Nicholas found himself restlessly pacing in his home study, engaged in a series of crucial phone calls with the media. Meanwhile, he couldn't escape the news that had spread like wildfire across the internet, a revelation concerning his recent separation from Dr. Jessica Smith and the onset of a new romantic relationship. This revelation had gained such momentum that it had become a prominent feature in newspapers and magazines, making headlines in every corner. The public's reaction was nothing short of intense, with social media platforms flooded by expressions of anger and disappointment.People expressed their dismay with fervent comments; "How could he possibly end a relationship with someone who had experienced an accident on the way to their wedding?" One said. "I even heard he terminated their relationship while she was in the hospital, in the midst of her recovery", another added.Another person expressed their frustration by saying, "Men are just scum, I hope and pray nem
Nicholas stared at Sonia in astonishment for what felt like an eternity. So lost in thought, he hardly noticed the passing moments until Sonia snapped her fingers in front of his face, jolting him back to reality. He had been contemplating whether it was even possible for Sonia to discern what he had struggled with for hours.With a sense of urgency in his voice, Nicholas placed his hands on Sonia's shoulders and asked, "Who is it?"Sonia's eyes fixated on an invisible point in space, her gaze focused intently. "This about this..." She shifted her attention back to Nicholas, her tone earnest, "Think about who stands to gain the most from all of this. There's just one person, Nicholas, one individual who would elicit sympathy from others."Nicholas's eyes widened as realization dawned on him. "Are you suggesting that Jessica might be involved in this?" The words felt foreign as they left his mouth; he had known Jessica for years, and the idea that she could be involved in such an act s
In the hospital room, Jessica's phone suddenly rang, causing her expression to sour as she glanced at the screen. Since her mother, Rebecca, was napping, Jessica chose to step outside to take the call. With a determined stride, she left the room, pausing for a moment to contemplate before finally answering the phone."What's going on?" she inquired sharply.Nicholas hesitated briefly, taken aback by her tone. Her continued hostility startled him. He began to wonder if Sonia's suggestion about Jessica's involvement in the situation held some truth."Was it you? Did you leak the information to the media?" he interrogated. Jessica removed the phone from her ear and gazed at it, perplexed by his accusation. She had been completely unaware of any recent developments due to her accident, and the television in her mother's VIP room remained off during their stay.Placing the phone back to her ear, Jessica inquired, "I have no idea what you're talking about. What news?" Her confusion was evid
In the opulent surroundings of Justin's mansion, he is seated on the living room couch, engrossed in the unfolding news. The day's events, which had recently transpired and were impacting their company, had reached his ears. Alfred, Justin's confidant and informant within the company, had urgently reached out to brief him on the heightened concern among shareholders.Expressing his disbelief, Justin muttered, "How could Nicholas be so careless as to expose his personal troubles to the public eye?" The revelation that Jessica's heart had been broken, while she was in the hospital, weighed heavily on his thoughts. Unaware of this aspect until now, Justin's empathy for her compelled him to take swift action. He promptly instructed Kelvin to investigate and gather information about Jessica and her mother's well-being.A sudden knock interrupted Justin's thoughts, prompting him to cast a glance at the door. Despite his exhaustion, the realization that he was the sole individual responsible
As Justin strolled past Jessica, he casually picked up the bottle and glass from the table."Let's just overlook that; a hungry man must satisfy his cravings one way or another," he quipped, proceeding directly to the kitchen.Jessica, being a medical doctor, instinctively trailed behind. "Consuming such a substantial amount of alcohol isn't conducive to your health," she cautioned.With a sigh, he halted, pivoting to face her. Holding up the bottle in his hand, he explained, "It's just wine, not alcohol." Jessica took the bottle from him, asserting, "No, it still contains some alcohol; let's verify, shall we?" Justin stared at her in amazement. Who was this woman, and where was the Jessica he knew? The last time he witnessed such determination was during his panic attack. A smile crossed his face as he reminisced about that moment."Yes, here it is! It mentions 12% alcohol content," she held the bottle to his eye level, indicating where it was written. "That's an excessive amount of
Jessica fixed her gaze on Justin, comprehending why he opposed her leaving his house at such an hour. In fact, she had already decided on her way to his house that returning to the hospital that night would be impossible given the late hour of her arrival.She had tested him with her recent actions, and his reaction didn't disappoint. Deciding to continue playing along, Jessica furrowed her brows and questioned, "Why, if I may ask?""Because it's already quite late, I can't allow you to leave. You'll have to spend the night here, in my home," he responded gradually, as if explaining to a child, making an effort to convey understanding."I don't think I can sleep in the same house with you? I just don't think I can do that. Please, let me go; it's not that late, just 11 PM," Jessica attempted to step around him and head for the door. Justin blocked her path again, his expression turning into a frown."I apologize for what happened earlier. I shouldn't have kissed you, especially withou
Entering the hospital, Jessica's mind remained preoccupied with Justin's words. If she was truly going to attend his grandmother's birthday party, she realized she ought to bring a gift. Reflecting on the last time she saw Mrs. Hemsworth, Jessica recalled a dinner at the Hemsworth mansion with Nicholas and the entire family.Nicholas had explained that Mrs. Hemsworth insisted he bring Jessica along. When Nicholas mentioned Jessica's busy schedule and inability to attend on the originally planned day, Mrs. Hemsworth rescheduled the dinner to accommodate Jessica's availability. It was a gesture that reflected the depth of Mrs. Hemsworth's affection for Jessica.With the news of Nicholas breaking things off with her circulating widely, Jessica pondered how Mrs. Hemsworth would react to the situation and what opinion she might form about her.Questions swirled in her mind. Did they already know that Justin, their long-lost heir, had returned? If so, how would Mrs. Hemsworth feel about the
Nicholas sat behind his desk in his office at Hemsworth Global Company, having successfully removed all news related to his bad breakup with Jessica and his affair with her cousin. It had required hefty payments to various media outlets. Now, Nicholas recognized he had one more task ahead.Tomorrow, during his grandmother's birthday ceremony, he would be announced as the heir of Hemsworth Global Company. The thought alone filled Nicholas's heart with immense joy, but a problem loomed. Earlier in the day, during a meeting with shareholders, they concluded that merely removing the news from the media wasn't sufficient. They instructed Nicholas to issue an official statement stating that he had ended things with Jessica, emphasizing that it was entirely her decision. Alternatively, they suggested that Jessica herself release the statement, believing it would strengthen the claim and make the breakup narrative more convincing.The shareholders insisted that Nicholas pay Jessica whatever