Ex-wife, Please Come Back

At the end of the day, he could only hide his secrets. His life had already been open to the public.

"Jacob, what has happened in the past is none of our business nor we care about it. But your present private life is extremely turbulent. It has caused an uproar in our company. Don't you think we are worthy of an explanation?"

Jonathan crossed his hands on his chest, a devilish smile appearing on his face. Those who were on Jacob's side widened their eyes at Jonathan's question.

In spite of the questions they had in their mind, they chose to remain silent. Nobody wished to get themselves into trouble.

Jacob, on the other hand, was very calm and composed. With his head lowered, he tapped rhythmically on the table. Receiving such indifference from him, Jonathan let out a cold laugh.

"Answer me. Or do you think you can get away without uttering a single word? Who will you call to save your ass this time? Are you going to yet again hide in your shell like a turtle?"

Jonathan went on. He was starting to get on James's nerves. His words awoke such fury in him that he had difficulty controlling his impulse to slam his hands against the table. Burning with rage, James looked at Jonathan, his face expressionless.

His eyes then fell on his nephew. Jacob looked eerily calm. James didn't know what was going on in his mind. Knowing Jacob was a smart man, James decided it was best to not fret over it.

"I quit,"

Jacob announced and stood up. He spoke in a casual and relaxed manner. He dropped these two words and watched his audience for their reaction. It had been easier than he had expected.

Jacob wasn't going to argue with anyone. He simply put forward his decision. From experience, he had learned arguing would get him nowhere. It would simply exhaust his energy.

Everyone looked at him, ashen-faced with shock. They had anticipated several outcomes but this was unexpected. It caught all of them off-guard. The smile on Jonathan's face froze. From Jacob's attitude, it could be discerned that he wasn't attached to his position.

The things he had been dreaming of held no value in Jacob's eyes. For some reason, such indifference frustrated Jonathan.

The directors, on the other hand, felt panic shoot through them. If Jacob resigned, they wondered what would happen to the company. They knew very well only he was capable of supporting the company. If he resigned, they would become helpless.

wasn't just the company that would have difficulty in thriving without Jacob. Even

earlier wished to deal with seemed quite small in comparison. They could pay some money and everything would be sorted.

them dared to utter a word. After all, they worried what the others would think. Whoever spoke

from the corner of his

was, he was immersed in his own thoughts. Even though he seemed confident on the outside, he was surprised nobody tried to

he had made a decision, he was determined to stick to it. He

is no need to resign over such a trivial matter. Besides, this is a family business. I'm afraid

after mustering up a lot of courage. Everyone seemed concerned for him. They knew Jacob was simply a victim. The real culprit

Mr. Jacob. It's not a big deal. We didn't call you to blame you. In fact, our intention was to discuss

added, gazing sympathetically at Jacob. One after another, people began to speak, persuading him to stay. Seeing their efforts were in vain, panic

feel appreciated. He was glad his efforts as a CEO in

did nothing to convince him to stay. If anything, it made his resolution to leave stronger. This was a place where his private affairs had been discussed. Just the mere thought of it disturbed him.

Jonathan. 'Even after everything, I still win, ' it seemed to say.

but he slumped in dejection. For once he thought he would win! In this

eyes were ablaze with fury. Now it dawned on him that his wishes

thinking about the injustice of life.

at you all supporting him! You are all fence-sitters. You keep changing teams! Now that the situation doesn't

disdainful gaze regarded all the directors. He pursed his lips with disgust. In private, they spoke ill of Jacob. However, now they were clinging to him.

"You!"

directors looked hot and rather flushed listening to this accusation. They knew if Jonathan became

circumstances, it was only natural for them to take Jacob's side. As this

Jacob.

stood like a lonely hero with a firm decision that