Chapter 5
Picking up the scattered photos from the floor, I realized that Jacob had misunderstood my relationship with Maxwell.
I calmly looked into Jacob’s eyes. “Perfect. Now I don’t have to introduce him.”
“Introduce? What do you mean?” he was angry.
I shrugged indifferently and responded without a second thought, “He’s your new assistant. We just signed the contract today.” As I spoke, I pulled out the contract and laid it on the bed, spreading it out for Jacob to see.
With each page he flipped, his face grew darker. “Who allowed you to terminate the contract on your
own?”
“If I don’t quit, how do we get divorced?” I said coldly.
My question left Jacob speechless for a moment. He stared at me in shock. “Divorce… Sienna, are you serious?”
I pulled out the previously signed divorce agreement and placed it next to the assistant’s contract. I replied harshly, “Do I look like I’m joking?
Jacob stood frozen, his voice trembling when he said, “Sienna, I’ve explained it to you many times. There’s really nothing between Agnes and me. The kiss at the film festival was just for the promotion of our new drama that’s about to be released. We’re both adults, can’t you stop making a fuss over such trivial matters? I really don’t have the energy to deal with this.”
Standing at my height, I could easily see the bite mark on his collarbone.
Seeing his panicked reaction, I smiled faintly and said, “Childhood sweethearts… To be honest, Jacob, even I’m starting to root for you two.”
Just then, the front door opened. In the next moment, Agnes stumbled inside, weakly calling out, “Jacob Jacob reflexively rushed to her side, pulling her into a tight embrace.
Agnes lifted a trembling hand to caress Jacob’s face, her eyes filled with tears and she sobbed, “Jacob, I was worried something might have happened to you, so I drove back overnight.”
Jacob, full of concern, cupped Agnes’s face, scolding her affectionately. “Why did you rush back? What if something had happened on the way? Look at your feet, your high heels have rubbed them raw.” After speaking, Jacob looked at me, his gaze pleading, “Sienna, let’s stop arguing, okay? You’ve seen Agnes’s injury, we can’t delay, Be good and wait for me at home. We’ll talk when I
get back.”
I smiled and nodded, kindly handing over Jacob’s coat. “Cover up well, there are a lot of paparazzi
outside,” I said.
Jacob looked at me with the expression of someone grateful for a favor, already at the entrance. He was so hurried that he didn’t even realize he had put on the wrong pair of shoes.
Watching the two of them disappear from sight, I abruptly shut the door to the villa. Then, I called the housekeeper and instructed her to pack up all of Jacob’s personal belongings and throw them out of the house.
For three days and nights, the news of Jacob and Agnes’s ‘romance‘ trended online. When Jacob called, I had just finished freshening up and was resting in bed.
The doctor had warned me that this was my first pregnancy, so I shouldn’t exert myself.
Jacob said, “Sienna, listen to me. These past three days, I was in the hospital clarifying things with Agnes. I wasn’t purposely delaying. As for the rumors of a romantic relationship, they’re completely false. The love bracelet, the engagement ring and the pregnancy rumors are all made up.” I was confused. “What are you talking about
Hearing my response, Jacob’s voice was filled with disappointment and he cautiously asked, “Sienna, haven’t you seen the trending posts?”
I really hadn’t, as I had uninstalled all social media apps. In the past three days, I’d been going to bed early and waking up early, living a healthy lifestyle. While calmly applying a face mask, I said, “Jacob, when are you free? Let’s finalize our divorce.”
“Sienna, I won’t divorce you!” he retorted.
About half an hour later, Jacob’s voice rang outside the door. He angrily questioned why I wouldn’t let him in and why I had thrown out all his belongings.
At the same time, Maxwell sent me several photos and voice messages:
[Sienna, Jacob was photographed by the paparazzi outside a villa.]
[The paparazzi are threatening us for a billion. What should we do?]
Seeing Maxwell in a panic, I calmly replied:
Maxwell, this is something you have to go through. If you don’t know how to handle it, ask the involved. I’ve resigned, so there’s no need for me to worry about this anymore.]
[Alright, I know what to do, Sienna,] he said.
person
After hanging up, I had a peaceful night’s sleep. The next morning, my phone was filled with hundreds. of missed calls and messages.
I casually opened one message and Maxwell asked in shock: [Sienna, you’re actually married to Jacob? You hid it so well, I didn’t even notice.]
Not only Maxwell, but also entertainment reporters, directors and actors I had worked with before, all messaged me privately, asking about my relationship with Jacob.
Almost instinctively, replied to Maxwell: [You misunderstood, Maxwell. I’m not in that kind of relationship with Jácob.J
He replied: [Sienna, stop lying! Jacob just announced it on Twitter!]
Shocked, I quickly reinstalled Twitter and turned on the TV to the entertainment channel.
The screen was filled with Jacob’s official announcement on Twitter:
“Help! My wife @Jacob’s Assistant Sienna has kicked me out. Seeking advice online
“The post
included two pictures. One was of Jacob standing outside the villa door, pitifully looking at his packed belongings. The other was our marriage certificate.
The comments were full of varied reactions: [OMG, Jacob, you’re bold! This is the most unique announcement I’ve ever seen.]
[So, the childhood sweethearts‘ story I was rooting for was fake?
Who does Sienna think she is? A thirty year old woman is good enough for our Jacob?]
She probably seduced him after being his assistant for so long.I
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[Wait, didn’t anyone notice the date on the marriage certificate? Five years ago! Back when our Jacob was just a stand–in.]
[So, Sienna has been with him from his lowest point to his peak?]
Not for the peak, nor abandoning in the valley. Wow, this is a divine couple. I’m impressed!]
Wait, if Sienna is his legal wife, then what’s Agnes? To be honest, with the way she and Jacob look at each other, I don’t believe they’re innocent.]
[I agree, but I lean more towards Lin being a third wheel. Jacob would never do anything wrong. He’s genuinely promoting the new drama, but who knows what Agnes is thinking.] [Agnes, say something! @Agnes Martin.]
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