“You won't believe it,” Blade whispered, his voice barely a hiss. He moved closer to his boss, Jack, his eyes wide with a mix of disbelief and dawning horror.Jack raised an eyebrow with a curious expression. “What is that?”“Mr. Andrew actually sent Remy,” Blade replied, his voice shaking slightly. The weight of the revelation settled on him, heavy and suffocating.Jack’s eyes widened in surprise and for a minute, he couldn't say a word.But after a while, he spoke up “Mr. Owen's warning about dining with the devil suddenly feels very real, doesn't it?” He said, a hint of apprehension creeping into his voice as he was lost in thought. Jack nodded grimly. “We should be more careful,” he confessed. The earlier excitement of the potential deal was replaced by a gnawing sense of unease. He recalled Mr. Owen's sage advice, delivered with a knowing smile just days prior: “Someone who dines with Mr Andrew needs a longer spoon.”“Guess what I also found out?” Blade interjected, his voice la
Blade drove to Jackal and Co. Enterprise to see his boss, Jack, to give him some reports on Remy’s latest update.He couldn't have waited until Jack got home, as he was so excited that Remy finally gets public debunks for his genius inventions to make him a public laughing stock.As soon as he got to the reception, he was referred to Jack's secretary, Kate, as usual. “Hello,” Blade greeted.“Welcome, sir. I assume you came to see Mr. Jack,” Kate said with broad smiles.“Yes.”“Ok, he is free now. You can go see him in his office.”“That's Okay.” Before Blade could exit there, Kate said it in a warm and friendly tone. “Your outfit looks good, and I can perceive a nice fragrance,” she added.Blade almost blushed; he didn't know a woman could actually compliment a man in such a manner.“Thanks, my dear. You look great too,” he said to her and found his way to see his face.He walked straight to Jack’s office and made himself comfortable. He had already told Jack he was coming, so he had
“I was a little bit nervous when I got your call after work yesterday, stating I should come to the house for a little get-together,” Jasmine, who was seated on a round table in Jack’s private lounge with Jack and Blade, giggled as she spoke to Jack.“Why?” Jack asked curiously.“Let's say I didn't expect you to do that. You have laid this rule of, aside from work there is no other thing one could discuss with you, and I kept my cool.” She sounded firm yet with the most polite voice one could think of. “Blade can testify to what I just said. Or am I lying, Blade?” she said as she turned to Blade. But Blade gave her that ‘don't put me into what I don't know’ gesture.“Not that. I have been busy with plenty of things. With time, you will get to see how jovial I can be,” Jack insisted.“So, you mean if I were your girlfriend, this is what you would say to me, that you are busy?” She teased, but Jack decided to go with the flow.“Not at all. Since you are not my girlfriend, let's not assu
“Hello, Mr. Jack. I am on my way to the enterprise.” The pleasant voice of Jasmine came through Jack's phone speaker.“Ok, then, keep coming. I am just going in for a brief meeting with my staff, which will last for just thirty minutes. I just want to notify them of things that will take effect next month,” Jack disclosed.“It's fine, once I get there. I will wait at the reception until you are done.”“That is very thoughtful of you,” Jack responded, ending the call.After the morning meeting, Jack arrived at his office and called his secretary, Kate, to let Jasmine into his office.“Sorry for keeping you waiting a little longer.” Jack, who was focused on the document he was already working on, apologized as Jasmine walked.“It's okay. Besides, you explained it to me earlier before I got here,” she said. “If I may ask, what is your secretary's name?”“Her name is Kate,” Jack chuckled. “Why do you care to know?”“I don't know, but I have some ill feelings about her.”Jack was beginning
“You kept me here for almost 2 hours. I waited because I knew the importance of the information that kept me here. If not, I would have gone a long time ago,” Josh queried.“You know, I have other jobs to deliver, so I rarely have time to see my clients during the day,” Mr. Miller explained.“We would have discussed it over the phone then if you were that busy.”“For some reason, I don't take calls to deliver information.” Mr Miller said.“It's fine. So how did it go?” Josh asked as curiosity crept through his face.“Everything is in place. He will pay the money to the offshore account tomorrow.”“Good job. You will get your balance once I get home,” Josh assured him.“Noted then. I need to go back, it's very late.” Mr. Miller said, leaving the exclusive restaurant.********Jack was in his study room, poring over tax regulations and depreciation schedules, at 11 p.m. He had observed the loophole exploited and used to infiltrate the ledger. He had left the office and got home, about
“Good morning, sir,” Jack said as he gestured to Mr. Miller and Mr. Morton as they walked into his office.The comfortable look on Jack’s face was questionable, but they ignored it. They needed to compose themselves as much as they could to discuss what brought them.“We had a deal yesterday, so we are here to conclude the deal.” Mr. Miller declared.“I can recall vividly,” Jack replied confidently.“Here are the account details; you can transfer the amount at once.”“I will, but can you take a look at this?” Jack said, rotating to their view the tax records he had compiled, which were placed on the table.Mr. Miller, not sparing a single look at the documents, popped up in anger and frustration.“What nonsense. Where did you get this crab, and do you expect us to buy it? No, we won't,” he said with so much anger in his heart. The last thing he expected was for Jack to come up with something to salvage the situation. He had already given his words to Josh and wouldn't like to take the
“What is it that I am hearing about the men who posed as tax officials being apprehended by the policemen in Jack’s office?” Josh rebuked without blinking an eye. “I told you if you notice anything from your boss, you should try to let me know, so I can inform them. Didn't I?" Josh queried with a high pitch.“You did, Josh. But I didn't have any idea how it all played out.I would have provided you the information if I had any, but I didn't suspect anything at all,” Kate explained and continued.“The tax officials and policemen got to the company even before I did. And they didn't let anyone know they were around until they caught hold of them. I guess they hid somewhere in my boss's office.”“For crying out loud, call him Jack and not a boss,” Josh screamed with the whole strength in him as he felt irritated by the way Kate referred to Jack as a boss.“I just have the feeling that you are in this together with Jack because I don't see any reason he had to suspect anything to the exte
At Kate’s office, a million and one thoughts had crossed her mind about letting his boss know about the conspiracies from Josh. The urge to tell him was there, but now she feels her job is at stake. The idea of her losing on both sides took away the better side of her thoughts because if she carefully explains to her boss, he will know who his enemy is. Although Josh didn't let her know, Jack used to be his colleague at San Diego hotels.But from his reaction, she could state that Josh was working on an influence and also had something to do with his boss in the recent past. The fear of whether her boss was going to believe her set in, but she decided to give it a try.At first, Kate's stomach lurched, but she pushed forward. She took a deep breath, with their chins lifting a slight notch. She stood up and headed to Mr. Jack’s office. Furthermore, she paused at the doorway, then resolutely stepped through.Knock!! Knock!Jack looked in the direction and nodded his head in acknowledgme
“Getting married to you is one of the best decisions I have made,” Jack complimented Jasmine, while Jasmine kept on grinning from ear to ear stylishly.They were relaxing in the sitting room, as it was the weekend.“Mum, can you join me in my game if you don't mind?” Amanda interrupted the lovey-dovey moments Jack and Jasmine were having together.“I will join you soon, you can go back to your room, babygirl,” Jasmine hastily replied and Amanda winked excitedly at her and left.Not long after Amanda left, one of the housekeepers came by. “Good day, young master. Someone is here to see you, and she said her name is Nancy."With raised, angry-looking brows, Jack turned and said to the housekeeper, “Tell her to leave at once and never to step foot here.” Looking so bitter, like he just heard terrible news, he added inwardly, “I wonder who showed her the way to my house.”Jasmine tapped him gently on his lap. “Darling, that was a bit harsh. Please hear her out first.”“There is nothing wr
Jack and Blade were watching the news of Richard's jail sentence.Before then, Jack had made sure that Mark was set free just like they had agreed, even though the police finally came to rescue him. But then he remembered that Mark almost got into trouble just because the latter wanted to help him save his daughter and Jasmine, if he had agreed to do what he wished.He didn't stop at making sure that Mark escaped; he also ensured that Mark's grandmother was sent to the best hospital for proper medication treatment.That was the least he could do for himself at the time.Mark in turn appreciated him, and Jack offered him the sum of money he needed to set up a business.“I never saw you as this happy, young master.” Blade commented.“Of course, I need to be happy. Knowing I don't have to worry about anything ever again. At least now, Mr. Moe, Mr. Andrew, and now Richard are all in jail, and I will make sure they rot in jail for all I care.”Jack misquoted, coming from a completely diff
Jack saw that as an opportunity to at least express what he feels for Amanda, as he had initially given her the impression that Amanda was the one who needed her more.But right now, he could feel he needs Jasmine more in his life, even more than Amanda does, and he wouldn't miss this moment to prove it.Thank goodness that none of them lost their lives, especially Amanda, as she was on the verge of losing it while they got to the hospital, but Mercy said no.Jack had spent over an hour in the kitchen just to make steaks, mac 'n' cheese, and fruit salad.Amanda had requested it, and since love needs to be expressed by going out of one's way to get things done,.He had to do it, even though he doesn't enjoy being in the kitchen, hoping Jasmine would enjoy it as well.Jack called out, "My two babies, dinner is ready."Amanda's room was occupied by both Jasmine and Amanda.Even though there was a lot of room at Jack's residence, Amanda and Jasmine can't be separated, at least not now tha
After Jasmine and Amanda were discharged from the hospital, they were both brought back to Jack's house, as the doctor had instructed that they needed proper attention and love more than any other time.Jack saw that as an opportunity to at least express what he feels for Amanda, as he had initially given her the impression that Amanda was the one who needed her more.But right now, he could feel he needs Jasmine more in his life, even more than Amanda does, and he wouldn't miss this moment to prove it.Thank goodness that none of them lost their lives, especially Amanda, as she was on the verge of losing it while they got to the hospital, but Mercy said no.Jack had spent over an hour in the kitchen just to make steaks, mac 'n' cheese, and fruit salad.Amanda had requested it, and since love needs to be expressed by going out of one's way to get things done,.He had to do it, even though he doesn't enjoy being in the kitchen, hoping Jasmine would enjoy it as well.Jack called out, "M
From what he could read, he could sense that something was happening behind his nose.Could it be that Mark was bargaining with Jack on the instructions that were given to him or something?The thought of it made him almost go wacko, as no one crosses that line and gets free with him.Even if not immediately, he would certainly make sure the person went down 6 feet below.Richard pulled out his gun from his pocket and placed it on Mark's head. I gave you instructions on what to do, and you dare try to do otherwise?” He blurted it out angrily.“You pull that trigger on that guy's head,” he instructed one of his boys that followed him inside while looking in Jack's direction, to show who he was referring his boy to.“Then you,” he said, gesturing to the other person, “go to bring his daughter and side chick where they are kept.”As soon as the guy left to get Jasmine and Amanda out, he said, “Hold on, don't pull the trigger yet.” He quickly instructed the first guy he had asked to shoot
“What is going on here? I ask again.” Richard shouted at the top of his voice this time.From what he could read, he could sense that something was happening behind his nose.Could it be that Mark was bargaining with Jack on the instructions that were given to him or something?The thought of it made him almost go wacko, as no one crosses that line and gets free with him.Even if not immediately, he would certainly make sure the person went down 6 feet below.Richard pulled out his gun from his pocket and placed it on Mark's head. I gave you instructions on what to do, and you dare try to do otherwise?” He blurted it out angrily.“You pull that trigger on that guy's head,” he instructed one of his boys that followed him inside while looking in Jack's direction, to show who he was referring his boy to.“Then you,” he said, gesturing to the other person, “go to bring his daughter and side chick where they are kept.”As soon as the guy left to get Jasmine and Amanda out, he said, “Hold o
“Jack.” The words got choked in his throat. Everyone in the city knew about the latest Jack Ford. The once-hidden CEO of Agron Incorporation had decided to pipe down all this time.He knew that if it's true, then the person right before him held immense power, more than even the president of the state, and the incorporation thrived powerfully.But then Mark couldn't believe what he heard. With a smirk, he said, “You think you can fool me, right?”“Believe it or doubt it at your own risk.’ but their business thrived.Then the realization that it should be true hit Mark: was he the same person he heard had decided to keep a low profile along?Mark fell on his face immediately at Jack's feet. “Please, I beg you, spare them. Please,” he pleaded, and Jack stood up, as it was obvious he was unmoved by his gesture. He knew he couldn't fall so cheap as he was sure that Mark was only being a cheap hypocrite, he thought as he walked to the west side of the room, examining the view properly.“D
Just then, the captain's phone rang, interrupting his thoughts. He looked down at his pants, where his phone was, and then immediately went back to Jack.“I will advise you to pick up that call; you might be saving a life. Who knows.” Jack teased with mocking looks and enjoyed the helpless expression on the captain's face.The captain hastily picked up the call, and it was quite a familiar voice that he heard.“Mr. Mark…” The caregiver he had employed to take care of his grandmother's voice came through as if it were vibrating.“Mrs. Joy,” The captain called out to confirm the voice he just heard.The captain's eyes widened in shock as the pistol he held earlier fell from his hand, while Jack gave him a condensed look of confirmation.“You fool,” he muttered, but he could be heard as he watched the captain finish his call.As soon as he got off the phone, he turned to Jack and said, “Don't let your men touch my grandmother. She is all that I have!” The captain started with a loud voic
Blade was at home, ordering one or two things from his end via phone calls.Although he was on and off the house as needed after Jack had left, as he made sure everything was under control.One of the boys that works for him had come to report to him about what was going on so far.The report wasn't perfect compared to what he had planned in his head, but one thing was to plan, and another which is the main thing is making it go exactly as planned.Blade was busy contacting the police too, so as to keep tabs with them as he tried to make sure they didn't fail him at this moment when he needed them most.It's a matter of life and death, and everyone has their own part to play, just to leave no stone unturned.He also wished that Jack, Amanda, and Jasmine would be safe as they had planned, but it depends on how perfect the operation is.If not, with the way assassins sometimes work, they might end up killing everyone if things don't go their way or if they aren't stopped in the right ma