Chapter 830

Stefanie's face was awash with relief when she heard about Jewel's resignation, and she reached out to pull Alex over. "Okay, sit down and talk. Let her resign, then. If you prefer female bodyguards, I'll look for one for you tomorrow."

Alex jerked away from her hold and demanded, "You recognized her since day one, didn't you?"

The look on her face turned solemn in an instant. "Yes, but I don't get it. Aren't there any other women in this world? Why do you only like her?"

He narrowed his eyes at her furiously. "Yes, she's the only woman I like! It doesn't matter whether it was eight years ago or not; she's the only one I like!"

Stefanie immediately jumped from the couch, raised her hand, and slapped him across the face. "Have you been enthralled? Have you forgotten the embarrassing things she did in the past? What makes you think that I'll allow someone like that to be my daughter-in-law?"

Alex held his cheek as his eyes turned bloodshot. "What happened back then must have been a misunderstanding. Speaking of which, if you hadn't opposed our relationship so strongly, I wouldn't have left her in order to coax you, thus causing such a consequence!"

pushed her into another man's arms in the hotel?

always respected and appreciated you. Even Jean from eight years ago and Jewel from eight years later told me the same thing. They have requested me to treat you well. But, Mom, put yourself in her shoes! She had always tried her best to gain your approval, but you're the one who refuses to see her efforts the entire

I asked only one thing from her, and that is to stay away from you. Who would

knot appeared between Alex's brows. "Did you drive

her eyes as she tried to deny

did you drive

good enough for you. That was the case eight years ago and

mean she's not good enough for me? Only the individuals involved in a relationship would know if they're compatible with each other, so I know she's the one for me. How can you draw such a conclusion based on twisted facts? Do you know what happened to Jean after you drove her away? Did you see

shrilly, wholly furious. "Just look at how tightly she gripped my hand. Look at the bruises! You have

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