《Bound to My Billionaire Ex》 Chapter 1 The Meeting at the Wedding Chapter 1 The Meeting at the Wedding Chapter 1 The Meeting at the Wedding Burton Sterling, the richest man in the Capital City, was getting married again. Countless media had flocked to the wedding to report on the new Mrs. Sterling. The wedding was held in the Sterling family¡¯s vi in the urban area of the Capital City, and uninvited people couldn''t go in. So, the reporters could only wait outside, hoping to get some news. Rejo Lynn sitting in the vi tugged at the heavy diamond ne around her neck and impatiently murmured, "Why hasn''t the wedding started? He has gotten married many times. There is no need to hold such a grand wedding, right? " Joana covered her mouth, carefully nced across the people at the table next to them, and said in a faint voice, "Shut up. Can¡¯t you see the Sterling family sitting next to us?" Rejo rolled her eyes and said, "What are you afraid of? Jacquelyn is married to Burton Sterling. So, they must show respect to her." She nced at the man with white hair at the next table and added, "He will have to call her mother!" When Joana followed Rejo''s gaze and looked over, she happened to meet William''s cold eyes, who was Burton¡¯s eldest son. So, she shivered with fright and turned pale. William casually looked away. Joana was a nobody, so he would not waste time on her. He turned to look at his younger brother and asked, "Frank, where''s Jason? Why hasn''t hee?" Frank curled his lips and said, "Don''t you know I cannot discipline that brat? He does not listen to me at all. When he was young, you all pampered him and did not allow to me beat him! Now, he has bewless! He even has a love affair with a starlet." "Dad, am I so unreliable in your eyes? I''m sad to hear you say so." When Jason walked to the table, he happened to hear Frank''sint, so he raised his eyebrows and smiled,zily leaning on the petite woman beside him. When Frank saw the woman, he instantly flew into a rage because she was the starlet he had just mentioned. He had not expected Jason to bring her to such an asion, so he picked up a ss and threw it at him, saying, "You brat, how dare you bring her here!" The roar and the sound of the ss breaking startled Rejo who was eating with her head down. When she looked up, she met the familiar long and narrow ck eyes and felt the hostility in them be more intense than before. So, puff in her hand slipped off to the ground. Jason had tilted his head to avoid his father¡¯s attack. But after he turned his head, he met those sparkling clear eyes. When their eyes met, Rejo felt as if a century had passed. But it was just a second. She soon nonchntly withdrew her gaze and asked, "Joana, who is he?" Jason was also surnamed Sterling. Was he a member of the Sterling family? Joana blushed when shyly staring at Jason with unconscious affection in her eyes. Then, she replied, "He is Jason Sterling, Burton¡¯s only grandson. He started apany without the support of the Sterling family. Now, his LJ Group has be one of the top ten groups in the world. He is not only a young sessful businessman but also the lord of the underground in the Capital City. He is powerful in both circles. It is said that he once bravely broke into the ck market for his beloved woman and wiped out the previous underworld lord¡¯s force that had controlled the Capital City for 20 years alone." Rejo automatically ignored all thepliments because she had caught an important point. So, she said, "If he is Burton¡¯s grandson, he will be our nephew, right?" Material ? N?velDrama.Org. Joana abruptly stoppedplimenting Jason and looked away from him with difficulty. Yes, he was her nephew now! Rejo smiled, looked at Jason who was still staring at her, slightly parted her red lips, and mouthed, "Nephew!" Reading her lips, Jason suddenly narrowed his eyes. When hiszy aura changed, the atmosphere suddenly became cold. When Frank threw another ss over, it hit Jason¡¯s head. And blood soon flowed down his cheek. Jason''s eyes were scarlet red, making him look like a demon. The women of the Sterling family and Sherry beside him all trembled with fear, thinking Jason¡¯s illness attacked again! Frank had not expected the ss would hit him. His eldest brother and nieces were all staring at him in dissatisfaction. Seeing Jason unblinkingly standing upright with a hole in his head, Frank was also worried, hoping there was nothing wrong with him. Although Jason had a violent temper, a stupid son would be even worse! Frank wanted to go forward to check on Jason, but Jason''s aggressive and violent aura deterred him. Jason walked toward Rejo step by step. When everyone followed his gaze and saw Jacquelyn¡¯s two girls, their hearts skipped a beat. Tanya plucked up her courage, tugged at her son''s sleeve, and said, "Jason, this is your grandpa''s wedding. Don¡¯t make trouble today!" She was implying he could do whatever he wanted tomorrow. But Jason had never been an obedient son. He firmly walked to Rejo and then looked down at her in a daze. Chapter 2 Nephews Chapter 2 Nephews Chapter 2 Nephews Joana was so frightened that her legs went limp. Jason''s eyes were red, and his face was covered with blood. He was exuding cold vibes like a demon from hell. So, she didn''t dare to move for fear that he would hurt her. But Rejo was unaffected. She raised her eyebrows and mboyantly smiled, "Nephew, are you so eager to greet me? But I didn''t prepare a greeting gift for you because I didn''t know I would have a nephew. You can rest assured. I will prepare gifts for you on holiday in the future. After all, I am your aunt now!" Rejoughed wildly at heart, thinking Jacquelyn had chosen a good husband this time. Karma was a b*tch. Rejo had held back her anger for years but vented it all out today. Now, she felt refreshed and ecstatic. The Sterling family had always looked down on Jacquelyn and her family, but they could not help admiring Rejo''s courage. But she was courting death! They could even imagine the bloody scene later. Jason unblinkingly stared at Rejo as if he wanted to freeze her soul. Rejo rolled her eyes, thinking this pervert was just trying to scare her. So, she widened her pretty eyes to re at him. Then, they fell into a stalemate. After a while, he sneered and returned to the previouszy state. When he turned his head, he saw Sherry slump on the ground. So, he helped her up, brought her to Rejo, and domineeringly said in a clear and cold voice, "Baby,e here! Let me introduce you to my new aunt." When Rejo squinted at Sherry''s eyes which were somewhat simr to hers, a knowing look shed across her face. Many years had passed, but Jason had not moved on from his rtionship with Louisa yet. Seeing Jason had calmed down, William quickly cleared his throat and said, "Jason, hurry up to treat the injury. You must take it seriously. After all, it''s on your head." After finishing speaking, he red at Frank. "Yes! Hurry!" "You must take the injury on the head seriously. You''d better take an X-ray right now." Property ? N?velDrama.Org. The women of the Sterling family hurriedly persuaded Jason to go to the hospital. In their eyes, his health was more important than Burton''s wedding because he was his only grandson. Anyway, Burton often got married. It was OK to miss one. Those women had arrogantly ignored Rejo just now. Seeing them carefully surrounding and gently talking to Jason, she finally understood why he had grown into such a pervert. The Sterling family was spoiling him. Ignoring his family members'' concerns, Jason stubbornly held Sherry''s arm and stared at Rejo with his dark eyes. The situation became a stalemate again. The Sterling family, who were worried about Jason''s injury, began ming Rejo. Being stared at by so many people, Rejo couldn''t help feeling ill at ease. "Rejo?" A warm and soothing male voice broke the deadlock. Brady walked to Rejo and said, "I did not expect to meet you here!" Rejo immediately stood up and said, "Mr. Nelson!" Brady was her boss who paid her sry. But she did not know why he hade. This room was specially prepared for the bride and groom''s rtives. Was Brady also from the Sterling family? When Brady slightly smiled, Rejo''s heart instantly skipped a beat. And his charm even blocked most of Jason''s coldness. "Cousin, do you know our new aunt?" Jason ented the word "aunt" and kept looking between her and Brady. Rejo''s mouth twitched. "Cousin?" "Aunt?" They eximed at the same time. Rejo felt as if being struck by lightning. Although it felt good to let her ex-boyfriend call her aunt, she did not want her boss to be her nephew. After all, they were not rted by blood. As long as Jacquelyn divorced, he would not be her nephew anymore. After thinking about it for a short moment, Brady guessed Rejo should be the daughter of his grandfather''s new wife. And his calm and handsome face rarely froze. Everyone would feel ill at ease when a younger subordinate suddenly became his or her aunt. Moreover, he had a crush on Rejo. Jason meaningfully showed an evil smile at Rejo and dragged pale Sherry back to his seat. Everyone in the Sterling family heaved a sigh of relief. Tanya hurriedly waved to a servant and gave some orders. Soon, a person came over with a medicine kit to treat Jason''s wound. He did not refuse, so the women of the Sterling family all swallowed back the long words they had. Brady slightly nodded at Rejo and went to sit with the Sterling family. Only then did Rejo rx her stiff body. She was also a little afraid that Jason would go crazy. He had lost control when they had broken up. Thinking of what had happened, she blushed. But she should not have thought about such things because Jason had nothing to do with her now. No, he had something to do with her. From today on, she would be his aunt! Hah! "Rejo!" Joana suddenly said and nudged her, interrupting her fantasy of whipping Jason. Then, she looked at Brady and continued, "Who is that man? Do you know him?" Chapter 3 Danger Chapter 3 Danger Chapter 3 Danger Jason had scared Joana, so her mind had gone nk. She had not heard what they had said and had not recovered until he had left. Although Jason was handsome, she dared not to have designs on him anymore because she could not bear this kind of man. Brady was also handsome but looked gentle and elegant. She was sure he would dote on his wife. Now, she thought the domineering presidents should stay in the romantic novels. In reality, mild men were a better choice! When Rejo saw Joana''s eyes were full of affection, the corners of her mouth twitched. Then, she slowly said, "He is Jason''s cousin Brady. So, he is also our nephew. And I am working for him now." Joana showed a look of disappointment. One more nephew? Were all the handsome guys here her nephews? The wedding went smoothly despite the gauze around Jason''s head and his cold vibes. The members of the Sterling family were amazing. Although Jason was exuding a cold aura, they could still brightly smile at the cameras. Rejo could not do it. She felt ill at ease because Jason was staring at her with his gloomy ck eyes all the time. Soon, the guests were free to move about. It was the time for everyone tomunicate and make friends. The people who could attend the wedding of the Sterling family were all celebrities, so they also looked down upon the bride''s daughters and would not take the initiative to talk to them. After all, the newlyweds might divorce at any time. After Joana went to see handsome guys, Rejo felt a little bored. So, she wandered around. The wedding was held in the Sterling family''s vi in the urban area of the Capital City. It was a fancy retro building, and theyout inside was up to the royal standards. Even the paintings on the wall were genuine antiques. Rejo was fascinated by them. She had only seen such things in museums before, so it was a rare opportunity to appreciate them now. She followed the paintings on the wall and unconsciously walked away from the crowd. Standing in front of a painting, she sighed that the Sterling family was so wealthy that they disyed such a precious painting like this. They were not afraid people would steal it at all. But the price of this painting could raise an ordinary person for a lifetime. She was concentrating on appreciating the painting, so she didn''t notice the man approaching her. When he covered her mouth from behind, she was stunned. After she recovered from the shock and tried to struggle, the man restrained her body, dragged her into a room nearby, and mmed the door shut. Rejo shivered when hearing the door closing, thinking she was in trouble. Was the man a thief who had sneaked in? She shouldn''t have walked away from the crowd. But she had never expected such a thing to happen in the Sterling family because there were many burly bodyguards in sunsses in the vi. Why had not any of them noticed it? She didn''t dare to struggle for fear of angering the man. He soon mped her hands behind her back with his big palm and restrained her legs. When he pressed her against the door, she whined, signaling to him to let go. The hot and humid breath on her neck made her tremble. Feeling him licking her ear with his slippery and soft tongue, she slowly felt desperate. Her memories and fears from the past overwhelmingly rushed to her, and the coldness from her heart went through her body. She was so scared that her teeth chattered. After a cold and deep sneer echoed in the room, the man said, "Aunt Rejo, do you like this gift? It is a surprise I prepared for you." Hearing the familiar cold voice, Rejo rxed her body and gasped. Then, she flew into a rage. What a pervert! She had almost bit her tongue to kill herself! After she bit his palm covering her mouth hard, he retracted his hand. Then, she cursed in anger, "Jason, you are a pervert! You..." Material ? N?velDrama.Org. He covered her mouth with his big palm to stop her from yelling and said, "Aunt Rejo, please keep your voice down. There are people outside. I don''t care about my reputation. But they would me you for seducing your nephew!" Jason had lowered his voice and whispered into her ear. When his hot breath gently touched the sensitive skin around her ear, the tip of her ear slightly moved. When Jason saw her fair-skinned neck gradually be light pink, his pretty eyes darkened. Listening attentively, she indeed heard faint chatter andughter. So, she turned her head and blinked at Jason, indicating that she would not yell again. Seeing this, he withdrew his hand but still pressed her against the door. Rejo twisted her body and lowered her voice, saying, "Jason, what the hell are you doing? Let go!" "Why don''t you call me nephew, Aunt Rejo?" Rejo was speechless, thinking he was too narrow-minded. She had just verbally taken advantage of him, but he had almost scared her to death. She hurriedly replied, "I will never call you my nephew again! I''m sorry." "You''re lying!" Hearing this, Rejo froze. She was indeed lying, so she blushed after her lie was exposed. Then, she turned to re at his handsome face. She was so ashamed and angry that she forgot the fear and said, "I like calling you my nephew! What can you do to stop me? Nephew! You''re my nephew! Ah!" Chapter 4 Rape Chapter 4 Rape Chapter 4 Rape Her voice stopped abruptly when she turned to stare at him in disbelief. Her dress was torn apart, and his big hands were raging on her chest. When his slightly callused fingertips stroked her tender skin, she could feel his scorching body heat through the cloth on her waist. It was so hot as if melting her. The eager and rough kisses on her back softened her voice when she groaned, "Jason, how dare you!" Jason proved with his actions that he dared to go one step further. He blocked her screams in pain with his hand and hoarsely said in an elegant and sexy voice, "Baby, you have never had sex with other men, right? You are obedient, so I will reward youter!" Rejo hated his keen intuition. Since breaking up with him, she had never dated any other man because he had scared her. She clearly remembered he had stared at her with his bloodshot eyes like a demon and said, "Rejo, if you dare to date other men, I will tear you into pieces and feed you to the dogs!" She had wanted to date another man to express her disdain, but she had not dared. Jason''s red eyes had be her nightmare. And she felt as if he were following and staring at her all the time. So, she did not dare to start a new rtionship. Moreover, she believed he would tear her up for real because of his violent temperament. She had regretted dating this demon for the past few years. If she had a time machine, she would travel back four years ago and prevent herself from meeting him. The pain in her private part brought her back to reality. Jason''s violent movements hurt her because she had not had sex for a long time. After she ufortably moved her body, he unexpectedly became more excited. So, she didn''t dare to move anymore and could only passively ept his "attacks". Rejo didn''t know how long it had passed because she had no energy to think about the time. Jason had repeatedly forced her to have sex. She felt frightened because he bit her as if he hadn''t seen a woman for years. She even thought he would tear her apart. In the end, she passed out. She was woken up by the ringtone of her phone. She suddenly realized she had to go to work because it was Monday. If she got upte, she would have to take the crowded subway. When she tried to get up in a daze, she felt a heavy object on her body. Opening her eyes, she saw Jason''s face pressed against hers. So, she instantly sobered up and remembered what had happened yesterday. "Are you awake?" Jason kissed the corner of her lips and started having sex again. "Jason!" Rejo subconsciously hugged his neck and frowned in pain, "I was wrong. I won''t do it again! Please let me go! It hurts!" She was afraid of this crazy man. She remembered what he had done to her when they had broken up. She hadin on the bed for a week to recuperate. She knew she could not afford to anger him, so she decided to be obedient for now. Jason stared at her red and swollen lips with his deep eyes and kissed them. When they hugged each other, Rejo''s body gradually softened. And her pretty eyes became misty while she couldn''t help softly groaning with pleasure. Her phone rang non-stop until it ran out of juice. After putting on Jason''s shirt, Rejo obediently sat on the bed and began having a meal. Even though she wanted to strangle the man in ck silk pajamas, she even did not dare to say anything harsh. After all, if Jason went crazy again, she might not be able to leave the vi alive. Her lips were red and swollen, and her bright eyes peeked at him from time to time. The exposed part of her neck was covered with bruises. When Jason expressionlessly lowered his head to eat, he regretted it. He did not want to hurt her. He had originally nned to treat her gently. But she was too sharp-tongued. Moreover, he had missed her body too much, so he had indulged himself in sensual pleasure. ConTEent bel0ngs to N?v(e)lD/rama(.)Org . After the meal, he took off his pajamas. His strong and perfect body could make all women scream except Rejo. She trembled with fright and stammered with a pale face, "You... My private party still hurts. Jason, please. Please don''t do it again!" And her eyes turned red when she was speaking. Jason nced at her, took some clothes out of the closet, and slowly put them on. The ck suit was well-tailored, setting off his broad shoulders, narrow waist, and slender but powerful legs. His facial features were handsome and well-defined. His narrow ck eyes inadvertently exuded a graceful demeanor. And his plump red lips were sexy. And his ascetic ck suit would make women eager to strip him naked. Of course, Rejo did not want to do such a thing. Instead, she wished she would never see the bastard again. Jason fixed his cor, coldly stared at her with his narrow ck eyes, and said, "I''m going to thepany now. You obediently stay here. If I don''t see you when Ie back at night, you will not be able to bear the consequences." Chapter 5 Escape Chapter 5 Escape Chapter 5 Escape Rejo had nned to escape as soon as he left, so her smile froze. "Aunt Rejo?" Hearing him raise his ending voice to express his impatience, she immediately nodded, "I see! I won''t leave." Jason deeply stared at her until she felt so cold and frighted that she almost told him the truth. Then, he walked out. Rejo leaned on the window. After seeing the ck Land Rover run out, she felt relieved andzilyy on the tatami in front of the bed. This was Jason''s vi in East City. He must have brought her here after she had passed outst night. And they used to live here before. Looking around, she found it was still the pastoral style she liked. Even the pink sheet withce on the bed was the one she had bought. But after a close look, she found it was new. Did Jason always buy the same sheets? Lying on the bed, she stared nkly. She could not deceive herself anymore. She still loved that bastard, although it was hard to ept the fact. If he had forced her, she would have been able to persuade herself to regard it as if being bitten by a dog. Anyway, she had been bitten before. But she knew very well in her heart that she was willing and even felt secretly happy to sleep with him again. Rejo couldn''t help yelling. Then, she clenched her fists and mmed them hard on the bed. Of course, it did not hurt. Then, she gritted her teeth and swore, "I''m going on a blind date! I''m going to date. I will leave this pervert to Louisa!" At the thought of Louisa, Rejo could not help feeling aggrieved and angry. Jason loved Louisa and dated Rejo because she looked like her. It was the shame of her life because Louisa''s existence had severely hurt her self-esteem. But the most ridiculous part of the matter was that Louisa did not know her existence at all. How pathetic she was! Rejo burst into tears, and the bitter tears flowed from her eyes to her heart. She pressed her throbbing left chest and forced a smile, murmuring, "There are many fish in the sea. I''m sure I can find a better man. Jason, you have no right to humiliate me like this!" All the employees of the LJ Group were happy today because the cold air that had shrouded the company for a long time had miraculously disappeared. The assistant to the president felt the happiest because Mr. Sterling was smiling all day long. He could not even believe his eyes because he used to think Mr. Sterling did not know how to smile. Jason''s good moodsted until he returned home. Looking around the empty vi, he immediately became gloomy, and his eyes turned red. Then, he threw the coffee table beside him away. The loud noisested until the vi was almost destroyed. After venting his anger, he gradually calmed down. Otherwise, he might go to strangle Rejo to death. While smoking a cigar, he was surrounded by smoke. His red eyes gradually darkened, exuding a faint light. After a while, heughed and hoarsely murmured, "Rejo!" When the word echoed through the empty vi, it sounded like a mandragora that tempted people into the abyss. Rejoy on the sofa with a facial mask on her face. Hearing Jacquelyn''s words, she abruptly got up, widened her pretty eyes, and shouted, "What? How can you ask me to live with the Sterling family? Are you kidding me?" Her mask fell off, but she didn''t care. Jacquelyn poked Rejo''s forehead and angrily said, "When can you change your short temper? You should learn from Joana! Girls should be quiet and elegant. When you move to the Sterling family, you must restrain yourself." Rejo rolled her eyes and said, "I can never change. If you''re not satisfied, you can stuff me back in your stomach and give birth to me again." "Stop talking nonsense!" Jacquelyn was so angry that she patted Rejo''s back. But she had not put forth much strength and stopped after only two pats. "Let''s return to the original topic! Why do you ask me to live with the Sterling family? I won''t go!" If she went there, she would be like a sheep walking to a tiger''s mouth. She could imagine how furious Jason was now. He might kill her if they met again! "You must go! I have the final say! Hurry up and pack your things!" Material ? N?velDrama.Org. Jacquelyn always madepromises when facing Rejo. She even allowed her to call her Jacquelyn instead of Mom. She could understand Rejo hated her because of her father. However, she showed a rare aggressiveness in this matter. Burton had suddenly asked her to let Joana and Rejo live with the Sterling family tonight. She had begged him for this before, but he had not agreed. But he had somehow taken the initiative to bring it up. Of course, Jacquelyn had agreed without hesitation and decided to take the girls over before he regretted it. Even if he regretted it, he would be too embarrassed to drive them out after they moved in. Chapter 6 Good News Chapter 6 Good News Chapter 6 Good News Jacquelyn was just doing this for her two daughters. Not to mention Jenifer who was studying abroad, it was time for Joana and Rejo to get married. If they could live in the Sterling''s, their status would improve a lot. Moreover, Burton promised to fix someone up with Rejo and Joana. The men introduced by Burton must be tall, rich, and handsome, and Joana and Rejo would have someone to rely on for the rest of their lives, so Jacquelyn would never allow Rejo to ruin her n. "Cut the crap. You muste with me. Go on a blind date tomorrow. I''ve already chosen a good man for you." "What? I''m not going." Rejo firmly disagreed and she didn''t expect that Jacquelyn had already nned this. "No matter whether you agree or not, you have to go as I arrange," snapped Jacquelyn. ConTEent bel0ngs to N?v(e)lD/rama(.)Org . Joana, who was eating lychee on the other side of the sofa, spat out the shell and echoed, "That''s right, Mom. You really should discipline her. She didn''te homest night. I don''t know if she went to get a room with a man. I asked her but she didn''t give me any response." "Heaven alive!" Jacquelyn eximed and grabbed Rejo by the cor. "Where did you gost night? Who did you go out with? Did you do that thing?" Rejo shook Jacquelyn''s hand off her cor. Fortunately, Rejo had covered the marks on her body with foundation and was wearing long-sleeved shirts and trousers. Otherwise, her secret would have been revealed. However, Rejo did not dare to expose her skin for a long time. After all, a shrew person like Jacquelyn might find something wrong. "I met a ssmate from primary school at the wedding yesterday. We haven''t seen each other for many years, so we talked all night." Jacquelyn''s furious face stiffened. She asked awkwardly, "Who is it? A man or a woman? Do I know that person?" Rejo squinted at her with a faint smile. Jacquelyn opened her mouth but couldn''t utter anything. Joana nced at Jacquelyn and Rejo, spat out a lychee seed, and walked up to pull Rejo up from the sofa. Then, Joana changed the topic and said, "You must go to the Sterling''s with me. I''m afraid of being alone." Rejo retorted discontentedly, "The Sterling''s is not a dangerous ce. What are you afraid of? Let go of me! I don''t want to go with you." Jacquelyn grabbed Rejo''s other arm and turned to order the butler who had been following her. "Underwood, pack up the things of the youngdies." "Yes, Madam Jacquelyn." The meticulous and dignified middle-aged butler was always less talkative. After hearing the order, he began to work with his two subordinates behind him. The servants of the Sterling family were all professionally trained and capable. The three of them soon packed up the things ording to the list provided by Jacquelyn. After all, the Sterling family was inck of nothing. Jacquelyn nned to buy some new outfits for her two daughters. Anyway, Burton gave her an unlimited credit card. Of course, she would spend the money on her daughter. Otherwise, why would she marry an old man like Burton? Rejo, who had been dragged to the Sterling family by Jacquelyn and Joana, still could not wrap her head around the fact that she had moved into the Sterling''s. Fortunately, Jason didn''t live in the old house of the Sterling family, so Rej wouldn''t meet him in a short time. What was more, even if she met him, there were people everywhere in the old house, and she didn''t believe Jason would dare to act recklessly. At that thought, Rejo was relieved. Rejo had had wild sex with Jason the day before, and now she was still in pain, so she took three days off. After all, the identity of Brady''s aunt did help a lot. The supervisor, who had refused to give Rejo a leave and wanted to deduct her attendance, immediately spoke gently to her and even showed concern for her after receiving a call from the leader. Rejoy on a chair by the swimming pool and enjoyed the cream puffs, rose crisps, and chocte cakes made by the Sterling family''s cooks, which wereparable to those made by the chefs in five-star hotels. The gold-patterned rose white porcin cup was filled with top ck tea. Rejo took a deep breath to enjoy the tea. It smelled like orchids and honey. She had only enjoyed such good tea when she was with Jason, and she really missed it. "Does it taste good?" "Cough! Cough! Cough!" Rejo choked and patted her chest with a withering look. Jason was wearing a light gray knitted shirt and blue casual pants, standing next to her with a beaming smile. A gust of cold wind blew, and Rejo''s face was full of depression. Sheined silently, "Jason would note back even once a month? Nonsense!" "Aunt, are you all right?" Jason asked worriedly. He took two steps forward and patted Rejo on the back. Rejo widened her eyes in horror, and a chill went down her spine and spread to her whole body due to Jason''s touch. It was midsummer in July, but she felt so cold that her teeth chattered. She thought to herself, "Could it be that I''m dreaming? How would Jason be so gentle and nice?" Jason gave Rejo a smile that was very pleasing in the eyes of others, but an eyesore in Rejo''s. "Aunt, hurry up and go to the living room! Grandpa has good news to announce in a while." After that, he left without looking back. The Sterlings who coulde today were all present in the living room. Chapter 7 The Sterling Family Chapter 7 The Sterling Family Chapter 7 The Sterling Family Burton had three sons and one daughter. His eldest son, William, was the head of a military department and usually lived in the military residence. William''s two daughters, the older one named Adeline and the younger one named Bridget, were both married, so they were not present today. Burton''s second son, Frank, was a high-ranking official of the country, who often appeared on TV. He married Tanya and Tanya gave birth to Jason, the only son of the Sterling family. They also had a daughter named Ericka who had joined the army. It was said that Frank had nearly cut the ties with Burton in order to marry Tanya who was from an inferior family background. Rumored had it that after Frank and Tanya got married, they had not returned to the Sterling''s for five years, because Burton and his wife, who was still alive at that time, did not allow Tanya to enter the Sterling''s. They hadn''t made peace until the birth of Jason and Burton and his original wife personally went to visit Tanya in the hospital. After that, Tanya''s position improved a lot in the Sterling family. Frank was henpecked and usually enjoyed the world of two with his wife, so he was also absent today. Burton''s third son, Nics, was a businessman who had married Heidi, the second daughter of the Tupart family. Heidi was also a well-known figure in the Capital City. She did not have any children, so she raised Nics''s illegitimate daughters and educated them. Now all the girls of the Sterling family were the children of Nics and his mistresses, so they were about the same age. It was a pity that Nics did not have a son even if he tried so hard. Maybe this was the reason why Heidi could put up with it. Burton had started his career by doing business, so Nics and his whole family had lived in the old house with the old man since he had taken over his father''s business. At this moment, Nics''s five daughters were chattering non-stop. Rejo was really impressed by Burton who didn''t even frown when surrounded by so many noisy girls. Truth be told, Rejo could barely stand it. "Ahem!" Burton coughed gently, and the whole living room quieted down. Clearly, he was quite mighty in the Sterling family. He was in a good mood today and his serious face showed a rare smile. Material ? N?velDrama.Org. "Grandpa, is there any good news today? Look at you! You''re beaming so happily that I don''t even dare to recognize you. Are you really my grandfather? I thought you were my father." Hiry, Nics''s seventh daughter, was eloquent. She not only asked about what Burton was going to announce but also praised Burton for looking as young as her father. At the same time, she managed to tter her father by saying that he took after Burton. Rejo sighed with emotion inwardly, "Hiry is really brilliant. No wonder her family dotes on her so much." Everyone in the Sterling family burst intoughter. Heidi scolded with a smile, "Girl, you''re being rude. How can you talk to your elders like that? Only your grandfather and father would spoil you like this. Otherwise, no one would dare to talk to the elders like this!" "I only dared to say that because I knew my grandpa and dad wouldn''t be angry. I just have loving elders." "What about me? Do you think I have a vicious stepmother?" Heidi pretended to be unhappy. Hiry grabbed Heidi and acted cute. "Mom, it''s also because you dote on me. Otherwise, I wouldn''t have dared to do that." Suddenly, Burton raised his chin, and Hiry and Heidi immediately stopped talking. Burton turned to look at Jason, who was sitting on his left and grinned from ear to ear. "Well, I asked you toe just to tell you a piece of good news. Jason will live at home from now on." After listening to Burton''s announcement, Rejo almost ran away. She couldn''t believe that Jason would live in the old house from now on. Rejo''s stiff and pale face was a little conspicuouspared to the happy expressions of the Sterlings. Georgina raised her eyebrows. "What''s wrong, Miss Lynn? Are you unhappy to hear the news?" She was still reluctant to call Rejo aunt, but of course, no one med her. Jacquelyn smiled. "Of course not. Rejo is really pleased with it. She is in poor health, so she looks pale. She has even asked for leave to rest at home." Everyone looked away and stopped paying attention to Rejo. Instead, they talked about other things. Georgina rolled her eyes at Rejo. As the youngdy of the Sterling family, Georgina obviously couldn''t be bothered to talk with Rejo, a girl brought to the Sterling family by Jacquelyn. However, Rejo had perfect curves, which made Georgina, who had tried all kinds of methods to get an ample bosom but to no avail, feel very upset. Therefore, she disliked Rejo, thinking that Rejo was a bi*ch who only knew how to seduce men like her mother. Rejo felt as if she was sitting on pins and needles at dinner and had serious indigestion. She didn''t know why, but Jason was sitting right opposite her. He could see everything she did, which really drove her crazy. After dinner, Rejo slipped into Joana''s room and did note out. Joana yawned and got up from the bed. "I''m going to take a shower. When are you going to leave?" "Joana," Rejo called out in a sweet voice. "W-What do you want?" Chapter 8 Break into Her Room Chapter 8 Break into Her Room Chapter 8 Break into Her Room Joana was frightened by Rejo''s sweet and coquettish voice. Thest time Rejo talked to Joana like this, Rejo had taken away the limited edition bag that Joana had spent three months'' sry on. Joana''s scalp tingled when she heard this coquettish voice. Rejo ignored Joana''s wary eyes and continued, "Joana, we''ve juste to the Sterling''s. Aren''t you afraid? How about I sleep with you tonight?" Inwardly, Rejo added, "No matter how shameless Jason was, he wouldn''te to Joana''s room, would he?" Joana rxed a little, but she still asked warily, "What conditions do you have?" Joana always felt uneasy when sleeping on a strange bed. It would be better if someone she was familiar with could sleep with her. Rejo''s proposal really tempted her. "Come on! I''m not that kind of person. You''re my sister. How would I make any conditions when I sleep with you? Besides, we haven''t slept together for a long time. Don''t you want to chat and share your secrets with me?" Rejo turned over on the bed, cupping her cheeks and blinking. ConTEent bel0ngs to N?v(e)lD/rama(.)Org . Although Joana felt sick, she was still very happy. People who didn''t have insomnia couldn''t understand the pain of not being able to fall asleep. She suppressed the doubts and uneasiness in her heart and happily swung her ponytail. "I''m going to take a shower. Wait for me. Don''t go!" "Go ahead! Don''t worry." Rejo waved at Joana, who had already entered the bathroom, and then lay prone on the bed and rolled around with a big smile. She thought to herself, "Hahaha, Jason can''te to bother me anymore. I''ll sleep with Joana from now on." "Aunt, is there any good news? Why are you so excited? Why don''t you share the joy with me?" Rejo turned her head and bent her body into a strange curve. "Y-You...." Jason sat next to Rejo and fixed his eyes on her chest, which had be more generous after she bent her body. His eyes were imprable. Rejo was timid and only felt better when she sat up. "Don''t be so shameless, Jason! This is Joana''s room. How can youe in at will? What if Joana were getting changed?" Speaking of this, Rejo couldn''t help but feel jealous. She frowned and felt very bad because she noticed that she was always affected by her. It seemed that she really had to go on a blind date soon. Jason grabbed Rejo by the chin with his slender fingers and slowly approached her. As their noses touched, he asked in a husky and low voice, "You''re jealous?" He used an affirmative sentence. "Ha!" Rejo turned her head but failed to shake off his hand. "Jason, how can you break into someone else''s room? Shame on you!" "This is my family''s house. What''s wrong with me entering my own house?" Rejo was left speechless and gasped for breath. She didn''t notice that as her chest heaved up and down, Jason''s eyes gradually darkened. Because Rejo was so scared that she didn''t even dare to go back to her room and made up her mind to sleep in Joana''s room, she was in Joana''s nightgown. Joana had a different taste from Rejo''s and she preferred mature nightgowns, so when Jason gazed down, he could see a big part of Rejo''s ample bosom. Rejo was desperate and thought maybe it was time to end the things between her and Jason. She had heard that Jason had gotten together with her simply because she looked like his first love. At that time, she was young and impulsive and made a scene for it, which embarrassed Jason in front of everyone. In all fairness, he was very good to her, so good that she misunderstood that he also loved her deeply. Otherwise, she would not have fallen in love with him and even been unable to get over him until now. However, no matter how good he was, he did not love her. She had wasted her time on this unrequited loved for so many years. Now that Jacquelyn had married Burton, it was even more impossible for Jason and Rejo to be together. Perhaps God just wanted Rejo topletely break up with Jason. Rejo sighed, "Jason, let''s have a good talk!" Jason''s pupils contracted. Based on his understanding of Rejo, she would definitely say something inexplicable when she was so serious. He decided to lure her out first. After all, it was awkward for him to stay in Joana''s room. If Joana yelled and attracted the attention of his family, they would sure as heck nag him, so he nodded and responded, "Follow me!" After taking a shower and opening the door, Joana was taken aback when she saw the empty room. She thought to herself, "Didn''t we agree to share secrets? Rejo, you don''t keep your word. I won''t believe you anymore. s! Insomnia is so terrible." Rejo followed Jason to the third floor. She lived on the second floor, and she remembered that the third floor only belonged to Jason ording to the servants. Compared with the others who had to live on the same floor, Jason was really invidious. As soon as they arrived at the stairs on the third floor, Jason grabbed Rejo and dragged her into a room. With the sound of the door closing, Rejo was stopped from screaming out, and Jason''s hot breath fell on her. Rejo was pressed against the door, unable to protect her. Chapter 9 Break up Chapter 9 Break up Chapter 9 Break up Jason seemed to be punishing her. He kissed and rubbed her hard, which caused her great pain. Rejo couldn''t stand it a whileter. She was a bit of a coward about pain, and yesterday''s bruises hadn''t healed yet. Now that she got injured again, it hurt even more. Of course, in Jason''s eyes, her soft moans only sounded like encouragement. He paused for a moment before tossing her onto the bed. Rejo took the opportunity to roll to the side so that Jason couldn''t catch her. She picked up a pillow and put it in front of her to guard against him. Jason sneered. He knew that Rejo must be feeling unwell now. She was a bit of a coward about pain, and her skin was very delicate. She would cry in pain even if Jason touched it gently. When they were together, she basically had to rest for a few days before she was willing to let him have sex with her again. Tonight, Jason did not intend to do anything to her. He just punished her for sneaking away. Seeing that Jason was just lying on the bed without doing anything else, Rejo gradually rxed. "Jason, don''t touch me! We have nothing to do with each other anymore. You can''t flirt with me." "How would we have nothing to do with each other? You''re my aunt, aren''t you?" Jason crossed his legs with his hands on the back of his head as he enjoyed her generous chest. Because of what she had done just now, Rejo''s nightgown was crooked, and the straps slipped down her shoulders. Her chest was half-naked. As Jason gazed down, he felt tempted. Rejo freaked out. "Since you know I''m your aunt, how could you still treat me like this? This is incest." "All right. It turns out that you really take it seriously. Let me ask you. Why didn''t you stay there and wait for me?" Jason pinned Rejo down under him. He was afraid that if he continued to look at her like this, he would not be able to control himself. Speaking of this, Rejo finally thought of her purpose which she had almost forgotten after being interrupted by Jason. She pushed Jason and said, "Get up. Let''s have a good talk." Jason felt her smooth skin and sighedfortably, thinking, "Whenever this girl bes serious, she would act confusingly and give me a headache. When she bes stubborn, I can do nothing to persuade her at all." "Go ahead. I''m listening!" Rejo couldn''t help but twitch the corner of her mouth and thought to herself, "Man! How could he listen to me in this posture? I could even feel his cock pressing against her lower abdomen when he is lying on top of me like an octopus. s! I regret it so much. Why didn''t I learn my lesson? It''s too dangerous to stay in his room alone with him." "Get up first. What I''m going to say next is very important." Jason stared at her expressionlessly for a while, then got up and sat on the sofa. Rejo was almost frozen by the chill from his eyes. She got up and covered herself with the silk quilt. Then, she sat on the bed and stared at Jason with her clear eyes. "Jason, let me ask you. Do you love me?" Under the quilt, Rejo sank her nails into her palms, and her whole body was tense. She could clearly hear her heartbeat, and she couldn''t see anything in her sight except for Jason''s thin lips. His lips parted, and he uttered what she had expected. "Honey, why would you think so? How would I possibly love you?" Although Rejo had already known the answer and was numb to the pain, she still felt disappointed. She thought to herself, "Hah! Rejo, what are you looking forward to? How could he love you? He only loves Louisa. As a substitute, you will never be qualified to win his love. Rejo, give up. This man will never fall in love with you." Rejo had truly given up this time. In fact, she had made such a big scene back then just because she hoped that Jason would tell her that she was not a substitute for Louisa and that he only loved her. Even when Jason held her in his arms the day before, Rejo still humbly thought that he loved her body so much and couldn''t get over her over the years because he had a thing for her. She would be content even if he just loved her a little and didn''t see her as Louisa''s substitute. Unfortunately, the truth let Rejo down. But it was fine. It was better to give uppletely than never be able to move on. Jason narrowed his eyes and wondered, "What is this woman thinking again? Why did she ask such a baffling question? I didn''t me her even if she quarreled with me and embarrassed me in front of everyone. Why does she look so disheartened again?" Rejo raised her head slightly, afraid that tears would stream out of her eyes. It was enough for her to cry once for Jason. She did not allow herself to be vulnerable in front of him again. "Since we''ve made it clear, and I don''t think you''ll admit that I''m your aunt, just pretend that we''ve never met. I hope we won''t have anything to do with each other from now on." "Rejo, you wish!" Jason smashed the ashtray at his hand with a thud. The Sterlings knew Jason''s hot temper, so some of the things in his room were specially made to prevent him from breaking them when he lost his temper. The Sterling family was not short of money, but it was troublesome to clean up several times a day. Besides, it could cause bad rumors. Therefore, most of the things were not easy to break in Jason''s room. Of course, stic products would not appear here because the Sterlings found it awkward to use them. The ashtray that Jason had casually thrown away was specially made. ConTEent bel0ngs to N?v(e)lD/rama(.)Org . At this time, Jason was staring at Rejo with a withering look, and his eyes were bloodshot. He was like a lone wolf on the grasnd, who would pounce on her and put her to death in the next moment. Chapter 10 You Make Me Sick Chapter 10 You Make Me Sick Chapter 10 You Make Me Sick Rejo was sad at the moment, and she was not afraid of him at all. She clenched her jaw and red back at him. "What''s wrong? Do you still want to be with me? Hmph! I won''t agree. I feel sick whenever I see you. How can we possibly get back together?" "You mean I make you sick?" Jason was really surprised. In the past, although Rejo had a bad temper, she had always been obedient in front of him. Now that she talked back, Jason wondered if she had taken the wrong medicine. "Yes, you do? Jason, if you can, go and get Louisa. Don''t you feel sick when you spend time with her substitutes every day? Stop putting on air in front of me! If you dare to be so arrogant in front of Louisa, you''ll win. I used to be a pushover. But from now on, I won''t let you continue doing whatever you want." Rejo went all out today. Jason didn''t allow her to mention Louisa, but Rejo didn''t care about it anymore. She just said what was on her mind. Anyway, they would have nothing to do with each other after tonight. Of course, this was Rejo''s own idea. It was not up to her whether they would have anything to do with each other. The anger on Jason''s face suddenly faded away as he listened to Rejo''s nonsense with an expressionless face. Rejo suddenly stopped talking. Although Jason didn''t re up, he stared at her coldly with his cold eyes. Rejo shivered even in the summer. Being intimidated, she clenched the quilt and concluded, "I think I''ve made it clear. We should go our separate ways from now on." After thinking for a while, she felt a little guilty and added, "Don''t be too sad. Louisa just doesn''t have good taste. There are many women in the world who are better than her. You will definitely meet a good woman in the future." After saying that, she rushed out. When she went to the second floor and looked back, she found that Jason did not chase after her. She breathed a sigh of relief, and meanwhile, a wave of disappointment flooded over her. She lowered her eyes slightly to cover up the sadness in them. She had loved Jason for so many years. How would she give up so easily? She thought to herself, "Today, I''ll just regard it as an end to the rtionship between me and Jason. I''ll try my best to get over Jason and find my Mr. Knight." "Rejo!" Joana suddenly came out from the bend of the staircase and grabbed the quilt on Rejo''s body. Her lowered voice sounded excited. "Why did you go to the third floor? The third floor is Jason''s territory, isn''t it? Why is there a quilt on you? What''s your rtionship with Jason?" Joana couldn''t fall asleep and was hungry, so she nned to go downstairs to find something to eat. Unexpectedly, as soon as she went out, she saw Rejo running downstairs. Joana believed that something must be going on between Rejo and Jason. Material ? N?velDrama.Org. "Stop!" Rejo let out a resigned sigh. Jenny looked quiet and timid, but she was a real gossip. Since Joana had caught her, Joana would probably not give up until she achieved her goal. Besides, Rejo was in a bad mood now. She had just broken up with Jason and needed to vent her negative emotions. "Get me some food! Let''s stay up all night tonight!" This was the habit of the two sisters. Jacquelyn was busy looking for a good husband all day long and didn''t pay much attention to them. When Rejo and Joana had something on their minds, they would eat and talk to each other. Joana was timid and didn''t dare to go out at night, while Rejo was allergic to alcohol and couldn''t drink, so they could only vent their negative emotions by eating. In addition, the two of them had suffered a lot with Jacquelyn and were crazy about food, so they had developed such a habit. "Okay." Joana quickly went downstairs to search for a lot of food and then went to Rejo''s room to eat and listen. Chapter 11 Elusive Chapter 11 Elusive Chapter 11 Elusive By the time she had heard half of it, she couldn''t eat anymore. When Rejo finished telling the story, Joana was in a daze with her mouth open in shock. It took her a long while to react. "Wait, are you saying that your college boyfriend was Jason?" Joana knew that Rejo had a boyfriend in college, and she even helped Rejo so that Jacquelyn wouldn''t find it out. She never expected that Rejo''s boyfriend would be Jason. "Joy, you''re impressive. You could even bring yourself to kiss Jason. I could feel his hostility from three meters away." Rejo rolled her eyes at Joana. To be honest, she was also afraid of Jason at first. She remembered when they first met, she was still naive and didn''t realize that he was pursuing her. She only knew that this cold-looking man was scary, and she didn''t want to see him. But for some reason, he always appeared around her. If it weren''t for what happenedter, she wouldn''t have fallen in love with Jason. Thus, she had been in love with him for so many years. Joana''s usually slow brain was working fast this time. "I get it now. You didn''te homest night because you were with Jason!" Rejo blushed and grabbed a grape to stuff it into Joana''s mouth. "Anyway, I made it clear to him just now. We should pretend we don''t know each other from now on. You have to keep this a secret. Now Jacquelyn has married Burton. If people know this, they will say something harsh. Those women in Nick''s family are evil. Be careful not to let them bully you!" Joana nodded quickly. "You can trust me. I''ve never leaked your secrets before. When we were in middle school, the hunk of the next-door school sent you love letters every day, but I never told Mom about it!" That was true. Although Joana loved gossip, she was discreet in her speech and never broke her promises. "Can you stop mentioning that school hunk? He clearly wanted me to pass on the love letters to you. He was insane. Who knew what he meant by not saying a word? If I hadn''t gotten rid of him for you, you might have been pestered by that lunatic!" "Bah, can you say something nice?" Joana threw herself to Rejo with a smile, and they started to yfully fight. They threw off the nkets while ying. Joana pointed to the bruises on Rejo''s skin and eximed, "What happened? He, he hit you!" Rejo looked down and realized that Joana''s sleepwear was too revealing. She had only used foundation to cover up her neck, but now her smooth skin was exposed, and there were bruises on it. Joana was so angry that she cried. Wiping her tears, she searched for something and said, "Jason is a jerk! How dare he abuse you like that! Don''t worry, Joy. I''ll teach him a lesson!" She grabbed a ss jar that was used to put cookies and wanted to get even with Jason aggressively. Rejo had no time to pay attention to her address and stopped Joana in a hurry. Wasn''t Joana going to trouble herself? Joana was thin and wouldn''t be able to withstand a single strike from Jason. Besides, Jason was probably not in a good mood right now. It was not the time to provoke him. Joana didn''t follow Rejo''s words and kept shouting about revenge, while Rejo stopped her. As they were pulling each other, Jason''s low and slightly cold voice rang out from the doorway. "Are you looking for me?" Material ? N?velDrama.Org. Rejo turned her head. Jason was leaning against the door with a faint smile. Chapter 12 Do Something Else Chapter 12 Do Something Else Chapter 12 Do Something Else Joana, who was just serious, suddenly became timid and couldn''t even say a word. "Is there something else?" "Huh?" Being stared at by Jason''s cold, hostile, and dark eyes, Joana finally realized that he was talking to her and quickly hugged the ss jar in her arms, shaking her head violently. Jason narrowed his eyes, and Joana finally understood his meaning. She quickly ran out and said, "I''m going back to sleep, Joy. I have to go to work tomorrow!" The sound of the door closing brought Rejo back to reality. She frowned and said dissatisfiedly, "Jason, what are you doing? We''ve made it clear. You''re not the kind of person who pesters others. Don''t go too far!" Jason didn''t bother to speak. He carried Rejo in his arms and walked away. "Hey, put me down!" Rejo certainly wouldn''t just submit. She struggled desperately. "Behave yourself!" He spanked her without hesitation. Rejo immediately stopped struggling. When she used to argue with Jason, he always used this move. If she didn''t follow his words, he would keep spanking her until she didn''t dare to resist anymore. She really feared it. Jason moved his lips. He knew that Rejo yielded to force but rejected a soft approach. He shouldn''t have been nice to her in the beginning and listened to her say a bunch of nonsense. Should they be strangers in the future? Dream on! Rejo was once again thrown onto Jason''s ck bed. Jason pounced on her and pulled her into his arms, closing his eyes. Material ? N?velDrama.Org. After a while, Rejo tried to move to get rid of his embrace. She lifted her head, only to see Jason''s shining ck eyes. "Since we can''t sleep, let''s do something else!" "I, I''m going to sleep!" Rejo immediately closed her eyes, motionless. She knew that moving was asking for trouble now! However, Rejo clearly underestimated how shameless he was. Although they didn''t have sex, it didn''t make much difference. The new and old bruises made Rejo so furious that she bit his shoulder. However, his flesh was too thick and her teeth hurt. In the end, Rejo was exhausted and finally fell asleep. When she woke up, Jason had already left. Rejo''s mind was nk for a while before she realized that she was in the Sterling family and Jason''s room. Yes, this was the Sterling family. Rejo didn''t have time to feel sad. She got out of bed in a panic, opened the door, and ran to the second floor in a hurry, but she collided with someone at the stairs. "Hey, who is it?" Georgina held her waist and red angrily at the woman who fell in front of her. Her gaze immediately focused on the woman''s big breasts. Without looking at the woman''s face, she knew who the woman was. Yes, Georgina could recognize Rejo by her chest. "Rejo, you... Ah!" Georgina didn''t finish her sentence and was pushed to the ground by Rejo. She watched as Rejo covered her face and ran away. Humph, did Rejo think she could fool Georgina by covering her face? Dream on! Rejo wore such revealing clothes early in the morning. She was indeed Jacquelyn''s daughter, just as slutty! Georgina stood up while holding her waist and cursed Rejo fiercely. She felt better, but she turned around suddenly when she got to the second floor. She ran up to the ce where she had just been knocked down in her high heels, staring at the corridor on the third floor that was painted ck. A contemptuous smile appeared on her face. She had caught Rejo red-handed. The third floor was Jason''s territory. What did Rejo want by running to Jason''s territory dressed like that? She knew exactly what Rejo''s intentions were. Rejo was shameless! Chapter 13 Making Trouble Chapter 13 Making Trouble Chapter 13 Making Trouble Rejo was still unaware that Georgina had gotten something on her. She hurriedly ran back to her room, changed her clothes, and looked at herself who was dressed from top to toe in the mirror. Finally, she felt a bit of security. ncing at the clock on the wall, she realized that it was already half past eight in the morning. Many people were living in the Sterling family, including the elderly, those who worked, and those who went to school, so it was difficult to unify meal times. Breakfast and lunch were optional and there was no requirement to eat together. Only dinner was a must. Thanks to this rule, Rejo wouldn''t have to eat three meals with the members of the Sterling family, or she would have gotten stomach problems. She knocked on Joana''s door next room, but there was no response. She pped her forehead, realizing that Joana had already gone to work. She had to go to the dining room alone. When she arrived downstairs, several daughters of the Sterling family were already there. Rejo opened her mouth and wanted to say hello, but they all turned their heads away, so her hand paused in mid-air awkwardly. Rejo pouted and felt embarrassed as she sat down on the side. A servant came up to ask what she wanted to eat. "I want to have some bread and milk!" "Okay, please wait a moment, Miss!" The servant maintained a perfect smile on her face and did not show any displeasure at Rejo''s request. She got up and went to the kitchen to give the order. Rejo was delighted and held her face with a smile, feeling that there were some benefits to living with the Sterling family. At least she could order the food she wanted, and the Sterling family''s chef was excellent. Thinking that she could order at will in the future, Rejo was so happy, and even the pain that Jason had caused her was eased. Georgina poked at the fried eggs and toast on her te, ncing sideways at Rejo. She nudged Hiry''s elbow and said, "Hey, someone really thinks she''s the Sterling family''s daughter. She has no idea who she is. It''s really disgusting. I have even lost my appetite!" Hiry did not say anything and nced at Georgina and Rejo. Although she looked down on Rejo, Jacquelyn was favored now, and there was no conflict of interest between her and Rejo. She did not want to offend Jacquelyn, but she could still enjoy watching the show. So, Hiry did not say anything and elegantly cut her steak. Georgina saw that Hiry did not join her in attacking Rejo and cursed Hiry as a coward. Rejo was enjoying the honey tea in a good mood and didn''t even nce at Georgina, which made Georgina feel that she was reasonable. Georgina was mad. She put down her fork, suddenly got up, and walked toward Rejo. Rejo had been paying attention to Georgina''s actions all along. Georgina''s words were harsh, and Rejo was not dull. How could Rejo feelfortable? However, it was only Rejo''s second day in the Sterling family. If she quarreled with the granddaughter of the Sterling family so soon, Jacquelyn would be in a difficult position. ConTEent bel0ngs to N?v(e)lD/rama(.)Org . So, Rejo held back her anger. Anyway, Georgina didn''t mention her name, so she could pretend not to hear it. Unexpectedly, Georgina did not stop there. Rejo was still thinking about how to deal with Georgina, but Georgina had walked toward her. Before Rejo could think of a way, Georgina took the lemon honey tea from Rejo''s hand and poured it onto Rejo''s body. Rejo''s white cotton shirt was stained with yellow liquid, and her shoulder and chest were soaked. Rejo looked down at her pink bra that was faintly visible and stared at Georgina''s arrogant smile. She gritted her teeth and said, "Apologize!" "Ha-ha!" Georgina blew on her nails which were exquisitely done yesterday and looked down at Rejo arrogantly. "You''re just a tease. How dare to ask me, the daughter of the Sterling family, to apologize to you? Are you powerful enough?" Chapter 14 Embrace Chapter 14 Embrace Chapter 14 Embrace "Am I a tease?" Rejo nced at Georgina''s short dress that barely covered her thighs and pointed at her own trousers. "Aren''t you ashamed to judge me? You''re not even dressed properly, showing off so much skin!" This was outrageous. Rejo didn''t want to trouble Jacquelyn, or she would have pped Georgina in the face. Georgina was furious and pushed Rejo, roaring, "Stop pretending! I saw you this morning. Why did you run to the third floor wearing a nightgown? You were trying to seduce Jason, weren''t you? You''re just a shameless tease, just like your mother!" Everyone was shocked by Georgina''s words. Did Rejo try to seduce Jason? Rejo was also angry, blushing with embarrassment. It was hard to exin it. "Don''t talk nonsense! I was just not used to the new ce because I just moved here, so I wore a nightgown outside. Don''t nder me!" She was so angry that she couldn''t even argue properly. Hiry and the surrounding servants were looking at her with strange expressions, making her feel even more embarrassed no matter how thick-skinned she was. Her face turned redder and her lips trembled with anger, but she couldn''t do anything about it. Georgina was not a reasonable person. She sneered and said, "Believe what you want, but I don''t. Weren''t you used to it? Then why did you wear a transparent nightgown and go to the third floor to find Jason? If you were used to it, would you have stripped and climbed into his bed?" Property ? N?velDrama.Org. "You..." Rejo was so mad that her fingers trembled with anger. She didn''t expect Georgina to say such things. Rejo had never been ndered like this, so she was unable to refute Georgina. Moreover, she had a guilty conscience after what happenedst night. She couldn''t argue with Georgina. Seeing that Rejo didn''t dare to refute her, Georgina felt even prouder. She believed that she had gotten something on Rejo. She always bullied the weak and feared the strong. Thinking that Rejo was weaker than her, she wanted to bully Rejo. Moreover, she didn''t like Rejo''s appearance, so she wouldn''t miss this opportunity. As the servants brought Rejo''s breakfast, Georgina stepped forward and grabbed the tray, intending to hit Rejo''s head with it. Rejo was stunned and didn''t move. The hot food and milk were about to hit Rejo, but Georgina''s smile disappeared and she looked so terrified. Rejo was pulled into a familiar and warm embrace. Before she could speak, she was scared by the loud voice. "Ah! Mr. Sterling!" Rejo looked up in a hurry, only to see that Jason''s face and neck had been scalded. The food was spilled onto his skin, and a dumpling fell on his shoulder. His fair skin turned abnormally red, and the heat of the day made it even worse. Rejo opened her mouth wide in shock and wanted to use her sleeve to wipe Jason''s skin cautiously, but he impatiently pushed her away, causing her to stumble and almost fall. The servants screamed anxiously and brought towels and ice, but Jason ignored them. With his long, narrow, and dark eyes, he stared at Georgina who shivered in fear, his voice low. "You''re bold! How dare youbel me casually and even hit me!" Georgina was scared and couldn''t speak properly. She suddenly remembered that she had used Rejo of being a tease and seducing Jason. Jason was not someone she could nder, and he had even used her of attacking him. She ndered him indeed, but she couldn''t afford the consequence of attacking him. "No, I didn''t mean it. If you hadn''t rushed over, I wouldn''t have hurt you. I..." Chapter 15 Narcissism Chapter 15 Narcissism Chapter 15 Narcissism "So can you bully anyone at will except me?" Jason coolly replied, staring at Georgina with a stern and chilly gaze. "You''re embarrassing our Sterling family. If people don''t know any better, they''ll think that everyone in our Sterling family is like you, a viin who throws weight around. I''ll tell Grandpa and let him discipline you more!" He hadn''t even had a chance to bully Rejo, so how could he let othersy a hand on her? Georgina waspletely scared and had a nervous breakdown upon hearing this, crying and trying to hold Jason''s hand. "Jason, I am sorry. I won''t do it again. Please don''t tell Grandpa. Woo-woo." If Burton found it out, she would definitely be punished. After all, Burton had many granddaughters, but Jason was his only grandson. If Burton saw the burns on Jason''s face, he would definitely teach her a lesson. Jason remained unmoved and ordered the servant, "Take her to Grandpa. You know what to say, don''t you?" "Yes, Mr. Sterling!" The servant hurriedly pulled Georgina away though Georgina cried and refused to go. Of course, the servant knew what to say. Instead of Georgina, he would support Jason without thinking. After Georgina was taken away, Jason looked at Hiry who was standing aside, and his expression was unreadable. Hiry nced at Jason and Rejo and looked away quietly. She smiled at Jason. "I didn''t say anything. I didn''t expect Georgina to have such a bad temper. I''m going to my mother''s ce. Jason, you should take care of your burns and remember to see Dr. Steve Auther!" After everyone had left, Rejo walked up to Jason and stood on her tiptoes to look at his red and blistered face. She pulled at his sleeve. "You should go to the hospital. Your face is too red. If you dy treatment, aren''t you afraid of being disfigured?" "You were capable, weren''t you? You were good at arguing with mest night, but you were so easily bullied by Georgina. Rejo, are you only a terror before me?" Jason didn''t care about his injuries and casually shook the dumpling off his shoulder. He looked at Rejo with a faint smile. Rejo was rendered speechless by his words and felt mad, but she couldn''t say anything when she looked up at his blistered face. She tried to exin in a small voice, "I was just afraid of causing trouble for Jacquelyn, wasn''t I? Are you going to the hospital or not? If you''re disfigured, you can never shift the me onto me. Your face is your own, so it''s up to you!" "I''m not going!" Jason said decisively. "You..." Rejo stomped her foot. Seeing Jason walking upstairs, she followed him in a hurry and couldn''t care to keep a distance from him. She apanied him and advised him cautiously, "Jason, don''t make yourself suffer. Let''s talk about it nicely. If you''re unhappy with me because I want to break up with you and dy treatment, it''s you who will suffer in the end..." Property ? N?velDrama.Org. Jason looked at Rejo with eerie eyes. Even as he walked to his room, Rejo was still chattering, keeping saying that he was at odds with her. Jason couldn''t help butugh. "Rejo, what are you thinking about? Is your brain filled with cream cakes?" "What?" Rejo was puzzled. Just then, a servant''s voice was heard at the door. "Mr. Sterling, Dr. Steve Auther is here!" "Okay, let him in!" Jason nced at Rejo with a faint smile and exined "kindly", "Dr. Steve Auther is the Sterling family''s family doctor, so I don''t need to go to the hospital. My minor injury can be treated at home. Stop imagining things." Rejo''s expression wasplicated at that moment. She didn''t even feel as embarrassed when Georgina called her a tease in front of others. She wanted to run away, but Jason got injured because of saving her. She was a person with a conscience and couldn''t just leave a patient behind! So, Rejo shamelessly stood aside and watched as Dr. Steve Auther treated Jason''s wounds. Chapter 16 Who Wants You? Chapter 16 Who Wants You? Chapter 16 Who Wants You? Rejo managed topose herself and ignore Jason''s mocking gaze. She sat quietly and watched as Dr. Auther treated Jason''s wounds. Jason didn''t ask her to leave but looked at her with a cold expression. Dr. Auther treated Jason skillfully and handed the ointment to Rejo. He instructed her in a way as if she were a servant attending to Jason. "His injury isn''t serious, but you mustn''t be careless. It''s on his face, after all. Apply the medicine twice a day and make sure the wound doesn''t get wet. Pay attention to his diet and overall health. If he develops a fever, notify me immediately. I''ll write you a prescriptionter." "Okay." Rejo took the ointment, and the doctor left. Jasony on the sofa like a king and said, "I''m hungry!" Rejo remained seated. Jason kicked her and repeated, "Didn''t you hear me? I am hungry!" "Find one of your servants then. There are so many in this house! Since you''re fine, I should leave." She ced the ointment in Jason''s hand and reminded him, "Remember to apply the medicine ording to the doctor''s instructions!" Seeing that Rejo was about to leave, Jason sullenly stretched out his legs to block her path and used her, "I was injured because of you! How can you leave me here alone? Do you have no heart?" Jason had the nerve to say that? Rejo stepped over his legs and sulked, "I was used of seducing you. From now on, we should keep our distance from each other. I don''t want it to affect my marriage." This is the property of N?-velDrama.Org. "Getting married? To whom? Who wants you?" Rejo turned around to see Jason sprawled on the sofa with a smirk on his face, looking snobbish. She took two steps toward him and kicked him before dering, "What do you know? There are plenty of men courting me! In fact, someone is waiting for me today!" After kicking him, she ran away. She stopped in the corridor and looked back. The carved door was open, but no one appeared as she had expected. She snorted and ran up to the top floor to find Jacquelyn. When she arrived at Jacquelyn''s room, she found it bustling with activity. People were chattering all around, and the noise was incessant. Rejo picked her ears and noticed what appeared to be Heidi standing in the doorway. She quickly turned around and tried to slip away. Unfortunately, someone spotted her first. Hiry helped Heidi into the door just in time to see Rejoing up the stairway. She raised her voice and shouted, "Miss Lynn, wait!" Rejo tried to pretend she didn''t hear and hurried downstairs, but Jacquelyn heard the noise and stepped forward, grabbing Rejo''s wrist. She asked in a low voice, "What''s going on?" Georgina was crying early in the morning. Burton, who had less sleep due to his old age, had gotten up early and gone out for a walk to exercise without waking her. When Georgina was taken to her, Burton hadn''te back yet. Georgina was clearly very angry and didn''t hold back with her words. She hurled insults and said all sorts of unkind things, venting her anger on Jacquelyn. Georgina''s uncle ran a nightclub. Her mother had hooked up with Nics at their store. Nics had treated it as a one-night stand and had no intention of developing anything long-term with Georgina''s mother. Although he was quite promiscuous, he was a man of taste. Not just any woman could be by his side. Someone like Georgina''s mother simply wasn''t good enough for him. So, after sleeping with the woman, he had forgotten about her. Chapter 17 Provocative Tactic Chapter 17 Provocative Tactic Chapter 17 Provocative Tactic Surprisingly, the woman had gotten pregnant. Nics had always wanted to have a son. After confirming she was pregnant with his seed, he had taken her in. The woman had gained enough benefits for her family in the name of Nics. But when Georgina was born and found to be a girl, Nics had left on the spot and hadn''t been to the Baker family''s house again. Georgina had practically grown up with her mother. Heidi eventually gave up and epted the fact that she couldn''t have children before she brought all of Nics''s love children to the Sterling family''s house. At that time, Georgina was an unlearned teenager, and her bad character was just too obvious. Georgina inherited her mother''s sharp tongue and could scold people so fiercely that even someone as experienced as Jacquelyn was left speechless and momentarily forgot to shoot back. Unfortunately for Georgina, Burton happened to return from his walk. He overheard his granddaughter''s fierce scolding and saw his new wife silently standing there with red eyes. His hands shook, and in a fit of pique, he smashed a vase. That was right. Smashing things was a family thing. Georgina saw his angry face, but it was toote for her to switch back to her innocent mode. Her wry face only annoyed Burton even more. ConTEent bel0ngs to N?v(e)lD/rama(.)Org . From the servants, he learned that his grandson was hurt. Irritated, he used the same techniques he had used to teach his son a lesson. In short, it was a severe punishment. There hadn''t been a tradition of hitting girls in the Sterling family, and the servants rushed to find Nics. Hiry was retelling Nics and his wife what had happened that morning. Before she could mention that Jason seemed to have an unusual rtionship with Rejo, the servant interrupted, and they hurried over. Nics wasn''t worried about Georgina, but about Burton''s advanced age and health. Jacquelyn tried to soothe Burton pretentiously, and Georgina went out to hide when she saw Rejo. "Why are you running? Do you know what to sayter?" Jacquelyn asked, afraid that the blunt girl would say anything improper and ruin the great opportunity to thrash Georgina. "Can I stay out of it?" Rejo pouted, unwilling to meet with the Sterling family, especially Burton. In fact, she had no problem with Jacquelyn remarrying. It wasn''t the first time, anyway. But facing Burton''s wrinkled face, old enough to be her grandfather, and the arrogance running in their genes, she couldn''t help but feel inferior. It was not about the difference in their family background; but she had always admired Jason. When she was facing his family, she involuntarily had the same feeling about them. "Cut the crap. If you don''t make it clear today, they will continue to bully you. I didn''t marry into the Sterling family to see them give you hard times. Show them the ruthlessness you showed me. What, you can only be ruthless to me, but you''re weak toward outsiders?" Twice a day, Rejo was criticized for being cross in the nest. She even doubted her character. Even though she knew that Jacquelyn was using a provocative tactic, she still fell for it. "Whatever!" Jacquelyn continued to remind her, "You know what to say, right? Don''t mention your grievances. Talk about how Jason was hurt." "Rejo, you have the nerve to show up? You''re so done." Chapter 18 Her Choice Chapter 18 Her Choice Chapter 18 Her Choice This is the property of N?-velDrama.Org. When Rejo entered the room, Burton had already been pacified by Nics. In fact, he had only made a gesture to hit and hadn''t really touched Georgina. Burton was merciless to his sons, but he didn''t have the heart to punish his daughters and granddaughters. And his only grandson too. When Frank tried to teach Jason a lesson back then, he had been hit by Burton''s cane so badly that he was confined to bed. Georgina saw Rejo standing on the side and felt regretful about her wretched appearance from avoiding Burton. Ovee with jealousy, she pointed at Rejo and rasped, "Grandpa, you don''t know what I saw today. Rejo was trying to seduce Jason. She went to his room in just her pajamas. If I hadn''t caught her, who knows what she would have done? I was angry about her indecency and wanted to teach her a lesson. Unexpectedly, she is so cunning that she deliberately rushed to Jason, and I identally burned him. Grandpa, it all arose from her. If she hadn''t seduced Jason, the ident wouldn''t have happened. We can''t let this kind of person stay in the house. She''ll definitely stir up trouble." Once the words were out of Georgina''s mouth, Rejo felt the heat of everyone''s gaze on her face. Amazement, realization, contempt, and disdain were all present in their eyes. It was as if they couldn''t wait to strip her bare and force her to ept their judgment. Burton''s scrutinizing gaze was sharp, making Rejo''s cheeks ache. She dug her nails into the palm of her hand, and the sharp pain reminded her of the situation she was in. If she couldn''t prove her innocence, not only would she be despised by everyone, but so would Jacquelyn. Before Rejo could even think of a response, Jacquelyn was shaking with anger. "What do you mean by that? I know you don''t like us, but don''t even think about driving us away with such dirty tricks. Even if you don''t care about Rejo''s reputation, what about Jason''s? He is your sister. Forget it! Why am I even talking to you about this? Rejo, let''s go!" "Oh." Rejo felt that there was no longer any need for her to be there. Jacquelyn alone was enough to crush Georgina. More importantly, she was weak-minded. If she truly had nothing to do with Jason, she would have pped Georgina for the nder. But she had indeed slept in Jason''s room the night before and couldn''t refute Georgina with a clear conscience. She could only hang her head and y the part of an honest person. Since Jacquelyn said so, she was more than d to cooperate. She didn''t want to stay at that ce at all. The thought of Jason''s incessant harassment and its negative impact on her mood made her want to move out as soon as possible. So, when Jacquelyn finished speaking, Rejo quickly grabbed her hand and led her to leave. "This is great, mom. Let''s go back to our apartment. It''s more convenient for me to go to work from there. Don''t worry about anything. I''ll get a raise this year, and we won''t starve." The joy on Rejo''s face was so real that Jacquelyn couldn''t speak. It also made Burton, who had been skeptical about it, disbelieve Georgina''s words. In an attempt to make Jacquelyn stay, he quickly said, "Georgina doesn''t know any better, so please don''t take it to heart. You are my legal wife and a member of this family. This is your home, so where else could you go? Alright, everyone can leave now." Rejo''s hand suddenly hurt as Jacquelyn''s nails dug into her wrist. She looked up and saw the struggle in Jacquelyn''s eyes. Rejo understood that she was torn. Burton was clearly biased. Georgina had called Jacquelyn a vixen, but Burton still intended to smooth things over, which might make everyone know her low position in the family. Perhaps even the servants in this house would disrespect her. However, this was a way out for Jacquelyn. The rest depended on her choice. Chapter 19 New Look Chapter 19 New Look Chapter 19 New Look If they let it pass to please the old man, Rejo would be totally discredited in this house. Even her mother didn''t care about her reputation. How would the others do? But if they didn''t ept it, not only Nick and his family would be offended, but Burton also would be annoyed. It might make Jacquelyn''s life even harder. It remained to be seen whether Jacquelyn was willing to confront them or sacrifice her daughter. Rejo was usually quite naive, but she had worked for a few years and wasn''tpletely ignorant. She immediately figured out what was going on. The mockery in their eyes could be ignored, but she couldn''t turn a blind eye to Jacquelyn''s difficult look. Rejo sighed. No matter how much she hated Jacquelyn, Jacquelyn was the one who had given her life. Jacquelyn hadn''t left her or sold her at the most desperate time. Instead, Jacquelyn had nursed her to adulthood. So, she couldn''t see Jacquelyn beingughed at by everyone. In the end, she decided to swallow her pride and let it pass. After all, from the time she followed Jacquelyn to this ce, she had lost her dignity. This is the property of N?-velDrama.Org. "I..." "What are you guys all gathered here for?" A low, elegant voice drowned out Rejo''s faint voice. The familiar voice made Rejo''s heart skip a beat. Her eyes, which were looking down, immediately glimmered with delight. She couldn''t help but look up, but when she saw who was standing there, she covered her mouth in shock. "Jason, what happened to you?" Burton trembled on his crutches and went to Jason''s side. The sternness he had shown Rejo turned into concern. Rejo stared at Jason unblinkingly, her hand still covering her mouth. His face was covered in bandages! The man who had taunted her earlier for being a fool now looked like a swollen bun. Half of his face and even his neck were wrapped in bandages. He looked like a mummy who had escaped from the museum. His look obviously shocked everyone. Even Jacquelyn, who was torn, was distracted by him. She let go of Rejo''s wrist and wondered what the apple of everyone''s eye was up to. Jason wasn''t gentle with Burton. The part of his face revealed was cold and serious. "If you want to know how I became like this, you should ask your granddaughter. Georgina poured the steaming soup down on my face! I want to ask her. How did I offend her? Why did she do this to me?" Georgina defended herself with a pale face. "No, it wasn''t me." "You mean I wronged you? Hiry, you were there too. Tell me, did Georgina throw the tray at my head?" Jason didn''t give Georgina an opportunity to speak. There was no point in saying so much and pulling the cause and effect around. It would only make things moreplicated and unclear. No matter what the reason was, it was a fact that Georgina had burned him. Hiry naturally would not cover up for Georgina. In front of Burton''s watchful eyes, she slowly nodded. "Yes, Georgina did it. But she didn''t mean to. She..." Hiry couldn''t finish her sentence. What could she say? That Georgina had deliberately poured it on Rejo''s head to disfigure her? If she said that, Georgina would still be punished. No matter what Georgina''s motives were, the fact remained that she had hurt Jason. This alone was uneptable to Burton. So why should Hiry offend Jacquelyn for someone who was destined to be abandoned? Chapter 20 Rejoyla, Stay! Chapter 20 Rejo, Stay! Chapter 20 Rejo, Stay! Burton''s attitude showed that he was satisfied with Jacquelyn as his wife for the time being. There was no need for Hiry to offend Jacquelyn. So, she swallowed the exnation she was about to give and said instead, "Georgina was careless. She certainly didn''t mean it!" "Take her away. The Sterling family can''t bear to have a brutal member who harms her family. How did I teach you guys? Take her back and make her remember. I don''t want to see her face again," Burtonmanded without looking at Georgina. After announcing his decision, he turned to Jason and asked with concern, "Is it serious? Does it hurt? How about I send you to the hospital?" Georgina copsed to the ground, devastated. No one, her father included, dared defy the old man. She was finished! If she was driven away, she would not be able toe back again. Unwilling to live with her uncle and his family, she sprang to her feet and tried to plead, but Nics quickly caught her and reprimanded her in a low voice, "Silent!" Shaken by his stern voice, Georgina trembled and looked at him with pleading eyes, hoping he would put in a good word for her. But Nics frowned and refused to soften his heart. Instead, he looked at the oddly-shaped Jason and softened his voice. "Jason''s injury could be serious. We should take him to the hospital. It''s my fault for failing to discipline Georgina. I didn''t expect her to be so reckless and cause Jason to get hurt." Jason hummed indifferently. "Well, Dr. Auther said that it would depend on my recovery." Burton became even more distressed when he heard that. "I remember a doctor in our hospital who specializes in dermatology. Let her take a look at you!" He turned his head and red at Nics. "Get out of my face! I don''t want to see her again!" This is the property of N?-velDrama.Org. Terrified, Georgina cried as she tried to plead for mercy, but Nics covered her mouth and dragged her away. Heidi looked at Burton and Jason with a stiff smile. Sick of the crowd, Burton sent them away. "All of you can go now. I know it''s not easy to manage the household, but you can''t forget to teach your children. Our family doesn''t care about external things, but we can''t neglect the character of our children. Remember that!" Heidi stiffened subconsciously. "I know. It was my fault for not disciplining Georgina." Burton wasn''t usually too strict with his daughters-inw. But when he did speak up, his anger was palpable. Heidi resented Georgina for causing trouble for her. Yet, when facing Burton, she had to humbly admit her mistakes. If she tried to justify herself, it would only make Burton angrier. Sure enough, after Heidi admitted her mistake, Burton thought about how Heidi had helped Nics all these years. Raising so many daughters was no easy feat, and she deserved credit for her hard work. Besides, Georgina wasn''t her biological child, so it was unlikely that she would pay much attention to Georgina. At that, Burton didn''t make a fuss but waved his hand dismissively. "You guys can go now." "Rejo, stay!" Jason suddenly spoke up. He sat on the wide sofa with his fingers crossed and his feet resting on the coffee table and stared at Rejo, who was standing on tiptoe behind Jacquelyn. Once the words were out of his mouth, all eyes were on her. Rejo cursed inwardly but didn''t dare show any difference in her face. On the contrary, she obediently stood in ce and tiptoed. "Anything?" Heidi and Hiry both stopped in their tracks, specting why Jason had asked Rejo to stay. They remembered what Georgina had said earlier and looked at Rejo meaningfully. That was normal since women were naturally sensitive to such things. Chapter 21 Ungrateful Soul Chapter 21 Ungrateful Soul Chapter 21 Ungrateful Soul Jacquelyn Howardson''s heart skipped a beat, and she looked at the man leaning on the sofa. Even with a bandage on his body, he exuded a natural domineering aura and aristocratic temperament. He lounged casually, but there was a graceful and luxurious air about him. If she were twenty years younger, she would be attracted by such a dangerous and gorgeous man, Joy... Jacquelyn subconsciously stood in front of Rejo Lynn, blocking Jason Sterling''s piercing gaze. Her mind was in buzz and went nk, and Georgina Sterling''s words still echoed in her ears. Jacquelyn was in a state of confusion and didn''t know what to do! This is the property of N?-velDrama.Org. Burton Sterling also stared at Jason hesitantly, "Junior?" Jason didn''t care about asional tentative eyes and was a little annoyed that Jacquelyn blocked his sight. He shifted his eyes and half of his face showed a mocking smile and said, "Rejo, I got injured saving you. Is this how you repay me? Don''t you even have basic manners? So I saved an ungrateful soul!" Why didn''t you say that your sister was so cruel to disfigure me? You should have taken the pain for your sister£¡ Of course, Rejo couldn''t say this in front of everyone. "What''s going on, didn''t it mean that Georgina hurt you? How did you save Rejo?" Burton waspletely confused, and could it be that Georgina was deeply wronged? But this was said by Jason, and he wouldn''t lie! Jason kept silent. Rejo couldn''t help but exin, "Georgina originally wanted to burn me, but Mr. Sterling happened to pass by and helped me. But I didn''t expect that he was injured!" The more she said, the more she seemed to be an ungrateful soul. Rejo had to add a bted apology under Jason''s mocking smile, "I was too scared just now. I couldn''t speak when I thought of Georgina throwing rice dumplings at my head. Thank you, Mr. Sterling!" Hmph, the Sterlings targeted her for no reason at first, and then one of them helped her. Did the Sterlings treat her well or badly? She felt like a bun that anyone could pinch! Rejo''s exnation was even more suspicious. Not to mention others, Burton knew his own grandson''s personality. He was ruthless and cold-hearted since he was a child. How could he help Rejo? He could even kick Georgina out without mercy. How could it be possible for Jason to risk his life to save a burden? Burton''s face was grim, staring at Rejo''s eyes with a hint of danger. Burton''s voice still carried a terrifying deterrent, "It was Georgina¡¯s fault. Jason has always been a kind-hearted child. He can''t stand anyone bullying others. Now, you all leave!" Jason didn''t pay much attention to Burton''s words. He saw that Rejo was about to slip away, and snorted coldly, "Rejo, I was injured because of you. You are responsible for taking care of me!" It was apletemand, and there was no intention to ask for her opinion at all. Of course, Rejo wasn¡¯t willing to do that. She saw Burton''s eyes like knives piercing her. If she dared to agree, it was estimated that she would be punished on the spot when she came out of this door! "Um, I''m going to work tomorrow, so I have no time to take care of Mr. Sterling. There are so many servants in the Sterling family, and they are more professional. They can take care of Mr. Sterling better!" "Shut up, I have decided. You go to my room and wait!" Jason didn''t give Rejo any chance to refuse at all, and gestured to the butler on the side, "Peter Rnd, I have something to consult with my grandfather!" Jacquelyn was the new hostess. Then, Rejo, Madam Heidi and Hiry Sterling were politely but forcefully moved out of Burton''s room by the butler! After everyone left, Burton kicked Jason¡¯s calf and asked, "What''s the matter, and are you fond of Rejo?" Jason leaned to one side to y with his mobile phone and did not respond. Burton knocked off his mobile phone and said coldly, "Don''t think about that thing, and the Sterling family will never tolerate such a disgrace. Do you think your reputation is good enough? So you intend to add an incest usation to yourself!" Burton would never allow his grandson to harbour such a thought and be ruined by Rejo. His eyes were fierce and sharp, exuding a murderous aura unconsciously. Jason''s eyelids twitched, leaned over and picked up the mobile phone that fell on the plush carpet. The back of his hands floated the cyan veins because of too much energy. When he looked up again, Burton still had a stern face. Jason replied, "Oh". He didn''t speak anymore. Burton was not sure, "What do you mean?" Jason sat on the sofa. His ck eyes coldly cast a sidelong nce at Burton, "I mean, it already happened." "You..." Burton stammered with breathing a sigh of relief before he said the rest of the words, "You''re looking for a beating!" Burton was quite satisfied with Jacquelyn who was knowledgeable, tactful and kept her skin healthy and beautiful. She was in her forties and others might think that she was in her thirties when Burton went out with her without shame. At his age, he didn''t like younger women who needed to be coaxed and taught. He also didn''t have this energy and was unwilling to waste time, so he thought of finding someone right and suitable who could apany him. The woman should not be squeamish, virgin or not make trouble. As for vanity, it waspletely no problem. Everyone knew clearly that she was willing to marry the old man because of his wealth. Each of them took what they needed. As long as Jacquelyn can satisfy him, he didn''t mind giving her money. But if her daughter made Jason''s reputation wed, it was useless for Jacquelyn to satisfy him. Burton made up his mind to make Rejo disappear. But Jason''s next sentence made him choke, "Rejo was my...Um, I think she was probably my ex-ex-ex-ex-ex-girlfriend." "Why didn''t you say it earlier?" If he had known earlier, he wouldn''t have married Jacquelyn at all. But it didn''t matter if she was just an ex-girlfriend, as long as Rejo would not pester Jason by taking this opportunity. As soon as Burton thought about this situation, his lovely grandson gave him a shock, "How do I know? You change your wives so fast, just like you change clothes. I just remembered her when I saw Rejo on the wedding day. Hmph, she is the second woman who dared to dump me. I recognized her at a nce. Grandpa, don''t worry about me. Since Rejo was by my side, I must teach her a lesson!" "Did she dump you?" Burton couldn''t believe it. His hand holding the teacup shook. "Otherwise, would I remember my ex-girlfriends? Who can remember his many ex-girlfriends?" Jason''s face turned to rage, and he was angry with Burton''s various questions. Why did he ask so carefully, and would he expect to watch a good show? Rejo once had a history with him. This matter couldn''t be hidden at all. When Rejo and he were together, they were quite high-profile. Especially Rejo was asionally neurotic, their quarrel was earth-shattering. Many of his friends around him have been affected. Anyone with an intention could know their story as long as they investigated. Jason did not n to hide from Burton, lest he found out by himself, which would be more troublesome. "Bang!" Burton put the blue and white porcin teacup in his hands heavily on the tea-set table, and hummed angrily, "Well, you must teach Rejo a lesson. She should dare to dump my grandson! Grandpa supported you. Don''t worry, go for it!" As soon as he finished speaking, he patted Jason¡¯s shoulder. And the atmosphere on his face was grieved, as if the person who was dumped were him. Jason twitched the corners of his mouth and did not guess Burton''s minds. After handling the big boss, the others would have no attention to care. Hmph! Rejo! Rejo didn''t know that Jason was so stingy to find her trouble. She was in trouble at the moment. She was pulled by Jacquelyn to the courtyard. Seeing that there was no one around, Jacquelyn''s forcibly patted Rejo''s shoulder and asked, "You confess to me, and what is the matter between you and Jason, what is the rtionship between the two of you?" Jacquelyn has beenmitted to marrying into a wealthy family for so many years, so she was too familiar with men''s thoughts. Jason''s attitude towards Rejo was not right, and she couldn¡¯t read what kind of mind Jason had for Rejo. But it was Rejo who suffered losses from the rtionship with Jason. Rejo''s mouth was dry, and she didn''t know how to answer. Her eyes just saw the stains on her shirt, and she hurriedly pulled her cor, "I''ll go back and change clothes first!" "Come back!" Jacquelyn grabbed Rejo, "I know you feel aggrieved. But Jason was the only grandson of the Sterling family. You should keep away from him in the future and try not to have contact with him. Joy, I''m all for you, go back and change clothes quickly. And then I''ll take you to have a new look. I specially arranged for this man to have a date with you tonight. Don''t tell Joana because Burton only introduced one person. You first go to see whether he is desirable or not. If you like him, we quickly arrange this marriage. When you get married, I will rest assured!" Rejo frowned, "I''m not going. I said I won''t go on a blind date. You let Joana go, and she dreams of finding a prince charming -- ah, it¡¯s painful. Don''t hit me!" Jacquelyn hit Rejo''s shoulder fiercely. Regretting that Rejo''s offspring did not live up to her expectations, she pointed to Rejo''s forehead, "How can I have a daughter like you, and when do you the et hang of it? It¡¯s no wonder that you have been graduated for three years. How many companies have you changed? You only earned such a small sry per month? You haven¡¯t gotten promoted! You know how many good words I said tonight to gain the chance, and he is the grandson of Burton¡¯s old family friend. His family power is simr to that of the Sterling family. ording to Burton¡¯s words, he is smart since he was a child and looks handsome. Where do you go to find such a man? People such as Hiry Sterling may not have the chance!" "Since he is so good, why didn''t Burton introduce him to his granddaughter? But he introduced to me, and there must be a problem!" Rejo was not moved at all by Jacquelyn''s description but was even more uneasy. Jacquelyn choked. When she thought that she would have a rich son-inw, she slightly calmed down. She felt that Rejo''s words were indeed reasonable instead. Jacquelyn was still reluctant, "You go to the dating if you want to know. If he is really unsuitable, you could just cancel the blind date. It is just a blind date and I do not let you get married immediately!" "I..." "You won''t really love Jason. You can¡¯t choose him!" "What nonsense you said, and how can I love Jason? I''m his aunt now!" Rejo still wanted to object, but Jacquelyn''s one statement made her give in, "You have to prove that you didn''t love Jason, or you have to go on a blind date with me!" All right, it was good to have a blind date. She maybe meets a good boyfriend. Since she intended to forget Jason, she should also take a step. Start with this blind date. But, "Mom, it''s really not good to hide Joana. This thing is not a secret. The rest of the Sterling family may know. If Joana knows the thing from them, it would be not good that she had a problem. You had better exin to her!" "Exin what? I have raised her for so many years, and I have been benevolent to her. Does she dare toin about me?" Jacquelyn pushed Rejo Lynn patiently, "Okay, you don''t care. Change your clothes quickly." Chapter 22 I Accompany You Chapter 22 I Apany You Chapter 22 I Apany You Rejo Lynn went back to her room, took off her shirt, opened the closet and rummaged through the hangers to find clothes. But she was still thinking about Joana Howardson. She pulled back her hands suddenly, turned around to look for her phone, and still wanted to tell Joana. Turning around, Rejo saw Jason Sterling sitting on the cradle. There was a big balcony in Rejo''s room. She used to like the balcony very much bathed in sunlight. She could lie on the moon-shaped cradle to read cartoons. After Rejo thought for a long time, Jacquelyn Howardson didn''t let her realize this wish. After being with Jason, they lived in Jason''s vi. Rejo casually mentioned her wish in her childhood. Jason gave her a surprise the next day, exactly as she imagined. No, the balcony and cradle were even more perfect than she imagined. Thinking about the past, Rejo sighed secretly. It was not to me her for not forgetting Jason, who was indeed good to her, even better than Rejo''s parents. Thinking of Jason''s kindness, Rejo couldn''t show a bad face to him, so she grabbed a piece of clothes and put it on. Rejo had nothing to say but looked at Jason, "Well, are you a ghost? Where do youe in?" Jason was lying on the cradle with his long legs slightly bending. At this time, he had changed into the obtrusive mummy look, wearing a ck shirt and dark gray trousers. His outfit belonged to the ascetic style, and RejoI didn''t have any interest in appreciating the beautiful scenery in front of her, so she had to repeat, "Jason, I officially tell you that our rtionship is over. Please knock on the door before you enter my room!" "Is it none of my business? Aren''t you my aunt? As a nephew, I should protect you!" "Hehe, it''s a good thing if you don''t bully me!" "Don''t talk about it, and you know what I mean in your heart." Staring at Jason vigntly, Rejo picked up the mobile phone on the bed, got up suddenly and ran to the door. Jason didn''t catch up when she went out. Heaving a sigh of relief, Rejo looked back at his carved wooden door again, "Um, I need to buy a lock, lest Jason alwayses to visit." Property ? N?velDrama.Org. "Come on, and it takes a long time to change clothes. What if it''s toote? It''s not good to give the guy a bad impression on the first date..." Jacquelyn, who was waiting impatiently, just went downstairs and saw LinJoy standing at the door in a daze, so she stepped forward and scolded Rejo. Before Jacquelyn finished ming, she was frightened by the person who pushed the door out, "... Why are you in Joy''s room?" Jason ignored Jacquelyn, staring at Rejo coldly with his eyes as ck ascquer. "Would you like to go on a date?" "It''s not a normal date but a blind date!" Rejo curled up her lips showing eight teeth and smiled a lot, "Mr. Sterling introduced me to someone, and I thought it was great, so I went to see. I''m not young and if he is suitable, I will get married. It is not bad for me to settle down as soon as possible! I can keep away from you bastard because of your bothering. Jason narrowed his eyes slightly, "Oh, since my aunt is going on a blind date, let me apany you! Let''s go!" "Well, don''t bother you, and I''ll go with Joy!" Jacquelyn suppressed all the guesses in her heart, declining Jason''s suggestion in surprise. As if Jason hadn''t heard Jacquelyn''s words, he stood silently beside Rejo, waiting for Rejo''s answer. Rejo rolled her eyes. Jason and she have been together for so many years and she was clearly aware of this guy. He has a bad temper and is impatient. Every time Jason is asked to apany Rejo to go shopping, he always gives her a card. It would take a long time to try on clothester. It was a wonder that Jason could stay there for such a long time. Then Rejo held Jacquelyn''s arm and said with a smile, "Since the elder nephew wants to follow, let him join us because more participation will bring more fun!" Jacquelyn''s face was almost stiff, and there were no better methods. In the face of the darling of the Jason family, nobody can beat him or scold him, and there is nothing to do but coax him with good words. If Jason wanted to follow them, could we tie him up to stop him? So they took a special car to the pre-booked studio. Jacquelyn pushed Rejo towards the designer, and said: "Design a good look for her, which should be elegant and generous without losing temperament and be gentle and virtuous without losing fun. People can be attracted by her image at first nce, and the longer they look at her, the more funny they feel." It was hard for the designer to keep smiling. It''s a bit difficult. "Why can''t you do it, and if you can''t do it, ask someone to do it!" Seeing the designer''s expression, Jacquelyn showed an arrogant attitude. "Of course, it''s no problem. Thisdy originally looks beautiful, even with a better temperament. I just need to modify a little to make sure thisdy can overwhelm others!" "I have said that we don''t need a normal but elegant image. Are you following my words carefully? If we mess with it casually, we won''t spend money asking you for help!" The designer suppressed the anger in his heart. He smiled and became more respectful, "Yes, madame, don''t worry, and I will definitely follow your request." Rejo tugged on Jacquelyn''s sleeve because she felt embarrassed when she spoke like that. Jacquelyn naturally noticed the reluctance in the designer''s eyes, but so what? She is now Mrs. Sterling and is confident enough to show arrogance. Since the designer wanted to make money from her, it was a must to follow her words. Then Jacquelyn sat down gracefully with a stiff neck and waved her hands casually, "Alright, go ahead!" The designer maintained his unchanged smile and extended his right arm towards Rejo, making a gesture of invitation. Rejo quickly followed the designer into the room. The assistant behind followed. Because Jacquelyn directly made a block booking, everyone in the studio was surrounded by Rejo. Now, there were only Jacquelyn and Jason left. Jacquelyn thought she couldn''t ignore Jason and pursed her lips with a smile. She wanted to chat with Jason. Suddenly, her phone rang, and she picked it up with her eyebrows furrowing slightly. Jason casually flipped through the magazine on the desk. It seemed that he paid no attention to Jacquelyn''s movements. When Jacquelyn stood in front of her and his eyelids rolled over, "What''s up?" He was extremely cold. Jacquelyn, however, did not show arrogance just now. She smiled kindly and said, "Well, just now the butler sent me a What''s up message that Mr. Sterling had a scratchy throat and he needed someone to apany him to the hospital. As you see, I need to apany Joy to design a good look, and she will also go on a blind dateter. I need to give her some advice as a reference, so I really don''t have time, Jason..." "Well, I will be here with my aunt. I believe men are more urate in judging men, and I will be responsible for checking!" It seemed that Jason didn''t catch Jacquelyn''s words, so he naturally answered, which made Jacquelyn speechless. Jason saw that Jacquelyn didn''t leave, and finally he was willing to shift his gaze from the magazine to Jacquelyn. He said unhappily, "Why are you staying here now? Grandpa needs someone to take care of him. Don''t you know?" Jacquelyn was speechless when she was asked. She thought a lot and realized that she had just married into the Sterling family. Burton Sterling was her talisman, and she couldn''t take it lightly just because she got married. She hasn''t gained a foothold yet, so she had to bear that. "Okay, please take care of Joy well." Jason looked at the magazine again, and he didn''t bother to respond. Jacquelyn walked out of the studio with a stiff face. As soon as Jacquelyn left, Jason threw away the magazine and went to the ce where Rejo stayed. "Sir, you cannot enter. It''s the locker room inside." "Piss off! "Jason narrowed his ck eyes slightly, and the staff didn''t dare to make a sound. They watched Jason entering the room. Miss Elizebeth, a designer, really held the clothes at hand and made some changes. Thedy was so fussy and critical. If Miss Elizebeth weren''t for the sake of the money, she would definitely have driven people away. However, people may choose money. She still had to be careful, racking her brains to think of how to meet guests'' requirements. Hearing the sound of footsteps, Miss Elizebeth thought it may be an assistant, but when she looked up, it was Jason. Miss Elizebeth naturally knew Jason, the son of the Sterling family, and his identity was at the top of the Capital City. Particrly, his face was a woman''s nemesis. For a short time, Jason picked up the thin coat from Miss Elizebeth''s hands with a hint of dissatisfaction on his face. He demanded, "Go to find a piece of clothing. It is best to choose the ugliest one. "Ah?'' "Please go away and remember my words, otherwise you don''t need to open this studio anymore." "Mr. Sterling..." The remaining words gradually disappeared when Jason showed a cold and solemn expression, and Miss Elizebeth knew that he was not joking. She had treated many people in these years and knew men that she could disobey their words. She reluctantly nced at Jason, but Miss Elizebeth still followed Jason''s request and went out. At the moment she closed the door, she saw Jason entering the cloakroom where Rejo had entered. Miss Elizebeth exerted less strength on her hands, gritted her teeth and cursed, "The shameless bitch." "Boss, here are the clothes! "The little assistant took two small steps to Miss Elizebeth''s side, holding two dresses and looking at the closed door in confusion. Miss Elizebeth stared at the beautiful dress in her assistant''s hand, thought of Jason''smand and crossed her face, saying, "Put it back" "Ah? "The assistant looked confused and rushed to put her clothes back before Miss Elizebeth got angry. Miss Elizebeth''s temper was not very good, and if the assistant moved slowly, she would be scolded. Miss Elizebeth casually picked up a basic ck dress from the hanger, which was long enough to reach her calves. Common people wearing these basic clothes looked beautiful, which could probably meet Jason''s requirements. Thinking of Jason, Miss Elizebeth''s eyes shed brightly, and she rolled her eyes as she stared at the small ck dress in her hands. At that moment, Jason entered Rejo''s locker room aboveboard. Because the designer and assistant were all women, Rejo didn''t care more about it and didn''t close the door at all. At that moment, she was really worried about the dress. There was nothing else. Her bruises had not recovered. She only used foundation make-up on her neck, but she didn''t care about her chest and arms. However, this dress was a sleeveless, low cut and puffy skirt. How could she wear it out? If she did, she would be interrogated greatly by Jacquelyn! Upon hearing the sound of opening the door, Rejo was startled and quickly covered her chest with a formal dress. She had just taken off her jacket and then looked up at Jason''s ck and shining eyes under the dim light. Rejo was so angry that she almost couldn''t catch her breath. She was so scared that she shrunk her neck and looked out with furtive eyes,ining, "You''re crazy. Jason, if you don''t want fame, I still want it. Get out quickly, and what should I do if someone sees you?" As she spoke, there were tears in her eyes. She was really scared by Jason, and Jacquelyn was still outside. How dare Jason do that? How could he treat her like that? Roughly touching the corners of Rejo''s eyes with his fingertips, Jason''s heart trembled because of the scorching tears. Knowing Rejo''s fright, heughed but felt heartbreaking imperceptibly. He still told Rejo, "Jacquelyn has returned home." "Yes, really? Then you shouldn''te in either. There''s someone else -- hmm!" Chapter 23 Have an Endless Aftertaste Chapter 23 Have an Endless Aftertaste Chapter 23 Have an Endless Aftertaste Jason Sterling thought Rejo Lynn was too talkative, so he simply used practical actions to cover her mouth. The moment their bodies touched, Jason sighedfortably and proactively hugged Rejo tighter and tighter. Rejo was not veryfortable. Jason was a bastard. He knew that she was afraid of pain, but deliberately hit her without mercy. Rejo''s heart was filled with grievance, confusion and fear, and she cried this time. Jason inexplicably looked at the crying woman, which made him ruin the excitement and said angrily, "Shut up!" "Uh~~" "Rejo Lynn, how dare you! Dare to go against me. Believe it or not, I would have put your mother out of the Sterling family?" "Uh~~ Uh ~~" "Okay, stop crying your heart out. I''ll take you to Linjiter, and don''t you like dishes there? " "...Uh~~" No matter what he used gentle or tough tricks, he could not stop her crying. Jason stared sulkily at Rejo. Rejo naturally felt danger and anger of Jason, and she was in a bad mood. She thought Jason might be afraid of her temper so that he wouldn''t dare to touch her again. She stared at Jason''s harsh eyes and continued to cry... She hoped her cries would annoy him! But the next second, Rejo didn''t dare to cry anymore. She looked in horror at the man. Jason pressed her on the diaphragm and squeezed into her legs, and then began to untie his belt. She stuttered in fright, "What do you want to do?" Jason intimately flirted with her, and his hands caressed her skin everywhere, "Honey, do you think what I want to do? In fact, I want to try making love with you in the cloakroom earlier. I never have the chance before, but now I can do that. Of course, I can''t waste the chance. Don''t worry, and I will take good care of you. I promise that you will have endless aftertaste!" In fact, there were some chances, but Rejo Lynn disapproved firmly. In the past, Jason Sterling had cared about Rejo, so he followed Rejo. Now... Hairs on Rejo''s body vibrated, and she shrank back with all her strength, but unfortunately, there was little room in the cloakroom. Her back was pressed against the cold wooden board and her heart was as cold as the board. Jason treated her casually like that, which clearly regarded her as a prostitute. Rejo was trembling with anger, biting the tip of his tongue. She was afraid that she could not help cursing to arouse Jason''s fierceness. Rejo had little understanding of Jason and it was possible. Rejo''s eyeballs rolled around quickly thinking of methods, "Aren''t you scared that I will call someone? There are people from the studio outside!" Jason said casually, "Whatever, it is more exciting to have on-lookers on the spot!" You pervert! Seeing that Jason had already taken off his pants, Rejo was really frightened now. She threw herself forward and hugged Jason''s waist, "Don''t do that here, please. I don''t want to do that here. Uh. Jason, don''t bully me..." His waist was getting wet, and Jason put his hands on Rejo''s smooth back. His voice was low, "Come to my room tonight, eh?" Rejo didn''t answer him, but Jason''s big palms touched her against her back. Rejo nodded hastily, and said softly "Um", scolding all generations of Jason''s ancestors in her heart. Jason uttered a very shortugh, and Rejo was the person who would be subject to rude movement and she would not know the immensity of heaven and earth unless she was taught a lesson. Jason couldn''t stop touching her because of the silky feeling. He put his hands on Rejo''s waist and tried to lift her up slowly, lowering his head to touch the silky skin inch by inch. Rejo pouted, "You promised me..." "Well," Jason replied casually, and touched her red lips lightly, "Okay,e out and change clothes. Don''t you want to go on a blind date?" Hearing Jason mentioning the blind date in a sarcastic tone, Rejo, who was not very enthusiastic at first, was suddenly full of expectations. The other party''s family affairs were simr to those of Jason''s family. If he was really a good person, it would be great to marry him. Then Jason would not dare to bother her again, which was so impolite! Thinking of this, Rejo was suddenly full of energy and quickly put on her clothes. After tidying up, although her eyes were red and moist, they were not swollen anyway. Rejo looked at Miss Elizebeth who entered the door with a half-smile expression on her face. She blushed with shame. Jason and she had been alone for so long. She was afraid that Miss Elizebeth would have already guessed something. Rejo broke out in a cold sweat and she felt shameful as if she were stripped off all her clothes. She lowered her head and ran out. Jason frowned and strode to follow. But Miss Elizebeth hurriedly pulled Jason, saying sweetly, "Mr. Sterling..." Jason turned his head, seeing Miss Elizebeth''s smiling eyes. He sneered suddenly, and threw a card at her, "I will pay the fee this time, but you should clearly know what to say and what not to say." Miss Elizebeth was confused, and was stared at by Jason''s ck eyes with fierceness. Then she remembered all kinds of legends about him, and dared not bet her future on it. Hurriedly, she picked up the card, and said with a smile, "Mr. Sterling, don''t worry, and I know what you mean." After Jason went out, he saw Rejo standing outside. Rejo leaned against the tree at the door with her head down. When she heard the movement and looked up at him, her eyes were round with childish alertness. Jason raised his eyebrows, thinking that Rejo would take the opportunity to run away, but this time she was obedient. It seemed that he really terrified her, and in the future, he couldn''t be too gentle with Rejo. Seeing Jasone out, Rejo turned around him and didn''t see what she wanted. She muttered andined, "My bag is still inside. Help me take it out!" When she left, she found that she had nothing with her. Her phone was in her bag, and she couldn''t even take a taxi. She had to wait for Jason here. Only then did Jason understand that Rejo didn''t figure out, but she had no choice but to stay here. Squinting his eyes slightly, he was about to speak. At that moment, the wind chime at the door rang. The assistant came out, carrying a backpack and saying, "Miss Lynn, you have forgotten to bring your bag." "Oh, thank you!" Rejo held the lost and regained bag, feeling confident when she had money in her hands. She straightened her waist and looked up at Jason. There was no way because of the difference in height. She said, "I''m going on a blind date, and you can go about your business!" "I promised your mother to take care of you. How could I let you go alone? Get in the car, and I''ll give you a ride!" Could Jason be so kind? Anyway, Rejo didn''t believe it, but she couldn''t get rid of Jason and reluctantly got into Jason''s car. To Rejo''s surprise, Jason did not intentionally take her to a nearby ce, but actually took her to the Crown Pce Hotel. Rejo carefully nced at Jason, not understanding his intentions. Jason didn''t exin either. After turning off the engine, he opened the car door and turned his head to stare at Rejo, who was still sitting inside, "You''re just dawdling. Hurry up!" "Hum...Others who didn''t know thought he was going on a blind date. The two of them arrived a bit early, and there was half an hour left before the appointment. Rejo sat in the reserved seat, flipping through the menu sent by the waiter, and pretended to flip for a while. Her eyes were fixed on the waiter standing next to her in a tuxedo, and her mouth twitched. She felt the significant malice of the blind date. Fuck, she didn''t know the letters on the menu, and she didn''t even recognize which country they belonged to, let alone order dishes. Why did she find such a hotel? Rejo covered her cheeks and recalled. Oh, she remembered that the location was set by the man. Rejo suddenly had a bad premonition about this blind date. Jason handed the menu to the waiter and ordered a cup of ck tea for Rejo by the way. But he used an unknownnguage, and Rejo couldn''t understand even when she pricked up her ears. After the waiter left, she asked, "What did you say just now?" "Jason, why are you here?" Behind him, with a familiar soothing male voiceing, Rejo''s neck shrank, and she subconsciously covered her face with her hands. Then hearing a low sneer from Jason, Rejo realized how naive her behavior was. She put down her hands and gave Brady Nelson, who was sitting next to Jason, a pinched smile. Q: What should I do when I see my boss at the hotel and I have taken a sick leave? Rejo felt fidgeting at this time like the feeling of ying truant at school when she was a child, and then she saw her head teacher. Her butt moved with restraining her impulse to get up and run away. She couldn''t run. If she ran away, she couldn''t tell the thing clearly! "Joy, aren''t you sick?" Brady Nelson then recognized the woman sitting opposite Jason. He thought that she was Jason''s new sweetheart at first. He never thought that the woman would be Rejo. Rejo was distracted when she saw Brady frown with his pure handsome brows slightly, as if he was worried about her. However, how is that possible? Rejo shook her head andughed at her self-assertion. She rolled her eyes and was about to exin. But Jason answered, "You don''t know, and my aunt is going on a blind date. Her mother is so worried that I apany her!" You wretch! Rejo hurriedly exined, "Um, Mr. Nelson, things are not like this. Um, I am not feeling well. It is not for a blind date. The blind date is a temporary decision. I rested all morning and came to the blind date when I was well. I didn''t mean to lie. Mr. Nelson, please believe me!" Please do not dismiss me. I was still counting on this month''s sry to pay off my credit card! Brady Nelson replied slightly, "Oh". He did not say anything about Rejo''s exnation, but he sat in ce and did not leave, and said with a smile, "If it is a blind date, I will also give advice. Joy, do you mind?" Rejo wanted to say that she was minded. Because it was rare that not a girl came on a blind date with two peerless handsome men. When the blind date with poor psychological endurance saw the two of them, it was estimated that they would have low self-esteem from now on. She hoped that the blind date could withstand the psychological test! Rejo could dare to lose her temper in front of Jason, but in the face of her parents who brought her up, Rejo was as timid as a hare. She nodded with difficulty. Brady skillfully snapped his fingers, beckoned the waiter, and casually chatted with Rejo while flipping through the menu, "I remember Joy can only speak English. The menu here is all Spanish, when did you learn a minor language?" Rejo only then did she know in a trance that those earthworm-like words turned out to be Spanish. What does Mr. Nelson mean by that, is it disgust my field is too narrow? Rejo tried to hide her embarrassment and prevent him from seeing the ws, and the only thing to say was, "Um, I''m not familiar with Spanish. Recently I''m thinking about whether to learn German. Mr. Nelson, whichnguage do you think is best for me?" It''s all up to you! Brady saw Rejo that she was a little nervous and did not know how to adapt to this asion, and couldn''t help but smile, "Joy, you don''t need to be so nervous. We are all rtives now. It is too strange to call me Mr. Nelson. Call me by my name, but I can''t call your aunt!" "Call me by my name, but I can''t call you ''aunt''!" She didn''t dare to let Mr. Nelson call her aunt! Rejo blinked and was unable to call his name out. She always felt strange because it was too intimate to call the name was too intimate. In case Jacquelyn Howardson and Burton Sterling divorced in the future, she and Brady were embarrassed! Brady fixed a nce at Rejo and guessed her thoughts in his heart. He did notpel her and stopped talking about this topic. Rejo chatted about the specialty of this restaurant which was Rejo interested in. She looked at Brady with her shining eyes, and generously ttered, "Mr. Nelson, you know a lot!" "I''ve juste here many times. I just know a little more. Although the dim sum here is good, but it''s not authentic. Joy, do you like to eat Chinese dim sum? I know a restaurant where the ancestor was a royal chef. The taste is delicious." "I like it. I especially like Chinese dim sum. Eating too much of the French style is too greasy, and I don''t like the taste of milk very much. The Chinese craftsmanship is not authentic. Now there are full of French style restaurants on every street. I have no choice!" "Okay, I''ll take youter!" Brady''s voice unconsciously became gentle, and his eyes on Rejo seemed to burn with a scorching me, exuding an irresistible charm. But what was fled in an instant, Rejo did not look his eyes at all. However, Jason who had been silent saw all of Brady''s words and actions all the time. His long, narrow eyes squinted slightly and stared at Rejo who was holding her cheeks by her hands. She was awkward. The scary danger was hidden in the depths of Jason''s eyes. Rejo hesitated. The big boss invited her. For the sake of the ticket, she cannot refuse. But what if the blind date is desirable after a while? Of course, the thing to do was deepen our understanding of each other. Um, what a hard choice! "Is that restaurant''s craftsmanship great?" Rejo licked the corners of her lips with asking carefully for verification. Brady lowered his eyes and hid the smile in his eyes, and nodded affirmatively, "It''s the best taste of dim sum I''ve ever had!" "Well, okay, let''s go togetherter!" Property ? N?velDrama.Org. It''s easy to deceive. Brady really can''t bear his emotion, overflowing a shallowugh from the corner of his lips. Jason couldn''t stand him and tugged Brady''s tie, "Follow me!" Brady hurriedly kept his image and subconsciously looked towards Rejo. He was relieved when he saw that Rejo was staring at the puffs served by the waiter and did not pay attention to them at all. When they arrived at the tform on the second floor, Jason unceremoniously warned Brady, "You stay away from Rejo!" "Why?" Jason red at Brady and said, "She''s your aunt!" It seemed that Brady have heard a great joke andughed uncontrobly, "Jason, do you know what you''re talking about? I don''t know how long the title of ''aunt'' willst, and she won''t have anything with the Jason family at that time. Even if she does have a rtionship with the Sterling family, she doesn''t have anything with the Nelson family." "You''re serious!" Jason finally took Brady seriously, which made him bristle with rage. He was anxious and immediately catch Rejo and beat her up. Brady was nomittal and patted Jason on the shoulder, "Jason, you need to keep it a secret for me. I''ll give you a big red envelope then." Jason gritted his teeth and said, "Rejo doesn''t like you!" "So I want to pursue her!" Brady didn''t want to waste time talking to Jason, "All right, I''ll go back and you won''t show up again!" It is impossible. Jason followed behind Brady with a dark face. The two men were dumbfounded when they reached. Where was Rejo? Chapter 24 Rejoyla Was in Bad Luck Chapter 24 Rejo Was in Bad Luck Chapter 24 Rejo Was in Bad Luck Jason took out the phone trying to call Rejo, but he didn''t get through. He and Brady took a look at each other. Because of the tacit understanding they developed over the years, without further ado, Jason went to the monitor room, and Brady grabbed the waiter and began asking. Jason walked faster and faster, and atst, he started running. His breathing was rapid and he was almost out of breath. He thought to himself that he had to hurry up for Rejo was timid, and that she must have cried in fear now. He had to hurry up. By the time Jason arrived at the monitor room, Brady had already done his job. The manager with beads of sweat on his forehead stood at the door, and as soon as he saw Jason appear, he immediately walked forward hunched over. He said, "Sir..." "Shut up! Show me the surveince video!" Jason pushed away the manager in the way and stood before the screen, searching for the video himself. Then Brady also arrived. He was panting slightly, which showed that he also ran over. He said, "I asked the waiter who served food, and he said that Rejo had taken a phone call before she went out. Let''s check the surveince video at the hotel gate." An astute security guard nearby pointed to the red button in front of Jason, saying, "Sir, the one on the left is the gate surveince." Jason moved his slender fingers, fixing his eyes on the screen before him. In a short while, a woman in a light green shirt and beige pants appeared on the screen. Jason''s eyes brightened. He zoomed in on the image and made sure that the woman was indeed Rejo. "Only someone with fair skin like her could carry off such colors," he thought to himself. Then he realized that this was not the time for such a thought. He shook his head sharply trying to get rid of the inappropriate image in his mind. He then gazed at the image that was zoomed in: Rejo was holding a phone to her ear, looking like she was talking on the phone. It went to show that what the waiter said was true. The video continued: Rejo looked around, seemingly looking for someone, then she left the hotel gate step by step till she was out of the range of the surveince camera. She never returned. Brady frowned and asked, "Is this the only camera in front of the hotel? Isn''t there another one a little further away?" Property ? N?velDrama.Org. "No, there... There isn''t," stuttered the manager in a cold sweat, "There was one originally, but it was broken. The maintenance said they were going to fix it today, but they haven''t..." "What do you need them for? Fire them all!" Jason interrupted the manager''s nonsense impatiently. He knew that finding Rejo was the top priority, so now was not the time to y the me game. Jason took out his phone and dialed a number. He said, "Go check the surveince of the shops on both sides of the Crown Pce Hotel. I''ll send you the phototer. Pay attention to vehiclesing and going. Also, tell you men to y it safe." Brady thought for a moment, and then he took out his phone, saying, "I should have my men check who was on thest call with Rejo. It''s a long shot because if the person was trying to hide himself by using a public telephone..." "Even a public phone can be traced back to its source. With security cameras around and my people, I don''t think he can get away!" Jason said in a low voice, trying to suppress his rage. Brady suddenly felt a jolt while holding his phone. He felt something was up, but he worried the safety of Rejo more, so he didn''t think much, and then he lowed his head and continued to look for her. While Jason and Brady were looking for her in a big way, Rejo was stuck in the narrow trunk. She had just woken up from the sleeping drug and when she opened her eyes it was pitch ck. Rejo was so frightened that she almost shouted out, but then she bit the tip of her tongue hard to restrain the impulse to shout out. While calming her pounding heart, she moved her wrist and breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, they didn''t tie her up, otherwise, it would be even more troublesome. She moved from side to side for a moment, and based on the continuous movement, she judged that she had been knocked out and thrown into the trunk. Joy frowned and pondered for a moment, but couldn''t figure out who she had offended and why she would be treated like this. However, she couldn''t just sit and wait, for she didn''t know what terrible thing would happen to her next. The same darkness made her involuntarily think of that dark night, and fear thereupon followed her like a shadow. Rejo forced herself to forget. She whispered to herself, "Fear not, fear not. It''s okay. Jason is going toe to my rescue. Jason... Where are you?" The speeding car suddenly stopped. Rejo quickly wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, and covered her face with her hair to shield her eyes. Otherwise, if the trunk opened, her eyes might not be able to withstand the stimtion of the strong light and she would give herself away. Sure enough, after a while, the trunk was opened. Rejo could feel a gaze lingering on her face, cold and gross. Luckily, the gaze didn''t stay for too long. It disappeared in a short while. Otherwise, Rejo couldn''t guarantee that she wouldn''t be exposed. Her body was so stiff that she almost screamed. Then Rejo felt that she was picked up. There was a foul smell around her nose, and an obscene voice rang from her ears. "Baker, the chick has a nice figure! She is going to be sent away anyways, so why don''t you let me have some fun with her first?" Rejo jolted a little, but because the man holding her was thinking of something erotic, he didn''t notice Rejo''s subtle movement. The person called Baker replied in a low and hoarse voice, "No, there is an order from above. The woman must be sent away immediately, no stalling. You''d better get a hold of yourself, or else I''ll cut off your family jewels!" The person holding Rejo trembled with fear and dared not have any other thoughts. He looked regretfully at the smooth skin of the beauty in his arms. Her skin was better than any woman he had seen. He tutted and said, "Baker, who is this woman? Is she the daughter of some rich family?" "Skinny, let me tell you something. In our line of work, don''t ask questions you shouldn''t. Once we have her, it doesn''t matter who she was. Alright, the ship is about to leave. Now get her in!" Skinny took a few quick steps, passed the pedals, went straight into the basement and threw her to the floor. Under the dim yellow light, the woman''s glowing white skin attracted him to a few more nces. He couldn''t help but swallow, and he felt his heartbeat quicken with excitement. Hiding a woman wasn''t a big deal, and it wasn''t something he hadn''t done before as he got ties with the shipowner. It would be fine as long as she couldn''t get out. "Hurry! The ship is about to leave." Baker''s cold voice came from above. "What a bad day!" Skinny took a few more looks and left with reluctance. He knew that Baker was not someone to mess with. "The identity of this woman is obviously unusual, or else they won''t want to send her away in a rush. It''s not worth it to offend Baker for a woman," Skinny thought to himself. With the sound of the board closed, Rejo secretly opened an eye. She found that she wasn''t the only person here - there were many other women. Joy sat up and looked around. There was a dim oval light bulb over her head. The room was dark and damp, and there were many women sitting or lying in the corner. No one spoke, and the expressions on their faces looked empty and numb in the dim light. From what she had overheard, she decided that she must have been on board, and that her location was probably in the storage room at the bottom of the ship. She must have met human traffickers! But, that man named Baker said there was an order from above to send her away, which meant that someone was targeting her specifically. "No no no, now it wasn''t the time to think about it," she thought to herself, "I should figure out how to get out. It''ll be a real disaster for me if I''m sold to somewhere deep in the mountains." Rejo shivered at the thought of this. "Are you cold? You can take my clothes!" A small and delicate sound came from Rejo''s ear. She turned her head to look over by the light: a girl with a dirty face handed over a piece of clothes to her. She flinched a little when she met Rejo''s eyes. Rejo sniffed and declined in a gentle voice, "Thank you, but I''m not cold." "Oh." The girl withdrew her hand and huddled in a corner with her clothes. Rejo sat down beside the girl. As she was wondering how to get acquainted with her, there was a powerful forceing from behind. Uncontrobly, she fell forward. Her palms ached from rubbing on the floor, and there was a dull ache in her knees and elbows as well. "Are you okay?" The girl who had just sent Rejo clothes quickly stepped forward to support her, but her strength was weak and she couldn''t pull her up even with a lot of force. Rejo got up on her own and turned her head. She saw a tall and thin woman staring at her fiercely. The woman turned her head, lowered her eyes, spat on the ground, and cursed, "What are you looking at? I''ll rip your eyes out if you keep looking. I''m telling you, you got to listen to what I say here or else I''ll beat you. This is a lesson I''m giving you. Now, crawl over here and lick my shoe clean." She put her right foot forward, looked down with arms crossed, and waited for her to crawl over. Rejo was dumbfounded. She wondered if she was dreaming. Why there was such a drama going on in such a ce? Shouldn''t they stick together and try to get out of here? Why were they hurting each other? "Didn''t you hear what I said? You little bitch. You want to take a lesson?" Seeing Rejo didn''t move, the woman squinted, looking at her viciously. The two women following her took two steps forward, clenched their fists and grinned wickedly. "Boss, this woman is so ignorant. Let me help you kick her ass." "Yeah yeah yeah. Let her get down on her knees and lick our spit!" The girl beside her began to tremble violently. She said, "Sister... Sister, what are we supposed to do? You offended them!" Looking at the two women walking toward her with clenched fists, Rejo was also a little frightened, but thinking about what they had just said, Rejo felt sick. She retched on the side. The two women had already pounced on her, and Rejo was caught off guard and got a scratch on the face. Rejo got angry. Although she did not have the practical experience of fighting, she wouldn''t allow helself to be bullied by them at will, so she took out all the strength and entangled with them. Women fighting was nothing more than scratching and biting. Rejo got the hang of it on her own in no time. The girl huddling in the corner looked at them, and then she clenched her teeth and pounced over. She said, "Sister, let me help you!" Even with an assistant, Rejo was still no rival to them. Chapter 25 Backstabber Chapter 25 Backstabber Chapter 25 Backstabber In a vi in the south of the Capital City, Georgina walked back and forth in the living room with an anxious expression on her face. She looked at the door from time to time, and at the moment she heard the noise, Georgina pounced and grabbed the arm of the man entering the door, anxiously asking, "Baker, how did it go?" The man called Baker was tall. He had a shiny bronze skin and a square face with thick lips. At first nce, he appeared to be a loyal and honest person, but no one would have expected such a person would deal in human trafficking business for a long time, and no one knew how many innocent women he had harmed. "It''s done. I''ve sent the woman who offended you to the ship myself, and now the ship has left. She''ll never be able toe back to the country." Baker sat down on the sofa. He picked up some grapes on the table and began to eat them. The scorching sun outside was burning the ground. He hadn''t done the job in person for years. It was all his men that did it for him. However, because it was Georgina who made the request, he made an exception this time. On hearing Rejo had been sent away, Georgina''s eyes shed with ecstasy. Sheughed and thought to herself, "Rejo, this is what happens when you cross me. Do you really believe that you can be thedy of the Sterling family after you joined them with Jacquelyn Howardson? Tut! Look at your origin! You fatherless bastard! How dare you piss me off? You''ll spend the rest of your life in a poor and remote rural ce as a prostitute and will never get out of it!" The more Georgina thought about it, the happier she got. As long as she took care of Rejo, she could return to the Sterling family. She was currently living in her uncle''s vi in the south of the city.From N?velDrama.Org. She didn''t dare to tell them that she had been expelled from the Sterling family. She just said that because there was a new person at home, she felt bored and wanted toe out and rx. She knew that Bruno was in that kind of business, so she figured she could send Rejo away secretly with the help of Bruno. To her surprise, he did it so fast that Rejo had been dealt with today. Upon thinking of this, Georgina felt that she would definitely need him again in the future, so she kindly poured a ss of water and handed it to him. She said, "Thank you, Baker. I know you treat the best!" Baker didn''t take Georgina''s cup. He nced at Georgina and said, "Georgina, I did everything you asked me to do. If you do want to thank me, then do me a favor!" "What?" "How is Mr. Sterling''s new wife?" "Ah, why do you ask about Jacquelyn Howardson? She is just an old woman who got lucky. It won''t be long before Grandpa kicks her out. She is old and has two daughters. How can shepare to young girls? My grandpa''s previous partners were all young girls in their twenties, and they couldn''t even stay with him for too long, let alone Jacquelyn. Okay, enough with the killjoy. Baker, what do you want me to help you with?" Georgina got angry as soon as Jacquelyn was mentioned. Luckily, Rejo was gone now. "Jacquelyn must be very sad now," Georgina thought to herself. Baker frowned slightly at Georgina''s words, and he replied perfunctorily, "Oh, nothing. It''s just I was fighting for territory with a group of peoplest time. I spooked them by using the Sterling family''s prestige. I hope you can help me put in a good word before the Sterling family." He decided to wait and see for now. Judging from what Georgina said, Jacquelyn wouldn''t be by Mr. Sterling''s side for too long. Originally, he wanted Georgina to help him hook up with one of Jacquelyn''s daughters, as he knew he wouldn''t have the chance to marry a legitimate Sterling. He needed the influence of the Sterling family to support him, so he figured marrying Jacquelyn''s daughter was a good choice. He didn''t know Jacquelyn''s daughter, whom he was thinking of marrying to, had been sold by him already, since Georgina didn''t tell him who she was and only said she was her enemy. He wouldn''t have agreed to do it if he had known Georgina became enemies with Jacquelyn, who had just married into the Sterling family. Georgina wasn''t clear, but for someone who had been outside for many years like Baker, knew all too well where the Sterling family stood in the Capital City. Therefore, even the Sterling family''s adopted daughter was not someone he could offend. "That''s no big deal. Rest assured. I''ll put in a good word for you before Grandpa." Because Rejo had been taken care of, Georgina was very happy, so she was quite generous in showing her kindness. They both had a good time. As the sun set, the floor-to-ceiling window in the vi reflected a gorgeous red color, and it shone on Georgina. Georgina smiled happily. On the deck, however, Rejo was having a hard time. Seeing Rejo didn''t know how to fight, she was pinned to the ground by the two women. Although there was a helper, the little girl who helped her was as thin as a rail, so they were no match for the other two. In no time, Rejo was beaten to the ground. The blows fallen on her back were heavy and painful. Rejo sniffed, and for a moment, she lost her will. She figured that she was locked here already, and that she wasn''t sure if she could get out, so she might as well die here if she couldn''t. She knew better than what would the women who were sold end up. If she was about to go through that, she''d rather die. "No... Sisters, I beg you... Stop fighting!" Next to her, the intermittent cries of the little girl, who was being pinned down, brought back Rejo''s spirit. No, she didn''t even try running away, so how could she give up? Besides, she believed Jason. He would for suree and save her, likest time. Even though she was not his girlfriend but his elder now, he couldn''t just do nothing and let her die. With fragile confidence, Rejo rolled her eyes around. Since she couldn''t just let them beat her constantly, she started to wonder how to save herself... While Rejo was trying to figure out a way, suddenly the ship stopped. She was on all fours, so when the ship stopped she slid forward owing to inertia. Subconsciously, she put her hands over her head for protection, and when she got up, there was a clicking sound above her head. A light shone into the dark room, and soon someone wasing down from the stairs overhead. The woman in charge who had threatened to fix Rejo hunched over to the maning down. She said, "Waston, what brought you here? Don''t worry. I''m having my eyes on these bunch of little bitches. Everyone is obedient. I was setting the rules for the newer just now." Waston was impatient with her ttery, so he quickly interrupted her and said, "You did a good job. Keep an eye on them and make sure there will be no noiseter, or else you know the consequence. If you do the job well this time, I can talk to the boss and tell him not to sell you and work for me." The woman was overjoyed. She rubbed her hands and smiled, revealing her big yellow teeth. She ttered him by saying, "Waston, Trust me, I''ll keep an eye on these little botches. Thank you for helping me, thank you..." The man called Waston seemed to be in a hurry. While the woman didn''t even finish speaking, he climbed up and covered the entrance. The room became dark again. On hearing what Waston said to the woman, two of her subordinates came over and said, "Big sister, don''t forget us once you get to work with him." "Yeah, yeah. Big sister, I''ve been listen to what you say all along. You''ll need assistants once you work with Waston, right?" The woman in charge surely knew what they wanted, but she felt like keeping her alone was as much as Waston could do. After all, these people would all be sold for money. She wouldn''t tell them the truth, though. Now it was the high time to make use of the two women. "No problem. Have I ever treated you badly? Never, right? You just do what I tell you to do, and I''ll put in a good word for you before Waston so you two won''t be sold to a poor and remote rural ce." As soon as the two of them heard that, their eyes lit up with joy. They looked at Rejo cuddling in the corner, and one of them asked, "Big sister, shall we continue beating this little bitch?" "Are you a fool? Didn''t you hear what Waston said? No noise. Listen up you two, if anyone dares to make a noiseter, there will be no food for her in the future." The woman in charge made a threat. She was immediately satisfied with her deterrent power when she saw everyone shrinking their necks and not daring to speak. After they were caught up, they were given little food to keep them from getting strong enough to escape. The food was just enough to keep them from starving to death. However, the woman in charge felt like she was strong and so she should eat more. She took most of the food by brute strength, and by and by became the leader of them. Unfortunately, after she became the leader, she did not want to unite others to run out, but after being oppressed by the traffickers, she turned to oppress other weak women. Rejo cradled the trembling girl in her arms, who had been shivering since the woman started to talk. It showed her fear of the woman in charge. Rejo got lots of anger in her chest. Now she truly witnessed that there was such a viin in the world, and she suddenly felt the dramas in her office was nothing inparison. "Don''t be afraid!" Rejo didn''t care the girl''s sour smell, her brain quickly running. The ship was now steady, so it must had stopped, and the man Waston just hurried over to tell them not to make any noise. Could it be... Rejo thought of a possibility, and suddenly her eyes lit up. It was a rare opportunity, and if she failed, she would be locked up here at worst. "Everyone, listen..." "You shut up!"The woman in charge gave her a vicious look. Rejo quickly stood up. She couldn''t miss the chance. "The people on the ship must be in trouble. If we take the chance to get out, maybe we can be saved. I know none of you want to be sold!" Seeing that the three of them tried to cover her mouth, Rejo dodged and continued to lobby, "Those who can make the traffickers worried can definitely save us. Have you decided to ept your fate already?" The deck was notrge. Rejo was soon cornered by them. Except for the girl, everyone either sat ory numb, as if they had not heard Rejo''s words. "Keep talking! Why did you stop?" The woman in charge clenched her fists at Rejo, her smile hideous in the dim light. "Huh! What''s the big deal about being seen by others? Waston got people from above. They''ll find you again, and not only will they sell you, they''ll sell all your family, too. If you''re smart enough, you''d better be good, or else you''re going to bring trouble for your family!" Chapter 26 Sister, I Believe You Chapter 26 Sister, I Believe You Chapter 26 Sister, I Believe You Rejo understood. No wonder these people were so obedient. They didn''t even have the guts to fight. It turned out that some people were sparing no effort to endorse those human traffickers. No, no stalling anymore. What if the ship left again? It would be no use running out. "Do you know why this ship has to starts as soon as I get here?" The woman in charge puzzled, asking, "Why?" Trying to be heard by everyone in the cabin, Rejo raised her head and answered in a loud voice, "Because I am the daughter of the Sterling family, my grandfather is the richest man in the Capital City, and my uncles are high-ranking officials in the military and political circles. The people from outside must be looking for me. If you can help me get out, I''ll let my uncles arrest all these traffickers and shoot them. As long as you can help me, I''ll give you a lot of money!" The expression of the woman in charge changed. She said, "Shut up. Stop talking nonsense. How could you wind up here with us if you were so powerful?" "I was set up. That''s all. If any of you can help me, I''ll make sure my grandfather gives you a lot of money." However, the result disappointed Rejo because no one moved. The woman in charge, with a cold glow in her eyes, sarcastically replied in a low voice, "The granddaughter of the richest family. Why, youngdy, enjoy our civilian life then. Don''t worry, once we get there, I''ll tell the buyer that you were ady from a distinguished family, so that you can serve more clients!" Rejo didn''t have time to pay attention to the woman in charge''s wicked thought. What she worried was how to get out. It never urred to her that these people had lost their will. There was no way she could get out of here on her own against the three women. "What should I do?" she thought to herself. "Sister, I believe you. Can you really put all those bad people in prison?" At this time,a small and delicate voice rang out, which turned out to be the girl who had initially spoken to Rejo. Rejo''s nose twitched. She was d there was one person willing to believe her. Nice, although that silly girl was no help to her at all, she still nodded heavily. "Of course, one of my uncles is a high-ranking official, who specifically hunts down bad guys. He''ll surely get them the punishment they deserve!" The girl lowered her head and thought for a moment. Just as Rejo had given up hope and nned to jump into the sea at the right ce, the little girl suddenly looked up. She said, "Sisters, let''s give it a try!" The woman in charge sneered and stood in ce with her arms folded. She was keen to see how Rejo was going to jump into the sea, since she didn''t believe anyone would dare to oppose her. However, what happened next surprised her. No sooner had the little girl spoken than a woman spoke out. Owing to the fact that she hadn''t spoken for days, her voice was hoarse, "Flora, we can''t get out. Don''t waste your energy, or you''ll be beaten up again." "What''s the big deal about being beaten up? We''ve been beaten up many times. If we can''t get out, at most we''ll take another beating. But what if we can get out? What if we''re saved? Do you really want to live such a hopeless life in the future?" The woman who spoke paused. Indeed, they had been beaten up many times. What was the big deal about taking another beating? What if they really could get out? The woman stood up trembling. She said, "Okay, I believe you this time. Miss Lynn, can you really promise to send all those people to prison?" Rejo was overjoyed. She nodded and said, "Of course, I swear..." "No need." The woman shook her head. Oath was the most useless thing. Looking at Flora''s skinny figure standing on the side, the woman sighed. She felt that Flora''s life was long and should not be ruined, so even if there was only one chance, she would give it a try. The worst case scenario was to die, and she really couldn''t bear to let this little girl fall into the abyss. "Are you trying to rebel against me? Shut up, all of you!" The woman in charge didn''t expect anyone would stand up to her. She waved her palm and was about to p the woman who stood up. Rejo rushed to help, but was stopped by the two subordinates of the woman in charge. Rejo originally thought that the woman would suffer, but when the woman in charge was halfway to her, with a "plop" she got down on all fours on the deck. Rejo was stunned, and the two women stopping Rejo were also stunned. The woman who reached out and pulled down the woman in charge slowly withdrew her foot and looked up at the woman standing next to Flora. She asked, "Melody, are you sure you want to believe her?" "Give it a shot!" Melody said slightly, stroking Flora''s dry hair. The woman in charge lying on the ground got up. She spat and rubbed her mouth, cursing, "Bitch, do you wish to die? How dare you mess around here? You want to take a beating?" As she spoke, she rushed towards Melody, and the two subordinates of the woman in charge also rushed to help. Rejo quickly stopped one of them. Now it was three to three. Finally Rejo got helpers now. But once again, things went beyond what Rejo expected. The women who were originally sitting on the ground stood up one by one. By their advantage in numbers, they subdued the women in charge and the other two women. "You, you defy me! I''m going to tell Waston! I''m going to ask Waston to fix you!" The woman in charge was used to running roughshod over people. This was her first time to encounter a setback, so she couldn''t take it well and screamed. "Huh! You can yell louder so that you can summon all the people outside, and we won''t have to go out and get help if you do so." Melody sneered. The woman in charge fell silent instantly. After taking care of the woman in charge and her two subordinates, Melody looked at Rejo, saying, "What are you waiting for? Go!" From N?velDrama.Org. "Ah, oh!" Just then, the ship shook a little. Rejo widened her eyes. "No!" The hull was swaying more frequently, which meant the ship was about to leave. The woman in charge obviously found out what was going on andughed out loud. She said, "Haha, you bunch of bitches! The ship is going to leave soon. Now let go of me, or else I''ll ask Waston to fix you!" The hands of the woman who pressed her trembled. Thinking of what those people were capable of, she was hesitating whether to beg for mercy. Melody pped the woman in charge, saying, "Then I''ll drag you to die with me!" The sudden burst of hatred in Melody''s eyes made the woman in charge shiver. She remembered that she had helped Waston lure Melody out. That was right after Waston got her. She was beaten a lot, so to avoid being beating up, she said that she had a friend from her hometown, and that she could help abduct her and bring her to him. At that time, Melody trusted her very much. She answered her phone and ran out in the middle of the night with no hesitance. She did not know that what awaited her was the betrayal of her friend and the torture of the baddies. Therefore, when Melody said she would die with the woman in charge, the woman in charge really believed it and didn''t dare to speak. Rejo dared not waste time, and didn''t even bother to check what happened to the woman in charge. All she was thinking was to get out before the ship left. She climbed the stairs with both hands and feet. Perhaps it was because human could stimte their greatest survival instinct in adversity, Rejo managed to climb out of the cabin with both hands holding up a wooden board. Rejo was lucky, for Waston was busy dealing with the people in front, so he forgot to turn the switch off. Otherwise, she wouldn''t lift it no matter how strong she was. Finally, Rejo came out. The moment she came out, the harsh light made her subconsciously narrow her eyes, but she did not forget the main task. She was shedding tears while wiping her eyes with her sleeve, trying to open her eyes and look around. This was a smuggling ship, so it was quite dpidated. The exit was located aft of the ship, and in the middle were the driver''s cabin and crew amodation, which blocked the view ahead. She was lucky that when she came out, no one was around. However, she could hear a sound coming from not far away, and the footsteps gradually progressed. "What a bad day. Why are we suddenly being searched? We''ve never been searched before!" "It''s okay. At least we''re good now. Tell Tom to set sail now." "Hey, Boss, why do I feel like something is not right. You see, there is a man on the ship. He is obviously no ordinary man." "What do you mean?" A cold male voice sounded. "I just want to know who thest woman was. Boss, the most taboo thing in our profession is to offend big shots. Is the woman really a simple woman?" "This has never happened before. It''s the first time. Could it be the woman really has a problem?" "Since when is something wrong with the people sent by Baker? No more nonsense. Hurry up!" This man was very authoritative. When he spoke, everyone remained silent, only the sound of footsteps remaining. Rejo was so anxious that her forehead was sweating, but there was nothing on the deck, so she had nowhere to hide. As the footsteps approached, Rejo closed her eyes and took a deep breath. In the moment she opened her eyes, she suddenly exerted all her strength and charged towards the crowd. She shouted loudly as she ran, "Help! Help!" That group of people were stunned, but the man in the middle was very sharp. With a cold and gloomy light shing in his eyes, he said, "Damn it!" Rejo turned around and ran towards the person at the bow of the boat. She dared not think of anything and exerted all her strength. In her ear was the howling sea breeze, which vividly depicted her current mood. The ship was notrge, so as soon as she reached the bow, she saw a yacht. Perhaps she had an illusion on ount of the fact that she was too eager to see someonee to save her, she saw Jason inside through the transparent ss door of the yacht. Rejo couldn''t help but shout, "Jason, help me!" "Bitch, get back!" A cold voice rang in Rejo''s ear, and she dared not turn back. She quickly jumped into the sea. This was herst chance. Rejo didn''t know how to swim. When she was a child, she went swimming with her father once. That day, she mischievously wanted to push the little white goose swimming ring into the water. Although she seeded, she fell headlong into the water and drank a mouthful of mud. She almost died. Fortunately, Roger Lynn picked up Rejo immediately. She was out of breath, but there happened to be someone who knew first aid, which allowed Rejo to survive until now. Since then, Rejo had no longer enjoyed swimming. Now Rejo deeply regreted not having this skill now. If she could swim, she would swim as hard as she could to the opposite yacht, instead of uncontrobly sinking. Seawater poured into her nose, Rejo''s vision had been blurred. She had chest pain, couldn''t breathe, and her mind was chaotic. She told herself she had to hold on for a while longer, but her eyelids slowly closed uncontrobly... Chapter 27 The Condition of Saving Them Chapter 27 The Condition of Saving Them Chapter 27 The Condition of Saving Them "Hem Hem Hem..." Rejo was narrowing her eyes and spitting out water. The knee pressing against her stomach made her feel painful. She tried to move herself away from the knee, but was firmly held down by a big palm behind her back. Her hand clutched randomly until atst she caught a piece of something. She finally felt like she had some support. When she finished vomiting, her hand was caught. Rejo unconsciously grasped tight what was in her hand. Jason, who was supporting her, said helplessly, "What are you holding onto my belt for? This yacht is not soundproof. I don''t want those outside to hear your moan." Rejo instantly let go of her hand and slid along the knee to the ground. She widened her eyes and said, "Lecher!" Due to being filled with water, her vocal cords were hoarse. Jason lowered his eyes and stared at the wet woman lying at his feet. Her agile eyes now had lost vigor. Her face was pale and her voice was weak, and the palm prints on her face looked even more shocking. Stroking the blue and purple marks with his palm, Jason asked in a low voice, "Did you get beaten?" "Yeah, a few women... Ah, Jason, did you stop the ship? There are many women inside. All of them were captured by them. Go save them!" She had only nowe to her sense from the time she jumped into the sea and then was rescued. Thinking of Flora and Melody, as well as the women who helped her escape, Rejo''s eyes turned slightly red. She finally escaped, but she must save them and let those human traffickers receive the punishment they deserved. Seeing Jason remain silent, Rejo''s heart sank. "You didn''t stop them?" Jason usually loved showing off in front of her. If he had saved them, he would have already told her early on. Now that he didn''t say a word, it definitely meant it was toote. Rejo got anxious. She supported herself up, saying, "No, I''m going to save them. They''re going get beaten for helping me escape. I promised them..." "You''re going to save them? How?" Jason ced his big palms on Rejo''s waist and half held her to prevent her from falling. His tone was tantly sarcastic, though. Rejo paused. There indeed was nothing she could do. Now she was so weak that she couldn''t even walk to the door. Rejo bit her lower lip, encouraging herself. It was no big deal yielding to him. For Flora, Melody and others, she could do it. Rejo adjusted her mood and then slowly raised her head. She blinked and pulled Jason''s sleeve to act coquettishly, saying, "Jason, they''re so poor. Go save them. You see, I got hit in the face by those bad people. You''ve got to help me get revenge!" Huh? No reaction! No way. When she spoke in such a sweet voice before, Jason almost granted whatever she wanted. Well, not on the bed, though. Why didn''t it work this time? Rejo had run out of tricks. She looked at Jason pitifully. Her hand that pulled his sleeve turned into a grip on his wrist. Probably because Rejo was too worried, she used a lot of strength, which caused Jason''s eyebrows to furrow slightly. He stared at his wrist and then looked up to see Rejo''s eyes gradually turning red. Her curled eyshes gently blinked, and sparkling waterdrops fell, as if falling on his heart tip, sending shivers to his whole body. His muscles tightened up all over. Jason couldn''t help it anymore. He leaned over and lightly bit Rejo''s pale lips, and the cold touch was different from the warmth of the past. It seemed that she had really suffered this time. He developed a desire to crush things. "What good would it do me if I helped you save those people?" Rejo''s eyes sparkled, emitting a new color of hope. "It''ll be a good deed if you save them. Do you need a reason to do good deeds?" A chill ran down her spine. She had a bad feeling about this. No, no, no, it must because she had been in the water too long and caught a cold. Jason was nomittal to Rejo''s words and snorted, "I never make bad deals. I don''t know those people, so why would I waste my time on them? You know very well that I''ve never been a good person!" Rejo''s shoulders drooped. Yes, Jason was a bad guy, and he had never concealed this. In fact, she knew what Jason wanted in her heart; she just didn''t want him to have his way. But when she thought of Flora''s skinny body, the numb and hollow eyes of those women, and the sacrifice they made to help her escape, Rejo couldn''t casually say - "whatever". "Well, what do you want? I''ll try to cooperate!" Rejo''s chin was lifted and she was forced to look at Jason. There seemed to be whirlpools at the bottom of Jason''s dark eyes, which anyone would be addicted to at one nce. Rejo, however, did not want to get lost inside, so she half closed her eyes and did not look at the beast. Jason didn''t mind. He continued to look at the trembling woman under his hand carefully, and then he said, "I want you!" Rejo gasped. Very well! It was indeed Jason''s style, very straight forward. Rejo wanted to spit on him, but she dared not. "Rejo, I can wait as long as you want, but I don''t know if those women can wait till you make a decision. The most important thing is rescue time. If it''s toote, you''ll probably never see them again!" "Okay, I agree!" Before Jason finished, Rejo suddenly raised her eyes and stared at Jason fiercely. She said, "Cut the crap! Go save them!" She might be out of her mind to give in to his request, but it was still unknown who was going to be the beneficiary of the deal. "Just you wait and see!" she thought to herself. Jason raised his eyebrows, wondering if she was crazy. He actually liked her being savage, since he''d get more joy if he could tame her. Jason''s hand, which was pinching her chin, moved up and pressed against her cold lips. His finger rubbed against her lips for a moment. He looked at Rejo''s defiant expression, smiled, let go of her, and said, "You take a rest first. Don''t go out." Jason closed the door,pletely cutting off Rejo''s sight. When the people on the yacht saw Jason, one of them, a handsome man with sses, came forward and said, "Mr. Sterling, their boss got away." Jason stopped and nced at the man, saying, "Oh, he''s escaped. I''d love to see who dares to take him in in the Capital City. Archie, it seems you''re old, too. How could you miss him?" The handsome man, Archie, twitched his mouth and continued, "Mr. Sterling, don''t worry, I will definitely deliver him to you tonight!" This was simply an insult to him. He let that man escape under his nose. If he didn''t catch him, he''dpletely lose his credibility in front of his men in the future. Jason was nomittal and walked slowly to the stern of the ship. He expressionlessly looked at the few men tied up and pressed to the ground. Standing next to those men were the rescued women. Jason saw that those women in rags all had numb empty look, and that they were shivering. He felt ufortable, picturing what if Rejo wound up like this in the future... He looked at the tied men, asking, "Who beat her?" The men who were tied up were intimidated by Jason''s aura, and they all knew they had caused big trouble. They knelt down on the ground, daring not move. They heard Jason''s question and looked up inexplicably, unsure of what he meant. Seeing Jason''s angry look, Archiepleted Jason''s question, "Who hit the youngdy wearing a light green shirt that just arrived on your ship tonight? Step out yourself. Don''t implicate others." Everyone gritted their teeth. Sure enough, the newly sent woman had a problem. They didn''t understand why the travel time had been changed at the beginning. If they had known who she was earlier, they would never have allowed her to board the ship. Waston, who was kneeling at the front, quickly begged for mercy, "No, we didn''t hit her. She was sent by Baker. As soon as she arrived, the boss asked us to set sail, and soon you caught us up. We haven''t even been to the cabin. "Tut, you''re not listening! Did she make the palm prints on her face herself? All right, I don''t have time to ask you all. I''ll fix you all together." "Sir, spare our lives! We really didn''t beat her. If we had known that the youngdy was your woman, we wouldn''t have dared to do anything to her." They were crying like crazy, but Jason didn''t want to talk to them anymore, so Archie immediately asked his men to gag them. Then Flora saw those people who scared her all kneeling down to Jason and begging for mercy. Although this man gave Flora a terrifying feeling as well, she was still more epting of Jason compared to those bad guys. She timidly took a step forward and said, "Sir, are you referring to Miss Sterling? I know who beat her." Flora turned around and extended her skinny finger, pointing to the woman in charge and her two subordinates who had been holding each other trembling since Jason appeared. "It was them who beat Miss Sterling. Sir, where is Miss Sterling? Can I see her?" "No!" Jason stared the three of them and said calmly, "Archie!" "Yes,ing!" "p them!" Archie looked at the ce where Jason''s finger was pointing and saw three women. He called three of his men over and asked Jason, "Mr. Sterling, how many times?" "Just make sure they''ll be alive." Hiss, Jason got real angry! In a short while, the ship resounded with the sound of pping and begging for mercy, and then the cries of the three women died away until only the ps were heard. Looking at the bloody faces of the woman in charge and the other two who had once bullied her, Flora was so scared that she ran back to Melody. Melody quickly held Flora and didn''t dare to look Jason in the eye. The man was so intimidating that she dared not even look at him. At the same time, Melody was d she made the right choice in the beginning. Miss Sterling was indeed no ordinary person, so she didn''t have to worry that the human traffickers woulde to them again. "Oh, you saved all of them!" Rejo ran out when she heard the sound in the room. As soon as she saw Flora, she smiled, walking forward, saying, "Flora!" Jason grabbed Rejo with one hand, his big palm across her waist, and turned sideways to block her from the three women. He said, "Didn''t I ask you to stay inside?" "Oh, I heard the sound and just wanted toe out and check." Flora felt relieved on seeing them because she lived up to their hopes and rescued them. "Now you''ve seen them. Go back!" "But..." "You want me to send them back?" "I''m going back now!" Rejo instantly pushed away Jason and ran back. Jason would really do so. He was a bully!Property ? N?velDrama.Org. Chapter 28 Argument Chapter 28 Argument Chapter 28 Argument Jason went into the house after Rejo. He asked, "Do you still remember how you were caught? Whose phone did you answer before rushing out?" Brady checked Rejo''s call records and found it was a public phone, which was troublesome to trace the location. On his side, however, the camera at he bank beside the Crown Pce Hotel caught the license te number, so he could find her by checking the license te number. Even though she was rescued, Jason wanted to know who was behind the whole thing, otherwise she might be in danger again. Rejo was taken aback and then said, "It was my ssmate from college. She said she was coming to the Crown Pce Hotel, but got off the taxi early, so I went to the gateway to pick her up. She has nothing to do with this, right?" "No one can say for sure whether she has anything to do with this till I investigate. Leave this to me. I''ll handle it. Don''t say anything when you go back today, and I''ll also tell everyone else so. It''s better not to let the Sterling family know about this." "Oh." Rejo was not happy. She was not a fool. She happened to be doped unconscious by someone right after leaving the hotel, and the person who called her did not use her own phone but a public one, for she lost her own. Why so many coincidences? Rejo couldn''t figure out why someone would do such a thing to her. "Stop thinking about it if you can''t figure out why. Rejo, put away your ridiculous kindness. This incident can be considered a lesson for you. Let''s see if you dare to wander around in the future!" From N?velDrama.Org. "How do you know I can''t figure out why?" Jason didn''t bother to answer this question. Everything was on her face, so he could tell by simply looking at her. Rejo didn''t insist that Jason answer her question, but she felt ufortable and wanted to chat with someone, and now there was no one else in front of her besides Jason. Rejo then started rambling. She talked about her old embarrassing experiences, and after speaking, shey there andughed, but Jason gave her no response, and so Rejo changed fromughing to crying. She didn''t look nice at all while crying. Jason stared at Rejo''s back for a while, then raised his hand and slowly rubbed Rejo''s back. Rejo turned her head and looked at Jason with tears in her eyes. "Tell me, why? What did I do wrong? Why was I treated like that? Doesn''t she know the consequence of doing this? Why is there such a person? We''ve been good friends... Hmmm!" Rejo widened her eyes and looked at the perfect face close at hand. She blinked and then realized what Jason was doing, and she immediately struggled. Jason pressed Rejo''s arms, and deepened the kiss he was giving to her. He was so annoyed by her constant talking that he had to do that to stop her. In Jason''s opinion, Rejo''s ambivalence was simply iprehensible. He thought as long it was confirmed that the person did it, they could just take revenge by hitting back ten or a hundred times harder. Why bother to think that much if they were enemies already? It would only make herself unhappy! Jason sessfully used this way to silence Rejo, and she didn''t dare to speak until disembarking. She huddled in the corner of the sofa, avoiding Jason, afraid that this guy would do something even crazier to her. If Jason knew what Rejo was thinking, he would definitely say that she thought too much. He was not a pervert. After what Rejo had gone through, Jason knew what she needed most at the moment was to rest well. The ship finallynded, and the moment Rejo stepped off the ship, she felt like she had gained new life. Since this time, she got a bad feeling for ships, so probably for a long time she would not take a ship anymore. "Joy!" Brady, who had long received the news waiting on the shore, rushed forward and tightly grasped Rejo''s arm. He looked Rejo up and down and said, "Are you okay? That''s great. Thank goodness, you''re okay!" Rejo didn''t expect Brady to be so worried about her. Her nose twitched. It seemed like there was still someone who liked and cared about her after all. She answered, "Mr. Nelson, I''m okay. Thank you!" "That''s great that you''re okay! Great!" Brady couldn''t say any sweet words right now; he just stared at the girl before him. The thought of nearly losing her made Brady heart ache, and now he realized that he had more than a little crush on Rejo. He liked her. No, it should be he liked her very much. Brady was clear about his true feeling to Rejo and held onto her arms tightly. This time, he wouldn''t let go of her anymore. Jason cut in between them and forcefully parted his hands off her. "This isn''t the ce to talk. Do you wish everyone to know about it?" Brady suppressed all his questions in his throat. Unwillingly, he watched Rejo following Jason, and he had to keep up. His eyes were fixed on Rejo without blinking. When Rejo was in the car, she probably feltpletely safe, so her tense nerves rxed. She felt dizzy and fell asleep on Jason''s shoulder. When Rejo woke up, the car had already arrived at the mansion of the Sterling family. The weather was hot, so Rejo''s clothes had already dried automatically. Apart from the salty smell of seawater and the foul smell of being stained in the cabin, everything else was fine. Rejo rubbed her eyes and got out of the car. What had been awaiting her was Jacquelyn''s re. She pulled Rejo over and nodded to Jason and Brady, saying, "Thank you Jason. Brady, your grandfather is upstairs. I''m going back with Joy now!" Jacquelyn dragged Rejo away before she could speak up. "Hey, slow down. I''m wearing high heels..." Finally, they arrived at Rejo''s room. Jacquelyn released the hand that was dragging Rejo and reached out to tap her forehead. She criticized her by saying, "Rejo, what''s wrong with you? How dare you stand me up? What are you trying to do? Do you know how much effort it took me to get that old man to agree to introduce you to a date? You agreed, but then disappeared. The boy called over and directly asked the old man. Do you know how embarrassed I was at that time? Then I had to keep apologizing to him. Rejo Lynn, why can''t you make me worry free a bit? Rejo frowned and said, "Now that we missed each other, it means we have no fate. Don''t set us up on another blind date. I can''t believe he told Mr. Sterling. This goes to show he must not be broad-minded. I don''t want to be with this type of man. All right, let''s just let this go!" "What did you say? Don''t you dare say it again! He called Mr. Sterling because he liked you. How can you think he is not broad-minded? Alright, I already made you a date with that boy tomorrow night. No more contingencies this time. You heard me?" Rejo whined, "I''m not going!" Jason would kill her. Thinking of the condition she promised Jason, Rejo felt a drumming in her temples, and she instantly became unhappy. "It''s always been your own wishful thinking. I''ve never said I want to be with this kind of man. What''s good about this kind of man? He has money and power. How could he possibly fancy a drag like me? I must know what I am. I''m just a nobody to the Sterling family. I can''tpare to the legitimate daughters of the Sterling family. Has it never urred to you that there''s some funny business involved? Why doesn''t he pursue one of the legitimate daughters but fancy me? Something must be not right. You only care about whether he has money or not. Are you going to sell your daughter?" "Rejo, say it again?" Rejo really made Jacquelyn angry. Her lips were trembling, and so was her index finger that was pointing at Rejo. Her face went long and pale. In fact, it was not that no one had ever said that she was a shameless money worshipper, and that she married the old man for money. She didn''t care, for she indeed married Mr. Sterling for money. She thought that those who said such things were envious of her, and that they had no way to marry a rich old man! However, when this came out of her daughter''s mouth, Jacquelyn felt a moment of embarrassment. Anyone could think of her that way, but her daughter couldn''t. "Rejo, whom did I do this for? You! Don''t you feel guilty for saying that to me? Without me, where did you get your food and clothes? Without me, would you be able to stand here and criticize me today? I raised you, and you''re not grateful." "But I didn''t ask you to marry an old man, did I? I have a job and I can feed myself and take care of you. Why did you have to marry the old man? Let me put it bluntly, you did it for your own pleasure. Don''t me me for everything. I never asked you to marry him. You''d better divorce now, immediately! "You..." Jacquelyn was lost for words, and then finally said, "You must go tomorrow. I''ll tie you up if I have to!" With that, she left. "I''m not going!" Rejo yelled after Jacquelyn and sat down on the sofa. "Did you two fight again?" After Jacquelyn left, Joana Howard leaned out at the door. Seeing Rejo sitting there with a long face, she quickly trotted over and said, "Don''t be angry. Mom is also for your own good. It''s a little harsh of you to say that about her!" "What I said is the fact. No one asked her to marry the old man. Doesn''t she know what those women in the Sterling family say about her behind her back?" "They say what they want. It has nothing to do with us. They''re not going to kick us out anyway. Joy, are you still thinking about Dad? It''s been so long. Can''t you still let it go? Mom is now your only rtive. You should cherish her, otherwise, you''ll definitely regret it in the future!" Rejo looked at Joana in bewilderment, asking, "Why are you being sentimental all of a sudden?" This wasn''t Joana''s style! Joana took a look at Rejo, and just as she was about to approach her, she suddenly sniffled and said, "What''s the smell on you? It smells so bad. Did you go into a pigsty?" "I didn''t! Never mind! I''m taking a shower. You cer!" She also couldn''t bear the smell on her. She was busy arguing with Jacquelyn before, and now she calmed down, she was about to faint from the smell. She didn''t quite understand how Jason could withstand the smell and kiss her. Didn''t he feel nauseous? Rejo thought about it as she walked to the restroom. She showered for a long time until she smelled just fine. Rejo had juste out of the restroom when she opened the door and saw a person sitting on the sofa. Chapter 29 Gentleness Chapter 29 Gentleness Chapter 29 Gentleness "Mr. Nelson!" Rejo eximed in surprise when she saw Brady sitting in her room. Brady nced at Rejo''s pajamas and sighed silently. Her pajamas were rather conservative, wrapping up her whole body. The white top with a cat design and loose pants of the same color made her appear cuter but younger than usual. While Brady was lost in thought, Rejo covered her hair with a towel and sat down. She hesitantly asked, "Mr. Nelson, what brings you here?" With a look at the closed door, she felt a little uneasy. "I came to see you. How are you feeling? Is everything alright?" Brady smiled at her, his eyes full of concern. Rejo blinked, thinking that she was worrying too much-her boss was only concerned about her well-being, which was a sign of a good employer. "Everything is alright. I''m always in good health. Besides, it''s summertime, so think of it as going for a dip at the beach." N?velDrama.Org owns this. Brady''s gaze moved from her swollen cheek to her smile, and he unconsciously smiled back. Though she still needed to see a doctor, he felt relieved that she looked fine. "I''m not talking about your physical health." He took her phone from the table and handed it to her. "I have a high school ssmate who holds PhDs in psychology and sociology from Yale and runs a clinic. I''ll give you the address. You don''t need to work these days; just take the time to visit him. I''ve already given him a heads-up about you." What worried him was not Rejo''s health, but that this incident would shatter her faith and cause psychological problems. He had read several reports which highlighted that many women were brave enough to endure the abduction, but often suffered from mental breakdowns after being rescued. That was why Jason and he had concealed the reason for Rejo''s abduction-the mockery and disdain of those around often tended to be the real cause. To protect her from anysting psychological damage, he had contacted his ssmate to arrange for her to receive counseling. At this moment, Rejo''s bright smile and clear eyes showed no sign of distress. He felt that his concern was a bit superfluous, but what if she kept her negative emotions to herself? Psychological counseling was necessary, anyway. Rejo finally understood what Brady meant. "I don''t need to see a psychologist, Mr. Nelson. Don''t worry-I''m in good mental health." Was he kidding? It could cost her a third of her monthly sry to consult a psychologist with two PhDs, who probably charged by the hour! "No, you must go. This is an order!" Brady insisted, giving her no chance to refuse. "Well, okay." She lowered her head as she mourned the loss of her money. "Ahem," Brady softened his expression, not wanting to scare her. He was just too worried about her. "Take it easy. It''ll be just like chatting with a friend." But she was not nervous; she was upset about the payment! "I see. If the psychologist says I''m fine, can I return to thepany?" She had been absent for three days since the wedding day, which might displease her director. "There''s no hurry. Just take a few days to rest." "Then I won''t get paid this month!" Rejo, who was distressed by the thought, blurted before quickly covering her mouth in embarrassment. Indeed, she was worried about her sry, but what if her boss thought she was selfish and disloyal and fired her in a fit of anger? Oh no! She was pleased with her currentpany, even though the director was a strict and demanding woman. It was a benefit, however, that the director cared solely about taskpletion and posed no risk of workce sexual harassment. Due to repeated incidents of harassment, Rejo had been forced to change jobs frequently. She couldn''t understand why she attracted so many men who caused her distress, as she had never shown any interest in them. As a result, she was wary of epting job offers, always making sure to check who her potential boss would be. s, it was a long story. The problem she faced now was that she had revealed her negative thoughts to her big boss. She covered her mouth and peeked through one eye at Brady. What should she do if he became furious with her? However, Brady''s gentle gaze and warm smile instantly put her at ease. He reached out to stroke her hair but quickly realized that she had a towel wrapped around it. Awkwardly, he withdrew his hand. He actually wanted to touch her cheek, but that would appear affectionate and might scare her. "Rejo, you''re overthinking it. You''re paid for your leave. Do I look like the kind of boss who would exploit their employees?" "Of course not!" Rejo immediately straightened up. She was not trying to tter him; it was a fact that her currentpany provided the best benefits among all she had worked for. "Then listen to me-go to the clinic tomorrow." Brady settled the matter. Rejo nodded and blinked, feeling ashamed of her earlier distrust. She studied Brady''s expression cautiously, relieved to find that he wasn''t angry. She was amazed by his good temper; if she had said the same thing to Jason, she would have likely been reprimanded harshly. "Thank you, Mr. Nelson. You''re so kind." Being a polite little beauty, she naturally expressed her gratitude. Brady revealed a wry smile-it seemed hard to make her know his affection. However, he managed to leave a good impression, which would set the stage for a positive future rtionship. He nced at his wristwatch. It was time to leave, or this might draw attention. Before he said goodbye, he reminded her to visit the clinic. She nodded firmly and patted her chest, promising that she would go. As she touched her chest, the loose cotton pajamas outlined her attractive figure. Rejo ran her fingers through her hair and hurriedly grabbed the hairdryer. As she blow-dried her locks, her mind drifted to Brady''s strange expression earlier; it was as if he was starving. Suddenly, Rejo realized how hungry she was-she hadn''t had lunch or dinner. Deciding to head downstairs for a hearty meal to soothe her nerves, she quickened her hair drying and soon put down the dryer. But as soon as she turned around, she was enveloped in someone''s embrace. It was Jason. Jason''s big hand rested on Rejo''s back as he put her on hisp. She frowned and attempted to break away from his embrace, asking, "Why are you here?" "Do you wee Brady more than me into your room?" Jason squeezed her hand and spoke in a low voice. Thinking about Brady''s feelings for Rejo and the fact that he had juste out of her room, Jason narrowed his eyes dangerously as he watched her reaction closely. "Jason Sterling, what do you mean? Don''t talk nonsense!" What did he mean by weing Brady into her room? What kind of person did he think she was? He was such a jerk! Rejo struggled to break free from Jason''s embrace, but he held her waist tightly. "Easy, I''m just joking. the Nelsons are more conservative than the Sterlings. Brady''s grandmother is even more domineering than my aunt, and she would definitely p you in the face if you marry Brady." With a troublesome grandmother, an unbending mother, and rigid ss divisions, the Nelson family might be thest family a woman would want to marry into! Jason was sparing no effort in badmouthing Brady. Ever since Jason discovered Brady''s feelings for Rejo, he had be increasingly uneasy. Brady knew Rejo well and was aware of the qualities she desired in a partner-gentleness, eptance, and understanding, all of which he possessed in abundance, making him the ideal match for her. Jason felt a sense of crisis. He didn''t expect Rejo to be so attractive to others. No, he must find a way to prevent this. "Stop talking nonsense!" Rejo pouted. "What do the Nelsons have to do with me? Don''t bring them up again." Although Brady met all her criteria for a partner, there was one deal breaker: he was rted to the Sterlings! "They do have something to do with you, don''t they?" Jason smiled and continued, "The Nelsons are rted to the Sterlings through marriage. Don''t forget that Brady''s mother is your sister, so you''ll soon find out what kind of person she is!" "Are you here just to tell me about the Nelsons'' genealogy?" "Oh right, I''m here to warn you not to engage with any other men. Rejo, have you forgotten what you promised me on the yacht?" Jason yed with Rejo''s hair, which was almost dry, cool, and fragrant. His nose twitched, recognizing the familiar aroma of peaches-she must have just showered. Her cheeks were tinged with a light pink, like a ripe peach, tempting him to take a bite. Jason''s words were cold and sharp, jolting Rejo out of her daze for being close to him. She quickly lowered her head, trying to hide the sadness in her eyes. How could she forget what kind of person Jason was, though he had saved her and treated her well? It was foolish to feel something she shouldn''t for this man. She thought to herself, "Rejo Lynn, you are such a joke!" Chapter 30 Craze Chapter 30 Craze Chapter 30 Craze "What did I promise you? Oh, I remember. I''m going back on it now!" Rejo, being not a saint, had no qualms about reneging on her word. Jason pulled Rejo''s hair with slight strength, eliciting a gasp from her. She lifted her head and shouted angrily, "Let go of me!" "Rejo Lynn, who gave you the guts to y mind games with me? Oh, I see. It was Brady, wasn''t it? You seem to think that I won''t dare to do anything to you because you''re associated with Brady. Well, go ahead and give it a try!" Jason took his phone out of his pocket and nced at Rejo coldly. "I''ll call Archie right now and have him send the rescued women back to Baker." "How dare you?" Rejo lunged at Jason''s phone, her anxiety evident in her sweat-covered brow. Being a scoundrel with apletely confused sense of right and wrong, Jason would really do this kind of thing. Thinking of Flora and Melody, Rejo couldn''t help the tears in her eyes. Unless Jason went easy on her, there was no way for Rejo to get his phone. She fell directly onto the carpet and looked up to find him towering over her with a distant expression. His long eyshes curved upwards, giving him an inscrutable look in the light. However, Rejo felt the chill emanating from his pitch-ck eyes. As she heard the sound of buttons being pressed, she threw caution and dignity to the wind and held Jason''s thigh, rubbing against it. "I''m sorry! I''m wrong! I promise that this won''t happen again and I''ll listen to you and do whatever you say. Please forgive me this time!" "Rejo, do you think that I''ll believe you? How many times have you broken your promises?" "Well, just this once..." "You just said that you would listen to me, but now you''re retorting again. How can I trust you?" Rejo silently rubbed Jason''s thigh to show her submission. Jason stepped back under Rejo''s rubs, but she held on even more tightly, not letting him go. "Let go!" Rejo wanted to retort, but Jason had just used her of being untrustworthy. She slowly knelt on the carpet and looked up at Jason with a plea in her eyes, hoping he would spare Flora and Melody from any trouble. Jason bent over and lifted Rejo''s chin with his index finger. As he stroked her skin, he felt her body trembling. He smiled chilly and spoke, "Now, let me ask you again. Does what happened on the yacht count as a real deal?" "Yes," Rejo answered weakly. Her body softened with her spirit drained as if she could already envision her future as bleak and hopeless. Although Jason was not that pleased with Rejo''s response, he had got the answer he wanted. He didn''t want to push her too far, in case she did something drastic. Therefore, he held her in his arms and made her face him, so that he could easily observe her expressions. "What did Brady say to you?" Rejo wasn''t in the mood to answer Jason''s question. She lowered her head and rolled her eyes, resting her forehead against Jason''s chest without saying a word. Although she had made the promise, she felt terribly fenced. For the first time in her hazy life, she had a goal: to be strong enough that Jason wouldn''t dare to bully her again. Jason pinched her slim waist and called out her name in a stern tone, "Rejo!" "Are you intending to use Flora and Melody to threaten me again?" Rejo pinched Jason''s arm in retaliation for her pained waist. Couldn''t she have a little temper? At this thought, she exerted all her strength to the pinch to vent her anger. However, she didn''t really dare to annoy Jason. With a pout, she said, "Mr. Nelson introduced me to a psychologist and asked me to see him tomorrow." Compared with Jason, Brady was far more considerate. Jason frowned; he didn''t think about psychological consultation. After all, Rejo had experienced a simr thing before, and he didn''t think this minor incident would cause her distress. Still, he couldn''t be too sure, as there had been cases of people being re-traumatized. Even though he disliked Brady, he didn''t oppose Brady''s arrangement. "Now that it''s been well arranged, then do as he said. It''s good for you." Sensing the jealousy in Jason''s words, Rejo pouted her lips. However, she was no longer secretly pleased about it because she knew he was angry about his belonging, rather than his beloved, being coveted. She was self-aware enough to understand this. Sometimes, Rejo was so annoyed with Jason that she fantasized about him falling in love with her, only to be rejected by her. She relied on this unrealistic dream to cope with her sorrow, so that she wouldn''t go insane. But a fantasy was a fantasy: she would remain a nobody and Jason would still love Louisa deeply. Even though Louisa was absent, the rtionship between Jason and Rejo would not be sweeter; it would remain one ofmand and obedience with no changes. The cool sensation on her face brought Rejo back to reality. "What''s this?" "Don''t move!" Jason held Rejo''s chin with one hand while stroking her swollen cheek with the other, bringing a soothing chill. Rejo watched this man as he carefully tended to her wound. His lips were tightly pursed and his ck eyes were focused intently on her as if she was the only person that mattered to him at this moment, a precious jewel in the palms of his hands. Rejo''s lips trembled, and suddenly, she hit Jason''s chest like crazy. "Jason Sterling, you''re a jerk, a bastard..." Why did he keep treating her so well if he didn''t like her? It was ensnaring her into this false love! Now that he loved another woman, why did he flirt with her? He was keeping her trapped in his tenderness, making it hard for her to move on. What a cruel man! Was it amusing to him to see her suffer? She hated him more than anything... Jason gazed down at this crazy little woman and pressed his lips without exnation. When tears exhausted her, she leaned against his chest and fell asleep. Rejo woke up hungry, clutching her stomach as she opened her eyes. She reached for the bedsidemp but missed, nearly tumbling off the bed. Fortunately, a hand grabbed her arm and prevented a potentially disfiguring ident. Who was behind her? This is the property of N?-velDrama.Org. Rejo whipped her head around, her body tensing up, only to see Jason''s annoying face. Her thoughts raced as memories flooded her mind, sending her into a sour mood. After regaining her bnce, she kicked Jason away and slowly climbed out of bed. "What do you want to do?" "Eat something!" Rejo was startled by her sore throat and felt like she was asking for trouble. Having cried until her throat was raw, she didn''t receive any sympathy or support. What a pathetic woman! Jason silently watched as Rejo headed for the door, holding her stomach. As she was about to leave, he spoke, "Bring some for me!" Rejo stopped, turned around, and looked at Jason, "What do you want to eat?" Jason frowned. "Anything!" "Okay." After Rejo went downstairs, Jason tossed and turned in bed and finally sat up. In the darkness, he hadn''t seen Rejo''s expression just now, but he could sense that something was amiss. While there had been nothing wrong with her behavior or voice, this, in and of itself, was the issue. Given Rejo''s temper, she should have found a way to maintain her pride. How could she be so obedient and do whatever he asked? This was just not logical. Jason was so restless that he jumped out of bed and went down to observe her. It was 2 am when the servants were off duty. Being just a guest, Rejo didn''t want to bother anyone, afraid to be gossiped about. She went to the kitchen in search of food, but the Sterlings had a "good" habit of not leaving any leftovers. What should she do now? Rejo felt a sharp pain in her stomach, causing her to bend over. She clutched her belly and broke out in a cold sweat. "What''s wrong?" Jason hurried over to Rejo and held her in his arms. "Tell me where it hurts. Let me take you to see Dr. Auther!" Had she been hurt on the ship? He should have taken her for a full-body check-up. "No, it''s a just stomachache due to hunger. I''ll feel better after eating something." Rejo tugged at Jason''s cor, stopping him from carrying her to see the doctor. It was not a big deal, after all. "I remember you never had a problem with stomachaches before. It''s not normal for a big eater like you to ache after skipping just two meals. Let Dr. Auther check you out." Jason insisted. "It''s a problem I''ve developed in recent years. There was a time when I did an odd job in a clothing shop. I often missed meals, and eventually, I developed this problem where my stomach hurts when I''m very hungry. It''ll be fine as long as I eat something. Put me down." Jason looked down at Rejo. "Didn''t I give you a lot of money? Was it necessary for you to work for a living?" Chapter 31 I Like Your Body Chapter 31 I Like Your Body Chapter 31 I Like Your Body Rejo''s body tensed up as she looked into Jason''s cold ck eyes. Hurriedly, she covered her stomach and cried, "Ah, it hurts!" Jason''s scrutinizing gaze lingered on Rejo''s face for a moment. Just when she thought he was about to discover her secret, he gently ced her on top of the cab and said, "Wait here!" Rejo watched as Jason rummaged through the kitchen and managed to find some bread and several eggs and tomatoes. She told herself not to hope that he might surprise her with his cooking skills and captivate her with a delicious meal. The fact was, Jason threw the bread to Rejo before boiling the tomatoes and eggs in a pot! Shocked, Rejo jumped off the cab and stared at the unwashed eggs and tomatoes. With a wry smile, she asked, "What are you going to make?" Please don''t tell her that he was nning to make tomato and egg soup! Despite the fact that Jason wasn''t a good cook, he knew that this wasn''t the way to make tomato and egg soup. He pouted and said, "I assure you that it''ll be edible. It''s none of your concern!" Rejo rubbed her forehead and pushed Jason aside. "Let me take care of this!" Jason watched as Rejo neatly took out the bread and asked, "Are you feeling better now?" Rejo let out a gasp of surprise. She felt her stomach and then beamed. "Really, I''m feeling better now!" She snuck a peek at Jason. It seemed that he had a pain-relieving effect on her-she had been scared by him! After silently expressing her astonishment at Jason''s peculiar ability, Rejo turned her attention to the ingredients before her. Although her stomachache had eased, she was still hungry and eager to satisfy her rumbling stomach. With limited ingredients and a pressing need to eat, Rejo searched the seasoning area for milk, peanut butter, butter, and cream. She mixed the milk and cream, soaked the bread slices in the mixture, and began frying the eggs. When the fried eggs were ready, the bread slices were also well socked. She melted some butter in the pan and ced the bread slices, frying them until they were golden brown on both sides. Then, she divided the bread and eggs into two tes. As for the tomatoes, Rejo nched them in hot water to remove their skin, diced them into small pieces, and made them into a sd, which was then served in a ss bowl. "Done!" Rejo turned off the stove and checked if everything was well prepared. Then, she sped her hands together, looked at the bread, fried eggs, and sd on the table, and smiled at Jason. "You know, the bread will taste even better with peanut butter, but I remember you don''t like it. You can choose any sauce you want from over there. Where would you like to enjoy this meal? Here or back in the room?" Jason grabbed a tray and ced everything, including peanut butter, on it. "Back in the room!" The messy kitchen wasn''t an ideal spot for a meal. Rejo craned her neck to look at the tray in Jason''s hands. In fact, she was asking where Jason alone wanted to enjoy the meal. She preferred to stay in the kitchen, which was none of his business! However, she refrained from speaking her mind and followed him back to the room. In the room, Rejo consumed most of the food, while Jason only had a slice of bread and half a fried egg-a sign of dislike. Without hesitation, she finished her own te and took his, devouring everything until there was nothing left. Jason''s gaze moved from the empty tes to Rejo''s slender waist. Suddenly, he reached across the table and ced his big hand directly on her belly. Rejo was first confused, and then her face gradually turned red with anger. "Jason Sterling, Have you no decency? Get your hand off me!" Jason''s behavior was truly lewd! He ran his hand across Rejo''s belly before withdrawing it and saying in a t tone, "Try to eat less. I don''t like a big belly." "Big belly?" Enraged, Rejo climbed to her feet and lunged at Jason, but she suddenly recalled something important. Her body stiffened, and she stumbled towards the tes and forks ced between her and Jason. She was going to be disfigured! While Rejo instinctively held her head, she felt a strong hand steadied her body. Jason sighed as he looked at her. "Use your brain a little more, would you? You almost caused an ident. Rejo, were you trying to hit on me? If that was your aim, you could have just told me. There was no need for this kind of trouble!" Rejo didn''t bother arguing with Jason. Her lips quivered as she spoke, "Jason, what should I do? I forgot to take my pills. Oh no, let me calcte. Jacquelyn had her weddingst weekend, right? Today is Wednesday, so it''s been three days. It''s still within the 72-hour window, though barely. Hurry! Help me find the pills!" It finally dawned on Jason what Rejo was worried about. With a serious look and pressed lips, he asked in a seemingly emotionless tone, "Are you afraid of bing pregnant?" "Of course! If I were to get pregnant, would you marry me?" Rejo rolled her eyes. Jason still pressed his lips, sending a chill through Rejo''s heart. Even though she hoped for his love, she knew she had better focus on finding the pills. She stood up with Jason''s support and walked barefoot on the carpet. "Pills, pills, pills," she murmured. "I don''t have any at all. Where can I get them now? Joana wouldn''t have such things... Wait, Jacquelyn might have some, right? Jason''s lips twitched. "I don''t think so-Grandpa is too old for that. Besides, Jacquelyn is more likely to have fertility drugs!" Rejo snorted and ignored Jason. She knew he disliked not only her but also the people around her. How foolish she was to have feelings for such a man! "Where can I get the pills at thiste hour? The pharmacies are closed now. It''s already past midnight..." Rejo slumped on the floor and rubbed her hair in frustration. "Ah! What should I do?" "You seem to be afraid of getting pregnant. Do you hate me that much? Are you reluctant to have a child with me?" Jason squatted down next to Rejo and looked into her eyes. Startled by his cold eyes, she quickly looked down and silently tugged at the "cat''s tail" on her waist. She knew that Jason was upset about being rejected; he only allowed himself to reject others and couldn''t stand being treated this way. But Rejo wasn''t in the mood to please Jason. Anxiety filled her mind as she contemted the possibility of pregnancy. This wasn''t a joke; if it happened, she would be the one to suffer... While Rejo attempted to find a solution, she was suddenly lifted in his arms. "What are you doing?" "I''ll steal the pills for you!" "Huh?" Jason gave Rejo a sidelong nce as he said coldly, "I''d rather you not get pregnant. After all, you''re just a bed partner, not qualified to bear my children. But you''ve been behaving welltely, and if you are to abort, I''ll have to find another woman. As you know, I quite like your body!" N?velDrama.Org owns this. Rejo bit her lip and trembled uncontrobly. Although she didn''t want to show her weak side in front of Jason, her body betrayed her. Despite the air conditioning set to a constant temperature of 25¡ãCC, she felt a chill spread through her body, her teeth chattering. She hugged herself tightly, desperate to warm herself and resist the man''s presence. Jason stared at Rejo''s pale face in the light. With a frown, he let go of her and sneered, "Do my words embarrass you? Or do you think you''re special to me? Rejo, you should know your ce. You''re nothing more than a tool for me. Remember who you are and don''t make that disgusting face in front of me, or you''ll regret it!" As Jason''s footsteps faded away, Rejo crumpled to the floor. His words echoed in her ears, and tears streamed from her eyes. But slowly, she revealed a silent smile. She should be grateful to him for finally showing her who she was, and for helping her to end her wishful thinking before it became too deep. Otherwise, she would have been forever entranced by his unintentional kindness, and been lost in the chaos. However, it was more painful than when they had broken up years ago, and more bone-deep than her longing all these years. She had thought that she was a substitute who deserved Jason''s attention, but his words made her realize how naive she had been. It seemed that she was not even a substitute, just a tool. She cried to herself, "Jason, it''s so cruel of you!" As the sound of footsteps grew closer, she hastily wiped away her tears, jumped onto the bed, and pulled the quilt over her head. She didn''t want to embarrass herself by letting him know she had been crying. "Are you asleep?" The cold voice sounded in her ear. Rejo removed the quilt and used her hair to avoid eye contact with Jason. "No. Did you get the pills?" A small white stic bottle appeared in her sight. She took it, got one pill, and swallowed it directly. After a moment of hesitation, she took two more pills out of the bottle, thinking it would be more effective. Jason put down the ss and snatched the pills from Rejo''s hand. "One is enough. Taking too many won''t help and could even harm your health." "I see." Rejo didn''t look at him and quickly slid into bed. "I''m going to sleep!" She breathed a sigh of relief as Jason left for the door, but her respite was short-lived. Chapter 32 The Missing Pills Chapter 32 The Missing Pills Chapter 32 The Missing Pills The room was plunged into darkness. After turning off the light, Jason headed for the bed. With a rustling sound, the bed sank slightly as he slid in. Subconsciously, Rejo''s body tensed up. Jason threw his arm around Rejo''s waist and rested his head on her shoulder with a contented sigh. But Rejo felt nervous and didn''t dare to move at all. At this moment, her mind was in utter chaos! After a long while, Rejo heard Jason''s steady and deep breathing-he was motionless. Rejo cautiously moved her arm, and thankfully, Jason didn''t react. She began to slowly inch her way out of his embrace, but just as she thought she had seeded and was about to smile in relief, a sudden force pulled her back into his arms. Her heart almost jumped out of her chest! After waiting for another while, she realized that she had been overly worried. Jason hadn''t woken up; he was merely used to holding her. Humph, she didn''t want his embrace at all! Rejo tried to move again, and just as she was about to seed, Jason still drew her back into his embrace. This cycle repeated itself over and over again... After several failed attempts, she grew suspicious that Jason was feigning sleep! She pinched his arm so hard that her fingers became sore, but he remained motionless. Was he really used to holding her? Rejo yawned as exhaustion overwhelmed her. With a sigh of resignation, she nestled her head against Jason''s arm and soon fell asleep. Unbeknownst to her, Jason opened his eyes, gazed at her tear-stained face, and stroked her swollen eyelids softly... The next morning, Rejo woke up to find that Jason had already left. She let out a sigh of relief, as she didn''t know how to face him in a sober state and she was afraid that she would p him in the face. If that was to happen, she and Jacquelyn would be driven out of this family. As much as she would have weed the freedom, the thought of Jacquelyn''s possible retaliation discouraged her. "Ugh, I''m such a coward. All I can do is talk big. No wonder Jacquelyn describes me as a paper tiger, but in fact, I''m not a tiger in any form!" Just then, Jacquelyn pushed open the door and walked in. Upon seeing the tear stains on Rejo''s face, she assumed that it was because they had argued yesterday. Her anger dissipated, and she sat down on the edge of the bed, poking Rejo''s forehead with her index finger. "You cried all night? No mature adults would argue with their mothers! Anyway, let''s not forget about yesterday and focus on today''s date. I''ll go with you and keep an eye on you, so you won''t run away! " Jacquelyn was determined to closely monitor Rejo today, even if Burton was feeling unwell. Otherwise, Rejo would surely mess up the whole thing. Rejo agreed weakly; she didn''t bother arguing with Jacquelyn. Jacquelyn was surprised by Rejo''s obedience, which saved her from lengthy persuasion. With a look at the frail and disheveled figure in front of her, she decided not to push Rejo too hard, or it might cause adverse effects. After thinking for a moment, she headed downstairs to get some ice herself, so that the servants wouldn''t see Rejo''s face and gossip about it. "Put the ice on your eyes. Look at you-you''re in no way like a decent woman!" Rejo rolled her eyes at Jacquelyn and ced the ice against her eyes. The sudden coldness refreshed her mind. She quickly removed the ice and stared at Jacquelyn with her red eyes. "What''s the background of the man you want to introduce to me? What does he do? How influential is his family? Can it rival the Sterling family?" Jacquelyn beamed and held Rejo''s face,nding a kiss there. "Oh, my deal Rejo, you finally understand what''s right for you. I''m d you''re listening to me now, and it''s not toote. Don''t worry-this man is the grandson of Old Mr. Sterling''s friend. Although his family is not as good as the Sterling family, it is well known in the Capital City. If you marry him, you''ll enjoy a life of luxury. It took me a long time to persuade Old Mr. Sterling to agree to this, so you better not mess it up! Otherwise, I won''t forgive you!" N?velDrama.Org owns this. Rejo furrowed her brows as she learned that the man''s family was inferior to Jason''s, but it was indeed hard to find one with a simr status in the Capital City. Now that this man''s father was a friend of Old Mr. Sterling, the two families could be close to each other. If she married the man, Jason might give up troubling her! She clenched her fists, determined to do whatever it took to get rid of Jason! Jacquelyn was satisfied with Rejo''s reaction and held her fists kindly. "All right, let''s start by reducing your swelling. Then, I''ll take you to get a new look. We won''t go to the same ce as yesterday; I''ve made an appointment with another one." The shop yesterday seemed ominous- Burton had felt unwell right after their visit to the ce. "Well, what about this afternoon?" "Rejo, you just said you would go!" Jacquelyn raised her brows, suspecting that Rejo was going back on her word again. "I have something to do this morning. Don''t worry-I''ve made up my mind to find a good partner and won''t stand you up. Tell me the address, and I''ll go there." Love was nonsense! Because of love, she had almost be a spinster. She didn''t need love now; all she wanted was to get rid of Jason as soon as possible. "Really? Are you cheating me again?" Jacquelyn was skeptical, especially considering Rejo''s history of unreliability. "I swear to you, I''m not lying this time!" Rejo said firmly. Jacquelyn finally believed Rejo''s words. She gave Rejo some instructions before heading downstairs. Rejo stayed in the room to reduce the swelling around her eyes. Although it appeared slightly red, she could exin this as the result of poor sleep. After checking herself in the mirror, she finally went downstairs. Ingrid and Hiry were sitting at the dining table. Seeing Rejoe downstairs, they just ignored her. Having learned from the troublest time, Rejo decided not to engage with them and pretended as if they hadn''t been there. After having a servant serve the breakfast, she started to enjoy it. Ingrid had a nce at Rejoyal and seemed to think of something. Suddenly, she asked, "Miss Lynn, did you leave your roomst night?" "Oh yes, I was hungry and got up for some food," Rejo admitted. After all, she couldn''t hide the fact that the food had been taken from the kitchen. But why was Ingrid asking this? Had she seen Rejo with Jason? Rejo clutched the fork as she broke out in a cold sweat on her forehead. Hearing what Rejo said, Ingrid bit her lip and looked around-there were no servants around, and only Hiry was beside her. Being close to Hiry, Ingrid didn''t mind sharing anything with her. After a while of hesitation, Ingrid asked Rejo, "Miss Lynn, did you see anyone at that time?" "What do you mean?" Perplexed, Rejo tilted her head. Was Ingrid trying to draw something out of her? Had Ingrid seen her with Jason or not? "I-I lost something yesterday and wonder if you saw anyone suspicious?" Rejo suddenly thought of the contraceptives that Jason had given her. Had he stolen them from Ingrid? Rejo started studying Ingrid, whose gentle features and timid eyes suggested her obedience. Rejo had thought that the contraceptive owner was Georgina or Hiry; how could it be such a soft woman as Ingrid? It might be a coincidence! "What did you lose?" Ingrid''s cheeks flushed as she stuttered, "No-nothing important. I''m just curious. No need to worry!" Her memory of the previous night was foggy. Affected by alcohol, she couldn''t remember if she had bought a bottle of contraceptives. She thought she had, but it hadn''t been in her bag this morning. While she was confused, she heard the servants talking about someone who sneaked into the kitchente at night for a snack. She instantly became suspicious, and her first targets were Jacquelyn and Rejo, who had just moved in. Jacquelyn was unlikely to be the thief since she stayed with Burton. Rejo and Joana were more usible suspects. Hearing that Rejo admit she had left her roomst night, Ingrid naturally wanted to inquire further. For sure, Rejo couldn''t say she had taken Ingrid''s contraceptives, or she would have to exin why she needed them. She decided to throw the pills away after she came back. "Well, I didn''t notice anyone. My room is on the second floor, not the same one as yours." Ingrid stared at Rejo suspiciously. "Did you really not see anyone?" Her intuition, which always turned out right, told her that Rejo had something to do with the theft, but she had no evidence. She was not as stupid as Georgina and wouldn''t forcibly search Rejo''s room. After all, Rejo had caused them trouble upon moving in. Considering all the factors, Ingrid decided to "peacefully" solve the thing. "If you lost something, don''t hesitate to tell the butler or call the police. A thorough investigation will help find out the thief and put my mind at ease. Home security is a serious issue that needs to be addressed." Rejo''s expression was so deceptive that Ingrid had no choice but to suppress her suspicion. After all, she had no guts to say what she had lost. Rejo was in no mood to slowly enjoy her breakfast. She finished it quickly and left the house. Seeing Ingrid staring at Rejo''s back, Hiry suggested with a chuckle, "If you''re so suspicious of her, why not find a way to search her room?" Chapter 33 Instigation Chapter 33 Instigation Chapter 33 Instigation "Well, this doesn''t seem right." Ingrid hesitated. While losing the pills wasn''t a big deal for her, she was concerned about the possibility of a thief living in this house. This was a cause for rm. But she was too embarrassed to reveal the stolen stuff. If it had been jewelry, she would have already asked the butler to search for it. Hiry stared at Ingrid with a strange smile and turned the premium jade bracelet on her wrist, which Heidi had just given her. "Ingrid, tell me what you lost, so I can help you find it. Your expression is saying that it is something important. If the thief was one of those two women, then there is a chance for Grandpa to see their true colors. You know, Grandpa may have been tricked into giving them much valuable stuff. I''m not interested in the stuff, but it belongs to our family. Even if we don''t want it, it''s not for outsiders like Rejo to take. They''ve driven Georgina out of the house, and it might be our turn next." Working far from the house, Charlotte and Dahlia lived elsewhere to avoid longmutes and returned only on weekends. So among the young people, only Ingrid, Georgina, Hiry, and also Jason stayed here. Property ? N?velDrama.Org. Hearing this, Ingrid frowned slightly and nced around to make sure no servants were nearby. She leaned over to Hiry and whispered, "I''ll tell you, but you must keep it a secret!" "My lips are sealed!" "It''s contraceptives. I drank too muchst night, and my memory became hazy. I thought I bought a bottle of contraceptives, but I couldn''t find it in my bag this morning. I got a shock! Am I mistaken?" Ingrid rubbed her temples as she still felt a bit dizzy. Hiry was surprised-no wonder Ingrid was hesitant to speak up. The Sterling family had a strong set of rules and principles for every member, except for Jason. If the elders were to discover that Ingrid messed around outside, she would be useless and no longer able topete with Hiry. If Rejo had stolen the contraceptives, what did she need them for? For sure, she was attempting to hide her indiscretions from her private life! If this was found out, both Rejo and Ingrid would lose their ce in this family. Now, the only uncertainty was if Rejo had taken the contraceptives. But whether it was true or not, Hiry only needed to ensure that the contraceptives were in Rejo''s room. Hiry fluttered her long eyshes, trying to conceal the coldness in her eyes. Humph, she had been trying hard to please Burton and Heidi, but they didn''t care about her! Infatuated with a woman who had married multiple times, Burton even introduced Elvis to Rejo! Wasn''t it his own granddaughter that he ought to be considering? "Rejo, I hoped for us to maintain a distance, but now that you go against me, I have no choice but to drive you out of the Sterling family! If the contraceptives are found in your room, you''ll be regarded as a shameless bitch just like your mother. By then, neither our family nor Elvis will ept you." Hiry thought. She was determined to stop Rejo from meeting Elvis! "You''re overthinking this. If you''re not sure, just say you lost something else and search her room." Hiry said in a casual tone. Ingrid''s face lit up with joy, but then she paused and asked, "What if I say I lost something but we can''t find it in her room?" What a fool! For the sake of Elvis, Hiry patiently exined, "That''s easy. Just make it found there!" Ingrid immediately got what Hiry meant. Being merely a drag on her mother, Rejo was inferior in this family. It didn''t matter to wrong such a person. Anyway, she had followed Jacquelyn here just for money. If she hadn''t stolen anything, Ingrid would be generous enough to give her some money! Having made up her mind, Ingrid had no mood to eat more and hurried upstairs. Hiry watched Ingrid''s back and revealed a slight smile. Before Rejo could walk to the nearest subway station, she was called back by Jacquelyn. Yes, she walked there because the drivers serving the Sterling family were busy. Of course, this was just an excuse. If other members needed a ride, the drivers wouldn''t dare to refuse. She knew better than to cause a fuss and optimistically took it as a workout. When Rejo ran back, a group of people had gathered outside her room. Jacquelyn was crying by Burton''s side while being bombarded with questions from Heidi, Ingrid, and Hiry. Rejo rushed over and wondered if Jacquelyn was bullied. "Rejo, thank goodness you''re back. We''re bullied again. It''s clear that we don''t have any standing in this family; everyone looks down on us!" Rejo panted, wiped the sweat off her forehead, and looked at Jacquelyn in confusion. "What''s going on here?" "Miss Lynn, you''re finally back." Ingrid sized Rejo up, with a pitiful expression that prompted the desire to give her aforting hug. However, what she said next gave Rejo an impulse to punch her. "You know, my ne is missing, and someone said you entered my room..." Ingrid nced at Rejo with a hesitant and embarrassed expression. She didn''t finish her words, but her meaning was clear: she suspected that Rejo had stolen her ne! "Someone? Who? Bring him out and let me confront him. Let''s guess when he saw me enter your room. I don''t even know where your room is!" Rejo trembled with rage. She felt the suspicious stares from the people around her. Most of them wore expressions of disbelief as if they were certain that she had stolen Ingrid''s ne. Ingrid pressed her lips. "I don''t mean to embarrass anyone. Miss Lynn, I just want you to return my ne. If it were an ordinary item, I wouldn''t have insisted on asking you for it. But it was left to me by my mother, and I can''t be without it. Miss Lynn, please! I beg you to give it back to me! I''ll exchange it with other jewelry if you want." It was an assertion that Rejo was the thief! Burton stood by, not nning to get involved. But Heidi''s face momentarily hardened when Ingrid mentioned her natural mother. Hiry, who had been watching Heidi closely, noticed this and smiled slightly. Ingrid was foolish enough to offend Heidi by bringing up her natural mother! "I''ve already told you I didn''t take your ne. Don''t act like it''s so valuable that I''d want them. Stop pretending and using your mother as an excuse. You''re really good ating up with stories. Bring the person over, and I''ll confront him. What''s this all about? Maybe there is no such person and you just made it up!" Rejo was not bragging. When she was with Jason, he was very generous despite not having any fondness for her, which gave her a keen eye. At one single nce, she could tell that the jewelry Ingrid was wearing wasn''t of good quality. She had no desire for such items. Ingrid revealed a smile. "All right. If you don''t admit it, I have no choice but to offend you for the sake of my mother''s ne. Pa,e here and tell Miss Lynn what you saw!" "Yes, miss." A servant in her forties, plump and honest-looking, stepped out from not far away and cast a nervous nce at Rejo. Then, she stopped in front of Burton with her head lowered. "Pa, don''t be afraid. This is the Sterling family, where you won''t be retaliated against. We won''t allow such a thing to happen. Rest assured, Grandpa is here with us." Ingridforted Pa while giving Rejo a meaningful look. Burton stared at Pa, with unreadable emotions in his dark eyes. "Be honest with us. If you tell the truth, I can assure you that you won''t be affected in any way." With eyes lit up, Ingrid urged, "Pa, tell us what you saw. Grandpa, please help me this time!" Pa gave Rejo a guilty nce and silently apologized, "I''m sorry, Miss Lynn. I have no choice. My son is going to study abroad and needs arge sum of money. Ingrid has promised to fund that, so he won''t have to suffer. If my son seeds in the future, I can also live a better life." The matter wouldn''t have much impact on Rejo, aside from being gossiped about, while it meant a better life for Pa and her son. In general, this was a small sacrifice to make! With her son in mind, Pa mustered up the courage to look Rejo in the eye. "I''m a cook who starts working early every day. To make herbal soup for you, sir, I needed to ensure low heat and long cooking, so I got up early today. At that time, I saw a figure quickly pass by the kitchen door and followed up to find it was Miss Lynn. I thought she might be looking for food, so I didn''t pay much attention at first. When I was about to leave, I saw her enter Miss Ingrid''s room and soon come out holding a ne. I was shocked and didn''t know what to do, so I hurried back to the kitchen. After I finished preparing breakfast, I knew I couldn''t act as if nothing had happened, so I told Miss Ingrid about this." Rejo frowned. The story sounded real, and the worst part was that she had already been to the kitchen and admitted it. It was like she was drawing suspicion on herself! Chapter 34 Being Driven Away Chapter 34Being Driven Away Chapter 34 Being Driven Away Ingrid Sterling appeared to have the upper hand and looked at Rejo. "Miss Lynn, do you have anything to say for yourself? Just give me back my ne, and I''ll let this go!" "Joy didn''t steal the ne. Pa," Jacquelyn stared at Pa sternly with her beautiful eyes, "When did you see Joy?" Pa Thompson looked up timidly. "It was probably before 4 am. Master Sterling''s medicinal meals usually take three hours to get ready. So, I usually wake up at this time." "Oh, four o''clock in the morning. It''s not even light out yet. You have sharp eyes! You can even see the ne in Joy''s hand? And you followed Joy without being noticed? That wouldn''t be possible if you were following her close behind. You had to keep some distance to avoid being noticed. But how could you see the ne from such a distance?" Pa Thompson pursed her thick lips. She didn''t dare to look at Jacquelyn, replying, "I have good eyesight. Besides, I wasn''t that far away. Miss Ingrid''s room is the first room by the stairs. I was hiding around the corner of the stairs. The hallway lights were on, so I could see the ne clearly!" Jacquelyn frowned and was at a loss for words. But she believed Rejo. She knew her daughter never coveted wealth nor fame since she was young. Even if Joy really liked jewelry, she could ask her to buy some for her now since their lives were much better than before. Why would she steal Ingrid''s ne? However, the tricky part of this situation was that there was a witness. The truth was hard to tell at this time. "Jacquelyn, I know this has put you in a difficult position. How about this? As long as Miss Lynn hands over the ne, I will pretend that this never happened. I can guarantee that I will not tell anyone. This will not affect Miss Lynn''s reputation!" Ingrid looked at Jacquelyn with teary eyes, pretending to be a pitiful victim. Rejo couldn''t stand her look and rubbed her arms, saying impatiently, "I have said many times that I didn''t take your ne. Don''t look at me like I''m a thief!" "Miss Lynn, you¡­" Ingrid held her chest, acting as if she was shocked by such a brazen person. She looked at Rejo with a sad look and said, "Miss Lynn, since you don''t admit it, do you dare to let me search for your room?" N?velDrama.Org owns this. "Why should I allow you to search my room? What do you take me for?" Rejo questioned. She was not a weak girl and would not allow anyone to search her ce without a solid reason! "If you''re innocent, let me search it. Unless you''re guilty!" "I''m not a thief, nor am I a child in your family. And you''re not a police officer. You have no right to search my room. Well, since you lost a ne, let''s call the police. I''ll let them search my room if they have a search warrant!" Rejo replied with a cold smile. Did these people really think she was a pushover? Did they all want to see her humiliated? Alright, she might as well make a big deal out of it and let everyone see the "good" upbringing of the Sterling family, who ganged up to harass a young inw." "What nonsense are you talking about? How can you involve the police in such a matter, Joy? You are making a fuss over nothing. Here''s the deal: since you don''t agree to let Ingrid in, I will go to your room to take a look. Your mother, Jacquelyn, cane with me. This way, you can be at ease, right? This matter needs to be settled." "If you still refuse to let us in, I can drop this. But people may think that you did steal the ne. Joy, you will have to live with such a reputation in the future. You should think about it carefully. I''m not going to SEARCH your room, I''m just going in there to HAVE A LOOK. And your mother will do this together with me. The rest will stay outside. Is this okay?" Heidi Tupart finally spoke up in a friendly tone." She didn''t expect Rejo to be so hot-tempered that she could call the police. Moreover, Heidi didn''t think this girl was bluffing, but really meant to do it. Of course, she couldn''t allow such a thing to happen. Otherwise, if this matter were spread, the reputation of the Sterling family would also be affected. Although Georgina was wrong, Jacquelyn and Rejo took advantage of Georgina''s mistake and stepped on her and her husband Nick''smon branch family''s dignity to establish their own power in the Sterling family. No matter what Ingrid wanted to do, Heidi couldn''t let herself be suppressed by Rejo again, otherwise she would really be aughing stock. Jacquelyn nced at Burton Sterling and stopped Rejo, who was about to retort, saying, "Okay, let''s do this!" Rejo had a blind date this evening. Jacquelyn couldn''t let her daughter''s reputation be tarnished because of this. Rejo''s current status was already somewhat awkward, and if she were to add the usations of greed, vanity, and theft to her name, she would surely have no chance to enter the upper ss society ever again. Jacquelyn could not allow this to happen. So it would be better to resolve this matter as soon as possible. Rejo frowned at Jacquelyn, and Jacquelyn twisted Rejo''s arm slightly, forcing her to comply. "Joy, your key!" "No need. I didn''t lock the door. You can just push it open!" Ingrid was a bit shocked. She thought that Rejo, who was stingy, would definitely lock her door. However, she didn''t lock it! This was not good. Heidi raised her eyebrows, and she and Jacquelyn got into Rejo''s room. Soon the two came out. Jacquelyn''s face was dark, while the corner of Heidi''s mouth was slightly hooked. Heidi looked at Rejo with a pink diamond ne in her hand." Upon seeing the ne, Ingrid eximed and ran over to Heidi. She trembled as she took the pink diamond ne from Heidi''s hands, and tears streamed down her cheeks. Suddenly, she turned her head to stare fiercely at Rejo. "Miss Lynn, do you have anything to say for yourself? My ne was found in your room! YOU THIEF!" "How was I supposed to know why it was in my room? After all, my room wasn''t locked. There were so many peopleing in and out of this house every day. Who knows?" Rejo shrugged, pretending not to care. But she was secretly nervous that they had actually found the ne in her room. What should she do? "Miss Lynn, this is your fault. Now that there is the evidence and a witness, why are you still trying to get away with it? If you just admit your mistake, it won''t be a big deal. It''s not worth it to cause so much trouble over a ne. As long as you promise not to do this kind of thing again, Ingrid won''t hold it against you. Right, Ingrid? After all, we''re all family here. For the sake of your grandfather, don''t hold a grudge!" Hiry''s kind words seemed to be for Rejo''s benefit, but in reality, she was making Rejo as the thief with "irond" evidence. Rejo was not a stupid girl. She would be forgiven just by admitting her mistake? Did this woman think she was a toddler? Once she admitted to taking the ne, it would forever be her stain. If anything went missing in this house in the future, she would be the first to be suspected. "I''ve already said I have nothing to do with all of this!" "My ne was found in your room! How dare you say that! Rejo Lynn, you are so shameless! If I were you, I would be too ashamed to stand here!" Ingrid said sharply and red at Rejo with an unpleasant expression. Well, she had someone put the ne in Rejo''s room. She had originally wanted to search Rejo''s room herself, but she didn''t expect Rejo to be so difficult to deal with that she didn''t get the chance to go into her room. Therefore, she could only agree to let Heidi and Jacquelyn go in. She couldn''t disagree at that time, otherwise, she would look guilty. After failing to achieve her initial goal, Ingrid lost herposure. She med everything on Rejo. If Rejo had not resisted and allowed her to search the room, as long as she confirmed that her contraceptives were not in Rejo''s room, how could she have mistreated Rejo? She would definitely give Rejo some money. But now, she had no chance to execute her original n. Well, forget it. Having oral contraceptives was not a big deal anyway. So what if her secret was exposed? She just couldn''t stand Rejo''s attitude. She thought that Rejo was just a lowly girl who lived off of others and might be kicked out of the Sterling family at any time. Such a girl had no right to challenge her. She wanted to make sure Rejo knew the consequences of offending her. "Grandpa, you have to help me. I can''t stay in this house anymore. Our family has never had anything stolen before. Since Rejo moved in, we''ve had constant problems. Georgina was kicked out, and now my ne has been stolen. Who knows what she will do next? Grandpa, this is Sterling Manor. You can''t let someone ruin the Sterling family''s reputation!" Rejo tilted her head and stared at Ingrid, who was crying andining. She didn''t understand why Ingrid set up such a scheme against her. But now she didn''t have time to think about it. She needed to break this scheme. Well, she didn''t want to live here. She really wanted to move out. But she couldn''t leave in such a disgraceful way! If she was used of being a thief and kicked out, how could her mother Jacquelyn continue to stay here in the future? However, the person who framed her did it very thoroughly, with witnesses and evidence. She could insist that her door was not locked and that anyone could have entered, which meant that she was likely framed by someone else. But the problem was that she had no evidence to prove her innocence! With no evidence, she had no chance to prove her innocence. Therefore, the key was evidence. Burton Sterling took a deep nce at Ingrid and then at Rejo, saying with a cold and stern tone, "Did you do it, Joy?" Rejo was stunned. Finally, Burton Sterling, who had been watching from aside, joined in. "No, I didn''t!" Rejo replied. "Well, the ne was found in your room. Pa also saw you leaving Ingrid''s room. You say you didn''t do it. Then do you have any evidence to prove yourself?" "I, I¡­" Rejo hesitated and could not defend herself. Just as Jacquelyn was about to speak up for her, Burton Sterling coldly nced at her, silencing Jacquelyn, who then dared not speak, pursing her lips and looking at Rejo with a sorry look. "Since you have no evidence to prove your innocence, let''s just leave it at that!" Looking at Rejo''s defiant eyes, Burton Sterling said, "We can''t keep you here. You should move out today!" Actually, he could tell that Ingrid was behind the whole thing. So what? Ingrid was his granddaughter. When there was conflict between her and Rejo, of course he would make Rejo the scapegoat. If he really allowed a serious investigation and proved that Rejo was innocent, then Ingrid would be the person who falsely used Rejo. At that time, Ingrid would have no ce in the Sterling family. As for Rejo, Burton thought that the girl should me herself for not being obedient and having offended Nick''s family. He could allow the Sterling family to have any ws because of her. Therefore, the only person to be sacrificed should be Rejo. But considering the sacrifice she made for the reputation of the Sterling family, he wouldpensate her. "Grandpa, you are the wisest! Drive away this shameless thief, or I won''t be able to sleep in peace anymore! If there''s a thief in our house, we''ll be living in fear every day!" Ingrid covered her mouth and sneered at Rejo. "By the way, Pa, please check our house thoroughlyter, in case we have other stuff that has been stolen." Rejo turned pale, trembling with anger. What did Burton mean? Was he going to make her a scapegoat and then kick her out of the Sterling family? Chapter 35 Rejoylas Counterattack Chapter 35 Rejo''s Counterattack Chapter 35 Rejo''s Counterattack Rejo looked around and ran out. "Hey, Joy!" Jacquelyn nced at Burton, stamped her foot, and then chased after her. "Joy, wait for me! Wait for your mother!" "You''re not my mother! Since you are my mom, why didn''t you speak up for me but to watch me being wronged? Since you are my mom, why did you stay silent when I was being treated unfairly and was so afraid of offending the Sterlings?" Jacquelyn knew she was not having a justified reason. She went forward to pull Rejo''s arm but was pushed away by Rejo. "Joy, listen to me. I''m sorry. But please consider my situation. I just married Burton. If I offend the family of his third son now, how can I stay in the Sterling family in the future? This time, let''s endure it. After I have a position in the Sterling family, I will definitely help you get revenge. Joy, listen to me..." "Shut up. You will help me get revenge? By the time you help me get revenge, everyone will have already thought of me as a thief. I am a nobody, and I do not have the Sterling family''s prestigious reputation and wealth. But they cannot just bully others because of their power and wealth. It''s best not to dy revenge. Mrs. Sterling, you should go back now. Don''t stay with me, a thief they identified, so as not to damage your reputation. If you can''t have a ce in the Sterling family because of me, then it will be my fault again!" Rejo rubbed her sore eyes and did not look at Jacquelyn''s embarrassed face. Rejo thought that Jacquelyn was asking for embarrassment, and she didn''t need to endure the unfair treatment because of Jacquelyn''s thoughts. She took out her phone and called the police, "Hello, 911? I want to report a crime..." At this time, Jacquelyn stared at Rejo with widened eyes, unbelievably asking, "What are you doing?" Afraid that Jacquelyn would take her phone, Rejo looked at her guardedly and quickly reported the address of Sterling Manor to the police before hanging up the phone. "What do you think I''m going to do? Of course, I''m going to take revenge for myself. Since my mother won''t help me, I can only take revenge MYSELF!" "You! You..." Jacquelyn didn''t expect Rejo toe up with such a n. After a while, she finally blurted out, "Nonsense!" "Ha!" Rejo didn''t even want to talk to Jacquelyn. Jacquelyn took a deep breath and frowned, persuading, "Call the police to cancel the report. Just tell them that you made a mistake!" "Why should I? You won''t help me, and you want to stop me from helping myself!" "You don''t know anything! The Sterling family is a wealthy and prestigious n. Even if you report the Sterlings to the police, they will definitely inform the Sterlings beforeing here. By then, all members of the Sterling family will know what you have done. The police won''t evene. You will only offend the Sterlings and not get your justice. Since you have to be the scapegoat, you might as well make Burton feel guilty. Then he will think of you when he has some benefits to give to his children. What you''re doing now will not only confirm your guilt, but also get you no good. Isn''t this a waste of effort? How can I have such a stupid daughter?" Rejo gently bit her lip. Indeed, she forgot about the background of the Sterling family. What could she do if reporting to the police wouldn''t even work? Should she just listen to Jacquelyn and endure this usation, and then be kicked out of this ce? No, she wouldn''t take this! Burton was such a bully! Did he really think he could make her take the me for the thief by giving her money? She would never ept such a deal! Otherwise, she would be like Jacquelyn! Rejo bit her lip and tightly held her phone. Her eyshes drooped and trembled slightly. If there was no other way, she decided to take the risk with the Sterling family. But if she did, wouldn''t it be very difficult for Jacquelynter? Until the very end, Rejo did not want topletely offend Burton and all his family. Hopefully, the consequences of her actions would not be as bad as Jacquelyn imagined. At the moment, the Sterlings did not think that Rejo would actually dare to call the police. They thought she had just run away. Ingrid pouted andined, "We just criticized her a little bit. Since she dared to steal, why can''t we express our opinions about it? Why is she getting angry? She is indeed a low life without a tiny bit of courtesy!" "Ingrid, don''t be angry. I guess Rejo left because her true colors were exposed and she didn''t want to stay here anymore. It''s good. We recognized her true nature early on, so we won''t be fooled by her in the future. We just don''t know what kind of person her mother is. Oh well, let''s remember to lock the door from now on!" After sessfully driving away Rejo, Hiry breathed a sigh of relief. She knew that Heidi would surely approve of her decision when she revealed a part of the truth to Heidi after ttering and pleasing her. Thinking of that man, Hiry felt her heart was pounding wildly. She didn''t know what was wrong with her. She had met many outstanding men. Not to mention other men, both Jason and Brady Nelson were already the most eligible and handsome bachelors in the city. Jason was aloof and domineering, in an attractive way, while Brady was so warm and nice. But when Hiry saw Elvis LimBurton, she always lost all her mind and waspletely attracted to him. But how could Rejo Lynn have the right to date Elvis? Who did she think she was?! "But I haven''t found my contraceptive pill yet!" Ingrid was a bit annoyed. Her intention was not to drive Rejo away. She just wanted to see if Rejo had taken her birth control pills. She never expected that she wouldn''t even have a chance to enter Rejo''s room. "It''s not a big deal," Hiry casually flipped her hair. "There''s no one here now. You can go to her room and look for them!" Hiry had someone put a few bottles of contraceptive pills in Rejo''s room. She could use Ingrid, who was a fool, to find those birth control pills in Rejo''s room. This way, she couldpletely cut off Rejo''s hope of returning to the Sterling family. Even if Jacquelyn established a stable position in the Sterling family in the future, she would be too embarrassed to let Rejoe back. "Yes, Hiry, you are so smart. Let''s go together!" Ingrid took Hiry''s arm and headed towards Rejo''s room. Hiry frowned, she didn''t want to be directly involved in this n. "You should go by yourself. I feel a little dizzy. I''m sure I have low blood sugar again!" "Oh, then I''ll go by myself!" Ingrid knew that Hiry had low blood sugar, so she didn''t suspect anything. She went to Rejo''s room with great enthusiasm. Hiry watched Ingrid''s back with a faint smile on her face. Next, she waited for the shocking revtions that Ingrid would bring after searching Rejo''s room. However, unexpectedly, Hiry was greeted by an unexpected guest before Ingrid''s big reveal. Looking at the maid in front of her, Hiry asked incredulously, "What did you say? Who came?" The maid nced at Hiry and nervously replied, "The police. They said someone reported a crime and they came to investigate and collect evidence!" "Nonsense. Who would dare toe here and cause trouble? A crime? What crime?" Hiry didn''t even think of Rejo because she didn''t think Rejo would dare to call the cops. The maid swallowed and replied, "Miss Hiry, it was Rejo. She brought the police here. Will the police know what we did?" She had put the birth control pills in Rejo''s room as requested by Miss Hiry. Although Madam Heidi didn''t find the birth control pills when searching Rejo''s room earlier, she and Madam Jacquelyn found Miss Ingrid''s ne, which proved that Rejo had stolen it. However, the maid was still afraid. After all, she did something wrong. With a gloomy expression, Hiry twisted the corner of her mouth, "What did we do? We didn''t do anything. Rejo got caught stealing Ingrid''s ne. She got angry and called the police, and then the police will find a lot of contraceptives in her room. This will show that she is a girl with a slutty life. What does this have to do with us? Shut up. If you dare to betray me, I will never let you go!" Scared by Hiry''s fierce gaze, the maid quickly expressed her loyalty, "Miss Hiry, you''re right. We didn''t do anything. This has nothing to do with us!" "Let''s go. Let''s go downstairs and see what''s going on. Can you believe someone is investigating Sterling Manor?" "Hiry went downstairs and saw Rejo standing in the hall with Jacquelyn, who had a sullen expression. Burton did not show up. Now, Heidi was negotiating with the police. Ingrid lowered her head on the side and asionally nced at Rejo with a gloomy look. Rejo stared back at Ingrid without hesitation. Anyway, things were already here. Even if she decided to take this dumb loss now, she had already offended all the Sterlings. Since her decision to be a scapegoat wouldn''t change anything now, why should she be aggrieved and humble herself to amodate these people who would never think highly of her!" However, Rejo did not expect the police toe so quickly. ''Well, they are good civil servants.'' She secretly admired the police in her heart! "Excuse me, Sir, is there any misunderstanding? We didn''t report any cases!" Heidi said with a polite and elegant smile. Her manners were very thoughtful, neither making others feel that she was superior, nor letting them disregard her identity and status. The leading police officer was a man in his thirties, of average build and appeared to be very righteous. Facing Heidi, he did not change his expression and nodded slightly in response, "Hello, my name is Sergio Jackson. I am a police officer. We received a call from this youngdy, saying that the Sterling family had lost something..." "There is no such thing. Nothing has been lost in our house. Joy," Heidi interrupted Officer Jackson''s words, looking at Rejo with a helpless expression, as if she was looking at a youngster who did not obey her discipline, "Joy, you naughty kid. It''s okay to joke with us normally, but how can you joke with the police? Do you know that making a false report is illegal? Officer Jackson, she is still a child. She is a bit mischievous and was just fooling around. Sorry for wasting your time. I will definitely apologize to Chief Rechardson for making so much trouble for you another day. I''m really sorry!" Jackson frowned. He was not a neer without social experience. He certainly understood Heidi''s implication, which was pressuring him with Chief Rechardson! Rejo sneered. Heidi put all the me on her, using her of making a false report to the police. She was the one to be med for all the trouble, while the Sterling family was so noble and innocent! She was a little uneasy about making a big deal out of it. But now, Rejo had no regrets. ording to the Sterlings'' usual style, if they were not aware of the severity, they really thought they were the center of the universe, even if the sun had to revolve around them. Does she deserve to be their scapegoat?! Material ? of N?velDrama.Org. "Madam Heidi, don''t worry. Officer Jackson hasn''t finished yet. Let meplete what he has to say. I made the call. Because I was framed. I hope the police can help me clear my name, find the real thief, and prevent such theft incidents from happening at Sterling Manor in the future!" Heidi took a deep breath and looked at Rejo with a fake smile, "Joy, are you mistaken? This estate belongs to the Sterling family, not the Lynn family!" ''How annoying!'' Heidi thought to herself. She looked at Jackson and continued, "Moreover, my daughter''s ne was stolen. My daughter doesn''t want to pursue this matter anymore. Even if we have to call the police, shouldn''t the owner, my daughter, call the police?" At this point, Jackson looked apologetically at Rejo. Heidi made a valid point. If they were to call the police, it should be the owner who makes the call, not Rejo, the "thief". If Rejo felt that she was being framed, as the police, they could help investigate. However, Heidi mentioned Chief Rechardson earlier, which made the situation moreplicated. Chapter 36 Its Not Your Call Chapter 36 It''s Not Your Call Chapter 36 It''s Not Your Call As a police officer, Jackson could take this case or leave it. So, for a while, he was a little hesitant. He knew very well that the Sterling family was a rich and powerful family. He didn''t know what the girl''s rtionship with the Sterling family was, but they didn''t look like a friendly rtionship. If he offended the Sterling family and Chief Rechardson for a person he didn''t know at all, it was not worth it! Seeing that Officer Jackson had the intention of trying to stay out of it, Rejo bit her lip then said, "I''m being framed, and as a police officer, you don''t even look it up?" "Youngdy, you can take your case to court!" Jackson replied. He thought it would be better to leave it and push it to somebody else. He did not want to be implicated. Rejo pursed her lips and looked at Jackson with disappointment. She knew he was shirking his responsibility and she was very frustrated. She stood in front of Jackson with her head down, feeling very powerless. Maybe no one really dared to offend the Sterling family. This police was stilling having a job now. If this officer offended the Sterling family and lost her job because of her, she couldn''t give a job back to him. But would she have to be thrown out in disgrace? "Well, a thief is crying ''a thief.'' This is a real eye opener for me! It turns out that there are all kinds of people in this world!" Ingrid pouted and squinted disdainfully at Rejo, who she thought had completely failed to recognize herself! "You..." "We won''t know who the thief is after we find out the truth. It''s not your call!" At this moment, a deep voice overwhelmed Rejo''s angry growl. Rejo turned her head in confusion and looked at Jason standing at the door, who was framed by the sunlight with ayer of gold. She watched him take steps towards her and finally reach her side... Well, Jason didn''t even nce at her. He walked past her, stopped in front of Jackson, and examined him. Jason said lightly, "I''m Jason Sterling, and since there''s a thief in the Sterling family, then Officer Jackson, please find out who the real thief is. I''ve heard about you from Director Levis. He said you are a very professional police officer. Today, let me see your detective skills!" Officer Jackson was surprised. If he understood correctly, the Director Levis mentioned by Jason was Chief Rechardson''s boss, right? He knew who Jason Sterling was. Since a member of the Sterling family had offered to find out the truth, it was all okay for him to go further. "Mr. Sterling, please don''t worry. We will definitely catch the thief!" Jason nodded slightly in a careless manner. But Heidi, who was on the side, couldn''t help but exim, "Jason!" Jason didn''t look at Heidi. He lowered his rolled-up sleeve and said lightly, "I''ll go find Grandpa!" Rejo stared at Jason''s back, and she had a strange feeling. Yesterday, she had called him a bastard. But today, she felt that he was actually quite nice. Never mind, she didn''t have time to think about that now. Her top priority was to clear her name. "Why are you back? You just care so much about Rejo?" Burton was ufortable as he watched Jason enter the room he was in. Jason seemed to care too much about Rejo. The most important reason he did this was because he didn''t want his grandson to get involved with his stepdaughter again, in case a scandal arose. Jason sat across from Burton, picked up the French press pot on the table and poured himself a cup of coffee. Burton liked Sumatra coffee, but Jason didn''t really like it much. However, he was thirsty from the rush and didn''t mind the taste. He gulped a whole cup. "You are wasting it! The beans for this coffee are aged Sumatran coffee beans that someone gave me as a special gift, which was transported from the source. You just gulped it! I can''t even afford to drink this coffee like this!" "It''s just a cup of coffee. Why are you so stingy!" Jason muttered. Jason knew his grandfather wasn''t really saying this for a good cup of coffee. He knew that his grandfather was just unhappy with him. But even if his grandfather was upset with him, he still had to say. "Grandpa, I''ve asked Officer Jackson to investigate that case thoroughly!" "Nonsense!" Burton frowned tightly, "They are your sisters. Can you stand to see them being talked about?" "So, Ingrid and Hiry really did this? Let me guess. I don''t think Hiry would have taken the initiative herself ording to her character. She must have encouraged Ingrid to do it, but why would Ingrid listen to Hiry? She didn''t have to go against Rejo..." "What are you talking about? They''re both your sisters!" Burton countered quickly, but he didn''t look mad at all. He smiled and looked at Jason with great satisfaction. His grandson was so smart. The kid hadn''t been there, but it was amazing that he could decipher what Ingrid and Hiry were thinking. "But the things they have done just make me unable to see them as my sisters. Grandpa, you stay out of it. I''m going to educate the two of them today. What is the point of Uncle Nick having so many children? He was only responsible for getting those women pregnant, but he never educated his illegitimate daughters himself. Now when our family is mentioned, there are little goodments. Grandpa, if you keep meddling in this case, our reputation will be really ruined by these illegitimate girls!" "Is the situation as serious as you say? I know Georgina is not very good-tempered. But Ingrid and Hiry are good girls. Although they both have their own little thoughts, they have always defended the image of our family outside. You can''t have a problem with your sisters just because Rejo is your ex-girlfriend. That''s not fair!" Speaking of Rejo, Burton had a disgruntled tone. This situation now was all because of this girl. How dared she call the police because of her insignificant loss? Jason lowered his eyes, hiding the glitter in his eyes, and said lightly, "This has nothing to do with Rejo. Grandpa, a family''s legacy, does not only depend on its ability, but also on its moral values, which from my point of view is the most important factor. Big mistakes always start with a small w. You may think that their behavior is just a little fuss and ying some small tricks to get their own way, so you don''t discipline them. But the final failure of many important things is the small, inadvertent mistakes at the beginning. Since I am to inherit the Sterling family in the future, I have to pay attention to the upbringing of all my family members. Grandpa, if you don''t agree with my approach, then you''d better find someone else to be your heir!" Jason crossed his legs carelessly, put his feet on the coffee table and spread his hands. Burton''s breathing became ragged at his attitude, but there was nothing he could do about his only grandson. "You''ve made up your mind?" "Yes!" Jason replied firmly. Burton tapped the arm of the chair he was sitting on with his index finger, not objecting to Jason. He could certainly guess Ingrid and Hiry''s tricks, which were so childish that they made him want to laugh. However, because Ingrid and Hiry were his granddaughters, he turned a blind eye and allowed his two granddaughters to drive Rejo out of the Sterling family. But that didn''t mean he approved of what the two girls were doing. Since Jason was determined to teach Ingrid and Hiry a lesson, he had no problem with it. But he said to Jason meaningfully, "Have you talked to Nick about this?" Georgina was the first, then Ingrid and Hiry, Nick''s daughters, were cleaned up by Jason one after another, and Burton was afraid that his youngest son would be resentful. "Well, Uncle Nick has already boarded a ne overseas at noon. At this moment, he is probably still on the flight and has no signal. I''ll tell him when hees back!" "You brat, just wait for Nick to clean you up!" Seeing that Jason had done enough to get ready, Burtonughed and warned him. And then he was not going to interfere in this case anymore. He was no longer young. The future world was for the young. Since Jason knew what to do, he could not restrict his only grandson too much, lest he get resentful. At his current age, Burton thought he just needed to take the final charge and let his sons and grandchildren worry about the rest. He should take time to enjoy his retirement. However, Burton was curious and asked, "How are you going to get Ingrid and Hiry to admit what they did? Ingrid might be fooled by you and admit it, but I don''t think Hiry will admit it easily." "I''ve got a little gift for them!" Jason smiled mysteriously, and his smile was very tempting. Well, all those things he just said to his grandfather were lies. He hadn''t even bullied Rejo enough yet, and Ingrid and Hiry had stolen the benefits that were reserved for him. Well, he wouldn''t be Jason Sterling if he didn''t give these two so-called sisters a good lesson. Thinking about Rejo''s beautiful, but red eyes, Jason felt a moment of agitation. He tugged on his tie and drank up Burton''s Sumatra coffee in the French at once, which made Burton scold him. Now, the investigation downstairs should have been carried out now! Officer Jackson was good at detective work. After questioning a few people rted to the case, he knew roughly what had happened. However, he still needed to be sure, as well as to ask Jason''s opinion. For now, he''d better go to the scene to check it out. He turned his head to look at Rejo and asked, "Miss Lynn, could you allow me to go to your room for a moment?" He knew that the daughters of these prominent families were not easy to get along with, so he deliberately and openly asked Rejo''s permission so that others would not misunderstand. He didn''t know that Rejo was actually Burton''s new stepdaughter. No wonder she was being bullied in such a way. He nced at Rejo''s red eyes without a trace and sighed secretly. "Of course. Pleasee with me!" Rejo ignored Ingrid''s grim gaze and led Officer Jackson and the rest of them to her room. Ingrid frowned as she stared at Rejo and Officer Jackson''s backs, unable to figure out how the situation had turned out this way. She was under the impression that people like Rejo would definitely put up with it as long as they had money to take. But why was Rejo so nosy? What a nuisance. Now, Jason also intervened. From N?velDrama.Org. "Hiry, what should we do?" Ingrid asked Hiry nervously. If the truth was found out, she would be humiliated! However, Hiry was not nervous at all. She nced at Ingrid, slightly frowning, "Well, Ingrid, you should stop thinking too much. Yes, the police are here. But so what? As long as he has no evidence, you''re okay!" There was no surveince in the Sterling Manor. Officer Jackson looked at the open drawer where Jacquelyn and Heidi had testified that they had found the ne on the bedside table. And then, Jackson almost knew for sure that it was a setup. Who would leave something stolen in such an obvious ce? The thief would have hidden the stolen items in a ce where they would not be easily found, except for criminals with special fetishes. Officer Jackson nodded toward Rejo, "I... Wait, what''s this?" Touching the handle of the drawer, Officer Jackson crouched down to take a look at the handle, which was carved in the style of a rose. He just pulled it gently, but surprisingly, this very fine looking handle was pulled off. Officer Jackson''s expression was a little twitchy. Was this a destruction of personal property? Would the Sterling family let him pay for it? By the way, anything in the Sterling Manor couldn''t be cheap! While Officer Jackson was still worried about thepensation he might have to pay, Rejo was already eximing, "What''s going on?" Who could tell her why something like this was in her room? Chapter 37 What? Why?! Chapter 37 What? Why?! Chapter 37 What? Why?! Rejo stared at the thing with wide eyes in Officer Jackson''s hand. Why was there a security camera in her room? Moreover, the camera was made in the style of a drawer handle. Someone must have nned for a long time to put such a surveince camera in her room. Who could have the ability to do such a thing? Rejo trembled at the thought that Jason had slept in her roomst night. She dreaded to think about what would happen after the others saw what the surveince captured. She could never let anyone see the surveince. As Rejo thought about how she could take the camera out of Officer Jackson''s hands, one of them beat her to it! Jackson probably didn''t think that the seemingly soft and delicate Ingrid would dare to take the evidence from him. By the time he realized what had just happened, Ingrid had stomped on the security camera and crushed it with the heel of her 5-inch heels! Rejo sighed with relief, and then squinted at Ingrid, who was afraid that her little affair with Jason woulde out and make it difficult for Jacquelyn in the Sterling family. But why would Ingrid want to destroy the surveince? Officer Jackson frowned. He felt that there was no need to continue the investigation. Because ording to Ingrid''s behavior just now, he could be sure that this girl definitely was guilty. Jason just leaned on the door and witnessed the whole process. At this point, he asked, "Officer Jackson, have you checked it out?" Hearing Jason''s voice, Ingrid shivered. It was then that she realized what she had just done on impulse. Looking around at the suspicious eyes of people looking at her, she felt overwhelmed at once. So, she violently pulled open the second drawer of the bedside table and disyed the contents to everyone. "Rejo, tell us, what were you thinking when you hid a cab full of birth control pills in the cab? Our family''s rules and education have always been strict and decent. You are shameless but don''t bring the Sterling family''s name into disrepute!" Now, she couldn''t care about anything else. She had just acted suspiciously anyway, and even if what she had done was discovered, she would definitely bring Rejo down. If it wasn''t Rejo, why would she have bribed the maid to testify against Rejo? Why would she sneak into Rejo''s room and be caught on surveince! And why would she be suspected by the police who came to the door, which would make her be looked down upon by others for sure! Rejo stared at the thing with wide eyes in Officer Jackson''s hand. Why was there a security camera in her room? Moreover, the camera was made in the style of a drawer handle. Someone must have nned for a long time to put such a surveince camera in her room. Who could have the ability to do such a thing? Rejo trembled at the thought that Jason had slept in her roomst night. She dreaded to think about what would happen after the others saw what the surveince captured. She could never let anyone see the surveince. As Rejo thought about how she could take the camera out of Officer Jackson''s hands, one of them beat her to it! Jackson probably didn''t think that the seemingly soft and delicate Ingrid would dare to take the evidence from him. By the time he realized what had just happened, Ingrid had stomped on the security camera and crushed it with the heel of her 5-inch heels! Rejo sighed with relief, and then squinted at Ingrid, who was afraid that her little affair with Jason woulde out and make it difficult for Jacquelyn in the Sterling family. But why would Ingrid want to destroy the surveince? Officer Jackson frowned. He felt that there was no need to continue the investigation. Because ording to Ingrid''s behavior just now, he could be sure that this girl definitely was guilty. Jason just leaned on the door and witnessed the whole process. At this point, he asked, "Officer Jackson, have you checked it out?" Hearing Jason''s voice, Ingrid shivered. It was then that she realized what she had just done on impulse. Looking around at the suspicious eyes of people looking at her, she felt overwhelmed at once. So, she violently pulled open the second drawer of the bedside table and disyed the contents to everyone. "Rejo, tell us, what were you thinking when you hid a cab full of birth control pills in the cab? Our family''s rules and education have always been strict and decent. You are shameless but don''t bring the Sterling family''s name into disrepute!" Now, she couldn''t care about anything else. She had just acted suspiciously anyway, and even if what she had done was discovered, she would definitely bring Rejo down. If it wasn''t Rejo, why would she have bribed the maid to testify against Rejo? Why would she sneak into Rejo''s room and be caught on surveince! And why would she be suspected by the police who came to the door, which would make her be looked down upon by others for sure! She had to get Rejo out of the Sterling family! Rejo was secretly rmed. She did have the pill in the second drawer of her bedside table. But she only had one bottle. Why was the second drawer now filled with birth control pills? However, if the person who set her up could put Ingrid''s ne here, it was not an impossible mission to put a cab full of birth control pills here. Rejo couldn''t figure it out. She didn''t know what she had done to offend Miss Ingrid, and why Ingrid had to try to bring her into disrepute! Well, society nowadays was very open. It wasmon for couples to live together before they got married. And it wasn''t a big deal as long as they were brave enough to deal with the criticism. But a whole drawer of birth control pills would be enough for a woman to take for years. This scene would suggest that she had a questionable lifestyle. Besides, she was now living in the Sterling family, and she would probably be seen as a bad woman with a slutty lifestyle in the future. But these birth control pills were not hers. Rejo didn''t want to concede, and she would never admit the things she didn''t do! Ingrid remembered clearly and was so shocked when she saw a drawer full of birth control pills that she forgot her original intention. ''Ha! Rejo, let''s see how you''re going to defend yourself this time!'' Ingrid thought to herself as she looked at Rejo with glee. "Ahem, Miss Sterling, where are the pills you mentioned?" "Just in... Wait... Rejo, where did you hide those pills?" Ingrid screamed as she looked at the empty drawer. She had seen the drawer full of birth control pills when she came in just now! Rejo was dumbfounded. She was too confused. Where were the birth control pills in the drawer? She had clearly put the bottle of pills Jason gave her in there. Hiry took a quick, quiet look at Rejo and frowned slightly when she saw Rejo''s surprised expression. What the h*ll was going on here? Why did she feel like things werepletely out of her control? She should have been able to get Rejo out of the Sterling family perfectly, but why was every single situation now different from what she had nned? Jason walked to Ingrid, slowly squatting down to pick up the security camera that Ingrid had stepped on, and held it in his hands to fiddle with it. His voice was cold, not loud, but made everyone present feel the irresistible pressure. "Now is not the time to focus on those trivial matters. Officer Jackson, you have not answered my question. How''s the case going? Don''t tell me you don''t have a clue about such a simple case. Then I should ask Chief Rechardson how he manages his staff!" Officer Jackson felt his scalp tingling. He regretteding to Sterling Manor today. He knew there was a lot of trouble within a wealthy and powerful family like the Sterling family. By now, the case was clear. Miss Ingrid was a member of the Sterling family, but she for some reason didn''t like her grandfather''s new stepdaughter, Rejo, so she tried to frame her. "Mr. Sterling, I have almost found out the truth. The security camera you are holding is the best evidence. You should be able to know the truth after you have seen the surveince!" Jackson replied. He should not get involved in this kind of situation, or he would be unlucky. He couldn''t afford to offend either Miss Ingrid or Rejo. Since there was surveince here, he would just leave it all to Jason and let him decide who he wanted to sacrifice. "No way! This security camera has been destroyed. It can''t tell you anything!" Ingrid was shocked when she heard Officer Jackson mention that the security camera was still working, so she shouted eagerly. Officer Jackson gave a cryptic look at Ingrid, whose face was contorted, and exined, "The security camera Mr. Sterling is holding is thetest model. As long as there is a tech guy, it can be repaired even if it is trampled. Mr. Sterling, if there''s nothing else, we should leave now!" Jason turned to look at Officer Jackson and nodded, "Officer Jackson, thank you!" "You''re wee. We are just doing our job!" Officer Jackson had a cold sweat on his forehead. Then, before Jason could say anything, he nimbly left with a few of his subordinates behind him. ''Oh!!! I''ll never meddle in these rich people''s crap for the sake of credit again!'' Jackson thought in his mind. Seeing that the outsiders had left, Jason stared at Ingrid with a dark gaze and said, "Do you want to confess voluntarily, or are you going to tell the truth until I get someone to fix the surveince and get you to confess with evidence!" "I..." Ingrid bit her lip with tears, looking so pitiful, "Jason, I''m your sister. We are family! How can you do this to me?" Seeing this, Rejo beamed. She knew Ingrid was trying to use family connections to change Jason''s mind. Rejo thought it was better for her not to say anything at such a time. Because she knew Jason too well. Once he made a decision, even his own father couldn''t make him change his mind, not to mention Ingrid, who imed to be his sister but was just his cousin. The final verdict was entirely up to Jason''s mind. As much as Rejo didn''t want to admit it, she couldn''t help but expect Jason to help her. Jason told her yesterday that she was nothing to him, but today he specifically asked Officer Jackson to investigate the case. Did that mean he was hoping to find out the truth too? Did that show that she actually meant something to him? Looking at Jason expectantly, Rejo unconsciously folded her arms tightly at her side, not daring to breathe. This is the property of N?-velDrama.Org. Jason didn''t look at Rejo, but just stared at Ingrid, "Huh... ording to your theory, if my sisters hadmitted a crime, even a murder, I would have had to bail them out?!" "Jason, how can you say that! How could I be such a person?" "Come on, cut the crap. Fine, I''ll get someone to fix the surveince right away. When Uncle Nick gets back, I''ll personally give the surveince to him and Grandpa." Jason couldn''t stand to see Ingrid pouting. He was her brother, not her lover. Why would he be charmed just because she was crying pathetically? Seeing that Jason was leaving, Ingrid, who knew Jason''s temper well, was scared. Her father, Nick, was not so good-tempered with her. He had a lot of daughters anyway. He wouldn''t have cared less about one or two. Even at his current age, he was still out there trying to get more women pregnant for a chance to have a son. If her father had known she had done such a disgraceful thing, she would have been thrown out of the Sterling family, just like Georgina. Thinking about it, Ingrid just felt her mind confused. She didn''t know what to do. Seeing Jason about to leave, she shouted out of anxiety, "Fine! I''m telling you! It was me! I made Pa put the ne in Rejo''s room and farmed her on purpose. Are you satisfied?" ''What an idiot!'' Hiry thought secretly while pinching her forehead. Ingrid just let Pa put the stuff in. She could have denied it, as long as she could get Pa to confirm her testimony. Even if sheter sneaked into Rejo''s room for a search, she could have made up a reason. But she was scared by Jason and confessed everything. Hiry thought to herself, ''I hope you won''t rat me out. Otherwise, don''t me me for not thinking of you as my sister. I can''t have any stains.'' Hiry was thinking about how to get Ingrid to shut up, when Jason turned his head and stared at Ingrid, who was breaking down and crying with a faint smile on his face, "Alright, now that you''ve admitted it, I won''t make it hard for you. Now tell me everything." Ingrid had lost all her sense of reason by now, and answered whatever Jason asked, leaving Hiry in a cold sweat. Good for her that Ingrid didn''t realize that she had been used by Hiry. So, her confession didn''t mention that Hiry suggested to her that she should frame Rejo. Hiry was relieved, but Rejo was very upset. When she heard that the whole thing started because Ingrid suspected her of stealing her birth control pills, she couldn''t help but look at Jason, who said he went to steal the pills for himst night was the real thing! What was this? A bloody case caused by a bottle of birth control pills? Rejo was a little vain because it seemed that this case was caused by her. Jason didn''t think Ingrid would be so stupid as to frame Rejo for a missing bottle of birth control pills, and he didn''t even want to acknowledge her as his sister. Why would she do that when there were so many other options? The veins on Jason''s forehead popped. He interrupted Ingrid''s cries and said, "Alright. Now that you''ve admitted that you did this, apologize to Rejo and ask for her forgiveness. If she forgives you, I''ll let this go!" "What? Why?!" Ingrid stared at Jason with wide eyes incredulously. She admitted that she had done it because she had sumbed to Jason''s intimidation, not because she felt guilty about Rejo. Now she had to apologize to Rejo? That was impossible! Rejo was just a stepdaughter who might be kicked out of this family at any minute! How could she apologize to Rejo? Ingrid stretched her neck and shouted, "I will never apologize to her!" Chapter 38 Feeling Aggrieved Chapter 38 Feeling Aggrieved Chapter 38 Feeling Aggrieved Rejo was still a bit vain, but after Ingrid''s contemptuous look, she felt that she should cure Ingrid, who was always looking down on others just because of her family background, as if she was so noble. The money she was spending was not her own money. If she was really capable, she should earn her own money! Rejo worked hard to support herself, and she didn''t think Ingrid was in a position to look down on her. In her opinion, she was much better than Ingrid, who waspletely dependent on her family''s wealth. Rejo and Ingrid got into a standoff. Jason got impatient, "Since you don''t want to apologize, then go talk to grandpa!" Ingrid''s eyshes fluttered slightly. Yes, she still had her grandfather. She was Burton''s own granddaughter, and Burton would help her for sure. So, Ingrid replied loudly with her chin held high, "I''m going to Grandpa right now!" Hiry followed Ingrid hurriedly. She had to watch this fool in case she said anything that might be bad for her in front of Grandpa. Rejo was about to follow when Jason looked at her, so she stayed where she was. Jason had just helped her, and Rejo always remembered the good things that people had done to her and forgot about the bad things that they had done to her. She had long forgotten aboutst night and smiled at him in a ttery manner. Jason pointed to Pa, who was standing in the corner shivering, and told the housekeeper, "Fire Pa Thompson and tell the families we have contact with that Mrs. Thompson is a dishonest employee and remind them to be careful when hiring her!" Pa''s eyes widened at once. Jason''s statement was cutting off the possibility of her going to work for another rich family. Her son was waiting for her money. Pa lunged at Jason, "Young Master, I was forced to do this. I won''t dare to do it again! Please forgive me this time!" "Huh, that''s your reason for framing others? Will you harm me in the future because you are forced by others," Jason raised a faint smile and urged the housekeeper, who was standing still, "Didn''t you hear me? Get rid of her quickly. Do you want this job or not?" The housekeeper did not dare to dy, and got some servants to cover Pa''s mouth and dragged her out. Originally, he wanted to say something to Pa because they were kind of distant rtives. But Jason was really angry this time, so the housekeeper decided not to cause himself trouble. Rejo looked at Jason, who was standing on the side without looking at her, and rubbed the ground with her f, "Thank you for today!" Jason weighed the monitor in his hand and said, "I helped you and you sent me off with a thank you. Rejo, your gratitude is so cheap!" Rejo quickly looked up at Jason and was startled by the light in his dark eyes. There was only one thing in her head - DANGER! She replied cautiously, "You''re so powerful. There''s nothing I have that you don''t have. What else can I do but show my gratitude? Saying thank you might not be expensive, but it''s my true gratitude. I''ll just keep your help in mind!" This is the property of N?-velDrama.Org. "Huh, you''re going to get rid of me once you''ve gotten what you want... Rejo, don''t you know that Ingrid went to Grandpa... What if Grandpa wants to silence you?" Seeing Rejo away from him, Jason was displeased. Was he that horrible? He had helped Rejo several times. What was wrong with Rejo''s avoidance of him like he was a serpent? Shouldn''t she have thrown himself at him? Why did she act so differently from the others? Sh*t! "Oh," Rejo didn''t really care. "Burton is Ingrid''s grandfather. It''s so reasonable for him to favor Ingrid. As long as he''s not thinking of sacrificing me to save Ingrid''s reputation, I don''t care what story he will tell the others as long as he clears my name!" Rejo was prepared for this. This was not the Lynn family. She was in the Sterling family now. And if she thought of herself as the same as Ingrid andpared herself to Ingrid and the other Sterling girls, she would sooner orter lose her mind and be a person she didn''t even recognize. So, Rejo thought it through. She never hoped for anything from Burton, so she didn''t feel disappointed. Not to mention, to put it mildly, she was still earning a living under Brady, Ingrid''s cousin. People had topromise with reality. Even though she was an upright person, she couldn''t keep it up when she ran out of food. As long as the Sterling family didn''t touch her bottom line, she didn''t want to fall out with them. Hearing Rejo''s words, Jason waspletely furious. "Ah... What are you doing?" Rejo looked at the dark-faced Jason in front of her and wondered what she had said that had annoyed this unpredictable man. Why was he looking at her with such a gloomy expression! Rejo was pinned on the door and she pushed Jason, "Let go!" "Rejo, Ingrid has her grandfather as her backer, but you also have me as your backer. Do you have to be so cowering? How could I let my woman suffer?" Jason pressed his forehead against Rejo''s, and looked deeply into Rejo''s eyes to make sure she understood who she was. Rejo tilted back, and she felt too much pressure to look at Jason''s eyes. "They are your family. I am doing this for your good!" ''I''m not your woman! I have nothing to do with you!'' Rejo shouted in her heart. "Lair!" Jason unmercifully exposed Rejo. "I..." "Joy, are you in there?" Rejo''s pupils snapped shut and she covered her mouth in fear and shoved Jason, afraid that her voice would be heard by Jacquelyn outside the door. "Go hide!" Jason shook his head slowly. "Joy, I''m going in!" The door was unlocked!! Rejo''s heart thumped. Seeing that Jason really wasn''t going to hide, she pushed Jason away and tiptoed herself into the closet. Just as she hid, Jacquelyn pushed the door open. She entered the room with a frown. But at the sight of Jason, she froze for a moment and stopped frowning, "Jason..." ''Wait, isn''t this Joy''s room, and why is Jason here?'' Jacquelyn looked around the room before not spotting Rejo. "Jason, why are you in Joy''s room? Do you know where she''s gone?" Jason leaned against the door and stared at Jacquelyn, "I don''t know. Why are you looking for her?" Well, Jacquelyn felt that his tone was like she was not as close to Joy as he was to Joy. But Jacquelyn didn''t think much of it, just assumed that Jason was mad at Rejo for what had just happened. Thinking that he was the heir to the Sterling family, Jacquelyn couldn''t let him have a bad impression of Joy, so she put in a good word for Rejo, "That''s right, Ingrid has just gone to confess her mistake with Burton. She was just out of her mind. Girls will inevitably have quarrels when they stay together. Usually, after a fight, the girls will have a better rtionship than before! It''s like boys like to fight, and their rtionships will be strengthened after the fight. I''m looking for Joy so she can go up and make up with Ingrid. We''ll still be a familyter!" Jason raised an eyebrow and finally looked at Jacquelyn, whom he hadn''t expected to be such a woman. He was a little surprised. How did such a vain and selfish woman had raised Rejo, an upright girl? Jacquelyn was a little ufortable with Jason''s eyes, as if he had seen through all her dark schemes. But how could this be possible? Even though Jason was powerful, he was only a boy in his early twenties. How could he possibly be able to see through her? It must be that she was overthinking. But she was also not willing to stay here to wait for Rejo any longer. Because being watched by Jason, she always felt inexplicably uneasy and afraid. "Since Joy is not here, I''ll look elsewhere. Jason, tell her toe upstairs when you see her!" Jason did not respond, making Jacquelyn a little embarrassed. But she did not dare to get angry at him, so she left awkwardly. After Jason waited for a while, Rejo still didn''te out. Then he heard the faint sound of crying. So he walked to the closet and pulled the door open. Seeing Rejo''s eyes were red, he asked, "Are you crying?" "No, I''m not!" Rejo looked like a cat fluffed up and wanted to scratch at the sight of people. She said fiercely, "I... I just slept tootest night, and my eyes were dry. I was just rubbing my eyes!" "Heh, Rejo, why''s the point of acting strong in front of me? It''s not like I haven''t seen you in a mess before!" Jason pulled the girl out of the closet and took a few steps backwards to fall onto the bed. Rejo was slightly lost in thought. He was right. He had seen her at her worst. There was no need for her to pretend in front of Jason. With this thought in mind, the grievance in her heart kept rising. She pulled Jason''spel and cried, which made Jason, who wanted to take advantage of the situation, find it hard to go further. He looked at hispel drenched with her tears and felt that it would be too despicable to take advantage of her at this time. Rejoined as she cried, "I thought I had it all figured out and knew what was best for me to do. But... But she is my mother. She knew I was being wronged, and she helped the bully... I know what she''s thinking. But, I''m just aggrieved, I just feel sad, sob..." "Okay, okay!" Jason''s eyelids twitched a little as he saw that Rejo was rubbing her tears and snot on hispel. Rejo was aggrieved by Jacquelyn herself and intended to make him feel disgusted while she had the chance. "You think I''m disgusting?" Rejo stared at him with tears in her eyes, as if she could cry at any minute. Jason could only say against his will, "No!" Rejo sniffled and lowered her head, then raised a smile. She then found that she had stained his shirt and was a bit embarrassed. She wiped her eyes and got up off Jason, grabbing the tissue on her bed and wiping her tears. "I''ll go up first. You''d better change your clothes." No matter how aggrieved she was, she had to face what wasing. Jason looked at Rejo, who wore a sad but gant expression, and looked down at the water stains on his shirt. Then he sighed, "I don''t know what I''ve owed you!" He got up and caught up with Rejo. "You''re not changing your clothes, huh?" Rejo looked at Jason with surprise. She knew how serious this guy''s fetish for cleanliness was. How could he bear to wear such a messy shirt? Jason frowned with an impatient look on his face, "Who do you think you are? It''s none of your business!" This man was in a bad mood now. Because he was ming himself for getting into trouble just because he couldn''t see her crying pitifully! ''What a bastard!'' Rejo thought to herself and ran a few steps upstairs, lest she wanted to finish this guy if she stayed with Jason any longer. Knocking on the door, she was greeted by Ingrid''s smug smile. Chapter 39 I Felt Relieved When It Was Found Chapter 39 I Felt Relieved When It Was Found Chapter 39 I Felt Relieved When It Was Found "Miss Lynn,e in quickly. Grandpa has been waiting for you for a long time. I thought you were angry and didn''t want toe. I was just thinking about whether to go find you. Luckily, you''re here!" What a hypocritical woman! Rejo used to think that characters like scheming women were made up in novels because in real life, there weren''t so many fools who would be yed by a woman. But after hearing what Ingrid said, and seeing Burton nod approvingly at Ingrid and turn to look at her, Rejo believed it though Burton was Ingrid''s grandfather. "Why are you blocking the door? You women are always so troublesome, making a fuss over small matters. Don''t you know that Grandpa needs to rest? Today is thest time. If I find out that someone is causing trouble for Grandpa because of small matters again, I''ll make sure they''re all kicked out without Grandpa even having to lift a finger!" Jason slowly stepped thest step and scolded Ingrid who was smiling at Rejo arrogantly. Ingrid looked at Burton with grievances, but Burton was contentedly looking at Jason. His grandson finally grew up and cared about him. It was not easy. He had thought he wouldn''t hear a kind word from Jason until the day he died! Ingrid walked in, looking dejected. Since everyone had arrived, Burton tipped Jacquelyn a wink. Jacquelyn pursed her lips, stepped forward, and pulled Rejo over. "Joy." "I see. I only hope that today''s events can restore my reputation. I won''t care about anything else, but if someone uses malicious means to nder me again, I won''t tolerate it!" Rejo was pinched on the waist and nced at Jacquelyn''s anxious expression, but she gritted her teeth and didn''t intend to change her words. This was herst bottom line. Burton wanted to smooth things over and protect his granddaughter''s reputation, which she couldn''t control. She could also let Ingrid go, but she absolutely wouldn''t allow anyone to look down on her or use her. She made concessions because of Jacquelyn, but it didn''t mean she had to be trampled on. Jacquelyn became anxious. Rejo''s words were clearly using Burton. If Rejo offended Burton, how could Jacquelyn have a foothold in the Sterling family in the future? Why couldn''t Rejo understand her good intentions? She was also nning for Rejo''s future. While she was in the Sterling family, Rejo should try to please Burton more and preferably get married during this time. Then Rejo''s life in the future wouldn''t be a worry. Everything she did was for Rejo. Why couldn''t Rejo suffer a little injustice? Compared to money, power, and status, reputation was nothing! Jacquelyn med Rejo for being ignorant in her heart, but she knew that Rejo was stubborn and was unlikely to back down. She sighed to herself that she had raised a daughter who only caused trouble, and had to clean up the mess caused by Rejo. Material ? of N?velDrama.Org. "Burton, don''t be angry. Joy is young and doesn''t know any better. We''re all family. Joy, it''s just a misunderstanding. In the future, you should get along well with Ingrid and your other sisters!" "No, I''m not good enough to be Miss Lynn''s sister. She''s the kind of person who would call the police at the drop of a hat. If we upset her, she might call the police on us at any time. Our Sterling family can''t handle that kind of trouble!" Ingrid pursed her lips and rolled her eyes at Rejo, knowing that Burton had promised her that this matter would be handled privately andbeled as a misunderstanding. As long as Burton didn''t pursue this matter, she had nothing to fear. So, she began to taunt Rejo again. Jacquelyn''s eyes shed with anger. Ingrid was going too far! Ingrid even dared to mock Rejo in front of her, so it was not hard to imagine how arrogant Ingrid was in private. Didn''t Ingrid want to respect her? Although her status was not good enough for the Sterling family, Burton married her legally. Nick''s family was too arrogant! Rejo felt that she couldn''t even summon the energy to be angry. Ingrid bullied the weak and feared the strong. If she was weaker than Ingrid, Ingrid would torment her by all means. So, in the final analysis, it was because of theirck of power. Suddenly, Jason said, "Apologize!" Ingrid''s face lit up and she looked at Rejo, "Did you hear that? Jason also thinks you are wrong. Hurry up and apologize to me!" Rejo''s eyes widened. Ingrid not only bullied the weak and feared the strong, but she was also stupid! Jason was embarrassed by Ingrid''s words. "I was talking to you, Ingrid. You should apologize to Rejo, right now!" Ingrid still maintained her smug smile. She was so surprised that her expression hadn''t changed. She looked at Jason with a twisted and ferocious face. "What did you say?" Jason frowned, stared at Ingrid, and said impatiently, "You ndered Rejo for stealing for your personal gain, which means that you have a bad character. Grandfather is willing to give you a chance to reform yourself, and I won''t object. But you must take responsibility for what you''ve done. You framed Rejo and used her of stealing, so you must apologize!" "Grandfather said he wouldn''t hold it against me. Jason, who are you to make me apologize?" Dream on! Ingrid would never apologize to Rejo! Jason red at Ingrid and looked so indifferent. "Who am I? I''m Jason, the legitimate heir of the Sterling family. And you? You''re just an illegitimate daughter who can be easily kicked out of the Sterling family with a word from me. Don''t you know who you are? You like to bully people with your status, don''t you? Today, I''m bullying you with my status. What can you do about it?" Ingrid''s face turned pale and stared at Jason in disbelief. She couldn''t believe that he would say something like that, but it was indeed something he could say with his power and arrogance. Hiry''s face also looked bad. Jason''sment about the illegitimate daughter not only insulted Ingrid but also included her. Rejo suddenly felt refreshed. All the grievances she had just been feeling from being oppressed by Ingrid disappeared. Ingrid looked down on her and thought she could be bullied at will because her identity was inferior to Ingrid''s. But now, someone with a higher status was bullying Ingrid. Ingrid felt humiliated too! "Grandpa!" Ingrid pleaded with Burton for help. With tears in her eyes, she looked at Burton eagerly and hoped he could speak up for her. If Jason''s words were made public, she would have no status in the Sterling family. Fortunately, everyone present was her family, except for Jacquelyn and Rejo. Jason raised an eyebrow, sitting up straight and looking at Burton. Upon seeing Jason''s expression, Burton knew that he was truly angry. Burton had originally nned to smooth things over, but Jason''s words made sense. Ingrid''s character was indeed difficult to ept. This would serve as a lesson for her so that she wouldn''t behave this way outside. Thus, Burton narrowed his eyes and said, "Ingrid, apologize to Joy. You were wrong." Ingrid did not expect even Burton to say this. She suddenly felt that her whole life was bleak. She widened her eyes, red at Rejo, and screamed, "No, I won''t apologize. I did nothing wrong. It''s all this b*tch''s fault. I will never bow my head!" Ingrid red at Rejo viciously, pushed open the door, and ran away. Burton was furious, leaning on his cane. "This is outrageous. She doesn''t even follow my order! Jason, call your third uncle and ask him how he raised his daughter!" "Grandpa, don''t be angry. Ingrid probably just wasn''t thinking straight. She didn''t mean to defy you. I''ll go talk to her. Please don''t be angry!" Seeing that Ingrid didn''t mention her, Hiry felt relieved and quickly left after speaking ill of Ingrid, afraid that Burton would me her. Rejo tilted her head to look at Jason and blinked. What she wanted was simple. All she wanted was for Burton to admit that it was Ingrid''s fault, not to twist the truth. She didn''t care if Ingrid apologized or not. Even if Ingrid did, it would be insincere. She didn''t need it. Rejo tugged on Jacquelyn''s sleeve. Jacquelyn suddenly reacted and said, "Oh, I remember that Joy has an appointment tonight. I''ll take her to get her hair done first!" Then she immediately grabbed Rejo''s hand and left in a hurry. Jason and Burton were left there and looked at each other in silence. Jason said, "They have left. Grandpa, you don''t have to pretend anymore." "I''m not pretending!" "Okay, you''re not pretending." Jason shrugged and didn''t expose Burton. "But, Grandpa, I sincerely suggest you don''t spoil your granddaughter too much. Look at Ingrid''s behavior. She''s a coward who doesn''t dare to admit what she has done!" "What''s it to you? Even if she bes a bad influence, she''ll get married and her husband''s family will suffer!" Even Jason, who was usually very powerful, had nothing to say to that! "Why do you keep looking at me?" Rejo couldn''t stand Jacquelyn''s constant nces and asked ufortably. At this moment, they had already arrived at the scheduled studio and the designer was selecting clothes. Jacquelyn closely followed Rejo this time, determined not to let her escape halfway. In fact, Rejo felt a bit bored. She had made up her mind to go on a blind date yesterday, but for some reason, she suddenly lost interest in it today. Shezily lounged on the couch, staring at her WhatsApp. Oh, Jason was online. Should she say hello to him? She hadn''t thanked him for teaching Ingrid a lesson. Although he was annoyingly domineering and didn''t take her seriously, the fact remained that he had helped her. Yeah, she decided to message him to avoid being misunderstood as ungrateful. After all, she and Ingrid were different. Rejo slid her finger and clicked on Jason''s portrait. "Are you there?" ...... There was no response! "Thank you for today!" ...... Still no response! Rejo red at her phone, cursing Jason in her heart. At this moment, Jason was still in the Sterling family. After leaving Burton''s room, he simply canceled all his ns for the day and went swimming in the pool. After a fewps, hey down by the pool and ordered the servant to bring him drinks. The servant brought him red wine and fruit. Jason casually nced at the servant, picked up the wine, and took a sip. "You did a good job today." The servant''s eyes lit up, "Thank you, Mr. Sterling. The time was tight. I will prepare better next time. There were some ws in my arrangements, or the ne wouldn''t be found in Miss Lynn''s room." Jason nced at the servant. "No, I only felt relieved when the ne was found!" Chapter 40 The Consequences of a Slippery Hand Chapter 40 The Consequences of a Slippery Hand Chapter 40 The Consequences of a Slippery Hand "Huh?" The servant was confused. Jason clearly had no intention of exining, as he waved his hand and leisurely sipped his wine. The servant walked away, puzzled. He couldn''t understand. Jason heard about Ingrid''s n and ordered him to install a surveince camera in Miss Lynn''s room. Jason also asked him to take away the contraceptive pills that Marie had ced there. The servant didn''t have the chance to tamper with the ne. When he arrived, Burton and the others had already gathered outside Rejo''s room. But Jason seemed to approve of what Ingrid did. Something didn''t seem right! Jason drank a ss of wine and then went back to swimming in the water, missing the WhatsApp message from Rejo. "Joy, go put on this outfit." Jacquelyn personally picked out an outfit with the designer and handed it to Rejo. When Jacquelyn saw that Rejo was holding her phone, Jacquelyn immediately snatched it. "Don''t y with your phone all the time. Go change your clothes!" "Give me back my phone!" Rejo pouted. Seeing that Jacquelyn wanted to look at her phone, she immediately became unhappy. "You''re not allowed to look at it. It''s my privacy!" "Who cares? Alright, take it and go change your clothes!" Seeing that Rejo was getting anxious, Jacquelyn handed it back to her. However, Jacquelyn was more interested in the contents of Rejo''s phone. She wondered if there was a chance for her to sneak a peek at it so that Rejo wouldn''t be bewitched by a poor man. She didn''t want Rejo to experience what she had gone through and be fooled by a man''s sweet words. In this world, money was the safest bet. Love words were just a bunch of lies. Rejo took her phone and went into the dressing room with the clothes. She took off her clothes and looked at the outfit that Jacquelyn had given her. It was a beigece dress with a vintage design on the neckline, waist, and cuffs. It had a courtly style, and the whole dress was made of lace. The high-waisted design and the V-neck could perfectly highlight her figure. Rejo looked at the dress with her head tilted and was quite satisfied. Just as she was about to change into it, her phone rang. When she picked it up and saw the shing portrait, she stared at it for three seconds before remembering whose WhatsApp ount it was. Ah, it was Brady''s WhatsApp ount. Although the company had its own contact group and they knew who the boss was, no one dared to harass him. Brady had added her on WhatsAppst time when they were at the Crown Pce Hotel, so Rejo didn''t recognize it at first. Now that she recognized it, she remembered something she had forgotten. She had promised Brady that she would go see a therapist. It was almost noon now. Was she ditching the boss? If Brady asked her about it, what should she do? Should she tell him the truth? Ingrid was Brady''s cousin, and Rejo didn''t think that Brady would side with an outsider like her. She didn''t know what to do. Rejo hesitated to tell the truth, but she didn''t dare to dy any longer and hurriedly clicked to answer the call. However, Rejo didn''t know that she had identally slid her finger and switched to video mode. When Brady saw the image on his phone, he was stunned for a moment. He had set it to audio mode, not video, right? But the video was even better. He looked closer and his adrenaline surged. He almost had a nosebleed, and he stared without blinking. What did Rejo mean? Did she have feelings for him too? Was that why she expressed her love in such a bold way? His dream hade true too quickly. Brady couldn''t quite ept it, but he couldn''t help but stare at the woman in the video. Well, her figure was just as good as he had imagined. Although Rejo usually dressed quite conservatively, he could tell by her shape. But what he saw was more stunning. "Mr. Nelson, Mr. Nelson, why aren''t you saying anything?" Rejo held her phone up to her head and tentatively asked. Brady took onest look at her and reluctantly looked away. "Joy, you should put on your clothes first!" Although he had only seen her upper body on the screen, it had almost caused him to have a nosebleed. Rejo blinked and realized what was happening. She looked down suddenly and saw that she was only wearing a bra. "Ah!" She quickly turned off the video and put on the dress in her hand. Jacquelyn heard Rejo''s voice from outside the door and knocked. "Joy, what''s wrong?" Yes, Rejo had learned from yesterday''s lesson and closed the door to the dressing room when she entered. Rejo blushed and said, "Nothing." She stared at her phone screen, not knowing whether to end the call or not. "If there''s nothing wrong,e out. Why is it taking so long?" "Just a minute!" Closing her eyes and taking a deep breath, Rejo courageously picked up her phone. When she saw Brady''s face in the video, her cheeks flushed. "Mr. Nelson, I have something to do, so I have to go!" Without waiting for Brady to speak, she hung up the phone and opened the door. Jacquelyn''s eyes lit up. She looked at Rejo and kept nodding. "Nice, my daughter is a born beauty. You look good in anything!" Fortunately, Rejo had closed WhatsApp, or Brady would have heard Jacquelyn bragging and she would be embarrassed. "Then we''ll buy this dress!" Rejo didn''t want to change again. She hated to stay in the dressing room. N?velDrama.Org owns this. Jacquelyn frowned. "There are several other dresses. Try them on and see which one looks better!" "No, I think this one is fine. Anyway, I''m not changing!" Rejo sat down in front of the dressing table. "Do my makeup and hair!" Seeing that Rejo was determined, Jacquelyn didn''t say much though she was dissatisfied. She had the remaining clothes wrapped up. "These dresses are good. Buy them and you can wear them someday." Rejo was wronged this morning, so Jacquelyn nned to buy more things topensate her. "Oh." Rejo didn''t pay much attention because her WhatsApp was ringing. Looking at Brady''s shing portrait, Rejo had the urge to throw her phone away. After hesitating for a while, Rejo finally gave in to her conscience because he was her boss. She clicked it and saw several messages. "Joy, I''m sorry for my rudeness just now. I didn''t mean it!" "Joy, why aren''t you replying? Are you angry?" "Joy, are you there?" This was the difference. If it were Jason who encountered such a thing, he would probably immediately send a message to tease her. But Brady was so upright and just, which made Rejo feel embarrassed. Actually, it was not Brady''s fault. It was her own carelessness for identally pressing the video button, and she forgot that she was changing clothes. If she made a fuss about it, she would be too narrow-minded. Besides, he didn''t see her naked, right? Rejo thought about it and remembered that he just saw her upper body, and she was wearing a bra. After thinking about it, Rejo returned to normal. She replied to Brady and exined, so as not to be misunderstood that she did it on purpose. "It''s just a misunderstanding. I wasn''t paying attention and identally pressed the video button while changing in the dressing room. Mr. Nelson, you don''t need to apologize." Immediately, her phone rang. "Dressing room? Are you shopping? Didn''t you go see a therapist?" "Yeah, something happened at home this morning, so I''ll go tomorrow, okay?" "What happened?" "Just some family matters. Oh, I have to do my makeup now, so that''s it. Bye!" Brady stared at his phone for a while before calling Jason. Jason got out of the swimming pool and saw the WhatsApp message sent by Rejo. "What''s up?" His tone was as cold as ever. Of course, when dealing with someone trying to get his woman, he had to be a bit ruthless. "Was there something going on at the Sterling family today that prevented Rejo from seeing her therapist?" "You can ask Rejo yourself." "Jason, if Rejo wanted to tell me, do you think I would need to ask you? Besides, even if you don''t tell me, I can still find out." "Fine. Go find out then!" Jason hung up the phone without further exnation, leaving Brady frustrated but helpless. Brady could only beat around the bush and ask his mother to investigate. After hanging up, Jason immediately replied to Rejo. "Where are you?" Unfortunately, his message went unanswered as Rejo was busy doing her makeup and had put her phone in her bag. After waiting for a while with no response, Jason simply located Rejo''s position and went to find her after taking a shower and changing his clothes. After countlessyers of cosmetics and hair styling, Rejo finally finished and stared at herself in the mirror for a while. Jacquelyn stood next to her, smiling proudly. "How do you like it? Beautiful, right? You should always dress like this in the future, and you should learn to do makeup. How could there be a girl who doesn''t put on makeup?" Rejo took a deep breath and gave Jacquelyn a cold look. Jacquelyn finally realized that something was wrong with Rejo. Rejo didn''t seem happy like she expected, but rather angry. "Joy, what''s wrong? Don''t you like it? This style suits you so well!" Jacquelyn couldn''t understand Rejo''s thoughts. To be honest, she didn''t expect it to turn out this well, and Rejo looked more beautiful. Rejo was always pretty. After all, how could her daughter not be beautiful? But Rejo''s temperament wasn''t perfect enough. However, after the designer''s modifications, Rejo became elegant and graceful, yet still lively and charming. Jacquelyn wanted her to be not only virtuous but also interesting. She should be attractive at first nce and even more so over time. Rejo furrowed her brows. She didn''t expect that she would be so gorgeous after putting on makeup. If she had known, she would never havee to this store for styling. But now it was too late. Annoyed, she turned her head and put on the nude-colored shoes she had prepared earlier. "We''re going to have lunch soon. Call Mr. LimBurton and ask him where he wants to eat. Let''s go now. I don''t want to wait until tonight." She wanted to finish the task earlier so she could remove her makeup sooner. "That won''t work. We''ve already set a time." "I don''t care. If it''s not possible for lunch, I won''t have dinner with him!" It was too frustrating. She felt like her face was burning with pain every second she wore the makeup. She just wanted to leave and wash it off. In the end, Jacquelyn had to call the man. Fortunately, he agreed to meet for lunch instead. Chapter 41 Elvis Chapter 41 Elvis Chapter 41 Elvis Rejo changed the time at thest minute, so the meeting ce was set near Elvis''s workce. Jacquelyn hurriedly took Rejo there, which caused trouble for Jason. When he arrived there, he opened his phone and saw that Rejo''s location had changed again and was still moving. He had to continue chasing after her. When they arrived at the meeting ce, Rejo looked at Jacquelyn sitting next to her and was speechless. "Mom, you don''t n to stay here all the time, do you?" Jacquelyn took a sip of rose tea and nced at Rejo. ¡°There are still twenty minutes before the appointment time. If I don''t watch you, what if you run away?"This is the property of N?-velDrama.Org. Rejo really thought about running away, so she almost choked. She swallowed her green tea in a hurry, and her curly eyshes trembled a few times. It was mainly because Rejo felt that she and Elvis were notpatible. Every time she had a date with him, something would go wrong. Yesterday, she was trapped in a sack, and today she was falsely used of theft. To make matters worse, she was forced to wear makeup that made her feel ufortable. Rejo didn''t intend to be with Elvis from her heart. However, Jacquelyn, as her mother, knew exactly what she was thinking Well, just forget it. Anyway, it was just this one time. After today, she and Elvis wouldn''t see each other again. She was now in an unclear rtionship with Jason. Jason was domineering and was a man of his word. If she continued to date Elvis while sleeping with Jason, Rejo would despise herself. "Don''t worry. I won''t leave.¡± "Even if you don''t leave, I still have to watch you. You''re so naive that you don''t have a clue when ites to men. They can easily deceive you with a few sweet words. I''ll stay here and help you, or you won''t even know if he deceives you!¡± This was the real reason why Jacquelyn stayed. In her eyes, Rejo, a girl who had never been in love, knew nothing about men. Without any experience, she couldn''t possibly judge a man¡¯s character. Although she advised Rejo to marry into a wealthy family, she had to consider the man''s character. It was better not to marry than to marry a jerk. Rejo drank her tea nervously and didn''t dare to say anything more. When she first started dating Jason, she didn''t know about his wealth. She was naive and didn''t know much about brands. She bought cheap clothes online and used inexpensive cosmetics. She didn''t even know the brands of cars, so she couldn''t tell the value of Jason''s attire. Jacquelyn always had the idea of marrying her daughters into wealthy families, so she strictly forbade Rejo and Joana from having boyfriends. Since Jacquelyn controlled the family finances, Rejo kept it a secret from Jacquelyn to keep her little pocket money every month. Later, Jason couldn''t stand Rejo¡¯s frugality and gave her a supplementary card. Rejo didn¡¯t want it, but Jason could bully her and make her cry in bed. Rejo surrendered to his power and was shocked by the money in the card. That was when she found out about Jason''s wealth. After knowing Jason''s identity, Rejo became even more afraid to tell Jacquelyn because she knew Jacquelyn¡¯s personality well. If Jacquelyn found out that she had a wealthy boyfriend, she might even try to arrange a marriage with Jason. Rejo didn''t want to devalue herself in front of Jason, as she genuinely liked him and refused to measure their rtionship with money. If Jacquelyn interfered, their rtionship would no longer be that of a simple couple, but rather that of a seller and a buyer. Therefore, Rejo kept her rtionship with Jason secret from Jacquelyn and let Joana help her. Even after they broke up, Jacquelyn never found out about the rtionship between Rejo and Jason. Jacquelyn still thought that her daughter had never been in love. However, in some ways, she was telling the truth. Rejo was indeed naive. She wouldn''t be deceived by some sweet words because she and Jason spent most of the time having sex. Jason didn''t say anything like "I love you, baby" to her. But she was indeed tricked by him Thinking about it, Rejo realized that having a mother could be a good thing. At least Jacquelyn had good judgment when it came to men, and Rejo wouldn''t have to worry about being deceived. Perhaps in the future, she should let Jacquelyn have a say in her choice of boyfriend With this in mind, Rejo turned a blind eye to Jacquelyn''s insistence on staying. ¡°Alright then, but you have to be careful. I don''t want to marry a scoundrel. Nowadays, there are all kinds of weirdos out there.¡± "Stop talking. When he arrives, don''t be so outspoken. The man introduced by Burton can''t be bad, but I am never at ease and always want to meet him. Jay, don''t me me. I know you were wronged today, but I have been through it all. so I know how difficult a woman''s life can be. If there''s a shortcut, why make things difficult for yourself? Those women talk behind my back, calling me a seductive tease and saying that I married an old man for money. But they''re just jealous because they can''t have what I have. You won''t want to live a life of worrying about money every day, trying to please everyone at work, and worrying about mortgage payments every month. You''re young now, living in your father''s old house without worrying about rent. Therefore, you can even quit your job if you''re unhappy, and you don''t have any financial stress. All you have to worry about is buying a few clothes and makeup. But when you get married, have children, and live with your husband''s parents, you''ll have to serve them three meals a day. If you neglect them even slightly, it''s your fault. Will you still be so willful? Joy, can you handle that kind of life? You don''t even cook three meals a day now, and you always order takeout. Your house is cleaned by a maid. Can you adapt to that kind of life? Now that you have the chance in the Sterling family, endure a little difort, and you''ll have a worry-free life for the rest of your life. You know it''s worth it!" Rejo blinked, speechless at Jacquelyn''s words. It was a matter of reality, but she said, "It isn''t as serious as you made it out to be. right? So many people are already married. How many wealthy families are there in the world? In that case, the rest of the women don''t even have to get married!" "You''re different from them. You were raised by me. I used to have such hard tides, but I never wanted you to do heisework. Did I raise you to let yout ke care of aman''s ~ parents? You haven''t even taken care-of me yet! Alright, I''m not- saying this to discuss sociglogical issues with you. I''m telling-you the reality of life. If Elvis is good, keep him by your side. You''re not allowed to break up with him, or I''ll stop your Supplemental card!" Jacquelyn was simply using both soft and hard tactics. First, she reasoned with Rejo. Then, she threatened to stop funding Rejo. She didn''t believe that Rejo would dare toply in appearance but oppose in. het heart. Unfortunately, she didnt know what kind of boyfrien Rejo used to have¡¯ Although it was Rejo who wanted to.br¨¦ak up, Jason gave hepa generous breakup fee. Refo never used the money because of the unspeakable secret in her heart, or she would have be a wealthy woman. So she didn''t care about Jacquelyn''s threat at all. Anyway, she was resilient and adaptable, able to adapt to the luxurious life with Jason and the poor life with a few hundred dors a month. However, Jacquelyn''s words made Rejo enlightened. She should really think carefully about the future and what kind of life she wants to live. Jacquelyn was indeed the person who gave birth to Rejo. She immediately grasped Rejo''s weakness. Rejo was not very particr about food and clothing. and even cheap food was delicious to her, but she had one weakness! She was especiallyzy! Thinking about the life of buying groceries, cooking three meals a day, cleaning, and taking care of the elderly and children, Rejo had a nervous breakdown. Maybe she should change a bit. Her current monthly sry of about $3000 meant that she couldn''t live the life she wanted. Jacquelyn thought she had made Rejo retreat, but she didn''t know that the biggest difference between her and Rejo was that she always relied on others to live a good life. while Rejo¡¯s first thought was always to rely on herself. "Hello, are you Rejo?" Rejo, who was contemting the value of life, suddenly heard this and unconsciously: scratch her ear. She was not vois¨¦-obsessed, but the ~ voice was 80 beautiful that she ~ cou dnithe p but want to see the. manatt turned out that there was sueh''a pleasant voice in the world. It was peaceful, gentle, and:calm, as beautiful as a serenade. When she heard the sound, it seemed that all her negative emotions had disappeared. Rejo turned her head in surprise and couldn''t help but want to see what kind of man with such a beautiful voice was, and then Rejo was amazed again. Rejo''s attention was attracted by his eyes. She didn''t know if it was her illusion, but when she saw his eyes, she had a feeling that everything in the world was wonderful and clear. D*mn it, she had encountered a demon! Rejo was so surprised that she missed the slightly narrowed ck eyes when Elvis saw her. "Yes, she''s Joy. Are you Mr. LimBurton? I''m Jacquelyn, Joy''s mother. She is on a blind date for the first time, so she''s very nervous. I was afraid she might make a mistake, so I came with her. Mr. LimBurton, you won''t mind, right? Why don''t I just leave now to avoid making you two ufortable?" Elvis smiled slightly and was stunned by Rejo''s beauty in an instant. "It''s okay. You can just sit here. It''s a blind date, but in fact, we won''t know much about each other the first time we meet. Just think of it as me inviting you and Miss Lynn to have a meal. If Miss Lynn doesn¡¯t dislike me, we can be friends in the future and get to know each other first. Don''t worry about anything else!¡± Jacquelyn raised her eyebrows. She was not easy to fool. Elvis''s words sounded very pleasant, but his implication afforded much food for thought. Chapter 42 Lets Date Chapter 42 Let''s Date Chapter 42 Let''s Date Be friends first? Did he want to y with Joy''s affection or did he not find Joy attractive? Jacquelyn nced at Elvis''s handsome face and felt that the second possibility was more reliable. She felt anxious and tugged at Rejo''s hand under the table. Rejo didn''t catch Elvis''s implied meaning and thought that he was right. After all, how could two people who just met make any progress? Rejo didn''t believe in love at first sight and believed that love was built up over time. Elvis gave her a good impression, but unfortunately, if it weren''t for the things between her and Jason, she wouldn''t mind getting to know him. Thinking of Jason, Rejo no longer found Elvis attractive and avoided Elvis''s smiling gaze, looking down and poking the rose pastry on her te with a fork. Elvis was surprised by Rejo''s avoidance and a hint of amusement shed in his eyes. After all, his appearance had always been advantageous. and few women could resist him. He didn''t expect that Elvis wasn''t interested in him! "Joy, may I call you like this? What do you like to eat? The grilled meat in this restaurant is good. Do you want to try it?" "Sure, you decide!¡± pping off Jacquelyn''s hand that was pulling her under the table, Rejo reluctantly agreed. Didn''t he call her Miss Lynn earlier? Why did he suddenly change his address? He didn''t seem like the kind of person who was overly familiar with others. After Elvis ordered the food, Jacquelyn suddenly took out her phone and looked at it. "Oh, Burton wants me to go back. I won''t apany you anymore. Mr. LimBurton, I''ll go back first!¡± "Since Mr. Sterling has something to do, you should go back. I''ll take care of Joy." Elvis smiled and nodded. The more Jacquelyn looked at him. the more satisfied she felt. She let go of her grievances toward Burton. It was clear that Burton valued her since he introduced such a good man to Rejo. After giving Rejo a warning with her eyes to not cause any trouble, Jacquelyn immediately left, leaving the two alone. Burton didn''t look for her, and that was just an excuse she made. After observing Elvis for a while. she was sure that Elvis was reliable, so she wouldn''t stay as a third wheel. The atmosphere between them became a bit awkward after Jacquelyn left. Of course, this was what Rejo thought. Elvis didn''t feel any awkwardness and casually looked at Rejo¡¯s face before asking, "Are you the only daughter in your family, Joy?¡± "Um, no, I have an older sister and a younger sister." "Oh, Ms. Howardson is lucky to have three daughters. But you don''t look like Ms. Howardson. Do your other sisters look like you?" "Is that so? I heard that I look a lot like my aunt, but I''ve never met her, so I don''t know if it''s true." Rejo blinked, feeling like something was wrong Elvis''s questions were too detailed. She couldn''t quite put her finger on it, but the way he looked at her always made her ufortable. Rejo took a closer look and felt she had thought too much. Elvis¡¯s eyes were clearly gentle. "By the way, Mr. LimBurton, why did youe to this blind date?" Elvis propped his elbow on the table and smiled warmly. His ck eyes were bright as he gazed directly at Rejo. "To meet you, of course!" Rejo blushed and widened her eyes. She didn''t expect such a clean and elegant man to say something like that. She didn''t know how to respond. Elvis squinted at Lin''s round cat-like eyes, and a hint of surprise shed across his eyes. Rejo did look like her! "Ha-ha, Mr. LimBurton, you''re quite the joker!" "Whaat if I''m not joking? Joy, let''s date!" Elvis didn''t give Rejo a chance to make an excuse. He stood up suddenly and took her hands, staring at her with intense focus. It was as if he was looking at his entire world, and his eyes were filled with intoxicating tenderness! Rejo opened her mouth wide. She was so shocked that she stammered, "Didn''t you say... we should get to know each other first?¡± "Yes, I''ve known you, so I''ve fallen in love with you!" The corner of Rejo¡¯s mouth twitched. Logically speaking, she should be happy because such a handsome confessed his love to her when they first met. Even if she didn''t like him, her vanity wouldn''t make her dislike him. She couldn''t exin why, but something about Elvis made her suspicious Such intuition made Rejo doubt whether Elvis had any bad intentions. Moreover, Rejo knew in her heart that she was not a very beautiful woman. She was lucky to be with Jason because of her pretty face. Why did Elvis fall in love with her at first sight? Rejo decided to trust her intuition. She tried to pull her hands away. Elvis''s grip was strong though he looked elegant. Rejo used all her strength, but there was nothing she could do. "Let go!" ¡°Let go of her!" Rejo turned her head and saw the man who spoke stare at her with a pair of cold and dark eyes. Rejo shrank her neck. No, why should she feel guilty? She was forced to hold Elvis''s hand. So she straightened her back again and red at Jason. Jason looked at Rejo with disdain and turned hig:gaze back to the hands she anid Elvis had sped. . Rejoy a¡¯ fair and delicate hand was in Elviss-big palm, and the scere: was extremely beautiful. It seemed likethey were fated to be together. Jason sneered. Even if it was fate, he would separate the two of them! Jason threw a punch at Elvis, but Elvis blocked it. with his arm subconsciously. Jason then pretended to attack Elvis but changeckdirection and grabbed ~ Rejo¡¯s hands, pulling her intehis rgsWhen Elvis realized he-had een tricked, Jason was walking (itside with Rejo, but.Elvis didn''t move. He just stared at Jason''s hand on Rejo¡¯s waist, his eyes filled with unclear emotions. ~¡° NS ~ Oo ? O., After a moment, Elvis chuckled softly. His voice was still as gentle as the spring breeze. "Jason, this time you will definitely lose to me!" Lin was thrown into a Land Rover by Jason. She frowned and stared at her wrist which was red and painful from his strong grip. She rubbed her wrist and cautiously observed Jason who was driving. Well, he pursed his lips and looked mad. But she had told him about the blind date, hadn''t she? So. why was he so angry? "I said I was going on a blind date. Why are you so mad?" She had already exined it to him. This wasn''t considered "cheating". right? What was Jason''s problem with her? "Is Elvis your blind date?" "Yeah." Jason''s eyebrows furrowed slightly. He didn''t expect his grandfather to introduce Elvis to Rejo. Was this intentional? Jason turned his head to stare at Rejo, and his hand slightly lifted. He mmed on the brakes and stopped on the side of the road. Then he looked at Rejo''s appearance again, and the look in his eyes was hard to read. Rejo felt ufortable under Jason¡¯s gaze. Suddenly, she remembered that her style was simr to Louisa''s. Her face immediately darkened. "What are you looking at? Open the car door. I want to get off!" "Where are you going?" Jason was unusually easygoing and wasn''t angry with Rejo''s attitude, but this made Rejo even more depressed. "I''m going to see a psychologist. I was kidnapped yesterday and I''m extremely afraid. Mr. Nelson introduced me to a psychologist.¡± Suppressing the anger in her heart, Rejo didn''t want to argue with Jason and told him the truth. "A psychologist?" Jason''s tone was a bit strange. "Which clinic and where is it?"N?velDrama.Org owns this. "It''s in the Sky Building not far behind us. I forgot the name, but Mr. Nelson said it''s on the top floor. You can drop me off, and I''ll walk there." "Ha-ha.¡± Jason sneered and pinched Rejo¡¯s chin with his fingertips. His tone was icy. "Do you have a crush on Elvis? You let him touch your hand and even go to his clinic. Aren''t you afraid that he will hypnotize you and have sex with you in the clinic?¡± Rejo''s face turned red with anger. "Don''t talk so rudely. Oh, wait a minute, who runs that clinic?" It turned out to be Elvis, that b*stard! Rejo didn''t know what to say. What bad luck! "Phew." Rejo breathed a sigh of relief and smiled tteringly at Jason. "Thanks for reminding me. Elvis is actually a psychologist. But, thinking about his appearance and voice, I feel that he''s actually quite suitable for the job!" "Do you think highly of him?" Jason''s gaze was dangerous. Rejo''s chin was sore from being pinched. She stepped back and got rid of Jason''s hand. ¡°I don''t really know him. Why should I judge him? Open the door. I want to get off. Hey. stop the car!" Rejo watched as Jason stepped on the gas pedal and the car speedily drove on the road, overtaking the other cars in front of them. She was scared but didn''t want to bother Jason, for fear that her words would distract him. She didn¡¯t understand what was wrong with him and looked at him with suspicion It was a scary ride. but they finally stopped. Rejo copsed on the chair and breathed heavily. She felt like she had survived a disaster. She was too angry to even scald Jason. She could only express her anger with her eyes. They were in a crowded city! Did Jason want to die? Jason unbuckled Rejo''s seat belt and bent down to carry her out of the car. Rejo finally realized that they were at the vi they used to live in. She looked at Jason, confused. ¡°Why do you bring me here? I haven''t even had lunch yet. Are you going to cook for me?" Rejo would never cook. She only had basic cooking skills like frying ggs and teasting bread. If she had to cook a-broper meal, it would bea disastet.But Rejo didn''t expect Jasonto cook for her, either. He had nev¨¦r cooked before. She just wanted to remind him thatshe hadn''t eaten yet. Could h¨¦ order takeout for her? ta) Jason looked down at Rejo and thought for a moment. "The delivery will take at least two hours to arrive. Let''s make love once, but the time is tight. Hurry up!" Jason was a lech. Rejo was stunned for a while before she realized what he meant and immediately refused. She struggled in Jason''s arms! Chapter 43 Suicide Chapter 43 Suicide Chapter 43 Suicide "Jason, you''re shameless!" When Rejo fell on the bed, this was the only thought she had. How could Jason be so shameless? He wanted to make lave in broad daylight. Rejo''s strength was no match for Jason''s, and even punching and kicking him couldn''t move his arm that was firmly holding her waist. She could only vent her anger by cursing at Jason with all the insults she could think of. However, Jason didn''t react at all. It was as if he didn''t know that Rejo was cursing at him. He was fully focused on taking off Rejo''s clothes. Unfortunately, the zipper of Rejo''s dress was at the back, and Jason couldn''t find it no matter how hard he tried. Impatient, he just tore it off. "Rip!" Rejo had an emotional outburst. She covered her chest and cursed, "Jason, I curse you to have weak kidneys!" After she cursed for so long, Jason finally reacted. He narrowed his eyes and looked at Rejo who was so excited. He sneered and said, "Don''t worry. I''ll make sure you can''t get out of bed before my kidneys be weak!" Rejo waspletely rendered speechless by Jason''s shamelessness! So Rejo decided to change her approach. She blinked her cat-like eyes and pitifully winked at Jason, putting her hands together on her chin. "Jason, what we''re doing is not right..." ¡°Don''tmand me like that.¡± Jason interrupted Rejo''s words and lightly touched her curled eyshes with his fingers. His eyes were full of infatuation, and he murmured, "Your eyes are really beautiful today. I like them..." "Boom!" Rejo''s mind went nk. and her eyes were focused only on Jason''s narrow, lustful ck eyes. Unlike his usual coldness. those ck eyes were full of pity and preciousness, making Jason look so attractive and gentle. Gentle? Rejo sarcastically curled her lips. It was hard to believe that this word could be used to describe Jason. However, she saw his gentle eyes indeed Jason was always tyrannical and violent. If people knew that he could be gentle, they would probably think she was talking nonsense! It was a pity that his precious tenderness was not for her but for someone else. When she finished putting on makeup today, she noticed something strange. She wondered if the make-up artist was insane because she looked just like Louisa. Especially her round cat-like eyes, it was like a copy of Louisa¡¯s. This made Rejo feel ufortable for a long time, so she immediately asked Jacquelyn to change the appointment time. When she saw Jason, she was uneasy, but he didn¡¯t seem to notice anything different about her appearance. Rejo felt a little relieved, but it turned out that her optimism was premature. Jason had noticed that, and he just showed his true intentions now. Her heart felt numb and empty, unable to feel any pain anymore. She had felt too much pain, so she could no longer sense it. Only the emptiness and loneliness remained. Rejo blinked her eyes and looked at Jason''s affectionate gaze in a daze. His eyes seemed far away but also close, just like he was forever out of her reach. It turned out that she could still be hurt and sad for someone she couldn''t have. Rejo felt like she was split in half, experiencing extreme pleasure in her body while suffering the pain of her heart. The pleasure and pain intertwined, making her unable to be at peace. She could only hold Jason tightly. He controlled her life, death, and sorrow. The shame of being humiliated made Rejo speak her mind, "Jason, I hate you!" Rejo couldn''t remember if she had said it out loud because Jason didn''t look odd at all. He just bit her neck harder, waiting for her to be conquered even more fiercely. She seemed to hear Jason''s voice in a daze, but it was too far away, just like him, forever out of her reach. Only his deep and hoarse voice remained in her memory, but she couldn''t remember what he said. ¡®Why did I have to meet you, Jason?¡¯ Jason finished his shower and stared at Rejo who was lying on the pillow. He traced his fingertips lightly over the furrowed brow of Rejo and muttered softly, "You''re really foolish..." The makeup had worn off, revealing Rejo''s true face. Jason examined her sleeping face for a while and concluded that she didn''t really look like Louisa. Except for her naturally round cat-like eyes, everything else was different, especially her breasts. His fingers traced down her neck and lingered on a bright red spot on her chest. Louisa didn''t have a good figure like Rejo, but of course, Rejo didn''t have Louisa¡¯s good temper. Jason looked at the bite marks on his shoulder. Some were bleeding, which showed haw much force Rejo used at the time, and also showed her dissatisfaction. However, it didn''t matter what Rejo thought. It would be enough as long as she stayed obediently by his side before he got tired of her. The skin under his fingertips moved slightly. Jason looked at Rejo''s closed eyes and said ndly, "Since you''re awake, get up and I''ll order takeout for you.¡± Rejo slowly opened her eyes and got out of bed. Wrapped in the quilt, she walked toward the bathroom. Jason stood with his arms crossed, watching Rejo move awkwardly. It was really annoying, so he took the quilt off her and said, "I''ve seen it all before. Isn''t it toote to be reserved now?" ¡°Ah...¡± Before he could finish his sentence, his ears were deafened by Rejo''s high-pitched voice. Then he saw Rejo disappear into the bathroom, not forgetting to lock the door. Jason looked at the quilt in his hand speechlessly. Forget it, Rejo was asionally a woman who went off track like this, and he wouldn''t argue with her. In fact, Rejo was not shy. She just didn''t know how to face Jason. Shey on the bathtub''s edge and pressed the foam in the water, watching them disappear one by one and reappear, just like her thoughts about Jason. She had suppressed her feelings countless times, but the feelings always quietly upied her heart again, making her defenseless and unable to resist Did she really need to see a psychologist? Was she really a masochist? Jason treated her badly, but she couldn''t forget him. "Ah, I''m so stupid!" "Rejo, are you nning to shower until night?" Jason''s impatient voice came through the thick wooden door. Rejo pursed her lips and temporarily put aside things she couldn''t figure out. What was important now was her hungry stomach. By the way. she should ban the studio that contacted her in the morning on her list. Rejo elerated her shower speed, and a thought shed through her mind, but it disappeared so fast that she didn''t even grasp it. Just as she was about to think about it carefully, a knocking sound of was heard again. At the same time, Jason''s cold and stern voice sounded, "Rejo, have youmitted suicide?¡± That was his wishful thinking! She would nevermit suicide for a jerk like him! Rejo couldn''t be bothered to respond. She still felt mad. If she were stronger, she would have quarreled with Jason. She couldn''t resist, but she still had the right to speak, right? However, she didn''t know if it was her illusion, but she felt that Jason''s voice had changed a bit. Could it be that he was worried? Just as this thought came to mind, Rejo quickly dismissed it. How could that be possible? She must have been too hopeful of Jason''s response, so she had such a delusion. Rejo slowly dived to the bottom of the water. The water poured into her mouth and suffocated her, making her briefly forget her unfulfilled desires... Outside the door, Jason was anxious. He had indeed gone too far just now because Rejo was not an obedient girl, and another man wanted to be with her. He wanted to teach her a lesson first and make her not dare to leave him, but of course, he did not deny that there was some truth to it. Rejo was indeed a substitute. Since she was a substitute, she should be aware of it and not always think of recing Louisa. But Rejo had be a bit too conceitedtely. so he took advantage of this opportunity to let her see reality. But now Jason was a bit guilty. Did she reallymit suicide because she suffered a great blow? He shouted a few.times but there was no response He pushed the door . handle, forgetting that she had ~ locked:the door. He simply stepped backe snd kicked the ck wooden door¡¯ with all his strength. THe door capsed with a bang. In his sight was a pool of green water, and he could vaguely see her figure under the foam. Her fair skin was particrly tempting in the green water, but Jason had no thoughts of lust. In his eyes, Rejo was drowning! ~Material ? of N?velDrama.Org. "Rejo! Rejo!" Jason didn''t dare to dy and jumped into the bathtub, grabbing Rejo and carrying her out. "Ahem!" When Rejo emerged from the water, she waspletely bewildered. Her throat was burning and painful fram being choked. She pushed away therge hand that. was holdmg onto her waist and = coughee: by the edge of the bathtub. Demat She just drank bathwat er! Altadugh it was her own, it cou dnt change the fact that it was" ¡®sti bathwater, and it was a sickly green color, like polluted water. Why did she choose this color of essential oil just now? It was because she was too tired from having sex and her hands were shaking, causing her to pour it all in. ~ Hmm, she couldn''t think about it anymore because it was too disgusting. Rejo stopped coughing and started to retch Jason was behind her, patting her back. "Rejo, are you stupid? Do you want to end your life over such a small matter? Do you want to threaten me? Let me tell you. Even if you die. I won''t remember you. I''ll just have you burned and thrown into a ck box where you''ll never see the light of day again!" Feeling the trembling of her skin in his palm, Jason realized that he might have been too harsh because she even wafted tomit suicide. If she felt.adpeless, what if she tried. tomit suicide again? s, being too attractive to women was ?> troublesome. Jason felt that Lhe wasn''t worried about Rejo but didn''t want to lose her b autiful body. So he advised her in a softer voice, "Don''t feel hopeless because of me. In the future, try to please me and maybe I''ll fall in love with you. People need to live with hope, right? If you die, I''ll never like you!" Chapter 44 Boyfriend Chapter 44 Boyfriend Chapter 44 Boyfriend Jason patted Rejo''s back as it shook even harder. "Alright, there''s no need to be so moved. Just remember not to attempt suicide again...¡± Before Jason could finish his sentence, he was interrupted byughter. With his face darkened, he looked at Rejo who wasughing so hard that she was shaking by the side of the bathtub. He gradually clenched his fists and suddenly had the urge to strangle Rejo to death. Rejoughed so hard that her whole body shook. She couldn''t believe that Jason thought she wouldmit suicide and said those ridiculous words offort. This was a rare opportunity for her to mock Jason, and she wasn''t going to give it up. She continued tough and said, "Jason, what''s wrong with your brain? Me,mit suicide? For you? Ha, please don''t be so conceited. I, Rejo, will nevermit suicide for a man. Stop dreaming... Ah! I''m sorry! I didmit suicide for you, okay?" Jason slowly retreated behind her, and Rejo stayed by the pool, not daring to move. When she heard the sound of water sshing, she knew that Jason had gotten up and left the bathroom. She finally breathed a sigh of relief and didn''t dare to provoke him anymore. She quickly picked up a nearby towel and wrapped it around her body. She lowered her head and fiddled with it in front of her chest. Suddenly, she heard Jason''s deep voice. "Why were you soaking in the water just now?" ¡°Oh, well..." Rejo''s fingers gradually stiffened, and the towel on her chest couldn''t be tucked in. "I was just lost in thought!" Feeling the scorching gaze above her, Rejo continued to adjust the towel. Her finger joints were stiff and unable to grasp the corners smoothly. Her forehead was covered in sweat, and she felt that her whole body was stiff. Jason stared at Rejo whose head was lowered. Watching her clumsy movements, he slowly approached her. Feeling his shadow above her head, Rejo instinctively took a step back. Jason''s eyes were dark as he grabbed Rejo''s small hand and stuffed the towel in. Then he said coldly, "Don''t move when you lie next time." He also touched her chest skin and left the bathroom, his voice gradually fading away. Rejo blinked her eyes, rubbed her face vigorously with both hands and only let go when she realized that her cheeks were hot. She adjusted her expression and left the room. There were only Jason''s clothes in the vi, and her dress had been torn to shreds by Jason. She had to randomly take one of Jason''s ck shirts and put it on. Fortunately, Jason was tall and his shirt reached her knees, which was simr to her dress. Rubbing her stomach, she went downstairs. The table was filled with steaming hot food. Rejo sat slowly across from Jason, picked up her fork, and looked around. There were shrimp with onions and braised sea cucumbers she liked, braised beef and roasted duck that Jason liked, as well as a few vegetarian dishes. Rejo was about to get the beef. Jason looked at her with confusion and said, "Aren''t you someone who only eats seafood and doesn''t eat any other meat?" Rejo ate the beef and shoveled food into her mouth. "I eat other meats, butpared to seafood, I don''t like them as much. They have a certain smell. But maybe I was affected in the bathroom just now, and I don''t smell it anymore. Why do you care so much? Do I have to consult with you about what I want to eat?" Jason thought it was unnecessary to ask that question. Forget it. He decided to let Rejo take advantage of him verbally since she was tired from having sex this afternoon! Jason had wanted to eat the beef, but he got some shrimp for himself. After the meal, Rejo looked at the dark sky outside and realized it was alreadyte at night. She raised her chin at Jason and said, ¡°Let''s go back!" Mm." At this moment, Jason regretted bringing Rejo to the Sterling family''s house. If she had lived outside, it would have been more convenient. It was troublesome to live in the Sterling family with so many people who liked to gossip. But they couldn''t move out now, otherwise Grandpa would definitely notice something strange. Although Jason treated Rejo as a substitute, he didn''t have any intention of harming her. He pointed to the bag on the sofa. "Inside are the clothes that have been just delivered. Change into them!" Rejo didn''t understand why Jason''s face became straight again, but she was happy to return to the Sterling family because Jason wouldn''t dare to act recklessly there. By the way, Rejo turned her head to look at Jason. "Why is there a surveince camera in my room? Did you install it?¡± After thinking about it. she felt that Jason was the most likely to do that, but she wasn''t certain. If it wasn''t Jason, it was even scarier. Someone with an unknown identity was secretly monitoring her. Rejo couldn''t help but think back to whether she had changed clothes outside. Jason skillfully stepped on the elerator and started the engine. "Don''t worry. I''m not that perverted. The surveince camera was just installed this morning to intimidate Ingrid.¡± Wasn''t he ashamed to say that? He was the biggest pervert! Rejo was relieved. She leaned on the car to rest with her eyes closed. Jason turned to look at her, turned down the lights, and yed soothing music. Then he focused on driving Rejo was probably really tired. She fell asleep in the ca. When she was awakened by a strong force, she saw Jacquelyn''s grin. Rejo instinctively said, "Ms. Howardson, watch your facial expression. Aren''t you afraid of getting wrinkles if you smile so exaggeratedly?" "Hey, what nonsense are you talking about?" Jacquelyn pinched Rejo''s cheek and told her to wake up quickly. She then turned to Jason, who was standing beside the car, and smiled kindly. ¡°Jason, thank you for bringing Joy back. Joy is too spoiled. It''s all my fault for spoiling her. She always causes you trouble!¡± Jason raised an eyebrow, looked past Jacquelyn, and stared at Rejo who was rubbing her cheeks and pouting in the car. His eyes shed with a smile. ¡°Hmm, I''m used to it!¡± Jacquelyn was at a loss for words. What did Jason mean? She saw Jason taking big strides away from the car, so she pulled Rejo who was getting out of the car, and asked in a low voice, "What''s going on? How did you end uping back in Jason''s car again? You two are really fated You happened to meet each other!" Rejo cursed Jason in her heart. It wasn''t fate, it was torture. She cast Jacquelyn a sideways nce and thanked Jacquelyn inwardly. If it weren''t for Jacquelyn marrying Burton, she wouldn''t have met Jason. They were from different social sses. If Jason hadn''t appeared on his own initiative, she wouldn''t have been able to find him. "Never mind. From now on, you should keep a distance from Jason. Although he is in a higher generation, he is not at your age, and he is not really rted to you by blood. You already have a boyfriend, so you can''t let others gossip about you!" Yes, she should stay away from him indeed, but it was toote... Wait! "When did I have a boyfriend? I don''t even know!" Who the hell spread that rumor? Jacquelyn red at Rejo, covered her mouth, ancughed. "Why are you still shy.with me? In the past, I stopped you f om dating because Is was afraid that you wouldbe = deceived by those poor guys. But nowcit''s different. It''s not easy to meet such a nice man like Elvis. Sifice he has feelings for. you, you should seize the opportunity. If you miss this chance, you may not meet such a good man again..." Jacquelyn continued to chatter and teach Rejo how to please men. Rejo was totally confused. Elvis? When did he be her boyfriend? They had just had a big fight! "Are you kidding me? Who told you that Elvis is my boyfriend?" Rejo interrupted Jacquelyn, frowning with a bad feeling Sure enough, the next moment, she heard Jacquelyn happily announce. "Of course your boyfriend is Elvis. He ersonally cated Burton to thank im for intraducing him to a good irl and officially informed the = terling family that he and you arein rtionship. He hopes to get-> engaged with you as soon as possible. Hey, Joy, I really didn''t expect that you were so attractive. Every time I asked you to get a good man, you ignored me and I thought you were foolish. I didn''t expect you to be so clever and silently remembered everything I said. You won Elvis''s heart aS Soon as you met him. You are indeed my daughter. You are even more capable than me when I was young!" no DT mM Rejo really didn''t expect that Elvis, who looked like a shining and charming star, was actually a schemer who acted without her consent. What did he mean? Did he think that she would follow his script or that she was a gold digger who would please him just because he was rich and handsome? ¡°Don''t talk nonsense. Elvis and I have nothing to do with each other. Boyfriend? Engagement? He''s dreaming!" Jason would kill her if she got engaged to Elvis. Rejo felt her neck ache and suddenly wanted to turn around and run away. She didn''t dare to think about how Jason would react after hearing the news. Although Rejo believed that she was not wrong in this matter, Jason had an unusual way of thinking! "Say it again!" Jacquelyn suddenly raised her voice and red at Rejo angrily. Rejo rolled her eyes. "I said I don''t like Elvis. I don''t agree to be in a rtionship with him, let alone get engaged!¡± She didn''t feel ttered at all because Elvis held her hand and took liberties with her when they first met.Material ? of N?velDrama.Org. "Shut up!" Jacquelyn suddenly shouted and red at Rejo. "Let me tell you. Burton and I have agreed. Next, the Sterling and LimBurton families will meet to discuss your engagement. You just have to wait for the engagement day and show up. You have no say in this matter!" "Have you agreed? Did you ask for my opinion?¡± Rejo suddenly found it ridiculous. She was the one who was getting engaged. Didn''t she have the right to object? Chapter 45 Burtons Reaction Chapter 45 Burton''s Reaction Chapter 45 Burton''s Reaction Jacquelyn couldn''t believe that Rejo would actually lose her temper. "What''s there to criticize about someone like Elvis? He has outstanding character,es from a prestigious family, and is someone you can be proud of. He''s not some spoiled rich kid living off his family''s wealth. What''s there for you to be dissatisfied with? You should be grateful because he wants to be with you!" "It''s strange because he wants to be with me. Be honest with yourself. What do I have that made Elvis fall in love with me at first sight and immediately want to get engaged to me? And the Sterling family was eager to agree to the engagement. right? There must be a problem!" However, Jacquelyn was ecstatic because of the great news and didn''t listen to Rejo''s analysis at all. "This matter has been settled. You don''t have to care much about it. I will arrange the grandest engagement ceremony for you and let those snobbish people in the Sterling family know that my Joy is the luckiest. Humph, Ingrid and Hiry are the daughters of the Sterling family, but so what? It doesn''t mean they''ll have a better husband than you. Let''s see if they still dare to give you attitude!¡± Although Jacquelyn always advised Rejo to endure it, she was also very angry. She had long resented Nick''s family because they made things difficult for Rejo again and again. Besides, she had be Mrs. Sterling, but they didn''t respect her at all. Rejo scratched her hair. Why couldn''t she get through to Jacquelyn? Her focus was on Elvis, not the women in the Sterling family. Was Jacquelyn doing this on purpose? Rejo was about to speak again when Jacquelyn grabbed her wrist and dragged her inside. The living room was brightly lit. and the members of the Sterling family were all there. As soon as Rejo entered, she felt waves of resentment from Ingrid and Hiry. But that wasn''t the main issue. The main issue was her engagement to Elvis. Rejo voiced her thoughts in front of Burton before Jacquelyn could speak. "Mr. Sterling. Mr. LimBurton and I just met. We''re not even friends, let alone get engaged. I hope you can convey my gratitude to Mr. LimBurton, but we''re not suitable for each other. I hope he can be with someone who loves him in the future. I won''t waste his time!" After Rejo finished speaking. she breathed a sigh of relief. The underlying hostility toward her dissipated. She secretly nced at Jason, who was. next to Burton. Rejo felt miserable. When other women were pursued by someone else, their boyfriends would be jealous and nervous, and treat them even better. But she had to take the initiative to reassure Jason, lest he would strangle her to death. Of course, she and Jason were not ina rtionship. Forget it. She stopped thinking about it. Now the main issue was Elvis. After Rejo said that. Ingrid was slightly surprised, and Hiry''s reaction was even more direct. For the first time, she smiled at Rejo. "Miss Lynn, are you telling the truth or just ying hard to get?" Humph, even if Rejo was ying hard to get, Hiry would give her no way out and force her to publicly admit that she wouldn''t be with Elvis. Rejo was eager for someone to ask. She immediately said, "Of course not. I swear I..." ¡°Alright, Jacquelyn, take Joy back. She¡¯s probably too happy after hearing the news and hasn''t fully processed it yet. You can all leave now!" Just as Rejo was about to swear, Burton suddenly interrupted her. Rejo frowned as Jacquelyn pulled her away. ¡°Oh dear, Joy is just being shy. She''s naturally thin-skinned. I''ll exin everything to her!" Jacquelyn dragged Rejo to the second floor and pushed her into her room, locking the door. "Rejo, are you trying to kill me? How could you say that in front of the Sterling family? Thank goodness Burton interrupted you, or you would have been embarrassed!" "I was telling the truth. I don''t like Elvis!¡± ¡°Enough, I don''t want to hear it!" In Jacquelyn¡¯s opinion, it didn''t matter whether Rejo liked Elvis or not. Elvis was the son of the LimBurton family, and that was enough. "I''m warning you, Rejo. Don''t mess this up for me. Just wait for the engagement!¡± Rejo pouted. Jacquelyn was too excited. Even if she died now, Jacquelyn would make sure she married into the LimBurton family and then die. That was why Rejo didn''t tell Jacquelyn about her rtionship with Jason. If Jacquelyn found out, Jacquelyn would do anything to let Jason be with her. When Rejo fell silent, Jacquelyn thought it was because she had convinced Rejo. She talked excitedly about the uing engagement, and she would tell her friends the good news. How dare theyugh at her for marrying an old man behind her back! Could their sugar daddies marry their daughters into a family like the LimBurton family? After Jacquelyn left, Joana popped her head in and asked, "Joy, what''s going on? How did something so big happen when I was gone for just one day? Who is Elvis? Does Jason know about this? Oh, he has known about it? I mean. is he not against it?¡± Rejoy on the couch and rolled her eyes helplessly. "Didn''t you hear that? I said I didn''t agree, but no one listened to me!" Joana was also in the living roam at that time and knew that Rejo didn''t want to get married. She poked Rejo''s arm and asked, "Are you really unwilling? ording to Mom, Elvis is the perfect option. What are you not satisfied with?¡± "I have no feelings for him, and it all feels strange. Do you believe that a man would want to get engaged with you after meeting you just once?" Joana tilted her head and said, "What''s so strange about it? He fell in love with you at first sight. It''smon in movies!" Rejo gave upmunicating with Joana and waved her hand weakly. "Just leave. I need some peace and quiet. Oh, and don''t forget to lock the door!" ¡°Don''t worry. I put a pot of paste and stinky herbal essential oil at the door!" Rejo had discussed it with Joana on WhatsApp during the day, and Joana immediately came up with the idea. When Rejo heard Joana mention the stinky herb, she had an idea, walked to Joana with a thick face, and said, "Joana, can you give me some of that stinky herb oil too?¡± Joana thought she also wanted to use it against Ingrid and others, so she agreed immediately. "Wait, I''ll go get it for you.¡± So when Jason arrived at Rejo¡¯s room, he was hit by a strong smell that almost made him vomit. "Rejo, what are you doing? Why does it smell so bad?" "Oh, I identally spilled some essential oil. Who knew it would smell like this?" Rejo stuffed two tissues into her nostrils, regretting her decision to use this trick to disgust Jason. She didn''t know how he was reacting, but she knew she was feeling nauseous. She was feeling dizzy and almost fainted from the smell. After listening to Rejo''s exnation, Jason was about to curse, but as soon as he opened his mouth, he smelled a foul smell, causing him to cover his mouth and re at Rejo before turning around and running away in embarrassment. Rejo sniffled and suddenly felt refreshed. She held the small ss bottle that was-as ong as her index finger and lgeked at the remaining . half bottle-ef ck liquid inside. Sie didn¡¯ find the smell bad anymore: Anyway, her sense of smell had already malfunctioned. It was useful xt because it could scare away the pervert, Jason. By the way, maybe she could use it on Elvis. Rejo yawned, turned over, and buried her head in the nket, falling asleep in the stinky room. Jason went straight to the bathroom when he returned to his room, washing himself twice beforeing out. He sniffed hard but always felt like there was still a stench on his body. He was so angry that he threw away his bathrobe and went back into the bathroom. Soon, the sound of the running water could be heard, apanied by Jason''s low curse. "D*mn it, Rejo..." After a peaceful night''s sleep. Rejo was awakened by her rm clock the next morning. Since she slept with the windows open, the smell in the room had dissipated. Rubbing her eyes and staring at the clock on the wall for a moment, she suddenly jumped out of bed and rushed to the bathroom. She had to go to work today and didn''t want to bete! Originally, her father left her an old house in the city center, which was close to her workce, so Rejo set her rm clock based on her original route. But the problem was that the old house of the Sterling family was not in that area! Oh no, this was already the third time. Beingte three times would result in a deduction of her bonus. How should she repay her credit card? Quickly changing her clothes and washing up, Rejo rushed downstairs, creating a gust of cool wind thatade everyone step aside. Jason was originally waiting for ejo but when he smelled the foulsmell that had troubled Aim all igkt, he silently moved baek and hid b¨¦hind a one-meter-tall indoor potted nt, not letting Rejo see him. What if Rejo wanted to hitch a ride with him? eS) SJ Indeed, Rejo didn''t see Jason. She hurriedly ran downstairs and searched in tfie yard, finding a bike that she had-bought with Joana a ~ couple of days ago. She mounted st and peda ed with all her mi ht. Both of them had to go to work, and the Sterling family couldn''t havesa driver piok them up every day. The nearest subway station from the old house of the Sterling family was a distance away, So buying a bike was the most convenient way. Ke} cap] OD 4 When Rejo finally arrived at thepany after struggling through the morning rush hour on the subway, five minutes had already passed since her work time. "Oh my god, five minutes! If I had known, I wouldn''t have pushed myself so hard!" Rejo moaned, panting heavily as she leaned on her desk. "Rejol"From N?velDrama.Org. A rigid and severe voice sounded, and Rejo immediately stood up straight. "Ms. Yvett, I. I really didn''t mean to bete. I just moved to a new ce, which is far fram thepany. I didn''t calcte the time properly. I promise I won''t bete again!" As she spoke, she observed Molly, thepany¡¯s finance director. Molly usually wore ck or dark gray suits. Today was no exception. She was wearing a ck suit. Her hair was neatly tied at the back of her head, and she wore ck-framed sses as she looked down at Rejo from above. The scrutiny in her eyes made Rejo uneasy. "You don''t need toe here anymore!" Then she moved. Chapter 46 Use My Bathroom Chapter 46 Use My Bathroom Chapter 46 Use My Bathroom Rejo was shocked. "Ms. Yvett. I''m sorry. Give me another chance. Please don''t fire me. I will really change!¡± It never rained but it poured. If she lost her job, it would only strengthen Jacquelyn¡¯s determination to marry her off to Elvis. Rejo begged for mercy, not understanding why she was suddenly being fired. She worked diligently and had no other issues besides the minor problem of being asionally late. What had she done to offend Molly? Molly''s stern face remained expressionless, and her tone was t. "Starting today, you will be transferred to the assistant''s office. Now. pack up your things and leave immediately." Molly left quickly, ignoring Rejo''s cries behind her. Rejo scratched her head, not understanding why she was being transferred to the assistant¡¯s office. But since Molly had said so, she''d better pack up her things quickly so that they wouldn''t be thrown outter. By the time Rejo arrived at the assistant''s office with her cardboard box, an hour had passed. The people in the office took several steps back when they saw her, making her confused. But she greeted them with a smile. "Hello, my name is Rejo. I was just transferred here from the finance department. I''m so happy to meet you guys." No one said anything. and Rejo was a little embarrassed. She took a few steps forward to speak again, but the people in front of her quickly stepped back. One girl wearing Prada and delicate makeup frowned in disgust. "Don''te near me. What''s that smell? It''s so disgusting. How did someone like you get transferred to our assistant''s office? Don''t you ever shower? Ugh, it''s so gross!" Rejo''s smile froze, and she discreetly sniffed herself. Well, she didn''t smell anything "Really? Am I really that smelly?" Oh, right. She hadn''t showered that morning because she had no time. Perhaps she caught the smell of the stinky grassst night. No wonder the people in the finance department had been ignoring her. She thought her character couldn''t be that bad. She wasn''t even fired from thepany, but she couldn''t even find a helping hand. It must be because she smelled too bad. She felt embarrassed and med Jason. She just didn''t want him to take advantage of herst night, or she wouldn''t have been so ashamed now. "Um, sorry. I spilled a bottle of essential oilst night and forgot to clean it up this morning.¡± "Who are you trying to fool? Essential oils don''t really stink. Are you treating us like a country bumpkin like you? Essential oils? Do you even have the money to buy essential oils?¡± The girl in Prada sneered and pulled out a bottle of Chanel perfume to spray around the room. Rejo recognized the brand because Jacquelyn loved to use it. Seeing that Rejo stared at the perfume in her hand, the girl in Prada shook the small bottle proudly and mocked her. "What are you looking at? Your monthly sry can''t even afford one bottle of my perfume. Bumpkin, I warn you not to be greedy for money. If you dare to steal it, I will make sure you spend your life in prison!" The girl in Prada nced at Rejo''s clothes, and a trace of disdain shed through her eyes. She couldn''t understand how this poor girl could work in the assistant¡¯s office. She was supposed to be the only girl in the office, but now that there was another one, which would ruin her advantage. She had to find a way to drive away Rejo. But why was Rejo arranged to work here? They didn''t need a helper in the assistant''s office. Rejo squinted her eyes. She didn''t argue with the girl in Prada, but it was not because she was afraid of the girl, but because she had indeed caused trouble for everyone. That was why she didn''t mind the girl''s disdainful tone. But that didn''t mean she would tolerate being bullied repeatedly. If she let the girl Prada think she was an easy target. it would only lead to more trouble in the future. Rejo took a deep breath and was about to speak when the door opened again. To her surprise, Brady walked in. The assistant¡¯s office was just outside the CEO''s office, so they could see Brady as long as he passed by. It was also convenient for the assistants to serve the CEO! Brady''s eyes lit up when he saw Rejo, and he nodded at her as if nothing happened. But in his mind, he couldn''t help but think of the scene from yesterday, and his heart was beating fast. But wait, was it his imagination? What was it? Why did it smell so bad? Rejo moved back a little. hoping not to offend the CEO with her smell. "Mr. Nelson!" Everyone greeted Brady. Brady nodded and walked slowly to Rejo. "What... is that smell? Did the cleaning crew note yesterday?" Brady originally wanted to talk to Rejo, get closer to her, and leave a good impression on her, but the bad smell made him change his mind. What was going on? Would Rejo think that he was a man who paid no attention to hygiene? Rejo blushed. The girl in Prada giggled and said, "Mr. Nelson, it''s Miss Lynn''s smell. You''ve wronged the cleaning staff. They clean every day!¡± As she spoke, she red at Rejo. Mr. Nelson would immediately kick out such a sloppy woman, right? After all, a man like Mr. Nelson wouldn''t tolerate such a woman. To her surprise, Brady raised an eyebrow slightly but just stared at Rejo. His voice was gentle and he didn''t mean to lose his temper or kick her out. "What''s going on?" ¡®I, I identally spilled some essential oil.¡± Eor fear that Brady wouldn''t believe her, Rejo exined, ¡°it¡¯s true. Joana usually ~ likes to apeate these things herselt- The stinky grass was grown byher, and she extracted the oil. I usually use.Joanal s homemade essential oil isstead of buying from outside. I''ve just moved, so I set the rm ording to the original time. I was afraid of beingte, so I didn''t notice the smell on me." to I see...¡± Brady said, drawling. Rejo nervously stared at him, afraid that he would tell her to leave because of the smell. Then she would be so embarrassed The girl in Prada also looked at Brady nervously, hoping that he would kick Rejo out. Brady looked at Rejo, who was staring at him with her cat-like eyes without blinking, and his heart skipped a beat. He blurted out, "I have a bathroom in my office. You can go wash up there!¡± "Ah... Thank you, but I don''t want to trouble you!¡± Brady''s bathroom was his private space, wasn''t it? He used it on his own. If she used it, it would be too strange. Rejo instinctively refused Brady''s offer. Her face turned from light pink to a deeper shade. After Brady spoke, he also felt like his words were a bit ambiguous. He caught a glimpse of Rejo''s blushing earlobe and looked away uneasily. He really didn''t mean anything else and just spoke his mind without thinking. The girl in Prada couldn''t believe what she had heard and opened her mouth in surprise. Her eyes darted back and forth between Brady and Rejo. "Then take half a day off and handle it quickly!" After Brady finished speaking, he quickly walked away. Although he enjoyed being close to Rejo, his nose couldn''t handle the smell any longer. He''d better leave in a hurry! Rejo knew she was an unwee presence and didn''t want to stay. She asked the man who was following Brady. She knew the man and once saw him from a distance. He was Brady''s assistant. Henry, and he always followed Brady. "Assistant Sue, where should I put my things?¡±This is the property of N?-velDrama.Org. Henry quietly looked at Rejo, making her scalp tingle. He then pointed to a nearby table next to the girl in Prada and said briefly, ¡°Put your things next to Lydia!" "No! She smells so bad. I don''t want to sit next to her!" In fact, Lydia didn''t want Rejoto- use the table because sh¨¦vhad already filled it with various bottles, nail polish, a smalk mirro _and soon. Howeve singe she wals the only female assistant, the. einen didn''t want to argue-With her ¡®and let her have the shared table which was used to put sUindries. Rejo had joined halfway through and there were no other tables avable, so she could only sit next to Lydia. Henry nced at Lydia silently, and Lydia¡¯s previously belligerent expression subsided. She red fiercely at Rejo and moved her belongings aside, leaving a small spot for Rejo to sit. Then she returned to her seat, picked up her folder, and pretended to flip through it. Rejo made a mental note to change her clothes and hurriedly ced her box in the corner vacated by Lydia before rushing out. After Rejo left. Lydia sprayed some Chanel perfume. The man who sat opposite her couldn''t help butment, "Lydia, stop spraying. Mixing good and bad smells doesn''t make it better. It''s worse than just being stinky all the time!¡± Lydia red at him and said, ¡°Is it my fault? It''s because of that bumpkin who made the whole office smell bad!¡± "Forget it. I don''t want to argue with you. Guys, let me just open the window and get some fresh air in here. Bear with it for a bit longer!" The others were already eager to open the window and urged him to hurry up. They would rather endure the heat than tolerate this smell! "Henry, what''s the background of the girl who just joined us? How did she get into the assistant''s office? Mr. Nelson seems to be quite lenient with her. Everyone gathered around to inquire about the news. Unlike Lydia who simply judged someone by clothes, they all had azdiscerning eye. Although Rejo was dressed inly, Brady''s attitude toward het was special. Moreover, she was evenparachuted into the assistant Ss offic. They all knew how difficult it was for a woman to enterthe assistant''s office. Brady had to let Lydia work here for the sake of her elder, but what about Rejo? It was said that she was previously in the finance department, so how did she get parachuted into the assistant''s office? Henry looked at their excited faces expressionlessly and said briefly, "I heard she has an unusual rtionship with Mr. Nelson!" Well, Rejo was Brady''s little aunt, so their rtionship was indeed unusual. And they were not even rted by blood. It was too dramatic! But the meaning of his words waspletely different in the ears of others. What kind of unusual rtionship could a man and a woman have? They understood in a second! While everyone was making gossipy signs to each other, they didn''t notice Lydia''s fierce gaze at Rejo''s seat. Chapter 47 Annoying Relative Chapter 47 Annoying Rtive Chapter 47 Annoying Rtive The July heat in the Capital City made it impossible for anyone to summon even a shred of energy. The sun in the gray sky was trying its best to radiate heat. Just ten minutes after leaving the office, Rejo felt like a fish stranded on the beach, walking home listlessly with her head down. Well, she was going back to her own house. It was just two stops away from the office, which was the best thing about her job. She could sleep in and not have to squeeze onto the subway. She could walk to work if she wanted to. Thepany had good benefits and her boss was a strong woman, so she didn¡¯t have to worry about workce harassment. Even though she had changed positions now and her work had nothing to do with her previous job, Rejo still didn''t want to quit Should she move back to her own house? No, if she did that, Jason would be more reckless. The thought of his craziness from yesterday sent shivers down her spine. She immediately gave up the idea of moving out of the Sterling family. Even if she had to deal with the pressure of being forced into marriage and the sarcasm of others while living in the Sterling family, it was still better than facing Jason. "s, Lydia seems difficult to get along with!" Thinking of Lydia''s hostility towards her, Rejo furrowed her brows and wondered if she should talk to Brady. Why was she transferred to the assistant''s office? "Joy, you''re back. Why are you back at this time? Aren''t you going to work? Oh, right, I heard you went with your mom to her new husband''s ce. Looks like you''re living the good life now and don''t have to work anymore. Tut, You''re so lucky! Unlike us, who have to earn our own money and can''t rely on men like your mother does!" As she approached the door of the housing estate, Rejo saw a group of middle-aged women sitting under a tree fanning themselves. They had been lethargic, but now their eyes lit up at the sight of Rejo and they straightened their backs, waiting for her response. Rejo nced at the person who spoke. The woman lived across from her and had always had a grudge against her family for some unknown reason. Rejo suspected it was because the woman was jealous of Jacquelyn. The woman and Jacquelyn were both widowed in their thirties, but Jacquelyn was popr among men and even married into a wealthy family, benefiting her daughter as well. Meanwhile, that woman could only run a small shop in the neighborhood and support herself and her daughter with a meager ie. Of course, she hated Jacquelyn But Rejo couldn''t be soft with such a b*tch. They wouldn''t appreciate it and would only be more arrogant, bullying her more. Although Rejo had always been hard to deal with. the woman had never backed down and had be more aggressive over time. Rejo straightened her back. "Oh, I had somethinge up suddenly and took half a day off. Mr. Sterling is very good to me. Not only did he not make me work, but he also introduced me to a boyfriend who is a Ph.D. from Yale andes from a family that owns severalpanies. But I believe that girls should have their own careers, so I still want to work. By the way, Mrs. Walter, has Sophie found a job yet? She''s been at home for almost half a year now. I heard her boyfriend got married. She should move on from that. It''s just a breakup. isn''t it? Does she have to feel that hopeless? Look at Ms. Howardson. She lost her husband but was still able to marry a rich man. Sophie is just disappointed in love, but she feels like it''s the end of the world. She is too fragile!" Rejo lied without any guilty conscience. Kristina was so angry that her fat face twitched and turned red, but she couldn''t say anything to refute Rejo. She snorted and changed the subject. "I advise you to be more careful, so you won''t end up being kicked out. I''m straightforward with my words. There are many gold diggers who are yed and kicked out. I''m worried that your mother is only focused on the present and might be yed without realizing it!¡± "That''s right. Nowadays, society isplicated. Rejo, don''t me Kristina. She said that for your mother''s sake.¡± Wionna, who had always been close to Kristina, spoke to support Kristina. The others nodded subtly, with hope and schadenfreude in their eyes that they didn''t even notice. Rejo pursed her lips, feeling them dry. She had been thirsty all the way here and needed to drink some water in a hurry, so she needed to end this battle as soon as possible. "Mrs. Walter, you don''t need to worry. Even if my mother is kicked out, she has a few daughters to take care of her. I just got a new job today, so my mother doesn''t have to work herself. Mrs. Walter, don''t worry about my mother. s, you''re so old but still running a small shop. It''s not easy, is it?" It was a decisive blow! Kristina waspletely speechless. She felt that talking to Rejo today was a mistake. Among Jacquelyn''s daughters, Rejo was sharp-tongued and could infuriate people with her words. Jenifer was sly and made people afraid to talk to her. Only Joana was easy to bully, but today Kristina was in a bad mood, so she wanted to mock Rejo as scon as she saw Rejo. She forgot that Rejo was not easy to bully. What bad luck! Kristina shrugged and sat on a small stool, looking aside to show her surrender. Rejo didn''t pursue the matter further. Most of the residents in the neighborhood were old-timers whe had known each other for many years. If she fell out with Kristina, she would be the one to suffer. After suppressing Kristina, Rejo said goodbye to the others and left quickly. ¡°"Humph, a little sess has gone to her head!" Kristina spat at Rejo''s back. "Kristina, just shut up. Why argue with a girl? Besides, I think Joy is great. She''s sessful now but still takes care of her rtives. She even let her aunt live in her house. Aren''t you ashamed to argue with a girl? If you like to control people, go and control your own daughter, Sophie. Joy is right. It''s the modern era. She shouldn''t be so desperate and stay at home every day after breaking up with a man. That''s too shameful!" Kristina pouted and didn''t say anything. She couldn''t argue when it came to her daughter''s affairs. Rejo didn''t hear the rest of the conversation, or she would have asked about the part where her house was given to her aunt''s family. But she would find out soon. Staring at the key in front of her for a minute, Rejo inserted it into the lock again. It still didn''t work. What was wrong? She had only been gone for three days, so she couldn''t make a mistake. This was her house key! "Mom, what should we do? Is Rejo outside the door?¡± Maci was in the house. She looked through the peephole, saw Rejo, and nervously pulled Maggie''s arm. "Don''t worry. She can''te in! She''ll leave in a moment!" Maggie whispered. She clutched her scarf tightly. She never expected Rejo to suddenlye back. She thought Rejo had moved to a rich family and wouldn''t come back. ¡°Bang! Bang! Bang!" Maggie covered her ears and jumped back suddenly. Just a moment ago, her face was pressed against the old wooden door, which was shaken by Rejo and caused her ears to ache. Hearing themotion inside, Rejo became more certain that someone was there. "Open the door. I know it''s you, Maggie. If you don''t open the doer, I''ll call the police!" Only Maggie could live in her house by deceiving the people in this neighborhood. Maggie was always looking for ways to take advantage of others! Now that Rejo had called her out by name, Maggie stopped pretending and shouted at the top of her lungs, "Go ahead and call the police. What did I do wrong by living in my niece''s house? I don''t believe the police can interfere with that!" Rejo kicked the door, knowing that Maggie wouldn''t open it because she was too shameless. She took out her phone and shouted, "Hello, 911? I want to report a theft at my house...¡± The door suddenly opened, and Rejo couldn''t move out of the way in time. She covered her nose, which had been hit, and her eyes turned red. But Maggie didn''t care, pointing her finger at Rejo and screaming, "What do you mean, Rejo? You''re going to kill me!¡± The sound instion in the old building wasmt good, and Maggie''s scream had_sttracted all the residents.or the first floor. Although. it was during working hours, the peopleyiving here were all elderly, andistina had just returnedto coak. She heard the noise and b¨¦tame so excited, running to the third floor in one breath to get to Maggie''s door. "What happened? Maggie, why are you crying?" Seeing Kristina, Maggie became even more entetional. "Kristina, please help.ate. I can''t take it anymore>Rejo has be sessful and doesn''t want to have anything to do with us poor rtives anymore. Rejo, don''t you o- remember who supported you when you were down and out?Now you want to send me to the police Station. Are you trying to kill me?" ?NMaterial ? of N?velDrama.Org. "Oh my, what do you mean? Police station? What''s going on?" "It''s all because of Rejo. She wants to call the police!" Maci red at Rejo andined in a hurry. ¡°This house belongs to my mom, and we moved in. What''s wrong with that? Mom, calm down. Even if we have to go to the police station. we shouldn''t be afraid!" "How could you do this, Joy? You''ve be sessful and treat your aunt so badly..." "Mom!" Suddenly, the door across the hall opened, and Sophie stuck her head out, pulling Kristina inside. "Come back and cook. I''m hungry!" Without waiting for Kristina to argue, Sophie dragged her inside and mmed the door shut. "Sophie, can''t you cook for yourself? Go away!" Kristina was annoyed. She had not had enough of themotion. Sophie pulled Kristina and whispered, "Mom, isn''t it clear that the Lynn family is taking advantage of Rejo? Everyone in ourmunity knows about it. If you speak up for the Lynn family, won''t they look down on you too?¡± ¡°You don''t understand. Move aside!¡± Kristina remained unmoved, as she had just been humiliated by Rejo and was eager to regain her confidence. Sophie was speechless. She knew her mother¡¯s personality. She couldn''t reason with her mother, so she had to change the subject to distract her mother. "Mom, I''m going to work!" "Oh, you''re going to work... You... What did you say? Sophie, are you going to work?" Kristina was overjoyed. She forgot about Rejotand focused on her daughter, who had been hiding at home sinse-her breakup. Kristina used tobe so worried, which was why stte wanted to make things diffistilt for Rejo after Rejo became sessful. But now that Sophie was willing to work, Kristina was so happy that she grinned from ear to ear. "Yeah." Sophie pursed her lips. "I''m going to work at Rejo¡¯spany. What if you offend her now and implicate me?" Chapter 48 Where Do You Put Your Hands? Chapter 48 Where Do You Put Your Hands? Chapter 48 Where Do You Put Your Hands? "Oh, what do we do? It¡¯s all my fault. Should I go apologize to Joy?¡± Kristina grabbed Sophie''s hand,pletely putting aside her grudge against Rejo and Jacquelyn. As long as it was for her daughter. Kristina could even risk her life, let alone bow her head to her enemy''s daughter. Sophie looked at Kristina''s nervous face, her eyes full of tears. She discreetly wiped the corner of her eye and said in a hoarse voice, "No need. Joy and I have been friends. I don''t think she''ll make things difficult for me just because you spoke for Maggie. But Mom, please don''t help Maggie anymore, or I don''t know if Joy will get angry.¡± Kristina felt a bit guilty. Sophie didn''t know that she had just caused trouble for Rejo in the neighborhood. Seeing that she had convinced Kristina, Sophie went back to her room to prepare for her interview. She caught a glimpse of the half-photo on the table and bit her lip. She thought. ¡®You just look down on me because of my humble background and think I can''t bring you any benefits. Well, I''ll make sure to seed and be someone you can only look up to!" Watching Sophie go back to her room, Kristina eavesdropped at the door, thinking that if Rejo was in trouble, she would rush out to help Rejo In that case, Rejo probably wouldn''t hold a grudge against her for causing trouble earlier, right? Rejo was used to dealing with Maggie''s pestering. It wasn''t the first time, after all. She crossed her arms and looked at Maggie, saying, "I only know that this is my house. My father left it to me, and the property certificate is in my name. When did it be the property of your Miler family? Everyone here knows about it!" The onlookers all nodded in agreement. Everyone in the neighborhood knew about it. The reason why the house belonged to Rejo had something to do with her grandmother. Jacquelyn had married into the Lynn family with her child. Rejo¡¯s grandmother was afraid that Jacquelyn would cheat her son''s money. Later, when Rejo was born, the health of Rejo¡¯s grandmother worsened. However, her son believed whatever Jacquelyn said. No matter what, Rejo was Jacquelyn¡¯s biological child. Jacquelyn couldn''t cheat Rejo''s house away, so she forced Roger to transfer the property into Rejo''s name. Roger, as the guardian, had the right to use the house before Rejo turned eighteen but not the right to sell it or give it to someone else. This matter caused quite a stir at the time. After all, no one would give a house to a granddaughter instead of a son. Therefore, all the old residents in the neighborhood knew about it. Maggie felt deep hatred when she saw everyone nodding in agreement with Rejo''s statement. This was the trouble with having familiar people around. Otherwise, she could deceive others easily. She thought for a moment and immediately changed her words. "Joy, how could you do this? You clearly said that you would live in the rich Sterling family in the future and nevere back. You asked me to look after the house for you. I just moved in, and I''ve terminated the lease contract. But you want me to leave as soon as youe back. What should I do? It''s so hard to rent a house now. Aren''t you making things difficult for me?" When it came to the house, Maggie''s resentment was intense. All the houses in this neighborhood were old and small, around 50-60 square meters This house was the property of her father and mother and was supposed to be passed down to her brother, but it was given to Rejo. Maggie was unhappy about it. Rejo was a girl, but she got the house. Maggie was her parents¡¯ daughter, and her rtionship with her parents was even closer. Even if her parents didn''t want to give the house to her brother, they should give it to her. Why did Rejo get it? But at that time, her brother was still alive, so she didn¡¯t dare to make a fuss. Later, after her brother died in an ident, she immediately brought arge group of people to the door. However, Jacquelyn had some connections and knew a rich and powerful man. That was why Maggie left the house in dismay. At that time, Mike was doing well in his business. Maggie had plenty of money, but she didn''t want to let go of Rejo. Now that Mike''s business had failed, she was even less likely to give up the house. "Well, Maggie is right, Joy. Your aunt''s family is in a bad situation now. If you can help, you should. You''re all family. Why do you have to be so narrow-minded?" "Yeah, Joy. you''ve been living a good life, but you can''t forget where you came from. You''ve seen the situation in your aunt''s family. If you can help, then help!¡± Seeing Maggie crying so hard, everyone tried to persuade Rejo. But Rejo was angry and stared at Maggie with her eyes wide open. She happened to catch Maggie''s proud gaze, which was blocked by her hair. Rejo''s anger rose and she pounced on Maggie. "Get out of here! This is my house. You''re not allowed to live here!¡± Maggie saw that Rejo attacked first and felt that she was in the right. She quickly got up from the ground and dodged Rejo¡¯s attacks while running and shouting, "Oh, Joy, don''t be angry. Let''s talk about it nicely. If you don''t want me here, I''ll just sleep on the street...¡± The onlookers frowned and sighed. "How did Joy be like this?¡± "Yeah, once she became sessful, she forgot her rtives. I never expected her to be so ungrateful.¡± Maggie overheard the people around her and felt that she had yed her part well. Since Rejo, this wicked girl, dared to disrespect her, she would teach Rejo what filial piety was and make sure that Rejo would never dare toe back to this neighborhood again. This house would be hers from now on! When Maggie thought of the house, she became even more evil. She blocked everyone''s view with her fat body as she dragged Rejo to the stairs. With a smile full of malice, she used force to push Rejo down... "Oh my god, Joy!" Maggie pretended to be flustered and stretched out her hand, trying to pull Rejo up. But her eyes were filled with a triumphant scheme. Rejo knew it was Maggie who pushed her, and her body was uncontrobly tilting backward. After seeing Maggie''s arrogant gaze, she gritted her teeth and grabbed Maggie''s hand. Even if she fell, she would drag Maggie, the mastermind, down with her.. Maggie didn''t expect Rejo to have such strength before she died. In shock, she didn''t care about hiding her malice anymore. "Let go of me, you b*tch. Go to hell!¡± Maggie forcefully pushed down Rejo who was holding her hand. Due to the impact, Maggie also fell to the ground Her body blocked the staircase, preventing those who wanted to rescue Rejo from passing by her, and what she had just said made everyone''s face turn gloomy. Rejo thought she was going to be injured this time. She closed her eyes tightly, afraid to see herself bleeding, an cursed Maggie in hers heart fortbeing a vicious woman. She waited for the pain toe but instead felta warm embracexShe loaked down in a daze at the two Hands ced on her chest: Since she fell backward, the person who saved her hugged her from behind while going up the stairs. Grateful to her savior, Rejo told herself not to mind it. However, she couldn''t help but think, ¡®Can you please take your hands off my chest? I''ve already been rescued!¡¯ Brady saw that Rejo didn''t move with her head down and thought she was scared stiff. He quickly whispered her name in her ear. ¡°Joy, Rejo, can you hear me?"From N?velDrama.Org. "I can hear you, Mr. Nelson. Can you please let go of me first?" Rejo rubbed her ear and blushed as she felt his grip was too tight! Brady breathed a sigh of relief and felt something soft. As he realized where his hands were, he felt a shock and apologized, "I''m sorry. I... didn''t know!¡± Rejo stood steady by holding onto the railing and didn''t mind. She narrowed hereyes, stared at Maggie who was lyin on the ground, and spoke upyatidly, '' ¡®Just now, I was pushed: dewn by Maggie. oes saw itpright? She was trying tokill me.She had such an evil thought for a. hduse. Are you reallyfortable letting her live in this conamunity? Mike just went bankrupt. Who knows what they''ll do for money? I''m Maggie''s niece and you saw how she attacked me without hesitation. So how will she treat you outsiders?¡± "You''re lying. Rejo. You clearly fell yourself. What does it have to do with my mother?" Maci couldn''t let Rejo us Maggie. "I saw it. It was indeed Maggie who pushed Joy!" "I saw it too!¡± They might not see it the first time, but they saw it the second time - Maggie could have pulled Rejo up, but insteag_she pushed Rejo. Everyone''s gpinion of Maggie changed at that moment. Sympathy for the Weak was amon LS sentiment. Originally, Maggie was in sucka destitute state and even lost hershouse, so people thought that sffice Rejo had be sessful, Rejo could help Maggie. But if Maggie had malicious intent, they couldn''t just sit by and let it happen. Joy was right. Mike had lost all his money. What if someone came pressing for repayment of his loan? They were all old and couldn''t bear to be scared. Everyone advised Rejo. "Joy, they can''t stay here. I know you''re kind and want to provide them somewhere to live, but you can''t make us in danger, can you? If you want Maggie to live here, I won''t agree!" "That''s right! If you''re worried, go rent a ce for them somewhere else. We can''t let these kinds of people stay in ourmunity!¡± Maggie was furious at their change of heart that her face turned livid. She got up from the ground and roared, "Get out! Mind your own business. This is the Lynn family''s affair. I''m telling you now. I''m determined to live here. No one is going to kick me out!" After speaking, Maggie pushed aside the onlookers and pulled Maci who was in a daze back into the room. She closed the door and paid no attention to the gossip outside. Everyone was angry, but they couldn''t do anything. After all, it was Rejo''s house and they had no right to evict anyone, so they all looked to Joy for a solution. After listening for a while, Brady roughly understood the situation. Looking at Rejo''s annoyed face, he said with a smile, "Joy, you have to do something. Although she¡¯s your aunt, you can''t let her bully you like this.¡± "Oh, but she''s staying here. Even if I kick her out this time, she can alwayse back when I''m not here!¡± This was the main source of Joy''s frustration. She could kick Maggie out now, but she knew how shameless Maggie was. Maggie was the type of person who would move back when she wasn''t around Chapter 49 Go to My Place Chapter 49 Go to My ce Chapter 49 Go to My ce After listening for a while, Brady roughly understood the situation. Looking at Rejo''s annoyed face, he said with a faint smile, "Joy, you have to do something. Although she¡¯s your aunt, you can''t let her bully you like this.¡± "Oh, but she''s staying here. Even if I drive her out this time, she can alwayse back when I''m not here!" This was the main source of Joy''s frustration. She could kick Maggie out because Maggie had pushed her downstairs, but she knew how shameless Maggie was. Maggie was the type of person who would move back when she wasn''t around. "Yes, it''s very troublesome!" Brady nodded. Looking at Rejo''s conflicted face, he wanted to say that he could help her, but his methods weren''t exactly honorable. He didn''t want to reveal his bad side in front of Rejo, so he kept this matter to himself. "Mom, don¡¯t stop me. Open the door!" "You brat, do you want to die? Do you want to go out and be kicked out by Rejo? Are you insane?" With doubt, Maggie looked at Maci who insisted on opening the door. What was wrong with Maci? She seemed to be possessed. Maggie poked Maci''s forehead in a hurry. "You know our current situation, don''t you? Your idiot father had a mistress and got himself bankrupt. Even our house was mortgaged. Now we''ve been kicked out of the vi. If we can''t live here, can you earn rent for me?" Maggie''s heart was filled with hatred when she mentioned Mike. He had spent all their savings on a woman. As a result, Maggie had toe back to thismunity with a thick face at this age. Thinking that Maci was Mike''s daughter, Maggie pinched Maci¡¯s arm to vent her anger. "Behave yourself, or I''ll kick you out and let you sleep on the streets with your hateful father!" "Oh, Mom, don''t bother me. Do you know who that man is? He''s the son of the Nelson family, the Nelson family!" Maci was anxious. She was thin and weak, so she couldn''t resist Maggie''s strength and had to convince Maggie first. "The Nelson family?" Maggie gained much weight in middle age. so Mike never took her to social events, but he often took Maci to parties because Maci was pretty. Maci had met Brady at a party, but it was only a one-sided encounter. She remembered that everyone was surrounding Brady at that time. Later, she inquired about his identity and was shocked. Compared to their nouveau riche family, the Nelson family was much more powerful. In front of the Nelson family, Mike''spany was not worth mentioning. Brady was the most powerful man Maci could get in touch with. Furthermore, Brady was handsome and elegant, so Maci immediately paid attention to him. Unfortunately, she was not in the same social circle as Brady and couldn''t get in touch with him. After Mike went bankrupt. she needed to avoid responsibility and creditors, so she had no time to look for him. When she saw Brady in the hallway just now, she thought it was just a man who looked like him, as she had only glimpsed him from afar at the party. Also, Brady valued his privacy, so Maci had no way of obtaining his photo. Moreover, she didn''t believe that Rejo, that b¡±tch, could know someone like the son of the Nelson family. But after being dragged back by Maggie. Maci thought more about it and believed that it was Brady. If she remembered correctly, Rejo called him "Mr. Nelson", didn''t she? Oh, didn''t Jacquelyn marry into a wealthy family? Maybe Rejo had the chance to meet those outstanding men. Maci always looked down on Rejo, but Rejo became rich, while she had to live in such an old house because her father went bankrupt. Maci gritted her teeth and clenched her fists. She had to get back into that circle, no, into an even more high-end circle. If that person really was Brady, it would be her chance. "Mom, I knew him at a party. His family is not ordinary. Let me put it this way. Father''spany is nothing in their eyes. They wouldn''t even want it if we gave it to them for free. Do you want to live in the vi again? Do you want to go back to the old days?" Maggie dreamed of going back to the old days! If Maci said something else, Maggie might not have understood, but as soon as Maci said it. she immediately understood. Seeing that Maci was about to rush out, she quickly pulled Maci back. Maci was so anxious that she stomped her foot. "Mom, I''ve exined it all to you. If you want to live a good life, you have to rely on me. Why are you stopping me? Mr. Nelson has left!" As Maci listened to theughter of Rejo and Brady gradually disappearing, Maci became even more anxious. She never had a chance to see Mr. Nelson, let alone she was poor now. If she let him leave like this, she would never have another chance! Maggie rolled her eyes at Maci with anger. "You''re really stupid. When we were arguing with Rejo just now, you could see that Mr. Nelson was on her side. It''s obvious that he believed her. Do you think he''ll have a good impression of you if you appear in front of him now?" "Oh no, what should we do? This is our only chance!¡± Maci''s face twisted in despair as she listened to Maggie''s analysis. "What are you afraid of? Rejo knows Mr. Nelson. Are you afraid you won''t be able to find him?" Maggie waspletely unworried. Her fat body sat on the couch, and she picked up a slice of watermelon from the table to eat it. "Mom, do you think Rejo might introduce Mr. Nelson to us?" Maci''s mind was functioning normally. They had treated Rejo so badly, so it would be good if Rejo didn''t hold a grudge. Wait, no, with Rejo''s personality, she would definitely hold grudges! "You''re just so silly. I argued with Rejo just now, but you didn''t say anything. Let''s do this: I''ll y the bad cop and you y the good cop. Tomorrow, you! go apologize to Rejo. Bear it even if she insults you. Saysomething nice and mak¨¦ her softhearted. Don''t mention J Mr. Ne sor at first. Say something to foot her. When she believes: you, you can mention him naturally-You can say that you were trying to convince me to give up the house, but I hit you and kicked you out, so you went to her for help. After all, she''s your cousin, so she can''t just ignore you. Act innocent and go live at the Sterling family. And don''t just focus on Mr. Nelson. You can get close to someone else from the Sterling family if they''re suitable!¡± NS The more Maggie thought about it, the more excited she became, and she even gave Maci some tips. Maci was amazed and realized that her mother was actually quite capable. She looked at Maggie''s fat face in disbelief and said. "Mom. you''re so amazing! Then howe you couldn''t control Dad?¡± Maggie rolled her eyes at Maci, touched her face, and sighed, "You don''t understand anything. A woman''s most important asset is I her appearance. I have all sorts ofc tricks, but your father lost interest in me as-S0on as he saw my face: What could I do?" Saying this? she loaked Maci up and down-and frowned slightly. She thefi took out some cash from her pocket and handed them to Maci."Buy some new clothes and beauty products. Your face is so dry!" to Maci tightly held the cash in her hand. Maggie had never been so generous. Since they went bankrupt, Maci had never had more than a hundred dors in her ount. She became even more determined to climb up the socialdder through Rejo. Rejo, of course, had no idea about Maggie and Maci¡¯s ns. She was currently sitting in Brady''s car, feeling embarrassed. Her n to go back and change her clothes had failed, so the smell in the car was so bad. She had to give up this idea. Although she could disgust Jason and make him stay away from her, she couldn''t go to work with the smell every day. "Um, Mr. Nelson, I think I''ll just get out of the car!" Brady was a really good-tempered person and didn''tin in this situation at all. He shook his head, "No need. I''ve gotten used to it after a while.¡± Seeing that Rejo stared at him with her cat-like eyes wide open and didn''t believe him, he awkwardlyughed. Alright, this kind of lie wasn¡¯t funny at all. "I have a property here. Why don''t you go to my ce?¡± "Is that not too much trouble?" If Rejo remembered correctly, these rich young men¡¯s properties were not empty, usually upied by a beautiful woman. She wasn''t interested in knowing about her boss''s private life. Brady didn''t pick up on Rejo''s implied meaning. He stepped on the gas pedal, turned the steering wheel to the right, and headed toward his house. "It''s no trouble, but I don''t have any women''s clothes there. Just tell me your size and I''ll have someone send them over.¡±Material ? of N?velDrama.Org. In fact, it was just a temporary residence for him. It was close to thepany, so sometimes when he was too tired to go home, he would stay there. Thinking of bringing Rejo back to his ce, Brady''s heart was beating wildly. He couldn''t help but wonder if the room was too messy and if it would make Rejo dislike it. Rejo cleared her throat. "No need, Mr. Nelson. Just tell me his number and I''ll talk to him myself." She didn''t want to tell Brady her bra size so casually. Brady was really easygoing. Hearing this, he handed her his phone and said, "Just look it up in the contacts. The store is called MyLove. It''s a specialty store opened by my friend, and the clothes are pretty good. I''ve bought a few clothes for my mom there before, and they were really nice!¡± Ahem, he almost let something slip. Brady focused on driving and didn¡¯t speak again, lest he identally says something that Rejo would mind They didn''t speak then. Rejo took a shower and changed her clothes at Brady''s p ace. After blow-drying her hair, sh@ opened the door and saw the food on the table and Brady sitting next to it without any > impatience. Rejo was stunned. It had¡¯been a long time since she had fers someone waiting for her. When she was with Jason, shewas always the one waiting for him. She had almost forgotten that she was ady and had the right to make people wait. Brady heard themotion and looked up with a faint smile. There was a hint of indulgence in his eyes. "I don''t know what you like to eat, so I just ordered what I like. I hope you don''t mind. We can go out to eat if you prefer!¡± Chapter 50 Meeting Him Chapter 50 Meeting Him Chapter 50 Meeting Him "It''s okay.¡± Rejo peeked at the food and saw that it was rtively in. It was eptable, but not to her taste. She preferred stronger vors. "I like the stirred shrimp with egg and fried fish." Brady was giving her the fork. He paused and chuckled softly. She was quite frank. He thought Rejo would say that she wasn''t picky and liked everything, or something like, "Oh, these happen to be my favorites.¡± He didn¡¯t expect her to tell him to eat less stirred shrimp with egg and fried fish ¡°Aren''t you afraid of making me angry and causing trouble for yourself?¡± Brady was surprised. Wasn''t Rejo afraid of offending him? After all, he was her boss and supervisor. The assistant''s office existed to serve him! Rejo smiled. After getting along with Brady several times, she could tell that he had a good temper. He was joking instead of embarrassing her on purpose. "I''m your aunt. Would you dare to get angry with your elder?" This identity had its advantages! Brady was speechless. He didn''t want her to be his aunt but his girlfriend! "By the way, Mr. Nelson, why did you go to my house?" "I happened to be passing by your neighborhood on my way back and noticed that you hadn''t been back for a long time, so I decided to stop by and check on you." "Oh." Rejo didn''t suspect how Brady knew where she used to live and why she would go there. Hearing this, she nodded and put down her fork She bit her fork and looked at him. Should she ask or not? She''d better ask him, or she would be doubtful and unable to fall asleep at night "Mr. Nelson, why was I transferred to the assistant¡¯s office? I was originally in the finance department!" These two fields werepletely unrted. "Well, Joy, let me ask you. Do you like working in the finance department?" Brady didn''t answer Rejo¡¯s question but asked another one.From N?velDrama.Org. Rejo thought for a moment. How should she answer this question? She didn''t really like finance. She chose this major because she was a liberal arts student and it was easier to find a job in this field. But if she said it outright. would Brady think that she didn''t like her job at all andcked professional ethics? When Rejo was thinking, Brady knew the truth. He secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He had a personal motive for transferring Rejo to the assistant''s office. If Rejo was particrly fond of her job in the finance department andter discovered the truth and was angry with him, what would he do? Now that Rejo didn¡¯t like her job, he had nothing to worry about. He calmly used the serving fork to pick up some vegetables for Rejo. "You shouldn''t always eat meat. It''s not good for your health. As for your job, I have my own reason. I want you to do me a favor." "What can I do to help you?¡± "You saw Lydia today, right?¡± "Yeah, what''s wrong?" "s." Brady sighed softly, his eyebrows furrowed slightly, making Rejo almost want to smooth them. ¡°You should have seen it, Joy. Lydia is the only woman in the assistant''s office, and there''s a reason for that." "Oh, I know that. Because those female assistants were all attracted to you. Mr. Nelson!" Rejo answered. When she first joined thepany, her senior used this as an example to teach her not to engage in hical behavior in thepany and to work hard. Otherwise, those fired female assistants would be a cautionary tale. The assistant¡¯s office no longer recruited women for this reason. Brady pursed his lips. Rejo was quite straightforward. No, he had to repair his image, so as not to let Rejo think that he was a yboy. ¡°Actually, it''s not as serious as you think. I used to have female assistants, but one of them went on maternity leave, so Lydia was a temporary recement. Her family has some connection to mine, so I couldn''t refuse her. But Lydia is insane. She thinks that just because she''s my assistant, she owns me. She not only drove away the other female assistants but also harassed me. You know, as my assistant, there are some asions when she needs to. be my femalepanion, but Lydia tells others that she and I are a couple. It''s simply a rumor. Unfortunately, because of her family connections, I can''t fire her. That''s why I transferred you to the assistant''s office. In the future. you can be my femalepanion and let Lydia face reality.¡± The real reason was that his family wanted him to be with Lydia. As for attending the parties, well, Brady ran an entertainmentpany, and there were plenty of actresses in thepany. Anyone of them would be happy to be his femalepanion, so he didn¡¯t need a female assistant to do that at all. But Rejo didn''t know this and her face didn''t look good. "Are you using me as a shield?" Lydia didn''t seem easy to get along with, and Rejo was worried about her own safety! Brady tempted her. "I''ll give you a raise!¡± What? Rejo''s eyes lit up. She looked at Brady with expectation. Brady was amused by her reaction. Didn''t Jacquelyn marry his Grandpa? It was impossible that she didn''t give Rejo pocket money. How could Rejo be so attracted to money? But it was okay. He was just afraid that she was not greedy for money. Loving money was not a problem. Thest thing hecked was money. "The assistant''s sry actually depends on the annual bonus. If you perform well. I will give you a great bonus that will at least cover your annual sry. If you make me very satisfied, you will get even more." Rejo drooled. Because of her job in finance, she paid the wages. She knew that the basic sry and subsidies for an assistant added up toa mast $5000 a month. If she got the belus, even the minimum amoui nt could cover her sty fo tbree years. She nodded without hesitation. "Mr. Nelson, d¨¦n''t worry. I will work hard!" Lydia would just make things difficult for her, right? Anyway, she was bothered by the director in the finance department every day, so it was no different. It was so easy to fool her. Brady looked at Rejo''s happy face and couldn''t help but sigh. He even felt guilty. After they finished eating, Rejo took the initiative to clean up the dishes. "I''ll do it!" Brady wanted to say that a cleaningdy would clean it up, but seeing Rejo''s positive attitude, he swallowed his words. He thought it was nice. They were like an ordinary couple. After eating, the wife cleaned up. It felt warm. However, before Brady could praise her, he heard the sound of porcin breaking. He looked at the set of blue and white porcin that he liked the most at his feet and didn¡¯t know what expression to use to face Rejo Rejo bit her lip in regret and angrily pped her hand. She had been spoiledsby Jacquelyn since she was a child Jacquelyn never NN allowed Ker to cook, wash dishes, or do housework, So, although Rejo was.from an ordinary family she realy didn''t know how to dethese things. Just now, she jusi.wanted to express her gratitude and forgot that she couldn''t do it. It was better to be shameless and not do it! "I''m sorry! Mr. Nelson, where did you buy this set of tableware? I''llpensate you for it!¡± "It''s okay. Don''t worry about it. Let the cleaningdy clean it up this afternoon.¡± "No, it''s my fault, so I mustpensate you. Mr. Nelson, you''re making me feel guilty!" "It''s alright. You can''t buy it anyway. It was privately customized and there was only one set." Brady stared at the porcin under his feet. Maybe it was better off broken Rejo said nothing and silently picked up the broken pieces and put them in a bag. She carefully looked at Brady, observing his expression. The more she looked, the more scared she was. Was he angry? He must be angry, or why would he have no expression on his face? Oh no, on her first day of transfer, she had already offended the big boss. Her luck couldn''t be worse! Looking at the bag in her hand, she felt that Mr. Nelson really liked this set of porcin! Brady saw Rejo packing things away and didn''t say anything. He picked up the keys on the table and said, "Let''s go!¡± Rejo walked out first, stepping back a few st¨¦ps to watch Brady lock the door. She was bored, so she looked agound the hallway which was quite spacious and didn''t feel cramped Tut, it was really a ¡ª high-end apartment for the. Fich. Fyren the hallway was simr to the housing estate where she lived. Rejo grumbled in her heart but then noticed a door next to her was opening. Aman came out and she followed the line of his tight suit pants up to his waist. He had long legs. a sexy waistline, and broad shoulders. He was sexy! She wondered what his face looked like... Huh, it was someone she knew? As soon as Rejo met the cold and fierce gaze of his ck eyes, she instinctively felt guilty. No, why should she feel so? She hadn''t done anything wrong, but she still felt a little scared. She pursed her lips and didn''t dare to look at Jason. But the next moment, Rejo¡¯s face turned livid as she stared at the woman running out of the open door in revealing sleepwear. She squinted slightly. The woman seemed familiar. Rejo seemed to have seen her somewhere before. The woman, who seemed familiar, was clinging tightly to Jason''s arm. "Mr. Sterling, don''t go..." Her voice was sweet and cloying. Rejo suddenly remembered her. She had heard this voice a few days ago. It was the woman that Jason brought to the wedding. Looking at the woman''s dress, Rejo suddenly felt itchy all over, feeling disgusted. What did Jason mean? He had another woman while he was with her. What a scumbag. Why did he force her to have sex since he had another woman? "Oh, Jason, you''re here too!¡± Brady turned around and saw Jason, briefly ncing at the woman clinging to him before looking away. "Since you''re busy, we won''t disturb you. Joy, let''s go.¡± Jason stared at Rejo and Brady, nced at the closed door, and a dangerous glint shed in his eyes. He pushed away the woman clinging to his arm, took a big step forward, and opened the elevator door that was about to close, squeezing himself between Rejo and Brady, separating the two. Rejo stumbled from being pushed by Jason and almost fell, instinctively grabbing the person next to her. The woman in sleepwear also caught up, looking panicked. "Mr. Sterling...¡± The Novel will be updated first on this website. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!