Chapter 281
Chapter 281
The snow was coming down in big, heavy flakes. The weather forecast announced that there the weather would be genial the next day but it seemed that they were wrong. It was so cold in A City!
Jenna was holding a red umbrella as she strode out of the hospital.
Her mother and Trevor were taken care of. She could finally relax.
She discovered the truth behind her dad's death and had decided to forgive Norton. There was no reason for her to stay anymore. After attending the New Year's Banquet at Richards Manor, she could finally leave A City.
Hansen's wedding with Aria was just around the corner and she could foresee his bright future ahead once she was gone.
She heaved a sigh of relief.
Nevertheless, she was crestfallen.
She stroked her belly gently.
From this moment onwards, she would only have her child.
This was her flesh and blood. Her only child.
Nothing could change the fact.
"Thank you for accompanying me, my dear baby," Jenna whispered. A smile crossed her face, as she hastened out of the hospital.
She reminisced about the past as she glanced at the hospital.
Ever since she returned to A City, she had been to the hospital many times. She shared many sweet memories with Hansen there. However, it was also filled with painful memories. She still recalled the bloody corpse of his father; the shock and despair she felt as tears coursed down her cheeks.
"Hansen, I wish you all the best."
"Uncle Richards, you must get better soon. Grandma is getting old and Richards Manor needs you," Jenna thought silently to herself.
Snow crunched under her feet and quickly soaked her shoes, covering her umbrella in white.
"Isn't this the b*tch who was driven out of Richards Manor? Why are you still standing here?" someone mocked.
A ripple of smothered laughter followed.
Jenna shuddered and groaned. It was apparent that Aria and Minnie had returned from lunch. What bad luck to meet them at this moment! Nôvel/Dr(a)ma.Org - Content owner.
Jenna assumed an air of nonchalance and her gaze turned cold.
So what? Bring it on!
She wanted to meet Aria too.
"Why are you here?" Aria asked warily, staring at her tummy.
"Can't I be here? Does this land belong to the McAdams family?"
Jenna spun around and shot daggers at Aria. Aria and Minnie were overwhelmed by the compelling aura around her.
However, Jenna was caught off guard when Aria glanced at her tummy. Did she know that she was pregnant?
Cold fear clutched at her throat but she didn't show it.
Her warning stare sent a chill down Aria's spine. Jenna's demeanor was formidable, nothing like a pregnant woman. Aria was afraid to hold her gaze for fear that she would discover what was on her mind.
"B*tch, this hospital belongs to the Richards family. Ms. McAdams will soon marry Hansen. It's not too far-fetched to say that this land belongs to her," Minnie chimed in.
"Shut up." Jenna shifted her gaze to Minnie's face. Minnie was indeed naive and foolish. She had no idea the trouble she was getting herself into. Sadly for her, she did not learn her lessons. What an ignorant brat!
Jenna leveled a glare on her. Minnie was startled by the aura of command around her.
Minnie met Jenna's eyes. For some inexplicable reason, Jenna's cold aura made her hairs stand on end and she wanted to avert her gaze.
"Who are you, how dare you reprimand me?" Minnie mustered her courage and demanded.
"Minnie, as your cousin, I believe that I have fulfilled my responsibilities and obligations. You don't seem to understand and choose the wrong side. Nobody would be able to save you in the future. This is my last warning. You may do as you please," Jenna said calmly and turned to face Aria again.
"Aria, I have done as promised. I hope that you can keep your promise too."
"You have kept your promises, of course I will keep mine." Aria calmed down and replied with a smile.
"I don't believe you," Jenna said coldly. "If anything happens to Grandma and Uncle Richards, I will immediately tell Hansen everything and expose the truth to the world. You know the consequences, therefore you better make the right choice."
Aria's face instantly tensed as she didn't see this coming her way.
"What do you mean?"
"Do you not know what I meant? Jenna snorted and sneered. "I have received news about the deeds you have done. Aria, if you fail to keep your promise and engage in any dirty dealings, I swear that I won't let you off easily. You better ponder the matter. You will soon become Hansen's wife and I'm nothing but a mere mortal. I can sacrifice everything but you can't. If you don't stop what you are doing, I will definitely bring you to justice. I don't believe you can defy the law."
Jenna thought of what happened to Trevor and Vivian and fear gripped her heart. She was not sure whether Aria was involved but she would not miss the opportunity to warn her.
Aria averted her gaze. She was getting goosebumps and her nerves were frayed. She stuttered, "Jenna, I will definitely keep my promise. I have never failed to keep my promise."
"You better do as promised. Don't let me catch you doing anything behind my back again." Jenna shot her a warning stare. "By the way, take good care of Hansen. I want him to be happy as before. Take care."
Upon finishing the sentence, she spun around and left without a backward glance.
"Ms. McAdams, what did she mean by saying that? Did she discover our plans?" Minnie asked nervously as she pursed her lips.
"Are you sure that she has been discharged?" Aria asked with a grave expression.
"Yes. The nurse informed me that the patient in the ward was discharged and a new patient was admitted. Besides, Mr. Richards drank vigorously in his office the night before. That was how he fell ill," Minnie explained.
Aria pondered upon the matter. It did seem that Jenna was the reason Hansen fell ill. Jenna had indeed kept her promise and left him. No wonder he became so drunk. Aria smiled wryly.
"I heard that her body is very weak and she is going to have a baby. It was truly unexpected for her to leave abruptly," Minnie remarked.
"Remember, starting from today, you must be careful. Forget about Ocean Heart for the time being. Wait till I am officially married to Hansen before we continue our plans. If we provoke her, she might ruin everything." There was an implacable expression on her face. The line of her mouth tightened a fraction more when she thought of her child.
"Jenna, come fight me. I want you to lose everything," she thought silently to herself.
"Ms. McAdams, are we going to attend the New Year's Banquet at Richards Manor?" Minnie asked curiously.
"Of course I'm going. That's my home, I have every right to go." Aria rolled her eyes. "Besides, that b*tch is attending the banquet. Why shouldn't I?"
Twenty million dollars was invested to organize the New Year's banquet. Even her wedding ceremony would not be as grand as the banquet. It was the perfect opportunity for Aria to show her worth.
Aria knew the benefits of attending the banquet. She would seize this golden opportunity to shine. No way she would allow Jenna to steal the spotlight away from her. She would make Jenna leave
Richards Manor for good.
The b*tch might disappear forever after the banquet and would no longer be able to ruin her plans. Aria's mouth formed into a cunning smile.
Minnie caught a glimpse of her eyes blazing murderously and was startled. She couldn't help but quiver with fear.
"But Ms. McAdams, you are pregnant and you have not been discharged..." Minnie looked worried.
"So what? I'm fine, nothing would happen. I can attend the banquet in the morning and return to the hospital at night. For the time being, you must remain alert and be wary. Make sure everything proceeds smoothly. Don't worry, once I marry Hansen and obtain the Ocean Heart, I will pay you ten million dollars. You do not need to worry about money anymore," Aria said dryly.
Ten million dollars? Minnie's eyes widened with surprise and she gaped in utter shock.
So much money! She could never earn so much money in her life but her dreams would come true thanks to Aria.
It was indeed worth it to work for wealthy people. The Richards Family was wealthy. Ten million dollars was nothing to them compared to Ocean Hearts.
Minnie regained her composure and beamed from ear to ear. "Thank you, Ms. McAdams. Don't worry, I will do my best. My future depends on you. I don't care about money, but I wish to be by your side forever."
"Good." Aria's smile was one of lofty disdain. "Accompany Hansen these few days and please him. You will also accompany me to prepare my dress and style my hair for the banquet."
"Yes," Minnie replied without hesitation. A grin was plastered on her face. "Will Mr. Richards promise to bring you to the banquet?" she asked uneasily.
"Don't worry, he will." Aria smiled confidently as they walked back to the ward.