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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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Zander's POVI slowly approached Mallory, crouching down to meet his gaze level."Mallory, you said you beat up an old man. Who was it? And who instructed you? If you tell me the truth, I might let you go."Mallory swallowed nervously, beads of sweat appearing on his forehead.To my surprise, he didn't deny it but confessed directly. "It... it was Tawny. She paid me to beat up the old man. His name seems to be Johnny," he stammered."Why did she want you to do that?" I pressed."I... I don't know. She didn't say. She just gave me a photo and an address. She told me to do it at that time. I really don't know what grudge the old man had with her. I was just there for the money," Mallory said."Are you sure no one else was involved?" I stared into his eyes, not missing a beat."I'm sure, really. There's no one else. I swear!" Mallory quickly responded, his eyes filled with fear.I stood up, rage burning within me.I knew Tawny wasn't as timid and meek as she seemed, but I didn't expect h
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Tawny's POVZander left decisively, his back as cold as an ice sculpture, never once looking at me directly.The moment the door closed, it felt as if my world was collapsing.I completely lost control, breaking down into tears.Everything was over—my fantasies and plans shattered like bubbles at this moment.I was utterly devastated, my legs giving way beneath me as I collapsed to the floor, sobbing loudly.My heart was filled with despair. I never expected things to turn out this way.I had thought that by using some means, I could make Zander leave Jessica, and then I could become Mrs. Harrison, living the life I had always dreamed of.But now, everything was ruined.Winnie and Warren stood by, looking at each other with shock and helplessness on their faces.After a moment, Winnie slowly approached, gently patting my shoulder and softly saying, "Don't be too sad. Maybe there's still a chance."Her voice was grating to me, increasing my annoyance.'What did she know? She didn't und
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Jessica's POVEmmett reported to me quickly about the situation with Mallory being taken away by Zander's men, and it was no surprise. Knowing Zander's keen intuition, he would have picked up on something off about Mallory's words and become suspicious. By now, he must realize that Tawny was behind the manipulations.However, after our unpleasant separation at the café, I couldn't gauge his current stance. His hatred towards Johnny at that time worried me deeply.This morning, as usual, I was busy in the kitchen. The freshly baked bread was emitting a tempting aroma, and the chicken salad beside it was ready. I planned to take these homemade dishes to visit Johnny.Picking up the lunchbox, I couldn't help but complain about Downey and Rebecca. I had no idea where they were lately, leaving Johnny unattended when he needed care the most.Just as I was about to leave, a series of urgent phone rings broke the silence. I instinctively glanced at the caller ID, and it was from the hospital.
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Downey's POVJessica's sudden outburst startled Rebecca and me.I was about to say something, but the moment I met her cold, furious gaze, the memory of the day she smashed a vase over my head flashed through my mind. The lingering pain on my scalp made me swallow the words I was about to utter. I just discontentedly humphed.If it weren't for her beauty, I wouldn't have agreed to Rebecca's suggestion to pursue her in the first place. After all, she's a divorced woman.As I was about to speak, Rebecca's dissatisfied voice rang out beside me. I turned my head to see her, her eyes wide with anger, accusing Jessica, "How dare you speak to me like that? Is this how Johnny raised you? I'm Johnny's wife. You should apologize to me for your disrespect!"Jessica frowned slightly and replied in a much softer voice, "Johnny is still in a coma. Your concern should be for his safety, not arguing here."I was surprised she cared so much about Johnny, that good-for-nothing. I smirked and said, "Oh,
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Jessica's POVAfter Downey and Rebecca were escorted out of the room by Emmett, the ward finally returned to its much-needed silence. The only sounds that filled the space were the rhythmic beeps from the heart monitor and Johnny's faint but steady breathing.I slowly lowered myself into the chair beside the hospital bed, exhaustion and helplessness weighing heavily on my heart. If I could, I would banish Downey and Rebecca from Los Angeles forever, ensuring they never resurfaced. But I couldn't. After all, because of me, Johnny had already lost so much. Despite Rebecca's hypocrisy and snobbery, her presence at least gave Johnny the illusion of a complete family. I couldn't selfishly take away this last bit of warmth from him.Emmett soon returned to the room, nodding at me to signal that everything had been taken care of. I looked at him and whispered, "Emmett, arrange for someone to keep an eye on the room. We can't let anyone else take advantage of and harm Johnny."Emmett gave a s
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Jessica's POVZander's words hit me like a thunderbolt, echoing in my ears as I stood there, stunned, praying I had misheard.But as I met his bloodshot, red-rimmed eyes and the expression of pain and turmoil etched on his face, the reality of the situation dawned on me.It was as if all the strength had been drained from my body, and my fingers slackened their grip on his shirt.I instinctively took two steps back, my footing unsteady, nearly collapsing under the weight of this revelation.When I married Zander, I knew his father, Kenneth, had died in a battle, caught in the crossfire and leaving behind a young Zander. Yet, I never imagined that his death could be connected to Johnny.My lips trembled slightly as I struggled to utter, "It can't be. This can't be true." Zander's gaze was unwavering, his voice hoarse but resolute. "Jessica, I wish it weren't true. You have no idea how much I wished it wasn't Johnny. I loved you so much, so much that I was willing to ignore it all, but
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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
Chase Me Again Chapter 63
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
Chase Me Again Chapter 61
Zander's POVI fantasized alone in the dark during countless silent nights.When I finally lay bare the truth about Johnny to Jessica, about how he killed my father, I imagined her reactions.I envisioned her being devastated, possibly accusing me of false accusations with anger, but I never anticipated the reality to be such a heart-wrenching situation—she simply refused to believe the evidence before her eyes.She persistently tried to exonerate Johnny, going to great lengths to clear his name, which filled me with frustration and helplessness.This was the situation I least wanted to face.Our relationship had become charged because of this.I was determined to have a thorough conversation with Jessica, to lay out all the facts so she could no longer argue.However, Tawny's sudden appearance disrupted my freshly made decision like an unexpected storm.At that moment, the telephone rang abruptly, breaking the tense atmosphere.I glanced at the caller ID. It was Dwayne.I took a deep
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Jessica's POVI never expected Tawny to show up here at this time. Although I had moved out of the villa, it still held years of shared memories with Zander. Moreover, Zander and I are still legally married. What did she think of me, showing up so boldly with a key?My gaze bore into Zander, my anger burning fiercely. I demanded harshly, "Why does she have a key to this place? You owe me an explanation!"Zander just pressed his lips tightly, silent. His face was clouded, seemingly still angry about our previous argument, unwilling to explain further."Tell me!" I pressed loudly.Tawny stepped forward at that moment, a sly glint in her eyes. Yet, she forced a smile on her face and feigned innocence, "Jessica, don't misunderstand. I just came to..."I didn't want to hear her nonsense and interrupted her, raising my voice, "Fine, then tell me, where did you get the key to my house?"Tawny's gaze flickered, stealing glances at Zander but remaining silent. I was disgusted by her pretentiou
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Jessica's POVI glanced at the pillow in her arms, not daring to agitate her, and nodded, "Who's trying to take your child?"At that moment, the sound of high heels echoed in the hallway. Upon hearing this, Vilda shrank behind the curtain, trembling in fear, "She's here! She's come to take my child!"Before I could say anything more, a woman dressed as a doctor strode in imposing air. She looked at me rudely and said, "Vilda's condition is unstable, and she doesn't meet the criteria for visitors. Please leave."I glanced at the name badge on her chest, which seemed to read "Attending Physician." I asked, "You're the doctor?"She nodded and said, "I'm Vilda's attending physician, Dr. Tamara Dickinson."I put down the fruit basket and explained, "I'm her friend, and I'll leave after seeing her.""There's no need. Strangers will only exacerbate her condition. You should go," she replied.I frowned and said, "I'm her friend, not exactly a stranger. Do you refuse visits from her family for
