Chapter 807 In the evening, Jasper brought over some light hospital meals for Jenna again. Brayden sat by her bedside, feeding her spoonfuls of food.
"Jenna, are you scared?" Sylvia asked, remembering Jenna's tears earlier in the day as she stared at her small face with almond-shaped eyes.
"No, just reminded of something from my childhood,” Jenna replied softly.
"Your head is fine. Just rest and eat more to build up your strength,” Sylvia advised.
Encouraged by Sylvia's words, Jenna picked up the bowl of porridge and drank it all in one go. As night fell, Sylvia and Franklin left to prepare for the closing ceremony awards show at their hotel.
Meanwhile in a police holding cell...
The man who had harmed Jenna finally broke under interrogation and revealed his accomplice - "It was a woman in her forties.
Her assistant found me and paid me off." "You received money into your account - was it from her assistant?" "Yes... yes it was." Late at night in a hotel room...
Allie had just removed her makeup when someone kicked open the door to her room. She jumped with fright as policemen stormed inside. "What do you want?" "Miss Newman - we have evidence that you instructed someone to harm Miss Jenna intentionally. Please come with us.” The police showed an arrest warrant.
"What are you talking about? You've got it all wrong! | don't even know that guy!" Allie protested indignantly.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"The evidence is clear; your assistant transferred money into his account on your behalf." The policeman spoke coldly: "Take her away!" Allie rolled her eyes furiously. "This is ridiculous! You're framing me! | never gave him any money!" But what could one woman do against several big men? Her cries for help echoed down the hotel corridor as they dragged Allie away: "Help me! This is a mistake! I'm innocent!" Her voice grew louder until many guests opened their doors to see what was happening; Mrs. Ritter and Ashlyn were among them when they saw Allie being taken away by police officers.
"Auntie, what's going on?" Ashlyn caught up quickly. "Officer, you must have made a mistake," she said calmly as she walked over with Mrs. Ritter. "My sister couldn't have done anything wrong. She is about to marry into the Spencer family, and behind her is Aettosa's Spencer Group. Are you sure you want to arrest her?" "The evidence is conclusive now, and without evidence we cannot arrest anyone," the police officer said coldly as he looked at the mother and daughter duo before commanding his subordinates to take Allie away.
Allie had calmed down by now; something was very wrong.
She didn't instruct that man at all, but Mrs. Ritter had mentioned two days ago that she had to sabotage Jenna's competition.
But why did everything lead back to her in the end? Could it be that Mrs. Ritter was framing her? Allie's mind raced fast, but right now she had no evidence to prove whether or not Mrs. Ritter was framing her.
However, she felt that her intuition was accurate.
Mrs. Ritter and Allie hadn't gotten along since they were young children.
The only solution right now was for Allie to contact the Spencer family immediately and get them involved in helping clear her name of any wrongdoing.
Allie pondered self-rescue options in silence within herself.
Mrs. Ritter watched as Allie was taken away by police officers before turning towards Ashlyn saying, "You go contact the Spencer Family immediately and see if they can help.” To Mrs. Ritter, Allie was just a stepping stone.
If she wasn't imprisoned then, there would be no way for their family or Ashlyn could establish connections with the Spencer family.
Once Allie went into prison, Ashlyn could keep in touch frequently with the Spencer family's young master.
When they contacted each other more often, it wouldn't be difficult at all when feelings started developing between them...
Mrs. Ritter's mind worked like magic thinking about this plan; it seemed perfect! Sylvia and Franklin also found out about Allie being arrested soon enough...
"Is it really Allie?" Sylvia lowered her gaze, her feather-like eyelashes drooping, a faint shadow falling on her face.
Franklin tightened his grip on her hand. "I thought it was the Ritter family." Sylvia looked up, with a glimmer of light in her eyes and a cold look. "I also thought it was the Ritter family. So when things go wrong, there must be something fishy going on." She sneered again. "But we can't let the Ritter family off the hook either. They've been causing trouble for Jenna time and time again, so they have to pay for it eventually." Franklin nodded. "Of course." He pecked her lips lightly and whispered, "Don't worry, leave it to me. Whatever Mrs. Ritter values most, I'll take away from her." Mrs. Ritter had no idea that at this moment the Ritter Group was facing a huge crisis.
Donovan called her excitedly over the phone. "Madam, there's an overseas company that wants to invest with us and jointly acquire some land for development purposes! They'll provide funding for us to develop commercial buildings and offices which will definitely bring in huge profits!" Mrs. Ritter felt relieved as she had dealt with Allie; business at home was thriving too, so she smiled. "Honey, you're amazing! When luck comes knocking we just can't ignore it." "Our daughter didn't win any piano championships but she has won favor from the Spencer family,” Donovan continued excitedly,"If our daughter marries into Aettosa's Spencer Group, then those socialites in Urgford won't even be worthy enough to polish our daughter's shoes!" She spoke triumphantly while Donovan felt even more pleased. "Honey, is that true? Spencer Group? If our daughter marry into them, then our position within will certainly rise!" Mrs . Riter went on talking about how close Allie's relationship is with the Spencer Group... and how Ashlyn contacted their young master today.
"This is great news." Donovan hung up feeling satisfied.
In the hospital room, Brayden helped Jenna who still felt dizzy walk towards bathroom.
Jenna felt heavy-headed discomfort,” I'll just wash myself." Brayden got playful, "Let me help you wash.” Jenna suddenly became uncomfortable,” | can do this myself." "It's not like we haven't done more intimate things than this before!" Brayden laughed mischievously.
Jenna realized he might actually have ulterior motives behind his actions, "I'm sick now... you're not trying anything funny, are you?" It turned out she guessed right after all...
Brayden couldn't help but get a little hot under the collar when he thought about Jenna taking a shower. But he wasn't so much of an animal that he would do anything right now. So, he put on his best gentlemanly act and said, "No, no. I'm just afraid you might faint." "I won't," Jenna urged him to leave. "I'll just rinse off for a few minutes." Reluctantly, Brayden left.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmWhen Jenna finished her shower and came out, she saw that Brayden had also taken off his clothes and was sitting on the bed with his thick chest and abs exposed.
As soon as she saw him come out like that with such pride on his face, Brayden asked eagerly: "Do | look good?" Jenna was drying her hair when she saw how shameless he was acting and couldn't help but throw the towel at him. "Why did you take everything off?" "Because | need to take a shower too!" Brayden grabbed the towel she had used and went into the bathroom without causing any more trouble.
After finishing her shower, Jenna couldn't bear to let him continue sleeping on the couch so she let him sleep next to her instead.
"Jenna... if | fall asleep... I'l start thinking..." Brayden blushed at being so close to her; it was torture for him.
"Well then... you should sleep on the couch." Jenna heard what he meant from his words; Her face turned red as well as she quickly covered herself up with the blanket.
Brayden pulled down the blanket covering up most of Jenna's body revealing only her red little face. "Are you shy?" "No way!" She turned away from him completely embarrassed by this situation.
The man chuckled lightly before giving a gentle kiss onto her lips. "Once you're better, we can cuddle again.” "You're shameless!" Jenna flipped over onto other side facing away from Brayden which caused another round of light laughter from him.
At Aettosa Hipps Manor...
The atmosphere in the grand hall on first floor seemed particularly heavy today.
Tammy and Skyla looked confused as they walked in.
As soon as they entered they saw the Old Mrs. Hipps' stern expression which frightened Skyla greatly.
Clare sat next to the Old Mrs. Hipps looking grim while Old Mr. Hipps appeared even more serious than usual; everyone else in Hipps family wore similarly unhappy expressions.
Skyla steadied herself mentally before asking softly,"Mom... what happened?” "Kneel down!" Old Mr. Hipps roared loudly.
Skyla fell down scared out of wits,"Dad, did | do something wrong?" "How dare you ask?" Old Mr. Hipps' face turned white and then black with anger. "You stole Clare's seal, forged it on that contract, do you know the consequences?” "I didn't, | never stole my brother's seal,” Skyla denied vehemently, her face stubborn as if she had been wronged greatly. "Dad, you have to investigate this thoroughly. How could | possibly do such a thing?" "Are you saying that this contract wasn't signed by you? That the seal wasn't stolen by you?" Old Mr. Hipps grabbed a contract from the table and threw it in front of Skyla.
Her trembling hands picked up the contract and Skyla realized that it was indeed the fake wig factory contract she had stolen and sealed with her brother's stamp.