Nina shot Madison an icy glare. However, before she could respond, a sudden jolt of pain shot through her knee as she was kicked from behind. Cold beads of sweat formed on her forehead, and her lips pressed together in a tight line as she fought to regain her composure. The sound of her knees knocking on the floor was loud, and everything around her seemed to blur as the world momentarily focused on that pulsing pain. As she fell, a shadow crept over her. The sensation of fingers entwined in her hair sent a tingling shiver down her scalp. With a forceful tug, her head got yanked backward by a tight grip on her hair. Madison’s lips curled into a cruel grin, her eyes glinting with a twisted satisfaction as she enjoyed Nina’s vulnerable state. This was the face that Jayden admired, right? Then she would destroy it. With malicious intent, Madison stepped forward and lifted her arm to deliver a sharp slap across Nina’s face that would probably cripple her face. However, before her ha
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“Miss Santiago, I did not expect such a behavior from you,” the principal bellowed angrily. “I understand you feel provoked, but violence is never the answer.”Although he was proud to have a diligent student like her in his institute, Madison had the backing of the Luxton family.The nurse attended to Madison’s swollen face, applying a cold compress to her bruised cheek.Her tear-stained face twisted in pain as she winced, “It hurts!” she whimpered.With each minute, Madison’s sobs grew louder, as she yelled, “I can’t believe she did this to me! She’s fucking crazy!”The principal’s temples throbbed upon seeing the situation unfold in front of him. “Madison, could you please calm down? We’re here to address the issue.”Madison’s face was now purple and blue, her swollen features barely recognizable. Her mascara had smudged, leaving dark streaks down her cheeks, mingling with her tears.He was positive that Madison’s appearance would undoubtedly lead to serious consequences for Nina.
Madison watched their exchange with immense satisfaction. She was ecstatic upon seeing Jayden's unwavering support for her.See? And Nina still thought she mattered.An evil grin formed on her swollen face, her voice dripping with disdain. “Didn’t you hear him, Nina? I don’t understand what you’re being so arrogant for. It’s a fact that you beat me up.”“These bruises are evidence of it. Do you think you can get out of it unscathed? Nothing good will come out if you continue to be stubborn.” Madison said haughtily.“However, if you kneel and apologize to me, I can consider not taking legal measures against you.”Madison had always thrived on her power, and now, with Jayden’s backing, she felt invincible.Nina’s hands trembled slightly at her sides and glanced at Jayden who was silent. 'You can do whatever you want, and I’ll be your strongest backer,'Once upon a time, those words had given her a sense of security, a belief that he would protect her no matter what.However, as she sto
“She should be at the mansion.” Nora analyzed confidently. “Think about it, the most dangerous place is often the safest place.” The corner of his lips twitched as Liam found her theory to be ridiculous, yet strangely plausible at the same time. Women had a way of seeing things from angles that often differed from men. As her comadre, perhaps it was just as Nora said. He immediately conveyed Nora’s words to Jayden, who too fell into a brief silence after listening to her reasoning. Liam cleared his throat awkwardly and suggested. “Why don’t you search the entire mansion once again?” “Thanks. I’ll do that.” Jayden acknowledged before hanging up. Drawing a deep breath, he turned back to the guards and ordered them again. “Do a thorough search of the entire manor again, every room, every corner.” Meanwhile, he made his way toward his bedroom. The master bedroom was a grand stretch. The gloomy gray tones that Jayden had once favored now had a minimalist theme that was meticulously
“You’ll pay for the sins you’ve committed.” With those words, Mrs. Heath left the premises, with her husband by her side. Jayden was unfazed by the commotion. However, the tranquillity that followed the couple’s exit was short-lived. Soon, the sound of his cell phone ringing broke the silence. A furious voice came through the other end. "Will you really go that far for a woman?? Jayden, I’m warning you. Before I take things into my own hands, you better release Madison.” Hearing William’s roar, Jayden instantly held the phone away from his ear. He had little patience for his father’s outburst. Hence, he passed the phone to Rick, who stood nearby. Rick accepted the phone and answered respectfully. “Old master,” he began, his tone steady and measured, “this matter is not as simple as you think.” The Heath Corps. recently invested in constructing the largest amusement park in the South. The benefits were huge and Michael Heath wanted quick success. Hence he made use of poor-quality
“Where’s Nina? Where’s that bitch hiding? Go bring her over to me. Today, I’ll teach that slut a lesson that she’ll never forget in her life!”Madison’s fury knew no bounds as she unleashed her anger upon the servants. Her words were laced with venom, demanding to know Nina’s whereabouts.“Seriously, why can’t she just die and leave us alone? That fucking whore deserves to die a terrible –”Before she could finish, her tirade was abruptly halted as a rain of slaps rained down upon her face. One after another, she was beaten up until her cheeks turned swollen, and she could no longer speak.Shocked, Madison felt the excruciating pain, and her senses swirled in bewilderment.Horrified by the sudden violence, Mrs. Heath moved forward to shield Madison from further attacks. But before she could reach her, the guards intervened and pushed her to the ground.“Stop this madness!” Mrs. Heath cried out, her voice filled with anguish as she struggled against the guards. “You’re hurting her! Ple
Nina’s eyes widened in surprise as Jayden swept her off her feet and placed her on the kitchen counter. The scent of sandalwood enveloped her senses, and her heart raced as she found herself in such proximity to him.“Where are your shoes?” His low voice resonated through the kitchen. Nina subconsciously looked at her feet and realized that she had indeed forgotten to wear them.With a hint of annoyance in her voice, Nina retorted, “Not a big deal.”Jayden met her gaze, and she felt her heart skip a beat under his cold, dark orbs. He held her feet in his hands, and the coolness of his touch made her shiver. Using his free hand, he lifted his shirt and placed her feet on his stomach, seemingly unfazed by her comment.Nina wanted to pull back her feet, but Jayden ordered sternly, “Don’t move around.”Hearing his words, Nina scoffed. “Aren’t you tired of being a hypocrite all day?”Jayden raised an eyebrow but remained silent. He continued to rub her feet until the warmth of his touch gr