Hearing Alex's low and hoarse voice only deepened the blush on Jane's face. She knew distinctly that Alex was flirting with her, and though she did not feel the same, she felt nothing but a sense of security.She had been with Alex for seven years, and she had always known that he had a good temper. If not for Alex breaking her heart overnight, Jane would have still considered him as someone with a great personality. The reason why she had completely given up on Alex was partly because of the fact that he chased her out of his house out of the blue, but there was more to it that she had never mentioned or told anyone; it was because she felt pained by the love Alex had for Lily. Seven, almost eight years of companionship, through riches and difficulties, they ate and lived together, day and night, but none of that compared to a woman from across the world. Jane was tossed out mercilessly as soon as that woman came back, and that was the main reason that Jane lost hope.Twenty days ag
"Alex," Jane called out to him longingly."Hm?""My mother…"Jane knew that this was the worst timing to ask for his help, but was her mother not the reason why she suddenly changed her mind?"You mother? What happened to the old lady?" Alex asked, knowing the answer to that question.Jane did not answer his question directly, but instead asked, "Alex, you came looking for me over and over again because you felt like you've wronged me, and because you missed the time we spent together in the past seven years, am I right?""Of course!""So deep down, you still think that I am great, do you?""You are irreplaceable in my heart, Jane. After you left, I realized that no other woman in this world will ever be as great for me as you."Jane suddenly took the initiative to seal his lips with a kiss, and even Garrett in the driver's seat could not help but look away. Both Garrett and Alex knew better than anyone as to why Jane decided to come back, and became this aggressive."Jane, y
Being called out by Alex had Ivy falling on her knees in fear. She started bowing her head over and over again. "Please spare me, Master Alex!" She never would have imagined that the pregnant woman would have the capability to turn the tables.Alex did not bother with Ivy's pleading and shouted at the driver ahead, "Garrett, where are those people that you buried from last time?""Master Alex, they are buried at the field in the West--""Alex!" Suddenly, Jane interrupted him."What is it, Jane?" he asked gently."Alex, back in those two nights and one day that I spent at Huron's, it's true that when everyone was bullying me, this young lady gave me a piece of bread so that I didn't starve. But when she asked for my help, I didn't save her. It's okay. I don't hold grudges against her. There's no need to kill for my sake." Jane paused for a moment before adding, "That woman who got mad at me back in the restaurant as well. I don't want to care about her. It's fine. I just want to se
Alex glanced over at the great mountains on both sides and suddenly commanded Garrett, "Stop!"The sky had just begun to turn bright. Throughout the night they drove, Jane had been asleep, sinking deeper and deeper into her dreams. At first, she leaned into Alex's arms. After that, Alex went ahead and lowered the seat so that she could sleep comfortably. Even the driver in the front seat could not help but feel his heart ache as he glanced over to Jane a couple of times.‘How long has it been since Mrs. Poole had a good night’s sleep? As expected of the Master, he really has it all planned out. We can't allow her to stray out there any longer. Any longer, she would die out there. Even if this is all plotted by the Master, at least he is doing it for her own good,’ he thought.At the time, the car had stopped inside the mountains, but Jane had not woken up, nor did Alex wake her. He leaned on his side with half of his body bent, and he let her sleep on his arm as he watched her.It
Never had Jane imagined that she would wake up to arrive at the place where her lover Noah had died. Noah passed away merely a month ago, just before his body completely decayed.‘No, is his body still here?’ she thought, as she stumbled toward the spot where Noah had fallen. Before she could take off, Alex grabbed onto her arms and said, "Slow down. Don't injure yourself."He supported her weight from behind gingerly, like he was offering his arms for a queen. She did not pay attention to a word he said and hurried over to the other side. The sound of someone wailing was heard even before they arrived and Jane noticed that it was her mother's voice.The old lady's voice was getting closer and closer. "What could an old hag like me do to deserve this?? My grandson died, and now my son. My son… Mommy has arrived late. Why couldn't I have died in your place?"The wailing was getting closer and, after making a turn, Jane saw a group of workers in jumpsuits working. If she was not wr
The old lady froze as soon as she heard the top elite of Kidon City called her ‘Mom’. She had not expected Alex to be someone so approachable, and in that moment, Alex's presence managed to wash away most of the despair she felt from losing her son.Jane could not help but cast a glance over at Alex and he took the opportunity to grin at her in a flattering manner."..." Jane did not say a word."Sleep, child. You've gone through hardships in the past few months. You couldn't really sleep all that time and the car just now probably isn't comfortable to sleep in as well. There's a bed in this car. Go to sleep. Mom will watch over you," the old woman said with concern.Jane nodded. She felt grounded with her mother next to her, and laid down obediently, but then, she sat back up again right away putting on the blanket.She looked at Alex and bit her lip. "Thank you, Alex. Um… My mom…""Once we get to Kidon City, we will bring her to the best hospital to fix her heart condition. You
"Wh--What did you just say?" Emma could not believe that those were the words coming from Jane. Though her father and uncle were in a feud, Emma was still a member of the Poole family.‘I am still Alex's cousin. His cousin! I was polite enough to say hi to her and she’s asking me to get away?’ she thought.In the past seven to eight years, Emma had never spared a moment looking at Jane properly. No one knew better than Emma in the Poole family and all of Kidon City that Alex would never marry Jane. Jane was just nothing but a tool to him. Merely a tool.Emma had mentioned to countless ladies of wealthy families in the elite community of Kidon City, saying, "Just wait and see! Someday my second cousin is going to dump that woman Jane. If my cousin and Lily can’t make things work, I will introduce him to you."Those words were the reason why Emma managed to become the most powerful woman in Kidon CIty for a time. However, her cousin Alex had overpowered her father Axel's position in
"Emma Poole, I've already died once. I don't care about anything anymore in this world; I don't even intend on keeping the child in my belly, so do you really think that I would be afraid of you?" Jane sneered as she stared at Emma coldly. "Scram! Don't let me see you again! I feel like throwing up every time I see you! If I get upset, I might just take my man's gun out of his nightstand and shoot you in the head one day!""..."Jane sneered again. "If you think that I won't dare to, why don't you try me?""Ah…" Emma immediately turned to flee.Jane snickered grimly in contempt.‘Emma is nothing but a fool, but she still managed to almost get me killed and even cost Noah his life. Now that I am back with Alex, I will not be scared of anyone. I used to treat everyone with respect and tolerance because I loved Alex. But now? I don't have a heart anymore, so I won't back down. I'm going to ignore them all,’ she thought as she continued to walk toward the Poole residence proudly.Beh