Chapter 264
Chapter 264
"I don't understand, why are you doing this?" Rayan frowned. "Perhaps I shouldn't ask so much but I am really worried about you. Your situation really makes me uneasy. Tell me and we can see if I can help you to come up with an idea."
"I..." Jenna paused. She was filled with gloom as she recalled the night before. After a while, she parted her lips and said, "Hansen can only marry Aria."
Rayan stared intensely at her, wanting to know what was on her mind.
"Do you really love Hansen?" he snapped.
"It has nothing to do with love, he must marry her," she insisted.
"Do you really think so?" Rayan frowned.
Jenna did not respond.
"Are you sure this will help?" He asked, "Are you really sure that he will be all right after you left seeing that he truly loves you?"
Jenna's heart ached but she hid her emotions. She was near tears but he could see the determination in her eyes.
"This is fate," she said lightly. She stood up
abruptly and was about to return to the bedroom to rest.
"Jenna, we are all grown-ups. Don't do things that you will regret." Rayan followed suit and tried to persuade her. Although he loved Jenna, he was a gentleman and would respect Jenna. He would never force her to reciprocate his feelings for her.
He would only accept it if she fell in love with him from the bottom of her heart.
However, that would not stop him from helping her.
"Rayan, thank you for reminding me. I know what to do. Also, can you continue acting as my boyfriend for the time being?" Jenna came to a halt and turned around. She stared blankly at him.
Rayan brushed a strand of hair from his eyes. His eyes twinkled as a smile spread across his face.
"I am happy to give myself to you," he teased.
Jenna blushed. She pursed her lips and smiled. "Thank you, Rayan. Good night." She then turned and walked into the room.
The room was specifically designed for her. It was bright and luxurious like the bedroom of a princess. Jenna knew what Rayan meant. He wished to treat her like a princess.
However, Jenna knew that she could never return his love. Although she was touched, she did not love him and she could only appreciate his gesture from the bottom of her heart. Material © of NôvelDrama.Org.
She got up early the next morning.
Rayan was already waiting for her in the living room. He had prepared a scrumptious breakfast.
She had to agree that Rayan's culinary skills were indeed top- notch. The food he made was not only delicious but also attractive. He really knew how to enjoy life.
Hansen also had an exquisite taste but he was overbearing and he perceived that men should not belong in the kitchen. He felt that men should focus on their business. Hence, it came as a surprise to Jenna when he prepared a steak for her when she was drunk that day. It truly meant a lot and Jenna was moved.
Not only that, Hansen detested fruits and only loved to drink green tea. He was very picky and only favored luxurious tea brands.
Rayan and Hansen were both men but they were so different.
People didn't necessarily love those who were the most outstanding and perfect in all aspects. However, they would fall for those
that attracted them and were suitable for them. Jenna knew this very well.
"Jen, do you want to go back to Richards Manor later?" Rayan asked, seeing that she was getting ready to go out.
"Yes, I'm going back to Richards Manor." Jenna nodded and said, "I'll be back here at night. I will stay here for the time being. Is that all right for you?"
She looked a bit embarrassed and gave an apologetic smile.
"Sure." Rayan said softly, "Do you need me to accompany you?"
"Accompany me?" Jenna hesitated. She had a really serious look on her face as she asked, "Rayan, are you free recently?"
"Yes," Rayan replied without hesitation. He came here for the sake of her. Of course he had time.
"Sorry to trouble you then but don't worry, it won't take long." She forced a smile, a troubled look on her face.
"Don't worry, although I am not an actor, my acting skills are amazing. I'm sure it will satisfy your need," Rayan teased. "I hope I can continue being your boyfriend forever even if it's just an act."
Jenna lowered her head and sighed.
Everyone was busy preparing for the New Year's banquet at Richards Manor. Bands and the other performers had arrived.
When Jenna showed up at Richards Manor with Rayan, everyone was rooted to the spot and gaped in disbelief.
Norton's staffs were startled and were soon whispering to one another.
"Rayan, I'm so sorry that you got caught in a scandal because of me. This is detrimental to your reputation," she apologized after they got out of the car and reached a secluded corner in Green Jade Garden. Jenna felt that it was her fault.
"You are a woman, yet you are not afraid. Why should I be afraid? I'm a man!" Rayan grinned.
"I'm known to be flirtatious. Another scandal won't impact my reputation further." Jenna smiled faintly and sighed. She assumed an air of nonchalance and said, "Besides, I don't mind what others say."
"Jenna, do you know? This is precisely what I admire most about you. You are not afraid to live as you like and you are not affected by the people around you." Rayan chuckled.
Jenna glanced at him and beamed. She understood what he meant.
Rayan put his hand around her waist and whispered into her ear, "Hold my arm, he is here."
Jenna understood immediately and reached out her hand to hold his arm. She pressed her cheeks against his arm.
Rayan led her to the front with an air of calm superiority.
As soon as Hansen stepped out of Green Jade Garden, he caught a glimpse of Rayan and Jenna walking hand in hand towards him. They looked sweet together.
The sight aroused his jealousy.
He could not sleep the night before.
Once he returned to Green Jade Garden, he dashed to the second floor.
The two bodyguards were nowhere in sight. Upon confirming Nelson and Haward's disappearance, he finally believed that she had left him.
She had deliberately arranged for the scene a moment ago. Either she no longer loved him or something was wrong. However, he had completely fallen for her.
A few days ago, she tried to persuade him to marry Aria instead. He thought she was testing him as she was losing confidence in his love. He paid a visit to Capital City for the
past few days to look for a member of the Richards family who was highly influential in the military to see if he could help to keep Earl in his place. However, Earl seemed to foresee his plan and had already taken measures to prevent him from succeeding.
However, Hansen was not afraid.
Evil can never prevail over good, that was what he believed.
He also believed that he could overcome the challenges ahead.
As long as Jenna was with him, he would have the courage to face the challenges ahead. Even if Richards Group went out of business, he could start over in the future.
However, to his dismay, Jenna changed.
She changed in just one night. She not only hooked up with Rayan, but she also revealed their affair to the media. It was as though she wanted to announce to the world that she was having an affair. Hansen was truly heartbroken.
He remained in a daze throughout the night. He would remember the scene of Rayan carrying Jenna in his arms as long as he closed his eyes. It tore his heart out.
The woman he loved hugged another man in front of the media. The incident had taken a
toll on his self-esteem.
He lost his cool the day before.
It was the first time he was driven mad in public. To make matters worse, it was all thanks to Jenna, the woman whom he loved. History had repeated itself. It was just the same as three years ago.
His future was bright and full of opportunities.
However, she ruined everything.
He bathed himself in cold water the night before and slept on the bed he shared with her. He could not bring himself to believe that it was true. He tossed and turned in his sleep, refusing to accept it.
She still loved him deeply a few days ago. How could everything change in just a few days?
There must have been some misunderstandings.
He recalled what happened three years ago. He misunderstood her and he was wrong.
He did not want to misunderstand her again.
He wanted to find her and demand an explanation.
He recalled the day she urged him to marry Aria.
Hethen found a logical explanation.
Jenna was worried and felt insecure, that was why she did this.
Hansen came up with all sorts of excuses to explain her actions.
She was a kind person and was highly regarded by Vivian. She was not a sl*t.
Hence, when he woke up that morning, he made a decision.
He would put aside his work and go over to Rayan's place to have a good talk with her to clear up the misunderstanding.
He and Jenna would be reconciled.
However, to his dismay, he saw a scene that made his blood run cold again upon stepping out of Green Jade Garden.
Jenna and Rayan were locked in a passionate embrace, grinning at one another. They disregarded him completely.
What a heart-wrenching truth!
His emotions went out of control again.
"Jenna, how shameful. How can you bring that scoundrel into the house?" He took a step forward and wanted to grab her hand but Rayan stopped him and warned, "Hansen, behave yourself. I've loved Jen for a very long time. How am I a scoundrel?"