Ex husband's Plea for Forgiveness

"Mr. Nelson, it's very late right now. Let's go back so that you can have a rest. You can come back later. Don't worry. Miss Yulia will be well taken care of by others now," said the butler. Gavin knew that Nelson was not only sympathizing with Melinda, but also a little angry so he tried to calm him down and get him out of the hospital.

"Alright, let's go,"

Nelson said coldly, without even glancing at Yulia. He was obviously very disappointed, and Yulia bit her lips in hesitation since she didn't know how to appease him.

She felt very hurt and wondered how her grandfather would treat Melinda better than he treated his own granddaughter? Was it because she was the daughter of a mistress?

Yulia hated her identity.

Hearing that Yulia would be staying in hospital for some time, Melinda fell quiet and more agitated than before. If it weren't for her injuries and need for more time to recover, she would have moved out a long time ago.

Nelson had always been kind to Melinda and cared about her wellbeing. After being informed of her altercation with Yulia, he apologized profusely to her and even scolded Jonas fiercely faulting him for what had happened although Jonas wasn't there.

Jonas hadn't been home for the last three days and Nelson just kept getting angry with each passing day as he wondered where his grandson was. Melinda on the other hand was as cool as a cucumber and appeared rather relaxed. She was not bothered at all by his absence.

"Mr. Jonas, welcome back," the old butler said gently as he bowed low with a secret smile.

"Your grandfather has been missing you for the last few days. He must be very happy to see that you are back. Mrs. Gu is also looking forward to your return."

'Melinda? Looking forward to my arrival? Heaven will freeze over before that woman has any feelings towards me,'

Jonas snorted in his mind, although he didn't say anything.

Melinda's hand paused midair, and then as if she recovered quickly and remembered her situation, she continued to eat calmly. If it were before, she would stop what she was doing and greet him enthusiastically.

But now things were different.

Jonas took off his suit jacket as usual, expecting someone to take care of it, but nobody held it for him. Seeing that Melinda was sitting in her place, steady as a mountain, he threw the jacket on the sofa irritably.

"You finally remembered to come back!"

Nelson snorted. He was throwing daggers at his grandson with his eyes, expressing his obvious disapproval and annoyance with Jonas's behavior. He looked at Melinda apologetically, only to find that she didn't even spare his grandson a glance. He was puzzled when he realized she was behaving as if Jonas was nonexistent.

"Grandpa."

Since Jonas had always respected his grandpa, he greeted him even though Nelson was in a bad mood and clearly expressed his displeasure with Jonas. The servant quickly added a pair of chopsticks and a bowl, while Melinda put down the chopsticks she was using and wiped her mouth gracefully.

"I'm full, Grandpa, please enjoy your meal and have a good night."

Smiling, Melinda stood up and left, completely ignoring Jonas. Since Jonas was in a bad mood at being treated as if he was an invisible door post, his cold voice seemed to be able to freeze people.

"Stop."

her tracks, but did not turn

was confused by his strange question. "I don't think we

Nelson didn't know what to do to ease the awkwardness,

ability to put Jonas in his place. He was especially amused when he saw the expression of wide-eyed

something urgent to deal with at the company.

and quickly walked out of the house. He seemed to be

misunderstood; he wasn't trying to find an excuse to ask to leave. The company really had an emergency. Reporters were gathered at the entrance of the company, some even hiding and squatting around the building

he had gotten rid of the

contain the situation, but it keeps getting out of hand," the PR manager said in a trembling voice. The most difficult issue they had to deal with, was the vicious rumors and gossip that were being peddled about their CEO. They

so much effort, then why do our stock prices keep

a rigid, cold, burning hard stare. When he spoke, his voice was as cold as icicles and everyone felt a cold chill travel down their spines. When the PR manager heard Jonas's

excuse in front of this devil was the perfect way to have

see you," the secretary told Jonas, looking annoyed

behavior. She was like a fly that

I don't want

was because of Holley's actions that nasty rumors had been spreading, which put the company in the situation they currently were in. It was all because a shameless reporter had witnessed Holley dragging him to the

would judge him harshly. The company's image was affected badly by

was something important she wanted to discuss with..." The secretary summoned up the courage to continue his statement, not wanting to get into trouble. However, before he

meant for the PR manager. A flash of annoyance crossed his face before he remembered where he

thing he could do now was to contact the staff of Holley's studio. It was laughable and ridiculous that an unknown model had persistently followed the leading star and

that one could get anywhere and

if she could get an appointment with him. To further take advantage of the free publicity that she was getting, she figured that it would be

take advantage of the rumors that are being

with a

you? You weren't

over everything and was naive. However, anyone who knew her could instantly tell that she was a stunner and a vixen who was in total control

conversation, right?" Jonas was very smart and knew all about the tricks that ambitious stars used to get publicity. A cold smile hung on his lips indicating his opinion

to his office again holding an iPad with trembling hands. A new article had just appeared online

contents in the article, coupled with the recent gossip that had been spreading at a rapid speed, classified Jonas as the scam of

Gu, I think our solution has been made easier, it's like a piece of cake. According to the implications in this article, if you and Mrs. Gu show that you love and are dedicated to each other, you

he could think of for the time being. Rumor had it that the CEO's wife had been injured but Mr. Gu hadn't been home for the last three days

give a public display of

slight crescendo at the end of the question was a clear indication of his disbelief and dissatisfaction with the suggestion. His love with Melinda was nothing more but a

PR manager was aware of their situation. A thin sliver of sweat trickled down his back. The perspiration soaked through his shirt leaving a heavy dark patch as it announced his fear. He wiped the sweat on his forehead and said,

don't love each other. But you don't have to be like this, at least try and pretend. I feel sorry for Mrs.