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2024-10-29 19:42:56Blue eyes glared daggers at nonchalant grey ones, and Raphael smirked at his blue-eyed protegee before rolling his eyes,
“I'm not going to let you grow old with no woman to warm your bed or have by your side. Boy, you're not going to grow up lonely like me!" he crossed his arms and stared, lips still smirking. “You haven't called me boy in years though" “Then don't act like one, Jason Lee. Man up and go get the bride”, Raphael retorted and chuckled, his eyes glinting as he stared at Jason. They had both come a long way from that fateful night when he had rescued a dying Jason as a child, and it was beautiful to see. Jason stood up from his position and paced the ground, running his hand through his dark shiny hair, letting out a deep breath, he stopped and gazed at his mentor, “You've been nagging me on this matter for years now. Ralph, I'm content where I am, I do not want to get married, I all have I need” What he hadn't disclosed was that he was still yearning for the girl who had rescued him from the fire over thirteen years ago. He thought himself in love with her and, for years, had hoped to meet with her and thank her for rescuing him from the fire that fateful day and be with her if it was possible. He couldn't reveal that to Raphael because the man was sure to shake some sense into him like he had attempted the last time. Thirteen years later, and he couldn't understand why Jason was still hooked on someone who could very well be a figment of his imagination. "Pfft” Ralphael scoffed, "Wait until you're my age, scratch that, there won't be any waiting, cause you're going to do as I've commanded” Ralphael added through his teeth. Once again, Jason released a pent-up breath, and stared at nothing in particular; one thing was clear, if he didn't succumb to the old man’s demand, he was never going to live it down, It was quite ironic that at twenty-eight, he was still commanded by the man who had raised him; who would believe that Jason Lee, the leader of the Great Rising Group, as well as the president of Greenlife Group, was being forced into going against his will?? Sighing deeply, he looked over at Raphael and raised his brow, “Tell me about her, what do I need to know?" A huge smile broke on Raphael’s face, and he beamed at Jason, winking as he did, "Now you're talking! She's the granddaughter of one of my patients, and as far as I know, she's kind and very beautiful. Besides, I know her grandfather, and I can vouch that the man is kind, and has great wealth” "Pfft" this time it was Jason who scoffed, and Raphael rolled his glinting eyes, “Yeah I know, you don't need to show off. The great anonymous donor that no one ever knows about," he teased, and Jason chuckled. Granted, his potential in law could be rich, but he was certain the man's wealth didn't come close to his. He wasn't one to toot his horn, and he liked the simple things of life. “So where can I find this bride of mine?” Jason questioned him and Raphael beamed as he responded, "I've sent the full address to your phone. It's at Fulton City, and you need to hurry if you want to get there in time” Jason tilted his head to the side, to appraise his mentor who was more than a father to him, nodding he ran his hands over his shirt, “I'll set out now then" At his response, Raphael's eyes nearly bulged out of the sockets, and he spluttered, looking over at Jason, “What? What's the problem?" Jason probed, gazing at a red-faced Ralphael, who was pointing at him with wide eyes, his finger dancing, “I-is that how you plan to go?" Jason looked over at himself, staring at his black flip-flop to see his white shirt, and shrugged, "What's wrong with my outfit?” "You look like a hillbilly!” Raphael retorted, and Jason burst into loud laughter, his eyes gleaming with humour, “Well, I guess my in-laws would have to accept me that way, don't you think? They shouldn't judge a book by its covers if you say they're nice” "I'm related to you, and I'm already judging you and your unrefined looks, boy! Do you live in a cave or what?!” Raphael teased, waving his hands over at Jason who in turn scoffed, and then winked, “They're about to meet the Unrefined Jason Lee then, they best be prepared. I'm capable of taking care of myself and their child, and that's all that matters." "Call one of your men to get a befitting outfit for you, you stubborn fool!” Raphael retorted, but Jason was already at the door He walked out the door, ignoring Raphael's taunts and laughter that trailed behind him. Jason was too stubborn, and he knew it; if his potential in-laws couldn't see past his dressings, he could imagine how shallow they must be. Fishing his phone out of his pocket, he dialed one of his members' numbers, "Hey Johnny, I'd need the jet prepared, I'm headed to Fulton City and would like to get there in time” he made his request, "Gotcha, it's at the hangar waiting for you" “Thank you, Johnny", Jason replied and ended the call, sliding into his two-seater Porsche. He was tempted to downgrade his wealth and present a shabby house as his place of living. At that thought, Jason's eyes gleamed.
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As quickly as the thought came, Jason dismissed it, and relaxed his back on the seat, mentally preparing himself for the journey ahead. Jason soon arrived at the airport, and headed to Fulton City in his private jet, resting his eyes as he prepared to face the next reluctant stage of his life. Two and a half hours later, he arrived at his destination and hailed a cab. Johnny had offered to send a chauffeur and car to pick him up, but he had declined, wanting to go as normal as possible. He slid into the taxi that stopped and rubbed his palm over his face; he needed to unwind and have an alcoholic boost, one for the road, he mused. Smiling at his joke, he ran a hand through his hair, sitting up, he informed the awaiting driver, who was stealthily watching his passenger via the rearview mirror, ‘I sure do come across different kinds of people in this line of business’ the taxi driver mused. “Please take me to the nearest bar that serves a neat bourbon”, Jason informed, and the d
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“My name is Jason Lee, and I think we need to get out of here”, he introduced himself, and Faith looked around, unsure of herself, before swallowing hard at that moment. She didn't know if it was the alcohol that was at play or the adrenaline of watching him beat up those men, but she felt a pool within her legs and felt like throwing herself at her hero. And she did just that; without a moment of hesitation, the refined Faith Reynolds threw herself on the Unrefined Jason Lee, landing her lips on his, Her lips sucking on Jason's firmly, his eyes were as wide as saucers and he stood unresponsive, not knowing what to do, and as he was about to respond, Faith disengaged their lips, and whispered seductively into his ears, “Get me out of here. I'd like to thank you properly" Jason's tips of ears and cheeks instantly turned crimson. He dazedly led them both out of the bar, with the patrons parting like the Red Sea for them. Ending up in a hotel was planned, but ending up with a s
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A few seconds later, the guard came back, dragging his feet with his head bowed a little. Jason could see him struggle, and he smiled. Raising his head, he cleared his throat, and arched a brow at the man, who muttered something in his throat, and informed him in a low voice that was a sharp contrast to his previous tone, “You're permitted to proceed. The boss is awaiting your arrival" he turned to leave after speaking, and Jason cleared his throat once more, still arching his brows, “You're just lucky you know someone in there; you're of no worth to stand before the great Stanley Renault or breathe the same air as him!" The guard responded harshly before stomping away. Jason shook his head at his behaviour and walked towards the mansion. He hadn't come with any gift to present to Sir Stanley, and he reprimanded himself mentally for failing to do so. A uniformed butler opened the door, and let him through, giving him a curt nod before leaving Jason seated in the foyer. He hadn'
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Calmy, Jason sat up straight to get on his feet, making a mental note to discuss with his affairs manager, Greenlife Group was his company, and he would do anything to help his new wife who he had found himself endeared to, He cleared his throat to clear the air, “I think I can be able to help…” but before he could continue, he was cut short by a tingling slap to his cheeks, Slap “Don't you dare interfere in family matters, you fool! What can a lowlife like yourself have to offer?! The only reason you're still here is because of Stanley, my husband; otherwise, your dirty ass would have been thrown out of my sixty million mansions!” Jason's eyes had turned cold as he lifted his gaze to Rita who dared him with hers, breathing down on his neck. He closed his eyes briefly and turned to stare at Sir Stanley who had an apologetic look on his face, subtly shaking his head. Jason rubbed his palm over his face and chuckled slightly, shaking his head. If only this insolent woman knew who s
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Sir Stanley's party was in full swing, and the gifts were yet to arrive, making Jason a little antsy, he had sent a couple of messages to Raphael and he had assured him that the gift would be delivered in time, “Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, the celebrant has a few words” the MC announced with a smile, and handed the microphone over to Sir Stanley who was seated regally in his wheelchair, Sir Stanley gave a speech of appreciation and then cleared his throat, his entire face beaming, while his face was all smiles, that of his wife and every other person was gloomy and unhappy. Jason cast a glance at Faith who was seated beside him, her face lowered and he felt a pang in his chest, before returning his attention to the ongoing speech, “As you may have all heard, my granddaughter, the favourite one at that, my sweet Faith Reynolds is engaged”, The crowd broke into applause, beaming and subtly looking to get a glimpse of Faith and her fiancé, Sir Stanley waved his hands to calm
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Sir Stanley's party was in full swing, and the gifts were yet to arrive, making Jason a little antsy, he had sent a couple of messages to Raphael and he had assured him that the gift would be delivered in time, “Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, the celebrant has a few words” the MC announced with a smile, and handed the microphone over to Sir Stanley who was seated regally in his wheelchair, Sir Stanley gave a speech of appreciation and then cleared his throat, his entire face beaming, while his face was all smiles, that of his wife and every other person was gloomy and unhappy. Jason cast a glance at Faith who was seated beside him, her face lowered and he felt a pang in his chest, before returning his attention to the ongoing speech, “As you may have all heard, my granddaughter, the favourite one at that, my sweet Faith Reynolds is engaged”, The crowd broke into applause, beaming and subtly looking to get a glimpse of Faith and her fiancé, Sir Stanley waved his hands to calm
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Mrs Rita who was still beaming, darted her gaze between the approaching delivery man and Ryan who stood beside her, she was very much aware of the delivery company and knew that they only dealt with the creme de la creme of the society and that they never delivered any goods that wasn't less than twenty million, She clasped Ryan to her side before she spoke loudly, drawing the attention of people around, “My God Ryan! You never cease to amaze me! Even though you didn't end up with Faith, here you are, about to present a luxurious gift to her grandfather. You're such an honorable man, and I'll always choose and refer to you as my son in law" Ryan's brows creased, and he blushed, almost shifting from foot to foot; he didn't understand what Mrs Rita was driving at; he had only approached her to inform her of his exit, with a promise to send Sir Stanley’s gift later, although the old fool wasn't deserving of it. He nodded and smiled back weakly, knowing better than to talk, “I won
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Mrs Rita was the one to break the tense silence as she gazed at the delivery man, whose cheeks had tinged. He didn't want to offend any of the high social people. Mrs Rita broke through his state as she spoke up clearly, “Sir! You have to clear up this shenanigan, so I can put this fool in the right place! Whose name is on the sender tag?!" She asked loudly, and the delivery man heaved deeply, almost turning blue, his eyes darting between the two men. Faith nearly scoffed but said nothing else, wondering what he could possibly present that would impress her materialistic grandmother, and he didn't seem like one to be able to afford her grandmother’s taste. At that same moment, Ryan Cape got to his feet, with his hands in his pocket, he strutted towards Sir Stanley and Rita's table, with a small smile on his face, Rita who had seen him approach, smiled widely and spread her arms to receive him with a hug, just as the door barged open, distracting the party and causing everyone to tur
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As Michael's lips neared Jason's feet, the room fell silent with bated breaths, all of their eyes fixed on what was happening before them, Jason's face was inscrutable, but he had a slight smug expression on his face,Faith's face was a mix of expressions, on one hand, she felt vindicated by Jason, knowing that Michael was finally having a taste of his medicine; Michael had been coming for her and today was no exception, but on the other, she felt a deep sense of guilt as well as a pang of pity or was it sympathy? She could hardly believe that her cousin had been reduced to such a humiliating state,At that moment, if a pin had dropped, everyone would have heard it but probably not paid attention as they watched keenly to see if truly Michael was going to kiss Jason's feet,“Is Michael truly going to kiss his feet?" One of Faith's cousins inquired with her mouth agape as she watched with keen interest,“Hmph! You see his lips close to those filthy legs, yet you wonder and ask if he wo
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Uhm…ehh”Michael stuttered as she shifted from foot to foot,"Don't waste our time! Make the payments.” Mrs Rita responded, and then faced Faith,"Faith, call out your details so he can make the payments," she said with authority; she wasn't going to direct it to Jason, as she deemed him insignificant.Jason chuckled before he shook his head and responded,“You see, the thing is," he drawled, taking his swell time to continue while they sneered at him. He was enjoying seeing the beads of sweat on Michael's face trail down to his chin, clearing his throat he continued,“Well, the bet isn't a monetary one. I actually do not need his money"Scoffs went around the room at his statement, but he ignored their subtle remarks, gazing intently at Michael. Mrs Rita's face turned sour just as her brows furrowed, she glanced between Michael and Faith, throwing a questioning gaze at the former, as though she was asking him,‘What in the world have you done?!’In response, Michael shook his head an
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At that moment, Michael was reminded of the stupid deal he had made with Jason at his insistence and he nearly shuddered. One look at Jason and he knew the same thought was running through the bastard’s mind and it caused a whirlwind of emotions within Michael, he felt anger and humiliation, internally wishing for the ground to open and swallow him or for an apocalypse to take place, he couldn't imagine himself apologizing to any of them, he would rather die.As though the universe was against him, his grandmother turned to him with a tight smile and gave him a curt nod,“Don't keep us waiting Michael, apologize and get on with it" Michael swallowed and nearly toppled over, it was as though something had slammed into him. Blinking furtively, he glanced at his grandmother who had her brows raised, and also spared a smirking Jason a glance,“We're waiting, Michael. Apologize to your cousin, so we can get on with the preparations,” his grandmother called out once again, and Michael visi
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Without hesitation, Michael quickly picked up the remote and turned on the television; at the same time, a couple of his cousins and a few colleagues were glued to their phones, with their mouths wide open. Every other person's attention was glued to the television,The man from earlier appeared on the screen, and Michael sneered, seeing his face was a brutal reminder of the embarrassment he had faced there, still he tried to shake it off and concentrate on whatever the man had to say,“Whoa, that's the COO of Greenlife Group, he's also the acting CEO. He's not handsome but intimidating”"Yeah, he must know and be close with the CEO who remains a mystery, nobody knows what he looks like" A few people whispered amongst themselves while their eyes remained on the screen, Mr Ethan was about to speak, he was in a conference room that was filled with the men and women of the press,“Thank you all for joining me at such short notice. I do not take it for granted as time is valuable.” He im
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Whack “How dare you?! How dare you lie to me, you ingrate?!" Mrs Ruth snarled at Faith who was rubbing at her stinging cheeks with tears clouding her vision. Claire, Michael, and everyone gaped at them, occasionally glancing at each other and their grandmother; they could see Faith's cheek already forming a bruise, and some of them snickered with smiles on their faces; it served Faith right. Jason was livid; his eyes had turned molten, and his clenched fists were digging into his palms without notice. He wished he could drill a wall through the blasted woman and every other person that antagonized Faith. All eyes remained on Mrs Ruth as she went on snarling at Faith, jabbing her hands at her, “Did you think you would lie to me and get away with it? That I wouldn't find out you twat?! That was Ryan, and he just confirmed to me that he's been unable to reach his source, and Greenlife, therefore, hasn't spoken to him." Gasps filled the room immediately, as some of them covered
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"You know, sometimes I wonder why you all have such little faith in Faith. Why you would choose to believe the words of a scum over that of a classy human” Jason promptly interjected. He was disgusted and disappointed by their words and reactions, they had all but concluded that Faith was incapable, concluding that she hadn't gotten the contract. At his interruption, everyone glowered at him, while Mrs Ruth glared and snarled at him, "I wasn't talking to you, you pauper! Don't you dare interrupt me ever in your life!” In response, Jason shrugged and smiled at her, before he continued, "My apologies. I just thought it fair that you know you're making the wrong mistake by dismissing Faith, seeing as she kept to the deal, and secured a contract from Greenlife Group." All eyes immediately snapped in Faith's direction, then back at Jason, who was smiling smugly; Faith had managed to lift her head, a little smile gracing her face while her cheeks were still tinged; she had yet to
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Jason who had a slight idea of what was passing through Faith's mind, bent his head to glance at her,“Penny for your thoughts?" he asked, and Faith glanced at him, before shaking her head,“N-no, it's nothing" As she spoke, she swallowed and glanced at Jason once more before shaking her head. Jason hid a smile,He could guess and understand her dilemma. Ethan had disclosed to him that Faith had questioned him on who had set the meeting up, and she had assumed it was Ryan; he chuckled to himself at that insane thought. Ryan's family's wealth was like a cup of water out of his bottomless well.Sighing, Faith swallowed and shuddered; Michael had ruined her joyous mood, and the thought of having to face her grandmother didn't bode well with her; she couldn't imagine all Michael must have told her and more. Swallowing once again, she echoed,“I- I have to go, I need to give Grandmother the report" Smiling enthusiastically, Jason nodded,“That's good. I'm coming with you" Faith was a li
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Ethan gazed intensely at Michael and quirked his brows at him, “What do you have to say for yourself, Sir?" he asked Michael with an edge to his voice, and the latter gulped once again. He was currently unable to string words together, luckily for him, Ethan wasn't done speaking, "Well, it's quite obvious you have nothing to say for yourself. If this is how you behave in your company, we do not condone such attitude here at Greenlife and it makes me wonder what the hell you all are doing in that company, and how someone like Ms Faith is surviving there as well” Michael's eyes nearly bulged at Ethan's use of Faith's first name, he couldn't understand what had transpired between the duo. Still, he nodded numbly and responded, “I apologize Sir. It won't happen again, I was only trying to help, but I thought wrong” "You're damn well right! It sure won't happen again!” Ethan interjected loudly through gritted teeth, before he rose himself to his full height, raising his chin he looked
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Jason's smile widened, and he nodded briskly at Michael, who returned his smile with a contemptuous smile, curling his lips at him. “You've got yourself a deal," Jason announced and turned to wink at Faith, who, though he was smiling a little, had a crease between her eyes; she couldn't understand what Jason was driving at.Michael on the other hand, bent and began laughing once more, pointing his finger at Jason,“Y-you really think much of yourself you fool! Haven't you ever heard the saying pride goes before a fall? I proposed to help you, yet you think you can intimidate or surpass me. You clearly do not know who you're talking to! If I wanted to get that contract, I would have, with a snap of my fingers…”"Is that so Mr Michael?”Ethan suddenly interjected in a loud voice, he had an air of authority surrounding him. Immediately Michael sighted him, he paled and lost a sense of his bearing,“Uhm…” he mumbled slightly, before straightening himself and plastering a saccharine smile