2025-04-10 13:35:43Their voices kept echoing in Arthur's defence. Each voicing their discontent on Ruth's and Redmond's attitude. There appeared like his soldier, ready to do anything for their General.
Ruth smiled bitterly as she allowed their voices rain like acid rain on her. She didn't need anyone to tell her that it would have been a different case if she happened to be on the other side of the road. “Wasn't Arthur the one that conveniently laid the terms? Wasn't he the one that called out Redmond to dress and dance like a chicken, earlier?” She couldn't hide her disappointment. They were just useless fools who never ceased on any opportunity to impose their opinions on her just because of their ranks. They would do anything to be in Arthur's good book. They were nothing but a bunch of sycophants. “You should list….” Arthur stopped as Grandpa Bruce waved him off. “A bet is a bet.” Grandpa Bruce’s voice dropped like the hum of a dumbbell. He turned towards Arthur, with a straight face he said, “You will honour it, Arthur. In that way, you will be considered a gentleman.” On hearing this, Arthur's heart felt like a berry tossed into a mincer, left to squeeze and squeal every piece of it. His face was pale, very white like that of a blank sheet. Just like that every voice that stood by him faded away. Arthur was abandoned, left to drink from the cup he had made. This was the end of the road for him, despite his reluctance, he wasn't escaping this. Grandpa's word is final and binding. As he grudgingly appeared before Redmond, his heart ached more while his knees felt like a lead weight. As he tilted his head in shame, he swore to deal with the two. “Enjoy this moment, let me suffer now but mind you, I will bring chaos to you.” He mumbled indiscreetly, swearing within himself as he bowed in shame. “Grandpa? I beg that we leave with your blessing” Ruth asked with a pleading voice. Just then, Aunt Tana sashayed her way into the hall room. On sighting Jason, she rushed towards him and bowed profusely, grinning from chin to chin like a moron. Her face reddened with anger on sighting Ruth near Redmond. She swung into action, grabbing Ruth and forcefully pushing her towards the supercilious Jason Wade. Jason heaved a wry smile as he sipped the last content from the tea cup. “I refuse to do as you say, Aunt. I'd rather die or leave with Redmond.” Ruth cried as she refused to beg for Jason's mercy. “You don't have any choice here. Jason owns you and he will do whatever he wants.” Ruth waved his head in anger and disapproval, “I will never spend an hour with this..this male cow.” “Mind your words, Ruth. Never mistake Jason's magnanimity for weakness.” Arthur pointed as he warned her sternly. “Don’t sweat it, I like my woman tough.,” Jason waved off Arthur while he curled his lips into a crooked smile. Ruth ignored them and turned to Grandpa Bruce with sobs in her eyes, “Grandpa, please! You're obliged to keep your word. Redmond has already secured the contract. Bless us and let us go!” She cried out, throwing herself on the floor while she sobbed on Grandpa Bruce’s feet. Hmph! Jason strutted with a scornful look, “And what if you have the contract? I can revoke everything with a single phone call.” He threatened in a casual manner. Ruth stood up instantly and dashed towards him. “How dare you make my life miserable? Why are you head bent on making me suffer.” Ruth threw weak punches on him, hitting him in a frantic manner while Jason stood still like she wasn't even there. Grandpa Bruce reclined on his seat as he tossed the contract on the table. He finally gets to sip his tea as he carefully examines the situation. The young man, Redmond may have made a bold statement by fulfilling his own end of the bargain but regardless, a phone call from Jason can really tilt the tides in his favour. It was without doubt that his family has numerous collaborations and deals with the Zinont Group hence he won't even move a muscle to get it done. He rather anger the nobody than not be in Jason's good grace especially now that the family need an imminent uplift. He cleared his throat as he spoke, “He is right. What's the essence of honouring my own end of the bargain when Jason can actually revoke the said contract. My decision may not be fair but it is still binding. Ruth, you will leave the young man and marry Jason.” Joyfully, Jason said, “A wise decision, Mr Bruce and I promise to take care of her.” Unable to bear it anymore, Ruth ran towards Redmond and held firm a grip on him. She bursted in tears as she embraced him, her tears forming droplets in that light. Redmond was silent but his expression has turned grave. Jason Wade puffed his chest as he moved towards them. Right there, he stood before Redmond. His face was etched with a triumphant expression. “For challenging me, I command you to kneel before me and beg for your life. Maybe I might consider sparing it.” Redmond smirked, his eyes glinting in amusement, “You're far away from home, Young chap. Didn't you lose your father yesterday? You should be at home, mourning.” Jason forced a smile and then slowly turned towards others like he was observing their reactions. In a blink of an eye, he made way to grab Redmond's collar but had his fist on his palm before it even touched him. Redmond released him but he ended up falling on the floor. It was a gentle push but yet, he was already scrubbing the floor. He couldn't believe his audacity, to mention about his father's demise before him. The news about Logan's death has infiltrated everyone’s ears but no one dared mention it but he did in the most condescending way possible. He wasn't going to let it slide. He immediately grabbed the fork on the table and tossed it casually towards Redmond, “Strike yourself and die honourably, resist, You die miserably.” He said in an arrogant tone as he reached for a seat. Arthur stood up with his lips wide spread with a big smile as he poured tea inside the tea cup“Mr. Wade, please, have a tea and calm down. He is a nobody and undeserving of your time.” Jason threw a deathly glare at him as he sipped the hot tea. Redmond ignored them and then looked at Ruth. Jason would be in pieces if not for Ruth's sake. He knew how much her family meant to her. “What should I do, my dear?” He asked solemnly. “I want to be with you. I'm either yours or dead.” Ruth replied as she forcefully dragged her mucus. Redmond cleaned her tears while they watched. Redmond ignored them and stood at the centre of the room, “Since you boasted earlier that you can Revoke the contract, I dare you to try, Mr Wade. If you have your way as you claim I promise to let her be otherwise, she will be mine.” He spoke with so much confidence that made everybody doubt if he is truly a nobody.
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