At his words, Jessie tensed up suddenly.

She later realized she couldn't recall how the driver knew where she lived.

Stepping out of the car, her legs were so shaky she nearly stumbled.

Albert, got out after her and closed the car door behind him, concerned that little Jeslyn inside might feel the chill. Observing the not exactly lavish apartment building, he inquired, “This is your place?"

Gone were Jessie's days of pride.

Having grown accustomed to her family's downfall, she simply nodded.

"Yes, it's pretty convenient living here."

Albert lit a cigarette.

He noticed she was about to leave and quickly said, "What about your job? Do you want me to sort it out for you? The main office of Waston Group's moved to Duefron. Jessie... It's just a job. Don't stress over it."

Under the moonlight, Jessie pondered for a moment.

She gave a slight smile and responded, “Mr. Waston, a lot of people can offer me a good job. With them, a smile or a meal and a chat might be enough, but accepting something from you feels different. I might end up owing more than I'd like. Plus, I'm not as young as I used to be. And whatever else I could offer now, other women have too."

After she spoke, Jessie smiled softly and said, "That's all there is to it."

She then headed to the elevator.

Behind her, Albert's voice, cool yet smooth, reached her. “Jessie, you underestimated me."

Jessie didn't look back.

She'd had her fill of Albert's antics and refused to embarrass herself again.

When she reached the 22nd floor, she walked into her apartment.

It was a modest two-bedroom space, spanning just over 100 square meters. Small, yet it comfortably housed two. Her mother, once a Lady of high society, now thrived in her stability, mastering the art of homemaking by learning to cook and clean.

Jessie once tried to convince her mother, Lettie. "We should consider getting a cleaning service. Such money isn't an issue for us."

But Lettie was adamant. "I need to keep busy. Plus, you've always been about saving money. Truth be told, we could choose not to Live here. With the tens of millions in your account, you could afford a nicer place. It would look better for you, especially when you start dating."