"Yes, I was just as surprised to see that he was a director! Anyway, it's hard to tell whether those
people are related or not just yet. And besides, Cindy has been weakened after what happened. I just
want things to become normal again, Uncle James,"
Jacob said with a heavy heart.
"Yes, don't think too much about it. By the way, what's Cindy's plan going to be?" James asked,
narrowing his eyes. He wondered whether Cindy regretted jumping into the river.
"I don't know, but I have a feeling that this issue had been a big blow for her. She told me that she was
going to resign her job." Jacob sighed as he took the box of packed food from the waiter.
After giving the waiter his credit card, he turned his attention to his phone call.
"Well, the company is in need of employees at the moment, and Cindy is good. It's better if we
persuade her to stay. Don't waste your time finding someone else, when you already have someone
who cares."
Saying that, James let out a cough.
He knew that it was easier said than done. However, he realized that he couldn't achieve anything by
forcing others to do something that they did not want to do.
"I know, Uncle James, and my intentions are the same as yours, but it is not up to me to make the
decision. We'll just have to wait and see what happens," Jacob replied and took his credit card back
from the waiter.
"You go take care of Cindy, and I will handle the company's affairs in the meantime. Don't worry, I won't
be merciful in my judgment." James' expression softened as he smiled.
"I know, Uncle, but I want you to take care of yourself, too. And don't exert yourself," Jacob said in a
gentle tone before he disconnected the call.
With the box of take-away food in his hand, he went to the hospital to visit Cindy and saw that she was
lying on the bed with a blank expression.
Hearing Jacob's cough she immediately sat up in her bed.
"Mr. Jacob, you're back already?" Cindy asked, forcing a smile as she tried to sit up, but could not.
"Yes, I have returned. Are you hungry? It took me a while to get you some food." Saying that, Jacob
placed the box of food on the table before he took a breakfast table and laid it on the bed for Cindy.
"It's fine, I am not hungry," Cindy replied with a smile.
She had always thought Jacob to be a very strict person, but she did not expect him to be so kind to
her, even though she had made a terrible mistake.
Thinking of that, she felt too ashamed to even talk to him. Tears welled up in her eyes as she wondered
if she could start over again. But was that even possible?
"Come and take a look... I didn't know what you liked to eat, so I bought everything. If you don't like any
of the food here, then I could go and get you whatever you like," Jacob said with a gentle smile as he
placed the box of food in front of her. Everything looked so decent and delicious.
"No, Mr. Jacob, this is more than what I could hope for. Thank you. Please, sit down and rest for a
while." As she said those words, a bitter smile appeared on Cindy's lips.
"Well, I learned about everything that happened, and I am assuring you that you have nothing to worry
about," Jacob comforted her softly as he opened the lid of the last box.
"Well, I promise that I will be responsible to the very end. Whether it is legal or financial matters, I will
take responsibility. You can count on me," Cindy said with determination and decided that it was her
duty to be responsible for as long as she lived.
"All right... I know, Cindy, so please don't worry about it. Let's eat, okay? Please don't think too much
about it now. Happiness is the most important thing that we need for us to survive in this cruel world.
Only when we are happy, we can prove our true potential," Jacob said softly and started to eat.
Although Jacob and Cindy had been working together for so long, they had never had a quiet meal
together before.
The thought made Cindy blush, so she quickly picked up her bowl of food and chopsticks. She had
always imagined Jacob to be kind and warm-hearted, even though he seemed to be a cold man on the
outside. And Cindy admired that about him.
However, it was rare to see him be that gentle. Jacob was everything that a woman could want, he was
rich, handsome, and just. Cindy couldn't help but sigh when she thought how lucky Sara was to have
him as her partner.
She envied her, but since Sara had gone through a lot in life, she figured that it was not a big deal for
her to face her fair share of difficulties. After all, it was only the good-looking women who had easy
lives.
Cindy ate calmly. She felt that a near-death experience could change the way a person saw life.
Although no one knew what life had in store for them, it was a refreshing feeling to fight for it.
Time was fleeting, but there were people who always got up regardless of how many times they'd
fallen. They just brushed the dirt off their clothes and moved on.
There were many unusual things happening in everyone's life. Only after going through trials and
tribulations would people understand the truth behind their tenacious attitude towards what they held
dear.
"Mr. Jacob, do you know what I admire the most in you?" Cindy asked all of a sudden, mustering up all
the courage she had in her. Her body went stiff with shock.
"And what might that be?" Jacob asked casually, not feeling surprised or flattered.
"You're never anxious or arrogant. In other words, you're unlike most people that I have met," Cindy
praised with a smile.
"If only I was as good as you thought of me... I have just as many shortcomings as anyone else," Jacob
replied with a smile.
"No, do you have any idea how lucky Miss Sara is? You let go of your first love and stayed away from
other women for her. And that's what makes you exceptional!"
Saying that, Cindy looked at his handsome face with admiration. She genuinely felt that Sara was
blessed to have him.
Sara was almost the woman she envied the most in the world. A woman's happiness lay in the small
things in life.
With a blank expression, Jacob said, "If you want something, you must be willing to give something in
return. Nothing comes without a price. People might seem happy on the outside, but you'll never know
what struggles they had to face to acquire that happiness. Happiness is not easy, and therefore, not
everyone can have it."
Stunned by his words, Cindy felt as though there were ants crawling all over her body. "I know." She
lowered her head and added, "But still, I think that some of us are happier than the others."
Jacob did not believe in that, so he frowned.
"Your happiness depends on you. You should not wait for it to come to you. You need to fight for it."
With that, Jacob slowed down, unable to eat.
In a daze, Cindy nodded in reply. "I always thought that I was a hard-worker, but now, I have realized
that I have only seemed to have been working hard."
"Is that so?" Surprised, Jacob asked, "What do you mean by that? Did you have some kind of a
breakthrough?"
Cindy placed her bowl on the table and wiped her mouth with tissue before she said, "No, that's not
what I meant. I just feel helpless and lost. I want to get married, but I don't want to give up on my
career."
Jacob stared at Cindy silently. It seemed as though she had a clear understanding of her problems.
"Then you should stop and think about what is it that you really want. After you know that, you have to
fight for it. You can only get what you want by working hard for it."
With that piece of advice, Jacob picked up some food and ate calmly.
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