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After knocking on the door twice for etiquette’s sake, Ryan entered the office.
Upon hearing some movements, Jessica raised her head from the mountain of documents and revealed her intricate face, dark hair, and red lips. “Why did you come here at such a late hour instead of accompanying your girlfriend?”
“I just came from Mireya’s house. I saw that your office’s lights were still on when I passed by.”
Ryan did not sit down immediately. Instead, he looked around. “Are you planning to sleep in the office tonight?”
“I’ve been busy with Rodney’s matters these days. A lot of work has piled up…” Jessica’s grip on the pen in her hand tightened. A trace of fatigue flashed across her pretty eyes. “I brought him to the hospital for a check-up today. He’s like a child now.”
“I heard about it.”
Ryan did not dare to go to the manor those days. Although Uncle Jason and the others would not say anything, Rodney had already ended up like that. Ryan was afraid they could not come around to the situation.
“Are Uncle Jason and the rest okay?”
“…They’re still doing fine.”
Jessica only answered the question after staying quiet for a while. “Although it’s a little unfortunate, we’re still relieved. According to my dad’s words, the current situation is pretty good. In the past, Rodney wouldn’t listen to them at all. He was difficult to discipline. Now, he’s like a sheet of white paper. He may be a little naughty, but he’s pure and innocent. I even played with him for a while today. He trusts me with all his heart instead of hating me and being wary of me like before.”
“That’s good, then.”
Ryan let out a sigh of relief. After all, they were relatives.
The conversation paused, and the office suddenly went silent.
Jessica put her documents aside and leaned her petite body against the leather chair. She observed Ryan and smiled. “How are things going? When are you planning to get married?”
“It’s still too early for that. Even if I agree, the Lynch family won’t.” Ryan touched his nose. He still had some self-awareness. “On the other hand, the Lynch family keeps urging Forrest. If he doesn’t bring a girlfriend back this year, Mr. and Mrs. Lynch will probably make a big fuss.”
Jessica was stunned. Then, her elegant eyes went downcast. Her thick, dark eyelashes left a dark shadow on her face.
“What do you think of this?” Ryan watched Jessica.
“Me?” She pressed her lips together, feeling bitter. “I don’t know either. In his heart, I’m probably just a despicable woman.”
Jessica had made an effort before, but Forrest was too cold. He was like a block of ice with thorns-cold and prickly.
Actually, she could understand. She did not blame him. Everyone had their own standpoint. However, it was a fact that she was the one who betrayed their relationship first.
“Think about it properly. Both of you are single. There’s still a chance. If you miss this chance, there might be no more possibilities.”
Ryan leaned against the floor-to-ceiling windows quietly. He felt like although Jessica seemed to have everything in this lifetime, she was actually shouldering very heavy responsibilities with a bitter heart.
Other people could only get a glimpse of what it was like on the surface.
After a moment of silence, Jessica suddenly raised her head and looked at the handsome Ryan. She lifted her eyebrows. “I’m skilled at handling matters regarding work, but as for relationships… I can’t compare to you at all.
What clever tricks do you have?” Ryan was deep in thought for a few seconds. He smiled. “If I were you… I’d surely use some bullying methods. With President Snow’s ability, forcing Forrest to be with you is an easy task.”
Jessica widened her eyes in astonishment.
It was as if she had heard a bizarre thing. “This… isn’t too good, right? Forrest’s personality is completely different from Mireya’s. The more you force him, the more he’ll retaliate. He’ll despise me more too.”
“How can there be love without hatred?” Ryan grinned. “Have you heard of the durian fruit? It’s super smelly. Some people refuse to eat it because it stinks. However, if you press their heads down and they take a bite, they’ll realize that it gets sweeter as they eat it.”
“….”
Jessica was speechless. Was she the durian?
Smelly? Delicious when eaten?
That analogy was weird. “Think about it yourself.” Ryan put his hands in the pockets of his pants. “It all goes down to whether you’re ruthless enough to lock him in your embrace. On the surface, he’ll resist with all his might. However, after living under the same roof and seeing your pretty face every day, coupled with some occasional tactics, he might very well fall for you after some time passes.”
In the middle of the night, Jessica’s heart was distracted from being persuaded by Ryan.
Nevertheless… she still found it too absurd.
She was indeed a strong, capable woman in the eyes of the public. Sometimes, she would go to any lengths to reach her goals.
However, she was not as bold when it came to relationships.
Ryan pressed his palms on the table and smiled faintly. “Actually, it doesn’t seem like Forrest has gotten over you as he hasn’t gotten married even after so many years. It’s just that he can’t act as though nothing happened. If you force him, he’ll either resist with all his might or give in to you after resisting for some time. If it’s the former, he might really have no feelings for you anymore. If it’s the latter… It means that you still stand a chance.”
Jessica blinked.
Did it really work that way?
Were those not methods used by bossy guys in romance novels? She was a woman… A woman.
She would feel ashamed if she was asked to force a man.
After Ryan finished speaking, he straightened him self up and shrugged. “It’s late now. I’ll take my leave first. Don’t stay up too late. As a woman, you need to keep yourself in good shape.”
Jessica did not respond to his comment.
Instead, she became eerily quiet.
….
The next day.
PlayvolumeAd5 When Forrest came downstairs, he was dressed in an expensive suit. His expression was indifferent as usual.
Nevertheless, his behavior did not dampen Mrs. Lynch’s enthusiasm.
The moment Forrest planted himself in the seat to have breakfast, Mrs. Lynch came over while holding a phone. “Ever since we came to Canberra, I’ve attended a few social functions with your dad. Look, these are the young ladies we met during the functions. These two look good…”
“Mom…”
Forrest furrowed his brows tightly.
Last night, he got nagged so much that he hardly ate anything. However, the same thing was happening again during breakfast. He had enough of it.
“You don’t want to listen to me, huh?” Mrs. Lynch was not bothered about her son’s cold gaze as she was the one who gave birth to such an expressionless person. “It’s fine. You need to get used to it. Anyway, I have nothing else to do apart from taking care of Dani. I have plenty of time to talk to you.”
Forrest was at a loss for words.
“Forrest, you’re pathetic.” Mireya, who was watching the show opposite her, said in a gloating manner, “Actually, it’s a good idea to have someone give birth to a child for you. Look how cute Dani is. You’re as good-looking as me, so I’m sure your child will look good too.”
“Ahhh.” Dani waved her hand as if she agreed with what her mother said.
Forrest shot an impassive glance at Dani’s soft and chubby face.
Indeed, he was rather fond of his niece. Having a child at home seemed to have brought about a lot of laughter.
However… he was annoyed at the thought of having to give birth to a child with those strange women.
“I’m going to work.”
Forrest stood up and walked away.
“I only had a brief talk with you, yet you’re already making an excuse to leave. Don’t come home anymore if you have the guts.” Mrs. Lynch’s yell sounded from behind.
After Forrest arrived at the office, his stomach growled as he did not have breakfast.
He covered his stomach and frowned in distress.
“President Lynch, you didn’t have breakfast, right? Here’s a sandwich.” As soon as his secretary, Stacey Childs, walked in with a file and caught sight of him, she handed him the sandwich below her file.
Forrest looked at the breakfast without moving. “No need.”
“President Lynch, don’t worry. I’ve eaten. I bought too much for breakfast today. Even if you don’t take it, I’ll just give it to someone else.” Having been working for Forrest for some time, Stacey could guess what was on his mind. She said playfully, “No breakfast is served in the canteen. If you don’t eat this, I won’t be able to bear to see you starve. I’ll go downstairs and get you something, then.”
