All Chapters of CEO JAXON WANTS ME BACK : Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

"Excuse me!" I summoned the courage to speak, seeing as everyone was silent."How dare you slave!" His remark got me offended."I am nobody's slave!" I replied.For a moment he stared down at me. I could see the glare in his eyes, like he wanted to murder me, but I didn't care. I was never a slave and I would never be one."Listen to me, woman. If you want to be the arrogant activist amongst them, I would make sure to teach you a lesson." I watched as he pulled out a whip from the corner and fear crept into my body.My only hope of leaving the community had been met with despair.I knew I needed to find a way out of this ship.It was better to die than be someone's slave.I searched around the room and realized a window beside one of the slaves, who seemed to be asleep.I waited for the perfect moment for the men to leave the cabin.When they eventually left, I navigated my way to the side of the window and forced it open.I was graced with the large ocean and for a moment I was ca

I could feel the tension rising between the both of us, while the waves of the ocean were the only sound that separated us. Despite his usual composure, I noticed something different about him, a slight anxiety and I could visibly understand as I had changed and wasn't the woman he used to know. He took steps forward and my heart began to beat fast. I don't know why I felt this way about him, even after all this years that he did me so much harm. Flashes of all the words he said to me in the past flooding my head in that moment."What are you doing here?" I asked, as he was just inches away from me."You are not the only one that knows this place, Ayla ." He commented, his eyes fixed on the ocean. "I usually come here when I want to clear my thoughts.""Good for you " I said and tried to walk past him, but he was swift to hold me back."Ayla ." He called my name with so much emotion written in his eyes. "I don't know where to start from, but after all these years I can finally say I

A stream of compliments swept over me as I left the conference room. With joy flushing their faces, the investors smiled broadly. I had just signed one of the best deals out there in the city and I couldn't be more proud of myself at that moment.One of them gave me a firm handshake and said, "Ayla, you did it! You're a natural-born leader, and we're thrilled to have you on board!" With a smile on my face, I felt a wave of relaxation and pride. My future appeared more promising than ever when the deal was completed and the contract was signed.At that moment, the investment firm manager walked over to me, a dapper smile lighting up his face. With a quiet, smooth voice, he murmured, "Ayla , we're so proud of you. We would like to provide you with a unique gift in celebration. An exclusive celebration for you on a secluded island. It's something that one of the top CEOs is hoping to give out freely " As I took in what he had just said, my eyes grew wide. A personal island? It sounded

I opened my eyes slowly and tried to observe my surroundings. I had absolutely no idea how I got here, and I was in a poorly lit room. Just then I realized I was confined to a chair, strong ropes around my wrists and ankles, panic struck. I made an effort to break free, but to no avail. As I was beginning to give up, Lisa walked in with a wicked grin on her face as the door creaked open. "Good morning, Ayla ," she murmured, sarcasm seeping from her voice. "You are finally awake. That's excellent. I was concerned that in order to get you to wake up, I might have to employ more...dramatic methods." I tried to mask my fear as I looked at her "Lisa , what do you want? Why did you take me captive?"Lisa laughed, a malicious gleam in her eyes. "Ah, Ayla . You understand perfectly why I have you here. It's time to collect on the commitment you made." She said, I searched my mind, trying to recall what it was she was talking about. It dawned on me then, the vow I had made to ruin Jaxon'

Arriving at the boardroom meeting, I knew without a doubt that a lot of drama was about to unfold and I was as usual ready for whatever it was they were about to dish out.My thoughts as usual were preoccupied with Ayla and the boys and what they must be going through in the hands of Lisa and Alex.I walked into a room filled with every board member, Dr. Alicia and her darling husband, Sir. Emma and Trent and above all the oldest member of the Rex Corporation, Martinez"Jaxon!, he began…you have been summoned here today because of the act of disgrace you have brought upon this family. What are your defenses?" Martinez questioned."I still don't understand what this whole fuss is about…..what disgrace are you talking about? And what defenses? I only did a friend a favor."And you think you are the right man for that?" Sir. Emma interrupted."Hey, listen to me, boy! I would not have you talking to me in that manner." I warned him sternly."Enough!" Martinez ordered….he was the oldes