Chapter 162
Chapter 162
Chapter 162 What Is Jennifer Up To?
“Mrs. Fox must be a beautiful woman too! Look at the little girl. She looks so sweet and adorable!”
The maids continued muttering among themselves.
Monica spoke Brundelian extremely well. The conversation flowed well as she discussed the difference in culture between the two countries with everyone else. She carried herself with an air of refinement and was able to keep the conversation going. Everything she did gave off the allure of a confident and capable
Woman.
The butler continued to describe the castle in great detail. As Stanley admired the finery around him, he couldn’t resist commenting to the children, “It would’ve been great if your mommy could come too. I could’ve taken a photo of the three of you here together.”
Monica’s smile stiffened as her heart pricked with pain. Is she always on Stanley’s mind?
Across the ocean, back at Riverdale, inside an extravagant villa at Repulse Bay.
Stephanie had been given the medicinal ointment. She was now in charge of applying it to Jennifer’s face.
Melinda was in the kitchen doing the dishes. She had just finished mopping the floor. She wasn’t allowed to use the robot vacuum or the dishwasher.
Alas, why would the community leader of a poor village be daunted by a bit of housework? She had done everything from toiling the soil, hiking up the mountain, and even butchering animals.
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Jennifer was shocked when she inspected the fruits of Melinda’s labor.
Once Melinda was done with the housework, she went up to the research lab. She was on a time crunch and had to make even fuller use of her time. I have to find the cure to Stanley’s stomach issues, and the scar on his back… I have to treat his condition before I get chased off?
Melinda snapped out of her thoughts when her phone started ringing. She checked to see who was calling before she walked over to the window and answered the call. “Hi, Mervin.”
“Free to join me for a cup of coffee? It’s been a while since we last met, Mervin invited. He seemed to be in good spirits. Melinda could picture him lazing on a chair with his legs crossed.
I’m busy,” Melinda responded with a smile. “Don’t you have any scenes to film today?”
“I’m done with the two scenes that were scheduled for today.” Mervin’s voice was crisp and attractive. “How’s your husband doing lately? Why didn’t he react to me entering the entertainment industry? Wasn’t it enough to antagonize him?” he questioned somewhat demandingly.
“Mervin,” Melinda began in all seriousness. “Are you Stanley’s younger half-brother? Do you two share the -same father?”
Mervin fell silent.
Melinda wanted to help the two men mend their relationship. They were both people who cared a lot about family and lacked familial love. She could never forget thnovelxo.com fast updatee way Stanley immediately rushed to the police station to help Mervin after receiving a call while they were at the amusement park.
What Is Jennifer Up To?
She had never seen Stanley that anxious about someone else before.
After a while, Mervin chuckled. “Did he tell you all the sordid details about the past?”
“I figured it out myself. He didn’t say anything to me.”
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“He must’ve alluded to it. Otherwise, how could you have found out about something as outrageous as
this?”
Melinda didn’t want the misunderstandings between them to intensify. “Mervin, I-
“I’ll answer your question, but you need to answer one of mine too. That’s only fair.” Mervin didn’t beat. around the bush. “Why did he move into Repulse Bay? Is that old hag Jennifer Fox about to die?”
Melinda stiffened. In a way, his question provided Melinda with the answer to her question.
Mervin loathes Jennifer….
“Let’s meet up some other time, Mervin.” Melinda wanted to do what she could for them. I’m busy right now, I’ll talk to you later.” She hung up.
Nevertheless, she couldn’t calm down yet…
What’s up with me? Melinda thought to herself. Why did I ask that question out of the blue? I didn’t consider the
consequences.
At the same time, a black, luxurious-looking Lincoln pulled up outside the Emerald Harbor villa. The vehicle looked grand and intimidating.
The driver, dressed in his crisply pressed uniform, stepped out and opened the door.
Gael was waiting by the car to greet the passenger. “Greetings, Miss Fox.”
Jennifer set one foot down on the ground and placed her hand on Gael’s outstretched arm before getting out of the car.
She had a smile on her face and not a care in the world as both Stanley and Melinda weren’t around.
“Greetings, Miss Fox.”
As soon as Jennifer entered the living room, the household staff who were lined up in two neat rows immediately greeted her with respect.
Jennifer walked over to the couch. She was just as cold and haughty as ever. Though there were over a dozen people in the living room, it was so quiet that her footsteps rang out loud and clear.