Chapter 50
Simon’s car stopped in front of Emilia’s mansion.
I always want to drive a bit slower and spend more time with you…”
Simon pursed his lips. His voice was low and carried a hint of melancholy and reluctance.
Emilia was amused by his expression. “You were just warned by the traffic police for driving too slowly, and you want to go even slower? Are you trying to race with a snail?”
Hearing Emilia’s playful teasing, Simon didn’t mind at all. He leaned his head on the car window like a poor dog and looked at Emilia with puppy eyes.
“Emilia, when can I see you again? I can’t bear to be without you. How about I pick you up tomorrow and send you to Miller Group? We can go shopping, have a meal, watch a movie, and so on.”
Simon wished he could spend every moment with Emilia. He enjoyed their natural and comfortable companionship.
“No.” Emilia waved her hand repeatedly. “I’ve only been back at Saunders Group for a short time, and there’s a lot of work to do. When I have free time, I’ll invite you out. Don’t worry, I won’t break my promise about the meal.”
Since Emilia had put it that way, Simon didn’t insist further. He had to
temporarily suppress his feelings for her.
“All right, Emilia. You can go inside now. I’ll wait until I see you’re inside before leaving.”
Emilia nodded and left without hesitation.
It wasn’t until Emilia had been inside the mansion for quite some time that Simon reluctantly drove away.
Jacob stood by the stairs, leaning against the railing. It was already 10 p.m. when Emilia returned home, and he couldn’t resist teasing her.
“How come I didn’t know that Lia has a liking for this type of man? So piteous and so good at acting cute. I can’t help but feel affectionate just looking at him!” Emilia slumped onto the mansion’s couch, propped up her chin with her hand, and stared at Jacob with a perplexed expression.
“Jacob, you’re acting strange. Do you… have any thoughts about Simon?” Hearing him describe Simon as someone piteous, Emilia couldn’t help but wonder if it was appropriate for a man to use such descriptions for another man. Jacob snorted and said, “I don’t have any thoughts, unlike someone who hast abandoned herself to pleasures!”
In fact, Jacob wasn’t particularly fond of Simon either. Still, seeing that Emilia
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hadn’t become distant from others due to her divorce from Nathan, he felt. relieved.
Emilia’s eyes widened. “Jacob, are you teasing me like this because you don’t want me back? Fine, fine! I’ll go then! All the feelings I’ve invested in you over these years have been in vain!”
With that, Emilia stood up slightly and picked up her bag, pretending to leave.
“No, no, no.” Jacob didn’t put on airs anymore. He hurriedly went downstairs and came to Emilia in an instant. He threw his hands up in surrender. “Fine, fine! I surrender, alright?”
Emilia held back her laughter and raised her eyebrows before turning around. Watching Emilia suppressing her laughter and looking like a sly little vixen, Jacob couldn’t help but start teasing again. “Well, if you don’t like this style, how about I take you to the racing club? There are many outstanding men there, a wide variety of styles–aloof, gentle, considerate, domineering. Why don’t you come with me and take a look?”
“Forget it! I’ve just gone through a divorce. I don’t want to bring trouble to anyone. else.”
Emilia didn’t want to listen to Jacob’s nagging about the matter anymore. She waved her hand as she started to head upstairs.
At this moment, all she wanted was to enjoy a hot bath and then lie comfortably in bed to rest.
Jacob followed behind her, not giving up. “How can you say it’s trouble? Lia, you are outstanding, and there are many people at the club who are interested in you. In my opinion, you should pick another one…”
He continued to chatter and follow Emilia all the way to the ance of her
room.
Bang!
The door was slammed shut, and Jacob found himself locked out. He could only hear Emilia’s relaxed and cheerful voice as she said, “Jacob, if you like, you can go by yourself! I don’t need it!”
The woman’s voice sounded light and joyful, causing Jacob to suppress his frivolous grin. He affectionately shook his head in response.
Nothing could be better than seeing Emilia in a good mood.
Leaning against the door of Emilia’s room, Jacob felt his pocket vibrate. He took out his phone and a news notification appeared before his eyes.
[Mr. Nathan Miller, Chairman of Miller Group, is set to marry Ms. Jessica Bennett, the Dancing Queen, in ten days!]
Jacob’s face immediately darkened.
He tapped the news and scrolled down to the comments section. They were all
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saying:
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[Just ten days until the wedding! Looks like the CEO of Miller Group can’t wait to marry our goddess!]
[Now that i think about it, isn’t Mr. Miller’s ex–wife a joke? She shamelessly clung to the Miller family for so many years!]
[That’s right! A woman who schemed her way to the top should really make way for the man’s first wife!]
“First wife? Who was the true first wife of Nathan?” Jacob snorted in his heart. Jacob clenched his hand into a fist as he read through the appalling comments. What followed was a resounding cracking sound and a prominent, visible crack appeared on the phone’s screen.
Jacob switched to another phone and decisively opened a group chat.
TheMostHandsome: [Have you all seen the news? Nathan just announced that he’s marrying Jessica in ten days! This scumbag! What kind of position would that put Lia in?]
Fearing that the others might be too busy to check the news, Jacob thoughtfully took screenshots of the news article and the comments section and shared them in the group.
TheMostHandsome sent multiple images in a row.
Refresh: [Kill.jpg]
TheMost Handsome: [Not only you, Jacob, even I’m thinking about taking a knife and confronting Nathan tomorrow! He keeps making trending news like this, isn’t it just reopening Lia’s wounds? It’s too much!]
Refresh: [Let’s go together.]
TheMostHandsome: [Let’s go. What time tomorrow?]
Just as Jacob was consumed by his righteous indignation, a rarely–seen profile. picture suddenly made an appearance.
Norman: [Don’t act recklessly. I’ve prepared a gift for Nathan and Jessica, and I’ll present it to them on their wedding day.]
Jacob’s finger paused. Norman has shown up!
If Norman stepped in, there would certainly be a big surprise waiting for them. Jacob was looking forward to it.
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