Jennifer was delighted to hear this and said to Zion, "Dad, this means you can enjoy your retirement and not have to deal with company affairs."However, Agnes scoffed sarcastically. "If only things were that simple. Your father wouldn't even know his power was undermined if he was constantly absent from the company. What if Maxwell sucked Yale Corporation dry?"Jennifer couldn't help but feel annoyed. "Lance Group is a big company. Do you think Maxwell would be interested in a small company like ours?"For some reason, she just couldn't stand hearing others speak ill of Maxwell. She was the only one who could criticize him!Agnes didn't know how to retort to her. But since the Yale family was relying on Jennifer, she decided to let it go.Just then, Jennifer felt something warm in her pants as if her period was here. But how could she have her period when she was pregnant?Her heart dropped and she rushed to the bathroom, only to see bloodstains on her underwear. She was terrifi
Jennifer thanked the doctor, and an overwhelming sense of relief washed over her. After she left the doctor's office, she gently caressed her belly with a contented smile. She thought, "Thank you for not leaving me, my dear baby."Realization struck Quincy as she observed her. "Didn't you want to abort the child before? What's wrong? Did you have a change of heart? You looked nervous earlier, afraid that something might happen to the child."Jennifer smiled in embarrassment and muttered, "The longer I have this child, the more important they are to me. It's getting harder to say goodbye to them."Quincy gave her a pitied look. "But Maxwell still isn't aware of the child. He wouldn't have treated you like that if he knew. Besides, you can't hide it forever once your belly starts to show."Jennifer still couldn't bring herself to do it. She sighed. "Let's see as we go. I'm afraid he still resents me. After all, his first child died because of me, no matter how you look at it."Quinc
Jennifer met Jordan's gaze fearlessly. "Why did you come to see me today? If I'm not mistaken, you're also trying to use me, right? Don't you want to use me to bring down Maxwell?" Jordan's face fell, and he protested. "You should know my feelings for you by now! How can you misunderstand me? Jennifer, you're betting on the wrong horse if you're siding with Maxwell and making me your enemy! Maxwell can't even protect himself now. And you think he can protect you and Yale Corporation?"He blurted everything in his agitation.Jennifer's heart dropped and she pressed, "What do you mean by that? Why can't Maxwell protect himself?"Jordan took a deep breath. "Maxwell poured a lot of money into Yale Corporation even though they aren't worth a lot. Now the shareholders are all pissed and causing him trouble! They've decided to remove Maxwell from his position. Do you think he can still help you and your family?"Jennifer's mind buzzed. She had never imagined that Maxwell would get into
Jennifer screamed and ran to Maxwell as if he was her savior.Jordan's eyes were bloodshot and he raised his fist. "You're still so arrogant even now!"He was about to charge forward and return the punch when Jennifer suddenly shielded Maxwell with her body. Jordan's fist froze in the air.Jennifer closed her eyes but stood her ground, not budging an inch. She heard Maxwell's furious roar in her ears before he pulled her behind him."Are you crazy, Jennifer?" Maxwell yelled. "Who told you to interfere?"He didn't even want to imagine what would happen if Jordan's fist connected to Jennifer's face.Jordan's heart ached watching this. Were they acting like a loving couple in front of him? It didn't matter if he could beat Maxwell in a fight, he already lost.With that, Jordan lowered his fist and glared at them before storming off.Maxwell still had a grim look on his face. But when he met Jennifer's innocent and aggrieved gaze, his anger dissipated. He gently stroked her cheek a
"What's the point of having all this if I can't have you?" Maxwell hugged Jennifer and patted her back gently. "Don't be sad. The company's situation isn't as bad as Jordan made it out to be. Even if it is, I can handle it. Don't worry, okay?"Despite his reassurance, Jennifer could tell from Jordan's smug demeanor that Maxwell's troubles were far from small. She wondered how she could help Maxwell out of his predicament.Given the worsening tensions between Maxwell, Lorraine, and Jordan, the mother-and-son duo certainly wouldn't spare Maxwell if they gained control of Lance Group. And knowing Maxwell, he wouldn't be able to endure the humiliation.Just then, Maxwell's phone rang. He answered, and the butler's urgent voice came through. "Bad news, Mr. Lance! Please come to the hospital now! Mr. Lance Senior has fainted from anger.""What?" Maxwell's gaze sharpened and he rushed to Robert's ward with Jennifer.When they arrived, they found Lorraine and Zachary already waiting outsi
"Madam, it seems Mr. Lance won't be coming home tonight. Perhaps you should rest first?" Martha Zayne kindly spoke upon noticing the still-lit bedroom. A hint of disappointment crossed Jennifer Yale's eyes. Just then, the sound of an engine revving came from the yard. She didn't care to put on her slippers as she rushed to the window to peer outside.Sure enough, it was Maxwell Lance's silver Bentley pulling into the garage.Jennifer took a deep breath, glancing down at her sensual lingerie while her heart pounded like a drum. Despite being married for two years, Maxwell had always slept in the guest room, and he never touched her.She knew their marriage was arranged by Maxwell's grandfather, Robert Lance, and it was not his choice. However, two years had passed. They couldn't possibly continue on like this.Did Maxwell not like her because she was merely an undergraduate with no experience in relationships? Was it because he found her too passive?With these thoughts, Jennifer
Maxwell had completely lost his rationality at this point.Whether it was the food or the drinks at the party earlier, something had gone wrong. Now, driven by desire, he found it difficult to control himself.As he touched the woman on the bed, her soft skin and fragrance aroused him considerably. The innocence in her responses and her helpless sobbing nearly drove him mad!An hour later, the man was finally satisfied and fell asleep. Jennifer felt as though her entire body had been crushed, the pain penetrating deep into her bones.Enduring the soreness in her limbs, she hurriedly got dressed and fled from the pitch-black room. In her haste, she collided with a young woman as she entered the elevator."Sorry."Jennifer's face was deathly pale. She quickly stepped into the elevator and pressed the close button.Rachel Walker immediately looked back after exiting the elevator, staring at Jennifer in disbelief before the doors closed.She recognized Jennifer as Maxwell's wife, t
Jennifer looked at him in a panic, choking out, "Hear me out. Yesterday I—""Enough," Maxwell cut her off, his gaze falling on the hickeys on her neckline. It was unmistakably the aftermath of a liaison.His tone remained calm and indifferent as he continued, "It's partly my fault for ignoring you these two years. I don't blame you for what you did. But, Jennifer, the Lance family can't accept a tainted woman as the lady of the house."Jennifer's mind went blank. All her explanations now seemed futile. Anyway, why would he listen to her when the truth was right before his eyes?Besides, even if she could prove that she had been framed by Bridget and Jocelyn, it was still a fact that she was tainted.Jennifer smiled bitterly. "So, are you asking for a divorce?"Maxwell nodded. "I hope you will make it clear to Grandpa that you're the one asking for a divorce. I can offer you a bit of dignity by keeping him in the dark about your infidelity."Jennifer felt her eyes sting with tear