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 41 "Jenna, when I saw the news from the TV that day, wanted to rush towards Hansen and fight him," she said sadly. She looked around the room and asked angrily, "How could that b*stard Hansen left you here alone?" "That's not it!" Jenna thought of Hansen's attentive care for her these days and quickly defended him. "Jenna, don't tell me that you are still looking forward to remarry him? Are you doing this to impress him?" Hannah looked at her as if she was an alien and asked incredulously. Jenna felt bitter in her heart and gave a wry smile. "Hannah, it's true that I love him, but that's just a matter of the past. I joined Richards Group for my personal affairs. I've already given up on things that have nothing to do with this. Otherwise, I wouldn't have agreed on the divorce." Jenna's eyes looked a little empty as she tried her best to explain. Was that really the case? She couldn't figure it out herself. "If that's the case, why did you save him? Are you stupid? Aren't you afraid of death?" Hannah was skeptical and could not understand it. "Hannah, stop asking. Even I can't explain it myself, Jenna shook her head with a begging look in her eyes. *All right. Jenna, you are such an excellent and intelligent woman. Any man will love you. It's his loss that he doesn't love you. Such a shallow man like him can only see a vulgar woman like Aria McAdams. You don't have to be sad," Hannah sighed and gently placed the flowers into the vase on the bedside table. Then she peeled some fruits for Jenna. They started chatting, and Hannah tried to cheer Jenna up. With Hannah's company, Jenna's boredom was relieved. The two chatted and laughed. After a while, Hannah received a call from Gently Cafeteria. She then got up and left. After Hannah left, the empty room became even quieter. Jenna felt weak all over her body and only wanted to sleep. She remembered that she had not taken a bath for Idays, and her body sticky everywhere. Today, seeing that Hansen was not here, she could finally take a bath. She didn't dare to use the bathtub, so she could only hold the showerhead with her hand. Since she could not bend her right hand much, she had some difficulty showering. "Who is living in that ward?" She thought. Jenna's heart was rolling with an unclear emotion, and she decided to go to take a look tomorrow. While she was thinking about it, she suddenly heard the door open gently. "Who's that?" Jenna was shocked and asked in a panic. She hurriedly took a bath towel to cover herself and looked at the door warily. The bathroom was filled with steam fog. Hansen appeared wearing a casual T-shirt and a pair of slippers. He was leaning against the door with an evil smile on his handsome face. "Who asked you to come in? Get out! Jenna covered her chest with one hand, feeling embarrassed and annoyed. She turned her back and shouted at him. Hansen touched the corner of her mouth with his hand and smiled evilly. He looked at her with a sly smile, but his eyes were fixed on the ugly knife wound on her back. There was a warm halo in his eyes. It was bright and warm. Jenna waited for a long time, but she didn't hear any noise. She got a little angry He stared at her without blinking his eyes, showing no intention of going out. and turned around with a sullen face. The moment she turned her head, she saw that his burning eyes were staring at her back. She knew that he was looking at her wound. There was only untainted pity in his eyes, and nothing else. Her heart moved. The cold air floated in from the outside. She shivered. "Didn't I tell you that you haven't recovered from your injury yet? How can you take a bath alone? Come on, I'll help you." Hansen didn't care about the feelings and opposition from Jenna. He came in boldly with one hand holding her and the other taking the showerhead from her. His hand gently stroked her wound like water, "Is it still painful here?" Jenna was lost for a moment. She stared blankly at his dark black eyes and shook her head stupidly. Hansen turned on the shower head and began to help her bathe. grabbed the showerhe so suddenly that she like she got an electric shock at that moment, and shook her head in horror. "Silly girl, the wound hasn't recovered yet. It will be infected. Let me do it. Don't worry, I won't eat you, he was comforting her while teasing her. He forced her to turn around and picked up the showerhead to help her wash her back. Jenna couldn't win against him, so she turned her back to him. Her face was red with shame. "Tell me, do you like me?" Hansen cleaned her back and wrapped his arms around her. He whispered by her ear, with his alluring voice. "No." Jenna was flustered and kept shaking her head to deny it. "Really?" Hansen's eyes were deep. He stared at her eyes closely, as if he wanted to see through her, "Then why did you save me?" He asked again confidently, and there was a bright smile on his handsome face, which was full of temptation. His body temperature seeped through her skin little by little, and then into her organs. Jenna felt that her heart was beating faster and her breathing was a little rapid. "Did you fall in love with me now?" There was a glimmer of hope in his eyes. With a shameless smile on his face and warm arms around her, he held her tightly. Jenna's body froze and she stammered, "Nonsense... You can go out now. I'm done showering." She hurriedly took the bath towel and wrapped herself tightly in it. In a flurry, the bath towel fell off several times, causing Hansen to chuckle. Fortunately, Hansen was not so shameless. Seeing that she was uneasy, he walked out. Jenna's face turned red and she put on her pajamas. Then she walked out of the shower and lay on the bed, her thought was totally running wild. What did he mean by asking her this? Didn't he know if she loved him or not? She had already spent her best years with him. What could it be if it wasn't because of love? Was it just for fun? However, did it matter now if she loved him or not? Could it change the fact? It was impossible. She lay down sulkily, turned sideways, and her mind was buzzing with thoughts. The faint scent of the shower gel wafted into her nose, and Hansen was seen finishing his bath and came out. "What are you thinking about?" He climbed onto the bed and looked at her. "Nothing," she said. Jenna's mind was a little heavy. "You're a scheming woman. Can't you tell me what you're thinking? After all, I've taken care of you for so many days," Hansen said seriously. He lay down beside her, held her in his arms, and reached his hand into her clothes to touch her wound Jenna remained silent and closed her eyes. She knew that nights like this, nights that belonged only to the two of them, would not last long. She lay quietly in his arms, breathing his scent, and became more and more afraid of the feeling of loss in her heart. Forget it, they should just stay like this tonight! Time would always alleviate everything. His hot hand slowly moved to the front, but stopped at a sensitive place. She could feel his body temperature gradually rising. She knew that danger was coming, but Jenna did not want to resist at this moment. She thought, even if he wanted her now, she would not resist at all. After all, he was the only person in her heart. Although he did not belong to her, she was willing to give him everything. Hansen's breathing was a bit heavy. "You've never loved me, have you?" He asked softly. His fair fingers flicked her messy hair, and her skin was as smooth as jade. He could not help but lower his head and nibbled her fleshy earlobe.. As the hot breath sprayed in her ear, a strange feeling gradually came over her body. She felt dizzy and her brain was getting more and more confused. His lips slowly moved to her mouth until he completely covered her lips. He gently bit her lips, which was overbearing and warm. Jenna closed her eyes, and there was a warm-colored night-light in the room. The autumn wind outside the window blew suddenly into the ward, bringing a little chill, but Jenna felt hot because of his warm chest. She couldn't help but wrap her hands around his body and hugged him tightly. After receiving her silent response, Hansen's breathing became deeper. His lips were as hot as fire. He unfastened them from her lips and moved all the way down along her neck, gently and enthusiastically. Jenna felt a warm current exploding all over her body. As she felt aroused, she couldn't help but moan when he was close to her chest. It was a temptation that made her intoxicated, and she couldn't extricate herself. He was like a devil who could make her lose her mind. The melodious ringtone of the mobile phone began to blow up at this time. The phone rang again and again, and it was annoying. Hanssen's hand froze on Jenna's back, and her whole body trembled. The man and woman who had been completely intoxicated just now woke up in an instant. They opened their eyes in a daze, and their expressions all turned dull. The mobile phone stopped ringing. Hansen breathed a sigh of relief and lowered his head to look at Jenna's bright eyes and blushed cheeks. His heart was in a flutter. He had already known of her beauty. Her facial features were exquisite, but they were perfectly pieced together. It was like a work of art. What was worse, her beauty was completely different from other women. Her beauty was innocent and clean, which was unforgettable. It was like crystal clear lake water seeping into his blood, nourishing every part of his body, and pulling him down uncontrollably. Such a woman was too distracting for him. Besides, she was smart, and it made him feel insecure. It was better to have a woman like Aria. Although she was beautiful, her mind was simple. He didn't need to spend too much effort on her, and his life would not be in a mess. Now, Hansen felt that he was in such a dangerous situation. He wanted give up but he kept moving closer to her. He wanted to escape but his eyes were riveted. He had no idea how long this feeling would continue on for. "You're my destiny..." . The mobile phone rang again. Hansen gradually came to his senses. He sat up and reluctantly looked for his mobile phone on the bedside. Aria's name flashed across the screen. He frowned and looked down at Jenna who was silently lying down. He then stood up and walked towards the balcony.
Chapter 42 "Aria, it's already late at night. What's the matter?" He said in a calm and unhappy tone. He was annoyed by the woman who pestered him all day long. "Hansen, I haven't seen you for a few days. What are you doing? I miss you, I want to see you," Aria pouted and said in a sexy baby voice. Hansen's eyebrows furrowed even deeper. He suddenly felt that her voice was really annoying and harsh. He yawned. "Aria, it's late now. Go to sleep. I'll bring you out in a few days," Hansen placated her unwillingly. "Hansen, what are you doing these days? Today, I went to see the wedding dresses with Mom. I found one that's beautiful and suitable for me. Hansen, can you come here now? I'll bring you to see it now," Aria said excitedly and brimming with expectation. Hansen was stunned, as if a bucket of cold water was poured from his head. The fiery desire inside his body was completely extinguished. His dream was cut off, and it was cruel and sharp. In the dark night, the cold wind was piercing straight into his neck. He stood in a daze, and his eyes were dark and deep like a well. Jenna was lying on the bed. After Hansen left, the temperature seemed to drop. It was so cold that she hated it. She didn't like this feeling at all. He stood on the balcony, making a phone call. He lowered his head from time to time, as if he felt guilty and uneasy. Jenna's heart went sour and filled with bitterness. Needless to say, it must be Aria who called him. Outside, he was talking romantically with Aria. She felt her stomach churning and it came up her throat. She felt sick. A moment ago, he was still indulging in pleasure with her. But the next second, he was gently talking to another woman. He looked like he was telling sweet words, trying to please her or lie to her. This feeling was not good at all, it was even disgusting! Jenna's excitement, intoxication, and fantasy were instantly shattered. She felt a chill down her spine. Hansen pushed open the balcony door and walked in. His tall figure brought in a gust of cold wind. Jenna closed her eyes and pretended to have fallen asleep. Hansen put down his mobile phone and lifted the quilt with his hand. However, Jenna was holding the quilt tightly. She held it so tightly that her fingers were intensely pressed together. Hansen could even see her fingers turning white because of how hard she was grabbing at the quilt. "What's wrong?" He was a little displeased. She was obviously resisting him. "You should go, Jenna opened her eyes and said coldly, "You shouldn't be here with me. Her attitude was cold, and her tone was colder. Hansen looked at her cold and determined face. There was no trace of blush on her face, it was even a little pale. Her eyes were cold, without any warmth. When she looked at him, there was a hint of disgust. A feeling of shame and anger rose from the bottom of his heart, and his face was flushed with anger. He was the superior Mr. Richards, but now he personally served and took care of her. How dare she turn a blind eye to him? When had he ever been despised by a woman like this? He put everything down just to stay with her. However, she gave him the cold shoulder. "Don't think that just because you saved me, you can do whatever you want. Let me tell you, it's my duty to accompany you now. I don't want to owe you anything." Hansen was annoyed and his voice became cold. It was as she had expected. He came to take care of her just because he didn't want to owe her any favor. He didn't want her to pester him. He wanted to make sure that she had nothing to do with him in the future. The more she thought about it, the colder her heart became. "That's really not necessary. You don't owe me anything. I've ruined your love life. I have already repaid you by taking a knife for you. You can go now. From now on, we don't owe each other anything," Jenna's voice was as cold as iron. Hansen suddenly felt his anger rushing to the top of his head, and he couldn't suppress it no matter how hard he tried. He felt uncomfortable in his heart. He grabbed his suit on the head of the bed and said coldly, "You asked me to leave on your own. Don't blame me for being cruel." With a loud thud, he rushed out like a gust of wind and heavily slammed the door. Jenna's heart was smashed to pieces by the heavy slam of the door. She felt a heart-wrenching pain inside of her. She clenched her teeth. He had his own lover, so she shouldn't force him to stay with her just because she had saved him. She did not want to feel as if she was trying to take him away using scheming means. She would never stoop so low! "Hansen, you don't love me because you're a blind airhead," she said to herself. She didn't need it; she didn't need his charity! His footsteps gradually faded away until there was no sound left. All that was left were emptiness and loneliness. He left to find Aria, but what about her? In the past few days, she forgot to ask him about the whereabouts of the two cars. Did she really forget or was she refraining from asking? Sometimes she would think that if he really killed her father, would she really be cruel enough to tear him into pieces? This question had been running through her mind for a long time. She did not dare to think about it. She wondered if she had to make a decision in the future, would she be able to do it? Desolation, sadness, disappointment, loneliness. Different emotions welled up in her mind. In the darkness, the loneliness turned into tears. She buried her head in the quilt and sobbed gently, letting the tears flow. All the sadness in her past had turned into tears. She cried in a dark and sorrowful way. She didn't stop crying until the quilt was pulled away from her. A rousing minty smell came along with the cold wind that entered the room. She stopped crying and looked at the man standing in front of her with bloodshot and swollen eyes. Hansen was looking down at her with complicated eyes. "Are you crying? Why?" He stared at her and asked. Maybe it was because his face was still red from the anger just now, but he held the quilt tightly. He was afraid that she would clutch tightly at it and prevent him from getting into the bed. "It's none of your business. Jenna was baffled. She didn't expect him to come back. She was as embarrassed as a little girl who had done something wrong. Her eyes were shining with a fragment of light, and there was a little expectation in it, but her face was still full of tears. Hansen reached out a hand to hold the back of her head and approached her face. "What on earth are you thinking about? What do you want me to do?" He looked at her as if she was a little girl who had been wronged and had been bullied. He was frustrated. He had already exited the door of the hospital, but suddenly, he remembered that she had a high fever in the afternoon. He wa vorried and decided to turn back. When he entered the ward, he heard her sobbing under the quilt. He opened the quilt just to see her crying pitifully and helplessly. She was the one who drove him away! Why did she feel wronged? He was frustrated. Jenna was embarrassed. She would never admit that she cried because she was afraid of loneliness. "I like to cry. It's none of your business," she lowered her eyes and sniffed. "You... Hearing her reply, Hansen was rendered speechless. He held the back of her head tightly, pulled the quilt away, and laid down. Jenna tried to push him away, but Hansen grabbed her hand and kissed her hard. As he kissed her face, the tears on her face were dried up by his hot lips. It was no longer wet, but smooth and tender. The warm current in the depths of his heart began to emerge again. He was not satisfied with such a kiss and gradually moved to kiss her on the lips. At this moment, there was only pity in his heart, the pity that came from the bottom of his heart. Even he was surprised that he would pity her. They hugged each and kissed each other passionately. They hugged each other tightly until they felt like their breath was out of rhythm. Only then did they let go of each other. After a long kiss, Jenna was physically exhausted and panting. After the kiss, Hansen held her in his arms. He didn't say anything, nor did he have more desire. He hugged her tightly and could feel that she was weak. He was afraid that she could not bear his vigor, so he hugged her tightly and fell asleep. A new day came. When Jenna opened her eyes again, it was already daytime. The golden sunshine shone through the curtains. It was so beautiful in the ward. For the first time, Jenna felt that the hospital was not so terrible, and even beautiful. Hansen had already got up, he was not in the ward. She slowly got up and washed up. After a night of deep sleep, she felt much better. Standing in front of the dressing mirror, she saw that her face was unusually bright and radiant, as if there was even a smile at the corner of her mouth. Her body was getting stronger and the wound was no longer as painful. She was in a much better mood and wanted to leave the hospital. She still had to work on the car designs. After lying in the hospital for a few days, she came up with some ideas for a perfect design. She was inspired and wanted to draw it out as soon as possible. Just as she sat down on the hospital bed. The door of the ward opened. She thought that Hansen was here to send her breakfast, so she raised her head happily. With a cool air in the early morning, Marissa and Aria swaggered in, dressed up and decked out with full make-up. Jenna instantly felt that the air around her became cold, and she could feel the palpable tension. Her face suddenly turned pale. Marissa was wearing a light blue dress, noble and elegant, dignified and generous, but the light in her eyes was as cold as frost. Aria's face was full of gloom, and her eyes were spilling viciousness. "Mom, this shameless woman has been pestering Hansen these days. He's so distracted by her that he didn't even go to the company. He stayed here with her all day long, and even I can't see him," Aria held Marissa and complained with a sad and wronged face. "Hmph, Marissa snorted and gently patted Aria's hand, "Do you think you can take Hansen away? In your dreams!" She sneered, her face full of disdain. Aria held her and walked toward Jenna arrogantly, looking down at her condescendingly.
Chapter 43 "B*tch, tell me. Did you plan the incident so that you could save my son and gain his sympathy? You are trying to gain his attention, aren't you?" Marissa asked fiercely. "No, Auntie, I didn't." Jenna looked at Marissa's evil eyes and felt helpless. Taking into consideration how Hansen took care of her these few days, she referred to Marissa as "Auntie". However, in Marissa's opinion, Jenna was pretending to be friendly and trying to seduce Hansen. Marisa could feel the love Jenna bore for her son. She thought that Jenna was eyeing the Richards family fortune, and that was why she would not let Hansen go easily. She would try to seduce him with all her means. She couldn't stand by and watch this happen. She must stop it. "B*tch, stop giving excuses. I know what you want to do. I won't let you succeed." Marissa had no expression on her face. She felt that Jenna was disgusting for pestering her son. "Mom, she took a fancy to the status and wealth of the Richards family. She pestered Hansen and wouldn't let go. What should I do?" Aria said sadly, holding Marissa in her arms. "Now Hansen won't even talk to me. I haven't seen him for many days." Aria looked at Jenna with bitter hatred. Her eyes were fixed on Jenna and were about to burst into flames. She had not seen Hansen ever since the news on TV came out a few days ago. Even when she saw him in the company, he was in a hurry and dealt with her only perfunctorily. Last night when she called him, he even refused her stiffly. It was hard for her to swallow this anger. She went to the Richards Mansion early morning with an excuse to discuss the Camphor Tree Villa. She then changed the topic and provoked Marissa into feeling angry. Marissa had long disliked Jenna, so she was triggered into rushing to the hospital with Aria. Jenna could clearly feel Aria's intentions. However, she really did not want to waste time arguing with her. "Mom, it's not that I can't tolerate her. It's just that this woman is really hateful. She is just so scheming and evil. Look at Dad. He is still lying in the hospital... Aria pretended to be generous, but her words were straight to the point. She deliberately mentioned the words, "Dad is lying in the hospital. Sure enough, it triggered something within Marissa. Her expression turned ugly and the anger within her began to soar. Jenna clearly heard this sentence and her nerves instantly tightened. The image of the luxurious ward flashed across her mind and her whole body trembled. "Could it be that the person who lives in that ward is Uncle Richards?" She thought to herself. Her face turned even paler as she was completely stunned. Three years ago, Jenna saw Trevor Richards fainting in front of her with her own eyes. At that time, she was scared out of her wits. After that, Hansen appeared in front of her with a livid face and his furious eyes while Marissa grabbed her crazily. At that time, she had been scared witless. She didn't know what to do! Since then, three years had passed. She had never seen Trevor again. She didn't know which hospital he lived in and didn't dare to ask. She tried to forget the terrible scene that day and didn't want to remember it any longer. It was not until she saw the ward yesterday and heard the nurses' words that she was reminded of this scene. Now that she had heard what Aria said, she finally understood where that feeling came from. Marissa was so angry that her head was buzzing because of Aria's words. She was reminded that her husband was lying on the hospital bed because of Jenna. Now, her son was even entangled with her. She no longer could control her anger and she lost her mind. She raised her hand and was about to slap Jenna's face. Jenna's eyes were blurred and she was in a trance. "Mom, what are you doing?" Just as Marissa's palm was about to hit Jenna's face, a strong hand quickly reached out and grabbed her hand. Hansen shouted angrily while he took hold of her hand with an ugly expression. "Hansen, you're here," Aria said with her face full of surprise. When she saw that Hansen was holding breakfast in one hand, and Marissa's hand in the other, the joy in her heart subsided. Her face was as pale as ashes. Sure enough, not only did Hansen take care of this woman in person, he even stood up for her. Jenna deliberately blocked the knife for him, and that really touched him. He took care of her in person for a few days. When she called him, he just showed his impatience. Since when did Hansen take care of a woman in person? She was stunned and was burning with jealousy. She glanced at the weak woman sitting on the bed and said unwillingly, "Hansen, this woman is very scheming. She deliberately set up a trap to pretend to save you. Don't be deceived by her" "Shut up." The anger on Hansen's face became more obvious. He shouted angrily and asked Aria, "Do you have any evidence that she set up this trap on purpose? Without evidence, you are merely gossiping here. When did you become such a woman?" There was a loud boom in Aria's head, and she almost couldn't stand straight! "Hansen, you've been blinded by her. You're actually speaking up for this woman. When did this happen?" Marissa broke free from Hansen's grip and cried out bitterly, flashing a look of regret. "Mom, why are you here?" Hansen was already very impatient. "You are a noble lady. How could you be so illogical? You saw it on TV that day. Jenna saved me at that time. It it weren't for her, the person lying on the bed now would have been me. She saved me, so I took care of her. It's just natural. Do you want the public to think that the Richards family are so heartless?" Marissa was shocked for a moment, but she soon sobered up. Her face relaxed and she realized that she had been too impulsive just now. However, she just couldn't believe that Jenna would risk her own life to save Hansen. As Aria said, she must have an ulterior motive, but it hadn't been discovered for the time being. She snorted coldly and rebuked, "Hansen, I came here today not only for her, but also for your father. This woman is not a good woman. You are going to marry Aria. I hope you will stop seeing her to avoid gossip. Besides, even if she saved you, you can give her money or hire someone to take care of her. You don't need to take care of her personally!" "That's right, Hansen. Since she saved you, just give her money. Isn't she fond of money? You can even ask me to take care of her. I will treat the person who saved my husband well." Hearing Marissa's words, Aria understood and hurriedly carried on. "That's enough. It's good enough if you don't cause trouble for me. You don't need to interfere with my matters. There's nothing else here, please leave now." Hansen was stubborn like a bull, and he was very annoyed. "And you, don't involve my mother for no reason in the future. If you have that much free time, do something in the company" Hansen turned his face to Aria again. "Didn't you used to say that you were planning to further yourself in the entertainment circle? Go ahead. I'll call Director Cook later. He'll definitely make you famous. At this point, Hansen had already ordered them to leave. Marissa could not believe how his son's attitude towards Jenna had changed so much. Several days ago, whenever Jenna was mentioned, his face was crammed full with disgust and impatience. But now, his attitude toward her had changed dramatically. Not only did she not see any trace of malice, but she could even see a hint of pity in his eyes. Was everything about to change? Marissa left the hospital and she was very upset. Mr. Chilton, the driver, had been waiting downstairs for a long time. Aria was even more furious. What did Hansen mean by agreeing to let her develop herself in the entertainment circle? In the past, she occasionally mentioned it in front of Hansen. She loved performing since she was a child, but her father didn't want her to be a public figure. He only hoped that she could find a good husband to marry. After she met Hansen, she had given up on this idea. However, she had only mentioned it in front of Hansen once. At that time, Hansen didn't say anything and just said that he would think about it carefully. But today, he actually mentioned it in front of everyone. Was this a good thing or a bad thing? Did this mean that he loved her or was he trying to let her go? Aria couldn't figure it out. She was feeling uneasy. She felt that everything had taken a turn for the worse, especially after Jenna appeared. When she thought that she could lose Hansen, the best marriage partner in A city, she was irritated. So what if she became famous in the entertainment world? In the end, her hope was to marry someone as handsome and rich as Hansen. If she lost him, what could she do even if she became famous worldwide? "No, I can't lose Hansen!" she screamed in her mind. She had poured so much effort into him. How could that woman snatch him away easily without doing anything? It was impossible! Aria drove with her teeth chattering. She had done so much, but he still turned his attention to Jenna. How could she let it go? She was in a foul mood. "My mother cares too much about my father. Don't worry too much, she was too impulsive today." Hansen looked at Jenna's pale face and explained with guilt. Fortunately, he came back in time and prevented his mother from hurting her. Otherwise, he would really be uneasy. After all, Jenna was injured because of him. His mother had slapped her a few years ago. At that time, he stood aside, but he could not stop her in time. In fact, whenever he thought of the scene that day, he felt guilty. There was no way that he could tolerate such a thing again today. Jenna's eyes were empty as she shook her head, "Hansen, I'm fine." "That's good. Let's have breakfast first, I'm going back to the company later. I have to deal with the press conference. The doctor said that you should stay in the hospital for two more days for further observation. Rest in the hospital. If you're bored, go down and take a walk. I'll come back when I have time," Hansen said gently and left in a hurry afterwards.
Chapter 44 Jenna sat on the bed in a daze. She didn't pay much attention to Hansen's words, but Trevor's face kept flashing in front of her eyes. For many years, she had always wanted to see him, but she didn't have the courage to. Today, he appeared to be so close to her. This was an opportunity, and she should go and have a look. She must have a look at him. She stood up and couldn't help walking towards the corridor ahead. The closer she got to the ward, the slower and heavier her steps became. Her heart was beating fast. The green-colored curtain strictly covered the room. Jenna felt that the interior was like the inside of an iron bucket. Even the air in the room was gray and dull. She didn't dare to step in. She stood in front of the door and hesitated for a while, then she opened the door gently. The spacious and clean ward was filled with all kinds of flowers, which were not as dull as expected. The windows on the south side were all open, and the air in the room was fresh and comfortable. This high-class ward was indeed the best place for someone to recuperate. On a large white bed lay an old man in his 60s. He was tall and thin, and his face as pale as paper. He was lying calmly with his eyes closed, as if he was sleeping. If one did not look carefully, they would not realize that the person was Trevor Richards, who once dominated the business world. Now that he was lying quietly, he was no longer as majestic as in the past. However, his distinctive facial features were still the same. Was it her fault? Jenna's heart suddenly tightened. It was so heavy that it fell straight down. Her breath was strangling her throat like a wire, and she was almost hyperventilating. "Dad... Uncle Richards, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to do that. I really didn't do it. I don't even know what's going on myself." Jenna suddenly bent down and held Trevor's cold hand, crying bitterly. For many years, this was the only thing she felt guilty about in the Richards family. Although it had nothing to do with her, she couldn't let go of this in the depths of her heart. Whenever she thought of this, her heart would become heavy and she would panic. Why? It was supposed to be a wonderful event. Why did it turn out to be such a tragedy? Was it wrong for her to marry into the Richards family? If she did not marry into the Richards family, none of this would have happened. Therefore, it was right for them to hate her. She was a sinner! She married Hansen because she loved him. However, she knew nothing about the Richards Family. Was it all her fault? Holding Trevor's hand, she couldn't help sobbing, "Uncle Richards, I have divorced Hansen. I won't disturb you anymore, and I won't let the Richards family lose face. I beg you to get better as soon as possible. Only when you get better can I be at ease and leave without worries." She cried out loud, not only for him, but also for her poor father. The tragic death of her father, and the unconscious Uncle Richards in the hospital bed, why did all these things happen? If what she had imagined was true, then when would this revenge and hatred end? At this moment, her heart suddenly calmed down. She had lost all traces of hatred! If Hansen was the one who set up that car accident, she would not blame him now! After all, he had suffered the same pain, and his pain was even more painful than hers. Every day, he had to face the cruel reality that his dad whom he most respected was in a coma. He must have been suffering. She stopped blaming Marissa. She lost her beloved husband. She must have a lot of hatred inside of her. At this moment, the world was quiet, and so was her heart. Everything returned to the beginning. She wondered if she should leave and go to an unknown place to spend the rest of her life with her mother. No matter what was between her and Hansen, it was in the past. It was impossible for them to go back to the past. This was life! It was her life! Rayan's words sounded in his ears. *Jen, if you figure things out after this incident, you must choose your own life in the future... You can come to me. I will definitely give you a satisfactory life, including a marriage. His words were appropriate. A person who had never accompanied her throughout her life could see her so thoroughly, but she could not. She fell for him again and again, to the point that she could not feel her own heart anymore. Even if they couldn't be husband and wife, they could still be friends. Hansen said so. No, they couldn't even be friends! Could they really ignore these living and cruel facts? It was impossible! She cried sadly, feeling that her whole life's worth of tears seemed to have dried up in these few days. The sound of footsteps came from outside the door. She wiped her tears and stood up. "Uncle Richards, you must get better as soon as possible. I'll go first and come to see you later" Jenna shook his hand again and choked with sobs. Then she glanced at him again and turned her head away, gritting her teeth. "Ah!" She screamed. Hansen's face was livid and blue veins bulged from his forehead. He looked at her as if there was a knife hidden in his eyes. It felt like he wanted to kill her. Last night, they were acting intimately. But at this moment, Jenna was afraid of Hansen. He was like a raging lion. "Hansen... Jenna's face was pale and she murmured in fear. "What are you doing here? To make fun of us? Who asked you to come?" His words were cold. He rushed over and grabbed her arm. "What are you doing here? I have decided to forget about the past. Why are you still here? Why did you let me see you here?" He roared angrily, and the fire in his eyes was about to set ablaze. "No, Hansen, I didn't do it on purpose" Jenna shook her head desperately with a pale face. "What else do you want?" Hansen lost his reason and roared. He gripped Jenna's hand tighter and tighter, and the anger in his heart was getting stronger and stronger. He threw Jenna to the cold floor of the ward, and the bone chilling pain came from her arms. She lay on the ground and could not stand up again. Her face was full of tears and she couldn't make a sound. "Let me tell you, you are not allowed to come here in the future. You not qualified to come here. Get out of here! Don't let me see you again," Hansen shouted angrily, staring straight at Jenna who was lying on the ground. The light in his eyes was getting more and more terrible. He could not stay here any longer. If he stayed any longer, he could not guarantee that he would not kill her. He exhaled heavily and looked at Trevor, who was lying quietly like a dead man. He tightened his fist and relaxed. After that, he finally turned around and rushed out as if he was escaping. Jenna thought that she would faint. She was in so much pain that she felt numb. At this time, footsteps came. "Young Madam, why are you here? A middle-aged woman exclaimed in surprise. Jenna raised her head and saw a wrinkled face. "Aunt Ella," she said numbly. "Young Madam, get up quickly. It's cold on the ground. The middle aged woman helped her up, looked at her crying in pain, and sighed, "The Young Master must have lost his temper just now. I just saw him in the corridor. He stormed away in anger." Aunt Ella helped her to the sofa and sat down. She sighed again.. "Young Madam, it's hard for him too. No one would be in a good mood seeing their father in a coma like this. You should be more considerate. After all, we are a family. We can talk things out. Aunt Ella poured a cup of water and handed it to Jenna. Shen then passed her a paper towel. "I understand." Jenna nodded, "I don't blame them." "Yes," Aunt Ella nodded and asked with concern, "Young Madam, when did you come back? When are you going back to Richards Mansion?" Aunt Ella used to stay with the grandma of the Richards family. Later, after Jenna and Hansen got married, grandma moved her to the Green Jade Garden where Hansen lived. Therefore, she could be regarded as the only person who was good to Jenna in the Richards family. After Jenna went to the United States, she automatically applied to take care of Trevor. Jenna pondered. She remembered that Aunt Ella was grandma's servant and would definitely report to grandma. It was not appropriate to let grandma know about her divorce with Hansen. She promised Hansen, so she smiled and said, "I just came back, and I will go back soon. I will go back to Richards Mansion on Grandma's birthday." "I see. No wonder I haven't seen you in the Richards Mansion," Aunt Ella suddenly realized and said. When she heard that Jenna was about to leave, she thought for a while and finally said, "Young Madam, it's not a good idea for you two to live separately. After all, the Richards family is your family now. The Young Master is still young. You'd better come back. As a family, you two should sit down and talk peacefully. Everything will pass. You'll get through all the diffcultie." When Jenna heard this, her nose twitched. Could she go back? Obviously, that was impossi ever, Aunt Ella didn't know the truth. Jenna could not tell her the truth, so she could only keep silent. "Old Madam is always talking about you. Last time, I saw her telling Young Master that she must see you on her 90th birthday. Otherwise, she would not let go of the Young Master" Aunt Ella continued with a smile on her face. Jenna was flustered when she heard that. She mumbled, "How is Grandma?" "She's fine. She's already 90 years old but she's still alert. She still has sharp ears and bright eyes. She knows better than anyone else, Aunt Ella smiled. "Good, that's good." A smile appeared on Jenna's face. "Young Madam, listen to me. Come home." Aunt Ella suddenly grabbed Jenna's hand. "No matter how good it is outside, it can't be better than at home. What's more, your husband is home. Grandma has been talking about wanting to hold her great-grandchildren." Jenna was stunned. It felt like the words were describing the reality of another world. She sat there in a daze.
Chapter 45 "Young Madam, if you don't come back, Aria McAdams will replace you." Aunt Ella was suddenly slightly nervous as she said, "That woman is scheming. She managed to brainwash Madam now, even the Young Master listens to her. heard that Madam is preparing for their marriage. She wants Hansen to divorce you so that he can marry Aria. Their only fear is that the Old Madam will object. If she did, it would be tough for them to get married. However, Aria is determined to marry into the Richards family. She even told Madam that she loves Hansen a lot and she doesn't mind that he has a wife. She is willing to be his second wife." She continued, "Her words touched Madam's heart and Madam promised her that even if the Old Madam objects, she will let her marry the Young Master and stay in the Richards Manor. Young Madam, don't be silly, come home. While the Old Madam is still alive, she will definitely support you. Many young women dream to be the wife of the handsome Young Master. Think about it, Aria is Mayor McAdams' daughter but she's willing to be his second wife. You should take advantage of the fact that the Old Madam still has power and a say in the family. Moreover, the Old Madam fancies you, don't waste this opportunity" Aunt Ella was nagging, and Jenna felt bitter but she couldn't say anything. She just listened and responded vaguely. Then, she walked out of the ward, Aunt Ella grew up in the Richards' Manor. She saw with her own eyes how the men in the rich and powerful Richards family took second wives. Hansen's grandfather himself had a second wife. Claude's family was the descendant of the second wife, Madam Clancy. However, Trevor and his wife had a good relationship. Marissa kept a close eye on Trevor so they did not encounter such a problem. Moreover, Trevor was naturally a loyal person. He did not want to see Marissa sad, so he never thought of marrying a second wife. However, Claude married a second wife. She blatantly moved into the family home. In fact, it was normal for men from wealthy families to openly marry a second wife in A city. Although the monogamy system was preferred, for the wealthy families, they did not care much. Everyone knew it well and was used to it. Furthermore, both the men and the women were willing to do it. Some women knew clearly that the men were married and had official wives, but still willingly married them. It was too much of a temptation to marry into a wealthy family. As long as the second wife gave birth to a son, they would have no financial worries for the rest of their lives. They would live a good life as wealthy families were commonly generous to the second wives. For example, in today's entertainment industry, many female celebrities marry into wealthy families as second wives. They still acted happily and proudly. What's more, the wives all got along well with each other. Aria was the daughter of Mayor McAdams. It would be ridiculous to say that she was willing to marry into the Richards family as a second wife. Not to mention, she was an arrogant woman, always looking down on most people. As Mayor McAdams's daughter, it would be an embarrassment for her to be married as a second wife. The fact that Aria told Marissa how she was willing to be a second wife was just to gain her favor. Jenna lay in the ward for a whole day silently. She did not even take a step out of the ward. Hansen never came back. She fell asleep early and had different dreams. When she woke up again, it was already daytime. After packing up, she notified the nurses and was discharged from the hospital earlier than expected. She didn't go anywhere. She just took a taxi to the Collier Manor. Since Hansen would suspect that she might betray the company, she did not go anywhere. She would stay in the apartment so he could rest assured. In the past few days, she had already thought of a perfect design for a new car. She wanted to draw it out quickly. Back at the apartment, she turned on the computer and began to work hard. She quickly got into the zone. In the afternoon, she went out to buy some groceries and then came back to cook for herself. She hadn't cooked for a long time. Today, she wanted to cook a few delicious dishes for herself. The big kitchen was clean. Hansen had never cooked. That was right, how could a man like him cook? What's more, he could easily find whatever he wanted to eat. Jenna washed the vegetables and prepared some pasta. She deliberately turned off her mobile phone to concentrate on cooking. In the evening, Hansen hurried back. As soon as he entered the door, he froze at the fragrant smell of food for a moment. The kitchen was connected to the living room. Hansen took a few steps and saw the woman who was busy in the kitchen. She was wearing an apron and her hair was casually hanging on her shoulders. Her hands were cutting vegetables skillfully, while she took glances from time to time at the soup that was boiling in the pot. He couldn't get his eyes off her. Last night, he worked overtime to produce the invitations for the famous financial groups to attend the press conference for the new product launch. He had to personally make some calls in order to show his respect. He was so busy that he had no time to go to the hospital. When he was done with work, he was so tired that he fell asleep on the sofa. After finishing his work this afternoon, he thought of Jenna who was in the hospital. He rushed to the hospital but the nurses told him that she had already been discharged from the hospital. At that time, he was in a panic. Yesterday, he treated her rudely in his father's ward. Would she get into trouble after being emotionally triggered like last time? After all, he didn't visit her last night. He quickly called her but her phone was switched off. In a hurry, he searched everywhere. He even called Hannah, but he was scolded by her. Even Hannah had no idea where Jenna was. He was rendered helpless and came to the apartment with a ray of hope. He didn't think she would return to the apartment. Based on their confrontation these few days, he would expect her to go somewhere he could not find her. Perhaps, she would have gone to Rayan Whalen for comfort. He sullenly came back and saw something unexpected. Jenna had already returned to the apartment and was cooking in the kitchen. There was a trace of joy in his heart arousing. Leaning against the door, he looked at her skillfully cutting vegetables and cooking, but his mood was inexplicably complicated. Jenna was a noble lady from a famous family, but she didn't have the delicate and reserved manner that a typical lady from a rich family would have. She had never put on airs and had a calm personality. Except towards him, she was modest and gentle to everyone. She never bullied others nor was she conceited. He thought that maybe his grandma liked this about her and wanted him to marry her! The pot was steaming, indicating that the steamed fish was ready to be served. She turned off the fire and opened the lid as she wanted to take out the fish. "Be careful." Hansen saw that she didn't put anything on her hand before taking out the fish from the pot. The fish was steaming hot, she would definitely be scalded. He screamed in a hurry. Sure enough, when Jenna's hand touched the side of the plate, she felt the heat and quickly jerked her hand away. "Look, you almost got scalded." Hansen hurried forward and grabbed her hand. Seeing a small blister on her delicate fingertips, he couldn't help nagging at her. Jenna raised her head in surprise, only to see that Hansen had actually come back. "It's nothing." She smiled at him and quickly ran cold tap water on her finger. "Why did you get discharged in advance? You're bold enough to discharge yourself without my consent." Hansen deliberately put on a poker face. He thought of how worried he was when she hid herself and cried alone, and wondered if she would fall ill again like the last time. "I'm fine now. I don't need to stay in the hospital. Besides, I still have work to do. I've been down for a few days, Jenna answered indifferently. Then she raised her head and smiled sweetly. "By the way, I guess you haven't eaten yet. Let's eat together. I've made your favorite dishes." Hansen was stunned. She smiled brightly and her teeth were showing. She didn't look like she was unhappy. It was as if she did not remember him scolding and shouting at her in Trevor's ward the day before. He couldn't understand this woman. She would burst into tears and cry sadly when nothing had happened. However, she was being scolded yesterday but she was acting indifferently now. She really was a freak! Perhaps it was because of guilt! After all, she was the culprit who caused his to become like that. He was relieved! Jenna quickly placed the dishes on the table. Hansen took a look and it was really all his favorite dishes. She even prepared his favorite mushroom soup. "Come, let's have some red wine Hansen happened to be hungry and was so excited that he opened a bottle of expensive red wine. "Okay Jenna sat down and smiled, generously agreeing. "Come, eat this. This is your favorite steamed fish: Jenna picked up a piece of fish and put it on his plate. "How do you know that I like to eat this fish?" Hansen asked with burning eyes, staring at her. Jenna froze a little before she smiled, "I heard from the workers at home." "I see." Hansen's eyes dimmed, and he raised his glass, "Come, Jenna. If 1 remember correctly, this should be our first meal together. A toast to you." "Sure." Jenna raised her glass slightly, but she felt bitter inside. They had been married for four years, but this was the first time they had eaten together alone. It used to be so cold and distant between them. They were probably the weirdest couple in the world! "Jenna, I'm sorry. I might have hurt you in my dad's ward yesterday. I was emotional and couldn't control myself. I promise that this will never happen again. Like I said, forget everything in the past. Come, cheers." Hansen's eyes were a little reddish. He was blaming himself, then he downed the glass of wine. "It's okay, let bygones be bygones," she shook her head and finished her glass of wine too. "Come, eat some." Hansen brought a piece of chicken to Jenna's mouth. Jenna opened her mouth generously. He smiled slightly and put it into her mouth lightly. The two laughed at the same time, the atmosphere was fun and harmonious. For the first time, Hansen felt at home in this apartment. "I have something to say." The two spoke at almost the same time, then froze at the same time, laughing almost simultaneously. "You speak first," he said. "You should go first." Jenna wanted to hear what he had to say.
Chapter 46 "Okay, I'll go first then, Hansen thought about it and did not object. "Jenna, you know that our marriage was far from perfect at the beginning. There were many unfortunate events. All these years, I might have ignored you at times and failed to fulfill my duties as a husband. I hope you don't take it to heart. hope you don't blame my mother for the way she treated you too." Hansen paused and took a sip of wine. He then continued, "I know I can't give you the happiness you want. I couldn't do it in the past and won't be able to in the future. Therefore, I won't force you. After the press conference, you should tell me whatever is on your mind. I will try my best to promise you everything." He was serious and careful. Perhaps he was afraid of hurting her. He used his words carefully, but Jenna certainly understood what he meant. She felt bitter in her heart, but there was a moving smile on her face. "Okay, I'm done. Now it's your turn," he looked up at her with his deep eyes. At this time, Jenna had just finished drinking red wine. Her cheeks were flushed, and her lips were pink and tender. She looked beautiful. Hansen was lost in thought looking at her. He thought that he was not meant to be with a woman like her. There were too many things between them. It was not easy to sit down, eat, and talk as calmly as today. He sighed in his heart. Perhaps it was fate. "Actually, I thought of the same thing." Jenna smiled slightly and understood what he meant. The person he wanted to marry was Aria, and the person he loved was her. He was now only worried that she would interfere with their lives. She was not a fool; of course she understood. "Hansen, I don't regret saving you at all. I've thought about it in the past few days. Many things should also be put down. I don't plan to ask for those two cars anymore. You can rest assured that I will do my best to complete the design. I'll ensure that the press conference will be held successfully and that you will get good results. Please believe in me." Her eyes were bright. She looked calm and relaxed. Hansen looked at her bright eyes, but felt a bit disheartened. He had a lot going through his mind and was a little distracted. The sour taste swelled in his heart, slowly becoming thicker. He picked up the wine glass in his hand and finished it off. During dinner, they were peaceful and friendly. They tried to maintain the courtesy and boundaries between friends. After dinner, Jenna cleaned up and continued with the car designing on her computer. Hansen also worked seriously. For three days in a row, Jenna went to the company during the day to discuss with the design staff, and came back alone at night to continue thinking about the designs. Finally, at the end of the third night, she completed all the design drawings. She was so exhausted that she fell asleep on the computer desk. When she was asleep, she felt someone picking her up. That embrace was warm and familiar. She fell asleep soundly and when she opened her eyes, it was already the next day. Hansen was carrying his bag and was ready to go out. "Hansen, I have finished the designs. I would like to reiterate some specific points" Jenna stopped Hansen before he walked out of the door, "Please give me ten minutes during the press conference to explain about the designs. will handle this part myself. I have to do this, please believe in me. I will make the audience understand the performance and superiority of each car as soon as possible." She looked at him confidently. If she did not seize the opportunity to propose this idea to him at this time, after he returned to the company, he would be too busy to talk to her. Besides, the press conference was to be held soon. She had to coordinate with the person in charge in advance so that there would be no mistakes during the press conference. She did not want to trouble Hansen by then. Hansen wore a nice suit which made him look slender and tall. He had woken up early in the morning and was lively. His eyes were particularly energetic. He nodded and said, "Yes, your designs are indeed well crafted. like one of the designs a lot. You can do as you planned. I will call Aria and let her know. Jenna blinked her eyes, smiled lightly and nodded. Hansen also niled at her, then left. At the convention center of the magnificent International Kinsey Center. The event was named "Spread Our Love With Cosmic Hybrid Car". The press conference and the charity event were in preparation. Aria was busy at the scene, directing sternly from time to time. She wanted the best decorations for the venue so that it would have a high-end atmosphere. After all, many business people and celebrities would be attending this press conference. It was not the same as ordinary banquets. It was important for the image of Richards Group. When Jenna walked in, Aria was gesticulating with several supermodels. "Ms. McAdams, I won't need car models for the presentation. I have my own arrangements, Jenna walked up calmly and said. "You don't need car models?" Aria raised her eyebrows and looked at the few invited supermodels that were standing by her side. Her face was disdainful and dissatisfied. "Do you think your designs are so highly sought after by the people? It's funny. Nowadays, packaging is important. Tell me, what auto show does not feature car models? I invited these supermodels because I care for Richards Group. But now, you're telling me you don't need them? It's ridiculous." "I will thank Ms. McAdams for your effort. However, I do not need any models. I designed the cars and I have my own plans. I hope you can cooperate with me." Jenna was unimpressed by her cynicism. She shook her head, shrugged her shoulders, and gave him a helpless expression. To tell the truth, she hated how the domestic auto shows were. They always hired models who were scantily clad to hype up the event. She wondered whether the people who attended the shows were here to look at the cars or the models. It was undeniable that this could attract the attention of men, but the real function of the car would be overlooked. After the novelty was over, they would see the car in new light. Then, once they realized that the car was not what they liked, they would regret it. This would create a bad impression on the company. It was a low-end way to promote cars. For people who really understood cars and loved cars, they would not care about these things. The most important thing was what they thought about the car. How the car brought them convenience in life and making them feel like owning the car was like having their beloved person by their side. Jenna wanted to attract these guests. These people would really appreciate a car for what it was, and they would not buy a car for no reason. They would only buy the best. After that, many people would follow suit and this would create a huge demand. Slowly, the public would be sucked in by the trend and they would also purchase the same cars. The hardest buyers to target in the market were the high-end and exquisite people. Jenna was eyeing their potential. She wanted to attract their attention. Therefore, she would not let Aria's cheap packaging ruin her intention. "No way, this is the company's standard arrangement. I am fully in charge of this. I can't let someone without any understanding of marketing handle this," Aria rejected it immediately. "Ms. McAdams, I don't care what you are in charge of. However, I will not let anyone else dictate my presentation. Otherwise, it will ruin my efforts. I don't need your consent. It has already been decided," Jenna put on a smile and said confidently. It was as if her words were final. It was like an order. Aria's face suddenly darkened. At Richards Group, no one dared to rebel against anything she wanted to do. The only person who had the power was Hansen. Although it might lose money, but as long as she had decided on it, Hansen would never deny her ideas. She did not believe this would change today. "How dare you? You're just a manager in the designing department. You dare to ignore my authority as the Vice President? The arrangements were made a long time ago. The supermodels are already here. We have spent so much on this event. Can you afford it?" Aria was arrogant and refused to budge, "If the press conference fails, will you be responsible for it?" "Ms. McAdams, don't forget, the theme of this press conference is luxury cars. The luxury cars that I have designed, Jenna did not show weakness. She smiled coldly and took out her mobile phone. "Hansen, I'm in the convention center now. I need you to come over immediately, she spoke calmly but her tone was as if she was giving orders. Jenna dared to order Hansen around? This made the busy staff at the scene curious. They all stopped their work, stood up, and looked directly at this side. Aria's blushed and gritted her teeth. After a while, sure enough, Hansen hurried over. He was talking on his cell phone, indicating that he was busy with business. "Hansen, Aria saw Hansen coming and rushed up, hugged his arm, and pressed her entire chest on his body. "Hansen, that woman is causing trouble. The procedures for the conference were already confirmed a long time ago, but she rejects it and wants to change it." Jenna stood there and looked at them coldly. Hansen ended the call and removed Aria's arms from his body. He gave out a faint smile and said, "Aria, get me a cup of water. I want to see for myself." Aria was originally smiling when she saw Hansen. However, when she heard his words, the smile on her face gradually disappeared and she frowned. He asked her for a cup of water as soon as he was here. It was obvious he was trying to drive her away! Something was not right! However, she chuckled and still followed his order. *Jenna, I'm sorry. I was too busy and forgot to tell her, Hansen understood as soon as he walked in. He had forgotten what he promised her in the morning. It happened because of him, so he sent Aria away to explain to Jenna. "It's okay" Jenna smiled generously, "Hansen, you would know. Everything I do has a meaning to the design. If things don't go as I planned, it will lose its meaning. A cheeky smile appeared on Hansen's face. He blinked slightly, leaned over his head, and whispered, "I believe in you."
Chapter 47 "You... Jenna took a step back as her face blushed. There were many people staring at them. How could he blatantly ignore the fact that people would gossip? Their relationship was not normal to begin with, but he still did not pay attention to his actions. "Hansen, the water is here. You should drink it, have already cooled it down for you, Aria walked over quickly and stood in between them. All Jenna could see was Aria's sexy back and hips. "Okay, thank you." Hansen seemed to be really thirsty and finished the cup of water. Then, he handed the cup to the staff on the side and hugged Aria's shoulder in one hand, smiling, "Aria, please share your plans with us again." Aria was delighted. With a smile on her face, she chuckled audibly, "Hansen, you promised to bring me on the stage. Don't forget about it." "Of course." As he appeased her, Hansen's eyes glanced at Jenna who was standing behind her. Aria happily repeated the plans for the press conference. About that, Aria, move the promotion of the car designs to the peak timing. Also, leave ten minutes for Jenna to do her presentation," he said indifferently. Although his tone was soft, there was no room for objection. "Hansen, why? This will affect the signing of the contract, Aria exclaimed, looking surprised. "Of course it won't affect it." Jenna was impressed by Hansen's ingenious arrangement. Originally, she only wanted to present in person, but Hansen arranged her presentation at the climax of the event. It would definitely yield unexpected results. "It will not affect the flow of the event, and it will definitely give the cars great exposure. It's the perfect arrangement", she added. There was a slight smile on her face, almost unnoticeable. In business, Hansen was really smart. It was not by chance that his businesses were successful. He was the reason behind the success. "Hansen, I am in charge of the entire press conference. You have never rejected my planning before. Are you doing this because of her?" Aria's expression turned ugly and she complained unhappily. "Say no more. It's decided," Hansen's tone became colder, the smile on his face gradually faded. He said, "I still have something to do, please cooperate with When he finished speaking, his phone rang. He answered the call with one hand Ms. Murphy and put the other hand into his trousers pocket. He then walked away slowly. Aria looked embarrassed. She stared furiously at Jenna. "Ms. McAdams, arrogance is a disease. You have to cure it. Don't pretend to understand what you don't understand. This is not very good for your beloved man. A man like Hansen will not be fooled by your little tricks Jenna said indifferently while looking at Aria's murderous gaze. "Jenna, don't get ahead of yourself. No matter what, you're just someone that Hansen has given up on. He will not fall in love with you. I will not let you succeed, Aria cursed in her fury. "Is that so?" Jenna laughed out loud, "Well, I can't do anything if you don't like me. Hansen was the one who hired me. He begged me to be his designer. What can I do? He likes my designs!" Speaking of this, Jenna took a step forward, "I don't need you to worry about my ten minutes. A shallow woman like you will not be able to understand my designs. Therefore, I really do not need you to intervene in anything." Jenna looked away from Aria after this. She picked up the catalog and read it. She asked one of the staff, "Who is in charge of the video projection? Ask him to look for me at the Design Department." "Yes, Ms. Murphy." As Hansen had already given his permission, the staff agreed instantly. Jenna's eyes lightened, and there was a silky smile on her face. She raised her head slightly and walked past Aria. "Ms. McAdams, I was once Hansen's legal wife, unlike someone who relies on conspiracy and tricks and might still fail to get the title. I don't mind that someone wants the man I refused. Perhaps your effort may not even come to fruition!" Jenna laughed softly, shook her head, and walked away. "You..." Aria shivered all over. Her face was pale and her heart felt like exploding. She almost fainted. Some of the staff members were laughing softly at the scene. "Mr. Richards, about the two cars that you asked me to look for. One them is still parked in the compound of the A city's city hall. It was originally used by the city's secretary, but due to restrictive measures, he has stopped using the car. The other car was originally parked in Green Mountain Automobile City, but strangely, the car went missing. No traces of it could be found," Alvin reported while standing straight with his face full of doubts. "What?" Hansen raised his head in shock. "It's missing? Isn't it parked at Green Mountain Automobile City? How can it be missing?" "Yes, Mr. Richards, I also thought that it's strange." Alvin couldn't hide his skepticism and said strangely, "After that, I called Calvin and said you sent me here. Calvin took me and looked around, but we still couldn't find it. However, I noticed some suspicions." Hansen's hands were twisted together. He leaned into his chair and his eyes darkened. He had a skeptical look on his face. Jenna had repeatedly asked for these two cars, so what was going on? Why would she want these two cars? Although she had made it clear that she did not want these two cars anymore at dinner last night, he felt confused. The two cars were outdated models. It no longer had any meaning to Richards Group. He was not that stingy. As he has promised to give her the cars, he would do it. He did not want to owe her a favor. This morning, he immediately ordered Alvin to bring the car out of Green Mountain Automobile City. He thought of giving her one of the cars tonight. However, Alvin brought him the news when it was almost time to get off work. It shocked him. "The car couldn't have flown away?" He couldn't help mumbling. "No," Alvin replied affirmatively, "I found the car there. However, it has been modified and painted red. Even the engine number was erased." Alvin's words shocked Hansen to the point that he sprung to his feet. "What did you say? The engine number was erased? Who dared to do such a thing?" "Mr. Richards, I really don't know. This is just what I found in the Automobile City. I only found out after getting a professional technician to check it out. As for who did it and why, I have no idea at all, Alvin said embarrassedly. "D*mn it, Hansen scolded loudly. The luxury car was a global limited edition produced by Richards Group a few years ago. Due to the limited technology, they hired foreign designers and technicians to produce the car. Only five units were produced globally in commemoration of the fiftieth anniversary of Richards Group's establishment. The founders of Richards Group started the business decades ago. On the fiftieth anniversary, Hansen even ordered the production team to hasten the manufacturing of the cars. The quality of the luxury cars was great. Hansen ordered for one to be put into the Green Mountain Automobile City for commemoration. It didn't matter how much it was worth, since the Richards family could afford it easily. The car was used when Hansen married Jenna, so the sentimental value was greater than its actual value. However, the car also consumed a lot of fuel, so it was not the best for daily use. At that time, Richards Group gifted one of the cars to the city government, so it was not surprising that one was stationed in the city hall compound. Hansen originally thought that Jenna wanted the car as a souvenir from their marriage. After all, he drove this car when he married her back then. That day, when she made the request, he thought about it for a long time before agreeing to her. Since he had agreed to it, he didn't want to break his promise. But now, he wasn't sure anymore. He lit a cigar, took a deep breath, and stood in front of the window. There was a sharp look in his eyes. Could there be something behind this? Why did she insist on these two cars particularly? Now, it did not seem that she wanted them as a souvenir. Their marriage had always been her nightmare. What was there for her to reminisce about? "Alvin, continue investigating this matter. Now that the press conference is about to take place, I cannot focus on this matter. I hope to get an answer before my grandma's birthday. I want to know who dared to destroy my car, and also the reason for that." He was silent for a while before he sternly commanded Alvin. "Okay, Mr. Richards," Alvin nodded and agreed. "Also, did you find any clues about the attack on me at the Green Mountain Automobile City?" Hansen's voice was cold. Obviously, he didn't completely believe that it was only due to the man's impulse. Hansen had a hunch that someone had planned this incident. As for the purpose, he had no idea for now. Alvin shook his head again, "Mr. Richards, for the time being, it looks like the man did it because of his personal vendetta. I haven't found out if anyone else was behind this." Hansen's face was gloomy, the light in his eyes were flickering. 'Alvin, continue with the investigations in secret. Report to me immediately if there are any updates." "Yes, Alvin agreed and left. Hansen inserted his hands into his trousers pockets, his face was blank as he looked at Alvin's back. He gradually slipped into deep thought. Alvin Robertson was a member of the special forces in the army. Hansen spent a long time to find such a capable person. Alvin was his confidant and secretly worked for him. Not many people in Richards Group knew about Alvin since Alvin did not have to stay in the office. He moved around and only Hansen's secretary had his number. However, even the secretary did not know what Alvin's job was. If even Alvin had said that the issue was tricky, maybe it was something really. troublesome and complicated? Jenna had buried her head in front of the computer for several hours. She was perfecting the commentary. She only had ten minutes, so she had to be concise and highlight the superior performance and characteristics of the car, accompanied by the illustrations. This was of utmost importance. Hansen walked slowly and steadily into the room, and sat on the sofa. He looked at her with his head tilted, a cigar in his mouth. Jenna was so focused on work that she only raised her head when she smelled the cigar. Hansen was sitting on the sofa, staring at her. However, instead of saying that his gaze was burning, it was mysterious. His gaze was deep, but it was not focused. His pupils were black, but they had glimmers of lights within them. He was looking at her but not focusing on her. His attitude could be described as friendly, but it was missing a little sincerity. It was not exactly normal either. He stared in her direction without moving an inch. He did not even look away while smoking the cigar. At this time, Jenna felt that it was creepy. Recently, he had been courteous to her, and sometimes it could even be considered as amiable. The most important thing was that he had stopped being condescending to her, and regarded her as a normal friend. For the above reasons, she smiled at him.
Chapter 48 Hansen smoked his cigar while looking at Jenna with his head tilted. He was indifferent to her beautiful smiling face. Could it be that he had gone crazy after a few days of being normal? She deliberately coughed and cleared her throat. She looked into his eyes while putting her head on the table, trying to determine whether he was looking at her. Something did not feel right. "You are not going to go back on your word, are you? I have already finalized the manuscript. I will not let anyone else intervene with my designs. It's useless for you to go back on your word now." She reached out and shook her hands in front of his eyes. In the past few days, she discovered something about Hansen. He generally did not smoke. Whenever he smoked, it was likely that he had encountered some problems. What problem did he encounter today? It must have had something to do with her since he was in her office. Thinking of the discord between herself and Aria this morning, Jenna thought that Aria must have gone to Hansen and complained about her. He must have come here to vent on behalf of his beloved woman! Thinking of this, Jenna shivered. She did not like it when Hansen was mad. She got up and was ready to slip away. Today, Hansen refuted Aria in front of everyone at the Convention Center and supported Jenna. Now, the people in the company was saying that Hansen still had feelings for his ex-wife, and that Aria was about to fall out of favor. Aria was so angry that she had cried a river. Would Aria let Jenna go? Jenna packed up and saw that Hansen was still staring at her. She could not figure out what was going through his mind. She made up her mind that if Hansen wanted to hand over her designs for Aria to promote them, she was ready to go berserk and destroy them. She would not let her hard work be squandered like that. "Stop. Just when Jenna was about to walk out of the office, Hansen stopped her in time. He walked toward her and stretched out his hand to grab her. With a little pull, Jenna fell into his arms. He dropped his cigar, and touched her face gently. He smiled evilly, "Don't worry, how could I go back on my word? Come with me, I will treat you to dinner." "Dinner? Jenna broke free of his arms, and was a little puzzled. She did not believe that he only wanted to have dinner after staring at her for such a long time. "Of course, otherwise, what do you think want to do?" He smiled evilly and turned his eyes to Jenna's chest. She was wearing a professional suit. Although she didn't show her chest, the button on the shirt was directly under her breasts. The camisole underneath made her skin look white and snowy, which attracted Hansen's eyes. Hansen felt his throat dry, and gulped unknowingly as he thought, "D*mn it, how can she look so good in a professional suit?" The few years that they were married, why didn't he realize the beauty she possessed? He ignored her for many years and now all he could do was look at her. Thinking about this, Hansen felt a little regretful. Jenna rolled her eyes at him. If he wanted to have dinner, did he have to act so strangely? "Yesterday you cooked for me. Today I'm returning the favor," he smiled, trying to conceal the embarrassment. "Let's go," Hansen dragged her hand and walked out. "Mr. Richards, Minnie smiled when she saw Hansen coming out. When she realized that Hansen was dragging Jenna with his hand, her face became dull. She looked at Hansen dragging Jenna into the special elevator, and then the elevator went directly down to the basement. She felt resentful. The rumor going around was that Hansen was still in love with his ex-wife. It seemed that it was not only a rumor but the truth. Red, yellow and blue neon lights spread out from the middle of the screen and gradually gathered back. The ripples were like the water lines on the blue sky, dreamy and dazzling. The three big words, "Sky Blue Restaurant", radiated a dazzling light from afar. This was a popular restaurant in A city. Many of its customers were successful people in the city. It was said that the women that came with the male customers were rarely their wives. The women that came here were usually rich and would spend a lot of money. They came here just to find love. It would be too insulting to say that they were the mistresses. The mood in the restaurant was always romantic and warm. Hansen walked in with Jenna, and of course the waiter recognized him and immediately greeted him.. Jenna followed Hansen but she felt uncomfortable. Indeed, she came here to find love, but what did he think of her? The lights were blurred, misty, and unreal. The music was playing softly in the background. Hansen ordered several dishes without even asking for her opinion. This had always been his style, overbearing and domineering. Fortunately, Jenna was not a picky person. She could eat anything. When the delicious dishes were served, Jenna was surprised. Most of the dishes that he had ordered were either her favorite food or Hansen's. How did he know what her favorite food was? It didn't look coincidental! "Come, drink some red wine." Hansen asked the waiter to uncork an expensive bottle of red wine and poured a glass for both of them. The pleasant dinner began in a peaceful atmosphere. Hansen was a courteous man and he was gentle and considerate. From time to time, he dished out the food into Jenna's plate. The two often clinked glasses, and Jenna's cheeks were blushing as if they had been soaked in red wine. "Come, open your mouth. Since Hansen drank some wine, his face had also begun to blush and his eyes blurred. He leaned over, hugged Jenna's shoulder, and handed the food to her mouth. Jenna turned her head and frowned. "Come on, why don't you play along? Look at other people, who else has a bitter face like yours?" Hansen hugged her, smiling evilly, blowing in her ear. To an outsider, he looked like a flirt. Jenna was a little annoyed and felt uncomfortable. She looked around and saw that the couples around were tightly hugging each other. It felt like that was the norm. They were the odd couple out instead. Jenna took a deep breath. In order to blend in, she allowed him to hug her. She was in his arms, but her eyes kept looking around. She was embarrassed. Under the warm light, the couples in the restaurant did not attract her attention, but suddenly, the figure of a woman caught her attention. What surprised her most was that the woman's eyes were focused on her. The woman just sat there indifferently, and graceful as autumn leaves. Her movements were quiet and calm. The woman just looked at Jenna quietly, and the light in her eyes was intriguing. She was beautiful, but something about her was different from other women. She was noble, elegant and charming. Jenna couldn't help but look at her. In such an environment, she sat alone, without any hint of being uncomfortable. Jenna didn't know whether it was her temperament that attracted her, or the fact that she sat alone. The woman reminded Jenna of herself. Suddenly, there was a touch of sadness in her heart that replaced that strange feeling. Jenna felt awkward being here. Shouldn't she be sitting like the woman? "What are you thinking? Concentrate. Hansen touched her face with a little dissatisfaction. Jenna rolled her eyes at him and took the wine The scarlet liquid stained her little hands red. "Drink it." She brought the glass to his mouth. "Okay," Hansen bit his glass with his mouth and finished the whole glass. "I'm done eating. I'm leaving," she said lightly. "Wait a minute. Hansen wrapped his arms around her tightly. He whispered softly into her ear, "Don't you have anything to tell me?" He looked at her faintly. Jenna looked back at him in amazement. She wasn't sure what he was talking about. She shook her head and turned around to look at the woman. However, the seat was empty. The woman had left unnoticeably, as if she had never been there before. Jenna was stunned. Was she dazzled? Was the woman just an illusion? The uneasiness in her heart spread over. Jenna stood up and walked out. A city. Huge banners and colorful advertisements were all around the city. The media was promoting the "Spread Our Love With Comic Hybrid Car" event. It was an event with a press conference and charity activities. The day had finally arrived. At the first floor auditorium in International Kinsey Center, there was a long red carpet that led directly to the center stage. The center stage was the auto show. The huge screens displaying the car designs were set up and played in all directions. A huge round table surrounded the stage. Everything was set up according to the international standard. There would be a large reception after the press conference. It was undeniable that Aria had unique tastes. As the daughter of A city's Mayor McAdams, she grew up in a superior environment. She had talent in the fashion field that not many people possessed. For example, the decoration of the event was well designed. It integrated different styles and showed off an elegant, noble, and romantic feel catered to the elites. It could easily guide the guests into a perfect state, and they would end up signing contracts with the organizers. The guests today were well known international and domestic financial groups. It was said that the private plane hangar of A city was fully parked. Naturally, all news media were dispatched from all over the city! In the brightly lit conference room, wealthy merchants and businessmen from various countries walked in from the red carpet, and the scene was extremely generous and warm. A melodious song flowed in the air. 'Let Me Go For this event, Hansen had put in a lot of effort. He wanted his business to expand internationally and to root itself firmly in the international market. This was a crucial time for Richards Group to transform in order to occupy a larger market share and to lead the pack. He hired Jenna, the top designer, to design the new luxury cars and used the charity events to attract giant consortiums around the world.. If he could gain the favor of these consortiums and signed the contracts successfully, it would be the first move to break through internationally.
Chapter 49 When Hansen appeared at the event holding Aria's hand, the reporters who gathered around immediately rushed forward and started taking photos of the couple. The cameras around flashed non-stop, shining on the beautiful couple! Mr. Richards, I heard that you proposed to Aria McAdams. Is this true?" "Mr. Richards, I heard that you knelt down to propose to Aria. That's so romantic!" Mr. Richards, can you tell us when your wedding with Aria will be scheduled?" "Excuse me, Mr. Richards, where are you going to hold your wedding? There are rumors that you have already obtained a marriage certificate in England, is it true?" The crowd of reporters kept throwing questions at them. Hansen and Aria were surrounded by many media reporters, with multiple microphones pointed at them. Hansen had spent all his energy and effort on this event. He had utilized a lot of manpower and material resources, but he did not expect that the media was more interested in his private life than the event. It really annoyed him. Aria smiled proudly; she was happy. She had to persuade Hansen to hold her hand when they arrived. In such an important event, she was happy to appear alongside Hansen in front of the financial magnates and political figures. It was not a typical occasion. She hoped that the media would make a big deal out of it so she could let the whole world know that she was Hansen Richard's fiancee. "I'm sorry, no comments." Hansen was expressionless. He looked at Alvin and hinted at him. Alvin quickly ordered the bodyguards to block off the reporters and opened up a path for them to walk through. Hansen quickly grabbed the delighted Aria and strode into the convention center. All the media reporters in A city knew that the private life of Hansen Richards, the President of Richards Group, was a mystery. Despite good news circulating around that he was going to marry Mayor McAdams' daughter, Aria McAdams soon, it was still only a rumor. Some senior reporters still remembered the low profile wedding from three years ago. All of them were confused and curious. They all worked hard, trying to uncover the truth. Now, every reporter rushed into the venue of the press conference, waiting for an opportunity! The press conference officially began after a burst of passionate songs. "Cosmic Hybrid Car, combined with the many excellent qualities of today's automotive industry. Safe, environmental friendly, comfortable, minimal fuel consumption, fashionable, distinguished designs, elegance, and nature-friendly. It's comfortable and spacious, just like Richards Group's pursuit of quality, excellence, wealth, cultural importance, safety, and health." The event emcee explained gracefully, "The project signed here today is the outcome of the joint efforts of Richards Group Automotive and various parties. Now, please welcome on stage, the President of Richards Group, Hansen Richards. There was warm applause from the audience. A melodious song played softly in the background. The spotlights flashed alternately, and Hansen, dressed in an expensive, hand made suit that fitted him perfectly, walked calmly towards the center of the stage. "I would like to thank all our distinguished guests for coming today. Welcome to Richards Group. I hereby announce that Richards Group's first-ever "Spread Out Love With Cosmic Hybrid Car" event has officially begun." His voice was powerful and magnetic. It was concise and simple, which suited his status and style of doing things.... Jenna stood under the stage and watched quietly. There were many distinguished guests including ambassadors of different countries, presidents of multinational companies, famous entrepreneurs, acquaintances from abroad and within the country, Mayor McAdams, and a number of political figures. Major local and foreign media were present too. Aria's father was dressed formally and was present as Hansen's future father-in law. He sat beside Aria and Hansen. Jenna suddenly felt that all of this was so far away from her. It was a totally different world. The confusion and chill that she felt made her feel empty. Why did all this matter to her? She was just a passerby. Everything was just going to happen as planned. Tonight, she would fulfill her duty and explain her designs. But afterwards, where would she go? "Next, let's welcome the world-class designer, Miss Murphy, to explain about the cars she designed," the emcee announced. "Miss Murphy, is it really her? She designed the cars?" "I heard that Miss Murphy is a close acquaintance of Rayan Whalen, one of the richest men in the world. Why is she in Richards Group?" "Yeah, the Adya that she designed were hugely popular around the world. The sales were off the charts. It was indeed well designed. I like it very much. "I heard that she is a beautiful woman?" Commotion ensued. The audience were busy whispering to each other. Jenna gently lifted the elegant dress with her hand, and walked towards the stage. She was calm and confident, with a shining smile on her face! The cameras flashed non-stop and the audience fell silent. Everyone's eyes fell on her. Jenna looked classy and pure, and her movements were elegant. The white, deep-V, and off-shoulder dress was like a blooming lily. The dress tightly hugged her body and there were no excessive decorations on it. She wore light makeup which showed off her delicate features, and her eyes were bright and untainted. The simple look did not affect her beauty, but instead showed off a mixture of classic and modern fashion. It was unforgettable. All the men were mesmerized by her! In order to highlight the cars, she deliberately chose a light dress so that she wouldn't be the center of attention. On the projector, her presentation was concise and highlighted the car's merits. In order to show off the car, she even dimmed the lights and hid herself in darkness a few times. Nonetheless, when the dimmed light turned on again, she still attracted everyone's attention. Aria's face was almost distorted. Standing on the stage, Jenna was like a quietly blooming lily. She looked noble, serene, and gave people a pleasant feeling. She was absorbed in the presentation and speech was on point. Her voice was pleasant, bereft of any dramatic effect, and was natural. In the end, she became the bright spot, the main character of the whole event. The car she designed was even more vivid and all-encompassing. This had always been the case. At university, on the student stage, she would attract the envious eyes of all her classmates. As long as Jenna stood next to her, everything else will fall into the background in an instant. Jenna just stood quietly, but like a magnetic field, she would attract all the eyes lingering on Aria onto herself. Suddenly, she was no longer visible and her shine dimmed. For a long time, Aria refused to accept it, and she was burning with hatred. In the past three years, without Jenna, she lived a beautiful life! Unexpectedly, when she was about to succeed, she came out like a ghost, out of nowhere! "Bravo! Well done!" Thunderous applause broke out from the audience, and many people applauded loudly. As Hansen guessed, after Jenna's presentation, the following signing ceremony was very successful. Jenna's design, the Modern Chindya, an off-road sedan, had set a new record. This car managed to attract the attention of many financial groups, and some companies even signed contracts worth hundreds of millions. It was hundreds of millions of units. The number far exceeded that of Whalen Group's Modern Adya. After the signing of the contract, it would be put into production. This would drive Richards Group's production up and strengthen Richards Group's financial position! As a result, Richards Group's luxury car sales would be on the top of the world! The contract signing proceeded in an orderly manner. It was a great success! It was foreseeable that Hansen would make billions from these deals, not including the unquantifiable business income. It seemed that the choice to hire Jenna was the right one. He was indeed a genius in the business world. For such a man, success was inevitable. Hansen sat proudly on his seat, smiling from time to time, talking elegantly like a gentleman. He was in a good mood today! "Dear distinguished guests and friends from the media, we will now proceed to the next event of the evening, the charity event. Now, let's welcome the President of Richards Group, Mr. Hansen Richards and the Vice President, Miss Aria McAdams on stage!" The emcee announced the commencement of the second event after the contract signings. The charity event was not only a chance to help people, but it was an opportunity for successful people to be remembered. Hansen skillfully used this opportunity. Warm applause sounded. The low and elegant music flowed slowly. All the media raised the cameras in their hands! Under the dazzling lights, Hansen and Aria appeared in front of everyone. However, the business people were still immersed in the signing ceremony. Their focus was to make a profit after all. They were still busy looking at the designs. Hansen held Aria's hand, his suit was on his slender and tall body. His face was radiant, full of alluring smiles, and his handsome face was shining with awe inspiring spirit. His eyes were quiet and his manners were calm. He raised his hand and waved towards the audience, but his bright black eyes suddenly turned gloomy after glancing at the audience. The personable Whalen was in the audience, looking at him and Aria with smiles in his eyes. His eyes were clear and bright. Hansen suddenly felt dull. This man, a wealthy businessman, was of course invited to this event. He sat in the unobtrusive position he had arranged him from the beginning to the end, but he was indifferent. He even showed a determined expression, and on his face hung a confident smile. He didn't like this feeling very much.
Chapter 50 When Jenna stood on stage like an angel while she was presenting, Rayan's eyes hardly left her. His face was full of appreciation and indulgence. Hansen noticed this and he felt uncomfortable. He understood the meaning of Rayan's smile. This was a provocation. Since Hansen had Aria with him now, Rayan could pursue Jenna openly. That was why he was smiling so brightly. "D*mn," Hansen cursed in anger from the depth of his heart. Jenna came down from the stage and saw Hansen walking up the stage holding Aria's hand. Hansen was energetic, and Aria smiled brightly. Jenna felt it was an eyesore to see them walking together. She felt as if her heart was filled with rocks. Today, he had successfully signed a big contract. The transformation of Richards Group was perfectly executed. She would have nothing to do with this anymore in the future. He did not need her anymore. There was no reason for her to stay here, she thought to herself. "Jen, Rayan approached her gracefully with a gentle smile on his face. "Brother Rayan, you are here too." Jenna turned her head and was met with the bright eyes looking at her deeply. The admiration in his bright eyes was obvious. "Of course, you're here. I would definitely come to see you." Rayan was gentle and courteous, Jen, you have done it again. Losing you is my biggest loss and also the loss of the Whalen Group. I wonder if still have a chance to invite you back?" His words were half-joking and half-serious. Jenna was clear about it and couldn't help smiling. "Let's go, let's sit outside, Rayan brought it up in time. Jenna was feeling uncomfortable and wanted to relax. When she heard his suggestion, she agreed to it and followed him as they walked outside. Anyway, whatever happened here from now on had nothing to do with her. The celebration party soon began. On the lawn outside, there were long buffet stations. Each station had their own senior chefs and bartenders to cater to the tastes of the younger crowd. The indoor banquet hall was even more luxurious. Exquisite wine and alcohol were displayed on the tables. There were also desserts and pastries from around the world. Everyone would definitely find something they fancied. Generally, the more senior crowd stayed in the banquet hall. Jenna didn't like the dull atmosphere, so she just stood outside. Rayan stood close by her side. Light music played and the atmosphere was enchanting. "Cheers!" Rayan picked up the champagne in his hand and raised the glass to Jenna. Jenna changed into a fashionable dress during the break. She looked cheerful and lively. She smiled faintly and raised her glass. Her lips had just touched the glass, but before the champagne could slip into her mouth, she stopped her movements. Her eyes were fixed in front of her, and her heart was about to jump out. There was an embarrassed look on her face. Hansen was walking towards her in his suit, with a rose-colored corsage on his chest. The edges of the corsage were lined with a circle of bright violets. He looked personable, noble, and elegant. He stuck one of his hands in his trouser pocket, and held a glass of champagne with the other one hand. He walked steadily, with a convergent and confident smile on his face. He looked exuberant and charming. Jenna suddenly saw the chill in his eyes. Although he had a smile on his face and he greeted other people from time to time, Jenna felt that his eyes were shooting straight at her, like a ball of thorns. There was a trace of inexplicable tension, but she quickly felt relieved. Aria was still on his arm! If she guessed right, he should have come over for a toast out of courtesy. Sure enough, someone stopped him and greeted him. He clinked glasses and toasted with them politely. Aria stood beside him as the hostess and conversed with the guests. Jenna smiled bitterly in her heart! Why did she still think of him? She should stop having thoughts about Hansen. It had nothing to do with her. He had already said that he would agree to her request after the press conference. He was letting her go, letting her live the life she wanted. He was also liberating himself. After all, he had a beautiful woman on his arm. How could she not understand? After all, they had to start over with their own lives. She gave a helpless smile. Rayan looked at her deeply, and he didn't look away for a second. The expressions on her face fell into his eyes and his heart. He was deep in thought. What kind of woman was Jenna? Although he had only known her for only about half a year, he was clear. She was the strongest, most motivated, most tenacious, kindest, most capable, and most conscientious woman he had ever met. Before her, he had never seen such a woman. Her temperament was low-key and noble, and even there were thousands of lights shining on her, she did not show a hint of hypocrisy. In fact, what attracted him was not her stunning appearance. He had seen many beautiful women. Few women could attract him simply because of their beauty. What he valued more was her wisdom. Her beautiful qualities, simple and unpretentious, deeply attracted him. He fell head over heels for her. He had not known her in her first twenty-five years, so there was nothing he could have done. However, she still had a long life in front of her. If he could be with her, what a wonderful thing it would be! Therefore, he would not give up. Unless she was married and was living a happy life! However, she was still stuck in the past. He was patient enough to wait for her, for the day she would willingly be with him. Just now, when Jenna saw Hansen walking out holding Aria's hand, he picked up the pain in her eyes. This meant that she not let go yet. still needed some time. Time could make people forget everything; he firmly believed in this. There was no need to be in a hurry. "Jen, drink some champagne," he said softly. "Okay," Jenna raised her glass and stopped looking at Hansen and Aria. She smiled at Rayan. "Aria, go inside and entertain your father for me. Take good care of him," Hansen handed the champagne to Aria and smiled gently. Aria's heart sank as she took the champagne. She was unwilling. When she saw how Hansen's burning eyes fell on Jenna, she felt bitter in her heart. Today, she had arranged for the emcee to introduce her as Hansen's fiancee when they went on stage, but in the end, the emcee introduced her as the Vice President of the Richards Group. She was furious. After she inquired about it, she found out that it was Hansen who made the change. At that time, she was burning with anger and was full of grievances. However, Hansen's explanation was that he didn't want the media to focus on this matter and take away the spotlight from the press conference. She had no choice but to swallow her anger. But now, he was trying to send her away, which made her feel very dissatisfied. However, she just smiled and nodded, "Okay, my father is talking to some politicians in the banquet hall. You have to come quickly later. It's only polite to do so." Hansen's smile was a little stiff. He patted her shoulder and said, "Okay, sorry for the trouble." At this time, it was already late at night. The weather was hot during daytime, but once the night came, Jenna felt cold. She didn't want to see Hansen and Aria acting intimately, so she turned her back against them. Suddenly the glass in her hand was taken away, and a strong aura surrounded her. Jenna quickly realized who was coming and turned around in surprise. Hansen grabbed the glass in her hand and smiled broadly at Rayan, "Mr. Whalen, thank you for coming. Here's a toast to you." Hansen took the glass and drank it. Rayan's face was full of smiles, and he also politely clinked his glasses and finished the drink in his hand. Jenna's hands were empty, and she was annoyed. There were so many glasses of champagne on the table but Hansen just had to take the one in her hand. She did not know what he's up to, but she knew he did it on purpose! The melodious music began. "Jen, come, let's dance." Rayan saw the hostility in Hansen's eyes. While the music sounded, he reached out his hand to Jenna. "Okay." Jenna was in a bad mood. She could only watch as Hansen and Aria hugged each other. However, he came over to cause trouble when all she did was sitting alongside Rayan. She was angry, so she took this opportunity to leave him. Although Hansen was not interested in her and did not like her, it didn't mean that no man appreciated her. She put her delicate hands in Rayan's palm. Rayan smiled, grabbed her hands, and pulled her forward. "Rayan," Hansen smiled. He stretched out his long arm and pulled Jenna into his arms. He wrapped his arms around her shoulders and his hand fell right on her chest. Jenna suddenly became furious. Hansen actually put his hand on her chest in front of many people. He did it on purpose! He wanted to humiliate her in public! Rayan's eyes darkened! Jenna's face was full of anger. She was about to lose her temper when she heard Hansen's words. "Mr. Whalen, why are you here with my employee? Don't you have to accompany your fiancee?" His voice was deep and clear with charm, but it was extremely harsh to Jenna's ears. "Fiancee? Rayan's fiancee?" Jenna's body stiffened and there was a surprised look on her face. 'Is Rayan's fiancee here?" Jenna was surprised in her heart and started looking around. A woman was sitting at a table not far away. She had long curly hair and behaved nobly and elegantly. She looked like she was in her thirties. Her face was delicate and beautiful, and she was quietly looking at Jenna with a glass of champagne in her hand. There was a faint sadness on her face, but the light in her eyes was calm. Jenna's breathing became shallow in one second. Where had she seen this woman before? Soon, she came to her senses. Wasn't this woman the one she saw in Sky Blue Restaurant that night? At that time, the woman just sat there quietly and looked at her. She did not say a word. Jenna felt a chill in her spine. Only then did she know why she always felt that there was a pair of eyes staring at her. It turned out to be her, Rayan's fiancee. She just kept staring at Jenna. Did she know about their relationship? She was so embarrassed that she wanted to bury her head in a hole. But on second thought, why would she do this? There was nothing between her and Rayan! She didn't des their relationship, so why did she panic? Rayan also looked back at her. There was a flash in his eyes and his face instantly turned gloomy. He looked at Hansen, whose eyes were full of pride and with sparks bursting. Finally, he walked towards the woman. 'Are you disappointed?" After Rayan left, Hansen asked sarcastically. His hand was still on her chest, and he had no intention of taking it away at all. The light in his eyes was cold, "Who told you to wear this! Are you trying to seduce married men?" His words were vicious, but the most hateful thing was that there was a hint of pride in his voice.. Jenna was so angry that her lungs almost exploded. Only then did she understand why he was so kind to invite her to dinner that day. He wanted Rayan's fiancee to see her. What a wicked man. She thought that after spending so many days together, he would become more human-like. She did not expect that he would be so mean to her. It was too much. Was it fun watch her being embarrassed?
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