Madison slept for so long, the sleep that engulfed her was so powerful that she didn't sense when Jackson came to snuggle beside her.The sun through the raised curtains and the tender warmth she felt against her face made her eyes open to the alluring brightness of the alluring sun, she yawned and stretched her body only to feel something underneath the duvet.There was no way she could bring herself to imagine what was under there with her perhaps a dog in the house?Dogs are known to always creep onto the beds of their owners and if there is one animal she doesn't like then it's a dog.Slowly she raised the duvet and to her surprise it was Jackson holding tightly to her leg, she smiled at the bundle of joy and brushed a loc of hair from his forehead. This was the only reason she still remained sane after everything she had passed through. And she vowed to live a better life for his sake. Gently removing the covers so she doesn't wake him, she tiptoed back to return the duvet. By t
Cassandra reached out to squeeze his hands across the table, "I truly am sorry"."And I am not mad anymore, this whole soft attitude does not suit you at all" he laughed."Really, now I'm being nice and careful with my words, you don't like it?" She teased."No, not at all, I like you just the way you are, mean and full of harsh words"."I'll take that as a compliment" she smiled at him.Max opened the door a bit "if I'm not interrupting, there is something I'll like to show you Sir"."Okay I'll call for you in a minute"Cassandra stood up ready to leave " you haven't paid me a visit as promised" she accused him."Don't worry, I will soon enough".he followed her to the door and helped open it. They said their goodbyes and he went to his seat.He picked up his phone and called for Max to come in."So what is it that you have for me, hope it's interesting?" He asked as Max walked in."It is very interesting Sir, in fact you are going to love it" "Alright, give it to me then".Max start
The McPherson consortium anniversary that took place two days before was all over the news.Different TV channels and all blogs had their caption of how the event turned out to be. It was the talk of many about the new chairman.Questions lingered that people were afraid to ask, who the new chairman was? And how did he get there? But as it is with blogs and social media platforms the questions started coming up from different sources.The search began by people on social media to find out who Jake McPherson is, his social media handle does not hold much information about him so they were left in the dark.The people who attended the anniversary left with different feelings in their hearts, some of them saw Jake as a business opportunity while some of them looked at him as an upcoming threat.George Hargreaves was one of those who left with happiness brimming from both his ears, a smile on his lips and his daughter hooked to his arms. His satisfaction could not be contained when he saw
The words escaped from her mouth before she knew it, but she was not ready to take it back.George Hargreaves wondered at the nerve of his granddaughter, when did she muster the courage to talk and in the manner she did?"What did I just hear you say" he asked her."You heard me and I'll say it again, I am tired of being your whore" This time it came out in a clear voice free of fear and tears.George was taken aback by her, he still could not believe she was talking and with so much confidence, "There must be something wrong with you, after all that I have helped you to achieve, you talk back at me?"."How many girls your age can boast of a career like yours?, How many can boast of a wealthy lifestyle and family". He asked her."Oh please, all you did was turn me into a public whore for your selfish reasons and a tool for your insatiable appetite for sex" she was breathing hard as she continued raving."I'm done with this, no more will I be used by you or any other man as a sex toy."
Charlotte stood impatiently, still in the dark room. The text message had just been delivered to Jake, it was just a minute and it felt like an eternity to her.The phone rang it was Jake, "hello" his voice was calm, "Charlotte are you okay?". She almost burst into tears as she heard his voice."Charlotte, I can't help you if you don't tell me what is going on. What kind of danger are you in?".Relief swept through her, and hope came alive in her again. "My grandfather, he wants to kill me, he has me trapped in a dark room"."What?, Why will he want to kill you?" It still surprised him that George Hargreaves would want to kill Charlotte.Charlotte cried over the phone "He knows about us, he knows that we tricked him and he plans to kill me and put the blame on you".Jake paused for a moment thinking of how to save her, he made a promise to her and it was about time he fulfilled the promise to her." where are you now, do you know where he kept you".Charlotte was quick to reply, "In hi
In George Hargreaves's home office, George and Jake fell to talking, George started the conversation, he couldn't stop smiling and looking happy which made it all the more suspicious, "I am glad you and Charlotte are working out well, I was afraid it wouldn't work out considering how I approached you the first time""Wine?" He offered and poured two glasses, handing one to Jake who just put it in front of him.Jake rubbed the tip of his cup, he needed to catch George but must be smart, "there was no need to be afraid, Charlotte is a wonderful girl and it so happened that I started liking her".George drank from his glass, "I see, so why exactly are you here, from your statement I can tell that you find my granddaughter interesting but it does not change your views about me.""That is very true, and I am here for her".The wine in George's cup was empty so he poured more into it," she isn't here, only last night she said she was coming to see you. I am surprised you are here asking for
"Who was that?", Max asked him.Jake tucked his phone back into his pocket," Who else will it be?, George of course for the dinner"."So what do we do from here?"."Get Charlotte taken care of for now, I will go see George, by then Detective Sarah will be done here, and then you all can come to pay him a visit as well. It is going to be a very nice surprise".Max blocked him with his hand from moving, "Don't tell me you are going to see him all by yourself"."I am, there is nothing you can do to stop me, besides he can't harm me, not with what we have on him"."Tell Detective Sarah that we will see soon". He twirled the key in his hands whistling loudly and went to George Hargreaves's home for the second time that day.George was all the more happy to see Jake again and welcomed him with more cheer than the morning.This time he ushered Jake to the dining which was already filled with loads of food and desserts."Make yourself at home" George was smiling widely."Let me apologize for
Jake had to look at her to be sure it was still the same girl that wanted justice, "are you sure of what you are saying?, Don't you want to see him locked up for good?"."I do, there is nothing I want more, to see that there is an end to this".Detective Sarah came over to them, "We will need a report from her, it should be enough to hold him down, I've made it possible for him not to be granted bail".Charlotte looked at Jake, "Please I don't want to make a report, I am drained and just want to rest".Sarah shook her head, "doesn't work that way honey, you can help yourself by helping us write down a statement of all you've been through since the event, it doesn't have to start from the beginning, we can do that tomorrow".She looked at Jake again for his opinion and he nodded his approval for her to go with Detective Sarah."Just follow me to the vehicle over there, it won't take much of your time, I'd guide you through it". Sarah led her away.Jake moved over to Max as Sarah took C