Ex husband's Plea for Forgiveness novel Chapter 28

A City was bustling with people and traffic round the clock. The presence of the towering skyscrapers elevated the opulence of the beautiful city.

People of A City led a monotonous life and the afternoon tea time was precious to them. It was a brief break from the humdrum where they could spend time with their loved ones.

Holley usually invited her friends to the coffee shop to gossip and brag about herself.

Jonas hadn't left the company in the past couple of days. He had been spending every minute of every day there. His schedule consisted of waking up, doing work, and going back to sleep. He didn't have the time for anything or anyone. Holley went to the company every day to see him.

"Let's go out for a cup of coffee. You should start trying different flavors," Holley said.

She was wearing a white shirt and black straight-leg pants that accentuated her perfect figure. The simple outfit seemed extravagant on her. She had applied a subtle coat of makeup, making her look elegant.

Holley had morphed into Melinda. She was bubbling with charm and grace, unlike her usual provocative self.

She knew that Melinda had taken a part of Jonas's heart when she had left him. Although Holley hated that Jonas still missed Melinda, she tried hard to become like her and win a place in his heart.

Jonas was in a daze when he looked at Holley. He remembered Melinda who was a dainty beauty when they first met.

He nodded and accepted Holley's invitation absentmindedly as his mind was whirling with the thoughts of Melinda.

Holley's eyes widened with shock but she couldn't help but feel disappointed. She knew that Jonas had agreed to have coffee with her only because she was looking like Melinda. Holley had the confidence that she could replace Melinda and earn an irreplaceable position in the Gu family.

Jonas followed Holley to the coffee shop in the shopping mall across from his company. Holley had picked a secluded place as she knew that Jonas liked his privacy.

She quickly ordered coffee and his favorite dessert.

Holley was raving about the coffee shop but Jonas continued to read his magazine in silence. He wasn't in the mood to talk with her.

"Do you want the usual?" Kent asked

"I heard there is a new coffee here. I want to try it."

Melinda sat at the table across the window and placed the bag behind her. She was wearing a red dress that made her look vibrant and full of life.

Kent put his briefcase on the seat and went to place the order.

Jonas's lungs constricted when he heard Melinda's voice. He stopped reading the magazine and looked at Melinda who was staring out of the window with her chin resting on her palm. A gentle smile graced her lips.

He hadn't seen her in a long time and couldn't take his eyes off her. His heart was beating frantically but he continued to ignore the emotions that were bubbling inside him.

Holley was shocked to hear Melinda's voice and turned to look at her. There was an unusual calmness in her face.

Holley had speculated that Melinda would be miserable after being kicked out of the Gu family. But Melinda seemed happier than ever.

She looked dazzling.

Jealousy and anger resided in the pit of Holley's stomach. She quickly darted towards Melinda's table and glared at her and Kent. Melinda knitted her brows in confusion.

Her tranquil eyes were pure and innocent. Melinda had fought her way into the Gu family by getting married to him. Jonas couldn't help but question her innocence.

"Ah, Miss Mo, long time no see. Looks like you and Mr. Jiang are together now. I envy the way you manage to skip from one man to another."

Holley smirked. She hadn't expected Melinda here and couldn't hide her emotions.

"Haven't you always envied me?" Melinda asked coldly.

Holley had been trying to hook up with Jonas for a long time. She couldn't stop hating Melinda even after she had walked out of his life. She wouldn't rest until she destroyed Melinda completely.

Holley was taken aback by Melinda's words.

She fisted her palm and managed to smile at her.

"Yeah, I do envy you. Mr. Jiang has been taking care of you even though you've been chucked out of the Gu's mansion. You're incredibly lucky,"

she said, insinuating that Melinda was having a secret affair with Kent.

Holley wanted to provoke Jonas but he seemed to ignore her.

Melinda frowned. Everyone was looking at them curiously and she hated to be the center of attention. Fortunately, a waitress walked in with a cup of coffee.

"We don't have an extra seat for this lady. Kindly arrange a seat for her elsewhere,"

Kent said, smiling politely at the waitress.

Holley's jaw dropped in shock. She was furious to see Kent and Melinda completely ignore her. Her eyes turned red with rage. She pounded the table with her fists and glared at Melinda.