She is a CEO by George Chapman novel Chapter 1141

Chapter 1141 Open and Secret Struggles

"Mom!" Jacob interrupted Libby's nagging with a stern tone. "I'm an adult now, and it's part of doing business to socialize. I can't be at the office every day on time."

"Are you mad at me?" Libby's voice was tearful.

Women's tears always had some use. Jacob sighed inwardly and said, "I'm not mad at you. I just feel like you've been too strict with me lately. I'm only twenty-three years old, and I have a lot of friends. I can't stay in the office or at home all the time."

"I know," Libby lowered her head and cried sadly. "Maybe it's because I have been too strict with you, but after going through that ordeal last time, I really fear for myself next time... so I always want to take care of you more. Don't blame me..."

"Casper, your mom is doing this for your own good! What good does it do if you just eat lunch in the office every day?" Miles scolded him sternly.

Jacob felt extremely resentful inside but had to give in due to circumstances; he held Libby's hand and said, "I understand now; from now on, I'll listen to you and stay in the company during lunchtime waiting for your homemade lunch."

"Really?" The next second after hearing this news from him made Libby come back alive again.

"Really!" Jacob answered helplessly.

But as soon as Libby went into the kitchen again, Jacob turned cold-faced towards Miles asking, "Is she coming to my company every day just simply bringing me lunch?"

Miles glanced sideways at him before sneering coldly, "Do you think everyone is like you? After experiencing such a serious illness herself, she fears that she won't make it through another one so she came back solely to take care of you. Otherwise do you think that would make me happy having her back here?!"

At this point in his speech, Miles could no longer hide his anger anymore.

Miles' words were indeed reasonable but they left Jacob feeling extremely troubled inside; he was about to ask Miles if he could persuade Libby not be so overbearing when suddenly Sage knocked on his door followed by Leon who was standing beside him.

Jacob was about ready to call Sage himself regarding Fabulous Dav's recent situation when unexpectedly there came a knock on his door before he could even pick up his phone. Leon stood beside Sage who had arrived first thing instead.

"Mr. Wood, Sage has discovered something and feels it's necessary to tell you right away," Leon said as soon as he walked in the door.

"About Kevin?" Jacob asked.

"Yeah," Sage replied quickly. "Today at lunch, I saw Fabulous Dav's meeting with Mr. Hale from Tready Threads Finance. Aren't we planning on working with him on a project? Could Kevin be involved?"

"No way, Mr. Hale has already decided to work with me and we're just waiting to sign the contract. Kevin doesn't have the power to change his mind," Jacob said confidently.

"Mr. Wood, I think Sage's concern is valid. Fabulous Dav's has been getting desperate lately in their competition with us and if they offer more money..." Leon trailed off.

"It won't happen, I trust Mr. Hale and he even expressed interest in working with us before when Miles was still around," Jacob remained confident.