She looked away, unwilling to confront her reflection. Albert chuckled and intertwined their fingers, urging her to sign the share transfer agreement. Once you sign, Ill have Alexis notarize it. Then youll be the majority shareholder of the Waston Group, he proposed.

As Jessie composed herself, she grew more rational.

While she didnt dismiss the value of money, she couldnt accept what Albert offered.

She couldnt bring herself to accept it, convinced that it wasnt out of love or generosity on his part. Instead, she saw it as a ploy, a means to ensnare her. Bluntly put, he desired both her and his money.

She considered him to be greedy.

Albert didnt pressure her. He glanced at the share transfer agreement and advised, Take your time to think it over.

Taking Jeslyns feelings into account, Albert decided not to spend the night in the master bedroom. Instead, he left promptly. As he departed, he simply touched Jessies shoulder and spoke gently. Go wash up. You

really made a mess down there.

Jessie flushed.

indifference. You offered willingly. I didnt coerce you, she

a meaningful remark. Jessie,

was no

or later, she would be consumed by him in this house,

avoiding visits to the villa to give Jeslyn language lessons. Strangely, Jessie remained unaware of how Albert explained her absence to Jeslyn. Surprisingly, Jeslyn didnt react with anger but instead comforted Jessie, saying, Dad mentioned that women

felt an urge to

Lettie asked awkwardly, Was it about

Jessie nodded in affirmation.

before commenting, It seems

you and her father? Jessie, children grow up

a moment before softly saying, She Jessie hesitated but finally confided

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