CHAPTER 59: NOT A BURDEN

The media was in uproar. 

The issue about a knock-off product swamped the country's media outlets. 

Well, what can they do? Two of the big beauty company released the same product. Same name with the same idea. Now the talk about who was the original creator became the hottest topic in the country.

"WHAT IS THIS?!" The old man flared in anger as soon as he watched the launching of the new product of the Enchanteur chemicals.

It was the CEO of the KSAN company talking to the director and managers of the beauty department. And since both the Enchanteur and KSAN was known as rivals for a long time, a lot of speculations and even a few scandals were being dug out. 

"I'm sure they stole our idea." Manager Ling from the marketing department uttered confidently. 

"Can you prove it? Can you prove that they stole it from us and not the other way around?" The president looked at him sternly.

"Yes sir."

"Just make sure that you can prove it and put that Enchanteur chemicals to shame! If not, prepare to hand me your resignation at once." Then the CEO left them in an instant. 

The director and the managers where all in a muddle but manager Ling was calm and composed. The director saw it so when he went back to his office, he called for manager Ling.

"Director, you called for me?" Manager Ling came inside and the director motioned him to seat at the couch. Then he called his secretary to serve his favorite tea.

"Manager Ling, the beau collection set… will you be honest with me?"

"Director, are you doubting me? Did you think I stole their ideas?" Manager Ling was a bit upset.

"Didn't you?" The director leaned his back on the couch while he looked at him suspiciously. "You should be honest with me because you know that I am the only one who can help you out."

"I told you, I didn't steal it… it was handed to me without restraint."

"Jason Ling!" The director bawled as soon as he heard the man. "Do you know what this means? Are you planning to drag both of us down?!" He was angry.

"Brother, I told you, I did not steal it. One of their staffs handed it to me."

"And what kind of bribe did you do this time? Do you think you can live that way forever?"

"Don't worry brother, I can handle this. Trust me."

"Jason, you shattered my trust a hundred times now. Can't you produce a product of your own?"

"Brother, are you turning your back at me right now?"

"If that's what it takes to make you stop doing such a dirty trick, then yes. You're on your own right now. You created this mess so you better solve this on your own." He stood up and motioned the man to leave his office.

"What a useless brother." Manager Ling muttered while walking back to his office. After a few minutes, his phone buzzed. 

"Hello?" He answered it immediately as soon as he saw that it was his personal assistant. "How is she?"

"Mr. Ling, I'm sorry but Mr. Long already got a new lawyer. The court wouldn't let me handle his case."

"What? And how about her mother?"

"She's not at the hospital any longer. They said she was transferred to another hospital."

"Where's that hospital?"

"They won't tell me. I'm sorry I couldn't get any other information. Look like someone was help----"

"Don't you dare show up in front of me without getting any other information about them!" Manager Ling shouted at the other line before dropping the call.

Damn it! Jayson Ling cursed beneath his breath. Why is he feeling anxious all of a sudden? Something is wrong and he can feel it. He clearly needed to find that lady who handed her the files of the new product or else…

MEANWHILE, Marcus has been on the phone for an hour now. Looked like he was being flooded about the product that the company had just launched an hour ago.

She should be the one answering the calls because she was his secretary but Marcus took away her phone just after the launching of the new product. 

And yes, he didn't join the managers during the launching ceremony. He chose to stay with Jade despites urging him to leave her. 

"Don't worry, the managers will be able to handle it without me." He smirked confidently. "Besides, my presence will surely create a great ruckus and I hate to answer the queries of the reporters."

"Tsk." The woman hissed before Marcus' phone started to ring continuously. He's been answering calls one after the other and Jade was feeling a bit guilty as she watched him being stressed out.

"Why don't you go back to the office for now? I'm sure everyone was looking for you." The woman went and stood behind him. "I'll be there as soon as I settle my hospital bills."

Marcus raised his brow as he faced the woman. He then turned off his phone to prevent another call from coming in. 

"Does my presence annoys you that much?" His tone tells Jade that he's quite angry. "If you don't want me here then fine, I'll leave. All I want is to stay beside my wife yet you hated my presence. I'm sorry for disturbing you then." He walked pass her then picked up his jacket that was on the chair and walked towards the door. 

However, Jade chased him and held his arm. "T-that's not what I meant. I just… know your busy and I don't want to be a burden to you." She lowered her head sadly. "Of course I love it that my husband is here with me right now… But I don't want to be a burden…."

She still has words to say but she stopped when Marcus suddenly turned around and hugged her tight.

"You… You are not a burden." 

His words came to her ears as a sweet lullaby. 'You are not a burden.' It kept ringing in her ears.

"You are my wife, my secretary and now my friend. Therefore, I should treat you with utmost care."

'With utmost care?' That sounds good! Jade unknowingly giggled and embraced the man back. She should be hospitalized more often to see this side of Marcus! Haha!