Chapter 262
"Can''t be rushed?" Ariaughed. "Jenna, I have gone for an examination today and the doctor said
everything is fine with the fetus. I can''t wait anymore. I''ve already given you guys enough time to
think about the matter. My patience is wearing thin. If you guys don''t tell me the date of the marriage
by the deadline, I will wait no longer."
"What on earth are you scheming?" Jenna''s heart skipped a beat. She leveled a re and
demanded. At that moment, she recalled what happened in Trevor''s ward and her blood ran cold.
"What do you think? Jenna, let me tell you, I must marry Hansen, I must be Mrs. Richard. You
better be on the lookout, because anything can happen." Aria hung up the phone after saying this.
What she said made Jenna''s hairs stand on end. The blood drained from her face and goosebumps
covered her arms. She slumped onto the ground as she was left feeling drained and helpless.
What to do?
What should she do?
Jenna ced her hands on her abdomen and tears coursed down her cheeks.
If she left Hansen, her child would not have a dad. If she didn''t leave Hansen, the Richards Group
would be in financial trouble. What about Vivian and Trevor? What could she do?
She was still in a daze upon entering Green Jade Garden.
It was apparent that she was in distress as she stared at the ground.
She heard someone sobbing in the living room.
Although she was in a bad mood, she knew at once that it was Marissa.
Marissa was such a proud person. What would make her cry? There was only one possible
exnation. She was crying due to Richards Group''s fate.
Jenna recalled the day Trevor fainted. Although Marissa was flustered and bellowed at her, she
didn''t shed a tear.
The sound of Marissa crying made Jenna''s heart sink.
Jenna paused for a moment before she spun around and ran away.
She hurried to the parking lot and got into her car.
The car pulled off and sped up the road, heading towards Richards Group.
She hadn''t seen Hansen for a few days. He should be back from a business trip to Capital City by
this moment.
At this instant, she really wanted to see him.
No matter what, she wanted to see him first.
It waste at night but Richards Groups was brilliant with lights shining through its lofty windows.
The atmosphere was tense.
Upon arriving at the eighty-eighth floor, the corridor was empty and there was no one in sight.
She got out of the elevator and headed towards Hansen''s office but it was empty. She turned
around to go back to the elevator but she caught a glimpse of her office in the past. Nothing had
changed.
Jenna couldn''t help but sigh as she reminisced about the past. She stood motionless for a while
before she pushed the door open.
Everything was the same as before. It was clean and tidy just like how it was when she worked here
in the past.
A thousand thoughts and memories shuffled through her brain like a ckjack deck. All sorts of
emotions — sorrow, happiness, despair, and so on, coursed through her veins.
After staying for a while, she headed towards the conference room below.
The lights were still on and it was the end of the financial year. There must be important issues to
discuss. Otherwise, nobody would still be here workingte at night. Everyone would be anticipating
the holidays ahead.
"Ridiculous. I don''t believe Earl can do as he wishes and distort the truth. A city doesn''t belong to
him. How can he do whatever he wants? Thend was bought legally a few years ago. It''s stated
clearly in the contract. What is thew doing? It''s so obvious that it''s their fault, not ours. What does
it have to do with us?" As she was approaching the door of the conference room, she heard Hansen
raising his voice.
Jenna came to a halt and remained silent.
The door of the conference room was not closed tightly and she could hear what they were
discussing.
"But Mr. Richards, they have already made an announcement to confirm that it is true. Once the
document is approved by the superiors, nothing can be done anymore. Although the cost of this
vi was not high, its current value is beyond our estimation. We cannot lose it. It is part of our n
for the future," Nathan said, his voice quivering.
"Yes, Mr. Richards. The government has started to investigate some of our buildings in A city and
many of our projects have been rejected. Aside from that, they have suspended some of our
business. How is that possible? Someone must be scheming all of this behind the scene. Mr.
Richards, we must take this matter seriously and get to the root of the problem, or the
consequences will be unimaginable," Roy added anxiously.
"Mr. Richards, ording to some parties, Earl is the person behind this and he is obviously framing
us."
"Mr. Richards, you must know when to admit defeat."
Everyone startedmenting.
Jenna''s blood ran cold and she felt as if she would suffocate. She could barely move and remained
rooted to the spot. She felt that she was the cause of this tragedy. Richards Group would not
tolerate her presence. She couldn''t stay here any longer.
Panting heavily, she leaned against the wall as she retreated slowly.
She could still hear Hansen bellowing.
"Shut up, I will never admit defeat. You guys can forget about this. I don''t believe that Earl can make
such false ims and usations without considering the people''s opinions. Even if ourpany
goes bankrupt, I will not give in."
"But Mr. Richards, it is not easy to start apany."
"Mr. Richards, you can''t be arrogant. There are so many employees in the Richards Group. Many
people would lose their jobs."
"Yes, Mr. Richards, it is not difficult to admit defeat. I heard that Earl is about to run for mayor. We
cannot afford to offend him. Besides, our business in the luxury car market is getting better. We
cannot let our efforts go down the drain just because Earl is dissatisfied with us."
Many employees have worked in Richards Group for a very long time. Seeing that Hansen was
stubborn and refused to give in, they were all worried that thepany would be ruined. Many
people burst into tears upon realizing that it was impossible to change Hansen''s mind.
Jenna struggled to walk towards the elevator. Gradually, their voices faded into the distance, taking
her heart with it.
She knew Hansen.
He promised that he would never marry Aria and betray her. Hence, he would not go back on his
words even if it meant abandoning Richards Group. He promised that he would protect her with
everything he had.
He proved it to her with his actions. Despite the immense pressure he was facing, he did not forget
his promise to her.
She understood what was on his mind.
There was no way she could persuade him.
She drove around aimlessly for hours before heading back to Richards Manor.
At the entrance.
Rayan was standing in front of the car, beaming from ear to ear as he looked at Jenna who was
approaching him.
Her face was ashen and she wore a sad smile. Rayan knew at once that something was amiss.
However, Jenna needed him.
He would always be there for her.
He had never refused any of her requests.
"Jen, what''s wrong?" Rayan saw Jenna staggering as she walked towards him. Her face was pale
and she was quivering. He furrowed his brows and drew closer to give her a hand.
Jenna almost slumped onto the ground as she lost her strength. Her knees gave out once she had
someone else''s support.
Rayan caught her.
"Rayan, thank you foring." Jenna leaned against him, unable to stand as she panted heavily.
Her chest heaved as she struggled to control her breathing. She was flushing.
"Jen, have you eaten? You don''t look good." Rayan looked at her with concern in his eyes and
caressed her pale face.
"It''s okay, I''m not hungry. Rayan, promise me, please apany me while I wait for Hansen to
come home. Don''t ask me why, I will tell you in the future. Don''t worry, I won''t let him hurt you,"
Jenna said weakly.
Rayan frowned and narrowed his eyes. Suddenly, he grinned.
"Jen, I''ve never been afraid of Hansen. I gave in because I was worried about you. Don''t worry, I
once said that as long as you ask me for help, I will definitely give you a hand. It''s a promise."
"Thank you, Rayan." Jenna smiled at him as relief washed over her.
Rayan wanted to help her get into the car.
However, she refused.
She wanted him to apany her as they stand and wait for Hansen to return. Rayan was
completely baffled by her strange behavior.
Fortunately, after a while, they were blinded by the headlights of an approaching car. Jenna caught
a glimpse of the familiar Hummer. She gritted her teeth and wrapped her arms around Rayan as
she pulled him close in an embrace.
Rayan was dumbfounded and every muscle in his body stiffened.
He did not expect this at all.
"Rayan, please cooperate with me." He heard her whispering.
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Rayan froze for a second before he regained his senses. He understood immediately what was on
her mind and hugged her tightly. His heart went out to her.
Jenna was too thin and weak.
How can a woman be so skinny?
She was not in this state when he met her abroad.
It was apparent that ever since she returned to A City, Hansen had not treated her well.
Rayan''s temper sparked and rage coursed through his veins. He hugged her even more tightly, so
tightly that she almost suffocated.
The Hummer soon came to a halt beside them.