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

enough for you? Jessie,

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

Its for the best, for both

a grave

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

silence in the car. Not a

awhile, Albert

hesitate; she got out

She understood that nothing would change between Albert and her,

behind Jessie

Albert pulled out a cigarette and

darkness. Even though Jessie

had its highs

remembered the times when

their lowest, Albert had

for good. Jessie didnt even glance back when she

Three days later, the Waston family

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

like wildfire, reaching Jessies

to brush

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

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

Fowlers went all

unwrapped gift after gift, jotting down notes for

one box, Melissa found a ruby

were big, which made it seem very expensive. However, it also looked like something

examined the box, spotting the Smith

who it was from, she zoned out

shower, Marcus strolled over with a towel wrapped around his waist, and plopped down beside her. He slipped an arm around Melissas

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

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

returned the bracelet to its box, saying,

at him gratefully

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

in to kis him back. After a moment, she playfully ran

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

the

asked, 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? Tell

Melissa played dumb, so Marcus decided to tease her a bit. After spending so much time together,

shallower

take this to the bed! But Marcus pushed aside

murmured, The carpets real

around Marcus neck and chuckled.

dimly lit, setting the

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

around, sharing kises and

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

that, he leaned in to resume kising her. Carry

return his kis as she moved her hands to grabbed random things to

Marcus expression darkened.

gift from Ryan. What made it

the one Marcus had given her,

hand.

was just

had he sent a gift? Initially, Melissa had wanted to clarify, fearing Marcus might blow up. But when she met his

she dropped it.

from Marcus hold, she tossed it back

mused, Ill donate it

let it go

appeased. He leaned in for another

was so eager, clad only in his bathrobe,

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

pushed him aside and

face flushed

found her smiling

chin on her slender

scoffed. Mr. Fowler,

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

tried his luck. Four times. And

answer surprised

remarked, Baby, why do I get the feeling youve been extra naughty lately? Youre

satisfy you

him, feeling at

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

I appreciate your honesty.

flowed

unwrapped Shawns

a pair

mustve cost a

to Marcus. How can Shawn afford something like this?

casually touched his nose at the mention of Shawn. Ah, hes been doing well lately. I tossed

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

conversation. Twenty million in total.

Even if hes raking it in, hes not saving. This splurge screams lack of discipline. Marcus,

He reached out 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,

she breathed out, Just hold on. Let me

cant wait, not a second longer, he

that, they had

one to give in easily, especially not

promised four times over, so he

heart out, he didnt

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