Chapter 298
Chapter 298
The charity event was hosted personally by Jenna. It achieved great results as Jenna had expected. The children received donations for their education expenses all the way up until they graduate from high school. Jenna was elated to see the results and was glad that the banquet was not held in vain. Instead, it was very meaningful.
At that moment, she stood on the stage with her bare face and simple outfit, yet she was the most beautiful one in the hall. A light and graceful aura radiated from her throughout the whole event. Everyone was astonished, suddenly remembering that she was Hansen's ex- wife. However, very soon, the attention she received disappeared very quickly, and she was soon forgotten by the crowd the minute she left the stage.
After the charity event, Jenna felt relieved and relaxed. As long as Aria was taking charge of the banquet, she didn't have much to do. In addition to her flawless plans, Aria was born into a distinguished family. So, she was used to handling banquets like these, and she had nothing to worry about. The news of the banquet was spread by the media, and everyone knew about it. The public praised Richards Manor for hosting such a unique and meaningful banque. The announcement of Hansen and Aria's wedding elevated the nobility and honor of the Richards family all the way to the top of the social hierarchy. Everyone could only imagine how grand that occasion would be.
In the afternoon, Jenna left Central Island and walked towards the Ink Garden.
She didn't want to participate in any of the subsequent activities.
"Barrett, isn't that the woman in the picture?" a man in black asked another man. They were hiding in a dark corner.
The other man squinted his eyes and stared at Jenna from among the leaves for a while.
"I don't think so. I've heard that the woman was Hansen's ex- wife. She's no ordinary woman. So, it's impossible for her to dress so simply, with no jewelry on her at all. Besides, she's still in charge of the household affairs of Richards Manor. So, it's impossible for her to walk around alone like this. She must have at least a few servants accompanying her." Barrett shook his head and doubted. "Be careful not to get the wrong person. This is Richards Manor. One small mistake and we might not see the light of day ever again."
"I agree. Just now, I saw another lady standing next to Hansen. She was dressed luxuriously and fashionably, wearing shiny jewelry from head to toe. She looked like the woman in the picture. So, it must be her," the man said.
"That's right. I noticed that too. It's probably her. Rich people sure do it differently. An ex-wife and a current fiancee, walking together next to him and actually getting along? That's really weird. These ladies probably only care about money, and their status probably didn't matter to them. His ex-wife is pregnant too, yet she's still trying to flatter his current fiancee. She probably didn't expect that she would be framed by her instead, and would probably die without even knowing what had happened. However, a woman who lacks integrity like this surely deserves it," Barrett replied.
"Oh well. That's the world of wealthy people. We just need to be concerned about completing our mission and getting the money and enjoying the girlfriend of a rich man in the meantime. It should be fun," the man said.
"Remember, we take action at eight o'clock sharp. Someone will wait for us outside." Barrett reminded the other man of the instructions.
The two men discussed in a low voice as they watched Jenna walk on the path in front of them. They then leave in an electric car.
Jenna returned to her bedroom and took out the invitation from her pocket. She took a deep breath and opened it. A note was exposed. Seeing the words 'Zevery Hotel' and the room number on the
note, she started to think.
She really couldn't figure out who had invited her there and the reason behind it. The words were written vigorously and powerfully. They were neat and beautiful. It was obvious that they were written by a man. Did that man not know that she was supposed to be at Richards Manor for the New Year banquet?
How would he know that she would have the time to show up?
She anxiously stood in front of the window.
The man who gave her the invitation was well-mannered and didn't seem like a bad guy. As she laid on her bed and thought carefully, she fell asleep.
After a while, she was woken up by some knocks on her door, and she opened the door to see Rayan walk in worriedly.
"Jen, why didn't you tell me that you had returned to your room. I looked everywhere for you," Rayan said with a slightly accusing tone and a concerned expression.
"Rayan, you are a guest. You should stay there. I'm fine. I just came back because I felt sleepy." Jenna smiled embarrassedly.
Rayan looked at her, "Jen, are you okay? Are you not feeling well?"
"Don't worry, Rayan, I'm not that fragile." Jenna smiled.
"That's good." He let out a sigh of relief.
Jenna took out her cell phone and saw that it was almost 7.30 in the evening. The sky was already turning dark, but she didn't notice it because the lights at Richards Manor were extremely bright.
Oh, no.
Wasn't she supposed to show up at eight o'clock?
She had decided.
She had to go.
She quickly stood up.
"Rayan, I have to go out. You can have fun somewhere else or rest in your room." She grabbed her bag and left hurriedly.
"Where are you going?" Rayan's heart sank, and quickly grasped her hand.
"Rayan, I need to go to a hotel. Someone is looking for me. I have no time to explain to you." Jenna pushed his hand away and was ready to exit the room.
Someone was looking for her? Rayan's heart sank as he thought of something, and he quickly offered to go with her.
"Let me accompany you," he said stubbornly.
"Well..." Jenna hesitated.
She gave the suggestion a brief thought.
"I'll be worried if you were to go alone. You have to let me go with you," Rayan said earnestly. He was resolute and did not leave her room to decide.
"Okay, then. You can drive me there. I need to go to the Zevery Hotel," Jenna answered immediately and did not decline.
"Alright." Rayan followed Jenna as she walked outside.
The electric car quickly brought them to the entrance of Richards Manor. Rayan went to the parking lot to retrieve his car, and Jenna got into his car and left.
Many kinds of night views could be seen on the observation deck of Central Island. Lots of fireworks were lit together, and the night sky above Richards Manor was filled with an abundance of lights and colors. Everyone was immersed in the ocean of joy, and played around as they watched the fireworks.
Hansen escorted Aria to Earl and left with an excuse that he had matters to deal with.
"Alvin, what's the matter?" he answered the phone.
"Mr. Richards, I have bad news. I've just received news that Brock wants to kidnap Jenna and get rid of the baby in her womb." Alvin said anxiously. He panted heavily, and it was obvious that he was running around, worried.
"What?" Hansen's heart skipped a beat, and his face darkened in a flash.
'Get rid of the baby in her womb'. As soon as these words registered in Hansen's brain, Jenna's pale face flashed across his eyes, along with blood all over her body. He felt distressed, and immediately yelled at Alvin, "Speak clearly and tell me all the details."
"Mr. Richards, someone paid Brock a huge amount of money to kidnap Jenna alive and get rid of her baby. The time they planned to take action was eight o'clock in Richards Manor, but it's already 8.30. We'd better find her quick," Alvin said.
"Ah." Hansen's face went pale and his cell phone fell to the floor. His eyes immediately scanned through the crowd, but there was no sign of Jenna.
His brain started to spin at a high speed.
He picked up his phone and gave John Talbot a call.
"John, tell the Grand Eagles to search for Jenna in the Richards Manor right away, and contact me immediately if they find her," he said.
As soon as he had made all his instructions clear, he ran towards the crowd and tapped on the shoulder of every woman who looked like Jenna to get a closer look.
Half an hour had passed, and Jenna was still nowhere to be found.
John called Hansen.
They've flipped the whole Richards Manor over, yet did not see Jenna at all.
Hansen's heart began to tremble, and cold sweat broke out on his forehead.
"Jenna, where have you gone? Please be alright!" Hansen thought frantically.
He looked everywhere anxiously.
Two hours later, the entire Richards Manor was stunned to discover that Jenna had gone missing.
Hansen's eyes were filled with a terrifying light. The veins on his forehead could be seen, and his face was filled with melancholy.
He wasn't able to calm down.
Why did he only know about this now? He wondered.
"Alvin, get to Brock's lair immediately and nab him alive. We cannot wait for Christopher's signal anymore," he ordered decisively. The initial plan was that Hansen and his people were supposed to seize Brock alive at Christopher's signal, but judging by the current situation, they had no choice but to take action early to save Jenna.
"Alright, Mr. Richards. It's very likely that Brock will temporarily retreat to another country once he gets his hands on Jenna. They're lacking funds now. They only accepted this order for the ten million dollars offered. As soon as they get the money, they will flee instantly." Alvin analysed rationally. "Mr. Richards, we must not panic. We must stay calm. Jenna is a smart woman, she will find a way to protect herself."
"You're talking too much. How is a woman going to protect herself in a situation like that? Bring the others there. I'll notify Jordan, and the Grand Eagles will catch up as soon as possible," Hansen yelled.
Hansen was practically roaring in fury.
Alvin quickly hung up the phone.
"Hansen, Hansen, where are you going?" Aria caught up to Hansen like a gust of wind, and grabbed his arm.
"Let go of my hand. Go away." Hansen's face was full of fury, and his gaze was petrifying.
"I, Hansen...I've heard that Jenna went missing. I'm worried too," Aria said softly, and fear filled her eyes.
Hansen flung her hand away, and left in the electric car without giving her another glance.
Aria watched as his figure leave anxiously, and a sneer appeared on her face.
He looked around like a madman for Jenna when she went missing. However, if it were Aria who had gone missing, he would probably not do so.
Leaving in such a hurry, he was probably going to try to save her.
"I'm afraid that by the time you get there, it'll be too late." NôvelDrama.Org holds text © rights.
"The child in her womb, your child, will no longer exist. Be prepared to collect her dead body."
"That nasty woman."
Aria burst out laughing.
"Jenna, Jenna, he still loves you deep in his heart. The minute he knew that you went missing, he panicked and had gone mad. As long as you're alive, he'll never truly love me. Don't blame me for being vicious. You and your baby will forever be a threat to me. Only when you're dead will I get Hansen all to myself, and I will finally get to live my life happily."
Snowflakes began to drop from the sky again, and a cold wind blew through the night. The gust of wind entered her revealing gown, and she shivered a little.
A sudden feeling of panic made her smile disappear, and she felt a trace of nervousness in her heart. She quickly turned around and returned to her tent.