Alec showed her his injured arm, saying, "My grandfather is there. I don't want to worry him."When he said that, Jenny felt worse. "Hey, you don't need to move out...""It's okay. I'm fine staying in Faust Mansion, though it's a little far away from work." Alec smiled at her, not wanting to make her feel bad. Aside from not wanting to worry Old Mr. Faust, there was another reason why he didn't return to Faust Mansion.When they went grocery shopping, he kept feeling as if someone was staring at them. Although nothing had happened, he was still worried, so he decided to stay in Perry Residence. That way, he could be there as soon as possible if anything happened, but of course, he wouldn't tell Jenny that.Checking the time, Jenny realized that it was almost 10.00 pm. Seeing that Vincent hadn't arrived, she said, "You can't just wait here. You can wait at my place first.""Won't it...be troublesome?" Alec hesitated. Although he was thrilled, her invitation made him nervous."No
Jenny grew up in Orchid Village. She had grown up there for as long as she could remember, and everything there was familiar to her.As a child, she started to learn various skills. However, she didn't learn them from school but from the teachers in the village. She always thought that her teachers were amazing as they knew everything.Back then, she didn't think it was strange. She thought children in other villages all grew up the same way.She eventually matured into an adult, studied in Parrington, earned her master's and doctorate degrees, and married Alec. The more she learned, the more Orchid Village seemed off to her.Every teacher in the village who taught her was a master of their craft. For example, Mr. Birkett was a famous painter. However, he stayed in that village just to be her teacher. There had to be a reason, but Jenny didn't know why.She had asked her grandfather before but didn't get an answer. All he told her was not to think too much, and she would know the
Alec was worrying too much, for nothing happened that night. Early the next morning, Jenny received a call from Mr. Chapman informing her that the man who had knocked her out had been caught. The interrogation had already begun, and he asked if she wanted to drop by.Jenny immediately agreed to go. After getting ready, she headed out to the police station. When she opened the door, Alec opened the door to his apartment at the same time, as if he had sensed that she was going out."Good morning," Alec said. "Good morning," she greeted in return.After closing their doors, they headed to the elevator together. Jenny broke the silence, saying, "Mr. Chapman said that the culprit has been arrested, so I'm going to the police station.""Okay, take care." Alec couldn't help smiling, sensing that his relationship with Jenny was improving.He didn't follow her to the police station because he had received an unexpected call the night before, so he had to attend to someone else that day
Jonathan was stunned. He thought that Jenny would only ask him about the person behind his actions like Mr. Chapman had done. Her question caught him by surprise."Since you're so skilled, I believe the person who taught you must be very skilled too. Perhaps I know them?" Jenny grinned at him as if she was talking to an old friend instead of a foe who had knocked her unconscious. At the mention of his teacher, Jonathan lowered his head, feeling extremely guilty."Do they know what you did?" Jenny asked.As soon as he heard her, his expression changed drastically. He glared at her viciously, shouting, "I did this of my own volition. It has nothing to do with my teacher!""Nothing to do with your teacher?" His statement was a joke in Jenny's ears. "A teacher and their student are one. A teacher's honor lies in their students. Of course, your teacher would feel humiliated if you do bad things."Jonathan gritted his teeth and clenched his fists. He knew that she was speaking the tru
When Jenny left the police station, she gave Zack a call. "I need your help to investigate someone, Zack."Immediately, she sent Jonathan's information to him. Although she knew she wouldn't find any evidence against Yvonne, she wanted to know why Jonathan would work for her.After putting away her phone, she took a taxi to the hospital. There were too many things going on recently, so she took a few days of leave from work. Since the case was coming to an end, it was time for her to return to work. She believed it would just be a matter of time before Gilbert and Max made the Dickmans go bankrupt.Things progressed the way Jenny had expected. After Steven's death, Gilbert and Max landed heavier blows against the Dickmans, giving them no way out.Sensing the crisis the Dickmans were facing, everyone in Parrington began to cancel their business deals with them. The Dickmans were already facing attacks from Gilbert and Max. Now that many customers were canceling their business deals
When Alec returned to Faust Mansion from the company at 8.00 pm, he spotted Yvonne standing outside."What are you doing here?" he asked as he got out of the car and approached her. His feelings were rather complicated. He could guess why she was there. After all, everyone in Parrington knew what was happening to the Dickmans. There was only one reason Yvonne would come to him now.A little embarrassed, Yvonne cast her bloodshot eyes upon him. "Alec, can you help my family just this once?""Let's go in to talk." Alec didn't agree, nor did he refuse. Yvonne didn't move from her spot. "I won't go in. I came today to hear your answer."Hearing that, Alec didn't insist. After staring at her for a long time, he finally said, "I'm sorry, Yvonne. I can't help you.""Alec, if you don't help my family, my dad will make me marry into the Blooms. The rest of my life will be traded for the sake of an alliance between the Dickmans and the Blooms. Can't you help me? "She looked at him plead
They had drinks in a restaurant on the second floor of a hotel. Yvonne poured Alec some wine. "Come on, drink with me. I don't know if we'll be able to eat and drink like this in the future."She was so sad that she almost burst into tears. Alec couldn't stand the sight, so he didn't refuse the wine glass she handed over."Alec, if I make a big mistake in the future, will you forgive me?" Yvonne watched Alec finish the glass of wine, feeling uneasy. She knew Alec well, so she knew how horrible he became when enraged. However, she had no choice but to take a risk. What if she succeeded?Alec looked at her thoughtfully. "Yvonne, you have made many mistakes. I hope it won't happen again.""Does that mean you're not going to forgive me?" Yvonne asked, her voice filled with anguish and hatred.If Jenny hadn't entered their lives, she wouldn't be in this lowly position. She had ruined everything for Yvonne. Now that Alec wouldn't protect her, Yvonne knew there was only one path left f
Meanwhile, in Perry Residence, Jenny was in the shower. When she exited the shower, she noticed she had a missed call. To her surprise, it was from Alec.After a moment of thought, she called him back, but no one answered. Frowning, she wondered what was going on.Flinging the phone aside, she lay on the bed, ready to sleep. However, five minutes later, she found herself calling Alec again.Alec rarely called her, and it was even rarer for him not to pick up her call. Suddenly, Jenny thought of the people who had stared at them in the grocery store. Perhaps their target wasn't her, but it was Alec instead.With that thought in mind, she began to worry. She dialed his number again, but she still received no answer. Nonetheless, she didn't give up and dialed once more.Just as she thought she wouldn't receive an answer again. The call connected, and she hurriedly asked, "Alec, are you okay? Why was there no one on the phone just now—""Miss Walter?"It was not Alec on the other en