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Chapter 22: Leave his position
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Jacob's desk was now adorned with a large stack of files. However, this time it was Stefani who occupied the chair, not him. As she stared at the papers before her, a profound disappointment filled her eyes, and the mere sight of them made her feel weary.She picked up one of the papers and began to read it. After a moment, she returned it to its place and let out a sigh. "I can't make sense of any of these documents...""But Missus Hansley, Missus Carter said you can't leave the office without submitting a report," Liam interjected, placing the final papers on the desk. "Should I inform them that you're unable to fulfill this task?"Stefani immediately shook her head and grabbed the folder, ready to start reading. "This is the new project, correct?"Liam nodded. "Yes. Mister Hansley was supposed to review them, provide feedback, and sign off on them. However, since he's not here, they're still pending. If you're not confident in approving them, you can leave them as they are.""I und
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Stefani's gaze fell upon the papers scattered before her, but her mind remained adrift, lost in a world that Jacob had left behind. She attempted to read the sentences repeatedly, but each word seemed to elude her grasp, leaving her stuck in a state of mental paralysis. Finally, she set her pen down and closed the folder, her eyes drifting upwards to the blank ceiling. Leaning back in her chair, tears welled up in her eyes as she clutched her heart, desperately trying to quell the ache that consumed her. The memory of Jacob and Shaira leaving together invaded her thoughts, causing her to glance expectantly at the door, as if hoping for Jacob's return. Yet, nothing happened, and the emptiness within her grew. Just as she began to sink deeper into despair, her phone rang once again, surprising her. Without hesitation, she answered, only to be greeted by Shaira's ecstatic voice on the other end. "I believe you now, Stefani! I should never have doubted you. You're my cousin, and I kno
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Stefani gazed at her reflection in the mirror, admiring the subtle makeup she had applied. With a light touch, she applied a lipgloss, completing her look. She wore a stunning backless red dress that accentuated her figure. As she examined herself, she couldn't help but compare her appearance to Shaira's. Shaira exuded an air of maturity, while Stefani possessed a youthful aura. The thought crossed her mind that perhaps Jacob could still love Shaira again because of their differences… Tonight was the much-anticipated dinner that Jacob had mentioned. He was already downstairs, patiently waiting for her. However, Stefani hesitated, unsure if she wanted to attend after learning that Shaira's family had also been invited. The idea of sharing a table with someone she harbored bitter feelings towards was unappealing. Nevertheless, just as she was contemplating her decision, a knock on the door interrupted her thoughts. "Stefani, are you ready? They asked us to be there by 8 pm. It's alre
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A heavy silence settled in the room, suffocating everyone after they heard Shaira's request. Surprisingly, it was Stefani who appeared more shocked than Jacob.Shaira's eyes were filled with anticipation as she looked at Jacob, seemingly becoming even more intoxicated by her own request. Meanwhile, Jacob casually sipped on his drink, seemingly unfazed by the situation."Shaira, you're clearly drunk. Let me take you home," Shaira's father panicked, immediately rising from his seat. "Come on—""No, Dad. I want Jacob to take me home!" Shaira interrupted, shaking her father's hand and stumbling towards Jacob and Stefani. Her drunken state was evident in her swaying movements. "He used to take me home before. There's nothing wrong with it, right, Stefani?"Stefani flinched and struggled to find her voice, her gaze shifting from person to person at the table before finally settling on Jacob. She took a deep breath. "The driver can take you home, Shaira. Jacob has been drinking too, so he mi
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As Stefani descended in the elevator, she lifted her head, desperately trying to hold back the tears. It reminded her of that time when she was soaked in the rain and Jacob heartlessly abandoned her without a second thought. It was the same thing now…A bitter smile played on her lips. There was no way he would chase after her, especially now that he was back with his ex-girlfriend. Maybe they were having a heartfelt conversation at her place. She tried to push these thoughts aside, knowing that dwelling on them only made the pain more unbearable.When she finally reached the ground floor, she took a deep breath and bit her lower lip, determined not to cry. "You can't cry, Stefani. Only weak people cry..." she muttered to herself. With a heavy heart, she began typing a message on her phone for her driver to come and pick her up.However, there was no response. In the end, she decided to call a cab instead. Stepping out of the building, she glanced back, hoping to see Jacob chasing aft
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Stefani couldn't tear her eyes away from Shaira's message, her mind consumed by the words on her phone. She barely noticed when the car came to a stop and Jacob opened the door for her. It was only when he raised an eyebrow, questioning her silence, that she finally turned her attention towards him. With a smile, she stepped out of the car.As they walked together, Jacob wrapped his arm around her waist, concern etched on his face. "You look pale. Are you okay? If you're not feeling well, I can take over your work and send you home."Shaking her head, Stefani reassured him, "I'm fine. I'm just trying to remember everything you've taught me about work.""I'm glad you're now enjoying working but remember not to push yourself too hard. Take it one step at a time, and you'll learn everything," Jacob advised, his voice filled with encouragement.Stefani chuckled, but her mind was still preoccupied with Shaira's message. As they reached the top floor, she caught sight of Shaira's back and f
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"I'm sorry, Niana, but I can't join you. As I mentioned before, I have other responsibilities to attend to," Stefani said to her best friend on the phone.Niana was asking her to come at the party later. But because of what happened between Piolo and Jacob, she didn't want that to happen again."Shall we go?" Stefani glanced up and noticed Jacob descending the stairs. She nodded and was about to head off and end the call when Niana interjected once again, this time playfully. "So, you're able to decline your best friend's invitation now because you're busy with your husband, huh?" "It's not like that, Niana. I promise, I'm working..." "Alright, I won't pressure you to share details. But let me ask you something," Niana said mischievously. "What?" "Have you and Jacob already... you know... sex." "You bitch! Goodbye!" Stefani's face turned red, and she promptly ended the call since it was on speakerphone, and Jacob most likely overheard everything.She slowly shifted her head towa
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