Chapter 434 Finally Understood
"I used to believe that being with Jacob would make me happy. However, I''ve recently realized that this
isn''t the situation. And now I consider that allowing myself to be pleased is the most positive thing I can
do."
On the table, Alice grabbed a ss of wine and took a sip nonstop. It was because she lost her
rtionship with Jacob that she became an alcoholic. Despite the doctor''s advice not to drink alcohol of
any kind, Alice persisted in drinking.
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Jonathan kept his smile hidden as he gazed nkly at Alice. Even before that, Jonathan had assumed
Alice was a woman who prioritized love above all else.
Hence, Jonathan treated Alice with contempt at the time. Since she was sentimental, he believed she
couldn''t do something earth-shattering. Jonathan, on the other hand, realized that Alice had been very
sober at this stage.
Her decisions were not taken in a glum way but rather with meticulous nning. Her willingness to
carry out these actions was most likely driven by her own interests.
Jonathan''s lips twitched at the corners. He wished he could say more, but he couldn''t. Alice was, in
truth, the very same type of individual as he was.
They can both use any tactic to fulfill their goals. Jonathan fought the urge to say something more.
''It''s suspicious that I can''t tell what you''re thinking, '' Jonathan pondered. His expression was unusually
serious. He intensified his curiosity about the woman in front of him.
Thompson''s remarks to Jonathan may have been meant to restrain him from overthinking matters.
ording to Thompson, Alice was a woman who valued love above all else. That was why she
wedded him. Momentarily, with a convincing smile, Jonathan stared at Alice.
Every connection in this world was prepared ahead of time. They either savored love or enjoyed the
benefits from others.
Many people would suffer in vain if this were not the reality. They had to stop engaging forever with one
another unless they could receive affection and other perks.
People were rivals primarily because they did not profit from the actions of others.
"Has the wedding date been set? I need to double-check the time." Alice caressed the lovely ring on
her tiny finger.
The ring had an aloof feel to it. Despite the morous ring on her finger, Alice kept silent and
unbothered.
She didn''t feel any other feelings, such as happiness orfort, as she had expected. She was,
however, quite cold. She felt just mncholy and regretted that she didn''t have Jacob, the man who
would stay with her until the end of her life.
At the white ceiling, Jonathan gazed. He also hesitated, actually. ''While Jacob may be mad, does it
really matter?
I would be embarrassed if he smirks back.'' Jonathan, nevertheless, knew Jacob would never do such a
thing.
Although Jacob was mad at him, he had to keep the bigger picture in mind. This was most likely why
he openly made fun of Jacob regrly.
"It will be on the 15th of next month. It''s just a matter of time." Jonathan''s vision distorted as he spoke
these words. It would be a marriage with a purpose in sight.
"All right, that''s it. I''ll let Jacob know." Alice''s eyes shimmered with enthusiasm for a brief moment
before darkening.
It was now a dozen of days before she wouldn''t be able to see Jacob again.
She''d always hoped that the next time they met, she''d be in a more morous situation and hold a
better position. Yet, she had no idea that getting this perception made her weaker than others.
Jonathan reached into his pocket and lit a cigarette. "I''m hoping that after we marry, we''ll both be able
to live our own lives, since the truth is, I love independence so much. I presume this makes sense
because we''ve been both looking for a safe haven."
"I knew what you mean. That''s just what I''m aiming for." Alice gave a thoughtful answer.
Jonathan was unfazed. He had no feelings for Alice in the first ce. He did, however, wish to own all
of Jacob''s possessions.
"I will be having a meeting with someone to discuss business. You may now go. It will be unpleasant if
you''re here." Jonathan took a deep drag on the cigarette and exhaled out a smoke ring.
Alice took a deep breath and stood up straight. Notwithstanding this, they continued to live apart. Alice
remained to live alone in the apartment Jacob had given her.
"All good, then I''m going." Alice blinked and drifted away like a butterfly.
Jonathan said to the air after he saw Alice out, "You cane out now. She already left."
Thompson walked out the door and looked at Jonathan, staring directly at the entrance nkly.
"Are you really anxious about things changing?" Half a cigarette was just in Jonathan''s hand. Even
though he did not smoke, the smoke would burn so readily as long as it was lit.
"Yes. Caution is the parent of safety." Thompson took a step back, his gaze fixed at Jonathan.
Jonathan sat more solemnly, his eyes focused on Thompson.
"I''ve developed a n to ensure that everything runs smoothly, so don''t be worried." With his eyes full
of indifference, Jonathan shrugged off the ash from his cigarette.
When Thompson saw Jonathan''s expression, he didn''t say anything and instead poured himself a
ss of delightful wine.
"Do you sympathize with her?" When Jonathan saw Thompson was silent, he started to annoy him.
"Could you please stop irritating me?" Thompson nced askance at Jonathan. Despite his devil-may-
care attitude, Thompson was sometimes intelligent.
"Well… Don''t mind it. It''s time for me to start thinking about the uing wedding. Besides, I''ve had a
lot on my tetely." Jonathan patted his back of the head.
Jonathan had alreadymanded a ban on Jacob, but it did not appear to be effective. It seemed that
Jacob''s investigation was also riddled with challenges.
"Jacob''s issues are troubling you, right? Why don''t you hand it over to me?" Wanting to see Jonathan''s
expression clearly, Thompson peeked at Jonathan.
Jonathan responded coldly without saying much, "Unfortunately, it isn''t that simple. Jacob was still
someone I overlooked. I had not imagined him stealing customers from my corporation as soon as he
resigned."
Thompson scoffed upon hearing Jonathan''s words. He was tempted tough, but he ultimately stopped
himself. Jonathan would instantly turn against him if he burst intoughter right now.
"It just reveals Jacob''s ruthlessness. It''s more important to use new methods to cope with him. We''d
betterpletely destroy him before he grows stronger. If he bes any more potent and more
powerful, it will be toote,"
Thompson stated. He wasn''t exaggerating when he said that. Jacob''s first target, as he grew mightier,
would be none other than Jonathan.
It was without uncertainty. Jacob''s investment promotion and capital introduction illustrated this.
"That''s correct. We should get on with our mission as soon as possible." Jonathan ced his eyes on
Thompson, restating his confidence in him.
It was impossible to put one''s faith in others entirely. All of Jonathan''s life, this was his core belief.
Jacob was sitting on his home''s big soft sofa when he fell asleep suddenly.
He had the feeling that something was deafeningly ringing in his sleep. He had the sensation of bees
buzzing around his face, which made his head hurt.
Jacob awoke from his slumber. On the table, he took the phone. An unknown number had called.
After a short pause, Jacob picked up the phone and answered it.
"Jacob, it''s me," Alice said in a calm tone, striving to disguise her emotions.
"What''s the matter this time?" in a cold voice, Jacob asked. His throat was sore, and he didn''t want to
say anything at all to Alice.
"I''m about to tie the knot. I hope you''ll be able to attend my wedding." Alice didn''t think she''d say
anything like that because her tone was so rxed.
Jacob was taken aback when he heard it. He didn''t respond for a second. "I wish you the best of luck.
I''ll attend your wedding."