Sonia's heart leapt into her stomach. She alone comprehended the significance of Justin's revelation, aware of the person to whom he was referring. Justin's confirmation to Old Mrs. Hemsworth that he was indeed married indicated that Jessica hadn't been exaggerating when she claimed they were married. Sonia glanced at Nicholas, wondering what his reaction would be when he witnesses Jessica being introduced as Justin's wife.In response to his grandmother's wish, Justin waved towards the back of the hall, signaling for Jessica to come closer.Upon seeing Justin's gesture, Kelvin quickly alerted Jessica, who was standing beside herself with fear."Ms. Jessica, it's your cue; the boss just waved," Kelvin said, giving her a gentle nudge. Jessica had noticed Justin's wave, and at that point, her heart sank into her stomach.She felt a surge of tension. Justin had instructed her earlier, upon entering the hall, to wait at the back until she saw him wave. Only then should she come forward to
As Justin and Jessica exited the hall, a collective gaze from onlookers followed them, revealing a spectrum of emotions, including some marked by disdain. Among the spectators was Kelvin, who awaited them at the door. Kelvin couldn't help but express his amusement, remarking, "That was one hell of a performance, sir." Throughout the event, he had observed them closely from his vantage point. Despite the inaudibility of their conversation, their actions conveyed a sense of victory. Kelvin found himself elated by the uncharacteristic display of confidence and prowess that Justin exhibited that night.Justin and Jessica made their way towards the car, his arm remained securely around her waist, a gesture that Jessica found particularly comforting. The warmth of the connection was something she cherished, and she couldn't help but wish that Justin would consistently exhibit such affection. In her mind, a perpetual display of this tenderness would likely alleviate any challenges in their
"Mmmhh, mmhhh," Jessica continued to express her enjoyment through gentle moans. The tactile exchange heightened the sensory experience for both.Justin, at a fleeting moment, pulled away, creating a pause in the intimate exchange."No, please don't stop," Jessica pleaded, her desire evident in her voice.Justin chuckled, his fingers gently caressing her hairlines. "Would you like us to take it to my room?" he inquired.With a nod, Jessica conveyed her agreement, a hint of apprehension in her eyes. Justin, responding to her unspoken wish, stood up. In a swift and confident movement, he lifted her into his arms, carrying her effortlessly up the stairs as if she were a delicate weightless being, creating an intimate moment that transcended the boundaries of their initial connection.Upon entering his room, Justin swiftly turned the lock, enveloping them in a private sanctuary. Drawing her close, he couldn't ignore the undeniable physical response she evoked – he was already hard, a sens
Justin gazed at Jessica with curiosity, suspicion lingering in his mind about her forthcoming response. Despite already having an inkling, he desired to hear it directly from her. Jessica gave a subtle nod, letting out a sigh, she confessed, "Yes, I am." To her surprise, Justin promptly shifted his position, disengaging from being on top of her.Puzzled, Jessica inquired, "What's wrong?" She propped herself up on the bed, turning sideways to face Justin, who now had his back turned to her. His reaction diverged significantly from her expectations. Wasn't he supposed to be delighted that she had never been involved with a man before? Shouldn't he be enthusiastic that she was willing to share this intimate moment with him?Justin pivoted to meet her gaze, his expression cloaked in mystery, leaving Jessica uncertain about the thoughts swirling in his mind.With a subtle shake of his head, Justin expressed disbelief, "I am genuinely surprised. How can you still be a virgin? Does this imp
Justin hadn't anticipated finding Nicholas in his office that morning, given his recent return. Alfred had informed Justin that Nicholas had assumed the position of acting CEO in his absence, a role he seemed to have grown quite comfortable with.Glancing at Nicholas, who sat confidently behind his desk with legs crossed, Justin couldn't help but wonder what had emboldened Nicholas to behave in such a manner. The daring stare from Nicholas left Justin questioning the audacity behind his actions.In a chilly tone, Justin inquired, "Why are you still here, Nicholas?"Nicholas responded with a wicked smile, leaning forward and placing his hands imposingly on the table. "I suppose you haven't heard, brother. This is still my office, for now.""What does that even mean?" Justin snapped, finding it hard to believe what he was hearing. Wasn't Nicholas expected to relinquish his role as acting CEO now that Justin had returned? Was there something transpiring that he wasn't aware of? The uncer
Mr. Hemsworth was utterly taken aback. While aware that something substantial must have kept Justin hidden for an extended three-year period, he had never fathomed it would be a life-threatening attempt that had driven his son into hiding.The revelation stirred an intense rage within Mr. Hemsworth. Determined to identify the assailant, all he needed was a name, and he vowed to take care of the rest. No one who dared to mess with any member of the Hemsworth family would go scot free as Mr. Hemsworth was always prepared to fiercely protect his family and fight battles on their behalf.A hush fell over the room as all eyes remained fixated on the screen. To everyone's surprise, Justin had presented a silent recording, a visual account of the assault he had endured in his hotel room. The board members and shareholders exchanged incredulous glances as the video unfolded before them. It showed Justin attempting to fend off armed assailants in his hotel room, ultimately succumbing to a bru
Mr. Hemsworth took center stage as the bearer of the announcement. The moment the woman responsible for tallying the votes disclosed the outcome to him, he rose from his chair, capturing the undivided attention of the audience eagerly anticipating his words.Nicholas, seated beside his father, started to experience a twinge of unease. His brother's words were not only poignant but also laden with emotion, raising concerns that the audience might be swayed by the sentiment and cast their votes in favor of his brother's continuing in his role as the CEO of the company.Contemplating whether a larger portion of the audience would acknowledge the commendable efforts he had dedicated over the past three years, Nicholas pondered the possibility of garnering votes against his brother. Regrettably, the abrupt nature of this meeting left him yearning for more time.The short notice had caught Nicholas off guard, he wished the meeting had been scheduled a week ahead. If it had, he would have en
Justin walked majestically into the room with his hands folded behind his back; Kelvin followed after him. As soon as they got in, Jessica shut the door.Jessica stood beside Justin, utterly stunned. How was it possible that he was here right now? She had just spoken to Kelvin about half an hour ago and told him she was going to come over when she was done. How, then, were they able to be here in front of her so fast? Jessica wondered.She stared at Justin and opened her mouth to speak, but no words came out. She remembered she had asked him a question earlier to which he had given no answer. The air in the room was becoming awkward with everyone staring at one another.With a raised brow, Justin asked, "Aren't you going to introduce me to your mother?""Oh! Forgive my manners," Jessica stuttered. She looked over at Rebecca. "Mum, this is Justin Hemsworth, my husband," averting her gaze towards Justin, she said, "Justin, meet my mum.""Oh dear, come here, son," Rebecca said, standing u
A month later, at the Hemsworth family mansion, everyone is seated at the round dining table, having a family dinner. Nicholas's health was totally restored. He had also helped the police in apprehending Kennedy and his men, who were already behind bars. Sonia had also been prosecuted, and her license was revoked due to her crimes.Nicholas's last request before being prosecuted for his own crimes was to have dinner with everyone in the family, a request they all had granted. Everyone tried to put on a smiling face, even though their hearts ached on the inside.The energy in the room was really low. Nicholas, noticing this, raised a glass and clanked it with a spoon to get everyone's attention as he cleared his throat. All sets of eyes were averted towards him as everyone eagerly waited to hear what he would say.Nicholas smiled brightly as his eyes swept across the faces at the dining table, acknowledging each of them in an endearing manner. "Father, Justin, Grandmother, Mother, Je
Deep in thought, Justin drove to Jessica's mother's apartment. It had been two weeks since his discharge from the hospital.Two days after leaving the hospital, under persistent pressure from his grandmother and stepmother concerning Nicholas, Justin reached a decision. He chose to implore Jessica to perform the surgery on Nicholas, solely to prevent him from dyinf.This decision didn't signify forgiveness. In fact, he adamantly declined to visit Nicholas in the hospital. Fearful of what he might do to him as he remained vengeful and resentful, harboring deep anger for all he had endured at Nicholas' hands.The problem, however, was that Jessica had refused to treat Nicholas. In fact, they had engaged in an argument that led to her moving out of his apartment. All attempts to persuade her to reconsider proved fruitless. Since then, he had been trying to reach Jessica through her mother, with whom she had sought refuge.Surprisingly, when he called her mother that morning to inquire a
Having recovered from the shock of Jessica's stern attitude, Nicholas looked at her with pleading eyes. Determined to make it work, he ensured everything he said seemed to come directly from his heart. Although he had mentally rehearsed this moment repeatedly, he didn't anticipate the scene playing out so soon.When he asked his father to help him plead with Jessica the previous day, he hadn't expected his wish to be granted. However, knowing he would see Jessica one day, he prepared ahead of time. Now, she stood before him. This was his opportunity, and he promised himself to make the most of it.Rising from the bed, his gaze fixed on Jessica, Nicholas's hand was cuffed to the bed, limiting his movement. Despite the constraint, he had enough room to do what he wanted. Jessica's eyes narrowed with hatred as she witnessed his eyes clouding with tears.Scoffing, she remarked, "I am listening. Say what you want to say; I need to be on my way soon." She eagerly waited for him to beg her
Mr. Hemsworth arrived at the hospital with his mother and wife an hour later and stormed in the direction of Nicholas' ward. He had informed the hospital earlier that day to update him once his son woke up. The hospital was heavily guarded, as two sons of the most powerful and influential man in London, whose lives were still in imminent danger, were in different wards.For all Mr. Hemsworth knew, the culprit who had shot his second son was still at large. Until apprehended, Nicholas and even Justin were not safe. Who knows, the person trying to kill Nicholas might be attempting to cover up a dark past. Justin had mentioned that Nicholas was working with a cult. Could it be they wanted to silence Nicholas for good to prevent him from confessing to his crimes and thereby mention their involvement in money laundering and the attempt on Justin's life?Whatever it was, he would hear it now that his son was awake.As soon as they entered Nicholas' ward, Mr. Hemsworth motioned for the gua
The doctor suddenly remembered he had given the nurse a task earlier and asked her to inform him as soon as it was completed. That had to be what she had come to tell him about.He corked a brow up and asked curiously, "Are the test results out?" Laura nodded in response to his question. She wore a grave expression on her face, which was really unsettling to Mr. Hemsworth, who was clueless about what was going on."What test results? Can someone explain to me what exactly is going on here?" he snapped in frustration.The doctor immediately felt the need to explain before things escalated any further. "I am sorry, Mr. Hemsworth, for keeping you in the dark. The thing is, in this hospital, it is standard procedure to conduct a full check-up on our patients to ensure they are medically fit," he exchanged glances with the nurse and continued, "we ran some tests on Nicholas, and it appears the results are out," he concluded.Mr. Hemsworth was a little tense. The girl's reaction hinted t
Mr. Hemsworth stormed into the hospital an hour later with his bodyguards, looking as ferocious and angry as ever. No one dared to stop him; just the sight of him alone was very intimidating. The security stationed at the entrance had to make way for him after seeing how he had been greeted by the policemen. They already knew who he was; if the police, sent to protect the hospital, had allowed him to gain entrance at this crucial time when security was heightened, then they felt they had no choice but to do the same.Nicholas had been brought to the hospital in his disguised state, so the security men had no clue who the person being protected in the ward was. The hospital kept his identity a secret, and only people who had the right to know due to a role they had to play were informed. Seeing Mr. Hemsworth storm in, the security men gave each other a knowing look; whoever was being protected must be related to him in some way.Once inside, Mr. Hemsworth stood still as his ferociou
The man who had accidentally knocked Nicholas down immediately alighted from his car. Upon reaching where Nicholas lay in a pool of his blood, being washed away by the soft patter of rain falling, he gasped in shock but immediately recollected himself. "Is he dead?" he thought in fright as he fell to his knees beside Nicholas."Hello? Hello?" he said as he shoved Nicholas lightly.No response!"Oh my God! What have I done?" the man cried in fear. His heart was thumping heavily against his chest. With trembling hands, he brought out his phone and dialed 999, London's emergency contact."I knocked down a man; he needs help!" he cried as soon as the call connected, staring down nervously at Nicholas.The road was a lonely one. He contemplated carrying Nicholas into his car and taking him to a nearby hospital. He glanced at Nicholas' unconscious body again, and a thought crossed his mind, one that chilled him to the bone, causing his jaw to drop as his eyes widened."What if he is dead?
As soon as Jessica turned, a slight frown etched her face. Standing behind her was Dr. Martins, the same man she had heard from Nicholas, accused her of having a hand in the attack on her husband.When Dr. Martins found out few days ago, just like everyone else, that Jessica was Dr. Alexandra, he was absolutely gobsmacked. He wondered how that could be and thought back to the day Jessica was acting a little nonchalant in his office, realizing it was because she already had a solution to her husband's predicament.He had been scared to approach her due to the way he had treated her in the past—all the snide and sarcastic remarks he made in her presence hadn't gone unnoticed. From the beginning, he had made it clear he really didn't like her, but Jessica always responded to his ill treatment with kindness. To him, she was just acting, being the badass actress she was, which even infuriated him more.Pondering on the next steps to take, he had summoned the courage to meet Dr. Alexandra,
Sonia was petrified, visibly shaken. Just who is this man, she wondered? The seconds it took for the man to respond felt like a million years to her. Her heart kept thumping against her ribcage."Who am I?" the man asked mockingly as he snorted a laugh. Sonia's eyes widened.Hearing the man speak again intensified her fear. She knew she had heard that voice before, but to whom did it belong?She cried pleadingly, "Please don't hurt me. Whoever you are, please don't harm me.""Hahaha, you should have thought of that when you decided not to keep to your own end of the bargain. Now move, slowly," he snapped angrily, pointing the gun more aggressively towards her as he motioned for her to go in the direction he wanted.That was when it hit her!"Is it you? What are you...wait, how did you know where I live?" she asked, trying to mask her fear."How the tables have turned. It wasn't difficult to find you at all. All I had to do was a little investigation. You said you would find me and kil