Ethan’s POVI was walking down the aisle with Bella, really wishing thoughtfully that I had a choice.Deep down, I knew a part of me was making a grave mistake, but I was stuck and left with no option at this point.I wouldn't lose my dad for anything, but then I just hope I wouldn't regret taking this decision that would be able to make or mar my life to a greater level.Bella, seeing how unconcentrated I had looked, called me out of the reverie, “Ethan, so I can finally marry you.”It was more of a mocking relaxed tone, knowing how much I had detest her recently and so she wouldn't mind rubbing it off my face if she gets the opportunity to do so.I looked away from her, obviously snubbing her with shrugged shoulders.“Long overdue nuptial bliss between Ethan and Bella.”“Finally.”“I always knew that the Archer and Scott's family would end up as in-laws, no matter what.”The slight talks and cheers from the crowd continued while I kept walking with a straight face till we came in co
Jasmine's POVLuciano must have thought that all he had said to me at the hospital bed sank in, but what would I gain coming this long and then change my mind just like that?I wanted to take everyone by surprise, and that was the plan.You know that feeling of catching people unaware without prior information.There are these sparks of ripples of waves that it sends down their adrenaline even without doing too much.With the help of Mr. Ken, I got to know that Bella and Martin had an affair earlier on so the latter would accept to convince Ethan not to get married to me.Mr. Ken was able to get a video of them, and so it was like using a stone to kill two birds as I had other plans ongoing, holding on for the day to strike.But then, all along, I understood one thing, which was knowing how strong Ethan has stood for me even without having to say that often to my face.And now, I think, coming to disclose these little secrets to him would be my own part to play for the both of us.I g
Jasmine’s POV“So because of you, that he is having a double mind about the marriage.” Mrs Leah shouted, pointing at me. “It's all your fault! I will kill you.” She rushed quickly to my side, and before I knew it, she pushed me off, but Ethan used his palms to nudge her arms off sharply before she knew it.In turn, sending her in the same direction where Bella has found herself, since they wouldn't learn or else the hard way.Then held me from falling off, using his right arms as a support.“Why are they causing a lot of drama already?”“I always knew there was something fishy about the flash marriage in a space of five days.”“They should just give up; bringing up unnecessary things would only stir Ethan to get more angry than he is.”All the mumblings from the audience seemed to do less, as now it seems like Mrs. Leah regained herself a little from the position she had found herself in. “Ethan! How dare you? You know, this is the height of it. You went too far.”She spat out angril
Ethan's POV I gripped Jasmine's wrist tighter, pulling her away from the chaos of the wedding hall.The only thing in my head was to get to a place where I could have a reasonable discussion with her.The cool night air was a stark contrast to the heated emotions swirling within me, but I managed to control myself as much as I could."Mr. Gray, you're hurting me," Jasmine winced, her voice barely above a whisper.And so I released her, and some hints of guilt tended to wash over me as I realized the intensity of my grip.At the same time, my mind was still reeling from the chaos that I had tried to momentarily disconnect from my body.I felt she must be cold too, as the cool breeze of the evening was beginning to have an effect on her slightly, judging from the quivering lips, even though she tried so much to hide that.Thoughts occurred to me that a gentle gesture wouldn't hurt, and so I draped my suit jacket over her shoulders, which was now more like a silent act of care. Just th
Jasmine's POVThe previous day was one of the best for me, even though it came with its drama at the supposed marriage between Bella and Ethan.If that's all it takes to ignite our love for each other, then I wholeheartedly support it and wouldn't mind doing it over and over again.I hadn't experienced this soft part of Ethan, and I can't wait longer to have more of it.I think we both just realized how much we missed ourselves these past few days.We decided to stroll down the street as he needed a cup of parfait from a shop across the road.As we walked down the road, holding hands as we talked about intimate things.It has been one of my best moments ever since I got to live his life as Jasmine.Next thing, a car suddenly swerved past us, and Ethan was fast enough to notice it had wanted to hit me as I was at the edge of the road.So he quickly moved me to the other part of the road in a split second.We were fast enough to look inside the car and noticed it was Mrs. Leah, who wasn
Ethan's POVThe moment the car had swerved, I was so concerned with Jasmine's safety other than mine.So I quickly moved her to the other part of the road in a split second to avoid her being hit by it.Little did we know that it was all planned by Mrs. Leah.But the question should be why she would want to kill Jasmine.Was she thinking I would let that off if anything dare happen to Jasmine?With that anger, I moved close to the car with a clenched fist, and as soon as I got there, I dragged the handle of the car open.“Get out of the car,“ I said as I pulled her out.“Let go of me.” She said she was struggling to free her grip from me when I wasn't making an effort to let her go.“Have you suddenly started losing it? What is wrong with you?”I barked, but I noticed she wasn't even showing any sign of remorse for her act.Instead, she blurted in return.“Ethan, my daughter loves you so much, but you only abandoned her in front of so many people at the wedding just because of this go
Leah's POV“Aunty Leah, why did you kill me?I have come to take your life. I want you dead now!”Nadin blurted and tried to press my neck recklessly.It was as if I was struggling with something I didn't have much control over, and I had to deal with it with everything in me.Though something in me made me know that it was all in a nightmare where I saw Nadin but then I struggled to let her off my neck as she twisted it back and forth.Sending so much pain all over my body, but then I couldn't control so much of myself.“Let go of me.”That was the only thing I kept on saying repeatedly, but Nadin was bent on my neck like she wouldn't stop until I died.“Go to hell.”I continued to struggle for my life till I jerked up from my sleep.“Let go of me.”I subconsciously blurted as I jerked and then started panting profusely like one that had seen a ghost.Of course, what more ghost does one need to see?I rubbed my hands across my face and noticed the hints of dropped sweats that had gat
Leah's POVI followed the direction of the sound I was sure I had heard and was shocked to see my daughter on the floor, surrounded with some broken bottles all around her.Attempting to cut herself with it as she brought a piece of it close to her wrist.Just then, my heart pounded in my chest as my eyes widened, and I rushed to her side quickly to stop her. “Bella! What are you doing?” I cried out.“Mum, I can't live anymore, and I don't want to bother you or anyone else.I just want to die and forget everything that has happened.There is no need to be alive after all this kind of torture. The video is everywhere, and it continues to make waves across the Internet.People go as far as pointing fingers at me when they see me.”I understood she was simply speaking from a point of pain, and I let her express herself as much as she could."I can't take it anymore, Mom," she cried out with everything in her. "The shame, the humiliation... I just want to end it all."My heart shattered i
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