Chapter 7

Jacob came back, approaching the two of them. I immediately let go of my hug to Daniel, Daniel saw Jacob's presence before his eyes.

Jacob with his sly face came in front of them, Jacob looked at me and Daniel in turn.

“Why did he even come here? Isn't he gone?" I thought in annoyance, I really saw that Jacob had left when he saw me hugging Daniel.

"Why are you here?" Daniel asked in surprise, I was also surprised because Jacob came out of his hiding area. I thought Jacob would leave the charity area.

"Yeah, Jacob, why are you here?" I asked too, making Jacob look at me for a moment. He smiled crookedly at me, making me even more suspicious.

"You should be happy that I came here," Jacob said, making me worried about what Jacob would say.

"What do you mean?" Daniel looked at Jacob in surprise, making me not understand what he was saying. “What's the benefit of coming here?” Daniel asked again, making Jacob put his hands in his pockets.

"I came here to bid for the shares you were selling at a high price," said Jacob, with a very sweet smile.

“And if you feel like it's not enough, you can bargain with the price you want. I'll grant it," added Jacob again, he raised his eyebrows at Daniel

I heard him become shocked, what did Jacob mean by saying that?

“What will Jacob do? Why does he even want to bid up the share price?” My mind became increasingly worried, was this part of Jacob's plan?

"You're so cunning," I thought, increasingly excited

“Bargain a high price?” asked Daniel, I immediately looked at Daniel when I saw Daniel looking like he wanted to be provoked.

“What do you mean by high price? Do you really want to bid?” Daniel said I'm sure Daniel is starting to be interested in what Jacob is doing.

My hand held Daniel's hand, signaling Daniel to stop. I smiled at Daniel sharply.

"I will raise the price twice as high, and I will meet your needs," I replied. I hoped that Daniel would accept the offer I made to them.

"Don't be tempted by, Daniel, it's better for you to come with me," I added again. I won't let Daniel ally with Jacob.

Daniel looked at me sharply, regarding what I said. “Are you sure, Sophia?” Daniel asked, surprised by my words.

Jacob shook his head, seeing me looking like I wanted to compete with him. I looked at Jacob, who was starting to get annoyed with Daniel.

"What do you mean, Sophia?" Jacob asked, my eyes immediately looked at Jacob sharply.

"I should be the one asking, you can't take advantage of this opportunity to compete with Daniel," I replied. Jacob looked at me and Daniel alternately.

"This is a different situation, you have to know what I'm saying!" I snapped again, I just wanted Jacob to realize what he said to Daniel.

"Who says it? In fact, I want to help Daniel in a condition like this. In the past, I wanted to compete with Daniel, but now I don't think so." Jacob's words made me speechless, I chuckled in annoyance at what Jacob said.

"Don't misunderstand me first!" Jacob looked at me dismissively, as if I was in the wrong now. I shook my head, hearing what Jacob said.

"Don't make excuses, this must be just a trick on your part, right?" I was annoyed by what Jacob said.

Daniel's hand holding my hand told me to stop, he also signaled Jacob to stop.

"Don't prolong it, I won't accept offers from anyone. Because I avoid financial burdens," Daniel answered, I also understood Daniel's decision.

"Why are you like this, Daniel? You should be grateful for what I told you," Jacob said, making me annoyed. I knew that Jacob would provoke his husband.

“No one is grateful!” I snapped, Daniel's hand gripped my hand even more to keep quiet. I threw away Daniel's hand, which was holding mine.

Daniel sighed resignedly, he stroked my shoulder gently. Try to calm yourself.

"Sophia, I want to be honest with you, there will be no more cover-ups anymore," said Daniel, looking at me and Jacob in turn.

Daniel took a deep breath, calming himself. "I won't compete with Jacob anymore, let's just say it's over," Daniel answered, making me annoyed.

“Oh, so you don't want to compete anymore? Does that mean you've lost?" Jacob replied quickly, he laughed with satisfaction.

Jacob looked at me. “Look Sophia, she can no longer fulfill my needs. Especially financially," added Jacob, making me annoyed.

Daniel nodded at what Jacob said. "Yes, that's right. What did Jacob say?" answered Daniel.

I chuckled in annoyance, why did Daniel do exactly what Jacob said? "Daniel, what's wrong with you!" I muttered annoyed because of Daniel.

Both hands clapped, feeling happy about what Daniel said.

“It turns out you are indeed getting poorer, right now. Until you won't be able to compete with me anymore?" Jacob laughed with satisfaction, I became even more annoyed when I heard that. My hands clenched into fists tightly, I held back my emotions towards you.

Jacob approached me, he was about to touch me. I threw Jacob's hand away.

"Never mind, Sophia has heard what your husband said, right?" Jacob laughed with satisfaction.

I couldn't hold back what Jacob said. My emotions are running high.

"Why do you look down on my husband, huh?" I replied, looking at Jacob who was overly handsome. I don't like the way you are like this Jacob," I added, Jacob's train of thought seemed to be going too far.

Jacob raised his eyebrows, he was also surprised by my words. "Nothing condescending, I'm just speaking facts," he answered lightly. Jacob looked back at Daniel, he looked at me for a moment.

“Daniel just wasn't bothered about what I said. That means he doesn't mind, right?" he replied again, making me unable to move.

I saw Jacob looking at Daniel lightly, I became even more annoyed with them.

Jacob grabbed Daniel's shoulders. “You're right, don't you want to accept my offer? This will make you lose, you know if you take it lightly," said Jacob with a sharp look at Daniel.

"This is the final offer, and there will be no more offers for you, Daniel. So think carefully," said Jacob.

Ah, what Jacob did was really outrageous. He plays softly but really makes everything fall apart in an instant. And I'm annoyed with Jacob.

However, Daniel looked at Jacob and didn't want to lose. I knew that Jacob wanted to continue provoking Daniel.

"Why are you so calm now?”