CHAPTER 9The reality of life began to dawn on Jayden again. He was finding himself trapped in a circle of enemies."I am convinced that someone is trying to lay hands on Granddad and the problem is the difficulty in figuring out who this culprit is." His voice was shaking as he wondered who could be after his grandfather's life."We must give this piece of information to the police as it would be helpful for investigation. Or what do you think?" Brian asked, trying so hard to maintain the line of conversation and keep Jayden from slipping into thoughts."At this point, I have terrible trust issues," Jayden scoffed. "I cannot stop imagining that even the police are involved in the failed murder attempt of my Grandfather. The two questions that cannot leave my mind are; Who and Why?"The two men stared into the night quietly only the sound of their breathing filling the vacuum. "Where is my wife, Medeia?""The last time I saw her, she was taking a quiet walk in the garden. She seems a
CHAPTER 10How it began was Jayden thinking through and finally accepting the fact that he is the head of the Conglomerate and deciding purposefully that he had to start running the affairs of the company even though he was neither prepared nor willing to do so.He talked extensively with Nora and Brian they advised that he had to first set up a board meeting where he would issue the new order of things. "I would love to see Aunt Hellena's face when I break the news to her that she no longer has a place in this company unless I decide otherwise," Jayden muttered to himself. "The woman's wings need to be clipped."Brian and the others exchanged glances and laughed out hard. They admired their young master and loved his ways of coming back at his enemies."But I suggest you have to tighten up security young master Jayden, as this new order could shake things up a bit for the business security-wise," Brian suggested."Very correct! Grandpa Benjamin is feared and his name injects fear but
CHAPTER 11The morning sun cast its golden rays on the walls of the luxurious room where Jayden and his bride, Medeia lay.Her hair danced around in unison with the gentle breeze and Jayden could not help but admire how subtle her beauty was.“Wake up sleepy head,” he whispered gently into her ears, nibbling them afterwards.Medeia smiled and her eyes gradually fell open. She gazed at him with admiration and hope.“How was your night?” She nodded with a smile; her own way of saying fine.The fact that her speech was impaired annoyed Jayden sometimes especially when he desperately needed to have long conversations with her.“I could figure out something for your situation, Babe. Maybe a mechanical voice or something of sort to ease your stress of writing down anytime you need to speak to me.”Her eyes widened with shock and she sat up straight on the mattress.Her writing pad was beside her and she picked it up and began to scribble down something hastily.“There is a solution. But my
CHAPTER 12“I will never accept the humiliation Jayden caused me on my beautiful day, mother! Something has got to be done about it, especially to that imbecile daughter of my father.” Bella ranted with so much agony, her eyes soaked with tears.“Bella, I am also unhappy with Jayden's attitude to you. Even if he had a thing or two against you, the embarrassment was too much for you and our family. He treated us like scums; like piece of shit.” Allen was embittered and her voice carried the weight of her bitterness.“And you are being cool towards the situation? Now, Medeia had a fairytale wedding and no one interrupted hers. And I was forced to accept shame. Because I am his ex and he wanted to rub it off on me that I lost.”She sobbed longer and harder.“Revenge is best served cold, Bella. Give it time. Medeia can have a beautiful laugh now but you will laugh last and best.”“I am not letting it go mother!” Bella replied sharply with a shrilling tune. “I am going to pay Meieda an un
CHAPTER 13“Ladies and gentlemen, I am honoured to have you all here at the reintroducing and announcement of the acting CEO; Mr Jayden Gracehill.” The company secretary; a stout man with pot belly and a bald head stood before the rest of the board members.Everyone adjusted in their seats. Some clapped, some kept their hands in angry fists. “How deserving is he?” Lord Barrack asked with a stern gaze at Jayden. “Isn't he the same Grandson whom was caught in scandals?” He asked, this time looking away from Jayden. Jayden shook his head and smiled arrogantly.“I was not caught in any scandals, Lord Barrack. I only decided to carve my own niche for myself. I did not want to simply live like a royalty without earning it through hard work.”“Then you decided to live in the streets Sweint City like a pauper? A commoner?” Tom Hardy asked. He was the youngest member of the board; the son of another well known business mogul.Jayden smiled again. “Your lack of understanding of such things do
CHAPTER 14A piercing Silence filled the boardroom. No one could utter a word. Jayden became uneasy, thinking it had to do with the fact that he probably spoke gibberish.“I cannot imagine that we had such a bright idea and it was kept away from us for all these years…” Sir Thompson appraised with a robust smile.“As much as I hate the fact that I am saying this, that was a fine presentation young man. I am impressed,” Lord Barrack added with a stern look on his face.“This is a really top-notch idea and cannot be ignored. We have to look into it and accept it. I just hate that this came when Lord Benjamin is confined to medical observation. What a tragedy.”Everyone had a thing to say about the presentation and it was all about commendation except the ones whose hearts were beginning to breed jealousy against Jayden; Hellena and Hardy.“If this idea is already this refined, then what is the delay in execution?” Sir Thompson inquired.“A vote from the members of the board. I could ha
CHAPTER 15“What? What happened to my wife?” Jayden inquired with anxiety. His heart was racing without control.He pushed himself off from the chair and raced out of the office, jumping into the elevator hastily.Salome's description was not making any sense and he could not listen any further. He just put an end to the call and dialled Amber.“Get my car ready, I am halfway down.”He moved himself out of the elevator hastily and bumped into Joanne and a few other staff.“Is everything okay, Mr Jayden?” Joanne asked whilst running after him, keeping up with his pace.“I have to attend to a family emergency. I will get back later.”Jayden's mind was not at rest. All he could imagine was what could be wrong with Medeia.*******************************************“You what?” Allen asked with a shock stricken face.“I paid Wench a visit, mother,” Bella bragged over her glass of wine.“I have failed to understand how your mind works, Bella Moore. So, you leave your home to visit Medeia i
CHAPTER 16Jayden got off his vehicle and raced up the stairs to find Medeia lying down and sobbing profusely.“What is wrong with you? At first you collapsed and now you are sobbing? Where is Salome? Salome!” His voice was intense as he stared at her, confused in what the issue was and frustrated by the limited communication they could have.Salome appeared in the bedroom in the space of seconds.“What happened to Medeia? Why Is she sobbing?”Medeia began to wipe her tears. She and Salome exchanged glances that carried a reminder of the oath of secrecy Salome swore to.“I-I am not sure sir. I left her a while ago to get her something to eat. The last I knew was that her head was hurting and she accepted that I gave her aspirin. Which I did.”“Medeia, please stop scaring me and talk to me. Is anyone hurting you or is anything bothering you? We may not be so in love but we are married and I owe it to you to look after your welfare.” His voice was filled with emotions and more tears rus