Chapter 121 His move
Jonathan had just sat in his car when he thought he should do something to help resolve this then just accompany her.
With that in mind, he went back to his office confusing his driver, assistant, and his many staffs.
Only Vincent smiled in understanding. He knew the inside story after all.
That morning, Vincent had posted a statement from Jonathan’s social media handle as per Liliana’s instructions.
It was being hyped along with Liliana’s other pictures circulated by Rose.
Some people still supported them as they awaited the truth.
Jonathan and Vincent then came up with another superb idea to show their support for Liliana.
He recorded a video and posted it from all his social media handles.
“Mrs. Liliana, I had spent two years to finally convince you to collaborate with Smith Group when you could have easily opened a studio of your own and maintained your anonymity. Because of me, your private life is being intruded upon and you are being slandered left and right. As an apology, please allow me to present to you the compensation I received from the previous lawsuit. I have also donated the same amount to several charities on your name.”
He showed a 500 million cheque written to her and also receipts of several donations made to several charities all amounting to more than 500 million.
His move shook the internet again.
While Rose had been guiding the netizens to ask Jonathan to dismiss his collaboration with her, he showed his support in such a high-profile manner which was quite unlike him.
The internet was in an uproar as they did not know what to believe.
An hour after that, Liliana posted a statement saying, “Thank you, Nathan! The children of Green Children’s Foundation are very grateful to you.
Perhaps I ought to thank the people who slandered me as well, for their 500 million was put to good use.
And I am more than happy to collaborate with the Smith group!.”
With that, she attached the cheque being routed to the GCF, and a few other pictures of the kids showing placard that said ‘Thank you, President Smith!’
Jonathan laughed out loud seeing this. His wife was sure enjoying it.
She had deliberately called him Nathan to show off that they were close and she had nothing to hide.
Rose was gritting her teeth. She had not expected Jonathan to act that way. Perhaps it was time to announce that he was also married.
She locked herself in her room contemplating her next move.
On the other hand, Mariana finally smiled seeing all these. Jonathan Smith had a conscience after all.
Jonathan drove back to the Villa taking his work with him. He had resisted driving back right away to be useful.
But he could not take it anymore and left.
Liliana was surprised to see him home so early.
“You are back early?” She questioned looking up from her desk as he entered the study room.
Jonathan came directly to her without saying anything.
He put his bag on the table, spun her chair around, knelt on the floor, and held her close on his arms.
Liliana was stunned for a while. When she realized that he had come back early to accompany her, she was touched.
She took the initiative to kiss him on the cheeks to thank him without words.
Jonathan held her face and leaned in to peck her on the lips.
He looked at her closely but she closed her eyes nervously and her whole body went stiff. Seeing this, he cursed himself and kissed her on the forehead before he hugged her back.
She heaved a sigh and relaxed.
“Don’t be nervous. I won’t do anything to you without your consent ever again.” Jonathan said, slowly.
“I know.” She confessed. “I know that and I trust you. Last time, it was not your fault. I just need some time. I am sorry.”
“Don’t be sorry. I will happily wait a lifetime for you,” he reassured her without any hesitation.
“Did you come back to comfort me?” She changed the topic as she pulled him to the couch and snugged on his arms. That much she was comfortable with.
To make it up to him, she did not shy away from the bare minimum intimacy that she was comfortable with.
“Yes, I had no idea your life with the Aprices was that bad,” He did not mince his words.
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Liliana laughed at that.
“I am the Petrova heir, do you think they were able to bully me?”
She raised her head in his embrace as she asked.