Chapter 427 Ill Prove You Wrong (1/2)

”But I must admit. I envy that assistant. You care about him more than you cared about me.” The smile on Jack's face completely vanished and he said in a self-deprecating tone, ”It makes me sad.”

Emily stared at Jack for a few seconds. Her eyes were blank and there was no expression on her face. ”You were not behind what happened to Jacob, were you?” she asked.

She was overwhelmed with fear and sadness when she went to the crime scene. The thought of Jacob dying almost took out Emily's desire to leave. Fortunately, the corpse turned out to be someone else.

Emily could still feel her heart beating fast. But it wasn't from the uncertainty she faced earlier, but of hope that Jacob was alive.

Though there was still no news about his whereabouts, no news was good news for Emily.

Deep in her heart, Emily could feel that Jacob had survived the car crash. She knew that he was somewhere and would eventually come back to her.

”Do you think I did that?” Jack's eyes dimmed, filled with disappointment. He continued, ”But if I tell you that it wasn't me, would you believe it?”

”No.” Emily shook her head firmly. She wouldn't be easily fooled by Jack's sweet smiles. She knew very well that Jack was a wolf in a sheep's clothing. ”How can I believe you when I know you've done something like that before? You're the only one who would benefit out of Jacob's death. The Gu Consortium, that's what you want, right?”

Jack was silent for a few moments, staring back at Emily. Suddenly, he burst into a sinister laugh and said, ”You make me proud. You're no longer the fooling girl I know before. Look at you, playing wise now.”

”I've learned from my mistakes. And I'd be a fool if I trust you again,” Emily replied.

”Well, that's all right. I have ample time to make it up to you and to change your mind about me,” Jack said with conviction.

”You are a murderer! I'd rather die than be with you again!” Emily yelled. Her eyes were raging, and her face turned red out of anger.