Observing Kathryn's confusion, Tally continued, "Jessica may appear gentle, but that demeanor is reserved solely for you. She wouldn't continue tolerating things indefinitely if she could divorce Matthew.Kathryn was left dumbfounded, her heart pounding in her chest.Kathryn recalled that Jessica had initiated the divorce. Despite being fully aware of the challenges that came with single-handedly caring for Kelly, Jessica didn't dwell on it much in that particular moment.Concern for Jessica lingered in Kathryn's mind, deepening after her conversation with Tally. She acknowledged that, like the Glenns, the Hunts had a questionable history during their early years in Harborlean.If Jessica truly intended to seek revenge on Byron, Kathryn believed the former would only be futilely fighting. "Kat? Kathryn?" Tally waved her hand before Kathryn's eyes, noticing her increasingly pallid face. Kathryn snapped back to reality instantly, looking toward Tally with a numb expression. "Wh

Krista was ready to comply with any request and pay any price Jessica demanded, just as long as she agreed to step away from Byron and forge her own path. But at that moment, reality hit Krista hard—Jessica couldn't. Byron was about to get engaged to Cindy, a move driven by a sinister motive to exact revenge on Krista. He had ensnared Jessica in an abyss of his making, and it was all part of the Hunts' plan for payback.Krista suspected that Jessica's compliance was somehow tied to Kelly. If that was the case, Krista knew what needed to be done. She closed her eyes and spoke with a chilling resolve, "Find out where Kelly is now."David nodded. "Alright."They had initially dismissed the idea of searching for Kelly, assuming Byron wouldn't harm his own flesh and blood. However, it became clear that Kelly was the key to saving Jessica."Keep an eye on the Neils as well. Make sure they don't stir up any trouble for me right now." Krista's tone carried a cold edge when mentioning the

Exiting Byron's office, Krista encountered Jessica, who was en route to deliver some documents.A pang of anguish crossed Krista's steely gaze when she saw Jessica. Surprised by Krista's sudden presence, their eyes locked momentarily. However, Jessica swiftly averted her gaze in a fleeting glance.A chill of cold indifference emanated from her. Krista couldn't help but feel that they were complete strangers.Despite feeling suffocated, Krista suppressed the weight in her heart, knowing it wasn't the time to concede defeat. If Byron intended any harm to Jessica, he would have to contend with her.Leaving the Skyline Group, Krista entered the car and addressed David, seated in the driver's position. "Inform the Neils that they will be held responsible if anything befalls Jessica now."Aware of the Neils' cunning nature, Krista suspected they had discovered Jessica's true identity. She couldn't guarantee they wouldn't act against Jessica to secure Cindy's marriage to Byron at this

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

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