The Villain's Wife (Book 2)

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Facci Group.

"Apparently, there is some competition going on between the siblings." Irene said.

"Hmm." Jennie nodded in response. "It is normal for siblings to compete. Some compete for their parent's attention and some for influence and wealth. In a society where the strong are revered, this is something normal inside the household of influential families. " As expected, the siblings were indeed competing on who could gain their father's favor. She turned her attention to Irene. "Are you alright?"

"Yes, President."

"The bags under your eyes say otherwise." Jennie shifted her gaze towards the files in front of her. She knew that Irene was never the type to easily open up to someone. She was not as emotional and would always think things thoroughly before doing something. "Can you fix it?"

"President?"

"Whatever it is that made you lose your sleep." She continued, her gaze still on the file. "Can you fix it?"

"I- "

"If the answer is no. Then... let it go." Jennie uttered. "What are you waiting for?" She chuckled. Slowly, her head turned towards the beautiful woman standing next her. "But if the answer is yes.... Then, what's stopping you from fixing it?" Jennie gave a gentle smile. "Fix it before it's too late."

Ignoring the changes in Irene's face, Jennie started reading the file in her hand. Human relationships were complicated. While Jennie was aware that she was in no position to give advice, she also knew that sometimes, Irene could be a little stupid.

Pride was a difficult thing to handle. And when pride was coupled with stupidity, it could easily ruin someone's happiness. Jennie straightened her back. It was normal for someone to fall in love. What is not normal was to keep on running from it.

Emotions can be complicated at times and Jennie was aware of that. She was also aware that Irene's sense of duty might be greater than what she felt inside. However, she could not stay with Jennie forever. She needed to have a life. A man that would take care of her, as family.

If Jennie was right, this was something that had been weighing on Irene's mind. The line between duty and emotion. The line between her responsibility to the person that she vowed to protect and the person who she might spend her life with.

Jennie pursed her lips. As much as she wanted to give life-changing advice to Irene, she chose to maintain her silence. She knew Irene was smart enough to figure it out on her own. A smile dangled on Jennie's lips as she felt Irene stare at her side profile.

"Thank you," Irene uttered in a low voice. Jennie responded with a nod.

"So..." Jennie started breaking the silence inside the room. "Veron and Veronica are favored because their mother absolutely loves them. However, the two are not really interested in business." She stated. "Veron loves sports, archery, surfing, skydiving. Just like his twin sister. Interesting."

If they don't like handling a business then.... Why were they here in the first place?

"Their mother." Irene stated. "Mrs. Corneel is a socialite in Europe. She is close friends with some famous singers and prestigious families in both the US and Europe."

Jennie nodded in response. According to the reports, their father must have let them do whatever they wanted. Travel, parties, shopping. Everything. However, their mother was different. She was a bit strict and wanted all her children to learn everything about business. In fact, all six of their children, including her two stepchildren studied business management.

Growing up under the pressure of society must have been hard. She thought. "Call Leon Corneel. Tell him I am very grateful that he sent someone as knowledgeable as the twins." Jennie uttered, a sly smile plastered on her face.