Chapter 565


    She was baffled by the hint of aloofness in his tone.


    “Go ahead and eat first. I still have some matters to deal with.”


    With that, he promptly hung up and left Sasha perplexed.


    What the heck? Did this bast*rd just hang up on me? It’s fine that he didn’t bother to inform me about


    his dinner ns. But hanging up on me? Pfft.


    Sasha’s frustration was building up.


    Nheless, she was not a child. After her initial annoyance wore off, she quietly headed back to the


    penthouse suite and ate alone.


    He’s the President. I’m sure he’s got lots on his te. Eating would be thest thing on his mind.


    Sasha proceeded to tidy up the kitchen before resting for a while. Then, she headed back to the


    operational department for work.


    “Did you guys see that? This afternoon, Mr. Hayes brought clients out for lunch but he didn’t even bring


    her along.”


    “Yeah, I saw.”


    “What’s going on? Isn’t she his wife? Why didn’t she tag along for lunch?”


    “So what if she’s his wife? I heard that she went upstairs to prepare lunch for him, only to realize that


    he has already gone out with clients.”


    Upon her arrival, Sasha could already hear the hushed whispers of people gossiping about her.


    Those were obviously people who reveled in gloating over others’ misfortunes, especially since they


    were aware that she had made lunch for him.


    She entered the office betraying no emotion.


    That was precisely the reason why she hated working there. Despite the fact that she was the


    president’s wife, many people still felt disgruntled towards her.


    She knew that they felt she was too ordinary. On the other hand, he was an exceptionally talented


    individual. They obviously think she was not good enough for him.


    To avoid those demoralizing thoughts, Sasha began to bury herself in work.


    At the Imperial Vi, Sebastian was d in sportswear and furiously swinging the golf club.


    White golf balls flew one after another because of his unrestrained strokes.


    Jake observed him from the side andmented, “Did he get up from the wrong side of the bed


    today? At this rate, the balls are going to be smashed to pieces.


    A speechless Shawn watched on with a stupefied expression stered on his face.


    Devin stood there with his eyebrows furrowed. After a while, he picked up his golf club and walked


    over.


    “What’s wrong? I can sense fury emitting from within you. Who pissed you off?”


    No one answered.


    The only sound that ensued was a deafening thud that came from yet another forceful hit.


    That is some temper…


    Devin took his ce beside the golf balls and positioned himself with the golf club in hand. “I heard


    you’re investigating your birth father. How’s it going? Still no news? Do you need my help?”


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    “Save it.”


    His instantaneous reply came as a surprise.


    However, it was evident that Sebastian was still outraged.


    Devin smiled wryly.


    A few momentster, he finished his load of golf balls. He then strolled to grab a bottle of water and


    appeared next to Sebastian.


    “Why don’t you let me help you out? I’ll be returning to the base soon.”


    “That soon?”


    His words finally prompted Sebastian’s frenzy toe to a halt.


    Devin nodded and exined, “I only returned this time around because of my grandpa’s condition, not


    because it’s our time off. Once I’m all done here, I’ve got to get back to the base.”


    “Oh yes, that reminds me. I’ve been so preupied with other matters that I forgot to inquire about


    him. How’s he now? Feeling better?”


    When his friend’s grandfather finally came to mind, Sebastian sheepishly probed.


    Chuckling, Devin replied, “It’s nothing major, actually. Just his chronic illness making its yearly round.


    He usually feels the loss of my uncle even more around this time of the year and falls sick. Although,


    I’m not too sure why that happens.”


    While Devin mostly looked helpless at the situation, his eyes betrayed traces of exasperation.


    That news came as a shock to Sebastian.


    Regarding the Jadesons, he had heard a rumor or two. He had also caught wind of the deceased uncle


    his friend was talking about.


    However, he recalled that Devin once mentioned that his uncle was considered taboo in the family.


    If that was the case, why does old Mr. Jadeson still fall ill because of him? On top of that, it’s an annual


    urrence?


    Sebastian’s interest was piqued.


    “What happened to your uncle? I thought you told us your grandpa wasn’t very fond of him.”


    “Yeah. That unfilial jack*ss.”


    Devin crudely remarked.


    Sebastian fell silent with a grim expression on his face.


    To describe one’s own child using such coarsenguage rendered Sebastian speechless.


    “What do you mean by that? So anyone who refuses to be dictated by your family is considered an


    unfilial jack*ss? Well, I think your uncle wasn’t at fault in the slightest bit. If it were me, I’d be willing to


    destroy a crown just to live my own life. What’s more a medal?”


    Right at that moment, Jake and Shawn joined the pair.


    When they heard the conversation topic, Jake instantly chimed in.


    His abrupt interruption left Devin at a loss for words.


    Before he could say anything, Shawn hurriedly kneed Jake’s shin.


    “Hey! What was that for? Are you courting death?”


    “You know nobody would take you for a mute even if you stay silent, right?”


    Shawn reprimanded him while giving him a menacing re.


    What a rare sight to see calm and collected Shawnsh out at others.