Chapter 177
Chapter 177
Hansen smiled coldly, pulled his tie, and pushed him against the wall. Fixing his knee against Caleb's belly, Hansen took out the phone and turned on the recording function.
"Tell me, who is your boss?" He stared at Caleb with cold eyes and spoke sternly.
"M- Mr. Richards, I, didn't..." As soon as Hansen asked, Caleb got so scared that he instantly sobered up, and he began to sweat a lot. He was so scared that he felt as if he was going to wet himself. This couldn't be said out loud. If he said it, he would never survive in City A.
"Okay, I see how it is. You'll still keep your mouth shut. It seems like you haven't had enough to drink." Hansen sneered as he spoke softly. He then took a glass of already- mixed spirits from the table, brought it to Caleb's mouth and threatened him.
"Drink, otherwise I will make sure that your company shuts down, and of course, let you carry some debts that you will never be able to pay off for a lifetime. I can't wait to see you begging on the streets."
Hansen's voice was as cold as ice, and his words were full of venom.
Caleb's face turned pale. He had heard of Mr. Richards's tricks before. Numerous companies like his in A City were ruined in Mr. Richard's hands. In the end, even when the family properties were sold off, they still had to carry debts their whole lives.
"Okay, okay, I'll drink, I'll drink." Caleb shivered while taking the glass with both hands. He then drank it in one go.
Hansen looked at him and smiled coldly. He didn't want to make him completely drunk, but instead, he wanted the man's consciousness to become increasingly blurred until Caleb told him what he wanted to hear.
"Come on, who's the big boss behind your company? How does your company make money?" Hansen locked Caleb's fat chin with his hands while his knee was pressed against his stomach. Caleb, who had known nothing but luxury his whole life almost fainted to death from the pain.
"Mr. Richards... There is really no one. It's a company I started." Caleb's consciousness became more and more blurred, but the last trace of his senses still lingered in his mind. He spoke vaguely.
"Huh!" Hansen snorted coldly, stretched out his hand to throw Caleb's fat body on the sofa, then stepped on his stomach a few times. He lowered his head and said viciously, "A leather bag company that does not operate. You sell some cigarettes, alcohol, run some casinos, and you dare to come into the market? I know what kind of business your company does. In fact, there's not even one company in A City that I don't know about. Play tricks in front of me and you're digging your own grave."
Hansen had investigated the Shelren Group for a long time. It basically had no economic benefits. There were not many employees in the company. Moreover, Caleb operated several casinos, all of which were on the black market. What was unexpected was that such a company would be listed that year.
Caleb had already invested a lot of money in order to get the company listed. But to Hansen, who was rich and powerful, he would only have to lift a finger and such a small company would be doomed.
Of course Caleb knew the pros and cons.
"Yes, yes, Earl... Mayor McAdams." Hansen's fierce words continued to pour into Caleb's ears. Caleb slipped out that name unconsciously. He knew that he was done for, and he was not stupid. If Hansen was to get his hands on his company, he bet Earl would never come forward. Earl would soon abandon him and put all the charges on Caleb's head. In order to keep his mouth shut, he would probably send him to prison. He didn't know where he would end up.
Furthermore, Earl was preparing to run for mayor or secretary of the municipal party committee. They were lucky if nothing happened to the company. However, if an accident did happen and their company's reputation was threatened, he would definitely do what he could to save it even though it might be cruel.
At the moment, Caleb was trembling when he said it out loud. Instead of being toyed around by Earl, he might as well beg Hansen to let him go. After all, Hansen was just a businessman. He was not a big threat to him.
The corner of Hansen's mouth lifted up in satisfaction.
"What does your company do for Mayor McAdams?" He asked, seemingly amused.
"Money laundering and collecting protection fees. Each of our casinos has to pay him 30% of bonus every year..." Caleb spilled the beans on everything.
Hansen smiled as he put the phone away contentedly. He then let go of his foot that was stepping on Caleb and said, "The next time you see me, don't worry. I will leave you a way out if you obey me."
With that being said, Hansen put on a long coat and strode outside.
He had long heard that Earl dealt with illegal money. Others didn't know it, but Hansen was very sure of it. Originally, he didn’t want to make this move, but now he must capitalize on Earl’s weakness. If Earl wanted to use Aria to threaten him, or ruin the Richards Group, Hansen would not let him succeed.
He would do anything for his and Jenna's happiness.
The lobby of the Richards Group was dark.
Hansen called Jenna's cell phone, but no one answered.
His heart sank and he sped toward the elevator.
The number on the elevator increased all the way up. Hansen's heart was in his throat. This woman had not returned to the Richards Group's mansion, and if she did go back, she would definitely know that Aria was pregnant. What would she do then?
Now, he was particularly concerned about Jenna's thoughts. He was anxious and he didn't want her to know about it.
The elevator finally stopped on the 88th floor, and the moment the elevator door opened, he rushed out.
There was a light coming from Jenna's office. He sighed in relief. He then knocked on the door but no one answered, so he hurriedly took out the key and opened the door.
The light was on in the office but no one was there. He then opened the bedroom door.
Jenna was lying on the bed and she was asleep.
She hugged the pillow tightly and she was fast asleep.
She just slept on the bed, looking lonely and weak. One couldn't help but feel pity for her.
The moment Hansen stood at the threshold of the bedroom, he felt pain in his heart, so much so that he struggled to catch his breath.
Leaning against the door with the back of his head on the door frame, his fists were clenched so tightly until his knuckles turned white and his eyes felt heavy.
He couldn't let Jenna go back to Richards Manor. The matter could not be kept a secret any longer although Earl had not spread word about Aria's pregnancy as he was waiting for his latest news.
However, everyone in Richards Manor already knew about it.
So if Jenna went back, she would definitely find out about it.
How long could he hide it even if they didn't go back?
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The thought of her leaving him, her no longer belonging to him from then on, caused a great pain in his heart.
He took a deep breath, sorted out his messy thoughts, and walked in slowly.
He sat on the bed, staring at her blankly. He caressed her face carefully, and he sighed.
Jenna slept very well, so well that she only opened her eyes when he grasped her hand.
Hansen was sitting in front of the bed with a faint smile on his face. The light glinting in his eyes was gentle; she was a little dazed.
"You're awake," he smiled faintly and asked indulgently.
"Hansen, you came." She got up, rubbed her eyes, still sleepy as she looked left and right.
"It's getting late. I haven't eaten yet. Let's go, I'll take you to dinner." He smiled softly.
"No, I'm not hungry." She shook her head lazily. It turned out that she had been asleep for so long.
"No can do." Hansen's face stretched out. In a reproachful tone, he said, "You're so skinny. You should eat. I don't like scrawny women."
He pulled her up.
Jenna was unwilling to leave the comfort of the bed.
"Hansen, I'm really not hungry. I still want to sleep." She got under the quilt again.
"If you don't come out, then I will eat you.'¹ Hansen smiled gracefully, lifted up the quilt, and dragged Jenna out.
Jenna yawned, her face full of reluctance.
Hansen smiled dotingly.
He picked her up, unzipped his jacket, and tucked her into his arms. The jacket was very stretchable, and it wrapped around her whole body. He pulled on his coat to cover her.
"Hansen." Jenna leaned her face against his chest and wrapped her arms around his waist. Her legs arched slightly in his coat and she whispered.
Her voice was very soft, as if it was floating out from her chest. Hansen's heart twitched as he listened.
"What are you doing, little fairy?" He couldn't help asking.
"Hansen, what did you do today?" She asked softly, hiding in his arms and smiling. Her tiny hands moved around his waist. She knew that Hansen's waist was the most ticklish.
Sure enough, Hansen couldn't help laughing. He softly slapped her butt, then gritted his teeth while saying, "You naughty girl, you're causing trouble again. I will throw you away."
"No, you won't be so cruel because you can't bear it." Jenna grabbed him, giggled, and scratched his waist with her little finger. Hansen laughed out loud.
He reached out and hugged her tightly. He then asked bitterly in her ear: "You evil woman, did you miss me? Don't worry, I will take good care of you later."
Jenna was stunned when she heard it, and she quickly woke up. Only then did she realize that he was being serious. Initially she was just fooling around. She didn't think of anything else.
She had forgotten that the man in front of her was a beast, and he so greatly wanted to have her.
She really didn't have the energy to comply with his needs.
Soon, she obediently stayed still.
Hansen smiled, feeling pleased.
In the basement, he opened the Hummer. The back row was a resting space with a soft bed. Hansen threw her on the bed and smiled. "Woman, I want you so desperately now. Tell me, what should I do?"
Jenna's face flushed red, and she looked at him as if she was begging for mercy and said, "Hansen, I was teasing you. Let's not do this, please? I am so tired now."
Hansen had seen her weakness a long time ago, and he pinched her little nose. He couldn't bear to joke with her anymore. He then put the quilt over her, and said in her ear: "Why don't we stay in the car for a night?"
"No, I don't want to." Jenna didn't want to. She wanted to sleep in that big bed of hers. She wanted to sleep soundly like a baby. Sleeping in the car was too uncomfortable.
Hansen guessed what she was thinking. He smiled and tucked her in, all the while making sure that she was comfortable under the quilt. After that, he walked to the front seat and opened the car door.
As they drove, they finally found a hotel that she liked.