The Fake Heiress Turns out to Be a True Tycoon!

Chapter 1277: Side Story: Magnolia Hearne & Luca Jennings 2

Luca Jennings’ eyes deepened at her words.

Even though he planned to handle this matter himself.

After all, it was said to be his "bad romance," something he should handle himself.

But...

His wife volunteered to help him handle it.

He didn’t want to refuse.

It wasn’t because he craved being protected by his wife; he simply... wanted to kiss her.

...

So, having been called "darling" all night, Magnolia Hearne dutifully dressed up and accompanied Luca Jennings out the door the next day, despite feeling sore all over.

Because she disliked appearing in public, Magnolia hadn’t appeared much with Luca Jennings in the two years since her return.

This led most people to know that Madam of President Jennings had returned, but few knew about her circumstances.

What Magnolia Hearne meant by handling it was actually attending events with Luca as his wife.

Although it might not be effective, it showed Luca Jennings’ attitude.

The rest of the matters would wait until she’d seen the girl herself.

This event was Luca Jennings, as a representative of charitable entrepreneurs, celebrating the graduates funded by the group.

Such occasions typically didn’t require Luca to appear, as ever since Scarlett mentioned that charity could help Kingston accumulate merit, Luca delegated most of the group’s charity affairs to Kingston.

This was also a career of Kingston’s own.

However, Kingston seldom spoke in public, and at such events, it was usually Blaise Jennings or other company directors attending, although Kingston, as the person in charge, would have a separate seat even if not present.

This was so those being aided would remember Kingston and feel grateful to him.

Luca Jennings attended mainly because the majority of this batch of sponsored students had been his beneficiaries back in the day.

During the eighteen years when Magnolia and Scarlett were missing, Luca Jennings consistently pursued charity work.

Partly to accumulate blessings for his wife and daughter, and partly thinking that in case his own child was caught in poverty somewhere unknown to him, his ongoing support might give her a one-in-a-million chance to escape her plight.

Ygraine Lloyd was a girl he had sponsored back then and had a lasting impression of.

She had the resilience of wild grass, growing upwards.

"Her father was an alcoholic, and her mother was weak. Several times she almost couldn’t go to school, so she treasured the opportunity to study more than anyone."

Ygraine Lloyd did not disappoint him.

The group sponsored many graduates, even providing jobs in the company for those lacking social connections, but few could make it to the group headquarters based on their academic performance and ability.

Ygraine Lloyd was one of them.

Because she was a girl, Luca Jennings had little private interaction with her.

Once when she graduated high school and another when she graduated college.

This was the third time.

She got his contact information after her successful internship in the group, and the message she sent last night merely expressed gratitude for his years of sponsorship.

Luca Jennings didn’t see any hint of ambiguity in that formal message.

So when Magnolia Hearne mentioned his "bad romance," he didn’t associate it with this girl at all.

It was rare for Luca Jennings to bring his wife to an event. Such corporate charity events were typically regular publicity, but Magnolia Hearne’s appearance drew significant media attention.

The scene received endless praise.

Comments like "time can’t defeat beauty," and "her temperament matches solemn President Jennings perfectly," "such a loving couple."

These words reached the ears of Ygraine Lloyd, who was also attending the event.

This was her first time seeing President Jennings’ wife.

She had to admit, she was a woman who instantly generated favorable impressions.

Time had left few marks on her face, and she stood harmoniously beside the equally handsome and mature President Jennings.

With just a glance, Ygraine Lloyd knew she couldn’t compare to her.

Her family background wasn’t good, she wasn’t extraordinarily beautiful, her living conditions were hard, and she had a dark inner self.

But she didn’t want to give up on such an outstanding man.

Although Ygraine Lloyd’s family situation was poor, she was undoubtedly exceptional among the young graduates—not just in appearance but also in ability.

No wonder she was chosen as the representative of the sponsored students to attend the event.

Of course, Magnolia Hearne also noticed the girl, and at first glance, she understood why this girl could be Luca Jennings’ bad romance.

From her appearance, she was intelligent but obsessive, willing to give everything for her goals, with a sense of morality that could be discarded when necessary.

More importantly, her interest in Luca Jennings wasn’t solely about his money.

"It’s troublesome."

Magnolia Hearne whispered to Luca Jennings, "This girl truly loves you."

If it weren’t for the fact they were in a public place, Luca Jennings would have wanted to darken his face immediately.

What is all this about?

And calling her a child?...

Did she forget this so-called "child" was interested in her husband?

Not wanting to say anything more to her, Luca Jennings could only reach out, and while holding her hand, squeeze her palm to warn her.

This immediately drew a playful gaze from Magnolia Hearne.

The couple thought their actions were discreet and low-key, unaware that others saw them as a display of affection.

Ygraine Lloyd’s gaze fell upon their clasped hands, finding the scene incredibly glaring.

She was truly envious.

She didn’t expect the outwardly serious and cold President Jennings to show such intimate gestures towards his wife.

She so wished she was the one receiving his affectionate gestures.

If she hadn’t appeared today, perhaps she would have been the one standing by President Jennings’ side.

After a moment of disappointment, Ygraine Lloyd quickly adjusted herself.

It’s good, at least it proved that President Jennings isn’t truly unyielding and unfeeling, alienated from the Mortal Realm.

As long as he has desires, she still has a chance.

After self-adjusting, Ygraine Lloyd soon reverted to her confident and sunny college-girl demeanour, cooperating with the group’s and reporters’ interview, followed by the group’s arranged buffet dinner.

Knowing that President Jennings would stay for the meal, she pondered how to deepen the connection between herself and President Jennings.

She had a preliminary idea in mind, though executing it might be a bit tedious. But that’s okay; as long as she could tie herself more closely to President Jennings, she’d consider it a successful first step.

As she mused, she didn’t realize that someone had joined her side at some point.

The woman’s manner was casual yet composed, as she said to herself seemingly idly,

"Aren’t you considering toasting later to deepen your interaction with him, then appropriately creating a bit of misunderstanding?

For example, when he comes out of the washroom, you come out behind him flustered, arranging your dress. On the surveillance footage, it would appear as if you two were up to something.

Afterwards, taking advantage of work, appear intermittently around him—it’s unnecessary to be right next to him. As long as you and he frequently appear in the same place one after the other, accompanied by online embellishments, together with your donor-beneficiary relationship, you can easily invoke netizens’ speculations on your relationship, thereby triggering public opinion...

When the mud of public opinion is smeared, a person who isn’t sullied is sullied..."

Magnolia Hearne spoke casually as if chatting, then facing Ygraine Lloyd’s shocked and somewhat fearful gaze, she smiled slightly, asking her,

"Isn’t that right?"