Chapter 109 Handsome Man
The moment Tilda said she wanted to go, Jude didn’t pause at all; he personally drove her straight back to her place.
Andy observed Tilda and realized that she still hadn’t grasped the bigger picture behind everything. He let out a quiet sigh. After spending these recent days with her, Andy had truly come to see how naïve Tilda could be in certain moments, almost alarmingly so. She was nothing like the ruthless, sharp-witted woman who once dominated the dark web and crushed her enemies without hesitation. At this moment, she simply looked like an ordinary nineteen-year-old girl.
Tilda gave Andy a puzzled glance. “Why are you staring at me with that goofy smile, Andy?”
“Absolutely nothing.” Andy lifted his hands in mock surrender. “Anyway, I’ve delivered the news. With Mr. Bell from DY Group stepping in, even Jenson Group won’t be able to keep calm. They’re about to have a very rough time. This will keep them tangled up for a while. Feels great! Finally got to vent some of that frustration!”
Tilda pressed her lips together. Jude had done all this. Yet he hadn’t sent her a single word. After hesitating a moment, Tilda finally picked up her phone and texted Jude first. She typed one simple line:
[You really shouldn’t have stepped into this mess.]
After all, DY Group had previously worked with Jenson Group. And from what Tilda knew, the two companies were in the middle of a billion-dollar cooperation.
Jude’s reply came back almost instantly.
[They tried to smear your name. That’s something I can’t tolerate. I’m cutting off all cooperation with Jenson Group. There will be no future partnerships.]
After seeing the online drama explode, Jude couldn’t sit still, even though he believed Tilda was more than capable of dealing with it on her own. He went all in, completely severing ties with Jenson Group. All of it, just to help Tilda vent her anger.
Honestly… If Tilda didn’t have even the slightest family tie to the Jensons… They would’ve never dared to mess with her like this. And with Jude’s temper, he would’ve already wiped them out without hesitation! And this was already the lightest consequence!
Tilda stared at the message and paused for a moment. She replied, [Thanks.] She even sent a smiley emoji.
Jude answered almost right away, [You don’t need to thank me. Not between us.]
Ahem.
And just like that, the two of them kept messaging, one after another.
Andy even secretly peeked at their conversation. Seriously? This is so boring! Heh. Andy was secretly pretty satisfied. He knew full well there was no chance between him and Tilda. Now they were simply friends. And honestly, that felt even more enjoyable. But Andy had no intention of helping his rival win her heart. No way was he going to offer Jude any advice. If Jude managed to win Tilda over through his own charm, well, that would be a different story.
As their exchange was winding down, Jude sent another message.
[I have seen your courage and the brilliance of your triumph. Tilda, meeting you and witnessing your light has been unforgettable.]
Tilda read the words, and a faint smile tugged at her lips.
[Mr. Bell, do you always say lines like this to flirt with women?]
[I’ve only ever said them to you. Not before, not now, and not in the future. Only you.]
Jude’s message came quickly, and it was full of sincerity. Tilda could almost see his divine-looking face, standing before her, speaking those words with total earnestness. Something in her heart began to soften.
I guess I really am lucky to have someone like Mr. Bell looking out for me.
Tilda took two more days off. She stayed out of the drama completely. Every day, she dragged Andy out to eat, relax, and enjoy life like nothing had happened. At last, she found the perfect time to officially introduce Andy to Una.
They met for the first time.
“Mr. Saville, y-you… H-hi!”
Meeting the legendary, undefeated attorney face-to-face, especially one with those captivating green eyes, soft golden waves, fair skin, and red lips, like a beautiful vampire from a movie, Una was instantly flustered. She didn’t know what to do with her hands, and her cheeks turned crimson.
Oh my God! Men like this actually exist in real life? He wasn’t just attractive… He had influence! And such overwhelming presence!
Una didn’t dare meet Andy’s gaze for too long, afraid she’d get lost in those eyes and embarrass herself. But she still couldn’t resist sneaking glances at him.
Yep! He really was that handsome! Too dangerously handsome!
“Alright, Una, if you want to look, just look. There’s no need to be shy. Appreciating beauty is natural. Totally human. Why pretend otherwise? That’s not even your usual style.” Tilda wrapped an arm around Una’s shoulders while teasing her.