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 friend's advice.

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

at each other, their brows were

there. We

"Okay." James nodded.

sped up a little as the driver sensed the tension in the back seat. The two passengers glanced at

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

thoughts. As he looked out the window, he

left a cloud of dust along the road. The dust seemed to dance before it

would attract stares from pedestrians as they passed by. The on-lookers could not help but notice their vehicle. By now Jacob was already numb at such attention. He already made peace with his position.

the suburbs. Her place may be small but the rent was surprisingly high.

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

worsened. He called Cindy again. This time,

it's okay." Jacob's tone was calm, and there was

She tried hard to

slowly. He gave his assistant some time

destroyed," Cindy said in between

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

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 to find someone as competent and efficient

I think my life is no longer worth

one really knew how much she had sacrificed

on her face. The wind wasn't blowing that hard, but she could feel the chill on her face,

there soon. We can

now Cindy could end up the same way. But he would

sorry, Mr. Jacob. I failed you. I'm sorry that I have been too 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 all over again. I'm really sorry." Cindy was heaving on the other side of the phone.