"Pamela, you have not introduced yourself properly. I only know you are an Allen and I seem to have seen you somewhere else." Jessica asked with inquisitive glare.
She really wants to know her more because living in the Allen needs her to have a close person but since everyone in the Allen family is only thinking for themselves she is then the better candidate.
"I am an actress, model, and singer. The lady with the stage name "summer" is me" She answered proudly. Jessica nodded in understanding. She had felt the sense of familiarity with her the first time they met.
"I am proud of you as a woman growing up in this dangerous setting to have made it to this point. Pamela’s smile flattered. She had grown up the hard way.
Growing up as an Allen without any substantial benefits, Pamela had to carve out her own path with her tears, sweat and blood. The only person who had ever encouraged her was Davis before his accident.
Unlike the favored heirs of the family, she was given no special treatment, no backing. People only acknowledged her name but never truly respected her status as it was never a secret she is the abhorred daughter. .She had to thread on dangerous ground with caution.
In order to survive, she had worked her way up and managed to secure a place in the entertainment industry. With a smile she briefed them on the various experiences she had with the family.
Jessica took a sip of her tea, her eyes glinting with interest as she listened to Pamela’s unintentional revelations about the Allen family.
Pamela suddenly turned to Jessica with a lighthearted smile. "Sister-in-law, do you mind joining me for shopping?"
Jessica raised an eyebrow at the invitation, Pamela wasn’t the type to have close friends—her position in the Allen family had made sure of that.
"I have a dinner night to attend in two days time and since you are here, it will be wise to have you go with me to pick the best outfit" she smirked.
Jessica stared at her silently for a while in contemplation. Then, a thought flashed through her mind, her eyes glittering with mischief as she glanced at Davis.
"I don’t mind at all," Jessica said. "But I think we have to go with your cousin, I hope you wouldn’t mind having him with us," Jessica said.
Pamela’s eyes widened slightly before a mischievous smile played on her lips. "Why do I mind? I think it will be more interesting." She beamed.
With that conclusion, she left the room with a speed of light. Jessica smiled lightly before she turned her gaze to Davis. "We are going together." She said.
"Wouldn’t I embarrass you with the way I am sitting on the wheelchair?" He asked and Jessica glared at him.
Pamela returned to her room to prepare , Jessica paid a visit to the old man to check on his health and was satisfied with the results. As she stepped out of the old man’s room. Aaron and Vera stepped into the sitting room from the entrance. They had just returned from the hospital.
Jessica’s eyes flickered with a trace of amusement as she glanced between Aaron and her. Their expressions showing a mix of emotions they are struggling hard to hide.
Vera, still pale from her previous ordeal, clung to Aaron’s arm with a delicate air of fragility while Aaron, on the other hand, looked visibly drained. His sharp features were tight with suppressed frustration, and it didn’t take much to guess that whatever had transpired at the hospital had not gone as planned.
Jessica maintained her usual composed demeanor, her gaze briefly meeting Aaron’s before shifting to Vera. "How are you faring now?" She asked.
"I am very much okay now", Vera muttered, her voice cold and biting. She did not expect that on her returning she will come into contact with Jessica flaunting herself in the mansion.
"Alright, be careful of your health. It is the most paramount" Jessica smirked and proceeded to climb the staircase. "Jessica.." she called out.
Jessica, who had only taken a few steps up the staircase, stopped when she heard Vera’s voice behind her.
Vera asked Aaron to go on while she have a word with Jessica. Aaron nodded, he is already exhausted by the incident and this is just like granting him an amnesty. He never believed he will endure through the night
"Jessica, can we have a word?" Vera’s tone was soft, almost pleading, Jessica smirked internally.
Jessica turned slowly, her arms akimbo as she gazed at Vera with a blank stare "What is it?"
Vera hesitated for a moment, twisting her fingers together as though she is gathering her thoughts. Her tone calm "I just wanted to... apologize," she said,
"I know things have been tense between us, and last night—" She let out a soft sigh. "I was wrong.
Vera offered a weak smile. "I’m not here to cause trouble. I just don’t want any more misunderstandings between us anymore. "
Jessica studied her for a moment, then let out a light chuckle. "Misunderstandings?" she echoed. "That’s an interesting choice of words."
Though, Vera remained composed Jessica wasn’t fooled. How can the Louis daughter go down without a fight. Her lips curled up subtly as she accessed her why wondering the medicine she is selling in her gourd.
Jessica decided to play along. "Alright," she said, nodding slightly. "If that’s all, I have somewhere to be."
Vera’s lips parted slightly, as if she wanted to say more, but she changed her mind abruptly . Instead, she stepped aside, allowing Jessica to pass.
As Jessica made to by pass her, Vera suddenly lost her balance and fell backwards. She flapped her hand to hold on to something, Jessica effortlessly caught her when she is just an inch to the floor.
A smirk played at the corners of her lips as she tilted her head to look at her. She had expected the dramatic stunt she will pull.
Davis who had just appeared at the hallway witnessed the scene of Vera’s dramatic fall but from his angle it looks as though one had pushed her with force since both of them are standing on the staircase.
"Sister-in-law, aren’t you tired?" Jessica’s voice was calm and teasing, as she pulled Vera upright with ease.