Chapter 246
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Meanwhile, Marcus entered the company and made his way toward Natalie’s office. His expression remained calm, but his mind was still occupied by what had just happened outside. Jackson’s arrogance didn’t bother him nearly as much as the bigger situation surrounding the man.
When Marcus entered the office, Natalie immediately looked up from her desk.
“Did you met with Jackson and Jessica?” she asked.
Marcus nodded. “Yes p>
Natalie sighed and leaned back in her chair. “Then you have meet him personally, and give him a serious warning. A stern one. He needs to understand that he cannot continue behaving however he wants just because he believes he is the CEO p>
Marcus nodded calmly. “I will certainly do that, if not he is truly father’s son, I would have broke his bones for what he did outside p>
Natalie nodded then she studied him for a moment before asking, “And what about your identity? Are you still planning to keep everything hidden p>
Marcus remained silent for a few seconds before answering, “No, Not now, set up a meeting with the president for me p>
Natalie’s eyebrows rose slightly. “The president p>
“Yes,” Marcus replied. “I’ve decided to do what he told me.
Natalie immediately understood what he meant. She sighed deeply. “So that means you won’t reveal yourself, and Jackson will keep doing this rubbish p>
Marcus lowered his gaze and sighed. “I have no choice p>
He paused for a moment before continuing, “After what I witnessed, I can’t just walk away from this. The country might be in silent danger as the president said, and if there is something happening that could threaten everyone, I have the capacity to stop it. So I will p>
Natalie nodded slowly.
“But I’ll still find a way to give Jackson a stern warning myself,” Marcus added. “He needs to understand that he cannot keep abusing his position p>
Natalie nodded. “Okay.
Marcus nodded and turned toward the door.
“Marcus,” Natalie suddenly called.
He stopped and looked back.
“You know next week is your mother’s memorial p>
The moment he heard those words, Marcus went completely silent
His expression changed subtly, and the confident look that had been on his face disappeared. Memories of his mother flashed through his mind, leaving him standing there without saying anything.
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Natalie didn’t interrupt him. She simply watched him quietly. After several moments, Marcus finally spoke.
kay p>
That was all he said.
He turned around and walked out of the office.
Marcus returned to the department where he worked. As soon as he entered, Betty noticed him and immediately. walked over with a smile.
“Marcus!” she greeted. “How are things? You rarely come to work these days p>
Marcus smirked lightly. “I’m just dealing with some personal things p>
Betty nodded sympathetically. “I understand p>
She then remembered something and brightened. “Oh, there’s something you should know. We’re supposed to visit one of our partnering companies together p>
Marcus raised an eyebrow. “Which company p>
“Matrix Enterprises,” Betty replied. “They’ve been working with us on a product, and we need to visit them so both companies can sign the agreement for the merged product p>
Marcus nodded.
“When?” he asked.
“Tomorrow morning,” Betty said. “We still have some work to finish before then p>
Marcus smiled. “Alright p>
He wasn’t worried about the meeting at all.
Over the past few months, he had become increasingly familiar with the company’s operations.
He knew exactly how businesses worked. If not for the president’s mission, he supposed to have reveal himself, but that can wait, maybe for a month.
Meanwhile, Jessica and Jackson were already enjoying their date.
Jackson had clearly decided to impress her from the moment they left. He took her to one of the most expensive restaurants in the city, where they were given a private table away from the other customers. He ordered several expensive dishes without even looking at the prices, and Jessica couldn’t hide her excitement as the evening continued.
After dinner, he took her shopping.
Jessica initially pretended she didn’t need anything, but Jackson insisted. He bought her an expensive designer handbag, a pair of shoes, several dresses, jewelry, and a new watch. Every time Jessica picked something up and checked the price, Jackson simply told her to take it.
“Don’t worry about the price,” he said confidently. “If you like it, get it p>
Jessica smiled every time he said those words.
This was exactly the kind of life she had imagined for herself.
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She enjoyed being treated like someone important, and Jackson seemed more than willing to spend money on her. He took her to another luxury store afterward and bought her more things.
By the time evening arrived, the trunk of Jackson’s car was filled with shopping bags.
Jessica looked at everything with satisfaction.
Eventually, they stopped at a luxurious bar to spend the final part of their evening. They sat together, drinking and talking while music played quietly around them.
Jackson gradually moved closer to Jessica.
His hand slipped toward her hip.
Jessica immediately became uncomfortable and gently removed his hand.
Jackson’s expression changed.
“We’re already out here on a date, and I spent so much on you, and yet you won’t even let me touch you?” he asked angrily. “Don’t be like that. I really love you, and you’re supposed to know that. And remember, you said you would do anything I want p>
Jessica gulped..She suddenly realized that Jackson’s mood had changed completely.
“I think we should take things little by little,” she said carefully.
Jackson stared at her.
“No,” he said firmly. “I spent a lot today. So it’s either today or not. I love you, and I want us to be together tonight. If you reject to have sex with me right now, then you’re rejecting me for good, and we’ll never meet again p>
Jessica’s heart sank.
She looked at the expensive bags waiting in the car.
She thought about Jackson’s position as the supposed CEO of Langstone. If everything he had told her was true, then this was only the beginning. He could give her much more in the future.
She didn’t want to lose that.
After a long silence, Jessica forced a smile. “Okay,” she said softly. “Anything you want. I just don’t want you to feel overwhelmed, but if that’s what you want, I’m ready p>
Jackson’s anger disappeared almost immediately.
A satisfied smile appeared on his face.
“Good p>
Not long afterward, he booked a room at a nearby luxury hotel. The two of them went inside together.
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