Chapter 11

Brandon was, after all, still a man. As such, he couldn't help being provoked by Anna's seduction. He picked her up and carried her upstairs. The room was quickly filled with sexual tension, but just as things were about to escalate, Brandon stopped. All he could think about was Jessie. Jessie had always been shy whenever they did it, unlike Anna. He used to think it was more exciting to be with Anna, but now, he found Jessie's reactions far more genuine. Seeing Brandon make no further move, Anna tried to take the initiative, only to be pushed away coldly. "Anna, I just remembered that I need to do something at the office. You should rest. No need to wait up for me." Without waiting for a response, Brandon buckled his belt, grabbed his shirt, and left the room. Before Anna could process what had happened, he was already gone. … The next day, Jessie woke up to a message from Phillip. Jessie's gaze dimmed. Though Phillip and Liliana were her biological parents, they never had much