Novel Palace
Chapter 54
Chapter 54
Chapter 54 Not Acknowledging
Jennifer was in her home, sitting on the couch while Hobson was making his report. She was wearing a pair of long white gloves that day.
“Mr. Fox took the madam to an amusement park for about an hour. And he went on a roller coaster with her.”
“What?!” Jennifer’s heart sank. “But he’s afraid of heights! Why did he do that?” She looked at Hobson solemnly. Worried, she asked, “And? Is he alright?”
“He vomited for a while after he got off the ride.”
Jennifer was worried and jealous. He did all that for… for that village girl?
A while later, Hobson continued, “He took a call and went to the police department. Mervin got into a fight, and he settled it.”
Jennifer flew into a rage. “Mervin is still in touch with him?” No. I can’t let that happen.
Hobson said nothing, but his silence had more or less answered her question.
“What is he doing?” She was breathing laboriously, her gaze sharp as a knife. “He’s going to give me a heart attack at this rate. Why did he help Mervin out? I never gave him that permission!”
He held his breath as he stood with his head hanging low because he didn’t dare to meet Jennifer’s eyes.
Stephanie approached him, whispering. “Leave. And keep an eye on them.”
“Yes.” Hobson glanced at Jennifer and left.
“Give me the phone.” Jennifer was so furious that she could explode.
Stephanie said, “Madam, one phone call isn’t enough to deal with this, not when Mr. Fox is still in touch. with Mervin. You should first mend your relationship with Mr. Fox.”
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Jennifer would love to, but things were getting out of hand. First, she still had to deal with Melinda; second, she had to deal with the relationship between Stanley and Monica. And now, she had to deal with Mervin. He took Melinda to an amusement park. If Monica leaves in a fit of rage, it’d be bad for the company. “Call Monica. It’s the weekend. See if she has time to come over for a meal,” Jennifer ordered after calming down. At the very least, I need to assure her that things are still fine.
“Of course.”
Monica had just returned from Taylor’s place with Mervin in tow. When Stephanie called her, she immediately agreed to the meetup. Before she went to Repulse Bay, she went to the mall to get something for Jennifer. There were scarves and tea leaves.
Oh, for me? You shouldn’t have.”
The ladies were in the yard, and Jennifer was pouring some water for Monica. “It’s been a while, Monica.”
Monica was in fashionable attire, her tassel earrings gleaming under the sun. “Sorry, Mrs. Fox. I have been busy.”
“Oh, don’t be sorry. You’re helping Stanley with work. I know that.”
At the mention of Stanley’s name, Monica was reminded of the time he took Melinda to the amusement park. A pang went through her heart, yet she smiled. “Of course. It’s my job. I am working for the company
“I really, really like you, Monica,” said Jennifer. “That girl can give Stanley ten more kids, and I still won’t let her marry him”
Monica was smiling. But that doesn’t change anything. Melinda’s moved in with him, and they’re living under the same roof.
“Give me some time,” said Jennifer. “I’ll make him marry you, whether he likes it or not.”
“Thank you, Mrs. Fox. Monica was moved. Tve been working hard. Doing overtime every day so I can come up with a good design for him. I hope he’ll at least look upon me favorably.”
Back in Emerald Harbor, Melinda got a call from Jessica. “For the love of God, we need to meet over coffee.”