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XXII: It would have served you right
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2024-10-29 19:42:56At the sight of him, her mind ran with different thoughts, already knowing that the night would not end well.
People should at least get to finish the course of their disobedience before being punished, because getting caught sucks. She thought.
He was in a white long sleeve tucked into the black trousers with three of its buttons undone from what she could see from the distance and even though he was angry; he looked good.
He also looked like trouble and she became terrified of him and what he was thinking about doing and the last thing she wanted was a commotion at this event. Anita and George would never forgive her, and she wouldn't forgive herself, either.
She didn't know which was the right thing to do, go up to him and ask him what he was doing at the event or ignore him and pretend as though she didn't see him and hopefully he would go away. She real
Glory TinaI love Cainan and Jasmin! They are two opposite pairs trying to make a union. Cainan is a man of principles, Jasmin is not so much. But for some reason, he cares about her and her safety. I find him cute. đ€©đ€© What is Cainan planning? What punishment is he talking about?
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The CEO's Contract With the thief   XXV: Know your place
As soon as the door closed, Cainan spoke, his tone rigid and unfriendly. âWhat are you doing here?â He finally asked, walking over to his desk adding, âI donât remember calling you over so you shouldnât even be here.â Jasmin stared at him, remembering exactly why she was here and what it was he had done to her, and her cheeks heat. âYou didnât have to call me over, your actions called over.â His brow rose. âWhat actions?â She hissed and rolled her eyes. She couldnât bite around the bush, she didnât have the time to. So she cut straight to the reason she was here. âPlease spare me the long games, Mr Inferno. You told me days ago that you were going to get back at me for going against your words and doing exactly what I had in mind. And you said when rules get broken, there are punishments and this is it. Youâre punishing me for not doing what you told me five days ago.â âWhat are you talking about, lady?â âIâm talking abo
The CEO's Contract With the thief   XXVI: Keep your curiosity to yourself
âMr Inferno said he will come over tonight and so, wear this by then.â Felix, Cainanâs driver, said as he handed over the shopping bag to Jasmin, who silently collected it from his hand, looking as confused as ever. Jasmin glanced through it and saw a silk red gown and three-inch silver heel, âWhere am I going to?â she asked with her brow rising as she stared at the tall, dark man in his mid-forties standing at her door. âHe said to not tell you if I still hope to keep my job, I am sorry, maâam,â he replied. âThis time I let you off, but if you come next time with a package from Cainan with that speech, Iâll not accept it.â âThatâs understood, Ms Whyte.â Felix nodded and took his leave. Jasmin closed the door and took the package into the bedroom to further reveal it and as she did, she saw the long red elegant gown and it took a lot of effort for Jasmin to not let her mouth drop in beholding it.
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The third floor was the dining hall, the crowd of guest filled it up, perhaps even more than she had expected, and again she became unsure of herself. A majority of those present had dates as well, but Jasmin noticed their eyes on her and Cainan as soon as they stepped in. The men all wore black suits and red ties, matching Cainanâs and the ladies were all dressed in red with different designs and styles, and Jasmin felt astonished at some of the sophisticated styles she saw and silently thanked God that Cainan took the time to pick this elegant gown out for her. âMr Inferno,â a grey-haired man called as he walked towards them. There was a woman about his age with her hands around his elbow. âMr Doe,â Cainan replied in an acquainted tone and the men shook hands before turning to the woman. âIâm glad you could make it, Mrs Doe. Itâs always a pleasure to have you.â he gently took her hand and shook it. âThank you, Mr Inf
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The turn of events today was not what she expected, and she needed to breathe. She needed to be in her own space, and the bathroom felt like the only place she could do that. She entered and close the door before leaning against it. Her eyes flutter and she remained silent, mentally trying to clear her head of all the what-ifs playing around in it regarding Lisa and Xavier. âDid you see her?â a feminine voice asked with a disgusted tone of voice, causing jasmineâs eyes to snap open. âFor a moment I thought that wasnât Mr inferno talking.â âI know right, they canât possibly be dating. She looks more like a leash if you ask me.â the second voice which had a higher pitch than the first added in agreement. Jasmin didnât have to be told to know the worthless women at the other stall were gossiping about her and her relationship with Cainan, and just like that, her âalone timeâ just flew out of the window. &n
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"Stop!" she exclaimed in panic, holding her trembling hands up in surrender and her heart slammed away in her chest in fear. "I will do what you want, just don't hurt her." Her eyes blurred up and her lips quivered. She knew better than to call bluff on his threats. He halted and uncocked the gun before turning to meet her glassy, and now desperate, eyes. And what he saw pleased him. "That's my girl, so obedient." he cooed. "Your good heart never leads you astray. Now bring out your phone and call your lover boy. You need to make sure that your words are believable because Lisa isn't out of the woods yet." Afraid, angry and defeated, she pulled out her phone from her purse on the couch and dialled Cainan's number. After the third dial, with no answer from Cainan, she lowered the phone from her ear, mumbling. "He's not answering, usually he answers..." The words were barely out of her mouth when the doorbell went
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Her heart hammered against her chest in fear and terror as she stood, unable to move in the first few minutes that passed.He was her past; he was also her nightmare and now he was her reality.Lisa lived in a very secure neighbourhood and breaking in rarely happened. Somehow, Dennis, an intruder, had found his way in and now sat on Lisa's adjustable chair at the corner of the living room in black hood and trousers, and an evil smirk at the side of his lips like he owned the place.A million questions ran through Jasmin's head as she speechlessly stared at him.What did he want?How did he find her?Where's Lisa?What did he do to her?Despite the question running through her head, all she could utter became his name."Dennis."He puffed the rest of the smoke into the air. "Oh, good, you still remember my name." he casually stated as if it hadn't been over nine months since they last saw each oth
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The CEO's Contract With the thief   CVI: Jealousy never goes away
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The CEO's Contract With the thief   CV: What we do not know
Jasmin noticed Anita was taking a longer time than usual in getting the end of the month’s account files over to her office and tiring of waiting, she made her way to her office, which was the next office after hers.The door to her office was unlocked, and she pushed further and entered the office, but slowed down on her step when she heard whimpers coming from the corner of the bathroom.She tried waiting out the whimpers but after a minute and Anita not coming out; she headed over to the bathroom and carefully opened it.The sight she saw was heartbreaking. Anita was sitting on the covered toilet with her head buried in her palms and she was sobbing into it. It was a shocking sight to Jasmin because she had known Anita for so long but had never seen her broken, sad or even upset. The highest emotion she had seen her display was anger, which happened once in a while. Anita was always happy and positive, and she feared what might have changed
