Ex-wife, Please Come Back

The thought flashed across Jacob's mind, but he did not think about it too much.

"I won't let it bother me," he murmured as he walked out of the building's main lobby.

"Something's bothering you, Jacob. What's wrong?" James asked Jacob as soon as he stepped into the car. James could see that the younger man was troubled.

"I'm fine, uncle. I just feel that something might be off. Don't you find it strange that Jonathan is here?" Jacob caught his reflection in the rearview mirror and saw how serious his expression was.

"That is strange. But I don't think it was him who did all this. After all, damaging the company's name will not do him any good. But I do think that you may be his main target." James patted Jacob's leg as he said this. He was trying to both warn and comfort his nephew.

"I think so too. I'm anxious about it. I feel like I have enemies in every direction." Jacob sighed. Now he had to pay close attention to everything around him, especially when it comes to the company's future.

He took out his phone and called his assistant, Cindy. But there was no answer.

"What is it?" James asked. His tone was soft and serious.

"She's not answering. It's unlike her to miss a call. It seems like there's something wrong." Jacob felt cold. He should have asked Cindy who she was dating before she left the meeting room. She looked a little frightened. She was not her usual calm self.

"What should we do then?" James asked. He was worried now. The situation seemed much worse than they had previously imagined.

"Let me think it through." Jacob looked straight ahead, lost in his thoughts.

"You call the police. I'll call the office and ask my assistant which ones among the younger senior managers were absent from work today," James said methodically.

"Okay," Jacob agreed.

He called his friend at the nearest district police station. He formed a bond with this police officer because of the recent explosion incident in their company, which required police assistance. This particular officer had a mole on his face.

The officer advised Jacob to visit Cindy's residence and checked her whereabouts before they made further action.

followed his

James sighed beside him. He just called their office. His assistant confirmed that several people were not present. This made him

other, their brows

We might find answers there. We could figure out the office situation later on." Jacob's

"Okay." James nodded.

as the driver sensed the tension in the back

his mind was racing. He was sure something was wrong when Cindy did not pick

As he looked out the window, he hoped everything would turn out

speeding car left a cloud of dust along the road. The dust seemed to dance before it disappeared into the sky,

attract stares from pedestrians as they passed by. The on-lookers could not help but notice their vehicle.

in the suburbs. Her place may be small but the rent was

spoke to the landlord who said that Cindy went out this morning and was yet to come back.

called Cindy again. This time, she finally picked

are you? What happened? You can tell me, it's okay."

her from speaking coherently. She tried hard to control her tears and covered her mouth.

Cindy?" Jacob said slowly. He gave his assistant some time to collect herself.

was destroyed,"

happened? Are you okay? Where are you?" Jacob was disappointed, but

destroyed. At worst, the company would lose the order. But if his assistant left, he knew that his office staff would be crippled. Cindy was excellent at her job. It would be difficult

at the bridge. I think my life is no

for was in vain. No one really knew how much she had sacrificed to have this boyfriend, in hopes of living the happy

she had gone through. She stood at the bridge, looked at the water below. She felt the cold wind on her face. The wind wasn't blowing that hard, but she could feel the chill on her face, it ached. Even in the early spring, the wind was

Cindy! Which bridge are you at? We'll be there soon. We can solve this. Please don't do anything stupid." Jacob's

died protecting him. And now Cindy could end up the same way. But he would

blind to see the man through and have caused a huge loss to the company. I feel ashamed. I don't have the strength to face you or start