Chapter 256 - Eavesdropping

She left leaving J and James speechless. It turns out that the storm is just a false alarm. But J wasn't at ease, she is still on high alert. After all, there are some girls who seemed to be more cunning than what they look. It was different with Anne, she really doesn't want to be involve with a married man. She can have any man she wanted but not a married man.

Jacob have heard everything that happened outside his office. The mood inside his office was somewhat euphoric when James entered.

"Did they leave already?" Jacob asked. A smile was plastered on his face.

James nodded. "Miss Anne already left the building while Miss J is already in the Department of Surgery. If your flings keep on coming like this, I am afraid I cannot keep Miss J on leash."

"Just let her be. She's actually cute when she is angry and jealous." Jacob said, He is obviously still on cloud nine.

James gave him a side-eye. "Are you sure we are still talking about your wife and not a puppy?"

Jacob let out an infectious belly laugh.

Days quickly passed and it was soon the eve of CLP Hospital's Foundation Gala. Jacob was still persuading J to attend. This past few days, Jacob has been coercing J to attend the gala but J was resolute. J was unwavering that she won't go to any social gathering as it will only take much of her energy. She is just too lazy to socialize. She would rather sleep at home all day or play with beauty and beast.

"Okay, if you don't really want to go. I won't force you anymore." Jacob sigh in defeat. He obviously sound disappointed but he still smiled at J and gave her a kiss at her forehead before he went to the bathroom to take a shower.

J felt guilty, actually there is no problem with her going to the gala, she just doesn't feel like going. Like a total introvert. Tomorrow is her day off and she plans to stay at Naupaka Racing Circuit for two days. This past few days since Jacob bought her a new race car, she spent her mornings every day at Naupaka Racing Circuit to practice. She would just return to Lotus City after lunch and go directly at CLP Hospital for duty. In one week, the Annual Lotus City Motor Speedway Championship will be held and she just wanted to spend her spare time practicing.

But she felt guilty for rejecting Jacob's request. Come to think of it, Jacob has never requested anything from her ever since they got married. Well, of course, except for her to be safe. This is the first time that he was eagerly pleading her.

She was already preparing to go to sleep when she heard the door of the bathroom opened. As soon as Jacob came out, he lays in bed beside J then he pulled her to his embrace.

"Why do you want me to go?" after hesitating, J finally asked.

"Tomorrow, Dad, is going to formally announce my position as President and CEO of CLP Group of Hospital. I just want you to be there. But if you really don't want to, that's okay. We can just celebrate at Naupaka after the gala. Just wait for me there. Hm?" Jacob said as he leaned closer to give her a kiss at the forehead.

J was torn in two. She really doesn't want to go but she doesn't want to disappoint Jacob as well.