F1 Champion's Perfect Crash: When Love Takes The Final Turn novel Chapter 41

I froze for a moment, subconsciously turning my head to look at Lukas's indifferent figure.

A black line appeared on my forehead, and I glared at Jacob with disdain. "Who said we're a family? Don't flatter yourself!"

Jacob gritted his teeth, trying to salvage the situation. "Aurelia, don't say that. I know you're angry, and you can take it out on me however you want. But as long as you come back, I will immediately divorce Bella. You'll still be the boss lady of Trifleming Jewelry, and I promise to treat you well. Bella's reputation is already ruined, and if you continue to stay at Trifleming, it will only harm the company!"

I couldn't believe Jacob's audacity to suggest such a thing. I sarcastically curled my lips, ready to speak my mind. However, before I could say anything, Bella unexpectedly walked in through another backstage door, glaring at Jacob with an enraged expression.

Jacob froze, trying to explain, "Al... Bella, why are you here? Didn't I ask you to stay in the design department?"

Bella stared at Jacob with anger, hurt evident in her eyes. "If I stayed in the design department, I wouldn't have heard your wonderful speech! You've been playing with my feelings for two years, and now that you got your marriage certificate, you want to dump me? Jacob, have you lost your mind?"

Jacob appeared flustered, attempting to justify himself, "It's not like that, Bella. Listen to me. Your reputation is already tarnished. If you continue to stay at Trifleming Jewelry, it will only harm the company!"

"Rest assured, as long as you divorce me, admit that you copied Aurelia's work as your personal act, and have nothing to do with Trifleming Jewelry, I will compensate you enough. Trifleming Jewelry is our hard work, and you wouldn't want to see it fall apart, right?" Jacob tried to reason, hoping to find a way out of the mess he created.

Bella's fury escalated, and she slapped him hard across the face, unable to believe what she was hearing. "Jacob, you bastard! How can you say such shameless words? Until now, you still want someone else to take the blame for you! Do you think that leaving will save Trifleming Jewelry? Aurelia put so much effort into this plan; do you really think she'll let you off easily?"

After Bella finished speaking, she glared at me with resentment, laying blame on me for the situation they were in.

Jacob covered his slapped face, turned around, and looked at me, anxiously waiting for my response. "It won't happen. Aurelia has always been soft-hearted. She won't be as heartless as you are. Isn't that right, Bella? Say something!"

Bella was so furious that she pounced on Jacob, grabbing his hair, and nearly tearing him apart in anger.

Jacob was shocked by her violent behavior and pushed her away, looking at me anxiously, as if seeking my response.