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Her Tempting Nemesis Chapter Two Hundred Ninety-Seven
CHAPTER TWO HUNDRED NINETY-SEVEN *Everything's so messed up!*"Nothing is going to happen to your fashion company. while you are married to Matthew, although he takes over, you are still the rightful heir to the property. He will be your legal trustee as per your spouse in marriage, to manage the property and business on your behalf. The business will still bear the Jordans. So there is nothing practically to lose here. I don't see anyone who would be as genuine as Matt really because every guy that may be showing interest in you is most likely after our wealth so you ought to be cautious." She gulped. Could Drake be after her wealth? She doubted it because he had shown no interest in their wealth and he wouldn't look at her sometimes, always aloof and inscrutable. But that's far from it. Drake saved her time without a number and he had always been there for her and even advised her to take the family's business seriously. He bodes well... Although she may not know so much
Her Tempting Nemesis Chapter Two Hundred Ninety-Eight
CHAPTER TWO HUNDRED NINETY-EIGHT *Between the Devil and the deep blue sea*"Dad... C'mon this is certainly no time to be keeping secrets from me." Janice pleaded as she gingerly reached for her father's hands and took them into hers. He has been going through a lot lately. She could feel it. As much as she was disappointed in her father for making a such brash decision that is pivotal in her life, He was still her Dad. And he had been fighting alone all this time, trying to give her the best life and protect her. But now... It is her time to protect him. He's been through a lot and no matter what, he remained her father. He stiffened against her touch and puffed out a resigned deep breath. There was no use hiding the truth from her again... Not in this condition anyway. "Darling... The truth is, I have an underlying health condition." Janice's heart flipped at the same time her mouth widened in shock. "What?! Oh my God! How long has this been for and what medical condition
Her Tempting Nemesis Chapter Two Hundred Ninety-Nine
CHAPTER TWO HUNDRED NINETY-NINE*"Some things are better left unsaid."*Janice couldn't still believe her ears. What the hell is going on here?! She swallowed. "Dad, are you being dead serious right now?! " she screeched. "You are going to make me choose?! What happened to my happiness and what I really what." He knew things were not going to be easy. Her reaction was only expected after all. She won't understand the gravity of what she might be doing to herself if she doesn't accept. The Castle family is the only person he could trust with his daughter's security and no one else. So it was only better she got engaged with her childhood friend who happened to be his best friend's son. That way, the continued relationship between the Jordans and Castle will be bolstered through marriage. He was too wary to allow her just to engage with a random person, who might be probably after his wealth or on a mission to harm his family. At this point, it would be too dangerous to just t
Her Tempting Nemesis Chapter Three Hundred
CHAPTER THREE HUNDRED *It's about time to speed things up.*As soon as she flung the door open, everyone sprung up on their feet and rushed to her. "Janice! How is he?!" Matt and George, his father, asked in unison. She swallowed. It had been a long conversation back in there; a lot of hurt, anger, frustration, shock, and sadness. In fact, it was a turbulent mix of emotions inside that room. Her father had revealed the truth well, as far as she now knows. But still... What was she going to do? She was as good as hopeless. Her gaze flickered to Drake standing on the other side. He didn't want to interrupt them. Was he so damn oblivious to the fact that she loves him? Or he was simply playing the ignorant? Whichever the case, she may be forced to keep her feelings a secret for the time being. If only she could send the message through telepathy right now... "How is your father doing?"Mr George asked, his wary amber eyes swiping all over her face. She smiled weakly and no
Her Tempting Nemesis Chapter Three Hundred-One
CHAPTER THREE HUNDRED-ONE *"speaking of the devil..." *"Oh, my God!!!!!" Hannah's shrill voice echoed through the room from the phone held by Janice. "When did this happen and I didn't know?!" She shrieked in shock. Janice had rushed home and she was slumped on her couch in her bedroom. Her eyes flickered to the wall clock in her room. Damn! It's pretty late. The time read: 10:23 pm.It's been a long hard day for her after all. "I didn't want to disturb your sleep or ruin your day. You must have had a long day at work and I could only make things far worse for you." "I told you already Janice... Your pain is my pain to bear as well. So don't you ever for once think that you are being a nuisance to me or something. I will always be there for you. Always...." Hannah said softly. Janice inhaled deeply and puffed out a deep breath. She narrated everything that had transpired. Hannah was stupefied to talk for the next couple of minutes after Janice was done narrating the ord
Her Tempting Nemesis Chapter Three Hundred -Two
CHAPTER THREE HUNDRED -TWO *He just can't wait to have Janice as his bride.*"What the hell are you doing here?! At my house at such an ungodly hour Matt?!" Janice's shrill voice echoed in the dead of the night as she stood at the door with a glare on her face. Matt held up his hand with a smile plastered on his face. "C'mon now... I just wanted to check up on you considering everything that had happened. You need someone by your side and I am the right person for that." Mr George stepped forward, offering Janice a doleful smile. "Relax Janice. I am as depressed as you are about your father. He is after all my best friend and I feel bad about his present predicament. Your father never hesitated to help me when I'm in trouble and I would like to return the favour by making sure you are alright." Janice heaved out a deep breath in resignation. No matter how much she loathes Matt, she still has respect for Mr George. "Okay but I'm fine..." "You need comfort and I'm sure my
Her Tempting Nemesis Chapter Three Hundred-Three
CHAPTER THREE HUNDRED -THREE*Her whole wide world was crumbling at her feet and there's no nothing she could do but gaped at it.*"What is the meaning of this?!" Janice slammed the newspapers on the kitchen counter in front of Matt.. He was casually sipping a cup of coffee. "Of what?" He feigned confusion. "The news flying around town? Don't act surprised!" she shrieked. It's been four days that the castle's started living at their house and it's been four days since her father was admitted into the hospital. He was still receiving treatment and she was able to keep in touch with him over the phone at least once a day. It was on one of those occasions that he had pleaded with her that the castles should continue to stay with her owing to security issues. "Please just let them stay with you. At least my heart will be at peace if they should stay with you. I am sorry if this is not what you wanted but I have no choice." She pressed her lips together tightly and heaved out a
Her Tempting Nemesis Chapter Three Hundred-Four
CHAPTER THREE HUNDRED -FOUR *"I am nothing like my brother. I don't tolerate emotions."*He was reading the papers when a knock on the door, distracted him. The knock went twice again, following a pattern. He knew who it was. It was signal. He went to the door and unlocked it. A pair of grey eyes stared up at him. "Took you long enough to open the goddamn door! Just let me in already." It was late outside. "were you followed?" He asked in a menacing tone. She shivered. "Only a fool would be." She sniped. He chuckled. "Well come on in." He glanced outside to the left and right before he closed the door. "Well, if I eventually find out you were followed, I may have to restore to extreme measures. I'm sure you know what that means." He said as his eyes gleamed with a devilish menace. She shuddered and gulped. "Of course." She said in a tiny voice. "So what are you here for?" He said as he slumped down on his seat and took out a cigarette from the neatly emptied pa
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Her Tempting Nemesis Chapter Three Hundred Twenty-Seven
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She was super excited and relieved to see Drake coming to her rescue. Tears of relief etched at the corner of her eyes. He came for her! He must have sensed that I was in danger! But how did he know where to find me....? She pondered silently as she arched a brow at him curiously. "Drake! How did you know that I'm here?" She quizzed.He shrugged, winking at her."I just know, Janice. Now come one before Matt comes out!" He urged, waving her over.Her heart jumped at the mention of Matt. That monster! She never wants to be around him ever again! For now, she has been rescued, and she can safely go home and put this whole marriage behind her.Luckily, she has the videotape as evidence to nail Matt on the cross and call off the engagement. She rushed to the car and opened the passenger's door in the front seat and settled on it, jamming the shut quickly.For now, she will have to ask questions later."You good, Janice? I hope he didn't hurt you in there?" Drake asked, although his
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*...if it wasn't Drake, then I would rather not love at all.* Damn it! Matt found out already? How did he even know about this? I thought he wasn't aware of it. What do you mean, Janice? Of course, Matt had been watching you non-stop! Only a fool wouldn't be aware of the deep connection that exists between you and Drake. At this point, I wouldn't even be surprised if the maids knew as well. The voice in her head taunted her. She bit her bottom lip frantically, trying to rein in the turbulent thoughts writhing inside of her head. She had to act cool and unbothered. Pretend as if you didn't know what he was saying, Janice. Act cool and get the hell out of here! The voice rang inside my head again like a Belfry. She sucked in several deep breaths and looked up at Matt intently, a smirk curling up her lips. "I have no idea what's you babbling about, Matt," she snapped, feigning ignorance. Matt scoffed, shaking his head. "Stop lying, Janice. It's too obvious! I'm not a
