Chapter 3

“What did you say? You … want me to return it?” John stared in disbelief, almost unable to believe what he was hearing.

“Angela, you’ve lost your mind!” Lucy looked at Angela as if her cousin had gone mad.

Meanwhile, Harry blinked and turned his gaze back to the bouquet containing the priceless diamond, “You want to return a diamond worth millions of dollars? You … are you serious, Angela?”

It wasn’t just the Jackson family members who were shocked by Angela’s words, nearly all the guests, including Nathan, her own husband were also taken aback that Angela would do such a thing.

But Angela, with a calm expression on her face, said, “Uncle, I already have a husband. Accepting a gift from a man who is my ex-boyfriend … it feels inappropriate.”

Some guests began to understand Angela’s decision, but most of them still thought Angela Jackson was incredibly foolish for rejecting a tycoon like Ben Walter.

Ben Walter was one of the most sought-after wealthy bachelors in the city.

So many young women were attracted to him and were even willing to throw themselves into Ben’s arms.

Unfortunately, none of them managed to win Ben’s heart. Because everyone knew Ben still loved his ex-girlfriend, who was now married, Angela Jackson.

“That’s really too bad!”

“I’m really curious … why does Angela cling so tightly to that good-for-nothing husband of hers?”

A man in his late 30s chimed in, “What’s the secret behind that young man that makes Angela unable to even glance at another man?”

“After all, he’s just a janitor. Oh, how can a beautiful woman like Angela have a husband whose career is so far below hers?”

John shook his head, sighed, and looked at his niece, whom he thought had gone mad, “But, Angela. This-”

“Just give it back, Uncle. I really can’t accept it.” Angela said firmly.

After saying that, Angela turned to her husband, “Nathan, let’s go home!”

Nathan nodded and then took his wife’s hand before leaving the house.

Throughout the entire ride, Angela Jackson remained silent.

Nathan tried to talk to her, but his wife seemed uninterested in speaking with him, so he just stayed quiet.

When they arrived home, Nathan finally asked again, “Do you regret turning down that diamond bouquet?”

Angela, who was just about to enter her room, suddenly stopped in her tracks and turned to face her husband. “What do you mean?”

“Angela, that’s a diamond worth tens of millions of dollars. Are you-”

“Damn it, Nathan. What kind of woman do you think I am? Have you forgotten that I’m the marketing director at my late grandfather’s major corporation?” Angela glared at her husband.

Nathan wanted to retort, but Angela raised her hand to silence him. “With the money I have and my shares in the Jackson Group, I could buy a diamond like that with my own wealth.”

“But you’ve looked gloomy ever since we left your uncle’s house.”

Angela clenched her teeth, growing more frustrated. “That’s because I’m so angry with you.”

Nathan’s eyes widened. “Angela.”

“Because you’re the one who should have given me that gift. But … what, Nathan? You … didn’t even take the initiative to stand up for me or do anything for me. You just stood there watching me like an idiot. You … are truly a useless husband.”

Nathan was taken aback. “Angela, I … I’m sorry. I-”

“Enough, I’m sick and tired of hearing your apologies, Nathan.”

The woman then went into her room and locked the door from the inside.

Nathan immediately grabbed his own hair, starting to feel frustrated as well.

The man now truly felt terribly guilty toward Angela.

Indeed, there was nothing wrong with anything Angela had said.

All this time, he hadn’t been able to do anything for his wife because of his limitations.

“Come on, hurry up and let that day come! I can’t take it anymore,” Nathan muttered hopefully.

If only he could speed up time, he would definitely do it right away.

He also didn’t like leaving his wife to face everything alone. He also wanted to be a protector for his wife against people who only wanted to take advantage of her, like John Jackson.

He knew full well that his wife’s uncle was trying to get him to divorce Angela.

Besides wanting to drive him out of the Jackson family, John also wanted to seize Angela’s shares.

That’s why John was pushing Angela toward Ben Walter, who was indeed very fond of her.

Although Nathan didn’t know what kind of deal John had struck with Ben, he was still absolutely certain that John was indeed collaborating with Ben.

Meanwhile, at the Jackson family home, John had just thrown a fit in the living room after the guests had left.

“Damn it. How could Angela refuse such a lavish gift? Stupid girl!” John shouted.

The man then smashed a vase and threw whatever was in front of him.

Harry and Lucy, his two children who knew exactly what John was like when he was angry, dared only to stand on the sidelines so they wouldn’t get hit by flying objects.

“If Ben goes so far as to cancel his investment, I swear I’ll make Angela regret it,” John said, his teeth chattering with rage.

Harry swallowed hard. “Dad, Ben is so crazy about Angela. I’m sure he already understands Angela’s temperament. He’s … I don’t think he’ll get angry over this.”

“That’s right, Dad. Besides, the diamond was returned intact,” Lucy chimed in.

John snorted in irritation. “But … if this keeps up, I won’t be able to develop my secret project. Ben … is the only one who can help me with his substantial investment.”

John shook his head. “And … there’s an audit coming up soon. If Angela … finds out that I’ve been using a lot of company funds for my personal project, she … will definitely file a lawsuit.”

The thought of facing all those problems sent a chill down John’s spine. “No, I can’t let this happen to our family.”

Lucy bit her lip.

Harry thought hard and then hesitantly spoke up, “Dad, I think we need to do something about Nathan right away.”

Lucy suddenly turned to her brother. “Do what, Harry?”

“Get him out of Angela’s life, of course. We … can’t let him stay with Angela because he’s the only obstacle to our plan,” Harry explained.

Lucy licked her lower lip, “You mean … we have to kill him? Is that it?”

“Yes. There’s no other way but to kill him. You …’ve also seen how stubborn Angela is. She won’t divorce that loser.” Harry said with conviction.

Lucy fell silent, looking uncertain.

But considering that their current situation was truly desperate, she finally nodded, “I think Harry’s right, Dad. We … can’t wait any longer. Ben might be able to wait to get Angela, but … we can’t wait.”

John touched his lips, looking deep in thought.

He furrowed his brow and finally responded, “You’re right. We have to kill him.”

Harry sighed in relief that his father agreed with his plan.

John raised his right eyebrow, “Do you have a good plan to get rid of him without anyone finding out?”