Alicia understood Jessica felt guilt for her. It wasn't wrong for her to be born after Alicia, to be a young woman, and to have such an attractive face. But Alicia didn't want to accept that apology. This was like admitting the fact that she was indeed an old woman and Jessica was prettier than her.
"Save you apologize, Jessie. Benedick only said nonsense because he was drunk." Alicia's words sounded more gentel than when she had sold Jessica's identity to Aaron. She sounds like a warm sister now.Alicia was quite satisfied with Theodore's reaction. Her heart healed a little because Theodore was concerned for her. This was one of the reasons why Alicia fell for Theodore's charm. Under no circumstances will the man stand in front and protect her."We're going home now." Theodore embraced Alicia in his arms.There is no reason for them to stay longer at the club. Taking Alicia home meant taking Jessica away as well. Aaron soon found himself about to lose the jewelry he had just found."Miss Becker, I hope you will think about my offer beforehand. You can contact me if you are interested." Aaron immediately held up his business card.Just then, Theodore led Alicia out of the club. Jessica followed them without saying anything, simply ignoring Aaron and his card.…In the car, Jessica sat in the front seat while Theodore and Alicia sat in the back seat."Alicia, don't ever come to the club again! Didn't we agree on this?""I just came to meet my fiance to surprise him. I don't come to the club for anything else." Alicia immediately made up an excuse. "Isn't that a problem?""There's no need to surprise me. You don't have to think of something like that. Making surprises should be a man's job. I don't like surprises."Hmm... Too bad then."And if I say NO, then you just have to obey it. There are no exceptions to that." Theodore's cold words attacked Alicia. She just went a little off track to surprise Theodore, but that man was not at all impressed by her bravery instead of scolding her.Doesn't Theodore know that this is one of the episodes that makes Alicia restless and thinks about getting out of his restraint? Theodore often went too far in managing Alicia's territory.Sitting in the front seat, Jessica didn't want to but listen to all of Alicia's conversations with Theodore. There was nothing she could do about this. As far as possible, she wanted to avoid this kind of atmosphere.Amid that uncomfortable atmosphere, Jessica's cell phone rang several times. It was a call from her brother."Why don't you pick up? Isn't that call important?" Alicia asked from the back seat. The ring tone was kind familiar to her."That's okay, Miss. It's only my little brother.""Oh, I see," Alicia almost forgot that Jessica had a younger brother.Jessica didn't live with her family anymore. Alicia heard that Jessica and her mother argued. Afterward, Jessica decided to leave her home and live independently. Luckily, Jessica was capable enough to take care of herself.Theodore drove Jessica first before escorting Alicia home.When he arrived at Weisberg Manor, Theodore's car bumped into Alistair's car. It seems that Alistair also just came home after finishing his night meeting."Dad, you just got home too?" It was unusual for Alistair to have evening meetings.Since Alicia got into the company as much as possible, she handled some of Alistair's affairs. The night meeting was one example, Alicia had taken over a lot of night meetings so that his father could rest early."Mmmh," Alistair only answered slightly to his daughter. His gaze fell on Theodore, who was beside Alicia. Why he’s here?Alicia did make a deal with Alistair Weisberg to ger Theodore away from her side. Alistair hopes that he doesn't have to face Theodore again. How long will it take to shove that hellish boy away from his sight?Though it's useless to act like a proud son-in-law, Theodore said goodbye and left in a polite manner.Alistair immediately invited his daughter to talk in his office. "So… Miss Becker hasn't agreed with your idea regarding Theodore?""Why hasn’t Miss Becker agreed with your idea regarding Theodore?""Father, I'll have her approval soon. You don't have to worry about this.""Tell me if Miss Becker is not willing to help you. We can find another woman to make Theodore stay away from you.""No, father. It will be difficult to find a woman who can attract Theodore's attention." For some reason, Alicia appeared to be in a deep dilemma when Alistair shared his idea of another woman. "No, you won't find somebody else, only Jessica can do this. Theodore will not fall easily on any woman. Jessica is the best choice we have. Theodore already knows her and it will not be difficult for Jessica to win his heart with her appearance."
"Mom, whose money are you talking about here?""Isn't that all your money? They were sent in the name of your account. I can't be wrong. Girl, if you really want to ask for the excess just tell me. I can't possibly let you live a hard life.""First, I didn't send anything. Second, how much money did you receive, mom?"Jessica knew her mother well, a small amount of money would not make her mother so grateful. There will be no excess money. There was never any extra money that Michelle could save for herself or for her children."It’s 5 million dollars," Michelle immediately stated the amount of money happily. How come did you hide it from me, you should—”
"Miss Becker is here!" Mr. Claymont guided Jessica into the conference room. Inside the room were already several familiar faces. "Miss Becker, have you received 5 million yuan in your account?" The Head of Internal Audit questioned Jessica. "Yes, I have, but I—" don't know how the money got into the account? Did the company make a transfer error? "You've admitted it. Miss Becker, what do you think you call this one of your actions? How shameless of you!" Mr. Claymont shouted angrily. This seems to have taken a serious turn as the internal audit board stepped in. "Miss Becker, I have received a report that you committed money laundering and you just admitted that you received the money." The head of the internal audit felt complicated as he looked at Jessica, there was disbelief in the corner of his eye.He thought someone working on the direct recommendation of the Weisberg family should be able to keep their bearings. "I did receive the money, but I really don't know why th
"Miss Weisberg, what do you mean?" Just a moment ago Alicia defended her, a moment later she pushed all the blame on her. Alicia has always been a considerate sister, but it seems like she turned upside down today."You're too naive Jessie. You should do it right, if you really need that money. You can come to talk to me and I'll gladly help you." Alicia continued her words with a thoughtful exhortation. Closed the gap of suspicion that had appeared in the corner of Jessica's heart.Such a scheme… It's easy for Alicia to frame her, but why?"I—I really didn't do something like this, Miss Weisberg. Please trust me!" Jessica didn't want to beg for forgiveness like this, she was completely innocent."Well, say you didn't do this, then how do you explain the existence of that five million dollars on your account?"Jessica could think about anything but someone hacking into her bank account. This meticulous work can't just happen by a false error… they’re too specific. "Okay, for now y
"Could it be… Mr. Weisberg?" "You know it can’t be helped, right? I'm sorry, I can't do anything about this." Alicia shows her regret about his father's 'doings'. As if to confirm that Jessica was indeed trapped by Alistair Weisberg. Jessica looked at Alicia with complicated thoughts. Regarding that request that Alicia made, it was completely beyond her control. "Can't you just find another woman to do this?" "I've thought about it, I also don't want to sacrifice our friendship, but I think my father has his plans. He trusts you too much, he thinks you and Theodore are well acquainted with each other. It will be easier and faster if you are the one who handles Theodore for me." What's easy? Defeating a tiger-like Theodore would you call it easy? "Miss Weisberg, to be honest, I don't even have the confidence for this. How could I possibly attract Theodore's attention? This plan is too far-fetched." "Don't be discouraged by yourself, Jess. You have your values and I'm sure Theo
Jessica sent a message that asked Theodore to pick up Alicia. It’s a bit odd, usually Alicia would call him herself so Theodore immediately called Alicia. He made several calls but no one went through. Alicia's number was currently off.Ignoring Aaron's whining, Theodore ended up calling Jessica."Let me talk to Alicia," Theodore's stern words sounded icy as always. It was even worse because he had to call Jessica to reach Alicia. Seems like he will scold Alicia later for not picking her phone. "I'm sorry, Miss Weisberg is in the restroom. Her phone is off, so she asked me to call you. Can you come to pick us—I mean, pick her up. The driver is having trouble with the car engine. If we wait for another car from the company, it will take a while. It's getting dark here. I heard that you’re forbidding Miss Weisberg to take a ta—""Alright, that’s enough. I'll get her," Theodore took no time to think. When it comes to Alicia, he can act spontaneously and put aside everything at his han
"Take you home?" Theodore turned around angrily."Yes, I was here waiting for you. Can't you be a little responsible.""What responsibility? You're the one who stupid enough to stand here alone waiting for me. How dare you ask me to take responsibility?" That piece of the sentence was a little strange if you only heard the last sentence.The security even started glancing at Jessica and Theodore, to make sure whether the two of them were in an irresponsible lover's fight? Because she sounded like a woman who had been dumped."If you can't take me. At least, let me have a ride to the city to get the bus."Theodore had never seen Jessica possessed such courage. He didn't know she could go this far and grumble. They had never interacted or talked so casually like this. Jessica had always been polite and rather timid. What drives her to act so shamelessly?"What if I don't want to give you a ride? You can take a taxi to go home by yourself.”That was what Jessica wanted too. She also
Theodore pulled her bag and abruptly unpacked it without asking. There weren't many things that she had brought. So Theodore immediately found a small bottle of the suspicious liquid. That must be where all the smell came from."Hey, what are you doing?""You know, this thing stinks!" Theodore held the perfume bottle in front of Jessica's face.Well, I know it's not an expensive perfume.The price is probably half that of a bottle of branded perfume. But she fell in love with the fragrance when she first smelled it from the sample paper the sales offered. She didn’t contemplate too much and bought it right away. "Don't ever use this perfume ever again!" Theodore reprimanded her and threw the perfume bottle into the back seat."NO! What the hell—" Jessica turned to the back seat. Where did the perfume fall?Theodore immediately started the car, not giving Jessica a chance to find her precious perfume.Aish .. Jessica felt so lost. She just bought the perfume last week and only