Was he eager to let everyone know they had broken up? To announce him leaving her?Jenny's heart ached."Good. He's an asshole." Max was glad to hear the news. Alec's unhappiness delighted him to no end. Though their relationship had softened recently, he and Alec would never be friends. Jenny moved past Max and readied to leave. "You don't have to tell me about him. I'm not interested.""Hey—"But Jenny had already driven away.Max hummed and walked into the building, heading straight for Jade's office."Do you know anything about Alec and Jenny's breakup?" he asked Jade, hoping to hear something from her.Jade shook her head. "I don't know. Jenny won't say anything either.""Weird. I wonder what led to their breakup." Alec wouldn't have broken up with Jenny, given how serious their relationship had been. So, she must've started it.But why?Jade shot him a look while he was deep in thought. "And why are you here again? Pearson Ltd. going bankrupt?""I'm here to invite yo
Jenny came out from the surgery room exhausted."Here." Christopher offered a bottle of water to her, but she didn't take it."Why are you here?" she asked, thinking if the man couldn't leave her alone for once."Just worried about you." He smiled, following her to her office.Jenny sat back in her chair, resting. "I'm fine. Nothing to worry about.""Are you sure you're fine?" Christopher sat down opposite her. "You don't need to act tough, you know."Jenny glared at him, too lazy to speak."Breakups are bound to hurt. But you know what they say, time and rebounds are the best way to make it through." Christopher grinned. "So why don't you reconsider being with me? I'm way better than Alec Faust, let me tell you that."Jenny wanted to hit him, but she held back. "How many times do I need to tell you? I don't like you. Have you never taken me seriously?"She hadn't been interested in Christopher once, and that wouldn't change even if Alec weren't in the picture."Things change
How did Yvonne have time to disregard her own problem? Wasn't Simone halfway through taking over her in-law's inheritance?Jenny stepped past her and took out her keys, ignoring Yvonne."You two broke up because you asked about that woman, didn't you?" Yvonne chittered like a magpie. Jenny said nothing, which she took as assent. "How silly of you, Jenny. Don't you know Alec will only get upset by those questions? No wonder he wanted to break up with you." She truly felt like she had finally won.Irritated, Jenny glared at her. "Why don't you spend the time tittering about whether we broke up worrying about what to do once Simone becomes heir to the Blooms instead."Yvonne paled almost instantly. "Even if she does, Sam still has shares in the company, so I don't have to worry about being in poverty," she gritted out.Jenny smiled. "I see. So not being poor is your goal. Then why pursue the inheritance? Haven't you been spoiled your entire life as Ms. Dickman?"If Yvonne hadn't sch
"It's me." The reply came through. Jenny could hear the warmth in Gilbert's voice, soothing her gentle heart."How've you been? When are you coming home?" she asked kindly, not asking other things like why he hadn't called her for some time or whether he had finally let her go."I've been well. The branch here's had a good start, so it'll be some time before I go back," he said. Jenny smiled and was about to speak when Gilbert asked, "I heard you broke up with Alec?"He didn't know when they got together; all he heard was they had broken up.Jenny's smile fell just the slightest at his question. "Oh, you heard about that too?""The news had even made it internationally, huh?" Jenny thought.Unbeknownst to her, Gilbert had actually been catching up with her life updates from overseas. He had instructed Zack as well as some bodyguards to watch after her from the sidelines, none of this made known to Jenny herself."It's really big news, Jenny. I couldn't have not heard," Gilbert t
"Gilbert?" Jenny asked after he had stayed silent for too long. "Does he know something?" she wondered."Maybe things aren't as complicated as they seem. He could just genuinely like you," Gilbert said after coming to his senses."But…""Seriously, you don't need to worry about this right now, Jenny. You need to get your rest, alright?" Gilbert said kindly, his warm tone a soothing balm to her anxiety.Jenny took a deep breath. "Alright.""Now get to bed. It should be well past midnight there now. Goodnight, Jenny." With that, Gilbert hung up the call.Jenny lay on her bed, her mind now clouded with thought. Sleep had long escaped her grasp.…The next day, after Vincent had brought Alec's breakfast, he said, "Mr. Faust, you can't sleep in the lounge forever."His boss had been a workaholic since he knew the man, but even then, he had retired to Perry Residence. Yet now...Alec looked at his breakfast, saying nothing. He didn't want to sleep there either, but it was his only
Morgan nodded, finding some truth in Jenny's words. "My dad wants me to let you know that things have settled down in the company, Jenny. We'll be sure to turn out profits for you with your investment."Jenny laughed. "Alright. I trust you guys.""Why don't we have lunch toge—""Done with work, Jenny? Let's have lunch," Christopher cut in, appearing from thin air like those weird gnomes in peoples' gardens.Morgan paused and glanced at him. It wasn't the first time she had seen this man. Her heartbeat increased in pace as she gazed at his face. She quickly shook her head, tossing that idea to the back of her mind. Christopher liked Jenny. She'd never dreamed of competing with her.Jenny didn't know what was going on in Morgan's mind, but her smile faded upon hearing Christopher's suggestion. "No need. I'm busy?""Busy? With what?" Christopher knew she was rejecting him on purpose. He wasn't upset, though. In fact, he was determined to stick around.It made Jenny's hackles rise.
Morgan didn't know what to say. She simply followed them into the car, not coming to her senses until they reached the café.When they were ordering, Christopher went to make a call, telling his grandfather about working with the Goldings."Jenny, you really don't have to bother about us if you don't like him. I'm sure my dad can find better clients to work with, not just with the Spades," Morgan said, feeling bad about the situation."I know, but…" Jenny eyed Christopher. "He's not going to give up even if we don't have lunch. So, I might as well squeeze some benefit from this." She had come to realize that Christopher wasn't going to let her go so easily after being followed around by him like a sick puppy. Given his tenacity, no wonder he became heir to his family.Just then, the man came back to the table. "Finished with your orders already? Remember, it's my treat, so just order what you like."He had been feeling great ever since Jenny broke up with Alec, feeling like his
The sudden question made Christopher stare fixedly at her for several seconds. "What?""Just tell me if it's possible," Jenny sighed. She just wanted this over and done with.Christopher gave it some thought before asking, "So you're willing to be my girlfriend?"The moment he asked this, Morgan spoke up, "Jenny, don—""Hell no!" Jenny huffed. "I mean, will your grandfather tell me the truth if I go to Bardoff City with you, not as your girlfriend." Christopher's frown wasn't hopeful. Jenny shrugged. "Alright. Let's pretend I never asked.""Hey, don't give up yet. There is a slight possibility." His grandfather might actually reveal the truth to Jenny if she came knocking on his door."You think so?" Jenny beamed. A trip to Bardoff wouldn't hurt. She'd even benefit by knowing the grand truth behind Christopher's hot-headed pursuit.Christopher nodded. "I know my grandfather, so yeah.""Alright. Give me a couple days to prepare for the trip to the city."This was great news for