Jennifer left her phone and belongings at Nimbus Lounge. She wondered if Maxwell had gone home. Would he come looking for her if he found she wasn't there?Tears welled up in Jennifer's eyes. Why was Maxwell always absent when she needed him the most?Perhaps because of the fright she had experienced today and the soup she had just drunk, Jennifer soon fell asleep.…Jennifer was startled awake from a nightmare. She dreamed again of Leo's lecherous face and the strange owner of Nimbus Lounge. Why had he let her go so easily?Jennifer sat up abruptly, drenched in sweat.Nathan happened to enter the room and hurried over, his voice tinged with concern. "Jennifer, are you alright?"It took Jennifer a while to collect herself. She sighed and shook her head. "I'm fine."Nathan looked at her with sympathy. "Did you have a nightmare?""Yes." Jennifer suddenly came to her senses and grew embarrassed, "Mr. Lowe, I'm sorry for bothering you and your mother last night. I should be going
Nathan was shocked by Jennifer's outburst. He gripped her shoulders. "Calm down. I just don't want you to give everything to a man like him. I don't want to see you get hurt..."But Jennifer didn't want to hear anymore. She slapped his hands away and ran out.By the time Nathan reacted and chased after her, Jennifer had already run out the door.Frida grabbed him. "Nathan, what are you doing?""Mom, let go," Nathan said anxiously. "She's not thinking straight right now. Something might happen to her."Frida said sternly, "If you keep this up, something will happen to you too! Can't you see? She's desperate to leave our house and to get back. She must have something more important. Nathan, you need to wake up!"Her words managed to calm Nathan down.…Jennifer returned to the villa looking disheveled and panicked, which shocked Martha."Mrs. Lance?" Martha quickly went up to her and supported her. "What happened? Where's Mr. Lance?"Jennifer stared blankly at Martha. "He hasn'
Maxwell avoided Jennifer's gaze and mumbled, "Almost."At that moment, Jennifer's heart shattered. Maxwell not only lied to her but also treated her like a fool. She had believed him time and again, giving her love and passion to him. Was he planning to keep her while having another woman outside, deceiving her forever?Maxwell stroked her hair and said apologetically, "Jennifer, I'm sorry I didn't go with you to get the marriage certificate yesterday. How about this? Let's go tomorrow, okay?"Jennifer felt that Maxwell was so hypocritical. Where was he when her life was hanging by a thread last night? He was with Rachel and didn't even know she was in danger. Even now, he hadn't thought about why she hadn't come home last night.Jennifer understood Maxwell. She could see how distracted he was now. Maxwell might be here with her, but his heart was elsewhere.Sensing Jennifer's silence, Maxwell asked, "Jennifer, what's wrong? You don't look well. We'll get the marriage certificate
Hugo smiled. "I've fed those two to the fishes."Jennifer was terrified and stared at him in disbelief.Hugo softened his tone. "I know you think I'm a bad person. But I wouldn't have let you leave Nimbus Lounge if I really wanted to harm you, right? After all, you were at my mercy and had no chance to resist whatever I wanted to do. Why would I wait until now?"Jennifer thought he made some sense, but she still didn't trust him, considering he was the boss of Nimbus Lounge.She looked at him suspiciously. "Since you let me go, don't disturb me again. I have nothing to say to you."Hugo felt hurt by Jennifer's disdainful and wary face. Even though he had been through a lot, this was the most helpless he ever felt.He sighed and patiently explained, "Here's the thing, I have a few questions for you. We don't have to go to the car if you're not comfortable. How about we talk right here on the street?"Jennifer didn't dare to offend him and risk provoking him. With so many people o
Just as Jennifer turned to leave, Hugo grabbed her wrists. Jennifer was terrified and stared at him nervously. "Let go of me, or I really will scream."Hugo wasn't going to let her go unless he got an answer. He said sternly, "Since you don't want me to bother you again, why not dispel my doubts? Or, do you believe you're my sister and are therefore afraid to take a DNA test with me?"Jennifer looked at him in disbelief, but the doubts about her birth began to eat at her. She had fallen for Bridget's tricks before, so she was especially wary, afraid this man would set another trap for her.After a moment of thought, she relented, "Okay, I'll take the DNA test, but it has to be at a hospital I choose, and I won't take your car. We'll take a taxi."Hugo had a bad temper and disliked others bargaining with him. But after hearing all of Jennifer's conditions, he didn't get angry. Instead, he smiled. "Alright, we'll do it your way."So, they took a taxi, and Jennifer chose to have her
Michael sneered. "Mr. Lance has already left. Ms. Walker, I advise you to save your efforts! Mr. Lance and his wife have an unbreakable bond. What good is risking your life? Don't overestimate yourself!"Michael's words were like a sharp knife, piercing Rachel's heart and tearing apart all her facade and pride.How could she take it? How could she allow an assistant to trample all over her?Back when Maxwell was doting on her, Michael was always following her around, trying to please her. This should be her life yet Jennifer stole it from her.Rachel yelled at him, "Get out! I don't need you here! Out!"Michael snorted, cursing Rachel for being ungrateful and overstepping her boundaries. If it weren't for Maxwell's orders, he wouldn't want to be here watching over her! He would prefer to spend this time at home with his wife!With that, he went out and instructed the bodyguards at the door, "Keep watch here. I'm leaving. Report to me if anything happens!"After Michael entered t
Rachel looked at Hugo in fear, terrified that he might tighten his hold around her neck. Hugo was crazy and would do anything!She asked, "Since you fed Bridget and her mom to the fish, what about Jennifer? What happened to her?"Hugo narrowed his eyes dangerously and said through gritted teeth, "Of course, I let her go! Remember this, don't mess with Jennifer again, or I'll kill you!"Rachel's eyes widened in disbelief.What did Hugo say? He would kill her for Jennifer!Rachel dropped her facade and cried, "Are you crazy? I risked my life to give birth to your child, and you want to kill me for that bitch! Do you know how much work I did to trap Jennifer? But you ruined all my plans and made my efforts in vain!"A murderous look crossed Hugo's gaze. He wrapped his fingers around her neck and tightened them slightly, "I'll say it again, don't even think about messing with Jennifer again! Do you hear me?"Rachel gasped for air. It wasn't until she almost lost consciousness that H
That man must be plotting something!Just then, Martha knocked on the door. "Mrs. Lance, dinner is ready."Jennifer quickly asked, "Is Maxwell back?""Mr. Lance said he has a business dinner, and you should eat without waiting for him," Martha informed.Jennifer's gaze darkened at her words. She went to the dining table sadly and started eating absentmindedly. Her mind was filled with reminders that Rachel had given birth to Maxwell's child. Maybe the three of them were enjoying their time as a family right now.Jennifer felt like a fool.Maxwell had just arrived home when Jennifer was done showering. He was reeking of alcohol and looked tipsy. Jennifer realized she had misunderstood him. He really was out meeting a client that night."I'll run the water for you, you should take a bath first," Jennifer said nothing about Rachel, going to the bathroom to run the bath for him.But Maxwell suddenly embraced her from behind. His hands wrapped around her waist, and he bent down to b