Before Albert could interject, Jessie beamed and chirped, “I'm Like Uncle Albert's little sidekick. He's a real jokester. He-*

“Jessie!” Albert's tone was firm. “You better head back to Duefron” Jessie's defiance was clear in her expression as she lifted her chin.

“And who says you can boss me around?” She tossed a small gift box from her purse, landing it right at Albert's feet. He recognized it instantly as the New Year's gift hed given her.

Now she was returning it.

He still remembered saying, “Happy New Year, Jessie.” But now, she was using it to mark the end between them.

the box on the ground, choosing not to pick it

and glances. Even the bride's expression turned pale, but Albert didn't console her.

he focused on

Jessie avoided

turned away, her lips quivering. Speaking to

in the end, he married someone else. You know what, Melissa? I actually wish

Melissa gently embraced Jessie.

he fires you after today, ll hand over that villa to you. It's worth at least a cool hundred million.” But the humor faded

to pity Albert. He owed her. If he didn't love her, why did he keep coming back? Why did he give her false hope only to leave her behind? Before Jessie departed, Albert did something reckless. He grabbed her

presidential suite. Before Melissa could react, the door slammed shut in

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