Then, addressing Jessie, he said, Come to the study with me. Theres something I need to discuss with you.


    Jessie remained cautious.


    Albert offered a self-mocking smile. Jessie, do you see me as such a reprehensible person? I havent forgotten that you have a boyfriend.


    Without meeting Alberts gaze, Jessie headed out first. Its good that you remember.


    Albert followed, closing the door behind them. They both entered the study.


    Despite being alone, Jessie maintained herposure, taking a seat on the sofa without assuming any sense of ownership of the house.


    Albert poured her a ss of warm water and retrieved twenty.


    thousand dors in cash from the drawer, along with a contract.


    Jeslyn has taken a liking to you, so Id like to hire you as her private tutor for the long term. Regarding the sry, you can name your price, and lll agree tot.


    Jessie carefully examined the contract and found nothing particrly remarkable about it. It appeared to be standard and well-drafted, as one would expect from the Waston Groups professionalwyers.


    However, rather than immediately signing it, she adopted a serious tone and addressed Albert. In reality, what your daughter needs isnt just a teacher, butpanionship. If youre unable to provide her with enoughpanionship, perhaps you should consider finding her anew mother.


    Albert observed Jessie quietly.


    Do you dislike her? Do you want to be rid of her so badly? he inquired.


    Jessie was caught off guard. I dont think so. Your personal life is none of my concern.


    Then why did you suggest I remarry? Albert remainedposed. I can offer you one hundred thousand dors a month. Think of it as high-sspanionship. Making money isnt easy nowadays. Consider it.


    Jessie reasoned that Albert wasnt pressuring her excessively, and she worried that if she kept on refusing him, it mighte across as being narrow-minded.


    Besides, one hundred thousand dors could greatly support her studio.


    Jessie reasoned that when Jeslyn grew tired of her, Albert would naturally seek out someone else. After pondering for a moment, Jessie agreed to the arrangement but proposed one additional condition. I wont stay overnight.


    Albert epted her condition and took hold of the contract. As he casually added the new stiption, he remarked, What? Are you eager to stay over?This is property ? N?velDrama.Org.


    Jessie couldnt help but retort, Mr. Waston, we wont be able to cooperate if you continue like this.


    Albert paused in his writing.


    He looked up at her and, for the first time, spoke openly about their past. Jessie, you werent like this before. When we met in the past, if you were upset, youd cry, curse, or even p me. But now youre soposed. Its unfamiliar to me. Youre behaving differently. Are you seriously considering your rtionship with that doctor? After Albert spoke his piece, Jessie gave a slight smile.


    She murmured gently, Mr. Waston, theres no need to dwell on the past.