Beneath the Cold Mask

ugh the window as Jeanne slowly opened h

up carefully. Every small movemen

last night's passionate encounter

come back! She had hoped to live quietly in William's house for

here. Her heart ached,

hout resistance. No matter what the family does, endure it patiently. If your identity is exposed, I won't give you a single penny!

om door opened. William came out, freshly showered, wearing a loosely ti

on Julian had given her. William was a rare business genius, wh

nded the business internationally. Now, the William family was the most pow

a bittersweet memory. He spoke gently, "Are you awake?" "Yes," Jeanne replied. Though they had been physically close, they we

data said William lived abroad all year and nev

s order-to have a child with you. Grandpa keeps nagging about wanting to hold his great-grandson. It's driving me crazy," William sai

alked to the bedside table, took a black ca

William said without emotion. Jeanne stared at the card, feeling insulted. Was this his idea of a gi

t over herself and went into the bathroom, slamming the door. William raised his eyebrow

rector, Grandpa is looking for you." William gave him a cynical look, his expression familiar. "Your

r three days and buys a lot." William sighed. "Looks like your skills have decli

looking depressed and helpless. She had truly suffered a great loss-not only her honor but now a lon

and planned to ignore it, but a sweet voice called out. "William, are

from a wealthy family co

ion, and was said to be William's younger siste

eanne didn't want to meet her, she was playing Jessy and had to compose

e saw Jeanne. "Jessy... what are you doing here?" Alexa's smile stiffened,

fferent now William is back, yet you're still so bold and shameles

re?" Jeanne's tone was unyiel

Alexa wanted to take Jeanne's place as William's wif

liam," Alexa said coldly, pride shining i

" Alexa pulled two photos from her pocket and slapped them on Jeanne's chest. Jeanne glimpsed the photos-hersel

against Jessy. It looked like Jeanne was about to be the sca

think William would believe this?" She l

oman was so good at pretending-

eam on. "Jessy, you're heartless. Just wait

rming off. Jeanne stood there, feeling a sense of da

nd face endless troubles. If this

to Jessy and when she might return. Jeanne had

k questions you shouldn't. J

cal expenses." Then he hung up w