Krista's response held a resolute certainty.David nodded.Returning to the Hunt residence for the sake of Jessica was something Krista hadn't anticipated after so many years. The idea that their connection hadn't completely severed, even after the events of the past, was beyond her imagination.…Byron maintained silence after summoning Jessica into the office, quietly smoking a cigarette. Jessica, displaying indifference, occupied a chair across from him. After a long while, she calmly stated, "I'm leaving if there's nothing else."Swiftly standing up, she received a cold glance from Byron, who intended to say something but opted to bite his tongue."Where are you living now?" he calmly asked as Jessica's hand touched the door handle."What does this have to do with our deal?" Jessica retorted. Byron was rendered speechless by her retort. With that, Jessica opened the door and exited his office. Jessica wasn't residing at Cloudshade or Sunshine Bay. Since Kelly's depar
Jessica sensed that the news Jonathan carried wasn't something positive, especially considering he seemed unsure how to deliver it."Uh, Mr. Byron asked me to hand over the preparations regarding the engagement ceremony to you."Stunned, Jessica tightened her grip on the pen, absorbing the unexpected request. Despite the shock, she remained silent, her cold gaze projecting a calm demeanor.The notion of Byron entrusting her with the preparations for his engagement ceremony with Cindy left Jessica incredulous. Sneering, she questioned, "Did he really say so?"Jonathan felt a subtle sense of danger in Jessica's tone, though he struggled to imagine her reacting negatively, given her typically gentle nature. However, he considered that Krista, Jessica's mother, might react differently.Everyone in Harborlean knew how unreasonable Krista was. Jonathan worried that her reaction to Byron's treatment of Jessica could escalate matters.Jonathan felt troubled as he couldn't comprehend why
"Yes." Jonathan nodded."What did she say?" Byron asked.Confusion enveloped Jonathan as he turned his gaze toward Byron. The meaning behind Byron's words eluded him entirely. Wasn't the inclusion of Jessica in the situation what Byron had intended?Jonathan couldn't fathom it."Ms. Michaels said that she'll handle it. She didn't say anything else.""What about her attitude?" Byron asked again.Jonathan was perplexed. He couldn't grasp Byron's motive behind probing into Jessica's attitude. Did Byron expect Jessica to joyfully applaud him for such actions?Taking a deep breath, Jonathan replied, "Quite positive.""Quite positive?" Byron arched an eyebrow, his stare turning noticeably colder. It sent shivers down Jonathan's spine.Once again, Jonathan couldn't comprehend the situation. Was there an issue with Jessica having a pleasant demeanor? Or was Byron anticipating Jessica to make a scene?If that were the case, Byron's expectations were overly demanding. Jonathan's though
Jessica noticed Jonathan's sympathy toward her and remarked, "He's asked for me. How can I not go in?"Stunned, Jonathan couldn't fathom that Byron sought out Jessica to unleash his anger. He found Byron's behavior utterly unacceptable and deemed him unreasonably harsh. Byron was being a scumbag now. Despite his dissatisfaction, Jonathan felt helpless at the moment. "Just be careful, then.""Thanks." Jessica proceeded to open the office door after expressing her gratitude.Jonathan's heart weighed heavy as he watched her leave. He struggled to understand Byron's intentions, thinking that this wasn't the person he knew from before.Byron's demeanor had drastically changed after discovering he had a daughter. Jonathan recalled how Byron had once wanted to save Jessica. Now, it seemed like Byron considered Jessica's act of giving birth to his daughter a mistake.As Jessica pushed the door open, the chaotic state of the office became apparent.She approached Byron casually and plac
Jonathan firmly held the belief that Byron shouldn't push things too far, given his familial connection with Jessica through their daughter Kelly. He was convinced that the repercussions of their shared history would not allow for an easy resolution.A coldness flickered in Byron's eyes as Jonathan nodded. "Give it a try, then."Byron's tone held a subtle threat.Jonathan finally grasped that Byron was intentionally pushing the boundaries. He doubted the appropriateness of the situation but couldn't fathom Byron's motives.Under Byron's icy gaze, Jonathan reluctantly said, "I'll go and find Ms. Michaels now."He quickly turned away, leaving with a sense of urgency, as if escaping the place. Upon Jessica's return to her workplace, her phone rang. Jonathan hurriedly appeared before she could answer the call.Jessica's eyes reflected a coldness that concealed her emotions. Jonathan, however, appeared anxious. "Ms. Michaels, Mr. Hunt wants you to clean up his office."Confused, Je
Jessica swung open the door to the CEO's office, only to be met with a scene even more chaotic than before.Jonathan stood behind Jessica. "Mr. Byron just left. I will ask the cleaner to clear this up.""That won't be necessary," Jessica said indifferently. Without further ado, she entered the office and began cleaning up.Jonathan sighed at her. He wanted to say something, but words failed him. Years of working for Byron had taught him that Byron could be relentless.It was apparent to everyone how much Jessica loved Kelly, especially after the school bullying incident. With Byron sending Kelly somewhere unknown, Jessica seemed compelled to comply with every request.Deep in thought, Jonathan heard Jessica gasp in pain. Hurrying to her side, he asked, "Are you okay? Did you hurt yourself?"Jonathan believed that Jessica must have gotten hurt by the broken shards of glass. Jessica stared at her bleeding fingertip. She shook her head. "I'm fine.""I will get someone to bring
Despite Jessica's attempts to resist, Cindy's strength prevailed. Jessica's efforts to exert force only deepened the wound on her palm.Through gritted teeth, Cindy said, "I'm not married to him yet, but you want to take my place, huh? Where did you get the guts to do that?"Byron, having forgotten his phone, returned to his office and opened the door. His eyes widened at the scene before him. Meanwhile, Jonathan returned with the first-aid kit, witnessing the shocking events unfold.Breaking the tension, Jonathan addressed Cindy, "You're here, Ms. Neils."Cindy turned her attention to the office entrance, her body stiffening upon seeing Byron. She removed her foot from Jessica's hand, pretending nothing had happened."Byron, you're back. Where did you go?" Cindy's tone now resembled that of a gentle dove, a stark contrast to her arrogance toward Jessica.Byron frowned at Cindy, then shifted his gaze to Jessica, who was attempting to rise. A deep cut on her palm was visible, with
Jessica instinctively hid her hand behind her back and said, "I'm okay. I will handle it myself."Concerned, Jonathan deepened his tone, emphasizing, "Do you know how much blood you lost in there?"In that instant, Jessica keenly sensed the pain in her hand. There was a saying that even the smallest parts of a person's body were linked to the heart, and now, Jessica truly understood its reality. The pain in her palm seemed to reverberate in her heart, creating an unbearable burning sensation.Eventually, Jonathan escorted Kathryn downstairs.As anticipated, Jessica was severely injured. Jonathan urged her to extend her palm, but she could barely move it, already experiencing excruciating pain.They discovered fragments of shattered glass embedded in the wound. The sight was unbearable, prompting even someone as composed as Jonathan to gasp.He sighed and advised, "You should get this treated at the hospital. I think you need surgical pincers to extract the fragments."Uncertain