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....
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Chapter 11 "Jen." The air magically carried a deep and pleasant voice into Jenna Murphy's ears Like ripples on the peaceful surface of a lake, or a bright star shining in the dark night sky, it brought a brand new sense of hope to everything Jenna's body froze for a second before she raised her head. Who else would call her by that nickname? Could it be that he was here? A tall and handsome man in a suit and leather shoes was walking towards her. His face was filled with a gentlemanly and charming smile, and the pools in his soft eyes were unbelievably soothing. He looked gentle and graceful, and he exuded a regal and mysterious air from head to toe. Unlike most typical men in positions of power, he was quietly and effortlessly refined and elegant in a serene manner. There was no question as to his social status, for his noble visage couldn't have possibly been cultivated overnight. He became the center of everyone's attention in the blink of an eye. "Jen, it's really you! I finally found you!" The man smiled calmly and his eyes were as warm as fire. His bright eyes were soft and his face was full of tenderness "Mr. Whalen. Ray." Jenna was stunned for a moment before she came back to her senses. Her eyes were shining like glittering stars in the night sky, She felt a warmth in her heart, as if a door inside of it had been opened. All of the pressure was released at once, and she felt a sense of peace and tenderness in her heart "Ray, why are you here?" She asked in pleasant surprise, with a natural and soft smile on her face. She looked so peaceful and warm as all the coldness in her body disappeared in an instant, as if she had changed into a different person. Hansen Richards's face immediately darkened when he saw Jenna's radiant and warm smile. He had never seen such a bright and cheerful smile on Jenna's face. Her smile was always so stiff and cold in front of him, like a stubborn iceberg that refused to away. But Hansen suddenly realized that her inhospitality might've only been directed at him. Her pure and relaxed smile was completely out of his reach. Fury roared through his mind as he stared daggers at them. "Why did you come back without asking for my permission, Jen?" The man passionately gazed into Jenna's pale little face. A protective urge ran through him as he looked at her frail appearance. He couldn't help but caress her head with his hand as he gently admonished her. B "L. Jenna was lost for words. She could only murmur hazily as if she was still in a dream "What's wrong, Jen? You don't look so good! The man fixed his eyes onto Jenna's painful face and twisted eyebrows. He was so worried that he stroked her eyebrows with his large hand. "Ray, nothing's wrong, I'm fine." Jenna smiled softly. "I can't believe we ran into each other here! What a coincidence!" "It is quite a coincidence. The man nodded and his eyes darkened. "Were you planning on never going back if I hadn't found you?" "Rayan Whalen, oh my god, he's Rayan Whalen." Someone suddenly yelled after a short period of silence. "I can't believe Rayan Whalen's here!" The crowd stirred. They looked restless, with an inexplicable excitement on their faces. Rayan Whalen was the president of the world-renowned Whalen Group. His company operated in every popular industry all over the globe. They were mainly known for producing luxury vehicles, and his wealth was immeasurable! The president of the Whalen Group, Rayan Whalen, was a legendary figure across the world. He was young and handsome and famously enigmatic. No one had ever witnessed him at any public event. Rumor has it that he also has connections in illegal organizations, and that many current political leaders relied on his rich financial resources to help them in their elections. Being such a famed figure in both business and political spheres definitely gave his company a mysterious reputation as well. Rayan Whalen was such a fabled man that his existence was almost a legend. And it was precisely this legend who appeared out of nowhere on such a seemingly ordinary night What's more, he was being affectionate and intimate with the equally powerful Hansen Richards's ex-wife. B This was more than enough to tantalize the imagination of everyone in the room. They all watched with great interest what was probably the most exciting dinner bash in their life. The air in the room was unsettling. The pain in Jenna's palm caused her eyebrows to furrow further and her face to turn whiter. She stood on her feet but faltered and almost fell over. Rayan quickly reacted and caught her with lightning reflexes, then gently pulled her to him. Jenna's frail body collapsed in his arms and leaned against his chest. Jen, are you okay?" His eyes were dark as he asked anxiously. Jenna felt dizzy, but she was fully conscious of what was happening. They were too close to each other right now, it was a bad idea for them to act like this in public. Not to mention, some people here have already recognized him. She broke away from him and supported herself with the metal railing by grabbing onto the round iron pole with her palm. "Ouch!" She screa and the excruciating pain in her hand made her forehead break out in beads of sweat. Jen, your hand... what happened to your hand?" Rayan's expression immediately changed as he reached out to grab her soft and fragile hand. He had witnessed Jenna being pushed to the ground by that unkind woman just now. He wanted to rush in and help her up as soon as he could, but he didn't because he had no idea that her hand was injured. That was when Hansen Richards walked into the room! He wanted to see how the object of Jenna's love and affection would treat her. He was surprised to find that not only was Hansen indifferent and distrusting towards her, he would also rather believe another woman than Jenna. He felt relieved and so much more determined! Hansen was too foolish to cherish a wonderful woman like her, but he wasn't that stupid! He still remembered that when Jenna was designing that luxury car, she had told him that she was designing it for the love of her life. Rayan was secretly disappointed at the time, thinking that the man she loved must be the happiest man in the world to be loved by such an intelligent woman, and that he must cherish her more than anything in the world. But today's discovery gave him a glimmer of hope. Turns out her feelings were completely unrequited. So he stepped up. Listening to Jenna playing the piano was his favorite thing to do back in the past. Her fragile and delicate ivory white fingers were slender and nimble, and wonderful melodies would flow out from between her beautiful fingers as they danced across the piano... He couldn't bear to see it wounded. He gently pried open her small hand, and saw a bloody cut across her entire palm that was covered in glass shards. "How did this happen?" He roared with anger in his eyes. He glared daggers at Hansen, then grabbed her delicate hand tightly to drag her away. "Stop it, Ray" Jenna weakly protested. "I'm fine, I'm not that fragile, it's okay" "What's okay about this, you stupid girl? You still can't take care of yourself. Go to the hospital with me." Rayan growled, feeling overwhelmingly protective towards her. He pulled her outside, giving her no more chance to speak Jenna was no match for his strength. She was brought into his arms and moved along with him.
Chapter 12 Hansen's hulking figure blocked the entrance like a brick wall. His face was livid as he arrogantly and aggressively faced them. He stood tall and straight with a stiff yet still handsome face, and there was rage between his eyebrows. The air in this room froze once again. The cold light in his eyes violently contracted, shooting out streaks of fierce glares that landed on Rayan Whalen's hand around Jenna and threatened to tear it into pieces Rayan returned an icy smile as his soft eyes gradually sharpened and took on a hint of slyness Two powerful and clearly hostile men were going head to head. Something dangerous could break out any moment in this atmosphere. A shiver ran down Jenna's spine. Hansen and Rayan were already sworn enemies when it came to business, it was a terrible idea for them to confront each other like this right now, especially since she seemed to be the cause. She didn't want to become a laughing stock for what happened today, and was even more afraid that today's events were going to appear tomorrow in the headlines of A city news, or perhaps even global news She tried her best to break free from Rayan's arms. For some reason, her subconscious priority at the moment was not to embarrass Hansen Rayan was an aristocratic man to the bone. He was met with people flattering and fawning over him wherever he went. He was such a powerful and influential figure that he had no fear in his heart towards Hansen, who had the entire A city under his thumb No matter how much power Hansen had, he was still limited by the bounds of A city, whereas Rayan had taken root in a powerful foreign country a long time ago. No one would win if Hansen challenged Rayan's authority Jenna had always kept a low profile and didn't want anything unfortunate to happen under her watch. All she wanted to do was smooth over everything and get out of here as soon as possible. Hansen marched over to her with no emotion on his face. He arrogantly glared at Rayan and reached out to aggressively wrap his arm around Jenna. He took her hand and held it in his own, but with almost no care for the wound on her palm as he rubbed her hand. He was deliberately declaring his ownership. He was showing Rayan that he could carelessly possess and even trifle with what Rayan cherished the most, while Rayan couldn't do anything but stand and watch. This was his advantage. Rayan's face darkened, but his expression was as waveless as a peaceful ocean. He remained perfectly composed as he said calmly "Don't forget that you two are divorced, Hansen Richards." His words were quiet yet extremely potent, and immediately caused Hansen's body to stiffen. The fierce glint in his eyes gradually focused onto Rayan like bolts of lightning as he parted his lips, yet he couldn't force out a single word. *Please move aside. I am going to take Jen to the hospital, and you have no right to stop me." Rayan's tone was indifferent, but his mannerisms were incredibly imposing. "A man who is incapable of discernment does not deserve a woman as pure and noble as her." The muscles on Hansen's face twitched as he tightened his grasp on Jenna's hand, causing her to gasp from the pain. The veins on his forehead throbbed as he said coldly, "I don't need the assistance of an outsider to handle the injury of my company's employee." Jenna's heart froze over. She was nothing but a company employee to him. He was doing this to protect the image of his company, he has never cared about her Rayan's face clouded over more and more as he watched Jenna's pale and painful face. But he soon caught sight of Jenna looking at him like a poor little rabbit begging for mercy. Her sorrowful expression sent a ripple through his heart, and the rising anger in his chest slowly died down. He could never bear to see her suffer! Yet she must be suffering tremendously in this moment! She was begging him not to confront Hansen here. She was clearly well aware of Hansen's character. His expression gradually softened, and a hint of tenderness crept into his heart. This woman has always refused to show her weakness or ask for help in front of him, no matter how much pain she was going through. She was probably only begging him for Hansen's sake. He only learned of her father's tragic death when he arrived in A city. He was filled with endless lamentation, and felt an even stronger respect and sympathy towards her. He could understand her eyes and her every movement. He would always perceive and comprehend everything about her and cherish them in his heart. Since she was begging him, the only thing he could do was to protect her and save her from embarrassment! But her injury... The light in his. eyes gradually became soft and gentle, even tinged with concern. Rayan smiled at Jenna and winked. Jenna quickly caught the drift. She was relieved and a faint smile appeared on her lips. "Hansen, Jen needs to be taken to a hospital immediately for the wound on her hand. Please take her there right now, or at least if you still consider yourself to be a man. I don't believe it will be beneficial for the Richards Group's reputation if word gets out about how you abuse your employees!" Rayan said solemnly. His words were stern but justified. Rage flared up in Hansen's heart. He didn't mind taking pity on a woman, but he could never let someone else order him around, especially not a man like Rayan They have been flirting with each other and ignoring Hansen's authority in front of all his employees this whole time, his reputation has already been tarnished. "Rayan Whalen, I don't care how much power you have, but I am in charge in A city. I will make you pay if you harrass my company's employee again." He sneered disdainfully as he spat out these words, then he grabbed Jenna and strode off. "Let me go. Jenna began to struggle as soon as they left Rayan's sight. Stop moving.' Hansen growled as he tightened his grip. Resentment smoldered in his eyes and heart He specially permitted Perrie to throw this welcome bash for her tonight to celebrate her joining the Richards Group. Yet she didn't show any appreciation, and even caused a fight during the party on top of flirting with his business rival Rayan Whalen Rage flowed through his heart like lava and spread to his hands. He gripped her with his iron fist, as if he wanted embed her into his flesh. When his arm brushed against her soft bosom, the wonderful sensation made his body heat up and lose control like a spark burning up a field. Jenna struggled fiercely, but the more she struggled, the more intense his agitation became. Hansen marched outside and opened his car door, then stuffed her into the back of his luxury Hummer. *You're dead, woman. How dare you flirt with my opponent while you're in my company? Tell me now, why did you come to work at the Richards Group? What is your plan?" Hansen pinched Jenna's chin with his hand and forced her to look at him. He bent down and furiously interrogated her. "Nothing. Forced to meet his gaze, Jenna retorted sharply. "You invited me yourself. Her bright eyes were determined and candid. Hansen gazed deeply into her eyes which glistened like clear pools of water, attracting him like a forbidden fruit. The longer he looked at her, the more it rattled his heart and made him feel like he was going to fall for her at any moment Her luscious dark hair fell past her shoulders and spread around her, and the cream-colored leather cushions set off the smooth fairness of her porcelain skin as she trembled slightly Hansen's throat felt dry as he watched her. He licked his lower lip and gradually lost control of himself. He took off his T-shirt with both hands and revealed his strong and muscular chest. He bent down and forcibly possessed her rosy lips. He pressed their lips together over and over again as he reached the edge of no return. The only thing he cared about in this world right now was to let her melt away in his hands and make her feel the inexplicable anger and agitation inside of him Jenna felt dizzy as her body burned under the scorching heat of his body. Pleasure was beginning to take over when she suddenly snapped back to her senses as her entire body flinched. There was nothing between them anymore. No, she couldn't let this happen! What about her principle, what about her pride? What was she doing?! She tried her best to resist him by beating his body. His pale skin was stained with the blood in her palms, yet it looked hauntingly provocative. D The car wobbled from the fight on the inside. Passerbys glanced at the car and shook their heads. D It was just car sex, no big deal!
Chapter 13 But how could a feeble woman like her fight against Hansen's passion and powerful body? All Hansen wanted to do right now was to have her and possess her. She played her trump card in a panic, "Aren't you in love with Aria McAdams, Hansen Richards? Aren't you going to marry her? How can you do this to her?" Hansen froze and stopped ravaging her body. His senses gradually returned, and he raised his eyes which were scarlet red with desire. That was when a slow and haunting ringtone rang through the car. Hansen slowly let go of Jenna and stood up. He took out his mobile phone from his pant pocket. He frowned when he saw that Aria's name was displayed on the widescreen "Where are you, Hans?" Hansen answered the phone. There was a trace of pain in Aria's sweet and sugary voice. "What's wrong? Aria. "Hans, my stomach hurts. It hurts so much." Aria painfully exclaimed on the other side of the phone, "I want to see you, Hansen. Don't leave me behind." Aria pleaded softly as she gasped from the pain. Hansen froze with a strange expression on his face. He was reminded of a scene from three years ago, when Aria stayed up all night with him in his office to come up with a way to save the struggling Richards Group That was also when her stomach pains began. He could never forget how the excruciating pain tormented her, and how she desperatedly clinged onto him as she cried and screamed with a ghastly pale face. The memory was burned into him forever, and it overwhelmed him with guilt every time he remembered it. That was why he was so tolerant of everything Aria did. "Aria, lie down first, don't move, I'll be there soon." Hansen gradually came to his senses. He put on his t-shirt as he consoled her and was about to turn around and run back to the club. Something tugged at his thoughts as soon as he took a step. He looked down at the woman who was lying in the car seat and felt incredibly frustrated. Jenna was silently lying on her side in the car seat like an injured kitten. Her clothes were a mess, and her bloodless face was scrunched up in pain. Her long eyelashes cast a soft shadow underneath, making her look even more fragile. Hansen's heart skipped a beat, jumbling up his mind. This god-d*mn woman needs to stop playing the innocent victim. He knew she was doing it to gain attention from men. She seemed pure and lovely on the surface, but deep down, she was more cunning and fake than everyone around her! Something shifted in Hansen's eyes. After a moment of hesitation, he took off towards the club. Glistening tears flowed out from Jenna's eyes. Her face was white as paper, but a hauntingly beautiful yet sorrowful smile appeared on it as she listened to Hansen's footsteps fade. The truth was that Aria was the only love of Hansen's life. Always has been always will be. She was nothing but a woman who was abandoned by him. Even though for a moment she dared to dream that what he did tonight meant that he still cared about her, even if just a little. B She was wrong He left immediately when he heard Aria's name and received her phone call. When will she learn to let go of these ridiculous fantasies? Jenna forced herself to get up and sorted out her clothes. She staggered towards the main road to stop a taxi and escape this place. Aria was curled up on a bench on the first floor of the club. The lips on her agonized face were pale, and her hands were covering her stomach. Minnie Murphy was crouched down beside her. When she saw Hansen hurrying towards them, she shouted excitedly, "Ms. McAdams, Mr. Richards is here!" Aria was pleased, but she only grunted softly. The disappointment on her face was greater than the agony. She wanted Jenna to make a fool of herself tonight, but the last thing she expected was for Rayan Whalen to turn up out of the blue. D A young man as handsome and successful as Rayan came all the way here to find Jenna and shower her with affection? Jenna got to show off big time, and put an unprecedented amount of pressure on Aria. Looks like it was not going to be so easy to get rid of Jenna It was pretty impressive that she got two of the most coveted men in the world to fight over her Aria felt her heartbreak when Hansen's face turned livid as he shot daggers into Rayan with his glowering eyes. Why would he act this way for another woman? Did Hansen have a change of heart? Did he fall in love with Jenna? Hansen left her behind and walked past her with Jenna in his arms. He completely ignored her in that moment, as if she didn't even exist. She chased him down the stairs with raging fire in her eyes. When she saw the refitted Hummer rocking back and forth not too far away, all the blood in her body froze. She was driven to the brink of madness as her stomach began churning a storm. But Hansen rushed over as soon as she called him. A hint of color reappeared on Aria's pasty face as her lips curled into a smug smile. He loved her and cherished her dearly. He rushed to her as soon as he knew that she was having a stomachache. She knew that Hansen couldn't be that heartless, she knew him better than anyone! "Are you okay, Aria? How bad is it?" Hansen could see from a distance that Aria was curled up on the cold iron chair on the first floor of the club. She was holding her stomach with both hands. Hansen's chest tightened at the sight of her, and a sense of guilt washed over his heart. He ran to her and held her in his arms as he gently asked if she was okay. With tears in her eyes and pain written all over her face, Aria wrapped her hands tightly around Hansen's waist and buried her face in his arms. "Hansen, I'm begging you, please don't leave me behind. My stomach hurts so bad." "Of course, I'll never leave you behind." Hansen gently stroked her head with his large hand and stood up while carrying her. "Let's go to the hospital right now.' "Why did you go with that woman and leave me here alone, Hans? She's a succubus, even Rayan Whalen was seduced and manipulated by her. You don't know what she's capable of, don't mess with her." Aria turned her pale and miserable face towards Hansen and gazed at him with a heartrending expression. Hansen trembled and tightened his embrace. There was a trace of shame in his eyes as he said gently, "I can't have others believe that I mistreat my employees." Was that true? Aria felt bitter in her heart, but she didn't want to say anything more. She just hugged him tightly as if she was afraid that he would fly off somewhere. Hansen glanced at Minnie, who was standing on the side and looking lost, then said softly, "Your sister injured her hand. Take her to the hospital." D After that, he carried Aria away.
Chapter 14 Minnie heard what he said and stood still for a while. Then she couldn't help but sneer. Why should she care about that bitch's injured hand? Minnie couldn't believe that Jenna Murphy had managed to seduce someone as handsome and powerful as Rayan Whalen. She was seething with jealousy and hatred when she saw Rayan doting on her. What a natural wh*re and seductress, she wished that Jenna had died from the pain. Hmph! Did Jenna really think that nobody knew that she forced her way into the Richards Group and pestered Hansen just so she could take back her father's property through Hansen's hands? F*ck her. She was bound to fail. As long as Aria McAdams was still alive, Hansen would never fall in love with or help Jenna Murphy! Minnie saw through Aria's scheme from the very beginning. Of course she wasn't in that much pain, she was just acting to get Hansen's attention. But Hansen rushed over as soon as he received her call. Which meant. That Aria was the one that Hansen truly loved and cared about. He was at her beck and call, while Jenna meant nothing to him! Minnie was delighted. She chuckled and happily hummed a song as she strode off with lighthearted footsteps. Today she learned that Hansen and Jenna were already divorced. How wonderful! She was finally relieved from the anxiety of stealing her family's property, so she left in a great mood. The night was dark The one and only Richards family manor in A City was ablaze with lights. The Richards Manor was an opulent symbol of power and status in A city. The overall color scheme consisted of yellow and oranges, and it was built with white marble bricks imported from Italy. The words "Richards Manor" were engraved in pure and blindingly bright 24k gold. Every single inch of this grand townhouse was made from material imported from all over the world, which were made into the most stylish and ingenious top-class designs, generously showcasing the wealth and influence of the Richards Group. The driver came out to welcome Hansen as soon as he drove his Hummer inside the Richards Manor "Young Master." The driver courteously took the car key from Hansen's hand then went to park the car. The butler came up to him in a hurry and said, "Young master, the madam is waiting for you. "Okay." Hansen nodded and walked inside. Inside the luxurious living room of the Richards Manor, all natural mica stone tiles glowed softly under the gentle light of the ceiling lamp. Hansen's mother Marissa Sotomayor was sitting elegantly on the expensive leather sofa. She was wearing a light blue cheongsam and her hair was tied up in a high bun. Her delicate and refined facial features were still alluring, and her slender neck looked as beautiful as ever under the light of the ceiling lamp. She wrapped her five pale fingers around the fine tea cup and put it near her mouth so she could gently blow on it. The steam rippled away from her as she opened her mouth and took a sip, then put it back on the tea table. Her movements were elegant and flawless, perfectly revealing her status as a lady of high society. Marissa Sotomayor was a famous socialite in A city when she was young. She was renowned for her beauty. While Trevor Richards conquered A city with his company, Marissa accompanied her husband and tirelessly worked on the Richards Group behind the scenes. She even took advantage of her own family's power to solve problems for the Richards Group. She never rested, even when she was pregnant with Hansen. The media snapped countless pictures of Trevor, the successful businessman, gently looking after a fabulous young woman beside him. She was once well known for thoughtfully accompanying her husband to all sorts of places and events with a big pregnant belly. As the Richards Group flourished even more with the passage of time, Marissa welcomed the most magnificent time of her life. Her son Hansen had inherited all of his parents' strengths. Not only was he a handsome and attractive young man, he was also a decisive and powerful businessman, and no less capable than Trevor She couldn't have imagined how wonderful her life would become. Her husband and son were both so outstanding. What more could she ask for? Just as they were about to hand over the Richards Group to Hansen, the old madam of the Richards family, who was also Marissa's mother-in-law, arranged a marriage for her son. He was going to marry Jenna Murphy, the daughter of the deputy financial executive Javon Murphy The old madam announced that Hansen had to marry her. Otherwise, she would not allow Hansen to inherit the ancestral property of the Richards family. Marissa was shocked, and Hansen was furious. Although Trevor did not object, he also expressed his displeasure by frowning Trevor was not the only son of the Richards family. Hansen also had an uncle, Claude Richards, although he had already established his own family and developed a separate business. However, the land deeds and estates of the Richards Group actually belonged to the Richards family. Although Hansen had done a great job of running the Richards Group under his own name, the inheritance of the Richards family was still a significant matter. All of his current projects were built upon the foundation of the inheritance, and he could not ignore the role that his grandmother played in this. Hansen was astute enough to clearly judge the pros and cons, and more importantly, respected his grandmother above everyone else. He was rare and promising gem in his grandmother's eyes. He was infinitely better compared to his uncle's children! So he reluctantly accepted her request! The 90-year-old grandmother of the Richards family appeared in public for the last time at Hansen and Jenna's wedding three years ago. After that, she retreated to take care of herself and enjoy the rest of her life, and never met up with anyone ever again! For that reason, Hansen did not want his grandmother to know about his divorce from Jenna. His grandmother was not doing great. Maybe everything would work out if they kept the secret under the covers for a while. D "Mom, did you want to talk?" Hansen's handsome figure walked into the living room. He laid on the sofa and squeezed his eyebrows with both hands. He was still physically and mentally exhausted from appeasing Aria just now. The servant served a cup of hot tea. Hansen took it and took a sip, feeling much more relaxed, "Hansen, where were you tonight?" Marissa asked slowly with beautiful makeup on her face. "Aria had a stomachache. I took her to the hospital." Hansen replied calmly with a tired face. He stood up and was ready to go upstairs and rest. "Hansen, stop. Marissa stood up and ordered Hansen, who was about to head upstairs and slightly impatient. Her voice was stern as she said, 'I heard that you invited that woman to work at the Richards Group Hansen put his foot back on the floor and his body flinched. There was a glint in his eye, then he turned back around. "Mom, she's an important talent. The Richards Group needs talents like her right now. Our products are at a critical transitioning stage. I did it to benefit the Richards Group. Hansen patiently explained. He knew that his mother did not like Jenna During the few years after Jenna married into the Richards family, his mother was never happy with her and nitpicked everything that she did. Jenna's mere existence annoyed her and she never showed Jenna any kindness. It got even worse after his father was hospitalized after the accident. She made a mountain out of every molehill and couldn't even stand the sight of Jenna. This was largely why he didn't object when Jenna fled to the United States, nor sent anyone to find her. "Are you out of your mind, Hansen? Have you forgotten that your father is still lying in the hospital? It's all that woman's fault. She's just your ex-wife that you abandoned. How dare you ask her to come back? Have you really gone mad?" Marissa gritted her teeth and said in a trembling voice, "She's a scarily cunning woman. She had grandmother under her thumb. Grandmother still doesn't know about your divorce, you can not give away the ancestral inheritance of the Richards family. Your dad and I devoted all of our blood and sweat into the Richards Group. We can't let this woman come back and mess up everything." D Marissa was firm yet imploring, and she was almost begging him by the end. The truth was that she felt guilty. She had never shown an ounce of kindness towards Jenna since the beginning of their marriage. She did not believe that a woman like her could devote herself to the Richards Group, nor did she expect this woman to be so talented that she could design a globally popular luxury car She had to stop all of this. This woman almost destroyed the Richards Group three years ago, and she couldn't let the same thing happen again. "Mom, I am the president of the Richards Group. Shouldn't I be in charge of the affairs of the company?" Hansen held Marissa's shoulders with one arm and put his head close to her ear. Seeing Marissa's anxious and worried face, he smiled grimly and tried to persuade her as they walked, "Mom, I am an adult now. You have to trust me. I am the famed president of the Richards Group. You think I would let some woman destroy the company on her own? She's just a gold digger, so I'll give her what she wants. We'll take what we need from each other, that's all, so why not? Most importantly, if I didn't fight to have her, she would've returned to the Whalen Group, and that would've been a disaster for the company for sure. I'm a businessman, I can judge the opportunity costs. Trust me. B Was that true? Marissa was held by her son and felt much more relieved, but she was still skeptical. However, the anger on her face gradually faded and her face softened quite a bit. Hansen smiled a little. With his arm around Marissa's shoulders, he pressed her down onto the sofa and continued gently, "Don't worry, mom. Look, we can't let grandma know about our divorce, right? It's for the best that she works under my command. That way, she won't be able to run wild and I'll be able to control her. You don't have to do anything but enjoy your life and take care of dad in the hospital so that he'll wake up as soon as possible." Marissa sat down on the sofa with her son's arm around her, and a loving smile gradually appeared on her face. There was nothing she was more proud of than her son Hansen. Ever since Trevor was hospitalized, Hansen became the only light in her life. She would never let any woman destroy everything she had. Her heart finally calmed down when she heard her son's comforting words. Hansen wearily went upstairs and walked to his bedroom. He stopped in his tracks when he passed by a door in the center that was decorated with gold. D Something tugged at his heart as he stared at the shining golden door frame with his dark eyes. He hesitated for a moment and pushed open the door This was his wedding room with Jenna. He walked into this three year old wedding room The wedding room was just as fancy and extravagant as he remembered, even the big red celebratory poster was still in the same place. His eyes were hazy and his heart trembled a little bit.
Chapter 15 Hansen scanned the still extravagantly decorated wedding room with his dark and strangely lightless eyes. He was married to Jenna for four years, but she only lived in the Richards Manor for one. She fled to America for the remainder of the marriage. She stayed in this room for the entire year she spent in the manor, but he never stepped into it again after their wedding night. His mind flashed back to the night they got married. He entered the room in his drunken stupor and ravaged her body without restraint out of vengefulness and hatred. The memory from that night had been subconsciously burned into the back of his head this whole time. That amorous night had taken root in his subconscious mind. If that weren't the case, he wouldn't have asked Jenna to spend another night with him when she reappeared before him after three whole years. He felt as if someone was seductively caressing the desire in his heart, causing a rush of blood through his body. He collapsed onto the soft bedding that was imported from Italy, and held his forehead as countless thoughts raced through his mind. When he looked up again, he saw that his handsome face looked flushed in the large dressing room mirror. Feeling frustrated, he unbuttoned his shirt but suddenly widened his eyes at a certain realization. Right below his neck, his chest was covered in crimson red. He touched the sticky liquid with his hand and knew that it was blood. He frantically took off his clothes and stood in front of the mirror. His muscular and fair-skinned upper body was covered in frightening blood red streaks, A pale and fragile face appeared in his mind, with blood dripping from her delicate fingers. He felt as if sharp claws were digging into the flesh of his heart. She got the blood on him when she was struggling underneath him inside the car a few hours ago He originally intended to take her to the hospital and dress the bloody wound on her palm, but he was inexplicably taken over by his sudden burst of rage and desire! He sprang up and rushed out the door. His mighty Hummer rumbled and growled, crushing Hansen's heart under its wheels. He started the car and rushed outside. He visited several hospitals in a row, yet failed to find Jenna. He wandered around the streets in his impressive refitted Hummer, turning more than a few heads. God damn it, is her hand okay? Is she already home? With a heavy heart, he drove aimlessly through the streets and alleys. He hoped to see her pretty and delicate figure, but the thought made him smile bitterly. He couldn't understand what he was doing. A deep and quiet river surged across A City, In a dark and hidden corner, a breeze blew past drooping willows and brought a little bit of coolness. Jenna sat gloomily with her arms around her knees, and her eyes looked like dead ash A collection of beer bottles laid silently around her feet. It was only in this quiet corner that she could take off her real self, and lick her wounds. show her A few hours ago, she came to the hospital alone. She went through the busy procedures of getting her wounds cleaned, medicated and being put on a drip. There were glass shards in every inch of the wound, some of them were broken and rubbed in when Hansen grabbed her hand, Each piece of glass dug into the flesh, and the excruciating pain ate into her heart and bones. It took the doctor three whole hours to clean it up. She clenched her teeth and didn't even make a sound. After finishing the drip, she looked at her bandaged hand, but was too scared to go home because she didn't want her mother to worry. Her mother was far stronger than she imagined. After learning about her father's tragedy, she did not cry nor curse the world. She simply slept with Jenna's father's urn for seven days and nights, then she never brought him up ever again. Jenna brought a dozen cans of beer with her to the river bank. It was the dead of night, no one was around except for a few couples. She sat became numb. same position for god knows how long her whole body When she was still in A City years ago, she would also come to this familiar river and sit quietly when she was going through a hard time. She opened a can of beer and raised her head to drink. She was always sober, but not today! She couldn't relieve her heartache and misery! The palm of her hand was burning like fire. She needed to drink away her sorrows and numb her senses so that she won't feel the pain anymore. An entire bottle of beer quickly landed in her stomach. It wasn't very strong alcohol, but since Jenna was straight edged, she was quickly flushed and began feeling dizzy and lightheaded. She laughed, swung her arm, and threw the beer can in her hand towards the river. Her nerves were relaxed and her heart felt so much better! The pain was nothing! With another "pfft", she forcefully opened another can of beer and watched as the white foam streamed out from the opening, and felt like her stress was being released as well. She raised her head and downed the whole can. She was 25 years old this year, and was no longer the naive little girl that she used to be. She hasn't felt joy ever since she married into the Richards family. Her wonderful youth disappeared forever like a phantom, a reflection in the water. In addition to Hansen's Indifference to her, she also had to endure the endless humiliation and torment given to her by the Richards family. She shook her head and wiped her face with her hand. Her face was full of tears Three years ago, she was slapped by her mother-in-law not long after she married into the Richards family. At the time, Hansen stood beside her and watched her coldly as if he was watching a joke. She did not cry or make a fuss, almost like she was an obedient child bride. Even the workers and housekeepers of the Richards family scorned her due to her mother-in-law's bullying and Hansen's neglect. Aria McAdams was free to openly and proudly enter the household as she pleased. Jenna's mother-in-law, Mrs. Richards, was always delighted to see her and greeted her with warm smiles. Although Aria wasn't with Hansen yet, she had already captured her mother-in law's heart. But Jenna's mother-in-law only showed her apathy and disdain in response to everything Jenna did and never offered her any warmth, as if everything about Jenna's existence was wrong. She didn't know what she had done wrong and didn't know how to please her mother-in-law. She happily married into the family because of her love for Hansen, but she was completely unprepared for the reality of living in a ruthless family. Hansen saw her as a gold-digger, and his mother-in-law regarded her as her enemy. Her father-in-law never said much, but he remained indifferent to her. The event that happened three years ago caused her father-in-law to faint from rage, and he was still lying on a hospital bed even now. But she really didn't know what was going on. She couldn't explain herself! There was no more room for her in that house. Her father did not allow her to divorce, not to mention the grandmother of the Richards family. Faced with Hansen's three eyes, she had no choice but to escape to America. She wasn't really sad or reluctant to leave that cruel and loveless home. Except for her grandmother. The grandmother of the Richards family was a kind looking woman who was well into old age. Although her eyes were already cloudy and senile, there was still a glint of wisdom and insight inside them. She liked Jenna It was under her absolute order that Hansen had to marry Jenna! D When Jenna married into the wealthy family, she only received warmth and kindness from the grandmother. But the grandmother's love for her only made her mother-in-law hate her even more. Her husband almost never came home, and his eyes were always cold as ice when they looked at her. Through the brutal days and nights, her only companions were her model cars. Her painful heart was always in turmoil, like it was burning in purgatory. When she thought of the grandmother, she felt a small warmth in her heart and her face gradually relaxed. It's been three years. How was the old madam doing? After more than several bottles of beer, she felt like her head was going to explode, and was so nauseous that she could vomit. Hansen's Hummer stopped at the entrance of the Heartfiy Community. But he was too scared to get out, let alone visit the family. As the son-in-law of the Murphy family, he had never visited them once in all these years, nor did he ever fulfill his responsibilities as a husband. He had a guilty conscience and was afraid of intruding the family. He was afraid of seeing Javon Murphy's reproachful eyes and Sara Garver's unhappy face. He just couldn't bring himself to their door. After a moment of silence, he drove off in the car,
Chapter 16 The night breeze was chilling! Hansen drove his car to a dark area of the river in the city. He rolled down the bulletproof window of his car and lit his cigar. The night wind blew in from outside the window, sweeping through his thick black hair, and carrying with it the wisp of smoke as it went out of the window on the right. He looked at where the smoke disappeared. His eyes were gloomy, as dark as an endless well. He deeply inhaled the smoke and then exhaled it. The fumes then disappeared into the dark night. The dim light fell on his handsome face, seemingly surreal. When he raised his head slightly, a pure and beautiful girl in a white tulle dress appeared in front of his eyes. He couldn't help but smile, It was when they were in their second year at C University. One day, during sunset, the rays illuminated the lovely campus, enveloping it in warmth. Feeling bored, he slowly walked back and forth to the library to kill time. As soon as he stepped into the library, he bumped into a girl. She was wearing a white tulle dress with her hair scattered over her shoulders, with an innocent smile on her beautiful face. She was holding a book in her hand. She's like a fairy coming out of a dream with her brilliant smile. At that time, Hansen felt something bright in front of his eyes. His dark eyes were shining, as if he finally met the girl he had been looking for in his dreams. During their encounter, the girl blushed and smiled shyly when she saw him. Looking at her black pupils, Hansen's heart trembled. His face and ears turned red in an instant When the girl passed him by, she left a string of crisp laughter. Since then, he had kept this girl in his heart She was beautiful and innocent, and as pure as an angel. He began to think of ways to get close to her and inquire about her information, He knew that she was Jenna Murphy, the daughter of Javon Murphy, the minister of the National Finance Department of A City. She had just enrolled at the university! His life seemed to be injected with newfound energy. He was in high spirits, and his hope began to bloom. But it never occurred to him that such a pure and beautiful woman was actually so dissolute. If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes... He wouldn't have believed it. The more beautiful a woman appeared, the higher the possibility of her being a two-faced, cunning, and ugly woman on the inside. D This was the conclusion he came up with from Jenna. Just like how all beautiful things would eventually be destroyed, the burning fire in Hansen's heart was extinguished, his passion was gone, and his beautiful image of her no longer existed. He had made up his mind to forget her. She was just a dissolute woman, an ill mannered and arrogant female, how could man like him care about her? However, fate disrupted his life once again, like a calm lake unexpectedly stirring up waves. When he graduated from university, Hansen's grandmother had arranged a marriage for him. Alas, the betrothed woman was Jenna! The woman with a beautiful appearance but an ugly heart. He was angry, disgusted, and reluctant, but it was useless! For this, he plunged into despair for a period of time, but he finally accepted it! It was not until now that he realized a trace of fantasy he still harboured for her, deep down. It was not that he didn't have any feelings for her at all. On the contrary, he had imprinted her deep inside his heart! Otherwise, with Hansen's character, he would not marry the woman even if his grandmother forced him to. So what if they threaten him with the right of inheritance to the Richards Group? With his capability and methods, what could stop him?! Moreover, marriage was once in a lifetime, and if he wasn't happy about it, how could he just let it be? He accepted her in grief and anger and married her. However, he could not control the anger in his heart and wanted to punish her as revenge. On the wedding night, he got drunk plundered her purity rudely. He was full of resentment and discontent and he was ready to punish without restraint. Sure enough, she was not a virgin as he expected! She had probably given it to some random man in the past! It was widely rumored that Javon was competing to be elected as the head of the Department of Finance, so he tried to marry his daughter to the Richards family for their influence and financial resources, all for the sake of a higher position. Hansen's contempt for Jenna became more and more intense, and the thorn that had been buried deep in his heart caused him to escape from this house, and from her. From then on, he was as cold as ice to her and never walked into their bedroom Their marriage was just for show. He finished his cigar very quickly. Hansen put out his cigar and his eyes were sharp and deep! Over the years, he slowly realized that Jenna was actually a stubborn and arrogant woman. A woman like this would never be a dissolute person. Perhaps there could be a misunderstanding in this matter. He wanted to talk to her. After all, those who had experience in the business world knew that peace was the most important thing of all, and if a misunderstanding was cleared out, maybe everything would just turn for the better While he was thinking about it three years ago, a sudden incident shattered his plans. For this reason, Hansen almost went crazy When his father was hospitalized, his mother felt so sad that she fell ill. This was all because of that woman. With a 'bang, the annoyed Hansen threw his cigar butt and punched into the leather seat. "Wow, this girl seems really good, her skin looks tender and smooth" Two fat and tanned men in construction suits were approaching Jenna from the embankment. Their eyes were shining like hungry wolves, and their faces were filled with lust. They had been staring at Jenna in the dark for a long time, and their eyes were flashing with cold and hungry light. After making sure that this woman was in a drunken state, they revealed creepy smiles on their faces "Jack, when she's drunk enough, it's our turn to shine. We can finally enjoy!" one of the men said as he rubbed his hands together. "Yeah, not only can we enjoy it, we can get some money too. I really didn't expect that we got lucky tonight! The dark-faced man's face lit up. He raised his arm and wiped the saliva from the corner of his mouth with his hand. His yellow teeth were revealed between his lips. He giggled and approached Jenna It was already late at night. Jenna drank nearly ten cans of beer in a row, and her face was all red. She threw the beer can as she cried and laughed, but then her consciousness gradually slipped away and she was too drunk to stand up. She leaned against the pole by the river, and her cheeks were red as tomatoes. She muttered, "Dad, I really can't hold on any longer. What should I do? What should I do? As she said this, she burst into tears again. The two figures got closer and closer, but Jenna couldn't sense the danger at all.
Chapter 17 Two rough hands touched her delicate face. "Babe, are you feeling horny? We will satisfy your lust later!" the two evil voices laughed unscrupulously. Jenna pushed the hand away in a daze and shouted, "Go away!" Then, she turned over and fell asleep again. The amber streetlamp illuminated her lovely face. Her petite blushing face looked so alluring. *D*mn, this girl is hot! Why don't we go somewhere to ride her all night?" One of the men was aroused and whispered his lewd thoughts, while the other one nodded in agreement. The man bent over and carried Jenna up, and his buddy looked around and whispered, "Hurry up. Let's go before anyone sees us." As she was hoisted up to the man's shoulder, Jenna felt unwell and her stomach churned. She started throwing up, spitting away a few mouthfuls before she woke up. She opened her eyes in a daze and saw that she was being carried away by two lecherous men! She knew she was in trouble, and immediately sobered up from fright! "Let me go, help!" She struggled desperately in terror. The lecherous men did not expect Jenna to awaken, and her shrill screams pierced through the night conspicuously. Frightened, they sped up their pace as they carried her into a dark alley "Help! Someone help me!" Jenna was completely scared out of her wits as she screamed loudly. "I'm doomed!" Bad thoughts were buzzing in her mind, and she was extremely afraid of what would happen next. Hansen smoked another cigar in the car, his handsome face could not hide his exhaustion. He glanced at the night sky with his dark eyes and was ready to start the car and leave. Just as he started the car, in his rearview mirror, he caught a glimpse of two men rushing into a dark alley with a woman in their arms. Then, he heard Jenna's pitiful screams... "Help!" His whole body trembled, and malice flashed through his eyes Jenna's desperate cry sent chills down his spine, and he immediately realized something was wrong. "Stop!" Without thinking, he opened the door and ran forward as he shouted, The two men were running fast as they carried Jenna away. In a bright flash, a handsome young man appeared before them. His gaze was as sharp as lightning bolts, staring at them fiercely Facing his sharp gaze, the perverted duo shuddered in fear. One of them was so scared that his legs were shaking. "Who are you? Mind your own business." One of the men propped himself up and asked fiercely. Seeing that their lewd plans were about to be ruined, the strong man with Jenna on his back shot a fierce look. He rolled up his sleeves and glared back at the imposing young man. Hansen smiled coldly and disdainfully, looking relaxed. However, when his eyes fell on the man's rough hands that were carrying Jenna, Hansen turned murderous. How dare they touch his woman! These hooligans were courting death! Hansen's eyes were gloomy, and his sharp lips were slightly curled. His gaze flashed with menace. The hooligan suddenly felt the young man rush over, and before he could react, he had been hit by a heavy punch. Just like that, he fell straight down and he couldn't get up The hooligans didn't expect that the young man was the mighty Hansen Richards, a legend in A city. More surprisingly, Hansen had once won a Taekwondo championship The other hooligan threw Jenna aside, with a fierce look on his face. He took off his coat, showed his tough abdominal muscles, and approached Hansen The corners of Hansen's thin lips were like drenched in the cold frost, and the light in his eyes condensed into a ray of light. As he blinked, it extinguished, and he struck quickly, as fast as lightning The burly hooligan didn't even react in time and was already heavily punched in the eye. With a wail, blood spurted from the corner of his eye. He covered his eye with his hands and screamed in pain. Another heavy kick came, as fast as lightning As soon as Hansen pulled back his fist, his alluring figure rose into the air and kicked right at the hooligan's chest. Then, he kicked hard on the hooligan's knee, and there was a loud crack! The burly man fell to the ground heavily, one of his legs were broken All his movements were done in one extremely fluid motion. His actions were fast, accurate, and ruthless, just like his murderous mood! "Ouch!" The two men laid on the ground, wailing and screaming! "Get lost!" Hansen roared. The two hooligans knew that they couldn't defeat him, so they scrambled off the floor as if they had just received a pardon from a death sentence. The hooligan with the broken leg had to lean on his buddy as they fled. "Humph!" Hansen dusted off his hands, scoffed, and walked toward Jenna. *D*mned woman!" Hansen cursed in a low voice, gnashing his teeth with hatred. This woman actually fell asleep on the ground amid such a ruckus. He held back his anger and squatted down. The woman's cheeks were red, and her soft hair was ruffled, covering her face. Her low-cut dress was wet from the beer, and it was tightly attached to her fair skin... Her delicate neck and chest rose and fell slightly as she breathed. She looked extremely seductive This d*mned woman! Couldn't bear to be lonely, so went drinking in the middle of the night huh? At such a place? In such a sexy outfit? Look at all the mess now! Hansen's eyes were burning with anger, and his heart was seeping in fury. He bent down to pick Jenna up with his strong arms around her slender waist. He unconsciously increased his strength, even his teeth were grinding in rage. Why did he save such a woman like this? She deserved to suffer! "Humph, humph!" Jenna felt the pain in her sleep. She snorted softly, and she suddenly sniffed a familiar masculine scent. She felt more at ease and fell into a deeper slumber, with a smile appeared on her face! Jenna knew that she could only feel this way in her dreams, when Hansen would willingly approach her, and give her warmth. She was happy to continue sleeping that way, enjoying his embrace. It was the tallest apartment in the city, located at a prime location. The entire roof had a European style and the building was in the shape of a W. The building was clad in luxurious marble, glimmering, and pristine. Hansen owned a unit on the 18th floor, and it measured more than 200 square meters. It was a private place where he would often rest, as it was in the middle of the bustling city, and it was not far from the company He could get to the office leisurely on foot. Because of this convenience, in the previous years, whenever he did not go home, he would be spending the night here. He pressed the button of the elevator with Jenna in his arms. As soon as he entered the elevator, two men stared at them with a suspicious look on their faces. At this time, Hansen was holding a quiet and sound asleep Jenna in his arms. She leaned her head on his chest. Her hair was messy and her clothes were in disarray They looked really indecent and suspicious. Hansen's face started to burn a little, he had never felt so embarrassed. "You're dead, woman!" He cursed under his breath with a burning rage in his heart. Fortunately, it was already late at night, and they did not meet anyone else, saving Hansen from further embarrassment As soon as he entered the house, he threw Jenna on the sofa roughly.
Chapter 18 Hansen, who was a clean freak, now reeked of alcohol, and his face was very gloomy He rushed into the spacious bathroom, filled the bathtub with mineral water, took off his clothes, and lay in it comfortably. The warm water surrounded him, and his nerves gradually calmed down. Didn't he hate her? Why did he care about her so much? He should have let the two dirty men take advantage of her, it had nothing to do with him. Why did he rush to her without thinking? Wasn't he looking forward to her being humiliated and defiled by others? Was he moved by her pitiful and vulnerable appearance, or was it because he could not bear to see her be humiliated? Or did he care about her from the bottom of his heart? As he pondered this, Hansen sunk to the bottom of the bathtub and let the water engulf him. After a long bath, he changed into clean pajamas with satisfaction. He was in a much better mood! He habitually went to the living room to get himself a cup of hot water, but his eyes fell on the woman who was sleeping on the sofa. Her clothes were disheveled and reeked of alcohol. Her dress was stained with dirt and her sweat-dampened hair was sticking to her forehead. Her cleavage exposed, but she slept soundly like a baby. This version of Jenna, free from pretense, was gentle and innocent, like a perfect doll. Her long eyelashes and rosy cheeks highlighted her lovely face, as she slender arms crossed against her chest adorably. Hansen thought of the girl from his dreams, and at that moment, Jenna looked exactly like what he imagined. "Now, this is what a real woman looks like!" Hansen's lips curled. With air-conditioning, the living room was very cold. Would she feel cold if she slept like that? There was a slight excitement in his heart but he was really puzzled. She was such an unpleasant ex-wife, and he had already done his best by saving her from danger, so why was he still thinking so much? He hesitated, but in the end, he still couldn't bear to leave her. He put his cup on the coffee table, went over to her as he carried her and walked to the bathroom. Jenna, who was still asleep, crawled into his arms and leaned her head against his chest. She was as docile and obedient as a kitten as she snuggled into his arms Hansen's body was stiff, and there seemed to be a fire burning in his body. In an instant, his whole body rose to a higher temperature, but he calmed his mind and concealed his anger. He wanted to ignore her, but he was worried that she would catch a cold. This woman had it coming, it was already so late at night but she still went to the riverside and got drunk on top of that. She had no sense of danger at all He filled the water in the tub and threw her into it. The woman was floating on the surface of the water, weak and helpless.. Like the autumn leaves falling lonely in the wind. Jenna, who was soaked in warm water, coughed a few times, feeling insecure. Her hands moved restlessly in the air. Hansen looked at her with his arms across his chest and his head tilted. The woman in the water still slept soundly although her hands were moving wildly. The steam swirled around her. After thinking for a while, he finally bent down. He held her head and cleaned her. Then he took a towel and wrapped her up. He took her to bed, lowered his head, and covered her with soft silk sheets. Jenna was too tired, and together with the influence of alcohol, she didn't know what was happening at all. Hansen shook his head and was about to leave, but he was suddenly grabbed by a tiny hand "Don't, don't come near me. Hansen, save me!" Jenna was crying in her dreams, muttering to herself Hearing her whine in her sleep, he was stunned for a moment. He was confused and had an inexplicable feeling in his heart. Her voice was so lonely and helpless, which made him a little sad. He couldn't help but bend down and stroke her face with his hand to wipe away the tears on her face. Their faces were very close to each other, so close that he could even smell her sweet breath. Her flushed, drunk face was so charming. Her previous bright eyes were covered with two curves of long eyelashes. Her red lips were like ripe cherries, revealing a hint of allure. He felt hot all over his body, and a stream of air rose up. He suddenly lowered his head and pressed on her red lips. Jenna fell deeply asleep, but the two dirty men still lingering in her subconscious before she fainted were horrifyingly magnified in her mind. She gradually sobered up as she felt the heat on her face, and she suddenly used all her strength to push away the man above her. Sitting up, she raised her hand and slapped him. *B*stard! How dare you bully me." Jenna sat up and slapped the man hard. She had a splitting headache and couldn't open her eyes. She flopped down and fell asleep again. The crisp slap fell on Hansen's face. His mind and rationality were in a mess, so his reaction was certainly dampened. As a result, he did not avoid getting slapped in the face. He was incensed! He had never been slapped before in his life, but now he was humiliated by this disdainful woman. Things took a turn! He got up and touched his own face, and his anger gradually subsided. He looked down at the woman who had fallen asleep again. With bloodshot eyes, he reached out to choke her. D He thought that as long as he exerted a piece of his strength, he would kill this lustful woman, then he would not be so annoyed anymore. Ahem! Ahem! As he choked in her sleep, she couldn't breathe properly and she started to cough violently. The anger in Hansen's red eyes gradually ebbed. He loosened his grip, slammed the door, and walked out of the room. Then, he lay on the sofa grumpily. He must have gone crazy. Why did he save such an infuriating woman?!
Chapter 19 It was a good night's sleep! Jenna opened her eyes. Her beautiful eyes looked bright and energetic because she had a satisfying sleep. She rubbed her eyes and looked around for a while. Then she rubbed her eyes and looked up again. In fright, Jenna jolted from the bed, and screamed. "Where is this place?" Before she fainted last night, Jenna remembered two wretched men carrying her away. So, they must have defiled her! Thinking of this, Jenna felt a chill all over her body and quickly checked her body Sure enough, there was only a thin bath towel that was wrapping her. She felt cold all over, but she was slightly puzzled too. Things were not as bad as she thought. At least, her lower body did not feel uncomfortable at all! "Where am 1?I It was a luxurious bedroom, bright and clean, comfortable and gorgeous. This was not what the two wretched men could have. Was it possible that she was sold to a brothel? She hurriedly rolled over and got up as she looked around for her clothes. However, she didn't find it. She pulled open the wardrobe and found that there were only men's clothes inside. There were well- made suits and a row of designer T-shirts, seemingly like the bedroom of a person with exquisite taste. Jenna's heart throbbed instantly. Could this be Hansen's bedroom? Or perhaps it was Rayan's? No, Hansen had already gone to take care of his beloved Aria, how could he come and save her? It must be Rayan. Only he would pity her, only he could have possibly saved her! Her heart was undulating. Immediately, she picked up a T-shirt and opened the bedroom door. The T-shirt was long and big enough to cover her petite and slim body. it covered her thighs, just below her buttocks. The T-shirt was of good quality, soft and comfortable. It was really a large and luxurious apartment. Every piece of furniture was fashionable and classy, magnificent to behold, and luxurious to the touch. Jenna looked around with her beautiful eyes, trying to search for the tall and majestic figure. The door on one side of the living room opened. A handsome dark-haired man in a suit came out with an expensive tote in his hand, looking like he was just about to go out. "It's you." Jenna recognized him with a stiff smile on her face. It turned out to be Hansen Richards! This was Hansen's home, a home outside of the Richards Mansion! She had been his nominal wife for several years, but she had never heard of this place! Hansen had no expression on his face and his eyes were cold. He was about to go out with his bag in his hands. When he passed by Jenna, he behaved like he just noticed her, and stood still reluctantly *You saved me?" Jenna asked in a low voice. She lowered her head and lowered her eyes, holding the lower hem of her clothes with her hands. There was a trace of uneasiness and expectation in her eyes! Jenna couldn't believe that he would leave Aria behind to save her! B Hansen raised his handsome eyebrows with his unique aura and arrogance. He looked down at her and said coldly, "I didn't expect you to be such a bitch! Let me tell you, you'd better do well at work from now on and don't humiliate my company." His slender body walked out, but he turned around after a few steps. "It's not far from the company here. Go and get breakfast yourself." After saying this, he did not look back as he slammed the door. Jenna was stunned. Her face fell immediately What did he mean? Even though she had seen disdain from his eyes many times before, this was the first time he called her a b*tch like that! She felt so bitter inside. "If I'm a lowly b*tch, so his Aria must be noble and precious? If he hates me so much why would he save me?" "I didn't ask him to save me!" but she held all those words back. But at the thought of being defiled by the two wretched men last night, Jenna shuddered. She was terrified, and secretly felt fortunate that Hansen saved her! The Swiss wall clock showed that it was almost time for work. She washed up in a hurry, found her clothes, and headed to the company She bought a nutritious breakfast outside and brought it to the company. When the people in the company saw her, they all looked at her with strange eyes. Once they met Jenna's eyes, they would look away in a hurry, as if she had committed a crime. Jenna acted like nothing happened and remained calm. Richards Group occupied ten floors of the whole building. From the 78th floor onwards, it all belonged to Richards Group, packed with talented individuals. The elevator stopped at the 78th floor Jenna held her bandaged hand. When she thought of the fact that she didn't go home last night, she wondered if her mother was worried, Jenna should call her up later! The strong smell of Lancome perfume drifted in as the elevator door opened, and Aria McAdams walked in with a delighted face. When she looked up and saw Jenna, Aria smiling eyes turned red instantly as if they were set on fire, and her face darkened. Aria's raised her head arrogantly and observed Jenna rudely. Jenna just stood there calmly, an imperceptible coldness flashed in Aria's eyes. Jenna forced a smile and turned to look at the elevator ceiling. Aria's face turned red from annoyance. At this moment, the elevator bell rang and the door suddenly opened! Jenna's mouth curved into a smile and she walked out quietly, leaving Aria behind. The elevator door closed. Aria clenched her fists and her eyes were cold. "What happened? Did you slip up last night?" She took out her phone. "D*mn it!" After a while, Aria gripped her phone tightly. The shiny elevator door reflected her angry twisted face. D Jenna sat in the office, recalling how she got out of danger last night and how Hansen saved her. When would Hansen give her two cars? She didn't want to drag this out for too long. Lawyer Bolton said that the used car was the key to their breakthrough. She could not stay here for too long. She would not be able to hold on any longer. She would collapse. There was a soft and polite knock on the door. "Come in," Jenna said softly and raised her head. "Miss Murphy, how's your hand?" Special Assistant Peters came in. Looking at Jenna's bandaged hand, he felt ashamed and asked uneasily. Jenna was in a daze. When she looked up, she saw Miss Peters' timid and worrying eyes. Miss Peters was good at her work. She was capable and delicate. She was also meticulous and considerate! Jenna couldn't help but smile. "Don't worry, I'm fine. You don't have to worry about it." "I'm sorry. I really didn't expect something like this would happen. Otherwise, wouldn't force you to go," Miss Peters said in a low voice, feeling a little uneasy. "I'm really fine." Jenna comforted her with a smile. Finally, there was someone who still remembered her injury. A trace of warmth flashed through her heart and she felt a little relieved. "What's the matter, Miss Peters? The special assistant heaved a sigh of relief. She nodded and said, "There will be a routine meeting this afternoon at 3 p.m. This is a meeting for the executives of Richards Group. Mr. Richards wants you to attend as well." "I see! Got it!" Jenna understood why Miss Peters came to her and nodded her head in agreement Miss Peters bowed and was about to leave. However, she hesitated for a while and pursed her lips. Finally, she made up her mind to take a step forward and said in a low voice "Miss Murphy, you have to watch out for Ms. McAdams. That woman is two faced.. She's very cruel and merciless. However, Mr. Richards trusts her, so you'd better be careful!" Jenna raised her head, and the light in her eyes flickered, but her heart was warm. She was moved by Miss Peter's kind warning. Miss Peters would not usually show concern to people she was not close to It seemed that Hansen's subordinates were not all power- hungry and greedy people, showing Hansen's good eye in choosing people. It was just that he would never know how to appreciate Jenna, this might be one of his shortcomings. Jenna smiled bitterly.
Chapter 20 Time passed very quickly, and it was quiet in the morning. At noon, Jenna tidied her desk and got ready to head out for lunch. There was a staff cafeteria at Richards Group, but Jenna didn't want to go there, She didn't want to stay too long in this troubled place, so she took the elevator and went to eat at an outside eatery She went to the employees' elevator and waited quietly. There was an employee elevator and a special elevator in Richards Group. The latter was reserved only for Hansen, Aria, Marissa Sotomayor who was Hansen's mother, and the other higher-ups. The elevator quickly arrived from the top floor. When the elevator came from the top floor, it was usually empty. She worked on the 86th floor, and the only floor higher than that was the 88th floor, where Hansen's office was. The 87th floor was not numbered due to superstitious reasons. Jenna walked in when the elevator doors opened. When she looked up, she saw Minnie wearing the pale red secretary's suit of the Richards Group. She was playing with the latest iPhone in her hand, She looked down at the phone screen with a smile on her face, Jenna's heart skipped a beat. She blurted out, "Minnie, why are you here?" Hearing the question, Minnie raised her head and saw Jenna, who was full of curiosity. She smiled and said with disdain, "Why, can't I be here? If you can stay at Richards Group, why can't 1? I am younger and more beautiful than you are. Ms. McAdams trusts me and Mr. Richards likes me very much. Of course I have to join Richards Group. Is there anything wrong with that?" She was straightforward and incomparably arrogant. Jenna felt sad. After what happened last night, she already knew what Minnie's intentions were. She felt a chill in her heart, then she smiled coldly and said, "Minnie, if you are that ignorant, then I have nothing to say. However, as your cousin, I want to remind you that at your age now, your focus should be on completing your studies in school rather than trying to climb up to a higher place and taking shortcuts. I'm worried that you'll lose everything in the end, and it will do no good to you." When she finished her words calmly, the elevator bell rang. She turned around, stepped out of the elevator door, and walked outside. "Jenna, stop." Minnie shouted angrily from behind. "You're just jealous of me because you can't get Mr. Richards love. Anyone who thinks like you will only end up like you, a woman that men would easily abandon." Her words humiliated Jenna, who stopped and turned around to face her. Her eyes were gloomy and cold. She stared straight at Minnie; her eyes were fixed on her as she approached her. When she was a child, Minnie was afraid of her brilliant cousin who excelled in every aspect. Although she was upset about it, she did not dare to show it. Now, however, she was the one who started to talk rudely, and when faced with Jenna who was stronger and more competent, she felt intimidated and guilty She was forced to step back as Jenna stepped forward. She was in a panic as she stammered: "What's the use of studying? There is no guarantee that you can find a job after graduation. It's every scholars dream to get into a company with good benefits like the Richards Group. My choice is the right one. Moreover, Ms. McAdams thinks highly of me. With her support, what should I be afraid of? Who are you to control me? As she said this, Minnie felt confident again. She stood up straight, plucked up her courage and looked back at Jenna's eyes fiercely "What, what do you want? Let me tell you, if you want to get your family's money back by using Hansen, stop dreaming. Mr. Richards won't help you. You only have a beautiful face. If you can do it, then I'm sure that I can too. I'm much younger and more beautiful than you are." Jenna's heart felt like it was pricked by a sharp needle, but she would no longer feel sad for such a shallow woman. She waved her hand that was wrapped in white gauze and said coldly, "Minnie, which path you want to choose is your business, but let me warn you, behave yourself and don't play tricks in front of me, otherwise, I won't let you go. I'll remember this." As she was touching her injured hand, she felt as if a cold light had shot straight into her heart. Minnie stared at her indignantly, but she didn't dare to say anything more Jenna sneered and turned to walk toward the round floating platform. A gentleman stood outside the building: he looked sophisticated and elegant. The sun was high in the sky, illuminating him with a layer of gold, and he looked dazzling in the sunlight. He smiled slightly, and his pleasant voice was full of charm. "Jen." Rayan stood next to an expensive Rolls-Royce and looked at her with a smile. "Mr. Whalen." Just as Jenna walked down, she was stunned for a moment. Then she reacted and walked quickly to him. "Brother Rayan, why are you here?" She raised her head slightly and looked up at him. There was a hint of playfulness on her face, and she smiled faintly. Rayan laughed heartily. He looked at Jenna's hand and asked with concern, Jen, how is your hand? I couldn't find you anywhere last night." Last night? Jenna felt uncomfortable and shook her head. "It's fine. I'm alright." "Of course, you have to be fine." Rayan's eyes were full of pity. "I still want to listen to you playing the piano." "No problem!" Jenna laughed, the dark blue tint of his car reflected her red lips, revealing a row of neat crescent-shaped teeth. The sun penetrated her face, but it did not prick her It turned her face into a charming red color, and all the sad emotions faded away. She looked at the light in the distance with curved eyebrows. "Young Master Whalen, as long as you want to listen, I'm willing to offer my services at any time." "Haha!" Rayan laughed heartily again. "Jen, let's go. I'll bring you to try some French food. Let's try the French cuisine in A city and see if it tastes good." "This." Jenna was a little hesitant as it was her lunch break. There was a meeting at three o'clock in the afternoon too "Don't worry, it's not far away. It's just nearby and it won't affect your work." Darkness flashed through Rayan's eyes. He glanced at the towering building, and a sense of loss rippled through his heart. He really did not expect that Jenna, who had returned to A city, would actually return to work at Richards Group. He was very upset and he wanted to know why she had done so. Why would she choose this place where she had suffered so much humiliation? Was it only for Hansen? "Don't worry, let's go, Rayan smiled gently and opened the door. Jenna no longer hesitated and got into the car. She was grateful to Rayan from the bottom of her heart. When she left A city three years ago, she had escaped without a single penny from Hansen. In the three years she spent abroad, she devoted herself to study car design. The savings she brought from her mother's family were all used up. After that was gone, she had to go out to find a job to support her studies. When she was looking for jobs with her car design model, however, she was disappointed that no one would appreciate her work. It was dark that day when she stood by the river, holding her car design. She was disheartened, cold, and hungry. She didn't know what to do, and her expression was gloomy. Not far away, stood a man dressed in a casual denim T-shirt and a cap. He was dressed casually, but there was a brilliant aura about him. He was calm and elegant, and he had a faint smile on his face. On that day, after seeing Jenna's design, he had a long chat with her and encouraged her with his words. Then, her luck changed. The company called, and from that point onwards, she became the designer for the Whalen Group. In less than a few months, the car model she designed climbed to popularity all over the world! Just when she had taste of success, something happened to her family! She had no choice but to rush back!
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