LOGINAnother message came through. “Ezra, I really envy your family background. Your dad is so rich. He is definitely going to find you a great husband, right? Let me guess. Is it Mr. Adrian from the Rhett family? His background is just a little worse than Ronan’s, but he would still be a good match for you.”She typed with open arrogance. So what if Ezra was born into a wealthy family?If Ezra married Mr. Adrian and they encountered each other in those high-society circles after the wedding, Ezra might even have to ask her for help making connections.Ezra frowned at the message.Adrian? That idiot? He wasn't good enough for her.She typed back, “Why not guess Ronan? Do you think I’m not worthy?”The moment she hit send, a sharp gust of wind swept through her.Ezra looked up and saw a huge parrot flying straight at her. Its hooked claws were about to rake across her face.“Moss!” Linda shouted, but it was too late.Ezra threw her hands up to protect her head and stumbled back while scream
“You…” Allison couldn't really do anything to him.Jareth let out a low scoff. “Still not over Ronan, huh?”Allison turned over and sat up. “Who said I’m not over him?”Jareth propped his head on his arm and said in a lazy, casual tone, “You’re keeping yourself untouched for him while he’s out there enjoying himself with other women.”Allison was speechless.Jareth looked at her and added, “I never said this marriage was fake.”Allison said, “That day, I saw you picking someone up at the Silk House.”The moment the words left her mouth, Jareth’s face darkened. “So what?”She didn't back down. “Is she important to you?”“No.” His answer came even faster than her question. It was firm, and there was a trace of cold dislike in his voice.“Are you really single?” Allison asked.Jareth looked irritated. He sat up, grabbed the collar of her shirt, and pulled her closer. “I’m a virgin. Got it?”Their faces were barely an inch apart. Allison looked into his eyes and stayed silent. She underst
Allison sat up and switched on the light.The light flooded the entire room.The girl sat on the carpet, shielding her eyes from the sudden brightness as she whined, “Jarry, it’s me!”Allison grabbed a pillow and held it in front of her like a weapon. “Open your eyes and take a good look at who I am!”The moment Allison spoke, the girl on the floor fell silent. She slowly lowered her hand from her face and stared at Allison for three full seconds.“Ahhh!”The scream almost shattered Allison’s eardrums.Covering her ears, Allison watched as the girl scrambled to her feet, frantically searched the bed, then rushed into the bathroom. When she found no sign of Jareth, she bolted out the door.“Jarry! There’s an intruder in the house!”The girl’s panicked voice echoed through the hallway. Allison quickly slipped on her slippers and straightened her clothes.Jareth would probably appear any moment now.She sat calmly at the edge of the bed and waited. She assumed the girl was Jareth’s lover
Jareth said nothing, but his eyes grew darker as he listened to all her rants.Oliver let out a low chuckle. “If I weren’t the one behind the wheel, I would be applauding Ms. Rogers for her grand schemes.”Allison answered seriously, “They’re nothing compared to Mr. Taylor’s. I’m only dealing with small fish. He’s the one playing with sharks.”Compared to the Lopez family, the Rogers family was nothing.Oliver let out a low whistle. Not bad. She really knew how to say the right thing at the right time.Maybe it was just her imagination, but Allison felt Jareth’s mood soften. The stiffness in his shoulders faded. He no longer looked so annoyed; instead, he appeared composed, yet still cold.He said, “I didn’t expect you and me to be thinking the same thing. That makes it even better.”Better in what way?Once again, Oliver spoke for him. “Since your wedding with Jareth is coming up, Mr. Jackson wants to host a family dinner. He’s invited you to attend.”Allison blurted out, “That sound
Nigel didn't want to talk about it. Ever since Allison had been locked in the psychiatric ward, the Rogers hospital had somehow lost its touch when it came to rare and complicated cases. Patients had started leaving one after another.Lost its touch overnight? What kind of explanation was that?Nigel shook his head. “I don’t know. The prescriptions are the same. They just don’t work anymore.”Ronan muttered, “That’s strange…”Nigel lowered his voice. “Sometimes I think my mom might be right. Maybe when Allison left, she really took the Rogers family’s luck with her.”Ronan frowned. He almost told Nigel not to be ridiculous, but the words never came out. He paused instead.Now that he thought about it… Since he started dating Sherrie, everything had gone wrong. One problem after another had followed him because of her. Even his father and grandfather had begun to show their disapproval.Meanwhile, ever since news of Jareth’s engagement to Allison spread, his grandfather had barely said
Sherrie trembled, but her frightened eyes slid past Allison and fixed on Jareth behind her.Allison noticed that small movement instantly.She straightened and said clearly, “You may have managed to gather four million dollars, but Mr. Gabriel is the victim. He hasn’t agreed to settle.”Hearing Allison’s words made Nigel anxious. He glanced toward Gabriel.Four million dollars could be put together, yes, but it couldn't replace a rare jade bracelet. In the end, whether to accept the settlement was still Gabriel’s decision.Gabriel looked around at the ruined courtyard, then at the bruises on Allison’s body.He understood that she wasn't trying to make things difficult for the Rogers family. She was waiting to see where he stood.After all, those gifts had to pass through Allison before they were returned to him.Gabriel finally said, “Then for Ms. Rogers’ sake, I’ll let it go.”He said it smoothly, but the words hit the Rogers family harder than a slap.The one they had always called







