An Impossible Marriage

Chapter 121

After reporting to work, Jodie sat down at her desk. The company not only had a good environment, but it was also a renowned company in Dellmoor. Jodie was pleased that she was able to work there.

“Morning, Mr. Jones,” everyone greeted.

Everyone around her was looking in a particular direction. Jodie's eyes lit up in excitement, and she eagerly followed their gazes to the entrance.

Since she was new, it was essential that she made a good first impression on her superior. However, seeing that it was Steven they were addressing, she wished that the ground would swallow her whole. Lowering her voice, she whispered to someone beside her, “Who is he?”

“He's our boss’ son, the vice president of this company. The CEO has taken a hands off approach to the business, so Mr. Jones is in charge of the whole company. Quantary Corporation is the head company under the Jones family,” her colleague explained.

Her colleague went on, but Jodie was not listening any longer. Never did she expect that a day would come whereby she would be at Steven's mercy. At first, she wanted to leave a good impression on her superior. However, judging from the current situation, she decided not to anymore. After all, they had gone through so much. She knew that Steven would already have a bad impression of her. There's no way he'll change his impression of me!

At that thought, her expression turned grim. Originally, she thought that Steven would jump at the opportunity to make things difficult for her. However, without sparing so much as a glance at her, Steven headed straight for his office.

Jodie took out her phone and sent another message to Margaret: This is seriously not my day! It's my first day here, and I just found out that my boss is Steven! Looks like I'll have to find another job. Upon receiving her message, Margaret felt a little perplexed. She texted back a reply: Why do you need to find another job? I don't think that's necessary. Just focus on the tasks you have on hand. As for Steven, he'll merely be your boss. You complain that smaller companies don't offer as many benefits as you would like. Now that you have finally found a job, don't be reckless!

Jodie understood where Margaret was coming from. Frankly speaking, there was no

deep animosity between her and Steven. I merely refused to compensate him after knocking into his car. As for our subsequent encounters... I always display a haughty attitude toward him and talk back at him, that's all...

When it was finally noon, Jodie arranged to meet Margaret at the restaurant they went to previously. She wanted to pour out her grievances to the latter.

However, as Margaret reached the company’s lobby, she spotted Jack. He had parked his car at the roadside and was leaning against it. After knowing that Jodie had broken up with him, Margaret found it hard to be amiable to him.

That was especially so when she saw him all dressed up. This reminded her of just how terrible Jodie's situation had been, and her temper sparked.

She wanted to pretend that she did not see him, but it was impossible to tamp down her anger. Hence, she approached him and said, “Previously, I wasn't aware that you and Jo had already broken up. That was why I asked you for a lift. I apologize for

that.”

Though she sounded polite, the underlying meaning of her words was anything but that. She was implying that if she had known that Jodie and Jack had already broken up, she would not have accepted his help no matter what.

Jack simply offered a faint smile. He knew that Margaret would come to know of it sooner or later. He informed, “I'm here today because I need your help.”

Margaret coldly stated, “We don't have any ties at all. Seeing that you gave me a lift the previous time, as long as it's within my means, I'm willing to offer a helping hand. That way, I'll have repaid you for your help. I don't want to owe anyone anything, even though Jo was the one who gifted you the car!”.

She emphasized the fact that Jodie had bought him the car. To be honest, she did not understand what Jack was thinking. How can a man dump a woman who loves him so whole-heartedly? Furthermore, he dumped her when she was at the lowest point in her life!

Jack's expression darkened. Taking out a bank card from his wallet, he said, “Pass this to Jodie for me, will you? The password is her birthday. You're right; she bought me the car. In addition, she also paid for all of my expenses while I was overseas. The money inside this card should be more than enough to repay her. As for our

relationship, it's difficult to explain what happened. I don’t want to explain, either. After returning her the money, we don't owe each other anymore. That's the best outcome that anyone can hope for. I don't care how you see me.”