Jessica stood still, feigning not to have heard him. She placed her hands on the pole, staring at it like someone who had no knowledge or understanding on what to do. There was an obvious look of confusion, clearly written all over her face. Everyone in the room could see how her hands shook constantly, which only infuriated Emy while the other girls chuckled in mockery.Jayden found himself drooling over sexy body but tried to hide it, especially from George. He couldn't deny the fact that, she was indeed wonderfully made; someone every man would love to take to their bed. His eyes were fixed on her body, running from her laps until he finally got to her face and stopped.Now, he clearly understands why George wanted her back.When Jessica saw Jayden rise up from his chair, her heart skipped and she didn't realize when she began to move backwards. A surge of heat burned through her throat as she bit the bottom of her lips while folding her fist firmly.With his eyebrows furrowed
"Hm, Jayden please forgive her, she has no idea about who you are." George finally intervened.He walked up to the stage and stood beside Jayden, hoping that he would free Jessica and allow him take her away. He looked around and no one was in the room other than the three of them.The thought of taking out his gun and just kill Jayden, flashed through his head but he wasn't confident enough and knew he would get defeated as Jayden was very cognizant."Kill me already, end my suffering. I am tired of my miserable life." Jessica yelled even more loudly than before."If I don't permit you to talk, then don't." "You think I care? Kill me, what are you waiting for? Do it." She tried to free herself from his tight grasps but was unsuccessful. *Tcch*Jayden looked away with anger burning inside if him, he didn't know what to do at this point. Somehow he found himself unable to kill her, no matter how angry he was at this moment.He pushed her forcefully and she fell on the ground with a l
"Hi, I am Eva""You are Eva, so what?" Ivy responded rudely to the average heightened lady with a blonde, curly hair, standing in front of her.The lady looked Elegant, her skin was dazzling even though it was already quite dark. One could tell that she was wealthy, which made Ivy feel somehow intimidated even though she was wealthy herself. However, she loved the fact that she was actually taller than her, it made her feel above to some extent."Do you mind letting me in, so we don't cause a scene." Eva said with her head high, looking at Ivy in the face without removing her eyes for ones. Her face was also straight and one would think that they were both in a staring competition as neither of them bothered to remove their faces."Why would I let you into my house? Who do you think you are? My husband might have slept with you and" Ivy was interrupted."My brother's house you mean." For a second, she was taken aback. Her eyes widened as she took a good look at Eva; her eyes move
Eventually, he didn't know when he drifted asleep, until the following morning when he was awaken by the ray of the sunlight flashing into his room through the window, which it hurts him.Jayden spent the next day in his room; he had no where important to go to. His aim of remaining inside his room is actually to avoid meeting Eva and Ivy. It was mid-afternoon and he still laid on his bed, but by now he was quite hungry and dialled the kitchen line, demanding that his food be brought to him immediately. A few minutes later, there was a knock on his day, he growled loudly before walking to the door to open it. "What are you doing here?" He asked, on seeing Ivy standing before him.She must have been in the kitchen when he called, as she had his food placed orderly on a silver tray. Without responding, she walk into the room, following Jayden from behind until they got closer to his bed.Ivy quickly placed the tray of food on the table beside his bed and was about to sit. "You can l
"Jessica!" Someone standing behind Jayden shouted in shock He was stunned and lifted up his head in order to see the person who had just called her name.He had already given his men signal to get hold of the person; the person must get killed as she wasn't to be know by anyone.Fortunately, it turned out to be George and his men retreated."Where you here all this while?" Jayden asked him rising up from his seat while turning to face him."You need to help her, do something." George ignored Jayden question; his eyes were fixed on helpless Jessica on the stage.She was crying intensively and cursing out loudly, wishing to be killed while struggling with the man who was about to yank off her panties.Jayden looked at him closely, this was the first time he was seeing him this worried over someone else. Even the day George begged for his life to be spare a few years ago, he didn't appear to be this scared.He needed no further explanation, it was obvious that he was in love with her.
George felt disappointed and anger burned inside him. He was furious that Jayden got everything he wanted and he had no option but to comply.This dogmatic behaviour of his, didn't start now.Things have always being like this between them; Jayden wants something from him, he gives it effortlessly and he dare not to complain."I wouldn't let to have her so easily Jayden." George muttered to himself in anger, shaking his fist continuously with his eyebrows furrowed."You said what?" Jayden asked, knowing he heard something."Ugh? Nothing sir, I would be leaving now." He took a quick bow and turned to leave.Jayden didn't bother to stop him. He left the stage, ordering that the club should be closed for tonight. Everyone and everything murmured about Jayden's attitude towards Jessica.He spared her yesterday, even when she cursed and insulted him. Now, this man did same and he shot him.Something seem fishy.*IN THE QUARTERS*Inside a not so big room with about twenty girls and 10 bunk
Jessica's heart sank and started beating fast like she had been running for long. However, she didn't remove her lips from the stranger's, instead she waited for him to make the first move of either kissing her or pushing her away."It seems like he was also in shock." She thought internally with her eyes wide open. Just when she thought of standing up and probably going back inside, Jayden parted her lips with his tongue and surprisingly Jessica didn't resist.She kissed him passionately forcing her mouth into his as Jayden placed his hands on her hair. Their nose brushed against each other, while ran his hands through her hair continuously. Things were getting intense and it made her worried, even though she was loving the feeling. Jayden hands slowly left her hair, running down her neck until it got to her chest and stopped.The next place she felt his hand was on her breast. She moaned softly, wanting to stop him, but the feeling was just too good for it to end here."What are y
Emy froze, her eyes widened and were fixed Jessica.The room was as quite as a graveyard now, nobody spoke a word nor did they bother explaining what had happened, which was the cause for the noise they were making. "I said what is going on here? Are you all deaf?" Jayden asked as he walked further into the room. When he saw Jessica crying he became angry instantly and tapped Emy, who turned slowly to look at him with her head facing the ground while she bit her lips, regretting why she had slapped Jessica. Who would have thought that Jayden was still around. "I'm sorry sir, but sh was constituting a nuisance and I had to discipline her." Emy apologized falling to the ground as she begged him profusely with her two eyes closed tightly, while waiting for her judgement."And you what nuisance were you creating?" Jayden asked, looking up at Jessica.He quickly removed his eyes the moment she looked up at him with her teary eyes, wondering if she could recognize him. Deep down within h
One evening, after Ethan had been tucked into bed, his soft snores drifting through the house, Jayden and Jessica sat on the terrace overlooking their garden. The moon hung high in the sky, casting a silvery glow over the manicured lawns and blooming flowers. A comfortable silence settled between them, a silence filled with love and contentment.Jayden took Jessica’s hand in his, his fingers intertwining with hers. He looked at her, his eyes filled with love and a hint of something else, contemplating.“Jessica,” he began, his voice low and thoughtful. “There’s something I’ve been thinking about.”Jessica squeezed his hand gently. “What is it, Jayden?”He took a deep breath. “Ethan, he’s going to grow up so fast. He deserves a normal life, Jessica. A life without...without the shadows.”Jessica knew what he was talking about. The “shadows” – the life Jayden had led, the life of power, danger, and violence that had been his reality for so long. She had always worried about it, worried
The morning sun streamed through the windows, casting long shadows across the room. Jayden sat on the edge of the bed, his eyes fixed on his phone. He had barely slept, his mind consumed by the message, the silence, the impending deadline. He glanced at the clock. It was almost noon. He had given them until noon."Any news?" Jessica asked, her voice filled with hope and anxiety. She sat beside him, her hand resting on his arm.Jayden shook his head. "Nothing," he said, his voice grim. "Not a word."He could see the disappointment in her eyes, the flicker of hope dimming. He hated this. He hated putting her through this, raising her hopes only to have them potentially dashed."What are you going to do?" she asked, her voice barely a whisper.Jayden looked at her, his heart aching. "I'm going to do what I said I would do," he replied, his voice firm. "I'm going to find them."Just then, his phone buzzed. He snatched it up, his heart pounding in his chest. It was a message from the unkno
Jayden stared at his phone, his eyes fixed on the screen, willing it to display a reply. Who is this? What are you talking about? he had texted back, his fingers trembling as he typed. But the phone remained stubbornly silent. He checked it again and again, as if the act of looking could somehow conjure a response. Nothing.He sank back into the armchair, his mind a whirlwind of confusion and disbelief. Jessica’s child… alive? The thought echoed in his mind, a flicker of hope igniting in the darkness. He had mourned the loss of that child, carried the weight of that grief for months. Now, this… this cryptic message. It was too much to process. He didn't know what to believe.He thought of Jessica, asleep upstairs, still recovering from her ordeal. Should he tell her? Could he dare to give her this hope, only to have it snatched away? He couldn't bear to inflict any more pain on her. But could he keep this from her? This… possibility?He got up and walked over to the window, staring ou
Jayden gently scooped Jessica into his arms, carrying her bridal-style as if she weighed nothing at all. He wanted to reassure her, to make her feel safe and cherished. He carried her through the silent mansion, up the grand staircase, and down the long hallway to his room. "No way is she staying in her room" He thought. She needs to be close, where I can keep an eye on her.He laid her gently on the king sized bed, the soft Egyptian cotton sheets a stark contrast to the rougher textures she’d endured recently. He brushed a stray strand of hair from her face, his gaze filled with tenderness. “I’ll be right outside,” he murmured, kissing her forehead. “Just call if you need anything.”"All right" Jessica responded with a soft smile on her face.He closed the door softly behind him, leaving her in the capable hands of the maids whom he had intentions to fire soon. He couldn't trust any of them but he was certain they would take good care of her, since Lilian who gives them orders is now
"Why would you say that? I don't hate you, and I've forgotten whatever you did. Stop blaming yourself; it's all my fault, Jessica," he said, tightening the hug."You will hate me, Jayden. You will soon hate me," Jessica said, tears running down her eyes.Jayden pulled back slightly, cupping her face in his hands. He looked at her, his eyes filled with a complex mix of emotions – concern, anger, and a deep, underlying sadness. "Jessica, what is it? What's wrong? You can tell me anything." He already knew. He’d seen the video. George’s cruel, gloating message. The confirmation of his worst fears. But he needed to hear it from her. He needed her to trust him enough to tell him.She hesitated, her gaze darting away from his. "It's… it's about George," she finally whispered, her voice trembling.Jayden's jaw tightened. He knew what she was going to say, but he forced himself to remain calm. "What about George?"Jessica took a shaky breath, her hands twisting in her lap. "He… he's been… for
Jayden's helped Jessica to her feet, his grip firm but gentle. "Come on," he urged, pulling her towards the exit. He didn't want to carry her in bridal style, incase they were attacked, he would be able to react swiftly. They moved quickly with Joe and Ben flanking them, guns raised, ready for any threat. The sounds of battle raged around them, but Jayden's focus was to get Jessica out, then erase every trace of this nightmare.They reached Jayden's car, a sleek black SUV parked a short distance from the building. He ushered Jessica inside, then turned to Joe and Ben. "Get the others out," he ordered. "Make sure no one is left behind."As Joe and Ben disappeared to round up the rest of their team, Jayden slid into the driver's seat. He glanced at Jessica, who was staring at the building with a mixture of awe and terror. He knew she was trying to understand him, trying to reconcile the man she knew with the ruthless operator he had become. He waited for a few more minutes and he saw J
The narrow staircase descended into darkness, the only light source Jayden’s tactical flashlight, cutting a swathe through the oppressive gloom. The air grew colder, heavier, thick with the smell of damp earth and something else… something metallic and faintly sickening. He gripped his gun tighter, his knuckles white. The silence was unnerving, broken only by the echo of his own footsteps on the stone steps.He reached the bottom, the stairs opening into a low-ceilinged chamber. The flashlight beam danced across rough-hewn walls, revealing a space that was more dungeon than basement. Chains hung from the ceiling, their cold iron glinting in the light. In the center of the room, a single bare bulb cast a sickly yellow glow, illuminating a scene that made Jayden’s blood run cold.Jessica was tied to a chair, her wrists bound tightly with rope. Her face was pale, streaked with tears and dirt. A gag covered her mouth, muffling her sobs. Standing before her, his back to Jayden, was George.
The gates, more like flimsy decorations than actual security, crumpled like paper under the weight of Jayden’s SUV. He didn’t even bother stopping; he just plowed right through, the twisted metal screaming a prelude to the carnage that was about to unfold. He jumped out, gun already in hand, the adrenaline pumping through him like a shot of pure fire. He wasn’t thinking straight, not really. Just pure, unadulterated rage.“Let’s go!” he yelled at his men, who were already spilling out of the other vehicles, weapons raised. The air crackled with tension, the quiet of the forest about to be shattered.George’s guards were scrambling, clearly caught off guard. They were expecting a quiet getaway, not a full-scale assault. They were outmatched, outgunned, and they knew it. Jayden moved like a man possessed, taking down two guards before they even had a chance to aim. He wasn’t playing around. This wasn’t a game.The clearing became a whirlwind of gunfire, shouts, and the sickening thud of
Jayden was seated in his room, going through the documents sent to him by Joe concerning Eva recent movement, purchases, pictures of her at different locations and all. Suddenly a video flickered to life on his phone screen. He’d received a cryptic message with a link, his heart already a lead weight in his chest. He’d known, somehow, that it was about Jessica. He’d been searching for her relentlessly, following every lead, every whisper, but it had all been dead ends. He pressed play, his breath catching in his throat. The first few seconds were a blur, just a dimly lit room. Then he saw Jessica, her eyes wide with terror, tears streaming down her face. Suddenly, George appeared. Jayden’s blood ran cold. He felt a rage so intense, so primal, it was like a physical force. He gripped the edge of the desk so hard his knuckles turned white.He watched, his stomach twisting into knots, as George violated her. He wanted to scream, to reach through the screen and rip George apart, but he w