"What the hell is going on here?" Jace asked again, this time his voice was harsh, making Amelia gasp in fear.With anger stroking his face, Blake made a U-turn and faced Jace. He tried everything possible to keep a straight face and not a stern one as it already was.After taking a deep breath, he folded his hands together before declaring, "And what did you see?" His voice was low, but it was enough to make Jace get mad at him."Are you taking me for a fool? Do you mean to say I didn't see what was happening here?" He asked angrily."I was just arranging her hair, nothing more," Blake said, keeping his voice very low."I know you don't work here. Would you kindly leave? My wife has other things to do." Jace said, turning to the door.At this minute, Amelia intervened. "What makes you think you can badge inside my office and decide to give orders? Have you gone nuts?" She started walking toward Jace with a look of concern.Jace looked at his wife and the way she was talking to him. D
"Get your miserable self off me," Blake said harshly, but this didn't move Jace as he only tightened his hand against his neck."Are you afraid, huh? I want you to repeat the nonsense you said in there. I want you to face me man to man." Jace gritted his teeth in anger."You are insane man, I wonder where Amelia got a man like you. You don't fit her status." Blake said, till in his grip.Hearing this statement, Jace didn't know at which time he had released Blake from his grip. The question made him check himself if he truly merited to be Amelia's husband.It wasn't up to a second before the security blew the alarm. By this, the environment became busy as everyone was rushing down to see what was happening. To this effect, Amelia equally stepped out of her office. Before that, she carefully checked through the mirror to see if her look was okay enough. On reaching the building's login, she was surprised to see Jace in the hands of the security guards. They had taken him for a thief a
Jace took some considerable distance away from his wife, as he did not understand why his wife was talking to him that way."What do you mean by that?" Jace widened his eyes trying to comprehend what she was trying to say."Do you mean I don't deserve you?" He added, waiting for her to speak up."Yeah, that's what I'm trying to say. You don't deserve me at all. Have you ever seen Adora's husband behave the way you do? Look at Elsy's husband. Are your attitudes similar?""I know you don't belong to the wealthy clan, and I'm perfectly aware of that. But at least, you can try to belong. There's no harm in you imitating these people. Right now you are behaving like someone who is possessed" Amelia stressed out."Wait, do I need to remind you that you were the one who forced me into this? I was in my lane, and you came toward me. Now what? You say I'm possessed?" Jace said with a look of appointment.Yeah, he was used to her insulting him, but she had never for once made use of the word po
"Why are you joking with my nerve, young man?" The lady said, her voice low and intimidating.Angelo; Jace's driver didn't understand what she tried to say. He turned to make sure it was really his boss approaching."That's my boss, he is the one who sent me with this card." He affirmed again.When he discovered Jace was gradually approaching him, he stopped what he was doing and adjusted himself."So, did you reserve the presidential suit?" Jace's gaze shifted his gaze to his driver whose leg was slightly crossed above the other."I already gave her the card. It won't take her long to provide a room for you, Sir." Angelo straightened his back before uttering.The receptionist couldn't help but suspect the two men standing before her eyes. How could a man dressed in an expensive suit serve as a driver to this man standing with nothing good coming from him? She asked herself. Not only did he wear bargain clothes, but he didn't seem like someone who had money."Okay, I am done. This is
"I don't need your money or rather the money you stole. I should have called the police ever since." The receptionist scolded Jace."Where is your partner? I mean the man who reserved the suit for you? Cause I know that's how you thieves behave. Always working with someone." She yelled, at the same time pushing him away.Jace was still in the hold of the policeman, waiting to see what was going to happen to him. He was just lucky enough because they were no journalists or reporters to film him."Enter here, thief. Let me see how you are going to run from this." The policemen ordered him. The look on their faces was quite distasteful.After some minutes of riding, they finally arrived at the police station. He was dragged out of the car and asked to be locked into a cell until the officer was done with what he was doing. During this time, he witnessed how the men around him were smiling maliciously."Gee, what happened? Why did the boys lock you up?" The young man with whom Jace was lo
"Are you not Mrs. Amelia Bradley's husband?" He asked pointedly, his face covered with perplexity."Why are you calling someone and asking him not to tell your dad? I thought Amelia's husband was an orphan?" The officer said, insisting on his last statement.At this moment, Jace knew everything for him was going to run down the river. The life he had been trying to cover up was now brought to the surface of the earth."To who have you been lying, huh?" The man asked again, rendering Jace speechless.When he noticed Jace was putting no effort in answering the question, he went online and decided to search on Amelia, it took him some minutes before he stumbled on her page. From there he got her private number and decided to call. It was just a matter of seconds before Amelia responded."Hello," She said, her voice growing softer."Good morning, Mrs. Amelia. This is Officer John in charge of the police station situated at Avenue Street." He said politely, at the same time caressing his b
Several weeks passed and Amelia's focus was directed towards her company. Her new products were released and began making some sales. This was a big win for her as her cosmetics products were commercialized in three countries of the European continent.With the help of Storm and Marchburry, they offered her some money to help produce several products. She was by the way having a meeting with Mr. Torry in one hour so they could talk about the evolution of her new baby that was making cool cash."Hello, darling. Are you going somewhere?" Jace asked Amelia who was almost done with her makeup."Yes, yes. I'm having a meeting with the director of Storm." She said concentrating on her makeup application.Though Jace knew where she was heading to, he still wanted to ask, as a way of him to see if his wife was going to feel comfortable in telling him where she was heading to."Okay, darling. Do you want me to drive you?" He asked, his voice growing softer."No, that won't be necessary." She r
"Jace, come and let's go out. I see we are not that welcome here." Amelia said, holding Jace's hand and they walked out of the living room.They walked out and were now standing in front of her car. While he stood behind her, she was thinking of where they could go."From here where do we go?" Jace brought his head down to his wife's and asked. "Enter the car and let's go somewhere, to a place where no one is going to disturb us," Amelia said coldly. She had no idea her granny's words were going to be enough to remove the smile she had.Jace entered the car as he was directed. His wife ignited the car and in a matter of some seconds, she roared it to life. In some minutes, they arrived at a pack. The pack was somehow special to her."It's always good coming here," Amelia stated, spreading her arms in the air."Have you been here before?" Jace's brows furrowed at the mention of his question.It took her some seconds before she replied, "Yes, my late dad usually takes me here." She spo
“I think we should take things slower. Let’s not rush things so we can learn to know each other better. Let’s define our priorities and goals.” Amelia mentioned while they were having dinner.“That’s true, you are very correct. I don’t want us to rush things. Let’s take the process gradually.” Jace confirmed.They spent another hour and it was time to leave. Jace opted to drop her at her house but she insisted that she wants to get a cab.“You have to chill, I’m not gonna allow you to go home on your own.” Jace insisted as he opened the car door for her. Left with no choice, she entered.She didn’t want in any way to be a burden to him, that's why she kept on refusing most of his services. This one she wasn’t going to escape.“Have a sound sleep.” Jace said. He dropped her in front of her gate and waved his hands at her.“Thanks, do have a nice sleep too.” Once he dropped her, he was off to his father’s house. It was literally two weeks since he had last set his foot in their house.
Elsy summoned her courtage and managed to go back to her house. She went there for just two reasons. Firstly, to get her luggage out of his house and secondly, to confront him. If he thinks he was going to go free of charge then he should step off his high horse. She went through his documents and fell on allthe contracts he signed with Marchburry. Going through every damn content, she was able to go through the terms and conditions of the contact. Indeed, Jace didn’t lie when he said Carlos' automobile no longer belonged to him.“My god, how come I didn’t see all this? I have been living in this house for as long as possible and it was just below my nose. How stupid I could be.” Elsy yelled at herself. She continued going through some documents of his. She found a pull of money. Not minding how much it was, she removed five lots of it and put that in her purse. She now kept the other pull back in its rightful position. When she heard the door creaking, she knew it was Carlos. She
“Start the car, we are visiting my father. I hope his maids are aware of my visit?” Jace asked Angelo as he struggled to arrange the files that laid scattered on his table.“Yes, young master. I told them already. The cook asked to know what you’ll love to eat. In no particular order, I stated all meals you love.” Angelo stated.With a smile, Jace heaved heavily. “Thank you, Angelo. Just give me some minutes, when I get done we will go home.” Jace proposed.“Oh, young master let me help you out.” Angelo proposed but Jace refused. He said he could do it on his own.Done at Storm, Angelo accompanied him home. He took his bath, wore one of the expensive suits he got and associated it with an expensive brogue. Looking at himself, he was ready to reintroduce himself to the world.“I’m ready, we can now take our leave.” He said. Angelo opened the door for him and sauntered out, heading to his father's mansion.In the surroundings, he could come into view with his father’s gate. It was bold
Twenty four hours passed and Daryl was still not home. He had spent the night at a nearby bar where he kept drinking and commanding for others.“Serve me and then serve the rest here in my bills. I’m gonna pay for all of them.” He ordered after he had taken his fifth bottle of beer. It was visible that he was tipsy and his statement was as a result of his drunkenness. The bartender knew him so he did just as he said. He served each and everyone present a bottle of beer.“Thank you biggest boss,” Those were the words the young dudes uttered after getting a bottle of beer free of charge.“You kids are all welcome,” He raised his hands and accepted their recognition. He was someone who was in love with those kinds of words.In forty minutes he was done with his drink. He called the bartender to sage him another drink. Quickly, the dude burst out with another bottle in his hand.Once the beer was opened, he sipped for a while before depositing it on his table. He glared and noticed that
“Look at me this teenager, who do you take yourself for? Is it because you had the opportunity to get married to a beautiful and wealthy lady who took you in and sponsored your uselessness?” Robert said. At the end of his statement, he stressed out the last word.“It’s not only about getting married to her. But if calling me useless is because you are interested in her then you can have her to yourself, I don’t care about that. But don’t call me useless ever in your life.” Jace warned.“Get lost, you are useless and that won’t change what I feel regarding you.” Robert challenged him.“Since you are too relaxed and proud of yourself, I’m gonna show you what I have reserved for you.” He said and reached for his pocket. He brought out his phone and dialled Corey’s number. Within seconds of ringing, he picked up his call.“Young master, it’s my pleasure to be on the phone with you. Is there anything I can do for the young master?” Corry asked, his voice growing softer.“Yes, there’s some
“Fired, Sir?” Her eyes widened at this statement. What did she do for her to warrant such evil treatment from him?“Yeah, you heard me correctly. You are here by fired. I don’t want to meet you anytime I come around, like I won’t take it lightly with you.” He made it crystal clear.She raised her hands and dropped them on her head, “Sir, is there anything bad I did? All these years I have served Storm with passion. I have always been loyal and punctual. I am always at work and always delivers at time. If not for that useless Angelo, I wouldn’t have been sent home for two weeks. It’s his fault and not mine.” Alma tried to explain herself.Jace’s face became dark when she referred to Angelo as useless. He would never allow anyone to talk down on Angelo no matter if he was only his driver.“Hey, watch your mouth. This is not the place where you can use any kind of slang.” He said, his brows furrowing, “Do you think just being at work on time is all that is required to run a successful co
“This is a true definition of our lives can change at all times. Can you imagine I just got to found out I was working for my husband without knowing? I had signed contracts with his companies without even knowing they belonged to him.” Amelia said desperately.“I will advice you to start using the term ex-husband as from today, because I’m sure he is gonna cimd back for you. He won’t spare you when he begins the divorce procedure.” Elsy reminded her.“I am still his legal wife, Elsy. You aren’t tell me what to do or how to adress him. He is still my husband.” Amelia yelled.“Oh, darling. Please can you come down your high horse? The same husband you had accepted someone else’s proposal? The same husband you asked him to pack out? Is that the same one you are talking about?” Elsy bombarded.It just dawned on her that she had not treated Jace in the last couple of months. She and her mother were the same. She had everything her mother instructed her to do.“I will be in my room now, I
“I was preparing my revenge.” The word stick them again. There was an absolute silent, as if someone had taken their voices and ran away with it.Amelia finally gathered her courage and spoke up, “So we’ve been staying under the sand roof and you thought it wise to hide things away from me? As couples, that isn’t supposed to take place. It simply shows you hsve been fake from the onset.” Amelia declared.“Oh, spare me that shit. I did everything I could to be a good man to you. Yet you didn’t see that. You kept treating me like a little toy.” Jace bombarded.“What about my grandmother? What did her company got to do with you? What wrong did shd ever do to you?” Amelia continued with her question.“That question is very simple to answer.” Jace started talking, “She was constantly talking down on me. She always insulted and said all kind of trash concerning my unknown family.” Jace pocketed his hands before saying.“That wasn’t her fault. It wasn’t her fault that she didn’t like you. Y
“Daryl, who is Tessie?” The question played again in his head.Daryl removed his hand off Amelia’s shoulders and took some distance. Amelia turned and looked at him, “What is he talking about? And who is Tessie in the first place?” She implored.“You can ask him, I don’t know what he is talking about.” Daryl said pretentiously. His eyes were interlocking with that of Jace.“Jace, if you don’t know what to say walk away and let me go have a nap.” Amelia started talking.“Why are you in a haste? Look him in the face and see how unfree he is. Do you think he doesn’t know who I am talking about?” Jace continued with his questioned. “Daryl, what is he trying to say? Who is this Tessie lady?” Amelia took some distance and asked.“Yes, Daryl, we need to know who is the Tessie, Jace is talking about.” Elsy added as she was eager to know what misery was behind the Tessie.“How can you ask Amelia to het married to you when you already have a fiancée? Is that normal?” Again, Jace asked. This qu