Alice


    didn''t respond when


    he


    kissed her, gripping the


    back of her head.


    When she attempted to pull away, he yanked her back.


    "I''m sorry. I thought it was a dream."


    Jack embraced Alice, breathing heavily. He bent down and murmured next to her ear, “I thought I saw you in a dream. Sorry."


    Alice''s face warmed up. She blushed and stood up from his hug.


    She asked quietly, "When did you arrivest night? Is that project still not finished?" She recalled Jack messaging her about his daily routine, mostly about work. She remembered a challenging project was still in progress.


    Jack smiled, "I thought you never read my messages."


    Clearly, she had read all of them. Otherwise, she wouldn''t know about the problematic project. Alice felt his stare and looked away, slightly embarrassed."I saw them by chance." She blushed and stood up, going back to her bed.


    Jack rubbed his stiff neck and sat up, his chin unshaven, his voice sounding groggy from waking


    1. up.


    He looked a bit tired.


    Alice pursed her lips."How''s your grandmother? I called youst night, but you didn''t pick up. T waited for you for a long time, and then I identally fell asleep.”


    “She''s okay. Her illness is not easily cured. Don''t put too much pressure on yourself.”


    Jack looked at her."What did my grandmother say to you?"


    Alice hesitated a bit.“Nothing much, we just talked briefly."


    Jack was quiet for a moment. “You don''t have to hide it. The butler told me. Besides, it wasn''t hard to figure out."


    Alice''s eyes shifted.


    She looked up, speaking softly, “Your grandmother offered me a lot of money to leave you. "My grandmother has a lot of personal property. She''s said before that this


    money is for my wife so it''s not surprising if she gives it to you early.”


    Alice was shocked."Your wife?"


    Jack smiled slightly, "Yes."


    Alice


    eyes


    and realized she had been tricked.


    his the yful look in saw


    She quickly replied, “No. Your mother also offered me money, like your grandmother. Honestly, they were very generous. They


    very generous. They didn''t yell at me. They were actually very kind.”


    This wasn''t like TV scenes where rich women just handed


    After hearing her, Jack scratched his chin."I need to think this over."


    Shouldn''t I be the one thinking this over?”


    out


    checks.


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    He frowned at her words. "What do you need to think about?"


    Alice looked away and said, "They''re giving me a lot of money. If I ept, I''ll be financially independent instantly,


    instantly, and my wealth will be almost 15 much as yours."


    "So what?"


    He clenched his teeth. Was she going to leave him for money?


    Jack said irritably, "I can give you a lot of money too. I can give you all my wealth. It''s more than what my mom and grandmother would give you together."


    Alice touched her cheek.“It''s not the same. With that much money, I can date different attractive guys every day. If someone annoys me, I can just break up with him... Hey, what are you doing?"


    She saw Jack moving closer to her and felt a bit guarded.


    Jack leaned on the edge of the bed and looked down at her.“Are you sure this is the kind of life you want?”


    "Yes. I could have a new boyfriend every day, then I wouldn''t feel the pain of love, only sweetness. Stay back. You don''t need to stand so close to me when you talk."


    Alice moved aside as she spoke.


    Jack saw her move to the bed edge and grabbed her shoulder."Stay still. You could fall and hurt your head."


    "Then step back."


    Jack hesitated but stepped back. He stared at her.“Don''t take their money. I can give you all I have.”


    He looked threatening.


    Alice looked down."I didn''t take their money."


    "Good."


    Jack nced at his watch. “I have to go to the office soon. I''ll do your discharge paperster.” “Okay, go ahead."


    Alice wanted him to leave.


    Jack fixed his clothes."Does your throat still hurt? Do you feel any pain or difort anywhere


    "I''m perfectly fine."


    Jack adjusted his jacket. “I''ll get someone to bring breakfastter."


    Alice watched him go, then touched her lips, still feeling their kiss.


    Shey down and covered her face with the nket.


    It was embarrassing.


    She admitted she was having trouble controlling her feelings. She was falling for him harder.


    Eventually, Alice fell asleep.


    She slept lightly. Hearing a noise, she woke up and saw Elena bringing breakfast.


    Elena asked, “Did I wake you?”


    No, I wasn''t asleep deeply."


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    Alice sat up and, noticing the breakfast, “Mr. Wilson told me to take care of you."


    Menu


    said, "I''m actually quite hungry."


    Alice nced at Elena. “Elena, can you and your team work directly for me? What I mean is, you wouldn''t have to take orders from Jack anymore."


    The TG Company had been looking into the car ident for her. Alice thought they were doing a good job, so she didn''t want to bring in a new team to get involved. Moreover, she didn''t want to always have to ask Jack


    for favors and owe him a debt of gratitude.


    "Sure."


    "Would Jack agree to that?"


    Elena smiled, "Ms. Welch, Mr. Wilson likes you, and we''ve enjoyed working with you. Therefore, I believe he wouldn''t mind. Moreover, my team and I are all very happy to work for you." ff Jack and Alice had been together, there would have been no real difference between her team working for Alice or working for Jack.


    Alice seemed anxious.“But how long will he be interested in me?"


    "Ms. Welch, it''s clear you also like Mr. Wilson. If you love each other, you won''t need to consider SO many factors. Besides, Mr. Wilson is a decent man, physically and visually.” Elena gazed at Alice intently.“Also, Ms. Welch, youe from a good background and are verypetent. But I feel you be very insecure in


    love. Why is that?"


    "I''m not good at this."


    Alice remembered giving everything to her family in her previous life, but still couldn''t keep.2 good rtionship


    with them.


    She doubted her ability to handle a romantic rtionship even more.


    She was unsure about handling emotions.


    "Experience is the best teacher. How can you be sure you can''t handle it without trying?


    Sometimes, Elena felt jealous of Alice. Not everyone got Jack''s attention or care as Alice did.


    After breakfast, Alice wanted to see how Jada was doing.


    She went upstairs and saw Ambering in wearing a clean suit. Aviana was waiting outside


    Seeing them, Alice stopped and decided toe backter.


    “Alice! We''ve been looking for you! Did you know you almost killed Jack''s grandmother?” Aviana rushed up to Alice and raised her hand to p her.