The CEO’s Ex-Wife Can’t Escape

The Ceo’s Ex-Wife Can’t Escape

Chapter 50: Daniel’s Pursue Jena stared at her boss, feeling restless for the fact that her relationship with Nicole seemed to be personal rather than only working in the same company. After settling the issue in Halton group, Airina decided to head out, preventing her anger to surface more than kindness where she was known as.

Jena blinked her eyes, didn’t know what to say or do to extinguish the atmosphere – awkward yet suffocating.

“Ah… Mam, we… where are we going?”

Airina smiled at her, “Hm, let’s have some lunch in this restaurant.”

“Yes, Mam,” she faintly cracked a smile, “Uhm, are you… all right, Mam?”

Airina chuckled softly, “Of course, I am.”

With that, Jena didn’t dare to question though Airina’s expression said the otherwise. Maybe she would be a little annoying if she asks more than she should have. What’s more, it may be about something personal. Jena doesn’t know Airina’s history from Jackson or Nicole, but it felt eerie.

Upon arriving at the restaurant Airina wanted to eat, they shoved proceeded to order and wait for their food to get served. While doing so, Airina occupied herself by scrolling on her phone. The news she saw was the strikingly handsome face of Jackson at the headline which said that the Georgiñia’s stocks have increased to five percent than Halton, which was only three percent.

She clenched her fists, frowning at the smiling face of her ex-husband.

On the other hand, Daniel warned the driver and Jena to be silent at his appearance. He noticed what she was reading but paid no mind, tapping her shoulder lightly.

She turned around and slightly widened her eyes.

“… It’s you.”

Daniel beamed, “Were you expecting someone else?”

“I was surprised since I haven’t seen you these days.”

“Let’s just say doing things I had never done before. How have you been?”

Airina nodded her head, turning off her phone and hiding it in her pouch.

“Quite fine. Ah, how about you take a sit beside me?”

Her offer was in favor to Daniel, so he didn’t waste any time and sat on the chair. He waved his hand at the driver and Nicole.

“Thank you. These are….?”

“Ah, my driver and assistant, Jena.”

Daniel tucked out his hand warmly, “Hello to everyone. I am Daniel. We’ll be seeing each other often from now on so take care of me kindly.”

Jena bewilderedly glanced at Airina right after his words fell. In return, Airina just went along, nodding her head as though she didn’t find his words confusing.

As soon as their meals arrived, Airina wanted to order another one for him, but it was unfortunate that he had just eaten so he seated with juice instead. They exchanged pleasant conversation, shared laughter, and even ridiculous stories when they were young and were irrational. Though Daniel’s abilities were limited due to his leg injury, he still had a lot to share.

He also persisted on paying for their meals so Airina couldn’t do anything at all.

Until it was time to go home but Daniel insisted to stay with her a little longer, hence walking together while Jena and the driver were left in the driver to have a rest.

“I heard that Halton group is doing great currently. I really commend your hard efforts.”

Airina laughed, “Thank you for the praise. Others also helped me in that project – it wasn’t mainly me.”

“I know but generally you had the idea. So, I feel that you are such an amazing person. Not only you are beautiful, moreover having have abilities others don’t have. You’re also kind which is rare nowadays.”

“Your seemed to put me in a higher place than anyone. There’s no need to sugarcoat your words.”

Daniel shrugged, cooly responding, “I don’t know. They normally fall out of my mouth when I’m with you.”

In that instance, Airina stopped walking. She unhurriedly faced him, with a frown on her face.

“… You’re naturally a sweet talker, aren’t you?”

He shook his head, “When you’re talking to someone you have feelings for, it goes out unknowingly.”

She could hardly swallow her saliva, stunned at what he said. Her gaze seemed to relay that he was being ridiculous. Yet Daniel, despite sensible of what she had said through her gaze chose to ignore them. The blew blowing, seemingly whistling to them felt they were in a sweet drama, adding his gesture where the breeze tousled on her hair which he brushed away.

His faint touch on her cheek, his gaze so profound of affection was felt and seen by Airina.

Hastily, she put his hand away from her cheek, releasing a soft sigh.

“Daniel. You know what happened…”

“I can wait for you. That’s what I am good at, I waited almost my entire life for my legs to recover.”

She shook her head, “Waiting means there’s no guarantee.”

“But that doesn’t mean I shouldn’t try.”

“I don’t want to love someone again, Daniel.”

His smile was wistful, keeping his expression intact albeit his inside felt burning pain.

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“Live your own life, Daniel. There are a lot of women out there…”

“There are, but they’re not like you.”

She lowered her gaze, walking to where her car was while Daniel followed behind her with the same gentle expression.

Before she left, she smiled at him.

“Thanks for the meal.”