"JB."He muttered, almost inaudibly.The initials hit him like a punch in the face, and without thinking, Harrison snatched the phone from her hand. His hand shook slightly as he stared at the screen, the call still ringing. "Who is it, Harry? Is everything alright?" JB was not someone Quinn would want to know. JB was her traumatizing past; the one who almost destroyed her.Without a second thought, Harrison answered the call and slipped out of the room, closing the door softly behind him to avoid Quinn getting any bit of their conversation.His heart pounded in his chest, anger and fear swirling within him as he lifted the phone to his ear, looking back, making sure Quinn did not follow him."What do you want?" Harrison’s voice was sharp, cutting through the silence of the stairs. "Good evening to you, Harrison," Jacob's voice came through the line, soft calm. "I see Quinn has already gotten you to play the part of the dutiful boyfriend."Harrison’s jaw clenched. "What do you wan
Later that day, close to the time that was set for them to meet, Harrison sat in his car, parked a few blocks away from the address Jacob had sent him. It was a quiet neighborhood, like an abandoned, isolated area. Harrison could not shake the feeling that he was being watched. He could feel piercing eyes on his skin, boring holes.He checked the time on his phone, and immediately a message came in. It was simple, just a description. No explanations, no details. His phone buzzed, and he glanced down to see a message from Jacob: "I’m inside. Come in."Harrison took a deep breath, his hand tightening on the steering wheel. He knew this was a bad idea. It could be a trap, but he didn’t have a choice. He had to protect Quinn, no matter the cost, even if it meant sacrificing himself.He stepped out of the car, his heart pounding as he approached the building. It was an old apartment that looked like it had gone through its share of life. The door creaked as he pushed it open, and he s
The sun had barely set when Harrison pulled into the driveway of his parents’ estate.The house stood tall, its grand feature illuminating its worth. It was a place filled with memories.He had not visited the house for a long time, and today, it felt like he had to visit home, now that his father was back.At least, he would not have to face his mother and the woman she brought for him.As he parked and stepped out of the car, the workers greeted him with a bow.He walked up the steps, pausing for a moment at the front door, mentally preparing himself for the evening ahead. His father had just returned to the state after a long business trip, and his mother had insisted on a family dinner to celebrate his return.Harrison knew that tonight’s dinner was not just about his father’s return. His mother had talked about it earlier in the day, and the fact that Yvonne was around.“Harrison,” she had said, her voice sounding calm over the phone, “we need to talk about your future. About ge
It was a few days before Quinn's birthday!Harrison had been planning every detail, he wanted to make the day as special as possible for her, because she deserved it.He wanted it to be a perfect celebration that would not only mark another year of her life but also take their relationship to the next level, especially now that his father has agreed. But there was one thing he knew he needed to do before he could move forward with his plans. He needed to speak with Ivan.With how the situation was going, Harrison knew that his approval would mean that he was finally able to take their relationship seriously. More than ever.Harrison called Ivan and asked that they meet up for a discussion. He felt relieved when Ivan agreed.They met at the same cafe, where they had initially met. It seemed like it was another of Harrison's favorite places. Harrison arrived early, sitting with a cup of coffee as he waited. His mind thought of the words he wanted to say and the questions he needed to
Harrison’s heart soared as he slipped the ring onto her finger, his hands, a bit shaky, as he excitedly kissed the back of her palm. He stood up, pulling her into a tight embrace as the room that was silent turned into applause. For a moment, it felt like they were the only two people in the world, wrapped up in their love and happiness, as they locked their gazes.Just as they were about to kiss, the door to the room opened, and someone walked in. Harrison and Quinn turned, thinking it was Yvonne or probably his mother.However, the sight of the person caused them to freeze in shock at the sight of the person standing there.It was Jacob.The room fell silent like a graveyard as Jacob stepped forward, no one could tell his expression. He glanced at Harrison, then at Quinn, his eyes shifting from them to the ring.“Jacob?” Quinn breathed, her voice filled with surprise and confusion. “Wh... what are you doing here?”Jacob looked at her, his expression, calm. “I came to see you, Quin
The echo of Jacob’s words still rang in her ears. Everyone was on edge, their minds were clouded with dreaded thoughts. What did Jacob mean? As much as it bothered everyone who was present in the room, it bothered Quinn more. She kept thinking of the remaining words that he left unsaid.Ivan, though he was taken aback by the scene, refused to let the matter rest. After everyone had gone, heading to their different destinations, he called Harrison aside. “I need to know, Harrison,” Ivan began, his voice sounding low. “What the hell was Jacob talking about? Do you have any idea what he meant? I could see the way you both looked at each other.”Harrison avoided Ivan’s gaze. “I swear, I don’t know,” he replied. Ivan was not convinced. There was something about the way he spoke that was not convincing enough.He stepped closer, squinting his eyes. “Listen, Harrison, if there is something you are hiding, now is the time to come clean. We’re all in danger here, and if we’re going to fix
The decision to visit him in prison had been a difficult one, but the need to confront him, to understand his motives, had been too strong to ignore. She wanted to know what he was up to. She wanted to be clear because the expression he wore on Quinn's birthday seemed like he was backing out of their initial agreement, but now, it seemed like he had something up his sleeves.The prison was cold and unwelcoming like it was not a place she needed to be. Yvonne walked through the corridors, her heart racing as she thought of how best to face Jacob. She had rehearsed what she would say to him, and how confident she would act, but as she sat in the visitor's room, all she had planned to say seemed to have slipped into oblivion, leaving her bare.Jacob was brought out of his cell, led by a police officer to the room, his hands clasped together, and a smile played on his lips as he looked up at her. He did not look like how a normal prisoner would look. He was calm like this was his home
The couple of weeks after the trending news were hectic for Quinn, as she worked tirelessly to keep the company moving forward. Although she had garnered a lot of respect from the board members, not everyone was supportive of her leadership. Some were determined to see her fail, and they were willing to go to any lengths to ensure that she did.Two board members in particular had been openly against her from the beginning. Mr. Charles and Mrs. Jack, are two long-serving members of the board.They had made it clear that they didn’t believe Quinn had what it took to lead the company. Not only because she was not on their side, but because she had taken away the power they had to control a part of the company.Quinn had sensed that something was off, but she couldn’t put her finger on it. There were whispers in the hallways and suspicious glances from some of the employees, as she walked into the building."What's going on? Why does everyone seem like they were talking about me? Is t