Mysterious Mrs. Pansy

Earlier, some busybodies had already spread the news of Jane’s false accusation online.

Upon seeing Jane being harassed, Osborn hurriedly rushed over.

Unexpectedly, as soon as he entered, he heard Freda’s words to the reporters.

Seeing Freda, Osborn’s face involuntarily turned cold.

The reporters, upon spotting Osborn, swarmed him, bombarding him with questions.

“Mr. Maltz, is the internationally renowned piano master Miss Freda really your fiancée?”

“Mr. Maltz, is your engagement to Miss Freda a result of a family alliance? Why was there no news about it before?”

“Mr. Maltz, is your relationship with Miss Jane truly a rumored cohabitation? Are you serious about her? Will you break up with Miss Huggins for her?”

“…”

“Please make way!” Osborn’s handsome face tensed, his eyebrows knitted, as he pushed through the crowd and went straight to Jane. “Jane, are you okay?”

Jane shook her head. “Osborn, you’re just in time. There’s a woman here claiming to be your fiancée. Shouldn’t you explain to your fans what’s going on?”

Regardless of the situation, Osborn’s current status as a top actor, especially after today’s incident with Shen Qingran, could invite various media interpretations.

So, Jane’s implication was for Osborn to clarify the situation as soon as possible.

Seeing Osborn’s concerned expression towards Jane, Freda’s beautiful eyes dimmed slightly. She took a deep breath, maintaining an elegant smile, and looked at Osborn. “Osborn, long time no see.”

Osborn gave Freda a cold glance. “Apologize to Jane.”

Freda’s expression changed. “Why should I apologize to her? Shamelessly seducing my fiancé, and she wants me to apologize to her?! Ridiculous!”

“When did I become your fiancé?” Osborn retorted coldly.

Freda’s face darkened. “Osborn, do you dare swear to the heavens that there’s no engagement between us?”

“Freda, our engagement has long been annulled. Don’t make a scene.” Osborn frowned.

Indeed, there was once an engagement between him and Freda. The Maltz and Huggins families were close, and they had arranged a marriage for Osborn and Freda during their childhood.

However, when the Maltz family faced difficulties, and Osborn was at his lowest, Freda went abroad with another man.

Although Osborn didn’t have strong feelings for Freda, her leaving without a word was a great humiliation to any man.

Since then, Osborn had never mentioned Freda to anyone.

Later, he met Jane, who encouraged him, gave him hope, and helped him emerge from the darkest times. She played a significant role in revitalizing the Maltz Group.

For Osborn, Freda was an insignificant figure, not even a friend.

After hearing Osborn’s words, a reporter immediately asked, “Mr. Maltz, you said the engagement between you and Miss Huggins has been annulled. Does that imply that you and Miss Huggins did have an engagement at some point?”

Without waiting for Osborn to speak, Freda chimed in, “Of course. Moreover, Osborn and I haven’t annulled our engagement; our engagement is still valid. Jane is just a shameless third party!”

“Freda, I’ll reiterate once more, I have no connection with you.” Osborn pursed his thin lips, saying each word, “Please don’t self-proclaim as my fiancée in the future.”

“Osborn, why are you so heartless… Is it because of Jane?” Freda walked up to Osborn, reaching out to grab his arm. “I know you have some misunderstandings about me. In fact, back then…”

Before Freda could finish, Osborn calmly pulled his arm away, interrupting her coldly, “I don’t want to bring up the past. Please take care of yourself and stop slandering and hurting Jane. That’s it.”

After saying this, Osborn turned to glance at Jane. The icy gaze from earlier instantly softened. “Jane, let’s go!”

Jane also didn’t want to linger here with these people any longer. She nodded gently.

Osborn smiled tenderly at Jane. “Let’s go.”

Jane followed behind Osborn, heading toward the exit.

As Jane left with Osborn, Patrick’s already cold expression turned even colder, akin to a freezing winter day. He stepped forward and said in a cold tone, “Jane!”

Jane paused, turning to look at Patrick. “Today, thank you.”

Regardless of the circumstances, Patrick had helped her out earlier, and she should express her gratitude.

Thank you?

Patrick looked at Jane with an expressionless face. Was this indifferent thank you all she had for him?

It wasn’t what he wanted.

He wanted her to be like before, relying on him, enjoying his protection.

Not this distant and indifferent attitude.

“Patrick…” Queena’s words interrupted Patrick’s thoughts.

Queena looked at Jane warily, hooked her arm around Patrick’s, and rested her head on his shoulder. “Patrick, didn’t you say you found a new house for me? How about we go check it out now?”

Jane’s face turned cold. She didn’t want to witness this unpleasant scene any longer. She turned around, directly following Osborn’s steps.

The two left the HN Boutique.

“Jane, where are you going? I’ll drive you.” Osborn held the steering wheel tightly, casting a sidelong glance at Jane.

It was a rare weekend, and Jane had initially planned to go shopping. However, after this incident, she lost her interest. “Take me back to the East Garden.”

“Sure.” Osborn changed the direction and drove towards the East Garden.

“Osborn, what’s the deal between you and Freda?” Jane leaned back in her seat, unable to resist asking.

Osborn pondered for a moment before explaining, “It was just a childhood engagement arranged by our parents. When the Maltz family faced an economic crisis, Freda went abroad with another man, and we have had no connection ever since.”

“I see…” Jane mused.

According to Osborn, Freda was indeed his fiancée. Although Freda had betrayed him first, the engagement had not been formally annulled.

“This matter, if not handled properly, could have a considerable impact on you.” Jane sighed, feeling a headache coming on.Content is property © NôvelDrama.Org.