All Chapters of My Little Secrets...: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

CHAPTER THIRTY ONE   Jessica’s POV   "You nailed it." Cindy said while driving.  I took a deep breath and read Ethan's messages first.  'I've watched your press con. I'm so proud of you. I love you.' 'Meet me in the office? Lunch?'  I covered my mouth in shock. He watched it? Oh my God!  "Ethan watched it." I turned to Cindy.  She has this playful grin on her face.  "You told him?" I asked and hit her arm.  "Ouch! I sent a video clip." She said while laughing.  I was suddenly embarrassed.  I replied to Ethan that we are already on the way to the office. Cindy borrowed my car so she can ran some of her personal errands again. I could feel that she's hiding something from me because I have this strange feeling. I would open the topic of her problems and she would just brush it off, saying she could handle it and it's not

CHAPTER TWENTY THREE   Jessica’s POV   At first I was sceptical of what the grandmaster was saying. But he was patiently answering all of my questions.  "So you are saying, you guys are thieves but your victims are all rich people?" I asked in disbelief.  I saw him smile while driving the car. I agreed to come with him to their hideout after the competition. I didn't win but he offered me a hobby, well that's what he called it.  I'm intrigued by his offer.  "We don't consider ourselves thieves. Yes, our targets are high profile people with illegal businesses. Some are human traf

CHAPTER THIRTY FIVE   Ethan's POV   "I'm sorry, boss. We lost her. She banned us from entering the building." Simone said.  I threw away the folder that I was holding. My assistant ran and picked up the papers from the floor.  "Is she even wearing her necklace? The tracking device on her car is gone too!" I shouted and ended the call.  I hurriedly called Jessica but her phone was dead. Fuck! She really likes it when I'm fuming mad!  "B-boss E.T should I reschedule the monthly meeting? The engineers and architects are waiting in the conference room." Irina said.  "Don't. I will ask Arch. Jacob to replace me. I hav

Ethan's POV I gently touched the bruise on her left shoulder. She looked up at me and smiled. "That was from my taekwondo lesson. Stop over thinking." She laughed and stroked my hair. This girl knows me so well. "I don't need any guard following me around." She started again. Of course you do. As long as the Mendez group is at large you will never be safe without me by your side. I wanted to say out loud but controlled myself. I don't want to scare her. "Then stay with me. Live with me." I said seriously. Her mouth opened but she didn't say any words. "I'm serious. No guards as long as you stay with me. I'll be your driver, your assistant, chef? I will be whatever you want me to be. Come on, tell me." I tried to lighten up the mood. "I just need you to trust me. That's all I want from you. I'm not a child anymore. I don't need anyone's guidance." She said smiling but with tears in her eyes. I wiped away the pain from her beautiful face. "I trust you, baby. I just love you s

Jessica’s POVI rolled down my car’s window and smiled at the guard."Hello, Ma'am Jessica. Ms. Cindy is waiting for you inside. Let me take care of your car." He smiled warmly and opened the door for me.“Hi. Thank you." I said, accepting his hand as he helped me out of the car. This poison ivy dress was giving me a hard time, hugging a little tighter than I remembered. I sighed, recalling the extra pound or two I had gained recently.I looked around the block, scanning the area to see if my bodyguards had followed me. No familiar faces stood out, but I noticed a few men in white uniforms checking the cars that were passing by this large imposing house. Something about their watchful eyes made me feel slightly uneasy.“This way, Ma’am.” a middle-aged man said, gesturing toward the grand entrance. His tone was respectful, yet firm. I nodded, gathering the fabric of my dress, and followed him inside.My eyes widened as I took in the elegant pathway leading to the garden. God! This hou