Victoria called Jayce.He answered right away.Victoria commented with a smile, "You picked up pretty fast.""Why are you only calling me now?"Jayce had stayed up the whole night and waited with his phone in hand.That was why he answered the call the moment he received it."Were you waiting for my call? You've seen my email, so why didn't you contact me?"Jayce recalled what had happened and immediately felt irritated."I was just about to call you, but I was startled when Luna knocked on the door. My hand jerked, and I accidentally deleted the email," he complained.Victoria teased, "So Luna is still bothering you, huh? It's been so many years. Besides, you two are childhood friends. Haven't you grown to like her over time?"Jayce replied disdainfully, "Just the sight of her annoys me. Are you in Danube City, too? Which part? Where have you been all these years? I never heard from you!"He continued, "My dad misses you as well. Let's meet up sometime!""The meetup can wa
Meanwhile, Colette had also received a call. "You're telling me Jayce is going out alone at this hour?"After overcoming her shock, Colette smiled brightly. She was excited."Continue to keep an eye on him. Tell me where he goes. I'll be there soon."Ever since Colette found out about Jayce's identity, she hired someone to follow him every day.She had moved out of the Jameson manor and stayed in an apartment near the hotel with tight security. It was mainly because she wanted to create a fateful encounter with him as soon as possible.Colette changed her clothes and put on some makeup. She smiled confidently into the mirror before leaving."He's heading to Cloudy Restaurant? Alright. I'll be there soon."Colette was full of confidence.Jayce liked Celestrian women. Celeste believed she fit all his requirements of an ideal woman.She wanted to see if Luna could remain so haughty if Jayce were to fall in love with her.…After parking the bicycle, Victoria turned around and
After leaving the room, Colette wanted to explain herself to Luna. But she was quickly surrounded by reporters."Ms. Jameson, why are you here so late at night?""Did you hire someone to follow Mr. Murray?""What is your purpose for doing so?""Are you acting alone or are you under direct orders?"…Their questions were sharp.While looking at the reporters, Colette wanted nothing more than to slap them.She regretted what she did.Nothing would have happened if she had not hired someone to follow Jayce. If only she had not come to the restaurant. It was all Zachary's fault. Why did he tell her Jayce's identity?It had not been easy for Colette to salvage her reputation. She was finally the subject of admiration and praise again, but now, everything was ruined.No! She could not let that happen!Colette took a deep breath and composed. "No. I never hired anyone to spy on him. I just happened to come here for a drink and saw Mr. Murray. So, I went to talk to him."My uncl
The car started.Benjamin maintained the same position he had been in before Victoria and Jayce got in the car.He closed his eyes and used his fingers to rub his temples.He looked exhausted.Victoria looked at him with worry. "Benjamin? Are you sick? Do you have a headache?"Benjamin answered softly, "I'm a little tired."Yves rolled his eyes as he drove.Victoria felt guilty and sympathetic. "Do you want me to massage your head?"Yves was stunned.Did he hear correctly?He was suddenly filled with envy.Jayce could not stand it.He glared at Victoria and huffed, "Vic, can't you see that I'm angry? You hurt me. I'm the one who needs consolation. What does his headache have to do with you? Don't you know who you are? How dare he ask you to lower yourself and serve him? Your hands shouldn't be used to serve people."Jayce had been bubbling with anger.He hoped Victoria would console him, but he did not put much hope into that thought.Victoria simply used her talents to
By the time they reached Zion Estate, it was already 2:00 am.Victoria looked at her phone. Jayce had sent her three similar messages."Call me when you're home. I'll wait for you.""You must remember to call me. I'll wait for you.""I'm already in my hotel room. I'm waiting for your call."Victoria quickly took a bath and changed into a pair of comfortable pajamas. Then, she called Jayce.Jayce answered instantly."Vic!"While drying her hair, Victoria remarked, "Do you have a lot of time on your hands, Jayce?""Who's Benjamin? What's the relationship between you two? You're not 20 yet. According to Celestria's laws, you can't marry yet. Why are you treating him like that? What does he have against you? Are you in trouble?" Jayce went on and on.Victoria reacted as if she had heard a joke. "You seem rather familiar with Celestria's laws. Jayce, how long have you known me? Do you think someone could force me to do something I wasn't willing to do?" She admitted, "He's my bo
The next day, the news regarding Luna attacking Colette during the latter's late-night meeting with Jayce trended all over the internet.Curious onlookers eagerly checked out the gossip, only to realize what had really happened.Jayce admired Celestria's wine culture.Colette hired someone to follow him in order to create a fateful encounter.Something happened in between, and Jayce's shirt got wet.Colette sat on his chair to clean his shirt. However, she was caught red-handed by Luna who had rushed over. Luna even berated her.Every reporter who created an article on the subject included photos and voice recordings.Colette: "I … I'm not sure. I accidentally spilled some water on Jay—Mr. Murray. I was just drying his clothes for him. We weren't doing anything."Jayce: "I was interested in Celestria's wine culture and wanted to experience it myself. I specifically chose to come here at this hour. How did you know I was here? Don't tell me it's all a big coincidence."I don't
It was held in the largest sports arena in Danube City.The day before the talent competition, the invited media personnel came to set up and test their equipment.The competition would span three days.On the first day, there would be a talent show performed by the graduates of Brighton Women's College.Other than the judges Brighton previously invited, a few representatives from Fortuna University who were highly skilled in dance and vocal performance were also on the judging panel.The second day was when the competition truly began.Representatives from Fortuna, Brighton, as well as other universities, competed through their performances.The third day was split into a morning session and an evening session. In the morning, the graduation ceremony would be held. The school administrators and outstanding representatives would give their speeches then. There would be a reception at night.Apart from the reception on the third evening, all the events held in the sports arena w
Colette did not believe what Victoria said at all. She let out a disdainful chuckle as if she had just heard a joke. "Victoria, just who do you think you are? Don't you think you are being a little too boastful?" Ignoring her, Victoria took out her phone. She had received two missed calls from Benjamin.As required for the performance, Victoria had set her phone on silent. Since she had her phone in her pocket the whole time, she did not notice the calls.Victoria checked her WhatsApp and found that all the messages she received were from Benjamin."What are you and Louis talking about?""Keep your distance from him when you talk. Don't get so close.""Your faces are almost sticking together. Don't talk to him."Victoria smiled as she read the WhatsApp messages. Benjamin did not disappoint her at all. Despite having his childhood friend by his side, he kept his eyes on Victoria. She lifted her gaze in Benjamin's direction. It turned out that Benjamin had been looking at Victo