713 For Her Sake
Day Seventy-Six...
[ At Hiroshi's Villa...]
Jane finally went home and joined her father and sister during lunch. The family of three including Hanabi enjoyed the food as Mr. Hiroshi pretended he didn't know anything about Jane's identity.
He acted normal while waiting for the opportunity to talk to his daughter in private. As he observed Hanabi's action, he could tell that she didn't defy his order. Jane was still clueless about his intention to break Nathan and her apart.
"Where did you sleep last night?" Mr. Hiroshi started a conversation.
"In the Sparks Mansion," Jane responded truthfully, making Mr. Hiroshi speechless.
Mr. Hiroshi reflexively darted his gaze to Hanabi who was sitting next to Jane. A deep crease appeared on Mr. Hiroshi's forehead as his eyes accused Hanabi of not doing her job. He told her to prevent Jane from seeing Nathan.
Hanabi bit her lips before speaking up for herself. "Sis Jane had been staying with the Sparks for two consecutive nights. I only saw her today."
Abigail just let out a soft giggle and said, "Sis, I admire your patience. You keep courting the handsome CEO! Keep it up!"
"Cough! Cough!" Hanabi choked on her food because Abigail even encouraged Jane to continue winning Nathan's heart in front of their father. The two sisters were still oblivious to Mr. Hiroshi's hatred toward Nathan.
Hanabi simply glanced at Mr. Hiroshi, checking his facial expression. She immediately looked away when she met Mr. Hiroshi's deathly glare, giving her some warning. In the end, Hanabi continued to focus her attention on the food, determined not to speak any words that might trigger the old man.
And later on, they were able to smoothly get through their lunch. Jane didn't suspect anything. They conversed further about Abigail's engagement party and the preparations for the wedding.
"Jane, may I borrow a few minutes of your time? There is something I wanna tell you," Mr. Hiroshi softly requested Jane's presence.Thê ïñčëptïøn øf thïš çøntënt çån bë tråçëd tø n0v€1b¡n★
"Of course, Pa! I always have time for you. Where do you want to talk?" Jane immediately agreed. She could sense that her father had a serious matter to discuss with her.
"Pa, is there something else on your mind? I sense that something is bothering you," Jane questioned, her suspicion piqued by her father's unusual behavior and the probing questions he'd been asking today.
"I promise... I'll tell you tomorrow in Country J." Mr. Hiroshi made a promise.
"Hmm. Okay. I'll try to suppress my curiosity." Jane jokingly said as she let out a soft giggle.
"Will you be staying home all day?" Mr. Hiroshi asked, making sure that his daughter won't meet Nathan.
"No, Pa. later... I have to go somewhere," she responded to her father. She received a message from Nathan, informing her that Veronica had been captured. She intended to meet her again and teach her another lesson.
"Are you going to the Sparks again?" Mr. Hiroshi tried his best to hide the displeasure in his tone.
"No. I'm going to meet a 'friend' of mine," Jane replied, a sly smile forming in the corner of her lips. She couldn't wait to see Veronica. She had a score to settle with that woman.
Little did she know, her father was also planning to meet Nathan today for a confrontation.
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[One hour later... at SYP Twilight Corporation...]
Nathan had just concluded a company meeting when his secretary approached him with an urgent message.
"Sir, Mr. Hiroshi is here to see you. He's been waiting inside your office," the secretary informed him promptly.
Nathan's expression turned into a frown upon hearing this news.
"Why didn't you inform me earlier? I should have wrapped up the meeting sooner," he responded with a tinge of frustration, realizing the importance of Mr. Hiroshi's unexpected visit and wishing he had been made aware of it earlier.
The secretary could only apologize for her negligence.