At that moment, the secretary knocked on the door and reported, "Mr. Lance, your wife and son are here."Maxwell was momentarily stunned. But upon learning that Jasper had arrived, he went to greet them personally. He hadn't anticipated Rachel would bring Jasper with her today. Moreover, Jasper looked noticeably healthier than he had before."Dad." Jasper lifted his head and looked at Maxwell with wide, innocent eyes. "Can we go to the movies tonight? And I'd really like some fried chicken and fries."Maxwell's expression grew serious as he asked, "Is that a good idea? Jasper, the doctor said you shouldn't eat junk food like that. He also said that you should rest more and limit your activities." After all, Jasper had been born prematurely and had a heart condition, which meant even a few steps could leave him breathless.Then, Maxwell cast a disapproving look at Rachel. "Why did you bring him out? Aren't you worried about the air quality? He could get sick again."Given Jaspe
"Of course," Clement replied with a meaningful smile. "Rest assured, Mrs. Lance, our partnership is rock solid. I'll break down the components of Susan's drug as soon as possible, so you won't have to go through the hassle of getting it yourself."Though he appeared cooperative, his real intention was to get his hands on the drug's formula and release it to the market before Susan. That way, he could reap huge profits.Clement had spent two decades in the field of cardiac surgery, after all. But now, Susan, a greenhorn, had developed a groundbreaking drug and was quickly becoming the industry's rising star. He swore he wouldn't let that happen. He wasn't about to be overshadowed by a newcomer like her. And so, Rachel led Clement to meet Maxwell.To Maxwell's surprise, Clement spoke Chulese quite well. While the latter had a bit of an accent, he had no trouble holding a normal conversation. Clement smiled as he explained, "I spent three years studying in Chueles a long time ago
Since Jasper's health had begun to improve, Rachel had him discharged from the hospital and brought him home. Clement, his personal physician, visited daily to monitor his condition and provide treatment. But of course, the medication administered had been taken from Jennifer. As a result, Jasper's condition continued to improve day by day.Rachel, on the other hand, was in great spirits and often participated in gatherings with other women from high society. Even though she and Maxwell hadn't had a wedding ceremony, she had given birth to his child and had been living in Lance Manor for a long time. Thus, everyone recognized her as Mrs. Lance.As the most affluent family in the elite circle, Rachel's influence grew increasingly significant.That day, at a tea party with the other wealthy ladies, one of them commented with admiration, "Mrs. Lance, you're truly fortunate. Mr. Lance makes a lot of money and treats you so well. Have you received the ten-carat blue diamond yet?""B
"Hello," Maxwell answered in a low voice. Rachel's gentle voice came through from the other end. "Maxwell, what time will you be back tonight? Jasper has learned to bake today and wants to make a cake just for you."Maxwell frowned slightly and remained silent for a moment. In the end, he couldn't bring himself to turn down his son's thoughtful gesture. "I'll be home later. You two should eat without me." Rachel didn't say anything more. She simply hummed in acknowledgment and hung up. Maxwell tossed his phone aside and stared out of the car window at the towering hospital building, where the person who occupied his thoughts was.The blue velvet box had been in his hand for what seemed like an eternity. As he stared at the blue diamond, he wondered how to give it to her.Today was their wedding anniversary. Although Jennifer had forgotten about it, Maxwell hadn't. Every year, he remembered. Maxwell believed the exquisite diamond would complement her current elegance. With
Jennifer was paralyzed with fear. Her eyes widened in horror as she braced for the worst. In a flash, a tall figure shielded her. Maxwell was overwhelmed by a sharp pain, and blood immediately gushed from his abdomen. This unexpected turn of events left everyone stunned.Realizing he had attacked the wrong person, the man grew flustered. In the next moment, several security guards rushed forward and restrained him.Maxwell clutched his wound as blood seeped through his fingers. He knelt on one knee in agony, bent over and struggling to breathe. The scene felt like a barrage of swords piercing straight into Jennifer's heart. At that moment, it was as if her heart was being crushed by an invisible hand, causing her intense pain. Her mind went blank as she dropped to her knees. She supported Maxwell from behind and yelled frantically at the crowd, "Quick! Someone get a doctor from the emergency department now!"As Maxwell leaned against her, he saw tears well up in Jennifer's col
Jennifer's gaze fell on Maxwell's handsome face. She guessed he had bought the diamond for his wife. He seemed like the type who cared about his family.Jennifer carefully stored the diamond, making sure not to lose it. She planned to return it to Maxwell once he woke up.…The next morning, Maxwell finally regained consciousness. The sharp pain from his wound resurfaced as the anesthesia wore off. When Jennifer noticed he was awake, the worry on her face gave way to a touch of relief. "You're finally awake," she remarked.Right then, Maxwell's memories gradually returned. His gaze softened as he looked at the woman before him. His pale lips parted slightly, and he whispered, "Jennifer."Jennifer looked at him, bewildered. Ever since he was put under anesthesia the night before, he had been murmuring her name in his unconscious state. Now, he was saying it again. But almost no one called her "Jennifer", and hardly anyone knew her by that name. To everyone else, she was Susan
Besides, if it weren't for Maxwell's timely arrival, Caleb and Cassidy would have ended up as orphans. They never had a father, and if they lost their mother too… Jennifer couldn't bear to think further.She lowered her head, guilt weighing her, and replied, "You're right. What can I do to make it up to you?"Jennifer knew she would always be burdened by guilt if she didn't find a way to compensate him. However, Maxwell was an influential and wealthy man. He seemed to have everything he needed. So, what could she possibly offer him? Maxwell quickly took the opportunity to say, "Why don't you look after me until I'm healed and discharged?"Jennifer was caught off guard by his request. With a look of shock, she stared at him in disbelief.Maxwell asked, "What's wrong? Is my request too difficult for you? Or do you find it unreasonable?"Jennifer hesitated. It didn't seem overly demanding. At least, he wasn't asking for anything outrageous or seeking financial compensation. Yet,
Jennifer placed the box beside his pillow and said, "This is valuable. With so many people around in the hospital, be careful not to lose it." "Given my current state, I have no time to worry about these material things. Why don't you keep it for me?" Maxwell suggested while gazing intently at her. Jennifer didn't think much of it. She simply nodded and agreed, "Alright, I'll give it to your wife once she arrives, or I'll return it to you when you're discharged.""There's no need for that. I think this color suits you better than it would her."Maxwell's eyes were filled with tenderness as he spoke. However, Jennifer chose to ignore it. Instead, she chuckled and replied, "This diamond is clearly worth a fortune. If I were to accept it, it would be hard to explain." In the middle of their conversation, someone knocked on the door. Two uniformed police officers appeared before them. "Are you Mr. Maxwell Lance and Madam Susan?""Yes, I'm Susan." Jennifer approached the police