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 51 "It's none of your business how I dress up. Who do you think you are? Why do you care?" She glanced at him and retorted grumpily. "Are you angry?" Hansen snorted. When he was still standing on the stage, he saw how Jenna and Rayan were being intimate, talking and laughing together. When he finished speaking on the stage and looked around for her, he saw that she had changed into a sexy dress and was making herself unobtrusive, together at the corner with Rayan. When they talked, she smiled charmingly. Even when she saw him, she pretended that he didn't exist, which lit up the anger in him. Fortunately, he had prepared this move a long time ago. He wanted her to give up completely! His ex-wife ignored him but flirted with another man. No wonder she divorced him as soon as she returned to A city. It turned out that she found man who was better than him. She wanted to leave him. She wanted to live a happy and peaceful life, but he did not want her to achieve that. The jealousy in him kept swelling, and he held her tight. He did not mind being called mean or narrow-minded. Anyway, he could not stand seeing her being close with Rayan Whalen. If she married Rayan, not only would he lose face, but his company would also be affected. He saw her value today. The luxury car that she designed had catapulted him a few spots up the ranking of the world's richest men. He didn't want to lose this golden goose. In fact, there was a more terrible feeling in his heart. As long as he saw her with another man, he would feel panicked and restless. This feeling made him very uncomfortable and frantic. When she wore sexy clothes and showed a hint of her cleavage, it made the men around her lose their minds and circle her around like sharks. Today, on stage, he deliberately made her wear a dress that was not low-cut. However, she still attracted everyone's attention. He could feel that those d*mned men were staring at her and fantasizing about her. It made him extremely uncomfortable. He took a deep breath and lowered his voice, but he could not suppress his anger, "I've told you before that you should pay attention to what you're wearing. You can't wear such clothes." "What? Who are you to decide what I should wear?" Jenna felt like he was being too unreasonable. She said fiercely, "Hansen, don't cross the line. It's too much. Don't forget what you said. After the press conference, you would agree to my request." She actually went against him openly. It made Hansen even more furious. "Don't forget that you are still in my company. Your every move reflects on the image of the company. When you dress like this, you are seducing men and disgracing the company" He was being unreasonable as he spoke his words overbearingly, holding her tighter. He put his arms around her chest. Although it was getting dark, there were still a lot of people looking at them. Jenna was embarrassed and angry. Her dress was only slightly revealing, but he tried to find faults with her. He even used the company's regulations to lecture her. Then what about his Aria? She was wearing a sexy dress. Her undergarments could almost be seen, but Jenna did not see him complaining about her. It was unfair! Jenna lowered her head and bit hard on the hand that was grabbing at her breast. She took advantage of the moment when Hansen was in pain, broke free from his arms, and ran outside. He was so hateful. She was going to leave this place and the Richards Group altogether. Since she had already made up her mind to abandon the two cars, she did not intend to pursue it anymore. Besides, she had successfully designed the cars that he wanted. She had completed her duty. There was no point in staying any longer. She ran all the way back and rushed into Collier Manor. She began to pack up her things. Her own clothes were not here; all that remained here were the ones Hansen had ordered people to tailor for her. She did not want them. The most important thing was her work laptop and some important drawings. She wanted to leave overnight, and to never see him again. "Bang!" There was a loud bang on the door. Hansen rushed back exasperatedly. "What are you doing?" His face turned pale when he saw the laptop bag in her hand. I'm going home. I quit. I won't stay in your company anymore" Jenna didn't look at him at all. She stood up straight and shouted loudly. She wanted to quit and leave? Could he let her go that easily? An evil smile appeared on Hansen's face. He turned his eyes and asked fiercely, "Did I agree to it?" What? Didn't he say that he would agree to her requests? How dare he try to act dumb now? Jenna was not stupid, and she said angrily, "Hansen, don't forget that it was you who made the promise to me that day. After the press conference, you would agree to my request and let me leave. She argued for a reason and her face turned red. "Did I promise to let you go? Think about it, I only agreed to one request." Hansen laughed out loud, and he smiled proud! Jenna clearly saw the evil smile in his eyes, and she was angered. However, after thinking for a while, she realized that was indeed what he said, and she couldn't help but be stunned. Hansen was even happier! In fact, he did mean that when he spoke to Jenna that day. At that time, he also figured that they should go their separate ways. It would be bad for them to be tied together. However, he did not like how Jenna wanted to leave him in such a hurry. Therefore, he went back on his words. "You, evil, shameless, b*stard." After a long time, Jenna came to her senses and realized that she had been tricked by him, so she couldn't help roaring. She didn't expect that Hansen would go back on his word. Although they didn't say it clearly that day, they both knew what they had meant. But today, he twisted his words as he liked. Hansen smiled smugly and did not care about Jenna's criticism at all. "Tell me, whatever you want, I'll satisfy you tonight." He grabbed the laptop bag in her hand and threw it onto the sofa. Then he sat down leisurely behind her and asked arrogantly, shamelessly. Jenna was spitting fire in her heart. If the fire could burn him, she was sure that Hansen would have turned into ashes instantly. "What if I asked you to die?" In a hurry, she gritted her teeth and said fiercely. However, as soon as she said that, she was also stunned. How could she say such vicious words? She must have been mad at him, so she spoke without thinking. Hansen felt a chill in his heart. He stared at her eyes and asked in disbelief, "How dare you curse me? Do you want me to die? Since when were you so cruel?" Jenna was instantly speechless, and her mind became clearer. "You're the shameless one, going back on your word." She breathed a sigh of frustration and fell down on the sofa with her face pale. "I didn't promise you anything. I just said that I would promise you a request as a reward to you. Don't forget that you have signed a year's contract with me." He was a little discouraged and felt that he was not forthright enough, "You have also promised me to attend grandma's birthday." "Yes, I will come to see you on grandma's birthday, and never break my promises," she replied annoyedly. "Then let's talk about it after grandma's birthday. I promise you that I would fulfill one of your requests. You'd better think about what you want and tell me; I will do it for sure, he said these words without shame and left. In order to prevent her from going back on her word, he took away the laptop bag. Jenna wanted to cry but she could not. She sat on the sofa and was angry. The scene of Hansen holding Aria in his arms kept flashing in her mind. She felt a sharp pain in her heart. What on earth did he want by doing this? How the hill could he be so kind as to agree to her request? The last time when he kindly invited her to dinner, he was still acting intimately at the dinner table. It turned out that he only wanted to show it to Rayan's fiancee so that she could make a fool out of herself. She would no longer believe in his so-called kindness. She went into the bathroom and took a shower. Still fuming in anger, she went to bed early. She was sound asleep when she heard soft laughter beside her. She couldn't help but be shocked. In a daze, she opened her eyes and saw Hansen walking in with a red face and his whole body reeking of alcohol. Then he leaned on the bed and looked at her with his head tilted. "Hey, you are in the wrong room," Jenna was so scared that she sat up and shouted. The light in the room was so dim that Hansen couldn't even see the color of Jenna's silk pajamas. He could only see her snow-white skin, pink cheeks, and sleepy eyes. Her mouth was wide open in shock. "This is my house. How can I go to the wrong room?" Hansen belched and grinned. He was drunk and his eyes were blurred. His handsome face was not as domineering as usual. Even his eyebrows were relaxed. He giggled and tilted his head to look at Jenna. He looked like a naughty child, cute and childish. However, at this time, Jenna didn't think so. She could even smell the dangerous scent on his body. She had experienced his unusual temperamental. She immediately shouted, "Hansen, you are in the wrong room. Please get out of here." However, Hansen didn't listen. He simply lay down on the bed and rolled toward Jenna. Jenna was so scared that she was completely awake. She got up from the bed and stood on the ground. Hey, drunkard, get off the bed. Jenna couldn't figure out how much had drank, but seeing how drunk he was, she couldn't help but be angry and anxious. She shouted at him. *Jenna, come here. I have something to tell you." Hansen rolled over and tried to hug her, but she was not there. He was disappointed. He waved his hand at Jenna, "Don't worry, I'm not drunk." Not drunk? Did he think she was stupid? A drunk person would never admit that they were drunk. His tongue was tied and his limbs were out of control. He was clearly drunk. Who in the world would believe that he was not drunk? She just stood there and stared at him grumpily. "Who told you to drink so much? You will only hurt your body if you got drunk. Don't you know that?" She asked in distress, her face blushed. He had always been a gentleman these days. He must be acting like this because he was under the influence of alcohol! "Are you worried about Hansen was not completely drunk. His face was glowing as he asked with a smile.. "Who is worried about you? Go away, I'm going to sleep." When Jenna realized that she had talked too much, she got anxious. She was even more afraid of causing his misunderstanding, so she urged him to leave. Hansen squinted at her embarrassed and anxious look. She looked very cute at the moment. Her tender and pink face was really beautiful and charming. He couldn't help but be stunned. She looked just like the girl in his dreams. "I just want to talk to you. Come here," he said while waving his hands, begging her to come near him. Jenna glanced at him from the corner of her eyes. He didn't look domineering and forceful. He even looked a little cute, and what was rare was that he was begging her. She couldn't help but feel surprised and ridiculous at the same time. She said with a serious face, "I have nothing to say to you. Go to sleep. We have to go to work tomorrow morning. It's getting late." "No, Jenna, you don't have to go to work tomorrow. I'll let you take a few days of leave so that you can have a good rest. The press conference was very successful. Thanks to you, I don't have anything to do for the time being." Hansen drunk and his eyes were blurred. He was breath heavily and his words were becoming incoherent, "I'll take you out for a few days to relax, okay?"
Chapter 52 "Is this what you wanted to tell me?" Jenna looked at him suspiciously. "Pour me a glass of water first, okay?" Hansen leaned on the bed and loosened the tie on his neck. His mouth was dry and he was begging for water. His face was as red as a tomato and his eyes were bloodshot. He looked like he was feeling uncomfortable. She thought of their wedding night, and he seemed to be drunker than this. She was overcome with emotions and couldn't bear to see him suffer. She quickly poured a cup of warm water and brought it over. "Here" She approached, "Get up and drink. Hansen really sat up obediently. He took the cup with one hand and drank it. Jenna was about to leave when she saw a long arm coming at her. She was so scared that she screamed. His arm was so strong that she couldn't move after being grabbed. "Hey, what are you doing?" He put his face close to her neck, which scared her and made her scream. "Jenna, are you afraid of me?" He smiled shamelessly. "Who the hell is afraid of you!" Jenna reached out her hand and pushed him hard. Suddenly, she screamed and was held up by him. He placed her on the bed. "Now you can't run away!" He was having fun and was about to pounce on her. "Hey, you drunkard, don't do this!" Jenna was so scared that her eyes widened. When she was about to wail, she heard a "whoa" sound. A strong pungent smell quickly filled the room, which was unpleasant. Hansen actually vomited on the bed! Oh my god! What the hell! Jenna lamented. Just as she was about to get up, she heard him making the noise again and the pungent smell became more intense. Hansen fell onto the bed and began to throw up everywhere. Immediately, on the bed, Jenna's body was covered with his vomit. The smell of alcohol and stomach acid mixed up with the digested food was extremely unpleasant. She would probably have to throw the bed away. Jenna hurriedly ran out of bed to get a plastic bag so he could vomit in it, but when she came back, he had already finished vomiting. He had already fallen asleep. His body and the bed were covered in vomit, and the bedroom was in a mess. Jenna could no longer sleep. She got a hold of herself and cleaned up the room and the bed. She then wiped Hansen's body with a wet towel and changed his clothes for him. It was already way past midnight when she was done. Hansen had already fallen deep into his slumber. After she was done cleaning Hansen, Jenna went to take a shower. In the end, she slept on the sofa and covered herself with the quilt. She was so exhausted that she fell asleep the moment she laid on the sofa. When Hansen woke up, it was already almost noon. His stomach was not feeling well. When he opened his eyes, he found himself sleeping in Jenna's bedroom. He could not remember what had happened the night before. However, he vaguely recalled that he vomited on Jenna before he fell asleep. Where was she? If he was sleeping in her bed, then where had she gone to sleep? He hurriedly got up, brushed his teeth, and walked out. There was no one in the big living room. He felt empty in his heart. Did she get angry and run away? She had always been so narrow-minded that she would do something inexplicable when she was angry. He was a little worried, but then he heard some noise coming from the kitchen. As he walked closer, he felt that the atmosphere in the kitchen was steaming hot. Jenna was wearing an apron and standing in front of a bubbling pot. She was stirring it. "You're awake, Jenna said. Hansen was stunned for a moment. It was as if there was pair of eyes on the back of her head. He couldn't help but smile and walked toward her. That looks good." boked into the pot and saw atme in it. He felt that his appetite was stimulated and he cried out happily. "Did I say that I made this for you? You're thinking too much, Jenna held back her laughter and rolled her eyes at him. "If it's not for me, who is it for?" Hansen ignored her and smiled cheekily. He reached out and put his arm around her shoulder. "You're annoying." Jenna got rid of his hand. "Go out and wait. It'll be ready soon." A smile appeared on Hansen's face. He sat quietly in the living room. He grabbed the newspaper and started reading. In the newspaper, the press conference held by the Richards Group last night was widely reported. On the headlines on the front page, Jenna who was dressed in a gown presenting the car designs, appeared in the most obvious spot. It seemed that Jenna became famous overnight. The car that she designed was being promoted everywhere: on magazines, the internet, and various advertisement boards. The photo of Jenna in her long white dress and long hair was reported on different news channels. Hansen smiled and turned to the entertainment page casually. As soon as he looked at it, his face darkened instantly. On the entertainment headlines, Rayan was standing next to Jenna. The two of them were smiling at each other, and beside the photo, a long paragraph describing their affection for each other was written. The upcoming marriage between Hansen and Aria was also widely publicized, but the most popular news was the relationship between Jenna and the mysterious Rayan. They were the focus of the reporters. After all, it was a rare opportunity to see Rayan in person. However, he had been repeatedly photographed with Jenna in A city. It was not an easy scoop. The reason for the divorce between Hansen and Jenna was also widely circulated by the major newspapers. Hansen was a little annoyed and threw away the newspaper in his hand. "Time for breakfast," Jenna quickly set down the dishes and shouted at Hansen, who was sitting on the sofa absent- mindedly. Hansen was annoyed. He lit a cigar and put it in his mouth. The expression on his face was unpredictable. Jenna's calling startled him. He stood up and walked toward the dining table. He took a look at what was on it. Oatmeal, soybean milk, toast, ham, sausage, and hamburgers were served. They looked good and smelled amazing. The unpleasant feeling in Hansen's heart was quickly replaced by the appetite rising from the stomach. Only then did he realize that the need for oatmeal was strong after a hangover. "Have some oatmeal. It's good for your stomach after a night's drinking," Jenna's gentle voice sounded like a flowing spring. She put a bowl of oatmeal in front of Hansen and whispered in a gentle and pleasant voice. Hansen glanced at her indifferently. Was she also this close to Rayan when she was with him? "Thank you, I'm sorry about last night. I'm sorry to have troubled you." There was a smile on his face, and it was rare for him to utter such words. "Did he also know how to apologize?" Jenna smiled bitterly in her heart. She had never expected that this man would know how to apologize. However, he had apologized to her several times recently. Perhaps he had begun to respect other people. *Smoking and drinking are harmful to your body. Drink less if you can." Jenna lowered her eyes as she drank the soy milk. Her voice was soft. Hansen's heart skipped a beat. He took a spoonful of oatmeal and raised his head to look at her. He smiled and said, "Like we discussed last night, you can make a request. Tell me. I will try my best to satisfy you." A request? Jenna thought of the quarrel last night, about his arrogance and his unreasonableness. He knew it very well, but now he asked her again on purpose? He was pretending to be nice. If she really mentioned it, would he agree to it? "I don't have any requests. It was my responsibility. I don't need them. She took a bite of the hamburger and replied casually. Hansen frowned slightly and looked at her discreetly. She concentrated on eating her breakfast and looked as if she had nothing to ask for. She was also very charming. After a few mouthfuls, he finished the bowl of oatmeal. He pushed the bowl to Jenna and looked at her. "Go get it yourself." Jenna understood what he meant. Hansen had never served his own food when he ate in the Richards Manor. The workers standing on the side would refill his food in time. Today, it was already quite polite of him to push the bowl toward her, but Jenna didn't bother to tend to him. She just rolled her eyes at him and sat still. "No, I want you to. I'm the boss. You have to listen to me," Hansen said shamelessly. "We are not at work now. Why should I listen to you?" Jenna resisted. "This is your work for the next few days. Your task is to serve me. There's nothing for you to do in the company now. So you will just have to serve me." Hansen was shameless, with a cheeky smile on his face. "In your dreams. I won't do it. I'm a designer, not a nanny Jenna strongly protested. These days, she was so busy that she was exhausted. Now that she had completed her work, she finally had some free time. She was not foolish enough to take care of Hansen, this big baby. "Since you don't want to fill it for me, then forget it. I won't eat it anymore." Seeing that Jenna was unmoved, Hansen couldn't help but put down the spoon and stood up to leave. "You... your body is yours." He really stood up and wanted to leave. It was obvious that he was showing his attitude. Jenna secretly complained. He really was like a child. She thought of how much effort she put into preparing breakfast. It would be a waste if he did not eat them. It was not worth it. She suddenly up and took the bowl. When Hansen heard that, he caught a glimpse of her picking up his bowl from the corner of his eye. There was a faint smile on his face. He sat back proudly. "Here," Jenna filled another bowl of oatmeal and put it in front of him begrudgingly. "Good girl!" Hansen suddenly became excited. He picked up the bowl and started eating. Jenna pulled her face and pouted, feeling uncomfortable. "Tell me, what do you want? You can pick whatever you want. As long as you say it, I will give it to you." After he finished the oatmeal, he wiped his mouth with a paper towel and praised loudly. As a noble lady of a famous family, Jenna dressed casually and simply. There was nothing valuable on her. She had never worn valuable jewelry or diamonds. She did not even put on a ring. She looked just like a girl next door. However, her temperament was extraordinary. Even if she did not embellish herself like that, she could still attract men's attention. Hansen even felt that her casual look was her pretending to be innocent. That was how she had gotten men to sympathize with her. Was there any woman who disliked jewelry and diamonds? It was impossible. She felt wronged when she married into the Richards family. Even after all the humiliation, she was unwilling to divorce. Didn't that show how she was just a greedy person? After three years of not meeting each other, the first thing she did when they met was selling herself for a huge sum of money. Didn't this prove that she was just a gold digger? Other people might now know, but he knew clearly. "I've told you that I don't need it," Jenna frowned and said impatiently. She had money now, and she really did not need anything else. According to the contract, she would also get a high commission from the car design she did for Richards Group. She was never a materialistic person, which made it even more impossible for her to accept gifts from him.
Chapter 53 "Really? Don't blame me for breaking the promise. have already promised you, but you're the one who's giving it up." Hansen squinted at her as if he didn't believe her. Jenna didn't bother to explain to him, so she stood up to clean the table, behaving as if he didn't exist. Hansen's mobile phone suddenly rang. He took it out and walked aside with a gloomy expression. "Hansen, where are you?" Aria asked in a coquettish tone. "What's the matter?" There was a hint of displeasure in Hansen's tone. "Hansen, you promised me that you would take me out for a few days after the press conference. When are we going? Why don't we go to Maldives? Aria said excitedly and was looking forward to it. Did he promise her? Hansen was stunned for a while. How could he not remember? "Well... Aria, I have something else to do now. Let's talk about it when I'm done with my work!" His sword-shaped eyebrows were tightly knitted, and his voice was indifferent. "Hansen, Mom said that we should go back to Richards Manor for dinner today. Come and pick me up. Aria still refused to back down, The press conference is over. Mom said that you haven't been home for a few days. She said we must go home for dinner today." Aria's face was full of joy, and she was very happy in her heart. After the press conference was done, and according to the schedule, it should soon be time for Hansen to discuss the marriage with her! "Arla, go there yourself. I have something to do today. I'll go back when I'm done Hansen brushed his hair absent-mindedly, but his eyes were fixed on Jenna, who was walking towards him. He quickly gave Aria a perfunctory answer and hung up the phone. Jenna saw all his actions. She walked over and said calmly, "Mr. Richards, I have some private matters to settle today. I need to ask you for leave. After saying that, she didn't care whether he agreed or not. She walked toward the bedroom and was ready to change and head out. "Wait, where are you going?" Hansen pulled her arm and said with a face full of dissatisfaction, "Who said you could go? I haven't approved!" "Mr. Richards." Jenna shook off his hand and raised her voice, "Although I have signed a year's contract with your company, it doesn't mean that am selling my body. I have my own freedom, okay? In the beginning, you were worried that I would disclose the company's secrets, but now that the press conference and the designs have been completed, what's there to worry about? Can't I even go out?" Jenna's expression didn't look good, and her voice was cold, "Besides, Mr. Richards, I'm going to move out in two days. Please tell me if there's any work within the contract's term. I'll try my best to complete it." "Hmph, you think I will serve you? Dream on. Go to your Aria. She should be the one doing these things!" Jenna thought to herself. After she finished her words solemnly, she turned around and walked lightly toward the bedroom. "Move out?" Hansen's heart was suddenly emptied. He would not allow this! She walked into the bedroom and slammed the door hard. Her figure was light and decisive, as elegant as the wind. Hansen was stunned. The scene of her being together with Rayan after she moved out floated in front of his eyes. His heart was filled with inexplicable confusion. Would he care about this? Would he, the Young Master of the Richards family, be concerned about an ex wife that he didn't like? That was impossible. He shook his head. It was just a little uncomfortable. It was obvious that she deliberately said this to agitate him. How could he care about such a woman? However, he felt as if his heart had been hollowed out. It was empty and uncomfortable. "D*mned woman, how dare she go against me! Does she ever take me seriously?" Hansen snort He like the feeling of this woman opposing him She wanted to move out? Impossible! However, he was clear that she had only signed a year's contract. There was no reason for him to force her. He sat down on the sofa disappointedly. After a while, the door opened and Jenna walked out. She was wearing a midi scarlet dress. The waist was tightly fitted, but her shoulders and back were not exposed. She was wearing a white coat and her hair was tied into a ponytail. She looked delicate and charming. She had a casual smile on her face, and it made her look very cute. Even so, Hansen felt that it was harsh on his eyes. "Are you trying to seduce men again with this dress?" When Jenna walked past him, he spoke sourly and sarcastically. The smile on Jenna's face suddenly froze and she stopped her pace. She glared at him and said, "Unreasonable." Jenna didn't want to argue with him. She said coldly, "I'll look for a house in the next few days. I'll move out as soon as I find it. By then, I won't contact you anymore." Hansen was stunned! He was planning to bring her for a vacation in the next few days. He wanted to buy her some jewelry and enjoy some activities that women would enjoy. Unexpectedly, not only did she not appreciate it, but she also wanted to move out. He felt angry and immediately said coldly, "Do you plan to move in with Rayan? It's a pity that his fiancee came to you. You should be careful. It's not easy to break up their marriage. Let me tell you, it's not easy to be a mistress. You might not even become his second wife. Rayan's fiancee is Hilda Smith, the daughter of Jonas Smith, the most powerful gang boss in the world. I'm afraid that she won't accept you so easily. Hansen's words were sarcastic, but it revealed an important fact. The rumor going around was that Rayan was active in both the legal world and the underworld. It turned out that his fiancee was from the underworld. The rumor was true after all. Jenna was shocked and could not help but gasp. However, she really couldn't bear to see the smug look on Hansen. How could he assume that she was his mistress? It was very hateful! She couldn't help but say, "Who said that I'm going to look for him? I'm going back to school today. Besides, there's nothing between us. Don't think negatively of me in the future." Jenna said this angrily and left in her high heels. Hansen's eyes turned slightly, and a beautiful curve appeared at the corner of his mouth. In the Ink Garden of Richards Manor, chrysanthemums were blooming in profusion. The evergreen trees were vigorous and green. Although it was already early autumn, there was no trace of autumn in the Ink Garden except for the blooming chrysanthemums. The garden was clean and spotless. There was a villa to the south of the large garden. It was three-stories tall, and even though its exterior decoration looked a little old, it showed off the value of the villa. The old-fashioned building, which was located in the downtown area, had been listed as a key cultural inheritance of the country. It was passed down from the ancestors to the present generation. The Richards Manor had an extraordinary charm. It had been through a lot but it was well preserved. It was said that this villa was designed by a famous building designer in the past. It was a typical quaint building in A city. The history behind the Richards family was depicted on it. Some people estimated that the unique garden- style building of Richards Manor and ation in the golden area had alrea ade it a priceless asset. Not to mention the other properties that were owned by Hansen Richards. That was why the Richards family had attracted so many people's attention. Vivian Delia, Hansen's grandmother, sat on the lounge chair by the window. She was already 90 years old. Despite her age, her ears were sharp, her eyes were bright, and her bones were strong. She was dressed in a dark red suit. The shirt was embroidered with a luxurious phoenix and a dark red pearl. She wore a pair of black trousers, looking noble and dignified. A middle-aged woman in a pair of glasses was dressed in the work suit of the Richards family. She was standing by her side and reading the newspaper with a soft voice. Grandma Richards closed her eyes and looked as if she was asleep. Meroy, have you finished reading?" Grandma Richards asked. Her special care staff, Meroy, thought that she was already asleep. "Yes, Old Madam," Meroy replied softly and respectfully. "Is Hansen here yet?" Grandma Richards suddenly opened her eyes, which were shining with the sharpness accumulated over the years. She didn't look like a 90 year-old woman at all. Just then, footsteps could be heard. "Old Madam, the Young Master has arrived," Meroy smiled and said softly. "Yes," Grandma Richards nodded. "Let him in." Meroy acknowledged it and went out quietly. Hansen was standing outside with an uneasy look on his face. "Meroy, how is grandma doing these days?" He saw Meroy and greeted her politely. Today, when he came out of the apartment, he received a phone call from Meroy. She said that Grandma Richards had something to talk to him about. Usually, grandma would not bother for him for no reason. Moreover, grandma lived in seclusion all year round and did not care about the family's matters. At this time, what kind of things did grandma need to talk to him about? Thinking that he had not seen her for a long time, he felt a little uneasy. Deep down in his heart, he respected his grandma very much. She would never blame a person easily, nor would she force others to do anything. However, he was a special case! Four years ago, Grandma Richards ordered him to marry Jenna. It was decided that his marriage would not be blissful and that his love life would be ruined from then on. At that time, he was in great pain, anger, and resentment, but he could do nothing about it! He was indignant. Until now, he was still upset at being tortured by that woman every day! This was the aftereffects brought about by his grandmother's decision. He always thought that his grandma was wise, but at that time, she made him marry Jenna. Not only was she unwise, but in Hansen's eyes, it was a wrong decision. It was this wrong decision that shamed the Richards family three years ago. The Richards Group was in a precarious situation, and his father was lying in the hospital. Even Jenna was not happy. Because of this, he rarely visited the Ink Garden in recent years. In his heart, he was somewhat dissatisfied with his grandma and still held a grudge against her. "Don't worry, Old Madam is in good health Meroy smiled, "Let's go Old Madam is waiting for you!" Okay, thank you, Meroy." Hansen felt a little relieved and walked tow e old woman who was lying in the room.
Chapter 54 "Hansen, I'm really relieved that you two can move forward together." Grandma Richards continued to say happily, but the light in her eyes was exposed little by little, "Hansen, I have read some rumors about you two not being on good terms in the newspaper. I called you here today to tell you that although it's normal that as a public figure, you'll have more rumors than the other people, it's not good to have too many rumors. It threatens the stability of your family and the reputation of the Richards family. I think you should know better than grandma." Grandma Richards's gaze slowly turned to Hansen. "I know that you've been blaming me for so many years. But child, three years have passed. Are you sensible now? Do you understand my intentions?" Hansen was getting more and more confused, and even his expression was a little stiff. Three years ago, when Jenna went to the United States, his grandma knew about it, but she didn't oppose it openly. She didn't even ask him about it and didn't force him to bring her back. She just asked the people at home to send gifts to Javon's family during the holidays, which placated Javon and the others, and preventing them from putting the blame on her. He thought that his grandma would have already realized her wrong decision and would not force them anymore. However, what she said today was not the case at all! Grandma had been staying in the house all day long. Although it looked she didn't care about whatever was happening outside, she knew some things better than anyone else. He didn't understand why she didn't stop Jenna from going to the United States at that time, and for so many years. If she really wanted them to be happy, it was not wise for them to be apart for such a long time. She could have commanded him to bring Jenna back, but she didn't. Now, he could not understand Grandma Richards' words at all. "My child, it's been three years. Have you grown up?" Grandma Richards held his hand. She knew that her grandson was shrewd in his career, but he was childish in love. She did not ask too much from him, but by forcing him to marry Jenna, she had done her duty. Many years ago, when she first saw Jenna who was still a little girl, she believed that Jenna was the most suitable one for her grandson, Hansen. She thought this was a beautiful thing, but she did not expect everything to be derailed from the plan. Everything was beyond her imagination. For so many years, this was the pain she had hidden in her heart! Whenever she thought of this, she would feel sad. After all, a couple had to stay with each other for the rest of their lives. How would they be able to cherish their relationship without going through all kinds of hardships? They had to rely on themselves to walk the path of life ahead. No one could help them. But at this moment, everything was still unclear. Her grandson was still muddled. "Grandma, I don't understand what you mean." Hansen started panicking. Did he grow up? Was grandma saying that he was not being mature and sensible enough? If what else did she mean? "Hansen, I have heard a lot of bad rumors about you and Jenna. You are a man. will ask you today, and I hope you can tell me the truth," Grandma Richards' eyes were bright, and she asked word by word. Hansen became flustered. "Grandma, I..." He stammered. It seemed that grandma must have gotten the news of his divorce with Jenna. Otherwise, she would not have asked so. I guess I won't be able to see my granddaughter-in-law in the future." Sure enough, Grandma Richards's face was full of disappointment. She muttered to herself, "It seems that everything is true. Jenna, you have already given up on my grandson. Are you going to choose someone else? You promised me in front of your father!" Heartache was showing on Grandma Richards's face, and her murky eyes were sparkling. Hansen was frightened when he heard this. Originally, he wanted to hide it from her, but now the media was too involved. He even thought of the possibility that some malicious people could have deliberately disclosed the news to her. Norton Richards's face surfaced before his eyes. This cousin, who had always been hostile to him, was always jealous of him. He would not have passed on such an opportunity to bring Hansen down. Thinking of this, Hansen was furious. Norton had circled around Jenna like a fly. If he hadn't taken away Jenna's virginity, he wouldn't have disliked Jenna so much. The hatred in his heart was stirred up one after another! "Grandma, actually, I have divorced Jenna Hansen could not suppress the anger in his heart. His mind was burning, and he did not want to hide it deliberately. He admitted in a low voice, "Grandma, please understand my difficulties. I really can't stand it anymore. Have you ever thought about my feelings? I am a man, and that woman really doesn't deserve to be my wife. She is always flirting with other men. You know what is written in the newspaper. She is now flirting with Rayan Whalen, the biggest competitor of our family. Our Richards Family should never accept such a woman, but you asked me to marry her, Grandma, it's unfair to me. I've been tormented for years. With an animated expression, Hansen took his grandma's hand. While he was criticizing Jenna, the uneasiness in his heart was infinitely increased. He didn't know why he lost control of his emotions again. It seemed that as long as he mentioned Jenna, his emotions would be out of control. His calm heart would be disturbed, and even his behavior would become inexplicable. Perhaps he didn't think so in his heart, but he was not willing to admit it, and he didn't want to admit defeat now. Otherwise, he would be looked down upon by his grandmother. His years of persistence would be in vain. "Hansen, you really haven't grown up yet: Grandma Richards shook her head and sighed, "Rayan knows what a treasure she is and knows how to appreciate her. Three years have passed, and yet you are still the same. You even became more confused." 'No, Grandma, although I divorced her, I won't allow her to leave my company. I understand what you mean." Hansen was busy expressing his stand, "And she has promised to visit you on your birthday" Looking at Hansen trying to explain himself, Grandma Richards smiled bitterly in her heart. "Hansen, you don't understand me at all. I'm already old, what's the point of seeing someone else's wife? What I want to see is my granddaughter-in-law. Let me tell you, Hansen, I will only recognize Jenna as my granddaughter-in-law. Even if you marry someone else, I won't acknowledge her." Grandma Richards sighed in her heart and said seriously, "Of course, you don't have to consider my feelings to marry a woman you like. However, except for Jenna, will not allow another woman to stay in Richards Manor. Your grandpa passed the manor to me, and this is an immutable fact. I will definitely have a say in this." Grandma Richards did not like being disobeyed. Especially regarding Hansen's marriage, she was extremely stubborn. She meant what she said. Hansen firmly believed it. He could not help but feel a headache. "Grandma, it has already happened. We are divorced. Please put yourself in my shoes. Think of the life I have been through these years. Grandma, I used to listen to you. I hope you can consider my feelings this time" Hansen felt uncomfortable. He was in a mess and could not figure it out. He just pleaded bleakly. That's because you brought it upon yourself!" Grandma Richards's eyes gleamed brightly, but her words were sharp. "Hansen, I'm worried that you won't be able to get her heart for the rest of your life! She looked at his blank expression and her heart was in pain. She was so worried that he would refuse her choice, but he would never understand her painstaking efforts and could not see her intentions, Four years ago, the marriage caused Hansen to gradually drift away from Grandma Richards. no longer ame to see her ten, and her outstanding grandson became more and more indifferent to her. This made her very sad, but she insisted on it. After all, it was for his own good! She thought that one day he would understand her painstaking efforts. At least he would understand after this press conference, but she did not get the news that she had been waiting for. Instead, what came was the earth-shattering truth. Instead of paying attention to Jenna, he went further away. Was her arrangement wrong? For such a long time in her life, she felt the bleakness and helplessness of reality for the first time. "Hansen, I don't have much time left. I don't expect anything else. You're an adult; you can choose your own path. I really can't do anything about it. How about this?" Grandma Richards shook her hands and calmed her mind. Then she became serious and said, "From now on, you can choose your own marriage. I won't interfere with it anymore. But I'll tell you that I have chosen Jenna and I'm satisfied with her. I can't do anything if you don't like her. However, only her name will be recorded in the family tree. This will never change. She's the granddaughter-in-law that I recognize. If you marry someone else, she can't stay in Richards Manor. In this family, no matter who gets married, they will need to seek my agreement. Richards Manor belongs to the Richards family ancestors, and in here, my words are final. I won't care about anything outside the manor. Hansen was stunned. He understood the meaning of these words. If that was the case, even if the woman he married was his legal wife, she would not be recognized in the family. Jenna would be the only wife that was recognized in the family history. That was to say, apart from his children with Jenna, no one could possess the inheritance of the Richards Manor. Although Hansen had created countless wealth for himself and Richards Manor was just a property, it was still an important possession of the Richards family. How could he pretend that it did not exist! In his palm was Grandma Richards' slightly cold hand, but his heart was colder. His heart was already in a mess. "Grandma, I..." His nose was stuffy and his voice was muffled. He said slowly, "Grandma, I've grown up. I shouldn't have made you worry. I'll handle my own affairs. If I offend you because of this, please forgive me." He lowered his head like a child who had done something wrong, but his heart was filled h cor emotions. "Hansen, you can leave now. No matter what decision you make. I won't interfere with it. Don't worry. Except for Richards Manor, I will still give you your share of inheritance, but I just can't pass Richards Manor to you. This is the ancestral property of the Richards family, and it's also my only request. I think you would understand it. I hope you won't be in a difficult position if I do this. Go on, my child. Do what you want to do. Hansen stood up blankly, feeling depressed.