Chapter 459 Annabelle Has Arnold's Vulnerabilities
Jasmine breathed a sigh of relief and took the initiative to hug Ethan. "Do you really have no feelings for her?"
Lacking a sense of security, Jasmine could only seek a definite answer from Ethan before making her next move.
"I swear," Ethan said earnestly as he looked at her. "I have no romantic feelings for her whatsoever."
Upon seeing Jasmine's relieved expression, Ethan smiled helplessly. "What are you thingking about? I assure you, whether in the past or now, you are my only one, my first love."
Jasmine's ears turned red, and she felt a bit proud. "Alright, I believe you."
"Jasmine, no matter what happens, you must trust me," Ethan said as he squeezed her hand.
Jasmine nodded. "Okay."
She would give him unconditional trust.
Jasmine rested her forehead against Ethan's, her thoughts a bit complicated, 'But Ethan, please don't push me into hell again.'
"Alright, get up. I need to make breakfast for you," Ethan said, placing her back on the bed and getting up to wash.
He couldn't let Jasmine go to school on an empty stomach.
She lay on the bed, watching Ethan's back, her cheeks rosy, thinking he was really handsome.
At the Douglas Group.
Howard looked at Daniel and slammed the table heavily. "The company is in a mess, and you dare to cause trouble."
Daniel's face was grim, and he remained silent.
"You're useless, a waste never changed," Howard added.
Daniel took a deep breath but still said nothing.
"If you had a fraction of Ethan's ability, I wouldn't be so overwhelmed, and profits wouldn't drop again and again," Howard said angrily, glaring at Daniel.
Daniel remained grim, and he said in a low voice, "Annabelle is not even the daughter of the Cunningham family. This fact alone is enough to disgrace the Douglas family, so I must divorce her."
"She's now pregnant with the Douglas family's child. Don't you know this will affect our reputation if you divorce her?" Howard sneered. "You might as well accept it. At least for now, divorce is impossible."
Daniel clenched his fists tightly, veins bulging. "No one knows whose child it is."
Howard scoffed. "Even if you want a divorce, you have to wait until she gives birth. If it's not the Douglas family's child, then you can divorce her."
Daniel was anxious. "I can't wait that long, and Jasmine can't wait for me that long either."
Howard looked at him in disdain. "You're pathetic, all for a woman."
Daniel lowered his head and said nothing more.
Jasmine had finally given him a chance, and he couldn't afford to lose it again.
"What's more, it's Annabelle who leads the collaboration with the Sanders Group. She is smart and has held Arnold's vulnerabilities. So you must keep her appeased, whatever it costs," Howard warned Daniel.
Daniel clenched his fists tightly as he watched Annabelle walk through the door, his eyes filled with hatred.
Howard glanced at her and left without saying anything.
Annabelle was now cocky again. After all, she was pregnant with the Daniel's child, and she believed he wouldn't dare to divorce her.
Moreover, she and Sophia had negotiated terms with Arnold, and only then did Arnold agree to collaborate with the Douglas Group, leading to the signing of this contract.
Annabelle looked at Daniel as she sat on the sofa arrogantly. "You want to hit me, do you? Sorry, but I'm carrying the Douglas family's child."
Daniel's neck veins bulged with anger, and said through gritted teeth, "You are truly despicable."
"I may be despicable, but what does that make you? That night, you held me close while calling out Jasmine's name." Annabelle taunted Daniel. "If your Jasmine knew I'm pregnant, would she still marry you?"
Daniel was boiling with rage and misery. He raised his hand to hit Annabelle but restrained himself. "The child can't be mine."
"We'll do a paternity test when it's born," Annabelle said calmly. "But for now, you'll have to endure."
Daniel clenched his fists. "You won't be arrogant for long."
As he slammed the door and left, Annabelle's eyes darkened.
She thought, 'Do you really think Jasmine would marry you after a divorce? What a fool! You are even unable to see through her deliberate provocations. How could such an idiot compete with Ethan?'
Fortunately, she was pregnant now. Once the child was born, the Douglas family would be of no use to her.
At Stanford University.
Jasmine had just finished her class when she saw Daniel.
She paused and tried to avoid him.
But Daniel had already spotted her. "Jasmine!"
Daniel hurried forward, trying to catch up with her.
Jasmine took a few steps to avoid him but was eventually caught by him. "Jasmine, we need to talk."
Jasmine looked down, clutching her hands, not wanting to look at Daniel. "We have nothing to talk about. I heard Annabelle is pregnant. You should go take care of her."
"Jasmine, I know you're angry. Listen to me. That child can't possibly be mine." Daniel swore earnestly.
Jasmine was silent for a long time before looking up at Daniel. "She's pregnant so that you won't divorce her, right?"
She was deliberately questioning him.
"Jasmine, that's not what I mean. Let me explain. I can't divorce her right now, but it was not because she's pregnant. If it were just because of the pregnancy, I wouldn't hesitate," Daniel explained anxiously.
"If it's not because of that, then what is it? Daniel, I don't believe you anymore. You were the same as when you were with Serena back then." Jasmine pretended to be angry and turned to leave.
"Jasmine! It's not because of the pregnancy. I'm sure the child isn't mine. It's because she convinced Arnold to collaborate with the Douglas family. I don't know what means she used, but she seems to have held the vulnerabilites of Mr. Sanders. You know the Douglas family is under attack from all sides," Daniel explained urgently.
After all, Jasmine was well aware that the UnityTrust Group was still targeting the Douglas Group.
If it weren't for the Douglas Group's strong financial backing, they might have already gone bankrupt.
His abilities were not acknowledged by the board, and Annabelle had used his name to secure the collaboration with Arnold, helping the company significantly.
Now, the board members had a different view of Annabelle.
Jasmine sneered. They always put interests above all else.
They could never change their selfish nature.
Jasmine looked at Daniel coldly and said in a low voice, "Annabelle is so capable, you won't be able to leave her. If she can secure Mr. Sanders, she won't easily divorce you."
"I'll find out what vulneabilities she has over Mr. Sanders. I won't let her stay cocky," Daniel vowed.
"Then wait until you figure it out," Jasmine warned Daniel. "Don't follow me. We're in the school. I don't want to be taken photos or be the subject of gossip, such as being accused of ruining your relationship."
Daniel wanted to say more, but Jasmine had already walked away.
Entering the cafeteria, Jasmine was a bit distracted. She took out her phone and made a call. "Liam, can you look into Annabelle and check out who she's been close to recently. She has Arnold's vulnerabilities. If we find it, we might be able to disrupt the Douglas Group's collaboration with Arnold."
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