Ex-wife, Please Come Back

"Sara, don't you ever doubt my confidence? I am still scared. I can't imagine how things will turn out," Jacob said, his affectionate eyes boring into her.

Gently, she responded, "I know, Jacob. I am aware of how afraid this makes you. But please relax. It doesn't matter. I mean it when I say it. I don't care how difficult our future will be. I don't care whether you gain success or not. None of this matter. Only you do."

When she spoke, her eyes were bright with genuine determination. The two of them stood together, a time bomb ticking in the background. Everything felt uncertain. They perhaps had failures awaiting them.

"I can't afford to lose. Don't worry, Sara. Please have faith in me. I will do my best to fix everything,"

Jacob assured, his expression a mix of fear and bravery. He hadn't planned on getting so sentimental. But he had an urge to tell Sara everything that was in his heart.

He knew if he didn't tell her, she would never know. She was his companion and he would confide in her about everything.

He gazed steadily into her face. These events were nothing but a test.

"Well, I'll give you the money. You can do whatever you want with it. I have faith in you. Everything will be fine," she promised and got ready to leave the room. Sara had full faith in Jacob.

"Okay," he uttered, his affection for her expanding. He watched her receding figure and once she was out of his sight, he let out a heavy sigh.

Now he had to face the problem that he had been dreading.

Just the mere thought of it filled him with sadness. Ever since he had taken that wrong move, his life wasn't under his control.

He tried to repel these negative thoughts. After all, he had a clearer picture of the future in his head now. He began to wonder what James would do if he were still here.

'He would do the same, ' Jacob thought to himself and closed his eyes.

This was an old habit of his. Every time he found himself in crises, he would contemplate how James would deal with it.

he found himself brooding over it. This was one

money Sara had given

a group that focused

daily necessities, Jacob

what a company should do on

the building of Ho Group and glanced up at it. His eyes scanned the huge skyscraper. At this moment, he reminisced how

caked with dust, but he didn't have time to dwell on it. Quickly, he walked towards the Ho

remained calm, not an ounce of worry on his face. He knew what he was going to face wouldn't be easy, but he was

of a big company, people wouldn't pay him attention. When he lost his power, he had also lost his influence on people. Jacob was, in short, mentally prepared. He

be filled with strangers. Fortunately, he wasn't the man who felt afraid around strangers.

fell on the signboard of the Ho Group. A sense of familiarity filled him. Perhaps it had to do with the fact that both the buildings had similar interiors. He walked

as expected, no one paid him any heed. This was quite different from the welcome he normally received. Jacob knew that the moment he quit, his life had changed. He was no longer the

brought a weird feeling within him. He no longer

forever. When fame left, people would leave too. Jacob understood the harsh reality

duty to rise again. This sudden

the front desk, Jacob looked at the receptionist with his bright eyes.

"Excuse me. I want to see Mr. Shawn," he

eyes turned wide. She hadn't seen such a

have an appointment?" she asked, attempting to put a professional tone. This

a smile as if he had

like a ray

an appointment. But perhaps you could tell Mr. Shawn that I am here. I am pretty sure he will want to see me." He spoke in

confused. She knew this was against their policy but she found it hard to

wish to be of your help. But what can I do? These are the company's rules. If I

her blush deepening. The second she saw Jacob, she had developed