Meanwhile, Jessie returned to the ward.

Her mother had come back with a stern expression. Ignoring the nurse's presence, she slapped Jessie as soon as she entered. “How dare you still associate with that man! Have you no shame, Jessie?” Caught off guard, Jessie stumbled.

Her face was swollen and red again, her lips even bleeding.

The nurse tried to intervene but Jessie's mother dismissed her and shut the door.

Throughout, Jessie said nothing to defend herself. She only stared at her father, wondering if her defiance had led to the Green family's downfall...

In the afternoon, the doctor mentioned her old man's condition was stabilizing.

Jessie was the sole heir to the family business, so she had to step up.

about running things. The sight of the balance sheets left her reeling. The company and the hotel were both in dire straits...

up as best he could but debts still loomed large. So, Jessie decided to sell the villa

her.

days later, the agent notified her of potential

showed up on time. Elsie,

rattled.

grown accustomed to the place and wasn't keen on

fretted

gave the visitor a

was way under market value, but Jessie was in dire need

her jaw and

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