Chapter 209
The manager personally led them into the private room. After confirming everyone’s preferences, he went to the kitchen.
The room was not large, but it was very refined. Through the huge French windows, they could see a small forest outside, and along the quiet path, a person would pass by occasionally. It was already evening. Clouds veiled the setting sun, and a pale orange glow spilled onto the ground. The glass was one-way—those inside could see out, but those outside could not see inside clearly.
“Is it very difficult to handle?” Jessica noticed that Collin still did not look cheerful.
“If you really feel uncomfortable, I can head over in person,” Jaden said. “There’s no need. It’s just Uncle Mason is quite difficult to deal with.”
“Mason Phillips? Your uncle is quite smart.” Since Jessica had helped Collin reclaim Hurricane Media, she naturally knew how formidable that former opponent was. Back then, she had spent considerable effort—precisely because of Mason. His schemes were one thing; his network was another. For some reason, there had been a powerful figure supporting him from behind. Because Jessica could not appear publicly, she had fought that hidden opponent for nearly six months. In the end, the other party decided that helping Mason brought no further benefit and simply withdrew. Without that person’s backing, Mason finally lost to Jessica.
“And why do you think that happened?” Collin sneered at the thought, flipped his phone face-down, and placed it on the table. “My uncle gave his own daughter—my cousin—to that man.”
That powerful figure was even older than Mason. To secure his own position in Hurricane Media, he had been willing to hand over his biological daughter. It was absurd.
Power, status, wealth—when combined, they could cloud anyone’s judgment. Few people could face all that and still remain clear-headed.
Jessica turned to Chris. “Did you talk to Mason?”
“No,” said Chris, taking a sip of tea and softly complaining. “Uncle Mason just told me to get out. Of course, he didn’t use words that harsh, but that was pretty much what he meant.”
Jessica narrowed her eyes slightly. Jaden saw her expression and could not help but smile inwardly. Chris had completely figured out the rhythm of being with Jessica. She was a strong woman who actually liked standing in front of her man. She enjoyed the feeling of protecting the person she loved. This had been obvious years ago when, for five straight years, she never let Chris take an outside job—using distance as a shield to protect him. Fortunately, Chris did not care much about “a man’s dignity.” He always gave Jessica opportunities to step up and defend him. Such a couple truly belonged together.
“I remember Uncle Mason has a company that specializes in automobile parts, right? In Cheria, it ranks in the top 10. The profits should be good. Why is he still fixated on Hurricane Media?”
“Being only top 10 isn’t enough to satisfy him. In fact, Uncle Mason still controls many businesses left by my parents. Among them, the Lumen Hotel is the most outstanding. The Lumen Hotel can rival those under the Hall family’s brand. I originally wanted to take it back.” Collin sighed as he said this.
There were too many matters at hand. Hurricane Media’s relocation and grand opening in Imeplia were imminent, and Collin could not afford to divert his attention elsewhere. Priorities had to be clear.
“Then take it back,” Chris and Jessica said in unison.
Even their movements were identical—left hand lifting a teacup to their lips, speaking, then meeting each other’s eyes. Collin propped his chin on his hand and looked at them.
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