Obsessed With Her Novel by Master Momo (Chapters 511, 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, 517, 518, 519, 520)

Chapter 511

Jack was a little disappointed since he had given the same thing as his mother.

This won’t do. I have to prepare another one!

Sebastian and Hugh placed their gifts in front of Jessica.

First, Jessica opened Sebastian’s. It was a credit card. “Go ahead and get whatever you like. It has no limit.” “Thank you, Sebastian.”

Then, Jessica opened Hugh’s gift. It was a copy of the equity transfer agreement for Cloudhead Corporation’s shares.

Cloudhead Corporation was a clothing brand company. It covered several mid to upper-range brands. Its market value had doubled in less than two years after it was listed.

This was a very promising company.

Based on the market value, this share was worth 230 million dollars.

This is a huge amount!

“I can’t accept this.”

It’s too much! This isn’t a matter of a couple hundred thousand or a million dollars – it’s 230 million dollars! Besides, this is only just an estimate. Based on Cloudhead Corporation’s development, its worth could even continue to increase.

This document was like the hen that could lay golden eggs. Hugh’s gift had topped everyone else’s. He immediately received angry glares from everyone, especially from Aaron. Aaron’s gift was the only one that was yet to be opened. Hugh cleared his throat. “I got this just for you. Just take it. Don’t worry, I have lots of money.”

Jack nodded. “Take it, Jess. It’s all right. Hugh is the richest here, so feel free to spend as much as you like. You will never spend as much money as Hugh in such a short time anyway. To him, this amount of money is not even worth mentioning.”

Sebastian nodded as well. At the same time, he huffed at Hugh. “You’re so petty!”

Jessica burst into laughter while Hugh looked helpless. Finally, it was Aaron’s turn.

Everyone stared at the final unopened gift with excited looks.

Hugh’s extravagant gift made Aaron a little uncomfortable. However, as a parent, he had to put on a calm expression. Jessica opened the gift. In it was a white jade pendant wrapped in silk cloth.

The carving style clearly belonged to Aaron’s.

Ever since Jessica returned, Aaron had been carving it bit by bit and had finally completed it by the New Year’s.

Jessica looked at every single gift in front of her. She could feel the love and care of her family members.

New Year’s was once a holiday she despised.

She saw many family members getting together, chit-chatting happily in their homes while she was always alone.

She did not have a family or a warm house.

It was as if the whole world had abandoned her.

Now, she was showered with love by her parents and her brothers. The fact that they had prepared her gifts and even New Year’s clothes made her smile.

“Thank you, Dad.”

Aaron’s eyes turned red when he heard Jessica addressing him as Dad.

“Thank you, Mom.”

An emotional Yusra gave Jessica a hug as happy tears welled in her eyes.

Jessica looked at her three brothers.

“Thank you, Hugh.”

Hugh extended his hand and ruffled her fringe.

Thank you, Sebastian.

Sebastian smiled gently.

Thank you, Jack

Jess, the gift that you saw doesn’t count. I will prepare another big one for you, Jack said seriously.

Darn it, I must win this. Nobody’s gift should be better than mine Jack thought secretly and gritted his teeth. His expression made the whole family laugh.

As the living room filled with laughter Yuliana, who stood on the second floor, quietly watched

Wendy suddenly appeared by her side and glanced at the living room. She whispered, “Let’s go, Ms. Yuliana.”

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Wendy pitied Yuliana.

She had taken care of her ever since she was a little girl. She must be feeling terrible to see the peaceful, happy family downstairs.

Yuliana turned her head. “Wendy, I’d like to stay at home.”

What does she want to stay here for? It’s just going to make her feel worse to watch them have fun. Old Mrs. Ferguson knew that Ms. Yuliana would be pushed aside once Ms. Jessica returned. That’s why she told me to come to get her for New Year’s. It’s better to spend the New Year’s happily with Old Mrs. Ferguson than being ignored here.

“Ms. Yuliana, Old Mrs. Ferguson is waiting for you in her house.”

Yuliana finally nodded her head when she heard Wendy’s words and saw her worried expression.

Both of them went downstairs. Their appearance caused a pause in the living room’s lively atmosphere.

Yuliana smiled gently and said, “Happy New Year, Jess! Here’s my New Year’s gift for you.”

Wendy passed the scented candle to Jessica. She was afraid that Jessica might dislike it and added, “Ms. Yuliana had this customized just for you to help you sleep better.”

“Thank you.” Jessica took the gift.

Yuliana looked at her parents and said, “Mom, Dad, Grandma has invited me over. I shall leave now and will return later.”

“Grandma loves your company. You should keep her company longer,” Aaron said.

She was upset when she saw that her father had no intention of making her stay.

Jack said impatiently, “Why are you talking so much? You’re not even dying. You’d better head over quickly since Grandma has invited you.”

Yuliana coughed and smiled bitterly. Her expression broke Wendy’s heart.

However, Jack despised her reaction.

Every time he had gone a little overboard or did not treat her gently, Yuliana would put on this pitiful expression.

l had experienced this far too much.

“Yuliana, it’s New Year’s. Be a little cheerful and don’t put on that unhappy face. Anyone would think that I was bullying you.”

“I-I’m not unhappy.” Yuliana’s reddened and teary eyes looked toward Hugh and Sebastian.

Sebastian ignored her.

What Yuliana did previously had crossed his line.

Hugh sent Jack a warning look, obviously wanting his younger brother to stop. “Don’t make Grandma wait.”

As soon as Yuliana left, Jack pulled Jessica to a corner to complain.

This is an act of transferring knowledge!

“Tell you what, Jess. Stay away from Yuliana. That girl only knows how to tattle and use her pitiful expression to get everyone to pity her. Whenever she made a mistake, she would put on that sad-looking expression and admit her faults. It even made everyone think that she was covering for my faults. Damn it! She was the one who did something bad in the first place!”

Jessica listened to Jack’s complaints silently. She finally understood why he hated Yuliana so much. He has been punished too much because of her. Yuliana’s trick is just like something a bitch would do.

“Don’t worry,” Jessica said.

She already had her own run-in with Yuliana.

In truth, Yuliana was just worried that Jessica’s appearance could affect her position in the household.

If Yuliana did not offend her, she would naturally not do anything to her, nor would she get their parents or brothers to do anything.

However, if Yuliana wanted to stir up trouble, Jessica would definitely teach her a lesson.

I don’t care if that person is backing her up either.

During New Year’s Eve, Jack and Sebastian decorated the

house under Jessica’s instructions.

It was a cheerful and exciting day.

They did not have their New Year’s Eve dinner at a restaurant. Instead, Yusra cooked with Aaron’s assistance.

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The four siblings were busy decorating outside the house. In the kitchen, their parents were busy preparing the New Year’s Eve dinner.

“Jack, be careful not to fall!” Jessica reminded.

“This is a piece of cake. Don’t worry.”

As soon as he said this, his feet slipped, causing both his body and the ladder to fall backward.

Hugh and Sebastian reacted quickly. One held the ladder, while the other grabbed Jack.

Jessica was terrified. “Come down, let me do it.”

She had always been the best at handling these things.

“No way,” said the three brothers in unison.

“Jack is too clumsy. I don’t feel at ease letting him do it,” Jessica complained.

Jack was left speechless. Jess, there’s no more love between us.

The busy couple in the kitchen looked out the window from time to time. As they watched the interaction between the four siblings, their faces lit up.

Aaron looked at his wife and then his children outside the house. My life is complete.

As the clock struck 7, the family had their New Year’s Eve dinner.

In order to cater to the atmosphere, merry music was being played in the living room.

This was the first time Jessica experienced the lively and heartwarming atmosphere of celebrating New Year with family.

After dinner, the siblings gathered together to play cards. Their mother would occasionally peek at the opponent’s cards and secretly tell them to Jess.

“Mom, don’t do that. You’re cheating!” Jack covered his cards and tried to hide them from her. “Petty.” Yusra glared at her son. She then turned to look at Sebastian’s cards, and he also silently covered them.

Yusra stared at Aaron. “What’s the matter with your sons? Why are they all so petty!”

Aaron did not know whether to laugh or cry. He coughed lightly and looked at his two sons. “Don’t go too far.”

Both Jack and Sebastian were at a loss for words.

Who’s going too far? It’s obviously your wife who’s too much.

“Mom, you have to trust in Jess and my skills.” Hugh was filled with confidence.

“Hugh is right.”

Hearing those words, Yusra had no choice but to give up on spying for Jessica.

At 11:50 p.m., Jessica’s mobile phone rang.

“Mom, give me a hand, and help me play on.”

Yusra sat down, and Aaron immediately gave his wife a tip. Play this card. He has nothing against it.”

“Don’t tell me what to do. I’ll play this game on my own,” said Yusra with irritation.

Jack agreed with her. “Dad, just be a spectator. Mom is smart.”

That was what he said, but his lips curled up into a cheeky smile.

Jessica walked to a quiet corner and answered her phone. “Jess.” A low, deep voice came from the other side of the phone.

“Charles.”

Charles chuckled. “It’s cold in Dellmoor. You catch a cold easily, so remember to wear warm clothes. Previously, I asked Sam to give you the Ginseng Tonic Bolus. Remember to eat it every day.”

“Yes, I’ve been eating it.”

“I think you should be finishing it by now. I’ll ask Ash to give you another bottle tomorrow.”

Her life had been too hard up till now. Her body was so weak that she got sick easily. These illnesses might seem like nothing, but as she grew older, they might be fatal.

The Ginseng Tonic Bolus was a secret recipe passed down from the royal court. It used to be a healthcare product for the nobles in the palace.

“Thank you, Charles. But it’s okay. My brother, Sebastian, prepared tonic pills for me which are also to strengthen my body.”

The truth was, Sebastian had seen the Ginseng Tonic Bolus given by Charles and said, “There’s nothing special about it.” But she dared not say this to Charles.

The tonic pills that Sebastian gave were specially prepared for Jessica, according to her physique.

Charles was taken aback by surprise. He thought the Ferguson family would not have thought of her weak constitution, but it seemed as though Sebastian did.

At least, they have a heart.

When the clock chimed at midnight, Jessica heard the bell at Tayhaven Square on TV ring out at the same time as that low, deep voice.

“Happy New Year!”

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The corners of Jessica’s lips rose slightly. “Happy New Year!”

After finishing her sentence, Jessica received a text message.

Jessica opened it.

Your account 0488 received a transfer of 1 million dollars on 02/10. Your current balance is 40 million dollars.

“My monetary gift to you,” Charles said softly.

1 million dollars worth of monetary gift!

“This… This… This money is…”

Before she could finish her sentence, Charles asked, “Is it too little?”

“No… No, it’s not.”

Immediately after she said that Jessica received another text notification.

Your account 0488 received a transfer of 15 million

dollars on 02/10. Your current balance is 55 million dollars.

Jessica was completely shocked at the 15 million dollar transfer.

Poverty had limited her imagination.

Is it a trend to send monetary gifts now?!

“Charles, it’s too much!” Jessica could not accept it.

“If you don’t have enough money, just tell me,” Charles said.

He knew that Jessica had a company that was like an endless black hole.

“Uh…” At the other end of the phone, an employee walked up and noticed that Charles was on the phone. He silently stepped aside, but his face looked a little anxious.

Charles noticed it and said to Jessica, “I’ll call you again later. It’s cold, so remember to keep warm. Don’t fall sick.” The employee standing nearby was surprised to hear his boss speak so gently and considerately like a mother, and his jaw dropped.

Fuck me! Is the person on the other end of the phone the woman that Boss is rumored to like?

After hanging up the phone, Charles’ gentle expression vanished, and he glanced coldly at his employee.

“What is it?”

“I found Clarkson Emerson’s whereabouts. He is in a house near Baykeep.”

Jessica kept her phone. In the living room, the card game between Yusra and the brothers was getting intense. From time to time, Yusra was seen blaming Aaron for meddling. “See, I said to play the king card. If you don’t know anything, then don’t make a fool of yourself.” Yusra glared fiercely at Aaron, who had not won a single game.

Aaron smiled bitterly.

You clearly said to play another card. I was the one who told you to play the king card. Aaron dared not say this aloud, though.

When Jack saw Jessica coming, he hurriedly said, “Jess, come and help your brother out. These people are bullying me. I can’t win against them all alone!”

Sebastian, who was sitting across from Jack and also his partner, glanced at him with cold eyes.

Does this rascal think I don’t exist?

Jessica sat next to Jack, and the game began.

Seeing as Jessica had gone to the enemy’s side, Yusra stopped taking the game seriously. However, it was too obvious, so everyone could not help but notice.

Her partner, Hugh looked helpless. He could do nothing but allow her to let Jessica win.

The game went on until 1 a.m. when Jessica yawned. Thus, they stopped playing, and everyone went upstairs to sleep. Jessica lay on the bed and looked at the room that had a very feminine and cozy vibe. She covered herself with a quilt and thought, so this is home now. My home, my room.

In a daze, she heard the sound of the door opening. A shadow crept in and placed an envelope on her bedside table. “Happy New Year, Jess.”

The door closed. Jessica looked at the envelope next to her bed and then at the closed door. “Happy New Year, Jack,” she whispered to her brother, who was walking away.

As soon as she closed her eyes, the door opened again. Sebastian entered the room silently. When he saw the envelope on the bedside table, his brows wrinkled. Who could be earlier than me?

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Sebastian put down his own envelope and said to Jessica,” Happy New Year, Jess.”

Just as he walked toward the door, it opened again.

Hugh looked at him, then glanced at the people in the room.

Sebastian turned to him, put a finger to his lips in a shushing motion, and left.

Hugh walked forward and looked at the two envelopes by the bed. He knew then that his two brothers had come earlier than him.

“Happy New Year,” Hugh whispered, pressing his envelope on top of the other two. When Jess wakes up, the first one she’ll see is mine.

He walked out with a smile of satisfaction.

Hugh had just left when Aaron and Yusra arrived at Jessica’s room, holding a box in their hands.

The couple saw the envelopes on the bedside table, glanced at each other, and chuckled.

Those were from our boys!

Yusra looked at her sleeping daughter and leaned down to kiss her forehead gently.

“Honey, Happy New Year.”

Aaron stepped forward and followed, trying to be like his wife. Before he could though, he was dragged away by Yusra.

“I haven’t even…” Aaron protested.

Yusra glared’ fiercely at him, and Aaron shut his mouth immediately.

When the door closed, Jessica waited for a while to make sure that no one would enter again. She then turned on the bedside lamp.

Jessica looked at the pink box and then at the three envelopes on the side.

She picked up Hugh’s envelope and drew out the contents in it. It was a check – a blank one!

Typical Hugh, still so generous.

Jessica picked up Sebastian’s gift, which contained a card. Gosh, another card. However, this card was a little different. It was a black card with an unlimited spending amount. There were only a handful of people in the world who were able to own this card.

Sebastian’s too kind.

Jessica picked up the envelope from Jack. A key fell out of the envelope. It was not just any key; it was the key to a yacht.

What a unique gift.

Finally, Jessica picked up the pink box given to her by her parents.

When she opened it, she paused.

A thicker stack of envelopes was placed in the box, and there was a letter on top of them.

Instead of opening the stack of envelopes, she picked up the letter. Jess, Happy New Year. These are the money we’ve been saving up for you all these years.

Jessica poured out the thick stacks of envelopes, each with a number labeled on it.

They were in descending order, from when she was 21 years old to when she was 1.

As the number decreased, Jessica noticed that the envelopes were not new. They looked like they were from more than 10 or even 20 years ago.

They kept one year after year. Even though I was not here, they still prepared gifts for me.

Jessica counted them one by one, and tears filled up her eyes.

She did not open a single envelope. Instead, she put them back in the box and carefully placed them in the drawer. The envelopes from her brothers were placed there too.

Jessica lay on the bed, eyes wide open, unable to sleep. She walked to the window and looked at the empty night sky. Suddenly, a figure appeared outside the courtyard. Even from a distance, Jessica recognized that person at a glance. Samantha! Why is she squatting outside? Jessica put on her coat and hurried downstairs.

When she opened the gate, Samantha, who was squatting in the corner, heard the movement and slowly raised her head. As soon as she saw. Jessica, her eyes turned red. Jess…”

Jessica helped her up and touched her cold hand. “Come in, quick.”

The two entered the house. Tristan, who was rushing toward Samantha, stopped when he saw his daughter entering the Ferguson residence.

He watched as the lights in the Ferguson residence lit up. Standing for a moment longer, he turned and left.

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Jessica entered the kitchen, poured a cup of hot water, and placed it in front of Samantha.

“Drink this first. You should warm your body.”

“Thank you.”

Samantha held the cup and took a sip.

Her frozen hands and feet gradually warmed up.

It was New Year’s Eve, but Samantha was all alone, squatting in the corner. Needless to say, something must have happened in the Young family.

From the situation at the previous banquet, Jessica had a rough idea of Samantha’s position in the Young family.

Whether or not the people in the aristocratic circles valued a person was highly dependent on whether the family valued her.

Even if one was an illegitimate child, one could still be sought after and flattered by everyone, as long as their family accepted them.

If one was not valued, it would not matter whether they were a legitimate child or not. They would still be trampled on and be ridiculed.

Samantha was the illegitimate child of Tristan, the eldest son of the Young family. With that identity, it would be delusional to want to be treated better within the family. “Jess, I don’t have a home anymore,” said Samantha.

“Fret not. You still have me and Charles.” Jessica hugged her and comforted her softly.

Samantha looked at her. “My mother is clearly my dad’s first wife, so why am I the illegitimate child? Just because she was not recognized or accepted by my grandparents?! I hate my dad! It’s his uselessness and weakness that made my mother leave. If it weren’t for him, she would still be here!”

Samantha vented her anger that had been long buried in the bottom of her heart.

“Today was my mother’s death anniversary. I wanted to visit her with my dad early in the morning, but he forgot. He only ever remembers celebrating New Year’s and birthdays with his son. I am the only one in this world who remembers her. Everyone has forgotten about her, even the man she loved the most. Men are all ungrateful beings. They’re all useless!”

Standing on the second floor, the three Ferguson brothers silently glanced at each other and left.

It seems like we’re not needed for the situation happening downstairs.

Samantha hugged Jessica and cried loudly, “Jess, don’t believe in anything a man says! Especially those so-called vows – they’re all lies!”

“Okay, I won’t.” Jessica patted Samantha’s back gently.

After a long while, Samantha finally got tired of crying. She wiped away her tears and felt a gush of guilt.

“I’m sorry. It’s New Year’s Day, and I’m here crying at your house.”

“It’s okay. Just cry if you want.”

Samantha hugged Jessica and burst out crying again.

Jessica took Samantha upstairs and asked her to wash up first.

After that, the two lay on the bed. However, neither was feeling sleepy.

“Are you asleep?” Samantha asked.

“No.”

“Jess, I can’t sleep.”

“Me too.”

“Why can’t you sleep?” Samantha was curious.

As a matter of fact, there were times when Samantha envied Jessica very much.

Your family really loves and cares for you. Looking at myself, although I grew up with everything, I still had to be wary of my stepmother. Every time I used something, it felt like they were giving it to me out of pity.

“Me? I was just thinking about how my mom and dad spend their New Year’s over the years.”

Samantha was taken aback but immediately understood what she meant.

She remembered that when she was a child, she used to run to the gate outside the Ferguson residence during New Year’s.

All the other families’ houses were filled with excitement and fun, but only the Fergusons were quiet.

l was young and ignorant at that time, so I didn’t fully understand. I heard rumors saying that it was because they had a lunatic in the family. That’s why they never celebrated New Year’s.

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The two stayed silent.

Though they were from different families, their childhood was full of sadness.

Both Samantha and Jessica got up at 11 a.m. the next day. They hurried downstairs as they realized they had overslept. Everyone in the living room turned their heads to check when they heard the noises created by the two.

None of the Fergusons was surprised to see Samantha coming down the stairs with Jessica.

Yusra smiled and asked, “Why don’t you two sleep for a little longer? Are you hungry? Let me heat the potlikker soup for you.”

Potlikker soup was the traditional food to eat during New Year’s Day as it would bring you a year’s worth of good luck after eating it.

“Thank you, Mrs. Ferguson.”

Yusra heated the soup while Aaron fried some eggs and bacon for them.

Fifteen minutes later, two bowls of soup were ready to be eaten.

When Samantha tasted the potlikker soup, she thought of her mother, and this saddened her. Ever since her mother passed away, she never had the opportunity to taste any homemade potlikker soup. She missed her mother very much.

Yusra sighed as she saw Samantha’s puffy eyes.

A child without a mother always suffers.

Yusra then took out a packet of monetary gifts and passed it to Samantha.

She was about to decline the gift when Jessica stopped her. She insisted Samantha accept the gift.

“Thank you, Mrs. Ferguson.”

Aaron also took out a monetary gift and gave it to her.

“Thank you, Mr. Ferguson.”

Hugh did the same after his father.

“Thanks, Hugh!”

After Hugh was Sebastian’s turn.

“Thank you too, Sebastian.”

Samantha’s heartbeat accelerated from excitement when Jack approached her and gave her a packet of monetary gifts as well.

“Thank you, Jack!”

A dazzling smile could be seen on her face as she gently touched the surface of the monetary gift packet. This gift was rare for her, and no words could describe her current feelings.

After the two girls finished their meals, Jessica and her family went to the Ferguson residence to meet their relatives as a part of the family’s tradition during New Year’s Day.

When they arrived at the residence, Yusra held Jessica’s hand and carefully introduced her to all of her cousins. Yuliana, on the other, stood silently next to Teresa, which was a rare occasion. Among the cousins, she was always the arrogant and prestigious one. Now, with Jessica around, she stopped mingling with the cousins.

She knew that she could only rely on Teresa in the Ferguson family. Hence, she tried her best to please her. Her action of standing next to Teresa, despite the lively atmosphere, was one of her tricks.

“Why don’t you go ahead and have a chat with your cousins?” Teresa squeezed Yuliana’s hand.

“It’s all right. I want to spend time with you.”

“It’s okay, child. You don’t have to stay with me. Go and have fun with them.”

As Teresa pushed her away, Yuliana walked toward the

crowd. When she got closer to them, she heard the cousins curiously asking Jessica about the number of monetary gifts she received.

“Jess, how much did the uncles and aunts give you?” Jessica’s younger cousin, Will, asked.

“One thousand dollars.”

“What? One thousand dollars? My father gave me more than that!”

“Jess, are you lying to us?”

The cousins did not believe her.

“No, I’m not lying,” Jessica replied with a smile. Monetary gifts were merely a symbol of her family’s blessings. There was no need to aim for more.

However, Jessica omitted one thing from them. Her father gave her a card that contained twenty-one years of pocket money.

When Yuliana heard the amount of Jessica’s money gifts, she was relieved, and a smile crept across her face.

Will noticed Yuliana and asked, “Yuliana, how much did the uncles and aunts give you?”

She smiled and replied, “Two thousand dollars.”

Yuliana took pride in the amount she received. She turned her attention to Jessica to observe her reaction while announcing the amount.

Unfortunately, Yuliana was disappointed. Jessica wore a blank expression on her face, and there was no trace of anger, envy, or sadness.

The cousins looked at each other as they saw Yuliana’s expression. Some of them secretly laughed at her foolishness.

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Chapter 518

As it was the new year relatives and friends came to visit. However, Jessica stayed inside her room most of the time as she was preparing for the competition.

“Happy New Year, Jess!” Benny greeted me once Jessica picked up his call.

“Happy New Year!”

The production team has requested us to submit the drafts with the necessary remarks in advance. Those remarks are to help them in the preparation of the stage effect. Do you have any completed drafts with you?” Benny announced the purpose of the call

“Can’t we just tell them the theme of our show? Why do they need the drafts?” Jessica was confused by his request. “From what I’ve heard, they want to show the drafts to a renowned designer. I think it is for the International Mallory Design Competition. Apparently, they need that person’s approval for the participants to be qualified for the competition. In other words, that person would be the final judge of the competition. The production team planned to submit the drafts after the show. However, the organizer of the ML Design Competition had moved forward the date for submission. Hence, the production team has to show that person the drafts before the show. In other words, the winner will be decided before the show,” he explained.

“All right. You can come over to pick them up.”

Benny went to retrieve the drafts immediately after the call.

The production team had received the drafts from the other three participants, but they had not received Jessica’s.

The room was pin-dropped silent as everyone’s attention was on Mitchell.

He knitted his brows as he glanced through all the drafts.

These are the best designers from your show?”

“Something wrong?” Jay quickly asked as he noticed Mitchell’s expression.

Mitchell threw the thick stack of drafts on the table with disappointment. “I will not recommend any of these. The designs are so bad. I can’t afford to lose my reputation for these.”

“None of them are good enough?” Jay tried to form a smile on his stiffened face. He had announced in the show that the winner could join the International Mallory Design Competition. He was worried that the organizers of the competition would not accept any of the designs due to Mitchell’s review.

“One of the drafts did capture my attention, but it is too conservative. As for the others, the quality is absurd.”

Jay was speechless at Mitchell’s criticisms.

“I thought you said there’s another one. Where is it?”

“It’s on its way. It will be here soon.” Jay then turned to his assistant and yelled, “Where is Benny? Find him!”

“If you aren’t satisfied with that design as well…” Jay inquired, with a hint of uneasiness in his voice.

Mitchell rubbed his temples and pointed at one of the drafts in front of him. “This will work then.”

Benny arrived with Jessica’s drafts ten minutes later.

“I’m sorry for being late.” He quickly took out the drafts and placed them in front of Mitchell.

Benny was dragged out of the room before he could hear the results.

“Can’t I see it?” Benny was unwilling to give up. He

stretched his neck as far as it could go and tried to look at the results.

“Stop trying. They aren’t going to inform you of the results now. You’ll need to wait till the end of the show.”

Mitchell, the director of the show, along with a few

important members of the production team, were the only ones who knew the results.

Meanwhile, three tough and dirty foreigners had secretly sneaked into Chanaea.

“Aiden, how long will it take us to arrive at Dellmoor?”

Aiden flipped through the documents to check. “Three and a half hours by plane.” Unfortunately, due to their identity, none of them could board any plane.

“How about my car?”

“Two to three days.”

“Let’s look for the local gang and buy some weapons and new identities for us. Once we have those, it will be easier to go anywhere.”

“Okay!”

Jessica was concentrating on her competition as the three men discussed the ways to reach Dellmoor. She had no idea that danger was approaching her.

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Chapter 519

On the morning of the show, Yusra woke up early to prepare breakfast for her children. She looked at Jessica, who was eating, and she was unsure what to say.

“Jess, it’s okay if you are not the winner. You just started your path as a designer.” Yusra was worried that Jessica would be sad if she lost.

“I know,” Jessica replied in a calm voice.

Yusra then kicked Aaron and glared at him for not giving Jessica any encouragement.

Aaron looked at her innocently. Judging by the looks, he was sure that his wife was more nervous than his daughter. But Aaron kept that to himself.

He followed his wife’s instructions obediently and helped his daughter with her mental preparation.

“Jess, you don’t have to put too much hope on a reality competition show. As long as we get to participate in it and gain some experience, it’s good enough.”

Jessica looked at her parents and smiled. “I’m not worried.”

Jack was speechless to see his parents’ interaction. “Relax, Jess’ designs are the best.”

Yusra glared at her son. She was worried that his overly confident comments would cause Jessica to be disappointed if she failed to get excellent results.

Jack, on the other hand, was confused to see his mother’s glare. He simply stated the truth.

Yusra was frustrated to see his confused expression.

As for Jessica, she smiled at her brother’s adorable look.

On the television station backstage, Jessica was helping the models with the final checking of their costumes. She wanted to make sure everything was perfect.

When Melanie came out of the dressing room with the finale costume, all eyes were on her.

“Wow! So pretty!”

“It looks good on you!”

Melanie thought she was looking at a different person when she faced the mirror.

Jessica slowly scrutinized her looks and noticed something was missing. She then took out a blue scale from a box and placed it in the corner of Melanie’s eyes. ” Now, this is perfect.”

Jessica continued to check the models’ costumes, makeup, and accessories to ensure they were a match.

At the same time, both Aaron and Yusra arrived at the show with the tickets they bought earlier on.

They located a seat near the stage and waited patiently for the show to start.

After some time, the host, Snow Miguel, started the show with a New Year’s blessing.

“Let us welcome our judges. Today we have with us Ms. Linda, the famous designer, Ms. Oceana Lawrence, the editor of Sun Magazine, Mr. William Jones, our fashion icon, and last but not least, the most handsome Mr. Frankie George.”

The four judges stood up and gave the audience a bow one after another as the host introduced them.

Snow did not stop her announcement there. She continued, “Lucky for you, we have another mysterious guest with us today. Ladies and gentlemen, let me introduce to you the Best Leading Actor, Jack Ferguson!”

Following the announcement, the lights dimmed, and one bright spotlight focused on the entrance. Everyone saw a slender figure step into the light. That person had sharp features and exuded a cold aura. There was an uproar among the audience when they recognized him. “Ahhhhhh!”

“Jack! Jack! Jack!”

“OMG! It’s Jack!”

The loud cheers and excited applause could be heard from a distance away.

Both Yusra and Aaron were shocked to see the audience’s reaction. When they turned their attention to the handsome man on stage, they realized their son looked different.

Yusra pulled herself toward Aaron and asked in a low voice, “Is that our son?”

Chapter 520

“He looks like our son,” Aaron replied earnestly.

“I think our son is famous.” Yusra looked around. She was surprised to see the audience about to pass out due to excitement.

“I think so.” Aaron was unsure.

Yusra pinched Aaron at his waist when she heard the uncertainty in his voice. “What kind of father are you? Shouldn’t you be aware of your son’s current situation?” Aaron quickly begged for forgiveness, “I’m sorry, Honey.” Yusra rolled her eyes at him and turned her attention back to the stage.

She saw the judges stand up and greet Jack enthusiastically. They even offered him to take the middle seat, but Jack quickly turned them down and sat on the side. His action instantly caused an uproar among the audience.

“Wow! Look at how polite he is! He does have the right to sit in the middle. Instead, he gave up the seat to a senior.” “Jack is too polite and considerate.”

“Look at how humble and gentle he is.”

Both Yusra and Aaron were dumbfounded at the comments and the praises from the audience.

“Shouldn’t he sit at the side?”

Aaron nodded in reply.

For the two, the judges were professionals and were well-known in the design world. Since this show was a design competition, the judges should be the focus of the show. Jack was merely the icing on the cake. He had no right to be the center of attention. The two could not understand why the audience took pity on him.

A few of Jack’s fans that sat nearby the two heard their mutters. The fans then immediately refuted them.

“You are wrong. In the entertainment industry, your popularity means everything. If you are more popular, you have the right to enjoy more privileges,”

“Exactly, plus Jack was titled the Best Leading Actor twice. No one else in Chanaea’s entertainment industry received the same recognition before. Jack’s also a renowned young painter.”

“Plus, I’m the Ruler of My Design is not a popular show. They aren’t qualified to invite Jack. They are very lucky to have him here.”

“I heard Jack attended this show to return a favor.”

“What a pity!”

The two were speechless as they heard the fans’ comments. It was their first encounter with fans, and they did not expect them to make such remarks.

“Why isn’t Lilian on stage yet?” Yusra was getting more anxious. She had no interest in any of the current programs performed on the stage, as she was here for her daughter.

“Relax, it’ll be her turn soon.”

After the interaction session with the judges, the designers finally owned the stage. When Jessica appeared at the entrance, Yusra excitedly grabbed Aaron’s hand.

“Honey, it’s Lilian!” Her excited expression was exactly the same as Jack’s fans.

“I know. I see her.”

Yusra’s eyes were glued to Jessica. The longer she watched Jessica, the happier she was with her daughter. She was delighted to see her daughter gracefully replying to the host’s question.

After introducing the designers, Snow asked, “Jack, which designer do you prefer?”

Most hosts liked to set celebrities up with tricky questions as the audiences loved to watch the celebrities racking their brains for the best answer.

“I’ve seen the previous episodes. I love all four designers’ styles.”

Snow was dissatisfied with such a reply. She tried to probe further. “You are only allowed to choose one.”

“If so, I love Ms. Linda’s designs the most.”

The audience burst into laughter.

Snow stopped her questioning and continued, “Okay, enough with the questions. Next is our most anticipated part of the show. Let’s call out the models and enjoy the visual feast presented to us by the four designers.”

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