Alec was about to speak when Max cut him off, "You promised not to tell anyone until the matter is successful."Alec nodded and whispered to Jenny, "I'll tell you when he's not around." Jenny giggled and covered her mouth.Annoyed by their whispering, Max said, "Don't think I didn't hear you!"Jenny found his reaction amusing. As Jade approached them from afar, Jenny said, "I don't care about your past, Max, but if you want to pursue Jade, you have to give up your old ways. She's not like those other women outside." Max glared at her. "Why do you always lecture people?" His question annoyed her. "I just want to make sure Jade is treated right."Finally, Max relented and whispered, "I'm not fooling around." He had no shortage of women around him. If he were just fooling around, he wouldn't have continued wasting his time after Jade repeatedly refused him.Just then, Jade arrived at the table, surprised to see Alec there. "Mr. Faust, you're here too?" she asked."Just call me A
Alec wouldn't admit to Jenny that he only agreed because Max promised to stop harassing her. It was absurd, but Alec went along with it anyway."It seems his acting skills aren't very convincing. If anyone from the Pearson family catches wind of this, they will start speculating." Alec changed the subject, ignoring Jenny's previous comment.Jenny shot him a quick glance, but she didn't press further when he remained quiet."You don't need my help with the Blooms anymore?" Alec asked, concerned that Jenny might not be able to handle it alone. He wanted to assist her but didn't want to interfere with her plans either.Jenny pulled out her phone, opened her photo album, and handed it to Alec. "No, I found a lead." She had been keeping an eye on the Blooms' home and finally discovered some useful information.Alec studied the photo and furrowed his brow. "Who is this?""Sam's older sister," Jenny replied, beaming. "She's the Blooms' oldest daughter, but few people know about her. She
"Someone mature and reliable," Jade answered.Max smiled lightly and rubbed his nose, saying helplessly, "Doesn't sound like me.""I honestly don't know why you'd like me, Max. You can have any woman you want. You don't have to spend your time on me." She didn't think that Max would actually like her. At most, it was just a crush. Flirtatious men like him typically only ever felt that way.Max understood what she was implying, but he stood firm. "Do you think I'm just messing with you?"Jade said nothing, but her eyes told him everything he needed to know."Would you believe me if I said that I was serious?" Max smiled bitterly. If he had known that those scandalous rumors of him would result in the mess that was today, he wouldn't have created that reputation for himself.Jade shook her head, looking solemn "It doesn't matter. I don't care. I don't know if Jenny has told you this before, but I'm a divorcee." She had no intention of starting a relationship at the moment, so she d
It was yet another busy day in the hospital. Jenny had two surgeries scheduled in the morning; when lunchtime came around, she was exhausted. She had just sat down in her office when Zack called."Hey, Zack," she answered. "Have you found it?""Yes. I've already forwarded Simone Bloom's schedule to your inbox," Zack said. Although he had no idea what Jenny wanted it for, he didn't ask."Alright. Thanks, Zack," Jenny said. It was great having someone help her out. At least she wouldn't have so much on her plate. She couldn't help thinking about Gilbert. She hesitated for a moment before asking, "Have you heard from Gilbert lately?""Yes," he said, then asked, "Hasn't he contacted you?"Jenny smiled bitterly. There was an ache in her heart. "He's never contacted me since the day he left."It wasn't that she didn't want to contact him; she just didn't have the guts to call. She feared that she'd be influencing Gilbert if she called, so she had to keep her distance until he finally t
The personal trainer looked at Simone. He obviously knew her. "You mean Ms. Bloom? I know her. Her trainer is my brother. They're close. They even go out to eat together sometimes." He emphasized the part about them eating together, and Jenny got the hint.She took out yet another wad of cash from her wallet and said softly, "Bring your brother over. Don't let her notice.""Alright. You can count on me." The trainer was happy with the easy money.Not long after, Simone's trainer was brought over. Jenny got straight to the point, bribing him while asking about Simone. She was surprised to know that they had a pretty problematic relationship. Problematic, in the sense that this trainer had a girlfriend, but Simone told everyone that she was single.With a clear understanding in mind, Jenny walked toward Simone.Simone was still running, and when Jenny went over, she paid her no mind. She thought she was just another gym goer. Only when Jenny stood behind her for two minutes did Simo
Simone's eyes were filled with hatred as she looked at Jenny. "What's that supposed to mean? What's wrong with Sam being in charge? He's the rightful heir."Jenny frowned. She was a little surprised at Simone's words. "You work at Bloom Conglomerate. Anyone who knows you knows of your abilities. Haven't you ever considered taking over the company?" Simone jumped from her chair and glared at Jenny. "Cut the crap, I'm warning you. Sam is my brother. It's only right that he inherits the company. Why would I think otherwise?"Jenny couldn't help laughing at how serious her reply was. "Oh, really? Do you honestly not think that? Or are you just afraid?" Simone was angry and wanted to retort, but Jenny said, "I think it's because your father warned you early on not to have any ideas about taking over the company.""You…""In fact, he forbade you from disclosing your identity to anyone. He made you a cog in the machine and treated you unfairly. You hate him, don't you?"Simone couldn't
She didn't let it cloud her judgment. "You think you can help me take over Bloom Conglomerate?" she asked calmly."That's not for me to say but to do." Jenny handed Simone a document. As she flipped through it, Jenny said, "These are the board members of Bloom Conglomerate and their personal details. As long as half of them agree to elect you as the CEO, the company will be yours for the taking." She didn't need to take action against the Blooms. She just needed to get them to change their CEO."That's easy for you to say. Why would they vote for me? I don't even have any shares in the company." Simone was bitter about it. Every Bloom was supposed to get a share of the company, but her father hadn't given it to her. Jenny smiled. "Don't worry. Shares can be bought."Bloom Conglomerate wasn't some hotshot company. As long as one had money, one of the shareholders would be willing to sell their shares."And these people?" Simone pointed at the document."I'll give you all of their
Jenny walked out of the gym after ending her conversation with Simone. She was about to hail a cab when Alec's car stopped before her."Are you done talking?" Alec rolled down his window.Jenny nodded, then realization dawned upon her. "When did you come? No, how did you know I was here?" She didn't tell Alec that she was coming to see Simone, much less where she would go."I just found out you were with her when I sent someone out to investigate her." Alec didn't think that such a coincidence would happen, either. He wanted to find Simone before Jenny did, but Jenny was still faster.Jenny didn't press the matter. Even if Alec sent someone out to spy on her, Jenny would believe he was considering her safety.Wait. Since when had she become so trusting of him?Alec opened the door for her. Jenny sat in his car and didn't ask where they were going."How did the conversation go?" Alec asked.Jenny nodded. "It was just as I thought. She has an ambitious side but was never given an