Refusing to Remarry: Mr. Hawthorne, You Are Out-Chapter 71: Allow Yourself to Slow Down

"Hey, your ’white moonlight’ is looking for you."

With a hint of sarcasm, Raine Sinclair casually tossed the phone to Jonas Hawthorne.

She used a sarcastic tone to mask the bitterness in her heart.

Outwardly, she acted like she didn’t care, pretending nothing could affect her, but for someone who once gave their heart, how could they be unmoved so quickly?

But at this moment, Raine Sinclair began to understand herself.

It’s okay if she couldn’t forget quickly, taking it step by step is fine.

Allowing herself to take it slow.

Yet, Jonas Hawthorne didn’t answer the call; he just hung up nonchalantly and set it aside.

Noticing his actions, Raine Sinclair raised her eyebrows, "What? Is Mr. Hawthorne so afraid to take a call in front of me? Or are you worried your ’white moonlight’ will find out you’re with your ex-wife and you’ll have a hard time explaining it later?"

Every word she uttered was filled with disdain and sarcasm.

Jonas Hawthorne knit his brows but did not argue with her, and continued the previous topic as if nothing had happened, "If there’s a mistake in the bidding, your reputation will be completely ruined."

For a newcomer, that would basically mean the end of a promising future.

Raine Sinclair intended to taunt him further, but seeing he wasn’t interested in emotional matters, she decided to focus purely on work!

"What exactly do you want to say?" she raised an eyebrow.

"Don’t turn to Finn Wyatt, and I’ll tell you what to do." Jonas Hawthorne glanced at her, his tone unwavering.

Such a tone left Raine Sinclair speechless, "Jonas Hawthorne, do you know how ridiculous you are? Who I turn to is none of your business, right? Besides, you’re not the only one with business acumen, Leon Grant is too, and he’s already agreed to help me. How do you know he hasn’t thought of this? He..."

Before she could finish her words, Jonas Hawthorne interrupted her sharply, "Don’t mention him in front of me!"

Raine Sinclair, "..." Why did she feel like this man has become more unpredictable after their divorce?

Leon Grant just returned to the country and is not even well-acquainted with him, yet he acts as if holding a deep grudge.

She rubbed her temples, lacking the energy to argue, only saying, "Thanks for the reminder, let’s leave it at that."

As she spoke, she reached to open the car door.

But before she could, there was a "click!" sound as Jonas Hawthorne locked the door first.

Raine Sinclair froze; why did this scene feel so familiar?

Before she could turn to question him, Jonas Hawthorne already responded, "Come with me to a place."

"Where to?" Raine Sinclair looked surprised, seeing Jonas Hawthorne already starting the car without granting her a say, "Hey!"

"Don’t make noise." Jonas Hawthorne tossed back without turning his head.

Raine Sinclair took a deep breath, biting her lip in silence.

This man was definitely crazy...

——

In a tea restaurant located in the city center.

An inside corner seat.

Candace Ford gritted her teeth, staring fiercely at her phone.

Jonas Hawthorne didn’t answer her call, and she had no idea where he went...

She originally thought that having a child would keep him by her side permanently, but that was not the case at all.

She and Jonas Hawthorne had neither the name of a couple nor the reality of one!

This left her feeling very insecure.

No matter what, she had to hold on to Jonas Hawthorne tightly, or her future plans would fall apart...

With a sense of anger, Candace Ford unconsciously bit the straw of the fruit juice in front of her, twisting it.

Until a casually dressed man suddenly appeared in front of her.

"Ms. Ford, right?" The man spoke first, his face showing a slightly greasy smile.

Candace Ford looked up, seeing a bald man, about less than 5’7", slightly overweight with a protruding belly, and a bag over his right shoulder.

Not having a good first impression, Candace Ford frowned, "You’re Rhys Rhodes?"

"Yes, the editor-in-chief sent me to follow up on your latest developments." Rhys Rhodes naturally sat across from Candace Ford, adjusting a few remaining strands of hair on his head.

Unfavored by his demeanor, Candace Ford nonetheless knew this man was introduced by her uncle, saying this Rhys Rhodes, though not impressive in appearance, had some skills, especially in gossip creation and influencing public opinion.

If he truly had the capability, Candace Ford wouldn’t care about his appearance.

"Then let’s cut to the chase, I need you to do three things for me." Candace Ford grew impatient.

Recently, her heart was restless, and Jonas Hawthorne rarely accompanied her, with the baby in her belly growing, she needed to act fast.

Rhys Rhodes nodded, "I understand your feelings. The editor-in-chief has instructed me to prioritize your needs during this period of time."

Despite being flattery, the words were comforting enough for Candace Ford to respond, "Tomorrow, the Sinclair Group will be having a public tender. Find some people to cause a stir."

"This..." Rhys Rhodes paused, not expecting Candace Ford’s first request to be this?

He rubbed his stubbly chin, rolling his eyes and smiling as he asked Candace Ford, "Is Ms. Ford holding a grudge against Raine Sinclair and wants revenge?"

"What else?" Candace Ford replied without any disguise.

Rhys Rhodes was momentarily speechless, then laughed loudly twice, "Ms. Ford is truly straightforward! But to what extent do you wish to cause trouble? Just to embarrass her or to ensure she can’t continue her business?"

Stirring up trouble also requires technique, especially regarding the degree; if not handled well, it may harm both sides!

"Preferably to ruin her reputation so she can’t recover!" Candace Ford said viciously.

Rhys Rhodes smiled slightly, what a venomous heart a woman can have!

After noting her request, he asked, "And the second thing?"

"Tomorrow morning, announce my marriage to Jonas Hawthorne. Ideally, let Raine Sinclair know a few minutes before the tender starts." Candace Ford replied.

"No problem." Rhys Rhodes agreed quickly; spreading news was his forte.

Moreover, based on what the person involved said, it probably wasn’t false, right?

Besides, everyone in Sedonia knew Candace Ford was Jonas Hawthorne’s woman. Wasn’t marriage just a matter of time?

Figuring it out, Rhys Rhodes continued, "And the last thing?"

"As for the last..." Candace Ford hesitated for once.

So far, everything she had done was merely subject to public condemnation, but if she did this third thing, her hands would be stained with blood from then on.

But if she didn’t do it, how could she establish herself in Sedonia in the future?

How could she face the ancestors of the Ford family?

Rhys Rhodes waited for a while for her to speak, then looked up to remind her, "Ms. Ford?"

Hearing this, Candace Ford came back to herself.

Her hands under the table quietly clenched, her eyes suddenly growing resolute!

Yes, no matter what she did, it was all for the Ford family’s revenge!

All these were owed by Jonas Hawthorne to the Ford family!