A Call That Changed Her Entire Life

Chapter 1562 Do You Like Them

Shaking his head, Darren said, “No. We'll attract too much attention if we open a casino now. That bastard Jacob is still keeping an eye on me, I'm sure. I have to find a way to get him off my back first. Otherwise, I won't be able to protect this casino if he strikes again.“

The thought of Jacob immediately put a frown on Harlan's face. He knew firsthand how hard it was to deal with Jacob. Even Darren had no idea what to do with him sometimes. What they needed to do right now was to secure their casino. Of course, finding the key was also important.

With a frustrated sigh, Darren shut down his computer and took out a key ring. When he handed it to Harlan, he solemnly said, “You have to hurry and find the other half of this key. When you find it, I will have no reason to fear Jacob. By then, he will be at my mercy and he will be begging on his knees.“ While he imagined the scene, Darren couldn't help but smirk. His eyes turned dark.

“Yes, Mr. Xu.“ As always, Harlan nodded obediently. Then, he suddenly thought about another matter. He pursed his lips as he wondered if he should ask Darren for his opinion. Seeing that Harlan was in a daze, Darren knocked on the table to get his attention back. “Are you hiding something from me?“ Darren asked impatiently.

For a second, Harlan was shocked by his gaze. Even though Darren trusted him tremendously, he knew what type of person Darren was. His boss was known to be suspicious of everyone, so Harlan made sure to always be upfront with him.

Therefore, Harlan had to come clean and report everything in detail to him. He took a deep breath and said, “Mr. Xu, there's a shortage of hit men in Area D. Should we recruit some more?“ Exclusive content © by Nô(v)el/Dr/ama.Org.

A frown appeared on Darren's face. Area D was near a rich neighborhood and it was in the vicinity of a gang's territory. Minor crimes such as robberies were prevalent in that area. People who often visited Area D were either very rich or very powerful. The hit men they recruited also doubled as bodyguards

for those influential people. Darren knew he should be cautious about who he would trust to manage that area.

With a serious gaze, he told Harlan, “You should personally take care of the recruitment. The most important thing is that you can track the movements of the newcomers. We want to deal with Jacob cautiously and carefully. We have no idea what he's planning to do yet, so keep a close eye on the casino business. Make sure that the casino doesn't encounter any problems.“

“Yes, sir, of course,“ Harlan promised with a bow. “I assure you, I will personally attend to these matters.“

Confident in Harlan's abilities, Darren nodded at him. “Okay, I'm going to leave now.“ Just as he was about to leave the office, Harlan quickly called out to him. It seemed that he had something else to report. “Mr. Xu, I've sent someone to look for the key. But we don't know what it looks like. Can you give us a picture of the key?“ Harlan asked.

Upon hearing his question, Darren stopped in his tracks. He turned to look at Harlan's face but said nothing for a few seconds. His gaze intimidated Harlan and had him frozen in fear. Harlan thought that perhaps he had said something wrong.

Eventually, Darren let out a heavy sigh and grunted. “Come with me.“

Obediently, Harlan followed his boss to his car. Darren gave him a photo and pointed at it. “This is what the key looks like. Jacob's transfer agreement of the HT Group is locked away in a safe. There are two keys in total —one for me and one for Jacob. If you can find me the other key, I will reward you handsomely.“

“Yes, Mr. Xu.“ Harlan quickly jotted down the details of the key. It seemed that the material was made of something expensive, so it should be easier for him to track it down.

Accompanied by Harlan, Darren went to inspect everything before he took off. After seeing that everything was in place, he left with a satisfied smile.

In the meeting room of the HT Group, Jacob had just finished a meeting with his managers when his secretary suddenly came to him and handed him his private phone. “Mr. Gu, it's Mrs. Gu on the line for you.“

When he heard that it was his wife, Jacob put the documents down quickly. Then, he eagerly took the phone from his secretary's hand. “Give it to me.“

As soon as he heard Emily's voice on the phone, he felt as if his fatigue had disappeared. “Hello, Emily,“ he greeted with a smile. “Have you finished your work already? A new Thai restaurant has just opened up near here. How about we go there and try out their food?“

Smiling, Emily replied excitedly, “I'd love that. But you should pick me up a little later because I still have something to do.“

“Did you miss me today?“ Whenever Jacob was around his wife, or even just talking to her on the phone, his expression would change. He wouldn't look as serious as he would be in a meeting with clients or employees. Instead, his features were softer and gentler when he interacted with Emily. The secretary was still waiting outside for Jacob's next order, so she couldn't help but overhear their conversation.

“Hmm, why don't you take a guess?“ Even from just the phone, Jacob could hear the grin on Emily's face. Her playful tone made his heart flutter with joy. He couldn't wait to see her later. Before he could reply, she said, “Well, I'll see you later then. I still need to finish up work. Bye!“

Without waiting for an answer, she hung up the phone. Jacob wanted to say something more but the line was already cut off. He couldn't help but stare solemnly at his screen and sigh deeply. His wife had

been preoccupied with her work lately and he had been feeling neglected. The thought made him frown.

After a few seconds of silence, the secretary came in quietly. She carefully closed the door behind her and looked at Jacob, who was staring at his phone coldly. She wondered idly if the boss and his wife had had an argument just now.

Softly, she asked, “Mr. Gu, do you want to meet the representative team from abroad next?“

As if waking up from a dream, Jacob looked up at her and cleared his throat. Then, he shook his head and replied, “I won't meet them in person. Let the vice-president meet them instead. By the way, have you booked a reservation at the restaurant for me?“

“It's all done, Mr. Gu,“ she answered, “A lounge with the lake view has been booked and decorated according to your demand.“ The secretary grinned and added, “Mr. Gu, are you going to invite Mrs. Gu to dinner?“

“Who else would I invite?“ Jacob pressed his lips into a thin line. He felt as if he was starting to lose his gravitas. Even his secretary was not afraid of him anymore and even dared to ask about his personal plans. It must have been Emily's fault. She was way too friendly with his employees.

The secretary was smart enough to read the expression on his face. She didn't dare say anything else and bowed respectfully. “Excuse me, Mr. Gu,“ she murmured. “I'll go find the vice-president to deliver your message now.“

When Jacob left the company, many people turned their heads to look at him as he drove away. There was a rumor in the company that Mr. Gu had a gorgeous wife. It was said that their relationship was so sweet that other people couldn't help but feel jealous of it.

The drive to Emily's workplace didn't take long. Jacob quickly found a parking space and went inside to find his wife. When he saw Emily, it seemed that she was still wrapping up some work because she was still focused on her computer. No matter where Jacob was, he always stood out. Soon, Emily's focus was derailed by the whispers of everyone around her.

“Why did you come so early?“ Her eyes widened in surprise when she looked up and saw her handsome husband waiting for her. She gave him a fond smile and began to pack up her things. Jacob also helped her to pack up. Emily's colleagues were still gossiping among themselves even after they walked out of the office together.

After getting into the car, Emily took out her phone and noticed that there were still some people discussing about her in the company's group chat. She frowned at her screen and pondered about something. She wanted to keep a low profile at the company. So, she turned to Jacob and asked, “If you pick me up next time, can you please just wait for me outside?“

Upon hearing her request, Jacob couldn't help but frown. “Are you ashamed of me?“ he asked with furrowed eyebrows.

“No, of course not,“ she quickly answered. However, before she could explain, Jacob slightly waved his hand and interrupted her. “Well, is it because many people were staring at me and you're jealous? Is that it? You don't want people ogling at your handsome husband?“

Emily couldn't help but roll her eyes. Sometimes, Jacob could be a little childish. Fortunately, most of the time, he was normal. She nodded because she didn't want to complicate things. “Yes, yes. You are right. So remember to just keep a low profile next time.“

Her husband let out an amused laugh and planted a kiss on her cheek. Smiling, he promised that he would keep it in mind the next time he picked her up. When they arrived at the restaurant, Jacob handed the car key to the doorman. Then, a waiter greeted them when they went inside and guided

them to the private lounge on the top floor of the restaurant. This particular restaurant was owned by natives from Thailand, so they didn't doubt the food's authenticity. The important thing about the restaurant was its atmosphere, which happened to match up with Emily's preference.

“There is a man-made lake outside. They opened the restaurant around the same time as the man- made lake. The owner took a lot of effort to make that happen, Jacob told Emily while he pulled out a seat for her.

“It looks amazing in here.“ The lounge was carefully decorated with beautiful decor. Emily couldn't help but look around in awe. “All the decorations here like those fancy dolls and the colorful flowers...were they all picked out by the restaurant owner?“ Emily asked curiously.

Smiling, Jacob shook his head and lovingly hugged her from behind. “I arranged these for you. Do you like them?“