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Chase Me Again Chapter 44
Zander's POVThis morning, I woke up to a restless feeling on the living room sofa, as if I were sitting on a giant cactus.The phone's ringtone put an end to the irritating silence.I controlled the urge to stand up immediately and took a deep breath.Actually, I had anticipated Jessica's reaction to the email.With her stubborn and fiercely independent character, it would have been strange if she had silently accepted it.I expected her to return to the apartment and knock on my door, but she wasn't in Los Angeles.Her evasive and ambiguous responses from yesterday's phone call have been lingering in my mind, leading me to speculate about her whereabouts.I walked over to the table, picked up the phone, and my gaze inadvertently swept across the mirror beside it.In the reflection, I saw myself wearing the suit that Jessica had carefully chosen for me the last time.It was a custom-made navy blue suit with a slim fit that accentuated my figure, highlighting an air of efficiency and
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Jessica's POVHearing Zander's words, my heart was filled with disappointment.Abruptly, I stood up and slapped him hard across the face.The sharp sound immediately drew the attention of everyone in the café.Zander's face turned slightly to one side, his cheek flushed red.His mouth was tightly shut, and his eyes cast down, making it impossible for me to discern his expression.I stepped forward, intending to grab his collar and demand an explanation for his actions.Suddenly, the door opened.A figure rushed to our table. Glancing over, I was surprised to see Tawny.She stood firmly in front of Zander, her eyes red and accusing."You can't hurt Zander like this," she said in a voice choked with tears."He's so good, and you just don't deserve him!"Her voice only added to my already chaotic emotions.The incident where she framed me was still fresh in my mind, and I had no patience left for such a scheming and unscrupulous woman.I frowned and coldly said, "This is between Zander a
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Jessica's POVNed took the file from my hands, his movements brisk and without any unnecessary questions.His eyes swiftly scanned the contents before he spoke in a steady voice, "Mallory is a small-time thug from the Green block, a place notorious for its chaos and the gathering of all sorts of unsavory characters."Hearing this, I raised my eyebrows slightly, a ripple of surprise stirring within me.My father, being the head of the Mafia family, it was inconceivable that such a low-level thug would dare to cause us trouble.Ned, noticing my silence, continued, "He has no proper job, mainly making a living through gambling and petty theft, idling away his days on the streets, chatting and drinking with dubious company."After listening, my brows furrowed deeply.Mallory's usual haunts and Johnny's were like parallel lines, with almost no overlap.Their paths should never have crossed, yet here we were, entangled in this mess, with Tawny thrown into the mix.It was hard not to be susp
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Jessica's POVI gave Emmett a look, and he immediately understood.He stepped forward, grabbed Mallory's hand, and with a forceful twist, there was a crack, and Mallory's finger was broken.He rolled on the ground in agony, crying out like a wounded beast, "Ah! It hurts! I'll talk, I'll talk! I know the woman in the photo!""Should have said so earlier," Ned said darkly beside me. "Tell us how you met and what she wanted from you.""I, I..." Mallory held his hand, sweating from the pain.He took a deep breath and said, "She found me at the bar, the one called 'Corner of Chaos.' There was a customer who broke a glass, and I was politely asking for compensation when Tawny came over and paid for the customer. I saw she was generous, so I bought her a drink. Later, she approached me and asked me to beat someone up..."Polite? I was skeptical of Mallory's version of events.Clearly, he was extorting people when Tawny found him.However, Johnny was a retired mercenary.Even in his old age,
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Jessica's POVI was well aware that since our last argument at the café, Zander had not returned to the apartment where I lived.However, to be cautious and prevent any unnecessary trouble from my father's men accidentally encountering Zander, I decided to temporarily use a room at the private club as a temporary meeting room for arranging Ned and the others' work.The next day, I arrived at the private club.The moment I pushed the door open, the burly figures of Emmett and Karl immediately came into view. They had already been standing there with upright postures, waiting.Emmett had his hands crossed over his chest, his muscular arms seemingly about to burst through his shirt.He slightly tilted his head, his eyes filled with a cold and focused gaze.Karl stood like a towering pine, his expression as stern as a statue.I felt a bit helpless. Out of the subordinates my father assigned to me, only Ned seemed to have some human emotions, while Emmett and Karl seemed like robots."Miss
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Jessica's POVJohnny let out a soft sigh and said, "It's an old problem. Not just me, but all my comrades suffer from it. Sometimes when we close our eyes, we see our fallen brothers, the war scenes replaying in our minds, making it impossible to sleep.""I can arrange for a psychiatrist to treat you. It might help," I offered."But I don't want to forget them. It's fine to live with their memories," he replied.Knowing his temperament, I didn't press the matter further.I thought for a moment, then asked, "By the way, I heard Zander call you that day?"Hearing this, Johnny paused, a complex expression fleeting across his face. "He said he was looking for you, and then...""And? What else did he say?" I probed.Johnny's face showed confusion and unease as he continued, "Then he said something very strange. He asked me, 'Can you live in peace like this?' I demanded to know what he meant, but he wouldn't say."I was filled with doubts. Why would Zander say such a thing?What secret coul
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Zander's POVThe three days passed quickly, and the date of the business dinner arrived quietly.I wasn't in the mood at all, but after receiving Dwayne's reminder through the intercom, I still walked towards the wardrobe.My gaze fell involuntarily on the suit that Jessica had bought for me. The deep navy blue seemed to hold our past moments.I slowly put on the suit and straightened the collar in front of the mirror.Then, there was a knock on the office door, and I responded.Dwayne walked in, and I noticed he was wearing a suit in the same color family as mine, a slightly dull blue-gray that matched my navy suit in hue.I couldn't help but frown, feeling inexplicably displeased."Go change your suit," I said calmly, "Get a black one."Dwayne was taken aback, seemingly puzzled, but he just scratched his head and went out to change his clothes.Shortly after, Dwayne returned in a new suit.We headed downstairs together, with Dwayne driving to the Beverly Hills Hotel's banquet hall,
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Zander's POVThe surrounding guests halted their steps, gathering around and murmuring."What's going on? Why did this person suddenly appear?""Who knows? It seems like trouble that woman has brought upon herself.""Shh, she appears to be Mr. Harrison's date."I frowned and gave Dwayne a subtle signal. Understanding my intent, he quickly left the scene.Turning back, I stared intently at Tawny.Her face was as pale as paper, her eyes filled with not only fear but also deep panic.Mallory's words were incoherent, but they reminded me of the recent argument Jessica and I had.He mentioned assaulting an old man.Could it be Johnny?However, the one thing that puzzled me was that Tawny didn't know Johnny, nor did she have any apparent reason to target Johnny.I questioned Tawny, "What is your relationship with this man?"Tawny's gaze evaded mine, unable to meet my eyes directly.She stammered, "Zander, I really don't know him. I've never seen this person before. He must have mistaken me
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Jessica's POVI had a dream where I returned to my youth.Then, I saw Zander, too.I didn't know why, but the moment I saw him, I wanted him desperately. He seemed to know what I was thinking and strode over, grabbing my shoulders and kissing me fiercely."Zander, no, I mean... okay... oh," I moaned as he moved my underwear aside and began to slowly glide his tongue all around me. "Mm," he groaned, looking up at me. I felt like I was already close. It felt so good that I was.I succumbed to his advances, the warmth and pleasure so real.After the shuddering, I felt a sense of emptiness, as if he had never filled me. I struggled to hold him back as he prepared to leave, and in an instant, I opened my eyes. I found myself lying on a soft, warm bed. The bathroom door was tightly closed, with the sound of water running inside. That familiar, comforting feeling enveloped my mind.Wait, didn't I go drinking with Genevieve? But why did I go drinking?My head spun, unable to think clearly.At
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Zander's POVI looked down at Jessica with a mix of frustration and concern.Her eyes were closed, her long lashes resting peacefully on her cheeks, indicating she was genuinely intoxicated rather than feigning drunkenness to curse at me.'This damned woman.'I cursed under my breath but bent down to lift her from the sofa.As I walked out of the private room, guests in the bar corridor stepped aside, forming a path as my bodyguards swiftly moved to shield us from the onlookers. Dwayne led the way with a respectful and upright posture, each step measured and rhythmic.Holding Jessica close, I left Racket. As soon as we stepped outside, a bodyguard who was less intoxicated assisted Genevieve. I spoke in a cold yet authoritative tone, "Arrange a car and have someone see her home."Then, I proceeded to my car with Jessica in my arms.Suddenly, I noticed subtle footsteps and turned to see Dwayne by my side. I frowned and asked, "I'm driving myself home. Why are you following me?"Dwayne's
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Zander's POVHarrison Group Tower was nestled in the most bustling and expensive part of Los Angeles. My office, perched atop the tower, boasted the finest view, where I could be the first to witness the sunset over Los Angeles. Yet at that moment, I sat behind my desk, my thoughts drifting, utterly unable to concentrate. The sky outside the floor-to-ceiling glass panes gradually darkened.The scene of Jessica and I leaving the courthouse together kept replaying in my mind.This wasn't the first time Jessica had proposed divorce. Like last time, I had many ways to delay it, but I didn't.As Jessica turned and left, watching her resolute back, I felt a sharp pain in my heart. I still loved her. Yet our love was hurting each other.She had become restless due to Johnny's unresponsive state, but she never considered how much I wished my father were alive, even if in a coma like Johnny.That was an unbridgeable gap between us.A knock on the office door interrupted my thoughts. I gathered
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Jessica's POV"Do you think I can't afford clothes like her?" Sybil glanced at me, her expression daring the clerk to challenge her.The clerk, seeing Sybil seemed ready to ignite, didn't dare to ask further questions and went to the fitting room to tidy up the clothes and brought them out, held a pile of clothes that reached half her height.Sybil's face froze at the sight of the towering stack of clothes in the clerk's arms.At that moment, Genevieve, with a mischievous glint in her eyes, mimicked Sybil and Tawny's tone, "Oh dear, can't you afford these clothes?"I couldn't hold back any longer and let out a chuckle.Sybil's face turned gloomy, saying, "It's just a few pieces of clothing, who can't afford them?"Holding her credit card between two fingers, Sybil handed it to the clerk, saying, "Check them out for me."The clerk hurriedly began to tally up the cost of dozens of items. After the clerk finished ringing up the clothes, she smiled at Sybil and said, "Miss Wickers, the to
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Jessica's POVExiting the heavy doors of the courthouse, sunlight bathed me, yet I felt no warmth.Zander stood there quietly, his figure slightly forlorn. His lips trembled, on the verge of speaking, a look that left a bitter taste in my heart.I stopped and asked softly, "Anything you want to say?" Zander just stood in silence, as if time had frozen. After a long while, he shook his head gently.I let out a faint, bitter smile, "You're still like this, always keeping things to yourself. But from now on, I might not have the chance to hear what you want to say."Zander opened his mouth as if to say something, but in the end, no words came out.I didn't linger and turned to leave. I got into a taxi and messaged my best friend, Genevieve. "Dear Miss Woods, I've divorced. Could you accompany me to clear my head?"The message was barely sent when her reply popped up on my screen, "What? You divorced? What did that jerk Zander do?! I mean, of course, where should we meet?"I was amused by
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Jessica's POVI immediately pressed the answer button on my phone."Jessica, we've been monitoring Mr. Wyatt's indicators, and they've just shown abnormal fluctuations, triggering the alarm. We'll arrange for a comprehensive physical examination. Just in case, you should come back to the hospital," the attending physician's voice echoed over the phone.Hearing this, my heart instantly clenched."What do you mean? He was fine when I left. Is it a sudden deterioration?""We're not sure of the cause of these fluctuations, so we need to conduct tests. It's just that if other treatments are needed, family members can make decisions directly," the attending physician replied."Okay, I'm coming right back!" I hung up the phone hastily and turned to rush to the hospital.However, Zander grabbed my arm at that moment.His grip was like a vise, preventing me from moving."Where are you going? Didn't you say you wanted a divorce?" Zander said in a deep voice.I twisted my wrist, but I couldn't b
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Jessica's POVI sat quietly outside Johnny's hospital door throughout the night, watching as the sky gradually lightened.As I began to feel the weariness, a voice suddenly spoke from behind."Ms. Riddle? Is that you?" I was startled and turned to find Ned.He must have been coming for his shift. I straightened my clothes and stood up, "Yes, let's go in together." "Ms. Riddle, have you been sitting outside for long? You could have asked Emmett and the others. They're on duty and could have let you in," Ned said.I shook my head slowly, not wanting to disturb others' rest, and I needed this solitude to sort out my chaotic thoughts.Ned didn't press further. He silently followed by my side, but I could see the confusion and a hint of concern in his eyes.As a subordinate trained in the family, this was a rule set when Justin was still the mafia boss. They were not to question the arrangements and commands of their superiors. Although the Riddle Group has successfully transitioned into a
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Zander's POVSunlight streamed through the window, gradually pulling me from a chaotic slumber.My consciousness slowly gathered in my mind, and sensing the bothersome light, I opened my eyes to find that it was already daytime. The lingering dizziness and headache made me instantly realize that I must have been drugged yesterday.I sat up abruptly and looked around. The room was empty, with no sign of anyone else. Only my suit and shirt were neatly folded on the bedside table.At that moment, a slight noise came from outside the bedroom, as if someone was walking cautiously.I frowned, and a name flashed through my mind, Tawny.The image of her handing me that glass of water last night replayed in my mind like a movie. I pursed my lips, got out of bed, and quickly put on the shirt placed on the bedside table. Usually, when I'm extremely angry, I become unusually calm.I strode to the door, flung it open, and saw Tawny coming towards me with a tray in her hands. The tray was filled wi
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Jessica's POVAnger, grievance, and disappointment, a tapestry of emotions intertwined. I felt I couldn't bear any more, so I turned and left the villa. It was unknown how much time had passed before I regained my senses. The cold night wind played with my long hair, and the dull ache in my head made me realize I had been walking alone for quite some time.I couldn't believe that Zander, that jerk, believed Tawny wasn't capable of harm. He wouldn't even deign to listen to what I had to say. Tawny's hypocritical face lingered in my mind. At the business dinner, when she falsely accused me of splashing wine on her, I thought she was just a woman who loved to stir up trouble. But now, I realized she was far more sinister than I imagined.Just like a moment ago, I knew her admission was meant to provoke me, yet under those circumstances, my emotions were still affected by her. I couldn't help but sigh, turned around, and walked back, as my car was still parked near the villa. Cars rushed
