Jessica felt bad as she walked into the house with Jayden who was still holding her hand. She turned her head backwards to that a glance at Ivy. She was still standing outside motionlessly and had her eyes fixated on them with her mouth still agape.If she could also explain the reason why he brought her to his house, she would have told Ivy everything. Unfortunately, she was clueless herself and Jayden wouldn't tell her anything.As they walked in further, She saw another lady descending down the stairs, though the one she had seen earlier appeared to be more pretty.They were about to climb the stairs, but she prevented them from doing so by spreading out her arms widely."And who is this?" She asked, staring at Jessica with her eyes moving from her head, down to he toe.She kept on looking until she was satisfied and fixed her eyes back on Jayden, with a more serious look on her face. Jayden didn't respond, but the moment he looked up at her with a cold facial expression, she im
In the living room, Ivy sat on the floor completely dumbfounded and in shock about the girl Jason brought to their home. Her eyes stared at nothing in particular and her mouth partly agape as she envisioned the remaining days of her marriage. It breaks her heart even more, knowing that today was their wedding anniversary and instead of him bringing a present for her, just like other couple do, he brought a strange woman. "He even offered her a room? Who could she fucking be?" She finally spoke out absentmindedly. "There is trouble a d you have got a fight." Eva said as she descended down the stairs, approaching Ivy, who had suddenly become aware of her presence. "What do you mean?" Ivy asked, turning her head to look at her. "Oh my! Have you been crying?" "Me? What? No, I am not crying." She quickly responded, lifting up her hands to touch her face, only to realized that, tears was actually streaming down her face. Eva smiled softly at her, rising up from the chair which she ha
Jessica became confused on what to do, she stood still avoiding to look at the two women eyes. After mentioning that the baby wasn't Hayden's, they appeared to be in shock.While standing, waiting for them to say or do something, she took the opportunity to look around the living room, observing every corner."What do you mean by you were raped?" Ivy questioned, moving closer to her while squinting her eyes."What I mean by I was rape?" She asked in total confusion, pondering on what else to explain."You slut, I asked you a question and you have the guts to reply me with a question?" You must be sick." Ivy yelled at her, already standing at her front.When she saw that Jessica isn't going to apologize, she folded her hand into a fist, trying as much as she could to control her anger.She fixed her eyes on her for a few minutes with series of thoughts running through her head, trying to figure out the best way to punish Jessica."Apologize, do I need to tell you?" Ivy asked, swiftly
Everyone in the room were surprised by the manner in which Jessica spoke to Jayden. The fact that he hadn't killed her yet nor send his men to take her to the punishment room, left everyone in awe as question about Jessica's identity filled their head."She must be special to him." One of the the maid who was peeping door through the whispered to her colleagues as they all nodded their head in agreement.Eva was in more shock because, she had never seen anyone speak to her step brother in this manner and even when people try proving not to be fearful by daring him, they ended up dead.Now, Jessica has done something that requires the same punishment, but Jayden isn't doing anything. As a matter of fact, it seemed to her like he was enjoying it. "Please, I beg you, let my friend go." Jessica said, going down on her kneel with her eyes already getting moist."Where do you know each other from?" Jayden asked with a smirk resting by the side of his cheek, showing that he was having fun
The moment Lilian was out if the room, Jessica quickly let go of Jayden with a look of disgust on her face, as she moved back hurriedly. "What joy do you derive in terrorizing people ugh?" She asked without looking at him."I don't terrorize people, watch what you say because""I don't want to listen to you so leave my room right this instance, else I will leave for you." Jessica interrupted him while folding her arms across her chest, before leaning towards the window observing everyone outside."How dare you shut me up like that?" Jayden questioned her, but she didn't reply nor feel sorry for her action. "You will regret this." He threatened."All right, I can't wait for you to do your worst." Jessica spoke confidently without fear which was shocking to Jayden, but he couldn't do anything."Anyways, I'm here to inform you that I am traveling now and won't be back anytime soon." Jayden said , already walking away."That's even more better, thanks for the good news." Jessica said bl
Jessica became disgusted but at the same time scared about the fact that she was about to get raped again. At that point, she hated her life and wondered why terrible incidents like this always happens to her. As she struggled to free herself from these evil men who were forcefully taken off her clothes, Jessica hoped that someone comes to her rescue even though it seemed like, nothing could happen and there was no one to save her. "Please leave me I beg you, I'm pregnant." She shouted on top of her voice but one of the men immediately covered her mouth with his palm, preventing her from shouting."We aren't fools, what is a pregnant woman doing outside by this time of the night." One of them said, laughing mockingly as he succeeded in tearing the gown she was putting on leaning closer to place a kiss on her chest while the others held her legs and hand making her completely useless.His hand slowly found its way into her thigh as he proceeded to yank off her panties, but the a car
Williams stared at Jessica for a very long time, looking directly into her eyes, while wondering how she was going to feel, if he inquired to know what happened and how she got pregnant. It hurts him so bad, because Jessica is the only girl he had been thinking about ever since he was away. "What happened Jessica? I want you to know that you can always talk to me." Be said still holding her hands as he suddenly noticed her eyes had become moist. "I was raped." This time, Jessica couldn't hold back the tears and she had to let it pour out freely feeling too embarrassed and ashamed of herself.The moment she said those words, Williams felt like a knife just pierced through his chest and his heart sank. He felt so bad and was at the verge of crying, blaming himself for not being there for her when she needed him the most."You know what Jessica, you are still very young. Too young and I wouldn't want anything that would stop you from achieving your goals. Since you don't know the fathe
Jessica couldn't control the tears streaming from her eye like rushing tap, it was non-stop. She felt bad from bringing this ill luck to Williams and suddenly wished they didn't meet.Maybe, they should have met when things are settled. Just when she was considering taking Williams advice to abort the pregnancy and start a new life in a new country."My life is totally ruined, what did I do to deserve all this? Why me?" She muttered, trying to wipe off her tears while Jayden opened the door and got into the car. She looked out through the window and saw Williams still on the floor already crying and she felt so guilty and her heart ached. "Did you have to do that? Did you have to shoot him?" She shouted at Jayden."I can do whatever I want, besides I warned him but he didn't listen. Whose fault is it then? He deserves what he got." Jayden responded, bringing out a packet of cigarette from his breast pocket. "Where is my lighter?" He asked his driver, who hurriedly to out the lighter
One evening, after Ethan had been tucked into bed, his soft snores drifting through the house, Jayden and Jessica sat on the terrace overlooking their garden. The moon hung high in the sky, casting a silvery glow over the manicured lawns and blooming flowers. A comfortable silence settled between them, a silence filled with love and contentment.Jayden took Jessica’s hand in his, his fingers intertwining with hers. He looked at her, his eyes filled with love and a hint of something else, contemplating.“Jessica,” he began, his voice low and thoughtful. “There’s something I’ve been thinking about.”Jessica squeezed his hand gently. “What is it, Jayden?”He took a deep breath. “Ethan, he’s going to grow up so fast. He deserves a normal life, Jessica. A life without...without the shadows.”Jessica knew what he was talking about. The “shadows” – the life Jayden had led, the life of power, danger, and violence that had been his reality for so long. She had always worried about it, worried
The morning sun streamed through the windows, casting long shadows across the room. Jayden sat on the edge of the bed, his eyes fixed on his phone. He had barely slept, his mind consumed by the message, the silence, the impending deadline. He glanced at the clock. It was almost noon. He had given them until noon."Any news?" Jessica asked, her voice filled with hope and anxiety. She sat beside him, her hand resting on his arm.Jayden shook his head. "Nothing," he said, his voice grim. "Not a word."He could see the disappointment in her eyes, the flicker of hope dimming. He hated this. He hated putting her through this, raising her hopes only to have them potentially dashed."What are you going to do?" she asked, her voice barely a whisper.Jayden looked at her, his heart aching. "I'm going to do what I said I would do," he replied, his voice firm. "I'm going to find them."Just then, his phone buzzed. He snatched it up, his heart pounding in his chest. It was a message from the unkno
Jayden stared at his phone, his eyes fixed on the screen, willing it to display a reply. Who is this? What are you talking about? he had texted back, his fingers trembling as he typed. But the phone remained stubbornly silent. He checked it again and again, as if the act of looking could somehow conjure a response. Nothing.He sank back into the armchair, his mind a whirlwind of confusion and disbelief. Jessica’s child… alive? The thought echoed in his mind, a flicker of hope igniting in the darkness. He had mourned the loss of that child, carried the weight of that grief for months. Now, this… this cryptic message. It was too much to process. He didn't know what to believe.He thought of Jessica, asleep upstairs, still recovering from her ordeal. Should he tell her? Could he dare to give her this hope, only to have it snatched away? He couldn't bear to inflict any more pain on her. But could he keep this from her? This… possibility?He got up and walked over to the window, staring ou
Jayden gently scooped Jessica into his arms, carrying her bridal-style as if she weighed nothing at all. He wanted to reassure her, to make her feel safe and cherished. He carried her through the silent mansion, up the grand staircase, and down the long hallway to his room. "No way is she staying in her room" He thought. She needs to be close, where I can keep an eye on her.He laid her gently on the king sized bed, the soft Egyptian cotton sheets a stark contrast to the rougher textures she’d endured recently. He brushed a stray strand of hair from her face, his gaze filled with tenderness. “I’ll be right outside,” he murmured, kissing her forehead. “Just call if you need anything.”"All right" Jessica responded with a soft smile on her face.He closed the door softly behind him, leaving her in the capable hands of the maids whom he had intentions to fire soon. He couldn't trust any of them but he was certain they would take good care of her, since Lilian who gives them orders is now
"Why would you say that? I don't hate you, and I've forgotten whatever you did. Stop blaming yourself; it's all my fault, Jessica," he said, tightening the hug."You will hate me, Jayden. You will soon hate me," Jessica said, tears running down her eyes.Jayden pulled back slightly, cupping her face in his hands. He looked at her, his eyes filled with a complex mix of emotions – concern, anger, and a deep, underlying sadness. "Jessica, what is it? What's wrong? You can tell me anything." He already knew. He’d seen the video. George’s cruel, gloating message. The confirmation of his worst fears. But he needed to hear it from her. He needed her to trust him enough to tell him.She hesitated, her gaze darting away from his. "It's… it's about George," she finally whispered, her voice trembling.Jayden's jaw tightened. He knew what she was going to say, but he forced himself to remain calm. "What about George?"Jessica took a shaky breath, her hands twisting in her lap. "He… he's been… for
Jayden's helped Jessica to her feet, his grip firm but gentle. "Come on," he urged, pulling her towards the exit. He didn't want to carry her in bridal style, incase they were attacked, he would be able to react swiftly. They moved quickly with Joe and Ben flanking them, guns raised, ready for any threat. The sounds of battle raged around them, but Jayden's focus was to get Jessica out, then erase every trace of this nightmare.They reached Jayden's car, a sleek black SUV parked a short distance from the building. He ushered Jessica inside, then turned to Joe and Ben. "Get the others out," he ordered. "Make sure no one is left behind."As Joe and Ben disappeared to round up the rest of their team, Jayden slid into the driver's seat. He glanced at Jessica, who was staring at the building with a mixture of awe and terror. He knew she was trying to understand him, trying to reconcile the man she knew with the ruthless operator he had become. He waited for a few more minutes and he saw J
The narrow staircase descended into darkness, the only light source Jayden’s tactical flashlight, cutting a swathe through the oppressive gloom. The air grew colder, heavier, thick with the smell of damp earth and something else… something metallic and faintly sickening. He gripped his gun tighter, his knuckles white. The silence was unnerving, broken only by the echo of his own footsteps on the stone steps.He reached the bottom, the stairs opening into a low-ceilinged chamber. The flashlight beam danced across rough-hewn walls, revealing a space that was more dungeon than basement. Chains hung from the ceiling, their cold iron glinting in the light. In the center of the room, a single bare bulb cast a sickly yellow glow, illuminating a scene that made Jayden’s blood run cold.Jessica was tied to a chair, her wrists bound tightly with rope. Her face was pale, streaked with tears and dirt. A gag covered her mouth, muffling her sobs. Standing before her, his back to Jayden, was George.
The gates, more like flimsy decorations than actual security, crumpled like paper under the weight of Jayden’s SUV. He didn’t even bother stopping; he just plowed right through, the twisted metal screaming a prelude to the carnage that was about to unfold. He jumped out, gun already in hand, the adrenaline pumping through him like a shot of pure fire. He wasn’t thinking straight, not really. Just pure, unadulterated rage.“Let’s go!” he yelled at his men, who were already spilling out of the other vehicles, weapons raised. The air crackled with tension, the quiet of the forest about to be shattered.George’s guards were scrambling, clearly caught off guard. They were expecting a quiet getaway, not a full-scale assault. They were outmatched, outgunned, and they knew it. Jayden moved like a man possessed, taking down two guards before they even had a chance to aim. He wasn’t playing around. This wasn’t a game.The clearing became a whirlwind of gunfire, shouts, and the sickening thud of
Jayden was seated in his room, going through the documents sent to him by Joe concerning Eva recent movement, purchases, pictures of her at different locations and all. Suddenly a video flickered to life on his phone screen. He’d received a cryptic message with a link, his heart already a lead weight in his chest. He’d known, somehow, that it was about Jessica. He’d been searching for her relentlessly, following every lead, every whisper, but it had all been dead ends. He pressed play, his breath catching in his throat. The first few seconds were a blur, just a dimly lit room. Then he saw Jessica, her eyes wide with terror, tears streaming down her face. Suddenly, George appeared. Jayden’s blood ran cold. He felt a rage so intense, so primal, it was like a physical force. He gripped the edge of the desk so hard his knuckles turned white.He watched, his stomach twisting into knots, as George violated her. He wanted to scream, to reach through the screen and rip George apart, but he w