When the call ended,Daphne placed the phone on the table and stared at her friend with a look of resignation and disappointment.“I’ve…I’ve been fired from the restaurant.”Layla’s fury surged like a huge wave,fueled by the unfairness of it all.“This is definitely Jacob’s doing!What the hell is his problem?Why can’t he just leave you alone?How can someone be so despicable?!Take me to him right now!He left you for someone else.You let him leave without creating any trouble for him yet he’s still making your life a living hell.Who does he think he is?!He needs to pay for this!”Also knowing this was Jacob’s doing as well,Daphne tried her best to get Layla to calm down.She pleaded with her friend not to confront Jacob.It was of no use.They already knew what he wanted.He was doing all these to get her to succumb to be his mistress.Overwhelmed with anger and pain for her friend,Layla’s angry voice anchored throughout the restaurant.“He is freaking engaged!Why can’t he just stay fait
Daphne was restless for the rest of the night and when she finally got up in the morning.She washed her face and brushed her teeth.She stared at herself in the mirror trying to put on a positive attitude for the day so that Nora would not suspect anything.As she swung the door open to go to the kitchen,she found Nora standing there with a pale face,her lips trembling as she said.“Daphne, your…your father attempted suicide.”Daphne’s blood ran cold in her vein,her heart sunk to the floor.“My…my…”She stuttered unable to speak.“I just got a call from the police.He had attempted to take his own life but they managed to save him.I was told that he’s in a very critical condition.”And then Nora burst into tears.”He’s probably gotten so frustrated from being locked up for something he didn’t do.This is so unfair.This is so so unfair.”She cried.Daphne’s mind was in turmoil as she stood still in front of the crying woman and she listened to the pained cries echoing through the room.She co
Nora was holding a fruit knife tightly in her hand and yelling at Jacob.She had stabbed him.With a trembling voice,Daphne walked closer to her and called out.“Nora,please calm down.”“Calm down?Why should I when he keeps making our lives a living hell!I will fucking kill this man right now and then he will not be able to hurt you and my husband anymore!Daphne,oh Daphne,I warned you,I told you countlessly that he wasn’t suitable for you.”Daphne burst into tears,she moved forward and hugged Nora gently.“I’m sorry,Nora.I’m so sorry.Please calm down for my sake.”She cried.Jacob covered his wound,blood staining his hand.The secretary attempted to offer basic aid but he pushed her away and confronted Daphne with gritted teeth.“Daphne,I’m bleeding profusely and you can’t even come to my aid.Don’t I matter to you anymore?”Daphne disengaged from Nora and turned to face him.She glared at him,with so much hatred in her heart.Nora was a kind woman.She could not even hurt a fly yet she
Not wanting Nora to worry anymore,Daphne made up a story. She promised to visit Gary and also with Layla, exploring any possible avenues of help. Nora, comforted by her repeated assurances, eased her grip slightly and tried to remain positive that they could get out of this predicament without Daphne become Jacob’s mistress.*************In a private hospital in Chicago,Jacob was sent to a ward after receiving treatment.He changed into a loose hospital gown, with layers of gauze wrapped around his waist.Even so, he continued discussing business with his secretary.And then,Lucia arrived.Her eyes were bloodshot as she stared at him in disbelief. "Jacob, who did this to you?"If Lucia finds out it was Nora who did it,then he will have to explain why she did and get himself in trouble so he immediately made up a story. Fortunately, Lucia did not show signs of suspicion and felt sorry for him.Staring at her eyes that were laced with genuine concern, Jacob couldn’t help but think of D
An unsettling feeling gripped Nora.However, Daphne offered a faint smile and assured her that the person Layla had sought help from was highly capable.Daphne added that Jacob might even hold him in high regard, which persuaded Nora not to believe her,completely.With a gentle closing of the door, Daphne leaned against it, her gaze vacant and lost in thought for an extended period.By this time,it was getting very late.After a prolonged contemplation with the sky above, Daphne eventually walked out of the house and boarded the taxi.Upon arriving at Jacob’s grand villa, itwas already nine o'clock in the evening.Jacob, dressed in a formal suit, was seated on the sofa, indulging in a drink. The soft glow from a crystal lamp illuminated his striking features.In the past, Daphne might have been captivated by his charm. However, her present sentiment was one of repulsion.In a husky voice, Jacob inquired, "Where have you been? I've been calling you all day.”Daphne remained silent as
Daphne felt so exhausted yet she couldn’t seem to fall asleep that night.Tossing and turning on the bed,she just wanted to get some sleep.Just as she was on the brink of slumber,she felt a pair of strong arms embrace her on the bed and then a deep voice called out her name.“Daphne…”Startled,her eyes opened widely.The moonlight cast a faint glow upon the bed in the dark room.Sitting up,Daphne realized she had been dreaming about Griffin holding her.Heck, it had felt so real.The bedroom door creaked open and Griffin quietly walked in.Seeing Daphne sitting up on the bed,he slowly walked up to her and sat beside her.“Why are you still awake?”He asked,running his hand through her hair.Daphne sighed,heavily.”I can’t seem to fall asleep.”And then he gently pull her close to him and made her lie her head on his shoulder.He understood perfectly well on why she was troubled.“I’ve taken care of everything and I’ll see to it that all your troubles will be settled in the morning.If a
In the spacious dining room,Griffin sat alone,engrossed in the business morning newspaper,sipping his coffee.In addition to his law firm,he had other business ventures,though most were managed by a professional team.Finally,Daphne walked out of the bedroom after she had gotten changed.He glanced up at her and complimented with a smile.“You look lovely.”Daphne smiled,she indeed felt lovely in her dress.It clung to her curves,perfectly.It was as if it was made just for her.Daphne settled into a chair and replied.”Thank you.”Griffin sat across from her,his mind lost in a sea of thoughts.Miranda then served Daphne her breakfast and apologized,softly.“I’m sorry,Miss Howard.I had no idea you would be joining us today.Please make do with what we have.Tell me your breakfast preference,and I’ll make it specially for you from tomorrow.”Daphne had different favorite food for breakfast in mind but she understood that she was only a guest in Griffin’s house.She didn’t see the need or t
Jacob’s car screeched to a halt at the front of the detention center.As soon as he got out of the car.he saw a man walking out of the building with a group of people.It was none other than Griffin Reyes.As usual,he was wearing a stylish and high quality suit,which made him look even more handsome and noble.He was walking down the stairs in front of the building as Jacob stared at him in shock.The directors of the detention center were walking alongside him,speaking to him very politely.Jessica was also there.She said to the group.“Thank you for your help.”The directors nodded with smiles on their faces.Of course,they had to show respect to the Reyes family.Griffin shook hands with each of them and then parted ways.After Griffin left,the directors were in a good mood.One of them let out.“I always see that man on TV.It’s such an honor to meet him in real life today.”The others nodded in agreement.Griffin was handsome,rich and powerful.Everyone either wanted to be close to him