Duke laughed.
"Go to bed.Take a nap.I’ll put you to bed."
"I'm not Melody.Why do I even need you to put me to bed?" Adina snorted.
But he looked at her so tenderly that she could not resist.She leaned against his chest., "Do continue
your work.l read some books, instead.Reading does make me sleepy."
Duke nodded.He wrapped his arm around her waist and tapped the keyboard with the other.
Adina could not stand reading any more of the books.She took out her phone and browsed through the
news.She saw something that shocked her.She wondered how she had made the headlines yet again.
"The Sea City’s former most beautiful woman personally went to the site.She fainted because of
tremendous working stress.It was teary to behold."
The corners of Adina’s lips twitched.
‘Why did the news make it sound as if she was very weak and pitiful?’ She clicked on the comment
session and scrolled down.
She was caught by surprise.
Whenever she was mentioned in the news in the past, the netizens would always attack her and leave
vile comments.
But this time was different.
They were actually supportive of her.
Adina raised her eyebrows suspiciously.
"Duke, does this have anything to do with you?" Duke stared at her helplessly.
"Addy, I know being very smart can make people very jealous."
"So, it was you who did this!" Adina held his chin up.
Her eyes were bright and clear.
"Let me think, the reason you purposely put me in the headline is to pressurize the Jones family, isn’t
it? Is this for Mr.Jones?"
"Yes." Duke smirked.
"Zhenny caused you trouble.It’s only normal to return the favor." Adina looked up and kissed him.
They shared a passionate moment.
Meanwhile, the atmosphere in the Jones family’s house was solemn.
Everyone looked grave.
Daniel was stressed.
Anger appeared in his eyes.He had always been a man of few words.He never complained even when
he was being treated unfairly.However, this time, he truly could not stand it anymore.
"Aunt Zhenny, you have taken on the largest project and gained the support of the top management.I
really don’t understand why you still have to play tricks?!" Daniel said without hesitation.
"Is it because my older sister is too capable that you’re afraid she will surpass everybody, hence you
decided to make the first move in order to gain an upper hand?"
"Nonsense!"
Zhenny refuted angrily.
"I’ve gone through the investigation report regarding the water quality of the resort by the sea.The
water contains high levels of chemical elements that can be harmful to humans.Thus, I took the
initiative to seal the coastline so that you won't develop the sea area lest you have to bear the
irreversible consequences!" Dillon sneered.
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