Ethan’s POV I had rushed to the house to pick up something to take back to the office.And on reaching the sitting room, I met my dad trying so hard to strangle Jasmine's as he held onto her neck.And so, I rushed to their side to save Jasmine.“Dad, are you out of your mind?”I barked the moment my dad had been sent off to the couch by my push when I had tried to rescue Jasmine.“Ethan. She's been plotting against our family all along. Again, she has been deceiving you too.”Just immediately, I sent a deadly glare towards Jasmine.“Is that true, Jasmine?”But she wasn't saying anything as she kept mute.“Anyway, I have always known she has secrets, but she's my woman now.I won't let you harm her.”I cautioned my dad.Still there, someone came into the house.“Mr. Williams, I am here on behalf of the Jordan group to discuss the acquisition of the Archer group. I was at your house, but I was directed by your housekeeper that you are here, at your son's house.”“What are you saying?W
Jasmine’s POV As the opportunity came for me to open up to Ethan, there were things he needed to know before things goes south beyond fixing.I had to summon that courage to do that because a lot of chaos has already been caused by Mr. Williams and Mrs. Leah.“A year ago, they…”I said, pointing at both Mr. Williams and Mrs. Leah. “...conspired to seize the wealth of Scott's family.They both teamed up and killed my father.I barely survived as they attempted to kill me too, but I was saved by the Jordan family.Now, I have returned as Jasmine for the sake of making them pay the price.”But the look on Ethan's face tells it all that he wasn't buying that from me.Mrs. Leah unfolds her hands, though I am sure she must have known that I am Nadin with my recent findings from a source, but then I know somehow she could still be skeptical about it all until now that she just confirmed what I just said.Learnt she planned it all with the fake Nadin that had showed up, as the only way to pu
Williams’s POV At the heat of the moment, as so many things had been happening lately, I couldn't do much other than move back and forth in my office.I kept parading from one corner of the office to the other, looking all restless.Just then, my manager, Mr. Ken, walked in.Just the right time I had wanted him to come, as I was already at the edge of losing it.“Mr. Williams, now the shareholders are really mad. Many have already started selling their shares at low prices, and if this goes on like this, the company will definitely go bankrupt completely, and you know the consequences.”“I told you to invite Mrs. Leah. Where is she?” I questioned after he was done narrating about the recent.“I did already, but it seems she isn't here yet. You know what? Let me go check on her at once to know if she is here and hasn't gotten in here at your office yet.”He replied, and then I gestured at him to move out. After he did, I continued pacing back and forth in my office.As I couldn't get
Jasmine's POVI was at a restaurant with Luciano, while on a call with Mr. Ken.“What?Recording?Alright, I got it.”Afterwards, I disconnected the call.“What's going on? I mean, what's the latest?Luciano asked, with a tone of voice that depicts curiosity.“Mr. Ken said that Mrs. Leah and Mr. Williams, Ethan's dad, are at each other's throats again. Revealing the truth from the past.And you know, Mr. Ken, my informant recorded it.”“So, what's your plan on that?”“In a few days, during the Scott’s family shareholders meeting, I'm going to give Mrs. Leah and her daughter, a surprise. It might be useful, who knows?”Just then, my eyes got hold of Ethan and this fake Nadin as they walked in, with their hands crossed to that of each other like a newly wedded couple.I wouldn't lie; I was taken unaware by how fast it seemed for Ethan to have moved on just like that.Forgotten everything we shared all the while as if I never mattered to him like he has always made me believe as if I did
Ethan's POV I excused myself from Nadin and headed to the restroom, not because I was feeling pressed or whatsoever. But then I needed to have some time to talk about some things with Jasmine privately that I wouldn't want Nadin to know.In as much as Nadin has returned, there is always that strong thing I can't explain that always makes me think of Jasmine.If not for the fact that Nadin has the facial looks, there have been a lot of controversies about her that contradict my own Nadin that I had known. At first, I had assumed that someone who just got out of a coma could forget one or two things sometimes, but something in me tells me it's way more than that.I wouldn't open up to her on that either.But then, ‘Oh! My goodness.’One thing that amazed me greatly was how Jasmine moved on so fast, not just that but with the same guy he had always denied having anything to do with. At least the guy in question had to admit that to my face today, after so many denials.And to think Jas
Jasmine's POV“Let's get a divorce.”Those words from Ethan made me stop in my tracks.Like I froze at the spot for some time and then turned to face him.“Ethan, say it again.”I needed to confirm he actually said that to me and not that I was overthinking it.“Tomorrow morning at the civil affairs bureau entrance, I will be waiting for you.”He confirmed, with his voice untamed and final.Can't remember the last time I saw him with such a mean and straight face.If not for his tone of voice and probably his face, I would have misunderstood it that he was only overreacting because I know it hasn't gotten to this yet.I left Luciano's side to get close to him, trying to hold his hand.“I disagree with you on that. Why would you want to end our marriage because of some disagreement?”But then, he flipped my hand off like it hurts and irritates him.“Now, I have nothing else that you can use or manipulate with. Everything that the Archer's family had in their name, you have acquired wit
Williams POV.“The company is in a dire situation at the moment as we speak. Everyone, let's think of a solution for how to get the company to it's feet again. What's the use of you all if you can't come up with a solution to the challenges we are facing.”I banged my fist in anger on the conference table, having the shareholders all around.I guess that I was only acting on situations that I couldn't control.“Besides, the company belongs to all of you, not just me only. So, if the company goes down completely, it will affect everyone of us in one way or the other.In any case, this project…”Just then, a man walked into the conference hall alongside two other men who were dressed in officer attire and interrupted.“Mr. Williams, someone reported you for tax evasion, production of counterfeit and shoddy products for profit, embezzlement of public funds, and several other charges.”He declared, raising his hand with some documents on it, a little above his head.“This is the arrest wa
Mrs. Leah’s POV “Williams has been arrested.”I gushed because to me, it was indeed good news.Bella wasn't left out in the excitement from the news either. “Huh! Good for him; I think he deserves that and even more.Now I feel it serves him right for letting Jasmine marry Ethan in the first place.I wish Ethan was arrested alongside, for causing me so much pain, most especially for making the acid I was meant to use on Jasmine bounce back on me.Thank goodness that I am almost done recovering and that it didn't damage my face in the process.”I tapped her gently on the shoulder as she was sitting just next to me.“Bella, get ready tomorrow...”She looked at me, hoping that I would give the full gist, as it was a half-baked one.I continued. “Tomorrow, I will announce that you will inherit the Scott group.”I could see the excitement that crept through her face, more like a renewed one. “Alright, Mum. Thank you.The long-awaited moment is finally here, and it is worth it, and I can't
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