Jenna Murphy married Hansen Richards, who she loved from childhood but the one who hated her the most. She believed that he would finally love her back. But before her dream comes true.... a car accident brought her father away and led her mother a dying....
Chapter 1 "Tell me, what do you want from me? In the luxurious presidential suite of the five-star hotel, Hansen Richards's bushy eyebrows were slightly twisted. He sat lazily and casually on the leather sofa and crossed his perfect long legs. As if he was as noble a king, he asked coldly without any expression on his handsome face Jenna Murphy was so heartbroken. She had long gotten used to his indifference and alienation, but her heart still felt painful as if it had been cut by a knife! The corners of her mouth twitched and her eyes darkened. She smiled faintly and said straightforwardly, "I agree to divorce." Hansen was stunned and was very surprised by her answer. His cold and dark eyes narrowed slightly, and he looked up at her. Jenna stood in front of him in a deep V-style white chiffon skirt with a bare shoulder. The skirt fit her beautifully. Her long hair fell in flowing ringlets over her shoulders, which made her look casual but elegant, and there was a quiet smile on her face How could a woman who was talking about divorce be so calm and smile so brightly? It was just what she wanted! Anger flickered in Hansen's eyes. He wore a cold smile on his face! "However, I have a condition" Jenna licked her red lips, as if she had made up her mind, "I want 50 million compensation." Sure enough, she was well prepared and ambitious! Hansen gave a cold smile, and his handsome face was full of contempt and disgust. Wasn't she just for the sake of money? It had been expected! He slowly lit a cigar and took a deep breath. Surrounded by smoke, Jenna couldn't see his expression clearly! Since when did he start smoking?" Jenna was secretly shocked. He never smoked before, and there was a light and fragrant scent of mint on him that charmed her! The pain in her heart gradually spread out, as if a needle was stuck in her heart and the pain densely surrounded her! In order to have the courage to say this, she had been constantly persuading herself since she came out of the hospital. Three years ago, Hansen proposed a divorce, but she didn't agree! When she was still very young, Jenna had been in love with this indifferent and handsome man. For many years, loving him seemed to have become a part of her life. Even if he was as cold as frost and hated her, she had never thought about getting a divorce. Instead, she went to America alone to avoid the divorce. But a few days ago, she received a phone call from the hospital. Her father died in a car accident and her mother was still lying in the hospital. The disdain in Hansen's eyes made her heart hurt. But at the thought of the huge amount of medical expense, she really had no choice! An uneasy and impetuous atmosphere enveloped them. Hansen silently put out the cigarette butt, and his keen eyes rested on her bare cleavage Jenna left him for three years. How many men had she been with in the past three years? How horny was she? How could she dress up like this to seduce him today? Was she really shameless to this extent for money? The anger in his heart was like boiling lava. His eyes were cold, but his sexual desire was aroused, which made him feel hot. It seemed that since Hansen saw Jenna, his desire had begun to surge! "As long as you sleep with me for one night, I will agree" He put his long arm on the back of the sofa, tilted his head slightly, and gave her a cold gaze, with a scornful smile on his perfect lips. Hansen had an innate domineering temperament. What did he take her for? Jenna gasped and shivered! It had been three years, and he hated her even more! Jenna felt a coldness rose from her heart. All expectations had vanished from her mind. Her beautiful face turned pale, and she felt all her efforts were all in vain. Yes, he would never fall in love with her. It was just her wishful thinking and she was asking for humiliation! After three years of hard work in the United States, she had learned the character of being able to take temporary set backs! "Deal!" Jenna raised her head slightly, took out the signed divorce agreement from the delicate purse and handed it to Hansen, "Mr. Richards, no pay no goods. After tonight, we will have no relationship" "Very good!" The veins on Hansen's forehead twitched. He smiled coldly and crooked his finger at her. Jenna endured the humiliation and took a small step forward, with a smile on her face as always, charming and lovely! Hansen stared at her straightly. At that moment, he seemed to see her sadness and helpless. He didn't know why there was a strange pain in his heart. It must be an illusion. Because within a second, Jenna's face was full of charming smiles, which made him extremely disgusted! How could he care about such a woman? Jenna saw her fear in his dark and cold eyes! Her heart was beating fast. At this moment, she really wanted to turn around and run away, but this idea was denied by herself! *Please me" Hansen's voice was cold and overbearing. He leaned against the sofa, slightly raised his head and loosened his collar. He was so indifferent that no one wanted to get close to him. Please him? Jenna was at a loss, After being married for so many years, he was always moody and cold to her. The marriage between them had already existed in name only! If it weren't for the fact that he was drunk that night after they got married.. "What? You don't want to do this? If you don't like it, please go out of here. I don't have much time." Seeing Jenna standing still, Hansen said coldly Fine! Jenna gritted her teeth and her face turned red. She suddenly bent over and picked up his face to bite his lips. Her red lips pressed against his cold lips with a faint fragrance. Hansen was absent-minded for a moment, This was the first time she had taken the initiative to kiss him since they got married. But this was not a kiss. It was as if she was gnawing at a bone. When he thought that she was pretending to be innocent, he felt an unknown anger. He suddenly turned his head, and Jenna's kiss hadn't fall on his lips. She slipped and fell into his arms. "You can't wait to throw yourself at me?" Hansen's voice was cold. He was full of hormones and his hot breath sprayed on Jenna's face. Before she could get away, he lifted her up with his arm and threw her on the soft bed. Hansen's hands quickly tore off her dress. Her fair and smooth skin and perfect figure showed up in front of him with a fatal temptation! "This is what you are willing to do." Hansen gave a sneer, and he suddenly bent his head and kissed her! He had experienced how good it felt as early as that night. However, the more beautiful a woman was, the more she was good at disguise. He hated her very much! But this time it was almost impossible for her to get his tender treatment. Jenna felt a great deal of physical pain during the intercourse, and she felt heartburn. She used to be infatuated with him, but he only treated her coldly and rudely, This night was just a deal! Jenna knew it very well! Since there were some things that must be paid, then she should be happy, so she was painful and joyful! What's more, she had always loved the man in front of her! When Jenna gradually regained consciousness, it was already early in the morning, and Jenna felt a tearing pain all over her body! She trembled and got up to put on her clothes neatly. She frowned in pain, but she disguised with a fake smile. Jenna had a bright eyes that narrowed when she smiled, which made everyone like her. Just like now, although her family was broken up, even she and Hansen, who she had loved before, was no more than flirting, she still smiled calmly. Hansen was standing in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, with the faint yellow light shining on him. His tall and straight back looked a little lonely, and his eyes were deep and indifferent! Was it finally over? Jenna felt relaxed, but her heart was so heavy that she could not breathe! The future would be very difficult, and all this was just the beginning. There were still many things she had to do... "Can I leave now?" Jenna said to Hansen word by word with a cold look on her face. After a few steps, she turned her head again. She raised the check in her hand and smiled at Hansen Richards, who was staring at her with no expression on his face, "Goodbye, my ex-husband!" Jenna waved at him gracefully and left lightly. Hansen's body was a little stiff, and his eyes were very gloomy!
Chapter 2 In the largest hospital in A City, the white sheet set Sara Garver's face terribly pale. She frowned even as she was in a coma and her face was full of horror. Jenna Murphy's face was haggard, and she held her mother's hand tightly. Her slender fingers were white in effort, and she clenched her teeth, feeling sad! The operation was very successful, and Sara's life had been saved! In order not to delay the best time for treatment, Jenna begged Director Harris, a good friend of her father's, in the past few days. She promised that she would pay back the money in time, then the hospital agreed to operate on her mother. It was just that after the operation, her mother had been in a coma! Jenna was devastated when she thought of all this, but she suppressed the desire to cry. She turned and walked outside. She needed to go home and get some change of clothes. The 28th floor of Heartfly Community The bell rang, awakening Jenna's almost decadent will. She walked out of the elevator in a daze, and several large suitcases were thrown out of the door. The house was ablaze with lights, and there were several people in it. What was going on? Jenna was stunned and her heart beat faster. She ran a few steps into the living room. In the well- decorated, wide living room, uncle James Murphy's family was looking around the living room, and everyone was very excited. "Daddy, I have never dreamed that such a gorgeous house will belong to us from now on" Minnie Murphy was very excited, and her face, which looked a little like Jenna, was full of greed and vulgarity. Her cheeks were flushed with excitement, and she smiled comfortably and happily "Yeah, it never occurred to me that there would be such a good thing James agreed with a smile, "Dad, mom, Minnie, look who's there?" William Murphy suddenly cried out in horror. Everyone's head instantly turned to Jenna, who was standing at the Hidden Latch. Her face was as pale as snow, and she looked weak. She looked at them calmly and sharply. "Well, Jenna, you're here. James Murphy was stunned for a while, then he came to himself and smiled awkwardly, "Now that you're here, okay, I have something to tell you." Jenna's mouth curved into a cold smile. Jenna, it's like this. Your father died in a car accident. According to the ancestral system of the Murphy family, the Murphy family's property has always been handed down to man, so these houses, stock and some property can only be given to William. James explained without shame. "Really? But my lawyer told me that this is my father's property, which should belong to me. You are forcing me to do so. Please leave now, or I will call the police." Jenna raised her eyebrows, looking cold, and her tone was harsh. Would she be scared of them? Of course not! Jenna had always been different! When her father was alive, he supported James's family selflessly. But now her father died just a few days ago. And they had come to invade her property, and they came with great pomp to plot her fortune! Jenna was very disappointed. "Jenna Murphy, don't be ungrateful. It's your honor to talk to us now. Let me tell you, My father's name is written on the property ownership certificate of this house! All your property should belong to us! If you are not convinced, you can call the police. I'm afraid that the police will come at that time, you will be the one who is driven out of the villa because of the trespassing" Minnie stepped forward with a big smile on her face, staring at Jenna with her beautiful eyes and saying triumphantly Sure enough, they had already planned everything, and Jenna had no chance to resist at all! Jenna finally understood what a real shameless person was! Anger surged in her heart, and her hands clenched and then loosen. Her father Javon's portrait was placed in the middle of the living room. He had big eyes and bushy eyebrows and a loving smile on his face! Jenna's eyes turned red the moment she saw her father's face. She felt a lamp in her throat and felt like a knife was cutting it in her heart. In front of the dark red TV cabinet, Jenna carefully picked up her father's portrait and gently touched it. Hansen's contempt and coldness suddenly appeared in her mind. Fortunately, until her father's death, he didn't know her marriage with Hansen in name only, which made her feel more at ease! The melodious ringtone of the mobile phone rang out of time! "Hello," Jenna habitually said. "Half an hour later, I want you to be in my office" Hansen's deep magnetic voice was always so overbearing, Didn't they already got divorced? Why should he boss around! Jenna snorted in her heart, but a bright smile appeared on her face. She asked in a sweet voice. "Hansen, what is it you want to see me about?" Jenna's voice was soft but loud enough for everyone in the living room to hear clearly. In an instant, the living room was so quiet that even the sound of a needle falling to the ground could be heard. Jenna seemed to be able to hear their flustered heartbeats, and a disdainful sneer appeared at the corner of her mouth "What do you think, my ex-wife? Don't you want this divorce certificate? Or you want to use it as a chip to get money from me?" Hansen's words were full of sarcasm. Jenna's heart suddenly tightened, her face turned pale, and soon she regained her composure. She smiled sweetly and said, "Hansen, wait for me, I'll be there soon." After saying that, she hung up quickly! The expression of James's family changed, and Minnie's face was full of jealousy! He was Hansen, the president of the Richards Group. He was one of the top ten influential figures on the world's wealth list. He was a famous young talent! In A City, he was the only one who had great power. He could get everything he wanted! Of course, they couldn't afford to offend such a person! However, those with discerning eyes knew the relationship between Jenna and Hanse was titular. They had already planned to hit her when she was down. But Jenna was talking to Hansen intimately just now. a rumor? "Of course, that apartment belongs to you and your mother. You can live well in the future. I'll help you if there is any difficulty. After all, we are still family." James smiled and threw the real estate certificate of the apartment in the suburbs to her. "Hey, aren't you still the wife of the president of the Richards Group? This bagatelle matters nothing to you. And after all, you're still a member of our Murphy family. You should think more about us if you have any benefits in the future." William's mother was also taking pleasure in her misfortune and said shamelessly. Jenna's eyes were as sharp as a knife, and she sneered coldly! "Auntie, uncle, I'll give you three months to return all the things you've taken from my father to me. Otherwise, we'll meet in court. Don't blame me for being merciless! She held her father's portrait in both hands and looked at their eyes coldly. Her voice was cold. She was not cowardly, but calm, which made them more panicked and dare not to look at her. They all avoided her eyes. Jenna picked up the apartment property ownership certificate on the ground and held her father's portrait tightly. She took her luggage and left step by step while they looked at other. She was very hurt and hatred filled her heart. D Love, family affection, all disappeared. Her expression was so calm. Her body seemed to have run out of strength. She was not afraid of them, and she knew how to protect herself, but she really didn't have much energy to think about it now. After all, these were not the most important things. What's more, they had already proved the truth. Now for her, what she needed was patience and time!
Chapter 3 "Lady, who are you looking for? Do you have an appointment?" Jenna had just arrived at the reception when Hansen's secretary asked coldly and arrogantly. Jenna felt sad. After being married to Hansen for many years, no one knew that she was the wife of the president, and no one recognized her. Even for this place, she had never stepped foot in. Today she was here, but she was to get the divorce certificate. "I was invited by Hansen. Jenna's voice was cold. They all bullied the weak and feared the strong Sure enough, when the secretary heard the name of Hansen, she hurriedly picked up the phone "Lady, please go in." Soon, the secretary smiled, and she politely waved her hand at Jenna Jenna walked past her and went straight to the president's office. Inside the luxurious office with a frame, the windows were bright and the tables were clean. It was very unique. Hansen was a very tasteful man. His life had always been exquisite and delicate. Although the frame of the office was luxurious, it was not vulgar at all. The red wide desk was on one side. In the opposite beige leather sofa, Hansen leaned back on the sofa. Aria McAdams, who had a delicate figure, was sitting on his thigh, with her hands around his neck, and her whole chest was attached to his broad chest The two of them were passionately kissing each other. Jenna was stunned. Her whole body trembled. It turned out that the reason why he specially asked her to come to the office to get the divorce certificate was just to humiliate her, Feeling sore and uncomfortable in her heart, she turned around and was about to leave "Stop." Hansen shouted coldly. Although he kissed with Aria as if there was one else, he had seen Jenna, Jenna's heart hurt, and her footsteps were so heavy that she couldn't take a step. "Babe, you go out first." Hanse finally ended this hot kiss. His long arm fell on the waist of Aria, and his big hand moved restlessly "Why, honey?" Aria was well-behaved and gentle, pouted her mouth and acting cute "Be obedient Hansen frowned slightly and said in a colder tone, "I have something else to do. I'll take you to pick up your father's gifts later." "Really?" Aria opened her eyes wide and her eyes were full of excitement. She was overjoyed and stood up obediently Hansen really agreed to see her father. In this case, he agreed to marry her! Aria blushed with happiness on her beautiful cheeks. Her eyes were bright. Finally, this day was coming Hansen smiled slightly, but his eyes turned to Jenna. Aria's heart was like filled with honey and she left with satisfaction. When she passed by Jenna, she raised her head and looked disdainful. Soon, there were only two of them left in the office. Jenna's heart was already numb with disappointment. The strong scent of Aria has persisted, as if it were a reminder of what had happened. Jenna was very uncomfortable and felt a little dizzy. "Where's the thing?" She calmed herself down and stretched out her hand. She just wanted to end it as soon as possible and avoid being humiliated! She didn't want to stay in this place any longer "Don't worry!" Hansen smiled evilly and stood up gracefully from the sofa, slowly approaching her. His handsome face was full of inquiries, and ridicule, "You are in such a hurry to divorce. Have you already found your lover?" Jenna was angry in her heart, but she smiled sweetly. Looking at the slight smile on his mouth, she suddenly wanted to slap him. It was he who forced her to divorce all the time, but now it turned out to be her anxiety "Mr. Richards, we are no longer related. Please respect me." She was expressionless. Her eyes were as cold as ice, and her voice was hard. This was the first time for her to speak so harshly to him in all these years. Hansen was shocked for a moment, and his eyes darkened, How dare Jenna talked to him like this? But soon he realized they had divorced. His throat was slightly tight, and a trace of loss flashed in his heart. He stared at her with burning eyes, remembering last night, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly. "Why don't you sleep with me again tonight? How much do you need? I'll satisfy you." His majestic body came closer and closer. He held her delicate chin with his fingers and smiled evilly. "I don't need it!" Jenna nimbly flashed and avoided his touch. Her face turned completely pale. She was trembling all over and said in a harsh tone, "Give me the certificate." B*stard, even if they got divorced, he would not forget to humiliate her. Falling in love with him was her disaster in this life! The delicate woman in front of him avoided him as if she was avoiding the jinx, which made Hansen very uncomfortable. It had always been a woman who took the initiative to flirt with him. Although Jenna in front of him looked delicate and weak, she was always calm and indifferent, which made him feel vexed. He slowly walked to the desk, picked up the divorce certificate that had prepared, and handed it to Jenna. He said coldly, "Remember, if you tell grandma what happened between us, I won't forgive you. You should know what I am capable of" Threatened? Jenna was cold but quick! Grandma was the most respected person for Hansen. At that time, he was also ordered by his grandmother to marry her. She turned around and blinked her bright eyes, which were full of determination. She smiled calmly and raised her eyebrows, saying, "Mr. Richard, you think too highly of yourself. From now on, we will be passers-by. won't interfere with you." She reached out her hand to grab the divorce certificate in his hand, turned around, and left, leaving a decisive back for him. As soon as the elevator door was closed, Jenna's disguise disappeared in an instant. She was so sad that she could not stand up straight. She squatted down and buried her face in her palm, and her tears burst out. Her heart still hurt. "If you don't yield to fate, you have to face up to difficulties in adversity!" Javon's words lingered in her ears. E Jenna gradually regained consciousness from the pain and numbness in her heart. The dazzling light came, and the elevator door slowly opened. The tall figure flashed in. It was familiar. The strong hormones lingered in the narrow elevator, which made her so panicked that she raised her head. Hansen's gloomy and handsome face appeared in front of her. After a moment of shock, Jenna was about to run away in a hurry. Hansen's powerful big hand quickly grabbed her arm. Jenna was very thin, as if it would break as soon as her arms were pulled. The strength in his hand was unconsciously softened and constrained her in front of his chest. Their breaths were connected, and he could smell her unique fragrance. He hesitated, but there was a trace of anger in his heart. She was obviously such a fragile woman, but she was more proud and cold than anyone else! "Half a month later, it's grandmother's 90th birthday. Grandma clearly wants to see you. I hope you can come." Hansen hesitated, and his tone was a little stiff. Was this asking her for help? Hansen didn't know what Jenna did to charmed grandma. Today, his grandma actually to tell him that she was going to see Jenna at her birthday party He respected his grandmother very much and did not want to go against her will. After all, she was already 90 years old. So he deliberately asked her to get the divorce certificate. In fact, he was begging her. All in all, they had already divorced. "Please let go of me" Jenna frowned slightly and turned her face to avoid his breath as much as possible. She felt sad. She had been married for so many years, and he had never been so active to approach her. Now she was divorced. For his grandmother, he was begging her. Jenna said, "You should let Aria go. In any case, the truth will come to light." Jenna's beautiful face was pale and thin, and her eyes were desperate and cold. The words she said were indifferent and decisive She was sad and desperate. At the moment when the elevator door opened, Hansen saw a fragile and sad Jenna. Over the years, he treated her like nobody and never paid attention to her. But at that moment just now, he could feel her sadness. He let go of her hand unconsciously and took a step back. Jenna ran away as if she had escaped from him. She stumbled away, and she seemed to fall down the next second. Hansen suddenly had a concern in his heart, "Did something happen to her?" You deserve it. Jenna Murphy! It serves you right to be sad." Then the sudden hatred rising from his heart covered up the inexplicable worry.
Chapter 4 In the night of A city, the dazzling lights reflected the halo in the night sky, and the starlight was sparkling. The pedestrians on the street passed by in a hurry. Jenna strolled along the busy street, lost in thought. The wide LCD screen on the business square was playing the scene of beautiful and sexy Aria being interviewed alone, which attracted everyone's attention. In the past three years in America, she could know from some exclusive entertainment magazines that there was a woman stay with Hansen, who was Aria. Aria had been with him for three years. To be exact, after she had left, Aria was with him. She, Aria, and Hansen were all classmates of University C! During university, Aria was a famous beauty. She was sexy, beautiful and enchanting. She was the dream lover of all men. However, Jenna always disliked her and felt that she was hypocritical and scheming So Jenna didn't want to have too much contact with her. But at that time, Aria was very enthusiastic about her. For a period of time, they almost became good friends who told each other everything! Jenna felt a stabbing pain in her heart. She did not understand why Aria would come to Hansen's side. "Miss McAdams, I heard that you're the lover of Hansen Richards, the president of the Richards Group. You've been with him and support him secretly for three years. Is that true?" Aria smiled noncommittally and gently opened her red lips, "Please leave us some private space, thank you!" "Miss McAdams, can you tell us which stage your relationship with Mr.Richards is in? Is it true that you have got a marriage certificate in England?" "I'm sorry. Let's not talk about my relationship today, Please pay attention to the press conference of the Richards Group. Aria smiled sweetly and said charmingly "Miss McAdams, I heard that you're going to enter the entertainment circle. Is that true?" Aria smiled generously, "It will happen what it happens. If the time is right, it may be possible!" Jenna breathed a sigh of relief, and the light flashed away in her eyes. She turned away from the screen. "Miss Murphy, you have to be prepared. There are a lot of doubtful points in this car accident. I am afraid it will be difficult to get any results in a short time. Lawyer Bolton frowned and said with a heavy expression. Jenna's hands were slightly clenched, trying to keep calm Her father, Javon, the Minister of Finance of A city, was a famous figure in the officialdom not long ago. But on the night before the election of the head of the Finance Department, on the way home, his car was knocked over by a strange luxury car that suddenly rushed over. The news report was just a brief introduction, and even no one knew that the person in the car accident was Javon, the candidate of the future director of the Ministry of Finance, Such a miserable car accident has gone unnoticed! Obviously, this was a deliberate cover-up, and all media news was blocked. This was definitely a conspiracy! Jenna's eyes were full of caution, and her nails sank into the flesh, but she felt no pain. "Miss Murphy, it's a pity that you father can't come back to life after death." Lawyer Wang's words were heavy and helpless, "Without definite evidence, the police can't get involved The blue sky and white clouds outside the window were beautiful like always, but Jenna seemed to be suffering in the living hell, and her heart was full of endless bitterness, Her father was very upright, and there was not much savings in her family. From childhood to adulthood, her father had strict requirements on her, and he did not give her much material enjoyment. But her father taught her a lifelong lesson in how to behave. Her reserved words and deeds, cheerful and lively personality, and calm style of doing things were all formed by his father's influence "Miss Murphy, we can only see an unlicensed luxury car on the police's surveillance camera!" Lawyer Bolton opened the folder, took out a photo from it, and handed it to her. Jenna took the photo with trembling hands, and her fingers seemed to be stiff due to the force of bending, Her bright eyes filled with tears. She fixed her eyes on it. In the photo, her father's car was knocked over and blood was all over the ground! Tears rolled down her face silently, blurring her eyes. She stared at the photo with her eyes wide open, not wanting to let go of any suspicious details! Suddenly a chill rose from the bottom of her heart, and her eyes were fixed on the luxury car, which looked so familiar! Her face quickly turned pale! Others didn't know about this luxury car, but she remembered that it had appeared on the day of her marriage! Even though the color of the car had changed and the license plate was gone, but she still recognized it. It was a car produced by the Richards Group overseas. It was a limited edition luxury panica, and there were only five in the world. Two of them were in A city, and one was in the Richards Group. Could all this have something to do with Hansen Richards?
Chapter 5 Jenna stood up in shock! Based on Hansen's hatred for her what could he not do? And all of this showed that only powerful people could control this conspiracy! Obviously. Hansen had the right to do so! Jenna suddenly felt cold all over, curled up into a ball, and her face was as pale as paper "Miss Murphy, what's wrong? Are you okay?" Lawyer Bolton asked worriedly when he saw Jenna's pale face and trembling body. After a long time, Jenna shook her head silently, and the light in her eyes was no longer dim. There was a blazing light in her eyes, and her long eyelashes were slightly trembling, covering up all her thoughts. "Hansen Richards, if this is really what you did, I will never forgive you, and I will make you pay for it" Jenna's mouth curved into a cold smile, In the conference hall on the 88th floor of the palatial Triumph International Hotel. Hansen, wearing an expensive suit, sat in the chief seat. His sharp and deep eyes fixed on the scene on the projector An SUV noble model with smooth elegant lines appeared on the Superwide projector screen in all directions. All the executives of the Richards Group sat respectfully, looking straight forward and silent Hansen, who was at work, was no longer impetuous. He was very serious and pursed his mouth. He was gentle and elegant. However, he was strict with the company's executives. The staff of the Richards Group had a deep understanding of it. They must be very careful in doing things without a single mistake, or they will be demoted in salary and position. In Hansen's opinion there were only employees who were serious about their work and there was no subordinate who could only flatter. He knew how to make good use of others and the employees could only be judged by their achievements. It was because of this that the Richards Group was growing so powerful under Hansen's leadership that no one could compare to it. "Mr. Richards, according to the investigation, this modern SUV car is the latest design of the car designer of Jing Rui Company in the American headquarters. As soon as it is on the market, it has been popular with the people in Europe and America. The order has reached more than 100 million yuan." Perrie Peters who was wearing professional suits, reported clearly and skillfully "That's right, Mr. Richards. The car quickly became a global hit and its sales are steadily in the first place. It's more popular than our new model." Jose Trenton, the assistant, said nervously and worriedly. Hansen's eyebrows were slightly furrowed, and no emotion could be seen on his expressionless face. He stared at the car on the projector and lost in his thought As soon as he saw the car, his eyes lit up and a smile of approval appeared on his face. The design of this car was really wonderful! He was fascinated by the car. For a long time, he had never found a car model that he was satisfied with, but when he saw this design, he understood! "What kind of a person is this designer?" He looked calm. After pondering for a while, he gently opened his mouth, "Mr. Richards, it is very surprising that this designer is actually a female. It is said that she is very young and beautiful Jose did not hide his inner surprise, appreciation, and his young and handsome face was full of worship "A female?" Hansen leaned forward slightly feeling extremely surprised. He pointed at the meeting table with his finger, and then he looked at the screen again with his deep and divine eyes. A young and beautiful woman could design such a noble and generous car, and could also cater to the admiration of men to the car. Such a woman should have a lot of ideas. Hansen stared at the perfect car, and he was thinking about something It had to be said that the appearance of this model was smooth, which was his style. It almost explained the model of the car in his ideal. What kind of woman could have such talent? *This car has a good name called modern Adia. It's given by the designer. It's said that she designed it for her beloved man." Perrie explained seriously, "Coincidentally, she is from A city. Now she has returned to A city." "Oh!" Hansen had an idea. He raised his head slightly, and there was a mysterious expression on his side face. "I'll see her in three days. There was a flash of light in his eyes. He held the back of the soft chair with his fingers, leaned back, and opened his mouth slightly Hansen had a unique sense of commercial information. According to his intuition, this female designer would be a rare talent. Now, although there were many cars in the Richards Group, there were not many products that could really catch the eyes of the public. Now that the Richards Group was in the period of transition, he couldn't miss such an opportunity. Whatever he wanted, he would get. What's more, no one could resist the temptation of a big sum of money. The Moon River Mansion was quiet and desolate. Jenna had stayed here for a whole day. She curled up in front of her father's tombstone. Her heart was broken, she was painful and sad. She sat still, like an ice sculpture in the snow, as if it would melt into water at any time. "Daddy, I can't make Hansen fall in love with me. He will never love me. We are divorced." Her voice was small and weak, like a mosquito buzzing. Jenna's lips were dry and cracked. She hadn't eaten or drunk for a day and night. She didn't feel hungry at all. She could only feel heart hurt. "Daddy, I don't want to tell mommy, I'm afraid she'll be sad." Jenna opened her dry lips and said hoarsely, "Daddy, I don't want to have anything to do with him anymore, and I don't want to see him anymore. But, the car that hit you to death belongs to the Richards Group. I know the car. It can't be wrong. I can't let you die for injustice. Only by working in the Richards Group, can I have the opportunity to find out the truth. No matter who killed you, I will make him pay the price!" Her fingers were tightly holding the cold tombstone, and blood flowed down from her tender white hands. Drops of blood dripped on the white marble, and she bit her red lips until they turned white. "I don't want to. I don't want to do this, but he is a devil. She cried in a low and depressed voice, and there were no tears in her dry eyes. Even if she was humiliated and was treated like nothing, she could take it. But no matter what she couldn't bear him kill her respectful father, her closest person in the world! She buried her head deeply on her knees and wept. She was almost sure that if it wasn't him, it would be someone connected to the Richards Group! And who else would hate her except him? The sunset was very red in the evening. She stood up slowly, her thin fingers brushing the hair on her forehead, and her pale face was full of determination. She gently took out her mobile phone from her bag and made a phone call. "Mr. Trenton? I promise you.' Her eyes were cold, but her voice was soft and generous "Well, very good." Jose's excited voice came from the other end of the phone, "Miss Murphy, I will report to Mr. Richards immediately. The company will send a car to pick you up tomorrow. Mr. Richards will meet you personally." Jenna sneered, and replied softly, "Okay." Having married Hansen for many years, she knew that he liked the car. In order to suit his tastes, she also fell in love with the car. She was all alone for many lonely days. Only these cold car models accompanied her. She devoted herself to the design of the car. She wanted to design a car that Hansen wanted to drive, maybe in this way, he would notice her Of course, a luxury car was matched with a proud and noble man like Hansen, During the three years in America, she devoted herself to the study of men's preference. Finally, she got the essence! Every time people looked at her with all kinds of puzzled eyes, she smiled slightly. Of course, a woman learning the design of a car seemed to be unusual, but she didn't care about others' thinking She wanted to design a unique car for her beloved man, which made him surprised, appreciative and even fall in love with her. She really did it! The car she designed not only caused a sensation all over the world but also attracted his attention. He wanted to hire her, but she didn't love him anymore. She didn't know what he should think when he saw that the person he wanted to hire was her. A mocking smile appeared on Jenna's face, and her eyes were cold. "I'll only stay here for three months. Don't worry, daddy" Jenna once again crouched down and stroked her father's smiling face on the tombstone, muttering... The spacious office was elegant and noble, which was very consistent with Jenna's character. Jenna was wearing a pure white professional suit. The long skirt made her figure more graceful. Her waterfall-like hair naturally hung down on her shoulders. Her smooth skin was shining like jade, and there was a confident and decent smile on her face. She looked gentle and refined. She stood in front of the large floor-to-ceiling windows on the 86th floor and looked into the distance. Once again, she stepped into the Richards Group. She had become the female designer of The Richards Group, who was honored as a distinguished guest The work placard on the dark red desk bore the "Chief Designer Jenna", which was respectable. There were a light and polite knock on the door. There was a flash of malicious light in her bright eyes in a flash. Her voice was indifferent and warm, "Come in, please." The smart and capable Perrie came in. "Miss Murphy, do you like this office?" Perrie asked with a smile on her face. For some reason, she always felt that this elegant and beautiful young designer in front of her, although her smile was gentle, she had a chill that kept people at arm's length. Perrie did not dare to get close to Jenna. But after all Jenna was a female designer hired by the Richards Group at a high price. She did not dare to offend Jenna at will, otherwise, President Richards would fire her. "Miss Murphy, this is what President Richards specially selected and arranged for you. President Richards said that you can design a model that all men are keen on, then you must be different. He thinks you are both intelligent and beautiful. President Richards appreciates you very much. He is afraid that you are not used to staying here, so he specially selected this office for you. We hope you will like it." The shrewd and capable Special Assistant Peters's words were soft Hansen personally set up an office for her? Jenna's heart beat faster, but her expression was calm and there was an invisible sarcasm at the corner of her mouth. If he knew that the talented designer was her, would he be furious? The designer he had spent so much effort to hire turned out to be his ex-wife, whom he had always looked down upon. He should be very angry The corners of Jenna's mouth were slightly quirked up. He's got what he deserved. For the sake of the company's interests, Jenna had no idea he would go to great lengths to cater to other people's preferences! Thinking about it, the Richards Group that he led could reach such a level that no one could reach today, it was also that he paid the hardships and efforts that ordinary people did not have, and came step by step. It was just that in the process of his business, she did not stand with him, nor did she support him. He only had the beautiful and sexy Aria by his side, and the person he loved was not her. She thought of his contemptuous eyes and felt upset again.
Chapter 6 "Miss, this is the first time that Mr. Richards has picked out an office for an employee." Perrie spoke in a soft and alluring voice, then politely gestured for her to leave. "Mr. Richards invited you to go to his office and discuss a few business matters as well as your contract Perrie relayed the real reason why she was here, then politely left the office. My contract? Jenna Murphy's face was cold as ice. She had no intention of signing onto the Richards Group. She only planned to stay here for three months. Once she got what she wanted, it might not even take three months for her to leave A city and the Richards Group forever, and to settle down in the United States with her mother. At the thought of settling down in the U.S., Jenna suddenly felt a strange pang of pain in her heart. She gently knitted her delicate wispy eyebrows together and let out a long and cool sigh. Then she calmed down and walked to Hansen Richards's office. His office was on the right of the 88th floor, occupying half of the area. When Jenna appeared again in front of the secretary at the front desk, the secretary's eyes were full of amazement and confusion The woman in front of her was beautiful and refined, and her elegance was revealed through her casually graceful movements. Although she was a little aloof, unlike how hot and sexy Aria McAdams was, President Richards seemed to be more into ice queens like her, judging by the women who often accompanied him in recent years She quickly picked up the phone. Jenna walked over calmly. The stately and majestic dark crimson office door was slightly ajar. Jenna took a deep breath and raised her small hand. "Please come inA deep and attractive baritone voice spoke from the inside. Completely different from the last time, a pleasant and faint aroma greeted her as soon as she pushed open the door. It was the smell of genuine freshly picked flowers. There were several bunches of brightly-colored flowers on the coffee table in the corner, they were gorgeous and wonderfully fragrant. Hansen was sitting in front of his desk and focused on the documents in his hands. His handsome and luxuriant black hair was slicked back, and his sharp facial features were absolutely impeccable. He looked aristocratic and regal. A man like him was like a dazzling star in the sky. He would always become the center of attention no matter where and how he showed up. He was carefully examining the documents. His dark and dashing eyebrows were furrowed slightly from time to time, and his thin red lips were compressed into a good-looking line. Jenna had never seen him when he was working. Hansen was no doubt even more mature and attractive when he was like this. Jenna was stunned for a moment. She didn't expect her heart to still flutter when she saw him. D*mn it, how could she still feel this way? They had nothing to do with each other now. She sighed a little and shook her head. Then she entered with a light-footed walk and an indifferent expression. Hansen, who was buried in the documents, raised his handsome face just in time. He was a long-time professional who knew to remain alert. "You? Why are you here?" His eyes instantly widened, and his beautiful thin lips parted out of indescribable shock. The silvery-white business suit made Jenna's pretty face look a little pale, but it also made her look a bit more delicately alluring. "You have a good memory, President Richards. You invited me here, yet you are asking who I am. Looks like I am not welcome here. I'll take my leave. There was a sarcastic glint in Jenna's smiling eyes as she shrugged her shoulders and made a resigned face, then turned to leave. "Stop. Hansen came to his senses and growled, "You're the designer?" "What's wrong? Why can't I be?" Jenna stopped and dramatically turned around. She looked into Hansen's astonished eyes and asked in a feisty tone. Hansen stood up in shock! How could this be possible? The person he wanted to hire was actually her! Turns out it was her. No wonder she was from A city! Why didn't he think of her at all? This was all too surprising! Hansen struggled to believe his own eyes. Jenna coldly watched his surprised expression and didn't say a word. She had fantasized about this day countless times, she had dreamed that he would be surprised and impressed by a car that she designed. But now that the day was finally here, she didn't feel happy at all. She didn't even want to see him in front of her! Even a man as experienced and knowledgeable as Hansen was shocked beyond disbelief. She was no longer the woman who lowered her head in front of him. She was no longer the woman who lived and crouched under his every breath. She was now a woman with her own pride. Like right now, she was a world-class female designer who was headhunted and offered a huge pay to work with them! It felt like a dream, but it was real Jenna had a professional smile on her face. She lowered her eyes and looked calm. Hansen stood three steps away from her. He was wearing an impeccable tailor made suit on his statuesque body, which towered imposingly above her. He looked down at her with his 6 foot 2 stature and the regal air of a king, but he couldn't conceal the disbelief inside him. She had such a frail and petite body and a small little head, yet she could design a high-end car that would make countless men go crazy? Who was this woman? Her face was tiny, but her bright eyes shined like glittering stars that were sparkling with wisdom. He took a step back. A strange feeling surrounded his heart as he stared at her. She stood there indifferently, but coldness and hostility subtly radiated from her She was by his side as his wife for so many years, yet he practically ignored her. He felt like he was meeting her for the first time today. What did he miss out on? In an attempt to hide the panic in his heart, his tall and statuesque figure walked to the wine cabinet and took out an upside down goblet. The scarlet liquid slowly poured down from the bottle. He elegantly picked up the wine glass and gently swayed it, before he raised his head and drank it all in one gulp. By the time he looked up again, there was already an enchanting smile on his face. He released the hovering anxiety in his heart, along with lingering yet hidden feelings at the bottom of it. Turns out she was doing good, not as terrible as had imagined! She was back and working under him now. Fantastic. His lips curled slightly as he sneered on the inside, let's see if she's really that impressive! "The Richards Group only hires outstanding talents. It doesn't matter who that person is. Hansen lightly shook his index finger. There was an imperceptible smile on his lips. He acted just like a boss who was speaking to his subordinate. "The most important thing is outstanding work from her in the future. You can rest assured that I will separate my professional life from my private life, and you are no exception. I judge my employees according to their performance." Hansen spoke in time as if to dispel Jenna's concerns, saving both of them a lot of trouble. Jenna loosened her grip from the hem of her clothes. She forced a smile on her face, but there was a trace of leftover fear in her heart. How could she achieve her goal if he decided to let her go just now? "Please sit down! Let's talk about the contract. Hansen gracefully sat down on the sofa and pointed to the seat next to him. Jenna glanced at the seat beside him with her pretty eyes, hesitated for a moment, then sat down on the sofa opposite of him. She was indifferent, distant, but polite, Hansen's eyes darkened. She kept a distance from him as if he was a stranger to her, it was obvious that she had a grudge against him. A slight smile appeared on his lips "Mr. Richards, there's no need to sign a contract right now. As far as I know, the employees of your company all have a three month internship period beforehand. I don't think I should be an exception. Jenna softly turned him down. "Oh!" Hansen was very surprised. He slightly narrowed his long and handsome eyes and watched her with his deep gaze The woman wasn't wearing any makeup on her delicate little face, but she still looked incredibly pure and beautiful. Her frail shoulders trembled slightly, and her skin was as white as snow. The determined and cunning glint in her clear and glistening eyes was especially attractive to him, and made his heart skip a beat. The wonderful images from that night suddenly flashed through his mind. His entire body stiffened, and he felt like there was a fire burning inside his body. His throat was dry, and he was strangely restless. As a man who has been with countless women, he was secretly surprised that his ex-wife has aroused a primal desire inside of him from the moment she appeared. It almost made him lose control, and he couldn't feel this passionate emotion even when Aria threw herself onto him. He sat squarely and straightened his face to cover his embarrassment.
Chapter 7 "Seems like you are eager to leave at any moment" He stared at her and said coldly. Hal Jenna Murphy secretly sneered. She would never have stepped into this room and faced this devil if she didn't have to, no matter how ceremoniously they invited her. She hated being near the man who killed her father. A cold glint flashed across her eyes, and she felt a dull pain in her heart. She gritted her teeth and didn't say a word. The excitement surging in Hansen Richards's heart rapidly cooled down. His gloomy face was covered with frost, and his voice was scarily frigid. "I'll give you ten days to design five luxury model cars that will impact the global market One of them must surpass the Modern Idia. Can you do that? He looked at her with his unreadable eyes as his thin lips slowly parted Five models in ten days? Was he intentionally challenging her? Good ideas are inspired by everyday life, and it wasn't something that could be created overnight. Looking into his demanding and contemptuous eyes, Jenna knew that she had to knowingly walk into the trap. "Yes I can. She gritted her teeth and added emphatically, "But you have to agree to my request as well." Another request? How dare a subordinate make a request to the boss? Hansen was very displeased. He leaned against the back pillows as he tapped on it with his fingers, and his eyes were ice cold. Jenna did not look at him. The Whalen Overseas Group was the Richards Group's biggest competitor in product globalization. The Whalen Group has become more powerful than the Richards Group in the global market thanks to the extreme popularity of the Modern Idia, which was designed by Jenna. But the famously ambitious Richards Group was not going to back off because of that. The upcoming press conference was basically an attempt to challenge the Whalen Group. As far as have any knew, Richards Group currently spectacular model cars that could win over the global market at the moment. She wasn't worried at all that Hansen would refuse! "There are two limited edition Panika luxury cars manufactured overseas by the Richards family that are in A city, I want them." She said calmly without missing a beat, but her eyes were fixed on his handsome face, determined to catch every single one of his micro expressions. If what happened to her father really had something to do with him, there's no way that he could hide it perfectly without flustering at all. Hansen's eyes were calm, but his pupils contracted ever so slightly. Sparks of light bursted through his inky pupils like lightning among stormy dark clouds. He leaned forward and closed his fingers in his palms. The cold and silent light in his eyes gradually became less harsh, and took on a tinge of curiosity. The muscles on his face relaxed, and a faint smile flashed across it. Other than his usual detachment, there wasn't any kind of notable loss of composure on his face. If anything, he looked incredibly calm! Jenna was a little disappointed, but also a little hopeful at the same time. To be honest, she didn't want to believe that Hansen would really be so vicious and cruel. There was no reason for him to be that heartless, if he hated her. He lit a cigar and took a few long drags. His handsome face was partly hidden by the smoke, his eyes were dark, and his expression was unreadably silent. Jenna's chest suddenly tightened. She couldn't see through him! Jenna heard his deep and sonorous voice calmly cutting through the tense confrontation, "I'll agree to that." "Ahem." Jenna let out a sigh of relief and choked on his smoke, so she coughed softly "Very well, I hope that our collaboration will be pleasant. She smiled, stood up, and turned around to leave. An arm that was strong as iron suddenly wrapped around her slender waist, immediately stopping her movement. A spark of anger flashed in her eyes, and she glared at him. The corners of Hansen's lips curled into an enigmatic smile, and his hand was still around her waist. He looked down at her with unfathomable eyes. Jenna didn't expect him to treat his employee so disrespectfully in his work place. She had heard that he was a very stern and serious boss, but it looked like she believed those rumors too easily. She was so shocked that she opened her red lips and was about to throw a fit at him, But he pressed his burning hot lips against her rosy lips and aggressively stole her breath in the blink of an eye! Her nostrils were filled with the scent that she was once madly obsessed with and she instantly felt woozy. She struggled, but he only tightened his grasp. He greedily took in all of her soft fragrance and charming beauty, Jenna's head was buzzing, and it was becoming more and more difficult for her to breathe. She felt like that her chest was going to explode. What made her angrier was that she was still obsessed with his smell, even now. Her subconscious mind wasn't resisting him at all, she didn't even want to push him away "If you're so capable, why did you ask for such a huge sum of money from me in the first place? Or are you just a greedy and fickle woman by nature?" After a long while, he finally left her lips and enjoyed the aftertaste, but his words were full of ridicule. His flippant words were vicious and it violently cut into Jenna's fragile heart. Her head instantly cleared up. He was just humiliating and playing with her. A flash of anger appeared in her icy eyes and she forcefully pushed him away. "Please behave yourself, Hansen Richards. You will regret it if you humiliate me again." Jenna was extremely upset as she shouted at him and rushed out of the door "I will regret it? Haha." Hansen snorted, and the corners of his lips curved into an attractive smile. Her threat was as scary as a tickle. He watched her frantically run out of the room, and a hint mischief glimmered in his eyes. He crossed his arms and thought for a moment. Then he walked to his desk and dialed the phone. "Send Alvin Robertson in." A few minutes later, a tall man with bronze skin and sharp eyes walked in. "Greetings, Mr. Richards." "Alvin, I need you to go to the United States right now. Find out about the three years that the designer spent in America and make a detailed report of it." Hansen looked in the direction where Jenna left and gave a clear set of orders. "Yes sir, I'm going to book a flight right away." Alvin Robertson nodded and quickly left Hansen sat down on the sofa again, but his mind was somewhat dazed. This woman has seemingly changed to an unbelievable degree during her three-year absence from his life. Or has she not even changed at all? Did he underestimate her in the past? Did he really miss out on something? Jenna anxiously rushed back to the office and ran into the bathroom. She put her hands on the smooth marble sink and looked up at herself in the mirror. Her cheeks were scarlet red, and the rosy lips that were kissed by him looked beautiful and alluring, his scent even lingered on them! God damn it. She desperately washed her lips over and over again. How, how could she let him kiss her? There was nothing left between them, She couldn't let him touch her ever again. This was her principle and her pride. They had nothing to do with each other anymore. The only reason why she came here today was to find the murderer who killed her father, that was all! His mocking and condescending eyes flashed before her, and she felt a sharp pang of pain in her heart. How could she be so cheap? She spent the entire morning in a state of anxiety. She was staring at the model car on her computer screen, but her thoughts were a jumbled mess. She was supposed to design five model cars that would impact the world within ten days. Could she really do it when she felt so terrible? Jenna caressed her cheeks, which were still burning hot She ran into the bathroom and turned on the fancy and spotless sink faucet so she could splash her face with cold water. Then she wiped it dry and put on some light makeup to go out for lunch first
Chapter 8 There was the crisp sound of high heels stepping on the floor. It sounded urgent and loud, mixed with arrogance and brashness. Jenna Murphy frowned slightly when she heard this unusual sound of high heels hitting the ground. The strong fragrance of expensive imported perfume drifted into the room, and Jenna looked up Aria McAdams's sexy and beautiful figure walked in. She was wearing a rose colored short pencil dress, and it had a deep plunge in the middle that almost reached her navel, making her look erotic and alluring. Her long and wavy luscious blonde hair was casually draped over her shoulders, and her hot and plump red lips were sensual to the extreme Her skinny high-heels lengthened and slimmed down her body shape. With her striking attractiveness, she was fitting for the title of the woman behind Hansen Richards, the president of the powerful Richards Group. Aria's face was arrogant but her eyes were gloomy. She bore into Jenna with her cold and disdainful eyes, "Why did you come to work at the Richards Group, Jenna Murphy?" Aria haughtily and petulantly demanded an answer. She looked extremely angry with her flushed cheeks, and her narrow eyes glared menacingly. She looked like she was going to swallow Jenna alive! Jenna avoided her contemptuous eyes and smiled coldly, then sat down on the sofa in front of her desk before she replied casually, "Is there a problem, Ms. McAdams?" Aria had a very special position in the Richards Group. Everyone knew about her relationship with Hansen, and therefore no one dared to offend her openly. Of course Jenna knew that she was arrogant and confident because Hansen had her back, but she had also heard that Aria was indeed a great help to the Richards Group back in the day. When the Richards Group was stuck in a precarious situation three years ago, she secretly used her father's connections to staunchly support Hansen and managed stabilize the steady decline of the Richards Group's stock market shares, giving Hansen room to breathe Hansen's affections for her didn't come out of nowhere. "You need to understand that Hansen has never loved you, and even hated you. I know you still love Hansen, so give up. You two are divorced, it's all over now, Hansen would never fall in love with you. He is going to marry me soon, because we have always been deeply in love with each other. You really shouldn't have come back to work here. If you have any brain cells left, know your place and f*ck off immediately." Aria was perturbed by Jenna's indifference and shouted furiously at her. Jenna's heart twitched, as if it was sliced by a knife and rubbed with salt. The pain made chills run through her body and stuffed up her throat. She was telling the truth. Hansen had never loved her, he loved Aria. There was a frosty glint in Jenna's bright eyes, and her expression was callous. "Oh, I forgot to tell you that I was headhunted by the Richards Group to work here as a designer. Hansen wanted me to work here. So you should ask President Richards about this or ask him to fire me. I'm at your disposal." Her eyes were extremely calm and there was a lighthearted glimmer in them. if she didn't care about anything, including the marriage between Aria and Hansen Aria's cheeks reddened even more. She pointed at Jenna and bellowed, "How dare you threaten me with Hansen's name? Just because we used to be classmates doesn't mean that you have the right to ignore me. My position and contributions to the Richards Group are unparalleled, even Hansen has to watch his tongue in front of me. I put in so much effort for the Richards Group, and I will not allow you to ruin it or waste it idly. You're nothing but an ex-wife, and you never would've came back if you had an ounce of self-respect! Have some shame! No one knows that you used to be the president's wife, but everyone knows that Hansen loves me and is going to marry me, so you can stay here if you want to be humiliated!" After saying all that, Aria twisted her slender waist and turned to walk off, but she only took a few steps before she looked back again with a scornful face and mocked, "And you say you're a car designer? You're so stupid you don't even know how to seduce Hansen, I don't believe for a second that you designed that car, I know you got some sleazy guy to help you! Remember, you might be able to deceive Hansen with your little tricks, but not me! You're nothing but a cheap bitch to Hansen, and he wouldn't even spare an eye to look at you." If Jenna had been humiliated like this in the past, she would have trembled from rage and lost the fight. But her heart was now much stronger than before, She looked calm, and there was a mysterious flicker in her glistening eyes. Her long eyelashes fluttered mischievously "I didn't know you still remembered that we were classmates, Ms. McAdams!! wonder which one of us is truly shameless. I went to the United States three years ago, and I remember a certain someone brazenly pestering my husband. Do you dare confess how you became Hansen's partner?" Jenna stood up, her eyes shot daggers into Aria, and she exuded a forceful and compelling aura. Aria's face turned pale, and a trace of panic flashed through her heart, but she quickly calmed down. She looked arrogant, like a queen looking at a despicable subject of hers, and said sharply, "Stay here if you can, Jenna Murphy. Try not to let me catch you tripping. Just wait and see, if you want to be humiliated, I will happily oblige. With a sullen face, Aria turned her slender waist around and slowly walked out "Hansen." Aria's eyes reddened as soon as she entered Hansen's office. She threw herself into Hansen's arms like a red butterfly, looking as sad and upset as she could be Hansen was standing in the office and speaking on the phone with a serious expression when Aria suddenly pounced on him and wrapped herself around him. He furrowed his handsome eyebrows slightly and his eyes flashed with displeasure "Aria, I told you to be careful of your behavior in the office, why won't you listen?" Hansen hung up the call and asked in a clearly unhappy voice. He has talked to this woman about this several times, that she had to pay attention to her words and actions in the office and the work place, but she just won't change. She would publically display her affection everytime she saw him, no matter the occasion. In fact, the more people there were the more excessive she became, as if she wanted the entire world to know. "I just missed you, Hansen." Aria nuzzled in his arms and said sweetly. Hansen shook his head a little and gently pushed her away, then said calmly, "Well, tell me, who wronged you this time? Who angered you now?" Aria's round and watery eyes were covered in mist. "Hansen, why is that b*tch back and working for the Richards Group? Why?" B*tch? Hansen paused for a moment but quickly understood. His face darkened and he walked straight to the sofa to sit on it. Then he said casually and flatly, "Aria, you can't call her that in the future. She is now a top talent that was headhunted by the Richards Group, a world-class automotive designer. Our company needs talents like her right now. She will be treasured by the company as long as she can bring profit to us. Be careful of your words from now on "Treasured?" Aria's heart stiffened and she suddenly panicked. She trembled and threw herself into Hansen's arms as she cried, "Hansen, you said that you never loved her, you said that you hated her how could you treasure her?" Aria was stunned by this sudden change. She just couldn't understand why Hansen was defending her if he hated her and never loved her. "Aria" A strange emotion flashed through Hansen's heart when he talked about Jenna. He pulled away the woman in his arms and spoke in a colder voice, "Aria, she is just a designer hired by the company. In my company, no matter who she is, as long as she is truly capable, we will treat her equally. This is my work ethic, and also the employment principle of the Richards Group. You should understand Hansen's patience had reached its limit, but he was still trying to persuade her. "Hansen, I wouldn't have minded if you hired ten other women, but not her. Please fire her, I'm begging you, do it for me, okay? Aria pleaded with tears in her eyes, "Hansen, have you forgotten your father? He is still lying in the hospital all because of that woman!" Thunder exploded inside Hansen's heart. He flinched and was stunned for a long time Feeling the obvious change in his body, Aria smiled smugly and continued to stir up his emotions, "Hansen, this woman is more cunning than you think, I can tell that she's a piece of work. She is definitely holding a grudge against you after the divorce, and she will absolutely use any chance to take revenge on the Richards Group. Get rid of her, Hansen. Hansen's stiff body gradually relaxed. His eyes glinted as he snapped, "Enough, Aria, you are at a work place, don't get your personal grievances involved, I never listen to others to make my decisions. Watch what you say and what you do and learn to respect others in the future. I don't want to hear any bad rumors, When Hansen finished, he stood up with a sullen face and turned to walk outside. Was she kidding? Why would the respected president of the Richards Group be afraid of a woman's revenge? More importantly, The Whalen Company would gain even more of an advantage if he fired her. He was a shrewd businessman, and he was perfectly aware of the pros and cons of everything.
Chapter 9 Hansen Richards's harsh words made Aria McAdams's face turn pale. This was the first time she was seeing Hansen get mad in front of her in a long time, and it was because of that woman. Her heart was burning with rage. She was well aware of Hansen's uncompromising personality, so she knew that she couldn't bring up this problem in front of him again. Otherwise, the engagement would be in danger if she pissed him off. She had put in so much blood and sweat and worked so hard for her marriage. Everything was going great, until this woman unexpectedly appeared like a ghost from the past, and was even invited to work at a Richards Group office. How could she let it slide? She couldn't let this woman ruin her bright future. E She didn't want to, and couldn't afford to miss out on such a perfect opportunity She loved Hansen, who could only belong to her. They were already divorced, and Hansen had agreed to marry her, that was enough. There was no need to push things too hard! Aria wiped away her tears and did a new makeup look. A radiant smile appeared on her face, but the light in her eyes was cold as ice. Jenna Murphy, just wait and see how I'm going to deal with you. I will kick you out of the Richards Group forever." She cursed in her heart. Inside the fanciest karaoke in A City, the room was dark as colorful lights flashed around this super fun and lively party, Jenna emotionlessly sat in the corner with a resigned smile on her face. The Richards Group threw a party for her tonight to celebrate her becoming a member of the company She didn't want to come at all, but Perrie incessantly pushed her to go. The assistant was extremely stubborn, so she had to force herself to come. Most importantly, she knew that Hansen would never bother to take part in events like this, so it didn't matter since she won't see him anyway The clamorous noise and laughter made Jenna's head buzz with dizziness, and she also felt very nauseous. She stood up and walked out of the room. She looked lithe and graceful in her light green dress, The karaoke suite was connected to an empty outdoor stage. Lush green trees swayed in the breeze beside the stage, and crescent moon was hanging high in the sky. The faint aroma of French red wine wafted through the wind. Jenna walked out of the private room as a breeze mixed with the smell of fine wine blew past the wisps of hair in front of her forehead, cooling her down a little. She relaxed her eyebrows and let out a sigh of relief. She was in a much better mood now. This high-end club was the most expensive and luxurious spending facility in A City, Every single person who entered this place was a top-class elite of A City, the place was exclusively for the wealthy and superior. The Richards Group, which was the top financial group in A City, threw all kinds of parties here every year, including their annual new year party and all the welcome bashes. It was an amazing honor for every young talent in A City to be able to work at the Richards Group. Jenna casually walked through the club. As the darling daughter of the Murphy family, she was used to places like this. Silvery sounds of laughter streamed into her ears like floating clouds. Jenna stopped dead in her tracks, and her eyes were shrouded in a dim light. Aria, who was extravagantly dressed up, was walking gracefully towards her with her sylphlike figure, and her pretty laughter flowed through the air. There was a charming and confident smile on her face, the smile reached her eyes and sparkled. However, Jenna could feel an ominous chill from the shining light in her glistening dark eyes. They encountered each other on this narrow path and stood face to face! Jenna's heart suddenly sank and she avoided eye contact with her. But the other beautiful figure next to Aria made Jenna's eyes widen even further. Jenna was flabbergasted when she met her arrogant gaze. The woman standing beside Aria was wearing a sexy slip dress and extremely heavy makeup on her face. She looked obscenely glamorous, and was glaring at Jenna with cold disdainful eyes and a cocky expression "Minnie Murphy, why are you here? Jenna exclaimed. The hazy lights reflected on Minnie Murphy's stunning yet still adolescent face, making her look strangely ethereal. "Why can't I be here?" Minnie raised her eyebrows and replied defiantly and insolently, "Did you think that you were the only one who deserved to be at fancy places like this?" "You." Jenna was speechless for a moment. She didn't expect Minnie to be this shallow, and the reality made her feel incredibly sad. Although her uncle's entire family had betrayed her and stolen her family's wealth, Minnie was still her cousin and a member of the Murphy family after all, she at least deserved to be admonished. But why was Minnie hanging out with Aria? She had just turned eighteen years old, shouldn't she be in school? Aria was a careful, arrogant, and vicious woman. Someone as ambitious and blindly focused on climbing the social ladder as Minnie wouldn't understand the danger she is in Minnie's eyes were filled with admiration as she stood happily beside Aria and desperately flattered and fawned over her. Jenna laughed grimly on the inside. She could at least give her some advice. The Richards Group had booked the whole place for tonight. This was supposed to be the night where all the men and women could freely laugh and play and de-stress and release themselves with no holds barred, they were having the time of their lives! But as soon as Aria arrived, the entire room fell silent. Everyone watched her movements. No one expected Aria to be here, she usually considered herself to be above employee parties such as this one. "Hello, Ms. McAdams." Everyone unanimously and respectfully greeted her. Aria raised her head and smiled slightly. She nodded and looked like a queen. "Jenna, where are you going? Are you satisfied with tonight's welcome bash?" Aria's face was plastered with smiles as she blocked Jenna's way and asked in a concerned tone, like a boss greeting their subordinate. Jenna was unfazed and smiled indifferently, but her eyes looked towards Minnie. She reached out and grabbed Minnie's hand. "Minnie, come with me. You shouldn't be here, go home now." She put in so much strength that she gripped onto Minnie and was about to drag her outside. Minnie forcefully shook off Jenna's hand and pushed her hard, then furiously spat at her, "F*ck you Jenna Murphy, who do you think you are? How dare you shoo me away? I'm with Ms. McAdams, and what are you? You're just Hansen's ex-wife that he threw away, and you're somehow still shamelessly staying in the Richards Group. You're a hag who was abandoned by a man, who gave you the right to poke your nose in my business?" Minnie's face was filled with disgust as she shouted loudly and announced to the world, Did you think that Hansen would fall in love with you if you planted your feet in the Richards Group? Dream on." She scowled at her with her smug eyes, and her face was full of conceit and contempt. Jenna was pushed away and fell heavily onto the ground. She accidentally bumped into someone who was holding a wine glass behind her, and the glass was also shattered into pieces on the ground with a loud crash. All the onlookers were stunned! Soon after, all the people present whispered, "So she is Mr. Richards's ex-wife that people were talking about." "Tsk tsk. I heard that Mr. Richards hated his wife and never went home. "So she was the unloved wife. I heard that she never appeared together with Mr. Richards. "But she isn't as ugly as people said she was! She's really pretty and elegant, Why didn't Mr. Richards like her?" "Ah, what a poor woman. Still thrown away by Mr. Richards in the end She was surrounded by all kinds of awful comments. All of them turned their eyes towards Jenna on the ground, and their eyes contained surprise, wariness, contempt, sympathy... No one took the initiative to help her. They wouldn't dare to attend to the woman who was hated by Mr. Richards himself!
Chapter 10 Jenna Murphy fell to the ground, and the contempt in people's eyes made chills run through her body. She felt a piercing pain in her palm, and a warm liquid began flowing out. She knew that it was a broken piece of the wine glass that pricked into the flesh in her palm. She was so numb that she barely felt the pain! Her face was as pale as snow, and the forced smile on her face gradually stiffened. Fortunately, the flashing neon lights weren't very bright in this moonlit night, so the unbearable pain on her face was somewhat concealed. She was the one who asked for it. She deserved to be humiliated! It was her fault for being nosy. Minnie Murphy was right, who gave someone as pathetic as her the right to mind another content person's business? Tears welled up in Jenna's eyes as she clenched her teeth. She stood up under the curious gaze of all the onlooking Richards Group employees and acted as if nothing had happened. Hansen Richards had suddenly appeared by the entrance at the rooftop. There was an unreadable glint in his eyes as he seemingly casually watched from the outside Everyone was watching the dramatic scene, and no one noticed Hansen's arrival! It wasn't until Jenna walked through the crowd and went outside did these people saw Hansen standing at the entrance. Jenna's footsteps were weak, and her red lips were tightly shut as she walked out step by step Hansen's body was like a hulking iron wall that blocked her way out. The unique minty fragrance on his body mixed with the faint smell of tobacco diffused in front of her. Despite the mixed smell of strong perfumes in the air, his special and pleasant smell still rushed straight into her nose. Jenna immediately realized that Hansen was also here! Her heart became even colder. He was here to see how much of a fool she was. He must have seen what had happened just now. In fact, he might've been the one who secretly made Aria McAdams come over and humiliate her. Wasn't this exactly what he wanted? A A steam of pressure rushed to the top of her head. Everything in front of her was swaying, and her body was about to fall "You're here, Hansen" Aria's dark eyes instantly sparkled when she saw Hansen. She quickly ran forward and pressed against Hansen, then wrapped her hand around Hansen's arm to cling to him "What happened? Why are you all standing around? Hansen scanned the scene with his intimidating eyes and asked coldly. He was wearing an expensive white T-shirt and a pair of black cropped pants, and his hair was handsomely slicked to the side. Casual clothes still looked regal and imposing on his tall and well proportioned body "Hansen, Miss Murphy had a dispute with her cousin Minnie and they were fighting." Aria said in a sickeningly sweet voice and observed Hansen's expression carefully. When she saw hint of suspicion in his eyes, she winked at Minnie. Minnie was still lost in a daze from meeting the unbelievably handsome Hansen Richards that she had only heard about The attractive and wealthy Hansen Richards was the ideal husband for countless socialites in A City, and also the dream lover of many young girls. Minnie hadn't imagined meeting him here tonight in her wildest dreams, and she was at a loss for words. Aria shot her smiling but frigid eyes towards her, and Minnie finally snapped out of it when she saw the cold glint in her eyes. She quickly wreathed herself in fawning smiles before she chimed in, "Mr. Richards, Ms. McAdams brought me here to have some fun today, but I was scolded by my cousin who tried to hurt me. I quarreled with her because I was so angry. If you don't believe me, you can ask everyone here." A strange glimmer flashed across Hansen's eyes, as if he only just saw Minnie standing in front of him and staring at him like a creep. There was hint of surprise in his eyes. The delicate face of the girl in front of him did look a lot like Jenna, but the light in her eyes was far less intelligent and wise than Jenna's, and there wasn't any trace of Jenna's uniquely refined elegance on her He raised his handsome eyebrows and glanced indifferently at the feeble woman standing in front of him, who looked like a candle in the wind. A condescending expression appeared on his face. He didn't expect that this woman would get into a violent fight in public without any regard for her reputation. From what he knew, although Jenna could sometimes be a little harsh, she was never this vulgar. "Is that so?" He looked daggers at Jenna with his icy eyes as he asked in a frigid voice. A sad and self-deprecating smile appeared on Jenna's face. The wound in her palm from being stabbed by a shard of glass was burning with pain. Failing to endure the pain, she clenched her hands and feebly leaned against the railing in the corridor like a fragile porcelain doll. However, there was still a cold smile on her face. Her head was calm and rational, and she didn't say a word. She just emotionlessly looked into his eyes. She has been exhausted for the past few days and hasn't had a single good night's sleep. She was suffering and miserable even in her dreams. She didn't even bother to dispute Minnie's slanderous claims. Hansen obviously didn't see everything, but he had never believed her anyway. It was useless to argue, and an explanation would be even more futile. The humiliation was no longer a big deal to her, not to mention it was from Minnie, whom she was extremely disappointed by. Nothing mattered to her anymore, especially not what Hansen thought about her! Minnie was clearly instructed by Aria to do this. When she was standing up, she saw the smug smile on Aria's face from the corner of her eyes. She was just so tired! Blood slowly dripped down between her fingers, and Jenna's dark eyes were filled with nothing but endless cold. No one cared about her injury. Hansen was looking at her with callous and scornful eyes. "i didn't expect a top-tier world-class designer to be so narrow-minded and vulgar. How embarrassing." Hansen's icy voice sent shivers through Jenna's whole body. She's like a fragile flower being destroyed by the wind and snow, which would fall apart the next second.
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