Chapter 189

A shadow flickered in Timothy's eyes-cold, impenetrable.

No wonder Jessica had said she refused to attend anything related to him, even if it involved his family.

His voice was low and unyielding as it cut through the stagnant air. "The Gilded Whisper Estates is my private property. From now on, you'd better not show up uninvited. Sallie, take Grandpa home."

Without another word, Timothy rose from his seat and strode toward the master bedroom.

"Timothy!" Sallie called after him, hoping to stop him, but he didn't break his stride, disappearing behind the bedroom door.

Phelps gave Sallie a subtle shake of his head, signaling her to let it go. He stayed to chat with Henry for a few minutes before quietly taking his leave from the Gilded Whisper Estates.

Sallie was still fuming. "Grandpa, did you see the way Timothy spoke to you? Absolutely infuriating."

But Phelps just chuckled. "It doesn't matter. Didn't you notice? He actually cares about Jessica. If he's willing to stand up for her, what's there for me to be angry about? I'm glad, honestly."

Meanwhile, Jessica was at a real estate agency.

Living alone, she didn't have high expectations. It didn't take her long to purchase

apartment-nothing fancy,

move in

over the seven conditions she'd insisted on.

assumed that once Timothy agreed to her terms, she could endure another month at the Gilded Whisper Estates, living quietly under the same roof. The truth was, she

in her hands, her first instinct was to

was nothing he could do

the notarized receipt-once that was done, she'd

cash at home, so

greeted her with a delighted smile, pulling her

good news! Director Smith is coming to town the day after tomorrow. He

the cash box and quickly signed, "Didn't I already turn down his offer

Listen, he's got a role he's been searching everywhere to fill. He's a perfectionist, impossible to please, but after seeing your work, he's convinced

unsure how

could commit to an international project. Movies

to take care of in six months. I'll need to

"That's why you turned me

Jessica nodded.

you silly thing! Why didn't you just tell me? The role in Director Smith's film is important, but not big. If things go smoothly, you could finish in three months-six at the most. And if you work with Director Smith this time, there'll be so many more opportunities in the future. He's in town to handle some business and scout out new talent. Please, Jessica, don't let this

always so high, Jessica couldn't bear

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