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

it right to talk to me like this, to take me to the hospital? Dont you think I have suffered enough being

you? Jessie, please!

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 you too Its for the best, for

wore a grave expression

Could you open the door? I can find my own way

car. Not a word was

Albert unlocked

she got

bring her more disappointment. She understood that nothing would change

closed behind Jessie as

car, Albert pulled out a cigarette and lit

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

had its highs

when Jessie

lowest, Albert had never

for good. Jessie didnt even glance back when

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

bash for Alberts birthday. They also announced

reaching

chose to

a point to avoid any news

scorching summer day, Melissa and Marcus were in attendance of a fancy banquet. Their wedding bells were

Fowlers went all

gift after gift, jotting down notes for

one box, Melissa found

it also looked like something that had been passed down in

examined the box, spotting the Smith familys initials

from, she zoned

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

man! Then, after a pause,

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 their

the bracelet to its box, saying, Ill have

looked at him gratefully

now. Taking care of stuff like this is part of the deal, Marcus said softly, planting a kis on Melissas

him back. After a moment, she playfully ran her fingers

rubbing noses with Melissa. In a sultry voice, he teased, Just figuring that out now, Mrs. Fowler? You havent looked elsewhere all these years. Cant find

liked the

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

a bit. After spending so much time together, they knew how to

shallower with each

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

he murmured, The carpets real soft; you

Marcus neck and chuckled. You say

was dimly lit,

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

around, sharing kises and laughter

pain. Marcus, always attentive, immediately halted and held her

to resume kising her. Carry

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

Marcus expression darkened.

gift from Ryan. What made it worse-it was a

as extravagant as the one Marcus had

from her hand.

was just as

wasnt on the guest list so why had he sent a gift? Initially, Melissa had wanted to clarify, fearing Marcus might blow up. But when she met his smug look, she knew he wasnt

dropped it. Ryan was irrelevant

Marcus hold, she tossed

it, she mused, Ill donate

let it go

somewhat appeased. He leaned in

eager, clad only in his bathrobe,

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

she firmly pushed him aside

away, his face flushed

her

her, resting his chin on her slender shoulder. You

scoffed. Mr. Fowler, youre

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

tried his luck. Four times. And

her answer surprised him. Fine. Im skipping work

ear, Marcus shamelessly remarked, Baby, why do I get

satisfy

leaned against him,

too shabby yourself. Your dirty talk is top- notch. I dig

I appreciate your honesty.

flowed

Melissa unwrapped

were a pair of

cost a

something like

to his old ways? Marcus casually touched his nose at the mention of Shawn. Ah, hes been

him? Marcus grinned. What, are you checking the books now,

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

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

to touch her, teasing her with a husky, seductive tone, Youre making it sound like hes my side piece. How could I handle a big, tough guy Like that? I much prefer a soft, gentle woman like you. Youre perfect no matter how I mold

Just hold on. Let me finish these

wait, not a second

that, they had

give in easily, especially not on the night of his

promised four times over, so he was sticking to

Melissa was sobbing her heart out, he didnt bat

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