Marriage With A Evil Heart

Edward responded without much thought, “He went to the harbor today. A batch of instruments arrived, and he went to pick them up.”

“Harbor delivery isn’t Jacob’s responsibility? Why did he go in person?” I asked directly.

Jacob was an older classmate from my college days, and he had been instrumental in helping me when I was just starting. After I registered the company, I brought Jacob in to handle transportation and external relations, making him one of my shareholders.

“Jacob resigned a long time ago! He was caught smuggling private goods in our shipments and resigned voluntarily!” Edward answered promptly.

“Smuggling private goods?” I questioned skeptically.

Before Edward could respond, Emma walked in.

She walked in and immediately addressed Edward, “Edward, it’s time for the meeting. Why are you still here?”

Edward scolded her, “Didn’t you see Daisy is here? Inform them, the meeting is delayed for a while.”

“… Daisy? What wind blew you here?” Emma seemed to notice me just then. She walked in, told the secretary who happened to bring in coffee, “Notify them, the meeting is delayed by ten minutes.”

I chuckled inwardly; it seemed like she was showing me the way out.

After Emma finished speaking, she smiled awkwardly, sat next to me, and asked, “How’s your health? Coming out for a stroll? You need to rest more!”

“Yeah! I got tired of lying down, and the doctor suggested I move around more. So, I thought of coming to the company for a surprise visit and maybe to have lunch with Robert. Didn’t expect you all to be here and seems so busy!” I said casually, neither hot nor cold.

“Robert is really busy, working his feet off every day. Business is tough now, not like the time when you were around. The competition is fierce, and selling a piece of equipment is like running a marathon,” Emma complained in a roundabout way.

“That’s fine; you guys go ahead! I won’t wait for him. Don’t let me delay you for ten minutes!” After saying that, I stood up and instructed Edward, “Robert is back; let him know I’ve been here!”

Emma immediately stood up and apologized, “Sure, I’m really sorry. Your timing is a bit unfortunate. We have a sales report meeting to attend. Or you wait here, and I’ll call him to come back now.”

“No, thanks. I’m fine. Just came out for some fresh air, ended up dropping by here. Don’t let me interrupt your important business. I’ll head back now!”

After expressing understanding, I walked out. I glanced through the meeting room’s French windows; they were empty. The so-called meeting was clearly a charade by Emma and Edward, intending to prevent me from lingering at the company.

The Robert family was indeed a bunch of drama experts, each performing superbly, especially Emma.

They escorted me to the elevator with smiles on their faces. I waved to them but as the doors closed, I dropped the smile.Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.

On the way down to the first floor, Alice rushed out, seeing me off to the door and watching me get into the car.

As I sat in the car, I trembled with anger, and tears uncontrollably streamed down. Everything I had achieved was now divided among the members of the Robert family.

I couldn’t swallow this bitterness.

I drove to a quiet place, leaned over the steering wheel, and cried my heart out.

After regaining composure, I took out my phone, found Jacob’s number, and to avoid leaving traces, I dialed with my new phone. To my disbelief, I was informed that the number did not exist.

I gripped the phone, puzzled for a long time. Unable to accept it, I dialed again, but the result was the same.

How could the number not exist?