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
“Finally remembered your husband?” Jayden sneered at Nina when she finally sought him out on the balcony.Feeling a bit tired and tipsy, Nina pressed her body against Jayden and replied lazily, “I’m tired.”Jayden loved it when she acted coquettishly. As such, even a simple glance from her was enough to bring him down to his knees.“Really? And here I thought you could dance for another few hours, given how happy you seemed without me.” He raised an eyebrow, his tone carrying a hint of bitterness.Nina could hear the subtle resentment in his voice and realized that he was being petty for ignoring him. She couldn’t resist teasing him back, “You could have joined me too.” She retorted with a sly smile, “Or do you think you’re too old to have fun?”The smirk on Jayden’s lips froze when he heard Nina call him old. “Excuse me?” His teeth gritted in anger as he retorted, “Do you think I’m old? For your information, I’m a mature man who is in the prime of his life.”Unfazed by his reaction,
Lately, the names Nina and Elysium Couture have taken the entire fashion industry by storm. After her graduation, Nina was selected as one of the lead designers of Elysium Couture, a position second only to the head designer.Nina’s rapid ascent within the company initially sparked rumors among the employees and netizens. Some even questioned if she had climbed the ranks by sleeping her way up.In rebuttal, Nina shut their mouths by letting her designs speak for themselves.Releasing two back-to-back successful collections, she quickly silenced the ideologues, that questioned her worth.The enormous success of these two shows was a testament to Nina’s talent and hard work, proving that she had earned her place among the elite designers.As the CEO of Elysium Couture and a designer himself, Victor was greatly impressed by Nina’s talent. He considered himself fortunate to have recognized her potential and brought her into the company before someone else poached her.Nina’s rise to promi
Emerging from the shadows stood a figure she recognized all too well.Keith Luxton, Jayden’s step-brother, had an unsettling smirk on his face.“What are you doing here? Where’s Jayden?” She questioned.Though Nina appeared calm, the quiver in her voice gave away her fear as she backed away from him.Keith’s calculating eyes bore into her, and he took a step closer.As Keith moved nearer, Nina’s anxiety deepened. “What do you want from me?” She cast her eyes around the lavish room, searching for an escape, but found none in sight. Keith’s smirk grew darker into a cold smile, his figure casting a shadow over her. “Relax, sister-in-law. I’ve brought you here so that we can have a little chat. I’ve always been fascinated by you, and I think it’s time we get to know each other better.”“Well, I don’t have anything to talk to you about,” Nina said coldly. “Now, open the door before I make you regret it.”Keith’s laughter echoed through the hushed, luxurious room when he heard her defiant