Teddy, who was carrying a lunch box he had just gotten from the hospital restaurant, walked in. Who knew he would be meeting this heartless woman here?
“Bully her you said, I just came to tell her to clear my name. Which eyes of yours see that I’m bullying her? And by the way, she is trying to frame me. I will make sure to get evidence to prove my innocence.” “Who would be so stupid to suffer such a big fall just to frame someone like you up?” Teddy mocked as he glared at her. “Get lost immediately or I will make you regret it”. Teddy angrily shouted at her. No need to chase me out, I will leave. She left the ward with a straight back not looking weak at all. Back to the present, Standing up from the cold floor, Jane picked up the pen that was sitting on the table beside her. Looking at Teddy’s signature on the paper, which doesn’t look like he was reluctant to sign the papers at all, she felt a sharp pain in her chest, as she signed the divorce agreement with tears streaming down her face. The person she had loved and also been in a relationship with for more than a year now, just abandoned her. Since he isn’t happy getting married to her in the first place, it’s better to leave this bondage called marriage if that would make him happy. Since being with that woman would make him a happy man, she didn’t mind sacrificing her happiness to make him happy. Her luggage had been packed already. After the head maid saw that she had signed the documents, she pushed a suitcase toward her feeling pity for her. Even if their boss doesn’t love her, this woman is very nice to all the maids in the mansion. Picking up the suitcase, Jane prepared to start leaving as she heard a mocking voice speaking to someone else. “Mum, I heard that Jane had just signed the divorce papers. I didn’t think that shameless woman would sign those papers easily. I think my brother either threatened her or maybe she came back to her senses sooner”. Teddy’s sister who heard the news rushed back home from her outing. Tsk, Jane mocked. She just signed the documents and the news has flown throughout the mansion. How pathetic. Teddy's sister and mother haven't liked Jane since she came into this mansion. They always bullied her, and always talked about how good it would be if Ava was the one that got married to Teddy instead. They always call her names, which she endures because of her love for Teddy. Not minding their banter, she dragged her suitcase with her as she walked towards the front door of the mansion. “Don’t think because you divorce my son, you will be getting any alimony from him. I knew you married him for his money, now that you are divorced, you won’t be getting any of it either”. Teddy's mother shouted at Jane as she and her daughter blocked the front door while gloating at Jane's misfortune. Don’t worry, I’m not planning on taking anything away from this marriage in the first place. After she said that, she left the mansion as she passed in between them. She hadn’t taken more than two steps when Teddy’s mother dragged the suitcase in her hand from her. You didn’t bring any luggage when my son married you, and now you are taking one with you. Who knows what you have stolen? As she said that, she had already unzipped the suitcase as she poured down all its contents. Seeing that it was only clothes that were there, she wasn’t satisfied as she rummaged through them. She found a small box sitting in a corner of the bag. She brought it out. No, don’t open that. Jane panicked as she saw Teddy’s mother wanted to open the box. Seeing how she was panicking about the box, Teddy's mother shouted. “Who knows what you stole inside here to be panicking like that? Saying this, she opened the box. Sitting inside the box was a beautiful jade bracelet. Teddy’s mother had never seen something like this before. She knew it would cost a fortune just looking at it. Glaring at Jane, she questioned, you bitch, where did you get this from. Did you steal it, or is it my son that got it for you?” Jane rushed forward wanting to collect the bracelet from her. When she ran away from home, that was the only thing she took with her. “Give it back, that’s a gift from my mother. Teddy's mother chuckled. Who doesn’t know you are just a lowlife? Where can your mother get this bracelet from with your background? “Just give it back.” Jane struggled to get it back. Due to their push and pull, the bracelet fell and broke into two. Ahh! Jane screamed seeing her bracelet broken. Anger was vivid in her eyes as she rushed forward and slapped Teddy’s mother, which landed her on her butt. “You bitch, how dare you slap my mother. Teddy’s sister also rushed forward as she took hold of Jane's hair pulling her forward with it. Both of them started fighting. Teddy's mother also stood up from the ground to help her daughter beat Jane. Seeing this, the maids rushed forward and separated them. “I won’t let you guys off. Just you wait.” Glaring at Teddy’s mother and sister angrily, Jane rushed out of the mansion without taking anything with her. Two hours later, Jane has been wandering around Los Angeles for the past two hours without any destination in mind. She doesn’t have any friends in Los Angeles who she can stay with for some time. Her face was swollen which shows she had been crying. She had been thinking about all that she had suffered for the past year just for love. The man she loved did not even have her in his heart. His family also doesn’t like her. Remembering how she hurled abuses at her father when she left her family angrily just because of the arranged marriage that had been prepared for her since birth, she couldn’t help but cry out her heart. She had been traumatized by the word arranged marriage since childhood, just seeing her parents' relationship while growing up. She can’t even go back home. She is scared of being criticized by her relatives. She thought being married to someone she loved would be better than getting married to an arranged partner who she didn’t know anything about, who would have thought that her one-sided love wouldn’t yield anything. Not having the courage to face her family, especially her father after all the stunts she pulled two years ago, she decided to end it all. Without knowing how she walked to the tallest bridge in Los Angeles, thinking about how it would be better if she ended it all by committing suicide than to face her family members, she looked down at the flowing water under the bridge which seemed to be calling her name. She is scared of heights, but she doesn’t care at this moment. She was the only one standing on the bridge as cars of different types zoomed past her. Not minding the sound of the cars passing, it’s like her mind has been struck by the water that seems to be calling to her. It’s like the water was reminding her softly that the best solution for all her problems is to jump into it. Closing her eyes, she lifted her feet off the floor preparing to jump into the water, when she heard someone trying to stop her actions. “And what the hell do you think you are doing”! Someone shouted at Jane trying to stop her silly actions. It was like his voice added energy to her actions as she was too shocked to hear the voice trying to stop her. The shock made her lose her footing which made her fall forward as she screamed out her lungs. Fuck! The man cursed as he rushed towards her, but it was too late.At the last minute, the man caught one of her hands as her legs dangled in the air. Using all his strength, he tried lifting her. “Why are you saving me, just let me go?” She shouted at the man that just saved her. “Just shut up, and stop struggling”. He said as he used all his strength to drag her falling body off the bridge. After making sure she wouldn’t try anything stupid after her feet touched the ground, he breathed a sigh of relief as he glared at her as if saying why is she so stupid to think committing suicide will solve all her problems? Too weak to say anything, Jane collapsed due to exhaustion. “Hey, the man protected her body from falling on the cold bridge floor. Open your eyes and talk to me”. Not receiving any response, he carried her in a bridal style as he walked hurriedly to his car that was parked on the other side of the bridge. “Boss, what is wrong with her?” His driver, who had been watching his boss who wouldn’t care about anything even if the w
“Jane Lockwood!” Lucy exclaimed, her voice trembling, as she rushed over to the bed she was lying on. Touching her pale face, which was cold to touch, she choked on her sob. “I knew you were still alive, but they didn't believe me.” Dylan's expression turned puzzled seeing his girlfriend's reaction. “You know her?” Lucy nodded, tears streaming down her face. “We were friends since childhood, she disappeared a year ago.” Leonard’s gaze never left Jane. “What happened to her?” He questioned. Lucy's voice cracked. “The last time we talked before she went missing, she was telling me about some arranged marriage she had since childhood. If I’m not mistaken, I think the reason she went missing was to escape the marriage. After getting this information from Lucy. Leonard's expression turned solemn. No one knows what he was thinking. After Lucy composed herself, Dylan continued examining Jane. “We need to get her to New York, she requires specialized care,” Dylan said. “I will ma
Lucy snapped out of her thoughts hearing that. You can test me, I might be a match. She said, stretching her hand forward. Dylan's grip on Lucy tightened. "Are you sure, Lucy?" Leonard's expression turned solemn. "We'll do everything to help Jane recover." Dr. Sophia nodded. "Let's run the tests." The medical team quickly took Lucy's blood samples. Hours passed, and Dr. Sophia returned with a hopeful smile. "Lucy, you're a perfect match. Your blood is compatible with Jane's." Lucy's face crumpled again, this time with relief. As the medical team prepared Lucy for donation, Leonard's thoughts lingered on Jane's arranged marriage partner. "Who was he, and why did she want to escape?" he wondered. Dr. Sophia's voice interrupted his thoughts. "We'll begin surgery immediately after the blood transfusion." Leonard nodded, his gaze never leaving the Icu. The hours ticked by as they all waited for the end of the surgery. Finally, Dr. Sophia came out from the operatin
Leonard sprang to his feet, rushing out of his office. I will be there soon. He hung up immediately not waiting for Lucy’s reply. Thirty minutes later, he was standing in front of the ICU room. He does not know what’s the matter with him. He was not an impulsive person, but since he met her, it’s like he had turned into a different person. “Hey Mr. Banks, you are here.” Dr Sophia’s voice brought him out of his reverie. “Why aren’t you entering already?” She questioned as he faced her. Leonard blinked, snapping back to reality. “Oh sorry, Dr Sophia, I was lost in my thoughts.” Dr Sophia’s eyes sparkled with curiosity. I presume it’s about Jane?” Leonard’s cheeks warmed slightly, but he nodded, confirming her suspicions. Dr Sophia’s eyes sparkled seeing the embarrassed Leonard. Who would have thought the ruthless billionaire also has a day when he feels embarrassed? “You care deeply about her, don’t you?” She said while smiling. Leonard was silent, unsure of how to res
After the call with his assistant, Leonard didn’t bother telling Jane and Lucy goodbye before he left the hospital. He took a long stride towards his car in the parking lot. He couldn’t explain the turmoil brewing inside him. His driver, James, had already opened the car door as he saw him approaching. “Where to sir?” James asked Leonard after he slid into the backseat. “To the office,” Leonard replied curtly. As the car pulled out of the hospital parking lot, Leonard's phone buzzed. “Leonard, where are you?” Lucy called after noticing that Leonard had left the hospital. Leonard hesitated, unsure of how to respond. Would he tell her that he left just because he was angry hearing Jane say she loved someone other than him? That sounds crazy. “Something came up at the office. I had to rush back.” He finally said. Is everything okay? Lucy asked with concern. Leonard's gaze drifted out of the window. Everything is fine. Just a document that needed my signature urgently.
“Hi Jane,” Dr. Sophia said with a warm smile. “How are you feeling today?” “Better, thanks to you,” Jane replied with a forced smile. Dr. Sophia nodded. “You are welcome, Jane. I’m glad you are recovering well.” After another series of checkups, Dr. Sophia gave Jane instructions on what she shouldn’t do in the meantime before she left. Jane and Lucy didn’t continue their earlier discussion. They just sat quietly in the ward. Not long after, Lucy's phone rang. The caller ID indicated it was Dylan calling. She excused herself as she went to receive the call. Jane was deep in thought, her mind drifting to that night on that bridge, where the kind Leonard saved her from committing suicide. Her lips couldn’t help curling up remembering her arguments with him on the bridge that night. “How stupid Jane.” She whispered to herself. Her gaze drifted to the hospital window, watching the city bustle below. Her thoughts were interrupted by the sound of the door opening. She thought
At Leonard’s office. After a long stressful day at the office, Leonard was prepared to work overnight as usual, but his mind kept on drifting to Jane’s pictures that were displayed on his desk. Leonard’s face lingered on Jane's smiling face in the picture, his thoughts consumed by her. He couldn’t focus on the reports in front of him. A soft knock was heard as Rachel opened his office door. By now almost all the employees are off work. It’s late already. She was also preparing to leave the office after finishing her work. Knowing her boss would still be here working overtime as usual, she wanted to ask if he needed anything before she called it a day. Sir, do you need anything? She asked, closing the door behind her. Leonard shook his head. “No Rachel, you can leave.” As Rachel departed, Leonard's gaze returned to Jane’s pictures. He recalled their encounter on the bridge the day he saved her. Her desperation, and his instinctive response. “Why was he drawn to her? He
Two months later. Jane sat in Leonard’s luxurious living room, sipping her coffee. She had been living with him since she was discharged from the hospital. This is because she doesn’t have anywhere to stay. She can’t even go back home, due to her misdeeds. Lucy, who she should have stayed with, is living together with her boyfriend Dylan, so she has to go with the last option, which is to stay with Leonard. As the heiress of the Lockwood empire, she had properties at her disposal where she could stay, but she couldn’t go there for now, so as not to alert her family of her return. She is not ready to meet them yet. As Jane pondered her situation, Leonard entered the room, his presence commanding attention. "Good morning, Jane." "Morning, Leonard," she replied, her voice soft. "I hope you slept well?" he asked, sitting beside her. Jane nodded, feeling a mix of emotions. Gratitude for Leonard's kindness, guilt for imposing on him, and anxiety about her uncertain future. "L
Singapore. Bank Group Headquarters. 10:00 P.M. At the top floor of one of the tallest skyscrapers in the Marina Bay district in Singapore, Leonard, who was sitting poised behind the expansive mahogany desk in his office, was a picture of refined elegance. His broad back was a testimony to his rigorous workout routine. His slender fingers danced across the keyboard of his sleek, shiny black laptop, the words flowing onto the screen with lightning speed. As he typed, the soft glow of the desk lamp cast a warm, golden light upon his chiseled features, illuminating the sharp planes of his face and the intense focus in his eyes. The city skyline outside, a dazzling tapestry of twinkling lights and towering skyscrapers, seemed to hum with energy, a subtle counterpoint to the quiet intensity of Leonard's work. Finally, with a soft click, Leonard shut down the laptop, his fingers stilled on the keyboard. He leaned back in the plush, black leather armchair, his eyes closing in a mom
Jason's grip on the phone tightened as he anticipated whatever the Banks wanted to say. He just hoped they hadn’t found anything about his daughter’s previous marriage.“Hi Jason, how have you been?” Reginald's cheerful voice echoed in the silent living room from the phone. Jane shifted her butts on the sofa impatiently.“I’ve been good Reginald, thanks for asking.” Jason tried sounding as calm as possible. Reginald's cheerful voice continued, “Great, great! I was calling to discuss the rehearsal dinner for tomorrow. We've finalized the details, and we are using the ‘fruitful palace’ restaurant. I will send the details to you later.”Jason's tense shoulders relaxed slightly as he realized the call wasn't about Jane's previous marriage. He glanced over at Jane, who was watching him with bated breath. He gave her a subtle nod, and her face relaxed, relief written all over it as she sagged back on the sofa.After speaking with Reginald for some minutes, the call comes to an end.Jane’s
“Dad, I’m telling the truth, believe me, Dad. I’m in love with Leonard. I would never call off this wedding.” Jane's hand was placed on her chest trying to make her father see her sincerity.Jason's expression was incredulous. He couldn’t believe what he was hearing. His daughter, who ran away from home just because of this marriage, was in front of him declaring her love for the same man she escaped. This is unbelievable.Jason shook his head, still trying to process what Jane just said. “Jane, I don’t know what you are playing at right now, but let me tell you, I won’t let you try anything stupid this time around,” Jason said, his voice firm. “You always hated the idea of getting married to Leonard and now? Jason took a step closer to Jane, his footsteps heavy, “what changed Jane, what changed.”The aura emitting from Jason was so strong that Jane took a shaky step back, trying to be as far away from her father as possible. “Dad,” Jane's shaky voice tumbled out. Though she was afrai
Jane smiled weakly, her hand on Desmond's own that was holding hers as she reassured him. “I'll be fine, Des. Don't worry.” She gently pulled her hand out of his grasp, giving her mother a small reassuring smile before following her father to his study.As Jane walked to the study, her heart was heavy with how her confrontation with her father might go. As she entered the study, she saw her father standing by the window, his back facing her. The room was dimly lit, with only a few rays of sunlight peeking through the blinds. The air was thick with the scent of papers and ink, a familiar smell that always brought her back to her childhood memories of playing with her father in this very room. This was the first time she was entering his study after her disappearance. Everything was just as she left it.The study was cozy, revealing its masculine space, with dark furniture and grey interiors, burgundy carpets that muffled her footsteps. The walls were lined with floor-to-ceiling booksh
Leonard picked up the phone, his brow furrowed at the caller ID. Rachel, his assistant, wouldn't have called him by this time if it wasn't important. Leonard taps on the green answer icon on his phone before placing the phone on his right ear. “Yes, Rachel, is anything the problem?”Jane felt uneasy at the mention of that feminine name. She didn’t know anything about who worked for Leonard, so she didn’t know Rachel was his assistant. She tried covering her unease by playing with the button on Leonard’s white shirt. As Leonard listened to whatever Rachel was saying, his brow furrowed even more. “What do you mean the Heart project has been compromised?” Leonard's voice rose, his words sharp with anxiety. “How did this happen? The team that was handling this project, didn’t they see this coming?” Leonard roared into the phone as his hand which was caressing Jane's hair froze midair. Jane felt a shiver run down her spine. She hadn’t seen Leonard being angry before. It’s like he was dis
“Ahh,” Jane shrieked at the sudden spank on her butt. “Leonard, don't be so shameless.” she hit him on his shoulder as he walked towards her bed.“How did hitting my fiancée butt made me shameless huh?” He nibbled on her right ear as he placed her on the king-size bed. Jane's eyes widened in surprise as Leonard's warm breath tickled her ear. She tried to play it cool, but her cheeks flushed with excitement. “Hmm, her lips parted as a light moan made its way out of her red lips.After Leonard placed Jane on the bed, he stood up looking at her flushed face. Leonard almost loses control of his almost naked body. The silence between them was not awkward at all. Jane shyly gazes at Leonard's naked upper body. This was the first time she saw almost the naked Leonard, though they both slept in the same room every day, they respected each other.Jane's eyes roamed over Leonard's chest, her gaze lingering on the sharp lines of his collarbone. She felt a flutter in her chest as she took in the
“Jane?” Leonard whispered her name as he stared at her reflection through the bathroom mirror. Was she sleepwalking? He didn't think she would be waking up soon after all the drama earlier. The soft glow of the bathroom light illuminated her face. Jane, who was still oblivious that someone was in her bathroom, walked to the toilet seat and lifted her gown to pee.Leonard swiftly turned around, his gaze fixated on the little woman who hadn't realized he was in there with her. Jane lifted her pink nightgown to her navel region, her black panties on display giving Leonard quite a show.Leonard's eyes widened in surprise at her plump backside, he quickly averted his gaze, his face heating up with a mixture of embarrassment and desire. He stood frozen, unsure of what to do next, as Jane continued to prepare for her late-night bathroom visit.Jane, still oblivious to Leonard's presence, lifted the toilet seat and began to take care of her business. The sound of the toilet paper roll spinnin
Ten in the Night.Leonard parked his car quietly in front of the Lockwood main gate. Since it was the wee hours, he decided not to alarm anyone in the mansion. Only the security at the gate who opened the gate for him knew of his arrival. Leonard silently strolled into the Lockwood mansion, his footsteps silent as he walked down the dim hallway. He was impressed by the top-notch security placed around the mansion. If not for his kin sense of security, he would have been caught by one of the security devices installed around the mansion. He sneaked into the main house, walking straight to Jane's room. He wondered which room might be hers. He only knows the floor her room was, and not her exact room location. He had been there just once.He walked down the hallway wondering which of the rooms with numerous doors was hers. The full moonlight that seeps in through the window and the dim light in the hallway guide him on a pale path down the corridors. After a few minutes of walking, he f
“Jason, how dare you slap our daughter like that?” Evelyn rushed forward, standing in front of Jane, shielding her from her father's fury.“Get out of the way.” Jason, whose veins were still bulging at Jane's earlier revelation, warned his wife.“No, I won't. Had you listened to me two years ago and discussed her marriage with her understandably, would all this happen?” Evelyn's words tumbled out of her mouth not minding her husband's fury.There was a slight crease in Jason's eyebrow, but he didn't want to back down from this issue. “If you hadn't spoiled her so much, she wouldn't have made such a big decision without our knowledge. And did I hear you blaming me for forcing her into a marriage?” Evelyn's gaze shifted from her husband at his words.“Have I ever made a wrong decision for her? Who among the women in this country doesn't want Leonard? She is my daughter and I can't push her into something bad for her future.” Jason harshly shoves Evelyn out of his way due to his anger, m