Chapter 251


    "Well, Mayor McAdams, let''s discuss this matterter. I think there must be some


    misunderstanding." Not only was Marissa surprised, but she was extremely frightened as well.


    Jenna''s current situation was already miserable enough. If legal action was taken against her, she


    would be needed to face awsuit and it would cause endless troubles. Moreover, her perception


    may not be the exact truth, therefore it was best to persuade them to calm down and settle things in


    private.


    In fact, she didn''t have the courage to tell what she saw as she feared angering Earl''s family. Also,


    she may be used of teaming up with Hansen to side with Jenna and mistreat Aria.


    The world was unfair and some things could not be helped. Her only priority was to ensure the


    wellbeing of Richards Group and the Richards family.


    "Misunderstanding or not, I do not care. The consequence now is that my daughter almost had lost


    her child and was deliberately pushed down by someone. This is already uneptable. Why did


    she notmunicate


    calmly and resulted to violence instead?" Earl said with a dark expression. His upromising


    tone made Marissa feel chills down her spine.


    "Uncle McAdams, we haven'' t heard the statements from the persons involved as of now. It''s still


    too early to draw a conclusion. If it was an understandable ident or a misunderstanding, it'' s a


    special case. Fortunately, none of us suffered from any loss, therefore we should consider settling


    this on good terms," Hansen said calmly.


    "No loss?" Earl frowned. "My daughter is now admitted into the hospital. Was there really no loss?


    It''s a shame how you''re the father to the child in Aria''s womb. How can you treat someone who


    loves you so much so immorally? This is so disappointing."


    "Yes, I saw it with my own eyes. It was Jenna who deliberately pushed Aria down." Seeing Hansen


    tantly defending Jenna in front of Earl, Georgia felt displeased and chimed in as well.


    Hansen took out a cigarette and lit it. He took a deep breath and exhaled the smoke out from his


    mouth. Amidst the grey smoke, his secretive expression made it hard for them to guess what he


    had in mind.


    Earl''s gaze wavered behind his spectacles. The corners of his mouth curled up to a cold smile.


    He waved to the director and the personnel beside him, motioning them to leave


    Soon, everyone else who was unrted to the situation left the scene.


    He positioned his spectacles with his fingers andughed dryly. "Hansen, you''re so skilled at


    brushing people off. Did you seriously think that the current situation can be resolved on good


    terms? If the problem was not settled thoroughly this time, no one could guarantee that idents


    like so would not happen to my daughter again. I have only one daughter and I dare not take this


    risk anymore."


    Upon saying this, he nced at Hansen who had a dark expression on his face. Then, he walked


    over and patted him on the shoulder as he said, "Hansen, let''s go out and have a good talk."


    After finishing his sentence, Earl walked outside adamantly.


    Hansen hesitated for a brief moment and walked out.


    In the hospital''s reception room.


    Earl was sitting calmly while Hansen stood there almost submissively.


    He had always remained a firm disposition in front of Earl. However, he seemed like he was


    unassertive this time as this matter was rted to Jenna. If it was only he himself who was involved,


    he did not need to bother. He could even get on bad terms with Earl without a single care. However,


    it was a different situation at that moment.


    He had to protect the woman he loved most and keep her away from any harm.


    "Hansen, the date I gave youst time was far gone. I''m sure you saw as well that Aria''s pregnant


    bump would be obvious in another month. When that timees, it is impossible to conceal


    anything. You are a man and it''s only logical for you to resolve this matter. It has been so long,


    haven''t you made a decision yet?" Earl asked calmly with an insistent stare.


    Hansen''s gaze wavered as he answered politely, "Uncle McAdams, please be considerate of my


    difficulties. I really can''t marry Aria. It''s exactly because I am a man that I know what is best for the


    matter and for everyone as well."


    Earl’s gaze darkened and his eyes stared into abysmal darkness. Suddenly, the muscles on his


    plump face twitched and his eyes shed. "Apparently, this is what you actually want. Don’t take


    things too far, youngd. Stop thinking that we are all fools that you can trick on easily."


    "Uncle McAdams, I am sincere. I can''t do anything if you insist on thinking like this but what I want


    to say is that I have never looked down on anyone. You are an elder and a leader to me, I will


    always respect you," Hansen said solemnly.


    "Really?" Earl sneered. "Let me be honest with you. I have never liked being wordy and I don''t like


    losing my temper in front of young people but now I can''t hold this in anymore. You''re really


    challenging my limits."


    Hansen felt that Earl must be hiding something and it was something that he was confident about.


    Despite being confused, he was not intimidated by his stern aura. He looked at him calmly and


    spoke with a serious tone, "Uncle McAdams, although I may be conceited at times, I believe that I


    have never challenged you in any way before. If I caused you difort in any way, please forgive


    me as I have difficulties that shouldn''t be mentioned."


    "Young man, you really know how to pretend." Earl felt that he was being fooled like a monkey


    again and he could not suppress his anger anymore. However, years of experience in the political


    world allowed him to keep his cool as he said coldly, "Fine, Hansen. Then let me ask you, what''s the


    matter with Caleb Hodge? What''s with Lixon Group then?"


    Upon ending his sentence, his face was glum as he looked at Hansen sternly.


    What else could he argue about this time around?


    Hansen was taken aback. His heart sank.


    It turned out Earl knew all about all of this and he was as sly as a fox for using this against him at


    this moment.


    Hansen stood calmly and thought about how to answer him.


    "Hansen, did you seriously think that you can drag me down just by threatening me with this


    information and you would not need to marry my daughter? Youngd, you''re too naive and too


    conceited as well. Let me be honest with you, the information you have right now is not even cogent


    and I am not directly rted to them anyway. Now that you''ve made my daughter pregnant, you''re


    leaving anytime you wish to. It will not be possible for you to disregard your responsibility and get


    away with it this time." Earl smiled deeply and said haughtily, "I will give you three more days now.


    It''s either you decide on the date of marriage or see how I destroy Jenna and the Richards Group. I


    will tarnish your reputation so badly that you could never make aeback."


    After Earl said this clearly, he smiled malevolently and no more words were exchanged. Hethen


    turned around and left.


    "Uncle McAdams, did you think that it would be good for you and Aria if this issue got big? If these


    trivial matters were involved in your smooth sailing career, it would be likely for you to lose whatever


    you have," Hansen smiled and remarked calmly.


    Earl paused in ce and his gaze flickered. He didn''t expect Hansen to take such measures to


    know about him. However, so what? Does he have the ability to challenge him?


    The corners of his mouth pursed slightly and he looked hostile.


    "Young man, let''s just wait and see." His voice was soft but stern as he walked away leisurely.


    Hansen stood there nkly. Even if he had experienced many workce dramas and went through


    vicious schemes, he had never felt so appalled and uneasy.


    He did not head to the ward anymore and drove back to Richards Manor instead.


    "Why did youe?" Jenna was not in her straight mind at that moment as she sat on the sofa in a


    daze. Right after seeing Hansen walk in, she asked in shock.


    "Jenna, why did you push her in such a dumb manner?" Hansen approached her and sat beside


    her, holding her hand. Her dainty fingers were cold in his palm and it made his heart ache. Although


    his words were stern, his tone was gentle and soft as he spoke to her.


    "I didn''t." Jenna lowered her gaze and shook her head. Her voice was very soft.


    She sat alone dejectedly. She looked thin and helpless as if she was a lonely tuft of grass in the


    wind. Upon the sight of this, Hansen felt a strong pinch deep in his heart as he sighed. He stretched


    out his hand to hold her in an embrace but she resolutely avoided him.


    "You don''t trust me at all. You had never believed me in the first ce." Her eyes were filled with


    loneliness and sorrow as she responded nkly.


    "No, I do believe you. You are wise and it''s impossible for you to do something so foolish." Hansen''s


    heart was pained even more. He reached out and held her tightly as he said softly, "Tell me, what


    exactly happened?"


    What happened? Could he believe it if she said she suspected that it was Minnie who switched


    Grandma''s medicine and that she went to Aria to reason with her as she was worried about


    Minnie''s safety?


    Even she herself felt that it was not convincing!


    Moreover, if he knew that Minnie was the one who swapped Grandma''s medicine, would he forgive


    Minnie? Will Minnie be sent to the police for investigation?


    Millions of thoughts shed by her mind but she couldn''t say a single word.


    She looked up and saw Hansen''s bright eyes looking at her gently. A surge of warmth filled up her


    heart. She nestled his head in his arms and closed her eyes without saying a single word.


    "Hansen, if I am gone someday, would you miss me?" She closed her eyes lightly and asked softly.


    "Nonsense. Where would you go for no reason?" Hansen grumbled in a dissatisfied tone. He then


    said affectionately, "Jenna, rest assured, I will protect you from any harm."


    He hugged her tightly as he muttered to himself in hopes tofort her and encourage himself as


    well.


    Jenna curled her lips into a sorrowful smile. She didn''t say anything else as she nestled in his arms


    quietly, enjoying the tranquil and peaceful moment.


    Since Aria was admitted to the hospital, Green Jade Garden was extremely quiet. It was so empty


    that the silence almost seemed frightening.


    Marissa came home veryte as well.


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    "Where''s Hansen?" she asked Larry as soon as she entered the house.


    "Madam, Young Master is in Young Madam''s room," came an instant reply from Larry.


    "Ask him toe and see me," Marissa ordered with a straight face.


    "Yes, Madam." Larry walked towards the second floor hurriedly.