Chapter 166
Despair clouded Joseline’s face as she curled her lips into a bitter grin. “As expected, you’d only react
when her name is mentioned. Hanson, I’ve been by your side for over ten years. Yet, I still can’t
compare to her, huh?”
While she spoke, Hanson suddenly tossed his luggage away and turned around to go upstairs. He
grasped her arms and looked at her gloomily. “How was she disfigured? Are you the one who did it?”
“Am I that kind of person in your eyes?” Joseline sneered and didn’t hide the disappointment on her
face at all.
“I’m sure you know what kind of person you are.” He looked at her with an expression of ridicule.
Shortly after, he grabbed her hand and dragged her toward the study.
Joseline was flustered when she saw Hanson’s stance, as it seemed like he had discovered
something. With a panicked look on her face, she tried to break free from his grip. “Stop pulling me!
Where are you bringing me, Hanson?”
However, she was no match for Hanson’s strength. He dragged her over with all his might and opened
the drawer under the desk, then took out a stack of photographs from it. “Look at how promiscuous you
are!”
Hanson threw the photographs at Joseline’s face. She forgot to dodge, and the pain caused her to
inhale sharply.
Staring down at the photographs right in front of her—which exposed her ying around with other
men—she was thoroughly stunned. Without realizing it, she stumbled back slightly in response.
She couldn’t believe how Hanson had found out about these matters, and she didn’t understand how
her pictures were secretly taken when she had done a superb job of keeping everything confidential.
Yet, she soon regained herposure and hurriedly grabbed Hanson’s arm. With an aggrieved look,
she pleaded, “Hanson, listen to me. It’s not what you think…”
“It’s not what I think? What else do you have to say, then?” Hanson retorted coldly. In that instant, he
reached his hands out to grab Joseline’s neck, wanting to vent his hatred for her. “I thought you were
just a difficult woman to deal with, but it looks like I’ve underestimated you. You’re truly bad to the core!”
His eyes were filled with iciness as he red at Joseline in disgust. Then, he warned, “I will never let
you off the hook if something happens to Angeline!”
With that, he turned around and left. His tall and sturdy figure appeared extremely distant.
Joseline was utterly dumbfounded and copsed onto the ground. She gripped the corners of her shirt
with her slender fingers and shouted hysterically, “Hanson Yiurk! I will never divorce you! Never!”
Yet, there was no response from him at all. She was so agitated that her entire body trembled
uncontrobly. As she broke down, she let out a shriek.
No matter how hard she had tried to hold their marriage together, she understood clearly that it was
only a trick to deceive herself.
I’m doomed. My marriage with Hanson will never return to the way it was!
With that thought in mind, a hint of hatred flickered in Joseline’s eyes, and the aura surrounding her
was filled with murderous intent.
Since Hanson had no regard for her, she would resort to despicable strategies.
Ever since she had made a move on the old Sorelle couple when she wanted to get her hands on
Sorelle Group, she had already dirtied her hands to the point of no return.
Hence, there was no point in holding back anymore as there was no turning back.
Meanwhile, in the cafe, Angeline sat in a private room that was properly sealed. After waiting for a short
while, an energetic young man arrived.
“Are you all right, Angie? I left my work behind as soon as I received your text message.” Jacob looked
at Angeline with concern. She was hiding her face behind a veil, so he couldn’t see her injuries clearly,
causing him to worry.
“My face is still a little sensitive, but the doctor assured me that there most likely won’t be scars. Don’t
worry,” Angeline exined gently. She was touched when she saw how worried Jacob was for her. “I’m
sorry that I made you worry.”
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Hearing her exnation, Jacob let out a sigh of relief. He then sat down on the couch casually and
chuckled. “What are you talking about, Angie? I’ll definitely help you as long as you call me whenever
you’re in need!”
Upon hearing that, a guilty look appeared on Angeline’s face. In truth, she really did need Jacob’s help.
This morning, she upset Evander by speaking of this matter, and she had thought about giving up.
However, Forrester Group needed immediate help.
The stock was piling up every day, and they were constantly losing capital from their unprofitable sales
and from paying huge amounts of wages.
Thus, she couldn’t hinder serious matters just because of her selfish reasons.
With that thought in mind, Angeline strengthened her resolve and called the waiter over.
“What would you like to order?” asked the waiter.
Angeline asked for a menu from the waiter and handed it to Jacob. Then, she said in an unusually
gentle voice, “What would you like to eat? It’ll be my treat.”
“Angie, why are you being so nice today? I’m not used to seeing you like this.” Jacob scratched the
back of his head awkwardly. However, he didn’t hold back and ordered something off the menu.
Jacob’s childlike bashfulness caused Angeline to chortle uncontrobly as if she was looking at a
younger sibling. “Why not? Can’t I treat you to a meal when there aren’t any asions? Are we that
distant?”
“Of course not. I couldn’t be happier.” A look of surprise appeared on Jacob’s face. Yet, he still looked
at Angeline with a strange expression and asked, “But you just told me yesterday—”
“Don’t overthink things, Jacob.” Angeline looked at him with a serious expression. “What I told you
yesterday was all true. I just see you as my younger brother.”
Following her statement, Jacob lowered his eyes. Although he wasn’t as agitated as yesterday, he still
seemed disappointed. “Mm-hmm. I’ve always known you only see me as your brother. But I really like
you, Angie, so I can’t help but preserve a little bit of hope.”
Angeline was speechless for a moment as she couldn’t bear watching others feel sad because of her.
She couldn’t help but say apologetically, “I’m really sorry, Jacob…”
“You don’t have to apologize to me, Angie. You did nothing wrong.” Jacob raised his head again,
revealing that his eyes were clear. He smiled at her cheerfully and said, “I used to hate Evander.
However, after I saw him carrying you out of the ward without hesitation yesterday and treating your
illness sessfully when even the doctors couldn’t do it, I understood he was the one who could truly
protect you.”
Hearing Jacob’s words, Angeline was stunned. If it wasn’t for his reminder, she would’ve forgotten
about what Evander had done for her yesterday.
Knock! Knock!
Just then, the waiter served them their coffee.
Angeline gripped the cup with her slender fingers and stared at the creamyyer of milk before
speaking hesitantly. “Actually, we’re not in a rtionship yet.”
“But you like him a lot, don’t you?”
Jacob’s remark was so straightforward that it caused her heart to skip a beat. She wanted to exin
herself, but she couldn’t bring herself to say the words on the tip of her tongue.