Downstairs, Cory was just about to head out when he heard Jane call out to him, "Cory."

He stopped in his tracks and turned to look at the stairs, where Jane was coming down and approaching him.

Memories from the night before flashed in his mind once more as Jane moved toward him. His gaze darkened quite a bit. He only came to his senses when Jane was once again in front of him.

"You took the pill?"

Jane nodded. She smiled at Cory. "What did you mean when you said you would be responsible?"

Cory furrowed his brows. Jane had changed her stance way too quickly. She had hated him a minute ago, yet she was already smiling at him now.

"Officially be mine." Cory thought for a while before he said with difficulty, "But I can't give you proper recognition."

In this life, only Ashley could be his wife.

"Okay!" Jane agreed. "I never wanted recognition anyway. I want Emerald Group."

"Okay." Cory agreed just as quickly. "I'll give it to you."

"That's all I need to hear from you." Jane t