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, just

move in

night turning over her arrangement with Timothy in her mind, going over the seven conditions she'd

terms, she could endure another month at the Gilded Whisper Estates, living quietly under the same roof. The truth was, she couldn't

her hands, her

money, there was

the Lawson Group to collect the notarized receipt-once that was done, she'd

leaving such a large sum of cash at home, so she grabbed the lockbox and

a delighted smile, pulling her

news! Director Smith is coming to town the day after tomorrow. He reached out to me-he wants to meet

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

everywhere to fill. He's a perfectionist, impossible

unsure

was no way she could commit to an international project. Movies like that weren't

to take care of in six months. I'll need to be away for a while. That's why I

"That's why you turned

Jessica nodded.

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.

were always so high, Jessica couldn't bear to refuse her

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