A Call That Changed Her Entire Life novel Chapter 131

Day by day at the Gu Consortium, Jack was beginning to notice a different kind of connection between Jacob and Emily. They had a subtle mutual understanding, an ability to read each other's body language without too many words.

Also, the way Emily looked at Jacob was completely different. She once had fear and obedience in her eyes, but now a hint of delight crossed her face every time her eyes met his.

Jack couldn't bear the fact that Emily never looked at him in that manner. Was she really in love with Jacob?

He could perhaps understand why she would like Jacob's status, but it didn't seem like that was the case. Accepting that she might actually love him was hard for him.

He had a lot of confusing feelings about that, a mix of pain, jealousy, and regret. If he hadn't broken up with her, she and Jacob would not have the opportunity to be together.

He shouldn't have let her go. She should be his! Why did he give her to Jacob?!

During another meeting, Emily and Jack's opinions clashed again. She was already a full-time, permanent employee there, due to the success of the last project. Even though she didn't quite have all her paperwork in order, everybody turned a blind eye for Jacob's sake.

Besides, Emily could hold her own if anybody dared to question that. She was becoming an assertive, smart and capable woman, the woman she was always meant to be.

"Jack, I don't agree with your plan. You always look only at the interests of the company, which is great. But to build a good reputation, we need to consider the needs of our consumers..." insisted Emily.

Looking at this woman who spoke freely with passion and a confident smile, Jack was baffled and frustrated all at once. Where did the Emily he knew go, the one who was once soft-spoken and sweet?

She had completely changed from the inside out. She was more polished and dazzling in her mannerisms, like a pearl which had been cleaned from all its shell's impurities.

But she was not his anymore.

"Ah, please..." Jack declared on a satirical tone. He then proceeded to get up and walk out of the meeting room, ignoring the shocked looks of everyone in there.

Emily was slightly surprised too, but she didn't give it much thought and went back to her point.

They had gotten used to it anyway since Jack and Jacob had not been on the same page for a long time either. So it was expected for Jack not to treat Emily too well. In his mind, he could only see her as Jacob's woman and his ex... not as a co-worker or the powerful professional she had become.

Everyone thought Jack left the room due to the frustrating disagreement; however, Emily was able to see the regret in his eyes... What was that about?

She did not understand and neither did she want to.

Jacob looked at Emily's seemingly calm attitude, and his eyes sparkled with admiration and perhaps even relief.

That afternoon, Jacob received an unexpected call from old Mr. Gu. Without saying too much, he hung up the phone and drove over to the Gu's mansion right away.

Upon entering, he saw Mr. Gu having tea in the courtyard. He looked relaxed and carefree, just like a regular old man in an ordinary family.

But Jacob knew the ruthless man he really was, far different from the appearances he put on.

"What can I do for you?" Jacob asked rhetorically. He could guess his intentions, but he still decided to ask.

Mr. Gu sighed in disappointment," All these years, and you still refuse to call me 'father'."

This was a patter how the two of them always communicate. From the moment he found out the truth that Mr. Gu wasn't his real father, Jacob had stopped seeing him as a part of his family. Anyway, he still had to be at least polite to this man who had raised him.

"I'm busy with the company affairs. So if you don't have anything important to say, I'll go," Jacob stated with a poker face.

"Come and sit down," replied Mr. Gu. He was not going to pretend to be a kind father since Jacob had no intention to play alone. He then gave Jacob a sharp glance.

His commanding tone made Jacob frown and bite his tongue. It took him a few seconds, but he eventually sat down.

"Tina was fired from your company?" Mr. Gu asked, expecting an explanation.

Still keeping a straight face, Jacob answered," Why should I keep people with no brain nor ability in the company?"

"Being Mrs. Gu doesn't need brains nor ability," spewed out the old man.

Only angered more by his response, Jacob commented," I will marry anyone else but her!"

His words were loud and clear, and he did not quiver nor stumble when he spoke them. That got Mr. Gu choking on his own words for a little while. He then decided to change the topic," I won't interfere with your romantic affairs. But what do you intend by bringing her into the company?"

Jacob knew he had to speak his language in order to get him to back off. So he told his father the only thing he could understand," I saved her, so she is mine." He continued looking the old man in the eyes aggressively and added," I haven't played enough; you better not interfere."

Mr. Gu was too angry that he almost burst into laughter. Jacob's attempt to fool him wasn't working. It was obvious his attitude was due to loving that woman; he was afraid that Mr. Gu would hurt Emily.

Mr. Gu thought it could be both bad and good. On one side, she was a weakness for Jacob, but on the other side, with her in the company he could have more control over the situation.

With that in mind, Mr. Gu began approaching the topic from a different angle," What about Jack? Are you willing to stifle his progress and negatively impact his status in the company, all because of a woman? Do you think I have no idea what's going on?"

Jacob let out a sarcastic huff saying," You think this is suppressing him? Jack is a big boy. He can take care of himself. In fact, he is an arrogant, selfish person who doesn't give two dimes about anyone's words. And Emily is just a woman; what can she do to him? Or do you think Jack can't stand up in front of a woman?"

Mr. Gu was speechless. Trembling out of anger, he concluded," OKAY, but you better know what you are doing!"

Jacob got up and left right away, without adding anything else. The butler, who had been silently observing the conversation from the side, offered," Mr. Gu, do you want me to find someone..."

Before he even had a chance to finish, Mr. Gu abruptly replied," No!" Mr. Gu snapped out of his deep thoughts and commented," Do you think he's stupid? He knows I'd send one of my staff to watch him. Don't corner him."

Jacob hated how the old man always thought he was two steps ahead, as if he could read his mind or control his actions. Mr. Gu was really trying his patience, but he had to outsmart him.

Even though he didn't want to openly show concern for Emily, Jacob did hire others to protect her secretly. After rescuing her from the earthquake, Emily had been constantly targeted by Mr. Gu.

Jacob knew he wasn't going to stop.

So he had to increase safety measures. If he couldn't protect the woman he loved, then what kind of a man would he be?

That night, Jacob decided to attend a dinner party. He brought Emily along and always kept her close by.

In the ballroom, the drinks were being circulated left and right.

Juan Lin, from the Lin Group, was excitedly trying to pitch Jacob about a business deal. Seeing that he was open to the possibility of working together made Juan keep pouring more and more wine down his throat in celebration. In his mind, partnering with Jacob would raise his family's status.

With his left hand holding the waist of a woman with heavy make-up, and his right hand holding a raised cup of wine, Juan proposed a toast," Jacob, I want to thank you for giving us this opportunity. You will not regret it. I am sure we will be successful in this together!"

He then skipped clinking glasses and gulped one more cup adding," I'll make sure you have a good time today!"

As soon as he uttered those words, he pushed the scantily clothed woman beside him towards Jacob ordering her," Go and make him happy!"

With quick reflexes, Jacob stepped out of the woman's path before she even touched him. She stumbled and was almost about to fall, before she regained her balance.

With angry eyes, full of despise Jacob yelled," Get away both of you!"