My Wealthy Husband

Chapter 27 Where Are You Taking Her

“Are you worried that what happens today is going to taint your family’s reputation?”

“Mr. Jacob…”

The man made a gesture with his hand, signaling the crowd to be quiet. He then said.

“First, I’d like everyone to give me the SD card in your camera. Whoever does so gets a one-hundred- thousand check. But if I ever see any of these pictures again after today, believe me, I’m going to sue you until you lose the last dime in your pocket. I’ll answer all your questions once all the cards are collected.”

After a few moments of silence and deliberation, the reporters all made their submission.

The man watched quietly as they handed their cards.

“Great, thanks for your cooperation.”

He didn’t utter a word until Eric made sure they had all the cards.

“First of all, the Jacob thing.”

He reached his ID out of his wallet as he said calmly.

“Here’s my ID, I took my mother’s last name rather than Chapman. I don’t think I have to tell everybody about it, but if it causes some misunderstanding, I think I should clarify it.”

“And the rumor about the title deed was nothing but a rumor. I did want to help Nova but she refused. I now have in possession a five-million check that Miss Nova paid me. She bought this estate. It’s a transaction, not a gift.”

Listening to his explanation, Nova somehow felt a fury targeted at her that made her feel uncomfortable.

“And as for the relationship between me and Nova, She did not even know who I am when we first met. There no commercial hype. I like her, but she hasn’t given me an answer yet. So, I don’t see where this sexual bribe is coming from. “

It was dead silence. No one doubted whether what Jacob said was true. Lying that he liked Nova and abashing himself in front of a battery of reporters wouldn’t do him any good.

The man gazed down through the audience, each of his words loud and clear.

“I assume that everyone here has a pretty clear idea of how these photos were put on the screen.”

Suddenly, he became so serious. Nova found his tone a little terrifying.

“The surveillance tape is on the way now, we soon will find out who set this up. We’ll resort to the law enforcement if necessary. I ask all of you to stay here, your loss will be covered by H. Group.”

Apparently, it was an attack targeted at Nova and the Graham. But journalists aside, attendees at the ceremony today are either Grahams or Robinsons. Did it mean that this is a betrayal?

“Somebody took the tape.”

Eric whispered to Jacob. Rubbing Nova’s ankle, Jacob raised his head to took a glace over the crowd, and then he asked Eric.

“Who played the video?”

“Ewan, I suppose. I told Lee to notify him.” Nova paused for a second, and then continued, “I don’t think he’s the one. We are both in charge of this project. Going after me is going after himself.”

“That is really surprising; I didn’t expect you to have so much trust in your ex.”

He frowned, jealous. Come on, look around the situation we’re in now, Nova thought, god knows what he’s thinking.

“Stay put here, don’t move.”

He rose to his feet and headed to the Grahams. Inadvertently, Ella took a step back behind Ewan as Jacob moved closer to them. Thought subtle, her motion was still perceived by Jacob.

“Mr. Graham.”

He said as he got to the front of Toby.

“Don’t you want to take a look at Nova?” Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.

“You better give me an explanation. What the hell were those photos? What did you do to my daughter?

Toby was visibly pissed, his tone aggressive.

“For the present, I think you should put your focus on figuring out who did this to Nova, and stopping being so paranoid about your reputation for a while.”

Jacob replied slowly, a hint of disdain in his voice.

“You…” Toby almost cussed out.

“Who are you to judge us? It’s none of your business.” Ewan said, “We’ll handle this, Mr. Chapman.”

“You will?”

Jacob sniffed.

“By handle, do you mean standing here while watching Nova faces those monsters herself? Who are you trying to fool?”

He then shifted the subject.

“Lee told you to confirm the video. Does it mean that it’s your responsibility that the file was replaced? I’d love to listen to your opinions on this, Mr. Robinson.”

“I didn’t receive any notification.”

Ewan frowned in confusion.

“That’s weird. So it was Lee who replaced the file?”

“I didn’t do it.”

Lee denied immediately, nervous, sweat all over him. He peeked at Ella, who looked back at him and said plainly.

“Think before you say, Lee.”

Gnashing his teeth in fear, hands trembling, he said after a while of self-struggle.

“It was me, I did it.”

Ella felt relief, and then concealed it.

“Seems like we have the truth now.”

Jacob caught the minor changes in her facial expression. He squinted, indulged himself in a moment of thinking, and then chuckled.

“Bravo, Miss Ella.”

Ella was fretted, started to worry if Jacob discovered something.

Jacob beckoned to Eric.

“Take Lee out of here. We’ll deal with him later in private. He deserves his dignity despite the mistake he made.”

“I see.”

Lee was grateful for Jacob’s virtue. He left with Eric covering his face.

“Mr. Graham, the ceremony should go on as planned now. I’ll take Nova to the hospital.”

“What happened to her?” Toby was confused.

Jacob’s motion halted, mockery in his eyes, his tone plain as it had been.

“She sprained her ankle.”

He headed back to Nova after he answered Toby. He made his determination. From now on, Nova Graham would be his woman forever. Nobody could harm her. Nobody.

“Where are you taking her?”

Nova asked.