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Chapter 14 

There are still 1. so many people I haven’t toasted with yet,” Ella said. 

“No more tousts,” Jaden responded. 

“No… that won’t do! The Willow Group needs investments right now. Everyone suspects my ties with Denison Group arent to seize the moment and secure some contracts,” 

“You’re not so foolish after all.” Jaden meant it as a compliment, but his tone came off as somewhat sarcastic. 

just ordinary. We need 

didn’t pick up on the nuance. She vomited again, purging her stomach of its acidic contents. At this rate, she was on a fast 

Regrettably, the tipsy Ella di track to the hospital. 

Jaden couldn’t just watch anymore. Seeing her try to continue drinking, he stepped forward, took her glass, and downed it himself. Til drink for 

her.” 

“Look, the idiot cares about his wife!” 

“Can the idiot even handle his liquor! The crowd erupted into laughter, 

“Hey, fool, let’s toast. A drunk guest, getting overly bold, nudged Jaden while repeatedly calling him a fool. 

In the next instant, red wine drenched him from above. 

“Who!” The man snapped to attention, his anger flaring, only to see Ella standing there. 

Ella?” The man was taken aback. 

“He has a name, it’s Jaden. Got it? If not, I can make it even more memorable for your Ella was fiercely protective. She might call Jaden a fool, but nobody else had that right. She seized Jaden’s hand and splashed his glass of wine in the instigator’s face. 

Jaden seemed like a puppet under her control. The “pupper” now fixated on Ella’s flushed ear tips, feeling an impulsive urge to bite. 

The man, trembling with rage, hesitated to retaliate. The exact nature of the relationship between Willow Group and Denison Group was still murky. It didn’t matter to offend Ella, but antagonizing her backers was dangerous, So, the man angrily left the gathering. 

This episode didn’t dampen the mood of the others, who continued to raise their glasses, though they were noticeably more respectful towards Jaden. After that, no one pushed drinks on Ella again. 

Ella had drunk too much and eventually retreated to a suite upstairs in the hotel to rest. She fell into a deep sleep, but as Jaden was about to leave, she suddenly grabbed his hand. “Your name… it’s really nice.” 

“What?” Jaden asked. 

“I like your name. It suggests God has heard,” she mumbled. 

Jaden stiffened. His mother had chosen his name, which many didn’t understand. Yet, surprisingly, she seemed to grasp its meaning. 

“Just go to sleep,” he said, his expression remaining detached, but he quietly straightened the blankets she had kicked off 

After that, he decided to step out to handle something. 

He left the hotel quietly, soon disappearing into a blind spot of the surveillance cameras. He got into a car, heading for an important engagement. 

“Sir, there’s been a leadership change at Rhys family. Garrett and Willard died in a car accident. Harry has now taken over the company, and PR has managed to sway the media, so no negative comments will surface tomorrow, Sir, would you like me to intervene someone asked. 

“No need, but have someone break his index finger. He pointed at me today, and I didn’t appreciate it.” Jaden responded coolly, 

“Understood.” 

Ella slept for three hours. By the time she woke up, most of the guests had departed, and it was nearing midnight. 

“Jaden…” the called out, but there was no answer. 

She summoned her energy, thinking he might be in the 

Instantly. 

the bathroom, but he wahe sobered up. 

“Jaden?” She searched the closet, the balcony, behind the curtains–Jaden was nowhere in the room. She went outside to look for him; a stair member mentioned seeing him, but that was two to three hours ago. She checked the surveillance footage and saw him leaving alone; he hadn’t 

returned since. 

Her heart raced, thinking, Jaden, you are a fool, unfamiliar with the roads or people, and what if you are abducted by traffickers? You are good looking and would definitely draw attention!” 

She mobilized many people to search for him and even went to the police, but they couldn’t file a report until twenty–four hours had passed. 

She was like a cat on hot bricks, running all over the place and even storming into the Watson family’s home, nearly causing a huge commotion She searched every nook and cranny, large and small, yet he was nowhere to be found. She wondered, Where could that fool possibly go?” Suddenly, she got a call from the hotel. Jaden had returned and was now at the hotel entrance. She rushed back immediately 

The moment Ella saw his lean figure, her eyes instantly filled with tears. She ran over and shoved him hard, landing a punch on his chest. Jaden stood still, unmoving. 

“Where have you been? Do you have any idea how worried I was? I was afraid you’d been tricked, or that you were out there hungry and cold, or that you couldn’t find your way back! I even thought the Watson family might have hidden you away–I was this close to causing a scene! Where did you go, and why didn’t you let me know? You scared me to death, do you understand? She bombarded him with questions 

At that moment, Jaden handed her something. It was some yogurt and honey 

“What’s this?” Ella asked. 

“You drank too much; these help with hangovers Jaden spoke clearly and earnestly, each word dripping with sincerity. Hearing this, Ella’s mind buzzed, thinking. So, he has gone out to buy me hangover remedies: 

“But… why were you gone so long?” 

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The next second, Ella, her body damp from running around outside, hugged him tightly. 

Jaden stiffened slightly. He felt a burning warmth on his shoulder–she was crying. He thought, ‘Are these tears of emotion? 

In that instant, Jaden felt a lump in his throat. He had just spun a tale, a simple lie. He thought Ella wouldn’t care much about him and had bought these items just to placate her on his way back. He hadn’t expected such a passionate response, which left him feeling unexpectedly uncomfortable. “Let’s go home.” She hastily wiped her eyes, unconcerned that her makeup was now a tear–streaked mess. She clutched the items he had bought as though they were precious treasures. 

He had merely picked them up without much thought–really, just grabbed whatever was at hand. He suddenly regretted not being more selective about the hangover remedies at the pharmacy. He hadn’t chosen the blueberry–flavored yogurt. The honey too was a random purchase, he should have picked something better. 

Back home, Ella gave him a serious talk. “From now on, you’re not allowed to go anywhere alone. This is a phone, press I to dial me directly. No matter what I’m doing, I will answer” 

“These people in uniform are police officers, they’re good people, and you can ask them for help to find me,” she explained, showing him a photo of a police uniform. 

“Also, remember our home address. If you accidentally go out, don’t panic. Here’s an account I’ve set up for you; you can use this card to pay anywhere. If you’re ever thirsty or hungry, don’t hold back. Eat well–I have plenty of money 

“If we ever get separated, stay exactly where you are. I will always come back for 

you. Do you 

understand?” 

Despite her thorough instructions, covering all bases, she still felt a nagging anxiety and worry. 

Jaden, who wasn’t actually a fool, found her instructions slightly amusing. Yet, he couldn’t bring himself to laugh. Today’s Ella seemed different. On stage, when she confronted those unworthy of her, she was formidable. When exchanging rings and kissing him, she was sweet and charming When blocking drinks for him and fiercely protecting him, she was strong and commanding. 

And finally… when she n 

ran eagerly toward him from across the street, her eyes red and swollen, her voice choked up, angrily pushing him, then 

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“Did you remember everything?” Ella asked. 

When Jaden nodded, she urged him to repeat her phone number and home address. 

“That’s enough, you’ve had a long day, you can go rest now,” she said, patting his shoulder. 

“Why are you so good to me?” As soon as the words left his mouth, Jaden felt irredeemably foolish. It was the kind of question only a fool would ask. 

Ella paused for a moment, then answered earnestly, “Because you only have me 

Jaden was taken aback. Her words struck a deep chord within him. 

“Since I took you from the Watson family, I am responsible for you for life,” Ella said simply, as if she were talking about adopting a pet. Since she had taken him dealing with a fool. 

him in, she felt it was her duty to commit fully, not to abandon him halfway, thinking that patience and love were essential 

But to Jaden, her words felt differently warm. For someone who had experienced life’s harshness, this was the first time he heard something so heartfelt. He quickly looked down, hiding the whirlwind of thoughts stirring inside. 

“Alright, go to sleep now. She was also feeling sleepy, yawning as she spoke. She was looking forward to waking up early the next day to catch up on the headlines, eager to relish in Harry and Grace’s misfortune. 

That night, she slept exceptionally well, dreaming of triumphing over Harry, the scoundrel and slapping Grace back and forth. In her dream, Willow Group soared under her leadership, Devin’s health stabilized, and he lived a long life. 

She even laughed in her sleep. In her dream, she and Jaden had two kids in three years, with Jaden as the stay–at–home dad, acting like a devoted little puppy, constantly wagging his tail at her. When she woke up, she was still smacking her lips, reveling in the delightful dream. 

Immediately, she grabbed tier phone, eager to see Harry’s downfall. But, to her surprise, not a single media outlet had covered inf 

They only offered generic praises about her wedding being grand and her finding a good match, without even mentioning the gifts from Denison Group. 

She surmised that Denison Group might have wanted to keep things under wraps, but wondered why there was no coverage of Harry and Grace, that despicable pair, 

She kept scrolling through trending topics when a headline caught her eye: [Rhys Group Undergoes Leadership Change! Successor Holds Press Conference! 

Clicking on it, she saw Harry confidently addressing the media, showing none of the disarray he had exhibited the day before. The following article read: Tragic Car Accident Claims Life of Rhys Group’s CEO] 

Ella felt unsettled after reading Harry seemed to be incredibly lucky, surviving everything that came his way. She also came across news of Lucy adopting Grace as her goddaughter. 

She was seething with anger when her phone rang, displaying an unknown mumber. She suspected it was Harry and chose not to answer. A text message soon followed: 

[Ella, if you apologize and admit your mistakes, I will forgive you. Don’t waste your time with a fool out of spite. I still care about you, but I can’t stand your temper. If you’re willing to humble yourself and make amends, we might have a chance to stan over. 

[Remember, this is your last chance!] 

The message was dripping with condescension. She thought, “You are so full of yourself!‘ 

Ella felt as if her phone was contaminated. She thought, “Have you lost you memory? Haven’t I made it clear that I am done with you! How could you have so many phone numbers! I can’t keep up with blocking them.‘ 

Ella’s mood for the day was completely ruined. It seemed she would have to thoroughly defeat Rhys Group to finally crush him. She thought, ‘Well, let the battle commence! 

Ella’s sour mood vanished when she saw Jaden, He was so endearing as he drank his milk, which was incredibly soothing. She quickly made her way to the dining room and sat next to him. 

*Did you sleep well last night?” Ella 

Ella asked. 

“Yeah,” Jaden responded. 

“Your milk looks delicious!”