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

right to talk to me like this, to take me to the hospital? Dont you think I have suffered enough being attacked by your wife and her aunt? Or

for you?

lowered eyes, Jessie burst into tears. Albert, meeting you is my biggest regret! If I hadnt been so stubborn, I wouldnt be in this mess! Lets be strangers from now on! Dont pity me

from you too Its for the best, for

wore a grave expression as

a deep breath and asked, Could you open the

silence in the car. Not a word was exchanged between

awhile, Albert

got out of the

only bring her more disappointment. She understood that nothing would change between Albert and her, and breaking away was the

behind Jessie as

Albert pulled out

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

had its highs and lows

when Jessie

even at their lowest, Albert had never felt

were parting ways for good. Jessie didnt even glance

they ended up here? Three days later, the Waston family and Albert returned

Alberts birthday. They also announced Daisys pregnancy,

reaching Jessies

she chose to

to his family. Jessie made a point to avoid any news about him, and Albert stopped bugging her. Life

were in

went all out

after gift,

box, Melissa

big, which made it seem very expensive. However, it also looked like something that had been passed down

the box, spotting the Smith familys initials at the

from, she zoned out for

and plopped down beside her. He slipped an arm around Melissas waist, pulling her close. When she

a glance downwards, she added, Its from that man! Then, after a pause, she continued, It mustve

the point of Weldon pulling this stunt now, especially after 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 must have had genuine feelings for her mom back then. It was a shame

returned the bracelet to its box, saying, Ill have

him gratefully

like this is part of the deal, Marcus said softly,

back. After a moment, she playfully ran her fingers along Marcus jaw,

sultry voice, he teased, Just figuring that out now, Mrs. Fowler? You

the praise,

his tone hinting at a warning, like he wouldnt let Melissa off easy if she didnt give the right answer. Meanwhile, he slipped a hand under Melissas clothes, whispering, Any other reasons you cant get me out of your head?

a bit. After spending so much time together, they knew how to flirt and make each other

grew shallower with

saying, Lets take this to the bed! But Marcus pushed aside the presents and started kising her

The

around Marcus neck and chuckled.

dimly lit,

But I always struggle to get

fooling around, sharing kises and laughter

her back, eliciting a small yelp of pain. Marcus, always attentive, immediately halted and held her

leaned in to resume kising

to return his kis as she moved her hands to grabbed random things to hold onto. Eventually, her fingers found something small, unwittingly

Marcus expression darkened.

Ryan. What

Marcus had given her, it was worth a

it from her hand. Seriously?

just

the guest list so why had he sent a gift? Initially, Melissa had wanted to clarify, fearing Marcus might blow up. But

she dropped it. Ryan was irrelevant

hold, she tossed it back in the

she mused, Ill donate it to

it go

somewhat appeased. He leaned in

was so eager, clad only in his bathrobe, he

until he pulled her close and then she gently pushed him away. I think I better sort these

that, she firmly pushed him

away, his face flushed

at Melissa, he found her smiling as she

resting his chin on her slender shoulder.

scoffed. Mr. Fowler,

softly touched her waist. You naughty little girl! She chuckled, turning

his luck. Four times. And not a single time

expected rejection but her answer surprised him. Fine. Im skipping work

Baby, why do I get the

satisfy you like I

against him,

shabby yourself. Your dirty talk is top-

I appreciate your honesty.

conversation flowed effortlessly between

Melissa unwrapped

a pair

cost a

How can Shawn afford something like this? Last I checked, he was still

from? Is he back to his old ways? Marcus casually touched his nose at the mention of Shawn. Ah,

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

Twenty million in total. Hes making moves and has promised to

sighed. Even if hes raking it in, hes not saving. This

piece. How

breathed out, Just hold on. Let

a second longer, he

that, they

to give in easily, especially

times over, so he was sticking to his

sobbing her heart out, he didnt bat an

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