Chapter 114 - CHAPTER 114: HE WILL NEVER CHOOSE US

A controversial news broke all throughout the country as headlines of both newspaper and media forums centered to one of the famous young businessman in the country—Marcus Yoseph Hanes.

The legal mistress.

Marriage of convenience?

The hidden affair of the young CEO of Enchanteur Chemicals.

Secret romance.

Is it a secret affair?

Different kinds of headlines but they all pertains to two particular people.

What a great scandal to begin the day with. 

"Sir, have you seen the morning news?" Sonny came rushing to the hospital early in the morning. He was also tasked to bring a new set of clothes for the CEO since he can't afford to go home at seven in the morning. He won't risk getting late to work for such a trivial thing as clothing if he can afford to buy new ones. Besides, the board meeting starts at 8:30 in the morning.

"Are you really asking me that?" He stares at the seemingly stressed man. "Sonny, you, of all people, should know my daily routine." Marcus raised his brow upsettingly before taking the paper bag from the old man. "What is it again?" He asked knowing that Sonny wouldn't have an appalling face if it isn't a serious matter. 

Truly, Marcus doesn't have time to check the news every morning. Unless, if he is at his office doing nothing.

Sonny then handed him the newspaper he brought before driving to the hospital. "Sir, last night's event triggered a lot of gossips among the onlookers. That may be the reason why almost all the media outlets wrote a lot of disturbing contents circulating right now. But rest ȧssured that our security team are doing their best to take down all these ridiculous contents."

Marcus did not say a word for a few seconds. His eyes are glued at the headline image before him. It was him carrying Rachelle with so much care. Anyone who sees it will truly think that they have a romantic relationship.

'This is a such a bizarre content that could surely ruin one's name.' He thought when he read the content. 

"Make sure that it won't reach the chairwoman's ears." The tone of his voice tells Sonny that he is now in a bad mood. Dang! looks like he will be having a bad day today. 

Upset, Marcus threw the newspaper in the trash bin before glancing at his wristwatch. It's almost 8. He missed breakfast again. 

Jade. His mind involuntarily remembers the woman who always prepares his breakfast. He's kinda used to eating his wife's special dishes and the mere thought of her delicious delicacies stirred his empty stomach.

The woman's shining face whenever she smiles at him while he enjoys his breakfast suddenly came to his mind. Weird. How come he misses her vibrant face all of a sudden?

Anyway, the thought of seeing her in the office calmed him a bit. 

"Sir, how about your wife?" Sonny asked worriedly. Not sure why but he somehow cares about Jade's feelings. He must have developed a liking to this simple woman who have the capability to change his master. "What if she misunderstood what happened last night?"

"I'll talk to her later. For now, make sure to contact Rachelle's agency and let them know about her condition."

"I'll call her manager as well."

"No need. She's already on her way here."

"I understand. Then I'll call her agency now." Sonny excused himself to make a call while Marcus head to the comfort room to change his outfit. 

A few minutes later, as Marcus came out from the shower room, he came across an anxious woman walking back and forth. She looks restless for some reason.

"Mr. Hanes!" She's a bit startled to see the handsome man who just came out from the shower room. 

"Manager Han."

"Mr. Hanes, I'm truly sorry for the inconvenience. You should have called me last night." Rachelle's manager voiced apologetically. But the truth is, she heard the news last night, however, Rachelle sent a message admonishing her not to come to the hospital since he wants Marcus to stay by her side all night long.

What a perfect scheme!

"It's okay. I also forgot to call you. I'm sorry." Marcus replied. 

"Thank you for taking good care of her. But her condition is a big problem." She sighed. Now that Rachelle is pregnant out of wedlock then it will totally ruin her image and career. The manager thought of convincing the model for abortion but knowing who the father of the innocent child inside her wȯmb gave her fear to do so. 

She looked at the man staring at Rachelle. 

Expressionless.

There's no way she can read the man's thoughts. He is being impassive!

What could he be thinking? How will he solve this problem knowing that he is already married? Is he possibly thinking the same thing as her? 

"Mr. Hanes, I-----"

"Sonny already called her agency. Don't worry, he'll take care of it." He voiced. "I got to go now, call me if something happens here."

"Y-yes, Mr. Hanes." Manager Han nod a little. 

MEANWHILE, Jade woke up not because of her alarm clock but because of the bright light peeking through the curtains. As soon as she saw the time, her hazy mind immediately woke up. 

It's 9am!

Dang, she's late for work! 

She thought of rushing to the kitchen but seeing the empty bed of Marcus made her frown early morning. 

Ah, right. Marcus didn't come home last night. What's the point of cooking for breakfast then? She glowered.

After taking a shower, she immediately went to the kitchen to prepare a healthy breakfast for herself. A few minutes later, the house phone rings. It was Susan who answered it. Turns out that a woman claiming to be Jade's friend is waiting outside the gate.

"A friend?" She's thinking. It couldn't be Jasmine should be at work at this hour.

"The name is Jasmine." Susan added. 

"If it is Jasmine then tell them to let her in." Jade replied. Looks like Jasmine took a day off. But she should have called if she decided to give a visit today. 'Dead bat!' She yelped when she remembered her phone. She forgot to plug the charger last night.

"Jasmine! I'm glad to see you. Come, have a seat and join me for breakfast." Jade placed the spoon and stood up to greet her best friend while Jasmine could only force a smile which is not hidden to Jade. 

"Don't you have work today?" Jade continued suspiciously.

"I'm not going. I have already informed the manager about it." Jaz simply answered. 

"What's wrong?" Jade creased her brows. Something's off about her. "Care to tell me what's happening?"

"Why don't you tell me what happened last night first?" Jasmine pulled the woman to sit on the chair while she sat opposite her.

"L-last night?" Jade bit her lower lip. Last night's memory was a combination of happiness and sadness. However, the sad ending was the most painful part since Marcus, her so-called husband abandoned her for the ex-lover Rachelle. 

She unknowingly lowered her head in disappointment. 

"Jade, you have to tell me the truth."

"Jaz…." She muttered trying to hide the tears welling up from her eyes. "I… I can't take it anymore!" Tears finally flowed from her eyes. 

The pain which she tried so hard to conceal finally found its way out.

"Jade…" Jasmine felt bad for her best friend. How could her once jolly friend become miserable like this? Could it be that she's been suffering for a long time without her knowing? 

Well, she should have known it. Marcus never loved her because he's been into Rachelle since the very first.

She reached Jade's hand in hope that her warm touch can comfort her. 'You are not alone. You were never alone.' Jasmine wanted to say it but her tongue seemed tied for some reason. She's also hurting to see her best friend cries in agony. 

"So it's confirmed. He still loves his ex." Jasmine gritted her teeth in anger. "Jade, you are the legal wife, you should fight for your marriage!"

"I did, Jaz, I did. But I don't think I'll be able to save this marriage any longer. I… I lost. I know I should not give up but last night's scenario woke me up and brought me back to reality." 

"What do you mean?" Now Jaz is confused.

"Rachelle is pregnant."

"And you too!" Jaz stood up. She was so upset for who knows why. "Did you tell Marcus about your baby?"

Jade paused for a second before lowering her head. "Whether he knew it or not, nothing will change. He will definitely choose Rachelle and her baby over us. He will never choose us."