“Hansen, Jenna.” A soft and clear female voice came from the front. The two raised their heads and were met with Jaqueline standing in front of them, looking at them with a playful and bright smile on her face.
Hansen’s sharp brows drew together slightly.
Paul had mentioned that Sara was Johan’s granddaughter. In that case, Jaqueline would be considered to be Jenna’s cousin. He couldn’t help eyeing Jaqueline more than ever. After secretly comparing them, he realized that there was a bit of similarity in their looks. It was just that back then, he hadn’t known and examined them carefully.
“Jaqueline, is there something?” Hansen looked at her and asked calmly. They were together and she just interrupted them straight away. Was there something important?
“Hansen, I have something to discuss with you,” Jaqueline announced with utmost grace.
“Then, let’s talk here.” Hansen looked displeased. He only wanted to comfort Jenna right then and not leave her for some meaningless things at that time.
“Don’t worry, Hansen. I won’t take a long time. I just want to discuss something with you.” Jaqueline was very serious and persistent. Then, she looked at Jenna and said, “Jenna, I have something to talk to him about. You don’t mind, do you?”
Jenna suddenly recalled what Jaqueline had said when she met her the night before. Up until then, she might be able to guess the reason she was looking for Hansen. In fact, thinking about it then, maybe what she had said the day before had its own logical explanation.
“I don’t mind. Hansen, since Jaqueline wants to speak to you, just go ahead. There must be something behind it,” Jenna said in a very considerate and gentle manner.
As for Hansen, he was looking at her with his intense eyes.
Jenna only nodded to him and left first.
“Jaqueline, what can I do for you?” After Jenna left, Hansen looked at her distant back and asked Jaqueline without any thought.
“Hansen, do you know anything about Jenna’s background now?” Jaqueline asked directly without beating around the bush.
Hansen was taken aback. A glint darted across his eyes as he immediately asked, “Jaqueline, what do you mean by this?”
It wasn’t as if Jenna’s identity had anything to do with her. Although she was her immediate cousin, it really had little to do with her.
“Jenna’s background is not ordinary. I just want to know whether you, as her husband, know about it or not?” Jaqueline smiled mysteriously and asked wittily.
“Jaqueline, what exactly do you know? What’s the point of asking this?” Hansen narrowed his eyes, and his face was solemn.
“Hansen, Madam Lilian is Jenna’s grandmother, and Sara’s mother.” Jaqueline declared in a clear voice after thinking about it.
An icy look flashed across Hansen’s eyes.
“So what?” Hansen questioned coldly.
His voice was extremely frosty, bereft of any warmth.
This was the first time Jaqueline had seen this kind of expression on Hansen’s face. It was cold, and the displeasure on his face was obvious.
“Hansen, I don’t have any ill intentions. I won’t hurt Jenna. But you should know why my father is still staying in Richards Manor,” she said as tactfully as possible.
“What for?” Hansen had witnessed the scene of Nuncio trying to please Madam Lilian the day before. Obviously, Nuncio had failed to achieve his goal. Did she want to take advantage of the relationship between Jenna and Madam Lilian to achieve their so-called purpose? Thinking of this, his eyes darkened even more.
“Hansen, now the country’s domestic and international ties are in jeopardy. These controversies have been lodged in history for a long time. This is bad for both the country and the nation. Therefore, my father has the responsibility to request Madam Lilian to solve the diplomatic problems. Hansen, you should also know that this is not for our own sake,” Jaqueline hurriedly explained as she saw Hansen’s face turn even more sullen.
“If you want to ask Madam Lilian, then by all means, utilise the abilities of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to do it, not by getting my wife involved. I’m warning you, I will not allow you to approach my wife with such a purpose. She is just an ordinary and kind woman. Having lost her loved ones in her life, she has lost a lot of happiness that she should have had. I don’t want politics to be involved in her reconciliation with her immediate relatives. Such a little bit of happiness will be deprived of the so-called morality in your purpose. Jaqueline, I have made it very clear. Remember this, or else don’t blame me for being ruthless.” Hansen’s face was gloomy, and he spelled it out with sheer gravity. After saying that, he strode past her and walked forward.
“Hansen, please don’t think of me like this. There’s a reason why I’m doing this.” From a young age, Jaqueline had been pampered. She had never been spurned and given such a ruthless expression before. She stayed rooted and spoke in a loud and aggrieved voice while looking at Hansen’s back.
Hansen stood still and swiveled his head around.
“What, pray tell, is the reason then?” His face was as cold as ice, and he sneered.
“Hansen, Madam Lilian is prejudiced against us, the Moore family. If we were to handle it just like this, then it would be too unfair for our country. That’s why I thought of asking Jenna to do it.” Jaqueline pursed her lips, looking helpless.
“Is that so?” Hansen took a few steps forward and glared at Jaqueline. “If that’s the case, then it’s the Moore family’s misfortune. You should ask the reason why this happened. To me, Madam Lilian is very friendly and kind to everyone here. But why does she hold such prejudice against your family? If so, then shouldn’t your family find the crux of the problem and deal with it instead of pushing the responsibility onto my wife? The Ministry of Foreign Affairs can’t use nepotism to get work done. If you want to have further developments in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and do something for the country and the people, then I advise you not to involve my wife.” After saying this with an austere face, Hansen didn’t look at her anymore and walked forward.
Jaqueline was rooted to the ground.
Hansen was enraged deep down. It was still up in the air if his wife could successfully reunite with Madam Lilian. Just how much of an impact these things might foist on her? As her husband, he didn’t know how much pressure she was under at the moment. It would be too tragic to bear such a feeling when one had to go through political pressure in the name of family reunion.
Why couldn’t the Richards family live their lives with the freedom of their privacy? Must they consider others in everything?
Jaqueline was very smart. She wanted to take this shortcut, but she shouldn’t be this smart.
Jenna couldn’t plead with Madam Lilian for this reason, and yet employed the same excuse for a reconciliation.
He would never allow anyone to interfere with her life like this.
Whether or not they reconcile with Madam Lilian should be up to Sara and Jenna, and not against their will. Otherwise, it was very likely that it would leave a lasting psychological trauma on them.
Besides, Johan had not cared about his own granddaughter for so many years. Now that he had something to ask of her, could he deprive Sara and Jenna of their happiness just because of the country’s morality? As if Hansen would allow it.
It was understandable that Madam Lilian had some prejudice against the Moore family. They should have abided by the right and correct way of taking down the wall of antagonism between them for everyone’s delight and satisfaction, instead of getting Jenna caught up in this.
With this thought in mind, Hansen took large strides to keep up with Jenna’s pace and arrived at the top floor of Green Jade Garden.