Ethan’s POV“What was that display all about?”I called Jasmine to attention, who was almost lost in the direction that his supposed brother just left.“What do you think it is?”She replied nonchalantly, like she was ready for anything I wanted to dish out.It wouldn't be nice if I moved my attention to what's not necessary currently, as my mind clung back to my mom's legacy I had in my hands.I couldn't get my eyes off this necklace; it can't be a mix-up. This necklace is one of its kind, so I am sure it's not just something similar.‘This is the necklace I gave to Nadin.’ I thought right in my head.“Since this is the case, you can take it back. Let's say, returning it to the owner.” Jasmine's voice called me out of my thoughts, as if she read my mind.It was almost the same thing she said when I tried to confirm how it got into her possession.How was she confident that it's mine? I mean, the level of certainty gestures she used to say 'return it to the owner’ even without confirm
Ethan’s POV.Today hadn't been on its best behavior. Just when I was having some peace of mind, I had to still deal with Martin's unreasonable questions.So, I left Martin there at the bar since I was already pissed.I got home and met my dad at my house. My facial expression was notably indifferent, devoid of overt happiness or sadness, as I had never had prior knowledge about his visit.I merely glanced at him.“Dad!” A way of greeting, and I continued in my tracks.“You went out drinking again, Mike? You are the CEO of Archer’s Group. Recognize your identity.” He said, obviously taunting.That was indeed out of nowhere and nothing calls for that.“Identity? Is that what you call it? I am nothing more than your pawn, or let's just say your puppet.” I scowled at him because I couldn't stand him anymore. “I am going upstairs."“Stop right there. You fool around the place with another woman outside. Now you make a scene in front of Leah.”I turned on my track and said, “Anyway, I shoul
Ethan's POV Sitting in my office, I stared blankly at the documents I needed to go through.Everything that happened the previous day came to me like a flash, and before I knew it, my mood changed automatically.I couldn't concentrate on anything.The thought of what Martin had said to me the previous day at the bar was still in my head, and I tried so hard to waive it off.The argument I almost had with my dad too.As I immersed myself in the realm of my imagination,"Hello, Mr. Ethan.” My thought was interrupted by Martin's voice as he approached my side while he got inside the office.“I have got what you requested of me to assist you with.”I didn't need to ask him what that was because the only thing I asked him to help him do was to confirm how the necklace got into Jasmine's possession.So I only gave him those ‘go on’ looks and then listened further to know what he had to say about it.“The thing is that, after Nadin's death, the necklace went missing. Later, it appeared at
Bella’s POV“Martin, how has it been going all this time with Ethan?” My mom questioned Martin.We had invited him over for this, and that would be the most convenient place to get the update without Ethan having to know.“Not so bad. I have tried to persuade him in the little way I could to make him forget about Jasmine, making him understand that Bella is a better option for someone who loves him. However, as I had anticipated, he remains firmly committed to his choice. I know Ethan very well; we have been friends since childhood, even though I work for him. One thing I can say about him is that he rarely changes his mind about what he wants to do. But I will still give it another shot when he must be calm.” He replied casually.“Better do. In fact, give it the best shot this time, and if you need our help with anything, please let us know.” My mother persuaded me.“Sure, I will, Madam Leah.” And then he faced me and asked, like he had been wanting to know, “So, when you tried sedu
Jasmine’s POVMs Sandra walked into my office, wearing a sweetly malicious smile on her face, even without knocking.I had observed earlier that a few days after I resumed work here, her attitude towards me had suddenly changed. I believe she must be listening to either Bella, Bella’s mum, or maybe the outgoing chairman, who happened to be Ethan’s father. Or probably all of them, but then I don't care to know who is manipulating her.I have come to stay, and that's what matters to me.There was no doubt that if it were in her power, she would have removed me from my position and stopped me from working, but who dares? When Bella couldn't even do that. So, I think she is just stressing herself about it all and I know she will rest someday.“Miss Jasmine,” she called with a straight face as soon as she got closer to my table. “This is our order with the company's standard. Tonight you will meet Mr. Felix to seal the deal.”I scoffed nonchalantly. Was that a prank, or was she just teasi
Jasmine POVEthan brought me home and placed me on the bed, while I put on a victim card face.“Is everything okay?” He asked, each word depicting how much he cared.But I shook my head and bit a tiny part of my lips.“Why did you go to the hotel?” I knew that would be the question, as I had already thought about it even before he asked.“The Chairman…” With my hands quivering in the glass of water he had handed over to me earlier, still finding it difficult to believe what had happened there. What if Mr. Felix has raped me? Let's say I didn't hear those steps and decided to scream out.What if Ethan didn't hear my scream?There are plenty of things going on in my mind, all at once.“You know what? Take a deep breath, take some chill pills, and then you can talk. I am not rushing you to talk; even if you can't talk now, I still understand.”At least, I have completely won his heart. I never knew he was that cheap.Oh! Poor Ethan. Expressing his weak side because of me, I must have
Bella's POV “Mr. Williams, are you sure this marriage is still going to work?” My mom asked Ethan's dad, hoping for some assurance from him.“Don't worry, I know my son, Ethan. He is not that kind of person. After tonight, he should come to his senses as our plot should be in progress as we speak now.”I just kept grinning from ear to ear, aware of the plan to arrange for someone to rape Jasmine while Ethan caught them in the act.I wouldn't know exactly how it's going to work, but Mr. Williams assured us he oversaw the entire setup, from the Jasmine part to that of Ethan.“Williams, that's smart of you.” My mom commended.“So, cheers to a plot in progress.” We all raised our respective glasses of wine for the ‘cheers.’“You have planned well.Unfortunately, I will have to disappoint you by letting you know that your plans have failed and are exposed.” Ethan's voice unexpectedly cut through the air, and then he sat down on one of the couches in the sitting room where we were.Simul
Jasmine’s POV The archer's group manager sneaked into a confidential space I had invited him to.I had written to him to see him privately, and the content of the writing wasn't one he could neglect and act like it's nothing. He must have been curious to know more. I knew that to achieve my plans of getting him to come around, I must press hard to be able to get him into my space.“Jasmine, what do you want?” He questioned immediately he had a sit just opposite where I sat, with his eyes adjusting tightly and a little fire in his eyes. I understand he never believed I could know the things I said to him in the letter comment. But trust me, I always have my way since I turned into a monster after I was given a second chance to live.I wish he could calm down a bit; besides, I don't bite.“Mr. Ken, you have been working in the Archers group for many years, right? And so, I know you and Mr. Williams have a good relationship.”“In case you must know, it's been 20 years. And the chairma
Jasmine’s POV Three years down the lane.Mr. Williams and Mrs. Leah has been jailed, and that was a life imprisonment with regard to all they were used against in the court, which includes my attempted murder and death of Ethan. Bella was also sent to prison after she was arrested abroad for drug trafficking.I had come to Ethan's grave to worship with my 2-year-old son and Luciano.“Ethan, I have come to see you and pay due respect. This is our child, and his name is Brad. He is actually 2 years old now.Isn't he adorable?Come here, son, say ‘Daddy.’” I said as soon as I dropped a bunch of flowers right before the tomb.“Daddy.”He responded cheerfully.“Doesn't he look a lot like you?Anyway, I think you are mad at me; otherwise, why haven't you ever visited me in dreams at least?Anyway, I want to remind you that I will take good care of our child for us.Before now, you were the one chasing after me, but from now on, let me engrave you in my heart.”I smiled heartily and then t
Chapter 109. Jasmine’s POV I watched as Ethan gave up the ghost. I wailed like my life depended on him coming back to life.Just then, the police surrounded the whole vicinity, and Mrs. Leah, Mr. Williams, and the hired assassins were all apprehended.I barely noticed how Mrs. Leah kept apologizing to Mr. Williams that it was all a mistake and she never meant to kill Ethan. Instead it was me that she wanted to kill.That was before the police got in, though.Although I didn't pay much attention to them as my whole focus was fixed on Ethan's dead body that lay on my lap, with our bodies having blood all over that came from his mouth and stomach where the knife had pierced him.In no time, the ambulance came and took away Ethan's corpse.It all seemed like a dream, but I have to accept the reality the hard way.One of the officers approached me.“The record has been completed.Please accept our condolences.We would have arrived a bit earlier, and this wouldn't have happened, but we n
Ethan's POV I had gotten the location of the place by the office I had called after he tracked the number I sent to him.And so I headed there at once while he informed me to get the police squad ready and so he would join me soon.As I couldn't wait any longer, I decided to rush to the location he had already shared with me.I got in the middle of the conversation where my dad and Mrs. Leah had disclosed so many things about the truth they had been hiding from me all along.Although I had heard that was the same truth Jasmine had used to claim back the heir of the Scott family but I believed it was all manipulated by Jasmine.Now, hearing my dad and Mrs. Leah admitting it all, I have no reason to see Jasmine that way.Now, I know Jasmine was innocent and she is the Nadin but there was no time for that.When I wasn't having it, I needed to stop up from the spot I hid all the while, as I had heard all I needed to know about the truth.“Stop.”I said, pausing my dad in his act as he tr
Williams POV“How did both of you get here? Aren't you supposed to be in prison?Does that mean you escaped custody after all your evil deeds that were labelled against you two in the law court?”Jasmine asked fiercely, trying to get up at the same time.Just when I thought she could just shut her fucking lips for once. Or it hadn't dawned on her that she was in dire danger and no one was coming to save her.Anyway, it's not her fault as she didn't know the plan is to end her life here, and nothing is ever stopping us on that.I think I needed to reset her brain a little; let's say the previous slap from the thugs didn't do enough justice, and so I went on and slapped her really hard, sending her back to the floor.“Bastard!You got me into this mess. How do you think that I could let you go just like that?”This godforsaken lady has messed up my life, big time. If not for my connections, I would definitely rot in jail over time, as I know that was part of her plan. And now, it was as
Ethan's POV After what seemed like a short nap, I could say it's the shortest nap in the history of man, as I could feel I woke up not long after I had slept.Although I know the sleep had a lot to do with the alcohol I took and the pain I felt because I wasn't feeling sleepy nor having the thoughts of sleep before then.I staggered out to the corridor that led to my room as I wanted to ease myself at the convenience room, and then saw Nadin with my phone, though she backed me and didn't take notice of me.“Why are you with my phone?” I asked, and she freaked out as she didn't see me coming behind her.“Which day did my phone turn to yours, or do we both share the phone now without my notice?Did someone call? Who was calling?” I questioned all at a time.“Ethan... I... I...”Obviously stammering, right then, I knew she was up to something.“Give me my phone at once.”I said, stretching my hand, and took my phone from her at once.I went through the last caller because I was convince
Jasmine’s POVWhile I was alone, the idea to escape kept striking my mind even after many failed attempts.And so, I wouldn't stop to think within me any way I could do that.So, I managed to get a broken broken that was behind me. I had sighted it from a distance, though, after so much effort of moving backward.I commenced using the bottle to slightly cut the rope, and fortunately enough for me, I got myself untied, although I injured myself in the process and blood gushed out, but that was the least thing I could worry about now. As my nervous system was more concentrated on the danger that lies within and how I would escape, it was what seemed to overtake the better part of my thoughts.I didn't bother to untie my legs; I need to at least inform someone so at least the person could contact the police in case I am escaping and the kidnappers apprehend me on their way back or something.I think that is a nice idea, and I needed to act accordingly to that immediately.I quickly picke
Ethan's POV My life has been so shattered without Jasmine.Though I had opted for the divorce at first, I felt it could make me forget things about her so fast, but that didn't help at all. I think it even made it worse.Now, thinking of the one who claimed to be Nadin is nothing like her; if I have to be honest about it all to myself, But that was exactly Nadin's face, but then, I can't really place the dots how they connect in character.I have heard her making calls secretly, requesting the completion of the money for a service she is rendering.Seems like she has a lot of secrets too, but right now, I didn't care about all of those.One thing that I find so confusing and can't even answer is, do most women keep secrets to be happy?I wouldn't even lie that it makes me weak as fuck.I feel like I was losing it, with nobody to talk to or even share my pains with because it seems Nadin isn't even close to me the way Jasmine was. My dad is behind bars and had been charged to court,
Jasmine’s POV I had gone to pay another homage to my dad's tomb.At least I have accomplished a greater part, if not all, of the revenge I had promised him to get.At least Mrs. Leah, Bella, and Mr. Williams are all behind the bar now.The good thing was that the company is already doing better after like a month and half that I got in position and very soon, it would soar as high as it used to.“Dad, did you see all of that?I have avenged you.All these villains are getting what they deserve.The plan went smoothly, but you know it's impossible for me and Ethan to be together again, even though I still feel something for him.”As you know, Ethan and I are still like cats and rats who wouldn't see each other in broad daylight, but then it's not in my power to do anything about that.It's just the bitter truth he needs to face.Luciano has been so helpful in every single way I needed his help and had tried so much to respect my feelings too.Just then, I stood up to leave, but I noti
Bella's POV Seeing how prepared Jasmine has come to spoil the show for me. Not this event that seemed like a dream come true to me, that I had waited for some time before it finally came to a reality.And so, I had to act accordingly as my mum was too stunned to react, unlike her though.Just at the heat of the moment after she played the audio, I had fully recognized my mum's voice and that of Mr. Williams, knowing how far this could go to mess things up for me. As that was already enough proof, the board members need to know what had happened to Mr. Scott for real.I quickly snatched the tape from Jasmine and smashed it on the floor.“This voice is synthesized. It's not real, and you all shouldn't believe that trash. She doesn't need to continue to deceive you all.”I persuaded, but to my surprise, no one was ready to even listen to me as they kept glaring at me like I was talking gibberish.I went close to Jasmine, trying to drag her.“You lunatic, what are you trying to do, and w