Ch. 516..520: Charmed by the Billionaire CEO Chapter 516-520
Chapter 516: Was it my hallucination or...
Shocked, Gavin darted his gaze between Gabriel and Tristan simultaneously. His lips parted in disbelief, but soon he pursed them close when suddenly Tristan spoke.
"Would you mind explaining, little brother?" he asked seizing Gavin’s attention.
When Gabriel found Bianca, he ran a thorough investigation, gathering as much information about her, and in that piece of detail, he learned about Jenny Han, a fellow doctor and also Bianca’s only friend.
Gabriel didn’t want to his guard down, so he asked his men to monitor everyone, especially Doctor Martin and Doctor Jenny. During that investigation, Gabriel learned about Gavin’s involvement with Jenny, and a few days later, he learned they going on a blind date.
With Tristan’s eyes scrutinizing him dangerously, Gavin gulped. By the looks he could tell his brother knew everything and there was no reason for him to keep hiding the truth. One way or another Tristan would come to learn everything.
Taking a moment, Gavin composed himself and faced Tristan, gradually opening up about his task to find Bianca and how his purpose to meet Jenny.
"I thought I would find Bianca as soon as possible but I failed. She was there in the same place we went for a meal, but I missed the chance to meet her" Gavin said low- low-spiritedly.
Watching Gavin blame himself, both Tristan and Gabriel shared a meaningful glance.
"Don’t worry, she is safe and is currently staying with me" Gabriel broke the news only to watch Gavin’s eyes going wide like a soccer ball.
"WHAT!" He shouted staring at Gabriel in disbelief.
"I’ll explain everything to you later Gavin, but you have to keep this whole conversation a secret."
Gavin shot his head in Tristan’s direction and watched him give a meaningful nod. He was skeptical about hiding such important news from his senior, but he agreed with his brother.
"Okay," Gavin responded.
"Good"
Now that everything was settled, Gabriel then decided to leave. "I think it’s time for me to go. Bianca must be wondering about my sudden departure"
Hearing his words both Gavin and Tristan cocked their brows curiously, but Gabriel simply ignored their look at left the cabin.
A subtle grin curled on Tristan’s lips as he noticed a small change in Gabriel’s behavior, that came after Bianca came into the picture. If he wasn’t wrong then soon his dearest friend was going to join the slave club.
Gavin noticed the smile lingering on his brother’s lips, and instead of asking why he was smiling to himself, Gavin decided to keep quiet.
Now that there was nothing left to talk Gavin thought even he should leave, but before he could bring up to speak those thoughts, Tristan turned to face him and asked," So Gavin, how was your date with Jenny?"
Gavin was taken aback by Tristan’s sudden inquiry, but he quickly masked his emotions and answered," It was good. We are trying to know each other"
"Hmm, good to hear that. Make sure you make her fall in love with you"
Tristan’s words made Gavin feel awkward, however, he simply bobbed his head.
Gavin regretted hiding such a big secret from his family, especially his brother who supported him unconditionally. However, he couldn’t bring to upset Jenny knowing how much she trusted him with their little secret.
Unable to stand the guilt in his heart, Gavin stood up, "I need to leave brother. There are few things I need to finish" he lied, bringing an excuse to escape from the office.
"Okay," Tristan smiled and watched his brother walk out of his cabin.
****
[Wayne House]
Sitting on the rocking chair inside her room, Alice read a paternity book that Noah brought her a few days before his leave.
Alice always found books very intriguing and would read them very attentively. Memorizing everything, she then closed the book and stood up.
"Sigh!... I’ll ask Noah to bring me more books like this" Fixing those words in her mind, she walked to the bedside table to grab a glass of water, but found the jug empty.
Alice was about to sleep as it had already passed her bedtime, but she was so engrossed in reading the book, that she lost track of time.
Looking at the time, Alice then made her way towards the kitchen. She decided not to disturb anyone and fetched water for herself.
Sensing the extreme quietness, Alice descended and soon made her way into the kitchen. Filling the water, she was about to retreat when her eyes caught the sight of a shadow moving over the window glass.
Her legs instantly stopped moving and a deep frown marred her face. Dread filled her heart and she decided to check what passed by.
Alice would’ve ignored it if she wasn’t fully awake, however, her mind and senses were both alert and she couldn’t bring herself to brush that creepy feeling.
Making her way towards the window frame, Alice was about to open it when suddenly the light turned on and she flinched in terror.
"So you need something, Madame?" one of the maids who sensed some movement happening inside the kitchen quickly rushed to check and found Alice standing in front of the window door with her back facing her.
Anna had strictly notified the servants to provide Alice with everything she needed and when the maid saw her inside the kitchen, doing something on her own, she panicked.
Alice snapped towards the voice and saw the maid standing in front of her with a distressed look. Her terrified thoughts washed away when she saw a familiar face bringing her slowly to calm down.
Alice quickly composed herself and shook her head, clutching the jaw around her hand. "It’s nothing, you may leave," she said soon making her way out of the kitchen area, and quickly reaching into her room, she locked the door, anxiously.
Sprinting towards her bed she sat down and poured water for herself. When she finally relaxed, she realized it must be her illusion. With such tight security, there was no way any thief would trespass on the Wayne property.
"You seriously need to calm down Alice" Comforting herself, Alice then lay on the bed.
Her hand instinctively cupped her belly and the incident that occurred in the morning crossed her mind stopping her movement the next second.
"Was it my hallucination or did I truly hear him"
Chapter 517: Dylan’s end (I)
A few minutes passed and Alice tried to sleep. It had been quite troublesome for her to sleep without Noah. Used to his warmth, Alice found it hard to rest.
As she lay closing her eyes, Alice began counting sheep in her mind. Whenever she had difficulty sleeping, she would use this trick. Though it didn’t help much, still she decided to try out hoping she could finally be able to doze off.
While Alice was busy counting the sheep, a figure walked out from the shadows, and slowly approached the bed.
Those dark eyes stared at Alice’s sleeping figure with extreme lust and a small curve appeared on the corner of his lips.
"Alice..." he whispered and his voice itself snapped Alice out of her sleep.
The moment Alice saw the person, her entire body began to tremble in terror. She was about to scream for help but Dylan quickly covered her mouth, suppressing her voice and soon she started to feel dizzy.
As her eyes started to flutter, tears began to stream down from the corner of her eyes.
Alice wanted to stop him but the effect of the drug she inhaled, paralyzed her.
Dylan watched her struggle, but that didn’t make him stop his assault.
"Not this time Alice. I’ll make sure you suffer the same fate as mine and your husband cries tears of blood" his hoarse lunatic voice reached her drowsy mind and she slowly closed her eyes.
*****
Somewhere away from the Wayne Mansion, Dylan carried Alice’s unconscious body to the abandoned cabin. Deep inside the woods where no one tries to enter, Dylan decided to bring her there.
He knew by the time everyone learns about Alice, she will be dead by then.
After many months of stalking, Dylan finally got the opportunity to revenge on Alice. She had been the prime reason for his misery. If not for her, Noah wouldn’t have targeted his business and his life wouldn’t have been so difficult.
"Do you have any idea how difficult it was for me to hide from the constantly lurking cops?" Dylan said staring at Alice.
Kneeling before her sleeping figure, Dylan reached his hand and tucked the piece of hair from her face.
"But it was all worth it" he concluded with a sinister smile.
Dylan had been very careful when he entered the Wayne house, but thanks to his skills in disguising his persona. Now that everything went according to his plan, Dylan couldn’t wait to ravish Alice.
Dylan had always been attracted to her, but her rudeness left him hating her. If she had been obedient, he might have thought of sleeping with her once.
But it wasn’t too late. Knowing how beautiful she grew over time, those suppressed feelings once again began to resurface entirely overshadowing his rational mind. Every time he would stand outside her house, and watch how happy she was, his need for her began to enhance until she entirely captured his thoughts.
Staring at her for some time, Dylan slowly inched his face closer to face and inhaled her scent like a maniac, and grinned.
"You still smell the same Alice, but what is more attractive than your fragrance is your body. I wonder how much Noah enjoyed sleeping with you. It must be fun right?"
"So now, even I want to have a taste of you" As he whispered inching closer to her lips, ready to devour them, Alice snapped open her eyes and slapped right on his face.
Falling on the floor, Dylan cupped his cheek. The sharp sting from Alice irked him and he quickly grabbed her hair and shoved her face closer to him.
His eyes blazed red, and even after getting slapped, his lips smiled like a madman.
"You are awake, darling," he said moving his eyes from her face to her lips.
Dylan’s desire to kiss her turned even more prominent that he ended up licking his assuming it to be hers.
"Dylan let me go..." Alice used her hand to push him, but no matter what she couldn’t stand his strength.
Alice had gained consciousness the moment Dylan brought her to the cabin, but instead of reacting, she remained stagnant. She was scared and after listening to Dylan her soul left her body.
Dylan had turned into a maniac. His desire to sleep with her shocked her to the core, however, what she sensed coming after that opened her eyes.
Dylan was taking advantage of her unconscious state but before he could kiss her, she slapped him.
"And why should I listen to you? Did your so-called husband spare me? He ruined my life and the person for whom he targeted me was you!"
"So how am I supposed to let you go unless I take my revenge" jerking her head, Dylan stood up.
With his eyes looking down, he watched Alice push herself to help, but due to the effects of drugs, she couldn’t find enough strength to move herself.
Letting out a chuckle, Dylan laughed at her helpless state. Alice tried to crawl back, away from him, but with much difficulty.
"It’s useless Alice, your body is still under the influence of chloroform, and no matter how much you try to run away from me, there is no escape" As soon as he finished speaking the smile on his face also vanished.
His eyes now looked at her with extreme lust. Dylan was getting restless with every passing second.
Ravishing Alice before dumping her body seemed so thrilling and he couldn’t wait to achieve his motive.
As he stepped closer to her, Alice pushed herself back. She could feel the dread seeping through her heart. Those memories from her past came crashing into her mind and her body began to tremble in terror.
Her hand instantly touched her belly, feeling the severity of the situation, and chanted.
’Please... please don’t’ Alice was silently begging for some miracle, but Dylan’s face broke her faith when he suddenly stopped in front of her and forcefully grabbed her hair.
Alice’s eyes widened in shock with Dylan ready to kiss her when suddenly a loud bang startled the two and the door of the cabin landed thud on the dusty ground.
"Noah..."
Chapter 518: Dylan end(II)
Blood drained from Dylan’s face and his eyes popped out of his socket in terror. He stumbled on his feet as he watched the person standing in front of him.
Noah stood by the wooden door of the cabin. His bloodshot eyes glared at him in rage.
"LEAVE. HER" Noah spoke gnashing in teeth looking at Dylan’s hand that had grabbed Alice’s hair.
As if his warming hit right into Dylan’s gut, his grip instantly loosened.
Alice took his distraction as a chance to escape. Forcing herself up, she ran towards Noah and hugged him tightly.
"Noah... you.." unable to hold herself, Alice burst into tears crying desperately into his arms.
The sheer sense of helplessness she went through left her disheveled. She was scared that Dylan might do something to her and their child, but watching Noah come to rescue her gave her hope.
"Shh...everything’s going to be fine," he said caressing her back gently.
"Alice" Anna and Taylor dashed inside the cabin and immediately sided the couple.
Alice broke the hug and embraced Anna, who too tried to calm her down.
"Mom, take Alice away" Their happy moment was cut short when Noah asked the ladies to leave.
Giving his father a meaningful glance, Taylor gave him a nod and asked them to step out along with him.
Once they left, Noah turned his attention towards the man who was now trembling watching his feral gaze.
Dylan had lost the sense of thinking. He was still trying to process Noah’s arrival when his voice itself broke his trance.
"You thought you were the only one who was smart, huh? You will enter the Wayne house and no one will recognize you?" Dylan stood stunned hearing him.
Noah had everything monitored since the day they caught that drunk stranger. Even though the man was intoxicated, however after getting beaten to a pulp, he sobered and spilled everything.
To cross-check, they provided him with Dylan’s photo to which he positively responded. It was then, that Noah changed his mind and patiently waited for Dylan to carry his plan, assuming no one was watching him.
As Noah watched Dylan’s face turn pale from deadness, he slowly started walking towards him.
Dylan took a step back with every step Noah headed closer to him until his back hit the wall making him realize that there was no room for him to run.
"N-Noah... let me go.. p-please. I promise I won’t show my face" Dylan knew his end had come and to escape from Noah’s wrath, he decided to beg for his mercy.
Noah’s deadpan face didn’t flinch a bit, but hearing Dylan’s pleading words made him laugh.
"You chose to mess with the wrong person Dylan and you know in my dictionary there is no word called mercy"
Dylan’s eyes widened in shock when Noah suddenly pulled out a gun from his pocket and pointed it right in between his brows.
"However, I will spare your life a mercy" Noah’s words confused Dylan, and before he could understand Noah turned the head of the gun and shot his arm, before tossing it towards him.
Dylan caught the gun however before he could process it, the police force broke inside the cabin.
"SHOOT..." Dylan heard the head officer command and several gunshots came his way piercing through his flesh until his body landed lifeless on the ground.
Outside, Alice shuddered at the sound of gunshots covering her ears, and once those noises were silenced, her head flung in the direction of the cabin and she saw Noah step out.
Alice was about to smile, but when she noticed the blood stain on the sleeves of his shirt, everyone panicked and she ran to him anxiously.
"Noah!" Alice’s trembling voice caught his attention and he quickly engulfed her in his arms.
Alice pulled back and looked at the blood. "You are bleeding?" she said moving her terrified eyes towards him, however in return, she watched him smile.
"It’s nothing, Alice. I am fine. It’s just a small scratch" Noah assured but Alice refused to agree. She was about to voice out when the head police officer walked out of the cabin’s door and approached them.
"Mr. Wayne" Both Alice and Noah turned his way.
"Dylan has been taken care of, however, we will need Mrs. Wayne’s statement for further process"
Noah assured the officer and soon they returned to the mansion.
*****
"Ah!.." Noah screamed in pain when Taylor treated his wound.
Giving Alice a pitiful look Noah buried his face in the crook of her neck and let Taylor finish his job.
"I think you both need to rest. It’s been a rollercoaster ride and I don’t want Alice to stay awake" Taylor said and soon he and Anna left the room.
Alice caressed Noah’s head and watched him pull back.
"I am sorry you have to go through that dreadful event" Noah’s apologized.
Alice smiled lovingly, admiring his face, and leaned closer to seal their lips for a few seconds before pulling back.
"But you can on time" Alice assured.
Noah had to keep this a secret from Alice. He didn’t want her to panic after learning Dylan was working in the Wayne Mansion. He wanted her to remain carefree while he executed his plan.
Thanks to his parents who supported him and made sure Alice was fine.
Dylan had thought he managed to win a jackpot, but it was all a trap they had set up for him. Fortunately, everything went according to their plan and now he had finally been taken care of.
Noah had promised Alice that he wouldn’t taint his hand unless it was needed. He kept his promise the the biggest hurdle in their life was gone.
As the couple kept staring at each other with utmost adoration and love, they couldn’t hold back their desire for one another, and in a split second, they were back kissing each other.
These few days away from each other were like torture to them but now everything was fine, they were fine.
With every lick of their tongue, both Alice and Noah expressed their sheer admiration and longing for one another. Their mouth devouring each other like there was no tomorrow.
As their lips sank into the rhythm of their heart, Noah slowly helped Alice lie on the bed, while he carefully hovered over her. They both needed each other like a bee needed a flower.
Alice was like that flower that helped Noah live his life. She was the nectar from whom he withdrew the true meaning of life.
It was no less for Alice too. For her Noah was that ray of light that fell onto her dark, dull life and pulled her out of their stagnant existence. She began to live like a child slowly getting to learn about life and its beautiful meaning.
Once they were out of breath, Noah pulled back and stared at her flushed face. "You need to rest," he said breathlessly and watched her nod shyly.
Flipping, Noah lay next to her side and pulled her closer to his chest. His fingers gently stroked her arms and watched her snuggle further into his solace.
"Noah, I love you" Alice confessed craning her head to look at Noah who also had his gaze fixated on her at the same moment.
A smile curved on his lips and responded," I love you more. You are the world to me, Alice. Without you I am nothing" his words moved her heart and she found her eyes tearing up, but before she could let them fall, Noah kissed her eyes and swallowed those pearl.
"I promise to bring you only happiness," he said and she bobbed her head in agreement before they drifted to sleep.
*****
The news of Dylan’s death shocked Ashley and she immediately drove to meet Alice. She was happy to see everything had been taken care of thoughtfully and both Alice and the baby weren’t harmed at all.
"Now you need to relax Alice and enjoy your pregnancy phase. You need to embrace this gift without any fears" Ashley said.
While the girls kept on talking, Anna asked the maid to bring Alice and Ashley some snacks and fruits.
"By the way any news about Sandra?" Alice asked munching her apple.
Ashley shook her head in dismay but assured," Don’t worry, if everything goes according to our plan we will find Sandra, until then let’s live out life"
Alice bobbed her head like an obedient child and finished eating her fruit salad while they enjoyed their talks.
After meeting Alice, Ashley drove to the set. The shoot was soon going to wrap up and last week’s schedule was quite hectic.
Ashley had been monitoring Jennifer’s actions thoroughly however to her surprise, the woman remained indifferent.
After creating a scene a few days back, the director warned Jennifer about her absurd behavior. But as if her true face was slowly becoming visible to everyone, Jennifer remained proud and indifferent to his warning.
She demanded the team to wrap up her scenes as quickly as possible as she had no time to spend on a film that didn’t value her work.
Her rudeness left everyone shocked, but knowing how she was thrown out of her current agency, it was clear that Jennifer was purposely giving everyone a hard time.
Chapter 519: Let’s use her for sometime
However, Ashley whom she tried to defame became cleared after Jennifer’s true personality slowly started to come to light.
Sitting inside her changing room, Ashley was preparing to leave when Miley barged into the room without knocking.
"What kind of rude behavior is this Miley!" Ashley voiced and watched her manager run to her anxiously.
"Ma’am, there’s an update from Jennifer’s side" Miley panted staring anxiously and Ashley and watched her relax.
"Spill" Taking a step closer, Miley whispered everything in Ashley’s ears.
*****
[ Orbit Mall]
"Are you sure, she was supposed to come here?" Ashley who scanned the large crowd with her gawk-like eyes asked Miley. They wore a mask hiding their faces from the people around.
"I am sure Ma’am she mentioned meeting someone here" Miley had been secretly keeping a tab on Jennifer. She was sure she heard him talk about this mall’s name between the conversation she was having with someone. Her gut feeling said it was the same person who was secretly helping her.
Ashley agreed with Miley and started looking for Jennifer through the crowd. Since it was just the two of them, both Ashley and Miley were finding it difficult to look through every person’s face.
As their eyes moved across the lobby, Ashley found a familiar figure passing through her sight, heading towards the restroom.
"Miley stay here, I’ll just use the restroom" Ashley informed and followed the lady discreetly.
Ashley had her identity wrapped, so no one was able to recognize her. Making her way through the people, she entered the restroom.
Ashley stepped into one of the cubicles, hiding there for some time.
The restroom was empty and just she was silently waiting for the lady to step out, Ashley alerted.
Jennifer who had used a mask to cover her face, removed it and sighed. "It’s so suffocating to use these cheap masks. I wonder why she asks me to come here like a beggar"
Ashley’s eyes turned cold when her doubts were confirmed. The lady was none other than Jennifer.
Ashley was quick to recognize her through her habit of always dusting her palm whenever she was disgusted by anything. It was a try way, but Ashley decided to trust her instincts. And now they turned out to be true.
As she leaned closer to the cubicle door, trying to hear her blabbering clearly suddenly she heard her phone ring.
"Hello... okay, I will be there," said Jennifer ending the call.
Quickly wearing the mask, she then left the restroom.
Sensing there was no one, Ashley immediately stepped out and called Miley.
"Miley the lady who just stepped out from the restroom is none other than Jennifer. Be quick and follow her" she said and hung up the call before tailing the two.
On their way, Miley and Ashley joined the tailing and kept following Jennifer discreetly and watched her enter an Italian restaurant.
Both Ashley and Miley stopped outside. "How are we supposed to get inside like this ma’am? She’ll find us" Miley anxiously pointed.
Ashley couldn’t disclose her identity but when she read the name of the restaurant her eyes sparkled in delight.
"I have another way," Ashley said and pulled out her cell phone and made a call.
*****
Meanwhile inside the restaurant, Jennifer sat on the random seat after scanning her surrounding and finally stopping her gaze on the woman sitting ahead.
"Why did you choose such a lousy place. They don’t even have a private booth" Jennifer scrunched her nose in disgust when she saw they were sitting with customers who were commoners except for them.
Sandra removed her mask and glared at the rude lady. She didn’t care about showing her distaste about the place she choose for them meet.
"It was necessary as we don’t want anyone to see us. We need to mold ourselves if we have to achieve our goals" Sandra said keeping her cool.
Jennifer stared at Sandra ignorantly, brushing away all her words like dust and said," Did you prepare whatever I asked for. If you want me to work for you, I need to get better shares" her eyes shimmered with a glint of expectation and when she gave her a nod, a smile curved on her lips.
"But before I give it to you I need to make sure that you are worthy of that reward" Sandra competent words, washed away Jennifer’s smile and her face turned cold.
"You are doubting me Sandra?" Jennifer asked, getting provoked by her lack of trust. She had been following her orders diligently and when she wanted an surety, this woman was doubting her.
"I am making sure that you are worth it. Is it wrong to be sure before the investment" Sandra’s blunt words took Jennifer by surprise, but she immediately masked her anger knowing that she was on the down side.
To keep herself irrelevant, she needed Sandra’s help, so she swallowed her pride and gave her nod of understanding.
"Good, I appreciate those who know their place" Jennifer balled her fist digging her nails into her flesh under the table while her face twitched in anger.
Jennifer had never been looked down, but Sandra kept hurting her ego, yet she kept her mouth shut and said," What do you want me to do?" ignoring her rude words she came straight to point.
Sandra’s face gleam with a satisfied smile and she began.
While the two were busy talking to themselves there was someone who was secretly clicking their photo’s. After capture handful of them, the person stepped out of the restaurant and walked toward the emergency exit where he found Ashley and Miley waiting for them.
...
"Thank you so much Marco" Ashley thanked the owner of the restaurant who happened to Ashley’s classmate.
The moment she read the name of that Italian Restaurant, Ashley immediately remembered Marco. It was then she decided to call him, asking for a favor.
"Mention not Ashley. But by the way why did you wanted their picture. Is everything alright? "
Ashley was busy going through the picture and her hands stopped sliding a particular one.
Suddenly the air around them turned dense and Ashley slowly looked up.
"There nothing wrong Marco. However I will reward you for your help" Her words surprised both Miley and Marco who titled their head in confused glancing at each other.
Miley was the first one to understand but the other could only smile awkwardly considering her words sincere.
*****
Closing the door, Ashley looked at the picture and her eyes turned dark as night. The coldness as compared to glacier dropped the temperature in negative, giving chills to her manager.
"Drive me home Miley" With those words said, Miley simply agree to her orders and drove from the mall.
Meanwhile to their unknown, a certain someone had his eyes on the the entire time.
*****
After concluding her meeting with Jennifer, Sandra approached the care parked inside the parking area and climbed inside.
"Did she agree? " The man on the drivers seat asked.
Sandra removed her mask and turned to look at Lucas and smirked.
"It doesn’t matter if she agreed or not. Our original purpose did worked out" A glint of evilness flashed through her eyes as she watched Jennifer’s car driving away.
" What do you plan to do with her? " He asked sensing how Sandra had involved Jenifer into their plan by almost exposing her true identity.
"Let’s use her for some time. I am sure after today’s incident things are going to change" Remove the artificial mask, Sandra dump it on the back seat and chuckle on their stupidity.
Yes, she used an artificial mask to seal her true appearance. The person she disguised was none other than Mia, the one who had joined hands with Tristan to hunt her down.
If not for her stupidity of trying to connect her using Jennifer’s phone, she wouldn’t have learned about her true intentions.
Gladly Jennifer’s who was suspicious about Mia trusted her with the plan,purposely letting Ashley know about their meet up.
Everything was intentional and now with Mia being targeted she was sure Tristan wouldn’t spare her.
As her eyes shined with a gleam of amusement, she motioned Lucas to drive.
Sandra wasn’t a fool to let this chance slip from her hand and this time, she vowed to avenge her enemies more brutally.
****
Mia had just stepped out taking bath when she heard the doorbell ring.
Walking toward the the door, she checked through the camera and saw Jennifer standing outside.
After manipulating Jennifer with her sweet talk, Mia had managed to track the contact in her phone, eventually finding the person’s number who was helping her.
She thought using Jennifer as the main source to contact that women, she tried tracking her number almost disclosing the woman’s identity but the server got disconnected and she failed to see the person .
The moment she opened the door,Mia’s smile faltered when she saw cops standing outside.
Blood drained from her body when she heard them.
"Miss Mia, you are under arrest"
Chapter 520: Mia’s end
Mia stilled when a lady police constable marched towards her and handcuffed her hand, before forcefully dragging her out of the house.
As soon as the realization hit her, Mia snapped out of her trance and wriggled.
"Where are you taking me? What have I done" she screamed and tried to free herself.
Mia had no clue what was happening to her but when she saw Jennifer standing on the side while she was being forcefully pulled out, she begged.
"Jennifer, please... Please help me. Tell them I have done nothing wrong" Jennifer was her only source of him but when she refused to take any action, Mia was stunned.
Soon the officer present approached Jennifer and thanked her.
" Thank you for your help, Miss Jennifer. If not for your cooperation, we wouldn’t have found her" Those words from the officer snapped Mia’s attention towards their interactions and when for s fleeting moment her eyes crossed Jennifer’s, she saw something she didn’t expect to see.
"It’s my pleasure officer. After all a culprit should be behind bars" She said moving her eyes from Mia to the officer.
On their way to the house, Jennifer disclosed Mia’s identity to the cops. They had been trying to find the person who was behind those fake articles published on social media, defaming Ashley Knight’s image discreetly.
However, when they received a call from Jennifer, she informed them about Mia putting all the blame on her.
Jennifer safeguarded herself in such a way that when the officers came looking for Mia, they found her in an apartment she owned doing illegal jobs.
Yes, Jennifer changed her name from the owner of the apartment by putting Mia’s name on it so that when she tries to drag her down, there won’t be any proof against her.
Jennifer’s words pulled Mia back to reality and she realized Jennifer had tricked her badly.
All those clueless acts she put was to make her fall for her lies.
’Such a dumbass girl you are Mia’
Mia lost her mind and let out a disgusting chuckle. She was a fool and that too from Jennifer’s and no matter how much she tried to justify, there was no use.
Mia could see it through her eyes. One way or the other, his life was going to get ruined and this time he was none other than Jennifer.
As Mia kept glaring at Jennifer’s way, she watched her smirk and soon the cops dragged her away.
"One down one to go" Saying with a victorious smile Jennifer’s stepped into her new apartment which was right next to her old one.
****
News about Mia’s arrest soon reached Ashley and Tristan, however, it didn’t weave them a bit.
"She thought she would be able to fool me, huh!" Ashley spoke breaking the ice-cold silence inside the room.
Sandra might have thought by using an artificial mask she could trap them, but she forgot to conceal her habit.
Ashley remembered once Tristan telling about Sandra’s having a habit of tapping her legs constantly. However, when he asked her why she does so, she answered it’s habitual and she couldn’t stay still whenever seated. Her legs would keep tapping anyway.
It was then something clicked in her mind and she quickly went through the sequence of the picture Marco clicked for her. It was then she noticed the movement by pressing back and forth and she realized it was none other than Sandra who disguised Mia as wearing an artificial mask.
"Now that she is here, we need to alert our men. Her presence itself is an indication that it is time for action" Tristan declared.
Ashley sensed the severity of his words and agreed with him.
Sandra had smartly stepped her feet inside the city and yet they weren’t able to sense a hint. They could now understand how powerful the support she was gaining from her sponsor and before they could reach them, they had to get them first.
****
After joining hands with Karl, Ryan was determined to destroy Linda. Everything she did to him wasn’t something he could forget or forgive. She played him badly and now it was his turn to get back with her.
It had been a day since he had been following Linda and watching her tired look gave him immense satisfaction.
After losing their shares, Linda was trying her best to regain their strength back in the business world. The Acme Group had suffered immense loss after the Knights withdrew from the ongoing project and now they were looking for new investors who would fund them for their loss.
After failing for another day, Linda stopped her car in front of the bar. She needed to breathe and consuming alcohol was the only way for her to withdraw from reality.
Gulping two shots of vodka, Linda pulled out her phone and dialed Karl’s number.
’The number you are trying to call is unreachable’ the voice inside said and she tossed her phone aside before running her palm over her face.
"Need company" a voice snapped her attention and saw Ryan taking the seat next to her on the couch.
Linda was surprised to see Ryan after so many days, but instead of showing her displeasure, his presence did give her a sense of Deja vu and she let out a smile.
"How come you manage to afford to enter such a lavishing bar" she taunted gulping another shot, and turned to face him with her arm resting on the backrest of the couch.
Her eyes silently observed the man she once loved, however, her love for him vanished after she lost her child, the last hope for her to keep loving him despite his poor background.
Her words stabbed like a knife into Ryan’s heart, but he didn’t let that discomfort appear on his face.
Ryan had finally started to see the real Linda. So many years of togetherness were nothing to her that she kept the loss of their child from him and tossed him out of her life once she felt he was useless.
"I can ask you the same, after all, who does know the loss Acme Group has been going through" his words dropped the taunting smile on her face but the words he said further caught her by surprise.
"I hope my child isn’t the one suffering" Ryan pointed at the drink she ordered for herself.
"Too much alcohol can harm my child" Linda’s face lost all its color when suddenly Ryan decreased the space between them and leaned closer.
"Or you so eager to regain your position that you don’t mind killing my child"