That sent a jolt through his body. He turned his head to look at her in surprise. His dark eyes contained many emotions that she could not decipher."Jack, let me talk to him," she said as she gripped his hand hard, as if she was comforting him.Jackson pursed his lips and looked at her without moving an inch.He was hesitating. He did not know what to do.Serenity took a step forward, stepping out from behind Jackson. Jackson did not stand in her way.Her eyes fell on Lucas, who was now only a few steps away. "I'm not the person you're looking for. I don't have the slightest recollection of the things you mentioned, so I think you must have gotten the wrong person!"When she finished, the light in Jackson's eyes wavered, while Lucas seemed like he was unwilling to believe her. "That's impossible. You... you must have forgotten. You've forgotten, haven't you? Have you forgotten because it's been too long?""My memory has always been good," said Serenity, "I really don't remember
Jackson remained silent and kept driving. He was feeling a panic he had never felt before.He did not know what he was afraid of. Was he afraid of Lucas finding out that Serenity was indeed the person he had been looking for? Or was he afraid that Serenity would develop some kind of feelings for Lucas in the future?No, Lucas... shouldn't be able to discover anything. Jackson had already taken the necessary precautions, just in case something like this happened.Meanwhile, Serenity seemed to have forgotten about the things that had happened in the past. According to Jackson's investigation, in the days after Lucas was found, Serenity had fallen terribly sick with a high fever. She was even sent to Solaria for treatment.She must have forgotten certain things because of that high fever.But... even though Jackson had taken the necessary precautions, why did he still feel so apprehensive?He felt as if something out of his expectations would happen, thus throwing his plan off.Lik
"What are we doing here?" Serenity asked, feeling puzzled. Jackson pursed his lips tightly, looking at the view of Solaria through the window glass.The young Jackson had come here with his father once. His father had brought him here and told him, "Jack, you know what? You'll understand what it means to be unstoppable only when you're high standing. You often have no control over your own destiny unless you have enough power."If one wanted to be truly in control of his own destiny, he would have to keep climbing higher and higher!Whenever Jackson was frustrated, he would come here and look out over this view of Solaria. He had told himself that one day, only he could control his own destiny. He had not been here for a long time since he had taken over the Valor Group and yet, he was here again. How long had it been?The last time he was here, he thought he was finally in complete control of his own destiny. He would no longer be at the mercy of anyone. However, he had come her
Why? Must she tell him the answer to that? Jackson seemed like he clearly needed an answer from her."Hey, tell me. Why? Why won't you have a crush on Lucas?" Jackson urged.Serenity's face turned slightly pink. Even so, she stated clearly, "Because you're the one who makes my heart beat. I don't want you to get the wrong idea, Jack. There's really nothing between Lucas and me. "Was it really nothing?Jackson's eyes darkened. The photo of Lucas embracing Serenity in his computer's mailbox seemed to flash before his eyes again. There were also photos of Lucas in tears in front of Serenity.Those photos seemed like a silent irony to him. Despite all his efforts, he could not break the bond between Serenity and Lucas."Is it really nothing? You're not hiding anything from me?" Jackson asked in a low voice."I've told you everything between Lucas and I." Serenity thought Jackson was asking about today."So... Serenity, how much do you love me?" Jackson's breath was on her face, hi
Serenity was stunned. Prove it? How could she prove it to him?! She was a little unsure of how to respond initially but suddenly understood something, seeing how he stared at her.Serenity hesitated. Then, she raised her arms and wrapped them around Jackson's neck. She tilted her jaw up slightly and pressed a gentle kiss against his mouth.Jackson's lips were soft, and his cool lips and scent made her feel at ease. It was just a touch of lips, but the kiss was her initiative.Serenity brushed her lips against his with love. It was her way of proving how much she loved him, but this kiss alone was not enough for him.When she was about to withdraw eventually, Jackson abruptly cradled the back of her head, his lips devouring hers gently yet firm and slightly dominantly.She jolted at the suddenly intense kiss, only to drown in it the next moment. Did Jack know what this kiss meant to her? This kiss made her realize her heart and her feelings for him even better.Unsure how long the
Serenity caught her breath. There seemed to be a dangerous aura around him. She instinctively tried to push him away, but his hand would not move."Serenity, I love you!" Jackson murmured softly, "Not just how cute you are. Only I can see the many faces of you."Jackson straightened up and gazed down at her. "So don't ever fall for someone else. Don't even try to think about it."He wanted her to be only his. He wanted to be absolutely sure that she was his. He wanted to have her all to himself and eliminate any of the remaining uncertainties that might make things go wrong.Was this love? Though his love had become fear, he wanted all of her. Had his father loved his mother the same way? That was why his father had lost the will to live after his mother had left.Jackson had thought that he would never love anyone in his life. Even if he got married and had children, his only goal was to leave the Valor family with an heir. However, Serenity was like a brand in his heart. Her imp
"Jack... Jack..." 'It's her. She's calling for me again... But why does it sound like a choked sob? Is she... crying?' Jackson's mind finally focused again, his eyes meeting Serenity's tear-stained face.'Serenity? Is she crying?! Did I hurt her?!'Yes. Serenity was suffering because Jackson had almost lost his mind.Seeing the tears on her face and the fear in her eyes made his heart ache terribly. It was the deepest blow to him.What had he... Was Serenity afraid of him?Jackson had lost the sanity he had always prided himself on because of what had happened between Serenity and Lucas!"Are you... Afraid of me?" Jackson murmured, his voice hoarse. All he wanted was to see her smile! Seeing how her smile lit up her face and calling him 'Jack' in her soft voice made him feel alive.Perhaps the last thing he wanted to see was her fear. However, he had unintentionally scared her this time. Serenity trembled slightly. Afraid of him? Yes, a little. No matter how hard she had r
After a brief pause, Serenity parted her lips. "If you really insist... If that's the only way to prove how much I love you, then... Okay."Serenity was unwilling to do this. They might get found out, and it would be extremely embarrassing. Despite that, if it was what he truly wanted, she was totally willing to give it to him. All she wanted was to ease his fear of vulnerability and take care of him.Jackson looked at Serenity in a daze. Her familiar voice rang in his ears, but it sounded like a stranger.What did she say? She had said okay. Serenity was still shaking in fear. Even so, for him... She was willing to do anything for him.Contentment flowed over him, making him feel a little overwhelmed. Despite that, it somehow soothed all his worries. The coldness in him seemed to be gradually fading.Serenity Lewis, the woman he loved...There was a long silence. After that, Jackson let out a slow breath and draped his suit over her body to cover her."Sorry... I wasn't being