Hearing that mocking voice, Jane's smile faltered, her eyes narrowing slightly. Looking at the stranger through the dressing mirror, Jane had the feeling that Ivy is another bitch cooking up something. Lisa’s eyes widened in embarrassment. “Ivy, stop it. This is Jane, my brother's fiancée, and his future wife. By the way, Jane is not that young. She is 24, and Leonard is just 4 years older than her.” Lisa said angrily. By the way, my brother is in love with her, so this isn’t a forced marriage, and stop spouting nonsense. Ivy was so angry listening to Lisa. She thought with all the years she had been together with Lisa, no matter what, she should support her. But seeing her supporting this stranger in front of her, she boiled with anger. Ivy’s face reddened, her eyes blazing with anger. “You're defending her?” Ivy spat, her voice venomous. “You're choosing her over me?” Lisa stepped forward, her hands raised calmingly. Ivy, no, it's not like that. I'm just telling the truth.”
Ava, who had been watching everything unfold, couldn’t take it anymore. She had loved Leonard for more than fifteen years now. She once confessed her feelings for him, but he rejected her. She thought since he had been single for all this while, she felt he might like her too. Now seeing another woman in his embrace, she couldn’t take it. As she saw Leonard wanting to kiss Jane, she couldn’t help interrupting. Her shout echoed through the ballroom, “How could you, Leonard? How could you get engaged with her?” Her voice cracked, and tears streamed down her face. Jane and Leonard's kiss was forgotten as all eyes turned to Ava. She stumbled forward, her heels clicking on the marble floor. Suddenly, she lost her balance and crashed into a nearby waiter. The waiter's tray of drinks went flying, shattering on the floor. Ava cried out, clutching her ankle. “Oh, my God, I'm hurt!” Seeing Leonard still standing beside Jane, looking at her as if he was looking at a joke, a sharp pain
As the evening wore on, Leonard and Jane put Ava's dramatic outburst behind them, focusing on celebrating their engagement with loved ones. The party's lively atmosphere and warm congratulations from guests were a balm to Jane's frazzled nerves. Lucy, Jane's closest friend, couldn't help but empathize with her. “I'm so sorry you had to deal with that, Jane,” she said, wrapping her in a tight hug. “You deserve all the happiness in the world, and I'm thrilled you've found it with Leonard.” Jane smiled gratefully. “Thanks, Lucy. Ava's issues run deeper than I realized.” As the night drew to a close, Leonard and Jane exchanged relieved glances. They bid farewell to their parents and slipped away, eager to leave the drama behind. The drive to Leonard's mansion was peaceful. Jane gazed out at the city lights, feeling grateful and also doubtful at the same time. Is this journey I’m about to embark on in favor of me? She questioned herself. “We are home, Jane. What are you thinking,
Los Angeles, Wilson’s Enterprise. Wilson's enterprise was busy as usual. The only difference is that everyone is in a bad mood. No one talks to each other if it’s unnecessary. The atmosphere was heavy with unease, like a household where a volatile patient temper loomed. And why was that? It’s because their president was in a bad mood just like a volatile patient whose temper loomed. The employees had been cracking their brains about what happened suddenly. It’s not that the company was experiencing bankruptcy, so why? When was the last time their boss acted normal? That would be three months ago. ******** Teddy’s office. The sound of something crashing could be heard. Assistant Ian was trembling seeing his boss go crazy. When was the last time his boss acted normal? That would be three months ago before he received that call, which told him to prepare the divorce papers. 10 minutes ago… Assistant Ian walked into the office after getting his boss' permission. Since hi
Ava's laughter echoed through the parking lot as she slipped into her sleek black sedan. Her eyes gleamed with malice, fixated on destroying Jane's life. Meanwhile, back in Teddy's office, he stared at the blurry photo, his thoughts consumed by Jane. He couldn't shake off the feeling that he'd lost something precious. Suddenly, his phone buzzed, snapping him back to reality. His mom's name flashed on the screen. “Teddy, darling,” his mom's voice dripped with sweetness. “How's the search for Jane going? I hope you will get her soon. I won’t rest until I teach that bitch a lesson.” Her sweet voice suddenly turned sour. Teddy hesitated, unsure how much to reveal. “It's ongoing, Mother. I'll find her soon. Testing the water, he said, “Mom, can’t you let this slide? You don’t want her in my life, and now she is gone, we should let her be.” "Why say that son? Hope it’s not what I’m thinking. If I find out you have any stupid feelings for that girl, you won’t like what I will do to
Dylan apartment. Lucy was reclining on a chair deep in thought, before a hand appeared in front of her, picking her up. “What are you thinking about?” Dylan asked her. She had been moody for a week now. After Jane and Leonard's engagement, her mood had turned sour. She had been happy after finding her lost friend, and her happiness affected him, now she is moody, which is also affecting him negatively. He hadn’t been intimate with her for a while now, which he caused his friend, Leonard, for his misfortune. If it’s not for him, he wouldn’t be suffering.”I’m just thinking about Jane. You know, she has gone through a lot already, I can’t see her suffer again.” Lucy's care for Jane was genuine, which Dylan was always jealous of. Sitting her down on a chair in the dining room, he went to the kitchen to bring some cutlery. “I ordered Chinese, let’s eat.” He said as he walked up to her. He brought the takeout to the table, opening them one by one. “Don’t you hear what I said? How ca
Hi guys, I noticed I made a mistake in naming. There are two Ava in this book. To avoid confusion, I’m changing the Ava that disrupt Leonard engagement to Ivy. I hope you continue reading as I update daily. I promise you guys a daily update, with more intriguing chapters to come. Thanks for reading, and please, don’t forget to VOTE, COMMENT, and SHARE to your friends. Love Rukky.
“Mom, Jane rushed into her mother's waiting arms. “Oh, my darling.” Evelyn hugged her daughter affectionately. “I’ve missed you, mom.” Jane's soft voice sounded. Evelyn chuckled. “In a week, you will be a married woman. Your husband's house would be yours, you have to get used to it. “Alright, mum.” She mumbled. “Where are Dad and Desmond? Jane gazed into the dining hall, and, seeing her brother and father were nowhere to be seen, I thought you invited me for a family dinner.” “They will be back soon. Your dad called me just now, he said there is a traffic jam.” Work has been hectic for some days now, they are always coming back late. Sometimes, Desmond won’t come back at all. Evelyn complained. “That reminds me, Mum, I need your help in persuading Dad to let me work at his company. I’ve been idle enough.” Jane complained. Evelyn's expression turned thoughtful. “Ah, Jane, I've been thinking about that too. Your father would be delighted to have you on board, but you know how he
Singapore.Leonard, who was just coming back from an intense meeting that finished some minutes ago, walked into his office, his powerful footsteps echoing all over the place. He has not had the chance to sit when his phone that was in his chest pocket buzzed to life.His brows furrowed, his tiredness evidence from his sluggish actions. “I’m listening.” Leonard's tired voice echoed all over the room, but there was still an authoritative tone beneath it.“Sir, Mr Wilson is making his way to New York in the next few hours.” One of Leonard’s men inform him about Teddy’s departure from Los Angeles to New York.“What?” Leonard’s earlier tiredness was long gone. His body was exuding alert signals, his stand like he was about to go on a battle. His body was tense as his grip on his phone tightened. He would never allow Teddy to meet Jane. Not on his watch.“Mr Wilson is on his way to the airport as we are speaking sir.” Leonard’s man, who stayed in a hidden place, watching Teddy who was sitt
New York.Jane, who was unaware that someone was secretly taking her photos, sending it to her ex-husband, Teddy, was busy, moving back and forth in the hospital hallway, waiting for news on Lucy’s surgery.Some hours passed before the red light on the operating room turned green. Not long after, Dr. Sophia and her team came out of the operating room. Jane rushed forward, trying to peep into the operating room, but the door was immediately closed.“Dr. Sophia, how is my friend? Is she okay?” Jane asked, her face full of concern for Lucy.“Miss Jane, it’s been a while. No cause for alarm, Miss Lucy is perfectly fine. Thanks to the first aid treatment, her scalded face wouldn’t leave a scar. In one week’s time, her face would return back to normal with intense care.” Dr Sophia professionally said as she removed her surgical gloves, thrashing them in the closest trash can beside her.Jane's racing heart finally calmed down as she listened to Dr Sophia’s words. “Thank you so much Dr Sophi
“What did you just say?” Teddy stood up abruptly from his office chair, startling Ava, who was seated opposite him. Ava’s eyes flashed with panic as she knew that the only news that could make Teddy restless right now would be news on Jane’s whereabouts.“That slut,” Ava couldn’t help cursing under her breath. “Make sure you keep an eye on her. I’m taking the next flight to New York right away.” Teddy said, his body trembling with joy at the news that was shared to him.One of his men, who he had sent to go and take care of a business deal in New York, just informed him that he saw Jane, who he had been searching all over the country, for the past few months, at a hospital in New York.After he ended the call, Teddy didn’t care about anything else. All that was on his mind was how to get to New York as soon as possible. He took his coat off from the coat hanger and stormed out of his office.Ava was surprised to see Teddy in such a hurry just because of Jane . Her eyes burned with ki
As soon as the ambulance that was carrying Lucy stepped into the hospital building, Dylan, who had rushed to New York's first hospital as soon as Jane called him with Lucy’s phone rushed forward. As Jane and the policeman alighted from the ambulance, Lina was also carried out on a stretcher by the two paramedics who had been giving her emergency treatment in the ambulance, before she was placed onto the emergency stretcher waiting for their arrival outside the hospital.“Lucy, are you okay?” Dylan held Lucy’s hand in his as she was wheeled into the hospital building. His eyes were locked on Lucy’s body, trying to check for any sign of visible injuries. “I wouldn’t spare that bitch Dylan. She threw hot coffee on my face, trying to disfigure me.” Lucy cried as Dylan followed her to the emergency room. From Lucy’s not-too-clear explanation, Dylan was able to figure out what might have happened to Lucy. As he was about to ask for further explanation, Lucy had already been wheeled into t
Miss Robert, as usual, was dressed flamboyantly, with her bodyguards surrounding her. Her murderous gaze locked onto Lucy and Jane, as she remembered the humiliation she suffered from them that day at the mall.The worst part of all this was that someone secretly took her video that day and posted it online, making her a laughing stock among the New York socialites. She had locked herself up in her room for two days, crying at how netizens were mocking and cursing her online. She had vowed after then that no matter where she saw these two vicious women seated in front of her, she would pay them back tenfold for what they did to her.Lucy was pissed off at Iris’s interruption. After the day she had picked on her for nothing at the mall, she did some research on her and found out her name was Iris Robert, the heiress of the Robert group, whose father had spoiled her rotten since her childhood.Seeing that Lucy was almost losing her temper, Jane held her hand across the table, calming he
“Had you guys allowed me to discipline that wretched b*tch yesterday, I would have torn her into pieces.” Lucy fumed in anger, still not satisfied with almost making Ivy bald yesterday.“Lucy, violence isn’t everything. Sometimes, you just have to make clowns make fools of themselves. For a proud person like Ivy, losing face was the greatest punishment of all.” Jane sneered as she sipped her coffee.She had received a call from Lucy this morning to meet up at a cafe near her house. She knew Lucy was worried about her. She reassured her not to worry, but she insisted on seeing her. So, she finally dresses up and meets up with Lucy, whose face brightens up the moment she enters the cafe. She rushed towards her and hugged her affectionately, before walking her to her seat.“Hmmm,” Lucy snorted. “Jane, you are still as soft as always, that's why you are always bullied.” Lucy shook her head as the memories of their college days rushed into her head. Jane was a quiet person throughout their
“How dare he? Eric's voice seethed with anger through the phone line. “Does he think he can just do how he like and get away with it? Has he forgotten what happened to him recently after going against you? He wouldn’t back down until I made him beg for mercy?”Leonard late-night call has caught Eric, who was about to go to bed to rest after having a tired day off guard. His tiredness immediately vanished as he listened to Leonard’s explanation.“You knew the reason I was on this business trip was to handle the biggest problem the company is having at the moment? I didn’t expect there was a mole in my company that had been feeding Gavin with information, making us unable to get a quick solution to the problem. You are the only one I could trust with this. Get here with your team immediately.” Leonard explained the situation in one breath, feeling frustrated.“That sly, deceitful motherfvcker. He is like a snake who attacks when you least expect it. I won’t let him off this time around,
“Is everything alright?” Jane asked worriedly as she saw Leonard's frowning face. Leonard let out a deep sigh as he heard Jane’s worried voice. Taking his gaze back to the beautiful woman on the screen, his frown immediately vanished as he smiled lovingly at Jane, whose despite her bruised cheek, her beauty still shone through. Leonard’s heart couldn’t help swelling with affection. “Everything is okay. I just don’t like getting my attention divided whenever I’m with you.” Leonard whined, surprising assistant Rachel, whose face was filled with her professional smile as she entered. She would never have thought that in her life, she would be able to see her cold and ruthless boss whining like a baby. She couldn’t help giving Jane a thumbs-up for securing the devil’s heart. Though they haven’t met themselves yet, her respect for Jane was getting higher and higher everyday. Jane’s green jade eyes couldn’t help sparkling with amusement, hearing the sweet words Leonard said. She could
New York 10:00pm “Ouch,” Jane, who stood in front of the vanity in her room, winced in pain. Her eyes welled up in tears as she dabbed cotton swabs on her swollen cheek. She bit her lips to hold back her whimper. Her hand trembled slightly as she hissed through gritted teeth as the swab made contact with her tender cheek skin. The warm glow of the table lamp on her vanity cast a warm glow on her soft and delicate body. As she studied her reflection in the mirror, she noticed the faint bruise that had formed on her tender cheek skin. Her thought couldn’t help drifting back to Helen’s ruthless slap, as her mind replayed the scene continuously. A spark of anger ignited within her as she felt the surge of revenge brewing in her heart. She was done with letting others bully her. From today onwards, she was done with being a victim of bullying. Just then, her phone rang, it’s loud ringtone shattering the peaceful silence in the room, interrupting her thought. Jane couldn’t help feeli