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2024-10-29 19:42:56Isabella's cheeks burn and her eyes dart everywhere but at the beautiful stranger, an intense wave of jealousy, greater than the last, coursing through her veins.
But why is she feeling this way? Tears sting her eyes. She lived with Jordan for three years and she really didn't see anything extraordinary about him...So how can this stranger be claiming that he is such an amazing man that even though he doesn't have money, she is willing to still be with him? Did she really make a grave mistake by divorcing him?"No," she says flatly to herself and shakes her head. Since this lady appears to be so into Jordan, she is probably saying all this to make her feel bad and regretful.Hmph, Jordan is just like every other pauper out there! "I didn't make a mistake! Yes, I didn't! The divorce was the best decision! I think the best I've ever made! Yes!"Mumbling these words of affirmation to herself, she manages to hide her jealousy, pretending to be calm, and says somewhat jeeringly, "Jordan, no matter what, you are just a pauper, a penniless man, so you shouldn't be here! This is a party for the rich folks as I said earlier! I'm so confident you shouldn't be here!"The beautiful stranger giggles and retorts derisively with an eye roll, "Riches? You think you're rich? But the Channel dress you are decked in is not even a limited edition…”Isabella nibbles on her lower lip, her toes curling up in her heels, fidgeting."When talking about riches, you ain't even worthy to talk while I'm standing here! My family controls the makeup and fashion industries in this city, and your company, Sun Glow whatever is nothing to us!" Not giving Isabella a single breather, the beautiful stranger continues.Isabella's face darkens and her fists clench into tight balls. How dare she?! Her nose flares and she opens her mouth to snap back at the beautiful stranger...But seemingly expecting that, the beautiful stranger waves her off and says with a shrug of her shoulder, "I'm not showing off. I was only making you feel just what Jordan felt when you were babbling about him being poor and not qualified to be here.""Was she really that harsh to him?" Isabella feels a pang in her chest as a wave of regret shoots through her. Seems she was truly harsh on Jordan. Tears well up in her eyes.She could still vividly recall that when she and Jordan got married, her family wasn't all that well to do and she treated Jordan right, but the moment they became rich, she started looking down on him and felt he didn't reach her current status and is not worthy of her– the same man that stood with her through thick and thin.She lets out a despondent sigh and shakes her head. She indeed didn't try at all, but then the deed has already been done.She looks up to push back her tears and rubs her chest to calm her nerves, forcing herself to be peaceful, and gazes at the beautiful stranger as she says, "I don't want to argue with you guys anymore, I never intended to in the first place. In case you two don't know, I came to this party today for business," she sways her gaze to Jordan, adding, "So if you are a real man, Jordan, then don't hide behind a girl!"Jordan smirks inwardly. She claims that they might not know that she came here for business, but that could be said to be the case for the stranger girl, but not for him.This is obviously because he knows how things work. Not long ago, he had Arthur Smith cancel the contract between World Apparels Galaxy and Sun Glow Apparels.Since World Apparels Galaxy can be said to be Sun Glow Apparels' backbone, there was definitely no how the company would survive easily, so the moment he saw Isabella here, he already figured out that she must be here for some deal.Perhaps, she is even here to sign a new contract with a new company that would become her company's new backbone.He was the one who put Sun Glow Apparels in this fate, so Jordan doesn't see any need to speak and as such he keeps mute. He just can't be bothered about Isabella. She is already his past, and no matter what she does, that is where she will remain.But seeing Jordan in silence, Isabella not knowing what's up, sneers inside. He is still that coward of earlier. She is not surprised.BOOM!"Hey, what is going on?""Do I know?"At this moment, there is a sudden burst of confusion, people moving hither thither, and seemingly out of the blue, someone yells, “What happened, Mr. Maguire?!"
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Hearing someone mention Mr. Maguire in such a heart-wrenching yell, Isabella feels a heart-stopping adrenaline rush through her veins, all the way to her bone marrow and her mouth slightly pats open in surprise. What could have possibly happened to Mr. Maguire at this crucial moment?Her heart momentarily stops beating as she briskly makes her way to the young lady a few steps away, asking exasperatedly, "What happened to Mr. Maguire?""How can I know when I'm just coming in? Please get off my back, I hate people infiltrating my personal space," the young lady is quite rude and saucy as she snaps at Isabella with reckless abandon, even hissing thereafter and crinkling her nose as if Isabella was some piece of garbage.Isabella's eyes dim, "You b-" She is about to lash out at the young lady but for the sake of figuring out what is going on, she swallows back her words and merely glares at her before moving to the next lady close by, repeating the same question.On a natural day, Isabe
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After a few more strides, the old man finally arrives in front of Henry, his brows still creased and a powerful aura round about him. Oh, Henry can't help but break out in a wide grin, shuddering with so much enthusiasm. He has so much been expectantly waiting for the old man and now he is finally here! A sharp glint flashes in his eyes. "Yes, that punk will be kicked out now! Yes, he surely will!" He babbles hysterically, almost jumping up and down in utmost bliss. He appears so confident that Jordan will be kicked out now that the old man is here because this old man is the most powerful in the city and if he found out that Jordan sneaked in, Jordan would be in big trouble and would undoubtedly be kicked out in the end. He just can't wait for the drama to unfold! Yes, he bares his teeth.But once again, in the face of this supposed misfortune that is about to befall him, Jordan remains calm, not panicking at all.This is because this time the old man Henry is so enthusiastic about
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While Isabella is overwhelmed with these confusing thoughts, the beautiful stranger can't help but start getting worried about Jordan. It's not like she wants to believe what Henry just said, but then again, she doesn't know that much about Jordan, and from what Arthur said, he is only the grandson of his old friend.That doesn't necessarily mean they are close and as such, Henry might be right when he said Arthur possibly despises Jordan, which is why he took him away.Her chest clenches tightly as a tide of guilt shoots through her. If only she didn't walk up to Jordan, all these wouldn't have happened and he wouldn't be in the midst of whatever it is he is facing over there right now.Her eyes sting with tears. If something happens to him, she really doesn't think she would ever be able to forgive herself.However, things are unlike what the beautiful stranger thinks it is because, in a luxurious private room in the uppermost part of the building, Jordan is sitting nonchalantly on a
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The party has just ended. Although Jordan didn't really participate in it as he had been with Arthur throughout, he can't help but feel that the outing was just what he needed to get some things out of his head.He casts a glance at Arthur, seemingly bidding him goodbye, and stands, about to walk out, but Arthur suddenly clears his throat, supposedly having something to say but still doesn't say anything."Say whatever it is you want to say, Smith, I don't have all night here with you."Jordan's voice is calm yet so chilling that Arthur breaks out in a cold sweat. "Uhm," he gulps, scratching his hair. "I just want to ask if I could drive you back home. After all, I brought you here and you possibly don't have any car to go back.""There are Uber services, so what if I have no car here, can't I grab an Uber home? Anyways, you can always do that as long as you do it discreetly. My identity kept secret till I want it revealed is better than your life, so don't think I won't dare do anyth
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It's a new day. The rays of light penetrating the cotton into the room falls on Jordan, who is sprawled out on the master bed.A glance at the room is enough to show anyone that it must have cost a fortune as the room glows and twinkles.From the chandeliers hanging on the roof to the tiles on the floor, everything screams overbearing wealth. The room is in shades of gold, black and white. The wall is painted white. The cotton, duvet, pillow, and bed are black. And the rest of the things in the room are gold. Pure gold. This is Jordan's paradise. The paradise he abandoned to go live with Isabella in the Cadens' residence as a live-in-son-in-law and turned out to become a slave.If only the Cadens were here they would have gotten an eye opener and seen that they don't even compare to Jordan's finger.BEEP! BEEP!Jordan's phone on top of the drawer beside the headlamp begins ringing."Mmm," Jordan groans hoarsely and without looking over or even opening his eyes, stretches his hand an
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"Miss Daisy!" The doorman's jaw drops and he unconsciously takes two steps backward, suddenly looking so flustered. This is Daisy, the prestigious Princess of the Kane family, who wouldn't? Her presence alone is enough to make anyone below her level flustered, both rich and poor, let alone him, a mere doorman, who has nothing to his name. And to top it off, she appears so furious as if she just wants nothing more than to rip him into dreads. But he has not wronged her in any way, so why is she so furious at... Wait, his pupils dilate. She said she doesn't know if this punk would blame him or not, but she would, does that mean she knows him? But he is just a pauper while she is the Princess of the Kane family, how can she be entangled with him, a mere pauper? "Jordan is my date for the night, how could you riffraff treat him impolitely, have you gone nuts?!" Daisy roars, snapping him out of his reverie, dropping yet another bomb. "What?" The doorman balks, his jaw almost drop
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Jordan stares at them for a little more while and stares away, diving back into his food. After eating for a little more while, he gently drops his cutlery, wipes his mouth and hands with the serviette on the table before him, tosses it away, and stands."I need to make use of the restroom. I won't be long," he looks at Daisy who is staring at him quizzically and says cooly."Alright," Daisy retorts and picks up a glass of wine, sensually taking a sip. "Don't be long as you said. I'll be waiting."Jordan nods with a smile and steps out, locating the male restroom and heading in. In just a few minutes, he is done and out, setting his pants in place and preparing to head back to Daisy, who must be waiting.But at this moment, his eyes catch sight of one of the men that came with Henry and Isabella abruptly stopping a waiter carrying a tray containing two glasses of wine."Thank you for bringing it this far, I'll take it up from here and make sure it gets to Henry and Isabella," the man
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Henry's face darkens. He is the young master of the Maguires, how can he get on his knees and apologize to Jordan?Such an act would not only disappoint his family but also jeopardize his position as the heir apparent. His pride and ego would also be crushed and he might never be able to raise his head high again."You don't want to do it?""You're being unfairly unfair to me. When Isabella apologized to you, you didn't ask her to get on her knees. Why are you asking me to do that? What are you trying to achieve?""Achieve? Hmph!" Jordan snorts. "I choose how I want anyone to apologize to me. It's late, and I need to leave. Are you apologizing or not?""I can only apologize to you while standing; I'll never kneel to you," Henry grits his teeth."What if I insist?" A menacing aura suddenly bursts out of Jordan, and he grabs Henry's shoulder, applying force."Ah!" Henry cries out, his face distorting. "What are you doing?!" he barks."Kneel!" Jordan bellows, applying more force.THUD!J
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Seeing this, Natasha turns pale. From Jordan's reaction, it's obvious he and this person are not on good terms. This leaves her wondering how that could be when the person gifted him such a unique card.Perhaps he did before whatever happened between them happened. She can't help feeling bad for asking the question."I'm sorry," she whispers."It's fine," Jordan offers her a small smile. "You did nothing. Let's just continue eating."Back at the hall...Somehow Henry and Isabella has managed to consume a quarter of the order. For an order that took three tables, that in itself is a commendable feat. At this moment, Isabella is sitting on the floor, drenched in sweat.Though there's AC in the room, it's as if nothing is touching her. Her naturally flat tummy appears to have broken its record today as it is now protruding. Beside Isabella, Henry is in a similar state, just that he is gasping so much, almost as if he can't breathe.For the first time, he believes the adage that says wha
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"What? Why? Jordan paid all the bills so why am I not allowed to leave?" Isabella asks, staring at the burly men in confusion."Our general manager instructed us not to let any of you leave until the food and wine on the round table are cleared.""What?" Isabella's jaw drops. "What does he mean by that? How can only two of us finish that quantity of food and wine?""We don't know, Miss, but that is the instruction. Except the food and wines are cleared, you can only remain here.""How ridiculous!" Henry stands and bellows. "I'm the young master of the Maguires, will you two really stop me from leaving?""We only follow instructions, sir. It doesn't matter who you are, so yes.""Fine, wait until I send for my family guards!" Henry glares at them and reaches into his pocket and pulls out his phone.However, before he can do anything with it, the phone is swiftly snatched from him."I'm sorry, sir. But that is not allowed. You can only start eating now or remain here even after the resta
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Henry and Isabella had devised a plan to embarrass Jordan, hoping he would struggle to pay the bills and end up washing plates for a month. However, their scheme took an unexpected turn when Jordan not only paid the bills but did so with an astonishing 2.4 billion, 98 thousand dollars. This isn't 2. 4 million, 98 thousand dollars or 200 million, 98 thousand dollars but 2.4 billion, 98 thousand dollars! Isabella doesn't know what to make of this. The Jordan she divorced days ago was just a penniless man, one she and her family saw as a liability, which resulted to the divorce. How did he become so wealthy in the blink of an eye? Is she dreaming?She pinches herself to be sure before staring back at the screen. Seeing the numbers still blatantly visible on big screen, she can't help but inhale sharply.She was not dreaming. It's actually real. Jordan really paid the bills. He actually forked out 2.4 billion! She freezes.For a while, a heavy silence hangs in the air before the room b
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"What is this?" As the waitress accepts the card from Jordan and stares down at it, she asks, her brows furrowed in confusion."Hahaha, Jordan, did you pick up a play card on the floor? When did debit start being gold in color?" Henry jeers, laughing mockingly at him."That you don't know the card, is that what makes it a play card that I picked on the floor?" Jordan scoffs. "Anyways, your reaction is well expected, I would have been even surprised if any of you knew the card because the card is only one in the entire country, specially made for me.""Hah, what is that? Isn't he exaggerating too much?" A diner frowns. "He is just a pauper; how could he have a card that is only one in the country and is specially made for him? In fact, when has it ever been heard that a card was specially made for someone? Even the King of Zephyria might not have such card, who is he to?""He must be playing games with us all! Hah, he has no money and he made such a scene. How infuriating.""Well, I'm
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"Why will I?" Jordan retorts, rolling his eyes. "Please order away! Don't hold back!""Jordan," Natasha, not being able to help it, tugs at his shirt. "They are obviously plotting against you, how can you still ask her to order after Henry has ordered that much? Do you really have the money to pay?"Jordan smiles. "I wasn't joking when I said I could buy this whole restaurant, let alone a few drinks and meals. What are you waiting for? Order yours as well. Also add mine.""Hahaha, Jordan, you seem to have hit the jackpot. Even your character is like one a wealthy man. In that case, I won't be polite neither will I hold back." Isabella turns to the waiter who is still waiting. "I will have this, this, this, this..." Unlike Henry who only placed order for approximately twelve meals and wines, Isabella takes hers up a notch, ordering 20 meals and 20 wines, the meals in the price range of five hundred thousand and the wines in the price range of one million."Ah!" Natasha slams her hand
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"Let's sit here," finding a table close to the window, Jordan says and draws out a chair, gesturing like a perfect gentleman,"Please sit, My Lady."Natasha rolls her eyes and mouths a soft "thank you" before taking her seat."You are always welcome, My Lady," Jordan smiles and walks over to the other side, also taking his seat."Welcome to Sculpted Palate, one of the best restaurants in East Veridora, dear prestigious customers. "Here, we serve all kinds of sumptuous and luxurious meals. Here are our menus for your selections. The price of each meal is attached to it," almost immediately, a beautiful waitress approaches Jordan and Natasha and says with a charming smile.Jordan doesn't bother to accept a menu from the waitress. He says indifferently, "I'll have anything the lady picks."Natasha feels her cheeks reddening at that statement. She quickly takes a menu from the waitress and uses it to cover her face. Simultaneously, she glances over the pages.The next second, a frown res
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"Mr. Callahan, have you found what it is you forgot? What was it though?" As they pass the receptionist's desk, the receptionist, catching a glimpse of Jordan, lifts her gaze and asks."Yes, I have, and it is...," Jordan pauses, a smile tugging at his lips as he glances down at Natasha Natasha beside him."What are you looking at me for?" Natasha turns deeper shades of red. She has to turn her face away him.Jordan chuckles and drawls, "I told the beautiful receptionist that I lost something, which was why I came back to the company, but what she didn't know was that I actually didn't lose something but someone. Now, I've found her and I'm leaving with her.""Aww, that's so sweet," the receptionist whispers. "I've been seeing you guys together a lot. It's a good thing you decided to allow love blossom between you. "You guys look so good together, almost like a match made in heaven! I can't wait for your wedding invitation!"Jordan stares at Natasha, whose cheeks are now as red as fr
