---- Chapter 101 Wendy's eyes flickered with disappointment, and she took another step back. "It seemed like the ones arguing the loudest just now were you and James." Hadn't she already tried talking Elias down? But both Elias and James had locked horns over their family backgrounds, and neither was willing to back down. Elias was so worked up that his fists were clenched -any more provocation and he might have hit James.

Now, thanks to the implication in Jenna's words, they were both looking at her with a hint of blame. It was one thing for James always to take Jenna's side, but even Elias, who'd just said he wanted to protect her, was now standing against her. Wendy started to regret making the same mistake again. "Wendy, you can't say that.

I was still in the car just now, and I could vaguely hear that it was Elias who almost started the fight with James," Jenna chimed in, sounding as if she were defending Wendy. However, she was secretly thrilled. The only reason she hadn't gotten out of the car earlier ---- was that she was worried Elias would see her with James. But now that she'd stepped out and clarified her position, it became the perfect proof to Elias that she was close to James but not intimate.

Elias was easy to manipulate. A few words and he'd already changed his attitude toward Wendy-and become more accepting of Jenna. Whether it was James, Elias, or even their parents, Jenna wanted anything that belonged to Wendy for herself. In fact, she wanted even more. Wendy cast her a cold glance but didn't respond. Instead, she turned to Elias. "Since you're done arguing, let's just leave it at that." With that, she turned and walked away without hesitation.

Elias glanced briefly at James before following her. James wasn't happy about it. He couldn't stand seeing any man around Wendy. Impulsively , he lifted a foot to follow. Jenna stepped in front of him. "James, the meeting starts in half an hour. We don't have much time left." That line should've come from Freddy, but Jenna seemed to know James' schedule even better than his assistant ---- and beat him to it. James frowned and stared coldly at the pair who had already gotten into the car.

He didn't say a word and turned back to his vehicle. No one had expected to run into Wendy and Elias here, much less in that kind of scene. As soon as James got into the car, he rubbed the bridge of his nose in frustration. "James, is your head hurting again? Let me give you a massage," Jenna offered. He didn't object, so she turned and started massaging his temples. "Wendy and Elias have been close since they were little. They were childhood friends.

They used to leave me behind and go off to play together, so it's only natural she would take his side just now. Don't be upset, James." As the car started to move, Jenna's gentle voice echoed warmly inside. James' eyes suddenly opened. "They're that close?" "Of course," she replied, all innocent and oblivious to the shift in his tone. "Everyone in our family knows Wendy ---- and Elias have a close relationship." His brows knitted together as he pushed Jenna's wrist away.

"That's enough." Just that, but the restrained anger behind his actions was unmistakable. Jenna quickly covered her mouth and shook her head. " James, that's not what I meant. Wendy and Elias are probably innocent. There's likely nothing between them... But the more she explained, the murkier it all became.