Jessica glanced at him, recalling her own experience. When she was in the hospital and had called him about the contract, he initially didn't answer since he didn't recognize the caller. However, her persistent calls eventually made him cave in, much like the situation now.With a sigh, she leaned back in her seat and rested her head.The caller was Justin's business associate, and he had used a new number to contact Justin. He was the person Justin was going to meet discreetly before his panic attack episode began."Hey, it's Alfred. Sorry for calling from a different number; I left my phone at home. Thankfully, I had your business card with me and found your number there. Are you still coming? I've been waiting for over an hour."Alfred was the man who had been keeping Justin informed about his father's company ever since Justin's return. He was one of the very few who knew Justin was alive and well. Justin was supposed to meet him at a private lounge to discuss important matters rel

Jessica was taken aback by the unexpected news that he was coming to pick her up. She couldn't help but wonder about his reasons for doing so. Her immediate concern was the need to retrieve her bag from the hospital where she had received treatment.In an attempt to delay their meeting, she asked, "Could we perhaps reschedule for later in the day? I have a few errands to take care of right now." Jessica hoped for a positive response from Kelvin. However, instead of granting her request, he replied, "I apologize, Ms. Jessica, but I am merely following Mr. Justin's instructions." Jessica sighed in frustration, her hand coming to rest on her forehead as she contemplated this unexpected turn of events.She felt compelled to accept the situation, knowing that she had willingly embraced this new life just the day before. It was a fundamental part of the contract she had entered into – to make herself available whenever Justin required her presence. As a married woman, she recognized her du

Kelvin's grip on the steering tightened as he swallowed hard. He knew just how much to provoke his boss. If he went any further right now, it would be game over for him. Everything he had said to Jessica was a lie. Well, they weren't entirely false, but Justin hadn't really been involved the way he had portrayed.In fact, Kelvin was the one Justin had sent to make the call to the hospital and settle Jessica's debt. While doing so, he found out everything that had happened. The only thing Justin did was tell him they'd get the bag first before picking Jessica up when he reported back.Jessica looked at Justin. She knew he must be embarrassed by the revelation Kelvin just made. She would have been if she were exposed in such a manner. She smiled and instinctively placed a hand on his leg, saying, "Thank you." His gaze left Kelvin and fell on her.He wanted to tell her the truth, let her know that Kelvin had just lied, but seeing the smile spread across her face, he swallowed his words. S

In a sudden, overwhelming moment, Jessica found herself grappling with a rising lump in her throat. This was the moment she had been dreading, the moment when she would have to divulge the news of her impromptu marriage to Justin, a man she had only met two days ago. The daunting task ahead was to reveal this life-altering decision to her mother.Deep down, Jessica knew she couldn't bring herself to mention the connection between Justin and Nicholas. She knew her mother would disapprove and give a torrent of discouraging words about how he was the wrong choice for her. She wasn't prepared for a lecture on her penchant for making poor decisions.After a moment of gathering her thoughts and summoning her courage, Jessica finally spoke. "It was my husband who requested your transfer to the VIP ward, Mum," she confessed, her voice quivering with a mix of anxiety and determination. "I am now married."Rebecca couldn't help but chuckle at her daughter's humorous remark, but the amusement qu

Nicholas stared at Sonia in astonishment for what felt like an eternity. So lost in thought, he hardly noticed the passing moments until Sonia snapped her fingers in front of his face, jolting him back to reality. He had been contemplating whether it was even possible for Sonia to discern what he had struggled with for hours.With a sense of urgency in his voice, Nicholas placed his hands on Sonia's shoulders and asked, "Who is it?"Sonia's eyes fixated on an invisible point in space, her gaze focused intently. "This about this..." She shifted her attention back to Nicholas, her tone earnest, "Think about who stands to gain the most from all of this. There's just one person, Nicholas, one individual who would elicit sympathy from others."Nicholas's eyes widened as realization dawned on him. "Are you suggesting that Jessica might be involved in this?" The words felt foreign as they left his mouth; he had known Jessica for years, and the idea that she could be involved in such an act s