She feigned indifference. "You offered willingly. I didn't coerce you," she replied.

Albert offered a meaningful remark. “Jessie, as long as you're happy."

Jessie felt she was no match for Albert.

Sooner or later, she would be consumed by him in this house, both physically and emotionally.

Consequently, over the next two weeks, she consistently made excuses about feeling unwell, avoiding visits to the villa to give Jeslyn language lessons. Strangely, Jessie remained unaware of how Albert explained her absence to Jeslyn. Surprisingly, Jeslyn didn't react with anger but instead comforted Jessie, saying, "Dad mentioned that women often feel unwell for a few days every month. You just need some rest.”