Refusing to Remarry: Mr. Hawthorne, You Are Out-Chapter 126: Jonas Hawthorne... Is in Trouble?

Chapter 126: Chapter 126: Jonas Hawthorne... Is in Trouble?

A dense line of Hawthorne Group appeared, leaving Raine Sinclair’s mind completely blank.

Jonas Hawthorne... something has happened?

It’s usually normal to have some negative news now and then, but this time... a ten percent drop in stock prices, if the shareholders start causing trouble, it would surely give Jonas Hawthorne a headache.

And now, has there been a fatality?

Raine remembered that Jonas Hawthorne had come to see her before, so did these events happen before or after that?

Raine Sinclair couldn’t figure it out.

Lily Sinclair saw her suddenly staring at her phone in a daze, so she leaned over, "Hey sis, what are you looking at? You’re spacing out!"

"Nothing..." Raine Sinclair immediately locked her phone screen, shaking her head hastily.

She didn’t want Lily Sinclair to see her dazing off at Jonas Hawthorne’s news...

Unfortunately, Lily Sinclair was oblivious to this; she thought her cousin didn’t want her to see Leon Grant’s news.

She immediately froze in place, her heart gradually sinking.

Just now she claimed there was nothing between her and Leon Grant, but now she’s hiding messages...

How can this be explained?

Lily Sinclair became more convinced that there was indeed something between her cousin and Leon Grant.

Candace Ford might not have been wrong; if there was truly nothing between them, why propose?

So, they’ve been keeping it from her all along?

Meanwhile, Raine Sinclair wasn’t thinking about Leon Grant at all; her mind was filled with concern about how Hawthorne Group could suddenly have such an incident.

Instinctively, she checked her social media feed, intending to see if any of their mutual friends had posted something, only to find a silence.

Not only was there no news about Hawthorne Group, but even the usual posts about food, drink, and fun were missing.

It’s estimated that everyone knows Hawthorne Group encountered trouble, so no one dares to share news about Jonas Hawthorne.

Moreover, since everyone is somewhat linked to Hawthorne Group, no one is out partying at such a time.

Just looking at this lifeless social media feed, it’s evident that Hawthorne Group is truly facing a crisis this time...

After quickly summarizing these thoughts, Raine Sinclair was surprised to realize she was still so concerned about Jonas Hawthorne?

Wasn’t she supposed to have no ties with him anymore?

A long sigh followed, and Raine Sinclair couldn’t help but frown.

Letting go isn’t that easy...

At least her earlier actions were completely beyond her conscious control.

So be it, habits formed over three years don’t change that easily, do they?

There has to be a process...

As Raine Sinclair sighed, a servant had already brought the meals over.

"Miss, second Miss hasn’t eaten too, why don’t you eat together?"

Upon hearing this, Raine Sinclair finally looked at Lily Sinclair, "You haven’t eaten?"

"Um..." Lily Sinclair nodded, having been sulking at home for the past two days with little appetite.

"Well then, hurry and eat!" Raine Sinclair originally had no appetite, but seeing her like this, she reluctantly gathered some energy to eat a few bites with her.

She wondered if it was just her illusion, but during the meal, Lily Sinclair talked less, smiled less, and even barely looked at her...

"By the way, Lily, did you come to me because of something?" Raine Sinclair just remembered whether she had ignored the girl earlier, and she was upset?

Lily Sinclair shook her head, her expression now somewhat off.

Raine Sinclair contemplated for a while and asked, "Are your parents pressuring you to go on blind dates again? You need to think for yourself; your happiness is up to you to pursue!"

"No..." Lily Sinclair lowered her gaze, her voice muffled, seeming unwilling to talk more with Raine Sinclair. After hastily eating two bites, she got up and left.

Leaving Raine Sinclair feeling bewildered alone in the wind, "Why does this girl seem a bit strange?"

Unbeknownst to her, Lily Sinclair had just left the Sinclair family villa, turned around, and called Candace Ford.

"I agree to join your alliance."

Candace Ford was picking out clothes for her baby at the time, listening to this with little surprise, instead smiling confidently, "That’s right. Did you visit Raine Sinclair? What was she doing?"

"Watching TV."

"What else? What else was she doing? Who was she with?" Candace Ford continued to ask.

Lily Sinclair frowned unhappily, "She was alone. I’ve come to help gather information about my cousin for you, where’s my help?"

"Why rush? Tomorrow evening, the Sedonia Commerce Union will host a masquerade ball, Leon Grant will attend. When you dress glamorously and participate, you will definitely impress him!" Candace Ford gave the news nonchalantly.

When it comes to gathering information, Candace Ford is an expert.

She previously managed to connect with Jonas Hawthorne because she bought out all the connections around Jonas Hawthorne and catered to his tastes, earning his favor.

Such activities among the elite require constant attention.

Otherwise, in just the time of a ball, families may plan marriages, and companies form alliances...

All changes occur in the blink of an eye.

Despite being a young lady from a powerful family, Lily Sinclair wasn’t very interested in these matters. Hearing Candace Ford’s words, she was even a bit surprised, "A masquerade ball?"

"Yes, you just follow what I say at that time..."

After listening to Candace Ford, Lily Sinclair took a deep breath, said a simple "okay," and hung up the phone.

She turned around and looked at the Sinclair family villa behind her, the innocence in her eyes slowly faded, replaced by coldness and layers of looming clouds.

Sis, don’t blame me.

You told me that my own happiness would be up to me to pursue...

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Shortly after Lily Sinclair left, William Jennings returned.

The household quickly became lively.

It was also Sharon Jennings who said more than intended that Raine Sinclair learned all these events involving Hawthorne Group were related to her grandfather.

She widened her eyes, incredulously looking at William Jennings, "Grandpa, did you do this?"

She had faintly felt that there was something odd about Hawthorne Group’s incident earlier, but didn’t expect it to be her grandfather’s doing?

"Hmph, the guy treated you that way, what I’ve done is out of respect for his grandmother and deceased grandfather, otherwise would he still be fine right now?"

William Jennings snorted disdainfully, clearly indicating that he already showed leniency!

Raine Sinclair reached out to massage her forehead, suddenly remembering something, she asked, "But Grandpa, you’ve been with me, never leaving, how could you..."

Before she could finish speaking, Raine Sinclair quickly realized, "Is it my cousin?!"

She had previously heard her mother mention that several cousins had come together, but until now, she only saw her grandfather!

So... the cousins that delayed to appear were there to deal with Jonas Hawthorne?

No wonder there were so many negative rumors about Jonas Hawthorne on the trending searches!

If a person did it alone, wouldn’t it be overwhelming?

Taking a deep breath, Raine Sinclair frowned and asked, "Where is my cousin?"