Possessed No More: The True Star Returns to Claim Her Throne-Chapter 87: Jealousy

"Mr. Jacobs doesn’t look so good. Samson, call an ambulance for him."

With that said, he pulled Riley Perry out of the room.

A handsome man and a beautiful woman—even their retreating figures looked so well-matched.

Vernon Jacobs: "..."

It was his grandfather’s birthday celebration. If an ambulance was really called for him, he’d be utterly disgraced. So, he forced himself to his feet and stopped Samson from making the call.

Samson Sinclair: ’...’ ’As if I wanted to get involved with you!’

’As long as you stay away from Miss Perry, I wouldn’t even spare you a second glance if you dropped dead right here!’

After the three of them left, Melanie Chenning also departed with a dark expression.

She had only found out today that Riley Perry and Vernon Jacobs had a past. Seeing the resentment in Vernon’s eyes, she thought this useless man could be put to use.

After leading Riley Perry downstairs, Cole Sinclair removed the hand that had been wrapped around her waist.

Riley Perry blinked, quickly understanding. This guy was definitely jealous.

’Heh, this is hilarious! Cole Sinclair, oh Cole Sinclair, let’s see how long you can keep denying it.’

’No feelings, no feelings... then don’t get jealous!’

’She’d love to see his reaction the day he realizes he’s fallen in love with the little canary he’s keeping.’

Suppressing the smile on her face, Riley Perry swayed her slender waist, stepped forward, and tugged on President Sinclair’s arm. "Mr. Sinclair, are you angry with me?"

Cole Sinclair turned his head. "I’m not angry." It was the truth. He wasn’t angry. After all, he had investigated her past and knew everything he needed to know.

Tonight’s incident was also very clear. Vernon Jacobs was the one pestering Riley Perry, and she had no intention of going back to him.

Or perhaps Vernon Jacobs was simply resentful, or maybe he had malicious intentions from the start, wanting to ruin Riley Perry’s reputation. Otherwise, why would he jump out and accuse her on an occasion like this?

But he just felt a little uncomfortable, and the feeling came out of nowhere!

It wasn’t directed at Riley Perry. He didn’t even know who he was angry at.

"Really? If you’re unhappy because of what Vernon Jacobs said, I can explain."

Cole Sinclair led her straight outside. What was there to explain?

’She was completely unattached when she got with him.’

’Besides, who hasn’t met a scumbag or two in their youth? It’s not her fault she got played.’

"I’m really not angry. I just think you had terrible taste in men back then."

Riley Perry beamed. "What do you mean terrible? I was completely blind.

Thankfully, my vision is back to normal now!"

Her gaze fell upon the man.

His back was ramrod straight, his features handsome, broad shoulders, a narrow waist, and long legs!

He naturally exuded an air of asceticism!

’With a priceless gem like him coming after, my sight was bound to be restored!’

’Not to mention she had actually slept with him!’

Cole Sinclair: ’...’ ’You’re good at making fun of yourself.’

Julian Fuller noticed someone was angry! It was rare to see a Cole Sinclair who wore his heart on his sleeve like this.

Over the years, even when he was upset with his family, he never showed his emotions so obviously. He felt that Cole Sinclair had become numb. He seemed fine on the surface, but in reality, he was just going through the motions. The only reason he became a workaholic was to pass the time.

But that might not be the case anymore.

He gave Ethan Page a look, and the two of them walked over. They nodded at Riley Perry as a greeting, then deliberately asked, "Colt, what were you two doing upstairs?"

Cole Sinclair looked at Riley Perry. "Are you hungry?"

Riley Perry had just had a little something to tide her over when that lunatic Vernon Jacobs called her away. She hadn’t even had a chance to properly enjoy a couple of drinks, so she was indeed still hungry.

"Yes."

Cole Sinclair looked at Julian Fuller. "Let’s go. Find a quiet place to eat."

Julian Fuller: "..."

「Half an hour later.」

The four of them, plus Morgan Fisher who had rushed over after finishing surgery, were seated in a Chinese restaurant. After the cold appetizers arrived, Julian Fuller picked up a thirty-year-aged liquor and filled everyone’s glasses. "Riley, you’re okay with a drink, right?"

Cole Sinclair looked at Riley Perry. "If you can’t drink, then don’t."

Riley Perry deliberately leaned close to the man’s ear and asked teasingly, "My dear sugar daddy, are you afraid I’ll get drunk, make a scene, and embarrass you, or are you simply worried about me?"

His ear tickled. Cole Sinclair leaned back slightly, putting some distance between himself and the little temptress. "Don’t mess around." He didn’t answer out loud, but it seemed he already had an answer in his heart.

"You still haven’t answered me."

Cole Sinclair’s answer was to take her wine glass away. "Don’t you like juice? I’ll have them press a small portion of each kind for you."

"But there will be leftovers. What about the leftovers?"

"I’ll drink them." With that, he called a waiter to get the juices.

The other three men all clicked their tongues inwardly, TSK TSK TSK. The looks they gave Cole Sinclair all screamed: So this is the real you, Cole Sinclair.

Cole Sinclair: "What? You guys want some too?"

Ethan Page quickly waved his hands. "No, no, no, no, no, we don’t! We love alcohol!"

’Who would have thought? When he was dense, he was really dense. But now that he’s figured it out, he’s a real pro!’

’Look how he’s spoiling her!’

The juices were brought out quickly. Thankfully, there were only four kinds. Riley Perry drank her juice in peace.

Cole Sinclair placed a couple of bites of food on her plate before turning to his friends to talk business. "Are you guys interested in building a resort together for fun?"

"Hm? What’s this? You have an idea?"

"Isn’t the Jennings Group planning to build a holiday resort in Eastgate? I think there’s potential there. You three want in?"

Julian Fuller and the other two exchanged a glance. "Did that guy from the Jennings family offend you?"

Cole Sinclair took a sip of liquor, his tone exceptionally flat. "Is he worthy?"

"I just don’t like the look of him."

Riley Perry: "..."

’He could have disliked the Jennings guy yesterday or tomorrow, but it just had to be today. Could it be that blind fool from the Jennings family has his eyes on Riley Perry?’

’Very good. A fit of rage for a beautiful woman!’

"Are you serious about this resort project?" 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

Cole Sinclair: "Whether I’m serious or not depends on whether we can get that plot of land. The bidding is at the end of the month, so time seems a bit tight."

Julian Fuller’s eyes lit up. "Then should I leak some rumors first?"

Cole Sinclair raised an eyebrow at him. "You can."

Now the other three understood. This was a classic case of casting a line whether there were fish or not. As long as they let slip that the Sinclair Group was interested in acquiring the land, everyone else’s bids would increase by at least twenty percent. The Jennings family had already drawn up their plans; they definitely wouldn’t want the Eastgate land to fall into someone else’s hands, which meant they would have to spend a lot more real money.

If they were smart and gave up on that plot directly, it would be no loss for the Sinclair Group to take the Eastwood land instead.

But no matter the outcome, the Jennings family was going to feel the sting.

After they finished talking business, Cole Sinclair focused on eating. He also drank all the juices Riley Perry pushed his way because she didn’t want them.

Of course, the four glasses of juice were small, so drinking them all didn’t take up much room.

He ate at an unhurried pace, appearing exceptionally refined even when he was hungry. He finished with a small bowl of beef noodle soup before putting down his chopsticks.

"Change of venue?"