CHAPTER THIRTY-ONE.The same calm atmosphere was maintained between Adele and Jamal for the rest of the week. Adele did not want to see Jamal most of the time and Jamal made sure to make himself less available in her presence. Grandma tried her best to talk to them, but Adele had already made up her mind. Her friend Linda, successfully found the house and paid the rent. Adele had also found a way to furnish the house, all without Jamal's knowledge. Everything was set and now, all she had to do was think of a way to escape his claws. She knew Jamal had always wanted to keep their marriage a secret from the world, so she intended to use that fact to blackmail him once she escaped and he tried to forcefully bring her back home. She knew she cared about his reputation more than anything else in the world and was not going to sacrifice it for anything, not even her.Ever since she got back home from the hospital, Jamal had assigned more guards for her protection. There were guards guardin

CHAPTER THIRTY-THREE.The next thing on Adele's to do list was to apply for a job. She had gone shopping for new clothes, a new phone and some groceries and now she was home in her apartment. Before going shopping, she had met up with Linda, who gave her the keys to her house.She was very proud of all that she had managed to do and prayed to God to give her the strength to move on from Jamal and their failed marriage. She knew Jamal would never take her request for a divorce seriously if she kept living under his roof, but he would when she moved out and started living on her own because she was convinced that he did not like her one bit.During her pregnancy, she fell in love with Jamal and that was one reason why she craved his attention and almost died every time she saw him flirting with Danielle. She was madly in love with him, but at that point in time, after all that had happened, the only thing she felt in her heart for him was hatred.She was, however, guilty of the fact tha

CHAPTER THIRTY-FIVE.One week later."I'm sorry Mr. King, I tried to stop her, but she wouldn't listen." Jamal's secretary apologized as she rushed into Jamal's office and shortly after, Danielle waltzed in looking all furious. Jamal groaned in frustration and heaved out a heavy sigh of exasperation before turning to the secretary who now looked like she had seen a ghost.She was scared for her job, her future and her life as a whole.Jamal King Dominick was not a man whose orders were to be disobeyed. Grave consequences always accompanied disobedience."It's okay Gloria, you can leave." He dismissed the young girl and she hastily walked out of the office, leaving the two to settle whatever problems they had."Seriously Jamal? You instructed that lowlife to not let me into your office whenever I come? Do you know how embarrassing that is?" Danielle asked, raising her voice."Danielle, you can't just come into my office anytime you wish. I am a busy man and I am not always available to

CHAPTER THIRTY-SEVEN.Adele had her last hospital appointment at the hospital that morning. The doctor told her she was totally healed and could go on with her physical activities. She was very happy to get the news. She was already sick and tired of coming to that hospital especially as Jamal was the one responsible for paying her medical bills. After her check up sessions, they never asked her for any money, the total bills were always forwarded to Jamal who would pay without any hesitation.As she exited the hospital lobby, her cell phone rang in her bag and she quickly fished it out to see who it was. A smile flashed on her face when she saw Linda's name on the caller ID and she instantly answered the call."Hello girl." She greeted as age pressed the phone over her ear."Adele, hello, hope you are doing alright." Linda's joyous voice sounded over the phone, making her smile even more."I'm doing just fine and you?""I'm alright. I just called to inform you that Wendy and I will b

CHAPTER THIRTY-NINE.Adele's work at the publishing agency was no different from what she used to do back at her first job site. She had her office and was in charge of editing and reviewing articles before they were published to the media.She loved her job and her new colleagues. They warmly welcomed her and most of them fell in love with her rich British accent. Sometimes, they asked her questions just so she could talk to them so they could hear her beautiful accent.She loved everything about the workplace and looked forward to helping them grow. Even her pay and benefits that came along with it were good.In less than no time, she was going to be able to get herself a car. Jamal once sent a car over for her, but she sent the driver back with the car, saying she didn't need anything from him and she was serious. She had no plans of ever receiving anything from him!That evening, she was frying pancakes to have for dinner when her doorbell rang. She quickly turned off the fire ben