Sara's eyes widened in shock, realizing the secret was out.Jacob's gaze shifted to Jia, standing with Jemma, tears welling up in her eyes, looking utterly petrified."You kept this from me for years!" Yohan shouted, his voice echoing with a mix of betrayal and anger.Sara stumbled over her words, "Yohan, I...I didn't know how to spill it. It's, like, crazy complicated."Yohan's face twisted in disbelief, "Complicated? You hid my own flesh and blood from me? Seriously, Sara? He called me uncle, lived all those years without knowing his dad, kept calling me uncle even after finding out, and after giving me his freaking liver, he still couldn't say it straight because of some stupid embarrassment. He suffered, and you're the reason he went through all that pain."Jia couldn't hold back her sobs. Jacob stepped in, placing a hand on her shoulder, "Let's get out of here."To Jemma, he said, "Come on, Jemma, let's bounce."Jemma, still in shock, nodded, and they briskly left the ward. Jacob
Pictures of Jay with various girls flashed on the computer screen, each with details like location, date, and time. These girls appeared to be close to Jay, and Jemma's heart started pounding loudly as she saw the images. In the same folder, she found a file and opened it without hesitation.The file revealed that six months after Jay finished his master's and moved to France, he had a one-night stand with Malisha, who turned out to be an employee at his company. They continued a physical relationship for two years. After Jay came to Vento City for work, he had a one-night stand with the project manager from the opposite company, and the deal was finalized.He always had intimate relationships with various girls, sometimes for personal needs and sometimes to benefit the company. Later, he got back in touch with Malisha, and she became pregnant with his child. Jay forced her to have an abortion. Upon returning to Vento City, he hired a private secretary and slept with her too. The nigh
"No. And I don't want him to. But I need you to spill the truth from the start.""What you saw is true. There's nothing extra beyond what Jimmy knows.""But how did it all start? Why did Jimmy feel the need for this?""You gotta ask him that."“Tell me what happened, Jacob, please.”"The night he found out about your marriage to Jay, he lost it. We were together, and he drowned himself in booze and smoke. He told Liam to dig up everything about Jay. And when he got the whole scoop, he was even more crushed. He didn't want you marrying Jay after knowing all that.""Why didn't he just tell me then? He should've shown me everything.""Would you have believed him?""I would."He smirked, "Did you ask him why he had started acting so differently? Did you ask him why he's making himself look like the bad guy in your eyes? Did you even care enough to find out?"Jemma sadly smirked, "What's there to ask? Should I ask him why he messed up my life?""You're really blind, Jemma. You saw the trut
In the evening, as Jemma left Venus Group, she spotted Noah, as usual, waiting to pick her up from work. She halted for a moment, staring at him. Leaning against the car, he wore a white shirt and grey pants, one hand in his pocket, engaged in a phone conversation. His eyes were fixed on his shoes, and the breeze playfully tousled his hair. Jemma felt her heart tighten as she observed him. Though he was younger, she never felt like the elder one; he always exuded maturity and cleverness.Ending his call, Noah lifted his head and, upon seeing Jemma, flashed a gentle smile. Jemma sighed deeply and walked towards him."You're ten minutes late. I was about to tell Liam to block the airport," Noah teased with a playful smile.Jemma responded, "Let's go."They settled into the back seat of the car with Liam at the wheel. Noah, looking a bit weak, sat with his eyes closed. Jemma respected his need for rest and didn't disturb him. Upon reaching the apartment, Jemma headed to the elevator, but
"Are you crazy? You just got out of the hospital today. You can't even walk right. Your liver might be messed up. Can't you stop all this for a few days?" She scolded him. Noah clenched his teeth and grabbed her shoulders, pissed off. "Cut it out. Quit doing this. I didn't ask for your help." "But you need it," she said quietly. Noah dropped his arms and turned away in frustration. "I can handle myself." "I just saw you. You'll end up killing yourself." "Don't you want me to kick the bucket after causing you so much trouble?" He glared at her, and Jemma froze. "I messed up your life, forced you, beat you, and kept you stuck here. You probably wish I'd suffer the worst death." "I'm not like you, intentionally hurting people." "But you did try hard to get me offed." "I didn't do anything." "Did you forget that party at your place? Didn't you hire a thug to attack me?" Jemma frowned. "I did. Fine, I admit it. I was so mad at you for putting Jay in a dangerous situation." "Jay,
In a corner of the world... An old man with a cane, rocking black shoes, making his way to his suite. Three men decked out in black were trailing him, looking like his bodyguards. The old man had worry lines on his forehead like he was dodging someone. Once he punched in his finger password, the door swung open. "You guys scram. Let me relax, and secure this floor. Nobody gets in," he mumbled, sounding all mixed up. He strolled into the suite, and the three men left. He flicked on the lights, ditched his warm coat, and headed straight for the phone. He punched in a number and slapped the receiver to his ear. "Hey... Neel? You there? Listen up. I think Yohan tracked me down. Saw his car tailing mine. Yeah, even in this city. He's close. No, I can't trust him. He's dangerous. No, you stay there. Don't even think about leaving the island. It is the safest place we have. I'll wrap up my stuff and head back soon. Alright, alright. I got it." After chatting with his biological son, Neel
In a presidential suite...Yohan, fresh from a shower and suited up, looked unfazed, his face showing no signs of the underworld boss he had shot the night before.Just then, Noah walked into the suite, taking a deep sigh upon seeing Yohan well. Yohan arched an eyebrow at him."Why are you here?" he asked, adjusting his wristwatch."I was practically dying in the hospital, and you couldn't drop by to check on me," Noah grumbled."Why would I do that?" Yohan asked casually, slipping his wallet into his suit.Noah stepped forward. "Are you mad at me?"Yohan stuffed his hands into his pockets, giving him a stern look."You had the audacity to track me!""I was worried about you. Everyone is. Mom's a wreck since you left. She's not eating, not talking. Why are you doing this?"Yohan glared, "This is between me and her. You don't need to get involved. Go back."Hearing the warning, Noah backed off. They were both cut from the same cloth and knew how to handle each other's tempers."If you
As Jemma exited the building, there was no sign of Noah. A glance at her watch revealed she was ten minutes late; panic set in. Had he left, assuming she'd chosen Jay? The thought terrified her. Frantically calling Noah, she was met with the ominous silence of a switched-off phone.Calling a taxi, she raced to their apartment.Darkness greeted her, a frozen tableau of their life. Panic seized her.Had he left?Flicking on the lights, she found Noah's shirt, blazer and phone abandoned on the table. Relief mixed with confusion.He'd returned, but where was he now?The apartment's emptiness propelled her back outside, determined to find him.The security guard interfered, halting her."Madam, Mr. Dixon's car keys," the security guard said.Jemma took the keys, confusion etched on her face. "What are you doing with the keys?""He dropped them in the parking. I was about to go upstairs to give him the keys. It's good you appeared."The security guard had the keys meant Noah's car was still