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

move-in-ready apartment-nothing fancy, just over a

move

turning over her arrangement with Timothy in her mind, going over the seven conditions she'd insisted on. None of them required her to stay at his

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

the money was in her hands, her

was nothing he

collect the notarized receipt-once that was done, she'd never set foot in the Gilded Whisper

sum of cash at home, so she grabbed the

with a delighted smile, pulling her straight

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

eyelids fluttered. She set down the cash box and quickly

to Mr. Smith. Listen, he's got a role he's been searching everywhere to fill. He's a perfectionist,

hesitated, unsure

commit to an international project. Movies like that

very important to take care of in six months. I'll need to be away for a while.

"That's why

Jessica nodded.

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

always so high, Jessica

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