Chapter 1461-1470


    Julian noticed Jessie wiping her tears away, and he gave her an understanding look. If they weren’t in a


    church, he would have hugged her.


    The priest came forth and officiated the wedding. Eventually, the couple on stage exchanged their vows


    and hugged passionately. All the guests gave them thunderous apuse.


    Queenie didn’t toss her bouquet. Instead, she turned around and gave it to Jessie. Jessie blushed, but


    she took it happily anyway. Thank you for the blessing, Queenie.


    Jonathan made a speech to give the newlyweds all his blessings and hopes.


    The banquet began, and the guests were servedvish, beautiful dishes. Willow had a great time


    eating them. The girl sat in a highchair and let her parents feed her. At the same time, she kept holding


    onto her candies.


    Jared had grown into a handsome and dashing young boy. He stopped acting cute like how he used to.


    Now, he was more collected and mature. Once he was done eating, he took his sister away, leaving


    their parents alone so they could eat in peace.


    Queenie switched into a dress proper for the banquet, and Jessie changed into a shorter dress as well.


    She and Julian apanied the newlyweds as they went around raising toasts to everyone.


    Queenie was a bit tired after all the toasting, so Jessie took her back to the waiting room. Nigel came in


    a whileter with a drunk Julian tagging along behind him. He drank a lot. Most of those were


    supposed to be toasts for Nigel.


    “Jessie, leave Queenie to me. You should take Julian back to his vi. He needs to rest. Look at him.


    He’s drunk.”


    Jessie nodded. “Want me to hold you up?” she asked Julian.


    “I can still walk,” he answered stubbornly, but the look on his face spoke otherwise. His fair-skinned


    face had a rosy hue to them, and she felt like biting him. They came to the corridor and made their way


    to the elevator. Then, he almost tripped over himself.


    She held him up. “Let me help.”


    Just then, Julian leaned down, and their faces were millimeters away. Jessie’s cheeks were set ame.


    The moment the elevator opened, she dragged him into it.


    A driver was tasked to take them back. She told him where Julian stayed, and the driver took them all


    the way there. She was already huffing and puffing when she painstakingly took Julian back home. He


    was nearly six feet two, and his size alone made it tough for her to drag him along.


    She wanted to let go of him the moment he hit the couch, but all of a sudden, he wrapped his arms


    around her and pulled her down. Caught by surprise, she fell into his embrace, and her heart skipped a


    beat. She raised her head only to be met by a pair of passionate eyes. Even without asking, she knew


    what he had in his mind.


    “Stay with me,” said Julian hoarsely.


    “I-I need to go back.”


    “But Nigel told you to take care of me.”


    “H-How should I go about that?” Jessie stammered. I can’t take care of you while locked in your arms.


    “Just let me hug you for a while.” With that, he held her tightly, refusing to let go.


    Quietly, she leaned on his chest. Silence swooped down on them, but her heart was still beating


    violently against her ribcage. This is my sister’s wedding. I can’t believe I’m making out with him here.


    A momentter, she thought Julian might need some water, so she said, “I’ll get you some water.”


    “Sure,” he replied.


    However, for some reason, Jessie’s hair was tangled with his belt. A pang of pain shot through her


    head the moment she stood up, and she gasped. Immediately, she fell back to him once more. “My hair


    got tangled.”


    After saying that, she tried to untangle her hair from his belt.


    Unbeknownst to her, Julian tensed up. Hoarsely, he asked, “Done?”


    Not yet. Little did Jessie know that she was dangerously close to making him snap. The alcohol was


    already fuzzing his mind in the first ce, and what she was doing now made things worse.


    She kept touching his belt and untangling her hair. When she was done, Julian looked redder than a


    cooked lobster, and his throat was parched. She got him a ss of water, and he gulped it down in one


    go. He then asked for another ss, and she poured another for him. Only then did he feel the fire


    within him die down a little.


    She put the cup down. “I should take you upstairs. You need to rest.”


    He narrowed his eyes. “Sure.”


    She took him upstairs. The alcohol was wearing off a bit, and his steps had more strength to them now.


    They entered his room, and Jessie noticed the curtains were open. Without much thought, she went


    over to draw the curtains, and the room went dim. Yet, Julian could still see the silhouette of her figure


    even with such poor lighting.


    Right then, he couldn’t take it anymore. All he wanted was to rail her. He pulled her into his embrace,


    and when she turned around, he pressed his lips against hers.


    Time stopped for a moment for Jessie, her eyes widening with shock. However, she couldn’t resist the


    kiss, not from him.


    Slivers of sunshine slipped into the room, lending it an element of warmth. With a voice barely counting


    as a whisper, he asked, “Can I do you?”


    She remained silent as she was overwhelmed with embarrassment. How do you expect me to answer


    that? Well, I’d say yes, but I’m ady. I need to keep up appearances, she thought to herself. She


    wanted him to do her, but shecked the courage to ask him so. Before she could say anything, Julian


    pressed on deeper with his kiss, his hand touching her supple lower back. At that point, Jessie


    surrendered herself to him, letting him take her for a ride. For a moment there, she forgot her sister’s


    wedding was still ongoing.


    Jessie could taste the taste of alcohol in her mouth. It came from Julian. Every breath he exhaled was


    filled with his almost scalding warmth.


    The alcohol still lingered in his system, so he spoke in a way that was out of his usual character, “Oh,


    you feel hot. Did you have too much to drink as well?”


    No, I am hot because you’re making me hot and bothered!


    “N-No, I didn’t,” she stammered. Just then, his phone rang, and she pushed him quickly. “Hey,


    someone’s calling you.”


    However, he didn’t stop kissing. He huffed, “Ignore it. It’s nothing important.”


    Unfortunately for him, the phone wouldn’t stop ringing. The only way to make it stop was for him to take


    the call. It must be important. Or else it would’ve stopped ringing by now. “You should take the call.”


    She shoved him away, huffing and puffing. If it’s important and he misses it, it’d be bad.


    Julian stared at the phone with hatred and fury in his eyes. For a moment, he was seized by the urge to


    toss it out the window. Dammit. This has better be important, or else… He eyed the caller ID for a


    moment and took the call impatiently. “What is it?”


    “Young Master Julian, someone just informed us your car got scratched,” Ashley said, apparently


    panicking.


    Goddammit. “Next time, you settle this yourself. You call me because of something inconsequential like


    that again, and I’ll cut your pay!” he roared and tossed his phone away after hanging up.


    Jessie blinked. Oh, was that Ashley? No, I can’t let him cut her pay. She’s a nicedy. She approached


    him and wrapped her arms around him. Softly, she consoled, “Alright, calm down now.”


    Julian sobered up a little just then as he was afraid that he might have frightened her with his shouting


    just now. He pressed his forehead against hers. “Did I scare you?”


    “What? The fact that you kissed me, or the fact you yelled at Ashley?” Jessie smiled.


    A chuckle escaped his lips. “This is all your fault.”


    “How is that my fault?” She blinked innocently. You kissed me, and that’s supposed to be my fault?


    How?


    “Because you’re too pretty. I couldn’t hold myself back.”


    “You’re not cutting her pay. She’s a hardworking assistant, alright?” Jessie said solemnly.


    Julian gulped slightly at her serious tone. “Fine, I won’t cut her pay.”


    She heaved a sigh of relief upon hearing that. “Get some sleep. I’ll head back and see if they need my


    help.”


    I almost crossed the line. If Ashley hadn’t called me, I might have left a bad impression on Jessie.


    Darn, I shouldn’t have treated the first time so rashly. I don’t want her to remember her first time as


    some sloppy sex during someone else’s wedding, after all.


    He nodded after snapping out of his thoughts. “Sure. I’m fine now. You should head over and help


    them.”


    Once Jessie was gone, hey on the bed and called Ashley, who was still shocked after the call.


    “Young Master Julian?”


    “Don’t worry. I won’t cut your pay. Orville can deal with the car problem.”


    “I see. Did I interrupt something, sir?” Her guess was correct.


    “What are you talking about?” he snapped.


    “You were with Miss Jessie, weren’t you?”


    Julian was speechless. She knows me well, huh? He snorted. “If you ask one more stupid question,


    you’re not getting paid this month.”


    Quickly, Ashley said, “Please, no, sir. Pretend I said nothing. You two have fun.”


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    He hung up soon after. His mind was still reying the scene of the earlier kiss, which sobered him up


    completely.


    Jessie returned to the ballroom, still looking red. Though, sheposed herself once she got inside.


    However, she would still feel a little embarrassed every time she was reminded of that kiss.


    Queenie was enjoying her desserts when Jessie entered the waiting room. “Jessie!” Queenie invited


    her to share the sweet stuff. “Come. I need someone to help me out with these.”


    Jessie obliged. She sat down and enjoyed the desserts as well. Eating desserts is the happiest thing to


    do, she thought.


    Everyone else was in the ballroom, chatting the hours away.


    Jared and Willow were ying on the field outside with a group of bodyguards keeping an eye on


    them.


    “Birdie…” Willow could make out some simple words now. She pointed at the birds flying overhead as


    she spun around in delight.


    Jared crouched down beside her, smiling. “Do you like them?”


    The girl nodded, grinning toothily. A gentle breeze whispered across the fields, and her hair sped her


    chubby cheeks. It was an adorable sight to behold.


    Anastasia came out a whileter and watched her kids y. They were her whole world. Now, she no


    longer wanted to expand herpany. It was big enough and was running well. Because of that, she


    now had more time with her family.


    “Mommy!” Willow ran toward her the moment she saw Anastasia. She waddled like a little duckling as


    she ran.


    And then, she fell. Jared tried to pull her up, but Anastasia stopped him. Willow expected her brother or


    mother toe over and pick her up, but she realized Anastasia was looking somewhere else while


    Jared wasn’ting either. She puckered her lips and got back up herself, feeling a little miffed.


    However, that feeling went away with the wind. The girl pped her hands and bravely went to her


    mother once again.


    Anastasia pretended she just saw Willow. She picked the girl up and kissed her cheek. “Well done,


    Willow.”


    The girl raised her hands. With the best effort she could muster, she tried her best to recount how much


    the grass had hurt her hand, trying her best to get her mother’s constion. “Oh, did you hurt your


    hands?”


    “Here, I’ll blow on it for you.” Anastasia blew the girl’s chubby hands and kissed them.


    Finally, the girl cracked a happy smile, and her slight grievance was finally sent off to the sea.


    The ind felt particrlynguid in the afternoon. Clear blue skies and vast calm seas. Lots of the


    guests took the chance to have fun in the ocean. The older guests took a nap and prepared for the


    wedding dinner.


    Queenie wanted to y as well, but she was in no condition for that. The first trimester was one of


    suffering as she couldn’t eat or sleep well—things were hard on her. Nevertheless, she told Jessie to


    seize the chance to have fun. It wasn’t every day she had a vacation, so she should make the most out


    of it. “Get Julian. He can go with you. Dad and Mom are chatting with their friends as well.” That was


    what Queenie told her.


    Jessie was in a sprightly mood. Sleeping was thest thing on her mind—she wanted to have fun! The


    moment Julian got her call, he came to see her. They took a stroll through the area with coconut trees


    before emerging on the beach. Since everyone was far away from them, they had the whole beach to


    themselves. Jessie gasped in surprise and charged to the beach like a happy child. “Gilmore, you have


    toe down here!” She called hisst name by ident. The girl was too happy to notice that.


    Oh, I never did tell her how to address me. Guess that’s why she thinks she can call me whatever she


    wants. I need to change that. He followed her onto the beach. Then, he crossed his arms and narrowed


    his eyes. “What did you just call me?” asked Julian.


    Sheepishly, she said, “Sorry, I was a little too excited.” She never called him by hisst name. Most of


    the time, it would just be ‘Mr. Gilmore.’


    “From now on, you’re calling me Julian,” he said imperiously.


    “But I think Mr. Gilmore sounds good, too.''”


    “No. You’re calling me Julian.”


    Proudly, Jessie nodded. “Okay, Julian.”


    Julian patted her head. “Good. From now on, you’re calling me that.”


    Oh, he can be so bossy about everything when he wants. She nodded in acknowledgment. Then, she


    scooped up some seawater. “Wow, it’s not cold at all. It feels warm.”


    “Do you want to swim?”


    She blinked. “Can I?”


    “As long as you want it.” Julian nodded.


    She was in a short dress, and they had no swimsuits lying around. Awkwardly, she said, “I’ll do itter.”


    She returned to the beach and had all the fun she wanted. She frolicked around and kept kicking the


    waters. Eventually, she lost her footing and fell. Right away, she backed away and plopped onto the


    sand. Well, this is super awkward. “Oh, no! I got sand all over me.”


    “Wash yourself in the waters, then,” Julian suggested. Something twinkled in his eyes, and he gulped


    slightly. He thought she looked alluring when she was drenched.


    Jessie took that advice and slowly stepped into the sea. She stopped when the seawater got to her


    waist level. Then, she let it wash the sand on her body away. When she came back up, her dress was


    already sticking to her, entuating her legs. “We should go back now.” I need to get changed.


    She’s not wearing any shoes. Julian made a mental note to himself before crouching down. “Get up. I’ll


    take you back on my back.”


    She held her heels and let him take her back to the vi.


    It was a peaceful stroll. The sun was shining; the birds were chirping. Jessie was leaning on Julian’s


    back, feeling safe. They ran into a few waitresses and were recognized immediately. “Oh my gosh!”


    The waitress gasped. “It’s them!”


    “They look so good together.”


    “He’s taking her on his back. I envy her.”


    Jessie thought it was a bit daunting for Julian since he had to take her back to the vis. They were a


    few hundred yards away. However, instead of taking her back to her vi, Julian took her to his.


    She asked Lexie to get her a set of clothes. She was staying in the same vi as her parents, and she


    didn’t want them to see the state she was in right now. That’s why she asked for Lexie’s help. “I’ll use


    your bathroom for a bit, Julian.” She took her clothes and headed for the bathroom.


    “Sure,” he replied in acknowledgment.


    She wondered why he wasn’t looking at her. Why is he looking away?


    In all honesty, he wanted to look at her. However, she would notice the desire in his eyes if he did.


    Jessie entered the master bedroom. Julian realized his phone was dead, so he went upstairs to get the


    charger, and it was then he heard Jessie showering in the bathroom. A current of electricity coursed


    through his body, and he took a seat on the couch, waiting for her. Then, he noticed something


    interesting. She forgot to take her clothes. Oh, does that mean I get to see something nice, then?


    She only realized she had forgotten her clothes after she was done showering. Oh, god. But thank


    goodness that Julian’s downstairs. He’s not here, so there’s nothing to worry about. She covered


    herself with a towel and darted out of the bathroom. The moment she turned the corner, she saw Julian


    on the couch, and her clothes were right beside him. She eximed in her mind, Holy moly! I thought


    he was downstairs. Why is he here? “I-I need to take my clothes.” She held her towel tightly, worried it


    might slip.


    He stared right at her, enjoying the beautiful sight in front of him.


    He picked her clothes up and handed them to her. Thinking he was just being nice, she happily took


    the clothes, but then he suddenly held her hand and pulled her into his embrace. She caught a whiff of


    his scent and felt everything around her spin a little. Didn’t know he could be so cheeky. “Julian—” she


    started, though she never got to finish that sentence.


    He held the back of her head and pressed his lips against hers. She’s so charming. I’d love to gobble


    her up right now. This is killing me.


    Jessie was holding her towel with both hands, which made things easier for him. She can’t even push


    me now.


    Julian didn’t push her any further, though. Once he had enough, he picked up his phone and charger.


    “I’ll be waiting downstairs.”


    Even at night, the ind glimmered and shimmered beautifully. The lighthouse and neon lights glowed


    thendmass up. The wedding dinner was a merry event as well. Everyone gathered and feasted with


    their friends. Some drank with their friends on the field outside.


    The guests who had families stayed with their families, while the younger people took this chance to


    date a little.


    Nigel and Queenie were talking to the elders while Jessie had run off. She wasn’t someone who could


    sit still. Naturally, she went straight to the ce of her lover. He was waiting for her at the corner where


    it was dimly lit.


    She trotted over to him like a little fairy who couldn’t wait to date her lover. Her hair billowed in the air,


    her dress dancing with the breeze. Eventually, they met, and she tilted her head. Adorably, she asked,


    “Guess what I got you?”


    “What is it?” Julian narrowed his eyes.


    “Aww, just take a guess.”


    “Fine. Candies?” he said.


    Jessie’s nose scrunched up. “How did you get that right on the first try?” She thumped his chest lightly.


    He burst intoughter. That was just a random guess. He never expected to hit the mark, but he did.


    He pulled her into his embrace and kissed her cheek. “Alright, I’m sorry. Shouldn’t have guessed it.”


    He’s so sweet. She loved that he was apologizing for something this trivial—it meant he cared about


    her feelings.


    He pushed her head closer to his chest, and she leaned into his embrace, enjoying the scent of flowers


    brought in by the gentle breeze.


    “So, this is what bliss feels like.” Jessie sighed. We can see the Milky Way from here, and there’s the


    moon up there. It feels like I’m in a painting.


    Bliss, at least to Julian, was to have whatever he loved. He caressed her hair softly. “Yeah. And I’m


    feeling blessed to have you beside me, too.”


    Right then, someone on the boat out on the ocean started the fireworks. A delighted Jessie hugged him


    tightly. “The fireworks are starting.”


    He happily wrapped his arm around her and watched the fireworks show with her. It went on for half an


    hour, and most of the fireworks would create different shapes and patterns after they went off.


    Eventually, they got tired from standing up for too long, so Julian took her to an open-air coffee shop to


    continue watching. He could watch the fireworks, have a cup of coffee, and date the woman he loved.


    A candle burned before them, and roses surrounded the table. What bliss.


    On the other side of the field, Willow was riding on her father’s back, watching the fireworks happily.


    She would start to gurgle from time to time. Anastasia, on the other hand, leaned on her son. He’s


    grown so tall. I’m so proud of him.


    The newlyweds were also enjoying the fireworks. Queenie rested her head on Nigel’s shoulder. We’re


    married now. He’s the one I’m spending my whole life with.


    Eventually, the fireworks came to an end, but everyone wanted more. Yet, that was not to be. It was


    gettingte, and the older guests needed their rest. The young ones, however, could stay up and have


    more fun.


    Jessie wondered where Julian was taking her. Eventually, they came to the port, and a yacht was


    waiting on the sea. She froze for a few moments. Oh, right. He did say we were going out to the sea.


    They got onto the yacht and sped toward the moon hanging over the horizon. Eventually, they came to


    a stop in the middle of the ocean. The couple had some wine and enjoyed the view of the sea. Just the


    sight of it carried all their worries away, washing them into the depths of the ocean. Julian held Jessie


    in his embrace. “Do you like this?”


    She nodded in approval. “I love it.”


    He kissed her ear, and it triggered something in her. She turned around and held his face before


    leaning in and kissing him. It was a deep, passionate, and beautiful kiss. Even the air had turned hot


    and heavy from the intensity of their kiss. However, they pressed on. It wasn’t until Jessie felt herself


    perspiring did she let Julian go.


    Julian was sweating as well, but he couldn’t help but tease, “What’s wrong? You’re sweating.”


    “It’s hot.” She fanned herself with her hand. “Don’t you feel anything?”


    He felt it, alright. Everything inside him was screaming and begging him to give them some release.


    “We should have some water.” He entered the cabin and got her a ss of warm water while he gulped


    down a bottle of cold water.


    Wow, he’s gulping it down. As she was worried, she said, “Slow down. You’re going to catch a cold at


    this rate.”


    He choked on himself and coughed. Awkwardly, he asked, “How did you know I was down with a cold


    last time because I drank too much cold stuff?”


    “That’s not the only reason. You took an ice-cold shower, too, didn’t you?” Jessie smirked. “I’m not a


    kid, you know. I’m an adult now. I know a lot of stuff.”


    Julian kept quiet for a few moments before he broke into a smile. “So, you know everything, I take it?”


    She cocked her eyebrow. “Of course.”


    Without shame, he asked, “So, tell me, why did I take the cold shower?”


    Her cheeks lit up when she heard his question. She bit her lip and hung her head low sheepishly. “You


    can’t expect me to go into detail.”


    “If you’re not saying, then we might need to be a bit more… hands-on with our approach.” He wiggled


    his eyebrows.


    If there were a hole somewhere, Jessie would have buried herself in it. I can’t believe they call this guy


    innocent. His fans think he’s an honest-to-goodness saint and that he’s not interested in anything lewd.


    If only they could see the current him. If she had the chance, she would tell the fans they got it all


    wrong. He’s a perv, through and through. And he even knows how to talk dirty. “Perv.” She clicked her


    tongue, but in all honesty, she loved this.


    Julian’s fans would have killed to have a chance to date him, yet all Julian cared about was Jessie. All


    he wanted to do was flirt with her, make out with her, and eventually gobble her all up like she was a


    nice little meal.


    He stopped teasing her after that, and she asked him to take some pictures. This was the couple’s


    privilege. He would do anything to take the best pictures of her. A few hundred photoster, Jessie


    found herself going through each and every one of the photos, smiling at the sight of them. And then, it


    was her turn to take his photos. He was handsome, and the shadows hung over his eyes, making his


    eyshes look longer than usual. He’s so hot.


    It was already 2.00AM when they came back. A drizzle fell, covering the ind in ayer of humidity.


    They got into a car and headed to her vi.


    Since Jessie was staying with her parents, she couldn’t make out with Julian too much, and she went


    to her room soon after. Still, it was a memorable night. Many years down the road, she would


    remember this night, and it would make her smile.


    Back in Averna, Eva fell asleep in Louie’s arms. Louie was still awake, and his eyes trained on her. He


    refused to shift his gaze, for she was his whole world. Wonder whom our first child will take after. But I


    bet they’ll be cute. A smile curled his lips, and he pecked her cheek before he finally fell asleep.


    The couples were fast asleep, but there was someone who was still wide awake. The lights in Lucy’s


    room were still on. She was on her couch, holding a magazine and staring at the photo of a certain


    man. It was one of the rare shots anyone had of Louie. In that photo, he was sitting on a regal couch


    with his legs crossed. He gleamed like the most beautiful diamond in the world, and his eyes shone like


    obsidian. Behind those eyes resided the wisdom of Solomon.


    She was addicted to him as a junkie would toward substances. She had seen this photo countless


    times, yet she didn’t find the photo any less appealing. If she could, she would’ve married Louie right


    away. Yet, he’s sleeping with another woman right now. Most women would kill to sleep with him. And


    now, I have an arrangement that can legally make me his wife. I’m not going to let this chance slip by.


    Lucy’s father told her that Louie had control of that plot ofnd their family wanted to invest in. Louie


    had proposed an exchange. The arranged marriage’s cancetion for his plot ofnd. It was an enticing


    offer, and her father brought it up with her. He would like to see what she thought of it.


    However, she wouldn’t agree to it. Lucy couldn’t care less about that plot ofnd, not when her


    marriage was at stake. She would never let her father agree to the deal, and Louie was someone who


    cared for nothing but profit, or so she thought. I know him. Everything he does, he does for profit. He


    only likes Eva for her looks. If she loses that, he won’t stay with her anymore.


    When ites to that, he’ll never let go of his shares for a woman who has lost the only trait he likes.


    Maybe he’ll agree to the marriage then, and I can finally be his wife, staying with him forever. I might


    get to enjoy all the perks of marrying him. She looked at his photo once more, the sight of it stoking the


    mes of desire within her. Just a look at his photo was enough to make her shiver. “I won’t let anyone


    else take you,” she muttered.


    Most of the guests were already leaving the day after the wedding. The Presgraves were among them.


    It had been four days since they came to the ind, and Jared had school to attend.


    Nigel and Queenie sent them off after breakfast. Before they parted ways, Anastasia told Queenie to


    call if she needed anything. Anastasia was a mother of two. She knew how to handle most problems


    that would arise during pregnancy.


    “Of course, Anastasia,” Queenie said gently.


    “We’re a family now. You and Nigel shoulde and visit us when you have time.”


    Nigel was ying with Willow. The girl even kissed him, much to his delight. “Oh, we’ll visit you a lot,”


    he said. He then looked at Jared. “Woah, Jared’s tall now. Bet he’ll be six feet tall in a few years. Time


    flies, huh?”


    Jared held Nigel’s hand and looked at him with anticipation in his eyes. “Can I have your gaming


    system, Uncle Nigel?”


    “You won’t give up until I say yes, huh? Fine, you can take it.” Nigel’s focus was on his wife now. He


    lost interest in games, so Jared could have his gaming gear.


    Anastasia said, “It’s fine to y games, but remember not to neglect your studies, Jared.”


    Elliot didn’t mind Jared ying games. He was confident his boy had enough discipline to control


    himself. And this is good for discipline training.


    “Don’t worry, Mom. Two hours on the weekend. That’s all.”


    The newlyweds saw them off and returned to their vi. They were going to stay for a few more days. It


    was a nice ce. Fresh air and a quiet environment. It was a perfect ce for a pregnant woman.


    Eventually, Julian and Jessie had to leave as well. They, too, had work to do. After saying their


    goodbyes, they hopped onto the helicopter and enjoyed the sea view as the chopper flew across the


    air.


    It was 3.00PM when they returned to Averna. Julian asked Louie and Eva out for dinner, and Jessie


    went with him. Her parents were still on the ind, so she had the freedom to do whatever she wanted.


    “Why don’t you stay at my ce tonight?” Julian suggested.


    She nodded. “If you want me to, then sure.”


    “Of course, I want you.” He chuckled. “I’d love for you to stay.”


    “Not up to anything cheeky, I hope.” She could see right through him.


    “Nope,” he denied. Not like you can do anything about it once we get home.


    Jessie shrugged it off. Eva had called her, inviting her over for dinner. The Gilmore brothers met up at


    6.00PM, bringing their partners along. This meeting was a cheery one, and thedies became good


    friends. It was only a matter of time before they became family.


    That fact was not lost on the Gilmore brothers, either. They took great care of thedies throughout


    dinner.


    And then, they parted ways at 8.30PM. Jessie followed Julian home, and Lexie had already made sure


    Jessie’s suitcase was sent to the house. Before she left, Lexie inched closer to Jessie’s ear and


    whispered, “Hey, Jessie, I got you two sets of pajamas. Make sure to use them tonight.”


    Wait, what? Jessie was confused for a second before she was reminded of the days she spent with


    Lexie. Lexie’s kind of a perv, too. But I’m not! I might be able to talk dirty, but I’m not one for actions!


    Jessie had seen Julian’s house once. She thought his house’s decor was simple, stylish, and manly.


    She loved it. The simplicity caught her attention, and the French window was set at the one ce


    where they could see the best of Averna.


    While she was enjoying the view, Julian handed her a ss of water. “Here, have a ss of water.”


    She took it and asked sheepishly, “So, where am I going to sleep tonight?”


    “I have one master bedroom and five guest rooms. Make your pick,” he said.


    She pursed her lips as she mused over her choice, but then he smirked. “The master bedroom is on


    the list as well, you know.”


    Hisment made her blush. “I’m not going to sleep in the same room as you.”


    “Make your pick, then,” said Julian.


    Jessie then went around his house. It was a duplex measuring about a thousand square meters. She


    went upstairs and looked outside the French window. The view is so beautiful here. She looked around


    the bedrooms and kept walking down until she came to a bedroom decked out with a suite and a mini


    living space. Curious, she entered the room and had a look. And then, she entered the closet room.


    ss cabs stood inside, which held nothing but men’s suits. Also, she saw a watch inside. “This


    can’t be the master bedroom, can it?” She blinked. Someone opened the door, and it made her leap


    with a start.


    Julian was holding his jacket. He noticed her in his bedroom, and he chuckled. “So, you’ve made your


    choice, I see.”


    “This is your bedroom?” Jessie felt a bit awkward. His house is big. Too big.


    “Yes.” He nodded in affirmative.


    Sheepishly, she said, “No, I was just looking around. Not going to take your room.” She didn’t leave


    right away, though. She went around for another look. The room was painted gray, and the French


    window in his room almost showed the full scenery of Averna. Our taste in aesthetics matches. “Gosh,


    you have a beautiful house,” she praised.


    “You can stay for a bit if you want,” he purred.


    Jessie would love that. “Really?” She turned around to look at him.


    “Yeah. We don’t have to go back to work right away. Stay around and have fun.” A smile tugged at his


    lips. If this were a cartoon show, the shadow of Julian would have a tail slowly swaying behind him. He


    looked like a wolf trying to trick Little Red Riding Hood into getting eaten.


    “Sure.” She wanted to stay at his home as well. It’d be a st. She kept looking around his house, and


    Julian followed. Eventually, she came to the cinema room. God, I must watch a movie here.


    Anticipation filled her heart as she made a mental note to herself. A tour around the house showed her


    a gym room, a kitchen on the second floor, and there was even a bar counter.


    Finally, Jessie picked the bedroom closest to Julian’s, and Julian came back with her suitcase. When


    she realized it was already 11.00PM, she said, “You must be tired. Get some rest.


    “Holler at me if you need anything.” A smile curled Julian’s lips, and he left.


    I am not going to holler at you. Jessie opened her suitcase, and the first thing she saw was the sets of


    pajamas Lexie had prepared for her. One was pink, while the other was purple, and both were almost


    transparent. She held them up, thinking, Can you even call these pajamas? Wonder where she got


    these. Jessie wanted to take a shower, but she couldn’t find her normal pajamas.


    “Lexie!” Jessie gasped. “Why did you take my normal pajamas away? What are you doing?”


    Oh my god. Are these the only PJs I have now? Man, I might have to hire another assistant. Darn you,


    Lexie. I bet she’sughing her socks off right now.


    Jessie wanted to scream, but she had no choice. In the end, she picked the purplece pajamas. At


    least it looked slightly more modestpared to the pink one. She finished showering and came out


    wearing the purple silk nightdress. She felt shy, but she thought the night dress showed off her curves


    perfectly. Good thing I’m alone here. It’d be embarrassing if someone else were here.


    Hm, it’s really quiet, though. Something’s missing. Oh, right. My phone. She was used to the sounds of


    text notificationsing from her phone, but that was missing right now. It was then she realized her


    phone was in the living room. Should I go out right now? I’m in a nightdress. I wonder if Julian’s in his


    room.


    Jessie was having an internal struggle. Hm, but it’s alreadyte. He must be in his room by now. She


    opened the door slightly to take a look, but before she could even look around, she saw Julian standing


    before her door. He was wearing a ck silk robe, and in his hand was her bag. Apparently, he was


    nning on giving her bag back. Jessie took a deep breath, wondering which part of her she should


    cover.


    Julian was staring in earnest as well. Oh, that’s a nice night dress. Just what I like.


    In the end, she thought she should cover her chest, so she put an arm over her breasts. Shyly, she


    said, “Can I have my bag?”


    Julian handed the bag over to her. “Here you go.”


    Jessie kept her eyes on the bag, ready to dart out of her room to take it and dart back in right away, but


    just as she grabbed the bag, Julian tugged on it and pulled her into his embrace. Oh gosh. I fell for it.


    However, she didn’t mind. She was fine with getting tricked as long as the trickster was Julian. She


    closed her eyes, leaning on his chest. “So naughty,” she whispered.


    Julian ced the bag on her chest and carried her in his arms. “The main bedroom is big enough for


    the two of us. You can sleep there.”


    “S-Sure,” Jessie stammered. She was willing to share a room with him. After all, he was her lover, and


    lovers were supposed to share the same bed.


    Besides, Queenie’s going to be a mother soon, and I’m going to be twenty-five in November. I should


    start thinking about raising a family now. Moreover, my boyfriend is the man of my dreams, she told


    herself. Jessie caught a whiff of his scent and prepared herself. Anything that happens tonight,


    happens. She finally epted her fate and leaned cozily in his embrace.


    Julian put her down on the bed gently, and a smile tugged at his lips. “Sleep.”