Jacob stared at Sara affectionately. He was bedazzled by her whole being. As she sat across the table,
he couldn't help but fantasize about her. With a big smile plastered on his face, he teased his beloved
woman. Sara averted her eyes shyly. Then, she picked up a crab.
The crab was steamed and it looked tasty. As Sara took a bite, she moaned with her eyes closed.
There was a burst of flavors in her mouth. The meat was very fresh and savory. Jacob smiled happily
as he saw her reaction.
After the meal, the lovebirds rushed to a stall to buy sun hats. They didn't expect that it was
summertime in Sri Lanka. Assuming they knew, Sara would have included sun hats in their luggage.
The weather was hot because the sun was shining brightly. However, Sri Lanka was an island country.
So, the cool breeze downplayed the heat from the sunlight. As the sun shined, the breeze also soothed
the skin. It wasn't so bad after all.
Sara wore her sun hat. And she drank the coconut juice which Jacob had bought.
Then, she bought a pair of sunglasses and a colorful beach dress. After she put them on, Sara felt
more comfortable. Now, she could move freely without the sun entering her eyes. Or feeling too hot on
her skin.
Locking arms together, Sara and Jacob walked along the busy streets and alleyways of Sri Lanka.
Many people stopped and stared at them because of their good looks. Truly, the couple looked so good
together. They seemed perfect! Sara was already used to this kind of attention. In the past, people
stared at them everywhere they went together.
Indeed, there is no novelty in what happens frequently. Even though she was naturally a shy person,
Sara didn't feel embarrassed now. She even flashed a smile at some of the onlookers.
They spent half of the day sightseeing and window shopping. Sara and Jacob had mad fun. When it
was evening, they returned to the hotel. It was when they got to the lodge that Sara began to feel a
severe pain on her feet.
Both feet had a "Y" line on them. This was because of the sunburn. In order to feel more comfortable
for the walk, Sara had worn slippers. And this was what caused the line.
When they got to their room, Sara immediately collapsed on the bed and sighed heavily. She stretched
out her legs to ease the pain.
Moments passed before Jacob finally took off his shoes. Then, he sat on the bed and stared at Sara
with affection in his eyes. Lowering his head, he asked, "How do you feel today?"
For a few seconds, Sara just stared blankly at the ceiling. Then, she replied, "Not bad. I enjoyed
myself. But I'm a little tired."
Jacob rubbed her cheeks slightly as he smiled. "Before, I was worried that you would be tired. So, I
didn't take you out. But I reasoned that I may not have another opportunity for a vacation like this, so I
came here with you. Who knows how busy we might be later?"
Immediately he finished speaking, Jacob stretched out his arms and hugged Sara tightly. Her slender
body melted into his. At that moment, their bodies were in a sensual position. Surprisingly, Sara didn't
resist his embrace. In fact, she wrapped her hands around his broad back. She was already used to his
likeness for intimacy. Now, Sara understood that physical touch was part of his love languages.
Jacob carried her in his arms, and walked into the bathroom for shower before going to bed.
The lovebirds spent a few more days in Sri Lanka before they finally left. They went to beaches, tasted
different food. And even visited the museum.
As soon as their plane touched down, Jacob's phone rang. When he looked at the screen he saw that it
was Cindy. Immediately, he pressed the receive button.
"Hello, Cindy. What's up?"
"Finally! Sir, where have you been all this while? I tried your number countless times. But I couldn't get
through," Cindy queried him with a serious and concerned tone. But Jacob didn't take any offense. He
understood she must have been worried about him.
Jacob knew Cindy well. She was very loyal to him. And she would only do things that were for his own
good. This was one of the many reasons why he asked for her help after he resigned from the Shi
Group. She was exceptional!
In the same vein, Cindy saw Jacob as her friend and not just her boss. During the time she worked with
him, he had helped her in so many ways. And she knew that he was a good fellow. Jacob also saw her
as his good friend.
"I went abroad for a while. I just came back. Actually, I am still at the airport. What's happening?"
Jacob's response was concise. He didn't bother to mince words. Of course, he knew that Cindy
wouldn't like that. Her voice already stated that she was apprehensive. If something wasn't urgent and
serious, Cindy wouldn't contact him. She would have handled it herself.
Now, it seemed that something serious had happened. Immediately, Jacob's mind went to Alice. 'I just
hope that woman hasn't caused another problem!'
As he remembered the toughness and wickedness in Alice's eyes the last time they met, Jacob had a
bad feeling.
"Mr. Jacob, I shouldn't be telling you about this. But I think it is best you know..." Cindy hesitated. This
made Jacob a little worried. Cindy only stuttered whenever an issue was very serious. Jacob's anxiety
began to kick in.
He wanted to encourage her to continue speaking. But Jacob decided to wait for her to finish speaking
before responding. At least by then, he would understand what was going on.
Jacob stood awkwardly at the gate of the airport. Sara was standing beside him. She had a worried
look on her face. She was watching Jacob's expression. And he didn't seem pleased. Sara knew that
Cindy was competent enough to be trusted.
This was because she had heard stories of her hard work from Jacob. And she knew that he would
never work with someone that he didn't trust. Besides, Jacob was blessed with the gift of discernment.
It was as if he could see through anyone. He would know if they were dubious or not just by staying
with them for few minutes.
Especially for people in the business field. It was a known fact that Jacob couldn't be fooled by anyone.
Everyone in the business circle knew that they couldn't cheat him because he would smell a fake
person from a mile away. Although Jacob sometimes made minor errors in business, he would always
rectify them. And move onto the next level.
Sara was quite satisfied with that. Honestly, she was filled with admiration for him. But she knew that
more obstacles were waiting for them in the future. Sara knew that they would face more challenges as
they journeyed through life.
It was rather impossible for Jacob to grow alone within a short time, if he didn't have any support.
Because of this, Sara decided to support him in building their future. She envisaged a bright light at the
end of the tunnel.
So now, Sara was interested in the phone call that Jacob was making. Judging by his worried tone, she
knew that the matter at hand was serious.
"What's the matter? Go ahead." Although Jacob had a hunch that something bad had happened, he
remained calm and undaunted. There was no point panicking anyways. It wouldn't solve anything.
"Here is the thing. Alice came to see me again. But I don't understand why she came. I have been
confused since her unexpected visit."
Cindy stopped suddenly. It seemed like she couldn't finish her words in one breath. Jacob could
deduce that she was perplexed.
"What Alice told me was shocking. She said she wants me to resume my position as the assistant to
the CEO again. I don't understand what that means."
Cindy spoke in a calm tone. But she was a little anxious. There was a hint of worry in her voice.
Her instincts were telling her that Alice was up to no good. But Cindy couldn't fathom why she had
come to visit her of all people. No matter how much she racked her brain, she couldn't pinpoint the
reason.
'Besides, I was part of those who sent Alice abroad. Why is she interested in me? Shouldn't she hate
me?'
Cindy thought to herself. She knew that Alice was a dubious person. And she had an unforgiving spirit.
So, why did she come to her?
"What did she say?" Jacob was also racking his brain. He was making a lot of guesses that could be
the reason for the visit. Something fishy was definitely going on.
Within a split second, something flashed through his mind. His heart sank to his stomach as he thought
of it. 'Damn Jonathan! How dare he? That nitwit is at it again! When will he accept that he's a loser?'
Jacob took a deep breath. Now that he had made a very good guess as to who was behind this, he
could tell what was going on.
"Alice didn't say any mean words. Surprisingly, she just persuaded me to return to the company. That's
what is confusing me." Cindy calmed her nerves. She reasoned that since Jacob wasn't worried, then
she had no reason to worry too.
"It's okay. If you still want to go back to the Shi Group, you can. I won't stop you. Trust me, I won't feel
wronged," Jacob said with a smile. As always, he wasn't going to use his influence to oppress other
people. Cindy had the right to choose.
"Mr. Jacob, that isn't what I mean. I am surprised that you're talking like this. We already made a deal. I
pledged my support to you. I told you that I would follow you no matter where you went. Don't worry. I
remain loyal to you."
Cindy reassured Jacob of her loyalty. Hearing this, Jacob smiled again. He was pleased that Cindy still
trusted him. The offer from the Shi Group probably came with a fatter check. However, she decided to
stick with him.
Jacob was elated. But he still replied her in a serious tone. His facial expression was also firm. "Let's
discuss this later. Well, I will be at work tomorrow. You should come too. It would be best if you tell me
what happened in person."
Jacob sighed after responding briefly. He wanted to be intentional in tackling this case. So, there was
no point beating around the bush.
"What? Mr. Jacob, you are going to work tomorrow? Since I resigned, I have been on holiday. I felt so
relaxed. Haha! Now that you are back, I guess my holiday has ended."
Cindy giggled. She was speaking to Jacob in a friendly tone. The conversation seemed more casual
than before. Indeed, the anxiety they felt earlier was fading away.
"Yes." Jacob switched his phone to his other hand. Then, he used the spare hand to draw Sara closer
to his body so she wouldn't be hit by a passer-by. The airport was very busy at that hour. And many
people were coming and going. Some of them carried large luggage and they didn't even look at where
they were going.
"Wow! Where do you work? How did you get a job so fast? What position did you get? Are you going to
be the CEO there too?" Cindy blurted out. It was only after she asked the question that she felt
embarrassed. This was because the questions were rather inappropriate. 'My Goodness! Why did I ask
such a question? What's wrong with me?' Cindy thought to herself. However, she cheered up after
guessing that he wouldn't get offended.
Besides, Jacob had decided to resign in the first place. Nobody forced him to. He just made the choice
that was best for himself. Also, everything had already been sorted out. He had no link to the Shi Group
now.
In a bid to avoid the question, Jacob coughed and said, "I have to go now. Let's talk about it tomorrow.
I'll send you the address. See you then."
Jacob hung up the phone as soon as he finished speaking. He didn't even wait for Cindy to respond.
Sara remained quiet throughout the call. After Jacob put his phone in his pocket, he turned to look at
her. He apologized with his eyes for keeping her waiting for so long. Then, they left the airport.
Sara decided not to ask Jacob who was on the phone. She wasn't bothered as to whether it was a man
or a woman that called. Naturally, Sara wasn't a jealous lover. And she trusted Jacob. On the other
hand, Jacob had a question for her. Something was troubling his mind.
Immediately he entered the car and started the engine, Jacob blurted out the question. He couldn't hold
it anymore.
"Sara, why aren't you asking me who called?" Jacob squinted his eyes as he studied Sara's
expression. Clearly, he wanted her to feel a little jealous. After all, he kept her standing for so long.
Sara looked at him with surprise written on her face. Her perfectly shaped eyebrows were arched
slightly. "Why should I ask you? Wasn't the call from Cindy?"
Jacob stared back at her speechlessly. He was stunned by her response. "Yes, you are right. It was
Cindy that called. But don't you want to know what she said. Aren't you curious as to why I kept you
waiting for that long?"
Sara placed her hand under her chin. Then, she looked up at him and asked, "Okay. What did she
say?"
At that moment, Jacob regretted asking such a stupid question. But he had started it. Sara didn't seem
interested in the topic before. As Jacob thought about what he needed to tell her, he felt a little relieved.
After all, a problem shared is a problem half solved.
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