CHAPTER 71"Good morning to you all," Caleb greeted as he took the podium to address the board council. They needed in affirmation of his greetings while he adjusted the mic in front of him, with all eyes boring into him. It's a great pleasure to see you all once again. I want to thank you for your consistency, your hardwork, and your tenacity in maintaining the reputation of this great corporation while my assistant and I.." he paused and turned to look at Jane with a smirk. "Were on er, a very interesting and productive break."Jane tried to hold back her smile and Caleb noticed. Only the two of them knew that he didn't use the words 'interesting' and 'productive' literally."Well as you all know, our biggest rival remains Dragon Corporation and they've only gotten better because one of us decided to fall victim to their deceitfulness and sell out what is rightfully ours."A murmur erupted from the Board and Xavier only adjusted his tie with his gaze moving from Caleb to Jane."Fo
CHAPTER 72Jane staggered backwards and blinked rapidly in utter disbelife. "I'm s-sorry, what did you just say?""This is Caleb's son, Jeffery. Has Caleb not told you about us?""Us?" Jane asked with confusion and looked down at the child again. This time, she noticed the striking similarities between him and Caleb. He had the same ice blue eyes as well as the same brown hair with streaks of gold in it.Jane's heart shattered to a thousand pieces as she stood there, staring at the boy with a million questions flooding her mind. How could Caleb not tell her that he had a child with another woman all this while?Why did he wait for her to fall head over heels in love with him before he could tell her all about himself and his past?What other secrets had he possibly kept away from her? How had she allowed herself to be so swept off by his constant shows of care and attention to the point that she had not pressed to know about his past?Jane cried inwardly and did not know when a tear
CHAPTER 73Brian's jaw dropped to the floor when he saw Jane standing at his door. First, he was wondering how she knew his apartment, because he was sure he had never taken her here before, and secondly, what the hell she was doing here, and even without notice, looking like shit.He shook his head and looked again, thinking that perhaps he had been hallucinating."Can I come in please?" Jane asked again."S-sure, come in, I was just..." Brian gestured to her to come in. "I'm more than shocked to see you here, Jane, are you alright?"Jane looked around his small modest apartment."I'm sorry for barging in this way. I looked up your apartment from the company's employees file. I had no where else to go" she mumbled. "Oh, its... it's fine" he stuttered, finally coming out of his reverie. "Can I sit?""Sure, help yourself," Brian nodded and passed her a throw pillow.Jane thanked him and settled herself on his sofa."Do you need anything? Coffee? Tea? Or do you wanna talk?" Brian pres
CHAPTER 74It was almost evening when Brian placed a hot dish of casserole on the table. He looked towards Jane who had been sleeping for four whole hours and he knew she had to wake up and eat.Something within him fluttered when he reached out to tap her. He paused, wondering whether he should just watch her beautiful form as she slept and wait for her to wake up on her own. He moved his hand to her hair and pushed some strands behind her ear. She stirred and opened her eyes."You should eat," Brian said, smiling down at her.Jane groaned and sat up. "How long have I been asleep?" "About four hours, you must be hungry, come on," he pulled her up and helped her to the table. "Do you wanna talk about what happened?" Brian asked after Jane took a spoon of the casserole. "I really don't mean to pry but I think it's best to speak things out sometimes.""I understand, Brian. It's about Caleb.""What happened? He didn't treat you right?" Jane smiled at Brian's sincere concern."Yeah he
CHAPTER 75"The girl showed up with the baby and she happened to be the person Caleb slept with on the night you cheated on him, Jane got pissed when she heard what had happened and now no one knows where she is," Rose explained over the phone in a rush. She took out a hankie and cleaned her sweaty face."I'm so worried about Caleb, he hasn't eaten a thing since it happened.""Look at the bright side of things, Rose," Stella said at the other end."Bright side? What bright side? Did you not hear anything I just said?" Rose asked, surprised that Stella was calm and collected despite the situation."If I heard correctly, you said Jane is gone right? Which means the only person I have to deal with is this new woman who calls herself Bianca.""What are you talking about Stella? Just get to the point!""Okay, here's my point. Caleb desperately needs to find Jane, doesn't he? And he's ready to do anything to eliminate Bianca as well, isn't he?""Yes, but he can't because she's threatened to
CHAPTER 76Jane was seated on Brian's couch, scooping ice cream into her mouth as she absentmindedly stared at the TV. A reality show was playing but her mind was too far away to understand what the show was all about.When she heard the sound of the door open, she looked over her shoulder and saw Brian walking in with some bags in his hand."You're back.""Yeah, sorry I'm a little late, the grocery store was crowded today.""It's always like that on a Sunday. Caleb would have taken me out today," Jane added sadly and scooped another spoon of ice cream into her mouth."Jane, I don't think it's healthy for you to sit here all day filling yourself with junk.""I'm sorry, I'll pay for the ice cream...""No, no, Jane that's not what I mean. I think you should occupy yourself with something else, you know, you can't cry over him forever. You have to force yourself to move on," Brian advised."It's not as easy as you think, Brian. I just got out of a failed marriage and met someone who was
CHAPTER 77Stella walked into the office complex of Far and Wide, one of the biggest publishing houses in the city, and asked to see the head editor of the entertainment magazines.The editor arrived in a smart grey suit and matching skirt."Good morning, ma'am. I heard you wanted to see me," she said."Yes," Stella smiled. "I think I have a story that will make waves on social media and give your firm the popularity that it needs.""Really?" The editor asked interestedly. "Let's discuss in my office then."*.*BRIAN'S HOUSEThe house smelled sweetly of chives and garlic as Brian turned down the heat. Just as he scooped the omelette into a plate and turned to get coffee cups, Jane walked in, dressed in a formal black gown and black flats.She cleared her throat to inform Brian of her presence.Brian turned immediately and his eyes widened with surprise to see her dressed up."Good morning," she said softly."Morning to you too. You're all dressed up.""Yeah, I'm going to work today,"
CHAPTER 78As he reached the ground floor and stepped out of the elevator, his presence was immediately felt as the noise in the hall died down at once.His employees turned in his direction, some quickly put away their phones while some began to slowly disperse."Oh, Caleb!" Bianca purred and started towards him with Jeffery in her hands.Caleb looked her over with furrowed brows, wondering why she would even wear such a short revealing dress to his office and also bring in Jeffery with her.Caleb inhaled deeply in a bid to calm his growing anger."What are you doing here?" He asked through gritted teeth."I wouldn't have come but Jeff baby wouldn't stop crying and asking that...""What did I say this morning about interfering in my business?" Caleb asked calmly."That was why I asked about exceptions but you wouldn't listen to me," she stepped close again, but he pulled her to a corner."What exceptions are you talking about, Bianca? I made your do's and don'ts extremely clear to yo