It burned her throat.

In that moment, Jessie almost cried out. She felt so unfairly treated.

But she refused to show weakness in front of him. Because if she did, shed lose. Shed lose everything-her pride, her dignity. Everyone could mock her as the woman Albert toyed with, but not him.

In front of Albert, she always wanted to hold onto that last shred of dignity.

After three glasses, Jessie was quite drunk.

against the couch and drifted

her sleeping face, gently tucking away the stray hairs on her forehead His fingers throbbed

to. She

to see her

him to see her like this! Albert reached out and lifted her gently, carrying her out. James was waiting at the door, offering his respects. Mr. Waston, Patricks just a punk; dont Let him get to you! Then he glanced at Jessie in Alberts

cherished her

her back then? James couldnt

unaffected by

eyes flickered open, revealing depths impossible

James being a wealthy heir, his business faltered, leaving him feeling inferior to Albert. Meeting Alberts gaze

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