It was late in the afternoon, the office staff were about to clock out when a clicking sound of heels filled the silent and empty lobby. Instinctively, the receptionist reacted to the sound and lifted her head. "I would like to see, Mr. Zimmerman," Jade carried a sophisticated aura this time, her sweet and gentle aura hibernating. "Do you have an appointment with him?" The receptionist lifted an eyebrow. In her mind, she was another woman who wanted to climb the hunk CEO's bed. "Tell him, Jade Leitner is here to see him," Jade answered with her eyes slightly narrowed. The woman's lips twitched, in excitement she lifted the handset. She was anticipating that another woman would leave the building dejected. "Sir, a woman named Jade Leitner wants to see you," Her eyes grew wide in disbelief when Tyler said that he would come to pick her up without a second thought."He'll come to pick you up, madam," her attitude took a sharp turn and wanted to be on Jade's good side. For years sh
Finding his confession ridiculous, Jade let out a humorless chuckle. "You made a mistake, Sophia is the real culprit." "I'm certain, you are the thief who stole my heart," Tyler insisted. "If you say so, I'm giving you your heart back," Jade was stone-faced, her voice edged with scorn. "Don't give it back, I'll steal your heart and we'll get even," he said and reached out to caress her face. Jade held his wrist, stopping him from touching her face."You have nothing to steal from me anymore. I don't have my heart with me. I have given it away," Jade said emotionlessly.Tyler pursed his lips. He would do everything for her to take her heart back from that man and give it to him. Jade was already exhausted of all the drama and walked towards the door. "Are you going to let your brother rot in jail?" Tyler's voice boomed just as Jade was about to reach out for the handle. She retracted her hand and spun on her heels. A resigned sigh left her mouth. "I'll go with you once my brothe
Luke and Colton's eyes met. They couldn't believe the words that proceeded from the lips of Tyler. "Brother!" Jade hugged Colton's neck and unhugged him after a few seconds to check if he was unharmed. "Hey, what are you doing?" Colton asked when Jade rounded him. "Did they hurt you?" Jade still asked despite seeing him looking fine. "They didn't," Colton answered her. It was then that she broke into tears. Tyler witnessed how much she cared for her brother. He didn't make the wrong decision to use her affection for Colton as leverage to get her back. Call him selfish but she was the one thing he couldn’t recover from, and knowing that made him feel fearful and furious and caged. The feelings catalyzed into one impetus: He would not be kept apart from her."Jadey, tell me. What did you do to make him drop the charge against me?" Colton was wary, there was no such a thing as free lunch. Tyler asked something in exchange for his freedom. "Brother, don't do anything rash, okay?" J
Jade buried herself entirely underneath the covers, avoiding the sight of Tyler. The lights were switched off leaving a few lights on in the corners. Making the room cozier and romantic. The bed sloped downward as Tyler lay beside her. Jade was bracing herself for what was about to come. She thought about her brother's predicament if she pissed off Tyler. Her palm wetter by the second. She cringed when she was being caged in his embrace. "Tyler, I'm so tired," she said using a pleading tone. She was experimenting with what would be the best way to make him agree. "I know… I just wanted to hug you to sleep," Tyler's insomnia came back when Jade left. "Let's sleep now," he planted a kiss on top of her head. They were drifting to sleep when all of the sudden Tyler's phone went off. Tyler hissed and picked up his phone. "Hello," he spoke coldly. "When are you coming home, honey?" Sophia's voice sounded at the other end of the line. "I'm not," he replied curtly. "Jason is sick, he
Jade blanched at the news of Tyler's arrival. Her knees knocked. Upon hearing the footsteps, Jade and Pearl looked at each other unable to think straight. "Jade," Tyler's tall figure emerged into the room. In the nick of time, Jade was able to hide Tim's face from Tyler. Her heart raced inside her chest, her blue eyes dilated in trepidation. "May I see the little boy behind you," Tyler's request shocked everyone in the dining room. Jade almost choked but was quick to make up an excuse. "Oh, he is a shy boy and isn't outgoing." Truthfully, Timothy was anything but shy. He was an extremely friendly and outgoing boy.Everyone in the dining room secretly sighed that Jade was able to make up an excuse quickly given that they were unprepared for Tyler's appearance. Jade came near to Tyler but was still obstructing his view, so he wouldn't see Tim. Pearl was quick to act and hugged Tim. Pearl was relieved as Tim cooperated and buried his face in Pearl's tummy, successfully concealing
Instead of being touched for giving her permission to go and see Timothy before heading home, Jade felt embittered. She was willing to give her company to him plus some of her assets to compensate him just to let go of Colton but used it to force her to be with him. Timothy was the most affected in this set up. Leaving Germany and coming back to Austria were the biggest mistakes she ever made. Should she have listened to Colton and stayed in Germany with him, Colton wouldn't have known her relationship with Tyler. Shutting her eyes, Jade leaned her head on the window. She was unaware when they arrived at her mansion as she was in deep thought while her eyes were closed. The driver was hesitating to tell her that they'd already reached the mansion. Jade felt that the car wasn't moving and opened her eyes. She looked at the surroundings and found that they were in her estate. "Oh, we're already here," Jade commented, making the driver rub the back of his head awkwardly. Jade ope
Tyler looked at Jade who stood frozen on her spot. Then his gaze shifted to the boy laying on the bed. Jade followed his line of sight, he was looking at Timothy who had his back at them.She was relieved that Timothy rolled on his side with his back facing the door, but, nervous at the same time. What if one day he would see Timothy's face?Tyler would be a dumb person if he couldn't see that Timothy was his son with just one look. He was the spitting image of Tyler. "Let's go," she pulled Tyler towards the door. She couldn't let him stay for another second. Timothy might turn over and expose his face. Tyler gave another look at the child on the bed. The following day, Timothy got bored playing alone. After Pearl had gained permission from Jade, she took Timothy to an indoor playground so he could interact with some children. Timothy was so delighted that he saw many children around his age. "Hi, I am Timothy," he introduced himself to a child who was playing alone. The child l
"I missed you," she purred, Tyler unwound her arms that snaked his waist and then turned to face her. "Do you need anything?" Tyler said with a gentle tone.Everytime she said she missed him Tyler would buy something for her. The last time she said she missed him, he bought a red Ferrari sports car for her. "You're all I need, Tyler," Sophia hugged him tightly as if he was his lifeline. "I have to go. I'll send money in your account," he pulled away from her and left without giving her a back glance. At 10 in the evening, Tyler arrived at the old mansion. He came to know from Simeon that Jade had arrived thirty minutes ago. "Didn't you go to your son?" Tyler said as he loosened his tie. "I did. He slept early today so I was able to leave early," Jade said monotonously. Her eyes were as dull as her voice. "Why don't you take him here to live with us?" Tyler removed his shirt revealing his athletic figure, Jade blue eyes grew wide, not because of his alluring body but because of