"Nope!" Graham shook his head confidently. "She looks exactly like your mother, except for her eyes. They're not your mother's eyes."He then gazed at one of the photos. "Plus, your mother has this mole on her neck. It's so small that only those intimately close to her can spot it…"Graham hadn't noticed it at the start, but only after finding the woman in the photo very odd did he start paying attention to the details, thus concluding that the woman wasn't his loved one.Jenny sighed in relief. "Rowena must've really cranked her brains to come up with this."If they had believed her trick, they would have immediately stopped everything they were doing against the Glasses, thus falling into their hands. Thank goodness Graham knew her mother well enough to spot a fake."That horrible woman. I can't believe she'd think to use this against us!" Graham growled angrily. Rowena had actually plotted to use the woman he loved the most to hold him ransom!Jenny hurriedly calmed him down.
Even though Rowena knew this, she could only force Graham to take action. "I don't care what you do, but if you don't get him to stop within three days, we will take action!"Graham eyed her coldly before leaving the house, much to Rowena's dismay.Shouldn't he be begging her to have mercy on Jenny's mother? Not be this…cold and uncaring.Had he actually stopped loving her after all these years?What should've been good news to Rowena as Graham's wife was now conflicting because that meant Graham and James might just continue attacking them, disregarding that woman.Rowena was suddenly at a loss of what to think or feel.Meanwhile, James was just walking downstairs in his villa when Jolene plated breakfast on the dining table.She had been forced to learn how to cook these days, refining and perfecting her skills just so she could appeal to James' appetite. Of course, they had significantly improved after James' constant criticism and picking, so now her cooking was of fair, hom
Jolene remained still, biting her lip and holding back her tears. The sight of her infuriated James. "The hell does the Glass family have to do with you, huh? It's not like they've ever helped you with anything.""My uncle and cousin are my family too," Jolene responded. They were her relatives, so they had everything to do with her!James scoffed. "Sure. But do they feel the same about you?"He was pretty sure the Glasses thought of Rowena and Jolene as pawns to exercise their bidding, easily tossed away at a moment's notice.Evidently, Jolene hadn't thought about that. "Of course they do. We're family."James sneered, shaking his head at how foolish she was. He set down his silverware and said sternly, "Stay out of what doesn't concern you, understand?""Mr. Windsor…" Jolene tried again, but James instantly turned and left the house.She sighed in place, having expected it already. Nearly every single layer of her pride had been stripped off throughout her days in this house
Jenny frowned, immediately realizing what a big mistake having this meal in the cafeteria was."Stop that nonsense! I have never been with you in the first place!" Derrick hurriedly exclaimed, worried Jenny might misunderstand.Further angered by this statement, McKenna yelled, "We weren't together because I hadn't agreed to be with you yet!" She was entirely outraged by the fact that Derrick could easily drop his pursuit of her."I'm sorry if my actions previously came across as being romantically interested in you, McKenna, but I truly do just see you as a sister?" Derrick explained, trying to sound sincere.McKenna gritted her teeth. "Don't call me that, you asshole!""Please just stop coming onto me, won't you, McKenna? This is pointless!" Right now, Derrick was terrified of his image crumbling in Jenny's eyes, so he was doing all he could to handle the situation.Unbeknownst to him, Jenny didn't care whatsoever. She hurriedly finished her food, longing to leave at the very
Derrick hurriedly went after her. "Jenny, there really is nothing going on between McKenna and me."The more he tried to explain, the more Jenny wanted to roll her eyes. She really didn't give two shits about those two.Derrick followed her all the way to the hospital entrance, never once leaving Jenny alone.She finally stopped and turned to him, saying, "I'm sorry, but I really don't care what happens between you two. Nor do you have to keep on whining about it in my ear. It's not like we're friends.""I actually did want to tell you something related to that, Jenny," Derrick quickly cut in, knowing things couldn't continue that way anymore. He tried to catch her gaze, though all he saw in her eyes was distaste and irritation.After a moment's preparation, he said, "Jenny, I've had feelings for you since that gathering in Parrington."Oh? The one where he mocked her about her job in Parrington Hospital?As if reading her mind, Derrick added, "What I said back then…it was an at
Jenny instantly knew Alec had heard her conversation with Derrick. With a cold side-eye, she said, "It can't be helped. I'm too attractive."Alec sneered. "Attractive? You don't think attracting flies like that man is something to be proud of, are you?"Jenny's expression faltered just the slightest. "Mr. Clearwater might not be a good man, but you're no saint either, Mr. Faust."She had given up trying to reconnect with Alec ever since he cut her off when she sought him out to explain what happened before he lost his memories. Even now, she turned away from him.For some reason, Alec didn't like that. He followed behind her. "I have a deal to make with the Walters.""You should speak to my father then," Jenny tossed at him, heading to her car."But you were the person I dealt with about this before," Alec frowned, not liking the Graham card Jenny was using.Jenny sighed. "Don't worry. I've explained everything to him, so it'll make no difference whether you deal with him or me.
Rowena and her family spent the next three days utterly delighted about having seized Graham's weakness. They chatted excitedly about Graham giving up his plot to take them down and what to do with him afterward.But on the fourth day, they realized neither the Walters nor the Windsors had stopped their battle plans. In fact, it was only getting more frequent and hostile. The Glasses were losing several important business projects day by day while their stocks plummeted by the second. The worst thing was, none of the other Ten Elites were stepping in to help.Only then did the Glasses truly fear for their necks and sought out the Britts for aid.The Britts ended up merely sending their son, Brandon, as a representative."Brandon, what did Mr. Britt say? Will you help us?" Randy hurriedly asked. His relationship with Brandon had been decent all this time, especially when Brandon pursued Jolene.Still, after the fiasco Jolene started, none of the Britts ever looked at the Glasses wi
Jenny had just returned to Walter Castle when Rowena stormed up to her, yelling, "Why haven't you stopped your war with my family? Do you want to see your mother dead?!"Jenny gave her a lazy stare. "Do you really take us for fools, Rowena Glass?""I…what do you mean?" Rowena instantly quelled, fear swelling in size in her heart.They couldn't have figured it out…could they? But the double looked so much like that woman, Rowena nearly didn't stop herself from tearing her face apart when she first saw her."What do I mean? You really think you can play us like a bunch of idiots with that sad little fake you call my mother?" Jenny sneered.Even if she couldn't tell the difference, Graham had been able to based on his years of devotion toward her. Hadn't Rowena considered this when they chose the body double?Yes, she actually had considered it, but they figured Graham wouldn't have remembered that woman so clearly after all these years.Looks like they'd underestimated his love fo
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