Chapter 1344 Targeted


    Derek’s hand fell before itnded, his hand dropping to his side even as his eyes stayed narrowed. He


    clicked his tongue sitting back down on the sofa. “A real gentleman doesn’ty a hand on women. I’ll let


    you off this once, but don’t think there’ll be a next time,” he hissed.


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    Gilda rolled her eyes at his childishness. Not bothering herself with him, she turned to J with a


    smile and said, “Ignore him. Where were we? Let’s continue talking about our ns.” J returned


    her smile and nodded. readily.


    As their discussion went on, her gaze would asionallynd on Derek, who quietly restrained his


    temper. A sense of relief came to her at the thought that someone had finally managed to tame this


    rough and childish demon.


    Gilda was stern with her dealings with Derek, but she was able to equally disy wit and humor in her


    professional conversations. J found herself enjoying herpany, and the two of them came into


    quick agreement about their terms.


    “Then it’s settled.” J extended her hand with a bright smile. “I look forward to the results of this


    partnership.”


    Giselle shook her hand back and beamed, “Likewise. Don’t worry. I won’t let you down.”


    Derek, who had been quietly watching the entire time, spoke up, a hint of jealousy in his voice. “What’s


    the big deal? I can do even better than you.”


    At his words, Gilda’s head turned sharply, a cold look in her eyes as she red at him. Derek’s heart


    skipped a beat, and his hand flew to cover his mouth. 1


    J couldn’t help but chuckle at their yful disy.


    After seeing them off, she had nned on going back to her office and doing some more work.


    At this moment, Lexi ran over and said hurriedly, “Boss, the people from W


    Marks have arrived. They’re waiting for you in the reception room.”


    Upon hearing this news, Janey walked eagerly to the room to meet them. 1


    It must have been Elizabeth who came.


    However, she did not expect the presence of another person as she opened the door. A familiar figure


    was standing with his back to her. “Mr. Wesley, you’re here as well?”


    She had thought that Elizabeth woulde alone. Seeing Draco, who had always been reserved and


    distant, was a surprise. Draco turned around, his handsome face breaking into a smile at the sight of


    J. “Long time no see,” he said.


    Elizabeth quickly walked over and affectionately hooked an arm around J’s own. “Did you miss


    us?” she asked with a teasing smile.


    A pleasant warmth wrapped around J. She was touched. “I didn’t expect the both of you to


    come…”


    Draco’s voice was firm and sincere as he answered, “We believe in you. You’re not the kind of person


    who would use your family’s power to step over others.


    You would never harm anyone. Starting your own studio will not be without problems. You’ll be faced


    with a lot of difficulties, and you’ll have rivals waiting for a chance to pull you down. You have to stay


    strong. Every beginning is a hurdle in itself, but once you’ve built a solid foundation, you’d be able to


    survive any storm.”


    J bit her lip, her eyelids growing heavy with tears. She blinked them back and smiled. “Thank you,


    Mr. Wesley. Your trust and support mean a lot to me. I’ll keep going. No matter what challengese


    my way, I’ll keep this studio alive.”


    A relieved smile came to Draco. J had always been determined, and it was serving her well now.


    “I’m d that you’re holding on to your resolve. You’ve done excellent work with the studio, and not


    once have you let me down. I expect great things in your future.”


    Draco hade in concern for J despite being in the middle of W Marks’ work, but seeing how she


    held her head high reassured him. Now that he knew she was doing fine, he had no reason to linger.


    After exchanging a few more words, he bid farewell and left.


    It had been a long time since Elizabeth hadst seen J, and she was aware of the problems that


    recently arose for her friend. She decided to stay behind a little longer instead of leaving with Draco,


    wanting to give J more encouragement.


    “Don’t worry about it too much,” Elizabeth saidfortingly as she held J’s hand. “We all know that


    you had nothing to do with what happened to Vivi. All this is someone else’s doing, and you’re being


    framed.”


    J sighed. “You’re right. It’s clear that Brandon and I are being targeted. Vivi wouldn’t have died so


    quickly otherwise. But we haven’t found any leads, and not knowing who is behind this makes it all the


    more unsettling. I can’t close my eyes without all thising up to the surface.”