waking

Chapter 131 

Joanna looked at Naomi, “Many of the questions were about you. We didn’t know each other before, and we’re not close after getting to know each other. It’s strange that she came to ask me about you.” 

Naomi thought of Jessie, that woman with a beautiful appearance and decisive, ruthless methods. Jessie is a capable assistant by the side of Alfred Edwards, and her power seems quite significant. What is Alfred up to by leaving his right–hand person in Atopan? And coming to ask Joanna about mr… Is he about to start investigating me! 

“Naomi, the issue between you and Kevin has caused quite a stir. If the Edwards Group is angry with you because of this, it’s not strange for Jessie to come and ask me about you? Joanna took out her phone and flipped to the press release about Kevin. “Kevin has been completely banned. The Edwards Group has made it clear that anyone who uses him in the future will be at odds with the Edwards Group. And not just in the entertainment industry. It will be very difficult for him to even look for other jobs in the future.” 

Jessie is making an example out of him.” Naomi chuckled softly. “They are doing this for Shawn’s sake. They seem to apologizing to me, but in fact, they are trying to ingratiate themselves with Shawn. I was going to handle it myself, but I had some sleep and she has fixed everything. I didn’t exprit Jessir to act so quickly.” 

Joanna had been in the entertainment industry for several years. She had seen all kinds of people and understood the difficulties for women in this circle. When you’re not popular, the people around you won’t get close to you. Some will even step on you, and it’s common for them to grab your resources. When you become popular, everyone will come to flatter and please you, and then you will find that all the surrounding people are good. They may even treat you like their friends and families’ 

Bat Naomi was different from Joanna. As soon as Naomi appeared, she was labeled as Shawn’s woman. Everyone would pamper and please woman of Shawn. 

“Naomi, Mr. Fischer is promoting you. You have to seize the opportunity” Joanna reached out and held her hand. “You are now taking over my job, You must seize the opportunity. No matter whether you want to be in the entertainment circle in the future, you must grasp the useful connections and relationships” 

“Thank you. I understand.” Naomi sincerely expressed her gratitude. In her previous life, Joanna was suilderly reported to have depression and jumped to her death from the thirty–sixth floor. Nanmi wanted to save her, 

“Joanna, do you often feel stressed? Or unhappy?” Naomi held Joanna’s hand. “I’ve been covering your work these past few days, and sometimes I feel tired, then suddenly down. I don’t really know why” 

Joanna was taken aback for a moment, then shook her head. “Are you not enjoying what you’re doing! If you’re not happy with it, I’ll tell Natalie, and I’ll go back to work once I’m better” 

“I just wanted to know if you ever feel like you might have depression or something under such busy work?” Naomi said with an embarrassed smile, *I’ve been covering your work lately, and I’ve been trading a lot of gossip news, including one that says you have depression. 

Joanna inmediately laughed. “I don’t have depression. I enjoy acting and singing. Although the work of an artist is very busy, it’s also fulfilling, and I can cam a lot of money. I’m quite happy and grateful. Those paparazzi just write nonsense, making things up out of thin air. Don’t believe that 

“Tin relieved to hear that.” Naomi smiled, embarrassed. “Joanna, do you il 

Joanna replied with a smile, “No, you’re just concerned about me.” 

The two chatted about other things, and Naomi checked the treatment progress for Derek. She needed to go to the Edwards family’s place to get some medicine from her mentor for the third stage of treatment 

After saying goodbye to jamna and Derek, Shawn received a phone call and needed to leave. Thave to go back to the Fischer Group. Will you be afraid to go back alone?” 

Naomi replied. “No, I’m not a child. Mr. Fischer, I can take a tux by myself” 

Shawn frowned. Ellen didn’t come with him, and Jane wasn’t there either. He wasn’t very reassured about Naomi being alone. “Wait here, I’ll have Kllen come and pick you up.” 

Shawn was about to make a phone call when a black Maybach stopped in front of the two. The window rolled down, revealing Jessie’s smiling face “Ms. Edwards. Mr. Fischer 

“Hey, Jessie Naomi greeted Jessie “Are you here to visit a patient at the hospital 

Jessie said, “I already did, and I’m about to leave. Where are you going, Ms. Edwards? Tll give you a lift? 

Naomi said, “No need. I’ll just take a taxi.” 

Jessie had already gotten out of the car. She walked around to the other side and directly opened the door. “Ms. Edwards, I’ll give you a lift. Mr. Fischer would agree 

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Jessie maintained a certain distance from Shawn. Her every smile and her tone were polite, but not too enthusiastic to make people feel uncomfortable while expressing her sincerity, 

Shawn glanced at Jessie and said, “Thank you then, Jessie.” 

Jessie said, “It’s my pleasure. Ms. Edwards, please 

Since Shawn said it would be unwise for Naomi to disagree. She got in the car and said goodbye to Shawn. 

After Jessie got in the car and started the engine, she asked, “Where are you going. Ms. Edwards!” 

lla is?” 

“Do you know where the Edwards family’s villa is? 

“Yes” The black Maybach drove out. Jessie didn’t need navigation. The route she took was familiar to Naomi 

Have y 

you ever been to Atopan before? Naomi looked at the scenery outside the car window and asked casually. 

“It’s my first time in Aropan, but I have a college classmate in Mopan.” Jessie smiled slightly. “Maybe I’ll come to Aropan on business often in the future. It’s necessary to understand the city roads, buildings, communities, companies, customs, and food in advance.” 

Naomi thought she shouldn’t underestimate Jessie, Jessie had been in Atopan for a short time and already knew it so thoroughly. 

Jessie said, “I know you have many things to do, Ms. Edwards. Or, I would really like to invite you to show me around.” 

“You have classmates in Atopan. You wouldn’t need ane for it,” Naomi joked. “You must have a good memory, right?” 

“Not really” Jessie said and stopped the car outside the Edwards family’s villa 

Jessie smiled warmly, “When we’re off the clock, you call me jewie, and F’ll call you Naomi, as that alright?” 

“Of course,” Naomi smiled back. “I’ve kept the business card you gave ine 

“I’ll be waiting for your call anytime Jessie’s smile deepened as if hinting at something. “Naomi, you’ll need me.” 

Naomi laughed. “Would you like to come in and sit down?” 

“Surel” Jessie didn’t hesitate to accept the invitation 

Naomi had no choice but to open the gate and lead her in. Her mendor now lived in the Edwards family’s villa, where the trees and flowers in the yard hael been dug up and replaced with varinus medicinal herbis. Some were still small saplings, while others had grown quite tall Wilson Walter was sitting in a rattan chair under the grape trellis, listening to a tune while gently rocking back and forth 

me? 

“Master, I’m back.” Naomi approached, “Tve brought a guest with me 

“Hello Mr. Walter, Eni a friend of Naomi’s. My name is Jessie Grove. You can just call me Jević” Jessie stepped forward confidently to greet him. As soon as she spoke, Naomi became supicinus again. Jessie seemed to know a lot about the people and things around her. She hadn’t even. introduced her mentor yet, and Jessie already knew his surname, 

Wilson opened his eyes, his sharp gaze swept over Jessie, and after a while, he spoke “Jesse Grove.” He drew out his words. “You’re not welcome here, leave.” 

Jessie didn’t get angry and was still polite and respectful “Mr. Waher, Im a fr 

friend of Naomi“ 

“My silly apprentice has no money. You can fool her, but not me. Naomi, show the guest out!” Wilson closed his eyes again and resumed humming his one. 

Naomi looked at Jessie awkwardly. I’m sorry about that.” 

“It’s okay, it’s my fault for not bringing a gift when I came over. It was inconsiderate of me, and Mr. Walter is right to be upset” Jessie still had a faint smile. “Naomi, I’ll leave for now and pay a formal visit tomorrow. Before Naomi could say anything Jessie turned and left. 

Naomi bit her lower lip. Her intuition told her that jessie was not a simple person to deal with. But she couldn’t figure out what her real purpose was for staying. And why wouldn’t Alfred want her back! 

“Mr. Walter, you don’t like her, do your Naomi asked. 

Wilson opened his eyes. “Like who?” 

Naomi replied, “Jessie Grove.” 

Wilson closed his eyes again. “She has no I intentions, nor will she harm you, but she came to our door empty–handed. Doesn’t that show a lack of respect!” 

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Naomi was left speechless. So Jessie knew what her mentor was thinking, and she hadn’t. Such a perceptive person should not have missed such courtesies, yet she had. Naomi found Jessie to be quite strange, 

“How did you know she had no ill intentions and wouldn’t harm me” Naomi asked curiously, “Why can’t I see it!” 

Intuition. Personal chemistry 

Naomi was at a loss for words. 

After leaving the Edwards‘ villa, Jessie drove for a short distance, then took out her iPad and turned it on. She marked a location on it and then found and marked the location of the Sanders family’s residence. After marking it, she located the Sunshine Children’s Home Sunshine Children’s Home was a crucial clue Jessie planned to go to Sunshine Children’s Home first she needed to understand all aspects of Naomi’s early life and then report back to Alfred Edwards. 

The trauma of childhood often stays with a person for a long time. If the timing of a reunion is off, it can cause secondary trauma. Not every child can overcome such trauma as they grow up; some wounds never truly heal. She didn’t want Naomi to be like her former self 

The black Maybach stamed again, and this time it truly left the Edwards‘ villa, 

In Atopan, at Lunar Bay Club’s VIP room, Bill Sullivan and Kevin Garner were kneeling on the thick carpet, with fifty bottles of beer in front of them. On the sofa sat a man dressed in a black suit, shrouded in darkness, his silhouette visible only in vague outline, 

The atmosphere in the room was tense, and Hill and Kevin couldn’t help but shiver uncontrollably. They had tried to kidnap Naomi, only to be captured as soon as they approached the Edwards‘ residence. 

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