A Call That Changed Her Entire Life

Day by day at the Gu Consortium, Jack was beginning to notice a different kind of connection between Jacob and Emily. They had a subtle mutual understanding, an ability to read each other's body language without too many words.

Also, the way Emily looked at Jacob was completely different. She once had fear and obedience in her eyes, but now a hint of delight crossed her face every time her eyes met his.

Jack couldn't bear the fact that Emily never looked at him in that manner. Was she really in love with Jacob?

He could perhaps understand why she would like Jacob's status, but it didn't seem like that was the case. Accepting that she might actually love him was hard for him.

He had a lot of confusing feelings about that, a mix of pain, jealousy, and regret. If he hadn't broken up with her, she and Jacob would not have the opportunity to be together.

He shouldn't have let her go. She should be his! Why did he give her to Jacob?!

During another meeting, Emily and Jack's opinions clashed again. She was already a full-time, permanent employee there, due to the success of the last project. Even though she didn't quite have all her paperwork in order, everybody turned a blind eye for Jacob's sake.

Besides, Emily could hold her own if anybody dared to question that. She was becoming an assertive, smart and capable woman, the woman she was always meant to be.

"Jack, I don't agree with your plan. You always look only at the interests of the company, which is great. But to build a good reputation, we need to consider the needs of our consumers..." insisted Emily.

Looking at this woman who spoke freely with passion and a confident smile, Jack was baffled and frustrated all at once. Where did the Emily he knew go, the one who was once soft-spoken and sweet?

She had completely changed from the inside out. She was more polished and dazzling in her mannerisms, like a pearl which had been cleaned from all its shell's impurities.

But she was not his anymore.

"Ah, please..." Jack declared on a satirical tone. He then proceeded to get up and walk out of the meeting room, ignoring the shocked looks of everyone in there.

Emily was slightly surprised too, but she didn't give it much thought and went back to her point.

it anyway since Jack and Jacob had not been on the same page for a long time either. So it was expected for Jack not to treat Emily too well. In his mind, he could only see her as Jacob's woman and his ex... not as a co-worker or the powerful professional she

thought Jack left the room due to the frustrating disagreement; however, Emily was able to see the regret

not understand and neither did she

seemingly calm attitude, and his

much, he hung up the phone and drove over to the

Mr. Gu having tea in the courtyard. He looked relaxed and carefree, just like a regular old

the ruthless man he really was, far different from the appearances he put on.

for you?" Jacob asked rhetorically. He could

years, and you still refuse

wasn't his real father, Jacob had stopped seeing him as a part of his family. Anyway, he still had

with the company affairs. So if you don't have anything important to say, I'll go,"

replied Mr. Gu. He was not going to pretend to be a kind father since Jacob had no intention to

made Jacob frown and bite his tongue. It

was fired from your company?" Mr. Gu asked,

should I keep people

doesn't need brains nor ability," spewed out the old

Jacob commented," I will marry anyone else but

on his own words for a little while. He then decided to change the topic," I won't interfere with your romantic affairs. But what do you intend by bringing her into the

his father the only thing he could understand," I saved her, so she is mine." He continued looking the old man in the eyes

was too angry that he almost burst into laughter. Jacob's attempt to fool him wasn't working. It was obvious his attitude was due to loving that woman; he was

she was a weakness for Jacob, but on the other side, with her in the company he could have more control

began approaching the topic from a different angle," What about Jack? Are you willing to stifle his progress

can take care of himself. In fact, he is an arrogant, selfish person who doesn't give two dimes about anyone's words. And Emily is just a woman; what can she do to him? Or do you think Jack can't stand up in front of a