“Jake?, I've studied him even before Robinson found him, I got to know who he really was but I didn't make any move on him, keeping his identity secret guaranteed his safety more than anything else, but when Robinson found him out he did not hesitate to announce him as chairman, knowing fully well that the people on the hunt for his existence will stop at nothing to find him”.Elizabeth just gave Sarah some useful information, “if you had found him long before, why didn't you approach him in secret, he must have yearned for a family like you all those years, and probably prepared his mind for events like this' '.“You are not getting me at all, revealing myself would have posed a lot of threat to him then and could have gotten him killed, how did you think we were able to manipulate his ex-wife and her new husband into going against him, at least he has the resources to defend himself now, I don't even have anything to say, just that I am not scared of anything happening to me now, I
Tyler started laughing, he laughed so hard and loud that tears formed around his eyes, Jake even wondered what was so funny about what he said, when he got his breath back he looked into Jake's eyes, “I always knew you were a smart guy, that is why handling you has been theost difficult task to do, i hear your terms but I don't know if Aiden will agree to it, if he doesn't agree to it you have no choice but to come along with it”.“I have a choice and I'm not giving the deed until I see that Sarah is safe and she is beside me”.“You are quite adamant, fine I'll see what I can do to make him accept, although it will be difficult, don't get your hopes up”. Tyler still laughed a bit as he turned his wheelchair and wheeled himself out.Jake gave a huge sigh as he left, that should work, in two days the would have Sarah back, he called in Max who had fully resumed work with Jake.“I just saw Tyler leaving, still on his wheelchair”. Max said.“I am surprised as well, anyways let's forget ab
Aiden's grip on Tyler was strong, he pulled him along to a safe spot away from the bullets that flew recklessly, “What has gotten into you, do you want to die? is your life not important to you, how can you rush head on just to get the deed”.Tyler was not listening, his mind was roaming,“Aiden, I've got a plan, since it's just the two of them and we have more men that are armed, why don't you distract them, while they try to catch up with you, I will just round up around the back and pick up the deed, he dropped it when he shot that guy I saw it”.Aiden was not okay with it, but Tyler can be very persistent, “Okay, but make sure to come to the car in ten minutes, I will try to hold them off for that time”. They followed different directions.When Aiden looked out he didn't see Sarah or Jake, he never thought Jake would have the balls to pull a fast one on them, he has to be careful, he saw three of his men and told them to go with him quickly, but Max ambushed them and Sarah's men,
“What about her?”. Sarah pointed to Elizabeth.Jake walked close to her and grabbed her by the clothes.“Give me one reason why I shouldn't put your body alongside theirs”.“I am not going to beg, I deserve anything you do to me”. Elizabeth said not displaying any fear.Jake released her.“I'm letting you go, not because I am too weak to kill you buy because you deserve a better punishment, you will live the rest of your miserable life, thinking about how you failed in this world, and the deaths of all these people will be upon you alone”.Elizabeth did not know when a tear dropped from her eyes, she would have preferred death over leaving like this, when no one was looking she grabbed a gun and shot herself in the head. Jake didn't say anything, he didn't even feel anything, he only held Sarah close to himself and said, “Let's go”.They drove back to the house, and this time it was finally over, when they got in neither Cassandra nor the old man was at home, and a maid told them that
DIVORCE PAPERS"I'm tired of this hellhole you call marriage!" Jake read the first line of the letter, unbelief flashing across his features.He squeezed the paper in his hand and shook his head. "No! This can't be right? It's a prank." He faced his wife's secretary, hoping for her to prove the letter wrong.The secretary cleared her throat awkwardly. "Uhmm----- Mr. Ryder, I'm afraid I have more bad news for you." She paused, watching his face closely. "My boss instructed me to also hand over these papers to you." She held out a manila envelope.Jake felt his heart sink. "Papers?" he asked, struggling to maintain his cool. He knew the answer in his hearts of hearts. But he dreaded it.He took the envelope with trembling hands, and his worst fears were confirmed as he saw the words "Divorce papers" written on the front. Blood seized to flow through his veins and he suddenly felt sick in his stomach.He let out a laughter, refusing to believe all of this were true. "This is a joke, righ
Die? Was someone threatening her life? He wondered in fear. "What do you mean?"Darcy was back to her normal self as she started yelling. "Just sign the damn papers, you bastard! She deserves a better husband than you and you know it!"Her words jabbed directly through his heart. The painful thing was that she was right. And he knew it in his heart of hearts. Madison deserved someone better than him."I've heard you!" He said through gritted teeth as he went out the door.Five years of their marriage was going down the drain, he thought, panic shooting through him as he drove down to his office. He couldn't believe that Madison would suddenly want out. It simply wasn't possible, especially with the fact that they'd still shared the same bed up till this morning.His mind was a jumble of thoughts and emotions. He trying to figure out what had gone wrong. Somehow, he knew it had to do with Darcy. She'd always been cold and unsupportive of their marriage all these years.What would he do
UNNECESSARY HOSTILITYJake felt like his head was about to pop open and explode. No! He was probably dreaming. This was too much for only him in a day. How could he lose his wife and job on the same day?He had to confirm this expensive prank that his mind was playing on him. "Mr Davis, what do you mean?"The latter glanced at him casually and ignored him. "Guards! Please throw this man out of the building!" He ordered them and walked away.Two burly men barged in and one of them hoisted Jake up. He was being thrown out of the building like trash. He felt like he was going to die as he struggled to stand up. He had lost his wife, his car, and his job on the same day. Now he had nothing left in this world he would just die.Yeah! He was going to end it all. This pain and suffering threatened to choke him down. Just as he was about to step out into the traffic, he felt a hand grab his arm and pull him back."What do you think you're doing!?" The stranger said with urgency."Are you craz
He turned to look back, only to meet a familiar face. It was the one man whom he despised so much, and equally feared. The one man who had always had his eyes on Matilda even before they got married. He shuddered nervously. The bastard was back in town! He bowed slightly, hoping against all hopes that there wouldn't be any trouble between them."Shane!" He said, faking a smile.Shane strode over to him, in his usual proud manner. Jake's heart beat frantically as every step that he took thudded loudly in his head."So you do come to this kind of bank too, huh?." He said, snorting mockingly.Jake knew he was in for it today. But he'd had enough to keep acting like a pushover. All these years, he had been maintaining his cool and enduring all the insults from this bastard all for the sake of Madison. Now he was done with that phase! He was done being a pushover.He scoffed. "Our wealthy Shane must think the bank belongs to only him, huh?"Shane was taken aback by his words. Never in his