When Jenny entered the living room, Graham was still fuming from his conversation with Rowena. He hadn't anticipated how bold she was, even begging for Randy's life.Jenny noticed how angry her father was and asked kindly, "What's up, Dad?"Only then did Graham come to his senses. "Nothing much, just Rowena. She asked if I could let Randy go. I don't understand where she got her confidence from.""No point ruminating on it. We'll never understand people's minds." The Glasses were important to Rowena. That woman was even willing to destroy the family she married into, so Jenny wouldn't put this past her.Graham sighed, dropping the topic. "It's late. Did you do overtime?""Nah. Evan invited me for dinner, then we went to a concert." Jenny poured a glass of water as she spoke, then sat across Graham,The man seemed pleased by that. "How was it? Was it fun?""It was alright." Not too fun. Just…normal."You've heard of the circulating rumors, haven't you?" Graham then asked, observ
Graham knew his daughter wasn't being sarcastic. "I just worry about you, you know.""I know, but you don't need to. I've survived on my own all these years, haven't I?" She was already an adult, for God's sake.But the man felt guiltier hearing that. "It's because you had to survive on your own without my help that I feel guilty, Jenny. All I hope is that you can finally find a nice young man to be with so he can protect you when I can't.""Then you've got it wrong, Dad. There's no upside to relying on others these days." She had never considered finding someone to protect her. Even if she did, she wanted to actually like that person.Graham shook his head, sighing again. "Where you got your steadfastness from, I have no idea."Jenny smiled but said nothing in return."You still have feelings for Alec Faust, don't you?" her father asked, still worried.Jenny stiffened up instantly. She hadn't prepared herself for that question. "Why do you ask? It's been ages since we were toge
The following days passed by peacefully. Jenny got used to going to work at the hospital every day while being updated with progress at her companies. She had her personal space most of the time, so life now was much more enjoyable than she had given it credit for.When she heard about Randy's death, Alec was just knocking on her door. Jenny was less reluctant to push him out now, likely because he had saved her from certain death those nights ago.She hung up her call, then chewed on her lip in thought. After a while, she asked Alec, "Did you do this?""What?" Alec blinked, not understanding her question."Randy Glass is dead." He was found dead in his cell before the date of his trial, which, to Jenny, only indicated that something was wrong.The only person she could imagine having sent the kill order would be Alec.The man instantly understood what she was asking. He shook his head. "Wasn't me."Jenny frowned. "Really?"Who could it be, then? It couldn't be her father, righ
Evan walked out of Walter Inc building and got into his car, the pleasant smile on his face disappearing instantly."It's done, Boss," someone reported to him.Evan nodded. "No traces?""None. You can trust our skill, Boss."Evan nodded again, satisfied.But the man continued, "But Boss, how did that Glass kid piss you off for you to have sent us after him?"That was the first time the Boss had sent them on a job after returning to the country, so they were quite interested to hear the reason behind it."He nearly killed someone I care deeply about." Came the response. "That's why."If his trial had landed him in capital punishment, Evan wouldn't have done it. He couldn't tolerate Randy being alive any longer after nearly taking Jenny away from him.The men didn't know who this person Evan cared about was, but they didn't pry. So long as their Boss tasked them with a job, they'd get it done, no questions asked."Any updates on Alec Faust?""No, sir. He lives a very routine l
"What about the Fausts?" Jenny asked curiously.Alec grinned. "They'll be my dowry. That way, the Walters will be number one in the Ten Elites of Bardoff. What do you think?""Sounds like a dream." Heck, she had a feeling Alec might not even be bluffing.But…Did she actually want that?There was no decipherable answer she could find from her heart.Her silence encouraged Alec to continue, "Well? What do you think? You'd gain lots from marrying me."Far more than marrying Evan, in the least."Ugh." Jenny rolled her eyes again and dropped the topic. Besides the fact that Alec marrying into the Walters was incredibly far-fetched, there was still the fact that she didn't want it to happen.The family was already occupied enough with Evan in the picture. They didn't need Alec getting in the mix.Alec smiled but decided not to respond. Of course, having Jenny marry into his family would be more ideal. Still, he didn't mind the opposite, as long as Jenny allowed it.While the two
Jenny was getting really fed up with the two men. "If an argument is what you want, then I'm leaving."She couldn't stop them, nor could she bear another second of their testosterone-filled contest. Leaving was the best option.Hearing that, both men immediately shut up Only then did Jenny sigh, glad to see they hadn't lost their mind.The food Evan ordered arrived, making Jenny wait an hour or so before she could finally be driven back to the hospital.Even before she could go back to work, the two men got into another argument about who should send her back. It took a good ten minutes before either of them realized Jenny was gone, having long taken a cab.Alec laughed to himself, imagining how impatient Jenny must've looked.Evan didn't understand the man now. "Can't you see how Jenny has no interest in you? I'd stop bothering her if I were you.""Really? I don't see it." Alec shrugged. He actually felt like Evan was the object of Jenny's dislike. Otherwise, she'd have insis
"It seems you're not too inclined to continue this lunch date, Mr. Windsor." Her family was incomparable to the Windsors, sure, but that didn't mean she was undeserving of basic respect.James eyed her curiously, thinking the woman might act like the others before her—appealing to his good graces as if nothing had happened. He set his glass down. "You're right. I don't think we're a good match.""Very well." The woman nodded. "Thank you for being direct and for not wasting my time, Mr. Windsor. But if you don't mind me asking, I'm sure you've been on countless blind dates. Has no woman ever caught your fancy?"James frowned, not wishing to answer.But the woman went on, "I heard you liked the Walters' eldest daughter. Sadly, she didn't feel the same way. Then you got into a mess with the younger daughter. I heard she's still living with you. So tell me, are you rejecting me now because of the elder one or the younger one?"Her circle held onto gossip like a starving man with food.
James just smiled at that. Of course, he couldn't hand over the Windsors to someone else. Even though he knew he could be free like Jenny if he did that, he couldn't bring himself to do it."It's normal for you not to worry. After all, you have your own guy in Walter Inc." He deliberately poked fun at Jenny to see her reaction.Sure enough, as soon as Jenny heard that, she frowned. "James, please don't tease me.""Okay, okay. I'll stop," James chuckled, but he still reminded her, "Seriously, if you're not interested in Evan, you should make things clear with him as soon as possible so as not to waste his time."They both knew very well that although Walter Inc was powerful and influential, someone like Evan wouldn't enjoy working as a regular employee in a company."I know." Of course she knew, and she'd made it clear from the beginning. However, it was useless, as Evan insisted on joining Walter Inc. With her father pulling strings behind the scenes, she couldn't stop him from jo