2023-10-22 02:56:28"Hey, wake up. Don't you know it's time for you to start working?" Mrs Cambridge entered Jerome's room and hit him with a stick.
"Mum," Jerome said in his sleepy voice."How many times have I warned you not to call me that? Do you think you are fit to call me that?" Mrs. Cambridge spat." I am sorry, but it is three o'clock am, why must I wake up now?" He was perplexed."We will be receiving visitors today, you must prepare to make sure everything is alright before they arrive.""But who are they? Because I didn't hear anyone talking about them, besides what exactly must I do at this hour?" Jerome said with a sleepy voice."That's not your business. Just do what you are asked to do." She said and left him.Jerome was tired, it was not even three hours before he went to sleep. He was still feeling pain in his legs, what was there to prepare? He got up to see what he could do. He heard some noise in the kitchen. He knew it was Eleanor. He walked to the kitchen and saw her busy preparing for breakfast. There are dozens of servants in the house, but he and Eleanor are the ones who are being treated unfairly."Sir, you are not feeling well, why are you here?" Eleanor quickly walked to him and helped him. She was the only servant who respected him. She is the only person who cares about his well-being. If he was being punished and was not given any food, she would be the one to bring him food. Her deeds were carved in Jerome's heart."You know I have no say in this marriage." He said with a sad tone."But sir, why are you still here? We all know madam doesn't love you.""I know she doesn't love me, but I have nowhere to go. I wouldn't be able to survive without them. Don't worry about me, I will be fine. Let's start cooking before the old lady barks at us like a mad dog." He said with a slight smile.Eleanor chuckled. Jerome has a sharp tongue. She has always wondered why her young mistress is not interested in such a kind, hardworking, and handsome man.They started the food and even though Jerome was still limping, he didn't utter any words. Since there was nothing he could do and he had already been woken up, he should help Eleanor prepare the food.When they were done, he set the table and served the food, it was only left with the dessert. Shortly after the food was served, he saw two old women and one handsome gentleman. He didn't think much and went on with what he was doing. It was half past eight.After he was done with the dessert, he went to the dining room but what he saw almost made him drop the food.How could Mia sit on a stranger's lap, especially a man? He boldly walked to them, put the food on the table, and stared at them trying to figure out what was happening."Your servant looks handsome. Why not train him to be a model or an actor." Mrs. Jackson complimented."Oh really, but he is good for nothing and all he can do is house chores." Mrs. Cambridge sneered."Oh, too bad. He would have made a lot of money. Such a wasted talent." Mr. Jackson shook his head in disappointment.Jerome stood with his mouth wide open. He couldn't believe his mother-in-law degraded him in front of strangers. "Who are these people? He mumbled in a low voice that only he could hear."How can you serve us this tasteless soup as an appetizer?" The hotness of the soup brought him back to his senses."But, mother.." Jerome wanted to say something but nothing came out of his mouth. The soup was very hot."Oh, all you can do is shed crocodile tears. When will you for once act like a man?" Mia's tone was full of disgust."Such a useless man. You want them to misunderstand us. Do you want them to think we are treating you unfairly?" Mrs Cambridge chimed in."Why are you standing here? I don't wanna see your pitiful face. Your site disgusts me." Mia spat.Jerome was surprised. Even though his wife and mother-in-law never treated him well, they have never been this harsh in front of so many people. Anytime he offends them in public, they never scold him but order him not to get closer to them But why are they treating him like trash and something that was not of value? He really couldn't understand what was going on today."I am sorry, it will never happen again. Let me prepare another one." Jerome bowed his head and mumbled."Prepare another one? Do you think we have time for you? Get out of our sight" Mrs Cambridge waved her hands impatiently. If she had known this would have happened, she would have locked him and wouldn't have bothered to wake him up.When Jerome got to the kitchen, he saw Eleanor staring pitifully at him. "Sigh… sir, why would you allow yourself to be humiliated? Sometimes you need to speak for yourself, you can't let them look down on you. You are a man for Christ's sake." Eleanor's tone was full of worries."You don't understand my dear. At least you have a loving mother who still loves and cares for you. I have no one and nowhere to go. Do you think I have the right to stand up for myself? I don't like the situation I am in, but the choice is not for me to decide. We never choose life dear, life chooses us…"Jerome," he heard his wife's voice. He quickly stopped talking and went to her."Our visitor said his leg is numb and he needs a massage. You are good at that, so just do it for him." Mia walked to the kitchen and said."What? You want me to massage my fellow man's feet. What do you take me for?" Jerome was astonished and disappointed. How could his wife ask him to do such a thing?"What do I take you for? Of course, in front of strangers, you are just a servant who follows my orders. No, you are just like a dog who has to obey its owner."I am not your servant, I am your husband." Jerome gritted his teeth."Husband? How many times have I warned you not to repeat that word? Oh, you wouldn't do it?" She lifted her head and said in a provocative tone.Jerome kept mute, who was he to disobey her order? If he goes against her, then he will spend three nights outside. The rain has been falling every day and he can't take such a risk. " I will do it." He said with a tinge of sadness in his voice."Better, you should always know your place. You depend on me and have to follow my orders. Understood?""Yes," Jerome nodded and went to the place where they were dining..."Come, I need a massage," Elidad said and pointed to his legs.Even though he wasn't willing, he had no choice but to do it."Honey, your servant is good at massaging, can we bring him along after the wedding." Elidad, who was enjoying the massage suggested."Wait, honey, did that man just call my wife honey? Or I heard it wrongly.""Of course, that wouldn't be a problem, you can do whatever you want with him," Mia replied. She didn't care about Jerome's surprised look."I can't wait to see my grandson. Mia, you know you are only three weeks pregnant, please take care of your health." Mrs Jackson said in a doting tone."What!!" Jerome stood up and exclaimed in shock.
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"How did all this happen right under my nose without my notice?" the old master said with shock."You have a good mindset, Grandpa, but it doesn't mean everybody's like you. James chose to take the part of envy. You did not choose for him, so do not blame yourself. As for Annika, she is just a green snake in the grass," Steve said, trying to calm the old man down."I knew that Annika's silence was a threat, but I never expected her to join forces with James. Nevertheless, I'm not surprised. I expected one thing or another from her," Jerome said without concern."Steve, can you tell me exactly how you managed to get them together?" the old man asked."Before grandma left this morning, I was with her in the house when James and Annika came down together, ready for work. I got suspicious, so I asked Grandma when the both of them became that close... She replied that it started not long ago, but from her speech, I could sense she was happy at the new bonding. I don't know why, but somehow
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Steve went straight to Cadell's company, needing to see Jerome immediately. He had been avoiding the fight that had arisen between himself and Jerome, but he was lucky enough Eleanor had talked to Jerome on his behalf, so they were fine now."Is your boss in?" Steve asked as he chanced upon Bright, who was just coming out of the elevator."Yes, he is in. Should I inform him about your arrival? He is currently in a meeting with the company board," Bright answered."Don't worry, I'm not in a hurry. I'll wait for him in his office," Steve smiled.Bright escorted him to Jerome's office, offered him a glass of water, and excused himself to continue his work.James came in with Anika, rushing to the meeting room, which ended abruptly at their arrival. All the board members stared at them with disdain."Why are you just coming, Mr. James, and Miss Anika?" One of them asked with a frown."Had to take care of some personal stuff," James answered simply."What about you, Anika?" Another person
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Steve has now become a frequent visitor in the Cadell's mansion, both for the old lady's sake and also to observe Annika as well.Anytime he visits, he spends some time with the old lady, and this makes her so happy. She always has a new story to tell of her youthful days.Eleanor and Jerome had left early that morning because they had work."I do not see you busy of late," the old lady asked curiously."I took a break from work; my second-in-command is taking care of everything perfectly. He contacts me anytime he has difficulties," Steve explained."Okay, I was just wondering because the Steve I know is a busy person who has no time to spare," the old lady chuckled.There was silence in the room till the old lady spoke again."Why don't you use this opportunity and find yourself a lady who will take care of you? I know everyone has been urging you to get married, and you find it irritating, but let me give you a clue on what a partner in your life can do for you. She is going to be
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Jerome and Eleanor were still in Jerome's grandparents' house when a call came to Jerome's phone. He excused himself to take it; it was a call from the doctor who is taking care of Jasmine."Why are you calling me at this hour? Do you need anything?" Jerome asked."I have good news for you instead, the lady you asked me to be taking care of is awake," the doctor broke the news."Finally, I can rest. It took her long enough," Jerome breathed out."What should we do about her, Boss?" The doctor asked."We will come visit her tomorrow; it is already late," Jerome concluded."Allow her to be in the hospital for now; I will be sending someone over to bring anything she will need. Keep her for now till I come for her myself," Jerome instructed.The call ended, and he joined his family."What took you so long?" Eleanor pouted."Just business," he answered."Where are my grandparents?" Jerome asked."They said they had to go get some sleep, and also your grandfather said we should stay for the
Chapter 182 Argument
There was silence between the old man and his grandson, none of them was ready to talk. The old master was expecting his grandson to say something but the bitterness down his throat is preventing him from saying anything."Did you call me to sit here and watch you or you're going to say something," the old Master started to break the silence in the room."Why did you do that?" Jerome said simply."Can you talk in simple words? What do you mean by what you just said?" the old master replied."Why did you take such a decision and ask my friend to keep it away from me? It is not just anything this issue here, is something that involves my life. You should have at least told me about it if not for anything for the bond we share. Not for once have I taken any decision without telling you about it because I thought you were my everything and we have that kind of bond but then you proved me wrong," Jerome spoke bitterly."Why would you think that of me? You should listen to me at least, I
