenny came back to her senses and pulled away from Alec's lips."What's wrong, Gilbert?" she said, answering the call."Where are you? Are you alright?" Gilbert's voice sounded from the other end. He sounded anxious, worried.Jenny frowned. She sensed that something was wrong with him. "What's wrong, Gilbert? What happened?""Nothing…nothing." Gilbert was tripping over his words. He didn't know how to explain himself."What on earth happened?" Jenny was not a fool. She could tell from Gilbert's tone that something had happened.Gilbert was quiet. Then, he said, "It's really nothing much. I just fought with Marigold, and she might have gotten the wrong idea. I was worried that she would go for you.""A fight?" Jenny thought that was weird. Would Gilbert fight with someone? She'd never seen anything like that."It's just a misunderstanding. Well, if she goes to you, ignore her. Don't believe anything she says," Gilbert said