CHAPTER 17Baron placed his palm on Bella's hands and she gently moved her hands away. At that point, Baron noticed something was missing.“You do not have your ring on. Why?” His Voice was deep and shaking with anxiety as he wondered what was coming to him.“That's what I wanted to talk about, Baron. I do not want the ring anymore.” Her voice was cold and emotionless. Her face was still.Baron searched her eyes.“If you don't want it anymore, I could change it easily. You know I would do anything for you babe. You do not have to be grumpy about getting a new ring.”He placed his hands again on her palms and she moved it farther away, standing up as well. “I am sorry Baron, I cannot continue this marriage. That is what I mean. I am not sure if what I felt for you was really love or just an artificial drive. But whatever it was, I want it to end.”“What are you saying?” Baron laughed hysterically. “Are we having a drama session? Or do I look like your dumb ex?” The agony in his voice
CHAPTER 18Desmond's driver drove carelessly through the streets of Sweint on his Boss' orders.“Get this car Rolling faster, Chimp!” Desmond was fuming and his anger was rising to a rage.His cell phone beeped time and again; Allen was calling.He was avoiding her calls because he could not speak without being vengeful.They drove into the Moore residence and the driver parked the Bentley. Desmond got off the car hastily and walked briskly into the mansion.“Hey honey, you're home. I have called you tirelessly,” Allen whined.“Did you see the rubbish show your daughter pulled up on the internet today? Have you seen the embarrassing videos of Baron and Bella trending everywhere?” Desmond raged, his breathing was hard and strained.“I have… that's why I was calling you.”“Where the hell is that little brat? Does she know what we stand to lose if Baron takes this up against us?”Allen put her face down.“I cannot seem to reach her on her cell phone. Her lines are switched off.”“Have yo
CHAPTER 19Medeia woke up to a beautiful surprise; A bag tied with Ribbons staring at her.She got up hastily and looked at the object closely.Her hair was dishevelled and she looked a hot mess.“Good morning Ma'am Medeia,” Nanny Lucy cheerfully greeted her mistress. “You look bright and shiny today. What is the secret?”Medeia smiled with a blush appearing on her cheeks. She walked closer to the package on the table and picked it up, raising it to Lucy.“I think it is yours,” Lucy giggled. “You should open it.”Medeia's lips opened up in awe as she began to untie the package.She put her hands over her mouth as the package opened up and to her greatest surprise, it was a phone.“I knew it!” Lucy giggled, cheerfully and hugged her mistress joyfully.“I was almost certain that Young master Jayden would keep to his words as quickly as he promised it.”Medeia nodded with a robust smile.“Take pictures of yourself. You have a new cell phone.”Medeia laughed out loud.*******************
CHAPTER 20Weeks passed by and Baron walked through the horrific feeling of losing his wife for no reason.“You should have known she was just a gold-digger,” his friend Mark said.“She never loved you, I guess you were simply the rebound guy for her,” Cassie said.He sat with them over brunch and they tried to get him out of his sinking mood in a cafe.“I just felt that perhaps, we had a chance. But why I feel the most pain is that I thought she would have at least accepted that she loved me and put aside all other distractions. To think that she would still hurt me publicly.” His voice was breaking as his anger began to rise again.“Leave it! Stop thinking about her! You have got us,” Cassie said with reassuring smile. “Can I shock you? She is definitely gonna come back,” Mark grinned. “I feel she is still eyeing Jayden and probably feels humiliated that her sister won Jayden's heart. But Jayden knows better than to accept someone who ditched him when he supposedly had nothing.”“T
CHAPTER 21Dear Jukes group,I write to you with a heavy heart and a solemn pain. The Moores' cooperation is not exactly what we thought; they are a dubious company and I have withheld my support from them. I urge you to do the same to avoid a drastic effect on your business' integrity.Signed:Baron Wills,For the Wills Incorporated.***********“Ding!”A message notification, lights blinking on the screen.“I always knew it! Jameson Juke exclaimed. “I fail to understand why my dear friend permitted such a crook in the first place. His demands were quite high.”His special adviser pushed the papers on his desk aside and placed a laptop on the desk.“But sir, that is not the main situation. I feel this may be a revenge against the Moores for the disgraceful way their daughter ended things with Baron Wills. Here is a video of the breakup.”The S.A played the video and Jameson Juke watched with rapt attention.“I see. But Desmond Moore does not have a good record. His business has progr
CHAPTER 22Jayden visited his grandfather and was not pleased.“He does not seem responsive to whatever treatment he is receiving here,” Jayden complained to the doctors.“The knife stabs were almost close to his chest. This is not a minor case. A surgery has been done because the cuts were deep. And considering his age, there is a lot to be worried about,” the doctor explained.“But we came here because you were supposedly the best? Why fail us now?” His face was gloomy and his eyes glistening with tears.“We have not failed yet, Mr Jayden. Lord Benjamin needs all the rest he can get for now. It only gets critical if we cannot see his heartbeat or hear his breathing. Apparently, he still breathes and moves his hands a couple of times. He is fine. He will be fine.” The doctor was trying to maintain tranquillity within the hospital as well as keep Jayden's eyes fixed on the positive.“I need to see my grandfather.”Jayden and the doctors walked in front while Yohan kept a pace behind t
CHAPTER 23“What the hell is the young brat doing here?” The Chief groaned while standing up from his seat.“He has come to understand why answers have not started coming. I tried to make him understand that we are working on the case but we are not generating leads yet.”“Is he buying that?” The Chief asked.Inspector Mark shook his head. “He is not buying it. It doesn't make any sense to him as he expects that by now, we should be able to pin this issue to someone.”“Hmm. Unfortunately, I need to see him. Would you ask him to come over here or do you think it would be best if I come out to meet him?”The inspector nodded. “It would be best if I bring him in. I am a bit skeptical about you two having a conversation outside. He is a bit erratic and irritated now and may not necessarily have a gentle conversation with you sir.”“Hmm, I see. In that case, bring him in here. We should trash out whatever it is behind closed doors and not before my juniors.”Inspector Mark saluted and walk
CHAPTER 24Jayden unbuttoned his shirts and unzipped his trousers. He was exhausted and unwilling to do anything else.While keeping his pair of trousers on the hanger, a card fell off.The same one the doctor gave to him was found in his grandfather's pocket.Jayden opened it up.It was an invitation.An InvitationDear Elite,You have received this invitation because you are among the top one percent of the Sweint population that makes things happen in this city. We have a reward for you: A network dinner where you meet like minds and further discuss progress.Time: 4:30 pmVenue: The Mals Events place.Jayden left the Invitation card on the table. This was an event he had longed to attend; it was strictly on invitation.Years ago, it was not easy to access this event because no one knew he was the Gracehill Grandson but now, he was going to attend in the stead of his Grandfather.His phone beeped and he took the call. It was Sir Thompson.“Hello Jayden Gracehill,” The old man's soo