Tyler looked away from Simone. Then, he glanced indifferently at the woman in his arms. There was ice in his eyes.Only after they left the airport did Jean notice it was raining. She hadn't realized that while she was inside.She stared at Tyler's short hair and couldn't help but sigh a little.Tyler made Jean get into the car without saying a word throughout. Jean didn't dare to speak either. Eventually, they arrived at Teak Villa. When she stepped out of the car, Jean noticed that the once-vacant entrance was now filled with bodyguards. There hadn't been guards outside before.She took a deep breath and had a solemn expression on her face.Tyler glanced at her with indifference. He clearly sensed that she was in low spirits. "These are my men. They follow my orders. If my mother comes looking for you next time, you don't have to feel threatened," he said coldly.Jean was taken aback. She raised her head to look at Tyler and found that the fierce look on the man's face fr
Jean watched as Tyler left, and her expression became solemn. She turned to head back to the bedroom, but a maid hurried out from inside before she could get through the door.Seeing Jean, the maid paused. She quickly reported, "Madam, I've already changed your bedsheets and prepared all your toiletries."Jean nodded and walked inside. Everything in the room had been changed. Even the skincare and makeup products on her dressing table had been replaced with different brands.She furrowed her brow slightly and wondered what tricks Tyler was trying to pull on her.Suddenly, her phone rang. Jean froze for a moment before looking in the direction of the ringing. She saw that the handbag she was left over at the Michaels Residence was lying on the bedside table."The Michaelses sent your bag over. I saw that there were still things inside and thought you might need them. That's why I didn't put it in the storage cabinet with the other items," the maid explained.Jean collected her
Joyce's tone was calm and confident. It was as if she had already seen through Jean's thoughts.She was right. Jean wouldn't do it.After spending years with Tyler, she had learned too much about their relationship. She knew that Joyce's marriage with Tyler was merely one that was based on superficial interests. Joyce and Tyler did not have the kind of love that Jean had initially imagined.She clenched her phone tightly. Her expression was solemn as she spoke in a low voice, "If you push me too far, I might just let the truth out."Without waiting for Joyce's response, she hung up the call.Joyce tried calling her again, but Jean refused to answer.They had treated her like a tool, not family. Jean no longer felt the need to respect the Michaelses.Joyce's expression darkened, and she angrily threw her phone against the door. The loud noise echoed all the way downstairs.Dorothy hurried upstairs. Upon seeing the shattered phone screen, her expression changed."What's wrong, J
Barnabas appeared confident. "Don't worry, Dorothy. I'll make sure not the harm her baby."After saying that, he left with a determined look on his face.Dorothy felt conflicted as she watched her brother's retreating figure. Jean hadn't contributed much to the family in her three years living with the Larsons. She was also not as talented as Joyce. Dorothy wasn't as close to her either.Jean had been raised by her grandmother. Thus, she had many habits similar to Dorothy's mother-in-law. That was why she didn't like her very much. Dorothy's relationship with Jean hadn't been particularly close since bringing her back.If she had to choose between Jean and Joyce, there was no doubt in her mind that Joyce would be her first pick.Meanwhile, at Teak Villa, Jean hadn't answered any calls from Joyce after the fallout. Even Dorothy had called her a few times. But their conversation turned sour in the end. As such, Jean blocked both of their calls altogether.She knew that death
Dorothy was flustered for a moment.Jean's gaze remained indifferent as she glanced at her. She saw Dorothy's pensive expression, but she merely said softly, "If there's nothing else you want, I'll head back inside now."She turned to walk back inside Teak VIlla. However, Dorothy quickly grabbed her hand."Wait, don't leave. I have something very important to discuss with you," she said.Jean paused and looked at her."What could possibly be that important?"Dorothy furrowed her brows, feeling somewhat puzzled by Jean's change in attitude toward her."It has to do with you switching back to your former self."Jean's eyes flashed with derision as they looked deeply into Dorothy's. Jean knew that Dorothy and Joyce must be more anxious than her over this. "In that case, come in," Jean said. Then, she glanced at the bodyguards at the gate and said in a firm tone, "I'll talk to Tyler about this."The bodyguards looked hesitant. However, the head of security suddenly approached
Not long after Dorothy left, Tyler rushed back.Jean had just finished her meal. She was about to head upstairs to rest when she heard Tyler's footsteps. She turned her head and saw Tyler walk in with a briefcase in his hand.His face was expressionless. However, a hint of displeasure could be seen when he gazed at her."Did your mother come to see you today?"Jean took a deep breath and remembered that she needed Tyler's approval to attend the music festival. After a moment's hesitation, she walked downstairs toward him."Yes. It's to discuss my comeback," she said calmly as she took the briefcase from Tyler. She was going to leave soon, so she couldn't afford to have any disagreements with Tyler in the meantime. It might lead to unnecessary complications later on.Tyler lowered his gaze toward her. There was a playful look on his face. He lazily loosened his tie with a faint smile on his lips."A comeback?" he asked.Jean nodded. "Yes. I've been on a hiatus for three whole
The Lunas Music Festival began as planned.Jean agreed to Tyler's request and set out from Teak Villa with a couple of bodyguards.The dress she wore was one specially sent to her from the Michaelses.When she arrived at the entrance of the Lunas Club, Jean noticed Dorothy already waiting for her. Barnabas was standing next to her as well.When Barnabas spotted Jean, he strode over and extended an arm toward her."Joyce, let me walk you inside."Jean glanced at his outstretched arm with a hint of indifference.In the past, Joyce would show up at these events on Barnabas' arm and with Dorothy by her side.Back then, Jean couldn't help but envy Joyce's look of happiness and the attention she received from the Michaelses. But now, she did not reach out to take Barnabas' hand. Instead, she walked into the club herself.Barnabas' expression darkened as he awkwardly retracted his arm.Dorothy glanced at Barnabas and whispered, "Don't do anything rash. Tyler's bodyguards are followi
Jean sat quietly in her seat and calmly watched the arrogant Sydney onstage.Dorothy gritted her teeth in frustration. Her displeasure was evident on her face."This annoying bitch," she muttered under her breath. Then, she clenched her teeth and glanced at Jean, sitting beside her with an emotionless expression."You learned to play the piano alongside your sister back then, didn't you? Please don't prove to me that you're a complete waste of space. Go ahead." Dorothy gestured for Jean to go onstage.However, Jean remained seated. Her gaze was indifferent as she said calmly, "You told everyone that I wasn't feeling well. If I go up there and play now, won't it just prove you wrong?"Dorothy furrowed her brows. She gritted her teeth in frustration at Jean's cold demeanor."This woman's your sister's biggest competitor. If you don't go up there now, she'll definitely make up something to try and sabotage your sister's status." Jean glanced at Dorothy indifferently. She whispered