The Woman From Hell

Jordan picked up where I left off the moment I stopped. "I was still very confused at the time. I even thought she was messing with me, but I was convinced after."

Shannon glanced at Jordan as she raised her brow with a profound meaning. "That project was so important to you that it took several days to decide on the cooperation. What method did Wanda use to convince you?"

Hearing this, I was slightly taken aback.

Shannon's words were very clearly sour, but before I could speak, Jordan answered first, "She revealed to me the partnership process between Drover and Grant Corporation. They were very mature going into the project at the time, and it was strange that Drover would suddenly want a new partner. After weighing the situation, I chose to give it up."

After all, they would have lost everything if they failed.

The phone rang after Jordan was done. He went to the side to answer it and then looked at Shannon apologetically. "I have something to do at the company. I'll go back first and come by again later. I'll leave Wanda to accompany you first."

"It's okay. Go on."

was not difficult to

to make it up to her, Jordan left a kiss on her forehead

and said slowly, "Shannon, are you starting to feel biased against me?" Shannon, who had always been a straight shot, hesitated at my directness. She pouted. Pretending to smile casually, she waved at

being nonsensical? You would know best." I patted her on the shoulder and smiled slightly. "I noticed something off with your tone just now. You're jealous of

not asking her if she was. On the contrary, I was pretty sure of

at my words. She said, "I know that the person Jordan liked before

her eyes were clear. There was no resentment in them, but I

Jordan frequently

for me. It was impossible, however. We were not for each other. I also knew that Shannon had fallen in love with him at first sight when she saw Jordan. Hence, I wished that they could get together. I was also happy

thought had been reassured a long time ago, to become so sensitive

obvious. But

chance and told him about how I felt. He thought I was alright after we interacted for some time. So, we got together. I didn't think too much about all this