The old master slammed his palm against the armrest, his face flushed angrily. "She hung up on me? Me?!"The butler flinched at the sound but calmly replied, "Yes, old master. We've tried calling several more times, but she keeps rejecting the calls.""That ungrateful brat! She dares treat me like a joke?" the old master roared, pacing back and forth like a lion trapped in a cage. His fury boiled over, and he threw the porcelain teacup beside him across the room. It shattered on the floor, but the butler stood stoically, used to these outbursts.Meanwhile, in Jenna's condo, things were far more entertaining."Ugh! That old man keeps calling," Jenna huffed, her face scrunching with irritation as she tossed her phone on the couch. "He ruined my shopping flow."Kelvin, lounging nearby, chuckled. "I told you to ignore unknown numbers. Come on, the seller's showing Golden Delicious! You snooze, you lose."Annoyed that she was falling behind, Jenna grabbed Kelvin's phone and opened the shop
Rex's fist collided with the concrete wall of his office with a loud, sickening thud. The sharp crack of bone against cement reverberated through the room, startling Mike, who stood nearby. Blood trickled from Rex's knuckles, but he didn't flinch. His eyes blazed with fury, nostrils flaring as he tried to control his ragged breathing.Mike opened his mouth to speak, but quickly shut it. He had seen Rex like this only once, and it hadn't ended well.Without a word, Rex stormed past him, grabbing his coat and keys. He pushed the door open and strode out, muttering curses under his breath. He drove fast, ignoring speed limits and traffic signals until he reached the Hidalgo mansion.The maid who greeted him at the door nearly dropped the tray she was carrying. His eyes, sharp as blades, pierced through her composure."Where is the old master?" Rex snapped."T-The old master is in Central Park South villa," the maid stammered.Rex turned on his heel, heading back to his car, when her trem
The moment Jenna accepted Stella's video call, the screen lit up with Stella's flustered expression. Her brows were furrowed, and her lips were tight with frustration."Jenna, you've gone viral again. But not in a good way," she said gravely.Jenna's smile vanished. "What happened?"Alexa leaned into the screen from her side, her face equally grim. "It's a full-blown smear campaign. Someone posted an article that's going viral across every major platform."Chris joined the call, his voice sharp and agitated. "They're painting you like a gold-digging seductress. Pictures of you with Gino, Kelvin, me, and even some of the clients from the gala. It's all twisted to make it seem like you're having affairs with all of us."Stella's voice trembled with rage. "They're even spinning it to say the reason for your divorce was your infidelity."Jenna stared at the screen, stunned. She felt her breath hitch, but quickly composed herself."How far has it spread?" she asked.Robert, who had just jo
Mark stood silently outside the venue, his jaw clenched tight. Alexa's words replayed in his head like an endless loop."Having a brain is a blessing, which you do not have."Furious, he finally blurted out, "Is she saying I don't have a brain? What did I say that was so wrong?"He turned to Rex, expecting support.Rex's eyes were cold, indifferent. "What do you think?"Mark opened his mouth but faltered. He lowered his gaze, defeated. "I know I went overboard, but you can't blame me. I was just so anxious about Alice's life. It's what we promised Martin."Rex didn't reply.Mark, desperate to shift the focus, added bitterly, "Still… Jenna shouldn't have just kicked someone like that. That's too much, even for her."But a different fear began creeping in as the words left his mouth. His eyes widened slightly as realization struck him. "Wait… what if Jenna remembers my nudes?"His thoughts spiraled.'What if she posts them online? I'll be ruined! Doomed!'He was about to ask Rex if he s
As Jenna and Kelvin stepped into the night, the air around them felt lighter. They left the venue with grace, Jenna's heels clicking steadily against the stone pathway, her gown trailing like stardust behind her. A smirk played on her lips—tonight, she had reclaimed more than her dignity. She had reminded the world of what she can do.Inside, the chaos hadn't quite settled. Just moments after Jenna and Kelvin departed, the doctor finally arrived. He walked swiftly to Alice, cradled in Rex's arms and moaning in distress. Elena stood nearby, tense, while Mark looked on nervously.Alexa stood off to the side as the doctor inspected Alice's forehead, her lips twitching. She was doing everything she could to suppress her laughter. Seeing Jenna rise like a queen while Alice's drama fell flat was the highlight of her night.Still pale from earlier, Mark suddenly muttered, "What kind of people are they…?"Alexa turned to him with a frosty smirk. "That's what you call basic manners. Never cove
Rex stood silently outside the manor, his eyes fixated on the group of four—Jenna, Stella, Alexa, and Kelvin—sharing laughter under the soft lights. Their closeness made something in his chest ache. He had never seen Jenna smile like that when she was with him. Now, she laughed freely, her eyes bright as they exchanged stories. The contrast struck him deep.Kelvin leaned into Jenna and said something that made her giggle. Rex clenched his fists. He had no right to feel this jealous—she was no longer his. But it hurt all the same."Let's go," he said to Mark, turning toward the exit.Just then, Alice noticed them. "Rex! You're here! Wait!" she called out, pulling Elena along.Rex stopped. Elena's anger boiled over as she rushed to his side."Rex, you have no idea what Jenna did to us! She humiliated us in front of everyone! She—""Enough!" Rex barked.The harshness of his voice cut through the night like a knife. Elena and Alice froze in place, stunned. Even Mark scratched the back of