Super Rich: I Can Hear Women's Inner Voices
Chapter 77: Hope Things Go Well

Chapter 77: Hope Things Go Well

Jake seemed too busy savoring the taste of his aunt’s noodles to notice her fleeting sentiment.

Taylor waited until he finished eating before checking the time and realizing she was almost late.

She hurriedly got ready, leaving the minor chores—hanging the sofa covers, washing the pots and dishes—to Jake.

Soon, his aunt was ready. Removing her apron and draping a white checkered shawl over her shoulders, she put on her gold-rimmed glasses again.

In an instant, she transformed from a devoted housewife into an elegant, intelligent, and mature teacher.

Jake couldn’t help but recall his student days, imagining his young aunt teaching. The thought of conquering his own teacher was thrillingly taboo.

"Do you really not want me to drive you?"

"No need. The school is right across the neighborhood. By the time you move the car, I’d already be there. Just take the laundry out of the washer and hang it up, then clean the kitchen."

"Mission accepted." Jake playfully saluted.

"How childish." Taylor put on her shoes and hurried downstairs.

With the only beauty in the house gone, Jake had little to do. After tidying the kitchen, he returned to the living room.

Sitting on the sofa, he turned on the TV while waiting for the washing machine to finish spinning.

Flipping through channels, he grumbled about the streaming service’s paywall—without a subscription, even basic channels were locked. Paying only brought it up to standard cable levels.

After his habitual complaints, Jake finally settled on his usual news channel. The morning news was about to start when his aunt suddenly messaged him: "Jake, if you’re free these two days, stay at my place. No need to go back and cook at night."

Jake smiled. He’d been thinking the same thing. Cooking together would allow for more variety, whereas cooking alone was a hassle—too much went to waste, too little wasn’t enough. But at least his solitary life was coming to an end.

Replying with a simple "Okay," the morning news began. As always, it was anchored by the household name—Nadella.

Her influence even surpassed that of the evening news anchors. Though not the top host at the national station, she was close, having hosted the Spring Festival Gala for five consecutive years.

Jake remembered watching the gala with the director and kids from Sunshine Orphanage before dating Mia. That was his first time seeing Nadella on the stage.

Dressed in a stunning red haute couture evening gown, she instantly captivated the audience. Her graceful, slender figure overshadowed every other famous host, male or female. The elegant gown revealed a glimpse of her fair calves, hinting at the incredible length of her legs.

Her feet were clad in matching red designer stilettos—not too high but dazzling, like a top-tier Victoria’s Secret model strutting confidently on stage.

Her ample breasts, half-exposed, were alluringly voluptuous, her bare shoulders a bold display of allure. That was Nadella’s first time hosting the gala, but national TV wasn’t like local stations—such a daring outfit would never appear again, as the director later banned overly revealing attire.

Yet Nadella’s unmatched blend of sensuality and nobility was forever etched into the minds of viewers, keeping her popularity sky-high and boosting Savannah TV’s ratings.

Rumor had it she had married a Savannah tycoon early on, with whispers pointing to the CEO of Savannah’s famous investment firm, Shigella—Brant.

While Jake was drawn to Nadella’s beauty, he admired her talent more. Now, on screen, Nadella sat poised in a white suit, flawlessly delivering the morning’s headlines.

Her male co-host, with his rich baritone, was equally articulate but still overshadowed by Nadella’s brilliance.

Jake stared intently at the news, gazing at Nadella’s breathtaking face and recalling the times spent watching the gala at Sunshine Orphanage, feeling a wave of nostalgia.

It had been over half a year since his last visit to the director.

He missed her dearly. With a day and a half of leave left and his aunt busy with daily classes, Jake decided to visit the director.

She had practically raised him, and now in her 70s, her health had declined last year. Work had kept Jake too busy to spend proper time with her.

This year, with Mother-in-law Astoria’s tests and his focus on the sales department, Jake had only called the director occasionally.

The director wasn’t tech-savvy and didn’t use WhatsApp. Jake always called ahead before visiting, but this time, he resolved to go unannounced.

Without delay, Jake finished up at his aunt’s place, sent her a message, and drove home. Back at his rental, he changed out of yesterday’s clothes and prepared to hit the mall.

If things went well, Jake might marry into the Astoria family this year, meaning he might not have time to visit Sunshine Orphanage during the holidays.

Every year, Jake bought gifts for the orphanage kids—new winter clothes and supplements for the director.

Though he sent money annually, the children always preferred his "mystery presents." In the past, Jake’s limited income made it hard to splurge, but now, with no hesitation in buying expensive gifts for his girlfriend and aunt, he wouldn’t skimp on the orphanage either.

Just as Jake was about to leave, excited, Manager Mina messaged him: "Jake, free today?"

Mina was another headache. After careful thought at home, Jake realized she did have feelings for him—his inner voice-reading ability and double-checking confirmed it.

This made it awkward to face her, especially with their superior-subordinate dynamic at work. But Jake still counted on her for a promotion, so he quickly replied, "Busy this afternoon. What’s up? Shift changes?"

"No, just bored and wanted to grab a drink. What are you doing?"

The blunt message threw Jake off, reminding him of Mina’s concise, no-nonsense texting style when they first connected—a far cry from her current demeanor.

Thankfully, Cabel wasn’t around, or office gossip would spread like wildfire, possibly reaching Mother-in-law Astoria and Mia, spelling disaster for Jake.

He sent a crying-laughing emoji and headed downstairs to his car. He planned to brush Mina off, but she seemed unusually persistent, demanding details!

Reluctantly, Jake gave a brief explanation, only for...