Olivia¡¯s face was cold, her deep voice icy.
¡°Grandmother, I respect my father¡¯sst wish and respect you because of him. I hope you can discern right from wrong, and not make the same mistake again like with Seraphina. Unless, you want to see Jenkins Group taken over by others, or maliciously acquired, even bankrupt, if you prefer that result, I can amodate you. ¡±
¡°You¡¡± Infuriated and defeated, Mrs. Jenkins had noeback.
Even if Mrs. Jenkins was dissatisfied with Olivia ¨C despised or hated her ¨C there was nothing she could do about it anymore.
Now, if she tried to support Hannah to take control of Jenkins Group, it was probable that the shareholders would not agree, and it would only backfire. So, for now, she had to endure and wait for the right opportunity.
Seraphina¡¯s scandal had a significant impact, affecting both Hannah and George. Letting theme to the spotlight now would only invite ridicule and disgust. They must not be subjected to any further harm.
¡°I won¡¯t sue anymore; give half of the shares of Jenkins Group to Hannah and
George. Henceforth, you all cooperatively manage Jenkins Group in peace.¡±
Olivia stared at her grandmother menacingly, dering firmly, ¡°No! We should continue thewsuit then!¡±
Hannah had been silent the entire time, she was scared of Olivia revealing the DNA test report to their grandmother.
Suddenly, she spoke, urging, ¡°Grandmother, I know you mean well for me and George. But we are not skilled in management nor business; you should respect father¡¯s will instead.
Father entrusting his estate and control of Jenkins Group to Olivia, he must have intended it for our benefit. With the situation of our mother¡¯s¡ George and I no longer have any reputation to desire father¡¯s property. Please understand us, Grandmother.¡±
Mrs. Jenkins held her beloved Hannah close, ¡°You¡¯ve been forced into a difficult position. You¡¯re too considerate, too sensible!¡±
ncing at Olivia, Hannah spoke up cautiously, ¡°Sis has been no less than deserving. She¡¯s done a lot for the Jenkins Family, and she¡¯s very capable. Grandmother, for the sake of Jenkins Group¡¯s progress, can we please stop quarreling? It¡¯s enough for me to have you loving me. All I want is for our family to be happily together.¡±
Given the reality that Olivia¡¯s status in Jenkins Group can¡¯t bepromised in the short run, and that Daniel Marshall is backing her, Mrs. Jenkins reluctantly agreed, ¡°We¡¯ll do as Hannah says.¡±
With an icy stare, Olivia fixed her eyes on the two acting so melodramatically, oozing disdain..
Chapter 208 - 208: Booking the Revolving Restaurant
Chapter 208: Booking the Revolving Restaurant
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Whether it¡¯s the Jenkins Family or the Marshall Family, Olivia Jenkins felt utterly drained.
Returning to her office, she rested a while on her chair.
After a while, the office phone rang.
¡°Chief Jenkins, the president¡¯s assistant from Marshall Corporation is here. He didn¡¯t make an appointment, do you want to see him?¡± With a swoosh, Olivia Jenkins sat up straight, ¡°Let him in.¡±
Two minutester, the secretary ushered Adam Howard in.
Upon seeing the impressive entourage behind Adam Howard, Olivia Jenkins couldn¡¯t help but be stunned, her elegant eyebrows frowning in confusion. ¡°Assistant Howard, what¡¯s the meaning of this?¡±
Adam Howard gestured, and the shop managers who followed him lined up, each of them holding several bags, ready to be chosen by Olivia Jenkins.
With a roguish grin, Adam Howard introduced, ¡°The boss said he wanted to surprise you! As long as you like them, these can be yours! These are all the world¡¯s famous luxury handbags, all of them are limited editions, and there are all sorts of designs.¡±
¡°Sister-inw¡¡±
Immediately, Olivia Jenkins coughed a few times.
Instantly, Adam Howard tactfully corrected his address.
¡°Chief Jenkins, if none of these caught your fancy, the design directors of these brands are all ready to customize for you, based on your design concept, satisfaction guaranteed.¡±
¡°Also, the boss said, if you have no objections, all of these bags will be sent to your house. If you feel that¡¯s not enough, these brands can help you select essories, clothes, shoes, and so on. You can have anything you want!¡± Olivia Jenkins blinked in disbelief.
Adam Howard paused for a moment before continuing, ¡°Chief Jenkins, whatever requirements you have, just let me know, we aremitted to your satisfaction.¡±
With a show of disdain, Olivia Jenkins dialed Daniel Marshall¡¯s number, ¡°Are you sick? Did you take the wrong medicine?¡±
Daniel Marshall¡¯s voice softened, ¡°Wife, did they upset you?¡±
¡°I didn¡¯t ask for handbags. What I said at Beverly Hills was just to annoy your grandfather. You didn¡¯t have to take me seriously.¡±
Daniel Marshall raised an eyebrow, speaking earnestly, ¡°Wife, you have been wronged, and frustrated, I need to make it up for you. If you have no objections, I will have Adam Howard deliver everything to our home.¡± ¡°I understand perfectly, why refuse anything that¡¯s delivered to the door!¡± With that, Olivia Jenkins hung up the call.
On the other end of the phone, the corners of Daniel Marshall¡¯s mouth curled up, hinting at a devilish charm.
Olivia Jenkins quickly nced at each and every bag.
There was no denying the allure of the limited edition bags, they were pleasing to the eye however you looked at them.
Given that these were being delivered by Daniel Marshall, and it could infuriate the Marshalls, Olivia Jenkins pulled out her reluctance and picked ten limited-edition bags.
All the shop managers lined up, ceremoniously handing over their business cards, ¡°Chief Jenkins, just give us a call and whatever you need, we will personally deliver to you. Please add us on Wechat, we will send you thetest designs each month, and deliver custom or coborative items regrly.¡± Olivia Jenkins nodded slightly.
Then, she received a whole stack of business cards, along with some special meeting gifts from the brands.
All these presents were not for sale, and VIPs of VIPs were the only ones entitled to such treatment.
Suddenly, Olivia Jenkins¡¯ office was filled with a variety of afternoon teas, all of them beautifully arranged.
Gazing at all these, Olivia Jenkins was somewhat overwhelmed. She felt as if she was living in a fairy tale.
It must be Daniel Marshall going crazy. He must have water in his brain to pull off such an earthshattering stunt.
In her dazed state, Adam Howard whispered in her ear, promptly pulling her back from her scattered thoughts.
¡°Sister-inw, the boss has booked the revolving restaurant at the top of the
Century Center. He invites you to dinner..¡±
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Chapter 209: Going to a Hotel with Another Man
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¡°An undue courtesy is indicative of either deceit or theft!¡±
Suddenly, Olivia Jenkins¡¯ beautiful face showed no sign of emotional upheaval, yet, a trace of disdain flickered in her almond-shaped eyes.
Olivia also fell silent.
Adam Howard stared at Olivia, squinting his deep-set eyes in disbelief.
It had been five years, and for the first time, Adam witnessed his boss proactively and borately invite a woman to dinner. Surprisingly, his boss¡¯s wife had shown no reaction at all. She was dreadfully cold!
Adam waved his hand, signalling the store manager to leave first.
Only he and Olivia remained in the office. Adam dared to probe, ¡°Aren¡¯t you happy, sis-inw? Are you two¡ having a cold war?¡±
Olivia shrugged nonchntly, ¡°I¡¯m happy every day! There¡¯s nothing I can¡¯t get over!¡±
Adam pursed his lips and ambiguously said, ¡°I think you¡¯re being overly calm. A woman, you see, should make some drama asionally. Like they say, ¡®the squeaky wheel gets the grease!¡±¡®
Adam grinned mischievously and gave Olivia a ¡°you -know-what-I-mean¡± look.
Olivia gave a derisiveugh and teased, ¡°It seems you know him quite well.¡±
Adam feigned depth and kept her in suspense, ¡°I wouldn¡¯t say I know him that well. His personality, as you know, is unpredictable like the weather! But in my eyes, he only has one type of weather ¨C gloomy, like an imprable iceberg.¡±
Theughter on Olivia¡¯s face deepened, a hint of merriment twinkled in her bright, almond-shaped eyes, ¡°Assistant Howard, you are rather humorous. Does your boss know?¡±
¡°He sets high standards. I dare not speak this way in front of him. I¡¯m afraid I won¡¯t live to see the next day.¡±
¡°You would make a good match with Martin Wace! But I may not necessarily be avable for dinner tonight.¡¯
¡°You want me to convey this in my reply?¡±
Olivia nodded, ¡°I¡¯m busy. You may leave now.¡±
Adam looked at Olivia and said solemnly, ¡°Actually, once you get to know him slowly, you¡¯ll understand him. His temper may not be great, but he is otherwise quite a good person. Whatever you want, he will definitely give it to you. You could try to understand him.¡±
Aplex emotion swirled in Olivia¡¯s almond eyes, but she still insisted on her idea, ¡°Assistant Howard, reply to him exactly as we discussed. I¡¯m not sure if I will be free this evening. The door is right there, you can let yourself out. I won¡¯t see you off.¡±
Adam sighed slightly and hesitated for a moment before tactfully leaving first.
He wasn¡¯t a fool, he could sense it clearly; they were definitely having a cold war!
Olivia couldn¡¯t finish the abundance of afternoon tea. She asked her secretary to distribute it amongst all the department¡¯s tea rooms.
After finishing her work at hand, Olivia called Jordan Bet¡¯s assistant.
Learning that Jordan was avable, she immediately rushed to the Bet Group.
Jordan Bet didn¡¯t receive Olivia in his office but instead took her to a cafe on Riverside Road for a cup of coffee.
The cafe was an open-air rooftop facility situated at the Riverside branch of the N&N Hotel. The setting was exquisite and refined, offering a panoramic view of the beautiful riverside.
There was no air conditioning, but it was not hot either as the seat area was equipped with cooling capabilities.
The gentle breeze, apanied by the swirling cool mist, was quitefortable and didn¡¯t give that oppressive feel of an enclosed restaurant.
Olivia closed her eyes and took a whiff of the coffee¡¯s scent, ¡°Smells wonderful! It¡¯s a civet coffee, isn¡¯t it? Thanks to President Bet, I¡¯ve got the chance to drink such an expensive coffee.¡±
Jordan Bet¡¯s photo-scuplted, handsome features softened with a carefree smile that revealed both dominance and tenderness, ¡°Your nose is quite sensitive. Are you a coffee connoisseur?
Looking at Jordan Bet, Olivia nodded slightly. A hint of a smile softened
her cold elegance..
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Chapter 210 - 210: 210: His Heart Felt Like a Missing Piece
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¡°In the past, when I was a medical student, even during night shifts, I often drank coffee, but rarely had civet coffee. However, its aroma has seeped deep into my heart.¡±
With a soft, sharp gaze, Jordan Bet stared at Olivia Jenkins, ¡°Wait a moment, take a can with you.¡±
Olivia Jenkins widened her eyes in astonishment, ¡°I¡ I feel a bit embarrassed!¡±
¡°I am particrly grateful for the meal you treated me tost time, so, you don¡¯t have to mind.¡±
Olivia Jenkins smiled, closed her eyes, and gently brushed her bangs that Arthur Saunders had ruffled.
It was true that she had invited him for dinner, but Daniel Marshall had paid the bill first, so strictly speaking, it wasn¡¯t her treat.
At this moment, Olivia Jenkins would not spoil the mood by mentioning Daniel.
Olivia Jenkins was always cautious and hadn¡¯t forgotten the purpose of meeting Jordan Bet.
Barring any cooperation with Daniel, the only way out for the Jenkins Group was the Bet Group. Olivia Jenkins wanted to promote coboration as much as possible.
After hesitating for a few seconds, Olivia Jenkins said directly, ¡°Are you free tomorrow, President Bet? The robot base has created a temte. I could apany you to take a look.¡±
Jordan Bet¡¯s eyes subtly changed color, his handsome eyebrows lightly furrowed.
An unusual emotion crossed his face.
¡°Chief Jenkins, actually, I would like to discuss cooperation with you. At the moment, there is considerable opposition within the Bet Group. If you can first secure the distribution rights to Cool Company, there might be a turn of events.¡±
¡°I have already negotiated with Mr. Shaw from Cool Company for the distribution rights, and I am determined to seed. President Bet, rest assured, the internal problems of the Jenkins Group have almost been resolved. In a few days, I will officially be the CEO of the Jenkins Group and will be fully responsible for the group¡¯s affairs, without any further disputes.¡± Jordan Bet pursed his lips, wanting to speak but hesitating.
He picked up his cup and took a sip of the coffee.
Olivia Jenkins stirred her coffee with a spoon, also taking her time to sip her coffee.
The sun was about to set. The colour of a salted egg yolk, round, was embedded in the horizon, the nearby clouds stained red by it, very beautiful. Olivia Jenkins sipped her coffee, her gaze fixed on the distant sun.
She hoped this was a lucky omen.
Jordan Bet also stayed in his own world, sipping his coffee. There were some things he found hard to say.
Suddenly, Daniel Marshall arrived, his icy cold eyes sweeping over Jordan
Bet
With an air of debauchery radiating from Daniel¡¯s body, he took a seat next to Olivia Jenkins, hugging her.
Olivia Jenkins turned sharply in surprise, but Daniel overpowered her with a swift kiss.
Jordan Bet was watching. Daniel kissed her, and Olivia Jenkins was not pleased, trying to push him away.
But Daniel held onto Olivia Jenkinsmandingly, not allowing her to reject him. He deepened the kiss as if to assert his rightful im.
Daniel didn¡¯t regard Jordan Bet as a significant factor.
If Jordan Bet knew what was best for him, he would stop coveting his woman, or else Daniel Marshall would not be kind.
With a slight breath, Jordan Bet hid his lonely feelings, simply enjoying his coffee as if nothing had happened.
He consciously shifted his gaze to the horizon, where the sky was lit up by the red sunset.
Enjoying the scenery alone, without any interest, thendscape no longer seemed beautiful. Jordan Bet also felt as if there was an emptiness in his heart.
Before Olivia Jenkins could lose her temper, Daniel let her go, but he still had an arm around Olivia Jenkins¡¯ waist.
Before his seductive lips opened, Daniel nted a kiss on Olivia Jenkins¡¯ face, ¡°Honey, it¡¯s time. I havee to take you to dinner.¡±
Olivia Jenkins stared coldly at Daniel, wishing to pierce him through with her icy stare.
Initially, Olivia Jenkins intended to reject him, but, sensing that Daniel was ready for her refusal, and to prevent Daniel from finding an excuse to kiss her, Olivia Jenkins decided to pretend to agree.
Just when she had her guard down, Daniel Marshall suddenly picked her up..
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Chapter 211 - 211: 211: Hiding in Daniel Marshall¡¯s Arms
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¡°Jordan, my wife and I will be taking off. Take your time with the coffee.¡± Daniel Marshal¡¯s voice was low and resonant, like the charming sounds of a cello that tugged at heartstrings. It gave one the urge to continue listening, yet it was alsoced with a bone-chilling cold that could deter anyone.
A minute fluctuation shed through Jordan¡¯s unplumbable dark eyes. He waved his hand, ¡°Go ahead. I¡¯ll admire this beautiful scene a little longer.¡±
Daniel¡¯s gaze was piercing, as if it could see through everything. He tightened his hold around Olivia Jenkins, not looking back as he left.
After they were out of Jordan¡¯s sight, Olivia pushed Daniel, her voice stern, ¡°Put me down.¡±
Daniel obeyed and let go of Olivia.
However, before Olivia could react, Daniel pushed her against a wall. Olivia gritted her teeth, ring furiously at Daniel, ¡°Get lost!¡±
She tried to push him away again, but to no avail.
Trapped between Daniel and the wall, the intimate proximity between them unsettled Olivia. Daniel¡¯s tall and upright figure overwhelmed her.
In a fit of embarrassed rage, Olivia exploded, ¡°Daniel Marshall, you bastard!¡±
Immersed in a gloomy aura, Daniel seemed to be on the verge of an eruption of rage. His voice spewed forth from between his gritted teeth, ¡°Mrs. Marshall, have you forgotten who you are? Luring men everywhere, do you think I¡¯m dead? I want to fucking strangle you!¡±
What a skewed line of thinking.
All she had done was have coffee with Jordan, discussing their cooperation on the side. How did that turn into luring men everywhere?
Daniel¡¯s flirtations with other women never seemed to affect him. Why didn¡¯t he ever question his own actions?
Wasn¡¯t he the one who conveniently forzot he had a wife and should maintain a certain level of distance?
Double standards. Daniel was a scumbag!
Olivia was seething with furious exasperation. Words of indignation tumbled out, ¡°Daniel Marshall, your brain must have been squeezed in a door! You¡¯re despicable!¡±
¡°You despise me this much, yet you still think you¡¯re faultless?¡± Daniel¡¯s dark and impassive eyes resembled a ck hole, seemingly ready to swallow Olivia whole.
Olivia should have backed down by this point.
Determined to make her point and pushing against Daniel, her furious agitation was written all over her face, ¡°I¡¯m not wrong. It¡¯s clearly you who¡¯s the bastard! You¡¯re so full of yourself!¡±
In the fleeting moment, Daniel leaned down, forcefully and wickedly drowning out Olivia¡¯s protests.
Amid Olivia¡¯s struggles and resistances, Daniel¡¯s slightly squinted eyes were terrifying, filled with a savage, rough streak that was reflected in his actions.
Feeling Olivia¡¯s pained grip on his suit, Daniel reined in his fervor, his touch bing gentle.
Only when Olivia was nearly struggling for breath did Daniel pull away and pause, huffing as he watched Olivia that was gasping for air.
¡°I¡¯m telling you, if you forget that you¡¯re Mrs. Marshall again, I¡¯ll make sure that you¡¯ll never forget me.¡±
Olivia was gasping for breath.
She also wanted to fucking throttle Daniel.
Did this bastard forget that she had sharp teeth? He¡¯d bitten her again.
Her lips stung a little.
She red at Daniel resentfully.
Gazing at Olivia¡¯s blushing lips, a hint of warm tenderness shone in Daniel¡¯s ink-ck eyes, ¡°Are you going to keep arguing with me, Mrs. Marshall?¡±
The ze of fury in Olivia¡¯s almond-shaped eyes seemed to want to incinerate Daniel.
When Olivia was just about to unleash her fury at Daniel, she heard Winona Thornton¡¯s voice outside.
Furious as she was, Olivia was gripped by an idea. She didn¡¯t want Winona to know about her rtionship with Daniel. Since she was nning to divorce him anyway, the fewer people who knew the better.
In an instant, Olivia ducked into Daniel¡¯s embrace, her arms concealed within his suit coat..
Chapter 212 - 212: 212 Olivia Jenkins is My Wife
Chapter 212 - 212: 212 Olivia Jenkins is My Wife
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Olivia Jenkins threw herself at Daniel Marshall. His eyes, deep as ink, flickered with a touch of softness.
Instinctively, he held Olivia Jenkins tightly in his arms.
The corners of Daniel¡¯s sensual lips curved slightly upward, transforming his usually cold facial features in an instant, making his handsome face even more charming.
The voice of Winona Thornton was gradually fading. Suddenly, Olivia Jenkins pushed Daniel Marshall away.
Suddenly, Daniel held onto Olivia¡¯s hand tightly, refusing to let go.
Daniel¡¯s voice was low, his words were slow but full of deterrence, ¡°Wife, are
you joining me for dinner, or am I joining you?¡±
Either way, she would still end up watching him eat!
Olivia rolled her eyes at Daniel irritably.
¡°Daniel, you¡¯re truly annoying!¡±
¡°A husband having dinner with his wife is only natural!¡±
It seemed like there was no getting rid of Daniel. Olivia had been defeated by his shamelessness. ¡°Fine, let¡¯s eat. But please, let go of my hand.¡±
A crafty look shed in Daniel¡¯s eyes. Suddenly, he shouted loudly, ¡°Olivia
Jenkins is my¡¡±
Before he could say the word ¡°wife,¡± Olivia quickly covered Daniel¡¯s mouth, ring at him threateningly, and finally conceded.
¡°Alright, I¡¯m scared of you.¡±
Daniel let go of Olivia¡¯s hand. He seemed to be behaving now. Olivia even let Daniel hold her hand.
A devilishly handsome smile drifted across Daniel¡¯s face as he looked at Olivia. ¡°As long as you get used to me, my dear, after all, we¡¯ve been intimate more than once.¡±
Olivia gave Daniel an annoyed nce andined, ¡°Let¡¯s go already, you talk too much.¡±
Daniel raised an eyebrow and directly embraced Olivia in his arms.
More than hand-holding, hugging his wife is much moreforting.
Daniel really booked the entire revolving restaurant on the top floor of the
Century Center, just to have an undisturbed, quiet meal with Olivia Jenkins.
Whether it was the appetizer, main course, or even the post-meal dessert, Olivia could tell that everything was carefully prepared.
Strangely, there was a mixture of indescribable feelings stirring up within Olivia.
Even though she found this romantic gesture somewhat surprising, she maintained her alertness, refusing to lose herself.
The red wine in the revolving restaurant tasted amazing. Unknowingly, Olivia drank a few too many sses.
Perhaps it was the vor of the wine, or maybe the effect of the candlelight setting, but Olivia found Daniel, who sat opposite her, somewhat attractive.
He didn¡¯t look so bad when he wasn¡¯t angry or aggressive.
Bing aware of her thoughts, Olivia shook her head vigorously, trying to dismiss her inappropriate opinions.
She warned herself not to get too involved with Daniel, reminding herself that they were going to separate eventually.
Daniel was an asshole, and everything she saw now was just an illusion, perhaps distorted by the wine. She couldn¡¯t take it as the truth.
As the waiter came over to top up Olivia¡¯s ss, she held her hand over it and said, ¡°Thank you, but I won¡¯t be having anymore.¡±
Daniel squinted his deep-set eyes, softly asking, ¡°Are you drunk? Your face is flushed.¡±
Olivia shook her head and replied irritably, ¡°No, you¡¯re talking nonsense.¡±
Daniel¡¯s gaze fluctuated as he calmly observed Olivia, ¡°Looks like your tolerance is low! Honey, this bottle of wine isn¡¯t finished yet. It¡¯s no fun drinking alone!¡±
Olivia shook her head, let out a breath, then rested her chin on her hand at the dining table, looking at Daniel. ¡°I¡¯m sure of one thing, your character is terrible.¡±
Daniel lifted his wine ss, took a sip, and moved with an elegance disying a sense of prestige.
He squinted his eyes, his deep and maic voice lightly saying, ¡°Honey, you are really drunk!¡±
Chapter 213 - 213: 213 Unleash Yourself
Chapter 213 - 213: 213 Unleash Yourself
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Olivia Jenkins removed her hand, motioning for the server to pour her another ss of red wine.
Amused by her actions, Daniel Marshall¡¯s low voice slowly rose, ¡°Honey, stop drinking, I¡¯ll drink it. Even if I can¡¯t finish it, it doesn¡¯t matter, it¡¯s just a bottle of wine worth thousands of dors, I can afford it.¡±
¡°I¡¯m not drunk, I can still drink, don¡¯t underestimate me.¡± Olivia swayed her head slightly, mumbling.
Her face had a hint of red, so adorable.
A bottle of wine worth thousands, one way or another, must be finished, just can¡¯t be wasted.
To throw it away would mean throwing away money.
After ncing at Chief Daniel Marshall, the server then poured Olivia another ss of red wine.
Picking up the goblet, Olivia took a sip directly.
¡°This is the best red wine I¡¯ve ever had, not astringent at all, full of a fragrant and mellow aroma. No wonder it costs thousands of dors a bottle, it¡¯s a different vor, so delicious!¡±
Finishing her sentence, Olivia downed the rest of the wine in one gulp.
Then, she asked the waiter to pour her more.
Daniel Marshall watched Olivia intensively, gently saying: ¡°Honey, stop drinking!¡±
¡°Let me have another one! Actually, until now, I¡¯ve never tasted a bottle of wine worth thousands of dors. Today, I owe this pleasure to you.¡± ¡°Then you should drink slowly, quickly can make you drunk.¡±
Was she drunk?
Olivia brushed it off.
At this moment, she felt her heart rx, cheerful and much less troubled, not having to worry about this and that, she had a desire to let herself go, it was so addicting!
Olivia giggled, her eyes blurred, looking at Daniel Marshall.
In the candlelight, he looked handsome, no matter how she looked at him.
¡°I feel a bit hot, I want some fresh air!¡±
Daniel Marshall immediately asked the waiter to lower the air conditioning temperature, Olivia closed her eyes, moving her head from side to side. Picking up the goblet, Olivia finished the wine in one gulp again.
It felt great!
¡°I love this feeling now, waking up to see the sunrise after a good sleep, perfect!¡±
¡°I¡¯ll fulfill your wishes, honey, after dinner, I¡¯ll take you out to sea, when you wake up, you¡¯ll be able to see the sunrise,¡±
Daniel Marshall lightly swirled the wine in his ss.
Soon after, he also tipped his head back and finished the wine in one gulp.
His deep gaze remained on Olivia.
In the faint morning light, the delicate figure on the bed suddenly stirred.
A hand reached out from under the nket.
Olivia was trying to turn over in bed, but as she moved, a strong force stopped her at her waist.
Olivia reluctantly opened her heavy eyelids and dizzily woke up.
The moment she woke up, she felt a sore and ufortable acupuncture sensation throughout her body.
Olivia¡¯s confused andzy eyes fluttered, it was obvious she didn¡¯t understand what was going on. Anyway, she felt the ceiling was particrly strange.
Suddenly, Daniel Marshall kissed Olivia¡¯s face and held her tightly.
Instantly, Olivia waspletely awake, her eyes wide open, looking incredulously at Daniel Marshall who was holding her. ¡°Good morning, honey!¡±
After Daniel Marshall kissed Olivia¡¯s lips, she remained dazed.
¡®Why are you here? And where is this? This doesn¡¯t look like a hotel!¡±
¡°We¡¯re at sea, this is a yacht. You saidst night that you wanted to see the sunrise when you woke up, so, I took you out to sea.¡±
Olivia frowned, trying to recall.
That does sound right.
But, the way she woke up felt wrong, she shouldn¡¯t be sleeping with Daniel Marshall.
Once again, Daniel Marshall sneakily kissed Olivia, ¡°Honey, look over there, sunrise!¡±
Despite the beautiful sunrise, Olivia was not in the mood to enjoy it anymore.
She was regretting, how did she end up in bed with Daniel Marshall so carelessly!
Why couldn¡¯t she think clearly!
Daniel Marshall chuckled at Olivia, ¡°Last night, you¡¯re the one who hugged me and kissed me first!¡±
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Chapter 214 - 214: 214: Danger
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At this point, any furtherints would be useless.
Digging for more answers would also prove futile.
Olivia Jenkins had no interest in reliving everything that had happenedst night.
With a cold face and not a word spoken, Olivia shook off Daniel Marshall, preparing to get out of bed.
In an instant, Daniel pulled her back forcefully, and Oliva fell back onto him. He held her tightly.
Daniel pulled back the curtains, providing a perfect view of the sunrise over the sea.
The horizon was painted red by the morning glow, an orange hue demonstrating intense vitality as it gradually broke through the horizon, rising slowly¡
Olivia sat quietly in Daniel¡¯s arms, letting him hold her, witnessing the sun rise from the sea¡¯s horizon, turning from orange to gold, radiating a soft light.
This was probably like hope, just like Jenkins Group. It was like a rising new star, with infinite possibilities and opportunities.
With this hope, Olivia was even more confident about pushing forward.
Daniel kissed Olivia¡¯s face, and hugged her close. His voice was soft and gentle, ¡°Wife, no matter what, you can always remember that you have me. As long as you¡¯re willing to turn around, you will see me.¡±
Olivia did not respond, but made an attempt to remove his hand from hers.
This sort of romance was only suitable for a woman to enjoy with the man she truly loves. Daniel did not qualify. They were not a couple with deep emotions. They were only contractual spouses, married for mutual benefits.
Without vested interests, everything was an empty shell.
What, he also wanted her heart?
Wasn¡¯t Daniel being too greedy?
A trace of contempt and cynicism shed in Olivia¡¯s almond eyes as she gazed at Daniel, speaking coldly, ¡°Let go, I want to get up.¡±
Daniel stared at Olivia with squinted eyes, and with a swift move, he lifted her up.
¡°A bath would make you feel morefortable.¡±
Daniel¡¯s voice was low and euphonious, like a walking subwoofer, urging people to continue listening. But when Olivia thought about their rtionship, she retreated, feigning impatience.
She was ufortable, after all, he had no sense of restraint. Olivia remained silent, but shot Daniel a resentful re.
She was exhausted, but he was still full of energy like a devil. Unfair!
After taking a bath, Olivia found that Daniel had prepared breakfast.
She didn¡¯t expect the high and mighty him to make breakfast.
Olivia was hungry and just focused on eating, not asking him anything more.
Not attempting to understand Daniel was the right move. The more she dug deep, the more traces of Charmy Bet she would uncover.
How could a woman he was about to marry not have affected his life? At the very least, he was half the man Charmy had shaped.
The more she knew, the more she would realize that her life was being upied by another person.
Though she was gone, the memories she left behind would not disappear and would continue to invade every corner of life.
Her life was suffocating enough as it was. If she understood too much, Olivia wasn¡¯t sure if she had the capacity to ept or adapt to it.
So, maintaining the status quo was the best.
There would be no expectations, and consequently, no disappointments.
As Daniel ate his breakfast, he nced at Olivia from time to time.
She still wore a cold, aloof expression.
She was still determined to keep him at a distance.
Daniel¡¯s hawk-like eyes seemed to have already seen through Olivia¡¯s thoughts.
Any exnation would seem pale in front of her. Only silence could provide her with the tranquility she needed.
Daniel and Olivia were back on shore.
Over by the pier, they were picking out some very fresh seafood.
Suddenly, a group of people rushed out and dragged Olivia away.
Daniel instantly dropped the seafood in his hands and chased after them..
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Chapter 215 - 215: 215: Speak Again, and You¡¯re Dead!
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The group of people dragged Olivia Jenkins hurriedly towards the parking lot.
Just as they were getting into the car, Daniel Marshall caught up with them.
¡°Let my woman go, now!¡±
Daniel¡¯s gaze was as sharp as a de shing in the cold light, carrying a chilling terror that sent shivers down one¡¯s spine, an unexpected fierceness that left one startled.
But those people, relying on their superior numbers, did not take his threatening words seriously. In fact, they snorted dismissively.
Despite Olivia Jenkins¡¯s struggle to resist, she was unable to shake off the gripe of those men.
Olivia Jenkins sensed the ill intentions of this group, they were likely targeting her. She shouted to Daniel, ¡°Don¡¯t worry about me, you get out of here.¡±
But Daniel was firm. ¡°No, we leave together.¡±
The leader of the group red at Olivia Jenkins and bellowed, ¡°Speak again, and you¡¯re dead!¡±
Immediately, Olivia fell silent and studied the men closely, preparing for a chance to escape.
This ragtag group of men reminded Olivia of her previous kidnapping experience.
They resembled the thugs who worked for the boss of the Daily Finance Debt Company. It¡¯s possible, they were indeed the same crew.
Although Daniel stood alone and appeared formidable, the gang, relying on their numbers, did not fear him.
Even as Daniel approached, the men did not retreat. Instead, they took on abat-ready stance.
One of the men, squinting at Daniel, whispered to the leader, ¡°Look at his expensive clothes. Why not take him too, and squeeze some more cash?¡±
The leader had only been instructed to abduct the woman in the photo. There were no orders to take a man. He red at his subordinate, menacingly.
Besides, without a picture, he didn¡¯t know who this man was.
The man appeared wealthy, and they could not afford to mess with rich folks without caution, lest they bite off more than they could chew.
¡°You keep your mouth shut and don¡¯t make any more schemes,¡± the boss warned his subordinate, who instantly fell silent and backed off.
Daniel and Olivia shared a look. Daniel tilted his head and, in an instant, threw a punch at the group.
Olivia understood Daniel¡¯s intent. The moment he threw a punch, and the attention of the men waned, she struggled and used the Taekwondo techniques she¡¯d been practicing, freeing herself from their grasp.
¡°Did Daily Finance send you?
The gang did not reply. Olivia, on guard, began to fight back.
It was difficult dealing with this overwhelmingly superior group. The counterattacks from Daniel and Olivia Jenkins were met with resistance.
Upon receiving a signal from Daniel, Simon Howard arrived. He managed to knock several men to the ground single-handedly, causing them to writhe in pain.
Seeing the tide starting to turn, the leader began to attack Olivia maliciously.
Olivia failed to notice the attack from behind. With a swift swing of a metal rod, it was sent hurtling towards her head.
Another man continued his assault on Olivia, preventing her from escaping. Even as Daniel called out to her, warning her to dodge, it was toote. Swiftly, he shielded Olivia.
The metal rod hit Daniel¡¯s back with full force.
The blows were heavy and Daniel took a severe hit.
Recovering from surgery, Daniel hadn¡¯t yet regained his original strength. The blow left him in severe pain, bent double. Yet, he continued to protect Olivia.
Olivia was startled. She looked back at Daniel, taken aback.
In that moment, she felt a soft tug at her heart. Fear gripped her, she was worried for Daniel-
In a whispered panic, Olivia cried out, ¡°Daniel¡¡±.
Screwing up her face in worry, she turned back and held Daniel, checking the extent of his injury.
She was also afraid of Daniel being hurt again..
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Hearing Olivia Jenkins call out ¡°Daniel¡±, the gang got scared and scattered in all directions.
The ¡°ck King¡± of Serene City was not to be trifled with!
Especially the leader, who ran faster than anyone else.
Reinforcements led by Colin Davis arrived and immediately started capturing people.
Simon Howard also joined the pursuit, grabbing two henchmen, forcefully stepping on them, and viciously interrogated, ¡°Who sent you?¡±
The two henchmen were scared witless, white as ghosts, their bodies shaking involuntarily.
They shook their heads repeatedly, ¡°We don¡¯t know. The boss told us to grab someone. They showed us a photo and wanted only that woman.¡±
Simon Howard stepped on them harder, ¡°Are you telling the truth?¡±
The two men were on the verge of tears, their voices trembling: ¡°It¡¯s true! We truly don¡¯t know anything, we just followed orders.¡±
¡°Who do you work for?¡±
¡°We work for Daily Finance Debt Company. We thought we were just doing a simple job of scaring people to collect debts.¡±
Unexpectedly, Simon Howard brutally kicked them a few more times then gave orders to his men to keep a tight watch on them.
On Colin Davis¡¯s side, he managed to capture a few men, but the rest escaped.
Bearing the pain, Daniel Marshall spoke in a low tone: ¡°Don¡¯t call the police. Find out who leaked the information.¡±
Simon Howard and Colin Davis exchanged nces, they also agreed with the boss, there was a traitor amongst them.
It was probably tied to Beverly Hills.
Whoever could buy them off was likely no ordinary person.
The information about the boss and thedy going out to sea wasn¡¯t widely known. Moreover, in order to let thedy rx and live morefortably, they hadn¡¯t assigned bodyguards to apany them, only Simon Howard was left on standby.
The sudden appearance of this gang was definitely not a coincidence. ¡°Understood. We will first take these people back for a thorough interrogation.¡± Olivia Jenkins was still holding Daniel Marshall. Her face and her eyes had softened a lot.
Olivia Jenkins also knew that the situation was extremelyplex.
Daniel Marshall¡¯s face showed some pain. He squinted at Olivia Jenkins, ¡°Take me to the hospital first.¡±
Simon Howard aided Olivia Jenkins in lifting up the boss. Then, dutifully retracting his hand, he let the boss lean on his wife.
Fearing Daniel would fall, Olivia Jenkins held him all the way and helped him get into the car.
In the car, Olivia Jenkins continued to take care of Daniel Marshall attentively.
After making a phone call to the assistant to notify about some matters, Olivia Jenkins stayed in the ResilientCare Hospital to apany Daniel Marshall for a thorough check-up.
Since Daniel needed to be hospitalized for observation, Olivia stayed with him in his VIP room as well.
Seeing him in so much pain and not uttering a single moan, Olivia¡¯s heart softened. She didn¡¯t provoke Daniel and gave in to whatever he asked for.
If it weren¡¯t for Daniel shielding her in time, it could have been her struck by the iron rod, lying in the hospital. She didn¡¯t even want to think if she would have survived.
Giving each matter its due, she wouldn¡¯t hold grudges over any past matters with Daniel now.
Seeing Daniel in so much pain that cold sweat broke out on his forehead, Olivia helped him wipe it away with a dry towel, her movements also extremely gentle.
At this moment, Daniel finally didn¡¯t have to bear Olivia¡¯s indifferent expressions.
¡°As long as you¡¯re okay, I can rest assured,¡± he told her.
Daniel held Olivia¡¯s hand, and she didn¡¯t shake it off, letting him hold it for as long as he wanted. ¡°If you can¡¯t bear the pain, I¡¯ll get the doctor to prescribe painkillers. The CT scan results won¡¯t be out that soon. I¡¯m worried it might affect your previous injuries ¡ Actually, you don¡¯t need to worry about me, you could have let them take me¡¡¯
Daniel¡¯s eyes were filled with affectionate tenderness, ¡°You¡¯re my wife, my woman. I can¡¯t let them hurt you. Given their malicious intents, I can¡¯t allow them to take you away.¡±
Olivia gently bit her lower lip, remaining silent.
Daniel let out a faintugh.. In his eyes, every small movement of Olivia was bewitching!
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Chapter 217 - 217: 217: Can¡¯t Stand the Dog Food Spread by Daniel Marshall
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Daniel Marshall¡¯s burning gaze was something Olivia Jenkins knew all too well.
In an instant, Olivia ceased biting her lower lip and diverted Daniel¡¯s attention.
¡°Are you hungry? Simon Howard bought some porridge. If you want some, I can feed you.¡±
Despite the pain radiating from his back to his chest, Daniel could be patient as long as he could see his wife and she was with him. He could bear this little pain.
Daniel¡¯s eyes were locked on Olivia, not diverting for a second, ¡°Wife, I¡¯m hungry.¡±
Olivia¡¯s eyelids slightly drooped, looking at Daniel¡¯s hand, ¡°You first let go of me!¡±
It took Daniel several seconds to loosen his grip, but his gaze still followed Olivia.
Olivia blew the porridge in the spoon little before feeding it to Daniel. Simon Howard, watching from outside the door, couldn¡¯t help reddening.
Fortunately, he was tactful enough to stay outside the door, or else he wouldn¡¯t stand to see his boss sweet towards his wife.
These two were too much, sometimes they fought like fire and water, but when they got along, it was really lovely.
However, Simon couldn¡¯t bear it in his heart ¨C it was unfair to his boss.
It was his wife¡¯s responsibility to care for the boss. The boss had risked his life to save her, even dared to endure the iron rod.
He hoped that his wife would treat the boss better and not lose temper every now and then.
Soon Colin Davis got the results.
There really was a mole who had disclosed Daniel and Olivia¡¯s whereabouts to Mr. Alexander Marshall.
Colin also reported this truth to his boss.
¡°We caught the mole, we have roughed him up a bit, he confessed. Boss, how should we deal with him next?¡±
Suppressing the pain, Daniel solemnly ordered: ¡°You personally take him to Beverly Hills and say it¡¯s a gift from me to grandfather. Others should not take it, you should personally hand him to grandfather.¡±
¡°Yes!¡±
Danielmanded: ¡°Send someone to keep an eye on the Daily Finance Debt
Company, and don¡¯t let them escape. Send the people of the Daily Finance Debt
Company to grandfather as well.¡±
¡°Understood, I will get right to it.¡¯
Daniel hung up the phone, and Olivia helped him put his phone away.
Olivia pursed her lips, pondering, but she didn¡¯t ask Daniel any further questions.
Daniel looked at Olivia and said softly, ¡°You heard everything, do you me me for not calling the police?¡±
Oliva shook her head, ¡°Be Thompson must be involved as well, right? To deal with me, grandfather wouldn¡¯t personally intervene. In his eyes, I¡¯m not even worthy of his personal action.¡±
¡°You¡¯re right, the main conspirator is Be Thompson. She¡¯d love to kill two birds with one stone and eliminate us both, my grandfather¡¯smand is merely her excuse for tant actions.¡±
Olivia sneered, contemptuously saying, ¡°The Marshall family really isplex, like a big vat of soy sauce, cowardly and despicable!¡±
Daniel gave a self-deprecatingugh.
Deep in his heart, he despised the Marshall Family, but he was tied to these people, the ties not broken yet.
Olivia raised her eyes, gazing at Daniel, ¡°I won¡¯tugh at you. The Jenkins family aren¡¯t much better, nor am I better than you.¡±
¡°Are wepanions in misery? Fate!¡±
¡°You rest first, don¡¯t think too much. When the CT resultse out, the doctor wille and talk, then I will call you. If you feel ufortable anywhere, you have to say so, you can¡¯t bear it.¡±
Olivia was no longer cold, she became a lot gentler, her voice was unusually charming, and Daniel¡¯s heart was inevitably filled with warmth.
Looking at Olivia, the harsh contours of Daniel¡¯s face also softened, and he became more approachable.
Nodding, Daniel obediently rested, his hand still holding Olivia¡¯s.
After Colin Davis left, Mr. Alexander Marshall, who had a storm brewing on his darkened face, stood up.
With a sharp smack ¨C
Mr. Alexander Marshall¡¯s outstretched hand harshly pped onto Be
Thompson¡¯s face..
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Not only was Be Thompson¡¯s face stinging with pain, but there was also blood dripping from the corner of her mouth.
She had been hit so hard that she had fallen to the ground.
Blinking through blurry eyes, Be Thompson¡¯s mind was in a fog and she looked at Mr. Alexander Marshall in disbelief.
Mr. Alexander Marshall was so angry that his body was slightly trembling, his face was ominous and terrifying.
His hawk-like eyes were filled with keen me, potent and destructive.
Striking Be Thompson was not enough to vent his wrath, Mr. Alexander Marshall contemptuously kicked her again.
Detesting her like she was a dog in the Marshall Family.
¡°I told you to discipline that bitch, not toy your hands on Daniel. Apart from me, nobody has the right to discipline Daniel. Even if he made a mistake, he¡¯s still my grandson. How dare youy a hand on him!¡±
Sitting on the ground, Be Thompson¡¯s eyes were filled with crystal-clear tears, her gaze full of fear and panic.
¡°Dad, I didn¡¯t punish Daniel, I never thought of hurting Daniel.¡±
Hearing Be Thompson¡¯s excuses, Mr. Alexander Marshall found her even more revolting and in his emotional state, he pointed at her and berated fiercely.
¡°If you didn¡¯t harm Daniel, how did he end up in the hospital? Who else could have done this? I only told you that Daniel and Olivia Jenkins had gone out to sea without a bodyguard, the people from Daily Finance Debt Company didn¡¯t find them because of you, or had they heard it through the grapevine?¡±
¡°If you didn¡¯t harm Daniel, why didn¡¯t the people from Daily Finance Debt Company know about Daniel? Why would they harm Daniel? It¡¯s because you didn¡¯t alert them. You used my name tomit evil, you wanted to get rid of Daniel!¡±
Be Thompson dared not make excuses anymore, she lowered her head and wept.
With all her resentment, she carefully hid it in front of Mr. Alexander Marshall.
Mr. Alexander Marshall picked up the teacup from the coffee table and threw it directly at Be Thompson.
It hurt, even though her arm was scratched and bleeding, Be Thompson didn¡¯t dare to make a sound.
She was so scared that her whole body couldn¡¯t stop trembling.
The mes of anger in Mr. Alexander Marshall¡¯s eyes were fierce and they furiously burned towards Be Thompson. He no longer concealed his contempt for her, his gaze stabbing straight into her like a de.
¡°Be Thompson, just because I turn a blind eye to your maniptions, doesn¡¯t mean you can control the Marshall Family. Just because you are skilled, doesn¡¯t mean you can use your tricks at my grandson. Don¡¯t forget how you crawled into this position, don¡¯t think you can cover up the sky with your hand. If I want to drive you out of the Marshall Family, it would be as easy as snapping my fingers.¡±
¡°In my eyes, you are even worse than Olivia Jenkins. That dead girl can rile people up, but at least she¡¯s clever. She¡¯s irritating, but doesn¡¯t hurt others.
You¡¯re different, truly as venomous as a snake or a scorpion, not even sparing Daniel.¡±
¡°If anything happens to my grandson. I definitely will not let you go.¡±
¡°You desire the Marshall Corporation, you should give up this idea, I won¡¯t pass it to Matthew Marshall. Your son, the Marshall Family can afford to raise him, even sponsor him in starting a business, but the heart of the Marshall Corporation is off-limits.¡±
¡°You are not just an ordinary greedy woman, don¡¯t think I¡¯m unaware of your ambitions, the Yonder Group is only suitable for bankruptcy.¡±
¡°Don¡¯t think that if you can coax Michael Marshall, he would hand over the
Marshall Corporation to Matthew Marshall, he¡¯s in agreement with me.¡±
With a look of extreme disgust, Alexander Marshall, along with several bodyguards, left Beverly Hills and went to visit Daniel in the hospital.
The gift Daniel sent him, Alexander handed it over to an assistant to deal with.
Those people could only leave Serene City, they must never appear again. This incident must never be mentioned by outsiders again. A family dispute in the Marshall Family would cause uneptable embarrassment..
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Chapter 219 - 219: 219: Contest
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With Mr. Alexander Marshall having left, only Be Thompson and the housemaid were left in the living room.
A sh of resentment red in Be¡¯s eyes.
She rose up, oblivious to the blood on her hands, and angrily hurled the fruit bowl off the coffee table.
In an instant, fruit was strewn all over the floor.
Be¡¯s countenance grew thunderous, and she roared angrily, ¡°All of you, get the hell out!¡±
Even though Be had just been reprimanded and beaten by the old man, she was still the straw boss; therefore, the housemaids had to heed her mood and dared not speak out. They quickly fled the room.
Now alone in the vast living room, Be sat on the floor and cried out in pain.
Her cries were deste, filled with uncontroble resentment.
It would have been fine if he had just cursed and scolded her, but how could the old man hit and kick her in front of the housemaids? As thedy of the Marshall Family, even the slimmest veneer of face, even the slightest self-esteem must follow her around.
She had be theughingstock of Beverly Hills. How could she maintain her authority in the Marshall Family hereafter?
Be really hated the old man for humiliating her publicly in Beverly Hills and for attracting gawkers.
She hated how Mr. Alexander Marshall had caused Matthew Marshall to lose face along with her, leaving him without even the slightest bit of status.
Be cried uncontrobly, her emotions running high.
Her hands clenched tightly, the knuckles whitening, shaking uncontrobly as if in suppressed rage.
Everyone thought she was ruthless, but they were equally cruel to her.
When she married into the Marshall Family, she seemed glorious, but in reality, other than the admired status and title, she had nothing. She couldn¡¯t even protect her own familv business, and she always had to attend to Mr.
Alexander Marshall¡¯s mood. Her life had never been easy, had it?
She worked like a ve for the Marshall Family, and yet Mr. Alexander Marshall was still prejudiced against her. In his eyes, only the bastard born of that missing bitch mattered. She and her son were always excluded. Why couldn¡¯t she n for her own son?
Her Matthew was also a descendant of the Marshall Family. How could they ignore him?
She married into the Marshall Family, signing the same marriage agreement as Olivia Jenkins. Why wasn¡¯t she allowed toin?
Recalling all this, Be cried even harder.
She just wanted to get rid of Daniel.
As long as Daniel existed, he was a thorn in the side of her Matthew.
With the old man treating her and her son this way, how could she feel at ease? How could she not be anxious?
Being penniless was one thing, but not allowing Matthew to be as penniless as she was¡ªwas that wrong?
It was clearly the Marshall Family that was unfair, devouring others. This ce was a devil¡¯s nest!
Out of anger and resentment, Be smashed everything she could get her hands on in the living room to vent her hatred.
As long as she lived, she would never stop cursing Daniel and wishing him the worst fate.
She wanted Daniel to have no descendants!
Treating her and her son like this, she was ready tomit the most ruthless acts.
Alexander Marshall arrived, ring fiercely at Olivia Jenkins.
The gloom in his eyes, especially intimidating, gave off a terrifying, ruthless aura.
Daniel held onto Olivia¡¯s hand, as if protecting her by his side. His deep eyes met his grandfather¡¯s, locked in a stare-down.
There seemed to be a thick scent of gunpowder in the air. However, silence prevailed.
After a while, Alexander was the first to break the silence, easing the tense atmosphere.
¡°What did the doctor say? Where was he hurt? Is it serious?¡±
Alexander¡¯s frosty gaze shifted to Olivia. Olivia ryed truthfully, ¡°He suffered a soft tissue contusion. Fortunately, his spine and thoracic vertebrae weren¡¯t injured. However, due to the attack on his back, which reverberated to his chest, his previous injury has been affected. The doctor said he needs to rest in bed for a while..¡±
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Chapter 220 - 220: 220: The Butterfly Effect
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Thankfully, the injuries weren¡¯t severe,¡± Alexander Marshall nodded slightly.
No matter how displeased he was with Olivia Jenkins, his dissatisfaction extended to Daniel Marshall because of the internal strife within the Marshall Family. Alexander couldn¡¯t take the moral high ground to me Olivia, he could only express his dissatisfaction by ring at her fiercely.
¡°Daniel, you should rest well, focus on getting better. You should worry less about thepany affairs. During this time, rely more on your father.¡±
¡°Grandfather, I understand. You should also worry less, your health is important.¡±
Alexander Marshall¡¯s cold gaze fell on Olivia Jenkins. ¡°You,e with me. I have something to discuss.¡±
Daniel red at his grandfather with unyielding eyes, his deep voice bing equally rigid and intimidating, ¡°This is not her problem. Grandfather, you know the truth!¡±
¡°Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t kill her just yet. Business is business, and I know how to separate them.¡± Alexander¡¯s face suddenly turned serious, and his eyes housed rage which seemed like a beast ready to pounce.
Olivia did not respond, maintaining her calm demeanor.
Out of the blue, she pulled her hand away and took the initiative to leave Daniel¡¯s VIP ward.
What is this? A lecture? Threats? She was all too familiar with such confrontations.
Even from when she was a child, she heard such words from Seraphina and Grandma. George Jenkins also bullied her this way, but she still managed to live, and lived rather well.
People survive out of sheer determination, mostly to prove themselves. If he cannot vent his anger, how will Alexander be at ease?
Olivia saw this clearly and chose to ignore it.
Alexander warned Daniel with a look, then left the ward.
There were bodyguards remaining in the room.
Simon Howard stood by the door, watching his wife and grandfather exiting one after the other.
The bodyguards of his grandfather were on high alert, watching him at the door as if forbidding him to approach.
Neither the boss nor Simon Howard spoke, they only engaged in a silent confrontation.
At the deserted stairway corner, Alexander stared at Olivia with a stern eye, his foul moodpletely exposed on his fearful face.
¡°Girl, it would be in your best interest to leave Daniel on your own. If I have to take action personally, don¡¯t me me for being ruthless. I warn you, be careful while handling the Jenkins Group, I can easily make it disappear, even rece it.¡±
Olivia sarcasticallyughed, a clear hint of ridicule on her beautiful face, ¡°Has grandfather already cleaned up the mess in the Marshall Family¡¯s home? You should have heard of the butterfly effect. Perhaps, this is only the beginning, the Marshall Family might be continuously disturbed!¡±
¡°You dare to threaten me?!¡± The rage in Alexander¡¯s eyes made it appear as if he wanted to burn Olivia to ashes.
Oliviaughed more sarcastically, expressing her disdain explicitly.
¡°Grandfather, did I hit a nerve? Is that why you¡¯re so agitated? The truth I¡¯m telling you is crystal clear. ¡®Give me a lever long enough and a fulcrum on which to ce it, and I shall move the world.¡¯ You¡¯ve heard this before, haven¡¯t you? ¡®you reap what you sow¡¯¡ªthis is not without warning. What didn¡¯t happen before doesn¡¯t mean it won¡¯t happen in the future.¡±
¡°If you continue to spout nonsense, I¡¯m going to break your mouth.¡±
¡°That means you are deceiving yourself, grandfather! Outsiders aren¡¯t fools. It¡¯s apparent this is just the beginning for the Marshall Family. If you continue to indulge and turn a blind eye, the situation will get out of control.
No matter what, I will protect the Jenkins Group at all costs. Grandfather, I¡¯m eager to see which wille first¡ªthe Marshall Family falling into chaos or the fall of the Jenkins Group..¡±
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Alexander Marshall startedughing, dismissively saying.
¡°Braggadocio, utter drivel, your sharp tongue is all you have, you insolent girl!¡±
Olivia Jenkins¡¯s beautiful face shone with self-confidence and pride. Without uttering a single vulgar word, she fired back, ¡°Grandfather, you¡¯re already at an age where you should understand your destiny. Even with your scheming and maniptions, do you really think you can outsmart fate itself?¡±
Suddenly, Alexander Marshall¡¯s face turned ashen. His gaze darkened, he fixed a stern gaze at Olivia Jenkins, ¡°How dare you, you insolent girl, curse me with death! It¡¯ll be you who meets a terrible end!¡±
¡°Grandfather, honestly speaking, you¡¯re quite arrogant! While you are alive and well, you can suppress the unrest in the Marshall Family. But ns can¡¯t beat changes, and no one knows whether misfortune or blessings strike first. Are you so sure the Marshall Family will remain untroubled?¡±
Alexander Marshall stared at Olivia Jenkins with an intimidating gaze.
Still, he felt a flicker of unusual emotion within him.
This mischievous girl has some wit; her words were not without reason, which
was precisely what he was worried about.
Alexander Marshall remained obstinate, emotionlessly saying, ¡°No matter what you say, you need to leave Daniel. You are nothing but trouble, causing him nothing but problems.¡±
¡°As I¡¯ve said before, give me two billion and I¡¯ll leave him. You¡¯re reluctant to shell out the cash, yet you want things done your way? Grandfather, where on earth do you think you can get such a cheap deal? Since you¡¯re so eager for me to leave, why don¡¯t you loosen your purse strings? Once you¡¯ve parted with your money, Daniel and I can part ways in peace. This way, you won¡¯t have to endure this annoyance anymore. Isn¡¯t that great?¡±
Alexander Marshall stared at Olivia Jenkins with sunken eyes.
This insolent girl sure knows how to infuriate people, and moreover, without uttering a single vulgar word. Her tactics are far more sophisticated and grounded than Be Thompson¡¯s.
If this insolent girl was obedient, not rebellious, not always shing with the Marshall Family, willing to extend the Marshall family line, then he wouldn¡¯t need to worry so much. Perhaps she could even be a good wife for Daniel.
However, this insolent girl was like a wild horse that refused to be tamed; at times fierce, stirring up unrest in the Marshall family.
He despised the fact that she was a flirt, leading men on.
Daniel had already ended up losing respect and decorum within the family because of her. After weighing the matter, Alexander Marshall was still determined not to let Olivia Jenkins stay. He couldn¡¯t afford to invite another disaster to the Marshall Family.
¡°You married Daniel for money, didn¡¯t you? I never thought you¡¯d love him, you didn¡¯t even bother to pretend. So, I won¡¯t give you two billion. I have my means to make you leave Daniel willingly. As for the Jenkins Family, watch your back. I won¡¯t touch you, but I¡¯ll make those you care about suffer.¡±
In an instant, Olivia Jenkins red at Alexander Marshall venomously, warning fiercely, ¡°If anything happens to the Jenkins Family, I will make sure to tear down the Marshall Family. Moreover, I will see to it that your lineage ends.¡±
¡°This insolent girl sure has a temper, let¡¯s wait and see then!¡±
¡°Grandfather, you¡¯re old. Serene City is no longer under your absolute control. For the sake of your descendants, I urge you to be virtuous, to umte some good karma for them. Otherwise, they will be the ones to bear your retribution. In this world, what goes aroundes around. Your retribution wille; it¡¯s only a matter of time. You better live a long life because it would be such a shame if you missed such a fantastic show!¡±
Without a trace of fear, Olivia Jenkins locked eyes with her grandfather in a silent showdown.
Alexander Marshall¡¯s eyes involuntarily narrowed, his pupils contracting, his facial expression seemed to violently twitch.
¡°You won¡¯t get your way! You insolent girl, you better live long too. Otherwise, it would be too lonely for me to enjoy the happiness of a family without you as the foil!¡± Leaving with a huff of anger, a disgust shed in his eyes..
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Chapter 222 - 222: 222: Smelling Her Unique Fragrance
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Knocking on the door, Adam Howard walked into the chairman¡¯s office, putting down a pile of documents and materials.
¡°Chairman, these are the documents you need to review, and the funds that require approval, as specifically requested by Chief Daniel Marshall. He¡¯s in hospital now. For a while, his matters will require more of your attention,¡± Adam said.
Michael Marshall emanated a chilling aura. Lifting his head, he looked at Adam
Howard and asked, ¡°What happened to him?¡±
Adam Howard and the chairman locked eyes, he carefully said, ¡°Chairman, weren¡¯t you informed about Chief Daniel¡¯s injury? Didn¡¯t Mr.Marshall and Mrs. Olivia Marshall tell you? That was so close. If the perpetrator had been a bit more ruthless, it is uncertain if Chief Daniel could have survived.¡±
Michael Marshall inquired coldly,¡±What do you mean?¡±
Adam Howard looked as if he wanted to say something but hesitated, then put on an innocent and helpless expression, ¡°If they didn¡¯t tell you, it is not my ce to talk about it. Chairman, if you want to know the details, ask Mr. Marshall and Mrs. Olivia Marshall.¡±
Michael Marshall got the hint now. Daniel¡¯s hospitalization and injury originated from his father and Be Thompson.
In a sh, Michael Marshall frowned, ring at Adam Howard displeased.
The Chairman was no fool. He would figure out all the clues. Adam Howard slightly bowed, tightened his lips, and withdrew first. Michael Marshall was startled, his gazeplex.
A momentter, he called Daniel.
¡°I heard you¡¯re in the hospital?¡± he said.
The sound of his father¡¯s voice was somewhat indifferent. Daniel was a little shaken to receive a call from his father; his feelings were mixed.
After hesitating for a few seconds, Daniel replied coolly, ¡°I¡¯m lucky to not have died! After a period of convalescence, I¡¯ll be fine. I¡¯m sorry that I couldn¡¯t help your wife and younger son eliminate me¡ªan obstacle in their path¡ªso much for your disappointment.¡±
Michael Marshall¡¯s face darkened, his gaze became heavy, and his brows knotted tightly, ¡°You rest well, don¡¯t worry about thepany¡¯s affairs, I¡¯ll take care of them.¡±
¡°Hmm!¡±
Michael Marshall was silent for a few seconds, and then hung up. Those two father and son always spoke with economy, even one word less is too many.
Danielughed at himself mockingly, he wouldn¡¯t mind, and he wouldn¡¯t take it to heart.
He had long been ustomed to his father¡¯s indifference. He was numb to any kind of cold attitude.
Olivia Jenkins, hearing Daniel¡¯s conversation, did not utter a word.
Olivia knew that no matter how much the Marshall family argued and fought amongst themselves, as long as their own people were not harmed, the senior Marshall would turn a blind eye.
Although she was the fuse, since the blow fell on Daniel, the implication was different. This exposed Be Thompson¡¯s unseemly ambition, an ambition that Senior Marshall could not ignore.
No matter how strained Daniel¡¯s rtionship was with his family, and despite their seemingly irreconcble differences, Daniel was, after all, the eldest grandson of the Marshall family, his status was clear. Be Thompson¡¯s exposed intention to get rid of Daniel had been seen by the Marshall family. They would not let this matter rest.
In the days toe, Be Thompson would surely suffer enough. Olivia scoffed in secret, thinking Be was too eager and too stupid. Be could not measure up to Olivia¡¯s standards.
Olivia also knew that Daniel was fighting back, he was making a big fuss about the situation, and he wanted topletely break the wings of Be Thompson and Matthew Marshall.
In fact, Daniel was too deep and calcting!
Blinkless, Daniel gazed intently at Olivia,¡± Honey, what did grandpa say to you? Did he yell at you?¡±
Olivia responded indifferently, ¡°He didn¡¯t say much. I am not afraid of him, only listened to a bunch of nonsense.¡±
¡°Come over and help me, I need to go to the bathroom.¡±
Daniel¡¯s deep voice was full of seduction; he couldn¡¯t be refused.
Olivia furrowed her eyebrows and hesitated for a moment before approaching
Daniel.
Considering that he was injured because of her, Olivia went to support Daniel.
Instantly, Daniel held Olivia tightly.
His head was nestled in the crook of Olivia¡¯s neck, inhaling her unique scent..
Chapter 223 - 223: 223: Ruthless
Chapter 223 - 223: 223: Ruthless
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Olivia Jenkins froze, her long eyshes trembling slightly.
She hesitated for a moment with her hands, but left them hanging at her sides.
¡°Didn¡¯t you say you needed to use the restroom? Let me go.¡± Daniel Marshall was silent.
After embracing Olivia for a while, he eventually released her.
Daniel knew that his grandfather must be rudely chasing Olivia away again, trying to force her to divorce him.
She didn¡¯t bring it up, and he didn¡¯t mention it, but he knew she was still contemting divorcing him in her heart.
He still couldn¡¯t change her mind.
She was still disappointed, even despairing towards the Marshall family.
Upon learning that Daniel had been hospitalized, someone hastily came to the hospital with a fruit basket.
But at the nurses¡¯ station, she was stopped.
No matter what, the duty nurse wouldn¡¯t let her see Daniel in the VIP ward.
She looked back at the nurse with woeful eyes, hopeless and defeated.
Daniel even deprived her of the right to see him. He was really ruthless to her!
Walking in a daze, she smiled stupidly as the tears welled up in her eyes, forming droplets spilling from her eyes, slowly rolling down her cheeks. Suddenly, she bumped into a wall of flesh. She didn¡¯t look up, only apologizing repeatedly.
Suddenly, Oliver Johnson grabbed her arm, shaking her body vigorously so she would look at him.
Oliver truly wanted to wake her up; his tone became more severe as he spoke.
¡°Wake up, stop degrading yourself like this. Daniel will never love you, he won¡¯t pity you, and he won¡¯t even spare you a nce. You should let go of this idea and love yourself.¡±
¡°I don¡¯t need your concern. I don¡¯t need you to see me like this. I don¡¯t understand, where am I not as good as that wretch? In what way can¡¯t Ipare to her?¡±
She shouted and cried emotionally, her face soon covered in tears.
Oliver furrowed his brows, looking at her with a heartache. His tone softened,
¡°Stop torturing yourself like this, let yourself go. You¡¯re great, it¡¯s just that
Daniel doesn¡¯t deserve you.¡±
¡°He¡¯s really too cruel to me, I hate them!¡±
Oliver stayed silent, holding her as she cried in his arms.
Didn¡¯t she treat him as cruelly? There¡¯s no reasoning in love!
After Oliver left, she called Benjamin Davis.
Her eyes were full of cunning.
¡°I heard that Daniel has been injured and is hospitalized at ResilientCare
Hospital. As an old friend, shouldn¡¯t you visit him? Olivia must be with him. Moreover, he got injured because of her. Seems like Daniel has fallen for her now; he¡¯s betrayed Charmy Bet¡¯s love.¡±
Benjamin Davisughed inscrutably with a hint of malice in his deep, dark eyes, ¡°Seems like you¡¯ve been turned away! Focusing all your attention on
Daniel, but he doesn¡¯t even spare you a nce, tsk tsk¡how pitiful!¡±
Sheined, ¡°Benjamin Davis, you¡¯re no different. No need tough at me. Besides, you¡¯re worse off than me. Till her death, Charmy never gave you a chance. At least, I stayed by Daniel¡¯s side for five years after Charmy¡¯s death.¡±
Benjamin Davis scorned, ¡°You consider doing work aspanionship, you excel at fooling yourself!¡±
She ended the call, not wanting to listen to Benjamin Davis¡¯ voice.
Benjamin shook his head dismissively.
He already knew about Daniel¡¯s hospitalization, Be Thompson had told him.
It seems the Marshall family was inplete internal strife, Be must have suffered a lot and wanted to get rid of Daniel through him.
This scenario was getting increasingly interesting!
A streak of craftiness shed in Benjamin Davis¡¯s deep eyes, a smirk ying on his lips.
He had said it before, he wouldn¡¯t let Daniel have a good life or be happy, he would make sure of it.
Immediately, Benjamin Davis went to see Jay Bet, he wanted to take Jay to visit Daniel..
Chapter 224 - 224: 224 Shock
Chapter 224 - 224: 224 Shock
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While Jay Bet was shopping for gifts, Benjamin Johnson sent a WeChat message to Olivia Jenkins.
[Are you free? I want to discuss the Cool Company with you.]
As for other matters, Olivia Jenkins would not pay any attention to Benjamin Johnson.
But when it came to Cool Company, Olivia Jenkins hesitated.
After meeting Mr. Shaw at the Vitality Golf Club, she tried to make another appointment to bargain with him, but she never seeded, as his secretary said that Mr. Shaw was on a business trip.
Thus, the negotiations about the distribution rights with Cool Company had to be shelved.
Jordan Bet also said that if she wanted to cooperate with the Bet Group, she first needed to secure the distribution rights of the Cool Company.
On this matter, Olivia Jenkins was bing quite anxious herself.
The current situation of the Jenkins Group, it was not advisable to wait any longer, lest more problems arise with dy.
Olivia Jenkins also received some inside information that Light Media was negotiating with Cool Company for the distribution rights.
If Light Media were to secure the distribution rights of Cool Company, it would have a particrly bad impact on the Jenkins Group, and it would create many obstacles for the restructuring of Quiet Video.
After hesitating for a while, Olivia Jenkins replied.
[Where shall we talk?]
[I¡¯m apanying my sister to visit someone important at ResilientCare Hospital.]
Immediately, Olivia Jenkins understood.
Involuntarily, Olivia Jenkins thought of the beautiful woman she happened to encounter at the private room that day.
She looked very simr to the photos she had seen of Charmy Bet, probably Charmy¡¯s sister, Daniel was very gentle towards her.
If she came to see Daniel specifically, they must have a lot to talk about, she as an outsider should avoid interrupting.
Olivia Jenkins decisively replied to the WeChat message.
[I¡¯ll find you in the parking lot.]
[Okay!]
Olivia Jenkins went to buy coffee and then went to the parking lot.
Benjamin Johnson only escorted Jay Bet to the entrance of the inpatient department, he did not apany her to see Daniel.
After that, Benjamin Johnson drove his car to the parking lot.
Upon seeing Benjamin Johnson, Olivia Jenkins got into his car.
Olivia Jenkins¡¯ sharp eyes were fixed on Benjamin Johnson, releasing thoughtful observations, and asked directly, ¡°Do you know about Cool Company?¡±
The corner of Benjamin Johnson¡¯s mouth curled up, outlining a good -looking curve, ¡°Don¡¯t you know that capital is very sensitive? Is there anything that can escape the eyes of capital?¡±
¡°Just say it, stop beating around the bush. ¡± Olivia Jenkins took a sip of coffee, then looked out the car window.
Benjamin Johnson¡¯s ink-like eyes held a hint of a smile.
¡°What I¡¯m going to tell you, Jordan Bet knows, Daniel also knows, but, they didn¡¯t tell you. What do you think of these two men? Do you think they are reliable? Olivia Jenkins, you¡¯re a bit naive, not a match for these old foxes, yet they¡¯ve been pulling the strings. Especially Daniel, it¡¯s obvious that he doesn¡¯t love you.¡±
Olivia Jenkins became interested, and turned her head to look at Benjamin Johnson.
However, Olivia Jenkins did not show her emotions.
¡°Benjamin Johnson, what exactly are you trying to say? I didn¡¯te here to listen to your nonsense.¡±
¡°Don¡¯t rush, I¡¯ll tell you everything, I never hide anything from you. It¡¯s a pity that you gave up cooperating with Zenith Capital!¡±
Olivia Jenkins remained silent, taking another sip of her coffee.
Benjamin Johnson looked at Olivia Jenkins in no hurry, with an unfathomable expression, said, ¡°You have no idea that Daniel is the boss of Cool Company, and he holds the lifeline of Quiet Video. Therefore, without his approval, without hismand, Mr. Shaw would not negotiate the distribution rights of the film and television library with you. Unless, you cooperate with Daniel, but, what he wants is the Jenkins Group.¡±
Olivia Jenkins stared at him in astonishment.
Instantly, her mind went nk.
She felt as if she had fallen into an abyss of nothingness, swallowed up in an instant.
Olivia Jenkins knew very well how important the distribution rights of Cool Company¡¯s film and television library were to the Jenkins Group. If Daniel really was the boss of Cool Company, not only was Quiet Video in his grip, she herself was also held by the throat by Daniel..
Chapter 225 - 225: 225: Olivia Jenkins, are you in love with Daniel Marshall?
Chapter 225 - 225: 225: Olivia Jenkins, are you in love with Daniel Marshall?
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Olivia Jenkins was stupefied, her eyes nk.
The air in the car seemed to freeze.
Benjamin Johnson knew full well the impact of the truth on Olivia Jenkins. A smug smile curled up at the corners of his mouth as his cunning eyes watched Olivia unblinkingly.
¡°Don¡¯t you believe me? You think I deceived you?¡±
¡°Olivia Jenkins, do you think Daniel Marshall sincerely cares for you?¡±
¡°I hope you can be self-aware. Daniel Marshall is just using you. You shouldn¡¯t lose yourself over him, lose your proper judgment, or even lose the Jenkins Group in your hands.¡±
Olivia¡¯s scattered thoughts were brought back together by Benjamin Johnson¡¯s words.
Sharp light circted in her almond eyes, staring fiercely at Benjamin Johnson.
Daniel Marshall was rotten, and Benjamin Johnson was definitely no better. They were evenly matched. Neither one couldugh at the other!
Olivia gazed at Benjamin Johnson, a trace of disdain crossing her gaze, ¡°I believe your words are true. I don¡¯t know Daniel well, I won¡¯t make any judgments about him. But, your thoughts aren¡¯t ordinary either. To this day, I still find you very strange, much more profound than I imagined.¡±
Benjamin Johnsonughed, leisurely looking at Olivia, ¡°You inexplicably make me want to know more about you. Undeniably, you¡¯ve piqued my interest. In fact, I truly do want to cooperate with you. I can help you obtain the distribution rights to the Cool Company¡¯s video library.¡±
Olivia slightly curved her lips, her smile ambiguous.
¡°Thank you for your kindness, President Johnson. I do not wish to cooperate with Zenith Capital out of respect for the wishes of the stockholders. Additionally, I¡¯m especially grateful for this exceptional piece of news you¡¯ve given me. I won¡¯t forget you for it. As for what Daniel thinks of me, what his intentions are, I have no interest in knowing, nor do I intend to find out.¡± With a whoosh, Olivia got out of the car.
With the car door still open, Olivia stood there looking at Benjamin Johnson, ¡°From Daniel, I vaguely got to know that your grudge against him is due to a woman. Honestly, I was quite surprised! But to me, President Johnson, you don¡¯t seem like a man capable of deep affection. You have a lot of pent-up aggression!¡±
Benjamin Johnson cracked a roguish smile, his eyes full of prickly madness, ¡°Are you helping Daniel to use me? Are youining about me undermining your marital bond? Olivia Jenkins, have you fallen for Daniel? Can you ept his calctions and deceptions?
¡°Your meddling in our marital affairs is unnecessary, Benjamin Johnson. You don¡¯t need to make any excuses either. Your intentions are clear to me. You¡¯re no more noble than Daniel. Stop pretending to be a gentleman; I¡¯m sick of it.¡±
¡°After your father¡¯s death, he bought Cool Company. You¡ everything is under his control. Without my help, you will never escape from Daniel¡¯s clutches unless you¡¯re willing to be confined by him for a lifetime.
And also, during your time with Daniel, you must ept a deceased woman. Can you do that? Olivia, don¡¯t expect Jordan Bet to help you. He won¡¯t choose to confront the Marshall Family for your sake. The Bet family would never allow him to do so.¡±
Olivia narrowed her eyes, a deep smile tugged at the corner of her mouth, ¡°President Benjamin Johnson, you must love looking in the mirror a lot, you¡¯re quite narcissistic. My Jenkins Group is mine, nobody can take it away. Regarding how I n to protect it, I have noment!¡±
Olivia left without looking back.
Watching Olivia¡¯s receding figure, a trace of fluctuation crossed Benjamin Johnson¡¯s ink-like eyes.
This woman really dared to speak, she was incredibly calm!
Although enraged to the core, she could suppress her anger,shing out at him as if nothing had happened.
Weirdly enough, Benjamin Johnson was starting to look forward to his next meeting with Olivia Jenkins..
Chapter 226 - 226: 226: Why is it her?
Chapter 226 - 226: 226: Why is it her?
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Not long after Olivia Jenkins left, Jay Bet walked in holding a gift, a rather astonishing coincidence.
Seeing Jay, Daniel Marshall¡¯s heart twisted involuntarily, and his striking handsome brow furrowed.
¡°Jay, did youe by yourself? I appreciate youing to visit me, there¡¯s no need to buy so many gifts.¡±
Jay Bet responded with a faint smile, ¡°A friend apanied me, but he got busy, so he didn¡¯te up.¡±
A friend?
The first person Daniel thought of was Benjamin Johnson.
At that moment, his phone rang.
It was a picture sent by his subordinates of Olivia Jenkins meeting Benjamin Johnson in the parking lot.
Suddenly, Daniel understood.
Seeing Daniel Marshall silent, Jay Bet looked at him carefully, tentatively asking, ¡°Daniel, what¡¯s wrong? Are your injuries severe?¡±
Daniel put his phone down, nonchntly raised his head to look at Jay, ¡°The doctor wants me to stay in the hospital for observation. I need to stay in bed for a few days. Jay, do I know this friend of yours?¡±
Jay Bet side-stepped Daniel¡¯s sharp inquiry.
After a moment of hesitation, she nodded, ¡°Benjamin Davis told me, he also came with me to visit you. I know you guys don¡¯t have the best rtionship, I was worried he might upset you, so, I didn¡¯t ask him toe up.¡±
Daniel¡¯s expression became somber, flickers of rage dancing subtly in his prating gaze.
Damn it, Benjamin Johnson is using Jay again, he is truly a monster!
Daniel had guessed it right, Benjamin Johnson must have meddled with Olivia Jenkins again, he deserves to be beaten!
Be Thompson is overstepping her bounds, colluding with Benjamin Johnson to deal with him. Not only is she malicious, but she¡¯s also wickedly thoughtless, he needs to kick this woman out of the Marshall household.
Seeing Daniel¡¯s lips pressed tightly together, Jay Bet also felt a bit scared of Daniel in this state. She slightly lowered her eyelids.
¡°Daniel, did I make you angry?¡±
¡°No, you¡¯re overthinking things. Jay, you¡¯re very innocent, I¡¯m worried you¡¯ll get hurt. Some people may put up a good front but harbour ill intentions. Be careful.¡±
¡°Are you worried about Benjamin Johnson hurting me? He shouldn¡¯t, he¡¯s pretty nice to me! You guys¡ have a deep misunderstanding. You¡¯ve been unwilling to resolve it. My sister has been gone many years now, I think she would also hate to see you guys aggressivelypeting like this.¡±
With her naiVe and innocent face, Daniel didn¡¯t have the heart to reveal Benjamin Johnson¡¯s ugly face to her, fearing it would disgust Jay.
¡°Benjamin Johnson is very deep, sometimes his actions can be extreme. You think he¡¯s kind because you haven¡¯t really gotten to know him. I just hope he genuinely cares for you, and isn¡¯t shamelessly using you to take revenge on me.¡±
Jay Bet pursed her lips, slightly nodding.
Actually, she wasn¡¯t willing to think too deeply, afraid she wouldn¡¯t be able to bear the oue.
Daniel picked up his phone, found a picture of Olivia, and showed it to Jay,
¡°This is Olivia Jenkins, my wife, she was just here. She also knows Benjamin Johnson, he has approached her.¡±
Looking at the picture of the beautiful and confident woman, Jay Bet was so startled, her eyes widened.
¡°I¡¯ve met her before.¡±
Benjamin Johnson must have known she was Daniel¡¯s wife, but he chose to deceive her.
This woman and Daniel really do match well. Does Daniel also love her?
Has Daniel already forgotten my sister?
Pity my sister passed away so long ago, otherwise, all this happiness would¡¯ve been hers.
Everything that belongs to my sister has been reced. Subconsciously, Jay Bet felt a wave of suffocation mixed with an array of feelings.
Although she hoped for apassionate woman to love Daniel and take care of him, finding out his wife was that beautiful woman made Jay feel indescribably choked up.
Why her?
Why such a coincidence?
Why not someone else?
Chapter 227 - 227: 227 Ice Point Relationship
Chapter 227 - 227: 227 Ice Point Rtionship
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Jay Bet has already seen Olivia Jenkins?
Then, Olivia should know Jay is Charmy Bet¡¯s sister.
Perhaps, Benjamin Johnson embellished and exaggerated a whole lot to Olivia.
In a sh, Daniel Marshall¡¯s heart clenched tighter, but he hid his true emotions extraordinarily well, not allowing Jay to see it.
¡°Jay, thank you foring to see me. Some other day, my wife and I will invite you out for a meal.¡±
The corner of Jay¡¯s mouth twitched involuntarily and her face changed slightly, ¡°Daniel, there¡¯s no need to be polite. It was my duty toe see you. I have some matters to attend to, so I must leave now.¡±
¡°Jay, won¡¯t you stay a bit longer? My wife should be back soon. I would like to formally introduce you.¡±
For a moment, Jay was at a loss for words, unsure of what to say, and forced a smile on her face.
Her hands gripped her purse tightly.
With his sharp hawk-like gaze, Daniel saw through Jay¡¯s thoughts, and his brows furrowed once more, ¡°You can go ahead and leave now, we will meet another day.¡±
Jay nodded and rose to her feet.
There was nothing unusual about her steps, still dignified. However, when she turned around, her impatience betrayed her reluctance.
Daniel pressed his lips together tightly.
At this moment, he was craving a cigarette.
His deep, somber eyes, as though bearing the vicissitudes of life, conveyed a sense of powerlessness.
Daniel dialed Olivia Jenkins¡¯ number.
The call connected but there was no answer.
Daniel no longer tried to call again, guessing Olivia¡¯s intention. Perhaps, she was so angry right now that she wished him dead.
In the car, Jay kept ring at Benjamin.
¡°Don¡¯t you have something you want to tell me? Benjamin, I suddenly feel like you¡¯ve be a stranger to me, and it scares me.¡±
In Jay¡¯s eyes, a look of anxiety shimmered as she tightly sped her hands together.
Benjamin¡¯s gentle gaze focused on Jay; his handsome face lost its calcting demeanor, ¡°Jay, I won¡¯t hurt you. My original intention was for your own good.¡±
¡°You know everything but you won¡¯t tell me?¡±
¡°What did Daniel tell you?¡±
¡°Did you deceive me?¡±
Pursing his lips, Benjamin responded in a calm tone: ¡°There are always two sides to everything. One side may look good, the other might seem evil no matter how you look at it. The oue depends on which side you choose to view it from.¡±
After a moment¡¯s hesitation, Jay asked, ¡°Do you know Daniel¡¯s wife well?¡±
Sighing lightly, Benjamin nodded, ¡°We¡¯ve met quite a few times. We even talked about cooperating once, but that fell through.¡±
¡°Jay, don¡¯t overthink it. You and Charmy are both one of a kind; no one can rece you. Clearly, Daniel has fallen for that woman. He has forgotten about your sister. You don¡¯t need to feel upset or keep hanging onto him. You still have me.¡±
Jay felt a little confused, unsure whether she should believe him or not. She didn¡¯t feel the same way about Daniel¡¯s wife as she did during their first meeting.
¡°I want to go home, I want some silence.¡±
¡°You don¡¯t have to worry about that woman; just pretend she¡¯s transparent.¡± How could she possibly ignore that woman¡¯s existence?
Olivia¡¯s beauty, confidence and arrogance were all things she did not possess.
She didn¡¯t want to see Olivia either, and she did not want her sister to be upset.
Jay remained silent, and Benjamin stopped speaking as well.
He felt somewhat guilty and ufortable making use of Jay.
In the future, he would make it up to her; he wouldpensate her.
Michael Marshall came back, ignoring Be Thompson and went straight to his study.
Matthew Marshall wanted to go up and have a look, but was stopped by Alexander Marshall.
¡°Keep ying chess, concentrate.¡±
Having nced towards the stairway, Matthew had no choice but to continue the chess game with his grandfather.
Be followed Michael to his study and closed the door tightly behind her..
Chapter 228 - 228: 228: The Man She Deeply Loves
Chapter 228 - 228: 228: The Man She Deeply Loves
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¡°Honey, let me give you a shoulder massage.¡±
The gentle, soft voice of Be Thompson didn¡¯t change. As she massaged his shoulders using just the right strength, she seemed no different than usual. Nheless, a frown formed on Michael Marshall¡¯s face as he looked at her as though she was a stranger.
If he hadn¡¯t asked about it himself, he would probably still be in the dark about Be Thompson¡¯s murderous intent toward Daniel Marshall.
No matter how disrespectful Daniel acted towards Be, or how strongly he upset her or even belittled her, how could she harbor the intention to kill his own son?
How could such a woman, who appeared gentle and forbearing, always subject to numerous grievances, be so ruthless?
Would she do it just for money and power?
In fact, was Be¡¯s cold-bloodedness a facade she had been carrying the whole time?
A facade she had been maintaining for over two decades?
If so, that would be terrifying!
Be Thompson noticed that Michael Marshall was not his usual self today.
She felt a slight fear in her heart. Michael was her foundation, her lifesaver. She couldn¡¯t afford to lose him.
Be Thompson was experienced. Despite her guilty conscience and fear, she managed to regain herposure. With an innocent smile, as if nothing happened, she continued to massage Michael¡¯s shoulders.
All of a sudden, he grabbed her hand.
Be Thompson was startled and stopped massaging his shoulders.
Nheless, she pretended to show concern, asking, ¡°Honey, what¡¯s the matter? Too much work today?¡±
Michael Marshall pulled her over to face him.
He looked at her with piercing eyes, ¡°Did you know that Daniel got hurt and was hospitalized?¡±
Be Thompson stood silently, admitting her guilt, pretending to be weak to gain sympathy.
¡°Dad said it all. I had someone teach Olivia Jenkins a lesson as per his instructions, but they identally hurt Daniel. Michael, I¡¯m really sorry, I didn¡¯t mean for it to happen. I will apologize to Daniel.¡±
With a swish, Michael let go of Be¡¯s hand, and gave her a freezing cold stare.
¡°You always act cautiously. Would you ever hurt anyone by ident? Be
Thompson, what are you really thinking? How could you attempt to harm Daniel? No matter how much you dislike him, even if he is a thorn in your side, even if I dislike him, he is still my biological son. How could you scheme against him?¡±
Michael Marshall¡¯s emotions became more and more stirred up, he angrily
roared at Be and got up from his ck leather chair with a thump.
Seeing Michael in such a furious state, Be was frightened and unbelieving.
This man who she deeply loved, the one she obtained by any means necessary, not only was he not on her side, but he was also angry at her, ming her.
Be Thompson¡¯s body shivered involuntarily.
In her welled-up eyes, she wanted to cry, but there were no tears, only an indescribable pain pierced her heart.
No matter what she did, wasn¡¯t it all for their son, for their family?
Her became ruthless out of coercion.
It was the Marshall Family that pushed her to be so ruthless.
This man couldn¡¯t even defend his younger son properly, unable to fight for a decent position for their son. If she didn¡¯t scheme, would they not just wait for Daniel to kick them out of the Marshall Family?
She was struggling singlehandedly. Couldn¡¯t he see that?
Was Michael so harsh to her because he still cared for the woman who betrayed him?
Although he appeared indifferent to their son, in fact, he held their son deep in his heart; otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t be so upset using her!
Be Thompson¡¯s heart was crumbling, but she continued to deny her intentions to kill Daniel..
Chapter 229 - 229: 229: This is What You Owe to Daniel Marshall
Chapter 229 - 229: 229: This is What You Owe to Daniel Marshall
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Be Thompson still defended herself, a sh of disgust crossed Michael Marshall¡¯s eyes.
¡°An ident? You indeed didn¡¯t do it yourself, but you were attempting to kill Daniel Marshall through someone else¡¯s hands. Be Thompson, you¡¯re so smart, you wouldn¡¯t have failed to anticipate such a simple consequence. Dad asked you to deal with Olivia Jenkins, and you were so eager, you were just waiting for the chance to remove Daniel Marshall in a seemingly justified manner.¡±
Be Thompson was instantly engulfed by a wave of disappointment, her heart growing cold.
A flicker of pain shed in her eyes as she looked at the incensed Michael Marshall.
¡°In your eyes, am I just a wicked woman who will stop at nothing? I meticulously protected our happiness, enduring all the usations from my father-inw, is this how you see me? Michael, you¡¯ve broken my heart! I dare say, this was just an ident, I didn¡¯t mean to harm Daniel, I treated him as I
would my own son.¡±
Michael cast Be aplex gaze before hurriedly leaving the study.
Be wanted to hold him back, but the deafening m of the door made her violently tremble.
Just this door already infinitely widened their rift.
From this moment onward, the distance between them is more than just a door.
Be copsed onto the floor, staring hatefully at the door.
The resentment in her heart had sharpened into a de, not only piercing her heart, but she also desired to thrust it into Daniel¡¯s chest.
The wretch E Charles had disappeared, but the son she left behind ruined the haDDiness she Dainstakinclv Dlotted. ruined Michael¡¯s trust in her. ruined her
concept of love¡
Be felt intense hatred, she would ensure the bastard wouldn¡¯t have an easy life.
Iparable pain has ovee her as she blinked back the tears, Be, feeling immensely wronged, finally burst into tears.
Regardless, she couldn¡¯t lose Michael, her lifesaving straw.
If he still had lingering feelings for that wretch, she wouldn¡¯t reveal it, and she could endure.
No matter what, she could not leave the Marshall family, or lose everything she fought so hard to attain.
Seeing his father rush out, his face looking unwell and his eyes seemingly radiating anger, Matthew Marshall wanted to follow him but was stopped by his grandfather.
¡°Sit down, continue the game.¡±
¡°Grandpa, I¡¯m worried about dad. I¡¯ll go check on him and y chess with you another day.¡±
Alexander Marshall fixed his stern gaze on Matthew.
In an instant, Matthew felt a tingling sensation on his scalp under his grandfather¡¯s watchful eyes.
Despite his concern for his father, Matthew dared not follow, he just frowned as he looked at the doorway.
Alexander Marshall, always astute, would not fail to notice his son¡¯s unusual behavior. This was Be¡¯s self-inflicted evil and it was her due punishment.
His sparing her from being driven out of the Marshall family was already showing mercy.
Anyone who dared to touch his grandson, he would not let them off easily.
He gave her a piece of the sky, he could also send her hell.
Alexander narrowed his eyes and stared coldly at Matthew, his voice heavy with sentiment, ¡°Life is like a chess game, every piece must y its part and not cross boundaries, or it would be against the rules and the game would copse. The same goes for people, don¡¯t be too greedy, do not forget the rules.¡±
Matthew fell silent, but he understood his grandfather¡¯s words.
Matthew could roughly figure out the conflict between his mother and father.
Alexander¡¯s gaze was as sharp as ever, his eyes stillnding on Matthew, ¡°You have said before, you won¡¯tpete with your elder brother, hopefully your mother understands your intentions. Despite my age, I am still alive and kicking, I will not allow any boundary-crossing machinations in this family.¡±
¡°You and your mother came to the Marshall familyter, and you rose to your positions by stepping over your big brother¡¯s mother. So, you have even less of a right topete with your big brother, this is what you owe to Daniel..¡±
Chapter 230 - 230: 230: Can I t Escape from the Territory of the Eagle
Chapter 230 - 230: 230: CanIt Escape from the Territory of the Eagle
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From a young age, Matthew Marshall had heard one or two old tales from the mouths of the servants. However, for the first time, he had confirmed it from his grandfather¡¯s mouth.
The information greatly shook Matthew¡¯s heart.
In that instant, Matthew stumbled over his words, not knowing what to say, and furrowing his brows.
Alexander Marshall quietly watched Matthew.
Luckily, this grandson wasn¡¯t cruel and ruthless like Be Thompson. However, having a calcting mother was his sorrow.
With inscrutable depth, Alexander said, ¡°Don¡¯t feel it¡¯s unfair, don¡¯t feel you haven¡¯t been given much, don¡¯t be jealous of Daniel. Fate is fair. What you¡¯ve gained, Daniel has lost. What Daniel has in his hands, you shouldn¡¯t want to have. Don¡¯t be so greedy! Carry out your duties, follow the rules, that¡¯s what you should do!¡±
With his lips tightly closed, Alexander left his piece on the board and went upstairs.
Matthew remained seated in the same spot.
Michael Marshall had arrived at ResilientCare Hospital. He had been there for a while, but he still didn¡¯t have the courage to see Daniel.
Reminders of the past flowed through Michael¡¯s mind, leaving his emotions in turmoil.
He was still resentful of the past.
He still couldn¡¯t face Daniel, let alone calmly look at Daniel.
Every time he saw Daniel, he felt like he was seeing that woman, and the suppressed anger in his heart inexplicably surged out.
He still deeply hated that woman.
He would never forgive her in his life.
Michael didn¡¯t go to see his son, he just sat quietly in the hospital, not wanting to return to Beverly Hills.
He didn¡¯t want to see Be Thompson.
After finishing her coffee, Olivia Jenkins didn¡¯t return to Daniel¡¯s VIP ward, nor did she answer his calls.
With a face as cold as ice, Olivia left the hospital.
Her small car had been fixed. There wasn¡¯t time to collect it before, but now, she paid and drove her small car away.
Olivia went directly to Cool Company to meet Mr. Shaw.
Mr. Shaw¡¯s secretary said that he was on a business trip.
Olivia didn¡¯t believe it, but she didn¡¯t make a fuss, calmly waiting in the lobby.
After a while, she was invited to Mr. Shaw¡¯s office.
Sitting in front of Mr. Shaw, Olivia looked at him with a calm gaze, ¡°15 billion for a deal, Mr. Shaw, dare to make a partnership?¡±
Mr. Shaw spoke straightforwardly after he closed his lips, ¡°No, you have to talk to our boss. Our boss is in ResilientCare Hospital. You can go there to find him, or you can call him directly. You have his private number.¡±
Olivia lowered her eyes slightly, feeling a pang in her heart.
She understood, the real boss of Cool Company was Daniel.
He had been ying her this whole time, controlling her fate.
No matter how high she flew, she couldn¡¯t escape the eagle¡¯s territory.
Oliviaughed coldly, her eyes hinting at mock.
Mr. Shaw watched Olivia and said softly, ¡°Chief Jenkins, sorry!¡±
¡°Mr. Shaw, you¡¯re too polite! Can you reveal how much Light Media offered?¡±
¡°Our boss says as long as you¡¯re willing, he only wants to talk to you. The price, and other things, are negotiable.¡±
¡°I see, sorry for disturbing.¡±
Olivia stood up and quickly left Mr. Shaw¡¯s office without looking back, her beautiful face giving off an aura of cold arrogance.
With a sigh, Mr. Shaw made a private phone call and reported truthfully.
Olivia invited Jordan Bet for ate-night snack, and he showed up.
Unfazed, Olivia calmly enjoyed the hot pot, not betraying her true inner thoughts or emotions.
¡°President Bet, please sit! Help yourself! I don¡¯t eat spicy food, it¡¯s just beef soup. If you want something spicy, you might have to make your own sauce.¡± With his profound gaze locked on Olivia, Jordan couldn¡¯t help but feel a pang of sympathy for her..
Chapter 231 - 231: 231: Breaking Up the Group
Chapter 231 - 231: 231: Breaking Up the Group
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Jordan Bet tentatively asked, ¡°I heard Daniel was injured, aren¡¯t you with him in the hospital?¡±
Olivia Jenkins¡¯s face didn¡¯t show any unusual expressions, she continued eating as if nothing happened.
Still making her emotions unreadable.
¡°Yes, he is injured, but it doesn¡¯t stop me from eating! He¡¯s not a child, he doesn¡¯t need around-the-clock care.¡±
¡°Did you two have a fight?¡± Jordan Bet was about to light a cigarette.
realizing this is a non-smoking area, he puts the cigarette back, enduring, his soft gaze still on Olivia Jenkins.
Olivia Jenkins smiled faintly, and joked, ¡°I won¡¯t quarrel with him casually. On the other hand, he loves to show off and attract attention. He doesn¡¯t feel right if he doesn¡¯t love himself for a day.¡±
Jordan Bet also chuckled at Olivia Jenkins¡¯ straightforwardness.
He prepared some sauce and brushed two slices of beef to eat.
Olivia Jenkins paused and watched Jordan Bet with fascination, ¡°Just now, I met with Mr. Shaw from Cool Company. He didn¡¯t dare to finalize a deal of 1.5 billion with me to sign the rights of the film and television library. He said I should talk to his boss, who is in the hospital.¡±
Jordan Bet pursed his lips slightly, his deep eyes slightly narrowed, ¡°So you already know. Sorry, I didn¡¯t mean to hide it from you. Maybe he really is doing what¡¯s best for you. There¡¯s no harm in your cooperation with him.¡±
¡°Did I put you in an awkward position?¡±
Jordan Bet shook his head, ¡°Some ns, tactics, he is better than me. He is more visionary than me.¡±
¡°Does the Jenkins Group still have a chance to work with the Bet Group?¡± Olivia Jenkins asked seriously, and Jordan Bet also didn¡¯t want to hurt her.
Jordan Bet was also somewhat hesitant.
¡°If you can sign the distribution rights of Cool Company, Bet Group will cooperate with Jenkins Group. You¡¯ll have to find him. If you don¡¯t cooperate with him, will he give you the distribution rights of Cool Company?
Olivia Jenkins pursed her lips, and closed her eyes.
She sighed slightly, then she took the canned c and drank a few sips.
Olivia Jenkins didn¡¯t care about her image, she just belched in front of Jordan
Bet.
In an instant, Jordan Bet smiled faintly. He quite liked Olivia Jenkins¡¯ casualness.
¡°President Bet, let¡¯s eat, ourst breakup dinner.¡± ¡°Have you decided to cooperate with Daniel?¡±
¡°I haven¡¯t decided yet, I¡¯ll see tomorrow. But I can understand your predicament. If you insist on cooperating with Jenkins Group, Marshall Corporation won¡¯t give up easily, maybe they¡¯ll even implicate you.¡±
A trace of indifferent smile crossed Jordan Bet¡¯s face, ¡°Did Benjamin tell you? He wants to cooperate with you!¡±
Olivia Jenkins was eating beef, she just nodded gently.
Looking at Olivia Jenkins, Jordan Bet¡¯s deep eyes were full of sharpness, his expression was also somewhat serious. ¡°To be honest with you, it¡¯s not that I don¡¯t want to help you. But in all aspects, Daniel¡¯s investment of two billion is the best oue. Mr. Alexander Marshall wants the Jenkins Group, but he can¡¯tpletely have it because the Jenkins Group is in Daniel¡¯s hands. As long as you don¡¯t divorce, Jenkins Group is yours. No matter what method Benjamin
Davis uses, he can¡¯t snatch it away, and Matthew Marshall also loses.¡± Olivia Jenkins understood what Jordan Bet said, but she didn¡¯t want to be tied to Daniel for the rest of her life.
That¡¯s why she has been hesitating and looking for other solutions.
Obviously, Daniel pushed her to this point, he wanted to keep her for life, he wanted her topromise.
¡°The Marshall family never epted me and forced me to divorce,¡± Olivia sneered.
The color of Jordan Bet¡¯s eyes slightly changed, ¡°Knowing Daniel, he won¡¯t divorce. Actually, you don¡¯t have to worry so much, with Daniel, you canpletely ignore other things. You married Daniel, not the Marshall family.
You don¡¯t need to care about the Marshall family¡¯s feelings..¡±
Chapter 232 - 232: 232: Trap
Chapter 232 - 232: 232: Trap
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Olivia Jenkins looked sharply at Jordan Bet
¡°Daniel Marshall tampered with your business, and you still speak up for him. You¡¯re very generous!¡±
Jordan Bet gave a self-deprecatingugh, ¡°You don¡¯t understand Daniel Marshall. On the business battlefield, he has a fascinating charm, he is a business genius. The Bet Group can invest in the Jenkins Group, but the resources you¡¯ll gain will be limited. In the short term, the development space for Jenkins Group would be quite minimal, that¡¯s why, I suggest you have some talks with Daniel.¡±
Olivia Jenkins didn¡¯t respond, she just kept eating.
Jordan Bet paused for a moment, then continued. ¡°Let me be sincere for a moment, if you want Jenkins Group to have a long-term development, you should consider Daniel. I think, this was one of the reasons why your father wanted you to marry him.¡±
¡°But after that, my father turned to Bet Group. I can interpret this as that
my father made a mistake in his previous assessment.¡±
¡°Your father¡¯s intention was still correct. All he wanted was a short-term funding from Bet Group because Jenkins Group has more issues than he had anticipated.
He didn¡¯t approach Daniel, maybe because he didn¡¯t want to treat you just as a
Olivia Jenkins¡¯ almond-shaped eyes drooped slightly, her teeth biting her lower lip, silent.
Jordan Bet¡¯s deep voice softened, sounding as pleasing as a cello, striking a chord in one¡¯s heart. ¡°If you just say a few kind words, Daniel will agree to your request. All he wants is a positive attitude from you. Olivia, you are very smart. I believe you can handle this well.¡±
Lifting her eyes with a slight quiver of her slender eyshes, Olivia stared at Jordan, ¡°From the beginning, you never nned to invest in Jenkins Group, did you? You knew about Daniel buying Cool Company, didn¡¯t you?¡± Jordan Bet met Olivia¡¯s gaze and nodded in agreement.
¡°I knew about all of Daniel¡¯s operations from start to finish. That¡¯s why I didn¡¯t want to meet you at first, because I already knew that this was a deal that would never go through. Control was firmly in Daniel¡¯s hands.¡±
Wide-eyed in astonishment, Olivia¡¯s face turned pale, and a tinge oftent anger surged in her chest, ¡°Why did you change your mind and give me the chance to submit the proposal?¡±
Jordan Bet took a deep breath, paused before speaking: ¡°Because of the emergence of Benjamin Johnson. Daniel wanted me to get involved. He didn¡¯t want you to fall into Benjamin¡¯s trap, or to have too much contact with him. He wanted you to see some hope. In truth, we sessfully thwarted Benjamin¡¯s nefarious plot, you didn¡¯t partner up with him.¡±
Olivia¡¯s stern voice came out through gritted teeth, and her face turned dark,
¡°You guys yed me from the beginning, ha.. hope, that sounds nice.¡±
At this moment, Olivia felt like she was doused with a bucket of cold water, she felt a chill from head to toe.
Anger red in her eyes.
¡°The business world is unpredictable, Daniel did this for your own good. To protect Jenkins Group, it takes more than just fervor and effort. There are many unseen conspiracies going on behind the scenes. If it weren¡¯t for Daniel making all the strategic moves in the background, Jenkins Group wouldn¡¯t have reached this far. You wouldn¡¯t be sitting in the acting Vice President¡¯s seat.¡±
Olivia stopped eating and hurriedly paid the bill to leave.
After all the efforts she put into negotiating, all the efforts she made to win this deal, it turns out, it was all a setup and they yed her like a fiddle. Those men are despicable, they¡¯re all bastards!
Jordan Bet found it hard to say what he was feeling. He phoned Daniel,
¡°I¡¯ve told your wife everything..¡±
Chapter 233 - 233: 233: The End Point
Chapter 233 - 233: 233: The End Point
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Daniel Marshall¡¯s brow furrowed, a trace of worry shing in his eyes.
¡°My wife is with you?¡±
With a raise of his handsome brow, Jordan Bet truthfully replied, ¡°Your wife just left, she didn¡¯t even finish her meal. I think she¡¯s extremely furious; she probably wants to kill us.¡±
In the depths of Daniel Marshall¡¯s gaze, the wave of worry deepened and he murmured, ¡°I understand.¡±
¡°She mentioned that she met Mr. Shaw.¡±
¡°I know.¡±
Hesitating for a moment, Jordan Bet didn¡¯t say anything else and hung up the call.
Immediately, he departed from the hot pot restaurant.
Anxious, he lit a cigarette and started smoking.
His sensual lips parted slightly, exhaling a faint smoke ring.
However, the mncholy in his heart remained unresolved.
Even after being honest with Olivia Jenkins, he only felt bleaker and more distressed.
After smoking for a while, Jordan Bet reached for his phone.
He wanted to call Olivia Jenkins.
After a moment of hesitation, he put his phone back into his pocket.
At this moment, no matter what he said would seem particrly feeble, making it even stranger that he didn¡¯t know what to say.
Daniel Marshall quietlyy semi-reclined on the hospital bed, his face devoid of emotion, seemingly lost in thought.
There was no one else in the hospital room.
Simon Howard still stood at the door, his boss instructed him not to enter and disturb him.
After a while, Daniel Marshall didn¡¯t call Olivia Jenkins either. He knew she wouldn¡¯t answer his call.
At this time, she probably didn¡¯t want to see him either. Daniel Marshall only instructed Leaf Fiona to discreetly follow Olivia Jenkins, take care of her safety, and make every effort to not bother her.
Having left the hot pot restaurant, Olivia Jenkins didn¡¯t go to ResilientCare Hospital, nor return to herkeside vi by Pearl Lake.
Even so, she didn¡¯t know where else she could go.
She didn¡¯t know who she could trust anymore.
Olivia Jenkins aimlessly drove her car, seemingly unable to see her destination.
Suddenly, her phone rang.
It was a call from an unknown number.
Hesitating, Olivia Jenkins didn¡¯t answer the call.
A momentter, an alert for a new text message sounded on her phone.
It was a message from Geoffrey Gullington. He didn¡¯t say much, justforted her with warm words and offered to apany her¡
Immediately, Olivia Jenkins cklisted the unknown number.
She absolutely refused to have anything further to do with Geoffrey Gullington.
It¡¯s impossible for this scum to have a conscience. She¡¯d rather trust a sow than to believe him.
Benjamin Johnson watched as Geoffrey Gullington tried to call Olivia Jenkins. She wasn¡¯t answering.
He also texted her, but she didn¡¯t reply.
When Geoffrey tried calling again, Olivia had already cklisted his number.
With evident disdain, Benjamin Johnson mocked Geoffrey Gullington, ¡°Didn¡¯t you two date? Why is she more ruthless toward you than she is to Daniel Marshall?¡±
Feeling ufortable, Geoffrey Gullington still replied, ¡°She probably still resents me. We were trapped by her father, she has great misunderstandings about me, and perhaps she bears a grudge.¡±
Benjamin Johnson sneered, ¡°It¡¯s not necessary to go to such lengths. Maybe
this woman has never loved you. Spend some time focusing on Hannah Jenkins, talk to her more. Be a little nicer to her too. Women are fickle. If she feels touched, she naturally can¡¯t hide her innermost feelings.¡±
Geoffrey Gullington nodded, ¡°Yes, I understand what to do now.¡±
¡°Ok, you can go.¡±
Even though he felt extremely aggrieved, Geoffrey Gullington still swallowed his anger.
As long as he could stay in Serene City and had the opportunity to make a name for himself, he wouldn¡¯t mind the hardships.
He would wait for a chance to turn his luck around.
Early the next morning, Daniel Marshall requested to be discharged.
However, the director refused.
¡°Chief Daniel Marshall, you are feverish and need to rest in bed. We need to monitor you.¡±
Daniel Marshall¡¯s handsome face was severe, exuding an icy, keep-your-distance aura, contrasting with his burning fever.
¡°It¡¯s okay, prescribe the medication. I¡¯ll take responsibility for the consequential effects.¡±
After considering this, the director said, ¡°I¡¯ll give Olivia Jenkins a call. If she allows you to leave, then I¡¯ll let you be discharged..¡±
Chapter 234 - 234: 234: Fasting
Chapter 234 - 234: 234: Fasting
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Presently, the director pressed the hands-free key and called Olivia Jenkins.
The director specifically stated Daniel Marshall¡¯s condition in detail.
Without hesitation, Olivia Jenkins coldly said, ¡°If he wants to get discharged, he can take responsibility himself. Just let him go! If he dies, I¡¯d be happy to be a widow.¡±
This¡
Olivia sure is harsh!
The director was stunned, looking at Daniel Marshall with great care.
The director saw Daniel¡¯s face had be extremely grim, his lips pressed tightly together, and his body seemed to exude a bleak aura that sent chills down one¡¯s spine.
The director especially reminded, ¡°He¡ is having a fever, you shoulde and keep himpany. At this time, he needs to be looked after.¡±
Olivia spoke nonchntly, her voice as cold as frost, ¡°His bodyguard is with him, let his bodyguard take care of him. I¡¯m very busy, so I can¡¯t leave my work behind. Director, I won¡¯t continue talking, I have work to do.¡±
Daniel clearly heard Olivia¡¯s words. After she finished speaking, she hung up the call, unwilling to say even a single extra word.
She did not want to understand his situation, she did not care about him, and she didn¡¯t care about his life or death either.
So indifferent!
Their rtionship, it seemed like, was colder than ice, colder than frost!
At this point, the director greatly regretted making this call. Not only did he fail to persuade Daniel to stay in the hospital, but he also got himself into a mess, making him ufortable both inside and out.
The director¡¯s expression was somewhat ugly, as he watched Daniel Marshall cautiously.
There was a heavy solemnity on his face, mixed with a hint of helplessness.
¡°Olivia is very busy, Chief Daniel Marshall, you should stay in the hospital. You are having a fever, we really cannot let you leave, and you need another examination. I¡¯m worried that it will lead to infection, or trigger an outbreak.¡±
¡°Director, I¡¯ll listen to you, I won¡¯t leave.¡± Daniel¡¯s voice was faint, but his face was terrifyingly cold, with a hint of fiery anger flickering in his eyes.
After a moment of hesitation, the director reflexively nodded, ¡°Good! I¡¯ll write you a prescriptionter, you need to be on an IV drip. Chief Marshall, you need to rest well, don¡¯t overthink, you¡¯ll recover quickly.¡±
Daniel¡¯s thin lips were tightly shut, the rage almost ring from his eyes.
In an instant, the director closed his mouth and hastily went back to his office to write him a prescription.
Only after leaving Daniel¡¯s VIP ward did the director sigh in relief.
He opened his hand, his palm was soaked with cold sweat.
Without Olivia, Chief Marshall is quite scary!
In an instant, Daniel called Simon Howard in.
¡°I want to eat something, prepare it for me.¡±
¡°I¡¯ll have it delivered right away.¡± Simon showed a surprised expression, but he was also d in his heart; the boss hadn¡¯t eaten anything the night before, and the fact that he was willing to eat now was better than anything else.
When Daniel kept silent, his sensual thin lips were tightly pressed together, projecting a sharp look, and radiating a coldness all over.
That woman is willing to be a widow, she¡¯s dreaming, he will not die!
In this lifetime, she won¡¯t be able to escape his grasps!
She ignored him, didn¡¯t care about him, was indifferent towards him, when he was better, he would make sure she understands the duties of Mrs. Olivia Marshall.
Martin Wace and Adam Howard came to see Daniel together.
They both frowned and squinted their eyes simultaneously.
After some hesitation, Adam Howard joked, ¡°Without your wife, your stubble grows faster than the sprouts in the field! This¡ is it lovesickness?!¡± At Daniel¡¯s cold re, the faint smile on Adam¡¯s face instantly froze.
Immediately, Adam closed his mouth.
Martin inhaled deeply before saying, ¡°In a while I¡¯ll go to the Jenkins Group to discuss Andrew Jenkins¡¯ will with Chief Jenkins, we¡¯ll also discuss the previous defamation case, I¡¯ll be there for a while. Daniel, do you want me to deliver any message?¡±
Daniel¡¯s thin lips opened slightly, his voice was short and cold, ¡°Tell her, I won¡¯t die!¡±
Chapter 235 - 235: 235: Love
Chapter 235 - 235: 235: Love
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Martin Wace and Adam Howard exchanged nces, both falling silent, not daring to say a word.
Both had detected the tension in the air and were not foolish enough to fan the mes.
Not long after, the two left Daniel Marshall¡¯s hospital room together.
Adam Howard sighed, furrowing his brow, ¡°What should we do? You¡¯re awyer, you must be smarter than me, you must have more solutions, why don¡¯t vou mediate?¡±
Martin Wace spread his hands in resignation, ¡°This is a part of the rtionship¡¯s normal course, a romantic dispute. It¡¯s not something awyer can resolve. Should I be a third wheel and go looking for trouble?¡±
¡°Things are escting, growing colder and frostier, you don¡¯t feel it? You want to be a third wheel? I bet you won¡¯t even have a chance.¡±
¡°Is it that serious? It hasn¡¯t reached a breaking point, right?¡± Martin Wace also furrowed his brow, squinting sceptically.
¡°They might not be splitting up, but they¡¯re drifting further apart! If he¡¯s not ok, neither will we be. So, for our own peace, you better think of a way to mediate.¡±
Adam Howard pped Martin Wace on the back, shook his head with a grave expression.
Martin Wace stared at Adam Howard with interest and said earnestly, ¡°You¡¯re better at rtionships than I am, you handle this. Don¡¯t count on me to soothe a woman. I can be a go-between, though.¡±
The corner of Adam Howard¡¯s mouth twitched, and he gave Martin Wace a look, ¡°Come with me, but just to be clear, you¡¯re paying, I¡¯m choosing.¡± ¡°We¡¯re just responsible for buying the stuff, you¡¯re reimbursing!¡±
Martin Wace gave Adam Howard a look, and the two instantly broke intoughter.
¡°If we manage to sort this out, they owe us!¡±
Martin Wace draped his arm over Adam Howard¡¯s shoulders and joked, ¡°Why don¡¯t we start a marriage counselling business together? Or, setting up an emotional crisis center could also work.¡±
Adam Howard¡¯s smile deepened, his eyes squinting into mirthful slits, ¡°You wish! More likely they would just forget about us once they reconcile. I¡¯m not asking for much, just a few abalone meals.¡±
¡°For the sake of our abalone feast, let¡¯s get to it!¡±
Adam Howard said nothing, exchanging a smile with Martin Wace.
Suddenly, they high -fived,mitting to work together for their mutual goal.
Olivia Jenkins hadn¡¯t returned to the vi by Pearl Lakest night but had slept in the small rest area of the CEO¡¯s office.
Early in the morning, Auntie Jane had called her. Olivia Jenkins simply told her that she wouldn¡¯t be returning home for the time-being because she had work.
Auntie Jane had a feeling that Madam and Master were at odds again, so she didn¡¯t dare inquire further.
Having had a restless night, Olivia Jenkins had a bit of a headache. Rubbing her temples, she continued with her work.
Suddenly, her secretary informed her that Lawyer Wace had arrived.
Without an appointment and not expecting him, after a moment¡¯s hesitation, she still allowed him toe up.
Seeing Martin Wace approaching with arge bouquet of red roses in his hands, Olivia Jenkins couldn¡¯t help butugh.
¡°Lawyer Wace, are you trying to woo me?¡±
Martin Wace handed the flowers to Olivia Jenkins first, then sat in the chair across from her.
Looking serious, Martin Wace said, ¡°These are from Daniel. He wanted toe by himself, but he didn¡¯t want to cause you any inconvenience. So, he asked for my help. It¡¯s clear to us that he cares about you.¡±
The smile faded from Olivia Jenkins¡¯s face in an instant. She didn¡¯t even nce at the red roses and set them aside.
¡°Lawyer Wace, you like running errands so much, are you thinking of changing your career to delivering packages?¡±
The keen glint in Martin Wace¡¯s eyes fixed upon Olivia Jenkins, ¡°No, I have other matters to discuss with you. This was just me doing a favour.¡±
Suddenly, Martin Wace ced a gift box on the table, sliding it in front of Olivia Jenkins..
Chapter 236 - 236: 236: Intentions
Chapter 236 - 236: 236: Intentions
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Her gaze leisurely swept over the gift box, Olivia Jenkins¡¯ sharp eyes focused on Martin Wace.
¡°What¡¯s this supposed to mean? Did Daniel Marshall ask you to deliver this
Martin Wace feigned suspense, ¡°Open it and see, then I¡¯ll tell you.¡± ¡°Lawyer Wace, I must say you seem particrly idle these days!¡± A mocking glint in her eyes, Olivia Jenkins picked up the box and opened it.
It was a diamond ne, something a little special.
The diamond in the pendant was truly dazzling. By the look of it, it weighed at least two carats, meticulously crafted, clearly high-end luxury jewelry, not the slightest bit stingy.
Olivia Jenkins took it out, looking closely.
Having been married to Daniel Marshall for quite a while, even if Olivia Jenkins didn¡¯t want to understand him, she had a general sense of his temperament. He was not the kind of man who would buy such jewelry to appease her.
Daniel Marshall was not that careful and considerate.
Given Daniel¡¯s temper ¡ª capricious, treating her as if she owed him hundreds of millions ¡ª Olivia Jenkins didn¡¯t think he would be the one to appease her.
¡°Lawyer Wace, this ne isn¡¯t bad, how much did it cost? Wasn¡¯t it tough on you?¡±
Olivia Jenkins¡¯ sharp gaze made Martin Wace somewhat ufortable. He let out a roguishugh, relieving some of his embarrassment.
Not only does Mrs. Jenkins have a good eye, but she¡¯s also brilliant. Martin Wace couldn¡¯t help but feel a twinge of guilt.
Thankfully, Martin Wace was ustomed to weathering storms. He kept his cool, showing no signs of guilt, maintaining a smile as if nothing had happened.
Besides, his smile became increasingly warm.
¡°Madam Jenkins, what are you talking about? This is the boss¡¯s sincerity, how would I know how much it¡¯s worth! Sentiment is naturally priceless!¡±
Olivia Jenkins slightly raised an eyebrow, her clear and vivid eyes revealing undisguised disdain, ¡°It¡¯s indeed beautiful, but¡ the diamond is a little small, Daniel is really stingy!¡±
At that, Martin Wace didn¡¯t know whether tough or cry.
He reached out, lightlybing through his forehead.
A two-carat diamond was by no means small; it¡¯s worth a million already.
He would need to take the invoice for reimbursementter.
Suppressing a smile, Martin Wace shamelesslymented, ¡°The boss was just testing your preferences. If you like diamonds, he would give you arger one. He was just worried that if you didn¡¯t like the gift he gave you, you¡¯d throw it in the trash. Therefore, he first bought a smaller diamond to gauge your preference.¡±
Olivia Jenkins blinked her eyes and smirked, ¡°Who would have a tiff with money? Moreover, I¡¯m not that unreasonable. If we were to divorce someday, these pieces of jewelry would be my personal assets. If I don¡¯t want to see them, I can sell them. I love money, why would I bother with it!¡±
Martin Wace couldn¡¯t conceal the delight in his heart and startedughing heartily.
He thought that Daniel Hammond had found a gem. Olivia was witty, articte, and had an exceptional personality. She was definitely a woman worth marrying. Moreover, she was charming, as if radiating a glow.
He even believed that Olivia Jenkins was a better fit for Daniel than Charmy Bet was.
If the woman Daniel met earlier was Olivia Jenkins, perhaps he wouldn¡¯t have to endure that painful past.
¡°Madam Jenkins, it¡¯s good that you can think like this. In life, you always must look forward, and not look back. Once you stir up the dust of the past, it will only blind your eyes.¡±
¡°Lawyer Wace, surely you didn¡¯t make a special trip to lecture me? Are there any more gifts? Next time, I suggest not buying flowers for me, just give me money directly. I like to receive money.¡±
Martin Wace nodded solemnly, ¡°I¡¯ll pass on all your words to the boss, I believe he¡¯ll know what to do next time and win your heart.¡¯
Olivia Jenkins fell silent, her expression showing a hint of cold arrogance.
She epted the ne and put it in a drawer.
Since there¡¯s someone willing to give her money, why would she refuse!
Chapter 237 - 237: 237: Daniel Marshall, your wife is sick!
Chapter 237 - 237: 237: Daniel Marshall, your wife is sick!
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Martin Wace¡¯s sly eyes were fixed on Olivia Jenkins, observing her with a bewilderingly scrutinous gaze.
¡°I heard that Daniel Marshall has a fever, and it still hasn¡¯t subsided.¡±
With an aloof expression, Olivia replied casually, ¡°He has the best doctors.¡±
¡°By the way, Daniel told me to tell you that he won¡¯t die.¡±
Olivia responded indifferently, her detached demeanor shielding any emotions, ¡°Hmm, noted.¡±
¡°Is that it? You two¡
Olivia¡¯s voice grew colder, ¡°Lavvyer Wace, what exactly got into you, acting so dramatic?¡±
¡°You two haven¡¯t reached the point of divorce yet, huh!¡±
¡°And to think the Marshall Family is so stingy, if they were willing to give me two billion, it would¡¯ve been over a long time ago!¡±
The corners of Martin¡¯s mouth curled up, disying a wickedly charming smile, ¡°It¡¯s not like they got their money blown in by the wind! Actually, Daniel is pretty ok. Might as well continue with this marriage.¡±
¡°Be Thompson should really hire you as her divorcewyer. If it had been you talking to me and passing on my wishes with the aid of your persuasive tongue, this marriage would¡¯ve ended long ago.¡±
Despite the seeminglyplimentary words, Martin was able to discern the subtle scolding.
With a chuckle, Martinughed without showing signs of anger.
¡°I wouldn¡¯t risk my life for such unrighteous money. Let¡¯s get serious, sister-inw.¡±
¡°Go ahead; I can see you can¡¯t hold it in.¡± Olivia leaned back and rubbed her temples.
Although she was good at arguing, she felt a headacheing on and difort.
Martin turned serious, looked at Olivia Jenkins with a worried eye, and cautiously asked, ¡°Sister-inw, are you ill? How about we go see a doctor first?¡±
¡°No need, I¡¯m fine! If not for being irritated every day, I¡¯m sure I would live to be a hundred.¡±
After a few seconds of silence, Martin spoke in a soft voice, ¡°I found out that the withdrawal of thewsuit will be announced tomorrow morning. We could arrange to sign the paperwork tomorrow afternoon.¡±
The news was the mostforting thing Olivia had heard in recent times, and finally, something wasing to a satisfying conclusion.
However, Olivia¡¯s feelings were mixed, and she still couldn¡¯t feel genuinely happy.
Both the Marshall and Jenkins Families were like hot coals to her. Each step she took toward them felt like walking on hot coals.
¡°Alright, let¡¯s sign the contract tomorrow.¡±
¡°Be aware, handling transfer procedures, notarization, and stuff require money. You might want to find out more about it.¡±
Olivia nodded.
Martin looked at her; her face was a bit pale, and she was not in great shape.
When not arguing, she seemed to bepletely drained, as if she was sick.
A sudden wave of worry shed through Martin¡¯s eyes.
¡°I¡¯ll talk to Lawyer Hall and draft a list. At that time, we will assist you with the transfer procedures. I¡¯ll contact you tonight about the specifics regarding fees.¡±
¡°Thank you, Lawyer Wace. I appreciate your help!¡±
Martin advised, ¡°You should really go to the hospital, Sister-inw. Take good care of yourself. I know you can¡¯t afford to copse. Many are keeping an eye on you, just hoping for something to happen to you. I also know you are under great pressure. It¡¯s okay to rest from time to time; no one can defy fate.
Sometimes it¡¯s okay to lean on a man¡¯s shoulders.¡±
Olivia forced a smile, ¡°As you know, I was once a doctor myself. I understand my own health better. Still, thank you, Lavvyer Wace for your particr warning. I¡¯ll be careful, and of course, I can¡¯t afford to copse.¡±
¡°Okay then, this concludes our meeting today. I should get going now,¡± Martin stood up and took ast look at Olivia before leaving.
Before he reached the elevator, he called Daniel, ¡°Your wife seems off, she might be sick and feeling unwell. I advised her to see a doctor, but she refused..¡±
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Chapter 238 - 238: 238: Daniel Marshall Seems Like a Different Person
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In an instant, Daniel Marshall¡¯s eyebrows knitted in concern, his deep eyes filled with worry.
The once cold and ruthless face softened with a touch of distress.
Daniel, too,pletely forgot his own status as a patient; his voice became notably anxious amid the turmoil, ¡°Can you be more specific? Where is she feeling unwell? Did she not take her medicine?¡±
Daniel¡¯s sudden behavioral change astonished Martin Wace, who replied, ¡°I don¡¯t know what precisely ails her. All I noticed is her pale face and the fact that she massaged her temple while talking to me; she probably has a headache.¡±
¡°I understand. I¡¯ll send a doctor over to check on her, and have Leaf Fiona bring her some medication¡±, responded Daniel.
¡°Good! I¡¯m about to head to Resilient Care Hospital. There are a few matters I¡¯d like to discuss in person, since they¡¯re too explicit to talk over the phone.¡±
¡°Alright.¡±
Daniel quickly hung up the phone before Martin Wace even had a chance to respond.
After massaging her head a few times, Olivia Jenkins¡¯s headache still persisted.
Taking a rest did nothing to relieve her difort, and if anything, she was feeling increasingly ill.
As Olivia was nning to buy some medication, Leaf Fiona walked in with a medicine box.
¡°Madam, this box contains a variety of headache remedies. Please decide on which one suits you best. It also holds somemonly used emergency medications such as fever reducers¡ for you to keep at hand¡±, Fiona exined.
Without having to ask, Olivia knew that Martin Wace was probably the one who had spilled the beans to Daniel.
Her symptoms resulted from the stress caused by Daniel the previous night, as well as being struck by the harsh reality. Olivia scoffed at Daniel¡¯s insincere concern.
She didn¡¯t need such hypocrisy.
¡°Fiona, you can take these back. I¡¯ll go to the pharmacy myself.¡±
¡°Madam. whv don¡¯t vou take the medication first? I¡¯m afraid vou might fall if you go out in this state. Chief really cares about you. When he gave me the order to get the medication, I could tell from his voice that he was shaking with urgency.¡±
Olivia scoffed in contempt, ¡°How much do these medications cost? I¡¯ll reimburse you.¡±
Without waiting for Fiona¡¯s response, she continued, ¡°If I didn¡¯t purchase the medication, then I won¡¯t take it.¡±
¡°Please don¡¯t be like this. It puts me in a tough spot,¡± urged Fiona.
Olivia took out two medicine boxes from the first aid kit and put a hundred-dor bill in there. ¡°If Daniel barks at you, tell me, and I will retaliate for you. If he dares to bully you, I will sort him out. Thanks!¡±
Brow furrowed, Fiona fell silent. She would never dare to talk back to Daniel, only Olivia could be so bold in front of him.
Seeing Olivia taking the medication eased Fiona¡¯s worried mind.
Upon her departure, Fiona left the medicine box with the secretary, following Daniel¡¯smand to have the secretary keep an eye on Chief Jenkins.
Just when Olivia thought she could finally have a moment of peace in her office, another doctor arrived.
The doctor checked her symptoms meticulously, and only after confirming she was not seriously ill did he rx.
¡°Ms. Jenkins, you can continue taking these two types of medications; besides, you must rest more. I can tell from your condition that you¡¯ve been wearied out and haven¡¯t been resting well recently. As a result, your immunity has declined, your emotions are fluctuating, and yourck of sleep has given you tension headaches. Plus, you¡¯ve caught a little cold, and you ought not to take any of this lightly,¡± said the doctor.
The doctor was urate. Lately, her life had indeed been like what he¡¯d described.
It¡¯s not that she didn¡¯t cherish her health. It¡¯s merely she was bogged down with countless issues every day, not affording herself a moment¡¯s rxation.
¡°Thank you, doctor. I will keep that in mind,¡± she responded.
¡°Ms. Jenkins, here¡¯s my card. If you need anything, you can reach out to me anytime.¡±
Upon receiving the doctor¡¯s card, Olivia nodded in acknowledgment.
Once informed by the chief secretary that Olivia Jenkins was asleep, Daniel hurried over.
Although Daniel was still connected to an IV and felt pain in his back and chest area, he was nevertheless more worried about Olivia¡¯s condition..
Chapter 239 - 239: 239: Pampering One’s Own Wife
Chapter 239 - 239: 239: Pampering One¡¯s Own Wife
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After taking the medicine, Olivia Jenkins fell into a deep slumber, but her brow was still furrowed tightly.
As Daniel Marshall sat on the bed, the lines of his face softened gently for the first time in five years, revealing a pained expression as he watched Olivia.
He held Olivia¡¯s hand and gently touched her forehead to ensure she wasn¡¯t running a fever, finally letting his anxious heart unwind a bit.
He gently brushed the hair from her face and gazed intently at Olivia, without blinking.
Seeing her sleeping restlessly, Daniely down and held her in his arms.
Ignoring his own pain, he adjusted his position to make her morefortable, and silently watched over her.
Daniel knew that Olivia didn¡¯t go homest night; she stayed here.
Looking around the small space, and seeing how she¡¯d rather endure difort than return to his side, Daniel felt helpless and a little frustrated.
Olivia was the first woman who dared to be unrestrained in his world, but he did not reject her audacity.
Her presence breathed life into his existence, and made him feel human.
No matter what, he would never let her go.
Olivia slept deeply in this instance.
It felt like the first time since her father¡¯s death that she had allowed herself to rx fully.
The sleep was peaceful and rejuvenating.
After a while, Olivia opened her eyes groggily and blinked her heavy eyelids beforezily stretching.
Her headache was gone, and she felt much better, as if she was at full strength again.
Remembering the work she had to do, Olivia got out of bed.
Hearing some noise in the CEO¡¯s office, the executive secretary came in with a lunch container.
¡°Chief Jenkins, we¡¯ve prepared a meal for you. Please eat. We know you¡¯re not feeling well. We¡¯ve specially prepared some home-style dishes for you. You¡¯ve been working hard. Please take care of yourself.¡±
Looking at the dishes brought by the secretary, Olivia felt a sense of home. Despite not being hungry at first, Olivia suddenly changed her mind.
¡°Thank you, I¡¯ll treat you to a meal another day.¡±
The secretary smiled without revealing any surprise, ¡°Chief Jenkins, it¡¯s our pleasure.¡±
Having slept for a long time and skipping lunch, Olivia felt hungry. Plus, the delicious smell of the dishes made her enjoy her meal.
Life was not all mess, there were also people who wanted to offer a bit of warmth, for which she was thankful.
With some unexpected warmth, she wouldn¡¯t feel lonely on her thorny path.
The secretary sat back at her desk and subtly sent a message to Chief Daniel Marshall that Olivia had eaten and was doing much better, even her spirits had lifted.
Daniel replied: ¡°Thank you!¡±
Daniel said he didn¡¯t want Olivia to know about their conversation. So, after reading his message and reporting back, the secretary quickly deleted the contact record to leave no trace.
Even though she wasn¡¯t quite clear about the rtionship between Olivia and Daniel, having heard some rumors, the secretary could tell there was something.
Moreover, she wouldn¡¯t dare to offend the Marshall Corporation. She would be extremely careful when dealing with Daniel¡¯s requests.
If the Marshall Corporation could offer protection, then there was hope for the Jenkins Group. The secretary also hoped she could keep her job.
Olivia recalled Martin Wace¡¯s words. The process of transferring the inheritance required a certain fee.
She had used the money from selling the house to support the group¡¯s operation and had no savings left. All the money that could be invested in the group, she already had.
In contemtion, Olivia suddenly remembered the bank card her father had given her.
After leaving the Jenkins Group, Olivia visited a nearby ATM.
Seeing the figures disyed on the screen, she thought she was seeing things for a moment..
Chapter 240 - 240: 240 Three Hundred Million Gifts
Chapter 240 - 240: 240 Three Hundred Million Gifts
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Rubbing her eyes, Olivia Jenkins looked again at the counter disy, and there were still many zeros after the number 3.
Olivia Jenkins blinked unbelievably and stared again, the string of numbers still did not change.
Olivia Jenkins stared perplexedly, carefully counting the number of digits disyed on the screen.
It was over 300 million!
My God! Olivia Jenkins had never thought that this bank card would hold so much money.
Olivia Jenkins was somewhat dazed, she withdrew the card hesitantly and carefully put the card away.
It must be that her father gave her the 300 million gift fund.
Her father indeed cared for her, always thinking about her, and still leaving her with some security.
Her father didn¡¯t actually take her as amodity for marriage, he sincerely gave her away, without using her at all¡
Suddenly, a wave of sadness surged in her heart, and regret took over her mind, tears silently pooling in Olivia Jenkins¡¯ eyes.
Stepping away from the self-service counter, Olivia Jenkins¡¯s tears could no longer be contained, falling down her cheeks.
She felt so sorry for her father, her heart was wrenching.
She missed her father, truly wishing that he coulde back to life, she would neverin about him again, nor could she hate him anymore¡ Soon, Olivia Jenkins¡¯ small face was soaked with tears of sorbiety, and her eyes were red.
Because of her crying, her thin shoulders were shaking slightly, which was quite pitiful and also made people feel ufortable when looking.
Leaf Fiona was secretly following Olivia Jenkins. When she saw her like this, she immediately took a video and sent it to her boss.
Having seen it, Daniel Marshall immediately asked Simon Howard to apany him to see Olivia Jenkins.
In the car, Daniel Marshall called Olivia Jenkins, but Olivia Jenkins didn¡¯t pick up.
For the first time in his life, Daniel Marshall felt as if he were sitting on pins and needles, he was restless all over, his face filled with worry.
Upon arriving at the parking lot, Daniel Marshall saw Olivia Jenkins weeping on the steering wheel.
Immediately, Daniel Marshall knocked forcefully on the car window, which was when Olivia Jenkins finally regained her senses from her sad thoughts.
Seeing that the person outside was Daniel Marshall, Olivia Jenkins turned her head and wiped her tears away.
Instantly, she stopped crying.
In front of Daniel Marshall, Olivia Jenkins regained her cold and arrogant demeanor.
¡°What do you want? Can you stop stalking me?¡± Olivia Jenkins¡¯s voice was hoarse and frosty.
¡°I¡¯m really worried about you, don¡¯t you know that? Why are you always so willful?¡±
¡°None of your business, stop pretending to care!¡±
Olivia Jenkins struggled, but Daniel Marshall still held her tightly.
In an instant, Daniel Marshall also consciously lowered his voice, gently asking, ¡°Why are you crying? What happened? Can you stop being so stubborn? I am your husband, your matter is my matter, I can help you.¡±
¡°Let go of me, I hate it when you hold me!¡±
Despite the reluctance, Daniel Marshall let go of Olivia Jenkins, giving her the respect.
A shadow of sadness flickered through Daniel Marshall¡¯s deep eyes as he looked at Olivia Jenkins with a headache, ¡°I may be a bit shameless, but I am truly trying to help you. Although I am not perfect and cannot meet everyone¡¯s expectations, I have tried my best to bnce everyone¡¯s selfish desires.
You have demands, and so does my grandfather. Other people also have their own ulterior motives, it¡¯s not as simple as you think. What you see is only the surface, you don¡¯t know the intriguing maneuvers behind the scenes. Do you think you alone could really protect the Jenkins Group? Not even your father could, can you?¡±
Daniel Marshall was getting somewhat agitated.
Every time he got angry, his chest started to hurt.
Simon Howard supported his boss while ring menacingly at Olivia Jenkins, ¡°You¡¯re really ungrateful! Without the boss, the Jenkins Group would have been over long ago¡¡±
Before Simon Howard could finish, Daniel Marshall shouted in anger, ¡°Shut up!¡±
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Chapter 241 - 241: 241: Daniel Marshall Still Hasn ¡®t Woken Up
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With the boss silencing him, Simon Howard dared not say more.
However, Simon was still glowering at Olivia Jenkins menacingly.
Olivia didn¡¯t pay any attention to Simon¡¯s hostile re. She stared unwaveringly at Daniel Marshall, her long eyshes shimmering with unshed tears.
¡°What else am I not aware of? How many things are you keeping from me? Are you determined to make me run around in circles?¡±
A momentary flicker of emotion crossed Daniel¡¯s deep-set eyes, and he felt something hard to express, ¡°You don¡¯t want to be led around by me, do you prefer someone else doing that? If I tell you, will you believe me? Have you ever believed me? You¡¯re my wife, why would I harm you?¡±
Frantically furious, Olivia yelled back, ¡°Your family treats me like they wish me dead, wary of anyone with the Jenkins surname. They¡¯re plotting to take over the Jenkins Group, you think I don¡¯t know that? How do you expect me to trust you? You call me your wife in such sweet terms, who knows what I¡¯ll be tomorrow, aren¡¯t your family members forcing me to divorce?¡±
Olivia¡¯s eyes were red, her heart filled with a sense of injustice. The tears of sadness overflowed again, slowly rolling down her cheeks.
Seeing her like this, Daniel¡¯s firm stance softened. He looked at Olivia sympathetically and stepped forward to embrace her.
Instinctively, Olivia dodged him, ring at Daniel resentfully, ¡°Stay away from me! Don¡¯t touch me!¡±
For a moment, Daniel stopped, a look of hurt in his eyes as he stared at Olivia,
¡°I¡¯ll give you time to think it over. Your only option is to negotiate with me.¡± ¡°1.5 billion, and give me the distribution rights to Cool Company¡¯s film library.¡±
¡°Unless I¡¯m a shareholder of Jenkins Group, the distribution rights of Cool
Company¡¯s film library will never be given to you.¡±
Suddenly, Olivia got into her car without a further word to Daniel.
Just as Olivia was about to close the car door, Daniel grabbed it, his predatory gaze fixed on her, ¡°Think carefully, set aside your prejudice towards me. Suppose it was your dad, what would he do? If he didn¡¯t trust me, he would not have let you marry me. If you don¡¯t trust me, you should trust your father, he wouldn¡¯t harm you.¡±
¡°Let go! Stop having your people follow me, stop pressuring me, otherwise, I don¡¯t know what I¡¯ll do.¡±
¡°Fine, I promise you!¡±
With a swift movement, Daniel let go.
With a loud m, Olivia closed the car door and drove away.
Daniel stood there, staring nkly as Olivia¡¯s car disappeared from his sight.
Suddenly, his vision dimmed, and he copsed.
Immediately, Simon caught him, quickly got him in the car, and rushed him to the hospital.
Daniel was still unconscious.
The doctor said he was suffering from fatigue and emotional stress due tock of rest, constantly being on the go and a low-grade fever, which caused him to faint.
The doctor said it was nothing serious, he just needed to sleep it off.
ming Olivia for all of this, Simon had a surge of anger in his heart. He harbored a lot of resentment toward Olivia, he didn¡¯t want to let her off so easily.
Leaving the hospital room, Simon called Olivia.
Olivia didn¡¯t answer, so he sent her a message.
¡°Really don¡¯t know what you were thinking. If the boss hadn¡¯t been prepared, Henry Charles would have escaped a long time ago. If the boss hadn¡¯t helped, would you have found so many evidences against Henry Charles and the CFO?¡±
¡°Or else, the person in charge of New Visual Media would have run away, and you wouldn¡¯t even have a chance to recover your property. The boss bought your house; who else would give you so much money to cover Jenkins Group¡¯s deficit?¡±
¡°If the boss didn¡¯t take action to suppress it, the creditors of the group wouldn¡¯t let you go..¡±
Chapter 242 - 242: Inner Thoughts
Chapter 242: Inner Thoughts
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¡°If not for people pulling strings for you behind the scenes, how on earth would everything go so smoothly for you? You¡¯re not qualified to put on airs, woman.¡±
¡°Your petty cleverness can¡¯t even protect you. So, what¡¯s making you arrogant? What gives you the right to be willful? It¡¯s nothing but appeasement from our boss, pampering you, standing up for you, that you can swagger around in
Serene City.¡±
¡°You, woman, are heartless and reckless. You are an ingrate!¡±
¡°You regard yourself so highly, thinking the world owes you something. But have you ever done anything for others? So, on what grounds do you criticize our boss? What gives you the right toin about him, to hate him?
¡°In the end, it¡¯s your father who is using our boss, climbing the socialdder. Yet, you think you¡¯re so important. Don¡¯t think that our boss can¡¯t do without you. If he wants to, he¡¯s notcking for choices.¡±
¡°If your father didn¡¯te to our boss, asking him to marry you, our boss would have been d not to get mixed up in such a murky business. He would have been happier and carefree!¡±
¡°Ever thought of how much trouble you¡¯ve caused our boss? How much heart he¡¯s given you? Even a dog knows its duty. But you have utterly no conscience!¡±
¡°We don¡¯t need you to do anything for our boss. But at least act like a person when you¡¯re around him.¡±
¡°Don¡¯t get full of yourself. In this lifetime, who doesn¡¯t harbor a secret sorrow? Who hasn¡¯t suffered some heartbreak? Who hasn¡¯t had a past they are reluctant to talk about, a scar buried deep within, a sense of helplessness, self-serving thoughts, a desire for a smooth and easy life, or a yearning for peace and tranquility? Who has had an easy life?¡±
¡°You only care about your feelings, being selfish. When you feel ufortable, you want to make a fuss. You let your feelings dictate everything,pletely ignoring others. You have no sense of proportion, and you¡¯re so selfish. It¡¯s exasperating!¡±
¡°Regardless of whether you wanted to marry, whether you were willing or not, you have already married, made your choice. There¡¯s no turning back now, so act like Mrs. Olivia Marshall, will you?¡±
¡°You¡¯re already 23. When will you grow up?
¡°Let me tell you this sincerely. Your father has schemed a good game for you. Hopefully, you won¡¯t ruin it. In fact, it¡¯s not that our boss isn¡¯t good enough for you. It¡¯s you who doesn¡¯t deserve him. He deserves a better woman.¡±
¡°Miss Be understands well, ispliant, never burdens our boss or argues with him. Our boss would be truly happy and content with such a woman. You really don¡¯tpare!¡±
Having sent out all the words he had been stewing over, Simon Howard felt slightly better.
Seeing all these things, Simon also had to stand up for the boss. He really thought this wife was a troublemaker!
She was the one who had got the boss into this mess. He just couldn¡¯t bear it any longer and had to condemn her from his moral high ground.
Simon sent a lot of messages, and Olivia Jenkins read them all.
She didn¡¯t reply to the messages, she just bought a bouquet of flowers and went to the cemetery to visit her father.
Olivia¡¯s eyes were still red and moist.
Her voice was hoarse, seemingly full of many uncertainties.
¡°Dad, what is marriage?¡±
¡°Can feelings really be cultivated?¡±
¡°The thing that you chose for me, is it a fairy-tale castle of happiness or a birdcage?¡±
¡°Do you think I¡¯m being willful?¡±
¡°Sometimes, I¡¯m lost. I don¡¯t even know what the future holds.¡± ¡°The path you chose for me, must I really follow it to the end?¡±
Chapter 243 - 243 The Wife Returns Home
Chapter 243: The Wife Returns Home
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Olivia Jenkins looked slightly pale.
She stared nkly at the photo of her father on the gravestone.
After some thought, her emotions remainedplex, but she appeared to be much calmer now.
¡°Dad, you probably didn¡¯t know what the future would be like either, did you?
You had no certainty, yet, you gambled on it.¡±
¡°You were betting on a future you hoped to see, or rather, you were betting on your wishes, weren¡¯t you?¡±
¡°Despite knowing the aggressive manner of the Marshall Family, looking down upon the Jenkins Family, and potentially overpowering us, you still firmly entrusted me to Daniel Marshall. Did you really trust him, or did you regard his capabilities and power higher?¡±
¡°Or was it that you overestimated Daniel Marshall¡¯s character?¡±
¡°If you knew about Daniel¡¯s unforgettable past, would you still insist on me marrying him?¡±
After a moment of silence, Olivia murmured to herself, ¡°Dad, you wanted to tell me that individuals can shape their own destinies, right?¡±
Her nose tingled again, and tears welled up more and more in her eyes.
Theplexity of her feelings upset her so much that it made her chest ache.
After some internal struggle, Olivia could not hold back her tears anymore. The glistening teardrops quietly overflowed her eyes, slowly coursing down her cheeks, wetting the dry streaks on her face again.
An opportunist wins, she understood that, but she also had to let go of all her pride and arrogance, live as others expected her to, to be someone who is sensible and understanding in the eyes of others.
These tears, shall serve as her final farewell, she could only follow the path she chose.
A path of which she also didn¡¯t know whaty in the future.
She was not defeated by naivety, but sumbed to the harsh realities.
In the evening, Daniel Marshall woke up.
His expression was dull, his normally apathetic face- now colder than ever.
After some hesitation, Simon Howard broke the silence. ¡°Boss, you must be hungry, would you like some porridge?¡±
Daniel, whose mind seemed far away, didn¡¯t even blink and replied, ¡°I¡¯m not hungry, you can leave it there.¡±
¡°The doctor said your fever has gone down. He¡¯s scheduled a detailed examination for you tomorrow. If the results are good, you can be discharged and go home to rest.¡±
Daniel remained unmoved, silent and expressionless.
After pursing his lips briefly, Simon Howard casually said: ¡°Auntie Jane called to say that Mrs. Marshall already went back to Pearl Lake. She didn¡¯t have dinner and didn¡¯t want Auntie Jane to disturb her, so she should be asleep by now.¡±
Finally, Daniel parted his lips slightly and whispered: ¡°Let her be.¡±
Simon Howard continued: ¡°ording to you, Leaf Fiona didn¡¯t go with her and we don¡¯t know where she went.¡±
¡°Simon Howard, you can leave, I want some peace,¡± Daniel stated.
¡°Okay!¡±
Matthew Marshall tried to call Olivia Jenkins a few times, but she did not pick
up nor call back.
He also texted her on WeChat but got no reply.
His father was staying in a hotel and didn¡¯t return home.
At this point, Beverly Hills was in a state of speechlessness. It didn¡¯t feel like home anymore. It felt more like a ce filled with fear, not only making one feel suffocating butpletely breathless, giving one the instinct to escape.
His mother looked quite pitiable. She waited faithfully for his father to return, waiting for his calls every moment, not daring to say much, afraid of making mistakes.
In front of his grandfather, Matthew could see his mother¡¯s carefulness and fear.
Even though his mother was the hostess of Beverly Hills, it seemed like she was more like a dog kept by the Marshall Family, making one feel indignant. It was clear she was suffering and couldn¡¯t say anything, forcing herself to swallow it all.
Ignoring him, and unwilling to return home, Matthew went to the bar.
Suddenly, someone tapped his shoulder.
Matthew looked up and saw it was Benjamin Johnson!
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Chapter 244 - 244: 244: Moving My Things into Daniel Marshall ¡®s Room
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The corner of his mouth curls up slightly, carrying a faint smile, as Benjamin sits beside Matthew.
With a deep gaze, Benjamin initiates a toast with Matthew and, additionally, drinks first as a sign of respect.
Caught off guard for a moment, Matthew follows suit by finishing his beer.
¡°It¡¯s a rarity to see Mr. Matthew Marshall ¡®out for a drink. Such a treat indeed!¡± The faint smile growing on Benjamin¡¯s lips deepens as he pours another drink for Matthew.
Matthew gives Benjamin a fleeting nce and lights up a cigarette, ¡°Benjamin, what game are you ying now? Young people can go out for drinks, it¡¯s just my first time bumping into you by coincidence. I guess luck was on my side, I¡¯ve never managed toe across you before.¡±
With a yful chuckle, the depth in Benjamin¡¯s eyes narrows, ¡°Just a casual jest. However, I can read that you¡¯re not in the best spirits tonight.¡±
Matthew, in disdain, blows out a faint smoke ring, ¡°You¡¯d be better off shut, just drink your booze.¡±
Picking up Matthew¡¯s cigarette pack, Benjamin casually selects a stick, puts it to his lips, and lights it up, taking a puff.
¡°Come on, let¡¯s drink up! It¡¯s like drinking water, except slightly more lively in a bar where there¡¯s music and young girls to meet.¡±
Matthew looks at Benjamin and teases, ¡°Do you feel bored? Lonely?¡±
¡°Shh¡ don¡¯t burst my bubble. You¡¯ve hit a sore spot there, I¡¯ll punish myself with a drink.¡±
Matthew offers a self-derisive smile.
Suddenly, he picks up his ss, throws his head back, and gulps down the liquid in one go.
Benjamin pats Matthew¡¯s shoulder, ¡°In future, whenever you need someone to drink with, you can always reach out to me, as long as I¡¯m in Serene City. That¡¯s settled then.¡±
Matthew slightly puckers his lips, his sharp gaze fixated on the scheming
Benjamin, ¡°Speak straight, if you can hold your peace, I would rather not wait.¡±
¡°Bro, I wouldn¡¯t dare jab at your sensitive spot. You¡¯d be hard-pressed to report anything substantial to your grandpa without control over Jenkins Group. Undoubtedly, Daniel has got the best of you, I understand it doesn¡¯t sit well with you. ¡±
¡°You¡¯re not much better off, you can¡¯t master the Jenkins Group yourself.
Benjamin, don¡¯t sugarcoat it, you¡¯ll need to sort yourself out first.¡±
¡°Venture investment is a mutual decision based on trust. It¡¯s only normal if I can¡¯t negotiate a partnership with the Jenkins Group. With you, things have always been different. You yearn for an opportunity to prove that you¡¯re not inferior to Daniel. In truth, you¡¯re really not his match.¡±
Matthew stays silent, lifting his ss for another gulp of beer.
Everyone¡¯s looking down on him,paring him to Daniel. Matthew¡¯s patience is really tried. He¡¯s genuinely upset!
Having sufficiently stirred the pot, Benjamin grins wickedly, ¡°Find time to chat with me if you¡¯re free, I¡¯m always avable. This round, you¡¯ve lost simply because Olivia isn¡¯t yours. It¡¯s really no defeat to Daniel. No matter how much a couple fights before bedtime, they end up reconciled by the end of it. After all, they are husband and wife, ¡®what belongs to the couple won¡¯t end up with others.¡±¡®
¡°Benjamin, I¡¯m not falling into your trap. You¡¯d best take care of yourself.¡±
¡°Just enjoy your drink, don¡¯t be so heated. ¡± Benjaminughs devilishly, knowing it¡¯s time to stay silent.
As the dawn breaks, Olivia wakes up.
Over breakfast, she suddenly speaks, startling Aunt Jane into a stupor, unable to react for a while.
Once Aunt Jane gathers her wits, she wants confirmation from Olivia, fearing it¡¯s an illusion.
¡°Ma¡¯am, are you really moving into the master bedroom?¡±
Olivia replies calmly, ¡°Mmm! Do you not have time to sort things out today?¡± Aunt Jane quickly shakes her head, ¡°I¡¯ll get on to tidying the master bedroom right away.¡±
As Olivia proceeds with her breakfast, Aunt Jane observes her with caution.
Has the gentleman made up with thedy?
It doesn¡¯t seem like they have; however, it looks like thedy has taken a step forward..
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Chapter 245 - 245: 245: Daniel Marshall, What Conditions Do You Want?
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After breakfast, Olivia Jenkins went to the ResilientCare Hospital. She was carrying a thermos and was heading towards Daniel Marshall¡¯s VIP ward.
Simon Howard was surprised to see Olivia Jenkins suddenly appear.
Even if this woman wanted to tattle on him to the boss, or ask for him to be fired, he did not regret what he said to her yesterday. Simon Howard was prepared, ready to leave at any time.
Olivia Jenkins just gave Simon Howard a cold look and did not say much. She went straight to Daniel Marshall¡¯s bedside.
¡°Are you still asleep?¡±
Daniel Marshall slightly pursed his lips, squinting, his indifferent gaze meeting hers.
This woman looked much better, it seemed she had a good sleepst night. Unlike him, who spent the whole night in bed, turning over and over, enduring the pain, unable to sleep.
His eyes were dry and a little painful.
Suddenly, Olivia Jenkins touched Daniel Marshall¡¯s forehead.
No fever, very good!
Olivia Jenkins removed her hand. Of course, she noticed Daniel Marshall¡¯s dark circles, his eyes were a little red.
Her almond eyes swept over Daniel Marshall¡¯s impassive handsome face, and her voice softened slightly, ¡°Do you want breakfast? I brought lean meat porridge. ¡±
Lifting his eyelids slightly, Daniel Marshall shot Olivia Jenkins a nce, ¡°I haven¡¯t brushed my teeth yet.¡±
Like a diligent wife, Olivia Jenkins prepared the toiletries for Daniel Marshall.
In a sh, Simon Howard tactfully left the ward.
Daniel Marshall simply observed Olivia Jenkins calmly and did not speak much.
He knew that even though this woman didn¡¯t argue with him, even if she took care of him like a wife, she still hadn¡¯t epted him in her heart.
She had let go of her own pride because she was willing to submit to reality.
She wasn¡¯t genuine, she was merely ying her role as Mrs. Olivia Marshall.
Thinking about this caused a pang of pain in Daniel Marshall¡¯s heart, furrowing his brows.
A trace of sadness swept over his deep eyes.
Daniel Marshall was eating porridge, and the ward was so quiet you could clearly hear his swallowing.
This coldness simr to millennium-old ice was more damaging than a heated argument. He was eating porridge but it did not taste good.
As Olivia Jenkins was putting away the thermos, Daniel Marshall gazed at her closely, ¡°Martin Wace mentioned that you think the diamond on the ne is too small.¡±
A sh of light flickered in Olivia Jenkins¡¯ almond eyes. After a brief moment of surprise, she nodded.
¡°Did you purchase the ne?¡±
¡°Do you like it?¡±
¡°It¡¯s alright! Which woman can resist jewelry!¡±
¡°OK, I understand what you¡¯re saying!¡±
Olivia Jenkins closed her eyes and gave a self-deprecatingugh, ¡°Don¡¯t you think I¡¯m pretty vulgar?¡± Martin Wace must have reported everything to you, so there¡¯s no point in Olivia Jenkins making any excuses. She would not take back anything she had said, and she wasn¡¯t about to avoid anything.
Daniel Marshall¡¯s profound eyes held an intriguing gaze on Olivia Jenkins, ¡°Do you care about what others think?¡±
Olivia Jenkins shook her head, ¡°Perhaps, some people may say I¡¯m squandering.¡±
¡°What you get is what you deserve, there¡¯s no need to be embarrassed to ept it. Besides, I¡¯ve said before, everything Mrs. Olivia Marshall should have, you will have¨C your status is worthy of any luxury jewelry.¡±
In fact, Daniel Marshall had seen the pictures Martin Wace took, and he also felt the diamond was a bit small, it was merely like low-grade jade.
If his woman liked having personal possessions, he didn¡¯t mind. He would generously gift her in the future.
If she wanted to sell them, he was more than willing to buy them all back. Only if she was happy, would it all matter!
In Daniel Marshall¡¯s deep, ink-ck eyes, Olivia Jenkins could not discern his emotions.
She felt he was implying something.
Hesitating for a moment, Olivia Jenkins with a stern expression, her sharp eyes staring at Daniel Marshall asked, ¡°You gave me two billion, what conditions do you want?¡±
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Chapter 246 - 246: 246: This kind of thing, just let Daniel Marshall do it
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Daniel Marshall¡¯s deep orbs passed over a nearly invisible fluctuation, forcibly suppressing the tearing sensation within his heart.
Just as he had suspected, Olivia Jenkins had indeed lowered her stance andpromised, but there was no joy in him, his handsome face shing a moment of cold sharpness.
¡°All of this in just one night, have you figured everything out? Or do you need more time?¡±
Olivia Jenkins¡¯ expression held a hint of scorn and sarcasm, her tone coolly retorting: ¡°No need, I know exactly what I¡¯m doing, and I have to do it.¡±
A feeling indescribable filled Daniel¡¯s heart, causing emotional waves to surge under his gloomy gaze.
Suddenly, Olivia Jenkinsughed derisively.
¡°I remember you didn¡¯t hesitate when you pressed me topromise before. Now that I¡¯vee to you voluntarily to talk andpromise, why are you having second thoughts?¡±
This woman truly had no heart!
She was still like a hedgehog, stabbing him with her spines.
She was hurting, and she wanted him to share in her pain.
Moreover, he willingly fell into her trap, still influenced by her.
Gazing softly at Olivia Jenkins, Daniel Marshall parting his sensual lips to speak in a low, resonating voice: ¡°I will give you 2 billion for a 10% stake, I will not interfere with the management of Jenkins Group. I don¡¯t require financial decision-making power, you only need to report Jenkins Group¡¯s financial status to me each quarter.
The distribution rights of Cool Company¡¯s film library will be yours. The contractual agreement amount is 1.2 billion, you may pay in installments whenever you wish, you may even request me to pay the full 1.2 billion one time.
Once the agreement takes effect, I will make Jenkins Group a partner of
Champion International. A hundred globally renowned brands will settle in COOKIE, establishing long- term cooperative rtionships with COOKIE.¡±
¡°I have ns for Jenkins Group, preparing it to go public in three years.¡±
Olivia Jenkins gently bit her lower lip, deliberately restraining her interested mind, carrying an air of nonchnce on the surface.
Although she hadpromised, she couldn¡¯t allow Daniel topletely strangle her. Otherwise, she would have no way out in the future.
So she couldn¡¯t let her true emotions show.
Admittedly, Daniel¡¯s strength superseded that of Jordan Bet.
Daniel not only provided capital, he also brought many resources. Each one perfectly matched with Jenkins Group¡¯s core industries.
It seems, he had nned this all along and was well prepared. After all, negotiating with a hundred famous brands wasn¡¯t easy.
Yet, Daniel managed to do it.
Olivia Jenkins¡¯ long eyshes gently quivered, her cunning eyes lightly sweeping over Daniel, tentatively saying: ¡°I have conditions too.¡±
¡°Speak!¡±
¡°This contract can¡¯t be affected by anything, like a divorce, for instance. In the future, if anyone proposes the divorce, you can¡¯t withdraw your investment, and neither side can unterally terminate the contract. There¡¯s an additional condition, I can repurchase your 10% share at any time, at an equivalent price.¡± Without thinking, Daniel agreed.
Olivia Jenkins was left wide-eyed, her pearly teeth gently biting her lower lip.
Daniel, full of interest, stared at Olivia Jenkins, ¡°I heard from Martin Wace that he was handling your will this afternoon, so I¡¯ll sign the contract with you once your inherited assets take effect.¡±
¡°Can you first sign over the distribution rights of Cool Company¡¯s film library to me?¡±
This woman clearly prepared a way out for herself, she was apparently unsated, even assuming that they would divorce in the future, Daniel frowned unhappily, a sh of coldness in his eyes.
¡°I can give you an IOU, I can prepay 300 million.¡±
¡°Out of the question.¡±
Olivia Jenkins red at Daniel in annoyance, mocking: ¡°Such a profiteering businessman!¡±
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Chapter 247 - 247: 247: Caring for Her, Indulging Her
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¡°If you don¡¯t want to talk about business, what else would you want to talk about? Hmm?¡±
The corners of Daniel Marshall¡¯s sensual lips lifted slightly, transforming him entirely in an instant.
The harsh lines of his face softened considerably, making his cool and handsome face even more attractive and captivating.
At this moment, Daniel¡¯s gentle gaze seemed to be tinged with brandy, making people slightly drunk. Olivia Jenkins only took one look before quickly averting her almond ¨C shaped eyes.
Hmph¡ she would not fall for his flirting.
With the three billion that her father specifically left for her, she could finally breathe easy and start reorganizing the Jenkins Group, no longer losing sleep over financing like before.
Because she decided to ept the three billion in funds to save the Jenkins Group, she had lost her qualification to request a divorce. She recognized this marriage, so shepromised with Daniel.
Nothing is absolute. She was merely waiting patiently for Daniel to tire of her and propose a divorce himself, which was why she stated requests and additional conditions.
¡°Fine, it¡¯s decided then. Once the procedures rted to the will arepleted, we¡¯ll sign an agreement.¡±
¡°Once the agreement is signed, there is no turning back.¡±
¡°I can hear just fine. I don¡¯t need your reminder.¡±
Daniel stared at Olivia with his sharp, hawk-like eyes, as if he wanted to say something but held back.
They seemed to have reconciled, but there was still an invisible barrier between them.
Daniel was fully aware of this little woman¡¯s thoughts; he was merely going along with them.
Unhappiness stirred within Daniel, leaving him feeling mncholic.
After Olivia apanied Daniel for all the medical examinations, she returned to the Jenkins Group.
In the afternoon, under the witness of Martin Wace and Lawyer Hall, both Olivia and Mrs. Jenkins signed to acknowledge Andrew Jenkins¡¯ will. Mrs. Jenkins nced coldly at Olivia, ¡°Additionally, Lawyer Hall has something to announce.¡±
Clearing his throat, Lawyer Hall announced Mrs. Jenkins¡¯ decision, ¡°Given my advancing age and declining strength, I hereby entrust Hannah Jenkins to exercise shareholder¡¯s legal rights on my behalf.¡±
Once Lawyer Hall finished reading, Mrs. Jenkins justifiably said, ¡°These are my shares, I have the right to dispose of them and don¡¯t need anyone else¡¯s consent. As of now, Hannah Jenkins will serve as the secondrgest shareholder of the Jenkins Group on my behalf.¡±
Pressing his lips together, Martin Wace nced at Olivia before saying, ¡°There is no issue legally, Mrs. Jenkins does have the right to freely dispose of her shares.¡±
Olivia stared at her grandmother, her bright eyes filled with sharpness, ¡°I respect your right to freely dispose of your shares. However, there is one thing I want to directly ask my grandmother. Did you have a DNA test with dad when
MO Seraphina brought Hannah and George Jenkins into the house years ago?¡±
In a split second, Hannah¡¯s pupils slightly changed color, and her hands were tightly clenched together.
She didn¡¯t dare to look at Olivia, her heart was tight, and even her breathing slowed down.
Upon hearing Olivia¡¯s words, Mrs. Jenkins became upset and stared at Olivia, ¡°I know you are jealous of Hannah, you always try to stir up trouble, and you just can¡¯t stand to see this family in peace. You are really cruel. You have already got a major stake, do you have the face to target Hannah? Shameless!¡± Hannah quicklyforted her grandmother and tried to calm her down.
Hannah also exhibited a very surprised reaction.
¡°Grandma, I don¡¯t wish to be the proxy. I am content just staying by your side.
Why not give the proxy rights to my sister instead? She can lead the Jenkins
Group back to the right path. You need to trust her.¡±
Grabbing Hannah¡¯s hand, Mrs. Jenkins defended her fiercely, ¡°Olivia, don¡¯t you dare say such things that stir up trouble. The person who did wrong was MO Seraphina, Hannah and George are innocent. I won¡¯t let you hurt them..¡±
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Chapter 248 - 248: 248 Shameless
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Olivia Jenkins was merely making a small probe, and she was disappointed by her grandmother¡¯s reaction.
This put her in a difficult position.
Benjamin Johnson would not let the matter rest. If Hannah Jenkins and George Jenkins continued their maniptions, it would undoubtedly harm the interests of Jenkins Group, and even drag thepany into a hopeless situation.
Her grandmother still didn¡¯t want her to take over the Jenkins Group. Her grandmother still wanted to n for them.
She wondered if her grandmother had ever doubted their origins, but she still favored them, shielding them.
This was her grandmother¡¯s way of indulging them to oppose her.
A pang of pain twisted in Olivia Jenkins¡¯s heart, and a trace of sorrow flickered in her almond-shaped eyes.
No matter what, she still had to find a way to get rid of Hannah Jenkins and George Jenkins. Otherwise, the only one in danger would be the Jenkins Group.
Olivia Jenkins¡¯s icy gazended on Hannah Jenkins. Even though her voice was low when she spoke, it was full of intimidation, ¡°Hannah Jenkins, tell me, what are you thinking?¡±
Hannah Jenkins blinked, avoiding Olivia Jenkins¡¯s sharp stare. She felt ufortable all over, and guilty.
She was afraid that Olivia Jenkins would take her for DNA testing.
After thinking for a moment, Hannah Jenkins reluctantly said, ¡°I¡ don¡¯t want to be a proxy for shareholding. I¡¯m not interested in business management.¡±
Taking advantage of the situation, Olivia Jenkins expressed her opinion before her grandmother could. ¡°Grandmother, you should respect Hannah¡¯s wishes too. You shouldn¡¯t force her to follow your will, it¡¯s not fair to her. How about this, why don¡¯t you let the Jenkins Group¡¯s Foundation manage your shareholdings?¡±
Immediately, Martin Wace chimed in, ¡°There are precedents like this.
Having the Foundation manage it is actually a pretty good decision. Professionals should handle professional matters. This would greatly reduce risks and it wouldn¡¯t put too much pressure on Miss Hannah Jenkins.¡±
ring at Olivia Jenkins and Martin Wace, Mrs. Jenkins indignantly said, ¡°You two are ganging up on me and Hannah, you¡¯re shameless!¡±
Olivia Jenkins cast a gloomy nce at Lawyer Hall.
Instantly, Lawyer Hall felt a bit nervous and uneasy.
Leaking Andrew Jenkins¡¯s will was a fact, as was his collusion with Seraphina. He was really worried that Olivia Jenkins would report him and get his practice license revoked.
Besides, both Seraphina and Henry Charles were now in troubles of their own. He couldn¡¯t continue to conspire with them.
In an instant, Lawyer Hall spoke up.
¡°Mrs. Jenkins, as an attorney with extensive experience, I would also suggest it would be more prudent to give control of your shares to the Foundation. With the whole situation regarding Seraphina, both shareholders and the board of directors have their grievances. Having Miss Hannah Jenkins join the business would only embarrass her. People likely wouldn¡¯t want to work with the offspring of someone with such disreputable behavior.¡±
Martin Wace immediately chimed in, ¡°Lawyer Hall¡¯s viewpoint is very insightful and reasonable. Business people are particrly wary of things like this. They are all afraid it might affect their fortunes. The Jenkins Group has just barely recuperated. Mrs. Jenkins, you wouldn¡¯t want to see Jenkins Groupe upon bad luck again, would you?¡±
Bothwyers were speaking for Olivia Jenkins, and Mrs. Jenkins¡¯s face had turned extremely unpleasant.
She recognized that Olivia Jenkins had the upper hand now, and bringing her down was not going to be easy. The situation with Seraphina was also too embarrassing. Now, at the shareholders¡¯ meeting, she had lost face and perhaps even be a joke.
This made her clearly see Olivia Jenkins¡¯s ambition, this wretched girl insisted on keeping all control to herself, and wouldn¡¯t give any chance to Hanna Jenkins and George Jenkins.
As long as she was still alive, she absolutely couldn¡¯t let Olivia Jenkins bully everyone like this.
Talking about this issue at the moment, she was a bit anxious. She couldn¡¯t let Hannah Jenkins take the risk, she needed to n more.
Mrs. Jenkins immediately changed her mind, ¡°Lawyer Hall, may I trouble you to make some modifications. Let my shares be managed by the Foundation..¡±
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Chapter 249 - 249: 249: You think I¡¯m stealing your husband?
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Lawyer Hall agreed, and Mrs. Jenkins gently stroked her hair, speaking softly, ¡°I am tired. Hannah, escort me upstairs to rest. I¡¯ll excuse ourselves from thewyers. ¡±
Immediately, Hannah stood up and supported her grandmother upstairs.
As they walked, Mrs. Jenkins nced disdainfully at the annoying surveince cameras.
There were so many cameras installed at home. It was clear Olivia put them there to spy on her.
Though it was ostensibly done for her well-being, Mrs. Jenkins was upset and felt a bubbling anger within her.
Hannah was very quiet as she shielded the cameras with her back, secretly passing a note to her grandmother.
Mrs. Jenkins casually went back to her room, first heading to the bathroom.
After reading the note from Hannah in the bathroom, she promptly flushed it down the toilet.
Like nothing had happened, Mrs. Jenkins thenid down to rest on her bed.
She would show them. She would not let Olivia take satisfaction for long, nor would she let Hannah and George live in fear any longer.
She nned to take back the Jenkins Group covertly.
Lawyer Hall left first, and Olivia and Martin were chatting as they walked out.
Martin, of course, perceived the subtle tension in the Jenkins family and was observing Olivia¡¯s reaction and demeanor carefully.
¡°Honestly, I admire you. The Jenkins family is a ruthless ce, and you must be having a tough time. I think you and Daniel have a lot inmon. Logically, you should resonate with each other rather than fight each other to death.¡±
A glimmer of amusement shed in Olivia¡¯s bright eyes, ¡°It seems Daniel has quite a loyal following, always defending and justifying him. If I didn¡¯t know better about his sexual orientation, I¡¯d think you had a thing for him.¡±
A yful smile spread across Martin¡¯s handsome face, his intriguing eyes locked on Olivia, ¡°Oh¡ You¡¯re not jealous, are you? Don¡¯t worry, none of us are after your husband!¡±
Olivia rolled her eyes at Martin nonchntly, ¡°I believe Lavvyer Wace does not have the time to share a meal with me, so, I¡¯ll invite you to dinner another time.¡±
¡°If you¡¯d said so earlier, I would have kept my mouth shut.¡± Olivia remained silent, her face showing no emotion.
Without responding to Martin, she started her car and drove away.
Martin stood there, watching as Olivia¡¯s car slowly disappeared in the distance. He sighed, murmuring to himself, ¡°Missed out on a treat there, what a shame!¡±
¡°When you receive your big diamond ande into money, make sure you treat me to a meal! I guarantee you will receive a big gift soon. Everything that belongs to Mrs. Daniel Marshall, you have. Youck nothing, Daniel is very generous.¡±
Martin pursed his lips and got into his car. He decided to find Daniel. Any slight he suffered here he was to recoup from Daniel.
Martin found that Olivia and Daniel seemed more and morepatible!
The more he looked at them, the more pleasing they became. Even when Olivia was firing back at him, he found her somewhat charming.
Olivia was a perfect match for Daniel who was as unapproachable as an iceberg; theyplemented each other perfectly. It was a case of one taming the other.
If they join forces, who could stand against them?
The results of the morning examination were out. All of Daniel¡¯s readings were good, and the soft tissue bruise on his back had not worsened.
The previous car ident had caused a jolt, but with an IV and bed rest, his recovery was progressing well. He could be discharged and rest at home.
In the afternoon, Daniel was discharged from the hospital, and Simon Howard took him back to his vi by Pearl Lake.
Upon entering the master bedroom, Daniel immediately noticed something amiss.. His deep eyes reflected a ripple of emotion, and his brows furrowed, ¡°Auntie Jane, why is my wife¡¯s stuff in my room?¡±
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Chapter 250: Looking Disdainfully at All Things
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Sir¡¯s deep eyes made people feel uneasy, and Auntie Jane didn¡¯t dare to look at him straight.
¡°It was in the morning, Madam asked me to move her stuff into the master bedroom. Sir, should I clean it up? Do I need to call Madam?¡±
Daniel Marshall slightly opened his sexy thin lips, his voice was brief and cold, ¡°You can leave now, don¡¯t disturb Madam.¡± Is Sir upset?
Does Sir not want to share a room with Madam?
As she turned around, Auntie Jane lifted her head, the corner of her eyes caught a glimpse of a faint smile at the corner of gentleman¡¯s mouth, but his handsome face still had ayer of frost, frightening her.
Daniel Marshall walked into the bedroom, instructing as he went: ¡°Simon
Howard, you can leave now.¡±
Nodding slightly, Simon Howard left the master bedroom and went downstairs.
In the master bedroom, Daniel Marshall slowly walked, slowly looked around.
On the dressing table, there was makeup and Olivia Jenkins¡¯ clothes had been ced in the wardrobe.
All of a sudden, Daniel Marshall couldn¡¯t guess the littledy¡¯s thoughts.
Was she already prepared to ept the uneptability?
Would she be willing to?
What was the little woman thinking? Daniel Marshall desperately wanted to know.
When Hannah Jenkins returned to the Jenkins Group, she was taken aback to see Olivia Jenkins sitting in her position.
A sense of fear involuntarily surged in Hannah Jenkins¡¯ heart, her eyes slightly changing.
She was also striving to stay calm.
¡°Sis! ¡±
With an easy and leisurely stare, Olivia said with great interest, ¡°Hannah, are you afraid that I will devour you? Do I look like a devil?¡±
Without hesitation, Hannah immediately answered, ¡°No.¡±
¡°Come with me.¡±
Biting her lip, Hannah followed Olivia out.
They went to the rooftop together.
Olivia looked in the distance, ¡°Standing here what do you feel? Are you proud to look down on everything? Do you feel aplished? Or do you feel like you have nothing?¡±
The breeze blew gently, even though the view from the rooftop was beautiful, Hannah had no mood to appreciate it.
She felt that there was a hidden meaning in Olivia¡¯s words and she was more afraid of the public¡¯s judgement.
She was afraid that more disgrace would be dug out.
¡°Sis, I won¡¯t fight with you, I also pose no threat to you, please let me go.¡±
Oliviaughed grimly, her sharp eyes staring at Hannah, sarcastically saying, ¡°You still care about your face! Are you really scared?¡± Olivia stepped closer and closer to Hannah.
Unexpectedly, Olivia pulled Hannah toward the fencing .
With her head hanging over the edge, Hannah immediately grabbed at Olivia¡¯s hand.
Hannah was nearly in tears, her face had turned pale with fear, and her eyes were filled with panic and fear. ¡°Sis, I will listen to you. I truly have no ulterior motives, I don¡¯t dare to disrespect you.¡±
Hannah¡¯s voice was trembling intensely, her upper and lower teeth chattering unconsciously.
With a whoosh, Olivia let go, and Hannah stood up. Her legs went weak and she fell to the ground.
Her face was utterly bloodless, so pale it was frightening.
Hannah didn¡¯t cry out, but tears rolled down her face.
Olivia squatted down, her eyes wildly staring at Hannah as if a wave of high pressure was hitting Hannah, making her tremble with fear.
¡°Hannah, have you been plotting behind our backs? Have you been whispering things into Grandma¡¯s ear, hm?¡±
Like a frightened silly, Hannah shook her head honestly.
¡°I¡¯ve arranged for you to study abroad. Don¡¯t worry about Grandma, I will take care of her. Once George Jenkinses out, he will go abroad too. You guys, siblings can be together.¡±
In extreme fear, Hannah¡¯s mind went nk, nodding instinctively.
However, she utterly loathed Olivia in her heart..
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Chapter 251: Challenging the Status of the Marshall Family Mistress
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Beverly Hills.
The servant announced, ¡°The young madam is here.¡±
Alexander Marshall instantly frowned, tightening his lips.
After a moment¡¯s hesitation, the servant carefully said, ¡°My lord, the young madam has a message for you, she said¡ she said, you surely aren¡¯t afraid of her and don¡¯t dare to meet her, are you?¡±
As soon as the words fell, the servant who announced didn¡¯t dare to look at the old master, hanging his head anxiously.
Immediately, Alexander Marshall¡¯s anger red up and he ordered harshly, ¡°Let that damn girl in.¡±
The servant slightly bowed and immediately went to invite the young madam.
Be Thompson was on the second floor. Upon hearing the downstairs noise and knowing Olivia Jenkins wasing, her eyes shed with a vicious hatred. With an attitude purely of spectatorship, Be slowly descended the stairs.
Olivia walked in carrying a gift,pletely ignoring Be, she only bowed deeply to Mr. Alexander Marshall.
Mr. Alexander Marshall¡¯s deep eyes narrowed, coolly ncing at Olivia Jenkins.
Suddenly, he is somewhat puzzled by the girl¡¯s intentions.
Why was sheing to Beverly Hills?
Suddenly paying such respects, lowering her own status, really is surprising.
Be Thompson was also dumbfounded by the scene.
She thought Olivia was here to cause trouble, or intentionally start a riot, but she didn¡¯t expect that this vile woman could actually be so calm, her face showing absolutely no hint of her real emotions.
Startled, Mr. Alexander Marshall interrogated coldly, ¡°Are you here to curse me to die? So, you are paying me such respects?¡±
Olivia then bowed deeply again, expressing her sincerity, ¡°Grandpa, I came specifically to apologize to you. I have troubled you recently, made you worry, I¡¯m really sorry, please forgive me.¡±
The girl is actually apologizing to him, letting herself kneel in dust to ask for forgiveness, isn¡¯t this an illusion?
Mr. Alexander Marshall stared incredulously at Olivia Jenkins.
¡°What kind of tricks do you want to pull? What do you want to do exactly? Are you tired of waiting for me to die, so you intentionally came to quarrel with
Olivia, with a thick-skinned charm, said, ¡°Grandpa, am I really that wicked? Am I really that bad? Yes, I¡¯m a bit sharp-tongued, but I really hope you live to a hundred. I heard you aren¡¯t sleeping well, so I specially made a traditional medicinal pillow for you. You¡¯re so sharp, grandpa, you can tell a ghost from a human at one nce, what trick could I pull?¡±
¡°Take your things and go.¡±
¡°Grandpa, both Daniel and I hope you¡¯re healthy. He can¡¯t leave his bed, so I will apany you to eat and y chess. Young people¡¯s faces are actually quite thin. I can apologize to you like this, which means I truly regret it. Daniel and I surely wish to live our lives hand in hand. A harmonious family prospers in everything, grandpa, you should understand! If you continue being angry, Daniel will not feel good either, he might not say it, but he has been feeling guilty. I really do not want to see you two at odds anymore. Grandpa, please give Daniel a chance to fulfill his filial duty. I might sometimes be wayward in the past, but at least, my starting point is right, I can¡¯t let Daniel be bullied, or let anyone seize his share. I need to protect his home for him.¡±
As soon as the words fell, Olivia gave Be a look to read into.
If Be wanted to see her make a spectacle of herself, Olivia would not give her what she wished for.
If she had to ept the marriage with Daniel Marshall, Olivia naturally had to protect hers and Daniel¡¯s interests.
If she antagonizes grandpa again, it equals to pushing him away, which would not be beneficial to her and Daniel. She could not just satisfy a temporary pleasure, nor could she give Be any more excuses to hurt her.
Whatever Be could do, Olivia could do as well. She wanted to challenge Be¡¯s status as the mistress of the Marshall family..
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Chapter 252 - 252: 252: This One ¡®Husband l is Called Right to the Tip of the Heart
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Be Thompson was silent, but her face was ashen.
This damn woman is indeed very capable!
She had indeed underestimated her.
Now, this woman dared to challenge her directly, not taking her seriously at all, even threatening her position. Be Thompson¡¯s suppressed anger in her chest was raging. She really wanted to personally eliminate this woman.
Mr. Alexander Marshall¡¯s body was emitting a chilling aura, making one shiver. The deep ck in Mr Marshall¡¯s eyes appeared to prate the thoughts of these two women.
Recently, Be Thompson had done something to greatly disappoint him. Over the years, she had taken advantage of her position to bully others, especially her ambition towards Daniel Marshall was despicable. Mr. Marshall wanted to undermine Be¡¯s prestige and teach her a lesson, and he wanted to observe how capable this Olivia Jenkins was. Maybe he could wait and see what more this young girl could do.
After a thought, Mr. Marshall said, ¡°Let¡¯s all have dinner together.¡±
Olivia Jenkins smiled, softly saying, ¡°Thank you, grandfather! I¡¯ll give you a shoulder massage, and tonight, you¡¯ll sleep better.¡±
Without waiting for Mr. Marshall¡¯s permission, Olivia Jenkins started massaging his shoulders herself.
Mr. Marshall had intended to reprimand Olivia Jenkins, but surprisingly, this young girl¡¯s shoulder massage was veryfortable. In an instant, his whole body rxed.
¡°Grandfather, do you have some neck problems?¡±
¡°You noticed? I have had a cervical disc herniation for many years. Sometimes, it hurts terribly, sometimes I cannot sleep at night.¡±
¡°Grandfather, if you trust me, I cane regrly and give you a massage. Next time, I¡¯ll perform acupuncture for you. I promise you¡¯ll sleep better at night. ¡±
Mr. Alexander Marshall was somewhat skeptical, and he was keeping his guard up.
¡°No need for you to give me acupuncture, I have a therapist.¡± ¡°Grandfather, I won¡¯t harm you. You can really trust me, I¡¯m certified.¡±
¡°We¡¯ll talk about it some other time.¡±
Despite denying Olivia Jenkins verbally, the look on Mr. Alexander Marshall¡¯s face showed that he was enjoying it.
This young girl¡¯s technique, as well as her massaging strength, was surpnsmg1Yrortmg, even better tnan ms tneraplst¡¯s.
Mr. Marshall closed his eyes, involuntarily lost in thought.
There wasn¡¯t amotion and not only was Olivia Jenkins not reprimanded, she was not driven away from Beverly Hills either, which upset Be Thompson.
Though her heart was in turmoil, she was doing her best to conceal it, pretending to enjoy the harmonious scene unfolding before her.
She must not let this damn woman gain an inch more. She must drive her out of the Marshall family.
She could not let her previous efforts go to waste.
Having heard the report that Olivia Jenkins had gone to the Beverly Hills mansion to apologize and that she had cheered up Mr. Marshall, Daniel
Marshall thought he had heard wrong and nearly believed it was an illusion.
He really couldn¡¯t understand this woman. Her actions were too puzzling.
Upon returning to Beverly Hills, Olivia Jenkins¡¯s every move was watched by Daniel Marshall.
¡°Mrs. Marshall, are you out of your mind? What plot are you hatching?¡±
Olivia Jenkins tilted her head, looking at Daniel Marshall with interest, ¡°Just doing my duty as your wife! Are you not happy? Do you want me to keepshing out like a machine gun?¡±
¡°Actually, you don¡¯t need to force yourself like this. Just be yourself, I have no demands.¡±
Olivia Jenkins¡¯s expression was as innocent as a child¡¯s, her bright eyes as clear as crystal, ¡°Hubby, I don¡¯t feel wronged at all! Since your wife has seen the light, are you having doubts?¡±
Daniel Marshall felt inexplicablyfortable hearing her call him ¡®hubby¡¯, a sweet wave of warmth washed over him.
But he clearly knew that this was not her true feelings.
¡°Don¡¯t you mind being a drama queen?¡±
¡°Did Ie off as fake?¡±
Daniel Marshall, with a cold face, said in a deep voice, ¡°If you intentionally wanted to anger me, congrattions, you¡¯ve seeded. My anger was easily ignited by you..¡±
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Chapter 253 - 253: 253 Sweet
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Olivia Jenkins gave a blink, her expression entirely innocent.
¡°Honey, getting angry all the time will only make you age faster!¡±
Ignoring Daniel Marshall¡¯s gloomy gaze, Olivia gently stroked his forehead. Quickly, Daniel grabbed Olivia¡¯s hand, ¡°If you¡¯re upset, just let it out.¡±
Olivia smiled charmingly, retracting her own hand, ¡°Honey, do you think I¡¯m a terrible woman in your heart? Don¡¯t you like that I¡¯m understanding?¡±
Daniel¡¯s deep eyes darkened, his striking features flitting with a hint of turmoil, ¡°You¡¯re are just too good at annoying people! You¡¯re always prickly!¡±
Olivia fluttered her long eyshes seemingly without purpose, ¡°I won¡¯t be so unreasonable anymore, regardless of whether you believe it or not, I¡¯vee to terms with everything. Even though your family is quite shameless and despised, we always have to meet head-on, we can¡¯t always maintain a sour face, right?
I¡¯m the one to step forward and make peace, and I have no problems with that. Besides, I am now part of the Marshall Familv, and as a bride, of course, I need to ept my husband¡¯s family. There are no reasons to be wilful and ignorant, naturally I have to abide by the rules of the Marshall Family, I can¡¯t let others think my family didn¡¯t raise me right. ¡±
This woman seemed to have changedpletely, Daniel furrowed his brow, a touch of unusual emotion shing across his face.
¡°I kindly reminded you, but you stubbornly forge ahead, you might kick an iron te without realizing it and it could hurt like hell!¡±
Oliviaughed sweetly, her eyes sparkling with assertiveness, ¡°I have my husband, so I¡¯ve got nothing to fear.¡±
Even if Olivia was insincere, even if her words were untrue, hearing them made Daniel feel relieved, a wave of sweet warmth coursing through him.
The corner of Daniel¡¯s mouth lifted slightly, softening the stern lines of his face, making his handsome face seem even more alluring. ¡°Honey, I¡¯m going to take a shower.¡±
As the words fell, Olivia automatically kissed Daniel¡¯s cheek.
Afterwards, she went to the dressing room.
Daniel was still sitting on the bed, his gentle gaze followed Olivia.
Unconsciously, his chiseled handsome face was cloaked with a rxed smirk.
Until now, he still felt it was an illusion, as if everything wasn¡¯t quite real.
The little woman was showering in his master bedroom, tonight, was she going to share the bed with him for real?
Didn¡¯t she hate him, despise him immensely?
Has this woman reallye to terms with everything?
Did she really want to be Mrs. Olivia Marshall?
She¡¯s not going to divorce him anymore?
For the first time in his life, Daniel is desperate to know what a woman is thinking. He wished he could dive into her mind and see what she was truly thinking.
Upon finishing her shower, Olivia applied a face mask.
Even though she was independently prepping her skincare, and preparing her clothes for the next day, she was still in Daniel¡¯s master bedroom.
The two of them were in the same space, harmoniously for once with not a hint of tension, the atmosphere was exceptionally serene.
Half lying on the bed, Daniel was reading a book. However, his mind was preupied with Olivia¡¯s every smile and frown.
His peripheral vision would fixate on Olivia, taking sneaky peeks at what she was doing.
The little woman was going to share his bed, was she serious about it?
Was she going to let down all her guards and live a normal married life with him?
Daniel also felt an indescribable emotion, his brows slightly knitted.
Suddenly, Olivia came over, naturally got onto the bed.
Her beautiful almond eyes looked at Daniel.
¡°Honey, don¡¯t you want to sleep yet? Even though you¡¯ve been discharged, you¡¯re still a patient, you need some good rest and take proper care of yourself.¡±
Daniel¡¯s sharp hawk-like eyes stared at Olivia, as if he wanted to see right through her.
Olivia took away the book in Daniel¡¯s hand and ced it on the nightstand.
¡°Let¡¯s sleep.¡±
As if they were a regr couple, Oliviaid down next to Daniel..
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Chapter 254 - 254: 254: Danger Abounds on Daniel Marshall
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¡°This woman must have taken the wrong medicine, otherwise she would never be this proactive, she would not be this thick-skinned, nor would she willingly sleep with him.
In their past intimacies, she was always reluctant, treating him as if he were her mortal enemy.
Daniel Marshall felt a mixture of emotions stirring inside him, and a strange sense of mncholy set in, his deep eyes narrowing slightly.
Olivia Jenkins turned to look at Daniel, teasing, ¡°Honey, don¡¯t you want to sleep with me?¡±
¡°I haven¡¯t applied my medication yet.¡±
After dropping that line, Daniel slowly got up from the bed and started to walk out.
Olivia also got up and followed Daniel.
Olivia took the medicine from Daniel¡¯s hand, like an indescribably good wife, she applied it to his back.
Her actions were very gentle.
¡°Honey, you don¡¯t like it when I take the initiative, do you? You only like a sense of conquest?¡± Olivia teased, while giving Daniel a meaningful look.
Daniel, of course, liked Olivia¡¯s initiative, but he knew it was not her true intention now, just as she seemed to be forcing herself to ept it.
Her obedience, made him feel bad, because what he wanted was her genuine feelings, not fake appeasement.
He didn¡¯t want her to be this ingratiating either.
Daniel¡¯s voice was deep, hiding a current of displeasure, ¡°Do you like living this way? nning on wasting your whole life away?¡±
¡°Look at how hard you make it sound, don¡¯t scare me.¡±
Before Olivia could finish her sentence, Daniel unexpectedly turned around, held her, his burning gaze roaming unabashedly over her face.
The hot breath Daniel exhaled also sprayed across Olivia¡¯s face.
Their proximity allowed her to clearly sense the virility of the man.
There was a dangerous air about Daniel.
Olivia¡¯s eyes underwent a slight change, but she remainedposed like nothing happened, and nearlyughed, ¡°Honey, I haven¡¯t finished applying the medicine.¡±
Olivia didn¡¯t struggle or resist, just watched Daniel with great interest.
In reality, her heart was beating faster, and she was a little nervous.
Daniel¡¯s nose neared Olivia¡¯s, a trace of mischief flickered at the corner of his lips, but quickly disappeared.
Daniel half-closed his eyes and looked at Olivia.
He whispered at her lips, his voice was full of charming sexiness, ¡°Think carefully before you provoke me, once I get serious, I won¡¯t let you go!¡±
Olivia looked at Daniel¡¯s ck eyes, which seemed to devour everything, and a cunning smile lifted her face, while she still pretended to be calm in her heart.
Olivia deliberately shifted her attention, avoiding Daniel¡¯s burning gaze.
¡°Honey, I¡¯m not a three-year-old kid, I understand what you¡¯re saying. Good boy, apply the medicine, get better first, and don¡¯t get sick. I know, a serious man is the most handsome!¡±
Daniel looked at Olivia frivolously, his hot breath dominated her body, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t let you be a widow.¡±
Olivia resisted the urge to retort, still smiling sweetly at Daniel, still coaxing
mm to apply mcme.
Daniel¡¯s eyes were wild, his expression arrogant, emitting a strong sense of invasion. Olivia immediately turned his body around, making his back face her, continuing to apply the medicine.
Although this was the beginning of their time together, and she also felt ufortable, for the sake of a dowry of 300 million, she would try to y the part of Mrs. Marshall well.
Some things are better left unsaid, she didn¡¯t want to say, and certainly wouldn¡¯t promise.
If Daniel respects her a foot, she will respect him a mile.
If he goes too far, she won¡¯t be polite either.
The rm clock went off and Olivia was still in a drowsy sleep.
Daniel put her phone next to her ear, and Olivia directly yanked theforter over her head..
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Chapter 255 - 255: 255 Wife, I will provide for you!
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Daniel Marshall¡¯s sexy thin lips curled into a pleased smile, a warm, tender light twinkling in his deep eyes.
Suddenly, he lifted the nket off Olivia Jenkins¡¯ head, blowing air into her ear, ¡°Aren¡¯t you going to work today?¡±
Olivia Jenkins frowned in displeasure, slightly opened an eye to nce at Daniel Marshall, her voice hoarse from having just woken up, exhibiting herzy charm, ¡°I don¡¯t want to work, I wish I could just ck off¡ Leave me alone, let me sleep for 5 more minutes¡¡±
The smile on Daniel Marshall¡¯s lips deepened, he hugged Olivia Jenkins affectionately, his voice low and maic, like a bass drum, pleasant to the ears, making one yearn to continue hearing him speak, ¡°Wifey, I¡¯ll support you!¡±
Olivia Jenkins¡¯s heavy eyelids trembled, and slowly opened her sleepy eyes.
She didn¡¯t say anything but removed Daniel Marshall¡¯s hand from her face with her own hand, pushing him away a bit.
Marshall¡¯s head tilted backvvard slightly beforeing back to rest against Jenkins again.
He stopped bothering Olivia Jenkins then, forgetting that his back and chest were sore. They bothy in his arms.
Last night, they had each slept on their separate sides of the bed, seemingly distant.
But at some point, the little woman had snuggled over to him.
Not only was she nestled against him, but she had also snuggled into his arms.
That could have been it, but the little woman turned over and faced him, and then hugged him.
Startling him for a long time, he couldn¡¯t sleep.
The little woman had just gone too far ¡ªpletely unaffected, she had no idea how embarrassing her actions were. Sleeping soundly in his arms, he didn¡¯t have the heart to wake her up, and let her sleep while hugging him.
To make her sleep morefortably, he even offered his hand as a pillow for her.
As if treating him as her private property, she would not let go of her hold on him.
And so, he returned the favor and hugged her to sleep in return.
It wasn¡¯t long before Olivia Jenkins¡¯ phone rang with a second round of the rm.
Without a second thought, Daniel Marshall immediately shut it off. Olivia Jenkins just wrinkled her brow a bit.
The third round of rms annoyingly rang again without warning.
Daniel Marshall quickly shut it up, Olivia Jenkins slowly opened her eyes, seeming wide awake now.
Olivia Jenkins shifted a bit, her eyes darting around lively as if she intended to ignore Daniel Marshall who was right beside her.
¡°Wifey, you¡¯re awake!¡±
Zip ¨C Olivia Jenkins moved away Daniel Marshall¡¯s hand, preparing to get out of bed.
In an instant, Daniel Marshall kissed her, grinning roguishly: ¡°Good morning! You¡ hugged me all night, I swear, it wasn¡¯t me forcing you to do it.¡± Olivia Jenkins blinked, wishing she could y innocent.
If two people sleep in the same bed and nothing happens, that would be abnormal.
Although it was something she had anticipated, and she was mentally prepared for it, hearing Daniel Marshall speak of it, Olivia Jenkins was still a bit upset and rolled her eyes instantly.
Olivia Jenkins quickly came up with an excuse, she said in a casual tone as if it was a trivial thing.
¡°I¡ I¡¯m used to hugging a pillow when I sleep, so I just treated you like a pillow, you don¡¯t need to take it to heart. If you don¡¯t like being hugged by me, I can bring a pillow from the guest room to my bed tonight.¡±
Was he only a pillow to her?
The handsome look on Daniel Marshall¡¯s face suddenly turned a bit somber, his eyes darkened, ¡°My bed doesn¡¯t entertain other things, so, I¡¯d rather you hug me.¡±
Olivia Jenkins stretched and got out of bed.
She herself felt that she had slept deeplyst night.
However, after a solid sleep, she woke up in the morning feeling more rxed.
¡°It¡¯s still early, you continue sleeping. The doctor said you need to stay in bed for a few days.¡±
¡°I won¡¯t sleep, more sleep makes me feel more ufortable.¡±
Olivia Jenkins gave Daniel Marshall a cold stare, in an instant, Daniel Marshall changed his tune: ¡°I¡¯m hungry, let¡¯s have breakfast first, and then I¡¯ll rest..¡±
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Chapter 256 - 256: 256: Competing for Favor
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Beverly Hills.
Be Thompson got up and stood on the balcony, watching the old man practicing tai chi nearby.
Even though it was just like any other day, Be Thompson felt that the old man seemed particrly handsome and spirited today.
Could it be because he had a particrly good night¡¯s sleepst night?
Has the pillow that bitch sent him worked?
Thinking about this, Be Thompson wrinkled her brows, her thoughts drifting far away.
If that bitch Olivia Jenkins bes the favorite, where would her and Matthew Marshall¡¯s positions in the Marshall Family be?
She absolutely cannot allow that bitch to take the lead, nor let her get in power.
Only if the old man loathes Olivia Jenkins, it would be entirely beneficial to her and her son, Matthew Marshall.
Lately, Yonder Group underwent a massiveyoff, stirring up public spection that there might be a significant issue.
Everyone was pessimistic about Yonder Group. It seemed to be heading for bankruptcy, and the old man was really ruthless, not granting even a single exit route.
Therefore, she could lose the lifesaver straw that is the title of the Marshal Family Mistress.
She couldn¡¯t just stand by and watch her efforts over the past two decades all go in vain.
Be Thompson left the bedroom, specifically inquiring the housekeeper who took care of the old man.
The housekeeper informed her that the old man really used the pillow sent by Lady Olivia Jenkinsst night and had a good sleep.
A little anxious, Be Thompson acted as if nothing happened and went downstairs.
Walking into the chairman¡¯s office, Michael Marshall was surprised to see Be Thompson.
Be Thompson had waited there specifically for Michael Marshall, deliberately not putting on make-up, her face looking particrly haggard. She looked pitifully at Michael Marshall and said in a low voice, ¡°my husband, it is time to return home. Father is worried about you, and I miss you too.¡±
Without responding to Be Thompson, Michael Marshall just walked past her, not saying a word.
¡°My husband, do you wish for me to atone with my life? Is my one-time mistake not redeemable by our years of marital feelings? You can torture me, but can you stop behaving like this towards me? I¡¯ve already given up my proud self-esteem, I¡¯ve already fallen low into the dust. What else do you want from
Michael Marshall stopped in his tracks and turned around and looked coldly at Be Thompson, ¡°when you married me, you knew I had a son. How did you say it back then? You would love him like your own son. Did you? Could you? Did I force you to be his stepmother?¡±
¡°Even though I detest him, I have never harbored intentions to kill or abandon him. I didn¡¯t want to see him, so I arranged for him to live with his grandparents. But you, you wanted to kill my son. How could you face me and ask for my forgiveness?¡±
Be Thompson shed tears, looking pitifully at Michael Marshall, ¡°I am also a mother, if I don¡¯t look out for my son, what will happen to him? Isn¡¯t Matthew Marshall pitiful? I don¡¯t intend to kill anyone, Daniel Marshall already has so much, I just want him to share a little with Matthew Marshall.¡±
Michael Marshall looked furious, ring at Be Thompson as he angrily rebuked, ¡°Aside from not having the Marshall Corporation, my son has a father¡¯s love, he can grow up carefree by the side of his parents, where is Matthew Marshall pitiful? You just want the Marshall Corporation, you just want to enjoy all the benefits, you are insatiable!¡±
The tears flowed more fiercely from Be Thompson¡¯s eyes, she stared resentfully at Michael Marshall, ¡°What about him not even sparing his own little brother? He hates me, what would happen to Matthew Marshall and I if you weren¡¯t there? Do you want your wife and son to have no choice but to embrace death together?¡±
A frown crossed Michael Marshall¡¯s displeased face, his cold demeanor shing a trace of chilling sharpness.
¡°If you don¡¯t provoke Daniel Marshall, he won¡¯ty his hands on you. Be
Thompson, there¡¯s no need for your sophistry, your ambition has fully been revealed now.
Hiding the resentment in her eyes, Be Thompson carried on fueling the fire, ¡°Olivia Jenkins has been flirty and seductive around men, will you allow Daniel Marshall to be with her?¡±
Chapter 257 - 257: 257 Daniel Marshall Can’t Escape From Your Palm
Chapter 257 - 257: 257 Daniel Marshall Can¡¯t Escape From Your Palm
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Michael Marshall didn¡¯t like Olivia Jenkins, he especially detested the murkyplications she brought.
This woman wasn¡¯t suitable for Daniel Marshall either, he disliked Olivia to his core, despised her from the bottom of his heart.
He found her betrayal intolerable and believed that she must be driven out of the Marshall house.
Even though Michael remained silent, Be Thompson could tell from his mood. She continued to fan the mes, ¡°Yesterday, that woman came to
Beverly Hills. She acted arrogantly, doing everything she could to please dad. Seeing this, it¡¯s clear that she not only wants to keep Daniel, she also wants to win dad¡¯s heart so she can do as she pleases in our house.¡±
¡°Her ex-boyfriend never left Serene City, he sticks to Benjamin Johnson¡¯s side. That woman, she also has a close rtionship with him. Who can assure us they don¡¯t secretly see each other? Honey, you should be more cautious. I don¡¯t want to interfere anymore, otherwise people may say that I, as the stepmother, have ulterior motives.¡±
Michael Marshall didn¡¯t express his opinion, his forehead creased into a frown.
He would not let Daniel retrace his own steps of facing betrayal.
Olivia Jenkins shouldn¡¯t stay in Marshall¡¯s house anymore, she was always trouble.
Be Thompson had guessed Michael¡¯s thoughts. She utilized the pain he had suffered to provoke him.
She also knew that betrayal was what Michael cared about the most.
The mud she had sshed on Olivia in the past was enough for her not to wash off.
Be felt a twist of pain in her heart as well.
Even though Michael detested Daniel, he still cared about this son of his. In his heart, he reluctantly saved a spot for this mother and son, so he felt particrly disturbed by the rumors about Olivia.
She revealed only the tip of the iceberg before leaving delicately.
Even if Michael was unwilling to return to her side, she still nned to utilize him to bring down Olivia.
Once she gets rid of this cheap woman, her status will be stable, and she can slowly win back Michael¡¯s heart.
All that belonged to her, Be Thompson would not allow anyone to take away.
At the press conference for ¡°Finding the Emerce King¡±, Olivia announced a new concept for the COOKIE tform, aiming to build it into the secondrgest emerce tform.
At the conference, Olivia also revealed that she had started negotiations with
Cool Company and both sides intended to establish a cooperative rtionship.
In the blink of an eye, Jenkins Group became headline news. For a while, Olivia shone brightly in the limelight.
As Mr. Alexander Marshall was reading the news while having his tea, he inexplicably felt that the girl on the television was much more likable, and he found her less annoying than before.
When he woke up in the morning, he felt his neck was much more rxed.
He had a good night¡¯s sleep, and his headache was gone.
Mr. Alexander Marshall sniffed his pillow a few times and had the doctore to sniff it. They didn¡¯t smell anything unusual.
After the air was tested and was found to be harmless, he felt relieved to continue using it.
Mr. Alexander Marshall noted that if this girl put her heart into it, there was no telling what she might achieve.
If this girl continued to challenge him, she might just aggravate him to death one day.
Seeing Mr. Alexander Marshall look at Olivia with admiration, Be felt uneasy, but she was doing her best to hide it.
Just wait and see, she believed the day woulde when Olivia would make a high leap and fall miserably.
Be believed that Michael would soon split Olivia and Daniel. Michael wouldn¡¯t tolerate any disgraceful behavior.
Upon leaving the venue, Olivia turned around and unexpectedly saw Jordan
Bet.
After hesitating for a moment, Olivia decided to go over and say hello.
Jordan Bet¡¯s lips slightly curled up into a soft smile, ¡°You did great! Unexpectedly so!¡±
¡°You tter me!¡±
¡°Believe me, one day, you and Daniel willplete each other. You two are a
perfect match! ¡±
Olivia chuckled self-mockingly, ¡°In the end, I can¡¯t escape his grasp, he has a firm hold on me.¡±
A subtle tremor passed through Jordan Bet¡¯s eyes, ¡°Daniel can¡¯t escape your grasp either..¡±
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Chapter 258: 258 ¨C Death Barbie Pink
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Olivia Jenkins did not know what kind of interactions she would have with Daniel Marshall in the future, nor did she want to think about it.
She also did not like to talk about Daniel.
¡°President Bet, I have things to attend to, I¡¯ll take my leave now.¡±
Jordan Bet nodded slightly, his gentle gaze fixed on Olivia as she disappeared from his sight.
Soon, this scene reappeared in Michael Marshall¡¯s office.
Looking at the videos, looking at the photos, he was furious.
Immediately after, Michael hurriedly left Marshall Corporation, headed for the vi by Pearl Lake.
After speaking, Daniel¡¯s eyes, as cold as an icy pool, were sharp as a de. His face darkened, exuding an eerie chill.
¡°Dad, when did you start to care so much about my business? It¡¯s rare for you to treat me like your son. How unusual!¡±
Michael ignored Daniel¡¯s sarcasm and sternly warned, ¡°End it quickly with that woman who does not know limits, otherwise, I will personally cast her out of the Marshall family. ¡±
¡°Try toy your hands on my woman and see!¡± Daniel¡¯s icy voice broked through his gritted teeth, matching his dad¡¯s gaze with a vicious and menacing re. ¡°Be Thompson has been misleading you, hasn¡¯t she? What kind of game is she trying to y? Tell her, if sheys her hand on me again, I will not let her go, and she will be the first to be kicked out of the Marshall family.¡±
¡°Daniel, your arrogance is appalling!¡± ¡°Dad, you¡¯re the one who¡¯s confused, mixing right and wrong!¡±
¡°You¡¯ve been blinded by that woman.¡±
¡°It¡¯s Be Thompson who¡¯s been stirring up trouble!¡±
Michael, outraged, roared, ¡°Can¡¯t you see how Jordan Bet is flirting with her? Can¡¯t you see her throwing herself at men? Do you understand the meaning behind the way Jordan Bet looks at her? Are you waiting for her to betray you, for you to catch her in the act, before you would believe it?¡±
Daniel¡¯s eyes were filled with rage, ¡°Is that how you treated my mom too? You never defended her, did you?¡±
Memories of the past shed across Michael¡¯s eyes, painful emotions slipping through. He spat at Daniel with disgust, ¡°Don¡¯t mention her to me. She was not worthy!¡±
Daniel, his eyes full of scorn, rebuked in a confrontational manner, ¡°You don¡¯t have the right to interfere with my affairs. You are not worthy!¡±
¡°If you are willing to be cuckolded, it¡¯s up to you! However, I warn you, if this brings disgrace to the Marshall family, I will not sit idly by.¡±
¡°You better worry about yourself! I trust my wife. She¡¯s not that kind of a woman. She has her principles. It¡¯s natural for men to like her because she is beautiful and charming. But I am more than good enough, there is no reason for her to bypass such superior quality and choose otherwise.¡±
Michael shot him aplex look and stormed out of the vi by Pearl Lake.
Daniel picked up the photos and set them on fire.
He then sent that video clip to Jordan Bet.
Jordan Bet called Daniel instantly.
After the press conference, Olivia Jenkins ended her day¡¯s schedule.
But she still brought her secretary to go shopping.
Suddenly, Olivia Jenkins stopped at a cosmetics counter, her gazending on the young saleswoman exuding vitality.
She watched as the woman tried on ten different shades of lipstick in just a minute.
Olivia listened to her exnations closely and felt her ideas were very insightful and her lips were very suitable for lipstick.
Even the intimidating Barbie pink, she wore effortlessly and it seemed a perfect fit.
¡°Secretary Wood, what do you think of her?¡±
¡°Eloquent and lovely, it¡¯s impossible not to be moved. Her tastes are urate, and her suggestions to customers are always appropriate. She seems to understand fashion well.. Even though I am also a woman, seeing her apply lipstick makes it look so good! Her lips are so tempting!¡±
Chapter 259: 259: She has a High Caliber
Chapter 259: 259: She has a High Caliber
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She¡¯s the one, she¡¯s perfect for rmending purchases on the COOKIE tform.
Olivia Jenkins waited a few minutes and when the girl¡¯s counter was less crowded, she approached.