Mag-log inMy gastritis medication fell out of my bag during my engagement party. My best friend, Celeste Sims, frowned and said, "Didn't I tell you not to take birth control pills? They’re bad for your health!" I shook my head weakly. "Birth control pills? You're mistaken, Celeste. This is my gastritis medication. I’ve never used—" Before I could finish my sentence, I was suddenly reminded that my fiancé, Justin Ludwig, always gave this medicine to his friend, Callie Fuller. After looking everywhere for Justin, I heard him and Callie having 'fun' in the storeroom upstairs. I did not make a fuss as I quietly turned on the recently repaired security camera in the storeroom.
view more"You wouldn't have won without Jack Grisham, Elise. You were just lucky."I smiled and said clearly into the phone, "Luck is a part of one's capability. Even if luck was on my side, Celeste, you're probably not worthy of having any. Enjoy the last of your days. I heard that prisoners take good care of backstabbers like you."When Celeste became enraged by what I said, I hung up and left the prison. The sun outside was shining brightly, and a black sedan quietly stopped beside me. When the windows rolled down, I saw Jack's stoic face."All done?"He sounded calm as usual."Yup. Thank you, Mr. Grisham. I know you said this was a transaction, but I'll remember what you did for me."Jack raised an eyebrow, but did not deny my words. In a rare moment, he elaborated further. "You don't need to thank me. Someone trusted asked for my help, and a loyal friend does not reject such a request."I could not hold back my curiosity. "Can you tell me now who exactly came to you for help? I'd li
I did not ask about what Justin had done specifically to annoy him, but my gut told me that it had nothing to do with me. It was the reason Jack got involved in this. I heard a police siren in the distance, and it sounded like it was coming closer.Jack glanced out the window. "Your men are pretty efficient, but my offer is still on the table before they arrive. "You can go public about me saving you by coincidence from being murdered by your fiancé and best friend. You almost lost your life, and I gave you help out because I’m a good Samaritan. My involvement in this would make sense and make it more convincing for you to fight back."He did not need to be any clearer about this, as I instantly understood the power of Jack's name. With his help and support, I could bring Justin down and make sure he could never come back. As for Jack, what he wanted was a legitimate reason to get involved. He might also be profiting from whatever was happening, but I had no idea how. To him, t
The phone rang for a long time before I heard Larry's calm and cautious voice on the other end of the call. "Hello?""Uncle Larry, it's me, Elise." I tried to hold back my sob. "I need your help right now."There were several seconds of silence on the other end, as Larry tried to determine my condition and if I really was who I said I was. "Elise? Where are you? Rumors are flying around out here—""I know what's going on out there," I interrupted him. "Did Justin spread rumors about me being mentally unstable because I suffered a huge shock?"Larry paused before sighing. "Yes, he did. He contacted several board members to tell them that you suffered a breakdown due to the mishap at your engagement party, and you might… You might do something to affect the company's reputation and revenue."He wanted us to talk you into going home to rest if we managed to contact you."I knew that he would take action to ruin my reputation first!"Uncle Larry, I have evidence of Justin embezzling
"Someone asked for your help?" I asked right away when I caught those words. I could not think of anyone who would help me, let alone go so far as to get this man's help at a time like this. Jack did not answer. All he did was turn the steering wheel and drive the car down a quiet road. We finally stopped in front of a hidden villa. "Get out of the car."He released his seatbelt, while I remained hesitant in my seat. The pain all over my body and my weak limbs did not allow me to think further, so I ended up following him out of the car. Every step I took felt like I was stepping on knives.Jack hesitated slightly before bending over to carry me in his arms. When we got into the house, he took out a first aid kit and placed it on the table in the living room. "You should tend to your wounds. The guest room is the second room on the left. There are new clothes and toiletries prepared inside."He left me alone after he finished his instructions. He headed to his study, looking like












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