“Jade, don’t be naive.” Blanche was thoroughly convinced of herself. “The banks won’t lend you any money, you don’t have any houses to sell, even your friends pathetically broke. Where would you find two million dollars?”“Did you actually think Zephaniah ever cared about your relationship with him? Hah, I don’t even need to tell you this. If he cared about you, he would bring you to see his colleagues at the office after so many years of marriage.”Blanche laughed and continued. “Speaking of which, here’s something hilarious. I’ve been at the company for more than a year, but no one in the office even knows that Zephaniah is married. Don’t you think it’s laughable?”One statement shattered Jade’s confidence. ‘It’s laughable, why wouldn’t it be?’Her marriage with Zephaniah was a joke since the beginning. There was no wedding, only a marriage certificate, and some contracts he had written up. That was all to speak of their marriage.“Jade, stop lying to yourself and to others.” Blanch
When Jade thought about this, she shook her head at her own naivety. If the man did not love her, why would he want children? She thanked her lucky stars that her many plans never took root. If not, her child would have had a hard time then. “I wrote two million and fifty thousand dollars, just in case two million isn’t enough for you.” Easton handed a cheque to Jade.Jade unhesitatingly took the cheque. After verifying the amount she took a paper and pen from her bag and wrote an I.O.U. to Easton. “Easton, I’ll try my best to return the sum in a year.”“This is but a small sum to me.” Easton pushed the I.O.U back to her and said with a smile, “Besides, he’s my teacher. Just return the sum to me at your own pace. No rush.”“No. If you don’t accept this I.O.U, then I will not borrow any money from you.” When she saw how Easton acted, Jade pushed the cheque back resolutely. Her stance was clear. Easton had no choice but to fold the I.O.U and put it in his pocket. “Then, I’ll take it. B
Jade did not wait for his reply. His frown told her enough. She smiled. “Don’t say it. I’ve got my answer, so, can we just let go of each other?”Jade wriggled herself free from his grip. As she squatted down to pick her groceries, her eyes turned a little red rimmed. She had still harbored some hope. As long as she could see some worry or alarm in his eyes, or any reluctance to part with her, she knew that her heart would probably go out to him, and if he said a few words to her, she would not file for the divorce. However, the man had been far too calm. She could not see anything from his eyes, and if that were the case, what else was there to hope for?She did not even have the courage to interrogate him about his relationship with Blanche. Jade was very calm and quiet as she carried her things and went into the building. Instead, Zephaniah was the one who was frantic. His body acted quicker than his mind, and he rushed forward to block her way. Over the past three years since t
Jade did not know whether to cry or laugh.Zephaniah had been incredibly reluctant to marry her, and he had added a truckload of conditions when they were married to each other. But now, when she wanted to get divorced, he didn't want to. It really confused her.The next morning, Jade went to the bank to get the money.Two bags were given to her, and they were filled with two million and five hundred thousand dollars. The bags were a little heavy. She heaved them straight to the lawyer's office. “Mister Stewart, here is two million and five hundred thousand dollars. It should be enough. Please take care of my father's case.”Mister Stewart let out a clear sigh of relief after he checked the amount. “Yes, it should be enough. As long as you can cover the embezzled money, I will try my best to defend your father.”“Thank you.” Jade did not know what else to say. She could only thank the lawyer repeatedly. She was really thankful that her father was acquainted with a good lawyer who was
Jade was stunned. Based on what Easton said, Jade learned that when Easton went on a business trip, Taylor had seen her mother bringing other men into the house, and the incident had shocked her so much that she had been reluctant to speak ever since. That was why Easton insisted on getting custody over Taylor.Jade pitied Taylor after she understood what happened.It just so happened that she had time on her hands. After talking with Easton, she brought Taylor to her company. She took the time to teach her to read while Easton took her back in the evening.Taylor was a little timid at first, but after being praised by Jade many times, she grew a little bolder. She had shared a few laughs with Jade, wrote beautifully, even writing “Daddy”. Easton was so moved when he took the piece of paper that he had been at a loss of words. After Jade picked Taylor up and arrived at the company, her colleagues reminded her that she needed to go to Seagan City for the negotiation today. But Easton
Blanche looked at the diamond ring on her finger, and a smug smile flashed briefly on her lips. She said, “Zephy hasn't come back yet. I'll take you out for a walk.”“I saw him come back when I was coming up, but I don't think I need to see him.”After she saw through everything, Jade no longer felt as horrible as she did in the past. She took off the hot ring on her finger and put it on Blanche's palm. "He bought it. I have no need to keep it around anymore. Remember to give it to him for me.”As Blanche watched Jade leave, her expression turned dark. In the end, she took her ring off her finger and put it in a velvet box. Jade’s was placed beside it. When the express delivery arrived, she went to get it. She saw a ring in a velvet box, one that was actually Tiffany's. Unable to resist it, she brought it out and wore it, but she had not expected Jade to come in right when she wore it. She did not say that the ring was a gift to her from Zephaniah, but she chose not to speak. She ju
Jade's mother did not ask anything, she just said, “There are many people in the world, and there will be people you like, along with people who like you. Sadness only lasts for a moment. What’s important is your happiness.”Jade sniffed and agreed to her words.“Zephaniah will definitely come here, but I don't want to see him. Please give him the divorce papers and let him sign them.”“Alright.”Jade called Easton and politely asked whether she could stay at his place. Easton did not ask anything but just gave her his door code. Jade took Taylor and left her mother’s place.The next afternoon, Zephaniah came back from Seagan City, looking travel-worn, and drove directly to Jade's mother’s place.Jade's mother opened the door and saw his usual indifferent expression on his face. “What's the matter?”“Mom, is Jade here?” Zephaniah asked nicely, but he was incredibly fretful at the moment. He had only learned that the representative of Vantage Company was Jade when he returned to his co
“You don’t need to apologize to me, you just need to apologize to mom. She was so worried about you that she’s suffering from insomnia. She even has to wait for you now,” Jade said. “I’m sorry, it’s all my fault.” Jade's father felt extremely embarrassed.“The lawyer said you could get a commuted sentence if you behave well.”Jade’s father had tears swimming in his eyes. After talking for a while, Jade’s father asked, “How are you and Zephaniah?”“Not really good. We’re getting divorced.” Jade did not hide the truth. Jade’s father was stunned for a moment before he said remorsefully, “It’s my fault. If I didn’t force Zephaniah to marry you back then, you wouldn’t be feeling so unhappy right now.”Jade shook her head.She knew her father did it out of love for her. At that time, she only mentioned that she liked Zephaniah, and her father had immediately gone to the Owens family. Coincidentally, the Owens family needed her father to do them a favor right then, so the marriage was dec