Maxwell said calmly, "I'm just reminding you. When we get to Grandpa's place later, remember to put all the blame onto Jordan. And if they ask anything, just say you don't know, and leave the rest to me."Jennifer hesitated. Although she truly was clueless, she was also aware of what Jordan had done for her. She asked, "How will Grandpa punish him if I push all the blame onto him?"Maxwell pursed his lips in annoyance. "Are you worried about him?"Jennifer sensed the warning in his tone and quickly shook her head. She dared not tell Maxwell that Jordan had warmed her heart during one of her darkest days.Maxwell realized something and his tone softened. "Don't worry, he is Grandpa's biological grandson. Grandpa won't be too harsh on him."Soon, the two arrived at the Lance Manor.As soon as they entered, they heard Lorraine's sorrowful sobs."Dad, you can't treat Jordan like this. It's all because of that slut, Jennifer, seducing him. And Bridget too. Those two sisters colluded
Jennifer didn't even look at Jordan.Jordan knew that Robert was furious. And if he shouldered all the blame, the consequences would be dire.Lorraine was still urging him from the side, asking him to throw Jennifer under the bus and share the blame.But Jordan remained silent for a long time before finally muttering, "Grandpa, it's my fault for falling for my sister-in-law. She didn't know anything. I lied to her about the bracelet, saying it was a cheap counterfeit, so she accepted it."Lorraine was shocked and anxiously mumbled, "What are you talking about, Jordan? Jennifer…""Mom, no one talked me into anything!" Jordan gritted his teeth. "I liked her and wanted to give her the best. The only fault she could have was having an admirer like me."Robert trembled with anger upon hearing this. He pointed at Jordan, "You shameless brat! How dare you fall for your sister-in-law? Ben, give him another beating. I'm going to beat this disgrace to death!"Ben knew Robert was furious,
Jennifer turned to Maxwell and silently begged him to let Jordan off the hook. But she didn't know that her actions had touched a nerve. How could Maxwell possibly let Jordan stay in Haven City? Maxwell sighed. "Since Jordan embezzled a huge portion of company funds, he should be held responsible for it. But he is also one of ours, so we can't be too cruel. Here's the deal, our company has a project starting in Adonia next month that needs someone in charge. The job will take about two years. We'll have Jordan work there!""What? Adonia?" Lorraine sat on the ground and cried, "No! Adonia is too dangerous! How can Jordan endure such hardship?"Maxwell remained unmoved. "Would you prefer if he goes to jail?"Jordan smiled knowingly. He knew that Maxwell wouldn't want him around after Jennifer's intervention. But he was content. At least Jennifer cared enough to stand up for him.Jordan took a shaky breath. "Mom, stop it. I'll go!"Robert didn't expect the irresponsible Jordan to s
Maxwell reassured Robert, "Don't worry, Grandpa. It's been taken care of."Robert narrowed his eyes suspiciously. "Really? You've been with that woman for years. Have you really cut ties with her?"Yes, I've talked to her about it." Maxwell was certain.Robert relaxed. "I didn't stop you when you dealt with Jordan earlier. I'm only getting older. That was the only way I could eliminate your rival and help you get a footing in the company. So, you'd better work hard and give me a great-grandchild soon."...The ambulance had just arrived when Jennifer had come back downstairs. The medical staff members were lifting Jordan onto a stretcher.Lorraine walked up to her and suddenly started laughing."Have you gone crazy?" Jennifer looked at her inexplicably. How could Lorraine laugh when Jordan was in this miserable state?Lorraine sneered. "I finally figured it out. This whole thing was a trap set by Maxwell! Jennifer, you're just a pawn to him!"Jennifer's heart skipped a beat. "
"You're going too far!" Maxwell's face hardened. "Did Lorraine say something to you? Jennifer, you'd rather believe in her than me.? Do you think I'm using you? That I see you as a pawn?"Jennifer shook her head desperately. "I don't know. All I know is I'll never forgive you if you did!"Maxwell had nowhere to vent his anger. He slammed the steering wheel and yelled through gritted teeth, "Although I am not a saint, I wouldn't stoop so low as to use my wife as a pawn. Yes, I was furious earlier. If it weren't for you protecting him, I wouldn't have added fuel to the fire and put him in a tight spot! If you hate me for that, so be it!"With that, he got out of the car and walked away.Jennifer watched his desolate figure, slapping her forehead with regret. Why did she choose to believe Lorraine over her own husband?She knew what it was like to be wronged and mistrusted, so she understood how much pain Maxwell was in.In the end, Jennifer drove back home by herself, but Maxwell h
Maxwell smiled. "Was it when we got married? Maybe love at first sight?"Jennifer sighed helplessly. "Is there really such a thing as love at first sight? I believe there is a reason people fall for each other. You are indeed very handsome, rich, and powerful. But I like you not because of those things."Maxwell felt both moved and curious by the confession.He hesitantly pressed on. "I treated you badly after our marriage. Was that when you fell for me?""I'm not a masochist!" Jennifer rolled her eyes at him and beat around the bush. "Do you remember how I told you I was bullied in school and a senior saved me? Haven High is where all the rich and influential figures send their children to. And my dad put a lot of effort into sending me there."Jennifer smiled happily at the memory. "Before I met you, I felt like time dragged on there. But you were the reason I continued studying there. I felt that it would be a good day every time I caught a glimpse of you. It's a pity I was in
Early the next morning, Jennifer woke up with a sore and stiff waist. Thinking about her entanglement with Maxwell last night, her cheeks flushed red, and happiness flooded her.Seeing her limping away, Maxwell grinned boyishly. "Why don't you wait a few days before going back to school if you're feeling sore?""No, I haven't been studying. If this continues, I'll definitely fail my postgraduate entrance exam." Jennifer smiled. "Moreover, I promised Quincy we would stay at Haven University!"Maxwell didn't like to tie her down. On the contrary, he wanted to support her in doing anything she liked. So, he nodded. "Good luck. Remember to tell me if you need any help."Jennifer hummed and smiled sweetly. She tiptoed to kiss him and then ran to the bathroom to freshen up.After breakfast, Maxwell personally drove her to school."You should sit in the back." He closed the passenger door and asked her to sit in the back.Jennifer felt annoyed. "Isn't the wife supposed to sit in the pa
However, they still felt like Maxwell was acting strange that day!…Inside Haven University's study room, Jennifer's gloom finally disappeared, and she began focusing on her studies.Quincy chuckled beside her. "You're finally happy again! Studying would be boring if I lost my rival."Jennifer smiled and explained, "Well, I've dealt with the mess. I wouldn't be able to concentrate otherwise."Quincy asked curiously, "Did Mr. Lance help you with it?"Jennifer nodded, a sweet smile tugging at her lips.Quincy teased her. "No wonder you have that huge grin.""Stop teasing me and study!" Embarrassed by her teasing, Jennifer quickly lowered her head to study.Quincy sighed. "I've been struggling to decide on a major lately. Are you planning to apply for internal medicine or surgery? And have you decided which professor to study under?"Jennifer answered truthfully, "I want to study cardiovascular surgery."This was something she had decided long ago. Her mother was a cardiovascu