Opening the closet, Gianna found dozens of the latest luxury clothing items lying quietly inside.
After picking out an outfit and donning it, she took selfies in every corner of the room. She then video-called her fair-weather friends and showed them around the mansion. As she took in their envious gazes, a look of smugness settled upon Gianna’s face.
Just when she was about to enter the third floor, the housekeeper rushed over and blocked her path.
“Ms. Gianna, you are free to go anywhere in this mansion but the third floor.”
Furious, Gianna growled, “I’m the mistress of this place! What do you mean I can’t go to the third floor?”
The housekeeper replied, “Well, Ms. Marsh is staying on the third floor. Mr. Lopez has told us that you can go anywhere except the third floor, so I hope you won’t give us a hard time, Ms. Gianna.”
Embarrassed, Gianna quickly cut off the video call.
She then fumed, “I don’t care who’s living on the third floor! I’m Wyatt’s girlfriend!”
To that, the housekeeper responded with, “I don’t know what your relationship with Mr. Lopez is, but I have heard that the lady living on the third floor is Mr. Lopez’s fiancée.”
His fiancée? And her last name is Marsh?
Gianna immediately thought of someone and pressed the housekeeper, “Are you talking about Jessica Marsh?”
“Yes.”
Gianna’s heart lurched upon hearing that.
I thought Wyatt would be irked and break up with Jessica after seeing that and hearing the lies I made up! Why would he arrange for Jessica to stay here? And why ask me to move in?
Forcing herself to remain calm, Gianna tried to sound the housekeeper out. “Why is Wyatt letting her stay here?”
“I have no idea, Ms. Gianna.”
“Then why is she staying on the third floor?” A glint flashed across Gianna’s eyes before she added nonchalantly, “I don’t mind that Wyatt has a fiancée. I just want to build a rapport with her. After all, we’re going to be seeing each other quite often from now on.”
The housekeeper hesitated for a moment before saying, “I doubt you’ll be able to see her, Ms. Gianna. Mr. Lopez has forbade her from leaving the third floor. We’re the ones sending her meals.”
Glee filled Gianna’s heart when she heard that, followed by curiosity. She asked, “Did she have a fight with Wyatt?”
Seeing how the housekeeper was reluctant to give her an answer, Gianna took a stack of cash from her wallet and stuffed it in the former’s hand before saying, “Just tell me. After all, I’m not the only one staying here. I don’t want to piss Wyatt off.”
After accepting the money, the housekeeper’s resolve weakened, and she told Gianna about the time Jessica and Wyatt got into a fight. She continued with how they helped Jessica to a bath, cleaned up her body, and the instructions they had received.
After hearing everything, Gianna felt relieved.
I guess the rift between them still exists due to the misunderstandings that I’ve created. All Wyatt wants is for her to get pregnant and have a child. That’s why he imprisoned her here. Since Jessica’s not allowed to leave the third floor, she poses no threat to me.
Feigning concern, Gianna mused, “She must have angered Wyatt for her to be treated like this.” She then ordered the housekeeper, “Do take good care of her and don’t let her come downstairs, lest her presence annoys Wyatt.”
“Understood, Ms. Gianna.”
Now that she was staying at the mansion, Gianna could wake up at any time she desired.
There was no longer any need for her to attend any shows. All she had to do was lay on her bed and flirt with Wyatt over the phone for a sum of money to be wired to her. Apart from that, she only needed to make a phone call for someone at the luxury stores to bring over a batch of clothing or jewelry to the mansion for her to choose from.
It was a blissful life.
Sometimes, Gianna would see the housekeeper delivering meals up to the third floor, and she would be reminded of the incident when she was talking to Jessica in the stairwell and accidentally pushed the latter, causing Jessica to miscarry. When memories of this flashed through her mind, Gianna would feel uneasy.
Jessica made so many plans for revenge. Back then, she wasn’t afraid of any provocation. It’s clear that she isn’t someone to be trifled with. Although she has been imprisoned on the third floor, there’s no telling when Wyatt might go to see her. And if she talks about what happened that day… No, I need to handle this matter before that happens.
Those uncertain factors made it difficult for Gianna to have peace of mind. As such, when she found someone who could help her on WhatsApp, she immediately contacted the person.
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