Jeremy swallowed hard, forcing a smile onto his face as he tried to allay his family's concerns. "Oh, darlings, I'm fine," he said, his voice light despite the heaviness in his heart. "I must have just overstressed myself, that's all. I'm sure I'll be feeling better in no time." His smile, however, was a mask for the turmoil raging within him. He desperately wanted to confide in Avery, to share the burden of his secrets with the woman he loved. But even as he stared into Avery's concerned eyes, he couldn't bring himself to do it. The weight of his secrets felt like an anchor, dragging him down into the depths of despair. Avery, sensing his hesitation, placed a gentle hand on his arm. "You know you can talk to me, Jeremy," she said, her voice quiet but insistent. "I'm here for you, no matter what." Jeremy nodded, his shoulders sagging with the weight of his emotions. "I know babe, there's no issue. Let's just go in and celebrate my beautiful wife victory!" Jeremy declared as he led
Jeremy paused for a moment, his thoughts turning inward as he considered the request of the board members gathered before him. Taking a deep breath, he finally spoke, his voice steady and clear."Don't you think it would be more appropriate for us to discuss this matter once my father is back on his feet?" he asked, his eyes scanning the faces in the room.One of the board members, a distinguished-looking gentleman, spoke up."I don't mean to interrupt you, young master," he said, his voice respectful but firm."But as someone who has known your father for many years, I can tell you that it has been his heartfelt desire to see you take on the role of CEO in his stead."Jeremy's jaw clenched at the words, the weight of his father's wishes pressing down upon him. He knew that the time was coming, that soon he would have to make decisions that would shape the future of the company, of his life, of his legacy, especially now that he knew his dad was innocent of all accusations against him
In the moments that followed, Jeremy's mind whirled with possibilities and doubts. He had never considered the possibility that he would be forced into the role of CEO, let alone so soon. And now, faced with the daunting task of living up to the expectations of the board and fulfilling his father's desire, he found himself grappling with the thought of his little secret. How would Avery react? She had never once suspected his connection to the Nathaniel legacy, let alone that he was the heir and only son of the company's former CEO. How would she respond to such a revelation, and how would it affect their marriage, their family? These questions lingered in Jeremy's mind, taunting him with their uncertainty. He knew that he could not hide the truth from Avery for long, not now that he had assumed the role of CEO. But the thought of revealing such a seismic secret, one that would change the course of their lives forever, filled him with dread. "Mr. Nathaniel?" The question jolted Jer
Avery's smile widened, her eyes shining with a mix of love. She could sense the anxiety radiating from Jeremy, the fear that gripped his heart like a vise. "I didn't want to say anything until I was sure," she said, her voice soft and understanding. "But now that I am, I can't keep it in any longer." Jeremy's breath caught in his throat, his mind racing with possibilities. What was she about to reveal? Could it be the truth that he had been hiding all along? "Avery, I... I'm sorry," Jeremy stammered, the weight of his guilt pressing down on him. "I should have told you earlier, I..." But his words died in his throat as Avery burst into a confused laugh, her confusion palpable in the air around them. "What are you talking about?" she asked, her laughter fading into a quizzical smile. "You don't even know what I'm going to say yet!" She paused for a moment, her eyes bright with excitement as she placed a hand on her stomach. "I'm pregnant," she announced, her voice lilting with jo
Jeremy sat in his room quietly; his head was full of thoughts. Everything had changed so quickly in the last few days, and everything happened so quickly that he couldn't even get himself prepared for it. First, they told him he had to take over his father’s empire because of the incident; the Nathaniel family empire can't be vacant, and that would allow the enemies to start looking around. That alone was too much for him to handle. He's not prepared for that just yet. But then, when he told Avery about a hidden identity story the other day, she didn't react well at all. Her face showed how upset she would be if he ever told her he was the guy he was referring to, and her words hurt him so deeply. Jeremy knows he can't tell her now; she wouldn’t even listen if he tried to explain everything; she would get really mad at him. “I’ll find a better time and a better situation to talk to her and make her understand why he did it.” Jeremy whispered to himself, his eyes staring blankly at
At that moment, Jeremy's lips tightened even more. He stood up from where he was seated, gripping his phone so tightly that his knuckles turned even whiter. His jaw was clenched, and his face was filled with determination not only to get back at Kaiden but to make sure they regret everything they did and make sure they are brought to justice. He wasn't going to let Baron Edward or the Kaidan family intimidate him any longer. Enough is enough.With a deep breath, Jeremy began, his voice steady but laced with anger. “Now listen, and listen well, Baron, or whatever you call yourself. This should be the last time you ever think of calling me and spouting nonsense. And tell the Kaidan family, they should leave the country and stay out of my business. I will not repeat myself.”however On the other end of the line, Baron Edward remained composed; he knows Jeremy is just a child who doesn't know what he's doing, his face calm as he responded.“Mr. Jeremy, it seems you don't know who you're
The moment the call ended with Edward Baron, with a sense of urgency and growing frustration, Jeremy wasted no time in calling Jefferson. His voice was stern and direct as he spoke into the phone, "Call an immediate board meeting now!"The finality in his tone left no room for protest or delay. His mind was set, and his actions reflected a man determined to get to the bottom of the secrets that had been hidden for far too long. He was ready to put a stop to the Kaiden family nonsense.The summons for the emergency board meeting echoed throughout the company, sending a ripple of confusion and uncertainty among the executives. Within an hour, the boardroom was teeming with key players of different companies under Nathaniel's, each one silently speculating about the reason behind Jeremy's urgent request. Even Jefferson was left in the dark about what had prompted this sudden gathering.As the members waited for Jeremy to reveal his reasons, a thick tension hung in the air, palpable to al
The words accompanying the gruesome image were as chilling as the picture itself."If the traitor does not reveal themselves, I will order my men to harm your children," the message read, its tone as cold and calculated as Jeremy's.The members looked at one another in shock, their eyes pleading for answers.A heavy pause lingered in the room as the members looked at one another, their eyes searching for any sign of who the traitor might be.Suddenly, a sound pierced the silence, shattering the fragile peace.It was a loud sound as if someone had stumbled or collapsed to the ground.All eyes turned to see who had made the noise, their hearts pounding in their chests as they prepared for the worst.And there, amid the group, lay one of the board members, his face contorted in agony, his fingers twisted and bloody.The collapsed board member started convulsing on the ground. The reason for this was a small, ornate dagger he was holding, which was covered in his blood. The other members