Lily flinched, suddenly feeling on edge. Irene's sharp words hit her like a bolt of lightning. She had been trying to be friendly and sweet, but Irene had responded with such boldness!In her irritation, Lily glanced at Jack, looking for his reaction. She was certainly worried about how he might perceive her now, after Irene had so openly aired that negative image of her without any filter.Lily didn’t want her past scandal to make Jack hesitant about getting closer to her. Before all this, even without any bad rumors, she had struggled to win his heart.Lily was able to breathe normally again when she saw that Jack’s expression remained unchanged. It seemed like he wasn’t affected at all.Still, Lily was already irritated by Irene. With a colder expression and a firmer tone, she retorted, "That’s just a rumor. It’s no secret that someone important, a public figure, an artist, or any celebrity often becomes the main target of infotainment and gossip news. They’ll do anything for the h

This time Lily's jaw actually dropped to the floor. "You mean, Mr. Handsome is disguised as a servant delivering orders, carrying a tray, dressed in black and white with a bow tie? Being a person who can be ordered to do this or that?""That's nothing, until you know that Emma came with her boyfriend to celebrate his friend's birthday.""Huh?!" Lily was wide-eyed. She was speechless, struggling for words.Irene sighed. "It's unlikely that we'll be able to get into Jack's heart. I don't know what makes Emma so special to him." She raised both hands.The two women who had been yelling at each other suddenly got along. They talked heart to heart, telling the story of how they met Jack. Now, both of them carried the same feeling, heartbreak."But, according to the story you told, that means they're not dating yet, right?" Lily asked hopefully.Irene opened the mineral water bottle. She took a sip. "If you met Emma, really, there's nothing of Emma in you, nor in me.""Is she pretty?""Very

The store assistant’s expression shifted the moment her eyes landed on the woman standing beside Jack. She was still smiling, but it was no longer bright or carefree. She hesitated, dropping her arms as she noticed Jack’s hand intertwined with the woman’s.“Miss Kills?” Jack’s face lit up with a wide smile. His voice was full of excitement as he asked, “You work here?”The woman who was both surprised and delighted by Jack's arrival at The Foot Locker was none other than Laura Kills, the prostitute who used to live in the Paradise Roadway brothel on Bogettin Street.This was Laura's second meeting with Jack after a long time apart. It was still vivid in Laura's memory how sweet and warm Jack Hall was. To her, Jack was like an angel who had shown up with love and compassion, and then vanished without ever seeking praise or reward.“Sir, please… don’t call me that,” Laura said with a soft, almost pleading tone. “I don’t deserve it. You can just call me by my name.” She gave a polite bow

Jack inserted his fingers between Emma's fingers. The scene was exactly like when they were about to enter The Foot Locker."I told you, I'll pay for it. Don't worry."Emma obeyed, stepping after Jack while occasionally letting out a long breath. She was still confused and worried, but Jack's hand was enough to calm her down.Jack made Emma sit on the waiting chair. "Just a moment, I'll be right back." "Please don't waste your money. It's not too late to leave now. If you explain to them nicely, I think they will understand. It might be a little annoying, but, those shoes are still intact without any damage. They can sell them again to other visitors."Emma's long words were answered by Jack with a short, "I understand."Jack went to the cashier's desk by himself. He didn't want to surprise Emma because he was going to make the payment using a black card. A few weeks ago, his personal assistant had sent him the card to facilitate the transaction.When Jack took out the card, the cash

Jack's answer made Emma laugh happily. People who suddenly appear and act arrogantly do look like people who have lost their minds. Jack's smile became wider at Emma's laughter."Jack, just tell me that you're ashamed of my future husband. We're sitting sweetly in a luxury car, not hot, not smelling of dust and sweat, while you go everywhere still on your rusty scooter. Pathetic!"Emma's eyes opened wide. She couldn't believe it. "She knows your name?""Never mind names, the contents of Jack's old wallet, even how worn out his underwear is, I know. Haha!"Jack threw a glare at the woman beside the arrogant car driver. Meanwhile, Emma covered her mouth with her hand at the woman's inappropriate remarks."Elena, you made your ex-husband angry again. What if he sulks and doesn't want to come to our wedding? Who will help the servants wipe the plates and spoons? And who will pick up the leftovers from the table? Haha!"Emma was stunned. She found out that the insolent woman in the car was