Chapter 42

Christina's smile didn't fade, "It's none of my business, but it's hard not to hear what you're saying when it reaches my ears."

"Ms. Spencer, just tell me, is what I'm saying true?"

Christina's smile didn't reach her eyes.

This expression made Jennifer extremely angry. She had tried so hard to move into William's villa but failed, while Christina moved in so easily and was so arrogant about it.

William hadn't said a word yet. Was he tacitly approving of everything Christina did?

Jennifer could only suppress the anger in her heart. She turned to look at William, crying miserably, "William, I didn't expect it to be like this. I know, you always thought I was good, that I didn't quite deserve it. I really do want to go back to the School of Architecture. I stayed there for so long."

Jennifer was only exposed in a scandal during a competition, even if she had someone ghostwrite for her. She had been in the School of Architecture for a long time, and Jennifer also had the connections her father had accumulated.

Her father had clearly told her to avoid the current storm and then return to the School of Architecture later.

But for Jennifer, this was torture.

The School of Architecture was full of talent. Every day she didn't go, many people were desperately trying to get in, and Christina had already been taken as an apprentice by Kelvin.

She was very anxious.

That's why she thought of coming to William, hoping he could get her into the School of Architecture directly.

Who would have thought, Christina was here saying these things, intensifying the conflict, disrupting her plans!

William didn't speak. He looked up, his eyes narrowing as he looked at Christina.

Christina's smile didn't fade a bit, her eyes even looked provocative, as if saying, "See, I'm right."

"I don't get it. You've been with William for so long. If you want something, can't you just tell him directly? All these twists and turns, don't you find it tiring?"

"Christina, if you don't want me to lose my temper, go back to your room immediately." William's angry shout, with a look of oppression, immediately swept towards Christina.

Christina wasn't scared off by William. Instead, she had already left an indelible mark in Jennifer's heart, achieving her goal of making Jennifer uncomfortable.

Jennifer's nails dug deeply into her flesh, and at this moment, anger surged within her chest.

Really, for the first time, she wanted to kill someone, no, she wanted to tear Christina to pieces!

"Everyone makes mistakes. I can't interfere with your choices." William spoke lightly, pulling Jennifer's thoughts back.

Jennifer looked at William in disbelief, "William, are you trying to distance yourself from me?"

William's expression was indifferent.

William was known for his cold and distant personality, but he had never treated her like this before.

Jennifer was truly scared.

"I said, if you have any difficulties, I will help you."

William's tone didn't change.

This was a promise William had made early on, just because she had saved him once. But back then, she had only taken advantage of the situation.

However, William was so outstanding. From the first time she saw him, she had fallen in love with him at first sight.

It wasn't really about her saving him, it was her secret!

Jennifer's throat felt like it was blocked, "William, what I want most now is to return to the School of Architecture. And, if you don't want to take responsibility for Christina, can you let me stay? You know, my only wish is to marry you."

Jennifer opened her arms and hugged William.

She cried softly in his arms.

In the past, Jennifer had hugged William before, and William didn't feel much, the most he did was pat her shoulder or back.

She wanted him to marry her, and he had agreed.

But now, William felt a bit impatient, probably because he saw Jennifer's tears.

"Too many things have happened recently. Let's put the marriage on hold for now. As for the School of Architecture, you can't go back at this critical moment."

"But where should I go?"

She couldn't continue to submit manuscripts to the publisher for now. The editor said that if she wanted to submit, she had to change her pen name.

That pen name had taken her years to build up. Change it? She was unwilling.

William's voice was calm, "If you feel you have nothing to do recently, you can stay by my side and do some work."

"Okay."

There had never been a female secretary by William's side. If she stayed by his side, she could seize the opportunity. She needed to find a chance to have a relationship with William.

Previously, Christina had taken advantage of the situation. She knew that this time, it wasn't just about having a relationship with William. She had to get pregnant with William's child so that he would marry her.

"Then I..."

Jennifer spoke hesitantly.

She actually wanted to stay.

Unexpectedly, William had no intention of letting her stay, and even said, "You should go back. I'll notify you when there's a schedule."

"Okay."

Since William said so, she couldn't say more.

She left unwillingly.

Now, she could only wait and find another way later.

As for Christina.

Although she didn't continue to stand by the railing, she didn't go back to her room either. She listened to their conversation from a corner where William and Jennifer couldn't see her.

Look, as long as Jennifer cried a little in front of him, William had no resistance at all. But when she had cried her heart out in front of William with her daughter, William hadn't softened, not even for the child. She was more determined to drag Jennifer into hell.

Because that way, Jennifer would be in pain, and William wouldn't have it easy either!

"Come out."

William's cold voice hit Christina, bringing her thoughts back. She walked out, smiling at William, "Uncle, you know me so well."

William's eyes flashed with a deadly coldness, "Why do you have such hostility towards her? You can't break us up just because you want to."

"What hostility do I have towards her? I just don't like her and speak the truth. If you don't like it, don't listen. After all, you have the right not to listen to me."

Christina was unaffected, her smile even deepened, "Or, Uncle, are you too focused on me? Are you addicted to me now?"

Jennifer was already furious, so William had to use some means here too.

If she didn't torment these two, how could she make up for the pain she and Harper had suffered?

The next second, William was indeed furious, "Christina, you're asking for death."