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When Jennifer heard the spoiled Lilian’s words, she calmly continued eating her cake.
In fact, she actually felt the urge to laugh.
Her indifferent demeanor infuriated Lilian.
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Lilian spat out with irritation, “Jason, did you see that? What’s with her attitude?”
The girl beside Lilian added fuel to the fire. “Yeah, Mr. Clinton, look at us all dressed to the nines, and you bring in someone so plain? That’s just not on!”
Jason frowned as he retorted, “Ms. Hargreaves is a guest of honor, invited by me!”
“Jason, your choice in guests is questionable. If it’s business, just pay her off. No need for this charade,” Lilian replied.
“Lilian, watch your words,” Jason countered.
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Lilian demanded, “Then she must kneel and apologize to me.”
With a swift motion, she flung a piece of cake towards Jennifer, who sidestepped with agility. Lilian was furious. “You dare dodge?”
“What else? Should I stand still and let you hit me? I’m not that naive!”
Jennifer wiped her hands with a napkin. “Mr. Clinton, it seems I’m not quite the fit for your soiree. I’ll take my leave to not spoil your evening.”
“Ms. Hargreaves, I apologize for this.”
Jason felt cornered. Lilian was not just anyone; she was the daughter of a jewelry magnate, someone he couldn’t afford to cross.
But Lilian wasn’t done. “Halt! Who said you could leave?”
“I leave when I please!”
Jennifer was unwilling to prolong her stay, which might cause Jason further trouble.
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As she moved to exit, two imposing bodyguards stepped in her path.
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“Did I give you permission to go? You think you can just walk away without atoning for your slight against me?” Lilian’s voice was triumphant.
Sensing the escalating tension, Jason stepped in to mediate. “Lilian, let’s not stir up more trouble. Do it for me, please.”
“Jason, I’ve given you plenty of face. Otherwise, she’d be dealt with by now.”
“Lilian, Jennifer isn’t just anyone. She’s engaged to Timothy,” Jason warned.
At the mention of Timothy, Lilian scrutinized Jennifer anew. “So, you’re that Jennifer Hargreaves!”
“Yes, and stirring trouble with her means dealing with the Clark family,” Jason explained, hoping to quell the situation.
Lilian felt her anger flaring as she caught sight of Jennifer’s unyielding expression. With a voice tinged
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with frustration, she protested, “But she disrespected me! Am I supposed to just swallow my pride?”
Jennifer, with a raised eyebrow, retorted, “Listen, kiddo, I’m schooling you in life’s rules. Don’t go picking fights you can’t finish!”
“Say that again! Sure, you’re Timothy’s fiancée, but everyone knows the Clark family could drop you any second.”
“Wrong. My fiancé treats me well. He’d back me up if anyone dares to bully me,” Jennifer boasted confidently.
Lilian sneered, “Relying on a man? That’s your claim to fame?”
“And you’re leaning on your father. We’re not so different, are we?” Jennifer countered.
She knew the value of having someone like Timothy in her corner, so she wasn’t about to abandon such a formidable ally just to prove her own strength.
“Jason, she’s mocking me!” Lilian fumed.
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Jason, caught in the crossfire, looked helplessly at Jennifer. “Maybe we should all just cool down.”
These women were forces of nature, not to be trifled with.
“Jennifer, aren’t you leaving?”
A commanding, resonant voice cut through the
ension.
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Turning, Jennifer saw Timothy, who was navigating his wheelchair towards her with an air of undeniable authority.
She hadn’t anticipated his presence. Had he been keeping tabs on her?
She recalled mentioning skipping dinner at home but had kept her destination a mystery.
As Timothy made his entrance, the crowd instinctively parted, creating a path for him.
His features, strikingly handsome, seemed even more pronounced under the lights. He wheeled directly to Jennifer, clasping her hand. “If you’re not wanted here,
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why stay?”
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Jennifer’s gaze fell to where his hand clasped hers, the warmth from his palm spreading through her.
A fleeting memory from the previous night crossed her mind, causing her cheeks to flush with heat.
Jason hastened to clarify, “Mr. Clark, Ms. Hargreaves
indeed my honored guest. She’s wanted here.”
“I only trust what I see, and I saw her being obstructed,” Timothy retorted.
His voice was icy, and his look at Jason was laced with a silent warning.
Jason locked eyes with Timothy’s intense gaze and couldn’t help but feel a flutter of nerves. He was acutely aware that his most lucrative endorsement deal hinged on maintaining good relations with the Clark Group.
Just days before, Jason had been on the brink of losing his endorsement because of some unfavorable publicity.
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It was only through Jennifer’s intervention, her plea to Timothy, that Jason had managed to retain his
contract.
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Dealing with Jennifer and Lilian had already proven to be a delicate dance of diplomacy, but now, with the arrival of Timothy, a figure known for his formidable influence, the situation had escalated.
Jason quickly apologized, “I’m sorry, Mr. Clark. My oversight. I’m sorry to Ms. Hargreaves.”
Observing Jason’s swift apology, Jennifer couldn’t help but appreciate his adeptness at navigating tricky social
waters.
Lilian, however, was unyielding. “Jason, why
apologize? You did nothing wrong!”
Timothy’s steely and cold gaze turned to her. “Correct.
It’s you who should be apologizing.”
