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Lisa’s face transformed in an instant, a mixture of desperation and hope plastered across her features. “Boss, I swear I’ll fix everything I messed up. Please, don’t give me the boot.” Drake, unaffected by Lisa’s plea, disregarded her entirely and proceeded to walk toward his office. The weight of his decision hung heavy in the air, an unspoken verdict on Lisa’s fate. Assistant Daniel trailed behind his superior, his gaze filled with sympathy for Lisa’s plight. It tugged at his heartstrings, witnessing the intensity of her desperation and the fear of losing her livelihood.
Meanwhile, Jane was in a bad mood. The bitter chill of the weather outside failed to deter her impatience, as she simply couldn’t be bothered to wait for a more favorable weather to leave the building.
When Drake stepped back into the office, Jane had already taken off, leaving behind the suit he ordered, and his face grew even darker.
His mind wandered back to the scene he had witnessed, baffled by the sudden surge of power within her.
Reflecting on the past, Jane used to stick around him incessantly, accomplishing nothing, and it had always grated on his nerves.
At that moment, he overheard the chatter among the female assistants. As someone recognized Jane, the information quickly spread like wildfire, her name becoming the talk of the town.
Margaret, in particular, found herself at the epicenter of the gossip. Unable to resist the urge to indulge in the rumors, she joined in the chorus, “The CEO’s wife has been MIA for ages. It seems like she’s undergone quite a transformation. Based on how she’s been treating President Warner, it appears her enthusiasm has waned.”
“The CEO’s wife used to bug the President all the time?”
“Yeah, just got here. The CEO’s wife would show up at the office quite often, always on the lookout for President Warner. But today, she left without catching a glimpse of him. Seems like trouble’s brewing between those two. It won’t slow down the brewing storm, though.”
“Look at the CEO’s wife today, pulling off some slick moves. She’s got some serious skills.”
After soaking in all the office gossip, Drake pondered it for a bit before heading home.
Back at Drake’s place, Jane had come over for her usual tutoring session with Zac. She felt so awkward that she had to ask Miss Lea for a favor, retrieving something for her.
By pure chance, as Drake returned home, he caught sight of Miss Lea’s actions, and his heart sank.
Once Miss Lea emerged from the bathroom, Drake calmly issued his command. “Boil a cup of brown sugar ginger tea.”
Miss Lea stood there, completely taken aback by what she had just heard. Her mind raced for a moment, trying to process the information before she found her voice to respond. With her gaze fixed on Drake’s retreating figure, a soft smile spread across her face.
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Their young master wasn’t as aloof as he appeared. Despite his icy exterior, he still possessed a sense of compassion for others.
In comparison to Annie, who had always treated them as mere objects, Miss Lea clearly favored Jane because she was easy to approach and saw them as fellow human beings.
Having emerged from the bathroom, Jane was on her way upstairs to tuition Zac when her phone rang. Quickly, she made her way to the front yard to answer the call.
As everyone knew, the man stood alone on the second–floor balcony, sipping a glass of crimson wine. He happened to overhear Jane’s voice as she spoke on the phone.
During their conversation, Jane lovingly instructed the two adorable little ones to eat well, assuring them she would be back after teaching Zac. Drake’s expression grew dark and ominous upon hearing her interaction with the children.
That cursed woman! She had the audacity to conceive a child with another man.
Drake’s heart simmered with anger as he descended the staircase, his steps heavy with frustration. He cast a cold gaze upon Miss Lea, who had just finished brewing a comforting pot of brown sugar ginger tea.
“Dump it out, don’t let her have a sip of it!” His voice dripped with bitterness as he issued the harsh command.
Miss Lea stood there, utterly bewildered, her hands trembling uncertainly, unsure of what to do with the hot soup.
Jane, having finished her phone call, entered the room, immediately sensing an atmosphere charged with tension. Something was clearly amiss. Her eyes darted from Miss Lea’s concerned expression to the untouched cup of brown sugar ginger tea, and in that instant, Jane comprehended the meaning behind Drake’s harsh words.
Unfeeling and devoid of empathy, this man must have rejected Miss Lea’s thoughtful gesture of preparing the warm and soothing beverage. He would not allow Miss Lea to offer it to her.
Jane shot a glare of pure loathing towards Drake, who responded with a dismissive snort before retreating upstairs.
Miss Lea, observing the unfolding situation, mustered the courage not to give Jane the brown sugar ginger tea, her eyes filled with remorse as she looked at her.
“Jane… I’m sorry,” Miss Lea finally managed to stammer, her voice laden with remorse and a hint of desperation.
A gentle smile graced Jane’s lips as she shook her head, her eyes filled with understanding. She took a moment to compose herself before responding, her voice carrying an air of acceptance. “It’s alright, Miss Lea.”
Her eyes then shifted towards Drake’s retreating figure upstairs, and a torrent of curses erupted from her lips.
That foul–smelling man! He’s nothing but a despicable scoundrel devoid of any hint of humanity!
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Chapter 43
After concluding Zac’s lesson for the day, Jane trudged wearily back home, her body filled with aching exhaustion. Collapsing onto the sofa, she clutched her stomach, the pain intensifying with each passing moment. It wasn’t the first time she had experienced such. agony. When she initially arrived, her health had been relatively stable, but over time, the discomfort grew unbearable, gripping her like a vise. Only on the third day did the pain begin to subside, providing her with temporary relief.
Earlier that day, she had mustered the courage to inform Drake that she would not be able to conduct Zac’s lessons on the following day. However, his response had been far from sympathetic. In fact, he casually rejected her request, displaying a disregard for her well–being that ignited a fire of anger within Jane.
Jane was furious! How dare he dismiss her pain and refuse her the opportunity to take care of herself?
“Mummy, your tummy’s hurting again!” The sight of Jane’s pained expression drew the attention of her two little angels, who quickly approached her with sympathetic gazes.
“Don’t worry, my darlings. It’s just a bit of an ache, nothing serious,” Jane assured them, attempting to hide her discomfort by gently covering her stomach.
Zoe’s tiny hands reached out and delicately brushed against Jane’s belly. “Mummy, Zoe will protect you.”
Touched by her daughter’s innocence and affection, Jane scooped Zoe up into her arms and planted a tender kiss on her forehead. “Thank you, my sweet angel.”
“Mummy, if you’re not feeling well, you should rest at home tomorrow,” Zane chimed in, his voice soft and concerned.
Jane contemplated the idea of taking a day off to recuperate, but the thought of Drake making the decisions for her made her hesitate. “I wish I could,” she replied, a tinge of frustration seeping into her tone. “But I have to go to Zac’s house tomorrow.”
Zane’s face grew serious, his determination shining through. “Don’t worry, Mummy. If that guy causes any trouble, I’ll teach him a lesson.”
Jane was touched by her son’s unwavering loyalty. “I appreciate your support, my brave boy,” she said, mustering a smile. Deep down, though, she longed for a day of rest, free from the clutches of that scumbag. “I want to rest, too, but… well, we’ll see how I feel tomorrow. If I’m in too muc discomfort, Mummy won’t go.”
Jane knew better than to vent her frustrations about Drake in front of her children. It wouldn’t do any good for them to hear their father being berated, especially considering the complex truth that only she knew he was, in fact, their father.
Zane was perceptive and caught on to the hidden meaning in Jane’s words and narrowed his eyes.
Hmph, that scumbag! He’s bullying Mummy again. Let’s see how he likes a taste of his own medicine.
The sun cast its warm golden rays across the city as a new day dawned. Zane, being the early riser that he was, eagerly hopped out of bed and wasted no time in making his way to
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the Warner Family’s Mansion.
As he approached the grand entrance of the mansion, his eyes caught sight of Zac, the lively and mischievous young lad of the Warner family. Zac’s face lit up with surprise and excitement as he saw Zane approaching.
“Well, well, look who finally decided to grace me with their presence,” Zac exclaimed, a hint of playful reproach in his voice.
He looked past Zane, his gaze searching for another familiar face. “Did Zoe accompany you today? I have something marvelous to show her in my toy room. I’m certain she’ll like it.”
Zane shook his head, his expression filled with regret. “Zoe couldn’t make it today,” he responded with a tinge of sadness in his voice.
Zac’s expression faltered, concern clouding his features. “Why not? Is everything alright?”
“Mummy isn’t feeling well. Zoe is taking care of her at home,” Zane explained, concern evident in his eyes. The memory of his mother’s discomfort was still fresh in his mind.
“Pretty teacher is sick?” Zac’s eyes widened in surprise, his mind going back to the previous day. He had noticed something amiss about his beloved teacher, and now it all made sense.
Zane nodded solemnly. “Yes, it seems so. She must have been feeling under the weather yesterday. But don’t worry, my mother’s condition is not serious. It’s just one of those days. that every woman goes through, causing her great discomfort and pain. Thus, she couldn’t come today.”
Zac’s face softened with understanding, concern transforming into acceptance. “Ah, I see. Well, I suppose it can’t be helped then. Making up lessons every day can be quite tiresome. But hey, at least we get to have some fun together today,” he said, trying to muster some enthusiasm despite his disappointment.
Zane’s face lit up with a mischievous smile. “Absolutely! And today, let’s try something completely different.”
“Alright! What do you have in mind?” Zac’s eyes sparkled with anticipation, eager for a challenge.
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