Sean took a picture and showed it to Jenna. "Since when have you two been close?"Jenna stared blankly, then shook her head, "We were never close, we just said hello from time to time. Nothing more than that." She looked at him anxiously, "I swear, there's no connection between us."Sean rolled his eyes. "You went to the same high school?""Y-yes!" Jenna replied, then bit her lip as Sean kissed her neck.The man's voice suddenly became soft, "Have you finished your college assignment?""A-already..." Jenna replied, feeling uncomfortable as she felt the man's hands cupping her slender waist. She gritted her teeth and wanted to ask him to let go, but quickly dropped the idea.Sean pressed his hot lips to her neck while Jenna still sat astride him."Sean...""How many days have I not touched you?" he whispered as he continued to touch Jenna and began to undress her. He wanted Jenna to ask him to fuck her, but it seemed to take forever and he couldn't stand it anymore.After pulling the t
The next day, Sean transferred Jenna to another college, but most of Jenna's books were still at her old college, so Sean drove her there to pick them up. On the way, Jenna asked anxiously, "Do I really need to change schools?""Yes, or would you rather sit at home quietly?" Sean looked at her coldly.Jenna looked wistfully out the window.They arrived at the university when it was time for the students to leave. Everyone saw Jenna packing her things and came over to ask what was going on. Jenna smiled and said, "I'm transferring to another college.""Transferring? Why?""Where did you go?""You just came back after a long vacation. Why so suddenly?"Without explanation, Jenna packed her books, put the bag on her back, hugged another pile of books in her hands, and said with a smile, "Goodbye."Jenna walked slowly down the stairs, hugging her books. Suddenly, she heard a voice behind her."Jenna ..."Recognizing Michael's voice, Jenna didn't turn around and instead quickened her pac
Later that evening, Jenna came out of her room, still very worried about Sean's words about wanting to hurt Michael.She looked for Sean in his study and didn't know whether to go in or not, but after hesitating for a while, she finally knocked on the door.When she opened the door, she saw that Sean had turned around in his chair and was now looking at her. She gasped and stood stiffly, not daring to move.Sean was very annoyed when he saw her expression and said curtly, "Come in."Jenna entered nervously and closed the door. As she walked towards him, she shakily opened the robe of her nightgown, revealing her body wrapped in a very thin sexy nightgown.Sean narrowed his eyes: "What are you doing?""I ..." Jenna didn't know either, but what else could she do to make Sean happy so she could beg him not to hurt Michael?Sean was staring at her so intently that Jenna didn't dare take any more steps towards him. She didn't even dare look at him in the eye."Stop looking so glum!" Sean
Taylor led Jenna into Sean's office. The assistant sat on the sofa and invited Jenna to sit down, "Let's sit down first, would you like some coffee?" Jenna shook her head, too shocked by the suddenness of it all. "Mr. Sean is in Italy on urgent business," Taylor shifted his position to make him seat more comfortable, "I should have told you earlier, but Mr. Sean stopped me." "About what?" Jenna's heart skipped a beat. "You need to know that Mr. Sean never actually destroyed your father's company, let alone bankrupted it." Taylor grew more serious than ever. "You may not believe me, but you can look up information anywhere. What Mr. Sean did was not bankrupt the company, but he helped companies that were on the verge of bankruptcy and brought them back to life. Many of the companies he took over became many times more advanced because of Mr. Sean's skills." Jenna frowned, "But my father's company was fine before he made the deal with Sean, we didn't go bankrupt at all!" Jenna thoug
After hearing what Taylor said, Jenna suddenly realized that the comforts she had, such as the house her father had been able to get at a very low price, even her father's income so far, which was quite high even though he was not working, had all been obtained from Sean?"We even knew that you were planning to take revenge for the death of your parents," Taylor's face softened at the sight of Jenna's blush, then she looked at Jenna regretfully, "Your parents' death surprised us as well, Jenna. Believe me, Mr. Sean was shocked as well. He was notoriously cruel and evil, but he certainly never intended to hurt the weak. He was trying to help your father." Taylor stressed her words, "None of what happened was Mr. Sean's fault."Jenna felt ashamed. If Taylor's words were true...and they seemed to be. Then she should be ashamed. All her anger and all her resentment based on her own perception had been wrong all along. And Sean almost never defended himself with all his diatribes, curses
"It seems like you've said that before, but the fact is you've always been insubordinate," Sean said casually."No, I'm not going to argue with you anymore!" Jenna was very worried that Sean's guest suddenly stood at the door and saw her, "Can I go now?""No," Sean said, not caring.Jenna was about to say something when Sean's secretary called. "Sir, Miss Charlotte has arrived."Jenna was surprised and looked at the door.Sean told his secretary, "Let her in!" After hanging up, he pointed to the side and said, "That is the dressing room!"Apparently there was a special room where several of Sean's suits and shirts were kept, just in case he needed a change of clothes.The doorknob turned and Jenna ran into the dressing room.Charlotte entered with a smile on her face, but saw the back of a woman running towards a special room there, then her smile froze for three seconds before she regained her composure and smiled at Sean. "Mr. Sean...""Just call me Sean." Sean stood up and shook th
"Hello, Charlotte." Sean sounded so friendly on the phone.Jenna stared at him for a while, then as she started to undo her pajamas, Sean's eyes fell on her breasts."Thanks for lunch, I didn't think you were so nice." Charlotte sounded shy on the phone."Of course. I'm glad you had a good time with me, next time we meet again." Sean replied. A bright smile was clearly visible on his face, as if he had a lot of fun teasing Charlotte.The man extended his hand to Jenna and pulled her into the bathtub.Jenna hesitantly stepped in, wondering how Sean could be talking to his girlfriend while asking her to get naked and into his tub.Sitting in the tub, Jenna broke through the bubbles like a small mountain rising from the sea. She still looked very stiff as she sat on Sean's lap with her back to him. Sean moved a hand to touch Jenna's stomach and pulled her closer, letting her lean against him as he continued to talk to Charlotte, laughing."Tomorrow I'll pick you up for dinner," Sean sai
Since the first day of college, Jenna and Esther have become quite close. Although Esther was the type of girl who was always cold, she was quite nice to Jenna.After class, Jenna left the campus and saw Sean's car among a group of other private cars. On this campus, no one knew the real situation, so Jenna didn't have to worry about anyone getting suspicious and could just walk right up to him. She opened the car door and saw Sean, then got in without saying anything.Sean looked up from his iPad, reached out and touched her face, then said with a smile: "How's college going?""Fine," Jenna replied briefly."Good. Then I'm going to buy you a new dress."Jenna said hesitantly, "No, that's not necessary..."Sean looked at her and asked, "Don't you like it?""It's not that!" Jenna fell silent. Sean continued to buy her clothes and jewelry as if Jenna was really his mistress! She didn't like being treated that way! "Well, it's up to you." She stared out of the window with lifeless eyes
โBye, kids!โ Valeria called out, waving at them as they ran toward the school gate. They paused to wave back before continuing on. Once they were safely inside, Ben started the car and they headed toward the cafรฉ. โYou know, you donโt have to do this every day. I can get my own car,โ Valeria said, staring out the window, fully aware of Ben glancing her way as they stopped at a red light. โSo Iโm supposed to risk losing you again? No thanks,โ Ben replied as the light turned green and they drove on. This time, Valeria turned to look at him. โCome on, Ben. That happened months ago. Iโm fine now, totally capable of driving myself. You canโt babysit me forever, you know?โ she added, turning her gaze back outside. โI can, and I will,โ Ben said firmly. The rest of the ride was quiet. When they reached the cafรฉ, Valeria got out without saying a word and headed straight inside. He didnโt seriously expect her to never drive again, right? She let out a deep sigh, dropped her bag behind t
Ben walked up to her, smiling. She smiled back until she bumped into someone. She looked down and found the same little boy from the cafe. โOh, itโs you!โ she said, crouching. โMom?โ Oliver said with a big smile. The word made Valeria uncomfortable, and she glanced at everyoneโespecially Alexa. Alexa was right there, so why was the kid calling her โmomโ? โOh! You live here?โ Valeria asked. The boy grinned, his missing front teeth making him look even cuter. โI went to Colorado with my dad,โ he said simply. Valeriaโs eyes moved to the little girl next to him. โAnd this?โ โIโm Oliver,โ the boy said with a proud smile. โAnd this is my sister, Olivia.โ Valeria chuckled, remembering how adorable Emily and Ethan could be. โYou can call me Val,โ she told them. Oliverโs eyes shifted to Ben, who was standing beside her. โThis is Ben,โ Valeria added. Ben crouched beside her with a mock scowl. โHey, bro,โ he said, then winked at Valeria, making her heart race. Ben chuck
A woman walked, pulling her jacket tighter around her small frame as the cold wind hit her. The click of her boots on the floor was the only sound echoing through the space. She still couldnโt believe her eyes when she found out Jenna was alive. A year ago, she had felt so relieved, thinking sheโd finally gotten rid of her. But now the girl was backโ that annoying little thing who once clung to their lives like a parasite. The woman turned sharply left and stepped into a dark alley. The path was narrow barely enough for one person to walk through without brushing against the brick walls on both sides. The alley was long and pitch black, forcing her to squint and step carefully. Part of her grumbled at how she couldnโt see a thing, but another part was glad the darkness was hiding whatever creepy crawlies were on those walls. She shivered and almost screamed when something scurried across her $26,000 boots. A flickering bulb at the end of the alley gave her a target, and she ran to
Valeria walked into her apartment, struggling to carry Emily and Ethan who were fast asleep in her arms. "Thanks so much, Mrs. Smith," she said with a grateful smile to her neighbor, a woman in her mid-fifties who lived alone. "It's no problem, dear. You look a little busy," Mrs. Smith said, nodding toward the two kids. Valeria chuckled softly and nodded. "Good night, sweetie. If you need anything, just knock. I'm only a few steps away," Mrs. Smith added with a wink before heading back to her place. That was just the kind of woman. Mrs. Smith was the type whoโd open the door with a baseball bat raised high, day or night, always cautious. But deep down, she was the kindest, most caring soul. Valeria smiled, remembering the night Mrs. Smith almost whacked Ben with her bat because Valeria had been late answering the door after a shower, and forgetful Ben had left his keys. Mrs. Smith thought he was a thief. Carefully, Valeria tucked Emily and Ethan into their beds. "Good
When she opened her eyes, she found Ben leaning against the balcony wall, arms crossed, smiling at her so softly it made her blush. She tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. "Why are you looking at me like that?" Ben chuckled, walked over, and gently lifted her chin, kissing the tip of her nose. "Because youโre the sweetest thing Iโve ever seen... after those two little monsters," he teased just as Emily and Ethanโs voices called out his name. Ben groaned while Valeria tried not to laugh. Ever since Ben had confessed his feelings, he never missed a chance to shower Valeria with affection. They spent the morning playing, filling the apartment with laughter that felt like music to Valeriaโs ears. "Alright, kids, time to brush your teeth," she said, herding them away as she carried dirty plates to the kitchen. As she started prepping food for the kids, Ben leaned casually against the counter. "Who was on the phone?" Valeria asked. "Mr. Anderson. He invited us to dinner with hi
A man in a white Armani suit got up from behind his desk and stepped forward to shake their hands. "Welcome, Mr. Anderson and Mrs. Karen. I'm Ben McKenzie," he greeted them with a friendly smile. Sean raised an eyebrow, slightly surprised by the man's cheerfulness, but shook his hand politely anyway. He sat down in the chair across from Ben, while Karen took the seat next to him. "We should start the presentation soon," Karen said, looking at her watch. Ben smiled wider and nodded. At first, nervousness showed on his face, but as the presentation progressed, his confidence grew. Sean was quite impressed with Ben's presentation, but he didn't find much to like. In his heart, he had already decided to decline the offer. Ben was busy organizing his files when his secretary called and someone knocked on the door. Ben looked up from his work and his face instantly lit up. Sean and Karen didn't turn around, assuming it was none of their business. "Valeria, are you here?" said Ben,
Before going to Colorado to meet Ben. Before going to Ben's company, or rather Ben Mckinzie's hotel in Colorado, Sean stood in front of the mirror, pulled his blazer closer to his body and combed his hair with his fingers. He looked at his reflection and barely recognized the figure he saw. His eyes had lost their sparkle and his jaw was sore after months, almost a year, of constantly putting on a fake smile for everyone. But this was his life now, and he was beginning to accept it. With a heavy sigh, Sean moved to close the door to his room. As the door was about to close, his eyes fell on a set of ties lying in the corner of the room. Still, he refused to wear them. Lily, in her own way, left the ties there, as if hoping Sean would change his mind. Lily always said he would wear them one day, but in his heart, Sean knew he would only wear them if Jenna tied them around his neck, and they all knew that was no longer possible. He locked the door and stepped out. Just a few ste
Friday came quickly. Valeria decided to take the kids to the park, since they had been kind of distant from each other since their fight yesterday. Emily was starting to avoid Ethan, so Valeria felt she needed to talk to her. "Kids, are you going to the park today?" she asked as she took some of her cereal. "With Dad?" they asked in unison. Sometimes their bond really was that close, and Valeria felt like it was dรฉjร vu all over again. Valeria paused for a moment to deal with the bad feeling in her heart, then replied, "Dad didn't answer my phone. So we'll spend the day without him," she said, and the children pouted, but then perked up as the taxi pulled up in front of the park, where many children were laughing and playing on the swings and slides. The sun was not shining brightly over their heads that day, but the sky was not dark either. A cold breeze hit them as they stepped onto the sidewalk. "Mom, I'm going to the slide," Ethan said as he ran to the slide. Emily was st
"Get in," Ben said in an annoyed tone as he picked Emily up and buckled her into the back seat. Valeria did the same for Ethan. He sat in the passenger seat and fastened his seat belt. "Ben, slow down," Valeria murmured, holding his hand as he drove a little faster than usual. Ben stared at her for a few moments, but Valeria's attention was only on the road. She didn't want to get into an accident or involve the children in one. Ben took his eyes off her and looked at the back seat where Ethan was looking out of the window with an angry frown and Emily with red cheeks and a flowing pink nose. A few tear stains still clung to her cheeks as she continued to sob. Valeria sighed heavily, and Ben continued to slow the car down. It was the children's second day of school and Valeria and Ben had already been called to the school because there was a complaint from the principal that Ethan had hit someone and their daughter was crying for unknown reasons. Soon they reached home. On