CHAPTER 91: CHAPTER 91: STRIPPED BARE, YET STILL UNMOVED

The auctioneer nodded and continued to lead the proceedings.

The audience craned their necks eagerly, wanting to see how the two tycoons would continue to outbid each other.

But unexpectedly, Jordan Hawthorne suddenly fell silent.

Sabrina Hayes’s earlier question had already given him a clue that this medicine was for patients with psychological illnesses.

In other words, was this being bought for Zara?

Jordan Hawthorne frowned and instantly lost interest in bidding.

Brooke Sinclairs was grinding her teeth to the point of almost breaking them.

She wanted to get back at them after having been frustrated earlier.

She hadn’t expected Jordan to give up just like that!!!

She suppressed a storm of anger inside but dared not explode...

Because of this, the auction proceeded peacefully thereafter.

During this period, Josee Sheffield stepped in and successfully bid on a bracelet.

This bracelet was made of glassy jadeite, top-quality, exquisitely beaded, and was an antique.

The auctioneer introduced, "Jade is said to nurture people; this bracelet was even blessed by a high monk in ancient times, possessing the power to protect and ensure safety!"

The price was naturally high!

However, after Josee Sheffield bought it, he immediately offered it to Sabrina Hayes, "It’s a gift for Zara. This bracelet is exquisite, and it suits her to wear it. I hope she can grow up safely and healthily."

Sabrina Hayes was quite surprised, then declined, "No need, it’s too precious for her. She’s still so young and can’t wear something this expensive."

Josee Sheffield was unbothered, "It can be turned into a necklace, hidden under her clothes! Take it; it has such a good meaning, and she needs it... Besides, this amount of money is nothing compared to the value you’ll create for the R&D department in the future."

He always believed in Sabrina Hayes’s capabilities.

Even before their marriage, she was able to develop such an amazing special-effect medicine.

Now that she’s back at it again, her future achievements will only be greater.

She needs time!

Sabrina Hayes, seeing his persistence, had no choice but to accept it on Zara’s behalf, "Thanks, when we get back, I’ll work even harder to lead our pharmaceutical brand to a global stage!"

Josee Sheffield smiled, "I’m looking forward to it!"

The two chatted happily, with Jordan Hawthorne watching everything from a distance.

Throughout the evening, apart from the first glance, Sabrina Hayes hadn’t cast even an extra look his way.

She indulged in Josee Sheffield’s manipulations and even accepted his gift...

Jordan Hawthorne’s face darkened, his irritation almost irrepressible.

Having acquired what they wanted, Sabrina Hayes and Josee Sheffield didn’t linger and soon went to make the payment.

Jordan Hawthorne saw this and immediately followed them out.

Brooke Sinclairs originally planned to wait until the end before leaving, but seeing his action, she could only chase after him.

Outside, Sabrina Hayes and Josee Sheffield were already driving away.

Jordan Hawthorne’s face was filled with displeasure.

Brooke Sinclairs clutched her fingers, approached him, and softly said, "Jordan, are you coming to my place tonight? Sonny misses you a lot. He’s been a bit off lately, and seeing you would surely make him better.

Last time at the amusement park, he didn’t get to play properly, and he still thinks about arranging it again with you..."

Jordan Hawthorne tugged at his tie, interrupting her, "I still have some work that’s not finished tonight, so I won’t be coming over. The company has been busy lately, and I don’t have time to go to the amusement park. Let’s go; I’ll drop you off at your doorstep first."

After speaking, without waiting for her response, he headed towards the parking garage first.

Brooke Sinclairs’s face almost couldn’t hold her expression.

He refused her again!

In the end, he was still influenced by that despicable Sabrina Hayes.

The much-publicized divorce had already caused him to waver, and so his attitude had changed.

Brooke Sinclairs was momentarily flustered, her mind racing for ways to salvage the situation...

On the way back, her eyes kept focused on the view outside the car window.

Then suddenly, she noticed a car following them at a leisurely pace.

Perhaps having been around her unstable ex-husband for so long had made her vigilant.

She immediately told the man beside her, "Jordan... it seems like someone is following us."

Jordan Hawthorne had been lost in his thoughts, but upon hearing this, he promptly focused his attention back.

Soon, he too noticed the car tailing them.

Brooke Sinclairs was very nervous and immediately clung to his arm, asking, "Who could it be? Are we in danger?"

Jordan Hawthorne squinted his eyes and instructed the driver, "There’s a hotel nearby, head there first..."

He then took out his phone, instructing the bodyguards to come and try to block whoever was following.

After making arrangements, he gently reassured Brooke Sinclairs, "Don’t worry, we’ll be fine."

Brooke Sinclairs nodded, but she couldn’t help thinking: A hotel?

Does that mean... could she stay with Jordan tonight?

Her heart fluttered, resolute in her decision that tonight something must happen with him.

A few minutes later, the car arrived at the hotel, and Jordan Hawthorne directly took Brooke Sinclairs inside to check in.

Here, it was temporarily safe.

Upon entering the room, Brooke Sinclairs was ready to seize the moment for intimacy, so she found an excuse and went in to take a shower first.

Jordan didn’t stop him.

After a while, Chase came over and knocked on the door, "President, we’ve caught the person following you."

Jordan’s eyes darkened, and he ordered, "Bring him in!"

Chase nodded and immediately directed the bodyguards.

Before long, the bodyguards brought in a man.

Jordan sat on the sofa, exuding an overwhelming aura. His tone was oppressive as he asked, "Speak, who are you? Why are you following us, and what’s your purpose?"

The young man was initially unwilling to confess.

But soon, Chase found a business card and identification on him.

"A detective agency... are you a detective?"

The man’s expression changed slightly, looking guilty, he tried to hide the bag on him.

Chase, quick on his feet, snatched the bag and opened it.

Inside, unsurprisingly, was a camera.

He immediately opened it and glanced at it.

When he saw what was inside, he became serious and handed the camera to Jordan, "President, there are photos of you and... Miss Sinclairs."

Jordan’s expression turned grim as he looked through the photos, growing more and more furious.

Most of them captured moments of him and Brooke Sinclairs together.

Jordan’s expression was filled with hostility as he coldly questioned, "Who sent you? Speak honestly, or I’ll make it impossible for you to stay in Veridia!"

The detective, hearing this, dared not refuse.

The president of The Hawthorne Group had that kind of power!

He hurriedly said, "It was Mrs. Hawthorne who hired us to investigate your infidelity... taking photos is routine, it’s a standard industry practice."

With these words, the room’s atmosphere plummeted.

Jordan was undoubtedly enraged.

He never expected Sabrina would dare to investigate him!

Looking at the photos, it was clear this wasn’t the first day of surveillance.

His anger surged as he coldly looked at the detective, "How many more photos like these are there? Hand them all over, or your agency closes tonight!"

The detective’s face turned pale.

This was their livelihood!

He quickly said, "In... in my bag, all the negatives are there, but nothing substantial was captured as evidence!"

Jordan didn’t believe it and soon ordered Chase to find them and check each one.

Fifteen minutes later, Chase reported, "President, we indeed found nothing that would harm you and Miss Sinclairs."

Jordan nodded, but his heart was still burning with anger.

Was Sabrina so eager to divorce him?

Even dared to hire a detective for this!!!

The detective saw the man’s face turn grim like The Grim Reaper, and was scared, trembling as he asked, "President Hawthorne, I’ve told you everything I know, can I leave now?"

Jordan’s gaze was heavy as he looked at him, "Leave? It’s not that easy! Since this is your specialty, then from now on, I’ll hire you.

You follow Sabrina, take photos of every man she meets, and report back to me promptly."

The detective was stunned.

Could things work this way?

However, in their line of work, there’s little professionalism, and money is the main driver.

Not to mention, they wouldn’t want to offend Jordan, so he readily agreed, "I understand, I’ll follow President Hawthorne’s instructions from now on."

Later, Jordan destroyed all the photos before letting the man go.

The detective left as if granted amnesty!

Once he was gone, Brooke Sinclairs came out wrapped in her bathrobe.

Chase, perceptive as ever, immediately took the bodyguards and exited.

Brooke walked over and asked, "I thought I heard voices. Did you catch the one following us?"

Jordan replied indifferently, "Yes, it was just someone arranged by a rival company to follow us, it’s been dealt with."

Brooke nodded.

As long as it was resolved!

Now, it was time for business...

Her eyes flickered, looking at him shyly, she asked, "Well then... Jordan, do you want to take a shower? Since we’re here at the hotel, I heard there’s a hot spring, do you want to stay for the night before leaving?"

Ordinarily, Jordan would have been drawn in by her demeanor.

The woman had just finished bathing, still imbued with a pleasant fragrance, her bathrobe intentionally loose, revealing her collarbone and a hint of cleavage, even her long hair was wet, making her look both sexy and alluring.

However, Jordan merely glanced at her briefly, then moved his gaze aside, "No need, if you’d like, you can stay here for the night, the room is paid for, just check out before noon tomorrow. I still have things to attend to, I’m heading back."

After saying that, he stood up and walked away, without giving her a chance to persuade him to stay.

Soon, Brooke was left alone in the hotel room.

She was so frustrated she nearly wrecked the hotel.

She was nearly undressed.

Why was he still unresponsive???