<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Chapter 977 She Knows</font></font>


    <font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Blood trickled from Jessica’s forehead as she slumped to the ground, her body limp.</font></font>


    <font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">*I… I don’t want to leave this ce…</font></font>


    <font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">She didn’t want to leave.</font></font>


    <font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">If she left now, she would end up with nothing.</font></font>


    <font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Cecilia never expected this woman to be so ruthless to herself.</font></font>


    <font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">However, those who were ruthless to themselves would be even more ruthless to others.</font></font>


    <font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Sven was somewhat at a loss. “Mr. Rainsworth, Ms. Quill is injured.”</font></font>


    <font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">“Take her to the hospital,” Nathanielmanded icily.</font></font>


    <font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">He didn’t want to cause any harm, which was why he had never let Jessica leave.</font></font>


    <font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">“Noted.”</font></font>


    <font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">A few bodyguards stepped forward, escorting Jessica out.</font></font>


    <font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">On their journey, Jessica continued to grumble, “I like you so much, I don’t want to leave Daltonia Vi…”</font></font>


    <font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Once the sound had faded into the distance, tranquility finally returned to this ce.</font></font>


    <font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Cecilia found a ce to sit down, turning to Nathaniel with a concerned look. “Are you okay? Do you need to go to the hospital?”</font></font>


    <font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">After all, Jessica had drugged him a little. If there was something wrong with the medicine, it could spell trouble.</font></font>


    <font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">“No need. Dr. Lazlo has already checked. There’s no major issue,” Nathaniel replied earnestly.</font></font>


    <font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Cecilia finally felt at ease. “That’s good. If you ever feel unwell, you’ve got to let me know.”</font></font>


    <font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">It had been a long time since Nathaniel had seen her show such concern for him. He reached out and pulled her into his embrace.</font></font>


    <font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Upon seeing the two people embrace, everyone else gradually left the room.</font></font>


    <font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">In the living room, only Cecilia and Nathaniel were left.</font></font>This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org.


    <font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Leaning close to her ear, Nathaniel voiced his slight displeasure. “Why did you leave me alone at home today?”</font></font>


    <font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">It was impossible for Cecilia not to understand Jessica’s feelings toward him, yet she chose to ignore it. Clearly, Cecilia just didn’t care.</font></font>


    <font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">“Didn’t I tell you already? I made ns with Vivian. It’s not convenient for you to tag along.”</font></font>


    <font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">A pang of unease settled in Nathaniel’s heart. “If something were to happen between Jessica and me today, Cecilia choked up.</font></font>


    <font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">She had never even considered this.</font></font>


    <font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">“I trust you,” Cecilia said. “I don’t believe you would ever betray me.”</font></font>


    <font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Cecilia paused for a moment before she continued to address Nathaniel solemnly. “Moreover, I had instructed the housekeeper at home to keep an eye on Jessica.”</font></font>


    <font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">She wasn’t that magnanimous. After all, Nathaniel was her husband. How could she possibly let other women get close to him without intervening?</font></font>


    <font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Upon hearing her say that, Nathaniel became even more certain that she had long noticed Jessica’s interest in him.</font></font>


    <font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">So, she found out and didn’t even care. Would she act this way if she truly loved me?</font></font>


    <font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">“Did you enjoy yourself today?” Nathaniel subtly shifted the topic.</font></font>


    Cecilia was over the moon thinking about how she had secretly snatched a major project from Imminence Corporation that day. However, she didn’t feel it was the right time to share this with Nathaniel yet.


    After all, the matter regarding thend was still unsettled.


    “Right, I’m quite happy. But also a bit tired, let’s eat first and rest early tonight,” Cecilia suggested.


    “Okay.”


    Jessica was hospitalized, so the next day, Cecilia didn’t have to worry about her following him around. Using the excuse of shopping for clothes with Sven, she went out.


    There were still some procedures left unfinished yesterday, but today they were finallypleted in full.


    Next, all she had to do was wait for the final approval.


    This period might be lengthy, but everything has been set in stone, so it was impossible to change.


    Monday arrived swiftly.


    As usual, Cecilia went to work at thepany. Everyone was waiting to see her make a fool of herself. After all, five or six days had already passed.


    At that time, she hadn’t done anything, let alone attempting to snatch any projects from Imminence Corporation.


    Jessica showed up again today. She was like a stubborn stain, impossible to get rid of no matter how hard you tried.


    She stood before Cecilia, her head swathed in bandages, looking pitiful. “Cecilia, could you please plead my case to Nathaniel for me?” she asked.