Semua Bab Bound By Blood, Saved By Love : Bab 1 - Bab 5

Jace Pov l The silver elevator doors were already sliding apart when Jace Van Driscoll stepped forward. He wasn’t in a hurry. Just wanted to get out of the damned building. But the second he moved, someone came flying out of the elevator—fast, clumsy, and completely unaware of him. She hit his chest with a soft thud. Her bag slipped off her shoulder. It hit the floor, spilling papers, a compact, two pens, and a packet of tissues. She stumbled back a step. “Ouch, oh my God, I’m sorry!” she apologised. Then crouched on the ground, hurriedly picking up things that had scattered everywhere. She moved fast, like she was in a rush. Jace let out a quiet breath and crouched beside her, reaching to help. He didn’t usually bend down for anyone. But this time… he did. And when their eyes met—he forgot everything. She was beautiful. Not in a way that demanded attention. Not in a way that begged to be looked at. She had soft eyes, sharp cheekbones, and something about her ex

Jace’s hands tightened around the bedsheets. He closed his eyes, ready for the kiss—her lips just inches from his. Then suddenly— His phone rang. The sharp sound sliced through the moment, snapping him awake. His eyes opened slowly to the soft morning light slipping through the curtains. It was just a dream. A slow breath escaped his lips as he sat up, resting his back against the headboard. He couldn’t remember the last time a dream had felt that real. Or the last time a woman had gotten under his skin like this. What was that about? Why did it feel like he actually wanted to kiss her? His phone buzzed again on the nightstand. The name flashed across the screen. Mom. Jace sighed. He already knew why she was calling—and he wasn’t in the mood. He let it ring out. But it rang again. Persistent. Just like her. This time, he picked it up, put it on speaker, and leaned back, eyes closed. “Hello, Mom.” “Jace, how did it go?” Margaret’s voice cut straigh

Jace Van Driscoll stepped in.Every sound in the room vanished.The ticking of the clock.The hum of the AC.Even Leo’s shallow breathing.Gone.Mr. Edwards gave a small nod, visibly relieved. “Jace. You made it.”Jace didn’t speak right away. He returned the nod just once—then stepped forward.His shoes made no noise. His coat was tailored to perfection.And his face calm, unreadable. Like always.Like a ghost walking through fire.Leo stared at him like he was seeing a phantom.Luca just leaned back, chewing his gum like he didn’t care—though his eyes said otherwise.Neither of them expected him to show.Especially not like this.Jace walked past both of them without sparing a glance.He took the empty seat at the table like it had always belonged to him.Leaning back slightly, crossing one leg over the other, he simply said.“Let’s get this over with.”Mr. Edwards nodded quickly, pushing the documents forward.“The contract is straightforward. Standard language. You agree to operat