Chapter 44 - Found A New Job

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“Inaively thought that he loved me too. Even if he didn’t, we could still continue our relationship cordially. However, when his ex-girlfriend Janice returned, he immediately divorced me and even forbade me from giving birth to our baby. And you know everything that happened after that.” Shannon

mustered her courage and told Matthew everything that had happened in the past.

Matthew was extremely shocked. It turned out that when Uncle Max said that he was divorced previously, his ex-wife was Shannon.

No wonder Shannon could obtain a villa as compensation. However, with his uncle’s capabilities, Shannon should have been given even more things.

“Shannon, the past is in the past. Stop thinking about it. The doctor said that you can still conceive in future.” Matthew wanted to ask her more about the divorce, but he held himself back.

As aman, he couldn’t add to her sorrows at a time like this.

“But the baby is gone! Back then, he could already move. The doctor said that it was a boy. If he survived, by now, he should be able to call me ‘Mommy’, and be in kindergarten. He…”

“Shannon! All of these aren’t important!” Matthew gripped her shoulders, trying to snap her out of her thoughts.

Shannon’s eyes were filled with tears. Not important? All these years, she didn’t know what could be important to her anymore.

“Then tell me? What is important to me?” Shannon’s voice was trembling uncontrollably.

Matthew’s heart broke when he saw her like this. He wished so much that he could give her a sense of security and make her feel that she was still loved.

“The important thing is, do you still love him? Is he important to you? Also, can you start afresh, welcome a new love, and live a good life from now on? This is the most important thing to you!” Matthew’s voice gradually rose.

Shannon pulled his hand away, a bitter smile appearing on her haggard face. Could she still start a new life?

“From the moment my baby left, I lost my future. From that moment on, I was already dead.” Shannon looked into the distance with lifeless eyes, her voice filled with despair.

Matthew felt as though his heart had been stabbed. She must have loved Max very much to have become like this.

“Shannon, don’t think about it this way. Not everyone’s life can have a smooth-sailing life. You can’t just deny your future because of this.” Matthew tried his best to comfort Shannon.

Shannon shook her head and continued smiling bitterly. Others could start afresh, but how was she going to do it?

Right now, even staying alive was difficult for her.

“Tm fine. I just wanted to tell you what happened in the past. I also wanted to say that I won’t ever fall in love again. I won’t fall for any other man, so don’t waste your time on me anymore. Thank you for today.” Shannon opened the car door and walked out.

Matthew also got out of the car. He wanted to chase after her and tell her that he could give her everything she wanted.

However, after taking two steps, he felt that his actions might be inappropriate. What she needed most now was peace and quiet.

“Investigate her relationship with Matthew,” Max ordered Jake coldly in his Azure Harbor home.

Jake turned around and left. Max was the only person left in the room.

He didn’t turn on the lights. Instead, he sat in the dark room and recalled the slap.

Ever since he was young, no one had dared to do such a thing to him.

Most importantly, Shannon had always been a kind and weak woman. What made her change so drastically? She actually dared to hit him!

Did she really hate him?

Max, who had never been close to his family from a young age, couldn’t understand her reaction. It was just an unborn child. She could still give birth in future, so why was she so agitated?

Shannon returned to her house. Without Pete, she could only stay alone in the empty house.

She suddenly wondered to herself, if she got married, would Janice stop? Would she be able to live a peaceful life?

However, she thought about what happened at the cafe a few days ago. The enmity between Janice and her had already been sown. She had no other choice!

Shannon got up to shower and prepared to sleep. From the next day onwards, she would start looking for a new job at other law firms.

Then, she would take on Gerald’s case until she found out who the mastermind was.

Because of her good resume, Shannon’s job search was very smooth. Although Gerald’s case was a failure, she did well in her first case.

She only went for two interviews before she was employed. Kevin Jordan’s law firm was a very famous law firm in this city.

“You can come to work tomorrow. This case is very simple. The client bought a new car at a high price, but he later realized that it was a second-hand car. I believe that with your ability, you will definitely win.” Kevin handed Shannon a stack of documents.

Shannon thanked him and left. This case was indeed simple.

“Kevin, do you know that she lost Gerald Whitt’s lawsuit?” Kevin’s business partner didn’t understand why he wanted to hire Shannon.

Kevin looked at Shannon as she walked away. Keeping her was definitely beneficial.

Everyone said that Shannon had lost the lawsuit, but anyone with a discerning eye could tell that the reason why she lost was because someone was pulling the strings behind the scenes.

“So what if she lost? Have you seen her resume? She completed a three year curriculum in a year and a half, and she excelled in all subjects. Other than Gerald’s case, she hasn’t lost a single case. Such an outstanding person has to be at my law firm.” Kevin was full of confidence.

Shannon went to Gerald’s company after leaving the law firm. She had already received Pete’s money, and now she had to persuade Gerald to appeal.

“Mr. Whitt, you have to believe me! There must be a reason for the loss. If we continue to appeal, the prosecutor’s office will definitely be anxious! At that time, we’ll be able to find a new opportunity. You…”

“You vixen! You look like a harmless person, but I didn’t expect you to be so ruthless. It’s bad enough that you lost the lawsuit, but now you’re still looking for Gerald!” Shannon was persuading Gerald when his ex-wife suddenly rushed in.

Gerald immediately stood up and shielded her behind him. Shannon saw Gerald’s worried expression.

“With an ex-wife like you, your ex-husband’s company won’t succeed! I’ve already said that there’s something going on here, and I’m also trying my best to find the evidence! Why don’t you believe me?” Shannon pushed Gerald aside, her tone cold.

There was a short silence in the office. Shannon took a deep breath and walked to the door.

“Tm serious. This might sound disrespectful to Mr. Whitt, but I have to tell you this. I don’t fancy your ex-husband, nor do I fancy your money. I just want to win this lawsuit. This is twenty million dollars. It can ensure that the company’s operations won’t be affected when your company’s assets are

frozen. Please consider it again.” Shannon put down a bank card and walked out..