Chapter 809 Let's Make a Bet
When he glanced at her, he suddenly remembered where that familiar feeling came from.
Luca Marsh was the chairman of the Ostana Chamber of Commerce and the current patriarch of the Marsh family. Once, he had a wife that died eight years ago due to illness.
Surprisingly, Kayla's appearance was similar to hers.
As Jara discovered that, he started to investigate in secret.
At first, he was not expecting any shocking fact, but through the investigation, he found that Luca's wife was also from Ascijan.
The Marsh family and Jara had business dealings with each other, so they were quite close. However, in recent years, due to some variations in their power and influence, both of their standpoints began to differ.
Currently, their business relationship was more like enemies than friends. Even so, since they had known each other very well, they apparently were still getting along well with each other.
However, Jara knew that it was just a matter of time before they fall out with each other.
Therefore, he had to make preparations in advance.
Seconds by seconds, time passed.
Clenching her fists, Kayla didn't answer.
Nevertheless, Jara didn't urge her. Instead, he let her contemplate because he knew that she wasn't as innocent and faithful as she seemed.
Besides, she knew better than anyone else when it came to making her own decisions.
Sure enough, ten minutes later, Jara looked at the watch on his wrist and said, "Time is up."
At once, Kayla trembled.
Looking up, she met his cold gaze, and her heart was bitter.
At the thought of his indifference and tenderness, she had mixed feelings.
Even so, in the end, she decided to face the reality.
With that, her sorrow and agony dissipated, replaced by intense coldness.
"Okay, I'll do it."
The moment she uttered those words, she could hear the sound of her heart shatter.
Even though during this period of time, she had been trying all sorts of methods to win Jara's heart to covet his power, position, and wealth, there was a shred of sincerity in her heart.
However, Jara was too rational and harsh.
Therefore, she could only keep her infatuation to herself.
After she took a deep breath, she continued, "But I have a condition."
To that, Jara's eyes narrowed.
Without hesitation, he replied, "Say it!"
"I can approach Luca and do everything that you want me to do, but once I've completed my tasks, you will have to give me one thing."
As he looked at her, he kept a straight face. "What's that?"
"Mrs. Holland's title."
After Kayla spoke, the room fell into silence.
Instantaneously, the atmosphere became intense.
It was so intense that anyone would feel suffocated in there.
Moments later, Jara's scoff broke the silence.
With a hint of coldness in his voice, he ridiculed, "You're talking big, Kayla. Stop being naive. Do you really think that you can be Mrs. Holland by just helping me out? Without you, I can always hire someone else."
Hearing that, Kayla smiled faintly.
"Really? But I think there is no one else. It can only be me."
At this moment, she was blooming with confidence, which was way more charming than her obsequious self.
"If others can handle it, you won't come to me. After all, you usually wouldn't care about a stupid, arrogant, and dirty woman like me. So, it can only be me."
After a pause, she continued, "There must be a reason why Mr. Marsh likes me. Should I take a guess?"
Pretending to ponder, Kayla turned her eyes before she raised her eyebrows and smiled. "Oh, I got it. Although I have an outstanding appearance, I am not gorgeous enough to attract people like you and Mr. Marsh. Besides, it is less likely for him to like me because of my inner beauty. After all, we only met once under your recommendation, and we barely know each other."
"So, I believe the only reason left was... I look like a person he once knew, or more likely, a person whom he once deeply loved."
As soon as Jara listened to Kayla's words, his eyes darkened.
Later, Kayla continued, "From the moment you saved me, you have known about this. It seems like Mr. Marsh is either your friend or your opponent. So, to win him over or to get something from him, you brought me back. When you have the opportunity, you will let him have me and make use of me to be your finger man. Am I right?"
Indeed, a smart woman was unstoppable.
As if he didn't care that she had seen through his intentions, Jara let out a faint laugh.
With a deep voice, he replied, "That's right! Since you have known everything, then you should understand that you will never get anything from me as you are nothing but a tool of mine."
Hearing that, Kayla froze.
Although she had expected to hear this, she couldn't help feeling a little disappointed.
Regardless of that, she wasn't that weak-hearted.
In the face of interest, no matter how upset she was, she would stay composed.
Therefore, she nodded. "Alright. I'll still do it, but I should get what I deserve in return."
Kayla paused for a while before letting out a sudden sneer.
"Emmeline is the reason you refused me, am I right?"
Jara's eyes turned cold.
As soon as he heard Emmeline's name, he looked straight at her.
Seeing that, Kayla continued, "Why don't we start a bet? Make me your woman, and if she really cares, she will do something. If she doesn't, you should marry me after I have complete my task. Not only will I bring you more benefits than other women, but I will also be your most capable assistant. As long as you are willing to guide me, I can be the most loyal person by your side!"
To that, Jara's face darkened.
After Kayla finished speaking, she looked at him tenaciously as if she would really turn around and leave if he refused.
Then, all of a sudden, he chuckled.
It was the first time he had seen this side of her.
Indeed, she was exactly like Luca's wife.
Hence, he nodded and agreed, "Okay, deal."
With a short pause, he added, "If she really doesn't care, I will marry you after you've pulled off your mission, but if she cares..."
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