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Chapter 10: Why did you agree?
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Stefani swiftly shut the car door as soon as it came to a halt, eager to escape the confines of the vehicle. Without waiting for Jacob any longer, she made a beeline for their room. Settling herself on the bed, she glanced at her phone screen, hoping to find a message from Shaira. However, instead of Shaira's message, an unfamiliar number appeared.[It's me, Piolo. Sorry for not messaging you much earlier, I've been swamped. How have you been?] the text read.Stefani felt a wave of indifference wash over her upon reading the message. Nevertheless, she knew it would be impolite not to respond. She pondered for a moment before typing a brief reply.[I'm fine! I've been busy too.]Her response felt lacking, as she had no clue what else to say. Just as her phone vibrated again, the door swung open. Paying no attention to the arrival, assuming it was Jacob, she continued to focus on her phone. Little did she know, Jacob's eyes fell upon her device.His fist clenched tightly, he refrained f
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Stefani gazed intently at Jacob's injury, deep in thought about the question he had asked. As she contemplated, she couldn't help but yearn to experience a love that was all-encompassing."If that person truly wants me, I want them to witness my flaws from the start. Only then, if they still find those imperfections endearing, will I allow them to remain by my side," Stefani expressed, gently tending to Jacob's wound. "After all, everyone deserves a companion who embraces them wholeheartedly, even during their darkest moments."“And what if the person you've been searching for all along is right in front of you? And what if that person is blind to your imperfections because all they see is your perfection?” Jacob's words hit home, resonating deep within Stefani. "Sometimes, we're so caught up in other things that we fail to notice what's right in front of us."Stefani couldn't help but feel a flutter of excitement upon hearing Jacob's words. She scolded herself for entertaining such t
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Jacob raised his hand, longing to touch Stefani despite knowing it would anger her. Conversely, Stefani could sense his desire and didn't want him to stop.However, their intense moment was abruptly interrupted by the loud ring of Stefani's phone, which was now lying next to Jacob.Both of them turned towards the phone, feeling a sense of disappointment. But Jacob's disappointment quickly turned into anger when he saw who was calling on the screen.It was Piolo.He glared coldly at Stefani and asked in an unrecognizable voice, "You're still talking to him?"Stefani's hairs stood on end, unsure of how to react. She cleared her throat and bravely responded, "I don't see anything wrong with talking to an old acquaintance."Jacob smirked sarcastically and replied, "Let me correct you on that. He's not an old friend, he's your ex.""And what's wrong with that?" Stefani started to feel irritated. "It's not like I'm cheating. And even though we're married, I don't think you care. After all, y
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Jacob's frustration boiled over as he flung the incorrect file towards the woman, his voice filled with anger. “Can't you do it right?! Or am I not being clear?! I told you to change the data with more accurate basis, is that hard?!”This outburst was completely out of character for him, as he had always managed to handle any chaotic situation with composure despite the chaos and problems that often arose in the company.The woman trembled in fear, taken aback."I-I'm sorry, Mr. Hansley. I will revise the data again and ensure the team provides more accurate information," she stammered, her voice filled with fear."Leave!" Jacob's voice was cold and demanding, causing the woman to scurry away with her tail between her legs.As she hurriedly left the room, Jacob's anger continued to consume him. He glared angrily at the wall, frustration evident in his eyes. He forcefully threw all the papers on his desk, his hands trembling with rage. Leaning back in his chair, he closed his eyes and
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"Oh no! Mom, please help me stop this!" Stefani cried out in panic, clutching both her phone and a spatula tightly as the oil in the pan began to sizzle and splatter. "Ouch! Ouch! Nana, help me!""You little troublemaker! This is exactly what I've been telling you! I've said it countless times that you should have gone to culinary school instead of partying all the time!" Summer scolded her over the phone. "You brought this upon yourself! How can you call yourself a wife if you can't even fry a simple fish?"Stefani couldn't focus on her mother's scolding as she was more concerned about how to turn off the stove without getting any closer to the dangerous pan."Miss Stefani, please step aside," Jane, the elderly helper, said calmly as she adjusted the stove to a lower heat. "Next time, remember to keep the flame low so the food doesn't burn and the oil doesn't splash everywhere.""I-I'll remember that. Thank you..." Stefani felt embarrassed. She had insisted on cooking, but she had no
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Stefani's grip tightened on the paper bag containing Jacob's food as she shot him an intense glare. "Stop being so sarcastic with me."Jacob remained unfazed, which only served to further irritate Stefani. Determined, she marched over to his desk and forcefully placed the bag down. "Fine, I apologize for bothering you. But you should at least appreciate the fact that I made you breakfast!""I never asked you to do that. Next time, don't do things that aren't genuine. I don't want to owe you anything."Stefani's heart sank at his cold words, and he didn't even acknowledge the bag she had brought, causing her even more pain."Why are you like this?" Stefani asked, her voice trembling with the threat of tears."Like this?" Jacob sneered. "Isn't this what you wanted? To not interfere in each other's lives. Why are you acting as if you're being bullied again?"Stefani gritted her teeth and took a deep breath before whispering, "Caring about you was a mistake. I shouldn't have."Upon hearin
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Jacob's mind snapped back to reality when Primo asked his question.He took a deep breath before calmly walking towards the chair in the center of the room. With a composed demeanor, he replied, "I have a wife. My life is already established in New York.""You can leave it all behind," Primo suggested. "The Hansley family can offer you a better life. And as for your wife, she can come along too."Jacob's eyes locked with Primo's, his words filled with a mix of shock and determination. "It's easier said than done. Seeing you, someone who knows more about me than I know myself, it's unsettling. But I can't just abandon this city. What I can promise you is a successful partnership with our company, nothing more.""But isn't it better to discover who you truly are instead of living in the shadow of the Carter family? I'm sure you're tired of hearing that your position is only due to being orphaned by them," Primo countered."You're not wrong," Jacob admitted.Primo's words lingered in Jac
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Stefani wiped the perspiration off her forehead, using her apron to dry her hands. She glanced at the simmering pork soup on the stove, realizing that she had moved beyond simply watching online cooking videos. She had taken the leap and enrolled in culinary school."Alright! Once you're finished preparing, have your partners taste it and let them provide feedback on your dish. Their opinions will account for 30% of your score, while mine, as your teacher, will make up the remaining 70%," the teacher announced.The room erupted in cheers at the teacher's words. She continued, "Remember, their comments will reflect your honesty, and their praise will determine your grades."Stefani's heart raced as she wondered how Jacob would react to her cooking. Lost in her thoughts and the excitement of her classmates, she suddenly noticed someone raising their hand."But Ma'am, what if I don't have a partner?" the student asked.Laughter filled the room, and Stefani furrowed her brow as she tried
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