Jenny didn't expect Simone to be so efficient. Simone had only received the information a few days ago, and she was already taking action. It seemed like Jenny had made the right decision to seek Simone's help. She didn't care where Simone got the money to buy the shares of Bloom Conglomerate. Simone might have been planning this move for a long time; she was just waiting for the right opportunity. Jenny going to her coincidentally gave her the opportunity to set her plan in motion.As Jenny was thinking about it, her phone rang. When she saw Simone's name on the screen, she couldn't help but smile. Simone went straight to the point without exchanging pleasantries and asked if Jenny had seen the news. Jenny confirmed that she had."What do you need me to do?" Jenny asked."I need you to help me investigate a senior executive of Bloom Conglomerate. I want to get rid of this guy, but I don't have any leads to work on." Based on the information Jenny had given her, Simone knew that J
Christopher seemed oblivious to Jenny's displeasure. He was still grinning as he said, "No, no. You expressed yourself very clearly, and I heard you loud and clear.""In that case, why are you still approaching me?" Jenny asked, really not understanding what was going on in his mind."You have the right to reject me, but I have the right to continue liking you. You have no control over my heart," Christopher said, smiling and looking as if he was determined to keep liking her no matter what. Jenny was at a loss for words. She suddenly felt a headache coming and stepped aside to distance herself from Christopher. "Do whatever you want." She didn't know what else to say. Feeling that it was a waste of time to say anything, she chose to ignore him."That's more like it." Christopher grinned and followed her, clearly having no intention of leaving.Jenny walked to the cafeteria with Christopher still trailing behind her. She asked, "Are you planning to eat with me in the cafeteria?"
"Boyfriend?" Jenny sneered inwardly. She looked at Morgan incredulously and asked helplessly, "Where did you get the idea that he's my boyfriend?""I was just guessing," Morgan replied sheepishly. She noticed that Christopher fawned over Jenny; that was why she made the guess."He's not my boyfriend, and I don't really know him well." Jenny wanted to make it clear that she wasn't acquainted with Christopher in any way.Morgan was surprised. "You don't know him? It looked like you two knew each other pretty well just now."Jenny wasn't in the mood to dwell on that topic any further. "Do you need something?"Morgan nodded, almost forgetting the reason she had come over. "I need your help.""Me? What can I do to help you?" Jenny wondered if she could really be of any help to Morgan."My parents arranged a blind date for me tonight, but I don't want to go alone..." Morgan spoke in a small voice, feeling embarrassed.She had been busy studying medicine these years and hadn't made ma
Faced with Jenny's accusations, Miller leaned back in his chair and looked at her disdainfully. "How I treat Joey is my business. He's my son. There's no need for you to worry. But you..." Miller glanced at Jenny, then turned his gaze to the reporter who was filming beside him. "Hey, you. She kidnapped my son. You must stand up for me on this matter."The reporter looked embarrassed. They were just there to get a good news story. When they heard that Miller had some dirt on Jenny, they naturally came to get the scoop. After all, Jenny was a figure that everyone had been paying attention to in Parrington lately. However, seeing Jenny's calm demeanor, they felt they shouldn't have gotten involved in this mess."Miss Walter, regarding the allegations made by this gentleman about you kidnapping his son, do you have anything to say? Did you really kidnap his son?" the reporter asked nervously.Jenny didn't bother to be polite to the reporter. She coldly glanced at him and asked, "Who are
Jenny had met many shameless people before, but Miller definitely took the cake. "So you caused a scene just for money?" Jenny deliberately raised her voice as she directed that question at him, purposely asking him something he wouldn't dare to answer rashly.In front of so many people, he certainly couldn't say that he was in it for the money. He was now in a disadvantageous position, and if he said it was, no one would continue to back him up. Miller understood this and coldly snorted, "Do you think you can do anything just because you have money? Does having money mean you can kidnap my son? I'm warning you. Don't make me call the police. If it hadn't been for you saving my son before, I would've called them already."He was smart with his words, as he indirectly explained why he hadn't called the police and gave others the impression he was magnanimous. Jenny couldn't be bothered with him and let him say whatever he wanted. Everything would be revealed when Joey arrived. It
The stool ultimately didn't hit Joey because Jenny acted in time and kicked Miller away. Her gaze coldly swept over Miller and landed on Joey with a flicker of anger. "Why didn't you dodge?""Jen, I—""Do you think giving him back your life will put an end to everything? Do you think he'll feel guilty after killing you?" Jenny glared at him, feeling incredibly incensed.How could such a foolish child exist? What would he gain from getting killed by a father who never loved him? Wasn't it better to stay alive?Joey lowered his head and didn't speak. He was afraid to look Jenny in the eye.Jenny sighed. She wasn't really angry at him; she was just concerned. "Don't do such foolish things in the future. Your life is your own, and it's more important than anything else.""Okay, I understand." Joey nodded. He didn't really want to die, but he didn't know how to be rid of Miller in this situation. He felt like he would be stuck with him for the rest of his life. Thinking about that mad
"Yes, yes. I will report the truth for sure." The reporter nodded repeatedly. His hatred toward Miller burned bright in his heart at that moment. He told them he had something scandalous about Jenny before they came here. But now, that was not the case at all. She was clearly doing a good deed.Thanks to Miller, he might have inadvertently gotten himself into trouble. If Jenny told Alec about him, that would spell the end of his career in Parrington. The reporter considered many things at that moment and even felt he should leave Parrington immediately to avoid being found by Alec.Jenny had no idea such a complex activity was taking place in the reporter's brain. She didn't care about him as long as he reported the truth.After everything was settled, Jenny apologized to Dr. Ledger, "Sorry, Director. It was all my fault today. I didn't expect...""No, it wasn't your fault. Some people are not fit to be fathers, and you did nothing wrong." Anyone could tell that Jenny was helping
From the tone of Jenny's voice, Morgan was sure the person on the other end of the line was definitely Jenny's boyfriend. She had never heard Jenny talk so tenderly to anyone before.Jenny cleared her throat and didn't deny it. "Drive safely, Morgan. Stop being so nosy."Morgan understood that Jenny was admitting to her assumption and couldn't help but laugh. "Who is he? Do I know him? Is he from the hospital?"Jenny shook her head, but she wasn't entirely sure. "Alec is a major shareholder of the hospital, so technically speaking, he can be considered someone from the hospital too?" Jenny contemplated silently. "I suppose so," she said softly, not very sure."Suppose so?" Morgan didn't understand the meaning of it. She surmised that perhaps he wasn't a doctor but someone from the administrative department.Jenny gave her a look and didn't intend to elaborate. "When the time comes for you to know, you'll know. It's a secret for now."She still hadn't figured out how to make her
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