All Chapters of Broken to finding love: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

At Leonard’s office. After a long stressful day at the office, Leonard was prepared to work overnight as usual, but his mind keeps on drifting to Jane’s pictures that were displayed on his desk. Leonard’s face lingered on Jane's face in the picture, his thoughts consumed by her. He couldn’t focus on the reports in front of him. A soft knock was heard as Rachel opened his office door. By now, almost all the employees are off work. It’s late already. She was also preparing to leave the office after finishing her work. Knowing her boss would still be here working overnight as usual, she wanted to ask if he needed anything before she called it a day. “Sir, did you need anything?” She asked, closing the door behind her. Leonard shook his head. “No Rachel, you can leave.” As Rachel departed, Leonard's gaze returned to Jane’s pictures. He recalled their encounter on the bridge the day he saved her. Her desperation, and his instinctive response. Why was he drawn to her? He stood, paci

Jason's memories took him back to that fateful argument he and his daughter had a year ago, the memories still fresh in his mind. He recalled the pain in his daughter's eyes, her fiery passion as she spoke and stood firmly against the arranged marriage he had planned for her. “No, Father, I would never be involved in an arranged marriage!“ Jane exclaimed, her voice trembling with emotion. “I won't marry some man I've never met, just to secure the family's business interests. I won’t trade my happiness for yours, whether you like it or not. I won’t be involved in your business deals of using your daughter for your own selfish gain.” “I dare you to repeat all you just said!” Jason slammed his hand on his desk in anger. “If you don’t fulfil your part as the heiress of this family, You will cease being my daughter. You won’t be getting any of my properties as a Lockwood.”Jason roared, his voice shaking with anger. “If that’s the solution to me not getting married to someone you arranged

The night air at the deserted warehouse was tense as agent Lee led her team to the location sent by the blackmailer. They set up surveillance around the designated location, a place in the outskirts of town. As the hours ticked by, Agent Lee and her team members remained vigilant, their eyes were like binoculars scanning the surrounding area for any sign of movement. The designated time finally arrived, and right on cue, a figure emerged from the shadows, putting on black all through. None of the person's features could be seen. A face mask was on his or her face. “Drop the money there, and raise your hands up.” A lady’s voice sounded behind Desmond who was holding the bag of cash. She pointed the gun in her hand at Desmond, her gaze were sharp “Target spotted,” whispered Agent Thompson, binoculars trained on the figure. “It’s time to get to business. Agent Lee nodded, her eyes locked on the figure now approaching the warehouse. “Let's move in. We can’t afford to let her escape?”

Two weeks after the blackmailing incident, Agent Lee's investigation had reached a dead end. Despite Iris's confession, there wasn't enough evidence to link Richard to the crime. He was so smart that he met Iris in a secluded place, where his face or their conversation won’t be captured and recorded. He was careful enough. Richard walked out of the police station, a smug smile on his face. No charges will be filed,” his lawyer announced. He nodded before boarding his car and took off. Iris, on the other hand, was sentenced to five years in prison for blackmail and extortion. Weeks passed, and the Lockwood family continued searching everywhere for Jane. Evelyn’s health began to decline, her worry for Jane consuming her. When Jane ran away from home, her family thought she was throwing a tantrum, but as days turned into months, and months turned a year, they came to realize she was serious when she told her father she ceased being his daughter a year ago. They’ve looked for her ever

As Jane walked down the stairs, she heard all her mom said to her father. She felt regretful. If not because of her, her parents wouldn’t be having this issue. “Mom,” she walked up to her mom as she took her hand and led her to take a seat. She sat down beside her as she faced her father. “Dad, I know I was childish about my behavior some months ago, no matter what, I’m still the heiress of the Lockwood. I have to fulfill my duty as the heiress of this wonderful family. I don’t want my marriage to cause an issue between you and mom. If you want me to get married no problem, I will do anything for your forgiveness, and for the growth of the family.” “Jane…” her mother called out to her with a choked voice. “You don’t need to force yourself. Don’t worry, when the Banks family come here tomorrow, I will chase them away and tell them we are not interested in this fucking marriage.” Evelyn cursed as she reassured her daughter. “Mom”, Jane called out to her mother feeling touched. “I’v