Chapter 267 Go Home, Lucy
Jensen nced at her, his eyes lifeless.
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The look silenced Lucy instantly; the words she’d been about to say stuck in her throat. She didn’t dare utter another syble. Mr. Jensen was terrifying right now; all she wanted was to return to the residence.
Jensen took a long, deliberate breath. In the end, he said nothing, simply tossed the phone back to Lucy and muttered weakly, “Go. I don’t need you here.”
“But Madam Loretta said you’d been drinking too much and told me <i>to </ie take care of you.”
Lucy still had a sense of duty.
Jensen slumped against the sofa and said tly, “I’m not drunk. I don’t need your care. Go back to the residence.”
Lucy felt as if she’d just been granted a reprieve; every nerve in her body urged her to bolt for the door. But then Loretta’s worried face flickered through her mind, and she faltered.
“Mr. Jensen,” she began carefully, “Ms. Stone is now the heiress of the Stone family, and the Stone Group carries a formidable reputation internationally. Madam Loretta reminded us that Luke Corp is no less capable. Yes, the stock market has been vtiletely and many shareholders have offloaded their stakes–but that creates the perfect chance to restructure Luke Corp. If we could secure a partnership with Stone Group, it might not only strengthen thepany, but also open a path for you <i>to </i>see Ms. Stone again.”
She had spoken with conviction.
Jensen froze.
Then excitement surged through him.
“Lucy, you’re right. I can work with Stone Group; I’d even give up some profit if I had to.”
He immediately grabbed his phone and called Hansel.
“Hansel, find me the contact numbers for Stone Group’s president and general manager. Don’t we have a promising project in the pipeline? I want to ask Mr. Waylon if he’s interested in coborating.”
Hansel was momentarily taken aback.
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The project was indeed strong, but Luke Corp might not have the resources to handle it alone. A partnership with Stone Group could relieve some of the financial strain. But Hansel had researched the Stones; both Waylon and Ruby were deeply protective of Natalie. The words caught in his throat.
When Jensen didn’t hear a reply, his brow furrowed; his voice dropped lower.
“Hansel, did you hear me?”
“Yes, Mr. Jensen. Stone Group has more than enough capital to take on that project themselves. More importantly, Waylon is Ms. Stone’s father. After the way you treated her- and considering she nearly lost her life in that fire–I doubt Mr. Waylon would choose to work with Luke Corp.”
Hansel finally voiced his concern.
Jensen’s excitement was doused like a bucket of cold water.
Of course, he knew that. But if he didn’t even try, would he lose any chance of ever seeing Natalie again?
“Check Mr. Waylon’s schedule. If I have to, I’ll go abroad and personally beg his forgiveness.”
Hansel was stunned.
“That won’t be necessary. I just got word that Mr. Waylon and his wife, Mrs. Ruby, have already arrived in Ocean City. Baron went to pick them up at the airport. They should be with Ms. Stone any moment now.”
The news sent Jensen into a frenzy.
“What did you say? Then what are we waiting for? Get the car ande pick me up–I’ll wait at Mr. Waylon’s vi. No matter what, I have to see him today!”
Hansel nearly sighed aloud.
“Mr. Jensen, I think it would be wiser to set up a proper meeting another day. Today is a family gathering; barging in could backfire.”
He was doing his duty, advising caution.
Jensen’s brows knit tightly.
“You don’t seem very eager for me to get close to Natalie, do you?”
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His tone had turned icy.
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Hansel could ept one or two instances of defending Natalic; after all, Jensen had wronged her. But Hansel’s repeated attempts to stop him from seeking her out grated on Jensen.
“Hansel, remember this–you are my assistant. You belong to Luke Corp. Whoever feeds you, that’s who you serve. I admit I owe Natalic a great deal, but that’s between me and her. Your only duty is to me. Understand?”
Hansel paused, then finally answered, “Yes, Mr. Jensen. I’ll keep that in mind.”
Only then did Jensen’s frown ease a little.
“Good. Nowe get me and take me to the Stone family’s vi.”
“Yes, Mr. Jensen.”
After hanging up, Hansel let out a quiet sigh.
Jensen was undeniably a business prodigy; he had grown the corporation impressively over the years, and he had given Hansel opportunities he would never forget. Loyalty was his duty.
Suppressing his personal feelings, Hansel drove to the gates of Lanjü.
Jensen was already waiting outside, dressed and ready.
The faint smell of alcohol still clung to him.
“Mr. Jensen, you’ve been drinking?” Hansel asked cautiously.
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