Clasping her hand, Albert turned to Alexis, commanding, âGather the necessary evidence and initiate legal proceedings against Axell.
â
Offering a faint smile, Alexis remarked, âLifeâs full of surprises.
In just a matter of days, youâve managed to tear this couple apart.
â
Albert disliked the comment.
âI respect Jessieâs decisions,â he retorted.
Alexis listened attentively before extending her hand with a smile.
âIâm Alexis Fowler, the Waston Groupâs new chief legal counsel.
Feel free to call me Alexis.
Melissa mentioned your good relationship with her.
â
When Jessie was young, she prioritized fun over work.
She now felt a lack of confidence in the presence of a fierce and successful woman like Alexis.
Alexis didnât seem to mind.
She uttered a few additional words before departing.
It wasnât until Alexis had gone that Jessie noticed Albert still gripping her hand.
âRelease me,â she demanded.
Albert touched his face, sneering.
âMy armâs injured, and look at my face.
Take me to the hospital.
â
Jessie recognized Albertâs deliberate attempt to cling to her, but she remained steadfast in her rejection.
However, Albert guided her to the waiting car outside, where his attentive driver awaited, promptly opening the door for them.
Once inside the car, the driver passed a paper bag to Albert, remarking, âMr.
Waston, your breakfast.
â
Albert glanced at Jessie, inquiring, âCare for some?â
Jessie declined with a turn of her head.
Albert respected her decision, proceeding to retrieve documents from the car.
He nibbled on a sandwich while perusing the documents, occasionally furrowing his brow.
Throughout their years together, Jessie seldom witnessed Albert fully engrossed in work.
She couldnât resist stealing a few more glances at him.
Suddenly, her hand was seized, and she heard his voice.
âThereâs a crucial meeting later.
Head to my office first, and Iâll arrange for the driver to take you home afterward.
â
Throughout the exchange, Jessie had no chance to refuse.
Without awaiting her response, Albert turned his gaze to her, his expression distant yet tender.
After a prolonged silence, he spoke softly.
âStop being stubborn, alright?â
Abruptly, he leaned closer and pressed a button.
The partition in the car was raised, creating a complete separation from the driver in front.
Jessie felt tension in her body, suspecting Albertâs intentions, but he surprised her by gently grasping her shoulder and revealing softly, âWhat I told Axell back at the police station was the truth.
Jeslyn isnât my daught