Novels by Mrs JM

Leon stood frozen in the center of the office, cold sweat beading at the nape of his neck as he watched Julian’s jaw lock into a hard, dangerous line."T-The man in the video,who is he, sir?" he asked in a near-subaudible whisper."None of your business!" his boss barked without so much as turning his head. His dark gaze remained glued to the phone screen, where the silent video looped endlessly.Leon swallowed hard with great difficulty, instantly abandoning any thought of pressing further.Years of serving as Julian Vance’s personal assistant had taught him precisely when to speak, and when to keep his mouth shut if

The subtle vibration of his phone on the desk shattered the silence of the magnificent study.Julian, who had been immersed in a mountain of investment documents, glanced at the screen. A routine report notification had arrived from his security detail in the village.Expecting to see a picture of Elena taking a quiet stroll through the countryside, he opened the image file.The moment the photo loaded, his sharp eyes widened in shock.On his phone screen, Elena was standing intimately close to a tall young man.His woman was wearing a broad, radiant smile, a look he had rarely seen from her over the past few days.The unmistakable gleam of happiness on her face shone brightly, yet it was directed entirely at another man.In an instant, the calm expression on Julian's face vanished, replaced by a seething, incandescent rage.His chest heaved, obliterating every drop of peace he had just begun to feel.Without wasting a single second, Julian’s fingers moved rapidly across the screen, d

Sitting in his executive office, Julian chuckled softly as he read her text, amused by her pure innocence.His woman was far too trusting when it came to the kindness of strangers.On the flip side, irritation flared within him toward his clumsy operatives. How could his men quote a fare so low that it bordered on absolute absurdity?"Fools," he muttered under his breath, shaking his head with a low laugh. "Good thing Elena is far too naive to notice anything suspicious."He shook his head again, typing back a quick response.Julian: Well, aren't you a luck

Julian imagined his ruthless, unfeeling mother cornering Elena, spitting venomous words that would wound his woman.Elena was too precious, too gentle to be subjected to the high-society threats and intimidation Helena Vance so routinely hurled."I don't want Elena feeling frightened, threatened, or burdened in the slightest by Mother's antics," Julian hissed, his eyes glinting dangerously."If Helena manages to meet her even for a single minute, you know full well the consequences!"Leon nodded without hesitation. "Security will be doubled, Sir. I will personally ensure Miss Elena remains untouched by anyone from the Vance family.""Good. Get out and see to it.""Right away, Mr. Vance." Leon bowed respectfully and turned to stride out, leaving Julian once again staring down at his phone screen.He gazed at Elena’s face, the sole reason for him to maintain peace in this cold, unforgiving world.A short while later, the rhythmic clatter of the train tracks began to slow. The express ca

"Very well, Mr. Vance. Your car is ready out front," Leon responded promptly.Without wasting a moment, Julian rushed off to the Vance Group headquarters.His schedule was packed this morning. Several foreign investor clients were already waiting for him in the main boardroom to negotiate a joint project worth tens of trillions of rupiah.From morning until nearly noon, he remained buried in time-consuming business affairs.Yet, amidst the tense meetings and the endless stack of documents requiring his signature, he never let his phone leave his grip.During every brief break, his fingers moved swiftly, sending quick messages to Elena.Julian: How far along is the train, Piccola? Don't forget to drink the water I packed for you.Elena: Just passed the third station. You're so possessive! Focus on your work!Julian: My only focus is you. Call me if you need anything.Reading his woman's concise reply brought a subtle smirk to Julian's lips, momentarily washing away the exhaustion in hi

Julian glanced casually at Leon and his men before looking back at Elena with an utterly innocent expression. "He’s just warning the man not to dare bother you during the trip.""What?" Elena gasped, thoroughly shocked."Are you insane? Poor guy! He's just an ordinary passenger who knows nothing! Why does Leon need to threaten him?""Just ensuring everything stays safe," Julian replied nonchalantly, as if it were no big deal at all."You're going way too far, Julian!" Elena protested, refusing to accept it.Without a second thought, she stood up from

Alex's weak, trembling footsteps finally faded away behind the door of my private office.The moment his silhouette vanished completely, the sweet, practiced smile I had worn instantly melted away. In its place, a cold, sharp gleam ignited in my eyes.I pressed the button on my desk intercom without wasting a single second."Mia, get into my office right now," I commanded sharply.Within seconds, the door swung open softly. Mia stepped inside with an utterly conflicted expression, clutching a thick stack of files tightly to her chest."Yes, Madam? How can I

I let out a soft huff, feigning a heavy sigh as if I were a deeply stressed, thoroughly bewildered wife.Reaching across the desk, I grabbed the medical envelope containing the falsified test results, the very report purchased with his bribe money yesterday, and threw it directly in front of him."See for yourself," I said coldly, playing the part of the gullible woman fooled by his grand scheme."Prove your endless drivel."With trembling fingers, Alex snatched the envelope.He ripped open the packaging in a frantic rush, pulling out the medical report ins

I stared at Mia directly."Mia, listen to me," I said, my voice calm yet bone-chillingly cold."Even without those medical results from the hospital, I wasn't deceived by their little performance for a single second. I saw them with my own eyes on that bed!I know precisely what they did behind my back. So why should I waste my energy hunting down medical reports just to confirm what I already know for a fact?"Mia knitted her brows. "Then why did you insist on forcing those hospital tests yesterday, even dragging the press into it?""My actions at the hospital were purely a bluff," I replied with a crooked smile."It was nothing more than a tactic to terrify them, send them into a full-blown panic, and publicly humiliate them before the media.I wanted the entire city to know there was a scandal brewing between them, regardless of what the medical records stated."Mia shook her head, still visibly struggling to wrap her head around it."But ma'am, if yesterday's test results had been

The car driven by Mia finally glided to a smooth stop in the executive parking zone of the WA Enterprise building.My breathing was still slightly ragged, but I fought with every ounce of willpower to regain complete control over my facial expression.Before stepping out of the vehicle, my eyes returned to the thick brown folder Shane had given me, resting right beside my seat.There was still one final piece of evidence inside that I hadn't had the chance to review on the way here.A fierce battle raged inside my chest between burning curiosity and absolute disgust.Could there truly be anything more mind-boggling than Alex's repulsive betrayal and Rosa's foul deceit?My fingers, still trembling slightly, unsealed the brown folder once more, pulling out the last unread stack of papers.It was a thick stack of bank account statements.I furrowed my brow, scrutinizing the rows of financial transactions recorded over the past two years. At first, nothing appeared out of the ordinary.Ho

I clutched the thick brown envelope tightly against my chest. "I'm leaving now."I didn't offer a single word of thanks. What for? This evidence hadn't come free.I had bartered for it at an exorbitant price, my own body and my dignity.Whether the trade was worth it or not remained to be seen, but one thing was certain.The cunning man standing before me had profited immensely from my desperate situation."Let me take you," Shane offered, catching my arm to stay my steps."My driver can drop you right at the front entrance of your office building."

Shane, who had just been about to step toward the kitchen, suddenly halted in his tracks.He turned around, glanced at the clothes in my hands, and offered a soft, exceedingly warm smile."Forgive me, Honey," he murmured with a mischievous smirk. "But don't worry, I've prepared everything for you."He stepped closer, gently taking my hand into his warm grip.He guided me toward his expansive master bedroom, leading me into a walk-in closet concealed behind a frosted glass door.The moment the glass door slid open, my eyes widened in complete disbelief. The room was meticulously arranged with endless rows of pristine wardrobes.On one side of the vast glass display hung dozens of evening gowns, tailored formal blazers, blouses, delicate sleepwear, high heels, and rows of luxury designer handbags.Every single piece was curated specifically for a woman.A sudden surge of suspicion and burning fury ignited in my chest. I yanked my hand out of his grip and glared at him with sharp accusat