“Calm down? Calm down?I don’t even know if my daughter will survive the night! She has shed tears and blood for you,Eugene. She might not even live to see another day! Don’t tell me to calm down!”Maria screamed.She continued, “If you didn’t love my Jessie, then why did you lie to her? Why did you pro mise you would marry her? My Jessie is too sweet a girl. When you wanted to kill yourself all those years ago, she rescued you! How could you do this to her? Have you no heart?”Eugene’s heart ached dully. Those dark memories flooded his chest and mind, making it increasingly difficult to breathe. Those memories consumed his thoughts until they were all he could think about.***************Leah had been sent to the hospital tohave her wound bandaged up, thanks to Jameson Schmidt.She had asked Josh to stay back and look after Fabiola. She was concerned that Fabiola would be frightened by the sight of her injury.Meanwhile,Fabiola kept blaming herself for her sister’s accident, making J
Leah was seeing someone else now.Eugene clutched his chest, wondering why the pain was so intense. It felt as if someone had carved a hole behind his ribs.It was only at this moment that the realization of their divorce struck him like a freight train of bricks.When Josh saw Leah and Jameson emerge from the elevator in the underground parking lot, he hurried over. “Ms. King! How’s the injury?”“All taken care of. What about our attacker?”“I’ve had someone escort him back home,undercover. He’s currently at our private headquarters. There’s no way he can escape,”Josh whispered to her.“Great!We’re going to have loads of fun for the next few days.”Leah grinned devilishly.Josh nodded.”Whenever you’re ready, Ms. King.”“Wait for me by the car. I want to talk to the guy first.”Leah then turned back to Jameson.Jameson gazed steadily at her, leaning against his sleek Bentley like a marble Adonis.“You’ve seen my relationship with Mr. Moore. It’s more complicated than I’d like.”Leah smil
“Miss…Ms. Alyssa has gone to bed, Mr King,”Josh muttered.“Your balls must be growing bigger while you’re away from my side, Josh. Are you seriously lying to me on her behalf now?”Jason rarely got angry, but when he did, he was a menacing force.Jason then added, “I’ll repeat myself.Give the phone to Leah.Or else you’ll be removed from your station right away!”Leah chewed on her lip, her heart beating fast in her chest as she took the phone and put it up to her ear.“Ja…Jason.”Jason took a deep breath, as if suppressing some intense emotion.”Come outside. We need to talk.”Leah walked out of her house, her heart in her throat as she went up to Jason by the road.The man remained stoic and still against the car, his gray suit making him seem like some sullen god. All Leah could think of right now was how terrified she was.“Jason,I…”she murmured.“Get in. It’s cold.”Jason took off his coat,put it over Leah’s shoulders, then led her into his car.Finally, when they were inside, he ask
“What are you smiling at? Do you think this is a joke?”Ezra snapped.Eugene replied, “Yes,I do.”“You’ve crossed the line,you brat!”Ezra roared, slamming his fist on the table.“You want me to marry her so the company’s reputation can stay intact. I would applaud you for the quick thinking, really. But if we’re arguing about personalities, then I can only say ‘like father, like son.¹”His lips curled into a sneer.“What…are you…”Ezra tensed up instantly.“Jessica used to be the woman of my dreams, yes. But I can no longer force myself to marry her.”Eugene looked away. “Still, she saved me. If it weren’t for her, I wouldn’t have lived to this day. I will repay her with this. After she recovers, I’ll break up with her.”“You…You want to break up with Jessica?”Ezra cried in disbelief.“Yes,”Eugene replied without hesitation.“Do you think she could handle that news,Eugene? She has serious depression and almost took her own life because of the marriage postponement! Do you have any idea w
Eugene had long heard about JK Group and Schmidt Group’s joint ventures, both in the country and overseas. Additionally, the family heads had cultivated a close friendship spanning more than two decades.Eugene pondered whether this meant that Leah had known Jameson since her childhood. He contemplated whether their close bond had its roots in their shared childhood.Tristan sighed, a look of envy and admiration in his eyes.”Ms. King truly is blessed. Her father dotes on her so much that he surrounds her with all these elites. Even someone like Josh Lynch is only her personal assistant.”He then eyed his boss, feeling pitiful on his behalf. Eugene’s title as CEO and soon-to-be VP of the board of directors seemed minute accomplishments compared to the grandiose Leah was steeped in.Even blind men would be dazzled by her!A vein in Eugene’s temple was throbbing. He leaned against the wall, hands slowly curling into fists. “First the Lynch family, then the Schmidts …What the hell is this
It appeared that Curtis had acted impulsively, which explained why he had landed in his current predicament. It seemed like he was in desperate need of money and he didn’t wait for Jessica’s signal.Leah couldn’t help but think that Curtis was a real shithead.“Don’t do anything to Leah King yet.Wait for my call.”Jessica’s voice was sickly sweet, oozing with glee.”Things are looking up right now. I’ve gotten Eugene’s attention on me all over again.He’s been by my side these past few days.Mr. Ezra promised the marriage would go on, too. The wedding should be any day now.”At the mention of the wedding, Jason glanced at his sister, worried for her emotions.But Leah seemed unaffected. In fact, she barely looked bothered.Jason smiled lightly, feeling glad.“Since you two are going to marry, then that fifty million you promised—”“Why are you in such a hurry? Geez!”Jessica scoffed.”That’s barely any money. I’ll send you 5 million first. Then, when Eugene and I marry, I’ll pay you the rem
“Find Jessica’s daughter. I need to set the bait beforehand, though.”Leah narrowed her eyes slyly.”Curtis said only Jessica’s mother,Maria, knows her whereabouts, so we’ll have to let her lead the way for us.”Jason smiled.“What about Jessica?”“Those whom God wishes to destroy, he first makes mad.”Leah sat back, yawning.”Isn’t she about to marry Eugene? We can’t make her crash and burn without first letting her sit in the high seat.”Jason pursed his lips, suddenly recalling what Curtis had said earlier.”Eugene is a blind, foolish man, Leah.”“I couldn’t care less. I’ve regained my sight regardless, so he’d better stay out of my way.”Leah took out her phone, recalling the pictures she had taken of Jameson from days ago.”By the way, see if you recognize this guy. He saved me from a potentially serious injury when Curtis attacked earlier today.”“Really?” Jason said, “We’ll have to properly thank him then.”“But he has been quite mysterious and secretive about his identity. Yet, he s
“Oh Ezra.”Sarah let out,pitifully.Her face was lined with tears as she gazed sadly and lovingly at Ezra.”I thought I’d never see you again. I’ve suffered so much,Ezra. I was so scared…”Ezra did not feel an ounce of pity for her right now. He had undergone too much these past few days to spend energy making her feel better.Just then, the news channel came on the television. It was news of JK Group’s CEO, Jason King, signing the Verdane Valley project joint venture with Orlander Hodgson and his company.The two exchanged contracts, then shook hands as the reporters frantically took pictures of this historical moment.Eugene stared at the screen, hand slowly tightening around his glass. Ezra’s face was darkening at the same time.Their milk was spilled, and it was all because of Leah King!Sarah’s heart skipped a beat, and then she quickly grabbed Ezra’s arm.”Ms. Leah is too cruel to us! How have we offended her? She not only stole our company’s project, but she even tried to send me