Karen waited for Jordan to answer. The man who was handsome and always cheerful looked disheveled. Karen had never seen Jordan like this. Previously, the Jordan he knew was an easy-going man. What happened he would not let take away the joy of the days he lived. Jordan would go through it all with ease.“Jordan…” Karen leaned forward, took Jordan's hand, and held it tightly. “My request is not a difficult thing. I just want your time, I want you. But I will save you from the hell you created yourself.”Jordan stared straight ahead. But he caught on to everything Karen was saying. And Karen was right. Jordan was reckless. Lorenz even had time to warn him to reconsider accepting the project. But Jordan was too happy, feeling he could handle it all, he did not listen to Lorenz."How long?" Jordan turned to Karen. His face was haggard, devoid of enthusiasm."What did you say? How long?" Karen repeated. A sinister smile appeared on Karen's lips. “Saving you from disaster without paying a p
Clarabelle came into her room. She carried a tray full of Jordan's favorite foods. She wanted to make Jordan comfortable after unwinding. Since arriving, Jordan hadn't wanted to eat. He just asked for a drink then he went to sleep again. Jordan was in bed most of the day. Several times Clarabelle looked at him, he seemed so sound asleep."Jordan ..." Clarabelle placed the tray on the nightstand next to the bed. She sat on the edge of the bed, gently rocking Jordan's arm to wake him up.Jordan moved, he turned and opened his eyes. “Oh, hey, Babe…” Immediately Jordan sat up. He smelled his favorite steak."I brought food. You haven't eaten since you got home. Look, it's still warm," Clarabelle said. She held the food close to Jordan and placed it in front of Jordan on the bed.“Hmm… it must be yummy. Thank you, Babe.” Jordan came closer and gave Clarabelle a sweet kiss."Eat. Then you can talk when you're ready." Clarabelle saw that Jordan was fresher.“Yeah… okay,” Jordan said. He took
Jordan's office door was open. A sexy woman in a white and black dress stepped in. Her smile was quite charming. She walked confidently toward Jordan. Karen had come as agreed, to discuss Jordan's business and how she could deal with the mess."Good morning, Mr. Hayden," Karen said hello, then sat down across from Jordan.“Morning, Miss Clarkson. Thank you for coming this morning.” Jordan returned the greeting.Karen turned to the man standing next to Jordan's chair. The man nodded, with a faint smile greeting Karen.“This is my assistant, Lorenz. He will explain what is needed.” Jordan introduces Lorenz."Alright, let's get started." Karen opened her laptop, ready to jot down whatever she needed.Lorenz took his place and a meeting took place immediately. Karen carefully watched everything that happened, from start to finish. She asked things to clarify every side she needed to know. Lorenz and Jordan quickly gave th
Crystal stepped closer to James. She handed the man a few sheets of paper, mentioning a few names Clarabelle had never known before. From the look on James' face, he didn't really like it. But James didn't refuse the sheet that was handed to him. Clarabelle knew what James was holding. They were several check sheets."Granny, you are always been like this," James grumbled. "They already get the appropriate salary from the office.""It doesn’t matter. What's wrong with giving them? Let them have more blessings, James. Thank you, dear." Crystal tapped James on the shoulder, asking him not to protest what Crystal did.James kept the sheet that had moved into his hand in the inside pocket of his jacket. Then he continued on his way but briefly glanced at Clarabelle. After James left, Crystal turned to look at Clarabelle."Come on, let's get on with our business." A smile returned to Crystal's lips.The excited woman led Clarabelle to the back of
It was getting dark. The sky was getting redder.Clarabelle continued to steer the car a little out of town, slightly up on the side of the housing. Arriving there, Clarabelle got out of the car and looked at the scene before her eyes. On that side was where Clarabelle spent her time when she came home from school. Sometimes she listened to songs while gazing at the beauty of the city in the distance. Sometimes she drew pictures of the beauty of the sky decorated with clouds that drift endlessly.Jordan stood by Clarabelle's side, watching the city begin to fill with twinkling lights. The red sky was getting darker. There was no moon, only a few stars here and there, twinkling in the sky.“I love seeing all the beauty. But it was not usually this dark,” said Clarabelle. Her eyes remained straight ahead.“You know the romantic place.” Jordan spread his arms, he hugged Clarabelle tightly. "Pleasant trip."Clarabelle's heart rumbled. She was relieved that her choice to take Jordan to tha
Jordan looked at Karen who was already in front of him. The woman grew bolder. The costumes that she wore show her body which was sexy and quite tempting. Inevitably, Jordan's playboy soul struggled. For a long time, he had endured only with Clarabelle. The last time he touched another woman besides his wife, it was Karen, but in a drunken state.“I was even able to solve your problem quicker than I thought, Jordan.” Karen took a few steps toward Jordan.Jordan swallowed his saliva. Something was vibrating from Jordan's body close like this to Karen."Aren’t you making this up?" Jordan certainly wasn't sure if the struggle that had left him depressed and frantic had only been taken care of in two nights by Karen. Jordan sensed that something was wrong with Karen's arrival."You still don't want to believe in my business skills, do you?" Karen put her hands up and wrapped her arms around Jordan's shoulders. "I can make men melt not only in bed but in the black and white game, the dolla
Reluctantly, Jordan left the office. Karen had texted several times. She was at Jordan's apartment preparing a special night for their date. Jordan's heart wrestled. On the one hand, he remembered Clarabelle, remembered his promise to Adriano, he would make Clarabelle happy. Jordan had promised to be faithful, only dear to his wife. But on the other hand, he had also promised Karen, would have a relationship with her because Karen was able to solve Jordan's problem."Damn, damn, damn!" Irritated, Jordan repeatedly cursed because of the situation that seemed to ensnare him. If only he could, he just wanted to go home. He wanted to be with Clarabelle. Jordan was also surprised, his heart became more attached to the simple woman he married because of that bet."You will definitely cry and be angry if you know what I am doing, Lala," Jordan spoke as if Clarabelle was with him. "Okay, I'll play Karen's game, but I also have to figure things out so this doesn't last long."Jordan made up hi
For two days, Jordan didn't come to see Clarabelle. Only sent a few messages. Clarabelle was still with Adriano ensuring his condition was stable before Clarabelle would return home. Adriano was of course happy that his daughter was at home with him. He didn't really feel the weakness in his body, he took the time to talk to Clarabelle. He wanted to prove that Jordan had fulfilled his promise to him. “He worked hard, trying to keep the family business going. He had a problem with his business, but thankfully, everything has been resolved.” Clarabelle tells Adriano what happened with Jordan. "Does he really love you?" Adriano continued to chase. Clarabelle looked at her board. Why was Adriano still hesitating? "Jordan said he loves me a few times. He wants to make me happy, Pa. That's why he gave me a private vehicle so that I can be free, free whenever I want to visit you or go to meet Granny." Clarabelle tried to convince Adriano, Jordan had changed. He was committed and strived t