An hour later, they arrived. Paulina stormed into the ward to see her niece Daisy, who recently almost lost the baby she was carrying.

Paulina seethed at the sight of Daisys mistreatment.

Where is Albert? she bellowed.

Daisy averted her gaze, murmuring, Hes tied up with work. Aunt Paulina, he wont be coming any time soon.

Paulina sighed in disappointment. The companys in Heron, right? Yet hes been in Duefron for the past few months. Daisy, youre too lenient! Since you cant rein him in, Ill have to do it! After her remark, Paulina made her exit.

Aunt Paulina! Daisy, in a panic, tried to follow Paulina but was too weak to stand.

Melissa stayed put, and then suddenly whispered, Maam, truth is, you dont really love Mr. Watson.

Her gaze flickered to Daisys belly.

Daisy froze, shielding her stomach, suspecting Melissa had uncovered something.

It was all speculation on Melissas part.

Albert was no spring chicken. Even if he didnt love Daisy, hed feel something for their baby.

Unless he wasnt the father.

Daisys guilty look spoke volumes.

Without another word, Melissa sighed and left the room.

Dialing Alberts number as she walked, he picked up after a few rings. Mr. Watson, Mrs. Watson might be after Jessie! Whats the plan Alberts voice was hushed. ll take care of it! After the call, he tried Jessie, but she had blocked him.

He grabbed his car keys, heading straight to her hotel.

When he arrived, Paulina was already giving Jessie grief. Her arrogance was on full display, her bodyguards causing chaos in Jessies office. Jessies secretary tried to call the cops but was stopped by the guards.

Paulina approached Jessie slowly.

She delicately grasped Jessies chin, eyeing her from head to toe, and smirked. Quite the looker! Jessie brought back memories of Helen.

Alberts real mother! Back then, Paulinas husband fell hard for Helens looks and charm.

Even after Helen found out his deception and dumped him, he couldnt shake her. Their intimacy dwindled, leaving Paulina childless. To top it off, now she had to side with Albert, Helens son, to safeguard the Watson Group.

Paulina despised them! And now, all her fury was directed at the young, beautiful girl before her. She lashed out, slapping Jessie repeatedly until her ears rang.

Jessies secretary shrieked.

But Jessie remained cool as a cucumber. She knew she couldnt fight back. She locked eyes with Paulina and saw through her. She taunted, Youre mad about your husbands cheating, huh? Shouldnt you dig him up and give him a piece of your mind? Why take it out at me? Paulina scowled.

Jessie smirked. Are you really here for revenge on Alberts wife? If you cared, whyd you marry her off to him knowing hes a player? Youre such a phony!

Paulina seethed even more. She barked, Teach her a lesson! Snap some pretty pics.

Back in her day, Paulina dealt with her husbands mistresses by snapping nude photos.

Hearing this, a few guards swooped in to drag Jessie away.

Jessie shrieked. Whats your deal? Im warning you, lay a finger on me, and Ill dig up your hubbys bones, bury him with his flings and make you green with envy! Paulina quivered with rage, ready to slap Jessie again.

Suddenly, the door burst open.

Albert stormed in, shooting Paulina a frosty glare.

Theyd clashed countless times before.

She sneered. Finally decided to show your face! Albert surveyed Jessies swollen cheek and Paulinas haughty demeanor.

Time usually brought maturity, but in this moment, he lost control.

Approaching Paulina, he delivered a resounding slap for everyone to witness.

Her tooth went flying.

With her hair a mess, she sat stunned for a while.

Eventually, she looked up incredulously. You little bastard, how dare you hit me? Do you still want to run Watson Group? Albert grabbed her collar roughly, his face dark. Shed never seen him so furious. Coldly, he stated, I warned you not to harm her! But you wouldnt listen! Wondering if Id dare hit you? Heres your answer! If it werent for my mom, youd be done for. Sick of your constant trouble! You old hag, Ive put up with you Long enough! Paulina seethed but no words escaped her Lips.

Albert shoved her aside.

He warned, You touch her again, and Waston Groups history! ll doit, swear to God! Dont test me!

Jessie caught every word.

She realized he loved her but what good was it? He married someone else and had his own child.

Tears streamed down Jessies face, the heartache outweighing the visible pain.

Albert approached her slowly. He wanted to touch her wound but hesitated. After a while, he simply whispered, Jessie! Jessie gazed at Albert, with blood in her mouth, but she swallowed the ache and looked at him in the eyes.

She said with a light tone, You saw it, right? You said youd look out for me but its been nothing but trouble. Could you and your family stay away from me, Mr. Watson? Please, Im begging you!

Alberts heart hurt hearing Jessies words.

After a pause, he said gently, Let me get you to the hospital.

Jessie declined but Albert insisted because her face was swollen.

He felt he couldnt leave Jessie in that state, even if they werent together anymore.

So he took her away forcefully.

Since Jessie resisted, Albert had to carry her to the car. This drew the attention from the hotel staff.

Jessie tried to escape once she was put in the car but Albert had locked the doors.

He held her hand, voice hoarse as he said, Please, stop fighting with me.

eyes welled up with

my injury? You have a wife that is pregnant with your child. Is it right to talk to me like this, to

enough for you? Jessie, please!

meeting you is my biggest regret! If I hadnt been so

you too Its for

grave expression as

a deep breath and asked, Could you open the door? I can find my own way to

car. Not a word was exchanged between

awhile, Albert unlocked the

she got out

that nothing would change between Albert and her, and breaking away was the

closed behind Jessie as she

Albert pulled out a

cigarette stood out in the darkness. Even though Jessie was out of sight, he couldnt shake thoughts

relationship had its highs and lows like any

times when Jessie had caused him

Albert had never felt

parting ways for good. Jessie didnt even

up here? Three days later, the Waston family

birthday. They also announced Daisys pregnancy, which made everyone swoon over

wildfire, reaching

to brush

for Albert to go back to his family. Jessie made a point to

in attendance of a fancy banquet. Their

went all out for their

gift, jotting down notes

she opened one box, Melissa found a

which made it seem very expensive. However, it

box, spotting the Smith

was from, she zoned out for

her. He

Its from that man! Then,

he had let her mom down? Marcus took the bracelet from Melissa, giving it a once-over. It kind of matched her style, he reckoned Melissa must take after her mom a lot. Weldon

the bracelet to its box, saying, Ill

looked at him gratefully

team now. Taking care of stuff like this is part of the deal, Marcus said softly,

playfully ran her fingers along Marcus jaw, murmuring, Marcus, I love kising you.

voice, he teased, Just figuring that out now, Mrs. Fowler? You havent looked elsewhere all these years. Cant find anyone better than me, huh? Melissa, feeling

Marcus liked the praise, she

at a warning, like he wouldnt let Melissa off easy if she didnt give the right answer. Meanwhile,

Marcus decided to tease her a bit. After

grew shallower with each passing

Marcus neck, she chuckled, saying, Lets take this to

seductive tone, he murmured, The carpets real soft; you wont

around Marcus neck and chuckled. You say

was dimly lit, setting the

devour her whole. When did I hurt you? I wasnt that rough, was I? But I always struggle to get

sharing kises

of pain. Marcus, always attentive, immediately halted and held her close. What happened? Are you okay?

he leaned in to

her hands to grabbed random things

Marcus expression darkened.

from Ryan. What made it worse-it was a

extravagant as the one Marcus

snatching it from her hand.

was just

list so why had he sent a gift? Initially, Melissa had wanted to clarify, fearing Marcus might blow

she dropped it. Ryan was

bracelet from Marcus hold, she tossed it

ditching it, she mused, Ill donate it to charity

it go to

somewhat appeased. He leaned in for another

only in his bathrobe, he

and then she gently pushed him away. I think I better sort these gifts out first, she

him aside and

away, his face flushed but

he found her smiling as she unwrapped

Marcus sat up and snuck behind her, resting his chin on her slender shoulder. You did

Fowler, youre

little girl! She chuckled, turning to kis him.

tried his luck. Four times. And not a

answer surprised him.

in her ear, Marcus shamelessly remarked, Baby, why do I

satisfy

against him,

chuckled. Youre not too shabby yourself. Your dirty talk is

I appreciate your honesty.

conversation flowed

unwrapped Shawns

a pair of

cost a

like this?

the mention of Shawn. Ah, hes been doing well lately. I tossed him a

How much did you lend him? Marcus grinned. What, are you checking the

couldnt dodge this conversation. Twenty million in total. Hes making moves and has promised to pay me back within two

if hes raking it in, hes not saving. This splurge screams lack

her with a husky, seductive tone, Youre making it sound like hes my side piece. How could

his touch, she breathed out, Just hold on.

a second longer, he

that, they had

one to give in easily, especially not on

hed promised four times over, so

though Melissa was sobbing her heart out, he didnt

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