The two were talking and didn't notice that Jolene was still there. Jolene couldn't believe it. Jenny, who came from the countryside, knew James? And why did they seem so close?Jolene suddenly realized she didn't know a thing about Jenny, which scared her. "Do you know Mr. Windsor, sister?" Jolene approached them with a smile. Although both families were from the top ten families in Bardoff City, the Windsor family was considered more prominent, and Jolene saw them as a good choice for in-laws. However, James had always been indifferent toward her, ignoring her whenever they met at dinner parties. Only Brandon would follow her around.Jenny nodded and smiled. "Yes.""What a coincidence! Mr. Windsor and I know each other too," Jolene said, but her eyes were fixed on James.Hearing that, James frowned and turned to look at Jolene.Jolene Walter. He knew the name but was familiar with her. He continued talking to Jenny, "The party is almost over. Shall I take you back?"Jenny h
In James's car, the atmosphere was pleasant as the two chatted about various things, catching up with each other. At the thought of their mentor, Jenny missed him. "I wonder where he has gone.""I have no idea," James answered. "The old man never contacts me. I thought you would know." Despite Jenny being Mr. Birkett's secret student, she received more love and affection from Mr. Birkett, which made James jealous of her.Jenny smiled wryly. "I haven't been able to contact him for a long time.""Don't worry. He has spent many years like this. He knows what he's doing." James knew what she was worried about and tried to comfort her.Jenny nodded and asked, "James, when will you be free? Let me treat you to dinner."James had been very kind to her. When they were under Mr. Birkett's mentorship, James had always guided her, so Jenny wanted to thank him."Well, I'm free whenever you are," James said with a grin. There was no way he would forgo such a precious opportunity. Jenny
Looking at the bodyguards surrounding him, Alec frowned. "What are you trying to do?""What am I trying to do?" Jolene asked with a chuckle, finding him rather interesting.Raising her chin, she walked up to him. "Weren't you acting all high and mighty? Didn't you say you were going to intervene? I thought you were so powerful."Before investigating his background, she thought he was a son who hailed from a powerful secret family. After all, she knew almost all the children of the Ten Elites of Bardoff City, and she had never seen him. However, after her investigation, she burst out laughing. Did Alec think that he was all that just because he had some influence in Parrington? How dare he behave so arrogantly and brashly in a place like Bardoff City where important figures hid in plain sight."Kneel down and apologize to me!" Jolene decided she would have to experience that satisfaction no matter what. After all, Alec was Jenny's ex-husband. If he knelt and apologized, it would fee
"What are you doing? Let go of my daughter!" Rowena rushed out with a group of bodyguards after receiving Jolene's call.She had rushed, thinking all she needed to do was to help her daughter teach someone a lesson. She didn't care whose fault it was and wanted to support her daughter immediately. However, she was shocked to see her daughter in Alec's hands, her face flushed from lack of air."Mom..." Jolene managed to say, tears streaming down her face.Rowena was angry and anxious, "Sir, let my daughter go. I'll give you whatever you want."Alec was indifferent. "I just want her life."Rowena tried to intimidate him by saying. "Do you know who she is? She is the daughter of the Walter family. If you attack the Walters, you won't leave here alive."Jolene was losing consciousness and waved her hands frantically, but Alec was unmoved. In fact, her mother's words only disgusted Alec.Rowena urgently instructed the bodyguard behind her, "Quickly, save her!"As the bodyguard was a
Alec loosened his grip on Jolene's neck and looked at Graham. "I'll show you some respect because you're Jenny's father." Holding back was Alec's show of respect to Graham, for he had vowed not to go easy on Jolene no matter who came to him.Graham did not need anyone's respect. Be it in tiny Parrington or Bardoff City, he was always the one to decide who deserved his respect. He had been unhappy with Jenny's marriage to Alec, and his dissatisfaction with Alec only increased after Alec divorced Jenny. Now, he had the guts to be impudent in front of him.When the bodyguards successfully took Jolene away, Graham finally spoke, "Alec, you can only be impudent if you are capable. Look around you and understand where you are right now. You shouldn't throw tantrums as you like," Expressionless, he addressed Alec in an icy tone.Alec raised an eyebrow without any fear. "Mr. Walter, from the sound of it, you will take action on me. Is that right?"He glanced at the number of bodyguards bes
Ten minutes of fighting later, Alec started feeling worn out as he noticed that he was no match for his opponent. He was gripped by shock and frustration for not being stronger.Alec stumbled backward from the impact of another punch that landed on his cheek. The middle-aged man didn't give Alec time to recover—he charged at Alec and punched him violently. Had he not strictly followed Graham's orders to teach Alec a lesson, Alec would have been dead by now.Soon, Alec was face-down on the ground."You may leave," Graham said to the middle-aged man. Then, he strode up to Alec and stood towering over the defeated man on the ground with a regal air. "Alec Faust, I get that you're quite capable, but your ability is still lacking for Bardoff City standards. Had you met another opponent instead of me, you would have died here today. Here's a warning—lay low before you are strong enough so you can live longer." With that, Graham turned around to leave. He suddenly stopped and said, "Jenny
Jenny thought he'd complain about the pain, but Alec shook his head and said. "No, it doesn't hurt."He was speaking the truth and was especially enjoying the moment when Jenny applied the ointment to his injuries.Hearing that, she couldn't resist pinching his bruised skin hard. He promptly yelped in pain. "Jenny, what are you doing?" He was puzzled and wondered if he had said something wrong."How about now?" she asked. Alec learned his lesson and nodded. "It hurts. It hurts a lot."She snickered and said in dissatisfaction, "Good that it hurts. Learn your lesson. You shouldn't think you're still in Parrington. Aren't you scared of dying?""How did you know?" Alec was curious, knowing that Graham would not tell Jenny about the fight. She avoided his question and said, "I know you're used to walking around like you own the place, but now that you're in Bardoff City, you need to toe the line. Luck is not always on your side.""Great. Even you're scolding me now." He felt help
Alec nodded, looking calmer than Jenny. Carefree as always, he'd only take on the problem when it surfaced. He believed that there would always be a solution to any problem.He led her to the sofa, sat her down, and handed her the ointment. "You should at least finish what you started."She didn't object to that and continued applying the ointment to his body. The living room fell into silence when they stopped talking.Soon, she was done and ready to leave. "Have a good rest. It's best if you could rest at home for a few days.""Are you leaving?" he asked. She nodded. "It's late. I need to get home." She knew Graham didn't like that she was in touch with Alec, and she worried she might fuel Graham's dislike of Alec if she got home late."Jenny," Alec called out, his deep gaze fixated on her face. "The truth is, you still care about me. Don't you?" As expected, she was silent. He added, "I'm not strong enough yet. Can you wait for me?""Wait for you?" She was puzzled by his wor