Ch. 251..260
Chapter 251
This was not too bad either.
“Honey, you have to believe me.”
“I believe you.”
James looked Thea in the eye and said, “It’s my honor to have married you. Whatever the outcome is, I won’t blame you.” “Sigh.” Thea sighed deeply.
Soon, Newton arrived.
He arrived at the Callahan residence in just half an hour. Knock! Knock! Knock! just as they were in a heated argument, knocks sounded from the other side of the door. A Callahan answered the door. Newton entered alongside Serena. Upon seeing the visitors, Lex immediately stood up without much thought The rest of the Callahans followed suit.
With a puzzled look, Lex walked toward them with his cane. “W-Who are you?”
Newton was unrecognizable.
Wearing a black suit, he exuded an air of elegance. On the other hand, Serena was glamorous in her attire.
They saw James.
However, following James’ instructions, they said nothing. Newton spoke, “I’m from Majestic Corporation.”
Upon hearing this, their hearts skipped a beat.
They had just been discussing Majestic Corporation, and now someone from there stood at their door.
Lex invited them to sit.
After taking his seat, Newton spoke, “I’m here on behalf of our chairman. The person who sent the gift made a blunder. Though the chairman instructed him to send it to Ms. Thea’s residence, he sent it to the Callahans’ villa.”
He pointed at the betrothal gifts in the living room and said, “These are the betrothal gifts our chairman wishes to give Ms. Thea.” Upon hearing this, Thea quivered. She approached him and asked, “I- Is your chairman a Caden? Is he the Caden from ten years ago? The one I saved from the fire?” Newton nodded with a smile. “Yes, it’s him.”
“W-What’s his name?” Thea stammered.
Newton smiled and glanced at James. He remained silent.
“I-I would like to meet him.” At that moment, Thea could feel her heart thumping. She knew of this man. Yet, she did not know his name. She had been dreaming all this while. She kept having dreams of the one she saved. She desperately wanted to know his identity. Thea’s behavior did not go unnoticed by James. He knew Thea had fallen in love with his other identity. Otherwise, she would not have lost control of her emotions. Thea treated him with respect throughout their entire marriage. However, they lacked passion and love. She showed affection, not love. “Whew!”
James took a deep breath. Newton laughed. “You’ll meet him soon. He’s announced he’ll hold a romantic wedding ceremony and promised he’ll make you the most blissful woman in all of Cansington.” Newton did not say anything else. After saying those words, he stood up and turned to leave. After Newton had left, Gladys burst into a peal of laughter. “I told you these were for Thea. How could Megan have received such a huge blessing?” “Haha, my luxury car. My villa.” David cackled. Meanwhile, Howard and his family wore surly expressions. They remained silent. Knock, knock, knock Knocks sounded from the door once again immediately after Newton’s departure. The door opened, and a few policemen walked in. They were headed by Wyatt Jeremiah from the Organized Crime Division. Wyatt presented an arrest warrant and shouted, “Howard and Tommy Callahan, you’re under suspicion of committing a professional crime. Please come with us to assist in the investigation.”
Chapter 252
With the cops at the doorstep, Howard and Tommy freaked out. Lex stepped forward and glanced at Wyatt. As the patriarch of the Callahans, he had heard of him.
“Mr. Jeremiah, could this be a misunderstanding? How could they have committed a professional crime? What have they done?!
Wyatt glanced at James.
James took a step forward and said, “It was me who reported them to the authorities.”
“You?”
They fixed their gaze on James.
Tommy burst into a fit of rage. “James, you piece of trash! You’ve been leeching off the Callahans since the beginning. How dare you call the cops on me! And on what charges? Just what did I do?!”
Howard said coldly, “This isn’t over until you give me an explanation.”
Thea pulled at James and questioned, “James, what are you doing?”
Everyone stared coldly at James, their gaze filled with hatred. What was he thinking, calling the cops? James turned to face them and replied coldly, “I trust Thea. She wouldn’t do anything that brought shame to the family. I knew someone must’ve framed her, but I didn’t know who. So, I reported the matter to the authorities. They arrested Yosef, and he confessed to everything.”
As he spoke, he looked at Howard and Tommy.
“Little did I know, it was the both of you who’d been plotting against Thea all this while.”
“You…” Tommy took a few steps back and collapsed on the sofa.
Howard’s face was as white as a sheet.
Lex looked at Wyatt and said, “Mr. Jeremiah, could this be a misunderstanding? This is simply concerning a family’s internal affairs. How could it constitute a commercial crime?”
Wyatt paid no heed to Lex and said coldly, “Since someone’s reported the case to us, it’s our responsibility to get to the bottom of it. Yosef has confessed to everything. First, Tommy gave him a hundred thousand dollars to deliver sub-standard and expired medicine to Eternality Hospital. Then, Howard gave him a million dollars and instructed him to frame Thea. If you have anything to say, do it at the police station. Seize them!” A few policemen stepped forth and pulled out handcuffs.
They forcefully handcuffed Howard and Tommy.
Wearing a grim expression, Howard remained silent.
Meanwhile, Tommy cried out, “Grandpa, save me! I don’t want to go to prison!”
Under the gaze of the Callahans, Howard and Tommy were taken away. David recollected his senses only after the policemen had left. He secretly gave James a thumbs up.
Smash!
Lex slammed his cane on the table angrily and roared, “What have you done, James?! This is our family’s personal business! If they’ve done wrong, report it to me. Why did you call the cops? Do you know what’s going to happen now?!” Lex was enraged. The Callahans watched helplessly. No one dared speak up. James said calmly, “And did doing that work? I brought Yosef here to explain things, but he refused to tell the truth. You didn’t trust Thea at all. How can I prove her innocence without calling the cops? Besides, I went to the authorities without knowing that the true masterminds were Howard and his family. Now that the truth is out, we should acknowledge that they’ve wronged Thea.” “You little…”
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Lex’s complexion turned pale with anger.
“Besides…”
James continued, “Thea’s no longer the chairman of Eternality. She’s the chairman of Pacific Group and owns ninety percent of its shares. This afternoon, she’d just taken over the company from Trevor through a loan.”
Cough! Upon hearing this, Lex coughed up blood. Then, he fainted. Seeing this, the Callahans freaked out and swiftly made their way to his side. “James, what are you doing?” Thea rebuked him with an indignant look on her face. “How could you call the cops? This was a family matter. Why did you report it to the authorities without consulting me?”
After rebuking James, she quickly made her way to Lex Lex had passed out from rage. Soon, he regained consciousness. He sat on the sofa, panting, “You think you’re so smart and all grown-up now, Thea? Do you not care about the family rules anymore? If that’s the case, I have nothing to say. Leave. From this day onward, you’re no longer part of the Callahans.” “Grandpa…”
Disoriented, Thea said, “Although I’ve taken over Pacific Group and am no longer the chairman of Eternality, I’ll ensure the contracts signed between Eternality and other corporations remain. Eternality will continue to receive orders from them in the future.”
Chapter 253 “Forget it.”
Lex lightly waved.
“Lex, you can’t just ignore this,” Jolie cried out, weeping. “Howard and Tommy have been taken by the police. Even if they did something wrong, how could James call the cops? This is a family affair, after all.”
“A family affair?”
James said coldly, “Is framing Thea considered a family affair? Fortunately, nothing serious happened. Would you still call it a family affair if people had died?” “You…”
Her face livid, Jolie pointed at James and rebuked him, “Who do you think you are? This is the Callahan residence. What makes you think you have the right to speak?” “That’s right. You’ve pushed it too far.” “How could you call the cops?” “Why can’t you just sit down and talk this through? It’s nothing serious, after all. Now that the police have arrested them, what should we do if word gets out?”
“Damn you, James!”
The Callahans reprimanded James and Thea, blarning everything on them.
Though David was delighted, he believed James had crossed the line. It was a family affair, after all. Getting the authorities involved would only make matters worse.
Thea pulled at James and whispered, “James, withdraw the case. If word gets out, things won’t look good for the Callahans. Besides, I’m perfectly fine now. Why don’t we reconcile with them?”
Thea was grateful James had stood up for her.
However, at the end of the day, the people arrested were still her relatives.
James replied, “The relevant authorities have begun investigating the matter. It’s too late to withdraw the case now. Besides, if they’re proven to be innocent, they’ll be released in no time. If they’re found guilty, however, it’s only natural for justice to be served.” James did not plan to let them off the hook that easily.
Doing so would only give them allowance to execute worse plots in the future. “Leave, now. I don’t want to see your faces…” Lex pointed at the door. Gladys took the hint and looked at David and Benjamin. “What are you standing there for? Hurry, get those betrothal gifts out of here.”
“Got it.”
The two came to their senses and quickly obeyed her orders.
Gladys looked at James and scolded, “James, don’t just stand there. Help them out.” “Oh.”
James nodded and headed toward the gifts. He closed one of the boxes, carried it on his shoulder, and walked out. Meanwhile, the rest of the Callahans looked at them with grim expressions.
As the gifts were numerous, they took some time carrying them home. At the Callahans’ villa, John asked, “What should we do now, father? Eternality is expanding its business, while Howard’s been arrested. Meanwhile, Thea has taken over Pacific Group. We desperately need someone to take the lead.”
“John, I’ll leave the company’s business to you for now.”
“Yes.”
John nodded.
After all these years, it was finally his turn to call the shots. “Megan.” Lex turned to look at her. “The Oswalds have broad connections. Ask them if they can bail Howard and Tommy out of prison.” “I’ll call Colson this instant and have him come over.” The Callahans were all busy trying to handle Howard’s and Tommy’s arrest.
Meanwhile, Thea’s family was smiling from ear to ear. They formed a circle around the betrothal gifts, which were worth a fortune. “Thea, isn’t this limited-edition Ferrari the one we saw during the auto show? I’ll give you my Maserati. In exchange, this Ferrari will be mine. By the way, mom, we should move into a new villa that’s at least a thousand square meters. Hehe, owning a villa at Goodview Villa District is a sure sign of power and wealth.”
David was smiling from ear to ear. Thea disagreed with him. “We can’t accept this. I’m returning them.” Smack!
Gladys smacked her head and scolded, “Are you dumb? This is free!”
Chapter 254 Thea could not retort.
She did not know what to say.
She pulled James into her room.
Meanwhile, the others formed a circle around the betrothal gifts. Alyssa took a beautiful dress and some expensive-looking jewelry and dashed excitedly into her room. She changed her clothes and put on earrings, a necklace, and a ring. “Darling, do I look pretty?” She came out of the room and walked around the living room. David exclaimed, “Wow, you look gorgeous, darling! The dress suits you perfectly.” Upon hearing this, Alyssa was flattered.
Meanwhile, Gladys wore a worried expression. She muttered, “Mr. Watson is rich, but so is Mr. Caden. Who should Thea marry?” “She should marry both.” David blurted out. Smack!
Gladys smacked him on his head. He instantly shut his mouth and headed toward a box full of cash. “Mom, can I have this?”
Gladys glanced at him.”No way. They’ll be kept in safe custody. I’ll be putting them in the bank tomorrow.”
In her room, Thea was exasperated.
“I-1’ll go to Majestic Corporation tomorrow to return the gifts to Mr. Caden.”
James said with a smile, “Darling, it’s yours now. You should keep it.”
“How could I do such a thing? I already have a husband.”
Hearing this, James fell silent. Neither of them said anything else.
The atmosphere in the room was unusual.
James and Thea waited in the room for the rest of the family to fall asleep.
Thea went to shower. Meanwhile, James had a box in his hands. His heart was thumping.
Soon, Thea came out of the shower.
She was wrapped in a towel, which covered her sensitive parts. Her fair skin and her plump. juicy thighs were revealed. Her skin was still wet and glistening with drops of water.
She pointed to the bathroom, her cheeks red. “G-Go and take a shower.”
“Oh.”
Adrenaline pumped through James’ veins, and he hastily dashed toward the bathroom. He finished showering in five minutes. Putting on his pants, he got out of the bathroom. Thea was already lying in bed, the towel by her side. The blanket covered her body. Only her face was revealed.
Her cheeks were as red as an apple, and they looked enticing.
She moved a little to make space for James.
James leaped onto the bed in excitement.
Thea quivered the moment he got onto the bed.
She knew what would happen next.
She thought she had prepared herself. She would finally belong to James, and they would officially be husband and wife.
However, the moment James got onto the bed, she became hesitant. She became fearful.
It was a fear of the unknown, and a fear of marriage.
James tumed his body and looked at Thea. Her cheeks were red, and she was irresistible. He extended his arms to embrace her. Then, he went for a kiss.
Their lips touched It felt chilly and a little sweet. “N-No…”
Thea pushed Jares away forcefully. She got up, panting. “I-I’m not ready for this. Darling, c-can we do this some other time?” She dared not lift her head to meet his gaze.
Chapter 255
James was at a loss.
What was going on?
Did she not agree to it? Why did she change her mind?
He momentarily froze. Then, he quickly recollected himself and smiled. “I-It’s alright.”
As he said that, he got off the bed and spread the mattress on the floor. Thea did not understand what had gotten into her. She felt terrified the moment James kissed her.
However, she did not know what she was afraid of.
“Y-You can sleep here if you want.” Although she did not feel ready, she still could not bear to see James sleeping on the floor any longer.
James said with a smile, “It’s alright. I can sleep on the floor. I’ll sleep next to you when you’re fully ready.”
Jamnes did not want to pressure Thea into it. In fact, he did not have the right. After all, he would not even be here without Thea. That was why he had decided to support and obey any decision she made From Thea’s perspective, however, James was mad.
She opened her mouth to speak. However, she was at a loss for words.
The night passed silently.
Thea did not get a wink of sleep. Meanwhile, James slept soundly.
Soon, morning came. Thea rubbed her eyes. She was awake the whole night. Thus, she was a little absent-minded. She saw that James was awake. He put the mattress away, walked out of the room, and lit a cigarette on the balcony. Through the window, she stared at James’ back, her mind in a trance.
Then, she rose, got dressed, and headed toward the balcony. She called out, “Darling.”
“Huh?”
James turned and saw Thea approaching him.
Thea wore an apologetic look. “Sorry about last night.” “It’s no big deal.” James laughed out loud. “We got married before building the foundation this relationship needs. It’s only natural for you to be reluctant to do such a thing with me. Gradually, and with time, I know you’ll accept me.” Even with James’ reassurance, Thea still felt guilty.
James had been through hardships and ordeals ever since he married into the Callahans. Though he was aggrieved, she could do nothing. “Sigh.” Reflecting on this, she sighed. “What’s with you sighing? It’s fine. I don’t blame you.” James stood up and embraced Thea. He said, “I’ll never force you into doing anything you don’t want to do. Not in the past, not in the present, and never in the future.” The more courteous James was, the more guilty Thea felt. “”I-I’ll go to Majestic Corporation today and see if I can meet Mr. Caden. I’ll explain things to him and return the betrothal gifts.” “Fine by me.” James nodded. Thea looked at him and said, “G-Give me some time.”
He smiled. “I told you I’m fine. Let’s get going, honey.”
James pulled Thea back to her room and into the living room Gladys, Benjamin, and the others were already there.
They gathered to discuss their visit to Goodview Villa District. They wanted to have a glimpse of the villa Mr. Caden had gifted them. After that, they planned on heading to the bank to deposit their money. Thea approached them and said, “I told you I’m not accepting these gifts. I’m returning them.”
Discontented, David shouted, “Are you dumb, Thea? Why would you return these gifts?! They’re worth more than a hundred million!”
Gladys was disgruntled. “What are you talking about, Thea? Listen up, now. You have to choose between Mr. Caden and Mr. Watson. You can return these gifts if you want to go on a date with Mr. Watson. If you aren’t interested in Mr. Watson, Mr. Grayson’s a good pick too.” “I won’t waste my time convincing you. I’m heading to Majestic Corporation now to explain things to Mr. Caden.”
Thea stormed out of the house. James glanced at them and said with a smile, “Feel free to keep them. I’ll have a word with Thea.”
“Hmph, at least you’re not stupid, “Gladys grunted.
David chimed in, “Say no more, James. Just get the divorce so Thea can find another man with her glamorous looks, she’ll have no problem getting a rich guy.”
“I – I’ll go find her.” James turned to leave.
However, he did not go after Thea.
Since Thea was headed to Majestic Corporation, he had to hurry there to meet her as Mr. Caden.
“Since she doesn’t like the current me, I’ll make her fall in love with the other me.”
Chapter 256 After leaving the Callahan residence, James called a taxi and headed to Majestic Corporation. On the way, he called Newton. “Mr. Quinn, who’s currently in charge of Majestic Corporation?” “That’ll be me, James.”
“Got it. Prepare a suit and a mask for me. I’ll be there soon.”
Though Newton did not know what James was up to, he obeyed. “Alright, I’ll make the necessary arrangements.”
After the call, James closed his eyes to rest.
Soon, he arrived at Majestic Corporation.
It was an eighteen-story skyscraper. Though it used to be a business under the Great Four, it had been returned to its original owner. After Newton took over, he renamed it the Majestic Tower.
It was also the headquarters of Majestic Corporation.
Majestic Corporation had only been established yesterday. Although there were rumors about its opening, the company had not officially announced its opening ceremony, nor had it held a press conference. However, news about Majestic Corporation’s hiring activities had appeared on the online job market.
From vice-chairman to an ordinary clerk, all positions were open and available.
Majestic Corporation had gone on the offensive by offering high salaries to talents. Many unemployed individuals were emboldened and wanted to try their luck Even those who were already employed were attracted by Majestic Corporation’s remuneration and wished to jump ship.
Outside Majestic Corporation, a Lamborghini flawlessly reverse-parked into the garage.
The door opened A tall, slender, and beautiful woman in a red dress got off the car.
She pulled out a pair of sunglasses and put them on. Her appearance attracted a crowd. At the same time, Thea was outside Majestic Tower. Looking at the eighteen-story high skyscraper, she felt disoriented.
She was a little nervous. Soon, she would meet the person she saved ten years ago.
Soon, she would meet the ghost-masked men who had saved her from Trent Xavier.
Thoughts filled her mind. Tap! Tap! Tap! The sound of boots kept ringing in her head. The hideous ghost mask sprang into her mind. Recollecting herself, she took a deep breath and walked toward Majestic Tower.
The woman in the red dress was there too. She arrived at the door at the same time as Thea.
They noticed each other, and their gazes met. “Huh?”
The woman in the red dress looked at Thea and removed her sunglasses. “Thea, is that you?”
“Y-You are…?”
Thea looked at the slender woman in the red dress. She had curly red hair and wore lipstick. For a moment, Thea could not recognize her. “I’m Quincy Xyla.” “Quincy?!” Thea exclaimed. Quincy was her classmate at senior high. She was also her best friend. After the incident, Quincy transferred schools. Thea heard she went overseas to study She did not expect to run into her here.
Quincy stepped forward and pulled Thea’s arm. A smile flashed across her beautiful face.” What a coincidence Come, let’s find somewhere to sit and have a chat.”
“Sure.”
Thea was excited.
It had been ten years.
They found a table at a coffee shop near Majestic Corporation.
“Thea, I just got back, and I heard about what you went through. I didn’t know you’d been suffering all these years. Thank goodness you’re strong enough to withstand those hardships.”
Chapter 257 “Enough about me. Say, where have you been for the past ten years?”
“Sigh…” Quincy sighed.
“Back then, something happened to my boyfriend’s family. I was devastated and moved to Melpolis with my family. I just came back Coincidentally, I heard a member of the Cadens had survived and even managed to take back the former businesses’ of his family from The Great Four. I thought about it and decided to see what it was all about. I also applied for the vice president position while at it.”
Quincy looked at Thea.
“By the way, I heard you got badly burnt while you were saving a Caden from the Caden residence?”
“Yes.” Thea nodded.
“Who was it?” Drinking her coffee, she looked at Thea. Thea shook her head and said, “I don’t know. He was on fire when I saved him. The situation was dire, and I pulled him out of the fire without having a clear glimpse of his face.” “Did he not look for you?”
“He…”
Wearing a flustered look, she contemplated and said, “I guess he did. However, he was wearing a ghost mask So, I couldn’t see his face. I came here today to find him and explain things to him.” “I see…”
“By the way, why didn’t you tell me your boyfriend from ten years ago was a Caden?” Hearing this, Quincy sighed. “We were only dating for a few months. We planned to announce our relationship after graduating senior high. However, I didn’t expect such a disaster to fall upon the Cadens before graduation. Sigh…” Thea was curious. “What’s his name?”
“James.”
“Huh?”
Thea froze.
“Oh, I remember now.” Quincy caught on. “I heard the Callahans found you a new husband. He’s called James, too, isn’t he? What a coincidence.” “Yes, indeed.” Thea recollected herself.
As James Caden was a common name in Cansington, it was not surprising for two people to have the exact same name.
They conversed in the coffee shop, recounting their past events.
“Oh, yeah…”
Thea glanced at Quincy. She opened her mouth, then closed it without saying anything. After deliberation, she spoke, “Yesterday, a mysterious Caden sent betrothal gifts to the Callahans, saying they were meant for me. I’m here today to explain to him that I have a husband and would like him to take back the gifts.”
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Quincy’s curiosity was piqued. She asked with a smile, “He should be the one you saved ten years ago. Did he tell you his name?”
Thea shook her head. “No. I only know he’s a Caden and the chairman of Majestic Corporation.”
Quincy laughed. “Not surprising. It’s only natural that he wants to marry you since you saved him ten years ago.”
“But, I’m already married, and my husband’s really nice to me. I have no plans to divorce him.” Thea shook her head.
“I hope James is the one you saved ten years ago.”
Quincy sighed.
James was her first love.
She had not entered into another relationship all these years. She just could not forget the romance of her youth.
Whenever James’ name was brought up, she would have a false impression that he was still alive. She glanced at Thea. “Thea, could it be that the person you saved ten years ago is your husband, James? Could he be a member of the Cadens?”
“How could that be possible?”
Thea immediately dismissed the idea She knew her husband very well. How could he be the mysterious Caden? Although James was rich, he got his money through illegal means. He had also been dismissed from the military.
Having two hundred million dollars was completely different from having tens of billions. Besides, she would not believe that her husband was the ghost-masked man. If he was, why would he conceal his identity?
Quincy said with a smile, “I agree. It’d be too much of a coincidence. However, if it turns out to be true, don’t blame me for stealing your man.”
“You’re still the same after all these years. I say feel free. My husband is a good-for-nothing who stays at home all day. He has no ambition whatsoever. He even asks me for money to buy cigarettes.”
“Alright, now. Since we’re both here, let’s go in together. I’m interested to find out the identity of the man you saved ten years ago. I wonder if he’s my boyfriend, James.”
Hearing this, Thea grew expectant.
She was looking forward to meeting the person she saved ten years ago.
She was looking forward to meeting the ghost-masked men who turned life upside down for The Great Four.
Chapter 258 In a lavish office on the topmost floor of Majestic Corporation, James had changed into a brand-new suit worth millions of dollars.
Serena was adjusting his necktie.
Wearing the suit, James exuded a completely different aura.
He was a house-husband just a moment ago. Now, he was a man who succeeded in life.
“I- James…”
After adjusting his necktie, Serena lifted her head and looked at James puzzledly. “Why are you concealing your identity?” James smiled. He did not explain. He did not know the answer to her question.
Perhaps he wanted to live an ordinary life.
At that moment, Newton walked in.
“James, Ms. Thea is here alongside a woman called Quincy Xyla, who’s here to apply for the position of vice-president. She requests to see you.” “Q-Quincy Xyla?”
James froze.
A figure sprang into his mind. He had just graduated from high school ten years ago He got to know a girl from school. Her name was Quincy, and they were in a relationship for around half a year.
Though teenage relationships were awkward, they were the most unforgettable. James scratched his head and muttered, “There’s no way such a coincidence is possible.” Newton asked, “James, both of them wish to see you. Since they came together, do you plan to see them together or alone?” James contemplated before saying, “Let Thea in first.” “Yes.”
Newton walked out of the office.
Serena followed suit.
Newton approached the two, who were waiting at a sitting area outside the chairman’s office, and smiled. “Ms. Thea, the chairman has asked for you.” Though Quincy was here to apply for the position of vice-president, she was also here to see the chairman of Majestic Corporation. She wanted to know if he was her first love.
“I wish to see the chairman.”
“Ms. Quincy, the chairman has only called for Ms. Thea. Please go for your interview. If you pass, you might be able to meet him.” Saying that, he turned to look at Serena and said,” Serena, bring Ms. Thea to the chairman.”
“Yes.”
Serena glanced at Thea. She was mesmerized by her beauty. Recollecting herself, she gestured. “Follow me.”
Thea took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down.
Following Serena’s lead, she entered the chairman’s office. A clean-limbed man in a white suit stood before the glass windows in the spacious office. He was standing in front of the glass windows, watching the city landscape. “Chairman, Ms. Thea is here.”
James, who had his back to Serena, waved his hand. “Got it. You may leave.”
“Understood.”
Serena turned to leave.
Thea stood in the office and stared at the man before her.
The man was approximately one meter and eighty centimeters in height, short-haired, and was wearing a white suit. She could not see his face. However, looking at him from the back, she imagined he would have a handsome face. At that moment, Thea was a little nervous.
“Greetings…”
She stammered.
Chapter 259 James turned to face Thea.
She could not take her eyes off him.
However, in the instant James tumed, she was dismayed.
She could not see his face as he was wearing a mask. It was not the same ghost mask from before. Instead, it was a silver mask. It covered his face, and only his eyes, nose, mouth, and chin were revealed.
James turned and glanced at Thea.
He saw the nervousness in her.
He gave her a slight smile. “Make yourself at home. Have a seat.” Thea recollected herself and took a seat on the sofa of the office.
James took the seat opposite her. “M-Mr. Caden, thank you for everything you’ve done for me.”
Thea opened her mouth to speak Her voice was shaky.
Anyone could tell she was nervous.
James waved her off. “If not for you, I would’ve died in the fire ten years ago. I know you’ve gone through a lot over the past ten years. I could never pay back my debts to you.” James was speaking the truth. He could never truly repay his debts to Thea.
Thea mustered her courage and lifted her head to look at James.
The man before her wore a white, spotless suit and a silver mask. He had a distinctive aura that was unlike any other. It was the aura of a successful man. The vibes he gave off would be suffocating to the ordinary person.
She opened and closed her mouth, unable to speak She wanted to tell him she was married and would like him to take back the betrothal gifts.
Yet, James’ aura was too strong and irresistible.
She was deeply attracted to him. If only he was her husband.
A preposterous idea floated into her mind.
She shook her head as if to shake off the idea. “C-Can I see what you look like beneath the mask?”
Thea wanted to see what he really looked like. “Is that important?” James looked at thea,
“Huh?”
Thea (roze.
James continued, “I know what you came here for. You want to return the betrothal gifts I sent to the Callahan residence yesterday. Not only are they betrothal gifts, but they’re also my token of gratitude to you for saving my life. Since you’re married and have no plans of divorcing your husband, take it as a token of gratitude. Furthermore, I promise you this. If you ever need me, just tell me. I’ll do whatever it takes to fulfill your wish.”
As the son-in-law of the Callahans, James could not promise Thea anything.
Even if he did, Thea would not have confidence in his words.
However, the man before her right now was different.
“I can’t accept this.” Thea hurriedly explained, “Mr. Caden, these gifts are too generous. I can’t accept them. Please, take them back. I only have a single request. May I have a look at your face?”
Thea still wanted to see what the person, who had saved her and had been helping her in the shadows, looked like.
Seeing the look of anticipation on her face, James wanted to fulfill her wish.
At that moment, he intended to remove his mask and reveal his identity to her.
However, how would he get along with her after removing the mask?
After removing the mask and revealing his identity, Thea would only treat him with respect and reverence. There would be no more feelings of love.
Reflecting on this, he restrained the urge to do so.
He lightly waved. “Now’s not the time. When the time is right, you’ll find out what I look like. If there’s nothing else, please leave. I still have business to attend to.” Thea was disappointed.
Though she had met hím, she did not get to see his face.
She stood up and said, “I’ll send someone to return the gifts.”
“I told you there’s no need for that,” James said bluntly. “Since you don’t intend to divorce your husband, treat them as my token of gratitude instead of betrothal gifts.” James’ tone was a little harsh, and he was unrelenting. He did not wish to give Thea any chance to say no. “T-Then, I’ll accept the gifts with thanks.”
Thea did not say much. She turned to leave.
Whew!
Removing the mask, James sighed a breath of relief as she left. His face wore a helpless expression.
“I only wanted to send her some gifts. I didn’t expect things to go so wrong. Great, Now I’ll have to get along with her with two identities.”
Chapter 260 James came to Majestic Corporation to meet Thea. After meeting her, he changed into the casual wear he always wore. “This is much more comfortable,” James muttered.
He walked out of the office and took the dedicated lift to the first floor.
He walked out of Majestic Tower and stood by the side of the road to call a taxi. Thea walked out of Majestic Corporation, dejected. Although she had met the person she wanted to meet, she did not manage to see his face.
However, he exuded a strong aura. His every word and action could sway the thoughts of others.
At that moment, she saw James standing by the road.
She froze.
“Huh?”
Hearing this, James turned. Upon seeing Thea behind him, he scratched his head awkwardly. “T-Thea, you’re here as well?”
“W-Were you following me?”
Upon seeing James’ flustered look, she instantly understood. Her face darkened. “James, do you not trust me? Is that why you followed me?” 1
James was speechless. Why would he follow her here?
However, he did not know how to explain things to her.
As James remained silent, Thea was convinced he had been trailing her. “You seemed like an understanding guy, so I wasn’t expecting you to be this petty. You said you trusted me, but your actions contradict your words.” Thea was dissatisfied.
She glanced at James.
His outfit looked like it cost less than a hundred dollars altogether. He looked like a commoner, and he had no special abilities whatsoever.
She thought about the mysterious Mr. Caden.
His attire was worth a fortune. He wore a spotless suit and exuded a strong aura.
In comparison, his husband was a pauper. Mr. Caden, on the other hand, was a prince. “Honey, I didn’t follow you here,” James said helplessly. “Then, why are you here?”
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James wanted to explain himself, but he did not know how to go about it.
There was no way he could tell her he was the mysterious Mr. Caden who had sent her the betrothal gifts.
“James, I’ve seen through you.” After meeting the mysterious Mr. Caden, Thea could not help but compare them. Now, she believed James was worthless. Perhaps her family was right. They were not a good fit.
Thea’s apathy stunned James. I They had been married for quite some time.
Although they had their misunderstandings, Thea had always stood up for him. He knew of his place in her heart. However, at this very moment, he felt he had no place in her heart. Could it be she had fallen in love with the other him and had begun to look down on her husband?
The moment Thea spoke those words, she felt she had gone too far. She remembered it was James who had treated her and cared for her. That period was the happiest she had ever been in the past ten years. “Whew!