The Villain's Wife (Book 2)

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When Jennie woke up in the morning, she immediately got dressed and went downstairs to find Lisa who was already having his coffee.

"You are early today," he said, his eyes on the news.

"I feel like I overslept." She gave him a kiss and sat opposite him. "What are you reading?"

"Suicide."

"Hmm?"

"Mr. Li Xiaoming... attempted to kill himself. It was not stated on the news but my sources said he overdosed himself on pills. When his manager arrived at five, he was already unresponsive so she called the doctor and he was taken to the emergency room."

"Attempted?"

"He is alive. Just still unconscious but alive."

Jennie pursed her lips, she stared at the juice in front of her before sighing. "He is young and successful, why would he try to kill himself?"

"It's not about being young and rich." Lisa said. "Having an empty wallet and being empty inside are two different things."

Jennie nodded. When she was at her lowest, she too had tried to kill herself. She lowered her gaze and started eating her breakfast.

"It's his father." Lisa uttered. "Li Han, an unscrupulous businessman who uses his sons for profits. I hate people like this."

"Really?"

"Hmmm. He had two sons in his marriage. Both are actors. Both well known and successful in their own fields. However, rumor has it that the two do not have any control of their finances." He shrugged. "Despite being in their twenties, those two cannot even take a penny out of their bank without their father coming with them."

"Isn't that strange? Maybe they could file for an abuse? Use their fandoms?"

"Their father used to be a prominent actor before he inherited the family business. Mining."

"Hmmmm. So he knows the ins and outs of the entertainment industry?" Jennie asked. "But that is just- I mean... they are already adults. Why let their father do that to them?"

"Not many people have the courage to even say no." Lisa answered. "Their father is also a pretty evil businessman." He passed her the tablet. "Take a look."

Jennie dabbed a napkin on her lips as she read the information on the tablet. "So... he might contact me soon? Even if his son is still in a coma?"

"He might just do that. Can you handle it?"

"Of course I can."

"I don't want you to tire yourself out. I can- "

"It's fine." She met his eyes. "I can do it." Jennie said. She continued reading before she decided to finish her food. "The world is such a bitter place."

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When Jennie arrived at the Facci Group, some reporters were already outside of the building asking for their comment about the incident. Some were even courageous enough to ask if he tried to kill himself because of the contract.

Of course, Jennie immediately shut them up. The man did not sign a contract with them because he wanted a lot of changes. She immediately wondered if this was the work of Li Xiaoming's father.

[Facci Group Denies Involvement in Baby Xiao's Apparent Suicide]

"Who would even write a news article like this?" Irene scowled. "Why would they drag us into something like this?"

"People who would benefit from the news." Jennie answered.

"Still, this is not fair. Anyone in their right mind would know that we had nothing to do with this man. He just came here to talk about the contract. How could the media blow it up like this? How- " Irene's words were interrupted when her business phone rang. "Excuse me president." She walked a few steps away so she could take the call while Jennie continued to read the news article.