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Chapter 83 Janet How has this happened? I thought. I was told the painting had already been bought, so how had in ended up here? The person must have bought it for me, who? Jason? No, he had barely even looked at it. I mentally facepalmed. Kevin! The bastard was trying to force me to accept his gifts. Well it won’t work. “It looks expensive. How much did you pay for it?” Lois asked. “Nothing, I mean very little.” I stammered. “ It’s not as pretty as I had hoped, perhaps I should exchange it with another one.” “No way, it’s perfect. You have an eye for good paintings.” Dad said. “Are you sure? I really think I should send it back. I can always get a refund and buy something better.” I insisted. “This is perfect.” Lois said. “Who delivered it?” I asked. “Some guys from the exhibit.” She told me. I stared at the picture, hating Kevin for getting the better of me. “Come join us for a drink.” Dad’s offered. “I’m very tired. I need to sleep. Good night everyone.”
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Chapter 84 Kevin “Fuck! Fuck! Fuck!” I yelled in anger. Just when Janet and I had been about to have a moment, this bitch had to go ruin everything. I watched helplessly as Janet got into her car and drove away. “Damn it!” My phone had stopped ringing. Boiling with anger, I started the engine and headed home. I was pissed at the kiss I had just missed, but happy Aunt Viv had been found safe. When my mom had called to tell me she was missing, I had been scared. I didn’t want her falling into the wrong hands. “How is she missing?” I asked mom. “Hannah says she sneaked out when she wasn’t looking. I am worried, maybe we should call the police?” “Let’s see if we can find her before we get the police involved.” I said. It was a relief when Jan called to say she was with her. On my way to meet them, I called my mom and told her. She had been really relieved. I had been too, and happy Jan had put aside our difference to help my aunt out. Maybe in time things would reall
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Chapter 85 Anna I drove home a smile on my face. I had spent days trying to perfect my revenge plan against Lois, and I had finally gotten it right. She had spoilt my relationship with Tony, now it was my turn. I knew what she wanted most, my Dad's fortune, and I was going to make sure she didn’t get it. I got home and met Fran in the living room with a young man. “Anna welcome back. Meet my nephew Justin. Justin meet Anna.” Justin stood up and stretched out his hand. “Nice to meet you Anna.” He said. “Same.” I took his hand. He was about twenty-five, well-built, with brown hair and eyes. He wasn’t very handsome but he had a wide, friendly smile. “Aunt Fran has told me so much about you and your sister. I am really looked forward to working with you.” He said. I looked puzzled. “Justin is interning at Gabhill. He just finished NYU.” Fran explained. “Nice to know. Dad didn’t tell me.” I said. “I am sure he will, Justin just arrived this evening,” She said.
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Chapter 86 Kevin I had just finished negotiating a large deal with a foreign investor, when Brian called. “Kev, Gina arranged to meet Jan for lunch but I am keeping her busy. You go instead and see if you can talk to her. She is at that outdoor café.” “Thanks pal. I owe you one.” I had a lunch date with my dad, but I canceled it. I wasn’t going to miss this opportunity. She was looking at something on her phone when I got there. She didn’t notice me till I was sitting next to her. “Hey,” I said. She looked up. “ What are you doing here Kevin?” She asked frowning. “I came to have lunch and saw you sitting here, so I decided to come over.” “I am waiting for Gina.” “Let me keep you company till she shows up.” I offered. “No thanks, please go.” “Jan please, at least let me explain.” “I don’t want to hear it,” “Why?” “Because whatever you say is going to be a lie. Jason has told me all about you. You are worse than I thought.” “Jason? You can’t believe a w
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Chapter 87 Anna I found working with Justin a lot more fun than I had thought. He was a fast learner and had a lot of great ideas, plus his killer smile, which made me smile too. He was a lot like Fran, and I really liked him. “How do you find Texas?” I asked him that afternoon, after we had finished going over some marketing figures. “A lot different from New York.” He grinned. “ And I am still trying to find my way around.” “I can help you with that.” I offered. “If you need a guide I will be happy to help.” “Thanks, I really appreciate it. I was planning to go house hunting on Saturday.” “You don’t like our place?” I teased. He laughed. “ I love it. But I hate to be a freeloader.” “You are not. Your Aunt is family, you are too.” “I really appreciate that.” He said softly. He was looking into my eyes and I felt myself blush. “Still I want to get my own place, but I will be sure to visit often.” He promised. “Please do. And I can show you round t
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Chapter 88AnnaI got home and went straight to my room. I couldn’t stop beating myself up. I couldn’t help thinking how stupid I had been. How could I have thought Tony wanted to get back with me? I should have known he was up to no good.I managed to take a shower and get dressed, then forced myself to go to work.Staying at home would have bought too many questions from everyone. I didn’t want them to know how stupid I had been to let myself be used and dumped. Tony was a heartless bastard and I would have nothing to do with him. Ever. I decided.I couldn’t believe I had ever once loved him.“Anna what happened last night?” Fran asked as I tried to sneak out. “Justin said you went to see a friend. I called to know how you were but it went to voicemail.” “I was with a friend Fran sorry my battery died.” I lied.“Are you okay? What happened?” “Nothing Fran I am okay.”“No you are not. What happened? Tell me.”“Nothing really, just remembered yesterday would have been my
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Chapter 89 Janet The flight from Texas to California was comfortable, we had flown first class after all, but still I couldn’t wait for us to land. “You don’t like flying do you?” Jason asked, as I breathed a sigh of relief once I was out of the plane. “I prefer if I were on the ground.” I grinned. We took a cab to the Luxury Hotel. The hotel was like the name, luxury. We checked our bags in our rooms and met in the lobby. “How about we go sightseeing? Jason suggested. “ I wish this were New York, there are a lot of places I would show you.” “Not today. I am very tired. I just want to eat, rest, and prepare for my meeting tomorrow.” “How about we explore round the block to stretch our legs a little, then come back to the hotel restaurant for dinner?” “Sounds good.” I agreed. We went window shopping, taking photos of interesting things. Once when I looked back, I could have sworn I saw Kevin. But looking around I didn’t see him again. It must be my imagination, and
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Chapter 90 Janet “What are you doing here?” I repeated. “Enjoying the California sun.” He said pushing his way in. “Hope you liked my wine? I noticed that greedy sonofabitch Jason seemed to be drinking most of it, hope he left enough for you?" “How the hell did you know I was in California?” I demanded. “Let’s say I have my sources.” He stood in the middle of the room looking round. “Nice. By the way, congratulations on getting the deal." “Get out Kevin! Right now.” I shouted. “Not until you listen to what I have to say.” “I don’t want to listen to anything you have to say. I knew you were the one I saw this afternoon, following me around. How dare you! Go. Right now.” “I had to follow you to make sure that worm Jason behaved himself.” “Get out!” He shook his head. “No. I love you and I am here to talk to you. I’m not leaving till you hear me out.” “Fine.” I slammed the door shut. “ I have given you a chance to leave quietly. Since you won’t take it, I will ca
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Chapter 155JanetIt was nearly 4pm when I finally closed my laptop and leaned back in my chair. I massaged my neck gently to ease the tension.It had been a very busy day. I had spent it running from one meeting to another and answering phone call after phone call.Everything had fallen on me as the only Benson in the company right now. The newly wedded couples were away on their honeymoon and weren’t expected back till the end of next week. Which meant I had a lot more stressful days ahead. But I didn’t mind. The thought of Dad enjoying his honeymoon because he knew I was here to handle any problem was all the motivation I needed.I yawned and stretched, then decided to call them and see how they were doing. I called Anna first but she didn’t pick up. But from the pictures she had posted on social media this afternoon I knew she and Justin were having a great time in Florida. I called my Dad."Hey Dad!"“Hey honey, how are you doing over there?” Dad asked."Great and yo
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Chapter 154 Janet The room was filled with people. My family, friends, coworkers, and company staff were all there. A banner with, Welcome Home Janet, was hanging on the wall. “Welcome home sweetheart.” Fran, who was standing besides me, said hugging me. “You knew about this?” I asked Kevin who stood behind her. He smiled mischievously and shrugged. I was really surprised and pleased. The last thing I had expected was a welcome home party with so many people turning up. I walked towards the crowd of people and received a lot of hugs and kisses. “We were so worried about you Miss Benson. I am happy you are alright.” My secretary Dani said. “Thanks Dani. I am happy to be back.” Someone handed me a glass of champagne and I sat on the couch with Kevin, watching the people who had come to celebrate my homecoming. “Okay Jan,” Gina said sitting on the arm on my chair. “ I want the whole story. Everything. How did you fall into the hands of those psycho?” “
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Chapter 153 Janet I was brushing my hair when Kevin walked in. “Hey beautiful! Wow you are ready so soon?” He asked. “Yeah. I can’t wait to get out of here.” He laughed. “ Why the rush?” “Are you even asking? I have been here for a week. It is a miracle I am still sane. You know I hate hospitals.” I said. “Sorry but the doctor wants to keep you here a week more.” He said. The look on my face made him explode with laughter. “Joking babe, I am here to take you home.” He walked over to me and kissed me. “I still can’t believe that nightmare was just a week ago.” He said gently. I couldn’t believe it, but it was. A week ago I had escaped from Lois and had been airlifted to a hospital in Dallas. I had awaken from hours of unconsciousness, to find Dad, Fran, Anna and Justin around me. “She is awake!” “Honey are you okay?” “Jan thank God.” “We were so worried-“ Their had all been talking at once and struggling to hug me. I watched then tongue tied, not sure
The Billionaire's Unexpected Engagement Escape Plan
Chapter 152 Janet “Hungry?” Lois asked me, waving a chicken wing in my face. I glared at her. There were hundreds of choice names I would have liked to call her but the gag in my mouth stopped me. We were in a motel, even more dirty and rundown than the previous one. I was sitting on the bed tied up and gagged. Lois sat on the only chair eating chicken and drinking soda. The greedy bitch hadn’t given me any food or water since we had arrived the evening before, and it was now well past midday. After she had knocked Jason out, she had dragged me from the bed and put a jacket around my shoulders. “Make any wrong move,” she said pointing the gun at me. “ And you are history.” We walked out of the room side by side, the gun sticking on my ribs. The motel was almost deserted. She unlocked the car and pushed me into the back seat then got behind the wheel. She made a call to the cops telling them to hurry to the motel because, Janet Benson and her kidnappers were in room 1
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Chapter 151 Kevin I was awaken from a restless sleep by my ringing phone. It was a week since Jan had gone missing and it had been a week of hell for her loved ones. Her kidnappers hadn’t called again and we weren’t sure why. It would have been easier if they just made a ransom demand. We would have happily paid it. As usual I had been with the Benson’s all afternoon hoping for news, but there was non, not even from Breed. I had stayed up till after midnight thinking what to do, before falling asleep on my couch. I groaned and fumbled for my phone on the coffee table. “Hello?” I mumbled. “Kev? It’s me. I have got news. They’ve found Jason.” I jumped up immediately. “Where?” “The cops got an anonymous tip that led them to a motel outside of town. They found him unconscious in a room. Someone had knocked him out.” “And Jan?” “No sign of her or Lois. The desk clerk said a woman paid for the room a couple of days ago, which was the same day the cops raided the house w
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Chapter 150 Janet “Couldn’t you just make the ransom demand already” Jason asked. “ What are we waiting for anyway?” Lois, who sat by the small desk eating a hamburger, glared at him. “The longer we wait, the riskier it becomes. Make the demand, get the money and let us fly to Canada like agreed.” He continued. “Will you shut the fuck up!” She said angrily. “ I don’t need your advice! You have done enough, so shut the fuck up!” “It’s not my fault everything isn’t going according to plan.” He said. “Really?” Lois said controlling her anger. “ So whose fault is it?” Jason looked uncomfortable. “Tell me Jason, whose fault is it? Who stupidly used their phone to make a call that was traced and nearly led to our capture, hmm? Whose idiocy caused our plans to be derailed? You! You had three jobs, shut up, listen, and obey my instructions. But no, you had to be a dumbass and now look.” “All I did was call Watson to annoy him a little. You called Benson didn’t you?” Jason
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Chapter 149 Kevin Day four, and still no sign of Jan. To be fair the cops were doing all they could. The day after Jan went missing her car had been found abandoned in a supermarket parking lot. The cops had combed the area but no sign of her. We had given them the footage from Gabhill’s carpark and they had gotten to work. Pictures of Lois and Jason were all over the media and Gabriel was offering a reward for information on the kidnapping. Yet nothing, no sign of her. I had called Breed almost non stop, nearly driving the poor guy crazy and pressuring him to find something, anything that could lead us to Janet. I hadn’t eaten or slept since it happened and I couldn’t concentrate on work. All I could think of was getting her back. I spent most of my day at the Benson’s house, with Jan’s family. We all sat waiting anxiously for Lois or Jason to make contact. I was at home now, my dad had insisted I take time off till we found Jan, pacing about my apartment, half out of my min
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Chapter 148 Janet “Hey Lois.” I said casually and bit a slice on pizza. I couldn’t see much of her face,but I knew she was wearing a short dark wig and I guessed contact lenses. Another one of her disguises. She seemed a little disappointed by my casually behavior, as if she had expected me to faint from shock. “You are not surprised?” She asked. “ Or perhaps Jason has told you already?” “I didn’t.” Jason said “No he didn’t. But still I am not surprised.” And I wasn’t. “ I knew you weren’t dead. Everyone, even the cops, thought you were but I knew you weren’t.” “You always were a smart ass. Unlike some people.” She turned to Jason. “ You have been made!” “What? How? Nobody saw-“ “The carpark has cameras dumbass. Your picture is all over the media.” “But you never mentioned cameras.” “I never mentioned traffic may be on the road, but I am sure you looked both ways before crossing. Didn’t you?” She snapped. Jason paled. “What do I do? How do I go out if they ar
The Billionaire's Unexpected Engagement Captive
Chapter 147 Janet “Hello! Can I get some water! Hello!” It was day two of my imprisonment. I had come to and found myself alone in a basement, lying on a small torn mattress. My right wrist was chained to the wall. It was cold and dark, except for a stream of light coming in through a crack in the single, boarded up window. The place was dirty and untidy, but there were no rats. I hated rats. Aside the humiliation of being chained up, and a slight heaviness in my head, I wasn’t hurt in any way. But I hadn’t had any food or water since I had been in here, and I still had no idea who my captor was or were. At first I had tried screaming but I found out I was wasting my energy. The sound only echoed back, so I gave up. I tried to remember what had happened. I had been on the phone, then sat in my car. I remembered hearing a noise in the back seat..then..…..I had smelt a chemical! Even now the smell was still on my nose. I must have been drugged! The person was hiding in the b
