"No, I didn't. But I did hear the part where you mentioned you hate me so much," Jed placed her palm on his chest so she could feel its heartbeat.Her palm rested on the hard contours of his chest. "Do you really hate me? I'm so sorry for making you worry."Because Liana was too flustered, she didn't realize Jed just read her thoughts and tried to pull her hand."Let go. What if someone sees?" Her face was scarlet red and Jed couldn't look away. He smiled.All those times he was in darkness, he didn't get to see this beautiful face. Now that he's received another chance, he would cherish it."It doesn't matter," He grunted softly as he raised her palm and brought it up to his lips.The nasogastric tube brushed her palm softly as he planted a kiss on it. This time, Liana blushed so hard, her skin was literally the color of a tomato."You..." She quickly snatched her palm, feeling the tingling sensation. "How can you shamelessly seduce me while on the sick bed?"Jed would have laughed i
"Good day grandfather. Good day—" He paused as he thought of how to address Liana's mother. Should he call her mother?No, that isn't right... They weren't related just yet. "How are you feeling boy?""Grandfather," Jed turned his attention to Lord of Stocks. "My bones feel rusty.""That's expected. I'm just glad you are okay or I would have been worried on how to handle your investments."Jed smiled awkwardly; Liana already told her grandfather. Well, maybe Lord of Stocks would think with his current investments, he was suitable for his granddaughter.His forehead was suddenly covered with a soft and warm palm. He looked up at Liana's mother and she smiled. He could see the resemblance."Good. You aren't running temperature. You used to have that constantly while you were unconscious," she brushed his hair and for a minute, Jed wondered... Was this what it meant to have a mother?He would have missed her saying, "You really look like her... Just like her."Jed's eyes glazed. Her? Was
Alan gave himself a self pity smile and looked down at his listless legs. He brought this upon himself.While growing up, he had been taught life was all about money and power. There was no end to it so even if you have money and power, you should still strive to get more.That was what led him to Anna. It didn't matter if there was no love between them as long as she could provide what he wanted.Perhaps, that is why he was unable to stay faithful in their marriage."I'm doing better," He hid his sad smile and looked up at Jed. "Thank you."An uncomfortable silence filled the room and Alan spoke up, "How are you doing?"He looked at Jed guiltily. The latter still looked pale considering he had been unconscious for months.He shook his head. He knows Anna was vicious but didn't expect she would go to great lengths to poison him and try to murder his son to get what she wants."I'll survive."Jed's response made him even more guilty. If he could move, he would be clenching his fists. H
Jed looked around the room when no one was saying a thing. "Adam?" He called out to the person that would know but Adam remained mute.His gaze swept around Irwin, Mason and Liana. He felt a sense of dread seeing their solemn faces."Something didn't happen to Ben, did it?" His voice faltered. "We couldn't find Eric that day... Did something happen to him?""Damn it! Someone should say something. Are they alright? Where's Eric?""Don't mention that name!" Liana's sudden outburst startled him. "The doctor has asked you not to stress yourself so why bother about these unnecessary matters?""They are not unnecessary," Jed retorted. He had never seen her look so angry but he was also upset she referred to his friends as not important."They are my friends."Liana bit back a mocking laugh and Adam held her hand, shaking his head for her not to say anything that would agitate him.Although the doctor said Jed had recovered and was out of danger for now, he is still under probation and anyth
Six Years Later"Boss, just like you predicted, they blew up the car."Jed was sitting behind a powerful PC when Irwin walked in. He didn't look up and continued typing.Irwin glanced at his wristwatch and panicked. However, when he looked up, Jed's fingers finally stopped dancing on the keyboard.He stood up and Irwin was once again taken aback at how handsome and mature his young master had grown within the space of six years.The tinted gold glasses Jed was wearing couldn't hide the striking green eyes behind them. The tuxedo he was wearing revealed a slightly tanned skin than before and more defined with a strong jawline and high cheekbones.His wavy black hair falls just behind his ear and his lips moved just as he spoke up in a deeper tone than his former boyish one,"It's been six years. Why haven't they stopped these sneaky attacks and just show up to face me?"Irwin didn't have an answer to this but he was particularly worried about something, "Boss, how do we g
Grandfather Palmer breathed harshly and tapped his walking stick on the ground angrily before pointing it at Ben."You..!" He stopped to pant and Ben's eyes flickered with worry. "After spending so many years in the army, your obstinate attitude hasn't left you!""Grandfather, are you alright?" Ben wanted to take a step but the old man stubbornly stopped him."Stay where you are! How can I be alright? The wars at the army didn't kill me and I'm at a ripe, old age yet you want to use your willfulness to finish me off.""Grandfather," Ben's face hardened. "I came back home only because you requested me to do so. I have always obliged to all your demands but I can't fulfill this wish."Grandfather Palmer was beyond furious. "You unfilial child!""Why are you talking as if we have given you a death sentence? Do you want to end this lineage before our eyes? Your parents are eager to hold their grandchildren and I also want to see my great grandchildren running around."Ben frowned and told
Ben walked into the upscale restaurant feeling very uncomfortable in the tuxedo he was wearing.He preferred the comfortable material of his camouflage uniform instead. "Mr Palmer?" The receptionist looked up and he nodded. She gave him a gold card that had a room number on it."Sir, your private room is on the second floor. Enjoy your meal."He nodded at her politeness and walked into the elevator. When the elevator came to a stop, he got out and headed to the room very quickly.His phone vibrated in his pocket as he pushed the door open. That must be a message from his mother about the information regarding his supposed date he is supposed to study.But he was already in. Might as well start the date and get it done with. "Mr Ben," A young lady in a strapless blue gown that clung to her body stood and waved at him. Her cleavages were on full display and coupled with the sensual look on her face, she would easily evoke any man's desire.But Ben bit back a frown, already feeling a
Bang!The car behind already caught up with them and took the opportunity to hit their car. Jed gritted his teeth and quickly got out of the way.He could already imagine how the scratch on the brand new SUV would be."You..." He gave Liana a glance before turning to the road. She was looking all innocent like she didn't almost get them caught."Can you refrain from saying those things?"Liana pouted. "It's not my fault you got distracted. I'm tired of this chase. Why don't you just stop the car and face him?" Whish!Jed swerved the car again just in time to avoid another hit. He would have stopped this car if it weren't because of her.They came for him and he doesn't want to take a risk. "It'll be over soon," He promised and fixed a determined gaze on the road as he operated the gear.Before the car behind knew what was going on, the SUV had already picked pace, swiftly maneuvering from them. They soon lost track of it and stopped their car.Unlike what Liana had thought, it wasn't