A Call That Changed Her Entire Life

Ina served breakfast on the table.

Jacob just took one bite at Beryl's request and his lips frowned as he looked at Emily and said, "Your cooking is better.

Why don't you cook something for me?"

Jacob looked at her with great expectations, but Emily smiled and put a damper on his mood, "You wish! I haven't cooked for a long time."

"I can cook for you!" said Jacob enthusiastically, sounding more excited rather than disappointed.

Beryl broke into applause, and she cheered, "Dad, I didn't know you could cook. That's so cool!"

Jacob was very satisfied with Beryl's reaction, "Dad will cook for you every day."

Emily was amazed at the strong chemistry Jacob and Beryl shared with each other. Their father-and-daughter relationship warmed her heart.

"If we go to the beach today, will we be in a rush?" asked Emily.

"No, I have gotten everything done. We just need to go," Jacob answered.

"But I haven't set my work up..." Emily looked for excuses, but she changed her mind after Beryl gave her the puppy-dog eyes, pouting her bottom lip ever so slightly. "Okay. I will make some calls and set it up."

"Mom, how nice of you!" Beryl let her face flood with a smile and she clapped her little hands, pulsing on her toes.

Who could refuse such a cute and adorable child?

After making arrangements for her work, Emily agreed to set out. She didn't need to bother about anything else except for her essentials because Jacob had prepared for everything else.

snuggled up with Beryl inside Jacob's car. Little did they know that

lava, as he helplessly watched the three of them drive away together. Despite Jack's placid temperament, he twitched occasionally, as if his eyes would burst wide awake. Deep in

other covering his mouth, coughed intentionally to get Jack's attention. He looked at Jack with

bad health was a constant reminder that his age had caught up with him. It also reminded him of why he had to be careful of Jacob.

grandson, Jack. Even if Jack was weak and unfit to take over his empire,

Jack was too naive in

You want me

Jack sneered. Emily could end up being with Jacob if he continued to forbear. So

you want, you must be patient until the time comes when you are powerful enough to strike

Anger without control

Jack slammed his fist on the hood of the car and his face darkened. "You

......

they were just going to the closest beach, but to her surprise, Jacob had scheduled a trip overseas. She was fooled into boarding the plane and by the time she realized

Beryl was so happy about this trip, Emily didn't want to ruin the moment for

comfortable climate, the island was hailed as one

the hotel they would be staying in.

out the entire top floor. When Beryl walked

different varieties swam under the glass floor, giving the whole place the look of an underwater palace.

was in love with the place and Jacob had accomplished in winning her heart

spend hours looking at them. Jacob then suggested, "How about we remake

shook her head, "I like my room just the way it is. I can appreciate those fishes from here

said, "Are you feeling tired? Why don't you get some rest now? We can take Beryl

advice and went to get some rest in the other room. All the while, Beryl stayed in the room

Emily felt someone's hands rubbing her body when she woke up. When she reached out

"Who's this?"