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Falling for the rejected son-in-law 49. Don't play smart with me.
The study door opened, and Jacob walked in, staring at Chase sleeping with his head resting on his desk, and a sigh left his lips. "You idiot," Jacob mumbled, walking further into the room. "How can she make you so happy and destroy all at once." He shook his head as he walked closer to his friend, leaning against his desk, and then he frowned when he heard the door open. His gaze darted to Jada as she stood in the doorway, watching the two with hesitation before asking, "Can I-" "Sure," Jacob said, walking away from the desk and approaching her. Then he stopped beside Jada, side-eyeing her, and said, "You know he doesn't stay in the study unless he's stressed about something and wants to drown it out of his head with work, right?" "I…" Jada mumbled, but Jacob walked away before she could say anything else, shutting the door shut. A sigh left her mouth, and then she turned to see Chase still sleeping. She stared for another second or two before walking towards him and sitting
Last Updated : 2023-10-24Falling for the rejected son-in-law 50. It is a threat
As the tension in the room reached its peak, Jada's unwavering gaze met her uncle's harsh stare. She was unyielding, refusing to be rattled by his veiled words as she asked, "Andrew, Is that a threat?" In an instant, Rob and Rolex were by her side, standing tall and imposing. Their expressions were devoid of any emotion, and they made it clear that they were prepared to take action to protect Jada. As Andrew's frustration grew, he clenched his fists, but he knew he couldn't push this any further. He took a step back and sighed, his anger evident. "Take it as you see it," he muttered, his tone seething. "But remember, blood is thicker than water." With a chilling calmness, Jada responded, "Then I take it as a threat, and I don't respond well to threats, Uncle Andrew. So I will ask you again to clarify yourself." When Andrew realized that he was outnumbered and outmatched, he backed away even more from the desk, his frustration and anger evident in his clenched fists and clenched j
Last Updated : 2023-10-24Falling for the rejected son-in-law 51. Three Days
The silent tension that spiked between Jada and Xander made the secretary gasp quietly. Before anyone could say anything, however, Xander spoke again, his voice gentle. "How are you, Miss Hudson?" Slowly, Jada raised her fingers to her chin, pretending to scratch her face just to show off her engagement ring. Even though Xander's eyes caught a glimpse of it, he blinked a few times and then continued to smile pleasantly, keeping his mouth shut, waiting for Jada to respond. "Fine, thank you." She replied slowly, carefully observing Xander as though trying to figure him out. "What are you doing here?" He asked, his gaze shifting between Jada and the two guards behind her before he glanced over his shoulder. "Well, it's personal," Jada said, eyeing the receptionist. "Personal enough for you not to share a meeting session with me and Mr. Stark?" Xander asked with an arched brow. A hesitant look crossed Jada's face as she noticed the time on the wall clock and then darted her gaze t
Last Updated : 2023-10-24Falling for the rejected son-in-law 52. She had gone mad.
After ending the discussion with Mr. Stark, Jada walked out of his office, and Rob and Rolex trailed behind her. When they reached the elevator and got in, Jada couldn't help but notice their uneasy faces and the fact that both of them had a hand resting behind their backs. "What happened?" she wondered out loud, noticing how Rob didn't meet her gaze, instead keeping his eyes fixated on the floor as the elevator doors slid shut. "Nothing happened, Miss Hudson." Rob sighed. Narrowing her eyes, Jada turned her attention toward Rolex and tried to keep her voice even as she spoke. "Are you sure? Because you have the most guilty look on your face, which means that something happened. Now tell me what happened." "Miss Hudson." Rolex sighed, glancing up finally. "it's nothing." Glaring suspiciously at him, Jada pressed her lips tightly into a thin line, and when she glanced at Rob, he averted his gaze, refusing to meet hers. Her eyes narrowed at the behavior of her bodyguards. But she
Last Updated : 2023-10-24Falling for the rejected son-in-law 53. Blackmail
As Mr. Stark looked at Maria with a mixture of irritation and amusement, her threat didn't seem to faze him as much as she had hoped. "You underestimate me, little girl," he replied coolly. "I'm not one to be easily intimidated. I have dealt with much more dangerous situations in my business dealings." But Maria's determination didn't waver, and she met his gaze head-on, saying, "I may be young, but I have learned a few things from you during our 'arrangement.' I know where the skeletons are buried in your closets, Mr. Stark." Calmly, he leaned back in his chair, a hint of intrigue in his eyes. "Is that so?" "Oh, you think I'm playing... I knew a day would eventually come, so that is why I have kept evidence of our little trysts, just in case. I'm not as naive as you think." Maria said with a smirk. As the silent seconds passed by, Mr. Stark's amusement faded, and he regarded Maria with a more serious expression and tone, "You're playing a dangerous game, Maria." Meeting his eye
Last Updated : 2023-10-24Falling for the rejected son-in-law 54. Have you gone crazy
Resting her head back, Jada closed her eyes as Ben drove her, and for the longest, she just wallowed in her head. 'I miss him.' An abrupt thought snapped her out of her mood, and Jada raised her eyelids. Then she reached for her phone, scrolling through her contacts, and stopped at Chase's number. A smile crept on her lips as she dialed it, but after three separate calls, he didn't answer, he didn't pick up, and Jada felt her heart drop a little. Hesitantly, she looked at her driver and waited a few minutes before asking, "Ben, do you know when Chase will be leaving work today?" "Well, if the boss doesn't have any extra plans, he should be home by now," Ben said, eyeing her in the V-mirror. "Then can you please take me home?" "Huh?… Yes, of course." Darting her eyes to her screen, Jada hesitated to dial his number again, and then she tossed her phone on the passenger seat, resting her head against her hands as she stared outside at the passing scenery. Minutes later, the car
Last Updated : 2023-10-24Falling for the rejected son-in-law 55. just remember, please.
Stepping her feet on the cold tiles, Jada woke from the bed and approached the window, wrapping her arms around Chase's waist as she kissed his back, whispering, "Good morning," With a smile, he turned to face her, resting his hands on her hips, and pulled her to him, a chuckle escaping her lips as he said, "Morning, beautiful." After taking her warmth in, he asked, "About Stark, do you want me to talk to him?" With a beam, Jada looked up at him, watching the tenderness in his gaze, and then answered, "Yes. But I want us to do it together, okay? I will ask Gifty to set up a meeting with him, and then we can go from there." Nodding slightly, Chase pressed a gentle kiss to her forehead and replied, "All right, babe. If you think that's best, we can do that." The rest of the morning was perfect, but as Jada was leaving the house for work, she got to the car, and then her phone started ringing. Seeing Leon's name, she felt her mood ruined as a sense of rage spiked in her. Just then,
Last Updated : 2023-10-24Falling for the rejected son-in-law 56. Whatever she wants, she gets.
Sitting behind his desk, Mr. Stark's phone rang, and he smiled at the caller ID as it displayed his secretary's name. "What is it?" He answered, leaning back in his chair, eyes closing for a moment. "Mr. Aniston is here to see you." Her voice came across the line, and she sounded stressed. Instantly, Mr. Stark's eyes popped open and he sat up straight, his expression becoming serious at her words. "Let him come in!" He said immediately. "Make some tea and cookies for him. " "Yes, boss!" She said before hanging up on him. Moments later, the doors opened, and Chase walked in with Jacob, and a look of fear crossed Mr. Stark's face. Immediately, he stood from his chair, walking briskly to meet them and giving an awkward smile when they stopped before him. His heart was beating fast, his breathing quickened, and he felt like he might pass out as he said, "Mr. Aniston, welcome to my office. Please have a seat. Can I get you anything to drink? Tea, perhaps?" He gestured towards
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Meeting his eyes, Jada hesitated, the weight of her past pressing down on her as she contemplated sharing the most intimate details of her childhood with Chase. But she knew that he deserved to understand her perspective, so she began to speak, her voice soft and filled with emotions. "Growing up, my world was a bit of a paradox. On the one hand, I had the privilege of being raised in a wealthy and influential family, but on the other hand, I felt a sense of isolation and detachment from it all. My parents, especially my father, were deeply immersed in the world of business. The HH Corporation was everything to him, and he had little time or inclination to be a father. I think he believed that providing for me financially was enough." Calmly, Jada approached the bed, sitting by him, and took his hand in hers, staring down at the floor. Then she squeezed his hand and said, "I was closest to Maria the most. She was older than me, and I looked up to her like a big sister. Maria was t
