James was worried about Jenny, but since she remained quiet, it was difficult for him to ask more. "Jenny, are you really not going to consider me? I'm not saying I'm great, but I'm not too bad either," James asked again, thinking he should give it another try.Jenny had a headache upon hearing that. She thought that after rejecting James, he wouldn't try again. "James, I'm not open to romance now," Jenny said; she didn't want their relationship to be anything different from what it currently was. If she were to get together with James and break up later, they would eventually become strangers.James didn't get angry when she rejected him again, as he had expected that outcome. "It's fine," he said, smiling. "I'm not in a hurry. I just hope that when you change your mind, you will consider me first. Let me add my name to the queue".Jenny was speechless. After forcing a laugh, she couldn't bring herself to speak anymore. After a while, thinking that Brandon should be done, she
Jenny had called him previously, instructing him to act like he didn't believe Jolene regardless of what she said. Jenny did not tell him the reason. All she said was that if he did it, he would be able to marry Jolene. Now that Jolene was in his arms, Brandon began to admire Jenny although their marriage had not been confirmed yet. Jolene and Brandon didn't notice Jenny and Graham standing nearby, watching them embrace each other.Jenny grinned. As she had expected, Jolene would never let go of a valuable asset like Brandon. Therefore, when Brandon seemed to distrust her, Jolene had to do something. Although it was just a hug, it was enough to make Graham believe that Jolene liked Brandon."I told you earlier that Jolene was interested in Brandon, but you didn't believe me," Jenny told Graham.Graham was wearing an ugly expression on his face. "Since she is interested in him, couldn't she tell us directly? Why must she sneak around like this and act in such a lowly manner?"He w
With that, Jenny turned around to leave. Brandon watched her retreating figure in silence. He couldn't help but wonder who would lead the Walters in the future. Previously, he firmly believed it was Jolene, but the more he thought about it, the more he felt she lacked the ability. It was Jenny who had what it took.He sighed and gave up. Even if Jenny was the one, he couldn't marry her. That woman was much harder to deal with than Jolene.…Footsteps from the living room entrance interrupted his thoughts. James thought it was Jenny returning, but when he looked up, he saw Jolene instead. His smile disappeared, replaced with a blank expression.Jolene walked over and sat next to him, blinking at him. "James," she said, hoping to appear cute.However, James wasn't a good person. He only pretended to be kind and gentle in front of Jenny. If it were someone else, he wouldn't bother dealing with them.Seeing that James ignored her, Jolene wasn't discouraged and continued, "James, you
Just as Jolene was overwhelmed, Graham came down from upstairs, glancing coldly at her before quickly looking away. Having been called down by Graham, Rowena was right behind him. She was a bit puzzled, wondering why Graham would call her at this hour."James, it's late. I'll have the driver take you back," Graham said, not wanting outsiders to be involved in his family's affairs."Alright. I'll return home and visit another day," James said.Graham nodded, looking more favorably at James now, convinced that excellent people attracted other excellent people. Jenny was so outstanding that she drew James in, who was equally as outstanding. Jolene, however…He had previously thought that Brandon was decent, but after seeing the two of them in the garden, he was a little displeased with him.After James left, Graham called everyone to the living room."Brandon, do you really want to marry Jolene?" Graham didn't beat around the bush and went straight to the point.He had a feeling th
Jolene charged at Jenny, ready to beat her up, but Jenny was unruffled, showing no intention of dodging.Graham slammed the table, and Jolene was shocked by the loud sound. She stopped in her tracks and didn't get to Jenny."You rascal!" he roared. "Jenny is your sister!""I don't have a sister! I'm my mom's only daughter!" Perhaps, she had been emboldened out of anger or her strong refusal against marrying Brandon Britt. She talked back to Graham despite fearing him.The scowl on his face deepened. "If you dare speak in this manner in public, I'd put you in your place!""Why can't I say that? She's not my sister anyway!" Jolene was enraged as well. "Have you ever given me any attention since she joined the family? We're both your daughters! How could you play favorites?""How could you compare yourself to Jenny? Do you think you're comparable?" he bellowed as he grew increasingly irritated by Jolene's behavior. His words were jarring to Jolene. She glared at him with unbridled r
Jenny instantly made a call to Alfred upon reading his texts. "So, are you going to compete?"He was slightly surprised by her huge reaction. "Why? Are you scared that I'd leave?""You're overthinking. Look, you're talented but not irreplaceable," she denied, but deep down, she was worried that her company would lose him. Jeneration Group had newly gone on track, and Alfred's untimely departure would only cause her to suffer. Still, she wouldn't stop him from leaving if he wished to. Everyone had the freedom of choice, and she had no right to stop him.Alfred smiled helplessly at her denial. "You're a stubborn one. Don't worry. I won't leave."Somehow, she let out a sigh of relief, and she realized that she had overreacted just now. "I'm sorry. I was…""I know," he cut her off. "You don't have to explain to me. I'm only staying at Jeneration Group to prove my worth. No one can change my decision."Despite not being in contact with the Fausts, he could imagine the complexity of th
Rowena brought Jolene to the Glass family's residence."Randy." Jolene started sobbing when she saw her cousin. Confused, he hurriedly asked, "What's the matter? Did anyone bully you?"She quickly updated him on the events at home. At the same time, Randy's dad entered the living room and overheard Jolene's story."How sickening!" Wayne Glass bellowed, feeling bewildered at how his sister and niece were treated at home.Jolene quickly greeted him, "Uncle Wayne."Rowena, feeling aggrieved, had tears in her eyes. "Wayne, Graham has crossed a line this time. He wanted to marry Jolene off without considering her feelings."She wouldn't have come to her family for help had she not been forced into a corner, well aware that the Glasses would not side with her in minor arguments with Graham. However, this was a wholly different issue. Graham marrying Jolene off would mean depriving her of a chance to take over the family business, affecting both Rowena and the Glasses."Why would he ma
In the study room upstairs, Wayne was frowning at Randy. "Get someone to keep tabs on the Walters, especially Graham Walter. I need to know what he's up to lately.""Dad, what are you suspecting?" Randy was curious."A few of our business contracts ran into problems. I suspect that someone has been sabotaging us." Wayne did not get to where he was without his shrewdness. The problems he identified were minor, but their sudden emergence puzzled him.Randy immediately grew wary. "Is someone sabotaging us? Who? The Walters?""I don't know. It's just a guess." Wayne started suspecting Graham because the man had recently acted bolder and more irreverent toward the Glasses.Randy frowned with a resentful look in his eyes. "That's possible. Graham Walter has been upset with us for a while. He's just holding back all along." He was sure that Graham was behind everything, but he could not figure out the reason behind his audacity. The Walters might be more powerful than the Glasses, but th