Chapter 1462 Help (2/2)

The woman realized that her true motive had been figured out, so she quickly made up an excuse to leave. ”I don't believe your damn words! I'd rather take my

ned to avoid catching anyone's attention.

Meanwhile, in the CEO Office of HT Group, a storm was brewing.

Jacob's tall, slender figure cast a dim shadow in front of his large office window. He lit up a cigarette and slowly placed it in his mouth. Surrounded by smoke, a gloomy atmosphere hovered over him. His dejected emotions showed through his eyes.

'Why would Emily have dinner with that man?

Was it because he helped her this afternoon? Shouldn't she have called me for help instead?'

These were the thoughts that raced through Jacob's mind. His blood felt as if it was frozen. Jacob finished his cigarette and wanted to light one more because of the sheer amount of irritation he felt. Suddenly, he received a message on his phone.

”Mr. Gu, they're leaving the restaurant as we speak.”

Jacob acutely stared at the message for quite some time. He didn't even blink once for the whole duration. Out of nowhere, a peculiar smile slowly appeared on his face.

He pressed the cigarette butt on the ashtray on his desk. Then, he picked up his suit jacket and put it on. He ignored the documents he was reading and pushed them aside. Then, he quickly strode out of his office.

By the time he returned to the mansion, the sky was completely black.

A few stars were shining brightly outside the window. Jacob casually sat on the sofa, reading a financial newspaper in his hands.

A few minutes later, he heard the sound of a key opening the front door. He stopped reading to regain his composure. He sat straight up and acted like he was completely at ease.

”Welcome home,” he uttered in a warm, calm tone.

Emily didn't notice that her husband was distressed. This calm before the storm gave her a false illusion of serenity. Her lovely face was pleasantly surprised, ”Wow! Why are you home so early?”

Jacob lowered his gaze to hide his woeful eyes. He responded with his best attempt at sounding calm at that moment. ”I've been thinking, I would like to leave work early from now on to accompany you at the foundation.”