Chapter 1315
Maybe the Blanchet family had the media in their back pocket, keeping Mr. Blanchet’s mishap under wraps.
Belinda still had tears streaming down her face as she spoke. “He must’ve been set up! Why else would he be at that abandoned factory on the outskirts of town?”
Jacob asked, “Did Mr. Blanchet go alone?”
Belinda choked up. “He brought his trusty assistant and the family chauffeur.”
“What about the other two who went with him? Were they rescued?”
Belinda shook her head. “They’re still missing.”
Jacob frowned. As much as he felt for his girlfriend’s loss, he was lost himself when it came to the complex squabbles among the rich and powerful.
Belinda wasn’t really looking for Jacob to solve anything; she just needed someone to vent to.
She continued, “Home’s a total mess; my parents told me to keep it hush-hush, but I’m really upset. He was always so good to me. He may seem stern, but he’d always give me whatever I wanted.”
Jacob patted his girlfriend’s shoulder, unable to say much more than a helpless sigh. “Belinda, I feel you, but I don’t know how to comfort you. All I can say is, take it easy.”
Belinda wiped her tears. “I’m okay. At least I can let it all out and talk to you. But Ellinor’s not so lucky; she doesn’t even know yet. When I first found out yesterday, I wanted to call her, but Mr. Larios stopped me. He said Ellinor’s about to give birth, and hearing such bad news might affect her health. It could even trigger premature labor. That would be a disaster!”
Jacob was surprised, wondering why Mr. Larios was there with his girlfriend. But he didn’t push it, simply offering some reassurance. “Didn’t Mr. Blanchet and Ellinor break up? And I recall that Ellinor didn’t want to forgive him. So, she might be upset, but it shouldn’t hit her too hard. Don’t worry too much, Belinda.”
Belinda shook her head. “You don’t get it; they had a spat, but we all know they still care for each other deeply. They just have some unresolved issues.”
Just as Jacob was about to speak, he noticed a figure approaching from behind Belinda.
After getting up, he greeted the man a bit nervously. “Uh… Mr. Larios, are you here for coffee too?”
Belinda, wiping her tears, turned around to find Chase.
Chase glanced at his watch and then said to Jacob, “Jacob, lunch break is almost over. You’ll be late if you don’t head back to the office.”
Jacob quickly explained, “Mr. Larios, it’s just that my girlfriend’s relative passed away. I’m here comforting her.”
Chase glanced at Belinda and then back to Jacob, his smile polite but not quite sincere. “Well, whatever the reason, being late will dock your perfect attendance bonus.”
Feeling the pressure from his boss, Jacob quickly agreed. “Uh… right! I’ll head back to work immediately!”
After excusing himself to his boss, Jacob turned apologetically to his girlfriend. “Belinda, I’m sorry! I have to get back to work now. I’ll get in touch with you after work. Take care of yourself, and don’t cry anymore. We can’t bring back the dead. Remember to eat something; don’t hurt your health over this.”
With that, Jacob rushed off, leaving in a hurry while feeling helpless.
After Jacob had left, Chase sat down across from Belinda, his voice gentle but reproachful. “Why do you have to tell everything to outsiders?”
But Belinda’s years wouldn’t stop; she was both sad and upset.
“My boyfriend is not an outsider to me.”
