FAZER LOGINJESSIEI am still staring at the AI-generated image. I can't believe Isabella would go through all of that trouble just to make sure that I folded. Stephen wanted to shut this down, but I knew that it wouldn't work. She wouldn't just go away because we said so. We have to put her under the light and ensure we show everyone the reason she couldn't stay. I called for a meeting with Daniel, Chloe, Mr and Mrs Chase. "It's obvious that Mateo wants control," Mrs Chase said, looking up from the article. “They think that the moment they manage to tie you two together, they can get you to sign off the company to him…” “As soon as that happens…” Mrs Chase cut off her husband with a worried look. "…Isabella would get a huge chunk of the company as well." I ran my finger across my chin. “I guess that she is not just after the Harrington group. She wants a piece of the Moore group as well." I blinked fiercely, forcing my mind to think. This was all coordinated. “Is there anything we should
JESSIEBy the time I was walking out of the office this time, the murmurs were gone. Maybe replaced by deep reverence. The news of what happened in the boardroom was spreading. “They are saying you might even be a worse tyrant than your mom," Chloe said when we sat in the car. I had not intended for that to happen, but if it was what I needed to make sure that Isabella and Mateo didn't win, then I was ready to go down that path. My phone rang in the silence of the car. A smile climbed up my face the instant I saw Stephen’s name flash across the screen. “You were fantastic. " Those were the first words I heard from him. I had never seen him in the boardroom, but I wondered if it was similar to what had happened today. “You didn't see me." “But word travels fast," he said. “Fast, I see," I hummed. "Or you had a board member report to you." “I won't stand for allegations," he retorted in a playful voice. I felt relief spread in my chest. I knew my decisions today were tough. I k
JESSIEIt was the first time I used the main entrance since the whole fiasco with the Whites and Lauren. The staff were whispering. Probably about the chairwoman who didn't come to work unless necessary. My heart was pounding in my chest, and my stomach was twisting in massive knots. I tried to stay grounded, remembering Stephen’s pep talk from this morning. He had grabbed my shoulders and shaken me awake. “They won't just respect you because you said so. You have to demand it." He had settled for a pep talk even though what he wanted was to be there with me. If he came, they would only look at me because of him. I didn't want that at all. “And how do I do that?” “Be their worst nightmare." I didn't know how to be their worst nightmare yet. I kept my nose in the air and continued walking, ignoring the feeling of my knees giving way under me. People gave way at the elevator, allowing me to ride alone. Probably not out of respect. I was finally plunged into silence with Chloe tap
JESSIEI was on the swing at the back of the garden with Tina when Christopher excused himself to use the restroom. “I am sorry about my mom, she…” I held her hand in the space between us. I shook my head with a small smile on my face. “You don't have to apologise; it's obvious that she is blinded by Isabella." “It doesn't excuse what she is doing at all.” Tina shook her head. I agreed. I just hoped she wasn't in too deep helping Isabella and that there could be some sort of redemption for her. Stephen and Christopher came back out walking side by side. Stephen stood behind me and wrapped his arm, pulling me to his chest. "Hey," he murmured, pressing a kiss into my hair. I snuggled into his arm, suddenly feeling the contrast between the cold night air and the warmth of his hands wrapped around me. Christopher moved to Tina and stretched his hand. They intertwined their fingers, and I couldn't help the fuzzy feeling in my stomach.“Did my mom say anything? I can make sure she…”
JESSIEEvelyn fell back into her chair. Tina was grinning too widely; it was a wide contrast with the ghostly look of her mother’s face. "Father, didn't we agree that Isabella is a better choice for the image of the Harrington family?” Evelyn managed to say. “Isabella?” Arthur grunted. “After all the trouble she caused?” “But she has been waiting her entire life for this," Evelyn shot back. “If she knew she wanted this opportunity, then she should have stooped that low," Arthur responded. I stared at the old man. It was obvious that he was not taking my side. To him, all this was about the family and legacy. I fit into the plan he had now; if things changed, he would change just as easily. "Congratulations," Tina said over the table. She reached out to me, and I took her hand with a smile. “They are already legally married; let's just finish things off this way." He cleared his throat and got up. “But father…” “Enough, Evelyn." He struck his cane to the ground and hooked his
JESSIEDaniel had found a tailor who was willing to recreate the style for a lot of money. Stephen kept her in the annex of the house and instructed Rose to ensure she had all she needed. “Of course not," Tina shook her head. We were having dinner, and Stephen came with news. His grandfather wants us at the main estate for dinner tomorrow night. “Tina, we don't have a choice." “We do," Tina retorted. “We have been playing by their rules for too long. If they are curious about us, then they should come here." She blinked rapidly with her lips in a thin line. “But you know that…" “If I am going to be dragged there, then Christopher must come with me." “Is that what this is about?” Stephen groaned. He dropped his cutlery, and it clattered to the ceramic on the table. I was cutting through my chicken, enjoying the banter from the duo. “You would have Jessie there with you. It's only fair I have someone too.” She stabbed her chicken and turned to him with a slow smile, stretching h
JESSIEI am pinned on Stephen’s chest, his hand wrapped firmly around my waist. My heart is hammering in my chest as I try to keep my eyes on everything else aside from his lips staring back at me. Every chaos, from the Aulin project to Tiffany’s madness, was suddenly relegated to the background a
JESSIEI managed to find an excuse to get them out of my room. Stephen looked like a lost puppy as I pushed them out, but I didn't let it get to me. He could have as much fun with Isabella as he wanted. I didn't care about what he did. I closed my eyes and shook my head. Scratch that. I very much
JESSIEI ignored Tiffany and pushed past her, following Lauren into her office. She had barely started when I burst through the doors. “Jessie?” “We had a deal.” I was not ready to beat around the bush with her. I had won, but she didn't look as pleased as she should have. It shouldn't bother me
JESSIEI forced my eyes open. I had spent all night tossing and turning, clenching and unclenching my thighs. My mind was making up scenarios about his body, and it didn't help that I had slept with him before. “Get your mind out of the gutter,” I said to myself as I looked at my frizzed hair in t







