The next day, Jessamine and Oscar arranged to meet at a well-known restaurant in Zenville.Jessamine knew that dealing with the Quilton Corporation's business in Zenville was a tough task, and Oscar was willing to come only because of his close relationship with Xander. She had to extend her hospitality and express her gratitude.She left an hour early to avoid traffic, and the ride-hailing car was already parked outside the villa.Sanitation workers were cleaning up the streets, and cigarette butts were scattered under the sycamore trees.Jessamine absentmindedly got into the car after a few seconds.Thinking she was early enough, Jessamine was surprised that Oscar had arrived before her."Mr. James, I'm sorry for being late," she said.Oscar was dressed in formal attire today, with his hair neatly styled with wax. This attire gave him the demeanor of a social elite, making him appear much more reliable than yesterday.Of course, Jessamine never doubted his capabilities. Anyon
"Quilton Corporation's industries specialize in automotive parts manufacturing. I've already contacted one of their partners, Mr. Lloyd from Bejeweled Group. We're meeting tomorrow at the Lime Golf Course in Westro. If you're interested, you can join us," Oscar said.Jessamine was stunned. She hadn't expected Oscar to infiltrate the enemy's ranks and arrange meetings with Colin's company partners.Well, in that case, she could relax and enjoy the meal now.Oscar was a social guy, and there was hardly a dull moment during the meal thanks to him. He effortlessly livened up the atmosphere with light and entertaining topics.Although Jessamine was naturally humorous, she found herself laughing numerous times thanks to his wit.Halfway through the meal, the restaurant manager knocked on the door with an apologetic expression."M.s Patton, I'm really sorry, but a lady would like to switch to your private room. Would you mind?" he asked.Feeling a bit guilty, the manager added, "We can
The clacking sound of high heels approached, and Jessamine's face turned pale as she clenched her fists.Outside the door, Sasha and Heather, dressed extravagantly as wealthy socialites, walked toward the private room.Since the manager's pleas were futile, he turned to the two formidable figures.He said, "Ms. Heather, Ms. Sasha, I'm really sorry. The guests in the private room have already begun their meal, so it's inconvenient to move them. "Could I arrange a luxurious room opposite this one for you? I have a list here. If you could put in a good word with Mr. Holt for us, it would greatly help our restaurant."Sasha snorted. "My mother only likes this room. Please ask the people inside to leave immediately. Even if we have to cover the cost of this meal, we must have this private room today."Heather patted Sasha's hand and said, "Sasha, be nice with your words. Your grandfather will be angry if he finds out."Then she smiled at the manager and said, "Manager, I'm truly sor
Oscar nodded, lips quirking as he picked up the wine bottle to refill Jessamine's glass. It was as if he was handing a knife to someone in a fight."Jessie, we're not short of wine. After you're done, I will pour it for you again!" he said excitedly.Sasha was on the verge of snapping. She had spent almost an hour doing her makeup before leaving, and this dress was carefully selected from her wardrobe. Now it was all ruined by that despicable woman."Ah! Mom, look at her!" she cried.Heather's face tensed as she handed tissues to Sasha, trying to control her anger. Her precious daughter had been splashed with wine and it pained her deeply."Jessie, we're family. Let's talk it out nicely. Do you really need to resort to violence? After all, Sasha called you 'sister-in-law.' Can't you show her a bit of courtesy?" Heather asked.Jessamine had long been fed up with Heather's reasoning. Why should she give in to Sasha? Was everyone supposed to treat her like a queen?"Ms. Heather, I'
Oscar cleared his throat and continued pouring wine for Jessamine. "Madam, you'd better worry about your own son first. Our Jessie has both looks and talent. Why bother fighting over a man with someone who's blind and lame? "Instead of wasting your breath here, why don't you hurry up and find a woman for your son? If you wait too long, even blind and lame ones will be taken by others."Heather bit her lips till they turned pale, and she almost couldn't support herself to stand up. "Sasha, let's go!"The restaurant manager led the two of them to the opposite private room and brought fresh towels for Sasha.Sasha was still muttering angrily and threatening revenge. After being splashed twice with wine, she realized that Jessamine had changed. She was no longer as easy to bully as before. But despite her fierce words, she had taken no real action.At this moment, the person Heather had arranged to meet arrived. It was Tamara Sullivan, accompanied by her precious daughter, Wren Sul
At this moment, Thaddeus was in a meeting. Upon hearing the news of Heather fainting, he immediately left the meeting and handed over the work to Jordan. Heather had developed health issues after a difficult childbirth with Sasha, and her condition had not improved despite seeing many doctors. She often experienced dizziness and sometimes even fainted.Thaddeus opened the location sent by Sasha and drove straight there. He didn't even consider that this might be a hoax. Heather hadn't actually fainted; she had called him over for a blind date. At this moment, he was just a pawn in Heather's game to provoke Jessamine.Thaddeus tossed the car keys to the valet and rushed upstairs to find the private room where they were located. When he saw Heather sitting there perfectly fine, his tense emotions eased."Mom, are you okay? Do you need to go to the hospital for a check-up?" he asked.Heather rubbed at her temples. "It's not necessary. I should be fine now. Just take a break for a
"Mr. Holt, should we bid for the land in the south of the city?" Jordan asked. Thaddeus barely considered it before saying, "Of course we should bid. Why wouldn't we?" He insisted on acquiring the land Xander had his eye on. He would think about what to do with it later on. For now, it was just about giving that scumbag who abandoned his wife and son a hard time. Who gave him the right to cause trouble for the Holts for no reason?The call ended shortly after.Thaddeus walked to the ground floor and heard familiar voices from the front desk. When he turned his head, he saw her. Jessamine and a man who looked older than her were arguing over who should pay the bill. Eventually, the receptionist took the man's card.Thaddeus' steps halted as he stood there observing the man from a distance. Men understood each other. The man's hair was styled, he was dressed formally, and his demeanor suggested ulterior motives. Most importantly, Thaddeus heard the man call Jessamine "Jessie"—th
Oscar licked his lips. "How about you take me around? It's my first time in Zenville, and I don't know much about it except what I've seen on TV."Jessamine struggled to suppress her emotions and replied weakly, "You can drive anywhere. It doesn't matter."Oscar's eyes lit up, and he immediately stepped on the accelerator, driving away. Before the car left, he threw a smug glance at the person in the rearview mirror.The car arrived at a large shopping mall. "Jessie, let's go," Oscar said.Jessamine's sense of loss was evident, and she found it hard to ease her pent-up emotions.Oscar took her to an arcade. "Do you want to let off some steam?" he asked.Jessamine looked at him in confusion. The next moment, Oscar pushed her into a small room. Inside were two revolving chairs, headphones, and a microphone.She had never been to such a place before and didn't know what it was for.Before she could ask, Oscar said, "This is a venting room. You can say all your grievances here, and