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★★★★Cindy stopped and looked at her grandfather with thankful eyes. She had expected Damon to say something, but he remained silent. "Hmmm!" she hummed with a nod, acknowledging his help.Elder Harley patted Cindy’s shoulder gently before making his way out of the ward. The doctor, standing nearby, looked puzzled by the revelation. He had always thought Damon Colley was a single father."So, Dante, how are you feeling?" the doctor asked as he approached Dante's bed, checking his eyes for any signs of distress.Dante, still groggy but alert, responded, "Who gave me blood? Since I bled so much and my blood type is AB negative, which is rare, who was able to help me?"The doctor smiled warmly, appreciating the boy’s curiosity. "Yes, you lost a significant amount of blood, and it required a transfusion. Thankfully, we found a match." He then glanced at Jasmine, who stood by with a kind smile. "This lady here was your donor."Dante looked at Jasmine with affectionate eyes, but could not a
______ Payne took a deep breath and nodded. "Yes, I can. I'll need access to the main server and some time, I can undo the damage. I'll need to make a new program to counteract the virus and restore the security system, but I can't move my hand," Payne expressed her concern, looking guilty because Dante's father not only saved them but also took care of her. She was no longer angry. "There are people who can do it for you if you can guide them," Damon asked. "Yes, I can. Then take me to your office tomorrow," Payne said, showing her firm determination to help Damon. "But her arm," Jasmine muttered, staring back at Damon. "I will take care of her. My unshakable awareness will be on her hand," Damon assured Jasmine. "Dad, can I stay tomorrow with Pretty Lady as long as Payne stays with you at your office?" Dante requested, seeing this as a great opportunity to stay with Pretty Lady. "Okay!" Damon agreed right away, adding, "Now both of you take rest; the nurses will help with anyt
★★★★Nadia and Ceece waited anxiously near the entrance, their eyes scanning the area for any sign of Jasmine. Their expressions grew even more solemn when they saw her walking out with Damon."Wait a minute here," Jasmine said to Damon, before walking over to Nadia and Ceece."I'll come home later. You two go ahead and get some rest," Jasmine said, her voice steady yet laced with underlying tension.Nadia stepped closer, her eyes filled with worry as she whispered, "Jas, he's no good. I really think you should keep your distance." She gently patted Jasmine's shoulder, her concern evident.Jasmine offered a reassuring smile, though her eyes betrayed a hint of unease. "I have no intention to get close to him. It’s just a conversation he wants to do. Besides, he’s already settled the bill, and I need to talk to him about that."Nadia and Ceece exchanged a hesitant glance before nodding in unison. They turned and headed towards their car, leaving Jasmine puzzled by their behavior.Taking
★★★★"Can you call off your engagement with Cindy and go against your grandfather?" Jasmine asked, her brows drawing together in determination. She believed that a man bound by his existing responsibilities could not provide the foundation needed for a new relationship. Besides, she did not want to be caught in the crossfire between his grandfather and Cindy. Both of them had given her warnings multiple times, making her fear for her and her family's safety.Damon's face hardened with resolve. "If I am able to do this, will you consider having a relationship with me? Just like a normal couple?" His persistent eyes were hopeful, which baffled Jasmine to no end."I don't know," Jasmine admitted, swallowing her nervousness. Her eyes wandered around the restaurant, seeking an escape from the intensity of his gaze."We will not hide anything from each other. We will respect each other, and I believe that next time, you won't say you can't feel anything for me," Damon said, his voice filled
★★★★ Damon drove Jasmine back to the house, his grip steady on the wheel. They could only meet Dante and Payne in the evening. Jasmine reached for the door handle, ready to step out, when Damon’s hand shot out, grabbing her wrist firmly yet gently. He pulled her back into the car seat with a subtle, commanding force. “Have you forgotten that we are a couple now?” Damon’s voice was low, resonating with a confident certainty that sent a shiver down her spine. Jasmine snapped her head toward him, eyes wide with incredulity. “What do you want me to say? Goodbye, darling?” She scoffed, a mix of irritation and confusion coloring her tone. “I haven’t agreed to be your girlfriend.” A sly smile curved Damon’s lips as he leaned closer, his gaze never leaving hers. “You will. You just want to see me single,” he stated matter-of-factly. “Every time we meet, you’re going to address me as ‘sweetheart’ or ‘darling,’ and when you leave my car, you will kiss me.” There was no hesitation in his voi
★★★★As soon as Jasmine stepped into the house, she was startled to find Paul sitting on the couch. She paused, her brow furrowing in confusion."How come I didn't notice his car?" Jasmine thought as she closed the door. The sound of the door caught Paul's attention, and he turned his head to see her standing in the doorway. He stood up, an awkward smile playing on his lips."What are you doing in my house?" Jasmine demanded, her voice sharp and her eyes scanning the room for Nadia and Ceece."Nadia heads to the medical store nearby. I suddenly felt dizzy; I've been struggling with low blood pressure, so I can't drive right now. Honestly, I didn't intend to step inside your house," Paul explained, searching her eyes for a hint of concern. However, her gaze remained steely and suspicious."Do you want me to call a doctor? Or drive you there?" Jasmine offered, placing her bag on the counter near the entrance before walking over to where Paul was standing."No, I just need some medicine.
★★★★ Damon coldly stared at Paul for a second before turning his head to Jasmine. "Who is he? Why did you let him in?" Jasmine fumbled for words, her voice barely a whisper. "He... he is Noone!?" Paul snapped back, shooting a glare at Jasmine. "No one!? Why lie to him?" "Look," Jasmine began, trying to steady her voice, "I'm tired, and you came here with a lot of energy and some misguided sense of care for me. I can't allow you to disrupt my peace right now. So please, leave." "Why? Why are you so desperate to get rid of me?" Paul sneered, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "Tell him the truth. It's not like he loves you and would feel betrayed." "You need some sense, Paul," Jasmine shot back, her patience wearing thin. "I don't care about you or your so-called truth. You thrive on seeing others miserable, and you failed with me. I never thought you'd become my arch-nemesis, but guess what? You mean nothing to me now. So take your circus elsewhere." Paul's expression darkened, his
★★★★"He is not allowed to be in this house again," Damon said to Jasmine after Paul's departure, his tone firm. To him, Paul was nothing but a minor pest that he could easily dispose of.Jasmine, still trying to regain her composure, took a deep breath. "Neither are you! The neighbors would make us the talk of the town if they saw men coming and going from my house, especially when they know we are single. None of us are married," she replied, pretending to be angry.Damon raised an eyebrow, a playful smirk forming on his lips. "So, you're worried about what the neighbors think?" he teased, stepping closer to her.Jasmine crossed her arms, trying to maintain her composure, as she said, "Yes!""Well, nobody cares! If they still care, I'll force them to move some other part of the country. It's big enough for them to settle somewhere they can find married people," Damon replied, settling onto the couch. Jasmine had expected him to leave, but it seemed he had other plans."Could you lea
★★★★ "Ellie!" Gary tried to approach Harley's mother, but he stopped him, saying, "Don't come close to mom. I didn't lay my hands on you just because of her even though I was on the verge of ripping your neck off your body. So, Again count yourself lucky!" Harley growled at his father. Just then, one of Harley’s men interrupted. "Boss, this woman is fainting!" Harley’s gaze shifted briefly to Amanda before he gave his orders in a cold, merciless tone. "Take her to the hospital. Make sure she doesn’t die, and ensure she gets proper treatment at our camp." Amanda tried to protest, but her words failed her as she collapsed. Without hesitation, Harley’s men carried her away, leaving the scene in tense silence. By that time, Harley's mom mustered up some strength and looked at her husband with pain and tears. Earlier, when Amanda said those things about Gary, she denied them without a second thought, even though somewhere in her heart, a bad feeling was swirling. But, in the end, she wa
★★★★"Are you hurt?" Harley asked, concern lacing his voice."Yeah, my foot," Nadia winced, her grip tightening around his neck. "I think something’s stuck in it."Without hesitation, Harley scooped her up in his arms, cradling her gently as he made his way inside, his jaw set with determination."It's Amanda, and she has more people inside," Nadia cautioned him so that he could have his gun ready."Humph!" Harley hummed only, then took her to a place where there was little light and a small place to sit. He carefully laid her down, turned on the phone's flashlight, and said, "Hold it up on your feet and let me see what it is?"Nadia's face was tired and sweaty, but her eyes were calm seeing Harley in front of her eyes. She got the phone and held it up, only then did they both notice a nail embedded in her left foot.As soon as Harley touched the nail, Nadia cried out, clutching his hair in her palm as her agonizing voice erupted, "Oh, it’s hurt!"Harley looked up at Nadia’s painful f
★★★★★ "I don't know how...." Harley's mother's hands were shaking as she held the gun in her hand. "There's no time for a lesson! Just put the muzzle on my handcuffs and shoot!" Nadia shouted, her impatience growing as Amanda's people could show up at any second. "Alright," Harley's mother muttered, exhaling sharply. She pressed the muzzle against the lock and fired without hesitation. The handcuffs snapped open instantly. Nadia forthwith ran to Amanda and pulled her back by her hair before Amanda could able to run out of the room. "Let me go, bitch!" Amanda protested, trying to scream. But Nadia held her back with her arm around her neck. Suddenly Amanda's men arrived with guns drawn. Seeing them, Amanda screamed, "Don't just stand there and help me!" She gritted her teeth and spat at the people who should have been running to her aid. "Don't come close to her if you want her alive and well?" Nadia yelled, holding Amanda tightly as she tried to strike a deal for them to escape.
★★★★★Meanwhile, Harley returned home and learned from the servant that his father had been awake for a while but had ordered no visitors until he permitted it. Ignoring the warning, Harley marched straight to his father’s room. Rather than knock, he pounded on the door.His father’s irritated voice boomed from within. "I warned you—I don’t want any interference! If you all want to keep your jobs, stay out of my business!"At that moment, Harley responded by firing on the door lock and then kicking it open. Gary ran to the corner in fear, his back hitting the wall. When Gary saw that it was Harley who had shot at the door, he blurted out, "What's going on in your head? You could have called me!" "Where are they?" Harley yelled with murderous eyes."Who are you talking about?" Gary replied, trying to sound calm, but miserably failed under his son's intense gaze. Harley clenched his teeth and rushed to his father, who tried to escape, but Harley grabbed him by his throat and howled, "
★★★★★ Jasmine was exhausted, thirsty and going through the ripping pain in her shoulder, but she made sure she reached out for her husband, who was looking for her crazily. "Hello... it's me!" Jasmine said in a tired voice and crawled away from the dead man. Since it was almost dark, she took refuge behind a tree and decided to stay there until Damon came. "Where are you?" Damon's harsh voice broke out, full of impatience and tension. "Come and get me. I am tired and I...I killed a man who wanted to kill me," Jasmine said, "Also a group of people took Nadia with them. She is in danger too. Bring men," Jasmine said, closing her eyes. "Hang in there!" Damon said. There was a sense of reassurance in his voice that calmed Jasmine and she replied, "Okay!" And she touched her shoulder where she felt pain. Meanwhile, Harley reached the mansion where Amanda's father was busy in the swimming pool with some young lady. As soon as they entered, they all started screaming in fear becau
★★★★★"I don’t know anything!" Harley’s mother stammered, her voice trembling as she scrambled towards Nadia, who sat handcuffed in the corner. "In my sleep, I felt someone’s hand on my face, and I jolted awake. I tried to fight, and Harley’s father did the same, but they injured him before dragging me out of the villa. It was dark outside.""I think it’s the same people who brought you here. They pretended to be the police and tricked me," Nadia said calmly as she looked at Harley's worried mother."How is his father?"Nadia felt bad hearing Harley's mother's worried voice."When I left the villa, a doctor monitored him and the doctor said he is fine and has no injuries," Nadia said."You are not lying to me, are you?" Harley's mother asked again just to believe Nadia was not saying the positive just to keep her calm."Why would I lie to you to keep you satisfied when both of our lives are at stake? I was thinking about your son. I'm afraid he won't deal with this situation patiently
★★★★Nadia didn't go to her house. Instead, she went to Jasmine's house. All the way she kept wondering if Amanda was really that stupid. Knowing Harley's nature, how could she dare to attack his mother, and why did she think that kidnapping Harley's mother would make it easier for her to get back into his life?When she was about to enter Jasmine's house, a police car blocked her way, which shocked Nadia, and she quickly got out of the car in confusion and asked, "What happened, Sir?!" At the same time, Jasmine saw Nadia and the police from the balcony, where she was walking with a coffee mug in her hand. So, she decided to go and see what the matter was."Are you Nadia Hazelwood?" a policeman asked.Nadia replied, a little nervously, "Yes, sir, I am Nadia Hazelwood. Is something wrong?""We found illegal substances in your house. You have to come with us to the police station," the cop said, showing off the handcuff to Nadia who could no longer stop herself from panicking as she mut
★★★★ As the morning dawned Nadia found herself pinned down by a strong arm around her waist and unable to breathe. But what scared her the most was the thought that Harley was naked. She moved quickly and looked under the sheets, but he wasn't naked; he was wearing his boxers, and she sighed with relief. Then she tried to push his hand out of her to get up, but he grumbled, "Let me hold you a little longer." "I have a lot of work to do; hugging won't buy me time," Nadia grumbled. "You work in my office, and as your boss, I am ordering you to remain on the bed with me; if you're so free, you can show me your care by kissing me," Harley said. "Stop your nonsense, Harley. Your mother will come anytime and I will feel ashamed," Nadia put her hand on his face and tried to push him away, but she couldn't. Though his sleeping face looked innocent and peaceful, which urged her to stare at him for a long time, she refused to do that since she was embarrassed to show her affection. Suddenl
★★★★★"Uh..huh! What did you hear him talking about?" Harley replied calmly."He was talking to someone in the garden who I couldn't see so I was standing near the wall and listening to their conversation, then I heard your father say that if that person can't achieve what he has been given to do then he should kill himself or your father will kill him," Nadia said with shock and fear in her eyes as she thought that Harley’s father was going to harm someone."Hmmmm... Dad is consumed by the greed to get the power. That is why he abruptly came here with Mom," Harley said, making his way to the bed, his hand unbuttoning his shirt, while he added, "Let him do what he wants. I'm glad you found something entertaining in this house!""How come you are so relaxed even after knowing all this? What if he is plotting something dangerous against you because I felt he has no sympathy for you or no care that you are his son," Nadia said impatiently putting both her hands on her waist as she did no