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.

welled up with

me like this,

you? Jessie, please!

Albert, meeting you is my biggest regret! If I hadnt been so stubborn, I wouldnt be in this

away from you too Its for the best,

a grave expression as

and asked, Could you open the door? I

was silence in the car. Not

Albert unlocked

she got out of the

bring her more disappointment. She understood that nothing would

door closed behind Jessie as she

alone in the car, Albert pulled out a cigarette and lit

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

relationship had its highs and lows like

the times when Jessie had

Albert had never felt this

ways for good. Jessie didnt even glance back

days later, the Waston family and Albert

a huge bash for Alberts birthday. They also announced Daisys

spread like wildfire, reaching Jessies

she chose to brush

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

in attendance of a fancy banquet. Their wedding bells were

went all out for

evening, Melissa unwrapped gift after gift, jotting down

one box, Melissa found a ruby

seem very expensive. However, it also looked like something that

box, spotting the Smith

was from, she zoned out for

beside her. He slipped an arm around Melissas waist,

from that man! Then, after a pause, she continued, It mustve belonged to my

a once-over. It kind of matched her style, he reckoned Melissa

returned the bracelet to its box, saying, Ill have

at him gratefully upon

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

playfully ran her fingers along Marcus jaw,

Fowler?

the praise, she

like he wouldnt let Melissa off easy if she didnt give the right answer. Meanwhile, he slipped a hand under

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

breath grew shallower with each passing

arms around Marcus neck, she chuckled, saying, Lets take this to the bed! But Marcus pushed

in a seductive tone, he murmured, The carpets real soft; you

Marcus neck and chuckled. You say that every

dimly lit, setting

his hand, softly caressing her face. His intense gaze held hers, as if he could devour her whole. When did I hurt you? I wasnt that rough, was I? But I always struggle to get up the next day. Marcus, you really have to slow

around, sharing kises and laughter on

back, eliciting a small yelp of pain. Marcus, always attentive, immediately halted and held her close. What happened? Are you

that, he leaned in to resume kising her.

grabbed random things to hold onto. Eventually, her fingers found something small,

Marcus expression darkened.

gift from Ryan. What made

one Marcus had given her,

it from her hand. Seriously?

just as

clarify, fearing Marcus might blow up. But when she met his smug look, she knew he

dropped it.

from Marcus hold, she

mused, Ill donate it to

let it go to

seemed somewhat appeased. He leaned in for

eager, clad only in his

him, until he pulled her close and then she gently pushed him away. I think I better sort these gifts out first, she said, patting

firmly pushed him aside and resumed opening

face flushed

he found her smiling

playful, Marcus sat up and snuck behind her, resting his chin on

scoffed. Mr. Fowler,

waist. You naughty little girl! She chuckled, turning to

tried his luck. Four times. And not a single

her answer surprised

in her ear, Marcus shamelessly remarked, Baby, why do I get the feeling youve been extra naughty

else can satisfy

leaned against him, feeling at

not too shabby yourself. Your

I appreciate your honesty.

conversation flowed

unwrapped Shawns

a

mustve cost a

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

the mention of

lend him? Marcus grinned. What, are you checking

Twenty million in total. Hes making moves and has promised

raking it in, hes

husky, seductive tone, Youre making it sound like hes my side piece. How could I handle a big, tough guy Like

touch, she breathed out, Just hold on. Let me

not a

they had

wasnt one to give in easily, especially not on the night of his big

promised four times over, so he was sticking to his

heart

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