The spotlight landed on the Ashers booth signaling that it was their turn to advance to the gala hall. Mandy and Declan stood up with smiles on their faces and walked out of the booth. May looked at the both of them while Clara's mouth dropped. “What is that useless ex-husband of yours doing with the titanium queen?” She asked, without getting over her shock.“Apparently they are acquaintances. Didn't know until the day I won the partnership. Turns out he was the one who had her offer it to me.” May explained and Clara's face paled.She cleared her throat and adjusted on her seat, getting ready for the next words she thought to hint. “Well, I suppose it's a good thing that the divorce papers haven't been legalized by a lawyer.” Clara said and May gasped at her mother's words.“Mum, I can't believe you just said that. You pestered me to divorce him and now you wish we were never divorced?” May said in disbelief.“I have no idea what you are talking about. I only made a comment.” Clar
Declan watched Jayden closely with a cocked brow “I don't remember saying that I had one with him.” Jayden replied. “I suppose I will let you two men be.” Mandy said walking away. “You didn't have to say the word. I haven't seen Jordan behave close to anyone the way he is with you.” Declan said. “Mandy said that you stay out of town. I would have thought that he was the reason why you came back into town.”“Well, I suppose you can say that. I got a call that involved a favorite nephew of mine. I guess that was enough reason to bring me back.” Jayden said and smiled. “Well, I suppose it was nice meeting you.” Declan said, raising his glass. “I have someone to meet.”“Likewise. Hope to see more of you around during my stay.” Jayden said. “I hope not.” Declan blurted with a small smile before walking towards May and Mandy who were standing a few feets away from him. “How did it go?” Mandy asked when Declan stopped before her. May looked from Mandy to Declan. “Nice or at least it's
At the Asher’s group, Mandy was seated behind her desk at the office when the mini speaker at the top of her desk buzzed.‘ma’am, there are people here to see you. General Jayden Thompson and Mr. Jordan Smith. Should I send them in?’Mandy reached for a button and clicked on it.“Let them in and let no one disturb us with the exception of Declan Kings.” Mandy said. She closed the work on her laptop and shut it when her office door opened. Jayden and Jordan walked into the office, closing the door behind them.“General Thompson, Mr. Smith. It's nice to see you this morning.” She said, rising to her feet and ushering them to the office lounge. “Please, take a seat.” They all sat down and Mandy raised her head to Jordan before turning to the general. “To what do I owe the pleasure? Last I checked I was meant to be off your radar.” She said standing and walking towards a fridge at the side of the room. “Does anyone care for a drink?”“A scotch will do.” Jayden answered with a smile.
“Welcome to my humble abode.”Jayden and Jordan walked into the house. Declan closed the door behind them before leading them into the living room. “Please take a seat.” He said with a smile. “Is there anything I can offer you?”“Not really. We just came from the Ashers company and we're served there to our heart's content.” Jayden declined with a smile. “Thanks for asking though.”Declan took a seat opposite the two men looking from Jordan to Jayden. “So, to what do I owe the pleasure of two prominent figures in my abode?” Declan asked, his facial expression hardening as he fixed his sight of Jordan who was reddening in anger. “We are here in respect to what Mr. Smith had told me.” Jayden said, ignoring the hard gaze he was receiving from Declan. “I am sure you were acquainted with Tom, the right hand man of Jordan?”“Yes. Now I think of it, I haven't been seeing him around lately. Has something happened to him?” Declan asked and Jordan slammed his hand on the table. “Drop the
Declan clicked on a button and watched the gate closing behind Jordan's car as it drove out. He tossed the tables to the couch before reaching for his phone that had been buzzing non stop since the general and Jordan made their way out of the house. “Hello Mandy. He answered the call. “Have they left yet? I mean Jayden and Jordan?” “Yes. They were about leaving before you started making my phone buzz. They just left by the way, ” Declan asked. “So what happened between the two of you? Did you find out what relates Jordan to the general?”“Yes. Apparently, General Jayden Thompson is the uncle of Tom… Jordan's right hand man and he says Tom was his favorite nephew.” Declan explained as Mandy gasped. “It would seem that Jordan had called him and told him that I killed Tom and was still roaming around freely in the city.”“So despicable. Didn't believe that Jordan could see you as that much of a threat to want to eliminate you so—.” Mandy abruptly paused with a gasp. “Mandy, what's
The hall went silent as the sound of the slap resounded through it.Everyone turned to the source of the sound to see Jordan on his knees holding his cheeks with Declan standing over him. “You dare to hit me?” Jordan said, raising his feet glaring daggers at Declan whose countenance was flat. “Would you like me to do so again?” Declan said, raising his hand. An arm grabbed his hand from behind forcing it down. “Enough! What is going on here?” Jayden barked, looking at Declan like he was the only one caught. “He hit me, this useless fool actually hit me.” Jordan growle. He wanted to lunge at Declan but Jayden blocked him.“Well, I guess I will have to clean this off.” Declan said, forcing his arm from Jayden's grasp before walking away.“What happened?” Jayden asked, watching Declan walk out of the hall. “I did as I was asked. He just slapped me from the blue before I was able to apologize.” Jordan said with gritted teeth. “I will get him for this.”“No, you will let him be. Dec
Jordan looked at the phone that Declan pulled out and sneered. “What is that supposed to do? Scare me?” He asked but Declan gazed at him with no emotion.“Scares you? Of course not. This is meant to terrify you.” Declan said, dialing some numbers on the phone before raising it to his ear. “Hello Marshall Jones.” Jayden's face paled when he heard the name slip from Declan's mouth. “You are bluffing. There is no way that someone of your caliber would know a Marshall when you don't even know who the general standing before you is.” Jordan said with a smug. Declan ignored him, pressing his head firmer to the ground. The person at the other side of the phone said something and Declan dropped the call then turned to Jayden. “You know, trying to come after me especially when you don't know anything about your nephew's death was a really bad move.” Declan said looking at the general who was still shocked as to whether Declan knew who the Marshall he had mentioned was. “Did Jordan here
"So tell me, what was the commotion about?"May asked Declan softly, gazing at him. Declan had offered to drop her off at home after the buffet to gain a private moment with her. "Errm... It's nothing serious—""Not again Declan Kings. I was there myself and witnessed everything that happened. You actually did slap Mr Smith Jordan, Declan. Trust me, I know you well to tell that there was more to that reaction order than a mere food spill." May stated firmly. If anything, she was not going to back down this time until Declan finally came clean with her. Declan saw the seriousness on her face and knew he was not getting off the hook easily this time. He could choose not to answer of course, but this was May in question. So if not for anything, he doesn't want her to be worried about him. 'Just say anything Declan. It won't hurt’Declan blurted in his mind before clearing his throat. "Okay, you got me in this one. Whatever happened earlier tonight had more to it but in a nutshell,