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She was also determined to teach Tatiana a lesson for laughing at her.
“Let’s go.” Sean went to Tatiana and wrapped an arm around her as they walked toward campus.
Before that, he added, “The world is a dangerous place. Even the campus isn’t a safe space. You should really stay away from filthy and snobbish people.”
“Of course,” Tatiana replied, her eyes filled with admiration. She would likely lose sleep over the joy of
Sean standing up for her.
Sean finally left after escorting Tatiana to the dorm entrance.
Tatiana stood there, her hands pressed against the glass door, watching him as he walked away. She looked exactly like a young lady with those blushed cheeks and longing eyes after a date.
She wondered when her next meeting with Sean would be.
She let out a melancholic sigh when he was out of sight and returned to her room. It was at that moment that she heard Brie’s voice shouting from behind, “Tatiana Taylor, you shameless flirt!”
Tatiana used to be afraid of Brie.
During Tatiana’s four years at the Solana Film Academy, Brie had worked with other schoolmates to give.
her trouble. Tatiana was a meek personality, so she endured the bullying to avoid escalation.
However, Tatiana’s fear gave way to a surge of anger after she witnessed Sean being humiliated by Josh and saw Brie making advances toward Sean.
Tatiana had a steely look in her eyes and continued walking, completely ignoring Brie’s provocation.
“Cheap bitch! Tatiana Taylor, stop right there!” Brie called out, but Tatiana maintained her stride.
Tatiana eventually halted and turned around slowly. She grinned as Brie panted and limped toward her with bruised and bloodied knees.
She questioned, “Cheap bitch? Who are you talking about?”
“The nerve to ask! It’s you, of course!” Brie momentarily brushed aside her physical pain to seek vengeance.
“Oh, I thought you were introducing yourself for a moment,” Tatiana teased her without any change in expression. That caught Brie by surprise, for she wasn’t used to Tatiana talking back.
Seizing the chance, Tatiana went for the kill, “You should take a long, hard look in the mirror before you judge anyone. You are an escort to Josh Schmidt, the president of Schmidt Group. Is that right?
“Everyone in this city knows he’s a married man. His wife is a lovely, well-bred young lady. You can hardly compare to her. I wonder what Mr. Schmidt saw in you. I had expected him to have better taste in women.
Infuriated, Brie barked, “You know nothing! He fell for my youth, beauty, and charm!”
“Well, perhaps he’s tired of haute cuisine and needs to take some junk food once in a while. It’s a cheap pleasure,” Tatiana mocked.
“Junk food? Are you comparing me to junk food?” Brie’s face had turned a deeper shade of red.
“The nerve to ask! It’s you, of course!” Tatiana mimicked Brie’s remark.
As Brie couldn’t win the verbal argument, Brie resorted to slapping Tatiana across the face. Tatiana’s cheeks immediately swelled with the searing pain coursing through her.
This wasn’t Tatiana’s first time being slapped by Brie. Brie always took advantage of her roles in theater rehearsals or performances every semester to slap Tatiana,
She even bribed the instructors and the class president to assign Tatiana roles of sexual violence victims, all just to satisfy her twisted desire.
“You think I won’t hurt you just because you’re now dating a rich man driving a cheap Porsche?” Brie put on a dangerous smile. “Do you really think he can protect you? It’s all talk. When you join the entertainment industry, only connections and money matter!
“I’m dating Josh Schmidt. I will have endless wealth to splurge for my career in the industry. If you get on my wrong side, I might even ask him to blacklist you and end your career in Solana City.”
Tatiana listened to Brie’s hilariously delusional speech. Little did Brie know that the Schmidts and the
Taylors were family friends. Victor Schmidt had even held Tatiana when she was a baby.
Tatiana replied, unfazed, “Is that so? I hope you get me blacklisted. That will be a dream come true. Who knows if you’re still in favor with Josh Schmidt by then?”
“You-“
Tatiana paused with a deadpan look in her eyes before leaving. She muttered, “By the way, I’ll return this to you.”
Before Brie could process the situation, Tatiana had slapped her hard in the face. The sound reverberated in the space.
“H-How dare you?” Brie covered her cheek in astonishment. She was shocked by Tatiana’s change in demeanor.
“I’ll slap you when I feel like it,” Tatiana retorted and lifted her chin pridefully. The sharp look in her eyes sent a wave of panic through Brie.
Tatiana continued, “I want you to know that I’m not a doormat. I didn’t fight back, not because I was powerless. I simply couldn’t care enough to do that.
“Oh, and the man driving the Porsche is my lover. If you try anything funny on him, I’ll make you suffer.”
After Jeremy was discharged from the hospital, he worked hard for three full days to clear the backlog of work that had piled up. Given his unstable health condition, he relied on supplements and Alyssa’s prescribed medications to keep himself going.
Apart from that, Xavier would apply the external creams and ointments daily onto Jeremy’s wounds.
With all the effort, Jeremy hoped he would recover soon. Otherwise, he wouldn’t be able to offer Alyssa any protection with his ailing body.
“Mr. Walsh, it’s time to take your medication, Xavier announced as he brought the pills and a bottle of water on a tray. Jeremy was in the midst of approving some documents and responded, “I’m busy now. Later.”
“Um, if you don’t take your medications on time, I’ll report it to Madam,” Xavier declared. “She reached out to me that day and reminded me to make sure you take your medications on time. I’ll need to report any issues to her right away. She’ll be upset to learn that you’re not listening.”
Hearing that, Jeremy instantly put aside his pen and took his medications. Xavier nodded, feeling satisfied and tickled.
Xavier couldn’t help but reflect on what might have been if Jeremy had heeded Alyssa’s advice during their marriage. They might have already built a family with children by now. The emotionless bachelor still had a long way to go in his pursuit of Alyssa.
*Did you keep an eye on Madam, like I asked you to?” Jeremy questioned. He frowned at the bitterness of the pills that had spread in his mouth. He opened a drawer, unwrapped a piece of chocolate, and ate it.
The pack of chocolate was among the snacks Alyssa had left behind at Seaview Manor. When he had come across it, he had cherished it in his office drawer like a hidden treasure. In moments of stress or low spirits, he’d seek comfort by indulging in a plece. Oh, how pathetic was that!
“I did. I heard that Mr. Taylor’s third wife, Lyla Nelson, is about to have her birthday party. Madam seems preoccupied with organizing the event at the hotel.”
“Is Lyla Nelson the former celebrity?” Jeremy inquired.
“Yes! She was my mom’s Idoll When I was young, our family watched her shows every day. My mom even tried to replicate Lyla’s outfits from the show.
“It’s a shame that Lyla retired from the industry so early. It even left my mom feeling depressed for a while. After all, Lyla Nelson was an icon to many!” Xavier explained with a mix of excitement and regret.
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“Why did she suddenly retire?” Jeremy asked absent-mindedly.
“According to my mom, Lyla was accused of using illegal drugs and got blacklisted in the industry. It was a major scandal at the time, and it nearly destroyed Lyla’s reputation. 1
“Mr. Taylor did try to clear her name, but the damage was already done, and her popularity tanked. She might as well leave the industry.
Gosh, you have to give it to Mr. Taylor! He’s quite the charmer, always getting what he wants. Women couldn’t resist his help when they were at their lowest,” Xavier remarked, stealing a quick glance at
Jeremy’s reaction.
Indeed, Jeremy tensed up after sensing the loaded meaning in Xavier’s words. That was not the end of it. Xavier added, “I hope you don’t mind my bluntness. Your ex-father-in-law sure knows how to handle women.
“Just look at him, living peacefully with multiple wives. Why couldn’t you keep Madam satisfied? Would you like to meet up with him for some pointers?”
Jeremy hissed with a sullen face, “Are you serious? Do you want me to seek advice from Winston Taylor on how to win back his daughter? What’s wrong with you?”
Xavier shivered and stammered, “Uh, well, Mr. Walsh, I am worried for you! There has barely been any progress in your relationship with Madam. Who knows if I ever live to the day when you get back together!
“You said you risked your life to save her, but her attitude hasn’t changed. She hasn’t visited you except for her daily check-in calls to me. I feel sorry for you.
Xavier recalled that Alyssa had always prepared a feast whenever she learned Jeremy would come home
Then, she’d wait for him by the door. She had given all her heart to him
But now, all she offered were icy glances that sent shivers through onlookers. Some things, once lost, were impossible to regain
“That’s fine,” Jeremy said and sighed. He rubbed his fist on his knee “I will not give up on pursuing her, no matter how she treats me
There was a knock on the door. A female secretary announced, “Mr Walsh, Mr. Harper is here to see you