Chapter 442


    Theirughter and chatter could be heard from time to time. Sergio was in the office next to theirs.


    He was smoldered with resentment as they were apparently enjoying each other''spany.


    Despite their predicament, they wereughing very happily. It was as if they were on cloud nine.


    "Great. Laugh while you can. You guys would not feel likeughing anymore soon." He thought


    angrily.


    The muscles along his jaw clenched and his eyes glowed with savagery.


    Although they were under immense pressure, he did not catch sight of them being in distress or


    agony. They were as affectionate as ever to each other and disregarded everyone else.


    At this moment, he was suddenly filled with a sense of emptiness and loneliness. Nothing could


    make him feel better. For the first time in his life, he realized that life wasn''t just about politics,


    power, and profits. There was something much more precious. Something which he never had


    before.


    After lunch, Jenna packed up the stuff. Hansen followed her, wanting to help her wash the


    dishes.


    "There''s no need to help me. This is my duty as your wife. You don''t have to help me." Jenna


    pushed him away, but Hansen hugged her from behind, as he ced his head on her shoulders.


    "Jenna, if something happens to me in the future, remember what I have said. Raise Jerry well and


    live on," Hansen said softly as he tightened his embrace around her.


    Jenna''s body became stiff, and her arms trembled violently. She stood up abruptly.


    "Hansen, what do you mean by this? Let me tell you. This will not happen. I won''t allow it to happen.


    Besides, I have already said it before. I can''t support the family and lead thepany alone. Don''t


    spout nonsense in the future. I don''t want to hear it again." Jenna pushed him away and looked


    straight into his eyes. Her face had turned pale with fear.


    Hansen looked at her and felt a pang in his heart. However, he assumed an air of nonchnce and


    chuckled as he caressed her smooth hair. "Foolish girl. I''m just joking around. Look at you. You look


    like I have just bullied you. Why are you so cute?"


    However, Jenna did not believe him anymore and stared at him with tears brimming in her eyes.


    "Do you know something that I don''t? Or is your sixth sense hinting at something?" She stepped


    forward and pointed at his chest. "Let me tell you. You better not hide anything from me. I want to


    know everything. We are now husband and wife. I have the right to know the truth. We will face the


    challenges ahead together. Don''t you dare keep it a secret from me, do you understand? I won''t


    allow it."


    As she spoke, tears coursed down her cheeks and she was choked by the sobs.


    ncing at the tears streaming down her cheeks, Hansen''s heart only felt pain for her. He was filled


    with anguish. With a heavy heart, he stretched out his hands to pull her into his arms.


    "Jenna, this is life. It will not always be perfect and smooth. I will try my best to give you and Jenny


    afortable and happy life. However, life is unpredictable. Anything can happen in the future. The


    reason I''m telling you this is just to remind you that anything can happen anytime, and we must


    always be prepared for the worst. Do you understand?" he whispered in her ears and exined


    everything in detail.


    However, his words had only filled Jenna with distress. She recalled Jerry wailing in anguish at


    home and her heart ached terribly. She clung onto his suit with all her might, until her knuckles


    turned green, as if she was afraid that she would


    lose him.


    Hansen couldn''t help but to lower his head to kiss her, from her lips to her cheeks. He kissed away


    her tears and in the end, it seemed as if both of them were crying at the same time. The tears


    tasted salty and bitter.


    That night, both of them hugged each other to sleep in Hansen''s suite. They were locked in an


    embrace as they revealed what was on their mind, until the two of them were exhausted, before


    finally falling into a slumber.


    That night, Jenna had a selfish thought. She would rather give up her life of luxury and her social


    status as part of a rich and prestigious family, for a poor yet normal life, just like all the other


    average families in the world. A normal life where the husband and wife loved each other and cared


    for one another. A normal life where there weren''t so many responsibilities and pressure. She just


    wanted to raise Jerry well and live a happy life, with the two of them.


    s, it was impossible. How could it be possible?


    Their fates had been determined long ago.


    The Richards Group had been in the industry''s spotlight and many considered them as a threat.


    There would always be people who wished to destroy them.


    Jenna''s eyes were red and swollen when she woke up the next day.


    The moment she opened her eyes, she realized that the space next to her was empty. Hansen had


    already awakened and she was not aware of it.


    Once she was done cleaning up, the other staff arrived at thepany, one after another.


    Upon returning to her office, Yuri, the secretary, brought her some breakfast. She nibbled on the


    sandwich but she barely had any appetite. She sat there in a daze as she stared nkly ahead.


    Hansen was nowhere to be seen. She had no idea where he was. He had not left his office for days.


    Hence, he had probably gone out.


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    Ever since Sergio arrived at thepany with his team, all the cars produced by thepany had


    been recalled from the market. As a result, some employees in the other industries had begun to


    lose confidence in thepany. Hansen had been busy gaining their trust, while cooperating with


    Sergio''s investigation.


    Jenna sat in her office as she dealt with thepany''s internal affairs. She also took up some tasks


    regarding the other industries to reduce the burden on Hansen.


    After signing a few documents and looking through a few reports, she caught a glimpse of Sergio''s


    tall figure entering her office.


    Jenna nodded to him politely and continued with her tasks.


    "Jenna, where did Hansen go?" Sergio walked in and asked with a serious expression.


    Jenna raised her eyebrows and made an expression indicating that she had no idea where he was.


    She said indifferently, "Mr. Xanthe, Mr. Richards had been cooperating with you for the past few


    days. I don''t think he has to report to you whenever he goes to the toilet or changes his clothes."


    She put on an air of indifference. She did not smile at all and she seemed very cold and distant.


    Sergio nced at her. Her face was pale, and her eyes were red and swollen. However, she


    remained focused as she looked through the reports meticulously. She had been in this state for the


    past few days. As Hansen was busy cooperating with them for the investigation, she had taken up


    the responsibility of overseeing the internal affairs in thepany, and had done a splendid job.


    Hence, thepany was still running smoothly despite the circumstances.


    Perhaps he was moved by the fierce determination on her face, Sergio sat on the couch and asked


    gently, "Jenna, you must loathe me. Am I right? But please understand, this is my job. I have no


    choice. I have received orders from my superiors. Hence, I have to conduct this investigation.


    Please understand."


    Upon finishing his sentence, he sighed. "Back then, you insisted on returning to Hansen''s side.


    Hence, there''s no other way around. Back then, you could have chosen not to return and you would


    not be forced to bear these responsibilities now if you had done so. However, you were insistent


    and chose to return, despite the risks. What a shame."


    Upon hearing what he had said, Jenna furrowed her brows and raised her head, looking very


    puzzled and serious.


    "Sergio, you''re wrong. I chose Hansen because I love him. Hence, it''s my responsibility to face


    these challenges as well. I followed him back to Richards Group and epted his love. Therefore, I


    will be strong and stay by his side during these difficult times. I don''t regret it. I believe that we will


    ovee the crisis. After all, justice will prevail. The Richards Group has never done anything


    against the interests of the nation. I believe that soon, the truth wille to light."


    She spoke frankly in a righteous manner. Sergio was flushed with embarrassment and felt pretty


    awkward. He could only smile feebly as he nodded in agreement.


    Jenna looked very solemn as she said earnestly, "Mr. Xanthe, I have never med you. It''s your job


    and you have no choice but to carry it out. We do understand. However, we hope that you can


    remain fair and square when you investigate the matter and prove our innocence."


    Sergio smiled and nodded. "Don''t worry. I''ve been working hard for the past few days so that I can


    prove your innocence. I don''t believe as well that yourpany would be involved in something like


    this."


    Jenna was grateful and said in a low voice, "Thank you."


    "Jenna! Jenna!" They heard the sound of approaching footsteps. A bright and clear voice rang.


    There was a hint of concern in the voice.


    Jenna was startled.


    Why was the voice so familiar?


    She didn''t have time to react.


    A young and pretty woman dashed into the office.


    "Jenna, how''s thepany right now?" Sabrina rushed into the office. Upon seeing Jenna sitting at


    her desk, looking very distraught and serious, she was instantly filled with concern. Jenna was


    normally optimistic and carefree. Judging from her expression, thepany had faced an immense


    crisis.


    "Sabrina, why are you here?" It wasn''t until Sabrina held her hand that Jenna came to her senses


    and eximed in surprise.


    "Jenna, I told you yesterday that I wille over." Sabrina sulked. "Jenna, the Richards Group is in


    trouble, yet you did not even bother to tell me. How cruel! If I hadn''t seen the news in the


    newspaper, I would probably be in the dark till goodness knows when."


    Sabrinained. There was a look of concern on her face.


    Jenna was moved at that instant. Sabrina was such a sweet, youngdy. She returned to the


    country right away, upon hearing that something had happened to the Richards Group. She thought


    that she was just joking when she mentioned it the day before. However, to her surprise, Sabrina


    came right away. She was so touched that she did not know what to say.


    Sabrina didn''t care what she was thinking. She was about to fling her bag onto the couch when she


    noticed a handsome man sitting on the couch as she turned around. He had an elegant demeanor


    and he was looking at her with his amber eyes. Sabrina was dumbfounded.


    "Who is he?" Sabrina had not returned to the country for a long time. She was used to being


    straightforward and always spoke what was on her mind. Hence, she inquired right away when she


    was uncertain about the man''s identity.


    "Oh, Sabrina, this is Sergio. You can call him Mr. Xanthe." Jenna stood up immediately and


    introduced him.