Chapter 15 It’s Been A Long While

Jade was stunned. Based on what Easton said, Jade learned that when Easton went on a business trip, Taylor had seen her mother bringing other men into the house, and the incident had shocked her so much that she had been reluctant to speak ever since. That was why Easton insisted on getting custody over Taylor. Jade pitied Taylor after she understood what happened. It just so happened that she had time on her hands. After talking with Easton, she brought Taylor to her company. She took the time to teach her to read while Easton took her back in the evening. Taylor was a little timid at first, but after being praised by Jade many times, she grew a little bolder. She had shared a few laughs with Jade, wrote beautifully, even writing “Daddy”. Easton was so moved when he took the piece of paper that he had been at a loss of words. After Jade picked Taylor up and arrived at the company, her colleagues reminded her that she needed to go to Seagan City for the negotiation today. But Easton had gone to the airport half an hour ago. He was on a business trip abroad, and Jade did not know when he would come back. And since she found it impolite to have her colleagues take care of Taylor, she brought her along on her business trip. The distance between South City and Seagan City was short. She could reach in just an hour and a half by flight. The people from Dragon’s Ascent Investment Company sent someone to pick Jade up and drove her directly to the company. “Miss Redfern, Mister Owens' plane was delayed. I'm not sure when he will arrive. If he still isn’t able to arrive by this afternoon, you can stay in a hotel for tonight.” “It’s okay.” Jade smiled. As a major figure in the investment field, it was only natural that their office was located at the center of Seagan City, even though every property over there was expensive. The surrounding buildings seemed to live under the shadows cast by Concord Building, and they looked dull as well as colorless. The person who brought Jade answered a call while they were on their way back. It seemed that something urgent came up. Once he entrusted her to the reception, he left in a hurry. Jade led Taylor into the elevator. Many people roamed about in the lobby. She seemed to have seen Zephaniah in a black suit. He gave off a very strict air about him, but there was a gentle look in his eyes. He also seemed to be wearing a platinum ring on his ring finger. The sun from the window accidentally cast its light on it, and the reflection was slightly piercing to the eyes. As the elevator door closed, Jade was still stunned, and she felt as if all her blood had frozen over. When they had just gotten married, she had picked a ring, but Zephaniah did not want it, saying that he did not like things like this. In the end, Jade had no choice but bought a diamond ring for herself and wore it all the time. At this moment, Jade felt that the ring on her ring finger became so hot that it almost scalded her skin. Jade said softly, “Excuse me, is your CEO named Zephaniah Owens?” “Don't you know? I thought you checked our company's profile before you came.” the receptionist was a little surprised. Jade looked at her reflection in the elevator and said nothing. Her husband, Zephaniah Owens, opened an investment company, and he was even a major figure in the field of investment. It would not be an exaggeration to say that he was a billionaire, yet she never knew about this. The only thing she knew was his name and where his house was. The receptionist led Jade to the CEO’s office and said, “Mister Owens hasn't come back yet, but Miss Kirk is here. You can talk with her.” After arriving at the CEO’s office, the receptionist opened the door. Jade stepped into the office, making clacking sounds on the floor with her high heels. She saw a pretty figure leaning against the desk. She wore a diamond ring on her finger, and there was a bright smile on her face. The ring she wore seemed to be of the same style as the one Zephaniah wore. The receptionist did not expect Blanche to have arrived at the CEO’s office. She quickly bowed. “Miss Kirk, I didn't expect you to be here. This is Miss Redfern from Vantage Company.” “We met before. Miss Redfern, it’s been a while.” Blanche was not surprised to see Jade. She got up and came over. Jade was very calm, she reached out and shook her hand with a faint smile. “Is that from Zephaniah? It's very beautiful. It looks good on you, Miss Kirk.”