The soft glow of candlelight danced across the crystal chandeliers, casting a warm ambiance over the elegant dining room. Jaxson Green sat across from his stunning fiancée, Semira, at the city's most exclusive restaurant, Le Coeur.Their table, nestled near the floor-to-ceiling windows, offered a breathtaking view of the city skyline. The maître d' poured champagne, and Jaxson raised his glass in a silent toast.Semira's eyes sparkled as she sipped her drink. "To our future, my love."Jaxson's smile was genuine. "To forever with you."Their dinner arrived, and the aroma of roasted duck and sautéed vegetables wafted through the air. Semira closed her eyes, savoring the flavors."Mmm, this is heavenly," she whispered.Jaxson chuckled. "Only the best for my princess."As they dined, their conversation turned to their upcoming wedding."Have you finalized the guest list?" Semira asked, her brow furrowed."Almost," Jaxson replied. "I've decided to invite a few business associates, but I wa
Jaxson's phone soon rang as his secretary put a call across to him. He had asked not to be disturbed for he wanted the entire night to himself and Semira alone."Yes?" Jaxson asked, his voice Stern."Pardon me for interrupting your night sir but Marcus Thompson is here, and he wants to see you," she said to him.Marcus was a business partner that Jaxson was trying to get a contract with. But Marcus has been proven stubborn, and Jaxson knew it was because of the silly rumors about him that spread weeks earlier."What does Thompson want?" Jaxson asked the secretary."I think he wants to pull out of the negotiations sir," She replied. Semira overhead the words and gazed at Jaxson."I'll be there" he replied and hung up. "Driver, take me to the office," Jaxson said."I'm sorry for this, Semira. I didn't think this would happen tonight," Jaxson apologized. Semira smiled and held his hand."Let's get that contract once and for all!" She replied to him.Jaxson stood confidently in the sleek
Jane stormed into the coffee shop, her eyes blazing with anger. Her friend, Rachel, looked up from her laptop, concern etched on her face."Jane, what's wrong?" Rachel asked, closing her laptop.Jane collapsed into the chair, her voice trembling. "He rejected me. Jaxson rejected me."Rachel's expression softened. "Oh, Jane. I'm so sorry."Jane's hands clenched into fists. "I went to him, poured my heart out, and he just...dismissed me. Like I meant nothing."Rachel's eyes widened. "What did he say exactly?"Jane's words spilled out in a torrent. "He said I used him, manipulated him. That he wouldn't be fooled again. Foolish? Me? Ha!"Rachel's gentle touch on Jane's arm was a stark contrast to Jane's seething emotions."Jane, maybe you should take a step back. Reevaluate—"Jane's fury boiled over. "No! You don't understand. Jaxson owes me. He used me, too. He pretended to love me, and now he's just...gone?"Rachel's voice remained calm. "Jane, you know Jaxson's engaged to Semira now. M
Jaxson stood outside his girlfriend's mansion, tired and hungry. As the heavy downpour of rain soaked his old, worn-out clothes, he was at least grateful that his days in prison were over.Mysteriously, he had gotten an early release.He squeezed the little piece of Newspaper in his hand that stated that his girlfriend Jane was getting engaged to another man."There has to be a mistake. Jane wouldn't do this to me," Jaxson muttered while he shivered from the cold.He had taken the fall for her and went to prison for it!As lighting flashed, Jaxson approached the colossal gates of the mansion and rang the doorbell. He rang it again and then, he saw someone tall approaching with an umbrella over their head."Move along, beggar. We do not give alms today," the tall man said to Jaxson. Jaxson was hurt by the remark but he recognized the voice. It belonged to Mike, his girlfriend's bodyguard."Mike, it's me. Jaxson. I just got released from prison. Let me in, I want to see my girlfriend,"
"Jaxson. So, they finally let you out. Man, you don't look good at all. Was prison food that bad?" Damien mocked Jaxson while his hand was still wrapped around Jane's waist. The way she giggled to his touch made Jaxson enraged. "How long has this been going on?" Jaxson yelled. "Was it after I went to prison?" He questioned. Both Damien and Jane exchanged glances and laughed. Jaxson felt wounded. "It was way before you went to jail. Just because you were friends with Damien didn't make you like him. We were dating in secret and he even took me to that party to ask me to break up with you. And I was going to do it. That was why I got high that night!" Jane snapped. "And then, Jane and I plotted to make you take the fall and rot in jail forever. Sad for you, but good for us," Damien said and smiled. "I trusted you, Damien. I called you a friend!" Jaxson said to Damien. "You were never my friend, Jaxson. You were a nobody. You still are. Right now, I am a manager at Green Oil Inco
As soon as Jaxson stepped into the room, he was greeted by the smell of drugs that hung in the air. Lying on the bed placed centrally in the room, was an old man who had oxygen prongs The man looked up and saw Jaxson, and tears began to form at the corners of his eyes."My grandson. You're finally here," the man said and pulled himself out of the bed. Jaxson couldn't believe his eyes.It was the same man that he had saved in prison. The man has a heart attack. Jaxson wondered why the CEO of Green Oil Incorporated was in prison in the first place.The man pulled Jaxson in for an embrace."I have waited for this day, my grandson. I have so much to tell you. My name is Ezekiel," he added."I don't understand sir. I have no family. My mother died when I was younger. Perhaps you have the wrong person," Jaxson said to him.The Ezekiel gestured to him to sit and Jaxson did."A lie designed to keep you safe. The truth is, my boy, that by being alive, you have more enemies than you can count.
"Tonight, I shall announce you, Jaxson, as my heir. But why did you want me to keep it off the agenda?"Jaxson's grandfather asked him during a party Jaxson instructed him to host a week later. Top CEOs and politicians were invited, including The Seven.Jaxson smiled, intent written on his face."Because tonight, grandfather, I will strike my first blow. Our enemies will not see it coming." Jaxson replied as more guests trooped into the large hall."I know you have a plan, grandson, but do you think it will work? Our enemies are powerful. I do not want you to get hurt," his grandfather replied.Jaxson could see the concern in the man's eyes, but he was not the same poor and powerless guy that his grandfather had met a week ago. Jaxson had changed, and he was going to show it."Don't worry, grandfather. Let me worry about you instead. I'll take care of everything. Trust me," Jaxson replied.Just then, Jane, his ex-girlfriend, and her father, Vance walked into the Hall.Jaxson fixed hi
"Thank you for retrieving my wife's bracelet. That was a spectacular move back there!" Senator Kelly complimented Jaxson and he nodded in approval."Glad I could help," Jaxson replied."I want to reward you, Jaxson. How about a contract deal worth five hundred million dollars? This city's imports need someone like you to manage them. Do you think you'll do me the honor?" The senator asked.Jaxson smiled. He just got his first official contract, and it was a lot of money too!"I'll be pleased to work with you," Jaxson replied. "Thank you very much! This means a lot to me." The senator said and walked away. Jaxson felt fulfilled. What a nice way to end the night.Meanwhile, there was trouble in paradise, as Jane and her fiance Damien rocked a heated argument."What sort of a man are you? Why did you let them treat me like trash?" Jane yelled at Damien while they stepped into their living room. Damien was as furious as a volcano, and he went straight to the minibar."Hey! I'm talking t