The Williams mansion's dining table was large, a long one that could easily seat more than ten people. Mrs. Williams had purposely arranged for him and Jenna to sit together, even pulling the two chairs closer.
"Mom, I'll sit with you," Rhys said as he picked up his plate and moved to sit next to Mrs. Williams.
He silenced his mother with a single sentence. "If you wanted me to come back for breakfast, it means you missed me. Can't I even sit next to my own mother?"
Mrs. Williams was speechless and turned her attention towards, urging Jenna to serve her son some food.
The breakfast spread was lavish with all of Rhys' favorite dishes while Jenna only took a few items casually.
"I'm done eating," almost at the same time, Rhys put down his fork and stood up from the table looking at Jenna and saying "Come see me in my study later; I have something important to discuss."
Mrs. William's face lit up slightly; could it be that her son had finally come around?
Jenna wasn't full but she knew this wasn't the time for food anymore so she got up and followed him.
As soon as they entered his study room, Rhys locked the door behind them ready for confrontation.
"The only reason why you married into the Williams family is because of money? If we divorce, I'll give you the same amount." His words were calm but there seemed an underlying tone of mockery within them if one listened closely enough
Jenna silently shook her head. "I can't agree."
Mrs. Williams not only acted as a benefactor who pulled her out of misery but also helped restore order back into her life after everything fell apart.
Moreover, when Mrs. Williams gave five million dollars initially, she made it clear that if she was be able put Jenna back to misery.
Jenna couldn't agree no matter how hard he tried convincing herself.
"Why not? She gave you money; I can give twice as much."Rhys furrowed his eyebrows slightly feeling like he has already given enough leeway.
Jenna didn't answer this question but looked straight into his eyes telling him word by word: "After I leave, won't there be another wife? Does it make any difference?"
She had heard about the basic situation regarding Rhys' family before, so she knew he couldn't possibly end up being together with someone whom he truly loved and Mrs. Williams who kept urging marriage upon him.
Rhys knew that Jenna was telling the truth.
"I don't want a divorce, I just want you to stop interfering in my life and stop using dirty tricks against me!"
"That's not possible either." Jenna refused again.
She looked Rhys straight in the eye without any fear.
"Mrs. Williams wants you to get married and have a child. If you could really refuse it, then we wouldn't have to compromise and get married. We both have no choice."
Rhys fell silent.
He had to admit that Jenna was right; his bottom line had been pushed back by her coercion time and time again.
Looking at Jenna, he felt inexplicably annoyed and pushed her out of the room before slamming the door shut with a loud bang.
"I won't have a child with you; forget about it," Rhys said firmly.
Jenna stood outside, touching her nose in relief.
That was close - she almost got her nose broken just now!
The servant noticed this scene and couldn't help but feel sorry for Jenna as she walked over to comfort her softly. "Don't worry too much. Mr. Williams is always like this. When he falls in love with you later on, he won't be so harsh anymore and he'll protect you well."
Jenna gave a bitter smile.
Having worked at nightclubs before, she had seen all kinds of men out there.
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