Liesel’s sharp and eloquent words brutally refuted the few men. Her bravery to stand up for herself surprised everyone at the scene.
Once the men were captured, she gazed calmly in a certain direction. When she saw Jeffrey and Natalie’s contorted expressions, a smile broke out on her face, almost as if she was flaunting it.
Natalie’s expression darkened. After a night of plotting, she had not only failed to humiliate Liesel but had inadvertently showcased her powerful connections and remarkable composure to everyone at the dinner party.
One wrong move and Liesel was able to turn the tide around with her luck.
Natalie left in fury while Jeffrey followed closely behind her.
The ribbon–cutting ceremony for Ford Corporation’s resort was filled with unexpected twists and turns. It had captured the attention of many and brought even more focus Liesel, the mastermind behind the resort’s planning.
By the time Jacob returned to the venue, the cops had already taken the men. Although the atmosphere was no longer silent, a peculiar energy lingered in the air, preventing it from returning to its previously lively ambiance.
He narrowed his eyes, saw Alex enjoying his fruit plate leisurely, and walked over to him. What just happened?”
One of the strawberries was outrageously sour, causing Alex to scrunch up his face. After a dry cough, he explained everything that had transpired earlier.
Once done, he added, “You know who the mastermind is. What I’m not sure is whether you’ll take their side or expose the truth to defend your ex–wife.”
Whatever happened while he was away was a surprise to Jacob. He hadn’t anticipated Jeffrey’s boldness. He openly attempted to throw Liesel under the bus while elevating Natalie in the process.
However, for Natalie’s sake, Jacob could do nothing to Jeffrey.
“There’s an auction in a couple of days, and there’s something there that Liesel will like.” In other words, he would be spending a fortune to buy Liesel a prized item.
Alex glanced meaningfully at Jacob and eventually let out a faint sigh while thinking, ” Whatever floats your boat.”
Suddenly, Jacob brought up work. “Hand over the resources related to renewable energy for Liesel to manage.”
Chapter 49
+25 BONUS
Taken aback, Alex quickly grasped this was another form of compensation for Liesel.
He understood deep inside that Jacob cared about her because no way he would be that heartless toward his wife of three years.
But… Why Natalie out of everyone?
He voiced his question.
Jacob’s gaze turned gloomy. “I owe it to her.
He owed everything to her since that accident. He once said that if they ever escaped from that place, he would use everything in his power to find her and give her the best life possible. He would guide and protect her forever.
It was an emotional debt he owed her. Even if… no romantic feelings existed between them, he would still fulfill his promise to protect and stand by her side. 1
At 10:00 pm, the dinner party officially concluded.
Liesel lingered at the venue, and it wasn’t until there were only staff left at the place that she headed up to the second floor.
Opening the door to the lounge, she saw the discarded red dress in the trash can. Her gaze flickered, and she finally picked up the dress after a while.
“What’s so cherishable about a ruined dress? Was it a gift from Jacob?” A casual, nonchalant male voice rang at the door.
Leaning against the doorframe, Elijah wore a smile as he awaited her response.
