บททั้งหมดของ The Prison Bride: บทที่ 71 - บทที่ 80

Jessie glared intensely at Mia.Feeling intimidated, Mia hid behind Bruce. "Jessie, I meant no harm. I just want our family to get along. You could fix this so easily. Why do you keep refusing Dad's offer?"Hearing that, Bruce couldn't help but think, 'Of course. She wasn't raised under my roof, so she'll never be as loyal as the one who was. And after all the Stewarts did for her, she turned out to be nothing but an ungrateful wretch.'"Stop glaring at your sister like that. The choice is yours. I want your answer tonight. Otherwise, you can leave this family for good, and don't even think about seeing Grandpa again."With that, Bruce grabbed Mia's hand and walked out.As Mia passed Jessie, the fear vanished from her face. She lifted her chin and smirked.After stepping outside, Jessie's expression was ice-cold.Laura rushed over immediately and reached for her hand. "Jessie, what did your father–"Before she could finish, Jessie yanked her hand away.Mark looked ready to exp

"Is she really the mistress?" The woman clinging to Jack's arm asked chirpily.Jessie recognized her. She was the same woman who'd been with him in that private dining room that day.The crowd that had been watching inside the restaurant had now swarmed to the entrance, surrounding them from inside and out."Do you have any proof she's the mistress?"Jack's voice wasn't loud, but plenty of onlookers heard him. Jessie certainly did.His words reminded her of something.Jessie steadied her emotions. She then walked toward Frank and Mary Lynch, who were still quarreling."Mrs. Lewis, you said you have proof that he cheated with me. I'd like to see it. I've just been doused in juice for no reason, in front of all these people who now think I'm a homewrecker. I'd like to convince myself it's just a misunderstanding. But if I've been framed, I can't convince myself."Her voice was deliberately raised so the surrounding crowd could hear every word.Even with juice stains still on her

Mia stepped forward and spoke in a harsh tone when she saw Laura's eyes well up with tears. "Jessie, even if you want to compete with me, you shouldn't become someone's mistress! Mark quarreled with Dad because of you. He even snapped at me. You don't appreciate it, fine, but to secretly become a mistress–" Mark felt a pang of guilt at Mia's words."Mia, it was my fault. Don't hold it against me."He now regretted losing his temper at Mia because of Jessie.Jessie was useless, the kind of person who'd never amount to anything. She was just another rat crawling in the gutter.Jessie fixed her gaze on Mia's face, staring for a long while before abruptly turning her head to ask Mark."The only video you saw was me being grabbed and humiliated, and juice being poured on me by the wife, right?""What, you think I wronged you?" Mark shouted.Jessie understood then. Something stirred within her. She almost wanted to lash out.But in the end, she forced it down. "Then so be it," she

The Stewart family wouldn't go broke from giving Jessie a single meal, and truthfully, Mark didn't agree with letting Jessie go hungry either.But Mia was innocent. Why did Jessie have to target her like this? If she wasn't capable enough, she should work harder. How could dragging Mia down out of jealousy ever make her surpass her?"Enough talk. Go to the kitchen for some food and soup, I'll head upstairs to check on her."Laura finished the soup in her hand, set the bowl down, and was about to go upstairs.Just then, Mia and Bruce walked in."Mom, were you about to take food up to Jessie?" Mia asked the moment she stepped inside.Bruce's expression immediately hardened. "What, she'll starve to death after just a day without food? It's not like she hasn't gone hungry back in the orphanage. Let her suffer a little. It'll teach her a lesson.""Mom, I helped Dad arrange a meeting with our director. He said the partnership isn't guaranteed yet, but if there are good projects in the

Jack chuckled softly but then seemed to ridicule her overconfidence. "Do you think hiding in the company means everything will be fine?"Jessie lifted her gaze to meet his."I'll handle it as soon as possible. It won't affect the upcoming project coordination.""Okay."Jack looked away. He seemed indifferent now."If you need help, you can go to Timothy.""Next time something like this happens, please call me immediately," Timothy added, already pulling out his phone with practiced ease.He was about to exchange contact details with Jessie when he realized Jack's eyes were fixed on him.He instantly corrected himself."We're planning to integrate Orion Corp's chips into our medic-bots. That kind of sensitive matter should really be coordinated with Mr. Gerome personally.""Alright."Jessie didn't think much of it. She pulled her own phone from her bag.Timothy respectfully handed Jack his phone. "Mr. Gerome, your phone."Jack unlocked it and passed it back.As Jessie cont