《Mission XX: Seducing The Great Seducer》


 Chapter 1 - Furious

    IN THE MIDDLE OF CENTRAL CITY


    In an office whose walls were partly ss and partly brick, ady wearing a white and green pattern suit sat on her executive seat working. By merely staring at her, one could see how immerse she was in her work.


    Just then a youngdy in her early twenties adorn in a red long sleeve shirt and a ck fitted skirt entered the office. The expression on her face looks unhappy. After taking her position in the middle of the room. Within the space of one minute, she ryed a piece of important news to her boss. The reaction she got from her boss wasn''t a pleasant one.


    "What? Mr Lawrence has terminated our contract?" Jasmine said springing up from her chair almost immediately. Catherine who just ryed the news to her boss wasn''t shocked to see Jasmine reacts like this. she knows just how hard her boss worked before she finally got her hand on the contract that has just been stolen away from her overnight. She deemed it normal for Jasmine to react like this.


    "Yes, boss. His secretary just emailed us the letter of termination about ten minutes ago," Catherine said keeping a safe distance from Jasmine in case she picks up a vase to smash.


    "Get me on the phone with Mr Lawrence. He needs to tell me why he suddenly terminates the contract we just signed not less than fourteen hours ago. I don''t believe he will not change his mind after I talk some senses into him," Jasmine said furiously as she walked to the centre of the room where Catherine was standing.


    "Boss, I called his office about five minutes ago but I am sorry to say that Mr Lawrence office refused all our calls..."


    "That is not possible! I don''t believe Mr Lawrence will be so daring to terminate a contract I worked my ass off to get," Jasmine said as she paced about the room in fury. Deep down Catherine silently prayed that her boss should not go berserk.


    This is the first time anything of such has ever happened since she started working for her, this is why she understands her boss feelings so well. There is no contract or project her boss wants that she doesn''t get at the end so this termination of the contract is something foreign to her boss.


    "It is possible, Boss. The letters state that the contract has been awarded to anotherpany," Catherine replied in a mellowed tone with her gaze focused on her boss.


    "It hasn''t been up to 15 hours since we signed the contract and that fat old thing dares give my hard-earned contract to another person. This is a breach of contract and I am gonna sue hispany for this," Jasmine said as she mmed her right hand against the ss table.


    "Sorry to say again but the letter says that the person who won the contract is willing to pay the fee for termination of the contract. It is also said that he is willing to pay for any damage that might have been caused....,"


    "This is ridiculous," Jasmine remarked as she sat down fuming.


    "Have you found out whom the old fat man gave my contract to? I would like to know who is the gutsy fool who dares to steal from me," Jasmine said showing a slight sign of calming down.


    "The one with the contract is none other than Mr Jackson Smith, the CEO of Smith''s International. Because of his cold and domineering attitude, theizens poprly refer to him as the Ice Prince. From what my friend working in Mr Lawrencepany told me, I heard he did not say too much before Mr Lawrence agreed to sign the contract with hispany," Catherine ryed calmly.


    "What do you mean? Isn''t Mr Lawrence well known for being strict and well discipline in business so why did he abruptly give my contract to some Ice Prince guy?" Jasmine asked as she tries her best to keep her cool. If she was to react ording to how furious the sudden information about the contract termination has made her, nobody in herpany will remain safe.


    "I heard he just needed to assure Mr Lawrence about paying the termination fee and not letting any harm happens to him or hispany before Mr Lawrence passed him the contract," Catherine said meekly.


    "Wow! So the senile old man choose to be my enemy because of a measly million dors? This is ridiculous," Jasmine said tightening her fist even more.


    Catherine stares at her boss tightened fist with a pained look. She was scared that her boss will hurt her palm if she goes on like this.


    Seeing her boss like this Catherine could not help but feel bad for her. Others might have thought it was easy for her to get the contract but only she knows just how hard her boss worked to get the contract. She watched her worked overtime just to make sure nothing goes wrong. The fate of thepany her boss worked so hard to build solely relies on this contract so she could imagine how hurt and disappointed her boss must be. Even she had worked extraordinarily hard to assist the boss because she does not want thepany to be dismantled.


    I can''t just watch my blood and sweat get dismantled by my dad because of that senile old man''s betrayal. For mypany to survive I need this contract and I am gonna make sure that Jackson of a guy gives me my contract back.


    Jasmine thought gritting her teeth in anger.


    "Catherine, as far as I can recall the famous Smith''s International does not deal with anything technology or games so why did their CEO just steal my contract? Has ourpany ever has a sh with theirs? Have I ever offended him that is why he wants to take revenge?" Jasmine asked after a few minutes of silence.


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 Chapter 2 - A Plan To Get Back The Stolen Contract

    "Boss, like you said theirpany does not deal in gaming or anything associated with technology so we have never had an opportunity to have a sh in the past and to answer your other question, Mr Jackson was formerly managing their branch in Singapore. He recently just came back so I don''t think you have had the opportunity to offend him," Catherine replied calmly.


    If he is not doing this for revenge, why the heck is he acting as a stumbling block against me achieving my goal?


    Jasmine thought in fury.


    "Ok, if that is not the case then I want you to brief me about him. I at least need to know who my opponent is before I draw the battle line," Jasmine said as she stares at Catherine who was still standing.


    She did not bother to tell Catherine to sit down since she knows that Catherine likes making report while standing.


    Catherine reported the information she had gathered about Jackson Smith. In the end, she even showed her a picture of Jackson.


    "So what if he is known for being icy and domineering. I have melted countless Ice Prince in the past. Those icier than him were subdued by me so what is different about him?" Jasmine asked with pride.


    "No matter how icy he is, at the end he will have no choice but to bow to the Supreme power. He will be added to my list of all the mighty men that have be my preys," Jasmine said smiling devilishly. The way she was smiling scare Catherine because she knew exactly what was going through her boss mind.


    "Boss, I don''t think seducing him is a great idea. Since he hasn''t resided in the country for a long time we don''t know him too well. You might get into trouble if he ends up being a bad person. Your mum and dad are gonna roast me alive if something terrible happens to you," Catherine said, feeling scared for herself.


    "Catherine, have I ever failed in seducing my target?" Jasmine asked staring up at Catherine''s beautiful face. She elegantly stood up from the couch.


    "Never," Catherine said vehemently.


    "What about getting hurt?" Jasmine asked walking close to Catherine.


    "I don''t remember you ever getting hurt...,"


    "That is to tell you that there is nothing to worry about. I am just going to steal back my contract in the same way he stole it from me so rx Ok?" Jasmine said as she ces her hand right on Catherine''s left shoulder.


    "All that you should be thinking about now is how to get me an appointment with him. Just one appointment with him is enough to make the famous Ice Prince my prey," Jasmine said smiling triumphantly.


    Why do I have this strange feeling that melting this particr Ice Prince will not be easy?


    Catherine thought staring at her boss smiling face.


    ...


    In a very morous office whose walls were practically made of sses, three handsome guys sat on three out of the four silver colour couches discussing. Mere staring at their handsome faces, one could tell how dashing the three of them looked. Their fine looks was something everyone could testify to.


    "JK, are you sure of what you are about to do? In my opinion, I don''t think it is a great idea for you to provoke her in this manner," Jeffrey Darwin, a tall handsome guy in histe twenties said in a serious tone.


    "Yeah, you are right. I agree with you a hundred per cent. Provoking the most dreadfuldy among men is a suicidal mission for any man. She is the Almighty great seducer. I am sure she is not gonna let the matter slide after biting her tail. She is poprly known for being aggressive," Steve Crown said staring at Jackson''s indifferent expression. Both Steve and Jeffrey were the yful type but they know when to act serious and when to act yful.


    "Yeah, she is gonnae for you. She is not only gonna seduce you to get her contract back but she is gonna take half of the Smith family''s fortune aspensation for provoking her. I did not give her the title of Seduction Goddess for nothing. She lives up to her title," Jeffrey said smiling. Jeff mood''s changes ording to his words. If he said something funny even after speaking seriously, he won''t resist smiling.


    "She is gonna seduce me? Let her bring it on. I am eagerly waiting for her to do that," Jackson said grinning evilly. Out of the three, Jackson''s perfectly sculptured face is the most outstanding. Wherever he goes, he always stands out because of his fine looks and perfect figure.


    "JK, I have been curious for a while now but I dare not question you for fear that you might get furious...,"


    "Since when have you started asking permission before you speak," Jackson asked in his husky tone.


    "I will take your reply for a yes then," Jeff said as he took in a deep breath to ease his nervous heart. He steals a secret nce at Steve before he said what was on his mind.


    "Can I ask why you are doing this to her? I mean our men clearly told us that Mr Avans gave his second daughter a month to get this contract, failure to get this contract within that specified period will result in herpany being dismantled, so why are you doing all this? I have never seen you done anything unreasonable since we became friends that is why I am curious to know what crazy thoughts are running through your mind," the usual yful Jeff said in a very serious tone.


    "Haven''t I told you about seeing Miss Jasmine painting among his files in his study room? At one nce at the painting, I could tell what was going through his mind while drawing her. Every stroke was drawn with love," Steve said smiling mischievously. His intention in saying this was very obvious.


    "JK rarely draws and when he does he only paints those he loves dearly, so howe you found a drawing of Miss Jasmine in his study unless...," Jeff said his mouth dropping open in total bewilderment.


    "You now understand why he is putting in a lot of efforts to provoke her?" Steve asked winking naughtily at Jeff.


    "You went through my stuff, how..,"


    "I now understand why JK could remain unfazed even after provoking a wounded lion. So he has already being seduced by...,"

 Chapter 3 - Jacksons First Plan

    "Yes, even I too could not guess what he was up to earlier until I recall seeing her painting about three months ago in his study," Steve said shaking his head affirmatively to confirm Jeff''s doubts.


    "JK, I am kinda confused. If you had developed an interest in her for so long why didn''t you ask her to be your girlfriend? You not only have the looks, money and influence but I am sure you are her ideal type so why didn''t you ask her out, I am sure she wouldn''t have been able to resist your charms," inquisitive Jeff asked.


    "I have the looks, money and influence and so does she have all these, so what is special about these qualities you have just mentioned? For ady like her, all those things you have just mentioned are worth nothing to her," Jackson said in a very cold tone.


    "And did you say I should have asked her out? You must be kidding me right?" Jackson asked sounding slightly annoyed.


    "Why do you say that?" Steve asked as he paid rapt attention to what Jackson wants to say.


    "For ady like her who seduces any man she sets her mind on, it shows that she thinks little or nothing about love between a woman and man so what do you think she would have done or say if I had asked her out? Think before you speak, Jeff," Jackson said.


    Since the day he sets his eyes on her he has been studying her closely, looking for ways to break through those giant walls she had built to shield herself but even after waiting for a long time the opportunity to get close to her never came. That is why when this opportunity arises he left no table unturned to grab this opportunity of a lifetime with both hands.


    He has vowed to use this opportunity to break through those brick walls shielding that dominantdy.


    "JK, you don''t seriously like her, do you? You are the world''s Ice Prince so I am sure you wouldn''t have easily been melted by her charms or did you?" Jeff asked finding it hard to believe that his usual aloof friend was in love for the first time.


    "Seeing him act this way do you even need to ask? Of course, he likes her. I am sure this time it is for real. He is not interested in ying with this one, I am certain about this," Steve said staring at the quiet Jackson who seems to be in deep thoughts.


    When Jackson did not refute Steve words, Jeff knew that his guess about his best friend liking Miss Jasmine was true. Everywhere went silent for close to three minutes.


    "So what is your n now if confessing your feelings to her will not work?" Jeff asked staring at Jackson''s face for answers.


    "Seduce her, that is what I am gonna do," Jackson blurted out to the awe of Jeff and Steve. They both exchanged puzzled nces thinking whether Jackson has suddenly gone nuts.


    "Seduce her? Are you nuts?" Steve asked in total bewilderment.


    "Yeah, surely his brain has suddenly developed some problems from overthinking," Jeff supported.


    "I am dead serious about this," Jackson reaffirmed sternly.


    "JK, do you even know what you are saying? Before you could even seduce her that is if you can ever achieve that, she would have seduced you over a thousand times. Do you know what this means?" Jeff asked.


    "It means that even though you end up making her fall in love with you, you will be her ve for eternity," Jeff tried to talk sense into Jackson.


    Too bad for him there was nothing he would say to change Jackson''s mind since his mind was already made up.


    "I agree with you on that a hundred per cent. Seducing her is one impossible mission. She is good at seducing and every business tycoon knows this even though they won''t say it out for fear of being mocked by the public for being subdued by a mere woman so I disagree with you on this," Steve said unwaveringly.


    "I also disagree with this idea of yours because I know it is suicidal. I can''t watch you throw away half or even all of your family''s fortune because of your n of seducing her," Jeff supported Steve vehemently.


    "And who says I need you both permission to do that?" Jackson asked fiercely.


    "I am gonna seduce the great seducer and that is final," Jackson said with a tone of finality.


    Seeing that dissuading him was pointless, Jeff and Steve decided to support him after some minutes of serious thinking.


    "Ok, since you want her that badly, what can we do to help you achieve what you want? As your buddies you know that we are always at your service," Jeff said as he awaits Jackson''s instructions.


    "I am gonna put my ns under the code name called, Mission XX: Seducing The Great Seducer. All ideas will be brought by me but you are free to chip in any awesome ideas you have, I won''t mind as long as they are helpful," Jackson said sounding very confident.


    "Mission XX: Seducing The Great Seducer? The name sure suits this crazy n of yours perfectly," Jeff said smiling. The expression on his handsome face shows that he likes the code name Jackson gave to their mission.


    "So what will be our work?" Steve beats Jeff to ask the question first.


    "I am just gonna need the both of you to help in executing my ns," Jackson said in a serious tone.


    "Seeing how confident you are, I am sure that you must have already made a full sketch of your ns so can you tell us the first stage of your ns?" Jeff asked anxiety written all over his face.


    Since when they were teens he has always loved anything adventures so they were both not surprise to see him so eager to know Jackson''s ns.


    "Operation ignore her," Jackson said. An evil smirk appeared on his handsome face after he finishes speaking.


    "Operation ignore her? What do you mean...,"

 Chapter 4 - Jasmine Sets Out To Meet Her Prey

    "It means that your JK is gonna cut off every means of Miss Jasmine getting in touch with him. She only has three weeks now to get back the contract, so she will not only be frustrated when she can''t get in touch with him but her desperation to meet him will rise to its peak. This will help in making Miss Jasmine have an interest in him. It is killing three birds with one stone," Steve who understood Jackson''s point exined it for Jeff to understand.


    "Wow, treating a goddess like this makes you very evil, do you know that?" Jeff asked yfully.


    "Didn''t you always say you love this evil side of him most, so why are youining now? Do you feel bad for her because you perhaps have a crush on her?" Steve asked naughtily.


    "You...," speechless Jeff said point his index finger at Steve.


    "Now let''s wait and see what ns our beloved great seducer have in stock for me," Jackson said smiling wickedly.


    He always looks so scary whenever he puts on that smile, right now I guess Miss Jasmine is not safe. Her ns are gonna get used against her, what a pity for her to want to seduce a demon like my best friend.


    Jeff said looking so deep in thoughts.


    The three guys continue talking. Jeff and Steve did not miss the opportunity to tease their usual coldhearted best friend. Since it was time for lunch, they all went out for lunch.


    The furious Jasmine who always missed having her meals sat in her office trying to devise ns to seduce the so-called Ice Prince. Catherine on the other hand was too busy trying to get in touch with CEO Jackson''s office to realise that it was time for lunch. While other staffs went for lunch Catherine was too preupied working.


    The next day all Catherine did was trying her best to contact Mr Jackson''s office just like her boss ordered her to do. Within the space of fifteen hours, Catherine called Mr Jackson''s office over 300 hundred times. Because of the incessant calls, Jackson''s Secretary almost went insane. While he was going through this hell, his boss and his two friends were busy celebrating their sess.


    What they did not know was that Jasmine was the persistent type, she wasn''t the type of person to just give up easily.


    To get what was stolen from her, she could go to hell ande back, this is to show the importance of the contract to her.


    For a week Catherine bombarded Jackson''s office with millions of calls. At the end of the seven days, Jasmine could not keep her cool.


    "What the heck is wrong with that goddamn man and his employees? Why have they all been ignoring me? I am so fed up with this," Jasmine said throwing the files she was working on the floor. The news of another futile effort of Catherine did not go down well with the already angry Jasmine.


    "Boss, please calm down, I will try to call his office line again. I am sure...,"


    "It is clear as crystal that they are all ignoring us so what are you sure about?" Jasmine berated angrily.


    "That goddamn man, let him just wait until I have seduced him. I will make sure he regrets ever ignoring me? I will make him know that nobody dares messes with me and go scotfree," Jasmine said in fury.


    "So boss what are we gonna do now that they have decline our calls, emails and fax. I mean there is no way for us to set an appointment with him," Catherine asked as she stares at her boss angry face.


    Despite looking so furious, unlike otherdies who looks less beautiful, Catherine could not help but think that her boss looks even more beautiful when she is furious.


    "When one way is blocked, what do you do Catherine?" Jasmine wearing a red designer suit said standing up elegantly from her executive seat.


    "I will create another way," Catherine replied firmly.


    "And that is exactly what I will do," The previously angry Jasmine said smirking devilishly. Catherine stares at her boss with disapproving look knowing what her boss was up to.


    "Boss, you aren''t gonna do that, will you?" Catherine asked nervously. Instead of a reply, she only receives a nod from the smiling Jasmine.


    "Where did our men say he is now?" Asked the beaming Jasmine. The way she smiles was as if she was not the same furiousdy earlier.


    "He is currently in a meeting with his clients in B.C bar," Catherine replied.


    "Boss...,"


    "Then let''s get going, we can''t miss meeting him today," knowing very well that Catherine wanted to dissuade her Jasmine interrupted her sharply. Catherine reluctantly followed Jasmine out of the office. Since office hours were over, the majority of her employees had gone home, only those who had urgent work to finish were those who stayed behind.


    In the car, while Catherine was driving Jasmine changed from her formal dress to something ssic. An outfit befitting for a seducing spree in the bar.


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 Chapter 5 - She Arrived In Full Glamour

    In the bar, Jackson sitting beside Jeff after checking his wristwatch turned to stare at Jeff not giving a damn about the presence of his clients.


    "Max told me that he told everyone in the office that I was having a meeting in this bar today but why isn''t she here? How am I sure that he yed his part perfectly?" Jackson asked looking very disturbed.


    From his expression, Jeff could tell that he wasn''t listening to any words the clients were saying. Whether or not he was listening to the clients'' presentation he didn''t care because the meeting was all a facade after all.


    "JK, calm down. There is no need to get so anxious. As you know nothing can be achieved by being so anxious," Jeff whispered as he tapped him by the shoulder.


    "Get your hands off me," the annoyed Jackson said as he shook Jeff''s hands off his shoulders.


    "Jack, Jeff is right, nothing can be achieved by being impatient. I am she is dolling up just for you. She should be on her way," Steve who overheard their conversation said. The confused clients turned and stare at each other not understanding what the three handsome guys were talking about.


    "CEO Jackson ....," the man in ck did not even say a full sentence before they heard a knock on the door.


    "That must be her," Jeff said smiling as he turns and re at Jackson to see his expression.


    He is a perfectionist when ites to hiding his feelings, I am sure he is extremely happy to hear that she has arrived but he is only putting on a cold facade so we can''t guess his emotions.


    Jeff thought as he exchanged secret nces with Steve.


    "Your time is up," Jackson said in a cold tone.


    "CEO Jackson, what is your reply about the contract. Will you be signing a contract with ourpany? I am asking because our CEO said we must get your reply," the man wearing a dark ck suit said calmly.


    Jackson''s eyebrows furrow in annoyance when he realised that they were trying to force him into giving his reply. "I will think about whether yourpany is worth me signing a contract," Jackson said firmly. His expression shows that he did not want them there but the three men were too dense to interpret it. Or maybe they understood the message his expression was trying to pass but they just decided to ignore it.


    "But...,"


    "Just leave when he is saying it nicely or else not only you but your entirepany will suffer dearly if you provoke him," Steve said as he signals the men to just leave the aloof Jackson alone.


    The three men did not wait for Jackson to utter another word before they stood up to leave. A few steps away from the door, they saw ady n in a short white sleeveless gown enter the door. With her hair flowing in the hair she looked like a goddess that just descended from heaven.


    "Wow!," the three men standing staring at the morousdy eximed in unison.


    "Are you still there?" Jackson asked on seeing them stare at the beautifuldy lustfully.


    "Fantastic! She looks heavenly, just like the first time I set my eyes on her," Jeff said his eyes glued on thedy approaching them.


    For Jackson, words were not enough to exin the sight he just witnesses. He was too awestruck to speak.


    Steve stared at Jasmine, with the way she flips her hair in a very seductive manner he found it hard to look away.


    "I can see why men are so afraid to offend this goddess. She totally deserves the title of the seduction goddess that Jeff gave her," Steve muttered as his gaze moved from her well sculpture face to her long sexy legs. Was it his eyes deceiving him or was others also seeing what he was seeing because to him the walk she walks looks seductive too.


    "Hey, you two, drop your gazes down because even though you both are my best friends, I won''t be lenient," Jackson said in low tones that only the three of them could hear.


    "We are just staring at her, there is no harm in it. Besides can you count the number of men that has stared at her lustfully before she got to our room?" Jeff asked not obeying Jackson''s words. Even Steve too did not obey his orders.


    Seeing them all staring at me, I guess my first n has worked. They are all captivated by me.


    Jasmine thought grinning evilly as she continued walking. A walk that looked like itsted forever finally ended.


    "Hello handsome...," Jasmine said giving them her most bewitching smile.


    "Hi goddess," Jeff who has been bewitched by Jasmine''s beauty said smiling at her sweetly. Seeing how stupidly he was behaving, Jackson secretly nudged him by the side.


    "If you ruin my ns I am gonna kill you coldbloodedly and make sure poor Auntie and uncle don''t find your corpse, got it?" Jackson whispered coldly into Jeff''s ears. His words did the magic of waking Jeff up because the moment he heard Jackson''s threat message he snapped out of it.


    It is just our mere first official encounter and I have almost gotten seduced. I wonder whether this is the kind of torture I am gonna endure every day.


    Jeff thought unhappily. He quickly avoided staring at Jasmine.


    "Who are you and why the hell did you just barge into our private room?" Jackson asked in a cold tone.

 Chapter 6 - She Is Really Good At This!

    Oh, so this what the Ice Prince sounds like? He doesn''t look or sound bad but it''s just so unfortunate that I am not interested in his looks. I am here to not only get back my stolen contract but also his fortune and I am sure that his fine looks will not save him from my clutches.


    Jasmine thought maintaining her bewitching smiles.


    "Miss are you a waitress sent to serve us or are you the rumoured goddess that the bar manager said he specifically prepared for JK?" Steve asked seeing that thedy did not utter a word.


    A waitress! Prostitute! Hey, what do these rich brats take me for? Have they seen a waitress or prostitute who is as good looking as me? Are they blind or what that they would think so lowly of me? Their words have really offended me!


    Jasmine thought the gentleness in her eyes disappearing.


    "Get out if you are just gonna stand there staring at us," Jackson ordered in a fierce tone. What he wants was the opposite of what he said.


    "I am Jasmine. Actually, my best friend invited me to this bar. He gave me this room number but after stepping into the room I guess it was just a prank. Today is April fool after all so I shouldn''t have believed a word he said. I feel so stupid that I fell for his lies," Jasmine said smiling at Jackson. She did not wait for them to invite her to sit, she took the initiative and sat down beside Jackson.


    "Does she have a male best friend? Howe I can''t recall reading that in the files your men submitted," Jeff whispered into Steve''s ears?


    "That was quite an expensive prank for a best friend to pull on his friend. You could have gotten into serious trouble if you did not meet gentlemen like us but men who don''t respect women," Steve replied. He knew just like others that she was lying but he was only ying along with her just like Jackson had told them to do.


    "Yeah, you are right about that. I will surely give him an earful when I leave here," Jasmine said as she took turn in staring at their faces in a bid to read their expressions.


    The two seems to have fallen for me except him. He is the rumoured Ice Prince after all I would have been so disappointed if he had gotten seduced by me because of a mere entrance. I would have deemed every word said about him by others as false.


    Jasmine thought as she turned back to face Steve.


    "Your face kinda looks familiar. It''s like I have seen you somewhere before our encounter today but I just can''t recall your name no matter how hard I try," Jasmine said acting like she was having difficulty recalling something.


    Steve turned and stare at Jackson to see whether he will permit him to tell her his name.


    Although he was a man whose decision isn''t dependent on anyone, this was Jackson''s n anyway so he needs to act ording to his ns.


    "He is Steve Crown so you don''t have to stress your brain trying to recall his name," Jeff assisted her.


    "Thanks, you are such an angel...,"


    "Can you stop making friends with them and just piss off?" Jackson asked turning to stare at her. The same instant he turned to stare at her was the same time she used her hand to seductively brushed her hair backwards.


    When did she adjust her dress? Wow! She is really good at this?


    Jackson whose gazended on Jasmine exposed boobs said not taking his eyes off that spot.


    No man has ever been able to resist me after staring at my boobs, the same applies to him. I have gotten his weakness, this is great.


    Seeing how keenly Jackson was staring at the goddess glowing boobs, Jeff dying to talk to someone quickly changed his position. He sat beside Steve.


    "Steve seeing how JK can''t take his eyes off Miss Jasmine, I guess this is game over," Jeff whispered into his ears. He steals secret nces at the two who were so engrossed staring at each other.


    "We have warned him that seducing her wasn''t a good idea but he won''t listen. Now he has no one to me but himself for his failure," Steve whispered back on seeing Jackson''s face inching closer to Jasmine''s face.


    Jeff''s mouth dropped open in bewilderment when he saw Jackson lower his head. Understanding what the bewitched Jackson wanted to do, Jeff almost screamed out in shock had Steve not nudge him by the ribs. He knew very well that the cold Jackson will not spare Jeff if he dares to disrupt them.


    "If you don''t want to get buried alive just keep quiet and watch the show unravel Ok?" Steve warned in a serious tone.


    "Steve, I thought JK wanted to kiss her but can''t you see we were wrong. It is not her lips he wants to kiss but her boobs. He has always told us to exhibit self-control when we are around her but what is he doing now?" Jeff asked staring at Jackson who was almost about to touch the smilingdy''s boobs.


    "He is crazy to want to do that in our presence, I am not watching this any longer," Jeff said sounding slightly angry.


    "Was this what you were expecting me to do when you readjusted your dress?" Jackson asked when his lips were just a slight inches away from touching the grinning Jasmine.


    In her mind, she had already thought she had won not knowing that the battle was far from being over.


    "Sorrydy but it takes more than mere boobs to take me to bed," Jackson said with pride as he sat back properly.

 Chapter 7 - Repeat What You Just Said

    Does he think I want to have sex with him? He must be out of his senses to think that , I, Jasmine Avans who has brought thousands of men to their feet will fall for him. He thinks so highly of himself.


    Jasmine thought as she stares at his indifferent expression. On hearing Jackson''s words, the once disappointed Jeff opened his eyes instantly.


    Bravo! So JK was only acting? I almost thought that he had forgotten his ns, this is great!


    Jeff thought smiling. He wanted to give Jackson a thumbs up but he dare not do that knowing too well that the smartdy will see through their ns.


    Steve whose gaze has always been focused on these two people smiled happily. Jeff could see that even he too was happy that Jackson did not forfeit his ns because of a moment of pleasure.


    "What are you saying, my clothes have always been like this since I stepped foot into this room so why are you trying to make me look bad. Steve and you Mr Handsome, do you also think that I adjusted my dress?" Jasmine asked sounding offended.


    "Miss Jasmine by mere staring at her is a dignified woman who possesses everything that could drive a man''s crazy. She doesn''t need to resort to seducing you to get you to her bed, she just needs to say the word and you will have no choice but to obey her so you are very wrong in using her," Steve scolded Jackson to the delight of Jasmine.


    "Although we have barely met a few minutes ago, I agree with Steve that Miss Jasmine will never do what you used her of. Also what if what you said is true, what is her motive for wanting to seduce you when this is the first time we have met her?" Jeff said in support of Jasmine.


    Jasmine smiled happily when she heard the two guys praising her. Although her smile was brief, the three guys saw it clearly.


    "It is clear as crystal that the two of you has fallen head over heels for her so why won''t you both support her? You both are supposed to be my friends but you easily betray me because of a woman. I am so disappointed in the both of you," Jackson said standing up in fury.


    "I hate arrogant men like him who thinks so highly of himself. Instead of getting upset, he should feel honoured that I gave him the privilege of sitting beside me when he is not even my type of man," Jasmine who couldn''t tolerate Jackson''s attitude said in fury.


    "Repeat what you just said?" Jackson asked throwing murderous nces at her.


    "I said...," Jasmine paused when she realised what she had said earlier.


    Oh gosh, damn me and my temper. I did note here to waste my precious time fighting with him but to seduce him and get my stolen contract and his fortune, how could I forget such an important mission?


    Jasmine scolded herself. She grabs a ss of wine lying on the table and drank it without even caring to know which of them kept it there. The three guys just focused their attention on the quietdy who seems to be trying her best not to re up.


    Jasmine, you have got this?


    Jasmine cheered herself up.


    "I said a handsome guy like you shouldn''t have such a foul temper because it is only going to drive beautifuldies like me away," Jasmine said in a calm tone. The way she talked was so obvious that she was trying to keep her temper in check.


    "And who says I care about whether or not my temper drives you away? I don''t have interest in you so why should I give a damn about your feelings?" Jackson challenges thedy whose fake smile instantly disappeared after hearing hisst remarks.


    Look at him acting so pompous just because I spare him a nce. Who on earth says I have an interest in a jerk like him? I would rather choose Steve than chose a jerk like him if not for my contract.


    Jasmine thought as she red daggers at him.


    "Steve, what the hell is wrong with Jackson? I thought he sets all this up to make her like him so why is he making her furious now? Doesn''t he know that doing this will only reduce the chances of Miss Jasmine liking him?" Jeff whispered into Steve''s ears.


    "You know that Miss Jasmine is the proud type. No man has ever refused or challenged her and it is known among all the men in the City that she doesn''t ept defeats. What do you think she will do if any man challenged her?" Steve asked as he stares at Jeff for answers.


    "Miss Jasmine we all know will stop at nothing to subdue that man," Jeff replied bluntly.


    "Do you now understand why Jack is challenging her despite knowing that his actions will upset her?" Steve asked. He smiled when he saw the surprised expression on Jeff''s face.


    "What a smart move Jackson has made. I can''t believe he is willing to upset her just to have her to himself in the future. Because of what he has done today my admiration for him has increased drastically. I guess I need to start learning how to pursue ady from him....,"


    "Sshh... She is gonna hear you," Steve warned when he saw Jasmine staring at them.


    "You aren''t the slightest intrigued by me or my beauty? How will I know whether you are telling the truth?" Jasmine said rising. Even the way she stood up looks seductive.


    "Are you acting this way because you have never been rejected or are you acting this way because a big shot like me doesn''t find you attractive enough?" Jackson asked staring into her amethyst eyes. Staring into her eyes, he got so lost by its beauty, for a minute he couldn''t look away.


    "Yeah, I have never been rejected before by any man so what is wrong with that?" Jasmine said cing her hand on his chest. Her right hand held the ss of wine firmly.

 Chapter 8 - And Then Now!

    "No man has ever been able to resist my touch nor my beauty and elegance, do you have a problem with that, Mister?" Jasmine asked as she yed with his chest with his hands. Jackson was so unlucky to have slightly unbuttoned his white shirt before her arrival. She seized that opportunity to tease his bare chest.


    Jackson just let her took liberty with him without rebuking her. If he had known that letting her touch him so intimately willter make him go through severe pains, he would have stopped her.


    "I am sure any part of his body she touches send thousands of electric charges down his spine. Will he be able to endure it and even though he can endure those electrifying sensations her hand is doing to his system, for how long will he be able to endure it?" Jeff asked. The way he talked showed that he felt bad for the helpless Jackson.


    "Even though he can endure it, I bet he won''t be able to endure it for more than two minutes. Just watch and see," Steve said smiling mischievously.


    Goddamn it! Why did I have to challenge her when I was just standing so close to her? I am gonna lose control of myself if she doesn''t stop now.


    Jackson who was now very aroused thought gritting his teeth.


    Although his entire system was in a total mess he still managed to maintain his indifferent expression.


    "The moment I touched them, they always beg me not to stop. Can you believe that some of them even go down on their knees asking me to satisfy them? Some even offer me half of their fortunes, don''t you think that is hrious?" Jasmine askedughing wickedly.


    Seeing herugh, I can''t help but think she looks scary. She looks like the devil himself.


    Jeff thought his eyes glued on the smiling Jasmine.


    "If you were in their shoes what would you have done? Would you have kneeled for me or give me your fortune in exchange for having me all to yourself?" Jasmine asked as she teased his breast.


    And then now!


    Steve who has been keeping track of time said exactly it reaches two minutes since Jasmine started ying with Jackson''s chest.


    "I am not the type to beg anydy for sex but they beg me so get your hands off me?" Jackson said as he instantly held her hand.


    What Jasmine did not know was the fact that the cold man standing in front of her was at the brink of forcing himself on her.


    In the process of brushing her hands off his chest, because of panic he mistakenly hit her left hand and immediately the ss of wine spill on his white suit.


    "I have warned you to keep your temper in check now look at what your temper has caused you. Your expensive suit is badly stained," Jasmine said with the I don''t care attitude.


    "Jack, are you ok?" Steve asked standing up. He wanted tough at Jackson but he dare not do it in Jasmine presence.


    "If you both are done ying the nice guys while I y the viin can we go now?" Jackson asked not answering his question.


    "Can I at least have your number before you go, Mr Steve?" Jasmine asked before they could walk away. Her expression shows no remorse for what she did.


    "I said, let''s go," Jackson ordered when he saw that Jeff wanted to tell Jasmine his phone number.


    "We have merely met, we don''t know anything about you so how about we first establish a close rtionship, that is if we will ever meet again," Steve said as he turned and walk towards Jackson who was already at the door. Jeff took ast nce at Jasmine before he followed suit.


    "Our encounter was all fated so I am a hundred per cent sure that fate will let us meet again," Jasmine said loudly so they could hear her.


    She sat down with her legs crossed after they had let.


    Recalling what she did to the cold guy she usually calls the Ice Prince she smiles wickedly.


    "Serves him right that his suits got stained. Although I failed to fully seduce him at least I did two things right and that is pissing him off and seducing his friends," Jasmine said an evil smile appearing on her exquisite face.


    Back in the walkway Jackson quickly stopped a waiter on the way and asked where the restroom was located. His cold expression was long gone. All that was left was that of misery.


    "What the hell is wrong with him?" Jeff asked staring at Jackson who had hurried away the moment the waiter told him where he could find the restroom.


    "After what Miss Jasmine did to him wouldn''t you have found him weird if he didn''t go to the restroom to soothe his eager little thing," Steve said smiling naughtily.


    "Ohh...," Jeff said smiling as he stares in the direction he took.


    "Since he didn''t budge in there when she was teasing him, I thought he was alright. I can''t believe he was pretending in there...,"


    "Didn''t I tell you that it would only take him just two minutes to lose control of himself? Judging from the way he is acting I guess he must have been aroused before the two minutes reaches," Steve said. He could not stop smiling.


    "This is what he gets from ying with fire. I wonder how many times he will have to soothe his little thing during these three weeks mission," Jeff said as they both walked away.

 Chapter 9 - I Hope It Is No Longer Hurting?

    "Maybe a thousand times depending on how many times we run into her in a day," Steve said. His remarks were apanied byughter.


    In the restroom, Jackson rushed into one of the restrooms and locked the door instantly. The first thing he did was unbutton his trousers and pull them off to let his erect thing get some fresh air. Even with his underwear on, one could see how harden his little brother was from the way it protrudes.


    If not that I exercise a little more willpower, I would have pinned her down on the couch and make her take responsibility for getting me all excited with her numerous touches. She would have forced me into doing something such as forcing myself on a woman that I loathe so much. Thank goodness I controlled myself just a little more.


    Jackson thought as he hit the wall in fury.


    "Damn you, Jasmine, just you wait until I have sessfully seduced you. Every day and every hour I will make you soothe my little brother as punishment for the countless days of suffering that awaits me," Jackson remarked as he closed his eyes to ease his tensed nerves.


    With his little brother still standing erect, Jackson was afraid that it will be noticeable if he goes out so he stayed a little more in there to see whether it will eventually cool down.


    Inside the car, Jeff and Steve burst out in a peal of deafeningughter when they saw Jackson approaching the car.


    "Jack, what took you so long? You kept us waiting for over fifteen minutes," Steve said suppressing hisughter.


    Jeff chuckled at seeing Jackson''s sullen expression through the rear mirror.


    "JK, are you ok now? I hope it is no longer hurting that much?" Jeff asked. Hearing Jeff''s funny tone, Steve could no longer suppress hisughter anymore, heughed hysterically to the annoyance of the already angry Jackson. Jeff joined in theughter.


    "Do you find it so funny?" Jackson snarled as he threw murderous nces at the back of their necks.


    "How about I call her here to repeat the same thing she did to me? Let''s see whether you both will still be able tough so happily after she is through dealing with you both," Jackson said fiercely.


    "I didn''t want tough, Jeff caused it," Steve said as he tried to control hisughter.


    "You are ming me for what you did? How petty of you to push the me on me," Jeff said. He dare not turn to look at the backseat for fear of what the furious Jackson might do.


    "Will you get the car moving? Don''t me me for handing the both of you over to her if she dares meet us here," Jackson threatened sternly. For his safety, Jeff sitting in the driver''s seat ignited the car. He zoomed off without wasting a second.


    ...


    A red sports car stops in front of a very magnificent Mansion. Jasmine elegantly stepped out of the car and immediately walked to the brown door serving as the entrance of the Mansion.


    "Wee Young Miss," Jasmine maids greeted in unison the moment she steps foot into the Mansion.


    "You all should retire for the night now that I am back," Jasmine said in a cold tone as she approaches the stairs.


    "Young Miss, what about your usual hot bath, we haven''t prepared it yet since we did not know the exact time you wereing back," one of the maids said boldly.


    "Don''t worry about that, I will prepare it myself," Jasmine said as she turns and continues climbing the stairs.


    What is wrong with Boss? She has never asked us to retire so early, I wonder why she said so today.


    The maid who asked her questions thought as she stares at her departing back. They all dispersed after she had gone out of sight.


    The instant Jasmine entered her room even with the lights off she runs her fingers into her slightly curly hair and took off her high heels. She pped her hands twice and the lights immediately came on. The moment she raised her gaze she was startled to see her mum sitting with her legs crossed on the milky coloured couch.


    "Mum, you startled me," Jasmine said holding her chest. She walked to where her mum was sitting and sat beside her.

 Chapter 10 - Selecting Suitors

    "Why did you sit there uttering no words when I entered. The maids did not even inform me about your presence," Jasmine said gazing at her mum wearing a green gown. Although she was in herte forties she looks like one who is in her early thirties. They look more like siblings than parents.


    "That is because I told them not to say a word to you. I knew you would decide to leave without meeting me if you knew I was around," Mrs Avans said in a serious tone.


    "I would have refused to meet you? Mum, you know that is not true. I would never avoid meeting my beloved mum," Jasmine said as she hugged her mum.


    "Stop acting so naughty because that will not stop me from scolding you," Mrs Avans said pretending to be furious with her beloved daughter.


    "Scold me? What did I do wrong mum?" Jasmine asked sounding confused.


    "As far as I can recall I have been a very good girl so why do you want to scold me?" Jasmine said acting like a pampered little girl.


    "You have been a good girl? Does challenging your dad counts as being good or does refusing our invites for you toe to the main mansion serves as been good?" Mrs Avan asked in a serious tone. Jasmine quickly pulled out of her mum''s embrace when she realised why she was acting the way she was doing.


    "Mum, did you get informed wrongly? It''s my dad who challenged me not me challenging him. You did not expect me to just say yes when he said I should dissolve mypany and join the family''spany, right?" Jasmine asked her once yful expression turning serious.


    Her dad has always told her to work in the family''spany just like her elder sister so when he told her about a week ago toe work in the family''spany she had thought he wasn''t serious. It was only when he threatened to dissolve herpany that she knew he was damn serious.


    "And does dressing up like this to meet the one who won the contract counts as doing what the challenge entails?" Mrs Avans asked staring at her exposed boobs and long seductive legs.


    "Dad only said I should get the contract but he never said how I should go about it so what is wrong with taking the fate of mypany into my hands?" Jasmine asked without feeling any remorse.


    "You don''t see anything wrong in beingbelled the great seducer by all the men?" Mrs Avans asked her gaze focused on her daughter''s indifferent expression.


    "Mum, can we stop talking about this? We haven''t seen each other for a while now so how about we talk about how you have been for the past five months? You can question my identity as the great seducer after I have the contract in my hands, what do you think about that?" Jasmine asked as she gave her mum her most adorable gaze.


    "Ok, I will do like you say. Let''s talk about the main reason I showed up sote at your Mansion," Mrs Avans said as she changed her tone to a more friendly one. Before Jasmine could ask her what she meant she saw her mum drop a pile of pictures on the couch.


    "What are these for?" Jasmine asked as she took her gaze off the pictures and stare at mum''s smiling face.


    "Pictures of course," Mrs Avans said maintaining her smiling face.


    "Of course I know that they are pictures," Jasmines asked. She had a slight clue about what our mum was up to but she wanted to hear the words from her mouth. "I am asking what they are for,"


    "These are the list of your suitors I am sure you are going to take a liking to one of them after you have a look at their faces and listen to me tell you their backgrounds," Mrs Avan said her smile broadening.


    So my hunch was right. Mum wants to help me n an arranged marriage. I am sure this must be dad''s ns. Does he think he can have me tie down by having me married off to some good for nothing man? Hell no! When my mind is made up, it is hard for anyone or anything to make me change my mind.


    Jasmine thought as she stares at the current picture in her mum''s hands.


    "This is the President of LA Enterprises. He and your father have a very good rtionship. In terms of wealth you can be rest assured that his current wealth will be able to sustain his three generations," Mrs Avans said with pride.


    "So what if he is wealthy? Not only I but also my family is wealthy. Besides he is twice my age so how can I stood so low to marry the man who is almost the same age as my father?" Jasmine said making a disgusted face.


    "Since you don''t like him I am sure you will like this one," Mrs Avans said as she picked up the picture of a handsome young guy wearing a blue suit. In the picture, he wore sses.


    "He is Mr Titus, the owner of L.C hospital, the biggest hospital in the country. He is not only well cultured but also an excellent surgeon. He was the one that operated on your dad when he had surgery a year ago. I am sure you remember him. You guys got along well back then," Mrs Avan said. She was so sure that Jasmine was gonna like this particr guy.

 Chapter 11 - Mum, Did You Make A Mistake?

    "So what if he is good cultured, it is a well-known fact that he is still mourning histe fiancee even though it had been a year since she died. I will only be a neglected housewife if I marry him since he won''t be able to perform his duty as a husband. I am not the one he loves so I will only wither away year after year. Being married to a man who still loves a dead person is the cruellest thing any parents will ever wish for her daughter," Jasmine said in a serious tone.


    "I can''t believe my beloved mum wants me to lead this kind of life," Jasmine said making a pained expression.


    "You know that is not true," Mrs Avans quickly defended herself. "You know very well that I want you to live a happy life. A life where you will never have to suffer...,"


    "Then why did you show me his picture if that wasn''t your intention?" Jasmine said trying to make her mum feels guilty so she won''t keep on showing her the pictures of her prospective husbands.


    "Jasmine...," Mrs Avans said sternly just to call her to order.


    "Ok mum, you can go ahead," Jasmine reluctantly gives her mum the go-ahead.


    "This is the CEO of S&Upany. Hispany is the number one textilepany in the country. His wealth is immersed and his prestige is far greater. Although he is a little older than you that is not a problem," Mrs Avans replied. She stares at her beautiful daughters frowning face. She could not understand why she was frowning.


    "Mum, let''s leave the fact that his face has a bit of a problem because looks aren''t that important to me," Jasmine said as she adjusted well on the couch. Mere thinking about marrying this man in the picture made her very ufortable.


    "Mum, if I marry him I will not be his legal wife but the third. The third wife, that is more like being his concubine," Jasmine said in pure contempt.


    "Mum, how could you be so cruel to make me a man''s third wife? If I marry into such a household the two wives will be envious of me because of my beauty. They will both gang up and poison me to death. Mum is this what you want for your beloved that you have always said, you love?" Jasmine asked sounding hurt.


    Why is Jasmine making a big deal about marrying into a household that has two wives already? With her personality, I am sure the other wives will end up suffering instead of her.


    Mrs Avans thought staring at Jasmine''s exaggerated expression.


    "It''s Ok if you don''t like him but you didn''t have to make it sound like I was sending you to the ughterhouse. I only want the best for you that is why I had the matchmaker make a list of all the eligible men in the City and beyond," Mrs Avans said as she picked another picture.


    For the next thirty minutes, Mrs Avans use it to show each of her suitors.


    "This is thest one," Mrs Avans said staring at Jasmine''s carefree expression. She extended her hands for Jasmine to get a closer view of the guy''s face. Everything the guy in the picture was wearing was shy. Somedies would have found it catchy but too bad thisdy''s name is Jasmine Avans and not somedies.


    At first nce, Jasmine recognised him as the rumoured number one yboy in the City.


    "He is the only son of Mrs Williams and the only heir of Williams Food Company. Just from mere staring at him, you can tell that he has been pampered all his life. He is single, handsome and rich. I am sure you find him more appealing right?" Mrs Avans said. She silently prayed that Jasmine will choose him and not criticise him as she did to the others. She has run out of patience she won''t be able to stay so calm if Jasmine rejects him too.


    "Mum, did you make a mistake? How could you choose a good for nothing man as my prospective suitor, ?" Jasmine asked. Her mums once hopeful expression fell immediately. "If he was only a good for nothing I would have managed him but his womanizing habits is something I would never condone," Jasmine said In a calm tone.

 Chapter 12 - Not Hearing From Her For A Day Made Him Anxious

    "The first thing I look for in a man is whether he is faithful or not. The guy who still mourns histe fiancee even though it has been over a year is a perfect example of a faithful man but too bad the one he yearns for is a dead woman which I can''tpete against. He would have been the perfect one for me if he was not beyond my reach," Jasmine said in a calm tone.


    "Why do you have one thing or the other to say to discredit all the suitors I choose for you?" Mrs Avans asked her pitch rising higher to shows that she was angry. "Is there really something wrong with all the suitors I have chosen for you or are you doing all this because of him?" Mrs Avans asked. Her fury made her momentarily forget that Jasmine hates talking about him.


    "Mum, I will very much appreciate it if you don''t mention his name ever in my presence," Jasmine said fiercely as she stood up from the couch almost immediately.


    "If he is not the reason you are acting like this then why are you so reluctant to get into any rtionship? Do you want to live single all your life just because a man...,"


    "Mum...," Jasmine shouted angrily. Her mum kept quiet when she saw how furious the usual calm and loving Jasmine is.


    "Mum, I am exhausted from having to work all day. I wish you won''t snatch away the period I supposed to use to rest," Jasmine said as she walks over to her white wardrobe on the left-hand side of the room. The only clothes that could be seen in the wardrobes were only her different colours of pyjamas and different colours of towels neatly arranged in the wardrobe. The colour of towels she uses depends on her mood each day and her employees know that.


    "What about the suitors I choose for you? Won''t you at least choose one of them so that all my efforts won''t be in vain?" The now cool-headed Mrs Avans asked calmly.


    "I choose thest one. That is, the good for nothing man. It is much earlier to deal with him than the others," Jasmine said as she walks into the bathroom after having changed her clothes.


    "Jasmine, are you sure he is the one you want? In my opinion, the others are far better than him," Mrs Avans said unhappily.


    Does mum actually think I choose him because I want to get married to him? Hell no! I choose him because it is easy to deal with him. After our first meeting, I cane up with so many reasons why I don''t think he is the right man for the Second daughter of the Avans Group.


    Jasmine said smirking devilishly as she shut the door of the bathroom.


    "Ok, since you choose him I won''t object. I will send you the venue of your meeting with him tomorrow morning. Don''t forget to check your chats," Mrs Avans said smiling happily. Although the man she wanted to be her son-inw wasn''t the one Jasmine choose she was still so happy that her stubborn daughter decided to go on a blind date with someone.


    I have promised myself six years ago that I will never waste my emotions on any man ever again and I will stick to that promises.


    Jasmine standing under the running shower thought. While saying these inwardly, her expression grew cold.


    ...


    The next day, Jackson waited for Jasmine''s office phone calls but no phone calls from her office came. Throughout the day, his Secretary did not receive any phone callsing from her office. Since Jasmine office has been bugging his office with numerous phone calls, Jackson became so worried when Jasmine secretary did not bombard their phones with calls that day.


    Because of his anxiety, he dropped by at Steve''s Mansion for a drink. Fortunately for him, Jeff was also at Steve''s Mansion.


    "Why hasn''t she called yet? It has been 22 hours 35 minutes 15 seconds since west met so why hasn''t she stalked me as she did for the past week?" Jackson asked unhappily. They could see sadness all over his face as he talks. It was difficult for Jackson to show his feeling and now that he did, they were slightly concerned to see him so anxious and sad.


    "Maybe she did not call because she has lost interest in you. Maybe you went too extreme with your actionsst night. Your words and actions might have left a stain on her ego that is why she doesn''t want to see you again," Jeff put out his own opinion.


    "Even though she does not have any interest in me yet, the contract is very important to her. It is her only guarantee to save herpany from her dad''s clutches so judging from her temperament she would never give up so easily in the contract," Jackson analysed.


    "Maybe she is also ignoring you just like you did. I mean what kind of punishment will be worst than making the man whom you have stirred his heart yearns for you?" Steve asked staring at Jackson''s sad expression.

 Chapter 13 - That Is A Great Idea

    "Yeah, you are right about that. It is the worst punishment any woman can give to a man whose heart she has stirred so greatly. Making him anxious and restless. Making him long to see her beautiful face...,"


    "If you both are right about this then I have willingly epted defeat. Let her just stop ignoring me now," Jackson blurted out to the amazement of both Jeff and Steve.


    "He is not the type to ever ept defeat so what hase over him? Since the day he came up with this seduction n he has been acting very strangely," Jeff whispered so Jackson won''t hear what he said.


    "He ispletely bewitched by her so it is normal he behaves like this," Steve said smiling.


    "We are not her employees so it is useless telling us this. We can''t ry the message even though we wanted to but if you are so eager to see her you can do the pursuing for a while until she is interested in you," Jeff said carefreely.


    "That is a great idea, Jeff. Now says I can''t go to her if she doesn''te to me so that is exactly what I will do," Jackson said his mood brightening up instantly.


    "I was just spewing nonsense and you actually agreed. Are you sure you are alright, JK?" Jeff asked as he tried to touch Jackson''s forehead but Jackson ps his hand away before it could touch him.


    "Doing this is against your original ns so I suggest that you just endure with it. Don''t forget a moment of impulse could actually ruin your entire ns so tread with caution around her," Steve advised in a serious tone.


    "After just meeting her once you guys have be quite naggy. My ear hurts from listening to your words so I suggest you both drink the wine in your hands and stop talking," Jacksonined. They both did like he said but they didn''t stop talking.


    Jackson did not stay in Steve''s Mansion for a long time. He left after spending a few minutes there.


    Jackson now lying on his bed after having freshen up and changed into his pyjamas stare at nk space. He was so lost in his fantasy.


    Despite not wanting to think about her he always end up thinking about their encounter yesterday. He could not forget that bewitching smile that radiated her beautiful face. The way she walks and talks was carefully engraved in his heart.


    She seduced me so it is only right I make her take responsibility by making her be my woman.


    Jackson thought as he closed his eyes.


    The next day at work, on seeing their boss furious expression everyone except his assistant stayed far away from him and his office areas. Those who even happens to pass by him always avoided having contact with him. If his assistant had the same privilege that other employees have, he would have also chosen to keep a safe distance from his boss. Everyone knows how cruel their boss is whenever he is furious and none of them wanted to fall victim of his cruelty.


    "Boss, Young Master Steve and Jeff said you should hang out with them over lunch. They said they will be arriving soon," Max, his executive assistant ryed the exact words his boss friends asked him to ry.


    "Tell them that I am not gonna join them for lunch today. I am not in the mood to listen to them tease me because I might end up murdering the both of them if we meet," Jackson whose gaze was still buried on the white file on his ss table said in a very cold tone.


    "But...,"


    "Leave," Jackson ordered sternly not giving Max the chance to elongate the conversation. Max turned to walk away. He knew that the consequences will be if he continues arguing with him that is why he didn''t utter another word.


    "One more thing boss, they said you should answer their calls. They threatened to both barge into your office if you keep ignoring their messages and calls," Max now standing at the door said before he hurried out of the office for fear that his boss might throw his usual hidden daggers at him.


    After the disruption from Max and the thought about Jasmine, Jackson couldn''t concentrate on his work anymore so he decided to grab something for lunch since he hasn''t eaten since the breakfast he had yesterday.


    Having always eaten in his three favourite restaurants almost every day, Jackson decided to try out a new restaurant. After driving for almost fifteen minutes, he finally stopped his car in front of a very huge restaurant called G.S restaurant. Just staring at the three-storey ss building he did not need anyone to tell him that the restaurant was among the most expensive restaurant in the City.


    Jackson straightened his suit the moment he stepped out of his car. Without further ado, he majestically walked into the restaurant like a renowned king.


    The moment he stepped foot into the restaurant a waitress warmly wee him. He had more than enough money and influence to book a VVIP room like he normally does in every restaurant he dines in but for some unknown reason, he decided to stay in the normal restaurant. The waiter directed him to a sit close to the ss window. From his seat, he could enjoy the scenery outside.


    The waitress went to bring his order after Jackson had told him all he wanted.


    A few minutes after Jackson arrived, a ck Mercedes Benz halted in front of the restaurant. She steps out of the car, one leg after the order like a supermodel. Her dress was sophisticated. Manydies failed to achieve these amazing vibes when wearing ck but thisdy effortlessly did. Jackson was too focus on his meal to see that the goddess has just arrived.

 Chapter 14 - Wow! She Is The One

    "Mum, I am already at the venue of the blind date so can you disconnect the call?" Jasmine said as she walks elegantly towards the entrance of the restaurant. Even though she knew that passersby gazes were all focused on her, she pretended not to know. "If you still refuse to disconnect the call and he sees me on the phone and perhaps asks me whether it was my mum I was talking to and whether she had forced me intoing to the blind date, you know that I don''t lie when ites to matters like this right?" Jasmine asked without even taking a break.


    "You...," Mrs Avans knows that her daughter''s words were not mere threats. She has listened to her do this twice and she doesn''t want to witness this for the third time.


    "You this naughty daughter of mine, I will leave you on your date now. Don''t forget to always speak and act courteously Ok?" Mrs Avans asked.


    "I should talk courteously? That will depend on his character. I won''t be even the least courteous if he is the slightest rude at me," Jasmine said disconnecting the call immediately for fear that her mum will continue nagging her.


    Oh gosh, I can finally breathe. I wonder why mum talks a lot when ites to matters concerning my marriage. I have told her I don''t want to ever get married, I wonder why she can''t ept this.


    Jasmine thought as she walked into the restaurant. She did not forget to smile bewitchingly before she entered the restaurant.


    The aura of a goddess that apanies her was so overwhelming. It made everyone subconsciously turn to stare in her direction.


    "Direct me to room 104," Jasmine told one of the waiters. Raising his head to stare at her face, the waiter was almost knocked down to his feet. His head instantly went nk. All he could see and think about was Jasmine''s glowing face. The only person who paid no attention to the loud murmuring was Jackson. He was too preupied thinking about what he will do the next time he sets his eyes on her to care about the beauty who just walked into the restaurant.


    "Can you snap out of it already because I am alreadyte for my appointment?" Jasmine said snapping her fingers at the face of the guy staring at her as a fool would do.


    "The....there...," The waiter managed to say this one word as he pointed at the direction the room was located. Surprisingly, for Jasmine to reach the room she needs to walk past the direction Jackson is sitting.


    "He is so dumb. I wonder why they made him a waiter," the already angry Jasmine murmur as she headed straight. Just when she was two steps away from walking past where Jackson was sitting she raised her gaze and turned to look at the window.


    Wow! He is here? The god of luck must be on my side.


    Jasmine thought smiling devilishly the moment she got a glimpse of Jackson''s face. At that moment shepletely forgets everything about her blind date.


    Since we had to bump into each other here, I guess the heavens really want me to get my contract from him sooner than I expected. I am sure this is gonna be fun.


    Jasmine thought as she walks over to Jackson''s table. She momentarily stares at the guy whose attention was focused on the food. From merely staring at the dishes on the table she could vouch that he hasn''t touched any of them.


    "Missing me so soon," Jasmine said as she put on her most seductive smile. Jackson was stunned when he heard her familiar voice. For a moment he was so scared to raise his gaze for fear that it was only his imaginations.


    "Seeing that you are ignoring me just like that night in the bar, I guess you didn''t miss me enough. Do you need me to repeat the same thing I did that day in the bar? I really don''t mind repeating the same thing that made the almighty Ice Prince got seduced by my me," Jasmine said provocatively.


    This can''t be my imagination? Her voice sounds too real to be my fantasy.


    Jackson thought as he slowly raised his gaze to stare at thedy standing in front of him.


    Wow! She is the one. Never in my wildest imagination did I think that I will see her here, this is great. I finally get to see the one my heart yearns for.


    Jackson thought happily. The joy he was feeling at the moment couldn''t be expressed by words. No matter how happy he was to see her, he did not let it show on his expression.


    "Who are you? Have we met before?" Jackson asked nonchntly as he stares at her face. He knows that recognising her at first nce might arouse her suspicions.


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 Chapter 15 - Hey, Where Is The Restroom?

    Did he just ask me who I am? Oh my gosh, I can''t believe this. This is the biggest insult to my personality that I have ever received.


    Jasmine thought gritting her teeth so as not to punch the guy on the face for asking her such a question.


    "Is this beautiful face of mine one you get to see every day?" Jasmine asked as she sat down on the chair opposite his chair. She crossed her long legs seductively. "The answer is no right, so why in heaven''s name are you pretending not to know me?" Jasmine asked with gritted teeth.


    "Maybe because your face isn''t worth remembering," Jackson said without a care.


    He really had the nerves. I guess he hasn''t been beaten up by a woman before because if he has he wouldn''t be sitting there provoking me.


    Jasmine thought furiously. Although she was angry, she didn''t make it visible. She acted like none of his words affected her.


    "Since my face wasn''t worth remembering I am sure that what I did that night was something you would never forget in a long time so how about we try it again. I will make it even spicier I am sure with this you will not forget my face in a long time. Even when you have sex with your girlfriend or wife I am sure you will not only recall my face but also my name. What do you think about this? How about I do it now?" Jasmine said maintaining her smiling face.


    Just the thought of going through the same torture he went through that night made Jackson''s body shook. He could not imagine himself going through the same thing and even worst scenarios in the hands of this femme fatale.


    "As you can see I was eating before you rudely interrupted me so piss off," Jackson who knew that he could never win against her quickly changed the topic.


    "And as you can see the tables are all upied and I want to eat so you have no choice but to share yours with me besides we are not strangers so why are you acting so sensitive?" Jasmine said with an air of indifference. Her expression and words say that no matter what he says or do she won''t stand up from the chair.


    "And don''t worry with everyone''s prying eyes I won''t have the chance to eat you up even though I wanted to," Jasmine said smirking devilishly as she picked up the menu and skimmed through the list. She quickly beckoned a waitress when she was ready to order.


    I deliberately called a waitress because I didn''t want a male staring at me like some zombie I can''t believe my strategy did not work either. Because of his looks, the waitress barely listened to my orders.


    Jasmine thought as she crossed her hands. She patiently waited for the waitress to get her orders. Not long after the waitress left, she came back with a tray of food. Despite wanting to have a longer view of this godlike figure''s face, she did not have any choice but to leave when the both of them shot her a murderous re at the same time.


    Almost all thedies I have met don''t always hold back in front of food I wonder why she is different. Each time I see her eat I always noticed that she barely eats the little dishes she ordered. I wonder whether she has some sort of illness that is making her unable to eat.


    Jackson thought absentmindedly. He was too engrossed in his thought to see the evil smirk on Jasmine''s face when she saw that he was distracted.


    He thinks he can beat me, let''s see for how long he can continue putting on that cold front. Just like every man I have dealt with I will make sure it isn''t only the contract he loses when I am through with him.


    Jasmine thought smiling menacingly. Just then the absentminded Jackson felt a leg tease his legs under the chair. He bent his head to see what the hell was going on, he raised his gaze and shot Jasmine a stern gaze when he realises that it was her handiwork.


    Jasmine acted like nothing was wrong but within she was smiling triumphantly.


    I thought seeing her would be a good thing but I take it back. Meeting her is putting myself and my entire being in danger. She is my karma in this lifetime and I am sure I will end up dying in her hand if I don''t conquer her as soon as possible.


    Jackson thought as he gritted his teeth to control his already troubled system. Jasmine who pretended like nothing happened continued to tease Jackson''s legs with her right legs. Each touch sent a thousand electric shock down Jackson''s spine. There was a moment he almost groaned in pleasure when she teased his thigh. Other customers did not know what the almighty Ice Prince was going through in the hands of this heartless woman. To them, they thought they were eating in harmony not knowing that Jackson was her prey.


    She mercilessly teased him until his entire being was in aplete mess.


    "Hey, where is the restroom?" Jackson mustered up all his strength to ask a waiter who just passed by. Before standing up from his seat he shot Jasmine a murderous re.

 Chapter 16 - Be Patient?

    "Hahaha... I thought he would keep on acting cold. This is much fun. It is more interesting than I had thought," Jasmine saidughing delightfully. Seeing herugh so beautifully everyone could not help but wonder what is so amusing to the She-devil.


    While Jasmine was having the fun of her life she did not know that her date was patiently waiting for her in room 104. After so many minutes of waiting he ran out of patience. Out of fury, he called his mum to ask what was the problem.


    "Mother, I thought you said she would definitelye so why hasn''t she arrived even after so many minutes has passed? Is she ying games with me or what?" The guy wearing a gradient suit asked pacing about the spacious room.


    "Calm down, her mum assured me that she was on her way when she called earlier. I am sure she is caught up in traffic so be a little more patient," the elderly woman said in a meek tone.


    "Be patient? For how long should I continue being patient? She has the nerves to stand me up after her mum assured you that she was gonnae. Who the hell does she think she is to do this to us?" The guy asked his frown deepening more.


    "The Avans are not those to be taken trivially so keep calm. Her parents trying to get you both married is a huge blessing to us and our business so get your head straight because whether or not the marriage happens they have nothing to lose but we do. Do you understand what I mean?" The elderly woman said over the phone. The moment Mike heard that it was the Avans daughter he had a blind date withh, his temper took 180 degrees turn. He felt like his entire system was poured with icy water.


    "By Avans do you mean Miss Jasmine?" Mike asked nervously. He could feel his heart beating rapidly in excitement.


    "Mr and Mrs Avans only have two daughters and the first daughter got married almost a year ago so who else would I be talking about if not the renowned Jasmine?" Mrs Williams said. She smiled at the other end when she realised that her son''s temper has cooled down.


    "Mother, why didn''t you say so when you called to inform me about the blind dates? All my thoughts were that you picked some boringdy for me not knowing that the famous Jasmine was my date," the guy said as he examined his clothes. Although since he came back about a year ago from handling his family''s business overseas he hasn''t met her, he has heard so many things about her. He has overheard men who have fallen victims in her hands call her the great seducer. When he tried to get more information from them and they refused to utter a word to hide their shame, he had ordered his men to do an investigation on her. From their reports, he got to understand what the men meant by calling her the great seducer.


    There is no man she sets her mind on to seduce that she doesn''t seduce. It only took her one meeting to subdue her targets. Anyone who proves stubborn does notst over their third meeting that is why men who became her preys gave her the title the great seducer. When he heard these stories about her he has be so intrigued by her but because of how workaholic the youngdy is he hasn''t been privileged to meet her and now that he knows that she is his date, he can''t help but get nervous.


    "Now that you know, don''t forget toport yourself. Don''t give her the opportunity to reject you," Mrs Williams said before she disconnected the call.


    "So I will get to meet her today, this is great!" Mike eximed happily as he rearranged his clothes and sat back down on the white couch.


    Back in the restaurant Jasmine sat there patiently waiting for Jackson toe back from the restroom. While waiting, an idea pops into her head. She smiled evilly as she brought out her phone from her white handbag. She typed something on the phone. After she was done she dropped her phone back in her handbag.


    "Was it that bad that he had to take such a long time in the restroom?" Jasmine who has a meeting in the next fifteen minutes mumbled after checking her wristwatch. She turned to stare in the direction he took.


    Or maybe I should check on him. I will not have to hold back with my teases since they won''t be so many prying eyes.


    Jasmine thought as she stood up and turned to head towards the direction of the bathroom. Immediately she raised her gaze she saw him approaching her.


    "Wow! The god of mercy must be on his side today. He has saved him from my clutches," Jasmine murmured as she sat back down.


    "You can use the table now all you want because I am leaving for another appointment," Jackson said when he reached his table, he turned and walk back to the counter almost immediately.


    Seeing how icy his expression has turned back, I guess that means he has recovered from my first torture. Now it is time for my second torture.


    Jasmine said smirking devilishly as she stood up and head out of the restaurant. After he paid his bills he turned back to stare in the direction she was sitting earlier, he heaved a sigh of relief when he realised that she was gone.


    What he did not know was that the demoness was eagerly waiting for him outside.

 Chapter 17 - Can I Drive In The Same Car With You?

    Stepping outside, the moment Jackson saw her standing beside his car, he subconsciously halted. The memory of herst torture was still fresh in his memory, he wasn''t confident about putting up with her teases anymore. He was afraid he might forget his original n if he lets her get her way again with him.


    He resumed walking again pretending as though nothing was wrong.


    "That is my car so get lost," Jackson said sternly the moment he reached her. He was shocked when he saw her step away from the car the moment he ordered her to do so.


    She actually moved away without arguing with me, this is amazing. I wonder what hase over her.


    Jackson thought staring at her.


    Seeing that his boss has arrived, the driver who has been patiently waiting for him rush to open the car for him. The moment he tried to close the car after Jackson has entered, he felt a hand grab the door. He raised his gaze to stare at the unfamiliardy.


    "Can I drive in the same car with you? Actually, my friend''s driver which drove me here left to get an important client and I have an appointment in the next ten minutes so I can''t wait for him toe back. You won''t mind dropping me off at my designated destination right?" Jasmine asked faking a smile at Jackson who frowned on hearing her words.


    "I am also almostte for my appointment so I can''t help you. You can call a taxi if it is really true that you have an appointment like you said," Jackson said signalling his driver to close the door.


    "I am not a fan of taxis so don''t be petty and just help me hmmm?" Jasmine said politely.


    "I promise I will reward you handsomely for thister...,"


    "I don''t need your goddamn reward, all I need you to do right now is to piss off ok?" Jackson said sounding annoyed.


    "I promise I won''t tease you, I will be good," Jasmine said unyieldingly. Seeing that Jackson did not say anything, she seized this opportunity and pushed the driver behind and quickly shut the door.


    "I knew you wouldn''t be so heartless to abandon me here after the thing we have been through together," Jasmine said facing Jackson. From his expression, she could tell that he was angry. The defeated driver walk dejectedly to the driver seat and sat down.


    "When you go back, don''t forget to receive your punishments," Jackson said coldly before he looks out of the window. The sad driver just epted his fate and drove off.


    "Are you always this cold and quiet?" Jasmine asked staring at him even though he wasn''t staring at her.


    "Rumours had it that Mr Jackson Smith hardly smile and that he originated from the rock and this is because of his coldness, is it true? Were you really formed from the rock?" Jasmine asked bringing her face very close to his ears.


    "After our first meeting, I couldn''t help but think that the title Ice Prince that theizen calls you suits you a lot. You are handsome and cold just like a Prince so the title fits you a lot. Would you mind if I start calling you that?" Jasmine said still maintaining her closeness to him.


    "News had it that you don''t have a girlfriend or fiance is this true also?" Jasmine asked. Even though he hasn''t said a word to her since she stepped foot into the car she did not care about it. She was confident that her next words will make him talk.


    "If you really don''t have a girlfriend what do you think about making me your girlfriend? I am beautiful..,"


    "Your wish! You don''t stand a chance," Jackson said abruptly turning his face to stare at her. Her words had made him so anxious that hepletely forgot that she had stretched very close to him earlier. If she had moved a little closer their face would have met.


    The driver who was busy driving turned to look at the backseat when he realised that they were arguing, he instantly looks away when he saw how close they were.


    "Is it because I don''t stand a chance or because I am overqualified?" Jasmine asked as she moved closer to him. Thank goodness Jackson moved backwards at the same time or else their lips would have met.

 Chapter 18 - Do I Also Hit On Random Guys?

    Stupid! Does he think that I want to kiss him? What a lewd guy he is. His head is filled with so many dirty thoughts. Since he has dirty thought towards me why don''t I y along too?


    Jasmine thought as she moved even closer to him.


    "You like me but you are only pretending to be a cool guy right? Would you think I qualify if I kiss you and make love to you now? If that will make you happy I don''t mind cancelling my appointment just to make you happy," Jasmine said as she ced her hand on his chest. She teases his chest as she continues moving closer to him. The driver gulped hard on hearing her words. He wasn''t the one tortured and he felt this way. He felt pity for the one being tortured at the moment.


    "Are you always this straightforward. I mean do you normally hit on any random guy you see? Weren''t you thought thatdies should always be gentle and sweet?" Jackson asked. He stares at her face.


    "Do I always hit on random guys?" Jasmine asked smiling.


    "The answer is no. Apart from the men who hit on me the ones I hit in are those whose details I know very well," Jasmine said still maintaining her smiling face.


    "And did you ask me whether I wasn''t taught on how to be gentle and sweet?" Jasmine asked as she sat back properly. Jackson could finally breathe freely after she adjusted to her former position.


    "Of course I was taught how to be gentle and sweet. My mum once told me to be gentle and sweet because those who are gentle and sweet are every man''s dream woman and I foolishly believed her words back then but my opinion changed a long time ago. That culture belongs to the earlier generations and not this generation of ours. In this generation being sweet and gentle is useless because you will only end up being trampled on by everyone. The strongest are the only ones who get to live happily ever after and not the gentle and sweet type," Jasmine said coldly. Jackson could swear that this is the first time he has seen her speak so genuinely.


    I wonder what happened to her to make her be this way.


    Jackson thought as he stares at her. He quickly looked away when he realised that she was back to her normal self.


    "So the docile and demure type ofdies are your ideal type ofdies. No wonder you didn''t budge even when I get close to you but don''t worry I will make sure I change your taste in women. You will find those white lotus boring when you hang out with me," Jasmine said confidently before she moved closer to him and touch his face.


    "I don''t know where you got this notion but I am sorry to disappoint you, I am not interested in you, got it," Jackson said as he quickly signals his driver to pull over somewhere safe.


    "It''s ok if you don''t like me now because I am gonna make sure that you do. I will make sure that your entire body yearns for me. I will make sure that I am everything you think about. Even when I am done with you, your entire body will crave for my touch, seductive legs, the scent of my perfume, my sexy lips, beautiful face and most importantly my naughty teases," Jasmine whispered seductively into his ears. She stepped out of the car.


    "And one more thing the next time we meet, I advise that you don''t pretend to know me because I am gonna make you regret repeating the same thing twice," Jasmine said before she lets go of the door of the car. She smiled wickedly as she watched the driver drove away.


    If he thinks that I am the type to back away just because I am told to do so then he is very wrong. I, Jasmine Avans is the kind ofdy to still struggle to her feet even though she has been trampled on. If there is one thing he should know, it is that I don''t give up. I fight for the things I want my way.


    Jasmine thought as she dialled someone''s line. About three minutester a white car halted in front of her. Recognising the man as her driver she quickly entered the car.


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 Chapter 19 - You Teased Him?

    "To the office, " Jasmine ordered. The driver did as she instructed.


    Inside the car, on seeing his boss adjust his tie and suit the worried driver decided to ask whether he was ok.


    "Boss you look hot, are you ok? The air condition is already at its highest, do you need me to stop the car so you go out and get some fresh air?" The driver asked out of concern but his question did not go down well with Jaclson.


    "Of course I am ok or what would possibly go wrong with me?" Jackson asked furiously. He threw the driver a murderous re.


    Why is he getting mad at me when I am not the one who made him feel ufortable? I was only worried that because of the way thedy kept touching him that he might feel extremely hot and I know I am right about that seeing him adjust his suit and tie so why is he taking out his anger on me?


    The driver thought as he continues driving.


    The guys should never get winds of what happened today because they won''t relent in making fun of me.


    Jackson thought as he rested his head on the see and close his eyes.


    Why does my body always react like that whenever I am around her? Because of how rarely I get arouseddies who have tried to seduce me but failed in their attempts had called me impotent and gay but I wonder why I can''t seem to control myself whenever she is around. I can''t get a grip each time she touches me. At this rate, I wonder whether I will seed with my ns.


    Jackson thought dejectedly.


    Hey, dude how dare you doubt your capability? Have you forgotten the thousands ofdies who have gotten seduced just by mere staring at your godlike face? She is no different from all thosedies, got it? You have all it takes to make her fall head over heels for you. All you have to do is to utilise your charms well and you will see what men thought was impossible happens.


    A voice inside of him reprimanded him.


    That is right, I am the rumoured Ice Prince just like she said, no matter how much I love her I musn''t get melted because of a few teases from her.


    Jackson thought smirking devilishly. He did not open his eyes until his driver halted in front of thepany. The moment he got to his office he entered an already nned meeting without taking a break.


    Jasmine on the other hand who had a meeting was so lucky to meet the person she had a meeting with the moment she came out of her car. No matter how willful she is, the man she had a meeting with was the highest shareholder of herpany. He is someone she could not afford to offend.


    "Mr Lawson, this way please," Jasmine said politely as she directed the elderly man who seems to be in his early fifties. Mr Lawson just smiles at her before he follows her lead.


    Jasmine''s meeting with Mr Lawsonsted for twenty minutes, after Catherine saw the elderly man out of her boss office, Jasmine quickly attended to a pile of files on her table. Because of how restless she was in getting in touch with the man who stole her contract, she could not attend to the dozens of files that get delivered to her office every day. Now that she has seen him and even taught him a lesson she is in high moods.


    Catherine came back a few minutes after dropping Mr Lawson off. She was surprised to see her boss beaming while working on the files in front of her.


    "Boss seeing you beaming I guess something good happened today right?" Catherine asked curiously. She was oblivious about whom her boss met when she went on her blind daate.


    "Yeah, something fabulous happened today. Each time I recall his expression I can''t stop myself from smiling," Jasmine said, her smile broadening even more.


    "Seeing you so amused, I guess the young master was to your liking then," Catherine said smiling along with her.


    "Yeah, he is one interesting guy," Jasmine said still smiling.


    "Catherine can you believe that he almost wet himself because he could not handle all my teases. Hahaha....," Jasmine said bursting out in a peal of deafeningughter. Stephanie frowned when she heard why her boss was so happy.


    "You teased him?" Catherine asked in shock.


    "Why did you do that? Your mum will get furious if she learns about this," Catherine said unhappily.


    "Catherine, why are you acting so weird? When has my mum ever interfere with my business? And she knows that I nned to seduce him to get my contract so why are you so afraid that she will hear about it?" Jasmine asked, her smile disappearing instantly.


    "You were referring to Mr Jackson the CEO of Smith''s International and not Mr Mike the only heir of Williams Food?" Catherine asked looking so confused.

 Chapter 20 - Her Blind Date Find Her To Her Office

    "Weren''t you supposed to meet the heir of Williams Food for a blind date so howe you are talking about Mr Jackson? Don''t tell me you didn''t meet the heir of Williams Food?" Catherine asked suspiciously.


    "After I saw Ice Prince in the restaurant Ipletely forgot about the blind date. Besides my contract is more important than that goddamn blind date so why do you look so worried?" Jasmine said carefreely as she concentrated her attention on the files.


    "Boss, do you know what you have just said? How are you gonna exin things to your mum? Remember you promised her to go on the blind date. She will go berserk if she learns about this you know," Catherine said worriedly. The thought of the boss mother barging into thepany made her shudder. She has witnessed Madam''s anger once, she doesn''t want to experience the Madams fury ever again.


    "Hey stop frowning and just rx because I am sure that womanizer isn''t gonna utter a word to my mum or his mother. If he does that I will take my sweet revenge on him so chill and go back to work," Jasmine said with an air of indifference.


    She is out of it to have stood that poor guy up? I am sure that nobody in thepany will have a moment of rest in thepany if her mum learns about what she did? Even though others suffer, their suffering will be less but my suffering will be triple of theirs. I feel bad for my future.


    Catherine thought as she turned and walk out of the office.


    Throughout the day Jasmine was in high spirits. Some of her employees even saw her smiling to herself while walking past them which was not supposed to be so. Anytime thepany has any problem especially a huge problem like the one at hand, their boss always had a cold expression on. If they were the ones responsible for the problem she usually makes them work twice hard as punishment but this time around the case was different. They have heard the rumours that the contract has been awarded to anotherpany but Miss Avans their boss has not made official statements about it so they just brush it off as a rumour.


    The next day Jasmine was doing a tour around thepany to make sure none of her employees waszing around was when Catherine informed her about the arrival of Mr Mike.


    "Can''t you see I am busy and didn''t I tell you that you should ask him to book an appointment some other days that I already have prior engagement?" Jasmine asked coldly as she continues walking around the fourth floor. Some of her employees who weren''t working instantly got to work the moment they got a glimpse of her through the ss walls.


    "I made that very clear to him but he still insisted on seeing you. He said you have to make up for standing him up yesterday," Catherine informed as she followed Jasmine closely. She made sure she keep up with her pace.


    "I should make up for standing him up?" Jasmine scoffed halting instantly. "Who the hell does he think he is to make such demands? He should be grateful I agreed to meet him. If mum hadn''t forced me into agreeing to go on a blind date with him I wouldn''t have spared a man like him a nce," Jasmine said furiously as she resumed working.


    "I know you don''t like him but...,"


    "Just let him continue waiting, I am sure he will leave if I do not go out to meet him," Jasmine said with a tone of finality as she walked into the room of the marketing departments. Her employees momentarily left their work and went to wee her. They dispersed after they were done with their greetings.


    After she was done inspecting the fourth floor, She went to the third and then second. The ground floor was herst destination. Just when she was about to begin the inspection she heard a husky guy''s voice call her name.


    Despite hearing someone call her name she pretended not to hear it.


    "Miss Avan, I am so d to have finally seen you today. I am happy all my waiting was not in vain," the guy said holding her hand. Jasmine hated being touched by those she wasn''t close to and all her employees know about this. Catherine who saw the guy hold Jasmine''s hand frowned, she knew that Jasmine might not let it slide no matter who the guy might be. Her employees just secretly watched them to see what their boss will do.


    Jasmine slowly turned around and shot the guy a murderous re. Seeing her murderous res directed at his hands the guy quickly let go of her.


    "I am sorry for my impoliteness," the guy quickly apologised.


    "How may I help you, Mister," Jasmine asked sternly. At first nce, she recognised him as the only heir of Williams Food but she pretended not to know him.


    "I am the heir of Williams Food, Mike Williams. We were supposed to meet yesterday for our blind dates but for some unknown reason you didn''t show up," Mike exined patiently as he stares at her face.


    "Oh...," Jasmine said with an air of indifference. Her attitude shows she wasn''t interested in whatever the guy had to say.

 Chapter 21 - Let Go

    "Can we talk in private? I mean it is almost time for lunch, can we use the opportunity to hang out?" Mike asked like a gentleman would do. Knowing her real identity he dares not try to use his y boy tricks on her. He knows that he will be the one that will end up regretting it if he dares do something stupid with her.


    "As you can see I was busy when you arrived so I can''t apany you for lunch," Jasmine said turning to leave.


    "What about....,"


    "Don''t even ask me whether I am free for dinner because I am fully booked for an entire two weeks. You can book an appointment for another day," Jasimne said as she resumed walking again. The quiet Catherine followed her closely. She dares not try to lecture the boss seeing that she was in a bad mood. Her employees has watched these scene too often to get surprise by this particr one.


    What does she mean by she is fully booked for two weeks? Is she really busy or is she indirectly trying to say that she doesn''t have interest in me?


    Mike thought staring at her departing back.


    We haven''t even sit down to talk properly and she has already shownck of interest in me, how is that possible? I admit that she is beautiful and so am I so why is she treating me this way? Even though she does not like me like she wants me to believe, she should have at least shown me some respect since this arrangement was made by the elders.


    Mike thought his temper rising.


    Whether or not she likes me I have set my mind on her and I will make her mine no matter what. I have tamed fierce women like her in the past and I don''t believe that I won''t be able to tame her too. I am Mike Williams, the City''s number one y boy, I don''t believe won''t be able to subdue her and make her mine.


    Mike thought as he took the same directions Jasmine took. He quicken his pace so he could meet up with her.


    "Miss Jasmine," Mike who was still far away from catching up to them shouted after her.


    "Catherine, does that guy approaching us not understand humannguage? Wasn''t my words clear enough for an alien to understand so why is he still following me?" Jasmine said ignoring Mike''s repeated calls.


    "Was I too polite that is why he took my words for granted? Do you think he will let me be if I drop my politeness?" Jasmine asked. Catherine knew that her boss was just asking her questions but did not need her reply. No matter what replies she gave her, Catherine knows that her boss will still choose to do what was on her mind that is why she just kept quiet. She knew very well that speaking up will only make the poor guy suffers more.


    Mike who just caught up to her held her right hand before she could walk into the room beside them.


    "Let go," Jasmine said coldly. Mike wanting to gain her interest did like she wanted.


    "Miss Jasmine, can you spare me a bit of your time...,"


    "Can you stop bugging me? I have told you politely that I am preupied so why won''t you just listen and leave? I have been very polite earlier so why won''t you just let it end there?" Jasmine said furiously.


    "I have enough problems on my te without you adding to it so why won''t you let me face those problems? Why are you trying to add yours into the list?" Jasmine spoke her mind. Seeing how furious she was Mike regretted still pursuing her despite her warnings.


    "If you still continue to hinder my work, believe me I will not only make you suffer but I will also make your entire family pay for it, got it?" Jasmine said as she walks into the room.


    Catherine turned and stare at her departing back. Although she feel pity for the poor guy she still could not me her boss for her actions. With the deadline Mr Avans gave her boss drawing nearer every passing day, she knows that her boss was under a lot of pressure. At her current state of mind any slightest thing makes her upset. Her father''s earlier phone call worsened everything. Jasmine''s ones happy mood had turned 180 degrees turn when she received a phone call from her father. She could not me her for the way she acted. Mike was the only guy she has ever pitied, this is because she knows he was forced by his parents to meet Jasmine. He had no choice just like Jasmine.


    "Mr Mike, please don''t take my boss words to heart. She was already in a very terrible mood when you arrived that is why she said those rude words to you. I am certain she will call you when she is no longer upset, I ask that you exercise a little patient. Don''t report what happened here to the elders because it will only ruin your chances of winning her over," Catherine quickly apologised on behalf of her boss.

 Chapter 22 - Waiting For Her

    "I won''t let the elders hear about this so you don''t have to worry. Please look after her, I will take my leave now," Mike said as he turned to leave after taking ast nce at her through the ss walls.


    "Farewell," Catherine remarked before she hurried into therge room. Catherine stood far away and watch as her boss scold one of the employees.


    She has known thisdy standing a few distance away from her for over six years. In fact they met when they were both in their second year in the university, back then this unbearingdy was the sweetestdy she has ever met. She wasn''t only beautiful but had a very good heart. A heart that was always willing to help the others but a year after she met her everything about her changed especially her perspective about men.


    That is why no matter how cruelly Jasmine treats men she never pities any one of them. She has always tried to talk her out of this habit of hers in seducing men not because she was worried about the men but because she was worried about her encountering harm while doing this.


    Seeing how she is doing everything to save herpany from her dad she really admires her even more. Although Jasmine has never told her the reason she was trying so hard to win the contract back she knows that she was doing it for all her employees. Even though thepany got disbanded Jasmine will still live afortable life but that will not be the same for her employees that is why Jasmine is ready to do anything to make sure that her employees jobs are not snatched away from them overnight.


    Catherine walks closer to where Jasmine was standing and stood beside her. The both of them have gone a long away both as friends and as employer and employee that is why she made up her mind right there to support her boss with her quest.


    After the inspection Jasmine went back to her office on the fiftth floor. Catherine sat at her desk outside her office and continue with her leftover work. She sneak a peep at Jasmine every thrity minutes.


    After office hours, Catherine patiently waited for her boss to conclude her work. She heaved a sigh of relieve when she saw Jasmine fold up her work after about two hours of waiting.


    "Boss, our men keeping close watch of Mr Jackson just called to inform us that they saw him enter the bar, won''t you change so you can go and meet him? You have been dying to meet him again right?" Catherine asked meekly.


    "I am not in the right mood to meet him tonight. I am scared I won''t be able to keep my already terrible temper in check if he annoys me there," Jamsine said standing up from her ck executive chair.


    "Ok," Catherine replied as she watched Jasmine approach her seat.


    "Steph, let''s have a few drink at my Mansion tonight," Jasmine said mellowly.


    "Sure, I am always at your service boss...,"


    "Not as an employer and employee but as friends or aren''t we friends anymore?" Jasmine said standing close to where Catherine was sitting.


    "Of course we are good friends and we will always remain good friends forever," Catherine said smiling at her.


    "Let''s go then," Jasmine said offering her hand to Catherine.


    "We will drink until we drop," Catherine said grabbing Jasmine outstretched hand.


    Jasmine and Catherine left thepany holding hands.


    .....


    Back in the bar Jeff checked his wristwatch. He turned to face Jackson when he realised that it has been over twenty-five minutes since they arrived in the bar.


    "JK, are you sure she ising. I mean judging from her attitude she should have arrived by now," Jeff said worriedly.


    "My men watching her texted me over ten minutes ago that she has left thepany, I believe she must be on her way," Jackson replied as he sipped his wine.


    "Jack, weren''t you so anxious to meet her yesterday but why is it that you don''t seem anxious right now?" Steve asked curiously.


    "I mean you don''t even seem affected that she isn''t here yet," Steve added as he waited for Jackson''s reply. The two assume something was fishy about Jackson''s attitude towards the matter.


    "Did you perhaps meet her yesterday behind our backs?" Jeff asked throwing him a suspicious nce.


    "Seeing that he didn''t reply I guess he did. Maybe Jasmine dealt seriously again with him that is why he kept their encounter a secret from us," Steve added. They were both trying to trick Jackson into saying something but Jackson knowing his friends very well did not take the bait.


    "JK, say something a and stop keeping us in suspense, did you really meet her yesterday?" Jeff asked. He could not hide his anxiety.


    "It''s ok if you don''t want to tell us, we will just ask her when she arrives. I am sure she will be more than happy to ry all that transpired between the two of you yesterday....,"

 Chapter 23 - Drunk

    "You wouldn''t dare!" Jackson said fiercely.


    "We would. The highest thing you would do is kick us or force us to duel with you so you can beat the hell out of us but that is alright. Learning about how she dealt with you is worth that much," Jeff said smiling.


    Judging from their attitude I am sure they will really ask her. They are not afraid of the punishment and with Jasmine temperament, I am sure she will happily ry everything to them. I can''t afford to let her tell them how she made me almost lost control in the presence of everyone.


    "I met her yesterday," Jackson epted defeat. Steve and Jeff smiled triumphantly when they heard Jackson''s confession.


    "Where?" Steve asked his gaze focused on Jackson''s cold expression.


    "In the restaurant," Jackson replied nonchntly.


    "Oh... He treated her out for lunch. This is great," Jeff said with a huge sense of humour. Hisment earned murderous res from Jackson. Jeff expression turned serious on seeing those murderous res of his.


    "And then what happened? I mean the Jasmine we all know wouldn''t have met you just because she wanted to have lunch, she must have had ulterior motives," Steve probe further.


    "We just had dinner that is all," Jackson said sternly.


    "Now that I have told you what happened, you both are not allowed to ask her anything. The punishment will not just end with mere kicks and duels if you went against your words," Jackson warned in a fierce tone.


    "Why do I have these weird feelings that something else happened more than them just having meals," Steve whispered into Jeff''s ears.


    "I mean we were there on their first encounter and Jasmine almost made Jacksonmit a big sin not to mention us not being there what do you think she would have done?" Steve said in low tones.


    "Even though it was in public I am sure Jasmine would have found the opportunity to make him hard down there again. Who knows whether she did more than just making him hard?" Jeff whispered back. All this while they were talking they did don''t know that Jackson was overhearing their conversation.


    "She must have even made him strip himself or even have her little sweet time with him in the rest....," the sound of the shattering of ss startled the two guys. They jolted to their feet in fear.


    Knowing that the shattered bottle was just a warning for them not to mess around again if they don''t want to be the ones broken into pieces the next time they made him upset, they both quietly sit down.


    Damn these two bbermouths, they won''t even spare me from yesterday''s painful experience.


    Jackson thought angrily. The wine he just carelessly threw in a feat of rage was the most expensive in the bars wine racks and he knows about this but that fact did not affect him.


    While drinking they all continue to wait for Jasmine but unfortunately, she did not show up.


    Back on Jasmine porch, the two beautifuldies sat drinking alone. Within the space of three hours, they have each drank two bottles of exotic and highly intoxicating wine.


    At the moment bothdies were drunk.


    "Cat, why do you think Dad is hell-bent on me working in our family''spany? Isn''t my elder sister and her husband working there enough for him?" Jasmine asked drunkenly.


    "Why does he want to ruin my blood and sweat at the expense of his own satisfaction?" Jasmine asked again.


    "Aren''t parents always after their children''s happiness so why is he after my doom? Why does he keepparing my achievements with that of my elder sister? Does he want us sisters to be at war with each other?" Jasmine asked her pitch rising at every sentence she made.


    "Mum said dad is being strict on me for my good and that he wants the best for me but have they both sat down to think whether what they think is the best for me is something I want?" Jasmine asked in a serious tone.


    "How could something which doesn''t make me happy be the best for me? Tell me, Cat?" Jasmine said staring at the drunk Catherine.


    "Jasmine, you have being in this household all your life so you should have known by now that children from rich households don''t get to choose what they want, it is the elders who call the shot. All the children have to do is follow the elders'' decision and there is no room for negotiation," Catherine said.


    "And Jasmine your dadparing you to your elder sister might be his way of motivating you to work harder...,"


    "His intention might not have been bad but why did he have to say it in the manner he did? The way he said it was like I am aplete failure. Cat, you know I wouldn''t have argued with him if he had asked for something else other than me dissolving mypany just to work for him," Jasmine said angrily.


    "Jasmine, don''t be mad ok. We are in this together, I am sure the storm will be over soon. The moment we get back the contract. I am sure he won''t disturb you in a long time," Catherine said meekly.

 Chapter 24 - Woke Up Late

    "I really wish he won''t bring up another scheme to force me into working in the family''spany again. I won''t be able to stay sane if he tries something again," Jasmine said as she closed her eyes. She stayed like that for over ten minutes. Her maidster assisted the both of them to Jasmine bedroom.


    Jasmine woke up the next with a very terrible headache. For a few minutes, she felt so dizzy. Because of the dizziness, her vision wasn''t clear. After her vision became clearer she was surprised to see Catherine lying on her bed.


    "Didn''t Catherine go backst night so why is she here on my bed? Did I perhaps remember what happenedst night wrongly?" Jasmine thought aloud as she turned to face the side table.


    "Goddamn it! I amte for work?" Jasmine remarked the moment her eyes met the clock on the side table. At first, she wanted to hurry into the bathroom but she turned to first wake the sleeping Catherine up.


    "Catherine, wake up. We arete for work," Jasmine said as she hits Catherine gently. Catherine only changed her sleeping position but did not wake up. She called her for the second time but Catherine did not budge. She vowed to abandon her there if she did not wake up on her third calling.


    "Catherine, wake up. I am gonna leave you here if you don''t wake up right now," Jasmine threatened loudly. Catherine slowly opened her eyes when she heard her boss threat. She held her aching head as she sat up on the bed.


    "You can sit here all day or use the guestroom bathroom but as for me I am gonna freshen up so I can leave for work as soon as possible," Jasmine said as she dragged herself towards the bathroom. Catherine who wasn''t very sober just sat there. The moment her eyes met the clock on the side table her once-sleepy eyes opened clearly.


    "Goddamn it, she should have told me that we were almostte for work," Catherine said as she hurried out of bed. She did not care about her aching head. She just rushed to the guestroom so she could get ready before her boss finishes.


    The twodies miraculously got ready at the same time. After confirming that they were good to go, they both hurried downstairs.


    "Boss, breakfast is ready," the maid announced the moment Jasmine and Catherine reached the sitting room.


    "Have you seen me ever have breakfast in the Mansion? No right?" Jasmine asked.


    "So do whatever you want with it, I don''t care," Jasmine said as she hurried away.


    "What are you still waiting for Catherine, let''s go," Jasmine who was now at the entrance said before she walked out of the Mansion.


    Jasmine driver drives crazily ording to his boss orders. The journey that should have taken thirty minutes only took twelve minutes because of too much speeding. The moment the car stopped, Jasmine hurried away leaving Catherine inside the car.


    Jasmine who normally arrives two hours before office hours begins reaches the office at the exact minutes work supposed to start. Her employees who have never seen herte to work were all surprised to see her at the office at that time. They all wondered what made their usual punctual boss arrived at work at that time. No matter curious they were they all dare not utter a word to her hearings. They all kept their curiosity to themselves and continue with their various works.


    The instant Jasmine sat on her executive seat to get ready for the day''s work, her phone beeped. Thinking that it might be something important she checked the message instantly.

 Chapter 25 - This Is Just Perfect

    "Jasmine, thank you so much for the opportunity. Although you spoke to me harshly yesterday I have always known that you love me deeply within. I will cherish this heartfelt message you sent me and I have chosen the venue for our date just like you asked me to do. I can''t wait to see your beautiful face tonight," Jasmine frowned after she finished reading the message. She raised her gaze to see who sent her such bullshit early in the morning.


    "Doesn''t he have something better to do instead of making me so furious early in the morning and what nonsense heartfelt message did I send him to make him say those bullshit to me?" Jasmine said as she scrolls up to see what message she sent to him.


    "What! When did I send him this message?" Jasmine said with a mixture of anger and surprise. She quickly tried to recall what happened the previous night. She gritted her teeth in anger when she recalls that she wasn''t the one who sent the message but Catherine.


    "How could Catherine be so cruel to do this to me? If she wanted to make him feel good she would have said something else instead of calling me his future family and saying such nonsense like he and I arepatible. What is sopatible with me and that yboy?" Jasmine said as she stares at the message for the second time. She was too furious to want to read the message again.


    "And she even dares to send him a heart?" Jasmine said in annoyance as she stares at the big heart shape Catherine sent to Mikest night when they were drunk.


    "After what she did how am I gonna face him? I am sure he is gonna keep referring to this message she sent. What is more annoying is that I wasn''t the one who did it," Jasmine said as she threw the phone violently on the ss table. The sound made Catherine peeped through the ss walls to see what was the problem. She became confused when she saw Jasmine direct a murderous re at her.


    "What is wrong with her? Why did she stare at me like that?" Catherine thought in confusion before she turned and face her desk. Jasmine wanted to message the guy back but she changed her mind after some minutes of thinking.


    "Why waste my time messaging him back when I can use this opportunity to cut off all connections with him?" Jasmine said smirking devilishly before she focuses her attention on her work.


    After she finished going through all the files on her table, she and Catherine went out to a meeting. She had three minutes at three different venues, although she was very tired after the meeting she still manages to smile because all the investors for the new game herpany was developing promised to pull in all their money.


    "Boss, do you still have to go to the club to meet Mr Mike when you are this tired? I mean you can reschedule your appointment with him. I am sure he will not make a fuss out of this," Catherine sitting beside Jasmine in the moving car suggested.


    "I can manage just fine. Moreover, I don''t want to have anything to do with him so I must meet him today. If he fails my test which I am sure he will fail, he and I will no longer have any connection or whatsoever," Jasmine said weakly as she signalled her driver to pull over.


    "Get down, I will call you when I am done," Jasmine said. Knowing what she meant by that the driver stepped down from the car and move some distance away from the car.


    "Do you have to test him too? I mean you can just politely tell him that you don''t like him instead of putting yourself through this stress," Catherine suggested in a meek tone. She made sure she did not overdo it so that Jasmine will not get upset.


    "Do you have to ask that question? You know this is the only way I know how to put them in their ces. They will all glue to me like gum if I don''t do this so I must meet him today," Jasmine said as she started removing her clothes.


    "Ok, I won''t try to persuade you anymore. Just protect yourself well, I will never forgive you if you let yourself get hurt got it?" Catherine asked in a serious tone.


    "Only a few men in this City can defeat me in times of martial arts and nobody except you knows that I know how to fight so be rest assured that I won''t let any stupid many a finger on me," Jasmine said with pride as she pulls out a red dress from a shopping bag and gently put it on.


    "You...,"


    "Stop being naggy like an old granny and just help me with this damn dress," Jasmine struggling with putting on the dress asked for Catherine''s help.


    Jasmine changed her makeup to a dark one and ruffle the hair a bit.


    "This is just perfect," Jasmine said smiling at herself in the mirror when she finally achieved the look she had aimed for.


    "Aren''t you afraid that you are gonna blow all the men in the club off their foot if you dressed this way?" Catherine asked staring at the smiling Jasmine.


    "That is exactly what I want," Jasmine replied as she wound down the car''s window. After calling the driver she turned to face Stephanie.


    "Pass me that mask," Jasmine said. Catherine instantly handed the golden coloured mask lying beside her to Jasmine. Seeing that her boss was fully set, the driver zoomed off.


    The driver stopped in front of a building boldly written the yboy''s club.


    "Do you need me to apany you in there?" Catherine asked the moment Jasmine got prepared to step out of the car.


    "You want to follow me dressed like that?" Jasmine asked staring at thedy wearing a white suit. Catherine''s hair was tied into a ponytail.

 Chapter 26 - I Have Finally Found Him At Last

    "I vehemently decline your offer," Jasmine said as she stepped out of the car.


    "Get prepared to be call a b*tch and a sl*t by all thedies in the club because I am sure you are gonna hear a lot of it tonight," Catherine said sarcastically staring at Jasmine now standing outside the car.


    "I have heard those words way too often to get affected by it. Moreover, it is not my fault that their men find me more attractive. They should question the goddess of beauty for giving me such a perfect face and body figure if they are jealous. Who knows the goddess of beauty might take pity on them if she is in a good mood," Jasmine said proudly before she walks elegantly towards the entrance of the club.


    "That friend and boss of mine have a way of annoying others with her words. I am certain one of thedies in there will attack her if she dares speak with so much pride. Anyways why bother about someone attacking her. Whoever attacks her will be the one lying in a hospital for at least two months and not her," Catherine said starting at her disappearing figure. She signalled the driver to zoom off after seeing Jasmine enter the club.


    Jasmine mere presence in the club garners a lot of attention. The idle ones stare at her until they began salivating and even those who were busy with their various women abandon what they were during and stare at her lustfully.


    Her long seductive legs were something they could not resist lusting after. They all wished they could have a feel of those tempting legs that drives every man that sets eyes on them crazy.


    They all lusted after her red sexy lips. Those lips that looked like she just finished sucking a man''s blood.


    Her exposed corbone and slightly exposed breast was something they all wanted to have a taste of. They wanted to have a feel of how bouncy her two treasure was.


    "She is a true definition of perfection," A man who was previously making out with his girlfriend only to be bewitched by Jasmine beauty and charms mumbled to the hearing of his girlfriend. Thedy violently pushed her off her body when she heard her man praising another woman in her presence.


    Jasmine''s body was something they could fantasize about but cannot afford.


    Some men who were bold enough to approach her all got the same reply," Sorry but I am booked for the entire night. You can try your luck some other times,".


    What was even more annoying was that she was smiling sweetly at them while saying these words.


    After about five minutes of walking around the storey building club, she finally found him sitting in the darkest part of the club on the ground floor.


    "I have finally found him atst," Jasmine remarked feeling so relieved. She quickly approaches the table he was sitting down on.


    She sat down on the opposite couch with her legs crossed without even uttering a word. Mike frowned when ady walked out of nowhere and sat on his booked table.


    "Sorry but that chair is reserved for another person," Mike said trying to sound polite.


    "Somebody else even more pretty and charming than me?" Jasmine said as she removed her masked. Mike was surprised to see that she was the one.


    "Jasmine, you actually came," Mike said smiling delightfully. He looked so excited to see Jasmine. He thought Jasmine came because of the message she wrote to him not knowing that she had an ulterior motive for being there.


    "Didn''t youe here with hopes that I would show up? Wouldn''t you have called me a heartless wench if I stood you up for the second time?" Jasmine said smiling seductively at him.


    "No, I wouldn''t have called you a heartless wench because you are too beautiful and elegant to be referred to as such. Instead of a heartless wench, you should be called the goddess of elegance because no woman on earth can beat you in times of that," Mikeplimented flirtatiously. He quickly switched seats.


    "All men and women refer to me as the world''s number one heartless wench. You are the strangest man on earth to call me a goddess," Jasmine said ying along with him.


    "It isn''t my fault that they can''t see what I am seeing. They must have been blind not to see the goddess sitting beside me for who she is," Mike said as he took the initiative to hold her left hand. He put it in his hands and caressed them gently.


    He sure has a honeb mouth but he picked the wrongdy if he thought that those sweet words will work on me.


    Jasmine thought still maintaining her smiling face.


    I am the one who makes men of all kind mellow under the sound of my sweet voice and my electrifying touch. Reverse has never been the case so I suggest that he stops wasting his energy. He should save it forter because he is really gonna need it.


    Jasmine thought as she pretentiously removes her hand from his hands.


    "Your words are too beautiful for me to handle his sweetness, you might get yourself into big trouble if you continue saying such beautiful words to me," Jasmine said as she yfully ces her left hand on his right thigh. She rubs hisps flirtatiously like she was ying.

 Chapter 27 - Game Over!

    "You are being too modest, Jasmine," Mike said as he stylishly ces his legs together. In his entire life, a mere woman''s first touch has never made him feel the way he was feeling. Because of her mere touch, his entire system was in chaos.


    I see why men run away from her, she carries a pack of electric shocks within her. Any man sheys hands on is in deep trouble.


    Mike thought as he maintained his smiles.


    He doesn''t live up to his title as the City''s number one yboy. If just a mere touch from me could make him act like a moron, I wonder whether he would have pee on his body if he was that Ice Prince guy.


    Jasmine thought. Remembering what Jackson passed through in her hands on theirst meeting made her chuckle.


    Seeing how she can''t stop smiling, I guess she finds me appealing.


    Mike thought smiling. He didn''t know that he wasn''t the reason she was smiling.


    "Jasmine, I learned these wines are your favourite. I ordered them with you in my mind, I hoped you love it," Mike said pointing his index finger at the five bottles of wine on the table.


    "We haven''t even spoken for long and you want me to drink," Jasmine said adjusting the way she sits so she was now facing him.


    "I get really naughty and bold each time I drink. I tend to do a lot of naughty stuff after drinking just a few sses of wine. I am not sure myself what naughty things I will do to you after drinking, will you be able to handle it?" Jasmine whispered seductively into his ears. She pulled away to see his reactions.


    Look at him getting so excited after saying a few words to him. I wonder what nonsense is running through that stupid brain of his.


    Jasmine thought as she grabbed a bottle of wine. She quickly signals a club hostess to get her a clean wine ss.


    "I will be at your mercy then," Mike managed to say after the waitress gave them a new wine ss.


    While drinking Jasmine and Mike chatted. She smiled at every interval. Only those who knew her very well will know that her smiles weren''t genuine but fake.


    Jasmine was afraid of Mike fainting if she touches him too much so she refrains from touching him.


    After about three hours of drinking and chatting Jasmine dragged Mike along with her and he just quietly followed her like a zombie.


    When she reached the long corridor of the men''s restroom, Jasmine violently pushed him against the wall and ced her right hand just beside his ears.


    "Let''s get this over with once and for all," Jasmine said staring into his eyes.


    "What do mean? You don''t want us to do it here do you, right?" Mike asked in shock.


    What does this perverted jerk thinks I want to do? He has so many dirty thoughts towards me that I am hundred per cent sure that he will fail my test.


    Jasmine thought as she forced on a smile.


    "If you can withstand my touch for just two minutes, you will not only have the chance to have me all to yourself tonight but you can have me as yours for eternity by making me your wife, isn''t this a very fantastic idea?" Jasmine asked as she ced her hand on his face.


    "And what will happen if I lose?" Mike asked anxiously.


    "You will tell the elders that I am not thedy of your dreams and afterwards you will forget that you have ever meet me before," Jasmine said as she caressed his face.


    "I like you a lot so I really want you to win," Jasmine said sounding like she had no other choice but to do this.


    "And I am certain I will win. I have already set my mind on you so I won''t lose the opportunity to make you mine," Mike said confidently.


    And I have never make a bet that I won''t win, Mike.


    Jasmine thought smiling devilishly. She brought out her cellphone and set the timer for two minutes.


    "Let the challenge start," Jasmine said as she caressed Mike''s face. She moves to caress his sensitive lips. His lips keep moving because of her teases.


    Thinking that her next target will be his chest Mike braced himself up but to his greatest dismay, Jasmine chooses his left thigh instead.


    While doing all these she stares into his eyes with a burning gaze no man will be able to resist.


    "From the moment I saw you, I have dreamed of how it will feel like to touch your bare skin, kissed these sexy lips of yours and afterwards move to check whether those two things are enough to make my man hard down there. If perhaps he gets hard I will not waste time ripping off his clothes and making sure he makes love to me right there," Jasmine whispered these naughty words into his ears as her index finger y with his thighs.


    Game over!


    Jasmine announced within as she smirked devilishly.

 Chapter 28 - Watch And Learn

    The moment Jasmine said the word game over within, Mike instantly changed their position. He pinned her against the wall. He stares into her eyes with a gaze filled with so much lust.


    "Why don''t I make your fantasy a reality right now. I can''t wait any longer," Mike said with his husky voice as he brought his mouth closed to her exposed corbone. The moment he got ready to devour her, she used her hand to block his head before his mouth could touch her exposed corbone.


    "You lost Mr Mike," Jasmine said smiling devilishly. Mike slowly pulled away when he heard her words.


    "Because I like you very much, I really had high hopes for you but unfortunately you failed the challenge so there is nothing I can do. You need to keep your words," Jasmine said carefreely as she tried to leave but Mike pinned her against the wall again before she could walk three steps away.


    "Jasmine, you know that there was no way I could resist desiring to touch you that is why you brought up such a ridiculous challenge. From the beginning you knew that I would lose that is why you offered me such a juicy offer just to lure me into your trap," Mike said sounding angry that Jasmine tricked him.


    "Mr Mike, whether or not you could endure it depended on your willpower not on my assumptions so you can''t me me for what happened. It is not my fault that you lose and besides I didn''t force you into epting my challenge, you did it willingly," Jasmine said trying to keep her temper in check.


    What a sore loser he is. How dare he try to me me for losing? He should be thankful I am not in the mood to fight today or I would have broken all his bones for daring to touch me after losing.


    Jasmine thought furiously.


    "Jasmine, I like you a lot. If you didn''t feel the same way for me you should have said so instead of tricking me into promising to cut off all connections to you," Mike said as he caressed her face.


    "You knew that no man in this universe will be able to resist your touch and you still gave me such an impossible mission. You heartlessly tricked me into making a promise to stay away from you and this is not fair to me," Mike said in a pained tone. Just then a guy walked past them and luckily for Jasmine she got a glimpse of his handsome face before he could walk past them.


    Wow! So he is here too, this is awesome!


    Jasmine thought smiling delightfully.


    "Who said the challenge I gave you was impossible?" Jasmine said with an air of indifference.


    "That you failed my test doesn''t mean that other men can''t withstand my touch for two minutes....,"


    "Is there any man in this world...,"


    "No, let me say in this club which can withstand your electrifying touches for two minutes? You know there isn''t, right?" Mike said smiling happily when he saw the hesitation on Jasmine''s face.


    "Yes, there is," Jasmine said confidently.


    "Then prove it. I will do like the rule of the challenge says if you can prove to me that the test you gave me wasn''t impossible, " Mike challenged firmly.


    "Sure, I am more than ready to prove you wrong but under one condition," Jasmine said smirking evilly.


    "What is your condition?" Mike asked as he removed his hand from her face. He stares at Jasmine for answers.


    "If I win you will receive either a punch or kick from me for touching my face after losing. You were supposed to stay far away from me after you lose so you vited the rule of the game by touching me, so it is only fair I get somepensation for the damage," Jasmine said. Although her tone sounds carefree, she meant what she said.


    "As long as you win I will agree to anythingg you want," Mike said as he released her hand.


    He will agree to whatever I want? He is very foolish to make such promises. Even men who didn''t make such promises to me lose the entire or half of their fortune to me, I wonder what he would have lost for making such promises if he isn''t one of the men my mym choose for me as my suitor?


    Jasmine thought in disappointment. They both head back into the club.


    Jasmine instantly starts searching for Jackson after she reached inside the club. After about ten minutes of searching, she did not find him downstairs.


    "His table should either be upstairs or maybe he left," Jasmine mumbled as she stares at upstairs which was less rowdy than the downstairs.


    "What did you say?" Mike closely following her asked when he heard her murmur something to herself.


    "I said I did not find any man appealing to me downstairs so let''s go upstairs," Jasmine lied as she approached the stairs. Mike followed her. Even though she did not look like ady who needed shielding, he still shielded her from those climbing up and down the stairs. Some of them were even violent.


    On reaching upstairs, Jasmine carefully searches for Jackson. She smiled triumphantly when she sighted him from afar.


    "He can''t know that I make a bet with you or he will deliberately lose so stay here," Jasmine suggested.


    "Ok, I am sure I will win," Mike said with confidence.


    "Watch and learn," Jasmine said smiling as she walked away. While walking she flipped her long ck hair seductively. This mere action of hers captivated the heart of so many men.

 Chapter 29 - Did She Just Fall On Him?

    "Wow! Look who we have here. Our almighty Ice Prince, who always end up losing to me. What a coincidence!" Jasmine said on reaching their table. Her surprised expression fooled the three men into thinking that meeting her was a coincidence.


    "What the hell! She actually showed up today," Jeff whispered into Steve''s ears. He could not hide his excitement to see her.


    "I am sure Jackson must be feeling so happy. It''s just so unfortunate that he won''t let us see how happy he is," Steve whispered back smiling.


    After they finished whispering they both turned to face Jasmine.


    "Hi, Steve. It is so nice to finally meet you again. I have been having sleepless nights since our first meeting. I have been dreaming of meeting you again. I can''t believe that fate brought us together just like I had said in our first meeting. I can''t believe that we are really fated to ...," Jackson''s dry cough disrupted the excited Jasmine.


    "Steve, you are really going to get into big trouble with JK if this continues," Jeff whispered on seeing Jackson''s murderous res directed at Steve.


    "You are right about that," Steve said forcing on a smile. He did not know whether to cry orugh that the Almighty great seducer was teasing him.


    "Miss Jasmine...,"


    "Call me just Jasmine and not Miss Jasmine," Jasmine said smiling bewitchingly at Steve. While talking she often steal secret nces at Jackson''s nk expression.


    "You are the only one who has the privileged to call me like that," Jasmine said.


    Is this the guy she chooses for the challenge? She is known for her smartness and her ability to discern things so I can''t believe that out of all the men in the club she actually chose that guy who seems to have already been smitten by her.


    Mike thought staring at Steve in confusion.


    "Seeing how confident she was earlier I had doubts that she might win but seeing her choice of man, I am a hundred per cent sure that he won''tst a minute. She will lose," Mike thought smiling victoriously.


    "Not even I can address you as Jasmine?" Jeff asked.


    "Yeah, only the man whom I have interest in can address me by my name here and the only person I have eyes for is no other than that sweet looking guy sitting beside you," Jasmine said as she moved closer to Jackson.


    "What is she up to now? Isn''t she satisfied with just creating enmity between you and JK?" Jeff asked staring at Jasmine not standing beside Jackson.


    "I am sure we are in for a lot of drama today. Because of her, I am certain we are gonna go to bed smiling," Steve said smiling mischievously.


    "Can you move your legs, I need to get to his side as soon as possible," Jasmine said her gaze focused on Jackson.


    After giving her a deadly re, with gritted teeth, Jackson adjusted his legs. Jasmine grinned wickedly as she tried to walk past Jackson. Seeing her struggling to pass Jeff and Steve watched her with keen interest. They were curious to see what she was up to. Before they could fathom what was happening Jasmine fell on top of Jackson.


    Jackson''s bewildered expression was evident that he never expected this action from her.


    "Did she just fall on him?" Jeff said in total bewilderment.


    "She did," astonished Steve replied, his jaw dropped open.


    "Why did you tripped me?" Jasmine said in a mellowed tone. "Is disliking me not enough? Are you also upset that I like someone else?" Jasmine said as she ced her left hand on his face.


    "So the other guy wasn''t her target," Mike said readjusting his position.


    "If you are not satisfied with me falling in love with someone else, you can just tell me and I will quickly change persons. You might not know but my feelings change quickly so you don''t have to worry about waiting a year, months or weeks to get my love," Jasmine said as she caressed his face.


    "You might think I have such a unique quality which makes it hard for any man to fall in love with me but honestly I am easy to love. You will get to know that after tonight," Jasmine said as she moves to caress his lips.


    Jackson just watches this bolddy took advantage of him. If it was some randomdy who dared to touch him, he would have violently pushed her off his body without a care. He has always hated been touched by ady but surprisingly each time they meet and she touches him, he really loves being touched by her. There are sometimes he subconsciously wished she will do naughtier things to him.


    "Although you have quite a temper I admit you have such lovely eyes. Your eyes are as beautiful as the starry blue sky. I get lost in its beauty. I can barely look away after staring into them," Jasmine said as she continues rubbing his bare chest.


    "How many minutes do you think he is gonnast tonight?" Jeff asked Steve in low tones.


    MINI SCENE FROM THE NEXT CHAPTER


    "From the way she flirted with you and me, I admit you were right when you said that she thought little or nothing about love. You would have been digging your own grave if you had told her about your feelings," Steve said as he turned and stare in the direction Jasmine took. They both grab their sses and sip their wine. Two minutes passed and no one uttered a word.


    "JK, I forgot to ask, how do you feel? Do you feel hot all over? Do you need to use the restroom tonight?" Jeff quickly changed the topic just to make the atmosphere lively.


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 Chapter 30 - What Is He Made Of?

    "I don''t know," Steve replied still staring at Jasmine shamelessly flirting with Jackson with so many people staring at her.


    "You really have such beautiful eyes, I feel like kissing them and not only your eyes but I also want to kiss your sexy lips," Jasmine said as she brought her face closer to Jackson''s face. The way Jackson did not rebuke Jasmine made Jeff and Steve slightly surprised.


    "Are you done? If you are done ying around then get off me," Jackson said when their lips were just a few inches away from joining.


    He really rejected me again? What exactly is this guy made of? Was he made out of rock?


    Jasmine thought as she removed her hand from his chest but she did not stand up from his body instantly.


    "Is it that you have a high tolerance or is it that you don''t find me attractive that is why you are always able to resist me? I want to know what is your secret? I want to know how you are able to reject me so many times," Jasmine said staring directly into his eyes.


    "She thinks JK does not have any interest in her? I am sure she will strangle him to death if she knows that he is in love with her and I am certain she won''t spare us too if she learns that he is only putting up an act to seduce her....,"


    "Ssshh... She might hear you," Steve quickly nudge him by the ribs to stop him from talking further.


    "Get off, Jasmine," Jackson said in a serious tone.


    "Ok, you don''t have to look so serious. It''s also ok if you don''t love me now, I am certain I will be the only one in your thoughts after I am done with you," Jasmine said as she stood up.


    "Hi crush, sorry for what I did to your icy friend. I tend to do naughty things whenever I drink, you won''t take what I did to heart, right?" Jasmine said winking at Steve.


    "You don''t have to say sorry. You can do whatever you like, you owe me no apology," Steve said. Knowing that Jackson must be ring daggers at him, he dare not look in his direction.


    "You are such an angel that is why I like you," Jasmine now standing at the back of Steve''s back couch said as she touched his face.


    "I will be back," Jasmine said before she walks away.


    "You had the guts to flirt with my woman in my presence," Jackson said coldly as he threw a murderous nce at Steve.


    "Jack, you clearly saw that she was the one flirting with me and not the other way around. And besides, she was also flirting with you, why didn''t you push her off like you have always done to other women?" Steve asked trying to defend himself.


    "She even asks you whether you have interest in her but you just kept quiet and stare at her like you were a mute. Why didn''t you confess your feelings for her?" Jeff asked.


    "She was clearly testing me and you wanted me to fall into her traps by confessing my feelings to her?" Jackson asked disappointment written over his handsome face.


    "From the way she flirted with you and me, I admit you were right when you said that she thought little or nothing about love. You would have been digging your own grave if you had told her about your feelings," Steve said as he turned and stare in the direction Jasmine took. They both grab their sses and sip their wine. Two minutes passed and no one uttered a word.


    "JK, I forgot to ask, how do you feel? Do you feel hot all over? Do you need to use the restroom tonight?" Jeff quickly changed the topic just to make the atmosphere lively.

 Chapter 31 - I Forgot To Give You This

    "Jeffrey," Jackson said throwing a murderous nce at the smiling Jeff.


    "Why the angry expression and tone? I was just being genuinely concern about your wellbeing," Jeffrey said resisting the urge to burst into a peal of deafeningughter. Even Steve was suppressing hisughter.


    "You are concern, right?" Jackson asked. "She is still around and I am sure she ising back soon so how about I ask her to y with you a little? I am sure she will be thrilled to have some fun with you. I will be sure to ask about your health after she is done having some fun with you, what do you think?" Jackson asked fiercely.


    "The idea sounds fun, right?" Jackson asked focusing his deadly gaze on Jeff.


    "JK, you aren''t serious, right? I mean Miss Jasmine is our future sister-inw, you wouldn''t let your future wife bully your best buddy right?" Jeff asked meekly. The mere thought of going through the same torture Jackson went through on their first official encounter with Jasmine sent shivers down his spine. He was certain he wouldn''t be able to endure it for a minute not to talk about for the entire night.


    "If you don''t want her to pounce on you here then behave properly," Jackson threatened sternly.


    "Hey Jeff chill, Jack is just kidding with you. With his attitude do you think he will want to share his future woman with you?" Steve asked yfully. His words calm down the terrified Jeff.


    "He won''t share his woman with you, I or any other man, he was only trying to scare you," Steve said tapping him on his shoulders.


    Jasmine on reaching Mike pulled him to a corner where Jaclson and his friends won''t be able to see them.


    "Did you learn a thing or two from him?" Jasmine standing facing Mike asked.


    "What do you mean?" Mike asked looking confused. He felt angry that he had lost but he dare not offend this high profiledy whom so many men feared. He knew that upsetting her will not bring out good oues.


    "Could you guessed whether that guy sitting there was aroused or attracted by me?" Jasmine asked in a serious tone.


    "Your answer is no, right? He was only able to resist my charms because he did not show me his weakness. If he had shown the slightest interest in me, I would have capitalised on that so have you learn some lesson from today''s outing?" Jasmine asked. Her expression and attitude show that she did not care about his feelings.


    "Mike, just an advice from me, never show your weakness to an enemy because you might end up losing everything including your life. I have never advised any man I dumped before so I advise that you cherish my advice because it is going to go a long way," Jasmine said before she turned around to leave. After taking about six steps away, Mike was surprised when he saw her approach him.


    "I forgot to give you this," Jasmine said. Before Mike could spell JACK, Jasmine kicked him hard on his right leg with her high heels. Mike groaned in pain as he bent to nurse his aching legs. She turned and walk away elegantly.


    "I am being kind enough to him by giving him just a kick," Jasmine mumbled flipping her hair backwards in a very seductive manner.


    "I am back," Jasmine said the moment she reached the three guys table.


    "Where did I stop? Let''s continue," Jasmine said. She tapped Jeff as a signal for him to change seats but Jeff refused.


    "Sorry Miss Jasmine but I can''t," Jeff who knew his boundary said. Jackson smiled seeing that Jeff was starting to use his brains properly.


    "Ok, I will just seat beside him since you are being such a jerk," Jasmine conceded defeat as she went to sit beside Jackson.


    They began to drink and chat. With the lively Jasmine around, there was no boredom on their table. Even without dancing like other customers they still had tons of fun. Jeff and Steveughed until their tummy hurts.


    While drinking and having lots of fun, Jasmine did not miss the slightest opportunity to seduce Jackson.


    When it was time to go home, Steve and Jeff had a hard time leaving their seat.


    "Can I share your car with you? Actually, I don''t have enough money to book a taxi," Jasmine who was acting as though she was drunk said pitifully.


    "Did the second daughter of Avans Group just said that she doesn''t have enough money to book a taxi? Is she trying to make fun of us?" Jeff standing beside Steve said in low tones.


    "Maybe she can''t bear to part ways with us that is why she lied?" Steve said staring at the drunk Jasmine.


    "I don''t agree with you on that, I am sure she has an evil n in mind that is why she wants to ride with us. We will end up dead if she dares ride with us because they will be no route of escape for us," Jeff said staring at Jasmine who was putting on a pitiful act. He silently prayed that Jasmine will not fall into her traps.

 Chapter 32 - Stop The Car

    "You can ride...,"


    "If you were able to afford these luxurious clothes and jewels I am sure you won''t have a problem affording amon taxi," Jackson said as he opened the car and enter it. He closed the door before she could hold it.


    "Hey, why are you always petty? You are a very stingy guy and I will make sure you pay dearly for treating me like this," Jasmine said before the car zoomed off.


    "He is so cold and wicked. No wonder people gave him the Ice Prince," Jasmine said gritting her teeth. She red daggers at the moving car.


    "Stop the car," Jackson ordered fiercely when their car was almost out of sight.


    "I knew that Jack will not be so heartless to abandon a harmlessdy there," Steve said smiling.


    "Who says I wanna drop her off?" Jackson asked coldly as he signals the driver to pull over.


    She hid her identity from us for a specific reason, where is the fun there if we blow her cover?


    Jackson thought smiling. His smile did not escape the notice of Steve sitting beside him.


    "Miss Jasmine is such a pleasantdy. It is very cruel of you to do this to her," Jeff said as he looked at Jasmine through the side mirrors. He made thisment to hear what Jackson will say.


    "You can''t me him for being so heartless towards such a beauty. Maybe Miss Jasmine flirting with him daily has made him lose interest in her. Didn''t you see that he didn''t need to use the restroom today even after two minutes of being touched all over?" Steve asked smiling. Jeff who couldn''t suppress hisughter burst out in a peal of deafeningughter. Hisughter made the once happy Jackson annoyed.


    "Steve, I advise that you watch every word you utter. Don''t forget you are sitting beside me," Jackson threatened as he gave theughing Jeff a fierce re. Hisughter gradually reduced when he saw the deadly res directed at him.


    They all waited in the car until Jasmine''s driver arrived.


    "What kept you waiting for so long?" Jasmine scolded angrily after the driver came out of the car. The driver opened the door of the car for her after repeatedly apologising to her.


    After seeing Jasmine''s car zoomed him, Jackson''s driver zoomed off too.


    The moment Jasmine entered her Mansion she was warmly weed by her employees as they had always done.


    She just dismissed them and climb upstairs to her room. After entering her bedroom, she changed her clothes and immediately entered the bathroom to shower. When she entered the bathroom she wasn''t surprised to see that her maids had neatly arranged everything she would need for the night.


    After she finished showering, she dressed up and climb the bed immediately.


    In the past five years, I just needed just three meetings to melt the heart of even the iciest man in the world. In these five years I have never failed to seduce a man after our third meeting but why is this Ice Prince so different?


    Jasmine who had troubles falling asleep thought.


    Why is he proving stubborn? Why is it so difficult to melt his icy heart? After our second meeting, I thought I had him where I wanted but I just realised today that I was very wrong about that. I barely have a week to meet my father''s deadline. If not for my blood and sweat but all the entire employees of J&S Innovation, I can not afford to fail.


    Jasmine thought as she closed her eyes.


    "I am the world''s greatest seducer so I can''t fail to seduce him. I must and I will dominate his heart and entire being," Jasmine murmur with her eyes still closed.


    The next day, Jasmine woke up as early as usual for work. She ignored her aching head and freshened up. She went downstairs after she was done preparing.


    "Boss, we prepared hangover soup for you ording to Miss Catherine''s instructions...,"


    "As you can see, I am fine. I don''t need any hangover soup," Jasmine said as she tried to walk towards the entrance but the maid quickly obstructs her path.


    "She said that you must drink the soup. She promised to deal with every one of us if you fail to drink the hangover soup," The maid ryed Catherine''s threat to Jasmine.


    "Felicia, you are very daring to obstruct my path? Who thought you to do this?" Jasmine asked furiously.

 Chapter 33 - Are You Stalking Us?

    "Boss, please just do like Miss Catherine wants. She won''t spare us if you really fail to drink the soup so please save us from her punishment," Felicia pleaded as she bows ny degrees. Each time she recalls thest time Catherine asked them to run twentyps around the big field, fear always crept her heart that is why all the maids in the Mansion are scared of Catherine. Anytime she gives instructions they always made sure to obey them for fear of what her next punishments will be.


    "I will drink the soup as you want but the consequences for obstructing my path is that you won''t receive any break for the next six months. Don''t even think about begging because you know that won''t work on me," Jasmine said firmly as she heads towards the dining room.


    Reaching the dining table she sat down on the master''s seat and start drinking the soup. Apart from the soup, she did not touch any other food on the table. Drinking the soup only took her five minutes. She left immediately afterwards.


    In the office Jasmine worked indoors for about three hours, she left the office for a meeting before lunchtime. After her first meeting ended she went for a second meeting.


    After her meeting, she decided to drop by at the mall after Catherine reminded her that her elder sister''s marriage anniversary was that day.


    At the mall, she walked around the huge mall to find any stuffs that will be to her elder sister''s taste. After picking two dresses and two matching shirt and skirt, she went to the jewellery section. In the jewellery section, she picked white pearl earrings, a ne and a man''s wristwatch. Thinking that the wristwatch alone wasn''t enough to present to her brother-inw as his wedding anniversary gift, she climbed upstairs to look for other male essories. Since her brother-inw love neckties, the first ce she went to was the necktie section.


    Jasmine was so engrossed with which of the ties to pick to notice the sudden presence of three guys on the floor she was currently at.


    "Wow! She is really here," Steve eximed in shock as he focused his gaze on Jasmine who was oblivious of their presence.


    "When JK said, ''Let''s take her out for shopping'' I doubted that she wille but seeing her here I can''t believe that she actually followed us to the mall," Jeffrey said. He looked so surprised.


    "And she is even pretending to be here for shopping. She doesn''t want us to suspect that she is following us. This a really smart move on her side," Steve said smiling.


    Since she is here, it is my chance to get her to notice me. I don''t mind provoking her to the extreme as long as I will get what I want at the end.


    Jackson thought grinning evilly.


    "Let''s have some fun," Jackson said smiling devilishly as he walks towards the direction Jasmine was standing.


    "What is he up to?" Jeffrey asked staring at his departing back.


    "I am not dwelling in his mind to know what evil thoughts he has. All I know is that whatever n he has in mind isn''t pure," Steve said. They both followed Jackson afterwards.


    Jasmine was too distracted to see these three men stand a few distances away from her. The moment she raised her gaze to ask the salesperson the colour of the necktie she wanted, she saw them.


    She was slightly surprised to see them there.


    "They are here too, what a coincidence that we actually crossed the path in this huge mall. This must be the God of luck favouring me today. I can''t miss this opportunity," Jasmine mumbled to herself. After showing the salesperson which of the necktie she wanted she went to meet them.


    "Wow! What a coincidence we met here again," Jasmine remarked on reaching them.


    "Jasmine!" Steve eximed looking so shocked. Jasmine couldn''t see through his acting since he made it look so real.


    "Crush, we must really be fated to be together, I can''t believe we coincidentally meet again. This must be fate, don''t you think so?" Jasmine asked as she quickly pulled Steve to her side. Her sudden action momentarily made Steve freeze.


    I must have offended Miss Jasmine big time in our past life that is why she won''t even spare me in this lifetime. I am sure she will only be satisfied if she ends up making Jack kill me.


    Steve thought as he smiles awkwardly. He dare not look in the direction of Jackson who he was sure was exuding killing intents.


    "If we meet three times it might be considered a coincidence but if it exceeds the third meeting then it is considered as stalking and not a coincidence anymore," the furious Jackson who was trying his best to control his anger said coldly.


    "So let me ask you, are you stalking us?" Jackson asked sternly. The next thing Jasmine did stun the three guys. She burst out into a peal of deafeningughter.


    "I am stalking you? Hahaha...," Jasmineughed.

 Chapter 34 - How Did She Know?

    "Crush, is there something wrong with the brain of this friend of yours? I have always thought that there was something wrong with him but it has never urred to me that he has head issues," Jasmine said putting an abrupt end to herughter which had begun to draw the attention of other shoppers.


    "Jasmine, I agree that JK looks like someone who has many problems with his body but the truth is he is perfectly alright," Jeff replied before Steve could.


    "If he is ok then why does he think I am stalking him? What can he offer me that will make the Almighty second daughter of Avans....," Jasmine paused when she realised that she was about to give away her identity.


    "Anyways just know that I wasn''t stalking you guys. I just came here to buy a few stuff for myself," Jasmine quickly changed her words.


    "You came here to buy something for yourself?" Jackson asked. From the tone of his voice, the guys could tell that his question won''t end there.


    "Wasn''t it justst night you told us that you didn''t have money, so how could you afford anything here if you are penniless like you said yesterday?" Jackson asked staring at Jasmine?


    Jasmine frowned when she heard his question.


    "Why is he suddenly questioning me like he is a detective, so annoying," Jasmine mumbled inaudibly but Steve standing beside her heard her words.


    "You said you don''t like me so why do you care about where I got the money?" Jasmine asked boldly.


    "Have you suddenly realised that you love me that is why you are showing a lot of interest in me today?..."


    "How did she know?" Jeff blurted out without thinking.


    Jasmine focused her gaze on Jeff after hearing hisments. She could not guess why he made hisst remarks.


    Every man likes to be noticed by a beauty like me. They get furious and jealous when this beauty doesn''t give them attention. To get this beauty to notice them alone they can do anything to achieve this, so has my strategy to make him jealous worked? If it has that means my mission is half achieved.


    Jasmine thought looking so deep in thought.


    "Jasmine, are you ok?" Steve asked in a worried tone.


    "Yes, let''s go show and leave this naggy friend of yours alone. He is no fun to y with," Jasmine said as she grabs Steve''s hand and turns to leave but Jackson''s next words stop them in their track.


    "He didn''te here with you so who says you can take him?" Jackson asked.


    Passersby who recognised these four prominent figure just minded their business. They all knew that offending them was like courting dead.


    "If you are bored shopping alone then find yourself another shopping partner because he is with me," Jackson said pulling Steve away from her.


    "He is acting petty and jealous again. He has ruined this shopping because of his jealousy," Jeff murmured when he saw the angry look on Jasmine''s beautiful face.


    "You don''t find me attractive and you don''t want the one who likes me to hang out with me. What is wrong with you?" Jasmine asked?


    He should be thankful that I am in desperate need of the contract because I wouldn''t have relented in punching him hard on the nose until he bled if I had the upper hand.


    Jasmine thought closing her eyes to calm herself down. She was afraid she will murder him if she didn''t cool down.


    "Miss Jasmine instead of snatching him away from us how about you join us, I am sure that will be more fun," Jeff suggested. Jackson threw him fierce res when he heard his words.


    I know he is grateful that I helped him out but is only pretending to dislike the idea.


    Jeff thought as he awaited Jasmine''s reply.


    "Since you said so then I won''t reject," the now coolheaded Jasmine said as she led the way.


    Does she really have feelings for Steve or she is only putting on an act to make me jealous? Afterst night incident I can''t seem to pinpoint what part of her actions are fake and the ones that are real. I hope I didn''t make a wrong decision by always making them follow me.


    Jackson thought staring at their departing back. He was so lost in thoughts to notice that they had a turn around to stare at him when they realised that he wasn''t following them.


    "What are you waiting for, let''s go," Jeff said as he beckons him to follow them.


    "JK, don''t worry about her closeness with Steve, I am sure she is only doing this to test you. You have always pretended not to get aroused by her constant touch and series of seducing that is why she is doing this to test you. She wants to see whether you will still be able to remain the same after seeing her so close to your best friend," Jeff who always tends to act naughty said in a serious tone.


    "I have known her not to be a very nicedy but doing this to me with my best friend is very cruel of her," Jackson said gritting his teeth in fury as he stares at Jasmine talking while smiling at Steve as they all headed downstairs.


    (HAPPY MASS RELEASE GUYS!!!! Although you guys did not meet the condition for the mass release I still gave the mass release, I am awesome for doing this right? Have a pleasant read ???)

 Chapter 35 - Angry Jasmine

    "I guess this is the time for you to start your seducing n. You have just about right days to sessfully seduce her, don''t forget. Your mission to seduce the great seducer and make her yours will be a total failure if you can''t make her fall in love with you during this one week," Jeff reminded him about his mission in case he had forgotten it.


    "She is the first woman I have ever feel this way for so there is no room for failure," Jackson said coldly as he quickened his pace to catch up to her.


    After what I have witnessed in these three times we have met her I am convinced that seducing the seduction goddess is not an easy feat. She looks like the kind ofdy who doesn''t give a damn about love so I really hope JK seed with his n because I am certain she is going to end up seducing all of us if he doesn''t.


    Jeff thought staring at the smiling Jasmine who seems to be having a lot of fun with Steve.


    They all shopped for a long time. After their shopping, she opted to treat them to coffee but Jackson vehemently rejected her offer. His decision left the once happy Jasmine angry.


    "Catherine, what are those words you always told me to chant in the past whenever I feel like killing someone. Tell me because I am in dire need of it," Jasmine sitting in the moving car asked fuming in anger. Her driver just concentrated on his driving. He dare not drive recklessly for fear that he might be the one who ends up being killed by his furious boss.


    "Calm down, Jasmine murdering someone is a crime, your skin is way too precious to spend even a night in a cell not to mention staying there for years," Catherine said over the phone.


    "That is what I always told you to chant. I invented this way of calming you down so that you will know the consequences of murdering someone," Catherine said as she abandoned what she was doing to pay attention to what happened to make her boss so furious.


    "Didn''t you go to the mall to get a gift for your sister and brother-inw so what happened that you are this upset?" Catherine asked in a concerned tone.


    "Cat, that Ice Prince of a guy is the most annoying jerk I have ever met in my 24 years of existence. If not that I controlled my temper earlier, the news of the second daughter of Avans Group murdering a man in the mall would have been today''s headline," Jasmine said hitting her hand against the driver''s seat. Her action startled the poor driver. His hand shook greatly in fear.


    "Cat, I am so furious right now. I am really starting to run out of patience. No man has ever dared to treat me the way he always does, I wonder what gives him such guts," Jasmine said tightening her fist.


    "Jasmine, calm down ok. Don''t forget the reason you are doing this. Whenever he tries to upset you always remember what is at stake if you don''t get the contract from him. I am sure you won''t be furious if you remember that you are at the risk of losing your preciouspany if your mission fails," Catherine advised as a friend would.


    "My best friend I know is the one who always remains elegant as always. She isn''t the type ofdy who gets angry and caused amotion. She is the one who believes in winning alone. She doesn''t concede defeat no matter what. She is the world''s most awesome boss to me," Catherine said with a tone filled with so much admiration.


    "If you still feel like murdering him after I said those words then you can do it after you have gotten the contract ok?" Catherine said when Jasmine did not utter a word. Catherine''s words worked the magic of calming her down.


    "You want me tomit murder? What kind of a friend and assistant are you?" Jasmine asked faking an angry tone.


    "And didn''t you say my wless skin is too precious to spend a night in jail so why do you want me to spend years there?" Jasmine asked.


    "I am an excellent friend and assistant. You won''t find any executive assistant as efficient and patient as me," Catherine said with pride.


    "You are praising yourself way too much. I have to go now, Lizzy must be waiting for me," Jasmine said as she disconnected the call.


    (HAPPY MASS RELEASE!!! ??)

 Chapter 36 - I Am Acting Stubborn?

    I feel so great after speaking with Catherine, this is why I always call her each time I feel like I am losing it.


    Jasmine thought as she turned and stare at the gifts lying beside her.


    "Even though Lizzy might not like my gift, I am sure Alfred will love my wedding anniversary gift for him," Jasmine mumbled smiling.


    Realising that she got to the restaurant a bit earlier, she patiently waited for her sister. Even when she did not arrive ten minutester she continues to wait for her.


    "I wonder why they haven''t arrived yet," Jasmine said checking her golden wristwatch. She raised her gaze to check the entrance when she realises that fifteen minutes had passed. She heaved a sigh of relief when she saw ady wearing a fitted blue skirt and a white shirt entered the restaurant.


    "She is here, I wonder if Alfred is parking the car," Jasmine said as she called a waitress and ce her orders before her sister could reach her.


    "What took you so long Sis? You and Alfred made me wait for a long time," Jasmineined after her sister reached her table.


    "I was caught up in traffic," Elizabeth said not apologising for herteness. When Jasmine did not probe the matter further she sat on a chair facing Jasmine. After Jasmine informed her that she had ced her orders, Elizabeth also did likewise.


    "What about Alfred, why isn''t he here? He needs to be here for me to say my wishes," Jasmine said staring at the entrance to see whether she could get a glimpse of the person she was talking about.


    "Something came up so he can''t make it and Jasmine why do you keep calling him Alfred, I thought you always referred to him as brother-inw so what happens to that?" Elizabeth asked, her tone showed that he did not like the way Jasmine addressed her husband by his name.


    "He said he did not like the title and he also said the way I addressed him was old fashioned and that I should address him by his name. I did not see anything wrong in doing that so I obliged," Jasmine said in a carefree tone.


    "And why didn''t hee when he promised he will? I was really looking forward to seeing..," the waitress sudden presence interrupted her. She continued talking after the waitress had left.


    "Anyways whether or not he is here, I say happy anniversary. May the both of you continue to have a blissful marriage and don''t forget to give birth to my little niece this year," Jasmine said as she passed all the gifts she brought to her sister.


    "Thank you," Elizabeth said as she collected the gift. Jasmine failed to read her feelings at the moment through her expression. She started eating afterwards.


    "Jasmine, I heard that you kicked a fuss when father asked you to work in the family''spany. Why didn''t you agree immediately? How many times are you going to let him ask you the same thing over and over again? Why are you still acting so stubborn like in the past?" Elizabeth asked as she continued eating her meal in a very elegant manner.


    "I am acting stubborn?" Jasmine asked as she stopped eating.


    "Working in the family''spany, is that what you want me to do?" Jasmine who knows that her sisters request about her working in the family''spany wasn''t sincere asked staring at her indifferent expression.


    Elizabeth who seems to be engrossed in the meal in front of her abruptly halted when she heard Jasmine''s question.


    "It has never been about what we want but it has always about what mum and dad want so stop disobeying dad and just do what he wants," Elizabeth said sternly as she continues eating.


    "You know my strong personality, I am the type who always loves winning, I don''t want to go against you besides I am satisfied....,"


    "Do I look like I am scared of you? Stop trying to act like you own the world just because you have won some achievements for yourself in the business world during these five years," Elizabeth said coldly before she continues eating.


    Look at her acting so proud? I am sure that the mere thought of me working in thepany with her scares her a lot but is only pretending to be cool about it. This is the part of her I hate the most. I see why she and daddy get along well.


    Jasmine thought as she gritted her teeth to control her temper.


    "Sis, let''s just focus on eating or we are gonna ruin this awesome mood if we continue talking about dad and thepany," Jasmine said before she resumes eating.


    Since childhood, she and her sisters were neither friends their rtionship was always been neutral. As long as none provokes or challenge the other then they were cool. Her sister was always a good example of an ideal daughter. She was smart and gentle like a dove. Because of her demure attitude, her parents always dotes on her. Unlike the eldest daughter, the second daughter was also gentle but her gentleness could not bepared with that of her elder sister. She was equally smart but nobody notices that except one person.


    The second daughter sheds off every form of gentleness at the age of eighteen while the first daughter continues to be the ideal daughter.


    Jasmine blocked the thoughts of the past and continue eating. After they finished eating they both headed out of the restaurant.


    "Jasmine, LHS contract is the biggest game contracts that alwayse up once in five years. With your strength alone you think you can beat about one hundred gamepany in the country to get the contract?" Elizabeth asked when they had reached their cars.


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 Chapter 37 - How Dare She Say That To My Face?

    "If you think that you can win the contract easily as you have always won those small contracts, then as your elder sister I would ask you to wake up from your fantasy because getting the contract with your strength alone is impossible," Elizabeth advised sternly. If Jasmine did not know her sister''s attitude she would have mistaken her words for that of concern. She knows that her ever perfect elder sister was mocking her.


    "It''s not toote to ask dad for his forgiveness. I am certain he will let bygone be bygones if you ept your mistake so I will advise you to stop this nonsense you are doing because you will never win against dad," Elizabeth said fiercely. Jasmine just stood there and watch her talk. She was certain that if she said what was on her mind, her sister wouldn''t be able to withstand the impact of her words.


    "Dad knew you stood no chance of winning that is why he gave you this impossible mission, don''t you know that?" Elizabeth asked raising her gaze to stare at Jasmine. She was disappointed when she saw Jasmine''s indifferent expression. Elizabeth''s expression shows that this is not the reaction she expected from Jasmine.


    "But I won this same contract you and dad think it is impossible to win within just two days. It''s just unfortunate that someone stole it from me but don''t worry I will throw the contract at your face when I retrieve it back," these are the words Jasmine wanted to say to her pompous sister but she held back.


    "What will you give me if I seed in winning it?" Jasmine asked firmly.


    "This is not the time to act prideful...,"


    "Just say what you will give me as a reward," Jasmine interrupted her sharply.


    "Will you give me your beloved husband as a reward? I just need him for just a night," Jasmine said nonchntly to the dismay of Elizabeth.


    "What did you just say?" Elizabeth asked her eyebrows furrowed in annoyance.


    "Rx, I am just kidding," Jasmine said after about a minute of hesitation.


    "I need to go now, Sis," Jasmine said as she walked to her car which was just beside Elizabeth''s car. Her driver zoomed off leaving the dumbstruck Elizabeth alone.


    "Did that brat just said I should give her my husband? How dare she say that to my face?" Elizabeth said fuming.


    If not for the fact that mother asked me to persuade her to listen to father I wouldn''t have acted so nice earlier. She dared to use my kindness against me. Who the hell does she think she is that she can leisurely ask me to give her my husband?


    Elizabeth thought hitting her hand against the white car.


    I have told Alfred to stay away from that little demoness called my sister but he won''t listen now look at what he had caused.


    Elizabeth thought as she forcefully opened the door of the car and entered the car. Her driver immediately drove off after she wasfortably seated in the car.


    "Serves her right for getting on my nerves. After what I said, next time she will carefully consider it before she dares talk down to me," Jasmine said grinning evilly. She continues smiling for about two minutes.


    Since office hours were already over, Jasmine asked her driver to drive her home.


    After she freshens up and changes into her pyjamas, Jasmine went to her study room. Walking into the study whose both sides were upied with shelves, the first thing that caught her eyes were all the awards neatly arranged on the second and third row of the shelf of the right-hand side.


    Just within the space of five years, she established J & S Innovation she has won over thirty awards. These awards were evidence of her blood and sweat. She has ovee so many hurdles to reach the peak that she is in right now which is why she will never give up on herpany without putting on a strong fight. Even though not for herself but for the sake of about 200 workers who believed in her capabilities.


    "If I was able to go this far within just five years, this shows how awesome of a person that I am so I believe I can do this. I won''t ever let my anger make me forget the reason I embarked on this mission. For the sake of all my employees I will get the contract back," Jasmine said after she had a closer view of all the awards. The awards perform the magic of getting her back on the right track.


    She went back to her bedroom after she was done with why she came to the study.


    She went to bed feeling so motivated.


    The next day Jasmine performed her normal routine and afterwards went to the office without having breakfast as usual.


    When it was almost lunchtime, Jasmine called Catherine into her office.


    "Catherine, ask your friend working in Smith''s International to give you the Ice Price schedule for today," Jasmine informed. Catherine stares at her boss wearing a yellow suit and white underwear underneath the suit. She could notice some change in her but she could not pinpoint what it was.


    "Boss, she is afraid of being caught as a spy...,"


    (The mass release continues)

 Chapter 38 - Dont Call Except I Do

    "Tell her that I will pay her handsomely for the information," Jasmine said sternly before she went back to work.


    "Ok, boss. I will get back to you soon," Catherine said as she turned and leave the office.


    Catherine just needed to tell her friend working in Jackson''spany that her boss will pay her for the information for her to get the job done immediately. The greedydy even asks Catherine to contact her each time her boss has a special job for her.


    Just like Jasmine had promised she transferred a hefty sum of money to Catherine''s friend after she received the information she sent.


    "He has a meeting by around 4:30 pm, which means for me to get the chance to talk to him. I have to leave my office earlier," Jasmine said as she stares at the email of Jackson''s schedule that thedy sent.


    "Thank goodness I don''t have a meeting at that time, I will be there on time," Jasmine said. She afterwards tried to get all her work done before the time for her to leave reaches.


    "Good luck, may today''s outing be productive," Catherine said to the already departing Jasmine.


    Jasmine smile when she heard Catherine''s words.


    Jasmine had wanted to reach Jackson''spany early but because of the traffic jam, she couldn''t.


    Back in his office Jackson who was on the phone smiled when he heard his friend''s eager voices.


    "Jack, what about Jasmine are we not meeting her today?" Steve asked anxiously over the phone. They both eagerly waited for Jackson''s reply.


    "I am taking her out on a ride today?" Jackson said smiling as he signals his assistant at the centre of the room to get him his suit.


    "Taking her out on a ride? Did she agree to go with you?" Steve asked with a mixture of surprise and confusion.


    "Did he need to ask her for permission when he knows that she is going to follow him wherever he goes?" Jeff asked smiling at the other end.


    "Ok, I understand what he meant now," Steve said after Jeff finished exining.


    "Jack, just an advice from me. Try not to make her angry today because she was very upset with you yesterday. I can vouch that I have never seen her so angry since we met her...,"


    "I will treat her right today," Jackson interrupted abruptly.


    "Good luck on your date with her. Don''t forget to do the seducing today. Don''t let her beat you to it. Fighting," Jeff said just to encourage him.


    "We will call...,"


    "Don''t call except I do," Jackson interrupted before Steve couldplete his sentence.


    "Whoa... JK is afraid that we will call at bad timing. We will listen to you," Jeff said in a yful tone.


    "She must be on her way at the moment, I need to leave," Jackson said as he immediately disconnected the call.


    It was just like he had foreseen it because immediately he reached where his driver was already waiting for him, Jasmine arrived.


    "Wait, Ice Prince," Jasmine shouted as she rushed to where he wanted to enter the car. She even forgot to close the door of her car in the process.


    "I need to talk to you," Jasmine said holding his right hand before he could enter the car.


    "I am alreadyte for a meeting. Set up an appointment for another day," Jackson said as he signals her to let go of his hand.


    "But...,"


    "I really need to go now, Jasmine," Jackson said in a gentle voice. Seeing that she was slightly distracted he quickly entered the car and close the door before she could stop him. Afraid that she might do something else to stave off him from leaving, he quickly ordered his driver to zoom off.


    "Isn''t it just a meeting that willst for less than thirty minutes, if he thinks that I won''t dare to follow him then he is wrong," Jasmine said as she rushed to her car? After fastening the seatbelt, the driver zoomed off in the direction they took.


    While hurriedly following Jackson, what Jasmine did not know was that the venue of his meeting was in a faraway ce that will take them at least an hour to reach there.


    Seeing her car following him closely, Jackson smile happily.


    I know she is known for winning over all her targets but I can''t believe that she could be so persistent. I guess her persistence is what contributed to her great sess.


    Jackson thought maintaining his smiling face. He asked his driver to fold the roof of the car so he could enjoy the beautifulndscape.


    "You actually followed me," Jackson said when Jasmine''s car caught up to his.


    "Being persistent is one of my charms if you don''t know that," Jasmine said smiling at him brightly. Seeing her beautiful smiling face, he could not resist staring at her.

 Chapter 39 - Dont You Dare Wake Her Up

    Jasmine''s driver also folded the car''s roof per Jasmine''s orders. As their various drivers drove, their bosses both enjoyed the beautiful scenery.


    When Jackson realised that he was almostte for his meeting, he had no choice but to order his driver to drive faster and because of this he left Jasmine''s car far behind.


    The moment he reached the venue of the meeting he gave his driver some orders before he went into the hotel building that serves as the venue of the meeting.


    Jasmine who asked her driver to slow down a bit so she could enjoy the beautiful scenery to her heart''s content arrived about twenty minutester. She has expected to hear that the meeting was concluded when she arrived but she was disappointed when Jackson''s driver informed her that they were still inside.


    The meeting Jasmine thought would notst up to an hoursted for hours. Just so her waiting will not be in vain after the meeting was over Jasmine asked her driver to leave.


    After he left, she went over to Jackson''s car and asked the driver to let her in, all her thoughts were that he would refuse at first try but she was surprised when he readily agreed.


    In the meeting room, Jackson kept on staring at his wristwatch when the meeting had exceeded the maximum hours he thought it wouldst.


    Jackson, there is nothing to get so anxious about. She is not stupid so I am sure she must have left after waiting for a few minutes.


    The now impatient Jackson tried to assure himself. Although he knew that she must have left, deep down he wished she was still there but he knew his wish was impossible.


    I am never gonna attend such tedious meetings ever again.


    Jackson thought furiously after the meeting ended. When he reached where cars were parked he had expected to see Jasmine''s car beside his but he was very disappointed when he didn''t see her car nor got any glimpse of her around.


    I knew she was gonna leave.


    Jackson thought as he approached his car.


    He met the surprise of his life when he opened his car. Thinking that he was hallucinating he cleaned his eyes with his right hand to make sure he wasn''t dreaming.


    So this isn''t a dream, she is really here and not only here but is sitting in my car sleeping? This is great!


    Jackson thought smiling. The moment he saw his driver try to greet him, he ced his index finger on his lips. He gently entered the car and sat beside her.


    "Drive as slow as possible...,"


    "But we are gonna arrive home veryte if we do that," the driver interrupted but he dare not speak loudly for fear that the youngdy might wake up.


    "I said you should drive gently and that is what you will do. I am the one who makes decisions here not you, understood?" Jackson said coldly but in low tones. He was afraid that he will disturb her peaceful sleep if heshes out on his driver in the way he would have loved to.


    The unhappy driver ignited the car and drove off.


    "And one more thing I will make you pay dearly if she dares wake up," Jackson threatened after Jasmine changed position. Seeing that she wasn''tfortable sleeping like that he made her rest her head on his shoulder.


    Boss is behaving so affectionately towards thisdy, unlike his usual cold self. I wonder what is his rtionship with her.


    The driver thought as he peeped at them through the rear mirror.


    I love seeing her like this. She looks so harmless like this. She is not her normal self which is always eager to dominate my entire being. I wonder how she will react when she learns that before she embarked on her seducing mission that she had long seduced me without even realising it.


    Jackson said smiling as he quickly parted her hair which was attempting to cover her beautiful face.


    She is the first woman who has ever seeded in making my heart race madly without even trying. She effortlessly aplished what no woman has ever been able to aplish. I wish she could see that she doesn''t need this excess seducing to win me over because I am solely hers already.


    Jackson thought as he caressed her face. He instantly retracts his hands when she changed positions. His happiness knew no bounds when she hugged him.


    Hasn''t boss always hate been touched by ady? I even recalled how he almost chopped ady''s hand off just because she dared to touch him. Thisdy has not only touched him but hugged him and yet he is smiling instead of pping the hell out of her. I wonder what is wrong with him.


    The driver thought. Because of his momentary distraction, he almost bumped into a car in front of him had he not quickly applied brakes.


    When the car jerked back violently Jackson was so scared that this romantic moment with thedy he likes would be cut short. He exhaled in relief when he saw that she was still sleeping.


    "What the hell do you think you are doing? Have you forgotten my earlier words?" Jackson asked furiously.


    "Believe me, since you can''t make proper use of those eyes of yours I will gouge them out if she dares wakes up because of your carelessness," Jackson threatened coldly. The driver who has never seen his boss so mad at him before shiver. He knew very well that his words were not mere threats.


    (Instead of the five chapters mass release I talked about I decided to give seven chapters. Your dearest author is the best, right?)

 Chapter 40 - Do You Care For A Cup Of Coffee?

    "I am sorry, boss," The driver apologised with a trembling voice. From that moment onwards he dare not repeat the same mistake for fear of what will be of his precious eyes.


    When they reached Jackson''s white mounted gate, the automatic gates opened on recognizing the car. The journey from the gate to the Mansion took about ten minutes.


    "Boss, I bet you must be very tired so let me wake thedy up," Thomas the driver said as he stretched his hand to touch Jasmine who was still fast asleep. Jackson pped his hand away before it could touch Jasmine.


    "Did Iin to you that I was tired...," His slight movement in pping his driver''s handbine with the tone of his voice made Jasmine slowly opened her eyes. It took her two minutes to get familiar with her environment. On realising that her head was resting on someone''s shoulders she quickly sat properly.


    She was slightly surprised when she realised that it was Jackson''s shoulders she was sleeping on earlier.


    "Where are we? I thought we were in the hotel earlier?" Jasmine asked as she looked out of the window. The beautiful flowers used in decorating the front of the Mansion caught her attention. She smiled as she stepped out of the car. Seeing that the beautiful scenery of his house has captivated her, he also stepped out of the car.


    "This is my Mansion, you were sound asleep earlier that is why I did not wake you up," Jackson now standing beside her said.


    "Your Mansion is nice, the beautiful flowers add a lot of charms to the white walls. I must admit you have a unique taste. Just like that of a woman," Jasmine said smiling as she stares at the Mansion.


    This is the first time she has everplimented me. Even when I dress super nicely she doesn''tpliment me, I guess the rumours that she adores flowers was not a lie.


    Jackson thought smiling at her.


    "Do you care for a cup of coffee?" Jackson asked. The way he said the words so nicely surprised Jasmine. She couldn''t resist turning around to stare at him.


    "Are you perhaps talking to me?" Jasmine asked looking so surprised.


    "You can reject toe in, I won''t take it to heart," Jackson said in a cool manner as he headed towards the entrance of the building.


    Is he alright?


    Jasmine thought as she stares at his departing back.


    She got over the shock when he turned and stare at her.


    "Since you took it upon yourself to invite me in for coffee I won''t reject your kind gesture," Jasmine said as she walks elegantly towards him.


    "Wee to my home, make yourselffortable," Jackson remarked the moment they stepped foot into the sitting room.


    "Ice Prince is white perhaps your favourite colour. I am asking because the exterior of your Mansion is white and so is the interior," Jasmine said as she stares at the interior of the Mansion. She shakes her head in satisfaction after she was through essing the Mansion.


    "The interior is not only white, but it also has a shade of sky blue colour...,"


    "And I am certain you are not the one who added the shade of blue. Someone must have asked the painters to add it when he/she realised that the building onlyprises of white," Jasmine said as she walked over to the blue couch and sat down with her legs crossed.


    "How did you know?" Jackson asked as he sat down on the opposite couch.


    "I just know," Jasmine said smiling.


    "Your Mansion seems so quiet. I haven''t got a glimpse of a single soul when we came in, don''t you have maids apart from the security guards outside?" Jasmine asked as she centred her attention on him.


    "I do but they have all gone to their quarters," Jackson said carefreely.


    "You...,"


    "What would you care for, coffee or juice?" Jackson offered before she could speak.


    "Coffee, make it sweet," Jasmine said. The moment Jackson stood up to get her order, his stomach made loud grumbling sounds. Jasmine turned and stare at him.


    "I haven''t eaten for two days now, I guess that is why my body is reacting this way," Jackson said smiling awkwardly.


    Goddamn it, why did you have to make that sound at such a crucial time? You have just ruined my perfect image in front of her.


    Jackson cursed inwardly.


    "Wow, you sure neglect your meals more than I do," Jasmine remarked.


    "If you are hungry to the point that your stomach reacts this way, how about you call your chef to prepare you something nice?" Jasmine suggested harmlessly.


    "The distance from where my chef stays to where the Mansion takes about fifteen minutes to walk to get here so I don''t think it is very nice of me to disturb his beauty sleep just for a te of food....,"


    "Your chef isn''t staying in your Mansion? And I never knew you were a very considerate person," Jasmine said staring at him.


    "He is staying here but I hate noises that is why the workers building is situated far away from the main mansion and you don''t have to worry about me the hunger will go away after I fall asleep," Jackson said before he walks towards the kitchen.


    "He is willing to go to bed hungry just because he doesn''t want to disrupt his chef sleep? What a weird guy he is," Jasmine said staring in the direction he took.


    Five minutester Jackson came back with two cups of coffee in his hands.


    "It has been over six years since Ist cooked but I can give it a try although I can''t guarantee whether the food will taste nice," Jasmine said the moment Jackson handed her the cup of coffee.


    (End of mass release. I hope you enjoyed it. Guys, I promised to give another mass release if we reach 200 power stones on the 22nd June 2021. Dearest readers, let''s meet the target this time around. I believe we can do it, fighting!!!!)

 Chapter 41 - I Can Do It By Myself

    "What are you trying to say?" Jackson who had a slight understanding of what she meant asked. He desperately wanted to confirm whether he heard her correctly.


    "Since you are hungry I can cook for you. You might not know but I hate owing people favours. Take this as me repaying you for not abandoning back there," Jasmine said in a serious tone as she stood up after taking a sip from the coffee.


    What does she think I am that I would abandon her in there? Yeah, I agree if it was some randomdy I would have abandoned her there without batting an eyelid but she is my darling Jasmine for goodness sake.


    Jackson feeling.


    "Where is your kitchen?" Jasmine asked staring at him.


    "Where I just came out from," Jackson said his eyes glued on her. He could not believe that thedy who always fights with him will volunteer to cook for him.


    Since she volunteered to cook for me, I will surely cherish it no matter how horrible it tastes.


    Jackson thought as he follows her closely.


    "Since it''s quitete, I will just prepare pasta. I hope my choice doesn''t conflict with your taste?" Jasmine asked before she got to work.


    "Whatever you cook is perfectly alright with me," Jackson said staring at her. He watched as she brought down all the utensils she will need. She moved to get the ingredients afterwards.


    Jackson stood beside the kitchen counter and watched her go about preparing the ingredients. He frowned when he saw that her long ck hair was disturbing her. He quietly left the kitchen without her notice. He came back about five minutester with a red apron in his hands.


    Jasmine was too engrossed in what she was doing to notice that he was walking closer to her. The first thing he did was try to pack her hair. His sudden action startled Jasmine. She abruptly wanted to turn to see who was the gutsy fool who dared to touch her but she calmed down a bit when she heard his husky voice.


    Is it that he can''t tie the hair or is he deliberately flirting with me?


    Jasmine thought, feeling uneasy about the way Jackson was constantly touching her intimately.


    "Stay put. I am not done yet," Jackson said when he saw Jasmine try to turn around after he has finished tying her hair into a ponytail.


    Although she felt uneasy she still listened to him. The moment she felt Jackson wrapped his hand around her waist, she wanted to hit him violently with her elbow but she stopped in her track when she lowers her gaze and saw the apron in his hands.


    "Your beautiful clothes will get ruined if you don''t wear an apron," Jackson said. As a result of his lowered head which was almost resting on her shoulders, his hot breath tickle her neck.


    "I will feel bad if your clothes get stained because of me," Jackson said. He really enjoyed the position they were in.


    Can he get the heck away? Our closeness is really starting to irritate me.


    Jasmine said forcing on a smile.


    "I can do it by myself...,"


    "Don''t worry, I am almost done," Jackson said as he tied it behind her neck and then behind her waist.


    "You can continue with the cooking. I will go freshen up now. I will join youter," Jackson said smiling at her. He walked towards the entrance. He halted when he was just by the door.


    "And be careful with the knives so you won''t injure your delicate hands," Jackson said before he walked away.


    The usual aloof Jasmine is preparing a meal for me in my kitchen. Did I perhaps save a country in my past life which is why I am this lucky?


    Jackson thought smiling as he climbs the stairs. He smiled all the way to his bedroom. Unlike how he usually takes his time to bathe, tonight he did it hurriedly since he didn''t want to keep her waiting for even a second.


    "I noticed earlier that Jasmine feels ufortable when I got close to her. This means that getting close to her will increase my chances of winning her heart. Starting from today I shouldn''t let her always take the initiative but I should be the one doing that," Jackson thought grinning evilly.


    "Jasmine, here Ie. Get ready to wee your future hubby," Jackson said as he heads out of his bedroom.


    When he reached downstairs, he saw her heading to the dining room with a tray in her hands.


    "Let me help you with that," Jackson said as he hurried after her. While collecting the tray from her hands he deliberately touched her hand and then pretended like it was a mistake. Jasmine just smiles at him acting like it was nothing. She followed him into the dining room. After disying the dishes she collected the white tray from him.


    "I will get us some water and juice," Jasmine said as she turned to leave but before she could walk away Jackson turned around and hold her hand.


    "You are my guest you don''t need to work so hard. I am already feeling bad that you had to cook on your first day here so let me take over from here. Take a seat Ok," Jackson said as he stares at her face. He felt terrible to see her sweating.


    "Ice Prince, let me finish repaying my favour so I won''t feel bad about it when I want to eat you upter," Jasmine said yfully as she walked away. When she came back she was surprised to see that Jackson was gone.


    "Where could he possibly have gone to?" Jasmine thought aloud. She sat down afterwards and waited for him.

 Chapter 42 - What Is He Up To?

    "You are back, I was worried you ran off because you are afraid of what naughty things I would do to you since it is just us," Jasmine said the moment Jackson entered the dining room.


    "Why would I be afraid of you? If there is someone who should be scared here it is you not me," Jackson said as he approached her. Jasmine was surprised to see him walk towards her but she didn''t make it obvious.


    What is he up to?


    Jasmine thought when Jackson halted beside her. Jackson brought out the handkerchief in his hand, bend slightly and wipe her face with it.


    "Are you perhaps flirting with me? Are you not afraid that I might devour you before you even get the chance to do what is on your mind?" Jasmine asked staring into his eyes.


    "Is this considered as part of flirting? I didn''t know," Jackson said as he continued wiping the sweat off her pretty face.


    "Of course it is. You deliberately keep caressing my face with your hands so that means you are trying to seduce me," Jasmine said as she wraps her left hand around his neck. Her action was too sudden so Jackson could not escape from her clutches.


    "I have noticed that you treat me nicely today. You are gentle and sweet unlike your usual cold and aloof attitude. Does this mean you have developed feelings for me?" Jasmine asked her eyes fluttering in anticipation. Their closeness made Jackson''s heart flutters. He had butterflies in his stomach.


    She has seeded in seducing me yet again.


    Jackson thought, still staring into her brown eyeballs.


    "Your silence means you like me right?" Jasmine asked beaming.


    "Actually, I like you a lot. I was very happy when you responded to my teases on our second encounter because I thought you liked me too. On our third meeting I had no choice but to hit on your friend when you rejected my advances," Jasmine said shamelessly as she continues staring into his eyes as she speaks.


    "Just to confirm whether you feel the same way for me, I pretended to like your friend. Frankly, you are the one I like and not him," Jasmine said as she pulled him closer.


    How I wish this was her true feelings for me but I am certain this is one of her tactics to seduce me.


    Jackson thought his gaze focused on her moving red sexy lips. At that moment he had the urge to have a taste of those delicious looking lips but he resisted the urge with all his strength.


    "You are tall, extremely handsome, and have amazing abs. You are just my type of guy. And I also find you very cute when you are upset. I am sure I am your dreamdy too right? I mean you are this nice to me so I am sure I am the one," Jasmine said as she used her hands which were previously wrapped around his neck to caress his face. She slowly stands up to her full height.


    "I know you find me very attractive but was only pretending not to like me. Honestly, I kind of guess that but your gentleness towards me confirms that I was right," Jasmine said as she made him subconsciously move. She made him walk to the point that his back was now pressing against the wall.


    "You look very hot, I am sure you will not only look hotter in bed but will also taste great too," Jasmine said as she unbuttons the first button of his shirt. When Jackson did not scold her, she moves to unbutton the second, third and even to thest button.


    "Wow! Even without seeing it, I can''t believe I was right about it. I guess my hand which has felt your body more than twice does not lie," Jasmine said as she shamelessly caressed his abs while smiling.


    Oh, goddamn it. Just a moment of distraction and all my button is unbuttoned. I am certain I am gonna be stripped of thest piece of clothing if I don''t do something about it.


    The helpless Jackson who just realised what she had done thought dejectedly.


    "I love you, Ice Prince and I want to be your woman...,"


    "Jasmine, let''s eat or the food is gonna get cold," Jackson interrupted her before she could finish her words. He was scared he will lose it and kiss her right there if shepletes her fake proposal.


    "Ice Prince, my body is on fire for you, won''t you at least help me put out the mes. Just one round is enough to do the magic soe on I know you want me too," Jasmine said as she romances his abs. Just to make it spicier she groan into his ears.


    Oh gosh, it is gonna be so embarrassing if she sees my little protrude out of my trousers. Forget about seducing her because it is this night you will hand the contract over to her if she dares have the slightest clue that you are already hard.


    Jackson cautioned himself as he tried to stay sane. He tried his best not to let her lure him into her traps.


    "Even though I really want to help you put out the mes I won''t have the strength tost for one round so how about you let me fill up my stomach?" Jackson said. He did not even let her give him a reply before he ceased her momentary distraction and hurried to his seat.


    Haha... Did he actually think I want to have sex with him? He is so damn funny. I find him very amusing. He is more interesting than all the men I have conquered.


    Jasmine thought smiling devilishly as she turned and stare at him.


    Now that I have found his weakness, I can''t wait to get my contract and probably half of his family''s fortune for all the troubles he had put me through.


    Jasmine thought as she walks to her seat.


    Seeing Jackson eat so beautifully she was tempted to take a bite from the te she prepared for herself.


    "The food is nd, why didn''t you say so?" Jasmine asked the moment she had a bite out of the beautifully decorated pasta.

 Chapter 43 - Who Is Jane?

    "It tastes nice to me. I guess you find it nd and unappealing because you are not a fan of nd food or maybe the dishes you eat every day is always prepared by the best chefs in the world," Jackson said as he continues eating like nothing was wrong.


    "Ice Prince, are you sure you like the food? You know you don''t have to pretend to like it to make me feel good," Jasmine said as she dropped her spoon on the te.


    "The food is to my taste so you don''t have to worry," Jackson said carefreely. Just when he was about to scoop the sixth spoon, his phone rang. Seeing that it was a conference call from his two naughty friends he frowned.


    I thought I sternly warned them not to call except I do so why in heaven''s name are they disrupting this romantic time with her?


    Jackson thought gritting his teeth. He reluctantly answered the call when it kept ringing.


    "JK, how was your ride? What did you and Miss Jasmine do? I am sure even riding in separate cars did not prevent her from seducing you again, right?" Jeff asked naughtily. From the way he talked, Jackson could tell that Jeff was smiling at the other end.


    "Jack, I know it''s inevitable for you not to get seduced by her but what I want to know is, did you even try seducing her ording to your mission?" Steve asked in an anxious tone


    "Wait JK, do not say a word. I aming over to your mansion right now. I am sure it will be more thrilling if I listen to you ry the series of events that happened face to face," Jeff said excitedly as he stood up from his bed, walk to his wardrobe and pick a ck jacket from there.


    "I am on my way too," Steve added delightfully.


    "Are you both kidding me right now? It''ste already have you even checked your wristwatch to know what the time is?" Furious Jackson asked subconsciously standing up from his chair.


    "What is the use to check the time, we won''t be able to fall asleep anyways if we don''t listen to what crazy adventure you and Miss Jasmine experience today. So it is better wee up over. If you are worried about how we will get home afterwards you don''t have to because we will sleep over at your mansion tonight," Jeff said as they both disconnected the call at the same time.


    "Goddamn it! Why are they doing this to me?" Jackson asked angrily momentarily forgetting that Jasmine was still there.


    "What is wrong?" Jasmine asked as she stares at him. It was after she spoke that Jackson recalls that she was still there.


    "I have an emergency so I have to leave," the nowposed Jackson said in a calm tone.


    "Ok, I will call my friend''s driver toe to pick me up...,"


    "We don''t have any time to waste so I will just drop you off in where your driver can pick you up," Jackson said as he packed the two dishes and take them to the kitchen. He resurfaces in the sitting room two minutester.


    "Let''s go," the anxious Jackson said as he grabbed her hand and head towards the exit.


    I wonder what urgent business came up for him to act this way. And this goddamn emergency has just ruined my chances to get the contract. Damn whosoever called him earlier.


    Jasmine now sitting inside the moving car cursed inwardly.


    Since Jackson did not want Jasmine to know that he knows her true identity he dropped her off somewhere safe before he drives away. Just so he wouldn''t have to put up with his friends teases, he slept over at a hotel but sleeping over at a hotel did not change anything because his two naughty friends paid him a visit to his office.


    "Since you have established some closeness with her, what is your next move?" The eager Jeff asked anxiously.


    "I am taking my little naughty wife on a trip," Jackson said smiling broadly. The guys were happy to see him smile so broadly.


    "Isn''t it too early to call her your wife? Jane will turn the world upside down if she hears this," Steve said. Jeff quickly nodded to show that he agreed with Steve''s point.


    "Who is Jane that she will get mad because I call my Jasmine my wife...,"


    "Thedy who has been in love with you since childhood. She has professed her love for you so many times...,"


    "Yes she has confessed her life to me many times but I also remember rejecting her each time. I don''t remember making any promises to her so why should I care about her or her feelings?" Jackson asked coldly. The mere mention of her name ruined his once happy mood.


    "JK, you know how scary these gentledies are when they are provoked? I am sure she won''t harm you but I can''t say the same about Jasmine," Jeff said in a serious tone. He was almost a victim of these so-called gentledies in the past, that is why he knows what it means to mess around with them.


    "Who is Jane?" Jackson asked rhetorically. "Jasmine can handle a hundred Jane not to mention just one so what are you afraid of? Don''t you trust your future sister-inw anymore?" Jackson asked beaming at the mention of Jasmine''s name.


    (Guys, I am sorry for not uploading yesterday. While writing Ipletely lost track of time. I did not realised that it was way past midnight and when I knew it was prettyte. I am sorry)

 Chapter 44 - Three Days!!!

    "You are right about that. Jasmine is ady no man or woman will want to mess around with. Anyone who dares to offend her is sure to suffer and we are no exceptions. I am certain she will make all of us pay when she learns about your seducing ns," Steve said. The mere thought of what Jasmine will do to them when she discovers the truth made him shiver.


    "You both are the ones that are gonna suffer not me because I am sure by that time I would have made her fall madly in love with me," Jackson said beaming.


    "At least get over with being repeatedly seduced by her because I am certain you might end up dead before that time reaches if you don''t get that problem fixed," Jeff blurted out without thinking. When he realised the nonsense he has just spew, he stood up from his seat and run towards the entrance of Jackson''s office.


    "Bye, I will see you at the airport tomorrow," Jeff who just saw Jackson stood up said before he hurried out of the office.


    "Steve, keep him in check or I am really gonna murder if he continues jinxing I and Jasmine''s rtionship," Jackson said in a serious tone.


    "Don''t take what he said to heart, I am certain he was only trying to cheer you up but he ended up ruining it with the way he said it," Steve said in Jeff''s defence.


    "Don''t worry, Jack, we are gonna help you make progress with your mission on this trip," Steve assured when the angry Jackson did not utter a word.


    In J&S Innovation Jasmine wearing a short blue sleeveless gown raised her gaze from what she was doing when Catherine entered her office.


    "Boss, I just got the news that Mr Jackson is going for a trip tomorrow so I don''t think you will get to meet him today or tomorrow," Catherine ryed the news to Jasmine.


    "What? For how long will his tripst?" Jasmine asked subconsciously standing up from her executive chair. She quicklyposed herself when she saw that she has overreacted.


    "Three days minimum...,"


    "Three days!" Jasmine remarked in shock. She could not mask her expression of shock. She did not need to say a word for Catherine to know why she was acting that way.


    "Yes, boss don''t worry I will help you to officially book an appointment with him after he is back on the trip. I am certain he won''t be able to reject your request when he knows that you are the samedy he has been meeting over the past one week plus," Catherine tried to assure her boss that everything will be fine.


    "I can''t afford to stay here and idly wait for him toe back, we are running out of time," Jasmine said running her fingers through her well-parted hair.


    "And did you say he will not be able to reject my request if I reveal my real identity to him?" Jasmine asked as she walks to the couch. She sat down on the couch with her legs crossed.


    "Don''t you know that he will immediately know why I have been stalking him if I reveal my identity to him? He will know that this famous great seducer was trying to seduce him. And I am certain he won''t give me the contract after he learns the truth," Jasmine said. Her stern expression was one befitting of the big boss that she is.


    "Boss what can we do other than to wait? We don''t have another choice other than that...,"


    "And who says we don''t have a choice?" Jasmine said grinning wickedly.


    "What do you mean, boss?" Catherine asked curiously. From the look on her boss face, she could tell that her boss was up to something mischievous again.


    "We will go on the trip too," Jasmine said smiling broadly.


    "What?" Catherine remarked in shock. She could not believe that her boss woulde up with such a crazy idea.


    "You want to leave thepany and go on a trip?" Catherine asked staring at her boss. At that moment her boss and best friend felt like a stranger to her.


    Is this the best friend I have known for so long or is someone pretending to be her?


    Catherine thought staring at her boss strangely.


    My best friend in the past would never go this far in seducing a man so why would she act differently with this particr guy? Anyways no man has ever treated her this way I guess maybe this is why she is so obsessed with melting this Ice Prince.


    Catherine thought her gaze still focused on her boss.


    "Cat, don''t give me that look. I am not going there solely to seduce him but for business," Jasmine said as she rested her back against the couch.


    "Business? But you don''t have any business trip in Maldives Ind so what business are you talking about?" Catherine asked as she stares at Jasmine for answers.


    "I don''t have business there at the moment but we are gonna create one right now," Jasmine said smiling.

 Chapter 45 - Are You Sure She Is Coming?

    "Boss, would you believe it if I say that you are getting me all confused right now?" Catherine asked as she sat down on a couch opposite that of Jasmine.


    "What I want to say is that, hasn''t m Fashion Magazine always bug me to be their model? I am willing to ept their offer only on the condition that I will choose the location for the shoot. You will pass my response to their CEO right now," Jasmine said maintaining her smiling face.


    "Boss, are you sure that they will agree to this condition of yours...,"


    "Do they have any choice? They want my fine looks, perfect figure and elegance so they need to do me this little favour. Besides, it is their loss if they refuse and not mine," Jasmine said as she stood up and elegantly walk to her desk.


    I know that the contract is important but I can''t help but think that my best friend has lost it. She has gone crazy overnight.


    Catherine said shaking her head in disappointment.


    "Make sure you give them the exact location of the resort or hotel that he is lounging. I don''t want the situation where I will have to drop at the hotel he is lounging every minute," Jasmine warned before she focused her attention on herptop.


    "Ok, boss. I will get back to you after I have gotten their response," Catherine said before she stood up and left the office.


    Haha... I can''t wait to see them again. With those three hot guys around, I am sure that this trip is gonna be fun.


    Jasmine thought grinning as she continues working.


    A few minutester, Catherine came back with the response from the CEO of m Fashion Magazine. Jasmine smiled radiantly after Catherine ry the news to her.


    After Jasmine received a positive response from the CEO of m Fashion Magazine, she called a meeting with all the team leaders of the various department in herpany. She announced the news of her business trip to them and ordered them to make sure they prepare very hard for theunching of their new game. Everyone dispersed after the meeting ended.


    "Catherine, pack all the stuff you are gonna need because we are going on the trip together," Jasmine informed when they reached the office.


    "Don''t worry about the expenses because it''s on me," Jasmine said when Catherine did not utter a word.


    "Are you sure you want me toe with you? I mean are you not afraid that I will ruin your ns?" Catherine asked as she stares at her boss back. She watched as she sat down on her executive chair.


    "You will ruin my ns?" Jasmine asked smiling.


    "Apart from being my executive assistant, you are also my best friend so why would you ruin my ns? You have always got my back in the past and I am sure that will not change this time around so why should I be afraid of youing along with me?" Jasmine asked meekly.


    "Besides with you around me, those guys won''t be able to bully me," Jasmine said as she opened her whiteptop.


    "They will bully you? You are kidding right?" Catherine asked smiling.


    "You have always been the one bullying all the men in Central City so I am afraid they will be the one who will get bullied by you," Catherine said smiling as she turned to leave.


    "My best friend knows me better," Jasmine said loudly when Catherine was just at the door.


    "You are damn right about that," Catherine replied before she walked out of the office. Jasmine and Catherine continued with the various works until it was time to go home. They both left the office early to prepare for their flight which was supposed to take off early the next morning.


    The next day Jasmine woke up early enough to do her daily routine. She afterwards left for the airport after she was done. At the front of the airport, she was so lucky to run into Catherine.


    "Good morning boss, let me help you with your luggage," Catherine said as she stretched forth her hands to hold the handle of Jasmine''s luggage.


    "There is no need for that and I have told you countless time that there is no need for these formalities when it is just the two of us so why won''t you listen to me?" Jasmine asked as they both head into the airport walking side by side.


    Few minutes after they left, Jackson and his two naughty friends arrived. If they had arrived just a few minutes earlier they would have crossed path with thedy they were all looking forward to seeing.


    In the waiting area, Jackson kept on scrutinizing the entire airport in search of thedy his entire being yearns to see. It has only been a day he didn''t see her and it felt like he hasn''t seen her for a year.


    I guess she has seeded in making my entire being yearned for her just like she had said that day in the car.


    Jackson thought as he stares at the faces of the people walking to and fro the open space.


    "JK, the ne is taking off in five minutes, are you sure she ising? Maybe your guess this time was wrong," Jeff said as he turns and stares at Jackson''s nk expression.

 Chapter 46 - Here He Is, Finally!!

    "There is no way Jasmine would note. Have you forgotten that she only has five days left before the deadline? Even though it''s just a day she wouldn''t want to miss the opportunity of seducing me to get me to hand over the contract to her so I am sure that she ising," Jackson said firmly. The way he wasn''t anxious made Jeff surprise.


    "And what if your analysis is wrong? What if she doesn''te, what will you do?" Jeff asked in a serious tone. He stares at Jeff''s face to see what his reaction will be.


    "I am sure she wille. She muste," Jackson said fiercely. His gaze and tone show that Jasmine not showing up wasn''t an option for him. Jeff wanted to talk again but Steve sitting beside him quickly stop him.


    "Jeff, I know you are doing this for his good. You want to prepare his mind for the worst oue but I advise that you don''t say anything about Jasmine noting. You know he can''t seem to control his emotions when ites to her, your words will only agitate him so let it be," Steve whispered into his ears.


    "Ok, I won''t," Jeff replied.


    "Yeah, I agree she won''t let the gutsy thief who dares to steal from her get a peaceful day," Jeff said yfully before he continues searching for any sign of Jasmine. What they did not know was that Jasmine was sitting some distance away from them.


    As anxious as Jackson and the two duos were so also was Jasmine and Catherine. They both gave up hopes of meeting each other after they boarded the ne. The flight did not take up to an hour.


    "Damn him, I can''t believe he deceived me. When I get back I am gonna make sure I strip him as an act of revenge for standing me up," Jasmine said angrily after they came down from the ne at their destination.


    "And not only him, but I will also tease the three best friends in public until they are hard down there....,"


    "Boss, can you not say all these here. People are listening for heaven sake," Catherine said nudging her boss when she realised that people are staring at them.


    "Ok, but believe me I am gonna do those things I have just said. When I am done with them they will take to their heels whenever they get a glimpse of my face," Jasmine said with gritted teeth. They both headed towards the exit. The moment they left, Jackson and his friends surfaced.


    "I took on this business because I wanted to take her on a trip...,"


    "And we followed you because we wanted to witness the thrilling event that will happen between the two of you. I was so ready tough my heart out on this trip, I can''t believe that will not happen," Jeff said as he followed him closely.


    "I am gonna have my revenge on her," Jackson said fiercely.


    "How?" Jeff and Steve choruses.


    "I will kiss her and not just a mere kiss but a very passionate one. I will kiss her until she melts under my touch. I don''t believe she won''t fall in love with me after I do that," Jackson said seriously. Jeff burst into a peal of deafeningughter when he heard Jackson''s words. Even when he realised that hisughter was attracting others attention he continues tough.


    He only suppressed it when the already angry Jackson shot him a murderous re.


    "JK, tell me, how you are gonna do that when she is always the one who takes advantage of you? I won''t be surprised if instead of making her fall in love with you by kissing her you ended up being raped by her," Jeff said smiling. Steve chuckled when he heard Jeff''s naughty but truthful words. He agreed with his words a hundred per cent.


    "And don''t forget you will definitely get addicted to her sweetness if you taste her for the first time. Being addicted to her only means that you will be her ve for a lifetime. There will be no Mrs Jasmine Jackson if that happens so I advise you refrain from getting dirty thoughts for her just yet," Jeff said before he hurried away. He was certain that Jackson will punch him hard in the face if he remains there.


    "Jack, I agree with Jeff''s words a hundred per cent. If you can''t control your emotions for her whenever you are with her, I advise that you avoid any intimacy with her because instead of love, lust is what you will end up getting from her," Steve said in a serious tone. After thinking about what he said, Jackson ended up realising that they were right. When they got outside, a car was already waiting for them.


    The car took them to their final destination. Jasmine and Catherine arrived in the five-star hotel. Jackson and his friends arrived minutester.


    Later that day Jasmine was standing at the window staring at the beach when her eyes got a glimpse of a familiar face.


    Wow! He is here, finally!


    Jasmine thought tedly. She turned to hurry downstairs.


    "Boss, are you wearing that outside? You might catch a cold wearing so little," Catherine sitting idly on the couch ying with her phone said when she saw Jasmine heading towards the entrance. The red shorts she wore exposes partially all her thighs. Even the off-shoulder white crop top she was wearing exposed her navel.


    Catherine stares at her best friend and boss for answers.

 Chapter 47 - Who Are You So Delighted To Meet?

    "Get cold? The weather is so hot so tell me how I will catch a cold. Instead of using cold as an excuse to make me change, you use have said that you don''t like what I am putting on like you have always said," Jasmine said as she arranged her hair.


    "Would you have changed it if I had said so?" Catherine asked as she watched Jasmine put on her ck boots.


    "No...,"


    "You see...,-"


    "Cat, stop wasting my time. I will surely get mad at you if I miss him," Jasmine said as she hurriedly opened the door.


    "Who are you so delighted to meet?" Catherine asked as she abandoned ying with her phone.


    "Look through the window, you will understand," Jasmine said before she dashed out of the room.


    Who could she have seen that made my friend looks so impatient and excited. Anyone capable of making her act this way must be a god.


    The curious Catherine thought as she stood up and approach the windows.


    "For the Ice Prince to have made the Almighty Jasmine Avans act like this, I admit he has some potential. I wonder if he is the one who will heal her wounds or make them worst. Whether thetter or former is correct, I will make sure I protect her from him before such a thing happens. I can''t take any risk when ites to Jasmine''s heart," Catherine as she shifts her gaze to the beach.


    "Although getting the contract is important, my best friend is the most important to me," Catherine staring at the blue sea said said as she tried to get rid of the distracting thoughts.


    About three minutester she saw Jasmine running on the beach towards Jackson.


    "Why the hell is she running? She is gonna get hurt if she continues running," Catherine said as she stares down at Jasmine with a worried look. She regretted not going with her so she would be able to caution her.


    The moment she got close to Jackson she missed a foot. Not wanting to see herself fall she instantly closed her eyes. The oblivious Jackson turned around just in time to see ady struggling to bnce herself. He caught her before her body could touch the sand.


    "Are you ok?" Jackson asked without even staring at the person he saved face.


    Thank goodness she is safe. I almost had a heart attack earlier.


    Catherine thought as she ced her right hand on her racing heart.


    "I just knew you would save me," Jasmine who just opened her eyes said smiling at him. She did not even act like someone who almost sustained a bad fall earlier.


    Jackson lowered his gaze when he heard the familiar voice he was been yearning to hear. He could not resist smiling at her but his smile vanished just like they came when he realised that she was staring at him.


    "Do you know that I was so furious when I did not see you at the airport? I even vouched to rape you if you did not show up," Jasmine blurted out not making any attempt to stand straight.


    Huh...rape me? What a cruel punishment she wants to give me?


    Jackson thought.


    "Are you admitting that you are stalking me?" Jackson asked sternly as he stares at her face. If she didn''t hate him so much, he would have kissed her right there to show how happy he was to see her there.


    "No, I came here for business and not for you...,"


    "Your earlier words showed that you are lying so are you sure....,"


    "I was just spewing nonsense. I was actually waiting for someone, not you," Jasmine lied as she raised her hand to touch his face.


    "Are they gonna stand in that position all day and what is wrong with that best friend of mine? They haven''t even met for close to three minutes and she is already flirting with him," Catherine who could no longer watch them act so shamelessly went back to the couch and continue with what she was previously doing.


    "Whoa... I can''t believe she actually came just like JK predicted. She is so persistent. I love this side of her more," Jeff standing far away from them said to the hearing of Steve standing beside him.


    "I wonder what they are so engrossed talking about that they can''t stand properly. Isn''t his legs and hands in pain by holding her like that for a long time?" Steve asked his gaze glued on his friend whose entire focus was centred on the woman in his arms.


    "What else would Jasmine be doing if not seducing him? And why would he feel pains when she haspletely bewitched him? I can''t wait to see the fun events that will unfold soon," Jeff said smirking devilishly as he walks towards the direction of Jackson and Jasmine.


    "Would you believe it if I said that I have missed you so much? I missed seeing your handsome face and teasing you. I know I sound crazy but that is the truth," Jasmine said as he caressed his face. Her faked affectionate gaze almost deceived Jackson.


    "You feel the same way for me right?" Jasmine said as she pulled him closer. For a shamelessdy that she was, even a million onlookers wouldn''t be able to stop her from doing what she had set her mind on.


    Just to test him one more time she brought her face closer until their lips were inches away. No matter how hard Jackson wanted to avoid her tempting lips, he couldn''t. He loves her too much to reject her kiss.


    "Are you publicly flirting with my best buddy?" Jeff loud voice disrupted them when their lips were just about to meet.


    Goddamn it! Why do they always have to interrupt at the most crucial time? I might end up murdering the two of them if they continue jeopardizing my ns like this.


    Jasmine thought as she slowly stood properly and unwraps her hands from his neck. She turned and face them afterwards. The way she acted was like they didn''t just catch her in the act earlier.


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 Chapter 48 - Are You Sure About That?

    "Flirting?" Jasmine scoffed.


    "If I wanted to actually flirt with him, I am a hundred per cent certain that he wouldn''t have been able to stand on his feet. He would have been on his knees begging me to relieve his little thing," Jasmine said shamelessly. Steve and Jeff tried their best to suppress theirughter on hearing Jasmine''s words. They knew that Jackson will murder the two of them coldbloodedly if they dare tough at him in front of his soon-to-be woman.


    "Are you sure about that?" Jeff asked. He stole a secret nce at Jackson to see his expression. Seeing his sour expression he almost burst outughing had he not muster up all his strength to suppress it.


    "I mean JK is the famous Ice Prince, thedies gave him this title because of his cold and domineering aura. Manydies have tried seducing him in the past but he never budges and because of this, some even thought he was impotent so I am certain he wouldn''t be easily hard down there like you said," Jeff said. Out of fear of what Jackson might do he took three steps backwards. He was so damn ready to take to his heels if Jackson attempts anything.


    Steve chuckled when he heard Jeff''s bold words. He knew he was deliberately saying that because of how Jackson went to the bar''s restroom to soothe his little thing after Jasmine dealt with him on their first meeting.


    "You want to have a taste of how good I am? I guarantee you that you won''t even recall how you will finish getting stripped to thest piece of clothing after I am done with you," Jasmine said confidently.


    "No thanks, but you can try it out on JK if you are looking for ab rat. He is really good at stuff like that if you may know," Jeff said before he hurried away.


    That naughty friend of mind is really sick of living. I can''t believe he would say that in the presence of Jack.


    Steve thought as he stares at Jeff''s departing back. He turned to face them after Jeff was out of sight.


    "Jasmine, I will leave you and Jack alone now. I am sure you both have a lot of catching up to do," Steve said before he walked away to give them privacy.


    Jasmine turned to face Jackson after the two nuisance have both left.


    "Are you mad at me because of what I said earlier?" Jasmine asked when Jackson avoided staring at her.


    "I only said those words because he provoked me, I didn''t mean them so let''s continue from where we stopped earlier," Jasmine said as she raised her hand to touch his face but Jackson walked away before her hands could touch him.


    Is he perhaps jealous or just furious that Jeff was making fun of him?


    Jasmine thought as she stares at his departing back. Since her job at the moment was done, she made no attempt of chasing him.


    Inside Jeff''s room, Steve who just entered the room sat on a couch opposite the one Jeff was sitting.


    "Jeff, what was that about earlier on the beach? I thought you have always known when to act serious and when to y so why did you say those words in front of Jasmine? Do you know how furious your words made Jack?" Steve challenged seriously.


    "Didn''t we agree to help him...,"


    "And that is exactly what I am doing," Jeff said taking his eyes off his cellphone for the first time since Steve set foot into his room.


    "What do you mean by that?" Steve asked curiously.


    "I was trying to tell Jasmine the kind of person she is trying to go against. We all know that JK can''t control his feelings for her when she starts touching him all over so I was trying to boost his image in front of her," Jeff exined in a serious tone.


    "I am sure that if she had thought that JK was interested in her, she will doubt that right now and this will push her into wanting to seduce him at all cost. I am giving JK the opportunity to get to see her every day so what is wrong with that?" Jeff asked. He sounded a bit offended.


    "She meeting JK regrly will allow him to execute each of his ns so was it wrong for me to want to help my best buddy? As much as you want him to be happy so do l," Jeff said as he resumed ying with his phone.


    So he was only trying to help? That means we have both offended him.


    Steve thought as he stares at Jeff who was ying with his phone again.


    "Jeff, I know you love Jack just as much as I love him. We both want him to be happy, I shouldn''t have doubted your intentions back then," Steve said soberly. He stares at Jeff apologetically.


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 Chapter 49 - Do You Mean Even Your Ice Prince?

    "Jeff, don''t worry I will help exin things to Jack. I am sure he will not be furious with you afterwards," Steve said. What they did not know was that Jackson had entered the room and heard them talking.


    ...


    Inside Jasmine''s hotel room, Jasmine who just entered the room tied her hair into a messy bun.


    "How was your seducing act? Was it sessful or not?" Catherine asked as she took her attention off her phone.


    "It would have been hundred per cent sessful had those naughty two not interrupted us. I was almost on the verge of...,"


    "Would you have kissed him if they didn''t interrupt you?" Catherine asked curiously as she watched Jasmine sit beside her.


    "He is not only very handsome but has such nice lips," Jasmine said recalling Jackson sexy moving lips.


    "Does that mean you would have kissed him?" Catherine asked surprised that her best friend would say such a thing.


    "He has such delicious looking lips, kissing him would not have been a bad idea," Jasmine said smiling broadly.


    "You are saying you would have kissed him? Jasmine, have you sudden forgotten why you started all this? We have less than six days now, remember?" Catherine asked trying to talk senses into Jasmine.


    "Cat, do you take me for a fool?" Jasmine asked as she crossed her legs.


    "That I am just having a little fun with him doesn''t mean that I have forgotten my ns. Each time I meet him, I have never failed in seducing him. The contract is my main priority and I will never forget that," Jasmine said sternly.


    "He has always been acting cold towards me and I have just realised a moment ago that despite his cold facade that he is attracted by me. Believe me, I will get the contract before we return," Jasmine assured.


    Yes, she indeed found him a bit interesting after he was able to resist her even after their third meeting but that doesn''t mean she has forgotten her mission to not only take back her contract but also leave him a wretched man.


    She will do anything to save herpany even though it means breaking some of her principles.


    "Which sane man would be able to resist my best friend''s charms. She is beautiful, confident, rich and has the figure every man yearns to see in their woman. She is not only the epitome of beauty but also that of perfection so tell me which sane man will remain sane after setting eyes on her?" Catherine praised.


    "Have you seen such a man because as of yet I haven''t met the man who could resist my best friend''s charms," Catherine said smiling.


    "You really have a way of making me feel good...,"


    "I wasn''t ttering you. Everything I said was the truth and everyone knows this," Catherine said smiling broadly at him.


    "Of course I know that there is no atom of lies in what you said. No one is like me or possessed the same features as me, that is a known fact," Jasmine said with pride smiling radiantly.


    "Yeah, you are right," Catherine said her smile broadening even more. Five minutester Catherine who just recalled something coughed to get Jasmine attention.


    "Jasmine, the director in charge of shooting the pictures for the magazine called. He said he was in the process of finding the location for the shooting. He promised to callter after he has seen suitable locations," Catherine informed in a calm tone. She wasn''t surprised to see Jasmine frowned at the mention of the shooting team.


    "I will leave handling them over to you. I am sure they will run off if I talked to them so just deal with them on my behalf and warned them sternly not to get on my nerves because I can be very mean when someone upset me," Jasmine said before she stood up and walk to where she kept her handbag. After taking what she needed from it, she came back to her former position.


    "Cat, I want to take a little nap. Make sure nobody dares disturb me. I will murder anyone who dares do that, got it?" Jasmine said. She did not even wait for Catherine''s reply before she plunged the earpiece in her ears. She yed her favourite music on her ylist.


    "Do you mean even your Ice Prince?" Catherine asked curiously. Seeing Jasmine shakes her head in rhyme to the rhythm, she could tell that she did not hear her question.


    "Forget it, I will just act ording to the situation. She could kill every other person except me," Catherine said before she shifted her gaze to her phone.


    About three hourster, the magazine director team knocked on the door. Afraid that they might wake the sleeping Jasmine up, Catherine rushed to the door. Even after informing the director of the shooting team, Mr Kinsley that her boss was sound asleep, the 32-year-old man still insisted on seeing Jasmine. He only left after Catherine resorted to threats.


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 Chapter 50 - She Was Once An Angel But...

    Catherine went back to her former position. Seeing Jasmine sleep so peacefully, she felt a warm sensation in her heart. Although all men think that her best friend was a mean witch, she doesn''t agree with them.


    Years ago Jasmine was also a very likeable and gentle person. The first time she met her, she thought Jasmine had the purest heart in the world and her opinion back then still hasn''t changed. Back then just like every youngdy in the world Jasmine''s dream was to find her one true love that is why when her mother told her that the gentle type ofdy was every man''s dream woman, she had changed her strong personality to achieve that dream. She became even sweeter after she changed. Catherine had wanted this sweet side of her best friend to remain forever but s fate had its ns for her.


    After that ugly incidentbined with the death of the person she loves the most, Jasmine temperament changespletely. She became a different person overnight. Many years has passed now and so many things have changed but Jasmine seems not to have changed after so many years.


    For a long time despite all her remarkable achievements she has never seen Jasmine smile so radiantly like she has done these past days. Yes, she has seen her smile so many time but those smile of hers were always fake. It wasn''t as genuine and captivating as her smiles these few days.


    "I wish you will always remain this happy in this lifetime," Catherine said before she rested her head against the couch and closed her eyes. After some minutes the tired Catherine dozed off.


    They both slept in that manner for hours losing track of time. The loud knock on their door was what woke Catherine up.


    "What is it? Haven''t I told you that my boss would terminate the contract with yourpany if you disturb us just one more time today?" The sleepy eyes Catherine said harshly on opening the door. She did not even raise her gaze to see who was at the door.


    She raised her gaze to stare at the face of the disturber when the person refused to utter a word.


    "You are...," Catherine asked pretending like she did not know the identity of the two guys at the door.


    "I am Steve and he is Jeff. We are good friends of Jasmine," Steve quickly introduced before Jeff could speak.


    "Ok, how may I help you?" Catherine asked politely staring at their handsome faces.


    "We haven''t seen Jasminee out of her hotel since earlier this morning so we were worried about her. We wanted to make sure she is alright," Steve said secretly peeping inside the room. Seeing what he was doing Catherine quickly obstructed his view.


    "She is fine....,"


    "Lady, don''t mind him. That is not actually why we came here. The reason we are here is that we wanted to invite Jasmine to the club," Jeff interrupted her sharply.


    "Honestly, we will be very busy after today that is why we decided to invite her," Jeff said staring at Catherine''s indifferent expression.


    From mere staring at her, I could tell that she is a very toughdy just like her boss.


    Jeff thought as he stares at Catherine from head to toe. At the moment, Catherine was wearing a pink designer top with white ripped jeans. Her long brown hair was let down. Although her beauty and charms couldn''t bepared to that of Jasmine, she was still very beautiful.


    "Can you stop staring at me like that? It is very indecent of you to stare at me lecherously," Catherine cautioned on realising how Jeff was staring at her with smiles on his face. Steve quickly nudged him when he noticed that the absentminded Jeff did not hear thedy''s warning.


    "What?" Jeff asked displeased that Steve has disrupted his thought.


    "She said she will gouge out your eyes if you keep staring at her like that," Steve lied.


    "Anyways, my boss is asleep. She can''t join you tonight," Catherine said sternly as she tried to close the door. Jeff held the door before it could close.


    "You at least need to inform her about our presence. I am certain the sleep will vanish from her eyes after she learns that we are here," Jeff said smiling at her with confidence.


    "She had promised to murder anyone who dares to disturb her..," Catherine trailed just to make sure her words sink into his head.


    "So do you still want me to call her even after hearing this?" Catherine asked coldly. What they did not know was that Jasmine had woken up since the moment Catherine went to open the door.

 Chapter 51 - Why Is He So Impatient?

    "Let go, Jeff," Steve said as he gently made Jeff release the door.


    "But JK wants to see her. You know how he behaves whenever he wants to see her but can''t," Jeff said unhappily.


    "I am sure Jack wouldn''t have wanted us to disturb her sleep so let''s go," Steve said as he ced hands on his shoulders and made to leave.


    Before they could turn around, ady''s melodic voice made them stop in their track.


    "Didn''t youe here to get me so where the heck are you going without me?" they both heard Jasmine''s voiceing from the room.


    "Haha...I knew Jasmine would never throw us out like that," Jeff said grinning from ear to ear.


    "Come in," Jasmine ordered. Catherine standing at the door instantly left the way for them to pass through.


    Entering the sitting room, the moment they raise their gaze they saw Jasmine who just stood up stretching. Jeff''s gaze moved from her long seductive legs upwards. He blinked twice when his eyes met her exposedps. His gaze moved upwards, his eyeballs widened when it stopped at her exposed naval. Staring at the slow movement of her naval and lower abdomen caused by her breathing, Jeff gulped hard.


    "Lower your gaze. I am certain Jack would have gouged out your eyes if he was here," Steve said nudging Jeff by the side to put an end to his fantasy.


    "You guys should wait here while Catherine and I quickly freshen up and change into something sexy," Jasmine said pretending as though she did not see the way Jeff was ring at her.


    "I aming too!" Catherine remarked. Her tone shows she disliked the idea.


    "Catherine, didn''t you say all men are wolves and dogs? Don''t tell me you want to abandon me in their care? Are you not afraid that they might eat me up alive?" Jasmine exaggerated. Jeff and Steve exchanged secret nces.


    Did she just say we are gonna eat her up alive? Is this a joke? I mean we should be the ones to count ourselves lucky if we could survive tonight.


    Jeff thought staring at the smiling Jasmine.


    "Sit down, we will be back before you even realise it," Jasmine said before she heads towards the bedroom. Catherine reluctantly followed her.


    About three minutes after they sat down. Both of their phones beeped at the same time.


    "Message from Jack, JK," they both chorus exchanging puzzled nces.


    "Hey, guys, what is taking you both so long? Did she agree or not?" They both read Jackson''s message.


    "Why is he so impatient? He should learn to control his feelings for her or else he will get into trouble," Jeff said. They both immediately agreed to ignore his message. About fifteen minutester their phones beeped again.


    "Hey, stop ignoring my messages and give me her response," Jackson second message entered.


    Jeff whom an idea just popped into his head grinned evilly as he started typing. Seeing him typing on his phone while smiling broadly, the curious Steve peeped to see what was so amusing.


    "JK, Jasmine heartlessly locked us up in her bedroom while she and her best friend are busy drinking wine in the sitting room. She said she has been feeling horny and that we happen to show up just the time she needed a man to help her quench the heat which has been building up in her. She promised to satisfy us so much to the point that we will lose ourselves after she is done. JK, pleasee save us before the woman you love defiles your poor innocent best friends," Steve read Jeff''s message. He raises his gaze and stares at him when he saw him press the send option.


    "Jeff, what the heck do you think you are doing?" Steve asked giving him a piercing re.


    "JK, sent us here to get her even though he is the one who is dying to see her. Let''s see how he will not rush down here after he reads my message," Jeff said smiling happily.


    "You think Jack will buy this nonsense? He is not stupid to believe your words," Steve said confidently.


    "If it was when he did not fall in love with her I would have said with all certainty that JK wouldn''t even spare my message a second nce but right now, I am a hundred per cent sure he will run down here. You know he is a fool when ites to anything concerning her," Jeff said maintaining his smiling face.


    "Let''s wait and see which one of us is correct," Steve said as they both waited to see what will happen.


    Exactly three minutes after Jeff sent the message, they heard a knock on the door.


    "He sure reaches here pretty fast," Jeff said smiling triumphantly.


    "I am sure it is the room service and not Jack," Steve said as he went to open the door. Steve''s mouth dropped open in shock when he opened the door and saw Jackson standing breathing heavily.


    My ever aloof best friend did not run all the way here, did he?


    Steve thought forgetting to give Jackson exnations.


    "Didn''t Jeff said you both were locked up so why did you open the door if you were locked up as he said?" Jackson asked sounding angry when he realised that Jeff''s message was just a prank.


    "Leave the way, let me see the face of the person who dared to lie to me," Jackson said he brushed past Steve.


    AUTHOR''S NOTE


    Hello my darling readers, I know you guys did not meet the requirements for the mass release but I still gave the mass release because I want to make you guys happy. I know giving mass release makes you guys happy and I wish you would make me happy too just like I am doing. The things that will make me very happy is if you constantly vote,ment, review and also share the novel on your different social media (eg Facebook, Instagram, Twitter etc) Doing this will make me extremely happy. It will make me want to give mass release every weekend.


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 Chapter 52 - So What Do You Suggest We Do?

    At the time Jackson entered the sitting room Jeff was already standing staring at the entrance. He was so ready to take to his heels.


    "You naughty boy, what did you say she did to you?" Jackson said as he walked over to where Jeff was standing. Before he could even get close, Jeff hurried to the other side of the couch.


    "Do you want to have a taste of being locked up with a group of starvingdies? You want to see how they will rip your clothes and feed on you? I can grant you that wish," Jackson said as he stopped chasing Jeff. It was at this moment that Jasmine entered the room.


    "What the heck is going on here?" Jasmine asked staring at their faces. She could not mask her surprise to see Jackson there.


    The three guys turned and stare at Jasmine wearing a ck sleeveless cropped top and a shiny leather mini skirt. Jeff and Steve could not resist gulping hard when they saw this alluringdy standing in front of them.


    "I know I look irresistibly hot and beautiful but can you answer my question? Your noises almost made me ruin Catherine''s makeup, do you know that?" Jasmine asked staring at their handsome faces.


    Jackson quickly looked away when he realised that he might give away his feelings if he stares at her for too long.


    "Actually, JK is mad at us because we tricked him intoing here," Steve exined.


    "He vehemently refused when we asked him to join us to the club. Knowing just how much you like him, we thought you would have wanted him toe along with us that is why we lied that you wanted to rape us. He didn''t relent in rushing down to rescue us when he received our message," Jeff said. With the way he convincingly said that Jackson didn''t want to join them, nobody would guess that reverse was the case.


    "You mean he actually believed that nonsense?" Jasmine asked as she centred her gaze on Jackson. She tried to read his emotion but to no avail. His cold expression did not give away any information.


    He sure is a master in hiding the way he feels, I guess I should learn one or two things from him.


    Jasmine thought seriously.


    "Haven''t I tell you that it is you I have interest in?" Jasmine asked staring at Jackson. Jeff and Steve raised an eyebrow. With the way she said those words they would have believed that her feelings were genuine had they not known her true intention.


    "Even though I wanted to rape someone it would have been you and not them. And don''t have the crazy idea that anyone would be able to save you when I had set my mind to eat you up," Jasmine said before she turns to head back into the bedroom.


    "Catherine''s makeup needs finishing touch. We will be out in a few minutes," Jasmine said when she was just at the door. She closed the door afterwards.


    "With Jasmine dressed like that I am sure she is gonna seduced all the men in the club tonight," Steve said as he sat down beside Jackson.


    "And not only that, I am sure she wille up with many crazy ns to take JK to bed tonight. If she seeds in doing this, that will be game over," Jeff said. The mere thought of what Jasmine will do terrified Jeff and Steve. Thest thing they want to do is suffer in the hands of the great seducer.


    "Jack, do you have any backup ns in case she does something unimaginable tonight?" Steve asked curiously.


    "What is the use ofing up with ns tonight when she will only use it to her advantage?" Jackson asked. The thought of how she almost stripped him in his mansion when he tried to seduce her sent shivers down his spine.


    "So what do you suggest we do?" Jeff asked anxiously.


    "We will y along with her ns and then seized any avable opportunity to our advantage," Jackson said firmly. Before the guys could question him, the door flew opened and two tall slenderdies walked out through the door.


    Just like Jasmine, Catherine also wore a cropped top but hers was a long sleeve. Instead of a mini skirt like the one Jasmine wore, Catherine wore a ck long shiny leather trouser. The trouser and the jacket ced on her shoulders was a pair.


    "Let''s go rock the night," Jasmine said smiling as she approached Jackson. Apart from the ck designer boots she changed into, Jackson could see that she was now wearing a ck shiny leather jacket.


    "Guys, I leave her under your care. If she dares as much as miss a hair on her body, I will make you all pay dearly," Jasmine threatened sternly before she holds onto Jackson''s right arm and pulls him along with her.


    "Guys, what are you both staring keenly at? Let''s go, I can''t leave her all alone with him," Catherine said as she hurried out with them.

 Chapter 53 - Because I Trust You

    When Jeff, Steve and Catherine reached the parking lounge, they saw Jackson''s car zooming off. They entered their car and quickly followed Jackson''s car.


    Inside Jackson''s car, Jackson stares through the window not sparing Jasmine a nce. Seeing that he was trying to avoid having body contact with her, Jasmine shifted closer and grabbed his right hand. This action of hers earned a cold gaze from Jackson.


    "Chill, I won''t do anything naughty to you inside the car. Moreover, we have the whole night to do all the teasing and ying so what is the rush," Jasmine said smiling at him.


    To Jackson''s surprise Jasmine kept her words, she did not tease him like she normally did until they reached the club.


    Before Jackson and Jasmine could enter the club, the others arrived. After parking their cars, they hurried down to meet up with Jasmine and Jackson.


    "Jasmine, I heard that this club is the most famous in this City, I am sure you will not be disappointed," Jeff said as he followed them closely.


    The moment they entered the club, the first two things that greeted them was the loud music and the bright colourful light.


    "Let''s find our booked seat," Jeff said as he led the way. Jasmine deliberately walked at the back so she could unt her heavenly given assets. She flipped her hair seductively as she followed them.


    Those who were previously dancing momentarily stopped the moment the goddess took her first step. Men stare at her lustfully whiledies could not help but feel jealous.


    Jackson re murderous nces at the men who dare try to make any attempt of talking to the smiling Jasmine.


    After five minutes of walking, they finally got to their booked table. Jeff and Steve intentionally left the ck couch to Jackson and Jasmine while they sat in the brown one.


    Catherine who did not get the hints tried to sit beside Jasmine but the guys stopped her. It took them three minutes to trick Catherine into sitting down with them.


    Jeff and Steve went to order their drinks while they left Catherine behind. In fact, they had tried taking her along with them but Catherine insisted on watching after her friend.


    "Steve, why do I have this feeling that thisdy is gonna ruin the fun for us? I mean with her around, JK''s ns won''t be sessful," Jeff said approaching their table with the drinks. A club hostess also followed them with some of the orders.


    "Do you think there is anyone on earth who can control the wild Jasmine?" Steve asked smiling. Understanding what he meant Jeff shook his head affirmatively smiling naughtily. The two went back to their seat with the drinks.


    The moment Jasmine pick up the ss of wine to drink Catherine held the ss before she could pick it up.


    "Boss...,"


    "It is Jasmine or have you forgotten that?" Jasmine corrected sternly.


    "Jasmine you can''t drink just yet when we have just arrived. You know how you tend to do naughty things...,"


    "Cat, stop being overly worried. We came here to chill and have fun, we can''t achieve that without drinking right?"Jasmine asked signalling Catherine to let go but the stubborn Catherine refused to obey her orders.


    "If you are worried that men will try to take advantage of my drunken state, you don''t have to worry. We have three men as our bodyguards, have you forgotten that?" Jasmine asked. Seeing that Catherine was deep in thoughts, Jasmine quickly seized that opportunity and free the ss of wine from Catherine''s firm grip.


    "How are you so certain that we won''t try to take advantage of you?" Jackson asked sternly.


    "Because I trust you," Jasmine blurted out without even thinking.


    "I mean, I have tested you so many times and you seem not to have interest in me that is why I trust you and I am sure even though you don''t protect me, Steve will do that," Jasmine said confidently as she sipped the wine.


    She might have said those words casually but her words did have an impact on the guys. They felt so good that Jasmine trusted them to that extent.


    For three hours, they all drank and chatted happily. Jeff and Steve brought up funny topics that made Jasmineughed her heart out.


    "My tummy hurts fromughing so much and you both are responsible for this," Jasmine said as she tried to suppress herughter.


    "Excuse me guys, I need to use the restroom," Jasmine said standing up.


    "Let me follow you...,"


    "Cat, I am not running off anywhere so just chill and let the guys entertain you in my absence," Jasmine said before she walked away. Jackson stares at her until she disappeared into the crowd.


    Now that Jasmine is gone it is time to win over her best friend to our side.


    Jeff thought as he secretly winked at Steve. The two began to execute their ns immediately.


    The moment Jasmine set foot into the restroom, the sound that greeted her was the heavy moansing out from one of the restrooms.


    "If they are having sex can''t they lower their voice a bit? They are ruining my poor ears with their erotic moans," Jasmine mumbled as she entered a restroom far from the one the sound wasing from.


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 Chapter 54 - Can You Explain Further?

    Jasmine was calmly doing her business inside the restroom when she heard the sound of something fall. Bending down to see what was it was, she was greeted with a pack of condom. As if that was not enough she saw used condoms the upants of the other restroom had used and dumped on the floor.


    Jasmine closed her eyes and exhaled deeply to cool her temper, she did not even finish calming herself down when she heard them talk.


    "I have told you not to do me raw but you tricked me. What will you do if I get pregnant with your child? You know my fiancee''s family will not let the matter slide," thedyined unhappily.


    "It''s just this one time, nothing will happen," the guy said. She could hear loud slurpsing from the restroom.


    "Just within the space of three hours we have gone on five rounds and you haven''t even shown signs of getting satisfied. I wonder what kind of beast you are? How do you expect me to satisfy my fiancee tonight when you are tiring me out this way," thedy said. Jasmine afterwards heard suppressed moansing from thedy. Jasmine gritted her teeth and continue with what she was doing.


    "For ady which has a fianc¨¦e and is having five to six rounds of rough sex with another man that shows how big of a sl*t you are. If you wanted to cheat on him you should have at least find a decent ce to do it and not here," these were the words Jasmine wanted to say but she held back.


    "I am a beast who wants nothing but to eat you over and over again until you are unable to walk back home," The guy said with his drunken voice. Jasmine could hear him hit something and from the sound of it, she could tell that it was thedy''s butts he just pped.


    "And didn''t you say your husband is incapable of satisfying you in bed so why are you so worried about him...,"


    "Can you guys just do your dirty deeds and shut the fuck up? You don''t own this restroom, have you forgotten that?" Jasmine who could no longer tolerate it said furiously.


    She stomped out of the restroom afterwards.


    "If you say just one more word, I am gonna call your fiancee here so he can see what kind of woman he wants to spend the rest of his life with," Jasmine said before she walked out of the restroom. Surprisingly after she spoke, the other couples who were moaning loudly earlier stopped.


    At the long pathway, Jasmine did not spare those making out there a nce. She just walked past them with a furious expression.


    Getting closer to the end of the walkway, Jasmine saw a guy standing there with his back resting against the wall. At first nce, she could tell that he was waiting for someone.


    "Thank goodness you are finally out," Jasmine heard the guy said the moment she reached him.


    "Pardon!" Jasmine who did not know the guy remarked when she realised that he was talking to her.


    "Actually, since the moment you entered the club my eyes has been on you....,"


    "Can you stop beating around the bush?" Jasmine asked sounding irritated at the way the guy obstructed her path.


    "I like you and I would love us to hang out," the guy said bluntly.


    "If you have been watching me since the moment I entered the club then I guess you are aware that I came here with my boyfriend...,"


    "In this club, not everyone whoes with a partner goes back with his or her partner so what is the big deal if you came here with someone?" The guy asked in a serious tone.


    Whoa... this is interesting!


    Jasmine said grinning evilly. At that moment an evil n pops into her head.


    "Yeah you are right about that," Jasmine said smiling elegantly.


    "You said you like me right and would like to hang out with me. My boyfriend also likes me a lot so it would be unfair to him if I just leave him like that. I will feel guilty for a long time...,"


    "What do you want me to do? I will do anything just to have you to myself tonight," the guy said as he raised his hand to touch her face. Jasmine who hates it when the guy makes the first initiative quickly held his hand.


    "We will y a game, and the one who wins gets to spend the night with me? What do you say?" Jasmine asked grinning wickedly.


    "My boyfriend loves me a lot. He is in love with my perfect figure and face. He said he can do anything to have me for eternity. I am sure he will not hesitate to agree to this," Jasmine lied without batting an eye. If Jeff and Steve were there to listen to her words, they would have fainted from shock.


    "Ok, I will y the game," the guy said after some minutes of hesitation.


    This is gonna be super fun. I can''t wait to see what will happen.


    Jasmine thought, her smile broadening even more.


    "If you have agreed then what are you waiting for? Let''s go," Jasmine said as she leads the way.


    Back in the club, Jeff and Steve kept asking the tipsy Catherine personal questions about Jasmine.


    "Catherine, what made Jasmine be like this? I mean something must have happened to make her be the way she is so can you tell us?" Steve asked curiously. Jackson who has been pretending like he wasn''t listening to their conversations paid rapt attention to what Catherine wanted to say. Catherine took a deep breath before she started speaking.


    "Actually Jasmine was never like this. Just like every girl in the world she wanted to fall in love and live happily ever after with the one she loves...," Catherine trailed.


    "If she wasn''t the seducing goddess in the past then what made her be like this?" Jeff asked calmly.


    "Her pains and bitterness made her be like this," Catherine said in a sad tone. The sudden change in her mood made the three guys very curious.


    "What do you mean by this? Can you exin further?" Steve probed further.

 Chapter 55 - Who Is Your Boyfriend?

    "She was hurt by her...,"


    "Cat, what are you telling them? It is not something about me right?" Jasmine who just reached their table asked before Catherine couldplete her words.


    Goddamn it! We would have gotten a very big opportunity if we knew why Jasmine is like this. Understanding why she is this way would have helped JK in achieving his mission, it''s too bad that she had toe at this time.


    Jeff thought disappointedly.


    "No, we were talking about some random things," Jeff lied.


    "Really?" Jasmine asked throwing them suspicious nces.


    "Yes," Jeff and Steve said in unison.


    "Cat, I thought you didn''t like them so howe you have gotten so close to them within the space of ten minutes that I was away?" Jasmine asked as she went to her seat and sat down. The guy whom she was earlier obstructing became visible for everyone to see after she sat down.


    "Who is he?" Jackson asked ring daggers at the guy whose gaze was focused on Jasmine''s exposedps.


    "Ohhh... Him?" Jasmine asked pointing her index finger at the guy staring at her.


    She signals him toe to sit beside her.


    "And who said he could sit down?" Jackson asked coldly when he saw the guy walk towards Jasmine. The way he attempted to sit with pride annoyed Jackson so much.


    "Boyfriend, this guy said he likes me very much and that he will love to spend the night with me. He said he could do anything to achieve his aim that is why I brought him here," Jasmine said as she wraps her hand around Jackson''s left arm. She stares at his face smiling.


    Jeff and Steve exchanged puzzle nces when they heard Jasmine''s sweet lingering tone.


    "Who is your boyfriend?" Jackson asked in low tones as he tried to free his hand from her firm grip.


    "Do you really want me to spend the night with him?" Jasmine whispered forcing on a sweet smile so that the guy staring at them will not be able to guess that they were fighting.


    "If you don''t want this just y along with me or you will find me in his arms instead of yours if you fail to y along?" Jasmine said. She turned to face the guy after Jackson stopped struggling.


    "Mister...,"


    "My name is Eli," Eli said when he recalled that he did not tell her his name. He smiles at her sweetly.


    "Eli, just as you love me and want to be with me, my boyfriend here loves me very much. Honestly, he can''t bear to spend a minute without me that is why he often follows me wherever I go. For this kind of loving boyfriend, it will be very unfair to him if I just follow you without making him prove the extent of his love for me," Jasmine said faking a painful look.


    "She is so damn good at this. She should have majored in acting instead," Jeff whispered into Steve''s ears. The now slightly sober Catherine eagerly waited to see what her naughty best friend was up to.


    "That is why I came up with five games. The person with the highest point will be the one I will choose," Jasmine said resisting the urge to smile.


    "With this game, I want to see which one of you loves me the most," Jasmine said as she takes turn in staring at their faces.


    "Did she just say JK and this new guy are gonnapete for her love? This is crazy!"Jeff remarked in total bewilderment.


    "It sounds crazy indeed but I think it is gonna be fun," Steve said smiling. Steve''s expression shows he was dying to see what Jasmine was up to.


    "Just to hold you in my arms and hear you moan my name with those sexy lips of yours, I can do anything," Eli said firmly ring daggers at Jackson. His expression carried threats. If he thought that Jackson could easily be intimidated then he was wrong. Jackson was the type who threatens others and not the other way around.


    "What about you, boyfriend?" Jasmine said as she raised her hand and touch Jackson''s frowning face.


    "I know you might feel betrayed but I hope you can understand why I am doing this. I love you so very much that is why I am giving you this chance to fight for my love," Jasmine said as she touched Jackson soft pink lips.


    "I am willing to do anything just for you," Jackson said as he held her hand which was on his lips. He touched her face with his right hand. He caressed it so passionately to the point that Eli thought they were a real couple.


    "I love her way too much to let any man snatch her away from me," Jackson said as he touches her red lips.


    He is good at this!


    Jasmine thought an evil grin appearing on her face.


    He knows how to y but I will show him who the master is.


    Jasmine thought staring into Jackson''s eyeballs.


    "Did he just agree to her ns? He is crazy to have agreed to this absurd n of Jasmine," Catherine said as she tried to stand up but Jeff held her in ce. He made sure that she did not ruin their fun.


    "We have been talking and drinking since we came here, let us at least watch them entertain us. Besides, there is no harm in watching, right?" Jeff asked staring at Catherine''s furious expression.


    "You...," the speechless Catherine was lost at words to scold him.


    "What''s the first game?" Eli asked as he sat beside her. With the two men sitting beside her on both sides she was now squeezed in the middle. She had essed to y with both of them however she wants.


    Jasmine smirked devilishly when she heard his question. She winks naughtily at the unhappy Catherine.


    "The game is....," Jasmine trailed just to aroused their curiosity.


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 Chapter 56 - The Game

    "Say it," Jeff who was dying to know what she was up to ask anxiously.


    "Show me your wealth," Jasmine said smirking devilishly.


    "Show me your wealth? What do you mean?" Eli asked looking so confused? Everyone on the table patiently waited to hear what Jasmine words mean.


    "The both of you will bring out all the cash with you at the moment and ce it on the table, the one with the highest amount of money will automatically be the winner," Jasmine said grinning evilly.


    "Did she just say cash? Does JK have even a penny with him?" Jeff whispered in surprise.


    "This is why I always told him to bring cash with him and he won''t listen. I am a hundred per cent certain he will lose the first round," Steve said in low tones.


    A broad smile appear on Eli''s face when he heard what the first round of the game was all about.


    "Cash is not a problem," Eli said as he starts removing all the cash in his pocket.


    Jeff''s eyes widened in shock after Eli brought out all the cash in his pocket.


    "Steve, does this guy sells cash? Just look at the heap of cash he brought out," Jeff said in awe.


    "No matter whether Jack has a penny in his pocket, he can''t outpete him. He has lost without even trying," Steve said disappointedly.


    "Boyfriend, why haven''t you brought out all the cash with you?" Jasmine asked as she resisted the urge to burst out in a peal of deafeningughter.


    "I don''t take cash with me so I concede defeat," Jackson said furiously as he tilted his head sideways to avoid staring at her.


    "Ohh...," Jasmine trailed as she stares at their faces.


    "So Eli is our winner in this round while my beloved boyfriend whom I was looking so forward to be the winner is the loser in this round," Jasmine said as she turned and faked a pitiful nce at him.


    "Boyfriend, I am sorry that you had to lose without even trying. Since you brought me to the club to celebrate our 100th day anniversary I thought you came with a lot of cash, I am so sorry that I guessed wrongly," Jasmine said as she touched his face. The furious Jackson knows very well that there was no use in showing how furious he was so he decided to take full advantage of her acting.


    "There is no need for Girlfriend to beat herself up because of this," Jackson said as he raised his hand to caress her face in a very affectionate manner.


    "Since my darling girlfriend wanted me to badly win this round I will definitely win the next round so my girlfriend won''t be disappointed in me," Jackson said as he caressed her lips.


    Goddamn it! He is flirting with me! I really hate it when the guys take the initiative. I should be the one shaking his entire being up not the other way around.


    Jasmine thought angrily but she forced a smile on so that Jackson will not know that she dislikes the way he was flirting with her.


    "Steve, I am so happy that JK is taking advantage of this game. I would have called him a fool if he had failed to do that," Jeff said smiling satisfactorily.


    "What do you guys keep whispering to each other? I hope you both are not nning something evil about my beloved Jasmine right?" Catherine who has seen them asionally whisper words she could not hear said as she threw them murderous nces.


    "We are expressing our disappointment about how our buddy lost to that jerk so I don''t think there is any course for an rm," Steve lied sternly. Catherine could not guess that he was lying.


    "As of this moment this goddess here is not your girlfriend anymore so can you stop flirting with her?" The jealous Eli said as he pulled her closer to himself.


    "If someone out of the two of us should be flirting with her it should be me since I will be the one that will win the game. I will take your woman from you right under your nose," Eli bragged smiling happily.


    Look at this fool trying to im my woman in my presence. He should thank his stars that she is here because I would have broken all the bones in his body if she wasn''t here.


    Jackson thought clenching his teeth just to control his anger.


    Hearing this stupid guy''s boastful words, Jeff and Steve shook their heads feeling pity for the poor guy. They knew very well that Jackson who was pretending to be an angel might lose his temper and beat the guy to death if he dares to continue to say such nonsense.


    "We don''t win with words so how about you just shut the hell up. I might help you stuff paper in it if it can''t close on its own," Jackson who lost his cool said fiercely when the guy kept on spewing nonsense. To worsen the case he was stylishly touching and flirting with his woman.


    "You...,"


    "Stop fighting guys. I know you both love me very much but you guys will end up losing me if you continue fighting," Jasmine said sternly. The only person who knew that she was having a lot of fun seeing them fight was Catherine.


    "So what is the next game?" Catherine asked on their behalf. She silently prayed that her best friend will note up with something naughty.


    "You will tell me what you think about my physical make-up in one minute. Since you are talking about me, I will be the one to choose who is the winner," Jasmine said as she signals Eli to be the first speaker.


    "You are the hottestdy I have ever set my eyes on you. Your beauty is rare to find. Your figure is something that drives me crazy. Everything about you is sexy. You look like one who would satisfy me perfectly in bed," Eli said smiling. He felt so confident that he would win.


    "I can''t believe that all he wants from her is just sex. Such a guy does not deserve her at all," Catherine murmured in annoyance as she threw a murderous re at the smiling Eli.


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 Chapter 57 - Your Turn, Boyfriend

    "Your turn Boyfriend," Jasmine said as she focuses her attention on him so she could listen fully to what he had to say.


    "You are the most gorgeousdy I have ever set my eyes on. Your beauty is something I can''t exin with words. Those sexy lips of yours and perfect body shape is something I want to cherish forever. Anyman who wins your heart is equivalent to winning the entire world. Jasmine, you are the epitome of perfection and I love you very much," Jackson said the words he has been dying to say to her.


    "Wow! His words are so beautiful. These are the most beautiful words I have heard in my entire existence," Catherine mumbled smiling at Jackson. At that moment Jackson earned her respect.


    Does he think I am gorgeous? I thought he would define me as hot and sexy like he did. He is at least sensible and not like the other one.


    Jasmine thought forcing on a smile.


    Jeff and Steve eagerly waited for Jasmine to announce the winner.


    "The winner of this rank is...," Jasmine trailed smiling broadly.


    "Is who?" The impatient Jeff asked anxiously.


    "Is my boyfriend. His words were so sweet, I felt like I was listening to the world''s most beautiful poem when he was talking," Jasmine said cing her right hand on her chest to show how touched she was.


    This best friend of mine should win the best actress of the year''s award. She is so good at this. Anyways she has always been good at this.


    Catherine thought her gaze focused on Jasmine.


    "Eli''s words were also sweet but his words showed that all he wants from me is just sex. His words show just how eager he wants to take me to bed while Jackson''s words meant opposite so Jackson is the winner," Jasmine said firmly.


    Jeff and Steve smiled happily after Jasmine announced the winner for that round. Although Jackson did not show his excitement they could tell that he was very happy.


    "Are you saying he is the winner because he is your boyfriend? I praised you more than he did so I should be the winner right?" Eli said sounding angry.


    "He is just a sore loser. Why can''t he ept his defeat?" Jeff said, enough for everyone on the table to hear his words.


    "What did you just say?" Eli asked angrily throwing Jeff a murderous gaze.


    "I said you are a big loser who can''t ept his defeat. When you won the first round earlier you rubbed your victory on JK''s face and now that he has won you can''t ept your defeat. This shows you are not a real man," Jeff said his mind in fury.


    Since the moment he learnt the guy''s purpose for being there he has really hated his guts but he had held back his anger because he wanted to see what Jasmine was up to. He was really enjoying the game but Eli had to ruin it by using Jasmine of being partial when that was not true.


    "Repeat your words just one more time. I promise to beat you to a pulp...,"


    "Can you guys stop causing a scene here? I will kindly leave the club if it is my game that is making you both cause amotion here," Jasmine who could no longer maintain her cool said in annoyance.


    "Jeff, don''t interrupt again except when necessary. And don''t worry, I can handle this," Jackson said firmly.


    "Jasmine, don''t be mad and also don''t leave. I will try to keep my temper in check from now on," Jeff said sounding remorseful for what he did.


    Jasmine turned to face Eli after Jeff has apologised. Guessing why she was staring at him in that manner he said what she wanted to hear.


    "Don''t worry I won''t give them the chance to provoke me again. My victory will be the biggest p to them," Eli reluctantly apologised.


    "So what is the next game?" Jackson asked after the tension had died off.


    "Hmmm...," Jasmine said acting like she was thinking.


    Why do I have this bad feeling that the next game will be something naughty?


    Catherine thought as she focused her gaze on the grinning Jasmine.


    Jasmine''s expression shows that she loves seeing the anxiety on their faces.


    "It''s the recognition game?" Jasmine said smiling bewitchingly. Jackson whose gaze has been on her since the moment they stepped foot into the club loved seeing that mischievous smile on her beautiful face.


    "What does this silly game of yours entails Jasmine?" Catherine asked.


    "The first thing I will do is sit on each of theirps for two minutes and touch them all over. There is no resisted area that I can''t touch so beware of it guys. And afterwards, I will blindfold both of them, out of the five differentdies that will touch them, they will have to recognise which one out of thedies is me...,"


    "I am against this particr game," Catherine said fiercely before Jasmine could finish.


    "Yeah same here. If it was letting only JK touch you, I would have agreed but I can''t sit and watch him flirt with you," Jeff said sternly. From the tone of his voice, his hard feelings for Eli could be easily noticed.


    "And who said I need you guys permission. This is my fight to get true love and I won''t let you both stop me," Jasmine said vehemently.


    "What goddamn true love are you...,"


    "Cat, there is nothing you would say that will make me change my mind. Just watch the game, it''s gonna be fun," Jasmine said winking naughtily at the frowning Catherine.


    "So which of us gets the privilege to y with you first?" Eli said as he licked his lips hungrily.


    "You," Jasmine said smiling as she stood up and sat on hisps. Jackson gritted his teeth and clenched his fist when Eli wrapped his hand around her waist.


    Jasmine yed with him all she wanted for two minutes. The foolish guy enjoyed all her flirtatious acts forgetting what the game was all about.

 Chapter 58 - She Found Out His Secret

    "Look at him smiling like a moron, I am sure her touches has gotten to his senses to the point that he has forgotten all about the game," Catherine said ring daggers at the beaming Eli.


    "I am d there is someone who hates him as much as I do," Jeff said before he turned to face them again.


    "Eli, if I am you I wouldn''t have gotten hard down there so early. We have the entire night to y, it won''t be fun anymore if you go on your knees begging me to quench your thirst just yet," Jasmine whispered seductively into his ears before she pulled away. She stood up from his body and sat on Jackson''sps.


    "Your turn, Ice Prince. I will feel hurt if you fail this round. I mean this is not the first time I will be teasing you so you should have already known how my magical touch feels like right?" Jasmine whispered into his ears only to pull away almost immediately. Jackson pulled her closer and brought his mouth close to her ears.


    "You are the one who said I am your boyfriend right so that means I am not prohibited to do something naughty right. I mean we need to make it look real," Jackson asked. His hot breath tickles her bare skin. Before Jasmine could fathom what Jackson was up to she felt an arm on her exposed thighs. She shiver when his sensational touch sent an electrifying sensation down her spine.


    He wants to tease me? Let him go ahead? He will regret ever taking the first initiative.


    Jasmine said grinning evilly as she ced her hands on his chest. She slides her hands under Jackson''s shirt whose first three buttons had been unbuttoned before they arrived in the club.


    I feel like ripping his shirt so I can get full ess to do whatever I like with him but no worries, with this much ess I am good.


    Jasmine said as she let her right hand roam under his shirt. Eli whom she did not do all this to felt jealous.


    Jasmine teased Jackson until he gave up on teasing her further. A few seconds to the end of the two minutes duration, the smiling Jasmine''s hand slightly brushed against Jackson''s rod.


    At first, she was surprised to realise these since she did not get any reaction from Jackson when she was teasing him.


    Jackson''s eyeballs widen in shock when he realised that his secrets have been uncovered. He cursed his luck for being so unlucky that night. She rubbed his rod gently for the remaining seconds before Steve announced that it was time up.


    "Don''t be so angry that I found out your secret. I have so many ways to help you relieve it, if you need help just tell this girlfriend of yours and she wille running to help you," Jasmine whispered into his ears with smiles on her face. She touched his face before she climbs down from hisp.


    "Guys wait here, let me go get thedies we will use...,"


    "Let me follow you," Catherine said standing up instantly.


    "No thanks. Stop treating me like a child and let those two guys beside you spoil you with all the good things they can offer. I will be back before you realise it," Jasmine said before she walks into the crowd.


    The moment Jasmine left, Jeff went to sit beside Jackson.


    "JK, why was she smiling before she climbed down from your legs and what was she whispering into your ears?" Jeff asked anxiously. His eyes glittered in excitement.


    "My evil future wife found out that my little brother was standing...,"


    "What the f*ck?" Jeff eximed in shock. His mouth dropped open in awe.


    "Do you want to broadcast this to everyone? I don''t even know how to face her from this moment onwards so don''t worsen the case because I will make you die painfully if anyone finds out about this," Jackson threatened coldly.


    "Not even to Steve who is staring curiously at me? You know he will ask questions," Jeff said as he stole a quick nce at Steve and Catherine who were staring at the both of them.


    "If he asked you questions then find anything to tell them," Jackson said as he carried his ss of wine from the table and sip the content.


    "JK, about what you said about not being able to face her, I would advise that you start ignoring her starting from tomorrow. Now that she knows your weakness I am certain she is gonnae in full force that is why I am telling you this," Jeff advised as he taps Jackson on his shoulders encouragingly.


    "Are you sure about this?" Jackson asked doubtfully.


    "JK, even when she did not know that her naughty deed always makes you have an erection she has never relented in seducing you. Have you thought about the length she would go now that she knows that you are like every other man and not the steel man you portrayed yourself to be?" Jeff asked in a serious tone.


    "JK, if you don''t want your name to be among the list of men who have kneeled and beg her to have sex with them then I advised that you stay away from her. Your future wife is a demon, just admit it and withdraw temporarily hmm," Jeff tried to persuade time further.


    "What are you both seriously discussing? I hope Boyfriend isn''t cursing me for teasing him earlier right?" They all turned around to look in the direction the voice from when they heard a familiar voice.


    "Of course not. JK was telling me how sweet of a girlfriend you are. He can''t wait to win the game and have you all to himself tonight," Jeff lied. He quickly went to his seat.


    "I also want him to win but I must admit that Eli is not an opponent to be underestimated. I mean he said he loves me and he would do anything to have so I am sure he will keep his words," Jasmine said smiling at the two men.

 Chapter 59 - What Turns You On?

    "Ok, time for serious business," Jasmine said as she made thedies she brought stand properly so her partners could see them.


    "They are the ones we will use. I have exined the game to them and there are more than happy to join. They think it''s gonna be exciting so let''s get started but before we begin, Cat brings the stuff from the car but let the guys follow you," Jasmine said before she sat down. Out of the two guys, Catherine chooses Steve. They both stood up to leave.


    "Cat, don''t forget what I have always told you. If any man tries to take advantage of you beat him up. I permit you to beat him half dead, don''t worry about the bills my two rich boyfriends will pay the hospital bill," Jasmine said smiling.


    "Don''t worry I will protect her," Steve assured them before they left.


    "So boyfriend, get ready for another round of teasing because I won''t hold back now that I know your secrets," Jasmine whispered into his ears smiling.


    "What turns you on?" Jackson asked out of the blues but despite how sudden his question is, it did not take her off guard.


    "Nothing that I am aware of. Many men in the past have tried to look for my weakness but they all ended up being disappointed when they found none. In fact, I wouldn''t have been so confident with what I am doing if I had one," Jasmine said in a serious tone.


    "Why is that so? I mean every human with blood running down their veins have you or two things which make the arouse so why is yours different? Do you have a secret that you are hiding from the world?" Jackson asked with the hope of finding answers from her.


    "Why are you so eager to know that? Even though your body betrayed you, didn''t you still deny that you have no interest in me so why are you so curious to know what turns me on? Do you perhaps want to have sex with me?" Jasmine asked in low tones that only the both of them could hear.


    "Jasmine, why are you giving him so much attention? Didn''t you say you love me?" The jealous Eli asked faking a painful expression.


    Jeff rolled his eyes in disgust when he saw the tactics the guy was using just to draw Jasmine''s attention away from Jackson.


    "Of course I like you. Do you think I would go through these troubles if I didn''t have interest in you?" Jasmine asked beaming at him.


    "With your love as my motivation, I am going to make sure I win. I won''t let you down, believe me," Eli said as he pulled her closer and wrapped his hands around her body. At that moment Jackson felt like chopping off his hands that were holding onto his woman so tightly.


    I am so gonna make this jerk pay and I am certain that the opportunity for me to make him suffer ising soon.


    Jackson thought gritting his teeth.


    "Guys I forget to tell you that I have added new rules to the game," Jasmine said as she took turns in staring at the guys sitting beside her.


    "What new rules?" Jeff asked anxiously.


    "The new rule is...," Catherine and Steve''s sudden arrival made her paused. She grinned wickedly when she saw the white shopping bag in their hands. She waited for them to sit before she resumed talking.


    "The moment you call any of these beautifuldies my name, you will not only lose this round of the game but you must let thatdy spend the night with you," Jasmine said as she stares at their faces to make sure they heard what she said. Jackson frowned when he heard the so-called new rule.


    "What if the person who loses this round end up winning the game. Will this rule still count?" Eli asked curiously.


    "Of course it will still count. You will let the both of us satisfy you at the same and you must satisfy us too. Doesn''t this sound fun?" Jasmine said smiling.


    "Jasmine, what kind of crazy rule are you making? What if JK ends up losing this round but wins the game atst do you expect him to have sex with you and her at the same time?" Jeff questioned. His words and expression shows he did not like this new rule at all.


    "Yeah, that is right. I heard that having sex with multiple sex partners is fun, I have been hoping to have a taste of how it feels, I guess tonight is my opportunity to enjoy....,"


    "Jasmine....," Catherine remarked before she couldplete her words.


    "Cat, stretch forward, I want to tell you something," Jasmine said as she stood up and bent slightly so she could reach Catherine''s ears.


    Eli feeds his eyes with her wless delicious-looking long legs. His gaze moved upwards. He pretended as though something fell from his hand and bent down just to have a clear view of her underneath.


    Seeing what the scoundrel was up to Jackson wanted to stretch his legs and kick him hard on the head but he maintained. Knowing that Jeff hates the guy''s guts, he signalled him to take action.


    "What are you looking for? Can I help with it? If you can''t see what you are looking for since it''s slightly dim here, my phone has shlights, I don''t mind lending it to you," Jeff said loudly. He smirked devilishly when he saw Eli''s shocked expression.


    He could not believe that someone saw what he was doing. He quickly sat properly when he realised that he has been caught. Since he wasn''t looking for anything in the first ce he didn''t answer Jeff''s questions.


    Jasmine was too busy trying to calm the angry Catherine down to realise what was happening. If she was aware that the jerk wanted to sneak a peep at her most treasured area she would have gotten her revenge on him.


    "Cat, do you think I want to have sex with any of them?" Jasmine whispered.


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 Chapter 60 - Is She That Powerful?

    "I am doing all this purely for fun or don''t you trust me again?" Jasmine asked when she saw that none of her earlier words affected Catherine.


    "Cat, I have no interest in the two of them. The issue about the contract has stressed me out so muchtely that is why I am doing all these to relieve my stress...,"


    "But you always act naughty whenever you drink and you have drunk more than your usual limit tonight so how can I trust you? I am afraid you might end up doing something naughty with one of the guys," Catherine stated her fears.


    "I know what you are afraid of but I won''t do it so stop worrying and even though I end up getting even naughtier I know that my beloved Cat will protect me. You are like superwoman, have you forgotten that?" Jasmine said forcing on a smile.


    "Stick to your words ok, I won''t forgive you if you have sex with any of them," Catherine warned sternly.


    "You nag so much just like my dad but the difference is you nag me with love that is why I don''t find your nagging annoying...,"


    "Are youdies not done yet? We are all waiting for you," Steve said just to draw their attention back to them.


    "We will be going to change into something fantastic. Wait for our return," Jasmine said as she collected the shopping bags and handed each to the fivedies. Two shopping bags remained with her.


    "And Cat, I will inform you when to blindfold them. You are supposed toe along with us but you are the only one I could trust to do an excellent job that is why I am leaving you in charge here. Make sure they don''t cheat ok?" Jasmine said sternly. She left with thedies after receiving a positive response from Catherine.


    "Catherine, she is not serious about letting Jack have sex with her and any of thedies right?" Steve who has been dying to confirm Jasmine''s earlier words asked curiously. Just by mere staring at his face, Catherine could tell just how much he wanted to hear her reply.


    "I thought you both are close to her so why don''t you ask her when shees back? You will be lucky if she doesn''t add a new rule that you both should join her in her adventure of having sex with multiple partners," Catherine said harshly. Her words sent shivers down the two poor guys spines.


    "No, thanks we are happy being just onlookers," Steve said as he turned and face Jeff sitting beside him.


    "I thought we were getting along well so why is she back to her normal cold self? And she looks scarier when she was threatening us, I wonder whether her characters are simr to that of Jasmine," Jeff said staring at Catherine who was drinking at the moment.


    "I don''t think so. Instead of the type who seduces I am sure she is more of the type who beats men up," Steve said as he stole a secret nce at Catherine who was still drinking.


    "Why do you say so?" Jeff asked.


    "Because I witnessed her break the hand of a guy who touches her butts. She almost beat the guy to a pulp had I not intervene and save the guy. And can you believe that she almost punched me on the face for pleading with her not to break all his bones?" Steve ryed his ordeal.


    "Is she that powerful? Her figure doesn''t look like one who can punch," Jeff said as he esses Catherine from head to toe.


    "Why do you think Jasmine gave her permission to beat up any man who dares to bully her? " Steve asked. "How about you try her to see whether she won''t break all your teeth?" Steve asked. Jeff shot him a murderous re when he heard the kind of suggestions his best friend gave him.


    "I just realise that you don''t love me at all," Jeff said as he tilted his head sideways to avoid staring at him. Steve smiled when he saw that his best friend who normally teases them was throwing tantrums at the moment.


    They all patiently waited for Jasmine and her fellowdies to show up. The moment Jasmine called Catherine''s line, she took it as her signal to blindfold the two guys.


    After Catherine finished blindfolding the guys, Jeff and Steve focused their attention on the same direction Jasmine took earlier. Their mouth dropped open in awe when they saw thedies emerged wearing short gowns of different colours, patterns and designs.


    Their mour caught the attention of almost everyone in the club.


    Thedy all the men''s eyes focused on most was thedy wearing a red short dress which had a slit running from her chest to her upper abdomen. They could not take their eyes off her. Their eyes trailed her to her table. Everyone was interested to know what this beautifuldy was up to.


    Just so the guy won''t guess who she was through her voice none of thedies uttered a word. Jeff had to announce to the two rivals that thedies were set. Jasmine sent the first two girls forward, it did not take the guys long to know that their first partner wasn''t the one they were looking for. She sent all thedies until it was only remaining she and ady she specifically saved for thest. She let thedy wearing a green short gown take Eli while she yed with Jackson.


    Tonight is Eli''s first time getting touched by me, I can''t believe he recognised that none of thedies sent to him was me. I admit they both have such impressive skills.


    Jasmine thought as she got to work. She touched him romantically like she knows how to do. Every of her touch sent electrifying sensations down Jackson''s spine. A groan almost escapes from his mouth when she licks his earlobe. She teased his sensitive nipples causing him to clench his fist. Jasmine smiled wickedly when she saw that her prey was on the verge of losing control.

 Chapter 61 - JK, Thumbs Up

    For some unknown reason, I love seeing this side of him. I love seeing him try to resist my charms. It gives me so much joy when I see this painful look on his face.


    Jasmine thought smiling tedly.


    Why don''t I give him my utmost tease.?


    Jasmine thought as she stylish ced her left hand on hisp while she teases him with the other hand. She started writing something on hisps.


    "Don''t forget to call me if you need help with soothing it," these were the words Jasmine scribble down before she touched Jackson''s harden rod.


    Even from when she first started touching him, Jackson had known that she was the one.


    Apart from her no otherdy''s mere touch has been able to arouse him for as long as he can recall that is why he knew that she was the one and this further evil act of hers confirmed whatever doubts he must have had.


    No woman is as evil as she is so I am sure that she is the one. Let me have a little fun with her before the allotted three minutes is over.


    Jackson thought as he loosens his fist and raised his hand to touch her face. All the onlookers just watch all the fun unravel.


    Jackson caressed her face, his hands then moved to her lips and then to her bare chest. Jasmine just watched him, not rebuking him. He lets his hand run from the beginning of the slit to the end. He grinned evilly after he has finished confirming what he wanted to confirm.


    With his right hand still on her chest, he used his left her to pull her closer to the point that there was no gap between them. The way he acted so sneakily was as if he did not want others to see whatever naughty ns he had in mind.


    "You...," the words escaped from Jasmine''s words the moment she felt Jackson''s hand underneath her dress. Eli was too engrossed enjoying his partner teases to know what was going on. Jackson''s hand moved upwards, just when it was about to touch her right breast he stopped.


    "I thought you said nothing turns you on but I guess you were lying about that. Seeing how stiff your body became when almost getting to your breast area, I guess fondling with your breast is what turns you on," Jackson whispered into her ears.


    So he actually knew who I am but was only messing around with me to find out my weak spot.


    Jasmine thought gritting her teeth. At that moment she felt like giving a tight squeeze to Jackson''s erect rod until he screams in anguish for daring to test her but she held back.


    "What the heck are you saying? I don''t have such a thing....,"


    "Does that mean I can give a tight squeeze to it just like you did to mine?" Jackson asked not removing his hand from her dress.


    "You are Jasmine," they all heard Eli announced.


    So he lost, I guessed I got worried for nothing.


    Jackson thought smiling as he let go of her.


    "My sweet girlfriend is the one sitting on myps," Jackson announce his answer. They all could tell that he deliberately waited for Eli to make his announcement first.


    Jeff and Steve smiled broadly the moment Jackson guessed Jasmine''s name correctly.


    "JK thumbs up. You have made me so proud. I can''t wait for you to face-p someone here and put him in his proper ce," Jeff said smiling at Jackson whose eyes were still blindfolded. The twodies gently removed the blindfolds from their partner''s eyes at the same time.


    "How is that possible? I was so certain she is the one," Eli on opening his eyes to see that Jasmine was not the one sitting on hisps said dejectedly.


    "It is possible," Jeff said grinning.


    "It saddens my heart to say that this naughty boyfriend of mine is the winner. Eli, I was really looking forward to you winning this round. It''s just so unfortunate...," Jasmine said faking a painful look.


    "Why do you always look sad whenever I win?" Jackson whispered into her ears before she could stand up.


    "Because despite that you are a jerk, I still love you very much," Jasmine said before she stood up from his legs.


    Steve and Jeff could not stop smiling after Jasmine announced Jackson the winner. They both kept on whispering into each other''s ears.


    The unhappy Eli almost shove thedy off hisps when he heard that he has lost. His sullen expression was evident that the result he got wasn''t the one he expected. Jeff in particr rubbed Jackson''s victory on Eli''s face. The furious guy clenches his fist and teeth just to suppress his anger.


    "So what is the next game?" Eli asked. He made up his mind to win the next round no matter what.


    "Let me change into my former clothes first," Jasmine said as she stood up and head towards the direction of the restroom. Thedies also followed her in hopes of returning her dresses and shoes to her but halfway through their journey, she told them that the clothes and pair of high heels were a gift for them.


    Knowing just how pricey the designer dresses and shoes were, the fivedies were dumbfounded that she will not take the expensive clothes from them. They left there feeling so happy. Some even wished inwardly that she wille to the club every day so they could get such expensive stuff from her free.


    While Jasmine was changing in the restroom, the two guys bombarded Catherine with questions.


    "Catherine, do you have an idea about what the next round of the game will be? I don''t want to be left dumbfounded by her next game," Jeff said trying to get tips that could help them make Jackson win the next round of the game.


    "I mean although I like the oue of the third round of the game, I almost had an attack when she added the new rule so please satisfy our curiosity," Jeff added when he saw the reluctance on her face.

 Chapter 62 - Do You Want Them To Dance?

    "Even I who have been friends with her for a long time get terrified each time she does this thing so it is not a surprise that you get scared too," Catherine said. Each time she follows Jasmine out, she always found out new sides about her best friend she thought she knew perfectly.


    "Ok, if you don''t have a reply to our previous question then can you tell us Jasmine''s likes and dislikes?" Jeff asked trying to pry information from Catherine. Catherine turned and shot Jeff a suspicious re.


    "Why are you both so interested in my Jasmine? Do you both have a crush on her or are you both nning to do something evil to her?" Catherine asked throwing them doubtful nces. Jeff and Steve exchanged secret nces when they realise that Catherine has seen through their ns.


    "That is...," Steve halted not knowing what to say.


    "Which guy who has met Jasmine will not have secret crushes on her? Is it wrong for us to like her or is there anyw that says we can''t like her?" Jeff asked in a serious tone. He silently prayed that she will stop asking him questions afterwards.


    "Are you saying you like her? Yes or no? That is the reply I want. Don''t beat around the bush," Catherine said dropping the ss of wine on the table.


    If I say I don''t like Jasmine, she will get suspicious about why we were questioning her about Jasmine and if we said we like her, she will inform Jasmine about this and I am certain Jasmine wille after us too. If this happens this will definitely ruin JK''s ns so I can''t take any risk.


    Jeff thought as he tried toe up with something to divert Catherine''s attention from their current conversation. He smiled when his eyes met Jackson''s face.


    I guess JK is our escape route.


    Jeff thought smiling.


    "JK, how does it feel to effortlessly win the second and third round of the game? You feel great right?" Jeff asked.


    "I mean which man wouldn''t feel great about being loved by Jasmine?" Jeff said just to piss Eli up. His ns worked because Eli spoke up after hisst sentence.


    "What do two measly victories mean? Haven''t you heard that the winner takes it all?" Eli said with pride.


    "What do you mean by that?" Jeff berated ring daggers at the smiling Eli.


    "It means that Jasmine will be at my disposal after I win the game. Just to get back at you guys I won''t mind f*cking her in your presence," Eli said grinning. Catherine who never liked the guy wasn''t cool with his reply at all.


    "I dare you to repeat that nonsense you have just said," Jeff asked standing up in anger.


    "That will only happen if you can win, isn''t that so Mr Eli?" Catherine asked coldly. Understanding the hidden meaning behind those words Catherine said, Steve smiled.


    "Are you saying I will lose?" Eli fired back sharply.


    "You said so not me," Catherine said tilting her head sideways to avoid staring at the guy she hase to dislike.


    "All of you are bullying me but I will prove to you guys that I am the only one who deserves her more," Eli said as he turned to face thedy standing close to their seat.


    He is so full of himself. He thinks so little of JK and that is his number one mistake. His second mistake is the way he talks about Jasmine. With the way JK acts like his words doesn''t affect him, I am sure he is gonna teach him a serious lesson.


    Jeff thought staring at Eli who was now talking to Jessica sitting beside him.


    "Eli, I can see you are getting along with Jessica well," Jasmine now standing beside Catherine said her gaze focus on Eli whose smile instantly disappeared on seeing Jasmine.


    "Talking to her can never bepared to talking to you. Everything about you is interesting, including your smile and the way you stare at me," Eli said beaming at her.


    "Wow! What nicepliments you have for me. I feel touched," Jasmine said cing her hand on her chest to show how touched she was.


    "Sweet words is all you will hear every hour of the day if you be my woman. I am influential and extremely wealthy. If you be my woman I will spoil you every second of the day. I will treat you like a queen that you are....,"


    "Title like queen and princess is too little. I am a goddess, an empress or anything higher than these two titles," Jasmine corrected with a smile on.


    This is what he deserves for trying to flirt with my best friend. I am sure Jasmine is even lenient on him because of the CEO of Smith''s International that she wants to seduce. If a jerk like him dares to win this game I will make sure I knock him out. Let''s see whether he will be able to track our location after we have left the club.


    Catherine thought smirking devilishly.


    "You are right about that," Eli said still maintaining his smile.


    "So are you guys ready for the next round?" Jasmine said smiling in delight.


    "Why do I feel scared each time she smiles like this...,"


    "I guess because she is full of many surprises. Nobody can guess her thoughts. This is what makes every man intrigued by her," Steve said in a low tone. He wasn''t as scared as Jeff.


    "You are right about that, I guess her uniqueness is one of the reasons JK fell madly in love with her," Jeff said as he patiently waited for Jasmine to announce the next game.


    "The game is to test your dance knowledge. I love dancing so the guy I end up with should have a slight knowledge about dance, don''t you agree with me?" Jasmine asked smiling bewitchingly.


    "Do you want them to dance?" Jeff asked, he could not mask his shock.

 Chapter 63 - Damn!

    "Of course not. I will be the one doing the dancing. Their task will be to identify each dance moves I dance per music, doesn''t that sound fun?" Jasmine asked. Knowing very well that many men don''t have knowledge about poprdy''s dance, she was almost certain they would fail.


    "Steve, does JK knows a singledies'' dance?" Jeff asked staring at Steve for answers.


    "Why do I have the feeling that he is going to fail?" Jeff thought as he shifted his gaze to Jackson. With his nk expression on, Jeff could not guess what was going through his mind.


    "How are you gonna dance with everywhere so crowded and what about the music...,"


    "I have never done anything without being fully prepared, ao leave all that to me. With this goddess around, everything which seems impossible bes possible," Jasmine said with so much confidence. She turned to walk away but Catherine stood up and follow her.


    "I can handle it so you don''t have toe with me," Jasmine said after she realises that Catherine was following her.


    "You will either let mee along with you or I knock you out and take you out of here. So choose wisely, " Catherine said coldly.


    "I shiver each time you have this expression on. You look scarier than my dad, be careful so you don''t have a wrinkle," Jasmine teased yfully before she leads the way to the counter.


    Ten minutester, the director of the club climbed the stage. The loud music died down after he climbed the stage.


    "Hello, everyone. I am so sorry for the disruption. I want to announce to you guys that we have a special performance by one of our guests. I have witnessed how fabulous of a good dancer she is, I am sure you won''t be disappointed," the director announced smiling. People started mumbling after he finished talking.


    "Wow! She is really good at this. I guess even the director of the club could not resist her charms," Jeff thought aloud beaming at the stage.


    "I call GS to the stage," The director said before he climbed down from the stage. The moment he climbed down, Jasmine elegantly climbed the stage.


    "She is wearing a cap and a mask! Wow it seems like she had prepared for a long time for this," Stevemented.


    "Haven''t you noticed that she is wearing a short instead of the mini skirt she wore earlier?" Jeff pointed out one of the most important differences they noticed about Jasmine''s new dressing. They all stood up and walk closer to the stage.


    "Guys, I am sorry that I can''t show you my face but I hope you will enjoy my awesome performance," Jasmine said. Everyone who saw her enter the club earlier could tell that she was the same goddess who had left them breathless. They all looked forward to the surprise the goddess had prepared for them.


    "Actually, the first fifteen minutes will be apetition between my beloved boyfriend and a guy I have taken a liking to. Guys, sorry I won''t tell you what the winner will get," Jasmine said smiling.


    Immediately she stops talking, the DJ yed hip-pop and Jasmine began dancing. Each time a particr music y and stops, each of the guy''s mentioned the type of dance moves she just danced.


    "Wow! JK is full of surprises. Here I thought he wouldn''t guess a single dance move right and yet he has guessed all of them correctly. This is marvelling," Jeff mumbled when the music stopped.


    "Yeah, even I am shocked to the marrow to witness this," Steve replied as he stares at the two guys who seem to be in deep thoughts. The twopetitors were trying hard to recall Jasmine''sst dance move.


    "Vogue," they both remarked at the same time. If they had waited a second more their time would have been up.


    Jasmine smile when she heard them guess her dance move correctly.


    I guess I was wrong about them. I admit they are good at this.


    Jasmine said as she took her stance ready for the music to y. This dance being thest dance for thepetition Jasmine decided to make it epic.


    "Damn!" Eli eximed when Jasmine began twerking. Despite that they have been cheering her for the past fifteen minutes, the people''s cheers grew louder. Jeff who was afraid he will go deaf because of the people''s crazy shouting covered his ears with his hands.


    "This girl really has a knack of makingdies her enemies. With this, I am sure all thedies in the club will be her enemies," Catherine mumble staring at her best friend who was happily twerking. Her radiant smile was hidden away by the ck mask she was wearing.


    Jasmine continues driving all men nuts with her sensational twerking. On seeing her bums bounce back and forth almost all the guys became horny looking for who to relieve them of their pains.


    "She is so damn hot, I can''t wait to massage those perky bums of hers until they melt under my touch," Eli standing beside Jackson thought aloud.


    I guess I wasn''t wrong when I concluded that dancing makes her happy that day I saw her dancing with so much vigour in the club.


    Jackson thought smiling. Instead of the usual two minutes dance, this particr onested for ten minutes. At the end of her sensational twerking, most of the men''s little brothers were standing erect ready for pration. Those who had partners took theirdies to the dark corners of the club to make out. Those who didn''te with any partners immediately found one for themselves inside the club.


    "Twerking," both men said in unison. Eli''s gaze did not leave the body of Jasmine for a split second.


    "Your twerk dance was epic. It is the best I have ever seen so far. In fact, I should give you the title of the Dance goddess for that epic dance, I found myself losing control of my little thing down there while watching you," Eli said honestly when Jasmine temporarily climbed down from the stage.

 Chapter 64 - Her Reply Left Everyone Dumbfounded

    "Hahaha... If mere seeing me dance makes you arouse, I wonder how you would have felt if I hadp dance on your legs? Don''t tell me you would have fainted out of excitement?" Jasmine asked yfully.


    "Fainting in the arms of a beauty out of pleasure is something epic, I wouldn''t mind fainting every day if youp dance on me daily," Eli said smiling broadly at her.


    Don''t worry, I won''t give him the opportunity to continue flirting with her. I will make sure I win the next round to cut that silly dream of yours short.


    Jackson thought clenching his teeth to suppress his anger.


    "Hahaha... You are such a funny guy," Jasmine said. Since she still wanted to perform some more she did not remove her mask.


    "I promise the director of the club that I will enter his customers with a fifteen minutes dance so I need to go up now. Enjoy...," Jasmine said before she turned and climbed the stage. Everyone resumed cheering her again after she climbed the stage.


    "This fifteen minutes of this dance I want to perform is for you guys so don''t forget to enjoy," Jasmine said before she signalled the DJ to y the music.


    Jasmine dance as she knew how to do. She danced to the delight of everyone in the club, at the end of the fifteen minutes dance Jasmine panted heavily.


    "Boyfriend, loan me your shoulders, I am so exhausted," Jasmine who has leaned on Jackson''s shoulders before she even asked for permission said breathing heavily.


    "Here, have a bottle of cold water," Jeff said stretching forth his hand to give her the water. Eli also handed her a bottle of water the same time Jeff did. His intention in doing this was so obvious.


    Jasmine stares at their outstretched hands not knowing who to please and who not to please. She secretly signals Catherine to choose for her.


    "Why is your hand so far away from her? How do you want her to collect the water from you from such a far distance," Catherine asked as she collected the water from Jeff''s hand and ced it in Jasmine''s hand.


    This is one out of the thousand reasons I love my best friend. She is super good at making enemies.


    Jasmine thought smiling. After throwing Catherine a murderous nce, Eli quickly withdraws his outstretched hand in shame.


    Jasmine leans on Jackson''s shoulders until they got to their table.


    "Guys, let''s chill first before we resume with the game," Jasmine now sitting beside Catherine said. She turned and face Catherine afterwards.


    "Cat, why did you choose Jeff earlier?" Jasmine asked curiously.


    "Because he is a much more decent guy than that jerk. Jasmine if not for you, I swear I would have long beaten that pompous guy into a pulp," Catherine said clenching her fist to suppress her anger.


    "I know you would have done that. My Cat just loves seeing this radiant smile on my face that is why she is tolerating him," Jasmine said cutely as she gently pulled Catherine''s cheeks. Seeing her adorable expression, Jackson''s lips curled into a beautiful smile.


    "Look at him subconsciously smiling to himself. I never thought that a day that our cold best friend will fall madly in love with ady will evere. I mean since from childhood he has never shown any interest in a woman I wonder how thisdy managed to captivate him so much to the point that he would go as far as using himself as ab rat for her numerous seducing spree," Jeff whose gaze was now on Jackson said.


    "Maybe there is something unique about her that drew him so close to her. I bet he even fell in love with her without even realising it," Steve said staring at the smiling Jasmine.


    "Yeah you are right about that everything about her is special and unique, I guess that is why all men are attracted to her," Jeff said as he shifts his gaze to Jasmine who was talking happily to Catherine.


    "Should I tell you what must be going on in JK''s mine right now?" Jeff asked to bring his attention to Steve.


    "What?" Steve asked inquisitively.


    "He wishes that time could just stop right now," Jeff said beaming.


    "Why do you say that?" Steve asked looking a bit confused.


    "Because after tonight he won''t get to spend such an amazing time with her. Actually, she found out his secret and I advise him to stay away from her because she is gonna capitalize on that and eventually end up wrecking him," Jeff said smiling naughtily.


    "By his secret do you mean that...," Steve asked. His mouth dropped open in shock.


    "Steve, I trust you that is why I reveal this secret to you despite that he warned me not to do so. He will really murder me if he learns about what I have done so don''t mention a word about this to him ok?" Jeff asked in a serious tone.


    "I won''t say a word, trust me," Steve said tapping him on his shoulders.


    "Jasmine, with how beautiful you are I can tell that you had a lot of men flocking about you right?" Eli asked loudly disrupting their sweet conversation.


    "Yeah, you are damn correct about that. Since high school, I have always received a lot of attention from male admirers that is why I am used to it, "Jasmine said with pride as she focused his attention on him.


    "Like how many of your male admirers have you had sex with?" Eli asked out of the blue. His rival team thought that Jasmine will not answer such a question but her reply almost blew them off their seats.


    "Like a thousand of them if I am not wrong," Jasmine blurted out shamelessly.


    "What?" Steve and Jeff shouted in shock. They could not mask how shocked Jasmine''s reply had left them. Even the usualposed Jackson could not hide his shocked expression although he didn''t make his surprise expression as noticeable as his two friends.


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 Chapter 65 - What Type Of Men Would You Never Date?

    "Hahaha..... I was just kidding," Jasmine saidughing hysterically. Herughter was evident that she loved the reaction she got from them.


    "Guys, I am not a machine that could handle having sex with a thousand men," Jasmine said as she tried to suppress herughter.


    "Although she is right about that this was such an expensive joke. I almost had a heart attack on JK''s behalf," Jeff said in low tones holding his panting chest.


    "You gave me such a fright earlier," Eli said sounding so relieved.


    "What type of men would you never date?" Jeff beat Eli to asked the question first.


    "I am the kind ofdy who loves partying and clubbing so I would never date any boring man since he would not be able to keep up with my pace," Jasmine said bluntly.


    "And one more thing I hate pompous men. Anytime I see a man who thinks he is high above everyone I always feel the urge to subdue them and make them realise that they are nothing before me," Jasmine said in a serious tone. From her tone and expression, they could tell that her reply was her honest answer.


    "Has any man left you heartbroken before?" Steve asked firmly.


    "Why are these two idiots not giving me the chance to ask her questions. They are all so annoying?" Eli mumbled gritting his teeth.


    Jasmine who usually gives quick answers kept quiet. Catherine quickly turned to look at her. Seeing her clench her fist tightly, she felt like giving Steve a tight p across his face for asking Jasmine such a question.


    "You don''t have to answer...,"


    "Heartbreak? What is that?" Jasmine asked? She tried her best to mask her inner feeling. Her fake smile worked the magic of deceiving everyone except Catherine.


    "Are you saying you have never been heartbroken?" Jeff asked throwing her a suspicious nce.


    "Guys, let''s start the game?" Jasmine said acting as if she did not hear Jeff''s questions.


    "Jasmine always likes giving straightforward answers but that is different this time. It looks like she is trying to evade this topic by changing the topic or what do you guys think?" Jeff asked as he stares at their faces for answers.


    "You are right about. The moment Steve asked her that question, she suddenly looked uneasy. Even her usual y attitude temporarily disappeared," Jackson supported, his attention focused on Jasmine''s face.


    "I wonder why she acted that way," Steve said. None of his two friends could give him answers to his question since they also were looking for someone to answer their questions.


    "What is our next game about. I will make sure I win," Eli said with so much confidence.


    "Every woman wants a man who can protect her in time of danger so thisst round will be a test of your strength. I want to see whether you can protect me from danger," Jasmine said grinning. From the way she smiles, they could tell that whatever game this little demon had in mind was not as simple as she made it sound.


    "Does this mean you want them to fight each other to demonstrate their strength?" Steve asked anxiously.


    "Yeah they will have to fight themselves but not by exchanging punches," Jasmine said her smile broadening even more.


    "How can they fight without exchanging punches?" Jeff asked in confusion.


    "Through arm wrestling," Jasmine announced the next game with smiles on.


    "arm wrestling?" Jeff and Steve remarked. Their faces lit up in delight.


    "JK this is one of your best games. No matter what, don''t let us down," Jeff said in a low tone.


    "You can only win ok?" Steve whispered.


    "Haha... arm wrestling happens to be my favourite game in times of showing strength so I guess I should thank you in advance for choosing this game. It is in my favour," Eli said smiling.


    "JK has never lost an arm-wrestling before so I advise that you save your happiness forter," Jeff replied sharply like he was the one Eli was talking to.


    While the guys were busy bickering at each other, Jasmine signal a waiter to clean up their table.


    After the waiter was through Jasmine raised her gaze to stare in the direction of Jackson. She was surprised when she saw that he was staring at her. What looks even more surprising was the affection in his eyes. His affectionate gaze that disappeared almost immediately puzzled Jasmine.


    Maybe I saw it wrongly.


    Jasmine finally concluded before she moved to do what she had in mind.


    "I am rooting for you," Jasmine scribbled this on the now empty table. The others were too preupied bickering to see the message Jasmine wrote to Jackson.


    Jackson whose eyes were following her moving fingers smiled inwardly when he read the message.


    "Are you really rooting for him? I thought you did not want any of them to win?" Catherine said inaudibly.


    "Since it hase to this it means I have lost so that is why I want him to win. He is the one I am interested in. Moreover, Eli is useless to me so why would I want him to win?" Jasmine replied before she turned to face everyone.


    "Are you guys ready?" Jasmine asked excitedly.


    "Very ready," Eli said with so much confidence. To give space to Eli, Jasmine switched seats with him. The twopetitors both ced their hands on the table afterwards.


    "Ready..... and then go,"- Jasmine replied beaming. Jackson''s grip around Eli''s right hand tightened the moment Jasmine announced the beginning of the game. Jeff and Steve''s constant cheers attracted the attention of people. Seeing that something fun was going on here, people gathered around them to watch.


    "Wow! Look that at this well-toned biceps," Jasmine said as she ced her hand on Jackson''s right hand he was using to y the game. Her sudden touch sent a signal to all parts of his body. He threw a murderous re at her when she traced it with her index finger.

 Chapter 66 - The Ultimate Winner

    I thought she said she was rooting for me but why do I feel like she wants to make me lose? Each time she touches me I always lost control of myself. Goddamn it, I am going to lose if she doesn''t stop right away.


    Jackson thought gritting his teeth to control his desires.


    "Look at these amazing veins. It is the first time I found a man''s veins so beautiful. Just to see and feel this delicious looking vein, I won''t mind ying arm wrestling with you every hour of the day, what do you think, Boyfriend?" Jasmine asked seductively bringing her face very close to Jackson''s face like she was trying to kiss him. Because of her flirting touches and words Jackson lost his concentration.


    "Jasmine, what are you doing? Do you want to make him lost?" Jeff sitting at the other side of Jackson asked when he realised that Jackson almost lost because of her.


    "Your best friend is an Ice who wouldn''t melt even though a thousanddies crawl onto him naked so tell me why a mere touch from me could do him any harm?" Jasmine asked without any sense of guilt.


    "Besides tonight is not the first time I have touched him this way so why are you overreacting? The one I am admiring isn''tining so why are you protesting?" Jasmine asked turning the table on Jeff.


    "JK, thedy you have fallen head over heels for is a devil. I can''t imagine having her as a sister-inw. We will be feed dog food every hour of the day," Jeff said in low tones that only Jackson could hear.


    "And who the heck will let you be with us every hour of the day?" Jackson snapped back coldly before he paid attention to his game.


    Ten minutester, Eli had begun sweat. Before they could fathom what was happening he was cover in his sweat.


    "Hey, Eli why are you sweating so much? Do you need my help?" Jeff said in a mocking tone when he saw Eli''s hands shaking.


    "Eli, didn''t you promise to take very good care of me tonight? I am counting on you to uphold your promises," Jasmine pretended as though she was cheering him.


    It is so obvious that Jasmine is pushing him to his doom and I am sure that the fool will fall for her sweet word. So stupid!


    Catherine thought staring at the pitiful Eli.


    "I am going to win this round, I will make sure of that," Eli said as he musters up his stored strength. Seeing his zeal those who supported him began cheering him up.


    "Is he stupid or just stubborn, doesn''t he knows that he will do damage to his hand if he continues forcing himself...,"


    "And who says I was gonna leave his hands intact. He should be grateful that I won''t be chopping his hands off for repeatedly touching my woman inappropriately," Jackson said coldly.


    "But she isn''t your woman yet so why are you being so possessive?" Jeff blurted out without thinking.


    "Shut the hell up if you don''t want me to transfer the aggression on you," Jackson threatened fiercely. Those who did not hear what the two men were constantly whispering to each other became curious to hear their conversation.


    Seeing his reaction now, it is so obvious that he is gonna bully us after he sessfully captures her heart.


    Jeff thought staring at Jackson whose attention was now focused on the game at hand.


    "Why are you wasting your time talking to him when you have me by your side? If you want to talk or even y naughty you can turn to me. For you, I am always avable 24/7 hours," Jasmine said as she raised her hand to touch him.


    "You can do whatever you want to me after I win the game, I won''t rebuke you but can you leave me alone now," Jackson''s words stopped her in her track. Jackson did not even realise what he had promised her.


    "Ok, I am gonna listen to you now but you better stick to your promise. I swear I am gonna strip you naked in front of so many people if you dare break your promise," Jasmine threatened firmly as she withdraws her hand.


    I am done ying around with him. It''s time to put an end to this.


    Jackson thought as he applied more pressure to his hand. This made Eli groan in pain.


    The next thing the spectators heard was the cracking sound of bones apanied by Eli''s scream of anguish.


    "My bad, I totally forgot that it was the hand of someone I was holding onto," Jackson said with an indifferent expression.


    "Wohoo... We won," Jeff remarked excitedly. The onlookers apuded Jackson for his victory before they dispersed.


    Why do I have this feeling that Jackson broke Eli''s hands deliberately? I wonder what Eli did wrong to incur his wrath.


    Catherine thought her gazed focus on Jackson''s face. That evil grin on his handsome face further confirms her doubts.


    "Are you alright?" Jessica asked innocently as she stretched her hand to touch his broken wrist.


    "Don''t you dare touch me," Eli said harshly as she violently shoves thedy''s hand away? He repaid her good intention with evil.


    "Eli, it saddens my heart to see you lose but that doesn''t give you the right to treat her or any other woman like that," Jasmine who hates the sight of Eli mistreating Jessica scolded coldly.


    The guys were surprised to see her so upset.


    "Do you know that it was because of you she decided to join the game?" Jasmine asked.


    "She said from the first time she sets her eyes on you she has taken a liking to you. Since she isn''t the shameless type like me she did not know how to talk to you that is why she readily obliged when I asked her to join the game," Jasmine said.


    "She participated in this game all because of you do you understand what I am saying?" Jasmine asked sternly.


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 Chapter 67 - The Turn Out Of Event

    "I am the one who should be furious for making a fool out of me and not you getting mad at me ok?" Eli said angrily. His expression portrays just how furious he was.


    "What the heck is he spewing?" Jeff said sounding annoyed. The furious Eli ignored Jeff''s words, he was certain they will end up fighting physically if he decided to pay attention to Jeff''s words at that moment.


    "You made a fool of my love for you when you never liked me. You still love your boyfriend but was only pretending to like me so you will make us fight each other to death. I should have realised this sooner but was blinded by my feelings for you," Eli said as he held onto his broken wrist with a painful expression


    "Did you just say she made a fool of you and your feelings?" Catherine scoffed throwing a murderous nce at him.


    "Do you think that she would have spared you a nce if she did not have the slightest interest in you?" Catherine asked.


    "I have always known that Catherine was tolerating his words and actions for Jasmine''s sake but now that the game is over I am sure she is going to give him a piece of her mind," Jeff said in low tones.


    "Hey Mr, don''t go about deceiving yourself that Jasmine would have tolerated all your words and actions....,"


    "Yeah, you are right about that. I was only making a fool of your feelings for me. Honestly, I don''t give a damn about your feelings for me. All that I wanted was to have a lot of fun and I really had a lot of fun watching you guys fight over me," Jasmine admitted to the surprise of Catherine who did not see thising.


    "And did you just say you love me?" Jasmine asked rolling her eyes in disgust.


    "Is it me that you love or my body? Make it clear next time so you won''t go around creating misunderstandings," Jasmine said emotionlessly.


    "You were only after my body and your words and actions depicted your intentions so don''t you try to act the pitiful game because it won''t work on ady like me," Jasmine said harshly as she tilted her head sideways to avoid staring at him.


    "Wow, her words are way out of this world. They are sharper than a double-edged sword," Steve said feeling bad for Eli.


    "I have heard too much of her sweet words and saw so many of her lovely actions to recall the kind ofdy the second daughter of Avans Group is," Jeff said as he stole a secret nce at Jasmine.


    "She was only stating the truth so what is wrong with what she said?" Jackson quickly defended Jasmine.


    "Will you also act this way if she treats you like this in the future....,"


    "Steve, don''t jinx their uing rtionship. Although JK is a little cold, he is not anything like that jerk," Jeff replied firmly.


    "Jasmine, let''s go back. You have so many things to do tomorrow, you have to get enough sleep to get the energy to work," Catherine said standing up.


    "Yeah, you are right about that. Besides someone has ruined my mood, I don''t want to spend another minute here," Jasmine said standing up. She did not spare anyone on the table a nce.


    Jasmine halted after walking someone distance away from their table.


    "Jessica, don''t forget to take him to the hospital to get his hand treated," Jasmine said coldly before she turns and walks out of the club in thepany of Catherine.


    "JK, she is gone. Aren''t we going to chase after her?" Jeff asked. He stood up before Jackson could say a word.


    "Hey, I let you do whatever you want with her today because she wanted it but trust me I won''t be this nice the next time you pull those stunts. If you know what is good for you stay very far away from her," Jackson threatened before he stood up to leave.


    "Hey dude, don''t tell me you really love that she-devil?" Eli asked turning to stare at his back.


    "If you love her then you are making the biggest mistake of your life. Although I haven''t known her for a long time I can tell you that she is not capable of loving anyone. She is the type who would trample on the heart of any man who dares to show any interest in her...,"


    "I love her so why do you care? She is the she-devil and I am the devil doesn''t that make us a perfect match?" Jackson asked coldly.


    "And dude, what if she tramples on my heart so many times? What matters is that I know what is at stake so the pain doesn''t matter," Jackson said fiercely as he turned to leave.


    "One more thing don''t you ever say bad things about her because breaking your two hands won''t give me as much satisfaction as cutting off your tongue," Jackson said fiercely as he turned and walk away.


    "I am his best friend and I can assure you that he wasn''t joking," Jeff said before they hurried after Jackson.


    "Goddamn it! They have already left," Jackson remarked angrily.


    "I am sure she must have wanted to wait but her best friend forced her into the car," Steve remarked.


    "She is going to ruin your ns if we don''t tackle her on time," Jeff said in a serious tone.


    "Let''s go," Jackson said acting like he did not hear their words.


    Fifteen minutester the three friends arrived in the hotel. From Jackson''s expression, Steve and Jeff could tell that he was not happy with how everything turned out.


    The moment the car halted in the hotel''s parking lounge, Jackson came out of the car and headed into the hotel leaving his two friends behind.


    The dejected Jackson who was now some distance away from his room halted when he saw the boots of someone. He slowly raised his gaze to see who it was.

 Chapter 68 - The Reward For His Victory

    Jasmine! What is she doing here? Didn''t she leave us in a feat of anger?


    Jackson thought staring at thedy who had a bottle of wine in her hand. For a minute he was too surprised to speak.


    "Are you gonna stand there staring at me all night? Jasmine asked staring at him as she sipped the wine from the bottle.


    "Are you acting this way because you don''t want me to enter your room? Are you afraid of what this demoness will do to you in there?" Jasmine asked provocatively as she straightened her right leg in which she had ced on the wall.


    "I, Jackson is not afraid of anyone," Jackson quicklyposed himself as he closed the gap between them.


    "I hope I am not included. I can do and undo things, I am scarier than the biggest viin or viiness and I can make you eat your words right now if perhaps I was included in the no one you have just mentioned," Jasmine said as she takes two steps forward topletely close the gap between them.


    "Didn''t you say you wanna enter my room so let''s go," Jackson quickly escaped before Jasmine could do what she intended to do to him?


    "He said he is not scared of anyone but I guess I am the only one he is scared of," Jasmine said smirking devilishly as turned and followed Jackson into his room.


    "You looked surprised to see me outside your door earlier, did you perhaps think I would go back on my words?" Jasmine said as she quickly sat beside him on the golden colour couch. She wrapped her right hand around his arm.


    "You didn''t look like one who goes back on her words but I had given up hopes of getting my prize when you left the club in a feat of anger," Jackson said meekly. He didn''t hate the fact that she leaned on his hand but the bottle of wine in her hand annoyed him a lot. The way he stares at the bottle was as if he wanted to snatch it from her and then smashed it.


    "Although it was pure fun for me, I would still keep my words. I, Jasmine always keep my words," Jasmine said as she forced on a smile.


    "Does that mean you have never gone back on any of your promises? You haven''t broken any of your principles for anyone?" Jackson asked curiously as he tilted his head sideways so he could get a view of her face.


    "Have a taste of this, I am sure you will love it," Jasmine said as she brought the bottle of wine close to his mouth.


    She really has a lovely way of evading my question. I would have been long dead in her hands if she knew that I can''t reject her. Thank goodness I never made my feelings for her obvious.


    Jackson thought as he stares at her fluttering eyelid.


    "Since you want me to drink with you then let me get a ss...,"


    "No, I want you to drink from the bottle like I am doing," Jasmine insisted.


    "Ok," Jackson agreed as he collected the bottle of wine from her hand. He gulped down a mouthful before he handed the bottle of wine back to her.


    "With us being in the same room alone acting like this don''t you think that we look like a real couple?" Jasmine asked as she stares into his eyes.


    "Although I forced you to act like my boyfriend in the club earlier, I had a lot of fun...,"


    "Whether or not you had fun, pretence is pretence after all," Jackson said in a calm tone.


    Yeah and never have I mistaken pretence for a reality so you don''t have to worry. I will surely put an end to this pretence after I got what I want.


    Jasmine thought as she continued staring into his eyes.


    "Do you know why Catherine always prevented me from drinking?" Jasmine quickly changed the topic of the discussion.


    "Because I tend to do a lot of naughty things after I drink. I do the naughtiest kind of things when I am drunk and right now I think I am dead drunk," Jasmine said as she stretched and dropped the bottle of wine on the table.


    "What are you trying to say right now?" Jackson asked suspiciously.


    "I can''t have sex with you as a reward for the earlier game but I will reward you with something else," Jasmine said as she ced her right hand on his face.


    "What can you reward me with for all my efforts?" Jackson asked as he stares into her eyes. The biggest mistake he made was staring into those alluring eyes of hers. He got entrapped by its beauty without even realising it.


    "Something little but priceless," Jasmine said smiling as she pulled him closer by the neck. Jackson was already bewitched by her to be able to look away or reject her advances. Their lips were seconds away from meeting before the knock on the door disrupted their sweet moment.


    Who dared to ruin my first kiss with her?


    Jackson thought as he watched her pull away. The second knock on the door enraged him even more. He vowed to push whosoever dared tomit such a sin towards him.


    Opening the door Jackson who was already determined to punch whosoever was at the door did not care to raise his gaze to see who it was he punched the person hard on his cheeks.


    "JK, what was that for?" Jeff who was the one who carried the bad luck said as he ced his right hand on his cheek. It was only when he spoke that Jackson raised his gaze. He was slightly surprised to see that it was his buddy whom he punched.


    "Jack, I know you aren''t in a good mood but you didn''t have to punch him? We were worried about you that is why we checked upon you," Steve said giving Jackson a disapproving gaze.


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 Chapter 69 - Bad Timing

    "You can''t me me for knocking on the door at such bad timing. You can only me your luck for it," Jackson said without any sense of sympathy.


    "I guess, I can''t stay here any longer with your two naughty friends around," Jeff and Steve heard ady''s voice behind Jackson''s back. It was when they got a glimpse of thedy''s face that they understood why Jackson was so furious.


    They could not believe they ruin a night that should have been the most memorable night for Jackson.


    Jackson reluctantly stepped out of the door for her to pass.


    "I owe you a wish for today''s reward, feel free to ask me for whatever you want, my body is not included ok. It''s way too expensive for you to use just one wish for," Jasmine said as she tapped Jeff by his right shoulder before she walked away with the bottle of wine in her hand.


    "I should murder you both for what you did but I will forgive you just this once but believe me it won''t end with just a punch if you both try this once again," Jackson said as he angrily walked back into the room.


    Jeff who was still massaging his swollen cheek followed Jackson before Steve joined him.


    "Take this tissue, your lip is bleeding," Steve said as he handed the box of tissue paper to Jeff before he sat down on Jackson''s right-hand side.


    "He punched me so hard. This is the most painful punch that I have received. I wonder what you and Jasmine were doing that warrants me to suffer such an injustice," Jeff said unhappily as he cleaned his bleeding mouth.


    "You both ruined my first kiss with her," Jackson blurted out to the surprise of his two friends.


    "And not only that your presence ruined my chances of bonding with her. With how drunk she was, I am certain my rtionship with her would have tremendously improved but you both ruined my chances of getting the only woman I love. I am so angry," Jackson said fuming in annoyance.


    Hearing his words, Steve and Jeff could not me him for acting the way he did earlier. They did not even know what to say to him to appease him for ruining everything for him.


    Back in Jasmine''s room, Catherine rushed to meet Jasmine after she entered the room.


    "Jasmine, tell me you did not do anything inappropriate with him," Catherine questioned her.


    "I wanted topletely bewitch him but I didn''t get the opportunity to execute my ns before his friends came to his rescue," Jasmine said as she sat on the couch with her legs crossed.


    "I was so sure of collecting back the contract if I had kissed him as I had wanted," Jasmine said unhappily.


    "Jasmine, I hope having so much fun by hanging out with them so often has not made you forget your reason for going through all these troubles? I think Jackson is a nice guy but never forget that acting is acting," Catherine scolded sternly.


    "No matter how much fun I have I will never forget that acting is acting. I know what you are afraid of but I assure you, it will never happen. I ceased to have a heart years ago and I can assure you that no man will be able to retrieve that heart I threw away," Jasmine said coldly.


    I keep seeing that supposedly dead heart of yours keep drawing closer to him so I really hope you are right about this Jasmine. I won''t hesitate to murder any man who dares to hurt you again.


    Catherine thought as she shifted her gaze to the bottle of wine on the table.


    "You have drunk way too much tonight so go freshen up so you can sleep. Don''t forget you have tons of work to do tomorrow," Catherine said seriously.


    "Yeah, you are right about that. Apart from the numerous shoots, I still have to hang out with him tomorrow so I will freshen up now," Jasmine said as she stood up from the couch and head towards the direction of the bathroom.


    After Jasmine finished freshening up, Catherine entered the bathroom. When Catherine came out of the bathroom she was d to see that Jasmine had slept off. She lied down beside Jasmine after doing all she wanted to do.


    The next day, the twodies who hade back from the clubte slept untilte in the morning. Despite all the calls the magazine team bombarded them with they still slept soundly.


    It was as if they had predictedst night that this would happen that is why thedies both put their phones on silent.


    Catherine woke up when the loud knock on the door refused to stop.


    "You are just waking up?" The furious looking guy asked in surprise when he saw Catherine''s sleepy eyes.


    "What is that expression for, it is too early for the shoot right?" Catherine who felt so sleepy asked.


    "It is still too early? How is 10:00 am too early when I told you that shooting was going to start at 8:00 am today?" Nathan the director of the team said angrily.


    "Can you lower your voice, you are gonna wake her up," Catherine scolded coldly.


    Look at how shameless she is. She did not even feel any remorse for standing the entire team up for two hours. She should be grateful our boss told us not to make the overbearing Jasmine Avans angry since she can change her mind at the dying minute, I won''t have been so coolheaded with them.


    Nathan thought as he gritted his teeth to control his anger.


    "We are all waiting for Miss Jasmine downstairs, wake her up and tell her to freshen up ande downstairs. We have a lot to cover today," Nathan said before he walked away in anger.


    "Look at how he got angry at us. Who does he think he is? If not for Jasmine''s mission to get the contract back, Jasmine wouldn''t have spared them a nce not to mention being featured in their magazine. He should thank his lucky stars that Jasmine is still awake. I am certain she would have taught him a serious lesson if she was awake to hear the way he talked to me," Catherine mumbled angrily before she shut the door.

 Chapter 70 - WOW!

    When she reached the bedroom she hesitated when she saw how peacefully Jasmine was sleeping. She had no choice but to wake Jasmine up when Nathan called to hurry them up.


    After Jasmine finished freshening up, she put on the outfit the crew had prepared for her the previous day. She went downstairs in thepany of Catherine. When Jasmine went downstairs she had hoped to see Jackson and his friends but unfortunately, she could not get a glimpse of them.


    Jasmine was so furious when Nathan informed her that the location of the shoot that early morning wasn''t on the beach but outside the hotel.


    After the photoshoot outside the hotel, the crew made Jasmine shoot another batch of pictures on the beach despite how exhausted she was.


    Even when Jackson and his friends swim in the hotel''s swimming which was not far from where her photoshoot was taking ce she had no choice but to watch them have so much fun.


    "Jasmine keeps staring at us since we stepped foot outside I bet she must be dying to join us," Jeff remarked. He turned to look at the person he was talking to. He was surprised to see that Jackson''s mind and attention weren''t with them.


    "Jackson, stop drooling. You are gonna bore a hole on her body if you keep staring at her like this," Jeff said waving his hand at Jackson''s face to bring him out of his trance.


    "She is so gorgeous. I haven''t seen any clothes she puts on that doesn''t suit her. All the clothes look like it was made just for her," Jacksonplimented. He could not take his eyes off her.


    "Out of all thedies I have met through all works of life, Jasmine''s figure still stands out. She is evenly endowed both at the front and back. Her beauty is like the early sunrise, nobody can resist looking at her. That is just how good your woman is," Steveplimented as they both joined Jackson in staring at Jasmine who was oblivious of their piercing stares. Jackson smiled uncontrobly when Steve called Jasmine his woman.


    "Physically you can say that she is the best but we can''t still deny the fact that she is a devil. And her specialty happens to be in wrecking men of everything they own," Jeff said before he instantly swam away for fear that Jackson might torture him by cing his head inside the water until he faints.


    "You are so lucky to have run away because I had nned to submerged you in the water until you beg me. You should thank your instinct for saving you," Jackson now ring daggers at Jeff said in a cold tone.


    "Wow! She looks like the goddess of the sand. Her seductive smile is so irresistible. I wonder when you will get to have a taste of those delicious lips of hers," Steve who has been staring at Jasmineplimented beaming.


    "She doesn''t look like a goddess but she is already a goddess and as for the time I would get to have her in my arms, I am certain it will not be long," Jackson said with so much confidence.


    Back in where the magazine crew were busy shooting their photos, Catherine who was talking to Nathan shouted after the guy told her something she did not like.


    "What? You want her to shoot for bikinis and swimsuits too? Can''t you see that she is exhausted? Do you guys think she is some kind of machine you guys bought that you can easily exploit?" Catherine asked furiously when Nathan informed her that Jasmine''s shoot wasn''t over.


    "It is what the CEO ask us to do so we don''t have any choice but to obey and Miss Jasmine looks so energetic, why do you have to make it sound like we are bullying her?" Nathan said unwaveringly.


    "Just look at the nerves. How dare....,"


    "Catherine just let them do whatever they like today but I promise to gun down whosoever of your crew members dare to stand at my front and ask me to shoot tomorrow," Jasmine said coldly before she entered the blinds prepared by the crew to change her outfit.


    "But we still have a lot of photoshoots to do tomorrow...,"


    "You''ve heard what she said right? I will be the one doing the shooting tomorrow if I dare see you near us tomorrow," Catherine said harshly before she walked away. It took Jasmine just three minutes to change.


    "Wow....," All the crew members remarked in surprise the moment Jasmine stepped out of the blinds. They could not take their eyes off her for even a second.


    "Wow, she looks spectacr," Steve remarked the instant he sighted Jasmine from afar.


    Jackson who was momentarily distracted by Jeff turned to face the direction Steve was facing when he heard his words of praises.


    "She looks heavenly. I haven''t seen anyone look as amazing as she does in bikinis," Jackson remarked smiling at what he was seeing.


    "Look at that curvaceous body of hers. She looks so hot and sexy," Jeff said to the surprise of Steve who didn''t realise when he got there.


    "I know I might sound crazy but I feel like dragging that string connecting the bikinis...,"


    "Before you could even get to do that I would have beaten you to death," Jackson threatened coldly.


    "Chill Jack, I am certain he is only ying around," Steve quickly defended Jeff.


    Wow, she looks so nice in blue, I guess any time I want to buy her clothes I should hop for all blue products because she looks breathtakingly beautiful in this high waist bikini.


    Jackson thought smiling. His reaction shows that he did not hear what Steve said.


    Instead of swimming like they had gone there to do, the three guys abandoned their swimming and stare at Jasmine. They did not even care to step out of the pool so they could give way to other people who wanted to swim in it too.


    They continue watching her until she changes three times. The third one she was wearing was a ck swimsuit whose sides were opened.


    "Just look at the way she flips her hair. Her charisma is something no one could resist. One would mistake her for a supermodel not knowing that this beautifuldy is the daughter of the renowned Mr Avans of Avans Group," Jeff said as he watched Jasmine changed her posture each time the camera''s light beams.


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 Chapter 71 - Get Off From My Body

    "I wonder when they are gonna stop this goddamn photo shoot. She has been doing this all day, don''t they know that she must be exhausted?" Jackson asked furiously when he saw Jasmine yawned.


    "JK, why are you getting furious with us, we are not among those crew members making your woman work to the bones or have you forgotten that?" Jeff asked when Jackson''s action of hitting the water startled him.


    "Guys, quickly look away. She is staring at us," Steve informed as he immediately turned his back on her so she won''t know they have been watching her. Without thinking the two guys did as Steve ordered.


    Other people have been staring at me all day so why haven''t the three friends looked my way even once? Jasmine thought her gaze focused on the three guys now swimming. She forgot that she was in the middle of a goddamn shoot.


    "Young Miss, look this way," the photographer tried to draw back her attention to him but Jasmine who was lost in her thought could not hear a single word he said.


    "Jasmine, what is wrong? You look distracted," Catherine who just walked up to her said cing her left hand on Jasmine''s right shoulder.


    "Cat, I am done here," Jasmine dered firmly before she left the ce. The photographer was so lucky to have taken several pictures of her in that swimsuit before she decided to leave. He would have been in serious trouble if he hasn''t done that.


    "Miss Jasmine, where are you going to? We are not done here," Nathan said as tried to run after her but Catherine quickly obstructed his path.


    "Instead of whining you should be grateful, she let you guys do whatever you like until this moment. What would you have done if she had decided not to shoot for the front cover of your magazine?" Catherine asked fiercely.


    Understanding the threats in Catherine''s words, Nathan turn back and went to his crew.


    "JK, she ising towards us," Jeff announced stuttering a little out of fear. Before Jackson could understand what he meant, his two friends had already stepped out of the pool.


    "Damn those betrayers," Jackson cursed aloud when he realises how close Jasmine was. Even though he knew that she might get to him, he still resumes getting out of the pool before Jasmine reaches him.


    Seeing that she would never catch up to him, Jasmine quickly devised a n to make Jackson get back into the water. She jumped into the pool without thinking.


    "Help...," Jackson heard a voice behind him. Turning back to check what was wrong, he was shocked to see Jasmine struggling inside the water.


    "Didn''t the information my men give says she is a very good swimmer so what is wrong with her now?" Jackson thought in fear.


    "Goddamn it! She is gonna drown if I don''t save her," Jackson thought as he jumped back into the water.


    "Why do I have this feeling that this is one of her tricks to get JK closer to her?" Jeff standing outside the pool with Steve said staring at Jasmine who was beating the water violently with both hands.


    "Yeah, how could someone who doesn''t know how to swim deliberately jumps into the swimming pool when she knows that she is at the risk of drowning?" Steve asked staring at Jasmine who was now in Jackson''s arms.


    "It is either this is her n or she is sure that Jackson wouldn''t be able to ignore h," Jeff concluded.


    "Are you ok?" Jackson asked in a worried tone when he saw her breathe heavily. Jasmine quickly wrapped her hand around his neck. Her terrified look made Jackson wondered whether his men got the wrong information about her.


    "I am so scared Ice Prince. I thought you would ignore me to die since you don''t like me," Jasmine said her grip around his neck tightens even more.


    "How could I ever ignore a dying person? Although I am cold that doesn''t mean that I am heartless," Jackson said as he pats her back so he could calm her down.


    Catherine''s eyes widened in shock when she saw Jasmine hugging Jackson so tightly.


    "I now understand why she was in such a hurry to leave. Her name would not be Jasmine Avans again if she doesn''t seize the slightest opportunity she gets," Catherine thought smiling before she quickly parked Jasmine stuff.


    "Does this means you saved me because you like me or because you would have done that for any drowning person, "Jasmine asked not letting go of Jackson.


    "Of course because...," Jackson paused when he realised that he almost spills the beans.


    "Jasmine, do you really not know how to swim?" Jackson quickly changed the discussion. He carried her gently out of the swimming pool.


    "Why do you want to know that?" Jasmine asked not answering his question.


    "Just answer me ok and be honest about it because your answer is very important," Jackson said in a serious tone. His friends quickly handed him a towel. Jeff rolled his eyes when he saw how Jasmine refused toe down from Jackson''s body.


    "I know how to swim, I only pretended earlier because I didn''t want you to ignore me," Jasmine said. She sounded like a pampered little girl who has been spoiled all her life.


    I just knew that she was pretending. Jack just loves her too much to realise that she was putting up an act earlier.


    Steve thought staring at Jackson''s face. He was surprised to see his expression turns to an angry one.


    "Get off from my body," Jackson ordered coldly. Even Jasmine was surprised to see his worried expression turn to an angry one.


    "You...,"


    "I said get off right now. You will get hurt if I do it myself so get down or else I won''t be polite," Jackson said staring at her.


    Jasmine reluctantly came down from his body. Jackson turned to leave but she held his hand before he could walk away.


    "You could pull a prank on me with every other thing except your life, got it?" Jackson asked sternly before he shoved her hand away.

 Chapter 72 - Danger?

    "Ice Prince, try to hear me out. You and your friends have been avoiding me since this morning. I even waved at you earlier but you guys ignored me. I abandoned my work and came to the pool to hang out with you guys but the three of you quickly came out of the pool when you sighted me. You don''t like me so no matter how many times I called your name you wouldn''t have answered me. I only pretended not to be able to swim because I wanted to get your attention....,"


    "And now you have gotten my attention and even almost made me have a panic attack, are you satisfied?" Jackson asked before he walked away.


    Why is he so furious. One would mistake his anger for love which is not the case here. I wonder why he is so furious.


    Jasmine thought as she stares at his departing back.


    No matter what is his reason for throwing tantrums, I can''t afford to miss today because of his anger. I need to do something right now.


    Jasmine thought as she hurried after him.


    "Can you guess whether JK is really mad at her or is just putting up an act? I am confused," Jeff asked staring at her.


    "Jeff, how will you feel if you see the woman you love drowning and only to know that she was pretending after saving her?" Steve asked in. He turned around to face the direction Jackson and Jasmine took when Catherine walked past them.


    "He was very worried about her so he is mad because he realised that his feelings were just being yed at," Steve concluded before they both head towards the direction the three took. Afraid that Jackson might lose his cool and reveal his feelings to Jasmine, the two friends did not relent in running just so they could catch up to them.


    "Ice Prince, wait. You can''t keep ignoring me like...,"


    "Jasmine, sorry but you can''t enter his room," Steve said seriously, holding tightly onto the door before Jasmine could slip in.


    "What are you saying? I need to talk to him," Jasmine said fiercely.


    "Ok but how about you go ande backter.....,"


    "Sorry, but what I want to tell him can''t wait," Jasmine said fiercely as she struggled to enter the room.


    "Actually we are not doing this to prevent you from seeing him but to prevent you from danger," Jeff said firmly. Unlike Steve''s words which didn''t catch her attention Jeff''s words did.


    "Danger? What danger are you talking about?" Catherine who just reached there asked as she stares at their handsome faces for answers.


    "JK has already changed his clothes that is why we stopped you from entering his room. Although he acts cold, he is a man after all and blood runs through his veins. You will be in great trouble if you go in there. No matter how bold you are I am sure you can never win against a fierce man like JK in a fight so I advise that youe backter. But if your words can''t wait then we won''t stop you again but just know that you are going in there at your own risk," Jeff exined.


    "Jasmine, I know you like him a lot but let''s go. I can''t afford to have any man pounce on you because he can''t control his desires," Catherine said as she held Jasmine''s right hand.


    "But...,"


    "Stop fighting with them and let''s go so you can go dry yourself. I will get very upset with not only you but the three of them if you dare fall ill because of your stubbornness," Catherine said as she pulled the reluctant Jasmine along with her.


    "Why do I have this feeling that she is gonnae back immediately she finished changing? I wonder what lies we are gonna tell her then," Jeff thought helplessly as he entered the room. Steve who entered the roomst shut the door before he went to sit beside Jeff.


    "JK, I know you were furious but you shouldn''t have acted like that. We were partly responsible for what she did. If we didn''t avoid her, she wouldn''t have done that just to get your attention....,"


    "You are responsible for giving me that silly advice about ignoring her. Honestly, instead of her, you should have been the one I got furious at," Jackson transferred his aggression on Jeff.


    "She is always known for always acting sophisticated and prideful while approaching any of her targets. She was also like this when we recently met her but I wonder why she had suddenly changed strategy," Steve quickly changed the topic just to save Jeff from Jackson''s wrath.


    "I guess because she is desperate. It''s now five days to the deadline so I kinda understand why she is so anxious," Jeff said coolheadedly.


    "Jack there is something I have been curious of. What will you do if you can''t make her fall in love with you after the end of the deadline? Would you give her the contract or not?" Steve asked curiously.


    "I have also been curious about this too. It is remaining five days and Jasmine is far from falling in love with you so what will be your decision if your n doesn''t work?" Jeff asked anxiously. He could not hide his anxiety. Steve and Jeff exchanged puzzled nces when Jackson kept quiet on them.


    "I will go change now. I am sure she will be back soon," Jackson said as he stood up and walk away.


    "JK, where are you going? You haven''t given us an answer yet," Jeff shouted after him but Jackson did not turn around.


    "What do you think he will do if his ns don''t work?" Jeff asked staring at Steve.


    "Jack is always unpredictable. I don''t know what he is up to but one thing I know is that for him to havee up with this crazy n shows that he genuinely like her. He has been putting up with all her pleasure torture because he wants her to fall for him. Even though his ns don''t work, I am certain he won''t give up on her," Steve said in a serious tone as he stares at the bedroom door Jackson entered.

 Chapter 73 - Should We Ignore Her?

    "I can''t help but think that JK is pitiful. This is his first time falling in love and he happened to fall in love with a demoness like Jasmine Avans. Seducing her or making ady like her fall in love with a man is just impossible. I have always known this. She is heartless and I am sure she will leave JK heartbroken at the end," Jeff said seriously.


    "Yeah, she is indeed a demoness but this demoness is the onlydy who has ever captivated Jack''s heart. She effortlessly achieved what countlessdies couldn''t achieve. She is also the onlydy who makes Jack smile so genuinely. Jasmine is the only one who is capable of making the Almighty cold Jackson Smith do naughty things. Although Jack might get hurt at the beginning I am sure he won''t regret it since at the end he will get what he has always wanted," Steve said forcing on a smile.


    "How I wish I can chant a spell that will make her fall head over heels for JK, I would have chanted it so that way JK won''t get constantly tortured by her," Jeff said firmly.


    "Jeff, let''s not worry about Jack''s problem for now. He has always been capable so I am sure he can handle this...,"


    "I don''t think there is any man born of a woman who can subdue thatdy. She is sweet but equally evil," Jeff stated his mind boldly.


    "Despite all her shorings, you can''t deny that she is fun to be with. Since she arrived in our life there has not been a single dull moment in our lives..,"


    "Yeah, it has been like we are on a rollercoaster," Jeff said smiling. Thinking about all the fun events that happened since the arrival of Jasmine made him smile brightly.


    "We will be going on another rollercoaster in a few minutes when she arrived so I suggest you better prepare yourself," Steve joked smiling.


    Back in Jasmine''s room, Jasmine hurriedly freshen up and changed into a white ir cropped top which only had one hand. She applied light make-up and made to leave the room.


    "Jasmine, I understand that you are doing this for the contract but strangely I have the feeling that you have be obsessed with seducing this particr guy. For the past years you have never gone to this extent to seduce any man so why is this guy different? Can you be so kind to tell me your reason for acting this way?" Catherine asked seriously before Jasmine could rush off.


    "Because no man has been able to resist me this far. Does this answer your question?" Jasmine asked firmly.


    "I am gonna ask them out for dinner, you areing, right? You are not gonna leave me alone with them because you are mad at me right?" Jasmine asked seriously.


    "Yeah, I am mad at you for suddenly acting out of character but that doesn''t mean I won''te along with you," Catherine said as she stood up from the couch.


    "I have always known that my best friend is the best. She will always support me no matter what...,"


    "That I aming with you doesn''t mean that I will support whatever you are up to," Catherine said firmly as she resumed walking.


    "For your sake, I won''t do him anything. I willpose myself like a Young Miss that I am so stop being angry ok? As you know I get so uneasy each time you are mad at me," Jasmine said as she stares at Catherine''s departing back.


    "We will see about that after you keep your promise," Catherine said as she walked into the bedroom.


    Jasmine smiled before she walked out of the room.


    "She is sure the one who loves me the most. She worries about me way too much and this makes me feel uneasy sometimes," Jasmine mumbled as she flipped her hair backwards.


    After walking past so many rooms, Jasmine halted in front of a room. She knocked on the door and waited for a response.


    Inside the room, Jeff and Steve who were about to leave the room to go freshen up panicked slightly when they heard a knock on the door.


    "She is sure very fast. I thought it will take her another five minutes," Jeff said as he stares at the door.


    "Jack, what do you want us to do now? Should we ignore her?" Steve asked calmly as he stares at Jackson for an answer.


    "You want to ignore her? Do you take her for one of thedies who always stalk me or what?" Jackson asked angrily.


    "You want me to let thedy I love stand out there...,"


    "JK, can you please not take it out on us. I am already nervous as it is but your words are making me even more nervous," Jeff said as he faked a terrified expression.


    "You guys can do whatever you want with her but you can''t ignore her," Jackson said before he stood up and headed towards his bedroom.


    "He wants us to let her in, he should say so instead of scaring us with that cold expression of his," Jeff said as he stares at the bedroom door.


    "Jeff, I leave the job of answering the door to you. I need to use the restroom," Steve said as he stood up and head towards the restroom.


    "Hey, you are guys are leaving me all alone with her. This is not fair," Jeff shouted angrily. He felt so wronged.


    "I will be sure to take my revenge," Jeff mumbled as he stood up from the couch. He picked up Jackson''s shirt lying on the couch and wears it before he approach the door when Jasmine knocked for the second time. He reluctantly walked to the door. After exhaling deeply, he opened the door but he made sure he did not open it widely for fear that Jasmine might barge in.


    "I am looking for Ice Prince. He is in there, right?" Jasmine said as she tried to enter but Jeff obstructed her. He lifts his eyes and stares at her. From the look on her face, he could tell that she was upset.


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 Chapter 74 - Jasmine Got Back At Jeff

    "Yes but he is fast asleep," Jeff lied. He thought saying Jackson was asleep was the fastest way to chase Jasmine away. He did not know that he was only digging his own grave.


    "He is asleep?" Jasmine asked as she focused her gaze on his face. She smirked devilishly when she saw Jeff avoid her stares.


    He is lying to him. Just wait and see what I will do to you. I don''t spare those who acts as stumbling blocks to me achieving my goals. I don''t mind eating them whole so they will never be able to obstruct my ns.


    Jasmine thought as she smirked evilly.


    "It hasn''t been up to fifteen minutes since I left here and he is already sound asleep. Ice Prince sure falls asleep so easily, don''t you think so?" Jasmine asked as she takes two steps forward. She ced her right hand on the door and stare directly into his eyes. Her stares me the previously confident Jeff nervous.


    "He has been in one meeting after the other since morning, I guess he fell asleep so easily because he is exhausted," Jeff said as he tried to close the door. The sudden closeness made him feel so uneasy.


    "Since he isn''t here to y with me that is ok. I have you to y with me so why should I bother about him? I have seen the way you look at me so affectionately. Compared to the Ice Prince I am sure you are a better partner for me. ying with you will be so much fun, dont you agree with me?" Jasmine said as she raised her hand to Jeff''s face.


    "What are you talking about and why are you touching me?" Jeff said stuttering at every interval. His wavering stares gave his inner feelings away.


    "Haven''t you always like me? Do you mean those affectionate stares you always direct at me was a misunderstanding on my part?" Jasmine asked as she caressed his face. Jeff froze the moment Jasmine run her hand through the back of his neck. He subconsciously let go of the door and move two steps backwards.


    "I love this frozen look on your face. It makes you look cute and irresistible. It makes me want to do naughty things to you," Jasmine whispered into his ears seductively. Her hot breath tickled Jeff''s wensitive neck. He tightened his fist to keep himself in check.


    "If you want to stop me next time at least try to increase your tolerance level to that of Ice Prince because at the moment he is the only man in this universe who can resist my touch and teases," Jasmine said as she pushed Jeff away and walked into the room fully. It was at that moment Steve came back from the restroom. Seeing Jeff just stood there like someone who has been frozen to a point, Steve went to meet him.


    "Hey, what is wrong? What did she do to you to make you stand there like someone whose soul has been taken away from him?" Steve asked as he ced his hand on Jeff''s right shoulder.


    "You what to know what she did?" Jeff asked as he shot him a murderous nce.


    "I won''t tell you what she did but I will make you experience it some day? When I leave you alone with her someday, you will also experience what I went through or even the worst scenario," Jeff said as he walked to the couch.


    What did Jasmine said and did to make Jeff this furious with me?


    Steve thought as he stares at Jasmine whose eyes roam around the room like she was searching for someone.


    With her calm demeanour, I would have thought that she would never bully anyone but knowing her character very well I can''t believe she can still look so calm after bullying a grown-up like Jeff.


    Steve thought before he approached her.


    "Jasmine, if you are looking for Jack then I am sorry to tell you that he is asleep now so I suggest that you go ande backter. I will inform you when he is awake," Steve said calmly.


    "Thanks for your concern but I will wait for him to wake up. I am not busy at the moment so I have some time to spare," Jasmine said carefreely as she elegantly sat down on the couch with legs crossed.


    "But...,"


    "Steve, don''t try to stop me like Jeff did or you will end up hating me like he is doing right now. I like you a lot and I wouldn''t want you to loathe me or take to your heels each time you see me, ok?" Jasmine warned forcing a smile on.


    "You understand what I mean right?" Jasmine asked as she shifted her gaze to Jeff who was ring daggers at him at the moment.


    I will never get in her way or challenge her again. I will leave those two things to JK since he is very good at that.


    Jeff thought as he looked away.


    "You both know how to y the monster game right?" Jasmine asked as she took turns in staring at their faces. She frowned when none of them answered her. Just then an evil idea pops into her head. She smirked devilishly as she centred her gaze on Jeff who seems not to have gotten over herst attack.


    "If both of ypu are not cool with that how about we yed the games we yed in the clubst night? That sounds more thrilling right?" Jasmine asked as she smiles bewitchingly. The startled Jeff and Steve exchanged secret nces. From the looks on their faces, it showed that none of them was ready to suffer from such enjoyment torture.


    "I opt for the monster killing game," Steve and Jeff choruses hurriedly. The evil Jasmine could no longer suppress herughter when she saw their terrified looks.


    They are scared of me, this is great. I will use them to my advantage.


    Jasmine thought maintaining her smiling face.

 Chapter 75 - The Bet

    They are scared of me, this is great. I will use them to my advantage.


    Jasmine thought maintaining her smiling face.


    "What took you both so long to say that? I even thought of adding stripping to the five games we yed in the club because I thought stripping you both will look thrilling but I guess I won''t get to see those perfect bodies of yours since you both choose the online game," Jasmine said sounding displeased.


    Did she say she wants to strip us? This is insane!


    Steve thought staring at Jasmine in wonder. He could not guess whether or not she was joking.


    I guess the fear of Jasmine Avans is the beginning of wisdom. I better stay far away from her.


    Steve concluded as he brought out his phone from his trouser pocket. Jasmine and Jeff did likewise.


    "There is still two hours before dinner, I can''t just sit here and stare at your faces. I seem to get naughty thoughts each time I stare at a guy for a long time that is why I asked you both to y with me. I know the two of you don''t particrly like me and that is ok with me because I am certain that I will win you both over with my irresistible charms. Before I achieve that I can''t afford to make the two of you hate me more than you have already done," Jasmine who never really liked exining the reason for her actions exined meekly.


    "Jasmine, we don''t hate you. We admire you a lot...,"


    "Does this include Ice Prince? Did he tell you that he admires me?" Jasmine asked impatiently as she stares into Steve''s eyeballs.


    "How could we know what goes on in his mind? When ites to discussing how he feels he never shares it with us so it is useless asking us so I suggest that you ask him that question when he is awake. He is in a better position to tell you what feelings he has for you," Jeff who was afraid that Steve will end up spilling the beans quickly spoke before Steve could.


    "If it was as easy as you had said then your best friend wouldn''t have remained safe until today. He would have gotten devoured on our first meeting if he had made his feelings noticeable," Jasmine said grinning before she focused her gaze on her cellphone.


    She has be very brazen, she isn''t even hiding the fact that she wants to seduce JK as she has done for the past two weeks. With how brazen she has be JK will really lose to her if he is not careful when she is with him.


    Jeff thought as he shifted his gaze to his phone. He clicked on the game Jasmine had told them she wanted to y.


    "Jasmine, are you sure you want to y this game?" Steve asked curiously as he shifted his gaze to her. He stares at Jasmine who raised her head to stare at him too.


    "What is wrong with me wanting to y this game?" Jasmine asked pretending as though she did not know why Steve asked him such a question.


    "I mean this game was originally designed for guys, if you lose to us people might think that we are bullying you....,"


    "Yes, this game was designed with the interest of male yers in the developer''s mind but is there any rule that states that females can''t y it?" Jasmine asked firmly.


    "And if I was you, I wouldn''t be too happy because you don''t know whether my skill is poor or not. Don''te crying to me if you lose because you underestimated me before the game even started," Jasmine said yfully.


    "You will win us? Isn''t that your wishful thinking?" Jeff interrupted them with his cold tone.


    "My wishful thinking?" Jasmine chuckled.


    "Let''s make a bet, if you lose to me I will do whatever I so desire with you without any objections from you? You can''t say no even though I want to get intimate with you? What do you say?" Jasmine asked in a serious tone, her cold stare centred on Jeff.


    "Are you too scared to take the challenge because you know what is at stake? It''s ok with me if you have already eaten your words before we even start the game," Jasmine said provocatively.


    "I ept your challenge," Jeff replied firmly. He did not know that he had just fallen into Jasmine''s traps.


    "Since you are man enough to ept my challenge also be man enough to keep your promise because I won''t go easy on you if you dare lost," Jasmine said sternly as she cracks her knuckles and did a bit of stretching before she sat down resting her back against the couch.


    "Steve, I had wanted to y the game with you first but your turn will have to wait. I Wil y with you after I win him," Jasmine said as she raised her legs and ce them on the centre table.


    "I am cool with that," Steve said. Although he seems to be on Jasmine''s side the truth is he had already concluded Jeff as the winner since he knew how good Jeff was with games. In terms of games, Jeff was the best. He and Jackson were not on the same par with Jeff.


    "Are you guys ready," Steve standing at the back of the couch Jasmine was sitting on asked, loudly.


    "Start," Steve announced. Jasmine and Jeff began the multiple yer game. What intrigued Steve most when the game was going on was the smile on Jasmine''s face. Since the game began this beautiful smile has never left her face and this left Steve wondering whether this is how she normally smiles each time she ys a game.


    While the fierce battle was going on Jackson whom they thought was sleeping was standing at the bedroom door listening to their conversations. When the talk about ying a game started about twenty minutes ago, he had desperately wanted to go out to join them but on recalling what Jeff and Steve told Jasmine he had no choice but to remain in his room. Thest thing he wanted Jasmine to know was the fact that he was avoiding her for fear that she might discover his true feelings for her.


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 Chapter 76 - Are You Ready For Me, Jeff?

    Back in the sitting room Steve who wasn''t a part of the game was even more anxious than those ying the game. Having watched just how perfectly Jasmine ys the game, he could not help but want to know from where she learned to y men''s games so well.


    Even the almighty gamer Jeff who was at the brink of losing to Jasmine was surprised to see just how good Jasmine was. He regretted ever challenging her without knowing the extent of her skills.


    "I won, I won...," Jasmine shouted as she jumped to her feet. At first, Steve was too shocked to react when he realised that thedy he was sure would lose actually won a game prodigy like his best friend.


    "Steve, can you believe it, I just won, isn''t that amazing?" The excited Jasmine said smiling delightfully.


    "Yeah, it is amazing. Even I can''t believe that you just won Jeff," Steve said smiling awkwardly. Jeff''s frowning expression did not let him share in Jasmine''s victory like she wanted him to. If the person she won was someone else other than his friend, he would have jumped up excitedly and even ridiculed the person but since that person was his best friend he couldn''t do that.


    "Howe you are so good at guys'' games?" Jeff cut Jasmine''s jubtion short with his question.


    "Of course I own a gamepany so how could I not be good at games?" These are the words Jasmine wanted to throw at him but she couldn''t since she still wanted to keep her identity a secret. If she had known that they knew who she truly is, she wouldn''t have held back.


    "My ex-boyfriend thought me how to y," Jasmine lied without batting an eyelid. The truth was no one taught her how to y games. Since childhood, she always loved ying mobile games and this habit graduated from childhood to her teenage. Her constant habits of always ying games instead of reading had been the reason why her parents especially her father never took interest in her. He had thought that the daughter of a conglomerate family always staying at the screen of herptop ying games was a waste of time and his opinion still hasn''t changed until now. Frankly, Jasmine never cared about his opinion about her that is why she had set up a gamepany despite that her father was strongly against that.


    "Your ex-boyfriend? Is it the one you desperately wanted to marry....,"


    "Can we not talk about me and my past?" Jasmine cut him short sharply. From the agitated look on her face, Steve could tell that she detested that topic.


    "Let''s talk about how I will punish Jeff for daring to challenge me. He even belittled me," Jasmine said smiling. Her once agitated look took a 180 degrees turn. Her current expression was as if she was not the same angrydy earlier.


    She is very good at hiding how she feels just like Jack. If she is this good at hiding her emotions I wonder how Jack is gonna know whether or not she likes him.


    Steve thought his gaze focused on the beaming Jasmine.


    "I admit defeat so what is gonna be my punishment for losing?" Jeff asked. Although his expression looks calm the truth is he was so nervous. He could still recall how Jasmine promised not to go easy on him.


    "What punishment do I normally give guys who challenge me?" Jasmine asked as though she was having a hard time recalling something. The suspense was killing the two guys who were nervously expecting what evil n Jasmine wille up with.


    "Is it making them strip to thest piece of clothing on their bodies or teasing them until they wet themselves?" Jasmine asked as she walked seductively towards the nervous Jeff. Jeff who was trying his hardest to hid how nervous he was could no longer hide his nervousness when Jasmine was just an arms reach away.


    "Steve, which one of them do you think is a better punishment for him? Choose because I will go along with whatever options you choose," Jasmine said with an innocent expression. She was barely holding back the urge to burst into a peal of deafeningughter.


    Gosh! I never knew that teasing these guys will be so much fun. Look at how terrified they are. I am certain Jeff might copse if I dare as much as tease him for more than two minutes. I originally did not want to do this to him but I can''t help but think that it will be so satisfying and fun to see him faint because of my teases.


    Jasmine thought as an evil grin appears on her beautiful face.


    "Steve, which one do you choose, making him strip or teasing him until he wets himself? Choose because you will leave me with no other option but to choose the worst option," Jasmine said seriously as she squats in front of Jeff.


    Why is she acting as if she is doing Jeff a favour by letting me choose? The truth is none of the options is a better option. No matter the option I choose, Jeff will end up...,


    "Since you don''t want to choose then I have chosen teasing him until he wets himself," Jasmine abruptly disrupt Steve''s thoughts.


    "Are you ready for me, Jeff?" Jasmine asked staring into his eyes. Jeff''s eyes spoke fear. In his entire life, he has never felt so scared for his life.


    "I will take your silence for a yes then," Jasmine said as she ced her right hand on Jeff''s right thighs. The moment she touched him there Jeff froze. His mind went nk.


    "Here Ie Mr Jeff, I don''t hold any grudges against you. You are the one who epted my challenge so it is not my fault that you have to face the punishment for losing. Don''t resent me too much after this," Jasmine said as her hands started crawling upwards. Jeff could feel his heart beating frantically. She hasn''t even started and yet his entire system was in chaos.


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 Chapter 77 - What Is Your Condition?

    JK, I didn''t mind sacrificing myself to offend this little devil for your happiness so you must rescue me before it is toote. I don''t have super tolerance to her touches as you do so you must show up now.


    Jeff shed silent tears as he closed his eyes waiting for Jasmine to do whatever she wanted with him.


    Just when the grinning Jasmine wanted tounch her greatest attack and put an end to Jeff''s suffering early, the bedroom door leading to the sitting room flew open. Jackson who has been eavesdropping on their conversations emerged. Steve whose heart has almost jumped out of his mouth heaved a sigh of relief.


    This turmoil will soon be over. I am certain Jeff won''t forget this day in a hurry.


    Steve thought as he anxiously waited to see what Jackson will do.


    "What are you doing bullying my friends in my room?" Jackson cold voice made Jasmine halted. She momentarily turned and face where the voice came from.


    She could not hide her excitement when she got a glimpse of his face.


    "What are you smiling at? Aren''t you gonna answer my question?" Jackson asked as he walked coolly towards them.


    "I am smiling because I am happy to see you," Jasmine said shamelessly her smile broadening even more.


    She is damn honest!


    Jackson thought not knowing whether to be happy or sad.


    "And I wasn''t bully them but they are the ones who bullied me," Jasmine added firmly.


    "If you are not bullying him then why are you squatting in front of him and also why are your hands almost on his little thing?" Jackson asked his eyes glued on Jasmine''s hands which were still on Jeff''s body.


    "After bullying me they both epted my challenge but Jeff ended up losing so I am just exerting the punishment for losing our bet. And what am doing is not called bullying but it is called murdering without even breaking a sweat. Some men call it pleasure torture or whatnot," Jasmine said without an ounce of shame. Jeff who just opened his eyes shook his head in shame. He med himself for daring to challenge a demoness like Jasmine.


    "I am not asking you what it is called. All I want is for you to let go of him. You might let him develop a fear of women if you keep bullying him like this," Jackson said. A chuckle subconsciously escapes from Steve''s mouth when he heard how Jackson was adding fuel to an already burning fire.


    Jeff threw him a murderous re.


    "What if I don''t do like you ordered?" Jasmine asked unwaveringly not releasing Jeff.


    "Didn''t you say you like me, is this how you treat the friends of the guy you im to like? Were you perhaps lying when you said you like me?" Jackson asked seriously.


    "Of course I like you but that I like you doesn''t mean that your friend shouldn''t keep his promises," Jasmine said.


    "I can let him go on one condition," Jasmine said firmly.


    "What is your condition?" The three guys chorused anxiously.


    "On the condition that you take his ce. You want to save him right, you will get to do that only on the condition that you will have to sacrifice yourself," Jasmine said grinning. Jackson who has been trying to avoid getting touched by Jasmine after the incident in the club tilted his head sideways.


    "You have a high tolerance for my touch right so I am sure you won''t end up wetting yourself but I can''t guarantee that you won''t have to take a cold bath," Jasmine said as she anxiously waited for Jackson''s reply.


    I have a high tolerance for her touch my foot! All that was a facade. The truth is just like every living man I get aroused each time she touches me. I always put a cold front on to hide my innermost feelings so I have no goddamn tolerance for her touch. How do I tell her this?


    Jackson thought helplessly. He was in a dilemma at what to do.


    "JK, aren''t you gonna give her your answer?" Jeff asked with gritted teeth.


    "Seeing how long it is taking you to give me an answer I guess the Ice Prince is scared of me just like his...,"


    "Who said I am scared of you?" Jackson said firmly as he brought back his gaze to her body. Those who didn''t know his feelings for her would mistake his firm look for boldness not knowing that the famous Ice Prince was troubled within.


    "If you are not scared how about you take over from him. We will see whether or not you are scared of me when I am done with you," Jasmine said provocatively as she beckoned Jackson toe to sit down.


    "Why not!" Jackson asked faking a carefree expression as he walked closer to the couch. Seeing that Jackson was offering himself to her, Jeff quickly shoves her hand off his body and abruptly stood up from the couch to make Jackson take his position.


    "I am sacrificing myself in ce of you so don''t you dare forget to call me elder brother after everything is over here," Jackson whispered into Jeff''s ear before he signals him to go stand beside Steve. Jackson sat down in front of the still squatting Jasmine.


    "For how long will itst?" Jackson asked with an indifferent expression.


    "For as long as I am satisfied with the oue...,"


    "What? That means whether or not you will stop relies solely on your decision. That is not a fair game Jasmine. You are practically going to bully him with no duration of when it will stop," Steve voiced out his displeasure.


    "Would you rather prefer, you take over his spot?" Jasmine asked firmly.


    "You have been squatting for a while now won''t your legs hurt if you squat for a long time?" Jackson quickly changed the topic not knowing that Jasmine could see through his tricks.

 Chapter 78 - Were You Pretending To Be Poor?

    "I appreciate your concern but I would advise you to worry about yourself instead of worrying about me. I can assure you that it is gonna hurt badly when I through with you," Jasmine said an evil grin appearing on her face as she stares at Jackson sacred region.


    "Here Ie, Ice Prince," Jasmine said as she rested her two hands on each of his legs. The moment she braces herself to execute her evil ns she heard a dry coughing from the direction of the door. Raising her head to see who dares to disrupt her, she was surprised to see that the intruder was none other than her best friend Catherine.


    What the f*ck! Why did she have to arrive at this time? She should havee about five minutester after I am done trampling with this guy''s ego. I was so sure of winning but Cat ruined everything.


    Jasmine cursed with gritted teeth. Every other person in the room except Jasmine was happy to see Catherine. Their broad smile showed how they truly felt.


    "Jasmine, what are you doing? Did I perhaps disrupt something important?" Catherine asked staring at the squatting Jasmine. Although her words sounded harmless Jasmine could still feel the threat in those harmless words of hers.


    "I am doing nothing and you did not disrupt anything important...,"


    "If that is the case then why are you squatting in front of him?" Catherine asked curiously as she walked towards them.


    Jasmine quickly thought of what lies to tell Catherine. She knew that Catherine will get mad at her if she knows what she was actually up to and she dreaded infuriating Catherine.


    "One the ear of my earring went missing so I squat to search for it. Isn''t that so guys?" Jasmine asked as she took turns in staring at their faces. The threat in her eyes did not escape their notice.


    "Yes, you are right," the three guys chorused to the surprised of Catherine who had thought that they would snitch on her.


    Actually seeing Jasmine in that position was so obvious of what she was up to. She only asked questions so the guys won''t think that her actions were already nned. And the two long earrings hanging on Jasmine''s ears were evidence that she was lying, so how could she not guess what silly things her friends would have done to Jackson if she did not arrive on time to stop her.


    "Really?" Catherine asked throwing Jasmine a suspicious nce.


    "Yeah, I am saying the truth so stop doubting me already," Jasmine said as she stood up and went to meet Catherine. Everywhere went quiet after this.


    "So what about the dinner outing? Are we still going out?" Catherine broke off the silence.


    "Of course we are still going out. I was waiting for Ice Prince to wake up and now that he has woken up, we will be leaving for the restaurant in a few minutes," Jasmine said leaving the guys with no option but to ept her offer.


    Jasmine turned and shot the guys a piercing nce when they did not attempt to leave.


    "What are you guys still waiting for? Don''t you wanna change your clothes?" Jasmine asked sternly.


    "We will be back?" Steve said as he and Jeff left the room. Jackson also went into his bedroom leaving the two of them in the sitting room.


    While the guys were getting prepared Jasmine and Catherine patiently waited for them in the sitting room.


    "What took you so long earlier Cat? Did you encounter some problems after I left?" Jasmine asked curiously.


    "I was about to follow you immediately after you left but unfortunately I received a phone call from your mum...,"


    "Mum called you, why?" Jasmine asked anxiously.


    "She went to your mansion to meet you only to be informed by your employees that you travelled out of the country. She was so furious that you left the country without informing her. I had a hard time making her understand that you had no choice but to leave since the business trip was very important," Catherine ryed with a displeased expression.


    "I knew I could always count on my Cat at any time. You are the world''s most efficient executive assistant. If it hadn''t been you who became my assistant back then, I can''t recall the number of assistants I would have fired since the establishment of ourpany," Jasmine praised.


    "I know I am very capable but I won''t be able to keep covering up for you if this goes on....,"


    "We only have five days left to get the contract back, I promise to behave properly after I get back our contract so stop worrying ok and you can trust me to protect you from mum and father if they strike," Jasmine said pridefully.


    "Let''s wait and see whether you will keep your promise," Catherine said seriously. Catherine and Jasmine waited for the guys to dress up ande join them. The three guys joined thedies fifteen minutester. They all set out for the dinner date afterwards. With Catherine sitting at the same table with them Jasmine could not take action against Jackson.


    Jackson who was so scared earlier that he will have to endure another torturous night was so relieved when Jasmine did not tease him from the beginning to the end of their dinner.


    "Now that we are done and ready to leave, Jack let''s go pay the bills," Steve said as he made to stand up but Jasmine''s words made him sit back down on his seat.


    "Didn''t I tell you guys earlier that dinner was on me?" Jasmine asked in a serious tone.


    "You were serious about that? We thought you were joking," Jeff replied carefreely.


    "Of course I meant what I said...,"


    "Days ago you couldn''t afford to book a cab and now you want to pay a bill that is worth over a million dors? Were you perhaps pretending to be poor?" Jackson asked to the astonishment of Jasmine who had forgotten about the incident.

 Chapter 79 - Ignored

    Goddamn it! Does he still recall that? He sure has a fantastic brain.


    Jasmine thought as she quickly tried toe with lies to cover up her tracks. Catherine who didn''t know what they were talking about just stare at Jasmine who seems to be having a hard timeing up with lies to convince them.


    "She just got paid for the modelling she did earlier so I guess that is why she can afford to treat you guys to dinner," Catherine quickly said when she saw the way the guys were staring at Jasmine.


    "Yeah, Cat is right. I just got paid so I have money to buy you guys a meal," Jasmine said smiling. Her smile felt so awkward.


    "How much do they pay models that you can afford such an expensive meal...,"


    Goddamn it! Why won''t this fool just keep quiet? He is trying to ruin me tonight.


    Jasmine thought as she red daggers at Jeff who just finished talking. She felt like stuffing his mouth with paper to stop him from spewing nonsense.


    "My friend works in a very famouspany, she can lend me money if mine is not enough so you don''t have to worry about me," Jasmine said. The tone of her voice shows that she was angry.


    "JK, can we go to the club today, I mean the night is still very early to go back to our hotel room," Jeff said softly.


    "Yeah, I also think so. We have been working all day so why don''t we chill," Steve supported. Jackson turned to face Jasmine to see whether she agreed with them.


    "Sorry guys but I won''t join you guys. I am exhausted from having to change clothes fifty times today. I am afraid I might copse if I follow you guys to the club," Jasmine said to the disappointment of the two guys who were looking forward to going to the club. They knew that there was no way Jackson will agree to go to the club when Jasmine said she wasn''t going.


    "Nevertheless, you guys can go with my best friend. She has been following me all day so I am sure she must be very bored. You guys will do me the favour of protecting her right?" Jasmine asked as she stares at their faces for answers.


    "Jasmine, don''t try to push me away because I am not leaving your side. I will stay with you and keep youpany so don''t even think of telling me to leave your side," Catherine said unwaveringly.


    "But I insist you go with them. I am not sick so why are you worried about me?" Jasmine asked seriously.


    "I still want to be with you...,"


    "Cat, I feel guilty about making you follow me the entire day so will you just do me this favour and go have fun with them. Please...," Jasmine insisted.


    "Let''s go pay the bills," Jackson said when he saw they were still gonna drag the issue. Jasmine and Jackson went to pay the bills while the others waited for them outside near their car. After they finished paying the bill they went to join the others outside. Catherine and the guys stare at Jasmine sitting inside the car staring at them.


    "Make sure you have tons of fun. Forget about me and have a st ok?" Jasmine said smiling at them.


    "Ok, we will protect your best friend too," Steve assured. The smiling Jasmine signals them to get going. She stares at them as they walked over to their car. Just when she wanted to tell the driver to get going she felt someone the presence of someone standing outside the door.


    "What the heck are you doing...," before Jasmine could finish asking questions Jackson standing by the door opened the door of the car and entered the car.


    "What do you think you are doing? Weren''t you going to the club with them?" Jasmine asked curiously after Jackson closed the door of the car.


    "You can getting now," Jackson ordered the driver who ignited the car almost immediately. Jasmine stares at Jackson who was deliberately ignoring her. Her piercing nce directed at his handsome face made Jackson''s heart pound hard. Although he didn''t let it show he was so scared that she might hear his heartbeat if she draws closer to him.


    "I have said I am sorry earlier so why are you still mad at me? Are you going to keep on ignoring me because of how I pranked you with the swimming pool incident?" Jasmine asked as she brought her face closer to his face.


    "Even when I am usually at the wrong I don''t apologize but I apologised this time around so why are you still proving stubborn? If you want to ignore me you don''t have to use the incident of the swimming pool you know that right?" Jasmine asked as she stares at his well-sculptured jawline.


    "It''s ok if you won''t talk to me but at least let me lean on your shoulders. I feel so exhausted so you can be rest assured that I won''t tease you today," Jasmine said as she put her head on his shoulders before he could utter a word. Jackson continues to ignore Jasmine but he became worried when she did not utter a word in five minutes. He thought she was upset with him that he was ignoring her.


    "Actually, I am not angry at you for pulling such a prank on me but I am mad at myself for not being able to make you fall in love with me. After spending so much time with you doing things you liked I thought you would at least developed some feelings for me but your action today proves that I was very wrong. It was just my wishful thinking that you like me the slightest bit. You wouldn''t have used your life to prank me if you liked me, am I right Jasmine?" Jackson asked as he slowly turned to stare at her.


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 Chapter 80 - What Was I Expecting?

    He was so surprised when he realised that she had dozed off.


    "Just when I had decided to confess everything to her, she happens to be asleep. I guess I am just so unlucky. I failed to get her love and I also failed to confess everything to her," Jackson thought as he raised his hand and caress her face.


    "Jasmine I love you very much, why can''t you see my heart? Why haven''t you noticed the intense love that this indifferent man has for you?" Jackson said in a painful tone as he touched her eyebrows. He could not resist touching her on seeing how soundly she sleeps.


    "Why won''t you look my way just once? I promise to cherish you if you just give me the chance so will you give me a chance to show you just how I love you?" Jackson asked as he caressed her lips. He removed his hand from her face when she did not make any movements.


    "What was I expecting?" Jackson asked as he looked out of the window. A few minutester the car halted in front of the hotel but Jasmine was still not awake. Jackson tried to wake her up but she still didn''t show any sign of opening her eyes. He had no choice but to carry her to his bedroom.


    After gently cing her on the bed, Jackson sat on the bed and remove her shoes. He tucks her in bed before he sat beside her staring at her beautiful face. He stares at her until he had imprinted the image of her face in his heart. He went to the bathroom and shower after he was done staring at her. He changed into his pyjamas and slept on the couch in the sitting room. The thought of Jasmine pouncing on him scared him more than anything else which is why he left the bed for her.


    Around 3:30 am the sleeping Jackson heard a knock on the door. Afraid that the noise will wake Jasmine up, he went to check on who it was. Seeing Catherine try to enter his room Jackson quickly obstruct her path.


    "Why are you stopping me? I want to take my best friend with me," Catherine said drunkenly. Jackson examines her from head to toe. He did not need to be a sorcerer to realise that the youngdy in front of him was drunk.


    "She is sleeping. You cane back for her when she is awake," Jackson said firmly.


    "I don''t want to. I want to take her with me right now...,"


    "Behave yourself or you are gonna wake her up. Even though you are her friend just know that I won''t spare you if she wakes up because of you," Jackson threatened coldly.


    "You have always been treating her coldly so why do you care so much about her now? Don''t tell me you are nning to take advantage of her?" Catherine asked suspiciously. The wall she rests on prevented her from staggering.


    "Miss, just go while I am being nice because it won''t end well if you keep on provoking me. And just know that I won''t help you to your room if you dare faint here. I will let you freeze to death," Jackson threatened sternly. The drunk Catherine blinks her eyes twice before she resumed talking.


    "Jeff and Steve kept on telling me how much of a gentleman you are so I will believe their words this once and leave Jasmine in your custody. Anyways what choice do I have if I can''t stand properly? I will make sure to scold those guys when I am sober tomorrow," Catherine reluctantly said.


    "I guess those two friends of mine are not entirely useless. They were able to make you drop your guard around us," Jackson said inaudibly.


    "What did you say?" Catherine who didn''t hear a word he said asked him to repeat his words.


    "I said you can go now. I was dreaming about my engagement party with the one I love before you interrupted me so leave now before I lose my cool," Jackson said coldly.


    "I will leave but make sure you don''ty a finger on her. Her mum and dad will skin you alive if you dare do anything stupid to her," Catherine threatened.


    "As long as she doesn''t pounce on me first I promise not to do anything to her but if she does pounce on me I can''t promise that I won''t go with the flow. I am a man with blood running through my veins so how could I dare to reject a treasure like her," Jackson said an evil grin appearing on his face.


    "You...," Jackson shut the door at her face before she could evenplete her sentence. Jackson walked to the couch he previouslyid on and sat down.


    I am happy that my beloved has a friend like her but she sure nags a lot and I get so irritated each time she nags me. This is the second time she has nagged me and I am already this furious. I wonder how I will react if she nags me just one more time.


    Jackson thought as he lied down on the couch after staring at the bedroom door. Soon he drifted to sleep.


    The same day Jasmine who woke up and realised that she did not shower the previous night before she went to sleep immediately searched for the bathroom after getting familiar with her environment.


    After she finally found the bathroom she dashed into it. She turned on the shower and stood under the running water without even removing her clothes. It was after she had gotten wet to herst piece of clothing that she started taking off her clothes.


    Was it when she was four years, her elder sister had poured raw egg mixture and flour all over her and afterwards locked her in their storage room for an entire day. With their mum and dad not around, none of the servants listens to her plead no matter how many times she shouted.

 Chapter 81 - He Barge In On Her Naked

    Anyways how could they disobey the orders of the eldest daughter who will one day be the heiress of Avans Group? It was after she stayed in that dark room for an entire night that she developed the habit of taking her bath before she goes to bed. Any day she does not take her bath before going to bed, she always feels abnormal. She only gets back herself after she has taken a proper bath.


    Five minutes after Jasmine entered the bathroom, Jackson woke up. The first thing he did was to rush into his bedroom to check up on Jasmine. He was so disappointed when he did not see her lying on the bed.


    "Gosh! I can''t believe that she left without saying a word to me. I was looking so forward to her being the first person I set my eyes on today. She is very cruel to do this to me," Jackson said as hey down on the bed.


    "This bed smells like her. I wish it was the bed in my mansion that she slept on, I would have cherished it for a long time," Jackson mumbled as he hugged the blue and white bedsheet.


    "This is not the time to do this, after the awkwardness between usst night I am sure that she must be eagerly waiting for me in her room. Let me hurriedly shower and dress up so I can go and meet her," Jackson said as he hurriedly climbs out of bed. He took off his clothes in a rush.


    After taking a white towel with him he headed towards the bathroom. He opened the bathroom door and locked it before he turned around to head to the shower. The moment he raised his head he saw something he would never forget in his entire life.


    The instant Jackson raised his gaze, his eyes met Jasmine''s nudity. With thether all over her, her eyes were shut so she did not see him until the flowing water washed thether off her face. Jasmine now staring at Jackson was shocked to the marrow just like Jackson whose eyes has been glued to her snow-white body since the moment he got a glimpse of her.


    The dumbfounded Jackson stood there and appreciated the body of the woman standing some distance away from him.


    His eyes trialled from her temptatious long legs to her most treasured region and then to her sexy waist. He gulped hard when his eyes met her naval which was moving in rhythm to her breathing. His heartbeat increased drastically in anticipation when his eyes began moving upwards.


    His little brother began twitching underneath his underwear the moment his eyesnded on her sulent breasts. Remembering how she always mercilessly tease him made him feel the urge to rush forward and grab her breast with full force. He will only stop after she feeds his ears with her alluring moans.


    Jackson subconsciously licked his lips hungrily.


    "Why are you staring at me like this is your first time seeing ady naked?" Jasmine asked in a bid to bring him out of his trance.


    "If you keep staring at me like that I will take it as you are giving me the go-ahead to do whatever I want with you inside here. Just a warning I am fiercer in bed so get ready to be my sex ve if you continue standing there," Jasmine said without an ounce of shame as she walks out of the shower. She took slow seductive steps towards him.


    Seeing the devilish smile on Jasmine''s face made Jackson snapped out of it.


    "I will see you in the bedroom after you are done here," Jackson said as he escaped before Jasmine could reach him.


    Damn it! Why did he have to barge in on me like that? I feel so embarrassed being seenpletely naked by him. How am I gonna face him after this incident?


    The embarrassed Jasmine thought as she bent and cup her face.


    While Jasmine was feeling embarrassed about what happened Jackson sitting on the bed was smiling in delight.


    He could not stop beaming each time the scene of seeing her nude reys in his head.


    "I have never seen ady with a perfect body like hers. I was merely staring at her and yet I was already hard down there. Her beauty was so supernatural that my body naturally responds to what it saw. I don''t know how to act again after what I just witness. Thest thing I want is our rtionship being awkward," Jackson thought as he tried toe up with what to do or say after shees out of the bathroom.


    About five minutester, Jasmine came out of the bathroom with only a towel wrapped around her body. Jackson lowered his gaze down to avoid staring at her face.


    "I am sorry for barging in on you like that. I thought you had left when I did not see you in the bedroom...,"


    "Was that really your first time seeing ady nude?" Jasmine asked as she walked towards him. When she reached where he was sitting she bent to the point that her mouth was close to his ears. From that distance, Jackson could perceive the sweet fragrance of the shower gel she used.


    She smells like me. I never thought the fragrance of this shower gel was special until I perceived the fragrance on her body. The fragrance is so intoxicating that I want to get drunk in its sweetness.


    Jackson thought smiling. He was so lucky that Jasmine did not see him smiling.


    "If that was not your first time then stop acting so innocent or your innocent look is gonna drive me into doing something very naughty," Jasmine whispered into his ears as she touched his exposed neckline with her index finger. She pulled away afterwards. Jackson gritted his teeth and tried to maintain his cold facade.


    "Are you saying you are not affected by the fact that I saw you naked?" Jackson asked as he raised his gaze to stare at her.


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 Chapter 82 - Trapped In His Gaze

    "This is not the 50''s where when a man sees a woman naked he must take responsibility by marrying her. This is the 21st century where an unmarried man and woman bathe naked in the same bathroom so why would I make a big deal about you seeing me nude?" Jasmine asked putting on a carefree expression. If Jackson knew that she was putting on an act, he would have stood up and kissed her.


    "Then I guess I was worried for nothing," Jackson replied disappointedly. He was both disappointed and d. He was d that at least their rtionship will not be affected because of the incident.


    "If you are disappointed by what I said you can have sex with me to repay me for peeping on me while I was taking my bath," Jasmine said without an ounce of shame.


    "Although you always act like a viin, the truth is you are not so why do you always want me to see you as something you are not? I mean you might be portraying yourself as a sex freak but honestly, you are not like that...,"


    "After what I have done to you, you think I am not a viin? And hasn''t torturing you for over three weeks tells you that I am a sex freak? Why do you think otherwise?" Jasmine asked shedding off every form of yfulness.


    "Why do you suddenly act like someone who knows me very well?" Jasmine asked as she squats to his level. She stares into his eyes. Staring into his eyes, she felt a strange feeling starts building up in her.


    "Are you suddenly acting this way to get my interest? Do you think you would be safe if you get my interest?" Jasmine asked her gaze not looking away from his eyeballs for a minute.


    "Didn''t you say you love me? What other interest do I want to get when you have already fallen for me or don''t tell me you were lying when you said those words to me?" Jackson asked as he stares into her eyes. Seeing her stare at him so intensely, his face began inching forward. His face got so close to the point that she could feel his hot breath against her delicate skin. Just when he wanted to lock lips with her Jasmine abruptly stood up.


    Goddamn it! What in heaven''s name was that? Why couldn''t I look away when I was staring into his eyes? No man has ever gotten me trapped by a mere gaze so why is he different?


    Jasmine thought as she turned her back on him.


    And why is this goddamn heart of mine beating so rapidly? I can never feel affection for any man, got it? Stop beating so erratically or am I gonna get mad at you.


    Jasmine reprimanded her throbbing heart. After she has managed to calm her heart Jasmine turned to face him.


    "I don''t know why you suddenly made advances at me when you never liked me but all I know is that I don''t get intimate with a man who hasn''t taken care of himself after waking up in the morning. Next time shower before you try to make a move at me," Jasmine said softly before she walked to his wardrobe.


    "I will wear one of your shirts until Cat wakes up," Jasmine informed as she picked a white shirt from his wardrobe.


    "Didn''t you wanna shower? I need to change so can you go and shower? It''s also ok with me if you want to stare at me as I change," Jasmine now staring at the frozen Jackson said.


    "Are you really gonna sit down there while I change?" Jasmine asked as she threw murderous nces at Jackson who was still sitting in the same position she left him. With his cold facade on, she couldn''t tell what was going through his mind.


    "I will go shower. You can changefortably," Jackson said as he took his towel with him as he heads towards the bathroom.


    "That is more like it," Jasmine remarked after Jackson entered the bathroom and closed the door. Jasmine who was scared earlier that Jasmine would choose to stay in the room while she changes quickly changed into the shirt she had picked. She stood in front of the mirror and stare at herself. She frowned when she saw her nipples sticking out from the white shirt.


    "Darn! This is so embarrassing. I regret entering the shower without taking off my clothes. Now look at me wearing clothes without underwear," Jasmine said unhappily.


    "I wonder how I am gonna face him dressed like this," Jasmine said muttered. Just then she heard the creaking sound of the door. Knowing that Jackson wanted toe out of the bathroom Jasmine dashed out of the bedroom.


    Jackson was so relieved when he did not see Jasmine inside the bedroom. Afterbing his hair and neatly parting it, he changed into a pair of ck trousers and a ck short sleeve shirt. He went out to meet her after he was done dressing up. When he entered the sitting-room he met her sitting on the couch folding her legs. He wondered why she was hugging the brown pillow so tightly.


    "Hi," Jasmine said when she noticed him standing beside her.


    "While waiting for you, I switched on your TV, I hope you don''t mind?" Jasmine asked politely. Hearing her speak so politely made Jackson feel so ufortable.


    "Hmmm...," Jackson trailed as he sat beside her. After Jackson sat down none of them uttered a word, they just focused their gaze on the television. Although it looked like they were watching the television, the truth was their mind was somewhere else. If someone asked both of them to narrate the scenes none of them would be able to utter a word about it.


    "Should I change the channel to something else?" Jasmine asked as she picked the remote and changed the channel. She did not know that the next channel will be worst than the previous one.

 Chapter 83 - OMG!

    "Gosh! What the heck!" Jasmine cursed aloud when she saw a man and a woman having sex behind the wall. When thedy in the movie started groaning in pleasure Jasmine quickly changed to another channel. Even after changing to so many channels none of them was better.


    "Was this time of the day usually assigned for r-18 movies? All the channels I have changed topromises of sex scenes. And not only the usual sex scene but the raw one. Any decent person who saw this will mistake it for porn," Jasmine said as she quickly looked away. She could not stand the sight of thedy in the movie groaning erotically as the man licks her wet area.


    "Why do you sound irritated? Don''t you love this type of thing?" Jackson finally spoke to her.


    "What do you mean? Are you perhaps trying to call me a whore?" Jasmine asked as her grip around the pillow tightened. She was so ready to punch Jackson in the mouth if he dares to talk out of turn.


    "I had said you are not a sex freak earlier but you tried to make me believe that you are such a person so I had thought that you would like this kind of steamy scene. This kind of scene readily makes a man hard down there.....,"


    "Are you trying to tell me that watching scenes like this makes you aroused?" Jasmine asked as she turned and face him. Feeling so irritated by the dirty words the man and the woman in the movie were uttering she instantly turned off the television.


    "Even when I teased you don''t get hard but you get an erection by merely watching a sex scene? I feel hurt hearing you say this," Jasmine said as she flipped back her hair which was irritating her neck only to exposed her long neckline. Jackson''s eyes trailed from her neckline to her exposed corbone. Seeing her erect nipple sticking out, he gulped hard. He then understood why she was hugging the pillow so tightly to herself earlier.


    Jackson quickly looked away when he felt all heated up by merely staring at her. Jasmine misunderstood his actions.


    "You are even avoiding staring at me? Do I look uglypare to thosedies in the movie earlier?" Jasmine asked fiercely.


    "If you don''t like me just say it instead of making me look inferior. I hate men who treat me like that and I usually make them pay dearly for treating me like that but since we are practically friends. I won''t do anything bad to you but I advise that you change your way of thinking...,"


    "I am sorry if I made you feel like that. I just said my earlier words because I wanted you to speak to me as you have always done. I really despised feeling awkward around you," Jackson said as he turned to look at her.


    "Did you just apologized to me?" Jasmine asked in awe. Her expression shows that she did not see thising.


    "And I am not the type to easily get an erection just by watching such movies," Jackson added before he tilted his head sideways to avoid looking at her again.


    "Some times you speak sweetly to me and even let me do whatever I want while other times you treat me so coldly like I am nothing to you. You are getting me all confused with the way you act so will you tell me what your feelings for me are?" Jasmine asked as she used her hands to turn his face so that he was facing her.


    "Are you perhaps attracted to me the slightest bit? Say it and I won''t divulge your secrets to anyone," Jasmine said smiling.


    "Say something hmm," Jasmine said as she brought her face closer. She did not know that she made a mistake by doing this.


    Jasmine kept staring into Jackson''s eyes not minding their unbelievable closeness. Just like earlier she suddenly got trapped by his ck opaque eyes.


    Something inside of him keeps luring me closer to him but I can''t seem to pinpoint what it is. This thing keeps trapping me inside his gaze. I have gotten so close to numerous men but none of them has ever had the power to make me powerless as he does.


    The entrapped Jasmine thought as her face kept inching closer to his face. This time she could not escape as she did earlier. Their lips met. Jackson momentarily froze when their lips met. He watched as she kissed him slowly. Just like her heart, her kisscks any feelings. It was as nd as her heart.


    Jackson who just got over his daze wrapped his right hand around her neck while he wrapped the left around her waist and pull her closer to himself. The kiss thatcked any emotions earlier graduated to an intense one with Jackson left in charge.


    Remembering the six months he had used in secretly following her about before this opportunity for him to get close to her, he kissed her passionately. His hand around her waist romance her body. In the process of their intense kiss, he made her sit on hisp. This way he had free ess to massage her fine butts. Jasmine gently began unbuttoning his shirt, she made sure she did not disrupt their heated kiss. Just when the two people burned in the mes of their desires were about to take their kiss to another level they heard a loud exmationing from the direction of the entrance.


    "OMG!" Jeff shouted in shock. He could not believe the scene they had just met.


    "Damn it!" Catherine standing in the middle of the two guys cursed in anger. Out of the three of them, she was the only one who was furious to bump into her best friend kissing a man she had vouched to seduce.


    Was this part of the seducing? Even though it was, she vehemently disagrees with this method.


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 Chapter 84 - JK, How Did You Do It?

    Jasmine abruptly stood up from Jackson''sps when she realised what she had ended up doing because of her curiosity. Jeff and Steve quickly turned their backs on her when they saw what she was wearing so little.


    "Damn it! This is so embarrassing," Jasmine cursed loudly as she covered her chest. Jackson did not feel ashamed of being caught redhanded. He likes her and is very willing to take responsibility for his actions so why will he be ashamed of what he just did. He sat there like someone who doesn''t have a care in the world.


    "Cat, please get me my undies and a dress to change into," Jasmine said before she hurried towards the bedroom. Seeing the embarrassed look on her face made Jackson smile. Catherine left the room after throwing Jackson a fierce nce.


    The moment Catherine left, Jeff and Steve rushed and sat down beside Jackson. The look on their faces shows that they had tons of questions to bombard him with.


    "How did you make the usual shameless Jasmine feel so embarrassed that she couldn''t stand to look us in the eyes?" Steve asked.


    "JK, how did you do it? I mean it was just yesterday that you both were not talking so how did your rtionship with her progress to the point of intimacy?" Jeff asked his eyes glittering in excitement.


    "Yeah, earlier I could see that you were the one dominating her, how were you able to be in charge? I mean Jasmine takes pleasure in always having the upper hand so how did you subdue her so quickly?" Steve asked inquisitively.


    "Don''t even think about evading our questions because you know whom we will question if you decide to ditch our questions. You know she will be more than happy to ry everything to us," Jeff threatened when Jackson refused to utter a word to them.


    "She is a woman after all so why won''t she feel embarrassed about being caught in the act? And also I think she is embarrassed because everything happened so suddenly. She didn''t n on kissing me so she felt embarrassed," Jackson said his lips curling into a sweet smile when he recalled Jasmine''s blushing face earlier.


    "The kiss wasn''t nned by neither of us. It just so happen that we got so close to the point that we couldn''t resist our desires anymore...,"


    "How did you both get so close to the point that she couldn''t gain control as always?" Steve asked anxiously. Jackson had no choice but to begin narrating the story from the beginning but he didn''t mention the part where he met her nude in the bathroom.


    "Wow! I guess I should use the same trick on my girlfriend...,"


    "If your girlfriend is a decentdy don''t even make such moves because Jasmine said decentdies loathe those kinds of movies. Even she hated it, don''t forget," Jackson cautioned.


    "Wow, dude! For the first time, the god of luck has finally smiled at you. How could R-18 movies pop up in all the channels at the same time?" Steve said still in disbelief.


    "I guessed everything that happened today was predestined," Jackson said smiling.


    "I am so happy to see you smiling so much, I mean I can''t help but want to celebrate this progress with you," Jeff said as he tapped him by the shoulder.


    "I could not be happier than this. I literally moved from level zero to level 15 overnight so how could I not feel thrilled," Jackson said his smile broadening even more.


    "We have a surprise for you that will make you even happier. Look forward to it because I am sure that you will have a hard time putting on that cold facade of yours to fool her today," Steve said sounding very mischievous.


    "Surprise? What surprises have you both prepared?" Jackson asked curiously as he took turns in staring at their faces for answers. The two guys just continue smiling not disclosing anything to him. Just when he wanted to force the answer out of them a knock on the door disrupted his ns. Knowing too well that the person at the door was Catherine, Jeff went to open the door for her.


    "I have always known that guys'' words can never be trusted," Catherine muttered starting at Jackson before she walked towards the room Jasmine had entered.


    After she entered his bedroom, Jeff and Steve turned to face Jackson for exnations of what Catherine''s words meant but Jackson shrugged his shoulders as a signal that he did not know what she was talking about. If they had known that he was ying ignorant, they would have pried the answers from him.


    Catherine who just gave the clothes she brought, patiently waited for Jasmine to dress up. The moment she saw that Jasmine was done she dragged her to the bed and made Jasmine sit facing her.


    "Jasmine, what was that scene I met earlier? Don''t tell me you went as far as using your body as a tool just to get himpletely seduced?" Catherine questioned as she stares at Jasmine for an answer.


    "In the past, you have never gone to this extent so why is his case different? I mean we can try to strike a deal with him if your n doesn''t work right so why do this to yourself?" Catherine asked with a tone filled with so much care. She also wants to save thepany but to her Jasmine''s wellbeinges first before any other thing.


    "Cat, you know that I can do all kinds of naughty stuff but I will never go as far as sacrificing my body...,"


    "If you still recall this principle of yours then why did you go through with kissing him?" Catherine questioned sternly.


    "The kiss wasn''t nned, Cat. It just so happens that while we were talking we ended up kissing. After the kiss was initiated I couldn''t seem to find the strength to free myself from him. It was really a coincidence, believe me," Jasmine exined.


    Her grandmother and best friend was the closest person to her but after the incident that her best friend broke her trust, Catherine had be the closest person to her.

 Chapter 85 - The Duo Made Jasmine Happy

    Catherine had supported her during the most trying time of her life which is why she cherishes their friendship. When everyone criticised her, Catherine has always been the one who stood by her that is why she takes her feelings into considerations whenever she tries to do anything that will break her trust in her.


    Catherine is a friend one can only find in a million years that is why she doesn''t want to lose such a friend.


    "You couldn''t break free from him? How is that possible?" Catherine asked in surprise?


    "Jasmine, be honest with me, have you developed feelings for him? Is that why you are so bent on conquering him?" Catherine asked seriously.


    "I have developed feelings for him?" Jasmine asked frowning. "You know that is not possible. I am incapable of feeling anything for a man you know that very well. I wouldn''t have been dreaded by men if my heart was not made out of steel. I can''t fall in love with any man. Falling in love is an out of foolishness," Jasmine said firmly.


    "I know that you have a heart of steel but don''t forget that steel can be melted. It just requires intense heat to melt it and this man might be that intense heat that will melt that steel heart of yours," Catherine said.


    "Cat, my heart is not that easy to melt so rx because I am still in full control here," Jasmine said confidently.


    "I know you might find me naggy but I don''t care. As long as I can protect your heart from suffering heartbreak again then I don''t mind the title you give me," Catherine said as she stretched her hand and parted the strands of hair that was attempting to cover Jasmine right cheek.


    After thedies concluded their chat they both went to join the guys. They were a bit surprised to see that the shy Jasmine they had seen earlier was long gone. She was back to her usual shameless and bold self. The way she acted was as if nothing happened between her and Jackson.


    Jackson who was previously happy that their rtionship had advanced was sad to realise that he was back to the bottom line again.


    Who knows how many men she had kissed. I guessed the intimacy between us meant nothing to her. She will think that it was just a mere kiss but it held so much importance to me.


    Jackson thought when he saw how free Jasmine was. The five all stayed in the room until it was lunch. Catherine had wanted Jasmine toe along with her so they could have lunch in their room but Steve and Jeff insisted that they had lunch with them. Catherine had no choice but to agree to their request when she saw how sincere they were.


    They ate happily like friends and afterwards rested. Catherine who was scared that Jasmine getting close to Jackson after the incident that urred might stir her icy heart made sure that Jasmine did not get close to Jackson like she usually did. Her actions annoyed Jackson but he did not utter a word, he just res daggers at the obliviousdy who was trying toe in between him and the woman he loves.


    "Jasmine, it was a rare chance for us to bump into each other here. There is also a chance that we will not always be lucky to meet each other coincidentally so why don''t we make the best out of our trip?" Steve asked as he stares at Jasmine whose head was resting on Catherine''s shoulders.


    "Yeah, this might be thest time we meet so why don''t we make awesome memories together? Memories which willst for a long time," Jeff supported.


    Hearing them tell Jasmine these words Jackson could not help but want to know what his friends were up to.


    "We are staying in the same city so I can always pay you guys a visit if you give me your house address, that way you both won''t have to worry about us parting ways here forever," Jasmine said carefreely.


    "About making memories together I am in support of that. It was very rare for us to meet, it will be such a shame to go back without anything to show for so why don''t you both suggest things we can do to make wonderful memories together. I promise to go along with what you both want," Jasmine said in a carefree tone.


    Jeff and Steve, were surprised to see her agree to their ns without hearing what them out.


    I guess this is for the better!


    Jeff thought as he cleared his voice to get their attention.


    "We can go sightseeing. I heard Maldives Ind has beautiful scenery so we can check it out. I am sure doing this will be very fun," Jeff made the first suggestion.


    "We will also watch movies. Apart from making usugh, watching movies is a way of relieving stress," Steve said as he secretly winks at Jackson whose gaze was on him.


    So this was the surprise they prepared for me? They sure know what will make me happy. If they coulde up with these ideas to make Jasmine and me closer this shows that they are not totally useless after all.


    Jackson thought happily. Their ns brighten his damp mood.


    "We will also go shopping and afterwards crown it up with a romantic dinner date, what do you think?" Jeff asked anxiously.


    "I had always thought that you both only knows how to talk nonsense but I guess I was wrong. I love your ideas. It has been so long Cat and I did all these fun things, I will be able to make it up to my best friend thanks to both of you. I love you both so much," Jasmine said as she blows the two guys a kiss.


    "Does this mean that we are good brothers and sisters now?" Steve asked as he anxiously waited for her answers.


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 Chapter 86 - Go Help The Guys Out

    "If I take you both as brothers that means I can''t date you both in the future so I decline that title. Being friends is better than being brothers and sisters," Jasmine said with a huge sense of humour which made the guysugh out loud.


    "Starting from today no teasing right?" Jeff asked nervously. Every time he thought about the two incidents that made him almost fall prey in Jasmine''s hands he always shiver. The thought of what would have happened scares him.


    "As long as you don''t annoy me, I won''t tease you but I can''t say that about Ice Prince," Jasmine said smiling.


    "That is great and you don''t have to worry about JK, he can sort that problem out with you," Jeff said smiling happily.


    Although the two are quite naughty I can''t help but admit that they know to make Jasmine sincerely happy. These past weeks she has been smiling a lot genuinely and this is all because of the three of them.


    Catherine thought as she stares at their happy faces with dness.


    After resting for another five minutes the five of them set out on their adventurous journey. They went on sightseeing first. Jasmine runs around the entire ce holding onto Jeff''s hand but despite how excited she was she still maintained her charms. Catherine who was in charge of taking pictures captures every one of their happy moments. Seeing Jasmine smile so beautifully made her so happy.


    Jackson felt so happy to see her smile. He inwardly thank his friends foring up with such an awesome idea. Their sightseeing in the beautiful Citysted for two hours. After having so much fun, they went to a boutique for shopping.


    "Look at how happy she is. Her smile is so contagious. it makes everyone around her smile along with her," Jeffmented as he stares at the smiling Jasmine who was checking out a set of dresses with Catherine standing beside her.


    "Yeah, you are right about that. I love seeing her this way. I can''t help but feel sentimental when I remember that the expiration for her father''s challenge is just in four days. We might not get to see this side of her after she has gotten what she wants," Jackson said his once happy expression turning sad.


    "I know what you mean that is why I would advise that you take advantage of today''s outing and get closer to her. Don''t just stand there and watch her, join them hmm," Jeff advise as he beckoned Jackson to go join them.


    Jackson coolly walks closer to where thedies were standing contemting on which of the dresses to choose. Normally Jasmine would have purchased all the clothes disyed on those sides of the hanger like she always did anytime she finds herself in a dilemma in choosing clothes she likes but with the guys around she couldn''t since she had previously presented herself as a poordy to them.


    "I will just choose this one," Jasmine reluctantly makes a choice.


    "The red one would suit you better," Jackson said out of nowhere. Thedies who didn''t know that he was standing beside them turned and look at him at the same time. Their questioning gazes made him ufortable.


    "I mean you always look amazing when you wear red. From mere starting at the red dress, I can tell that you will look fabulous in it," Jackson exined further.


    "You could havee here sooner. It would have saved a lot of our time," Jasmine said smiling.


    "I beg your pardon," Jackson said when he did not understand what she meant.


    "I mean you should havee here to help me sooner since you have so. much experience in shopping fordies stuffs," Jasmine said yfully as she signals the sales representative to package the dress for her.


    "How about you be my shopping partner hmm?" Jasmine asked with a carefree attitude.


    "If you want him as your shopping partner the what about me?" Catherine asked unhappily. Jasmine quickly tried toe up with an excuse to make Catherine give them privacy. She smiled when she sighted Jeff and Steve having trouble with picking a particr shirt from the collections of shirts in front of them.


    "Go help the guys out. They seem to be having a bit of a problem over there, Ice Prince will assist me here," Jasmine said as she pointed her index finger in the direction both Jeff and Steve were standing.


    "But I don''t trust him. He might lure you into doing something naughty again," Catherine spoke her mind fearlessly. Jackson frowned when he learned the reason Catherine has been acting as a stumbling block between him and Jasmine.


    "I will be fine Cat, in fact, you should be worried that I will be the one doing all manner of naughty things to him and not the reverse," Jasmine said jokingly.


    "My eyes are on you so watch your back because I will being for you if you dare do something inappropriate with her," Catherine threatened coldly before she reluctantly went to join the two guys.


    "She has always been overprotective of me so you don''t have to take her words seriously," Jasmine said after Catherine has left. She dragged Jackson along with her to the section where different shapes and colours of skirts were neatly arranged on the racks.


    "Which one do you think I should choose that will make men go crazy on sighting me from afar?" Jasmine asked with glittering eyes. Jackson smiled when he heard herments. He quickly pointed his index fingers at five different skirts of various colours. Jasmine expression fell when she saw the prices of the skirts.


    Damn it! What made me even pretend to be poor? If I had known I would have presented myself as a spoilt little Miss with them. With my title as a spoilt little Miss, I would have spent extravagantly as I want.


    Jasmine thought unhappily as she stares at the skirts with a sad expression.

 Chapter 87 - Do You Love Me?

    "I would have loved to buy all the ones you choose but I can''t afford them. I have borrowed a huge sum of money from Cat. I willpletely wreck her if I asked her to borrow me more," Jasmine said unhappily as she turned to leave.


    "Everything you pick today is on me so you don''t have to worry," Jackson said before she could walk away. Jasmine turned and stare at him when she heard his words.


    "You want to pay for my bills? Why?" Jasmine questioned meekly.


    "Because this is what I have been longing to do but you are just as rich as me and I couldn''t get the chance to do that but now that you have pretended to be poor I want to use this chance to shop for you," these were the words Jackson wanted to desperately tell her but he couldn''t.


    "Nothing," Jackson replied firmly.


    "Are you trying to tell me that you randomly shop fordies you meet in a boutique each time you shop? You don''t look or sound like one who would go through such hassle for anyone so be honest with me because I won''t ept your generosity if you don''t tell me the reason," Jasmine said sternly and the expression on her face shows that she meant every word she says.


    "Are you perhaps finding it hard to tell me the reason because you want my body in exchange for the favour?" Jasmine let her imagination run wild.


    "Although you sound and looks untamed I wouldn''t dare ask you for your body just because of a few million dors...,"


    "You sure recognise a rare gem. You have won my admiration for saying that," Jasmine said sounding like she was proud of him. She stretched her hand to pat his hair but Jackson held her hand before it could touch his hair.


    "I am not your son or your lover so don''t touch my hair," Jackson said in a serious tone. Jasmine frowned when she heard his words.


    "Are you trying to say that it is only your mum or lover who can touch your hair?" Jasmine asked curiously.


    "Even my mum can''t pat my hair at this age so it is only my lover who has the right to do that," Jackson said carefreely as he signals the sales representative to package the skirts he had chosen. He walked towards another section and Jasmine followed him.


    "You are saying that I need to be your lover if I want to pat your hair? Doesn''t that sound absurd to you?" Jasmine asked as she heeled him.


    "That is my principle and there is nothing absurd about it...,"


    "What qualifications does ady need to have to be your lover?" Jasmine asked seriously.


    "Don''t tell me you are still interested in the white lotus kind ofdies even after spending quality time with me. Thest thing I will ever do is act demure and docile so I think you should change your standards," Jasmine said without even thinking.


    "Are you saying that you want to be my lover?" Jackson asked. His heart suddenly began beating rapidly as he waited for her answers.


    "Although you are cold, you don''t seem like a bad guy. You are also handsome and have awesome abs which are the qualities I look for in a guy. You are cold and I am super hot. Ice needs heat to get melted so don''t you think that we arepatible?" Jasmine asked without an ounce of shame.


    "Are you proposing to me right now?" Jackson asked his gaze focused on her glowing face.


    "You are right so is it a yes from you?" Jasmine asked as she stares into his eyeballs.


    "Do you love me? My lover must love me that is the most important criteria so tell me whether you love me and I will give some thoughts about your proposal," Jackson said seriously.


    "Love? That is one thing I can never offer to a man so why did it have to be his most important criteria?" Jasmine thought aloud. She did not know that she said those words aloud.


    Why is she afraid of loving a man? Did something perhaps happen to her in the past that is why she doesn''t feel any emotions to any man?


    Jackson thought as he stares at her face.


    "Why are you so deep in thoughts? Didn''t you say you love me so why is it hard for you to give me a response?" Jackson asked as he waved at her face.


    "Do you love me? I want to know your response since you have been treating me coldly. I don''t want to get into any rtionship with a man who hates me so first give me a response and I will give you mine," Jasmine said seriously. Jackson did not know that she was only trying to trick him into revealing his feelings to her so she can exploit him to the fullest.


    "I ....,"


    "Jasmine, what are you doing just standing over there? Didn''t you say you need designer handbags to boost your bags collection? They have it so why don''t you check it out," Catherine shouted to the disappointment of the two guys standing beside her. They regretted ever calling her attention to the two people who seem to be discussing something serious.


    "Let''s go so you can choose the bags for yourself," Jackson said as he walked away. Deep down he cursed Catherine for messing up things for him at such an important moment.


    Goddamn it! Why did Cat have to talk at that moment? Is she my best friend or my enemy? She keeps ruining my chances.


    Jasmine cursed within before she follows Jackson. After she finished shopping Jasmine followed Jackson as he went about shopping for his stuff. He practically made sure everything he bought was selected by her.


    After they finished talking it was 5:00 pm. Seeing that thedies were slightly tired Jackson suggested that they take a break before they continue in the next item on their list and Jeff and Steve who knew that Jackson wouldn''t take no for an answer readily agreed. They grab a cup of coffee at a cafe before they resumed with their ns.


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 Chapter 88 - A Movie Date

    "Wow! I can''t believe that you both were very prepared for this. You even booked a movie ticket before you asked me out. Were you both not scared that I will decline your offer?" Jasmine asked curiously when Jeff brought out three movie tickets from his trouser''s pocket.


    "With JK around we knew that you would definitelye. You love him and you would do anything to gain his love, we know you won''t be able to resist our offer if he was gonna join us," Jeff said smiling.


    "That means you both took advantage of my feelings for him. I am very hurt to hear this," Jasmine said faking a painful expression.


    "You have made our business trip super fun, we just wanted to repay you by letting you have fun as much as we are doing but sorry we ended up hurting you," Steve apologized meekly.


    They sure have honeb mouths. I guess this is one of the reasons Jasmine like them. She hasn''t been so patient with any man like he is with them.


    Catherine thought staring at the two guys whose attention was focused on Jasmine.


    "There is no need for that serious expression. I was just kidding," Jasmine said as she held onto Jackson''s right hand.


    "Let''s go buy popcorn," Jasmine said as she pulled him along with her. The others followed them. After buying the popcorn the five of them entered the theatre. Jasmine was too preupied talking to Jackson to realise that the two naughty guys had booked tickets for a horror movie. Jasmine and Jackson sat down in the same row while the others sat at their back. The one-hour movie started normally like every other movie she has watched. Jasmine was having fun watching the movie until the horror scenes began.


    Jasmine who hated anything horror movie held Jackson''s hand. Her grip around his hand tightened every passing minute. Jackson was surprised to see the usual bold Jasmine act so timid.


    "You should have told me earlier if you didn''t like horror movies. I would have asked them to buy a ticket for the type of movie you love. You didn''t need to force yourself to watch it just because you wanted to be with me," Jackson said in low tones that only she could hear.


    "I never knew the movie we wanted to watch was a horror movie. Nothing in this world would have made me followed you in here if I had known," Jasmine flinched as she tilted her head sideways when someone''s head was being cut off.


    "You can close your eyes if you can''t stand the sight of horror movies. I promise I won''tugh at you for acting opposite of your tough self today," Jackson said seriously.


    "You are concern about me, it''s such a rare sight to see," Jasmine said as she turned to look at the screen thinking that the horror part was over. It was just at the time that she turned around that the camera zoomed in on the face of the ugly zombie who had intestines of the person he just killed stuff in his mouth. Because of how sudden the camera zoomed into the zombie''s face Jasmine screamed as she embraced Jackson tightly. People who were also watching the movie turned to look in the direction the terrified scream came from, they all turned and face the screen when they saw how tightly the terrified Jasmine was hugging Jackson.


    Jasmine refused to let go of Jackson even though five minutes had passed. Seeing how people were giving them weird stares Jackson gently tapped her by the back.


    "You can let go of me now, the scene is over," Jackson said meekly.


    "I don''t want to," Jasmine said firmly as she snuggled more into his embrace.


    "Why? Because you can''t afford to stop hugging me after...,"


    "You are back to your mean self," Jasmine said as she pulled away. Seeing her suddenly throwing tantrums when he didn''t say anything wrong, Jackson turned and stare at her. He chuckled when his eyesnded on her pouting lips.


    "Let''s go out because you won''t be able to handle the next scene. You might end up jumping on the body of those in the front row if you stubbornly want to stay. You always take advantage of me without me rebuking you but other guys won''t be as patient with you so let''s go," Jackson said as he offered her his hand.


    "You scold me one minute and then draw me closer another minute, why do you have the knack of confusing me?" Jasmine asked not taking his hand.


    "I will take your reply as you wanting to stay here. Just a piece of advice don''te running to me if you really can''t handle the next scene because I will surely push you off my body since you refused to ept my goodwill," Jackson said sternly as he turned to face the screen.


    "Let''s go," Jasmine said as she hit him gently by the hand. Jackson who knew that she will choose to leave with him pretended as though he was angry but he couldn''t resist saying no to her on her third request. The two both went out leaving Catherine in the care of the two guys. Catherine turned and shot Jeff a murderous nce when she saw Jasmine left the hall with Jackson.


    "Why the heck did you both have to pick a horror movie out of the fun and interesting movie they have? Did you both want to make my best friend die from a heart attack?" Catherine scolded them sternly.


    "The movie wasn''t to make us have fun but to get Jasmine closer to JK and it worked so our aim is achieved," Jeff replied without thinking.


    "What do you mean? Doesn''t Jackson hate Jasmine or don''t tell me he is pretending to hate her just to gain her attention? Did he put you to this because he was scared that Jasmine wasn''t close to him enough?" Catherine questioned as she threw them suspicious nces. Jeff felt like hitting his head against the floor when he realised what he had just said.

 Chapter 89 - Jasmine Told Jackson Her Story

    "Of course JK dislikes her. In fact, he dislikesdies that are way too bold. Choosing the horror movie was indeed deliberate. It is a well-known fact thatdies hate horror movies so we wanted to use this opportunity to help Jasmine out. We all know just how much she loves JK and we equally know how JK often treats her coldly so we wanted to give her the chance to get closer to him. Who knows she might be able to melt his icy heart when he saw that she is just as fragile as every other woman in the world," Jeff lied without batting an eye. Even Steve was surprised at the lies he came up with. The nervous Jeff silent prayed that the suspicious Catherine will believe his words. If peradventure Catherine learns about their ns, he was certain that she will immediately reveal everything to Jasmine and this will spell doom for the three of them.


    Forget about winning her love Jasmine will despise the two of them if she learns so soon about their ns. Jackson getting her love afterwards will be impossible to achieve.


    "Jasmine never asked you for help so why did you help her if all you have said is true?" Catherine asked not believing all Jeff said. Something inside of her told her that the two guys were keeping secrets and she wanted to know what their secret is all about.


    "Because we like her. We consider her a friend now and we love seeing her smile. She can''t help but smile when Jack is around, I am sure you have noticed this too," Steve quickly supported.


    "I love your intention but please don''t do this again. Jasmine has always hate horror movies since childhood when she was forced to watch horror movies at such a young age. She often had nightmares after watching such movies and sometimes she can''t eat," Catherine said calmly.


    "Someone forced her to watch a horror movie? Who? Tell us and we will definitely avenge her," Jeff said with confidence.


    "Let''s concentrate on the movie. I want to be able to tell her what happened at the end if she asked me," Catherine said as she turned and face the screen without giving them a reply.


    Seeing how meticulous Catherine is when talking about Jasmine and her past, I can''t help but suspect that they are big secrets they are hiding that we and the public do not know about, I wonder what this is.


    Steve thought as he stares at Catherine who was pretending to be watching the movie ying on the screen.


    Jasmine and Jackson seized the opportunity to take a walk outside the movie theatre. After seeing that she was calm, Jackson stroked a conversation.


    "Why do you hate horror movies so much? I mean from your action and the way you speak, you are like the fearless type who is not afraid of anyone or anything so why did you have that scared reaction earlier?" Jackson asked meekly.


    "When I was eight years old, I and my elder sister went on a school trip to farnd in the rural area. During the second day of the trip, my sister who has been nning to evade the security men Dad sent to protect us finally got what she wanted but unfortunately, she did not leave me alone but forced me toe with her. She took me far away from the residential areas. While sitting under a big tree to rx, fifteen minutester we saw some scary looking men approaching us, following our instinct that we were in trouble, we took to our heels. As children, we couldn''t run very far and to make matters worst, I hit my leg against a stone lying on the ground and fall. Can you guess what my sister did? Do you think she assisted up from the floor or not?" Jasmine asked putting on a painful smile.


    Jackson could see the pains in her eyes. He felt hurt seeing her in pain.


    "I am terrible at guessing," Jackson said. From her expression, he could guess what the elder sister did but he just decided not to say it.


    "After taking a nce at me she continued running without giving me a hand. I ended up being caught by the scary-looking men. And after I was rescued I learned that she did not mention a word of what happened to anyone. It was as if she had wanted me gone from her life," Jasmine said smiling.


    "How is that rted to you hating horror movies?" Jackson asked curiously.


    "Because as young as I was back then the five men forced me daily to watch horror movies. Each time I finished watching those movies, I was always terrified. My hands and entire body always shook but they careless about it. They aimed to instil fear in me so when they call my parents for the ransom money, I will urge them to do like they demanded. My mental health matters nothing to them. I was even so lucky not to have been raped by them back then," Jasmine concluded her story.


    "What did your parents do after you told them that it was your sister''s fault and how were the kidnappers punished? Were they even caught?" Jackson asked anxiously.


    "She was the Apple of their eyes so what could they possibly do to her? My parents pretended as though nothing happened," Jasmine said.


    "If your parent didn''t do anything then what did you do?" Jackson asked staring at her face.


    "Although she let me suffered for five days in that dark room with only television hanging on the wall what could I possibly do? She is my elder sister after all so I couldn''t win against her even though I wanted to fight her. I just endured the pain and nightmares with gritted teeth," Jasmine said as she resumed walking back to the movie theatre.


    "If you were so forgiving at that time then what happened that made you be this way? Did your elder sister steal your man that is why you hate having affections for men?" Jackson asked the question he has always wanted to ask her.


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 Chapter 90 - Jackson Lost Control Of His Anger

    "I love you so why do you say I hate having affections for men," Jasmine replied not giving the response he wanted. The awkward look on her face showed that she was hiding something.


    "You love me? How much do you love me?" Jackson asked when he saw that she had gone back to her normal self that he knew.


    "My love for you is far wider than the oceans and deeper than the sea. It can ovee all trials of life. Do you like my answer?" Jasmine asked as she halted in front of the movie theatre.


    "Since the first day we met you have been flirting with me, what would you do if I end up falling in love with you? Would you take responsibility for your actions?" Jackson asked in a serious tone. Jasmine who never expected him to ask her such a question hesitated a bit. She quickly put on her yful attitude when she hade up with an answer.


    "Of course I will and you don''t have to get scared of me like other men do because any man who is with me is safe for eternity. All his life will be filled with the blissful moment...,"


    "You sure have a unique way of flirting. It is just too bad that I already have someone I like. I wouldn''t have been able to resist you all this time if I wasn''t determined to make her mine no matter what," Jackson said to the surprise of Jasmine.


    "You have someone you love? Howe neither you nor the guys mentioned it? And who is she? Is she more sexy and beautiful than me? Don''t be prejudiced," Jasmine said as she stares into his eyeballs that she has been avoiding staring into. After thest time she ended up kissing him after being trapped by the beauty of his eyes, she has been trying everything possible not to look into his eyes. He might have seen her staring at him before that moment but the truth is she has never stared into his eyes.


    "She is...,"


    "What are you both doing? Do you want to engage in another erotic kiss in the presence of everyone here?" Catherine''s voice interrupted them. Jasmine quickly pulled away from Jackson the moment she heard Catherine''s voice.


    What wrong did Imit against this youngdy in our past life that is haunting me in this lifetime? She is all out to ruin whatever remaining chances I have in winning Jasmine''s love, why? Is she perhaps my karma in this lifetime.


    Jackson thought as he turned and red daggers at Catherine. At that moment he felt like strangling her to death.


    Jeff hurried to stand beside the angry Jackson.


    "We really tried to stall time for you but she just wouldn''t fall for our tricks. Even earlier we tried to prevent her from talking when we saw the passionate res on your faces but she pushed us away and rush to stop you. For her to be so protective of Jasmine, I guess there is something she knows that we don''t know, " Jeff whispered into Jackson''s ears.


    "Do everything possible to find out what she is hiding. If you seed I will buy you the private jet you asked me," Jackson whispered back. Jeff''s face lits up in excitement when he heard the reward he will get if he seeds.


    "Really?" Jeff asked just to confirm that his ears were not deceiving him.


    "I know doing this to ady might be a hobby to you. You might not care about your reputation but I have my best friend''s reputation to protect? I can''t let you lure her into having intimacy with you...,"


    "Do you have a problem with your eyesight or what? Is it me who is trying to lure her into having intimacy with me or she is the one doing that to me? Why do you always call white paper ck? You see the truth in front of you yet you always twist it to make me look like the viin, do you have fun making me look bad in your friend''s eyes?" Jackson who was very annoyed with Catherine asked coldly.


    "You are...,"


    "Stop it guys. If you keep on arguing and end up ruining my mood, I won''t utter a word to either of you until I travel back tomorrow. I meant it, Cat," Jasmine threatened when she saw that Catherine wanted to continue arguing with Jackson.


    "I am a grown-up Cat and I know what I want so stop treating me like a child because you acting this way is annoying sometimes," Jasmine added before she walked away leaving them alone. Steve quickly run after her.


    "You see what you have caused? Are you happy now that she is mad at me?" Catherine asked in an angry tone.


    "I should be asking you that. We were doing perfectly fine until you arrived so are you happy now that you have ruined everyone''s mood?" Jackson asked furiously before he walked away leaving Jeff and Catherine together.


    "Why is that your friend a total jerk? If he doesn''t like her, he shouldn''t be doing that to her. She might look tough but she has the most delicate heart in the world. He can''t just keep on taking advantage of her like that," Catherine said in anger.


    "Cat, JK is not as bad as you think. He might be cold and exude the aura of a demon but he is nothing like that and I am sure he will never take advantage of Jasmine or anydies. Ladies have always tried to take advantage of him in the past but never have I seen him do the same to any woman so you can trust him....,"


    "When ites to Jasmine, I can never trust any man. I will never let any man hurt her again even though that means I bing the viin," Catherine said before she walked away.


    "What did she mean by that? Was Jasmine hurt by a man? Is that why Catherine is acting this way?" Jeff said staring at her before he hurried after them.

 Chapter 91 - Catherine Apologised

    Jasmine, Jackson and Catherine rode in the same car while Jeff and Steve rode in another car. Catherine who has been staring at Jasmine who wasn''t even spared her a nce leaned on her shoulders.


    "Don''t be mad, I am sorry for acting wilfully earlier. After cautioning you earlier I should have just let it end there. No matter how concern I was I should have just kept my concern to myself, I shouldn''t have been nosy and made you angry. Next time even though I meet you in bed nude with him, I won''t question you, I will keep my concern to myself," Catherine said as she hugged Jasmine hand tighter.


    "Are you apologising or are you ming me for what happened?" Jasmine asked.


    "me you? Of course not, I was merely scolding myself," Catherine hurriedly denied. Jackson sitting at the front seat pretended as though he was not eavesdropping on their conversations.


    "Cat, I know what you are scared of and I can assure you that your fears will nevere to pass. I will make sure of it just like I have done for the past years so you don''t have to worry ok?" Jasmine assured her once again.


    "We came here to have fun so don''t let your concern for me ruin your chances of being happy. Smile often so you won''t drive men away from you? I want to see my Cat get married before...,"


    "I will think about getting married only after you are married so stop talking about my marriage because I absolutely won''t get married if you don''t do the same," Catherine said with a tone of finality.


    "When ites to marriage I can act wilfully but when ites to yours you know that uncle won''t let you do that? You are his only child and he needs grandchildren while I have an elder sister to give my mum and father as many grandchildren as they want. She is the filial daughter and she will always do whatever they want but that is not the same with me. I have always done whatever I wanted and they always have no choice but to ept it and that will be the same with my marriage," Jasmine said carefreely.


    "They might have allowed you to do whatever you wanted but you know you will always have to sumb to them when ites to marriage. Your mum won''t let you have a peaceful day if you dare say you want to remain a spinster forever. Even though she has to tie you up and bundle you to your wedding hall, she will do it. Don''t forget the batch of men she had chosen as your prospective groom. You must have seeded in ditching all of them but prepare yourself because I am sure she will knock on your mansion''s door with another batch of grooms for you. Last time you settled for a yboy as your blind date, I won''t be surprised if you choose a gigolo as your groom when the next batch arrives," Catherine said yfully.


    "You are teasing me, that is not fair," Jasmine said faking a displeased expression.


    "You teased me first, have you forgotten?" Catherine asked smiling charmingly at Jasmine.


    Mrs Avans forced Jasmine to go on a blind date? How could she do that to the woman I had already marked as mine? Jasmine is mine alone and I won''t let any man take her away from me.


    Jackson thought as he clenched his fist. Thedies kept on teasing each other until they reach the five-star restaurant. It was at the time they arrived that Jeff and Steve''s car parked close to them. The five of them entered the restaurant at the same time. When they reached the second floor of the ss building the ssical music ying in the background caught Jasmine''s attention. The song happened to be among one of her favourite music. They followed the direction of the waitress until they got to their table which was just beside the ss wall. From where they sit they had a good view of the beautiful night scenery.


    After cing their orders they patiently waited for their orders to be served. While waiting Jeff entertained everyone by telling them funny things that made them smile. Soon the waiter brought their ordered dishes in a trolley, he carefully arranged the dishes on the huge table. The first person to have a bite from the meal was Jeff. He frowned after having a bite of three different dishes on the table. He quickly called the attention of the waiter who served the meal.


    "Why are all the dishes nd? Did you perhaps mistake someone else orders for ours?" Jeff asked seriously. Jasmine and Catherine could vouch that this is the first time they have seen Jeff so serious. Steve also tasted the dishes to see whether Jeff made a mistake.


    "Yeah, he is right all the dishes are nd. If it was just the both of us we would have managed the food to minimise your restaurant''s loss but with our friend who has a strong dislike for nd food here, we really can''t do that. You will have to change the dishes to the right orders we made," Steve supported.


    "Ice Prince loves nd food so what are you both saying?" Jasmine asked looking slightly confused.


    "JK loves nd food? Where did you hear such rumours from? JK has always hated nd food since we were little. He always made a fuss each time any restaurant makes this kind of mistake. There are times he stomped out of the restaurant in anger. There was a time his chef made the same mistake and JK sacked him without any dy. This is to tell you just how much he hates nd food," Jeff exined not understanding why Jasmine said Jackson loves nd food when the two of them knew how much he hates it.


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 Chapter 92 - We Will Be There

    "I didn''t hear it from anyone but he said it the day I cooked for him in his mansion. He said he loves nd food, am I not right Ice Prince?" Jasmine asked throwing him a suspicious nce. It was after Jasmine exined that they understood why Jackson was unusually quiet.


    He ate the nd food she prepared despite that he hates nd food? It is only a man who loves a woman that will put up with such a thing so what do Jackson''s actions mean? Does he really like Jasmine but is only pretending?


    Catherine thought as she stares at Jackson''s face for answers.


    Because of his ever cold expression, it is almost impossible to read his expression, I wonder whether my intuition is right?


    Catherine thought her gaze still forced on Jackson.


    "You only told us that she prepared a meal for you but never said that the food she prepared was nd. We would have covered up for you if you had told us everything that happened that night. You see why we have always told you not to keep secrets from us when ites to Jasmine?" Jeff whispered into his ears before he focused his attention on Jasmine and Catherine once again.


    "Maybe he lied because he did not want to hurt your feelings. I mean you volunteered to cook for the starving JK so how could he bear to say ill words about your food? He might look cold but he is a real gentleman," Jeff quickly tried to cover up for Jackson.


    "I told him not to feel bad about hurting my feelings. Now I learned that he hates nd food, it is my feelings which had ended up being hurt," Jasmine said feeling guilty. She gets furious too whenever nd food is served to her that is why she understood Jackson''s feelings perfectly.


    "It was my choice so there is no need for you to feel guilty," Jackson said with an air of indifference. While they were talking the waiter tried to check his list to see whether he was the one who made the mistake or them. He quickly apologised to them after confirming it from his book that he mistook another table''s orders for theirs. With the aid of another waiter, they quickly changed the dishes.


    The five of them enjoyed their meal with the beautiful ssical music apanying them all the way. They went back to the hotel with smiles on their faces.


    "Guys, will youe to our room for us to grab a few drinkster. The night is still far from being over and I don''t want to go to bed earlier," Jasmine said after she had reached the front or her door.


    "Sure, why not. We would love toe. In fact, we will be there," Jeff said smiling.


    "Ok, see you guyster," Jasmine said before she and Catherine entered their room. After changing from the floral gown she had worn into somethingfortable the twodies sat down and waited for the arrival of the guys.


    "Jasmine, I noticed that you sincerely have begun liking the guys. Would you make them your friends after you have gotten what you want? I mean they seem attached to you so would you consider making them your friend if they asked you to be their friends?" Catherine asked in a calm tone.


    "Although the guys can be very annoying I agree that they are fun to be with. Jeff and Steve have a way of making meugh and I like this feeling but I have never thought that far before. I have never considered making them my friends but there is no harm in epting their friendship if they ask for it, do you disagree with me?" Jasmine asked as she stares at Catherine.


    "As long as you are happy I won''t object to them being your friends. I will be fine with being friends with them as long as they don''t ask for anything more than friendship, you understand what I mean right?" Catherine asked her expression turning serious.


    "Of course I do. I am only clinging onto Ice Prince because of the contract but he will be useless to me after I have gotten what I want. You as my best friend knows how I treat those who are of no use to me so you don''t need me to tell you what I will do right?" Jasmine asked beaming.


    I wish I am wrong about this. As much as I want you to live a normal again, the thought of you getting hurt again scares me out of my wits so I hope that my fears are proven wrong.


    Catherine thought as she stares at Jasmine''s smiling face. After a few minutes of waiting the three guys finally arrived. The guys brought three bottles of wine with them.


    "You invited us for a drink so we thought it would be wrong of us toe empty-handed," Jeff said when Jasmine kept on looking at the wine in their hands.


    "You guys are such gentlemen. You shopped for me, bought dinner for us and now brought us wine. Apart from receiving a peck from me which I will definitely give, you deserve another reward from me so tell me what you want, I will try my best to grant your wishes," Jasmine stood up from the couch and walk closer to them.


    "Can I save my wish for some other day? I have this feeling that I am going to desperately need it soon so I want to save it," Jeff said as he embraced Jasmine. Just like she promised she pecked Jeff on his right cheek before she moved to Steve.


    "What about you, Crush? Do you also want to save yours?" Jasmine asked as she pecked him on his right cheek too. She moved on to Jackson after Steve has replied.


    "What about you Ice Prince, are you also afraid that you are gonna offend meter like them?" Jasmine asked as she pecked him on his right cheek.

 Chapter 93 - You Are Awake

    "I am afraid of nothing. I am not making a wish because right now there is nothing you can offer me that I don''t have. You won''t give me what I really want so why waste that precious wish on something trivia," Jackson said but he made sure that she did not hear thest part of his sentence.


    "Ok, suit yourself," Jasmine said as she went back to her seat. Jeff and Steve spared the space on the couch Jasmine was sitting for Jackson.


    "You have been treating us coldly since this morning, did we perhaps do something wrong. I mean it was just yesterday we yed and chatted like friends. You even kissed me but now you are back to your old self. You are getting me all confused Cat," Jeff said in low tones.


    "I kissed you? What the heck are you talking about? I would never do such a thing. You are using me wrongly, " Catherine shouted subconsciously standing up.


    "What is going on here? Who kissed whom?" Jasmine asked when she saw how agitated the usualposed Catherine was.


    "He said I kissed himst night but I know that he is lying. You believe that I would never do such a thing right?" Catherine asked. The expression on her face showed she desperately needed Jasmine support.


    "I can testify to what Jeff said. I was right beside him when Catherine kissed himst night," Steve quickly proved Jeff''s words right.


    "Cat, kissed him? Why would she do that?" Jasmine asked in disbelief.


    "They were both talking about their likes and dislikes when the drunk Catherine started ying with his eyebrows. She kept on telling him that he was handsome and before I knew what was happening she kissed him on his lips. The kiss was very hot and intense. I was shocked out of my wits but I still manage to get footage of the kissing scene with my phone after I had gotten over the shock," Steve narrated what happened before Jeff could.


    "You knew I was drunk but you took advantage of my vulnerability. I never knew you were such a jerk," Catherine said as she touched her pink lips.


    "Cat, please don''t say that about me. Since I was more sober than you I tried to push you away but you wouldn''t budge. After I finally managed to push you off after so many minutes of struggling you still stubbornly kissed me. I did not take advantage of you but you did so it should be me who should be angry and not you," Jeff said in his defence.


    The once furious Catherine cooled down when she heard that she was the perpetrator. She was so embarrassed that she took advantage of a guy when she was drunk, she felt like finding a ce to hide.


    "Cat, you have always scolded me for acting naughty when I am drunk, I can''t believe you are naughtier than me when you are drunk," Jasmine said teasingly. Jackson stares at the two guys suspiciously. He could not guess whether they were honest about their words or whether they made up the entire incident.


    "Jeff, Cat is not usually that bold when she is drunk. I don''t know what you told her that made her get interested in youst night so forgive her for assaulting you," Jasmine apologized on Catherine''s behalf.


    "I am sorry dude, I will make sure to restrain myself from drinking so much next time," Catherine apologised before she sat down on the couch.


    "As long as you don''t stop being friends with me because of what happened then I am cool with it," Jeff said coolly.


    "Sure," Catherine said firmly. They all began drinking. After about ten minutes, the room service arrived with their order of delicacies. The five strangers who came on the trip with various motives but happens to be friends drank for a long time. Jasmine forced Jackson to drink until he got dead drunk. They drank until they fall asleep on the couches.


    Because of how drunk they were, they ended up waking up in the afternoon. If they had slept just two hours more they would have ended up missing their flights.


    Jasmine was the first person to wake up. She rubbed her eyes as she tried to sit up on the couch. Her sleepy eyes widened in shock when she realised that she was lying on top of Jackson''s body. She quickly covered her mouth to prevent any sound froming out.


    Damn! How could Iy on his body for an entire night? I guess Cat was right in always stopping me from getting drunk. I tend to act way out of character when I am drunk.


    Jasmine thought as she gently tried to stand up without waking Jackson up. Her n wasn''t sessful because Jackson woke up because of her struggles.


    "You are awake," Jasmine who just lowered her gaze to see Jackson''s eyes open said awkwardly. She quickly stood up from his body when he just kept on staring at her face like she had something on it.


    "What is it? You keep staring at me," Jasmine said. Although his scrutinizing stares made her ufortable, she did not let it show on her face.


    "I wanted to make sure you were back to your usual self," Jackson said as he arranged his dishevelled white shirt.


    "Was my cuteness way too much for you to handle yesterday which is why...,"


    "Aren''t you gonna wake your friend up? We are almostte for our flight," Jackson who just checked his wristwatch interrupted her abruptly.


    "Damn!" Jasmine cursed as she went closer to the couch Catherine and the guys were sitting on. She chuckled when she saw the position Catherine was lying in.


    "Each time your best friends are around I always get to see a different side of Cat that I haven''t seen. What has your friends done to my Cat?" Jasmine asked her eyes glued on Catherine who''s upper body was resting on Jeff sitting beside her while her legs were on Steve''sps.


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 Chapter 94 - Both Are Desperate

    "Maybe she secretly admires them that is why she is acting so strangely. I heard people tend to show their true self when they are with the man they love...,"


    "Catherine loves your friends? Are you kidding me?" Jasmine asked. Her expression shows she did not believe a word Jackson said.


    "Why are you acting like she can''t fall in love with any man? Is she perhaps a lesbian? Is the reason you reacted that way because of this?" Jackson asked resorting to cunning ways just to pry answers from thedy whom he has got to realise had lots of secrets.


    Since that night he has decided to put his seduction mission on hold. His mission at the moment is to know the secrets she is hiding because only in this way will he sessfully seduce this great seducer.


    "My Cat is not a lesbian ok?" Jasmine corrected sharply.


    "Then tell me the reason you reacted that way or I will tell the guys that thedy they both like is a lesbian and far out of their reach?" Jackson threatened.


    "You wouldn''t dare," Jasmine said firmly. Knowing that Jackson will continue to threaten her, Jasmine quickly woke Jeff up.


    "Stop always making my Cat do naughty things or I am gonna beat you up," Jasmine threatened coldly.


    "I didn''t do anything wrong but Cat did," Jeff said with sleepy eyes.


    "Yeah, it is not his fault that Catherine can''t control herself whenever she is around the two of them," Jackson supported.


    "You...," Jasmine said as she fired him a murderous nce. Jasmine moved to wake Catherine up by tapping her gently on the shoulder. Catherine woke up after the second tap. She was stunned when she saw the manner she had slept in. In the process of removing her legs from Steve''sps, she woke him up. Since they were almost allte for their flight they did not pursue the case. They all hurriedly freshen up and got ready for their trip.


    They headed to the airport together after they were done. In the airport, they bumped into the magazine''s team but Jasmine ignored them. She did not spare them even a nce. Her behaviour made the team worried. They could not understand why the second daughter of the Avans Group was ignoring them when they did not offend her. They got worried that something bad might happen to theirpany since those who dared to offend Jasmine does not always go scotfree.


    In their first ss flight, Steve and Jeff pleaded with Catherine to change seats with Jackson but the youngdy vehemently refused. Steve and Jeff gave up on the idea of persuading her after so many minutes of futile attempts.


    A few minutes into their journey Catherine initiated a conversation with Jasmine whose eyes were closed while listening to music on her earpiece.


    "Jasmine, what are you gonna do now that you had failed in seducing him on this trip? As you know our hope was all on this trip but you failed. It is just remaining a matter of two days now before the deadline. You have given everyone your word and you have even challenged your elder sister on this. It will be so disheartening if thepany ends up getting dissolved despite all your efforts. Lizzy has been eagerly waiting for the moment of your failure, she will definitely taunt you if you failed...,"


    "Cat, it is not yet over. We still have two days and I am sure I can turn things around...,"


    "How is that gonna happen when you couldn''t seduce him for an entire two weeks plus? The cold young man seems to be having a lot of fun thinking that you have actually fallen head over heels for him like you make it seems. He is not gonna get seduced...,"


    "Don''t say that Catherine. Although I have failed in seducing him for over two weeks, I believe that I can still turn the tables around in our favour in these two days if I utilized my charms well," Jasmine tried to reassure herself and the worried Catherine.


    Honestly, she was lost at what to do. She had tried various tactics to seduce the icy guy but all to no avail. He has proved stubborn from the beginning until this moment. This was the first time anyone has ever resisted her this far so she was lost at what to do. She did not even know how to go about securing back the contract she had lost.


    "I wish you are right. We are at a dead-end right now and all we can do is to pray," Catherine said in a meek tone.


    I guess being too friendly with them has made me forget why I came here and why I even approach them. I have yed enough in this past three days and now it is time to go back to the Jasmine that I am. I hate losing so I can''t afford to lose to him, my sister or any other person who thinks that I Jasmine will not be able to get what I want. I will give them the biggest face p ever when I get my hands on my beloved contract.


    Jasmine thought as she raises her gaze and stares at Jackson sitting at the far right corner. Jackson who felt a piercing re directed at him turned around to see who it was. He wasn''t surprised to see that it was Jasmine.


    "I wonder what she is up to," Jackson mumbled to himself.


    "JK, Jasmine seems to be very desperate right now. What do you think she is gonna do now? I mean she just has two days to make you hand over the contract to her," Jeff sitting beside Jackson said. He quickly stole a secret nce at Jasmine before he shifted it back on Jackson.


    "She is full of surprises so how could I dare to guess her mind?" Jackson asked. From his expression, they could see the uneasiness in his eyes.

 Chapter 95 - Why Do You Always Reject Me?

    "Although I can''t guess Jasmine''s thought, I assure you that I won''t hand over the contract to her without putting on a strong battle. Even though she ends up seducing me all over again, I will surely endure no matter what because the moment I lost the contract to her, I have lost all the leverage I have over her. I will be useless to her if that happens and you don''t need me to tell you what happens to people who lose their values, right?" Jackson asked. From his current expression, Jeff could tell that he was also desperate.


    Since the beginning of their ns, Jasmine has always had the upper hand. He had barely tried to seduce her a few times so he could understand why Jackson was so anxious.


    "I don''t think Jasmine will do that to you. I mean she is much closer to you more than she is to us so I don''t think...,"


    "There is no need to try tofort me. The fact that Jasmine is cruel is something neither you nor I can deny. I know this quality of hers before I started pursuing her. Although she is closer to me than you guys, anyone who could clearly tell the difference. Her feelings towards you guys are sincere while her feelings towards meck any form of sincerity. She will throw me away like trash if her ns seed but that is not the same with you and Steve," Jackson said. Jeff could clearly understand Jackson''s dilemma.


    The problem is he embarked on this seducing mission because of his feelings for her while hers was the opposite. Jasmine embarked on this mission with no feelings or emotions attached that is why seducing her was impossible. She wants to seduce him and even until thest minute she is still determined to forge ahead with her ns. The same was with Jackson. He is determined to seduce the GREAT SEDUCER and make her into his beloved woman, the only madam of his life and mansion.


    She wants to seduce him and he wants to see her, who will win this war of seduction?


    With their interests shing, Jeff did not know whom to choose as the potential winner of this great war.


    Jackson stood up and walk southward. From the direction he took Jeff could tell that he wanted to use the restroom.


    Why did life have to treat my poor best friend so cruelly? Why did life have to be so mean to him? He truly loves her. I can see and even feel it so why did the woman he loves have to possess no iota of feelings for him? My heart aches to see him like this.


    Jeff thought as he turns and stares in the direction of Jasmine''s seat. He was surprised when he did not see her sitting beside Catherine.


    "It couldn''t be that she followed him to the restroom right?" Jeff thought aloud.


    In the restroom, Jackson was stunned when he came out and saw Jasmine standing beside the handwashing sink with her legs crossed. His entire being showed how startled he was but he instantly masked it before Jasmine could raise her gaze to stare at him.


    "You are finally out," Jasmine remarked when she saw him approached the sink.


    "This is the men''s restroom so that means you are not supposed to be here no matter the reason you have. You are a youngdy, what do you want them to think if they meet you with me in the men''s restroom?" Jackson asked.


    "Their first impression will be that we had sex in here, you are a model you don''t want to ruin your reputation right?" Jackson asked as he washed his hands. Although his expression did not depict his inner feelings the truth is his heart was beating rapidly against his chest.


    "And the truth is we never had sex right so why do I have to care about what they think? All I care about is what you think of me," Jasmine said as she moves closer to him. She used her right hand and raise his head so that he was facing her.


    "Jasmine, I am a man and there is a limit to what I can endure. I have told you this more than twice so stop tempting me because we might both end up regretting itter," Jackson said as he turned to walk away but Jasmine quickly overtakes him.


    "You have said countless times that you don''t like me so what are you afraid of hmm? Is there anything you are scared of?" Jasmine now blocking his path said as she began moving forward.


    As she moves forward, Jackson moved backwards.


    "Jasmine, stop being naughty. I wouldn''t know what exnations to give if one of those tycoons meet us here and in this manner," Jackson whose back was now pressing against the wall said as he tried to escape but Jasmine who saw thising trapped him by cing her hands on the wall just beside his head.


    "I don''t f*cking care about what they think. Besides, I have already gotten a bad reputation among them so why should I stress myself trying to look good in their eyes. I have always been a viiness in their eyes so I don''t intend to change their opinion about me because I enjoy the terrified looks on their faces each time they set eyes on me," Jasmine said as she pulled closer. She deliberately did not tell him that she had made sure that no one else apart from the two of them was in the men''s restroom.


    Seeing that Jackson was a bit calm Jasmine removed her right hand from the wall and brought it close to his face.


    "Why do you always reject me? I am beautiful, sexy, wild, intelligent and whatever pleasant you can think of so w1hy are you not attracted to me? Is the white lotusdy you like more interesting to be with more than me?" Jasmine asked as she caressed his face. Just to control himself, Jackson tightened his fists.


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 Chapter 96 - Do You Have A Death Wish?

    "Does she love you more than I do and does she even know how to make her man excited to the point that he can''t help but want to hear her moan his name every hour and seconds of the day?" Jasmine whispered into his ears as she licked his sensitive earlobe. Jackson almost went insane when her seductive words were apanied by this action.


    "Would that white lotus dares to look you in the eyes and say I want you Ice Prince just like how I am doing?" Jasmine asked as she looked into his eyes.


    "I am the only one who loves you best so why can''t you see it?" Jasmine said staring into his eyes said as she runs her index finger across his exposed neckline.


    Before she could even fathom what was going on Jackson who has just mustered up all his strength quickly turned her so that she was taking over his previous position.


    "Jasmine, stop this ok. I am not in for all this," Jackson said as he made to leave but Jasmine who was as desperate as he was turned and wrapped her hands around his neck.


    "Jasmine do you know that you are sexually harassing me and you can go to prison...,"


    "If loving a man to this point is a crime then I don''t mind going to prison over and over again for your sake," Jasmine said as she pulled closer. Just when their lips were about to meet a dry cough put their activities on hold.


    "Who dared to interrupt me? Do you have a death wish?" Jasmine asked fiercely as she turned to face the entrance of the restroom.


    "Jasmine, I am sorry. I never knew it was you and JK. I promise I wouldn''t have dared to disrupt you if I had known," Jeff hurriedly said when he realised how furious Jasmine was. While Jasmine was furious Jackson felt like pecking Jeff on the cheek for saving him from her clutches.


    If Jasmine knew that Jeff actually knew it was them but lied, she would have strangled him to death for ruining her perfect n.


    "You guys always tend to ruin my n each time I get so close to getting what I want. Maybe I should reconsider us being friends again because I can see that you guys are my enemy rather than friends," Jasmine said angrily as she walked towards the entrance. She almost knocked him off his feet when she violently bumped into him.


    "She looks angry and scary. I almost had a heart attack when she asked whether I had a death wish," Jeff said as he held his pounding chest.


    "Thanks foring in at the time you did, she would have undoubtedly won if you didn''te in at the nick of time," Jackson said as he patted Jeff by the right shoulder.


    "You have been doing pretty fine for over two weeks now so why didn''t you do like you have always done?" Jeff asked as he turned sideways to look at Jackson.


    "It is getting harder to control my feelings for her. I am afraid it won''t end well if I can''t continue to hide my feelings," Jackson said dejectedly. He had barely held himself earlier. He wouldn''t have hesitated to give her what she wants if she had her way with him earlier.


    "You have just two days left, you can do it. You can confess your love for her as much as you want after that so endure for just two more days hmm?" Jeff said as he tapped Jeff''s shoulders encouragingly.


    The two both walked back inside afterwards. They acted as though nothing happened but that was not the case with Jasmine. She was still very furious and the way she directed murderous nces at Jeff when they walked past their seat showed it.


    A few minutester, the aeronended at their destination. All the passengers came out of the aerone. The furious Jasmine ignored the guys. Steve and Catherine who did not know what happened in the restroom were surprised to see Jasmine act this way.


    After they came out of the airport they both went their separate ways. The guys did not even get to bid her goodbye since they didn''t catch up to them before their car drove off.


    "Guys, what did you do to Jasmine to make her this furious with us? She treats us like strangers despite that we all woke up in the same room today. This makes me wonder whether this is how she will treat you after she has achieved her aim. Tell me what happened so I would know what fates await me," Steve said as he took turns in staring at the guys standing at both sides.


    Jeff and Jackson entered the car without uttering a word to Steve.


    "This is not fair," Steveined bitterly but none of them still answered him. He had no choice but to enter the car with them when Jackson threatened to leave him behind.


    After leaving the airport Jasmine immediately went to the office despite Catherine''s disapproval. She caught all her employees unaware because of her sudden arrival. The sries of those she met cking were deducted for three months. Those who did note to work that day and did not ask for permission were sacked with immediate effects. Usually, she was not that harsh with her employees but her current situation and anger did not make her think straight.


    Jasmine worked untilte into the night. Despite that everyone in thepany had gone home, as always Catherine was there waiting for her.


    "This silly girl I had told her to leave but she just wouldn''t listen. She is way too stubborn," Jasmine who just reaches Catherine''s desk and met her sleeping said as she gently tapped Catherine by the shoulder.


    Jasmine and Catherine went home together. Since it was veryte, Jasmine insisted that Catherine stayed at her mansion and Catherine readily obliged.

 Chapter 97 - When Did I Become Your Sister?

    The next day, Jasmine who has calm down called Jackson with the line that Jeff gave her but no one answered the line. She repeatedly tried the line but there was still no response on each attempt. Seeing how frustrated Jasmine was Catherine who has been watching Jasmine all this while called Jackson''s office but there was no response too. After so many attempts Catherine could not help but conclude that they were deliberately ignoring her.


    Because of how frustrated Jasmine was, her temper kicked rock bottom. It was at this moment that she received a call from someone.


    "Hello, Lizzy how may I help you?" Jasmine wearing a pink suit with her long hair let down asked.


    "Hey, why are you taking out your frustrations on me? I am not the one who told you to challenge father, you have no one but your proud self to me for the headache you are going through...,"


    "Did you call to add fuel to the fire? If that is the reason you called then I am sorry to disappoint you, big sis, I don''t have the luxury to bicker with you," Jasmine said harshly as she tried to disconnect the call but Elizabeth''s next words made her paused.


    "Where is that confidence you showed me when you asked for my husband to spend the night with you? Don''t tell me you were all talk and no actions?" Elizabeth sitting on her executive seat asked smiling broadly. The expression on her beautiful face shows that she was having a lot of fun pissing off her frustrated sister.


    "If you were gonna end up working in the family''spany then why did you act all mighty? Did you possibly think that you can win against your father just because he has let you do whatever you wanted in these past years?" Elizabeth asked provocatively.


    "If you beg me, I might put in nice words for you to father. At least this way you will save your face in public...,"


    "Are you done talking?" Jasmine who has been listening to her sister''s ridiculing words cut her short sharply.


    "Big sister, there are over 20 hours left so if I was you I wouldn''t be celebrating just yet....,"


    "You couldn''t get the contract for over three weeks so what can you possibly achieve in twenty hours?" Elizabeth asked in a belittling tone. Her ridiculing words got the already angry Jasmine even more furious. She ended up losing her cool.


    "You think so? If that is the case then get ready to hand over your husband to me for a night because I am gonna do everything possible to win this bet. I am gonna make sure you regret belittling me this time around. Your husband will be mine, got it?" Jasmine asked furiously before she disconnected the call.


    "Damn her for sessfully ruining my mood," Jasmine spat out in anger as she clenched her fist.


    "Father has always regarded you as the perfect daughter while he sees me as the unfilial one so just wait and see how I will face p you with the contract. When I get the contract I will make sure you are the first person to see it. Just to see you furious I will make sure I get the contract no matter what. Let''s see whether you will still be able to keep that mask of an angel on," Jasmine said as she stood up and walk around the room to calm herself down.


    Throughout the rest of the day, she could not concentrate her attention on anything because of how anxious she was. Just to make sure she meets Jackson that night she did a stakeout in front of hispany but to her disappointment, he never came out of the building until the next day.


    Jasmine who had fallen asleep in front of Smith''s International building slowly open her eyes when she heard her phone ring. She quickly covers her eyes with her right palm when the radiant sun rays sh into her eyes.


    With sleepy eyes, she stretched her hand and pick the phone.


    "Hello," Jasmine answered the call without even looking at the caller''s ID.


    "Hello Sister Jasmine," Jasmine heard a man''s voice over the phone.


    "When did I have a brother," Jasmine mumbled as she removed the phone from her ear. The sleep in her eyes instantly vanished when she saw who the caller was.


    "Jeff, when did I be your sister? Am I married to any of your rtives that you would address me by that title?" Jasmine asked as she sits up properly. She massaged her aching neck with her free hand.


    "Haven''t you always say that you love JK? It is a matter of time you both will get married so it is not a crime if I start addressing you as sister-inw earlier....,"


    "Jeff, did you call to further annoy me? My sister had almost made me murder someone out of anger yesterday so will you be able to withstand my anger? If you can''t then I suggest that you think before you speak because I am not in the mood to joke around," Jasmine said as she wound down her tinted ss window to check outside.


    "Someone bullied you? You are the one who has always bullied people so how is it possible that someone is capable of bullying you and going scot-free...,"


    "Are you trying to add salt to the injury? Will you be able to handle the consequences?" Jasmine asked angrily.


    "Sorry Sister....,"


    "Didn''t I say that you shouldn''t call me by that title?" Jasmine interrupted him abruptly.


    "Did JK annoys you...,"


    "Jeff get to the damn reason why you called me because I am gonna make sure I deal with you seriously if you don''t," Jasmine threatened coldly.


    "I wanted to apologise for not answering your calls yesterday. I was so damn busy because of the vacation we took. I did not have time for my phone throughout yesterday," Jeff apologized sincerely.


    "Rumours have it that the Young Master of Darwin''s family is a good for nothing who doesn''t take thepany''s work seriously so tell me whether you were really busy or was just ignoring my calls?" Jasmine asked fiercely. Jeff cursed his lucks when he heard Jasmine''s definition of who he was.


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 Chapter 98 - Jasmine Visits Jacksons Mansion

    "Know that you can''t fool me and for yesterday''s event, I am gonna make sure the three of you pays for it," Jasmine threatened fiercely.


    "Well, Jasmine I wasn''t busy like I said. JK, Steve and I drank a lot of alcohol the night we came back from the business trip. We drank until the three of us passed out. We only woke upte in the afternoon. When we woke up, Steve and I were very ill, we didn''t go anywhere close to our phones. JK was busy taking care of us so he too was preupied. He had to leave when he got a call that his mum was ill. I believed he spent the night there to take care of his mum," Jeff narrated in a calm tone.


    "Jeff, howe what you told me is different from what my men told me? And did you say Ice Prince took care of you and Steve throughout the day?" Jasmine asked sternly.


    "If he was with you then who was the Ice Prince at hispany yesterday? His ghost, twin brother or do you want to tell me that he can divide himself into two?" Jasmine asked in a fierce tone.


    Jeff turned to stare at his executive assistant sitting beside him when he realised that Jasmine has seen through his ns.


    "Jeff, do you think I am stupid that is why you think you can tantly lie to me?" Jasmine asked in anger.


    "The rest of my story might have been made up but the truth is JK went to his family''s main mansion because he received a call that his mum was ill. His mum is the only person he has that is why he abandoned everything he was doing and rush home. He sent me a message about fifteen minutes ago to inform me that he was on his way home. If you need to see him urgently then you have to go to his mansion because he is not gonna be in the office today," Jeff finally spoke the truth. He nervously waited for his punishments.


    "Did I say I want to hear the story about his family and why do you say his mum is the only person he has? Doesn''t he have the naughty you and Steve so why do you have to make him sound pitiful?" Jasmine asked sternly.


    "He is pitiful...,"


    "He might look pitiful to you but not to me so keep whatever you want to say to yourself," Jasmine interrupted in an indifferent tone.


    "Jasmine, why do you sound so different today? Are you still angry because of what your sister did and say yesterday or did someone perhaps annoy you this early morning?" Jeff asked curiously.


    "I am not only angry with her but with the three of you. You all kept on ruining my ns. It is because of the three of you that my sister had the guts to belittle me. I won''t forgive any of you easily," Jasmine said before she disconnected the call.


    "Jasmine sounded very furious, I wonder what her sister said to get her so riled up. If she is gonna meet JK looking and sounding very angry, I am afraid that they might get into a big fight so I better call JK and give him a heads up about Jasmine''s temper," Jeff said as he quickly dialled someone''s line.


    "Jasmine, no matter how furious you are you have to calm down right now. This is the state she wants to see you that is why you can''t let her win. You are going to his home and you can''t achieve anything by being angry. This is thest chance you have got. You are not doing this because of your pride or because of your bet with Lizzy but you are doing this because of over a hundred employees of J& S Innovation Company who have families to cater for. They are solely looking up to you so you must not fail them," Jasmine said as she closed her eyes and exhaled deeply.


    After she was calm, she opens her eyes and ignited the engine, she drove away with smiles on her face.


    When Jasmine reached the magnificent mansion of the CEO of Smith''s International, the huge automatic gate opened. Jasmine was too eager to meet Jackson to think about why the automatic gate opened when that was her first time there.


    Although she was in a not so pleasant mood, she took her time to enjoy the beautiful scenery of his magnificent mansion which was vast.


    "So the rumours that the mansion of the Young Master of Smith''s International was more beautiful andrger than a pce was true. I wonder how visitors who don''t have cars get to his real mansion with this long-distance?" Jasmine mumbled to herself as she continued driving.


    When she finally reached the white magnificent ss building, all his maids warmly weed her. She did not even see anything wrong in the way they weed her like she was the new madam of the house.


    After being told by one of the maids that Jackson was in the gym, Jasmine waited in the sitting room for him. She declined everything the maids offered her. She waited for a long time but Jackson was nowhere to be seen.


    "What kind of morning exercise take hours? Is he perhaps doing this on purpose," Jasmine thought aloud as she stares at the maid standing some distance away.


    "Hey, when is your boss gonna be through with his exercise? Are you sure you told him that Jasmine Avans is waiting for him?" The impatient Jasmine asked when it has been over two hours since she arrived.


    "Young Miss, you can call me Lilian and I told my boss about your presence but he said he was busy at the moment and that you should wait. I believe that he will be here soon," Lilian said in a wellposed manner.


    "He is busy? For how many hours is he gonna make me wait? Doesn''t he know that it is very impolite of him to treat his guest like this?" Jasmine voiced out her displeasure.


    "Young Miss, my boss is not usually like this so I ask that you continue to be patient. I am certain he is on his way here," Lilian said meekly.


    "From your words, it means that your boss treats his other guests nicely while he treats me impolitely. Do you expect me to remain calm after learning that your boss is deliberately picking on me?" Jasmine asked. Lilian who was particrly ordered by his boss to make sure that Jasmine doesn''t leave the mansion was lost at what to say to calm the angrydy down.


    "Boss!" Lilian remarked in relief on sight Jackson.


    Thank goodness he is here. I am saved atst.


    Lilian thought as she walked out of the room.


    "Hey, why did you ignore me? You kept me waiting for over two hours, what exnations do you have to give for standing me up? Did you think I wouldn''t dare to leave because of my feelings for you?" Jasmine asked as she stood up and went to meet him.


    Ahe was too vexed to admire his well-toned abs and his perfect upper body. The sweat which covered his body was evidence of the rigorous exercise he did. With the sweat dripping down his body, he looked so sexy and tempting.


    Jasmine who was in love with abs would have momentarily got seduced if she wasn''t so furious with him.


    "You only told us that your name was Jasmine. You never mentioned that your surname was Avans so how did you expect me to know that you and Jasmine Avans were the same people?" Jackson asked with an indifferent expression.


    "And I was really busy so why do you want to make it sound like I was bullying you?" Jackson added.


    "Isn''t it true that you bullied me? Isn''t that exactly what you did?" Jasmine asked with gritted teeth.


    "Young Miss Avans, as you can see I am covered in sweat from head to toe. I am in dire need of a cold bathe so you will need toe back some other day. I have a meeting in fifteen minutes if you may know," Jackson said as he turned to leave.


    "Do you think I would have waited for over two hours for you if the issue could be resolved some other day and why the sudden formalities like we are strangers?" Jasmine quickly turned around and obstruct his path.


    She will not let him escape from her clutches so easily as long as he is still with her contract.


    "Young Miss Avans, don''t be so difficult, leave my path so I can go get ready for my meeting?" Jackson said. For some reason, he really enjoyed the way they were arguing. He finds her angry expression cute, unlike other men who find the Great Seducer''s angry side terrifying.


    "Damn that Young Miss Avans title! It makes it sound like we are strangers so just call me Jasmine," Jasmine said as she raises her gaze and stares at his face which the sweat has started to dry off. His slightly wet hair added more charms to his already perfect face.


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 Chapter 99 - She Took The Bait

    Why does it look like he is trying to avoid my stares? What is his reason for doing this and why does he keeps pretending as though he doesn''t know me when we are well acquainted?


    Jasmine thought looking so deep in thoughts. Jackson used her momentary distraction to slip away.


    "You..," Jasmine pointed at him when she realised that he was now on the stairs. She hurried after him.


    When she caught up to him, he was just about to shut the door to his room but Jasmine quickly holds onto the slightly opened door before it could close.


    "I want my contract back, Jackson. The time for y is over so let''s talk about the real deal," Jasmine finally revealed her reason for always following him.


    "You really want the contract, right? I dare you to enter this room?" Jackson said in his cold husky voice. Jasmine froze at the spot when she heard his words. She stares at his half-naked body in realisation. She instantly looked away when she noticed that she was beginning to develop naughty thoughts towards him.


    "You wouldn''t dare right?" Jackson said provocatively as he slowly tried to close the door.


    "Who said I wouldn''t dare?" Jasmine said holding the door before it could close fully.


    She has taken the bait. This is fantastic!


    Jackson said smiling inwardly.


    Seeing that Jackson was still holding firmly onto the door, Jasmine wearing a white trouser stretched her right leg to push open the door with force but the cruel Jackson who had expected this from the short-tempereddy let go of the door at thest minute. And because of this Jasmine lost her bnce and when she was just about to fall he was there to catch her by the wrist and pulled her onto himself. Jasmine ended up getting so close to him. Her body pressed against his bare body without any gap to separate them. Their lips were just a few inches away from meeting. Jasmine could feel his warm breath against her face.


    "What the hell do you think you are doing?" Jasmine asked as she tried to pull away but Jackson instantly ced his left hand on her waist to prevent her from leaving his embrace.


    "What else if not the same thing you have been doing to me?" Jackson said as he caresses her face with his right hand.


    "Hey, don''t you dare touch me. I particrly hate when men make the first move," Jasmine said sounding irritated with his touch.


    "Jasmine, what were you think entering the room of a half-naked man? Did you think that I was some Saint that can resist the tempting body of a beauty who has deliberately entered my den? What do you think happens to a human who dares to enter the den of starving vampires? Won''t that human be eaten alive by those hungry bloodsuckers?" Jackson asked as he yfully teased her ear with his tongue.


    "You...," Jasmine said not knowing what to say to scold the shameless guy who dared to take advantage of her.


    Jasmine, why are you acting like a damsel in distress when you know how to fight? Why did you even learn to fight if not for this moment?


    Jasmine reprimanded herself as an evil grin appears on her beautiful face afterwards.


    "I am not that foolish human who will enter the dens of hungry vampires without any ns. I, Jasmine Avans is not helpless," Jasmine said as she raised her right leg to hit him by the groin. Jackson moved some distance away before her leg could reach him. If her leg had peradventure reaches his groin he would be writhing in pains now but thank goodness it didn''t touch him.


    "You almost made me fatherless, do you know that?" Jackson asked as he lowered his gaze to look at his little thing which was almost crushed. He heaves a sigh of relief when he saw that no harm hase to his little brother.


    "That serves you right for trying to seduce me. I wonder what you would have told your future wife happened to you if you had be impotent because of my hit," Jasmine said grinning wickedly.


    "Aren''t you the queen of seducing, why did you get furious just because I touched you? Didn''t you always have fun touching men and making them hard down there so why does a little touch irritate you?" Jackson asked as he took bold steps towards her.


    "Stop right there, I am not gonna take pity on you if you daree any closer," Jasmine warned as she moved backwards.


    "Do I look like one who listens to warnings?" Jackson asked as he continued approaching her. Jasmine throws a punch when she saw that Jackson won''t listen to her. If Jackson did not dodge her punch on time she would have seeded in fracturing his well-sculptured nose.


    The agile Jackson holds her hand before she could retract it.


    "You know how to fight? Why wasn''t it mentioned in the details about you?" Jackson asked as he continues to hold her outstretched hand.


    "Wouldn''t I have been bullied by those pack of wolves called men if I didn''t know how to defend myself? Would I have been so feared if I was the type to be easily messed with?" Jasmine asked as she smiles devilishly at him.


    "Apart from my seductive charms this is another reason why men dare not get into my bad books," Jasmine said as she raised her right leg to kick him. Jackson instantly let go of her hand and hold her stretched forth leg.


    "Thank goodness I am not the type to be easily messed with or else I would have gotten beaten up badly by you if I didn''t know how to fight. How would I have open my mouth to tell my peers that I was beaten up badly by a woman?" Jackson said as he ced the leg on his chest.


    "What is so bad about being beaten up by a woman?" Jasmine asked as she stretched her hand to punch him again on the cheek but Jackson holds her hand and turns her around before he finally pulled her close to himself.


    "Apart from knowing how to sweet talk a man, you are very fierce and this happens to be the traits countless men love a woman, so tell me, is this why all the men adore you? Are your fierceness and beauty the reason why men who have fallen prey to you can''t seem to take their eyes off you even after what they have been through in your hands?" Jackson whispered seductively into her ears, his hot breath against her bare skin made her shiver.


    "Yes, that is the reason they call me the viiness, so what do you care?" Jasmine asked fiercely as she tried to free herself but all her efforts to make Jackson release her was futile.


    "Jasmine, why do you have the habit of saying mean words just to make people misunderstand you...,"


    "Why else if not because I am mean? Ladies hate me because I am beautiful. They call me a spoiled little brat and even though what they said was not true, I became that mean spoiled little brat they called me. I terrorise their lives and homes, doesn''t that make me a viiness and mean witch just like they have always called me? How is that considered a misunderstanding?" Jasmine asked in a fierce tone? At that moment she wishes she could look into his eyes so she could read his expression but with her back pressing against his chest, she could not do that.


    "Although you often act in a manner that makes people regard you as a viiness, I know that deep down you are a good person. You pretend not to feel pain but I know that that you are hurting within. You act like you can or can never shed a tear but the way you conceal your feelings so perfectly shows that you cried a lot in the past. You are a kind person, so why do you always act the opposite of how you truly feel?" Jackson asked as he slowly turns her around so that she was facing him.


    For a split second, he could see and even feel the pains in her eyes but those pains vanish in a sh just like they came.


    Damn him for saying all these words! Darn him for stirring up the emotions that I have been trying so hard to conceal.


    Jasmine cursed within. His words ignited her anger that she had hidden away for so long.


    "Hey, Mr Jackson stop pretending like you know me just because we have met up a few times and also grab a drink a few times because you know nothing about me. Stop trying to guess my thoughts because you can never fathom the pains and all I have been through in the hand of a man," Jasmine blurted out her feelings in a feat of anger. Jackson just stares at her, he dare not try to pry answers from her when he saw just how furious she was.


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 Chapter 100 - The One Month Deadline Finally Elapse

    I have guessed before that Jasmine abhors men and her words right now has proved my suspicions. I wonder whether her parents really gave the man she loves to her elder sister in the past that is why she hates men. The news never mentioned this scandal about the Avans'' family so I don''t know who to ask questions.


    Jackson thought his eyes focused on her angry expression. From the look on her face, he could tell how hard she was trying to calm herself down.


    Jasmine and Catherine have been friends for a long time so I am sure she might know the reason she hates men and I am also sure that this same reason is the cause of how she has never wanted me close to Jasmine. What exactly happened to her years ago?


    Jackson thought as he stares at her with a gaze that Jasmine could not understand its meaning.


    "Ice Prince do you know that you are the strangest man I have ever met? How could you call me a kind person after what you passed through in my hands? Are you naturally stupid or you are pretending to be stupid?" Jasmine asked bluntly.


    "Hearing you call me the strangest man you have ever met shows that you at least ord me with a bit importance and I am ok with that right now," These were the words he wanted to say to her but he dare not say it. He releases her afterwards. He stares at thedy standing in front of him. She wants nothing but her contract but he wants nothing but her. How far apart he was from getting what he wanted.


    "You want the contract, right? I can give it to you but with conditions...," Jackson said as he essed her with his eyes from her head to toe. Jasmine whose gaze was on him misunderstood his stares.


    "Is this condition you mentioned my body?" Jasmine asked with gritted teeth.


    "How I thought you were different from all the men I have met but I guess I made the wrong judgement of you. You are no different from them, all you men have ever wanted was my body. The most ridiculous thing is that some of them don''t even know the price thates with lusting after my body," Jasmine said as she threw him a spiteful gaze.


    "You want my body and I will dly give it to you just to prevent all my employees from bing jobless overnight. I might be prideful but not heartless. As far as there is a solution to save them, I will do it without any regrets so bring it on Mr Jackson Smith," Jasmine said coldly as she began unbuttoning her shirts. This was the first time she has ever called him by hisplete name and for some reason, it didn''t sound pleasant to his ears.


    Jackson just stares at her unable to utter a word. She was just too angry to see his surprised expression.


    "Hey Jasmine, what kind of man do you think of me?" Jackson asked coldly.


    "What else if not a self-conceited and a lustful man who will stoop so low to ask for my body in exchange for a contract," Jasmine replied in anger.


    "You are very wrong about that Jasmine. I am nothing like you have just said. I never wanted to ask for you to have sex with me but you jumped to conclusions ok? If you have always thought that every man was after your body that is why you thought that is what I wanted. It is not my fault that you thought so little of me so don''t you dare judge me," Jackson said angrily as he quickly turns his back on her. Although he didn''t let it show, the truth was that her words pierced his heart like it was stabbed by a dagger.


    "It would have been ok if some randomdy had said those despicable words to me but not from you. It is just not eptable. You wronged me so you have got no right to be angry with me," Jackson said as he made to leave but Jasmine quickly caught up to him.


    "If you didn''t want me to have sex with you then why were you staring at me like that and what exactly are your conditions...,"


    "Why do you care, you can go ahead and continue to misunderstand me, I don''t care...,"


    "Ok, I admit I was wrong. You have never mistreated me sexually before so I shouldn''t have said those words to you or even jump to a conclusion without listening to your conditions. I am sorry, Ice Prince so don''t be mad," Jasmine apologised sincerely. No matter how sincere she was, Jackson didn''t want to listen to it. Seeing her chase after him made his anger vanished.


    "As if sorry can bring back the hurtful words you said to me," Jackson said as he gently brushed her away. He beamed after he has taken two steps away from her.


    "Why is he throwing tantrums, I have said sorry so why is he making a big deal out of the misunderstanding. Besides with his temperament, he is not the type to get hurt even though I said worst words to him so why is he pretending to be very hurt by my words," Jasmine thought aloud to the hearing of Jackson who smiled hearing her words.


    "If apologising with mere words isn''t enough then would me kneeling make you see my sincerity? If yes, then I will do it without any dy, this is to show you how important that contract is. Whether or not you give me the contract will determine the fate of my employees so I can''t be willful even though I hate it so I will kneel for you if that is what you...,"


    "Who said I want you to kneel for me? If you dare kneel for me I will burn the contract to ashes...,"


    "You wouldn''t dare," Jasmine blurted out of shock.


    "That is exactly who you are so stop acting pitiful because it doesn''t suit you. It makes you look less attractive," Jackson said as he turned to face her.


    "If you said kneeling for you make me less attractive that means there was a time you found me attractive right so tell me when was that? On our first, second, third or fourth meeting? Tell me, I want to recall what I wore that day that made the Almighty Ice Prince find me attractive?" Jasmine asked as she quickly covers the distance between them.


    Howe her mood changes so quickly. She was mad at me two minutes ago, a minute ago she was apologetic and now she is excitedly bombarding me with questions, how does she manage to do this?


    Jackson thought as he stares at her glowing face.


    "Why are you just staring at me, say it?" Jasmine ordered excitedly.


    How do I tell her that I have always found her very attractive from the first day I set my eyes on her. There is no day she doesn''t look attractive.


    "Wouldn''t you love to listen to my conditions first? I bet that information is more urgent than the one you are curious about right now," Jackson said not giving her the answers she wanted.


    "Why did I even think that you would say anything? You are always secretive, even reading your feelings is impossible not to mention guessing your thoughts...,"


    "I am not as secretive as you. You always have a lot to say but none of them contains the truth," Jackson interrupted her as he walked towards the white couch and sat down.


    "Not all my words are necessarily lies, some of them may be sugarcoated but they are definitely not lies," Jasmine said as she sat beside him.


    "So what are your conditions, Ice Prince? I have very little time left, so talk. I am listening," Jasmine urges him to speak when she realised that she just had two hours left before the deadline.


    "My conditions are not difficult. My first condition is that you will cook my meals for six months....,"


    "What!" Jasmine shouted in shock.


    "Is it too simple for you?" Jackson asked pretending as though he did not know why she reacted that way.


    She is the young Miss of the wealthiest family in the country. She has servants who serve her all year round. There are times she doesn''t set foot into the kitchen for over three months and someone dare ask her to be his chef for not only a day but for an entire six months? How could she not react that way?


    "You are joking about your first condition right?" Jasmine asked with desperation in her eyes.


    "No, I am dead serious," Jackson said to the disappointment of Jasmine who was expecting him to say that he was just kidding around.


    "Why is your first condition so outrageous? You could have asked me for any other thing but not cooking?" Jasmineined bitterly.


    "You can back out of it if you don''t like it, I am not forcing you to know that," Jackson said in a carefree tone.


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 Chapter 101 - Jacksons Conditions

    Of course, you are forcing me. You know that there is no way I would reject your conditions since I desperately need the contract that is why you came up with such a ridiculous condition just to torture me. I wonder if you are doing this to avenge yourself for all the numerous times you had to take a cold bath because of me.


    Jasmine thought with gritted teeth.


    "Although I was pretty good at cooking in the past I stopped entering the kitchen after my grandma died since she was the reason I always enter the kitchen. From the terrible dish, I prepared for you that night I am sure you know how terrible I am at cooking...,"


    "Your dishes were not terrible they were just slightly nd," Jackson replied as he stares at her unhappy expression.


    "What is the difference between nd and being terrible? They are the same thing so why do you want to torture yourself by eating my terrible dishes? I mean you have top-notch chefs in your mansion right so why are you doing this to me?" Jasmineined bitterly once again.


    "I will keep my contract to myself then...,"


    "Why are you going back on your words?" Jasmine said as she prevented him from standing up from the couch.


    "I didn''t but you said you can''t meet my condition so I can''t force you against your will...,"


    "And who said that I won''t cook for you? It''s just once per week so I am sure I can spare my time for you," Jasmine reluctantly agreed.


    "I never said you were gonna cook for me once a week," Jackson said to the shock of Jasmine.


    "What! Then for how many days per week do you want me to cook for you? Don''t forget I have an entirepany to cater for," Jasmine said unhappily.


    "Three days per a week...,"


    "Hey, Ice Prince you are asking for way too much ok? You can''t expect me to cook for you for three days for six months. I am not your wife that you can order around neither am I your maid that you can ask to do anything for you and she will oblige just because her means of livelihood depends on you but I am Jasmine Avans, the daughter of the wealthiest man in the country. You can''t ask so much of me when we aren''t rted in any way," Jasmine spoke her mind fearless.


    "If cooking for me thrice a week is way too much of an exchange for a contract worth billions of dors then I don''t have anything more to say. The contract is worthless to me anyway so I will just shred them into tiny irrecoverable pieces and dump them in the bin," Jackson said fiercely as he pretended to be angry.


    Jasmine stares at him stood up from the couch with a clenched fist. She closes her eyes to calm herself down.


    "I will do it. I will take it as training so if I perhaps decide to get married one day which is not even possible, I won''t have to let the maids always prepare my husband''s meal," Jasmine reluctantly gave in to his demands.


    "I am sure you will get married one day so you will need...,"


    "How could I get married when all men are jerks and unfaithful?" Jasmine asked fiercely.


    Jackson wanted to argue with her that not all men were unfaithful but with the foul mood she was in, he was certain she will re-up. He would rather let her say whatever she wanted than ruin his ns to use these new conditions to get closer to her.


    "I have already agreed to your conditions so where is my damn contract?" Jasmine asked as she stretches forth her hand as a signal for him to go get her contract.


    "Don''t be in a hurry Jasmine, I told you that I had conditions earlier but I never said it was one condition...,"


    "Hey Ice Prince, do you wanna see me get a heart attack in your mansion? If no just hand over my contract to me or I might just go insane or copse if I hear your second condition," Jasmine said in a pleading tone.


    "You are ady with a steel heart and not a small-minded heart so how could you just easily get a heart attack?" Jackson asked smiling at her.


    "Jackson, you seem to be having a lot of fun seeing me look so agitated and miserable? Are you perhaps doing this to get back to me from everything I did to you? If yes we can settle this in some other ways but not by putting the fate of mypany in danger," Jasmine decided to use the softer approach. How Jackson wish he had another choice, he wouldn''t have asked for this trivia thing if she did not leave him with no other option.


    "Jasmine I wish I could do that....,"


    "What is your second condition?" Jasmine interrupted him sharply.


    Why does he have so much to say when he won''t listen to my demands?


    Jasmine thought as she red daggers at Jackson.


    "There is ady I like so much...,"


    "No, it is not like but love. I love her so much that I can''t seem to control myself whenever I am around her. She is the firstdy which has ever made me feel this way...,"


    "Why are you telling me your tale of love? Hearing you talk about some other woman when you have always rejected me makes me furious so I don''t want to listen to it. I am sure she isn''t prettier than me or even half sexy than me so I wonder why you would love her to a point that you want my help," Jasmine spoke her true feelings. There was no iota of lies in whatever she said.


    "She is very beautiful. Her beauty is blinding, each time I set my eyes on her, I always want to stare at her beautiful face but for fear that I might make my feelings obvious, I always act aloft and even sometimes ignore her but despite all this I sincerely love her and I want to make her my woman," Jackson said his eyes glued on her face.


    Why did she choose that particr moment to look away, if she had just turned his way she would have known that he was referring to no one other than her.


    "Can you stop praising that white lotus? Hearing you praise her really irks me. If you want me to convince her to ept your love I am good at that. I am good at making up lies so just give me fifteen minutes and I will make thatdye to you but just a warning from me. If you end up marrying a woman who is the white lotus type, you will regret it all your life. She might act like she is an angel right now but you will see the devil she is when you marry her. You will be lucky if you don''t get killed by her after being cruelly betrayed," Jasmine said in a serious tone.


    "I am not saying this to scare you but this is really who those types ofdies are. All their lives are pretence, so it will be your biggest regret if you are not able to discern. I am not saying I won''t help you convince her, I will do it but I was just bracing you up for what is ahead," Jasmine added.


    "She is a real devil just like you said but I love her despite her ws. I wasn''t looking for a perfectdy after all so you don''t have to say more," Jackson said firmly.


    "It''s your choice so suit yourself. I am curious to see who is thisdy you are crazy about that the mere thought of her will make you act so gentle," Jasmine said before she turned and stare at him.


    "If you are determined that she is the one you want then give me her picture and the names of ces she frequents and I will get the job done immediately...,"


    "I never said I wanted you to help me convince her to ept me," Jackson cut her short when he realised that she had misunderstood his intentions.


    "Then what exactly do you want?" Jasmine asked curiously.


    "I want you to teach me how to woo, date and please ady? I want to be able to showcase my love for her without sounding awkward, stiff or prideful," Jackson said as he stares at her to see what her reaction will be.


    "Ice Prince, are you trying to rub my failure at my face right now? I know I made a fool out of myself for constantly trying to seduce you but this is not right. It is cruel of you to do this to me," Jasmine said.


    "You were trying to seduce me?" Jackson asked faking a surprised expression. His acting was believable, it made Jasmine believe that he wasn''t aware of her intention to seduce him.


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 Chapter 102 - Jasmine Agreed To Jacksons Conditions

    "If what you said is right that means you never loved me like you repeatedly imed so why should you feel affected that I asked you of this?" Jackson used her words against her.


    "When ites to dating pursuing ady and flirting I am an expert so I will help you with it. It will only be up to you whether that white lotus will ept you after my training but just a warning we will be strangers after six months and during this period. You must never fall in love with me, I am confident about myself so make sure you control your feelings at all times. I won''t be held responsible if you end up falling for me ok?" Jasmine warned sternly.


    I will make sure we will never be strangers after these six months is over. I will make you fall head over heels with me, I promise you this Jasmine.


    Jackson thought as he forced on a smile.


    "Sure but you must keep your words ok. I am dashing, hot and sexy, nody can resist my charms so don''t me me if you can''t stop yourself from falling head over heels for me," Jackson said yfully.


    "Your wish. I might be crazy about abs but I am not stupid enough to fall for you because of this," Jasmine said yfully as she teased his abs.


    Wow! So she loves abs, thank goodness I happen to possess what she is crazy about. I will definitely use it to my advantage.


    Jackson thought as an evil grin appears on his face.


    "Stop it, Jasmine, I am a man after all and I happen to be partially nude so keep your distance," Jackson said as he held her hand which was teasing his well-toned abs.


    "How did you manage to get these awesome abs? I can''t help but think that God was unfair when he created you. He gave you the looks, perfect height, irresistible abs and wealth. He gave you everything you could have ever asked for....,"


    "Except the love of the firstdy I have ever loved. He gave me everything I could have ever asked for but he hasn''t given me what I desire the most right now, which is a true lover. You think he is unfair for keeping me those things you mentioned but I think he is unfair that he failed to give me her love no matter how hard I tried," Jackson said in a very sad tone. Seeing him so sad while talking about love made Jasmine furious.


    "You think God is unfair because you failed to win the heart of thedy you think is your true love?" Jasmine asked staring at his face.


    "I have always thought that you were smart but I never knew that you were so stupid and gullible. There is no goddamn thing as true in this world. True love is just bullshit. It''s a fantasy stupid humans believe in," Jasmine said with a clenched fist.


    "Almost all thedies I know believe in true love so why don''t you believe in it?" Jackson asked curiously as he stares into her eyes.


    "There was a time I believe in it so much to the point that I couldn''t distinguish right from wrong. Each time I recall how gullible and stupid I was then I always hate myself. I don''t believe in love between a man and a woman not to mention true love. Those are just lies and you will get to realise that you were wrong when you catch the so-called true love of yours making love in bed with another woman who is not even up to your level," Jasmine said with a mixture of anger and pain. Jackson''s heart hurts seeing the unfathomable pains in her eyes.


    "Jasmine, if you believed so much in true love what made you think it doesn''t exist? What exactly happened to you that made you hate the rtionship between a man and a woman so much? What drive you into bing the Great Seducer that you are?" Jackson asked in a mellowed tone. Jasmine quickly looked away on hearing his question.


    "What could have possibly happened to a renowned seduction goddess like me. I break the heart of men but I don''t have any heart for a man to break and this is why I am such a confidentdy," Jasmine said as she turned around to face him.


    When he looked into her eyes, he was shocked to see that the pain he once saw in her eyes was gone. She was back to the Jasmine everyone knows.


    I thought I was an expert in hiding my emotions but the real expert here is her. Behind her beautiful smile and prideful words lies a scar that is so deep. Because of her strong personality, nobody has been able to see beyond her confident self. I really want to know what she is hiding.


    Jackson thought as he stares into her eyes with a gaze she couldn''t read.


    "Hey, stop staring at me like that since you will be at a disadvantage if you get me all seduced. Don''t forget you are half-naked, it is easy for me to pounce on you," Jasmine said yfully as she used her index finger to trace from his chest down to his lower abdomen.


    "I admit you are hot with clothes on and I also admit that you are hotter and sexier with your clothes off, I wonder if you will taste as amazing as you look in bed," Jasmine said as she licked her lips hungrily. The seductive manner she licked her lips made Jackson gulped hard. He stares down at his lower area which has already gotten excited.


    I thought she wanted to seduce me for the contract previously so why is she still torturing me even though we havee to an agreement?


    Jackson thought as he quickly avoided staring at her moving red lips.


    "I will go get your contract," Jackson said as he stood up on realising that looking away wasn''t solving anything.


    "How about I follow you into your bedroom to collect the contract, that will save you a lot of time...,"


    "No, wait there," Jackson said as he walked towards the direction of the room. The moment he entered his bedroom, he shut the door from the inside in case she decides to defy his orders. After locking the door, he went to sit on his bed. He opened his trouser to peep at his little thing.


    "Damn it!" Jackson cursed loudly as he covers back his trouser.


    "You usually behave properly so why do you easily get so excited each time she touches me. She thinks I don''t like her so why are you always out to embarrass me each time she gets close to me? Why do you always refuse to listen to what I want? You act weirdly. I wonder if there is something wrong with you? Do I have to call my doctor to check whether you have suffered from any form of abnormalities? Each time you get so hard, the pain is killing me so why won''t you at least have mercy on me," Jackson addressed his excited little thing as though he was talking to someone.


    "Hey, Ice Prince, didn''t you say you have a meeting? Hurry up so you won''t gette for the meeting," Jasmine said as she knocked on his door.


    "Goodness, I just entered the room so why is she hurrying me already. She is the one who puts me in this predicament, won''t she at least let me cool it down first," Jackson mumbled as he stares at the door. He quickly thought of what to do so she won''t see the budging sign when he goes out to meet her.


    "You didn''t pull off your trousers when I am still around, did you?" Jasmine asked the moment she saw the white towel wrapped around his waist when he opened the door.


    "I forgot that I kept the contract on the centre table yesterday. I was thinking of ripping it apart if the owner did note today," Jackson said as he walked past her.


    "The contract has been there all this while and you went into your room to search for it? What a weird guy, you are," Jasmine said as she followed him to the couch.


    "And who says that you can tear my contract?"Jasmine said as she sits beside him.


    "It''s mine so I can do whatever I want with it. I don''t need your permission," Jackson said as he handed her a sealed white envelope. Jasmine smiled broadly the moment she held the white envelope in her hands.


    Wow! I can''t believe my contract is back to its original owner. I regret leaving the contract with the senile old man back then even though the deal had been finalised. Look at what I went through because of him. My name will no longer be Jasmine Avans if I don''t teach the senile old man a good lesson.


    Jasmine said grinning evilly as she caressed the white envelope. Jackson almostughed aloud when he saw her act so tenderly with the envelope.


    "Won''t you open it," Jackson''s voice interrupted her thoughts? She was too excited to see the wicked grin on his face.


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 Chapter 103 - Where Is My Contract?

    "I will even though you didn''t tell me," Jasmine said with pride as she opened the envelope. After bringing out the contract she began reading it. She turned and shot Jackson a murderous re when she saw that the thing in her hand wasn''t her contract.


    "That is why I told you to open it," Jackson said carefreely as he shrugs his shoulders.


    "Where is my contract...,"


    "Right in front of you," Jackson said staring at the brown envelope lying on the brown table. Curious to see what was there, Jasmine followed his line of sight. She smiled triumphantly when her eyes met the brown envelope on the table. She quickly stretched her hand to pick it up but before her hand could reach the brown envelope someone had already grabbed it and pulled it away.


    "Before you get your contract, you need to sign mine. I know you agreed to my conditions, I am a businessman after all so I can''t afford to take risks. I won''t be able to take you to court for theft if you run away with the contract without signing mine so let''s make our agreement legal. As soon as you sign on my contract I will hand over yours to you, isn''t that fair enough?" Jackson asked as he stares at the murderous nces directed at him.


    "For how long did you n to make me your chef? I mean you can''t tell me you made it today so spill the beans Ice Prince? Did you know on our first meeting who I was even though I didn''t reveal my family''s name?" Jasmine asked in a serious tone.


    "You are the first woman who has ever capture my heart and interest so how could I not recognise you?" These were the words on his mind while staring keenly at her.


    "Are you going to sign it or not?" Jackson ignored her question. Jasmine just stares at him not uttering a word. She continues staring at him for two minutes.


    "Of course I will sign it," Jasmine said as she picked up the ck fountain pen on the ss table and scribble down her name and signature.


    "Are you happy now?" Jasmine asked as she handed him the signed contract.


    More than happy. If there is another word greater than happy that could exin my feeling right now then that is exactly how I feel.


    Jackson thought, his lips curling into an evil smile.


    "This is yours, are you happy now?" Jackson asked her the same questioned as he gave her the brown envelope.


    "How could I not be happy when I worked my ass off to get it. You don''t know the number of sleepless nights I pulled through just to get this goddamn contract you snatched away from me. You even had the guts to negotiate with me with my hard-earned contract," Jasmine who has opened the envelope and confirm that the content was indeed her contract said with gritted teeth.


    I had to wait for six months for the opportunity to get you to notice me so how could I miss the opportunity when I learned about your bet with your father. I guess I should thank that old man for making such a bet with his daughter.


    Jackson thought. Although his expression was nk as always he felt so happy. He felt so happy not because he has gotten what he wants but because he has given her what she desires.


    "Believe it or not, I also worked very hard to get the senile old man to give me the contract," Jackson said seriously.


    "Both parties have gotten what they wanted so the deal is fair to both sides," Jackson added.


    "I have spent longer time more than I had nned so I better leave now," Jasmine said as she stood up to leave.


    "Your job to cook me dinner thrice a week starts today so where are you going to?" Jackson asked standing up from the couch.


    "To face p someone who had the guts to get on my nerves just because I failed to get the contract," Jasmine said turning to look at him.


    "And didn''t you say you had a meeting....,"


    "I can cancel it," Jackson replied firmly.


    "Ok, but I am still leaving. It is not anywhere close to dinner so you can''t force me to stay and cook for you," Jasmine said as she walked away.


    "One more thing...," Jasmine halted when she was at the exit. She turned to face him.


    "For daring to steal my contract from me, I will get back at you. I, Jasmine Avans is not the forgiving type so look forward to what my punishments will be. I don''t even know what I will do to you but all you should know is that it is gonna be thrilling," Jasmine said smirking wickedly before she left the room.


    "She is fierce, mean, scary but also fun. I love her so much and I will make sure she loves me too," Jackson murmured as he stares down at the contract lying on the table.


    After Jasmine left, Jackson went into his bathroom and shower. He did all the necessary things before he went downstairs. All the way he was smiling to himself. Seeing how their boss was humming his favourite tune, his employees knew that their usual cold boss was in a good mood. They were happy to witness a change in his attitude. To make his celebrationplete he drank an entire bottle of wine within two hours.


    Jeff and Steve on the other hand were so worried about him. They both waited for his calls. For fear that things might not have gone as nned, they dare not call his line first. They are witnesses of how hard Jackson had worked just so he could realise his dreams of making Jasmine his woman. The two of them knows him best. They knew he would be in his worst mood if Jasmine gets the contract from him without him getting what he wants. He might even kill his employees if they dare disturb him at that state of mind, they were sure of it.


    Jasmine on leaving Jackson''s mansion went to her home, dress up in her most alluring outfit and set out immediately. After about thirty minutes of the steady ride, she stopped in front of a twenty-four ss storey building with the title Avans Group boldly imprinted on the wall of the building. The outside of the building was extravagant just like the building itself. The fortune water in the middle was a beautiful sight to behold not to mention other wonderful decorations situated at the right ces to make the outside of the building look spectacr.


    Jasmine who was on a mission was in no mood to admire the beautiful scenery of the hugepany. She walked elegantly into the building flipping her hair at intervals to give the seductive vibes.


    Passersby could not resist taking a second nce at the gorgeously dresseddy who gives off the vibes of a goddess. Employees on the ground floor on sighting the second Young Miss who hardly visits thepany all gathered to greet her. Jasmine who didn''t have a minute to spare asked them to return to their various desk after responding to their greetings. She approached the elevators afterwards. The moment she left some of the employees began to gossip.


    "Are the rumours that the second Young Miss is going to start working here correct?" Ady whose hair was tied into a messy bun asked her aplices curiously. Thedy was in her early thirties, she was renowned for her gossiping habits.


    "For her to be here, I guess the rumours are true," a guy dressed in a ck suit replied staring in the direction of the elevator.


    "Isn''t it a known fact that second Young Miss hates working in the family''spany? Isn''t that the reason she opened a gamepany?" A youngdy who seems to be in her early twenties and wears a green dress asked curiously.


    "So what if she hates working for her dad, can she win against him? The boss is influential so no matter how hard she tries she will always end up obeying him. He is her dad after all," anotherdy said.


    "If she had thought that she could win over the Chairman then that is just her wishful thinking," anotherdy wearing a white long sleeve shirt said. Just then Alfred walked past and on seeing him, they all dispersed.


    Back on the fifth floor, Jasmine walked elegantly towards the direction of the CEO''s office. When she got to the Secretary''s desk, the Secretary stopped her.


    "Young Miss, the CEO is on an important phone call," The Secretary said hurriedly.


    "What I have here is more important than the goddamn phone call. Your boss will be thrilled to see it but if you are not convince try to stop me if you can," Jasmine said as she walked past the secretary''s desk and approach the entrance to the CEO''s office.


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 Chapter 104 - How Dare Jasmine Do This To Me?

    "Hello Big Sis, look at what surprise I have for you," Jasmine said loudly despite seeing that Elizabeth was on the phone with someone. She knew very well that her sister will continue talking with the recipient if she did not act like that.


    "Sorry, but I will call youter," Elizabeth said before she hung up the call. She red daggers at Jasmine afterwards.


    "What audacity Jasmine," Elizabeth shouted angrily.


    "How dare you barge in on me like that? Do you think this is your office that you can do as you please? Even though you start working here you will still have to show me some respect since my position in the office will still be higher than yours so watch the way you behave," Elizabeth reprimanded fiercely.


    "What if I take the position of the Chairwoman, would I still need to show respect?" Jasmine blurted out to the shock of Elizabeth. Elizabeth''s eyes almost fell out of their sockets. She was too speechless to talk anymore.


    "Anyways Sis, that is not why I am here. I didn''te here to bicker with you but to give you something," Jasmine said carefreely as she approached Elizabeth desk. Her expression did not resemble the expression of someone who just dropped a bomb that almost gave her sister a heart attack.


    "Look at what I have for you Big Sis, I am sure that frown on your face will disappear after seeing it. Your face will light up, I can assure you that," Jasmine said smiling brightly as she dropped the envelope in front of Elizabeth.


    Curious to see what was making her sister act so crazily, Elizabeth opened the envelope and brought out its content.


    "You must be very proud of me, right? I mean you said I couldn''t get the contract so I am certain you must be proud of me," Jasmine said grinning wickedly. Elizabeth raised her gaze to stare at Jasmine.


    "How in heaven''s name did you get the contract?" Elizabeth asked curiously.


    "You didn''t stupidly give your body in exchange for the contract just because you want to go against Dad, right?" Elizabeth asked suspiciously. The smile on Jasmine''s face vanished when she heard her sister''s questions.


    "Why are you concerned with how I got the contract. What you should be concern about is how you will hand over your beloved husband to me for the night since I won our bet," Jasmine said a devilish smirk appearing on her beautiful face.


    "What the heck do you mean by that? What bet are you talking about?" Elizabeth said as she threw the contract on her desk.


    "On the day of your marriage anniversary, we made a bet since you said I won''t be able to get the contract. Although you didn''t agree, you also did not reject so you can''t go back on your words now that I have won the contract," Jasmine exined. Just to piss her sister off. Ahe did not fail to smile charmingly at the end of her sentence.


    "Big Sis always keep her words so I am sure that she won''t feel ashamed to hand over her husband to me just because she lost to her little sister," Jasmine said as she brought out her cellphone from her handbag and dialled someone''s line.


    "Even though Big Sis fails to admit defeat I can still get my reward because I have his line," Jasmine said smiling devilishly.


    "Hello Alfred, I feel very sad and heartbroken right now. Remember you once said that you will always be there to give me a shoulder to lean on. Holding on to those words of yours will you apany me for a drink tonight?" Jasmine said while staring at Elizabeth. Her acting was wless. The way she talked as if she was miserable while having a smile on her face made Elizabeth very furious.


    "You are really going to apany me for the night. That is so kind of you, I have always known that I can count on you," Jasmine smile for thest time before she turned to leave her perplexed sister alone.


    "And hey Big Sis, don''t forget to help me hand over the contract to Father. Tell him that I said I won again and he lost. I will apologise in advance if he ps you in my stead," Jasmine now standing in front of the door while facing Elizabeth said beaming before she walked out of the room. She did not forget to unt her long ck hair by flipping it seductively to the back. Elizabeth stares at her little sister wearing white high heels, pink shorts andplimenting pink jacket whiches as a pair with the shorts. The way she walked so elegantly further annoyed Elizabeth.


    "How dare Jasmine do this to me?" Elizabeth thought as she stares at the contract in front of her.


    "I have been letting her win all these years but she shouldn''t take me for a fool. I am Jasmine and I hate it when someone challenge and look down on me like she did," Jasmine who just entered her car said as she threw her handbag on the other side of the seat.


    "Let''s go," Jasmine ordered her driver. The driver zoomed off afterwards.


    "Hell would be let loose today when Father learns that he has lost. Although I would have loved to see his defeated expression I am still happy that I got to escape his wrath all because of Lizzy''s bet," Jasmine mumbled as she smiles brightly.


    Jasmine closed her eyes and rested her head against the seat until the driver halted in front of the J&S Innovation building. The building was a thirteenth storey building. Some of the floors were taken by a department while some departments had to share floors. Jasmine aim after releasing the new game herpany was working on was to open another branch in a different City. And right now her goal was very close to bing a reality since their ongoing developed game was almost at the finishing stage.


    Jasmine walked into the ss building elegantly with smiles on her face. Her employees who had sad expressions on since they haven''t heard the news about their boss getting back the contract were confused to see their boss smiling so happily. They all exchanged puzzled nces as they greeted her.


    Jasmine approached the elevator which was just ahead of her. The moment the elevator closed, she quickly put on a sad expression. On the opening of the elevator on the tenth floor, Jasmine came out of the elevator. She walked past many desks before she reached Catherine''s desk which was just beside the entrance of her office.


    "Boss, what is wrong?" Catherine asked the moment she saw the sad expression on Jasmine''s face. She stood up and went to stand beside her.


    "Boss, say something? Did someone perhaps bully you or say hurtful words to you?" Catherine asked in a worried tone. She wished they were not in the office under the watchful eyes of so many nosy employees.


    Jasmine just walked into her office without uttering a word to Catherine. Catherine who knew that she would not be at ease if she doesn''t find out why her best friend is in that terrible state quickly followed her.


    "Jasmine, are you acting this way because you failed to get the contract?" Catherine asked immediately she entered the office. She walked towards the couch Jasmine was sitting and squat beside her.


    "If you are feeling so sad because of this then you don''t have to be. Even though other employees might say bad things at your back about your failure, I would never join them because I have witnessed just how hard you tried to get back the contract. Just to win over Mr Jackson and get back the contract, you have broken many of your principles and even forsake your emotions. Although you have never said it, I know that you did all these for us your employees and not for yourself. Despite that you failed your father''s challenge, you are still the best boss to me. You are awesome and you will forever remain the best so don''t feel sad because of us ok?" Catherine said calmly as she patted Jasmine''s hands. The moment Catherine finished speaking, Jasmine burst into a peal of deafeningughter. Catherine who did not understand why the once sad Jasmine wasughing just stare at her in awe.


    "Cat, you look so cute when you were consoling me," Jasmine said amidst herughter.


    "Are you ok, Jasmine?" Catherine asked suspiciously.


    "I am fine so you don''t have to worry that I have gone insane," Jasmine said as she tried to suppress herughter.


    "If you are fine then why are you suddenlyughing....,"


    "I am happy because I sessfully fooled you even though I had gotten the contract back," Jasmine said as she smiled radiantly at Catherine.


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 Chapter 105 - Not All Men Are Unfaithful

    "You have retrieved the contract? How did you do that? I mean it is impossible that the iceberg, Jackson will easily give you the contract," Catherine said with a mixture of surprise and confusion. She could not understand why Jackson who has failed to get seduced will give her best friend the contract she wanted.


    "Of course it is possible. I would have loved to show you the contract but I had no choice but to hand over the contract to Lizzy since it was almost near the deadline...,"


    "What did you give in exchange for the contract? Don''t lie to me that your seducing mission worked at the dying minute because I will not believe you," Catherine still squatting said as she stares into her best friend eyeballs.


    "He did not ask for your body in exchange right? Jasmine tell me you didn''t have sex with him just to get the contract?" Catherine said with pleading eyes.


    "I also thought that was what he wanted but he proved to be different from every other man. For the first time in five years he proved my opinion about men wrong," Jasmine said in a serious tone


    "What did he ask for then if not to have sex with you?" Catherine asked as she stood up and sat beside Jasmine.


    "He asked for the most ridiculous thing you can ever think of. I mean apart from the fact that I hated his first condition, Catherine I was damn shocked when he told me his first condition," Jasmine said smiling when she recalled how Jackson asked her to be his chef for six months.


    "Jasmine, stop keeping me in suspense and tell me the ridiculous conditions he told you," Catherine said. Her eyes glitter in anticipation.


    "His first condition was that I should cook him dinner for six months. Can you believe it, Cat?" Jasmine asked.


    "His condition is just as strange as he is. I mean almost all men would have opted for sex or ask you to be his wife but all he could ask you was to cook for him? This shows just how weird he is," Catherine said without any excitement.


    "You are right about that...,"


    "Then what was his second condition?" Catherine could not wait to hear what the second condition was.


    "He said he is in love with ady...,"


    "What does that have to do with you? I mean whether or not he loves someone does not concern you, that is his business so why did he tell you he was in love with someone?" Catherine asked sounding slightly irritated.


    "Maybe because he wants me to keep a distance from him. I mean which guy would not be scared if a beautifuldy like me flirts with him so often as I did to him? And also you did not let me conclude what I wanted to say," Jasmine said in a meek tone.


    "His second condition was that I should teach him how to woo, date and please a woman," Jasmine revealed as she waited to see what Catherine''s reaction will be. Just like she expected Catherine wasn''t cool with this particr condition.


    "He told you to do what? Does one need to learn how to please a woman? Why would he bring up such an absurd condition?" Catherine asked angrily.


    "Cat, be honest with me whatdy in her right senses will fall in with that Ice block of a guy?" Jasmine asked in a serious tone.


    "I guess he has realised that it is impossible for thedy he loves to reciprocate his feelings if he continues acting that way which is why he wants to change himself...."


    "He wants to pretend to be what he is not? How is his rtionship gonnast if he pretends to be who he is not? Shouldn''t he wait for ady who will love him for who is? If you love someone and that person loves you back he/she would never ask you to change anything about yourself, isn''t that how it should be?" Catherine asked sounding a bit confused.


    "Why do you talk like an experience love expert? Don''t tell me you have secretly fallen in love with someone that is why you know so much about rtionships?" Jasmine asked yfully just to tease Catherine.


    "Hey, what are you talking... talking about? How could I ever fall in love," Catherine quickly denied as she looked away? Her stuttering made her look suspicious.


    "Really? Then why are you blushing so hard?" Jasmine teased as she smiled broadly.


    "Jasmine stop teasing me already, after what you went through. I don''t think I will ever be able to fall in love. I mean how could I ever bring myself to fall in love with any man when all men are unfaithful?" Catherine asked in a serious tone.


    "Cat, I might have failed in love. I was broken by love but that doesn''t mean you should stop believing in love just because of what I went through then. And I also thought that all men were unfaithful scumbags who never deserve the love and devotion of any woman. I even became a viin just to prove my points right but I don''t agree anymore that all men are unfaithful. I mean just take Ice Prince as an example, he is willing to change himself just for a woman he loves, isn''t that beautiful?" Jasmine asked as she smiled. Catherine could see how insincere her smile was. She could tell that she was saying all these things to change her opinion about men.


    "Do you really believe what you said or you are just saying all these to change my mind?" Catherine asked as she stares at her best friend. Seeing how hard she was trying to hide her pains made Catherine feel terrible. She regretted bringing up the topic about the past Jasmine has been struggling to forget.


    "Whether or not I believe it does not matter but you shouldn''t shut the door to your heart just because of me. Love has to do with meeting the right person and unfortunately for me, I choose the wrong guy back then but I believe yours will be different. You will definitely meet the right guy and live happily ever after," Jasmine said as she forces on a smile.


    "And Cat, if ever you fall in love with someone, don''t relent to tell me. As your best friend, I will make sure I examine the guy for you to make sure you are not making the wrong choice and also I will throw a grand wedding party for you, trust me," Jasmine said trying to sound funny but her wordscked humour.


    "What about you? Are you never gonna attempt to fall in love again? Are you gonna keep tormenting yourself like you are doing? Won''t you given yourself the opportunity to be happy just like that jerk is?" Catherine asked in a calm but painful tone.


    "Cat, why are we talking about me? When and how did we arrive at this topic?" Jasmine quickly changed the topic.


    "Jasmine, don''t try to evade the question....,"


    "Cat, I don''t want to talk about this and you know just how much I hate talking about that incident so don''t try to force answers out of me because you won''t get the answer you want?" Jasmine said in annoyance.


    "Whatever your decision just know that I will protect you like I have been doing for years now. I will make sure no man takes advantage of you or your emotions...,"


    "Any man who tries to take advantage of me or my emotions must have a death wish. He should write his will before he messes around with me because he is gonna end up dead if he is not careful," Jasmine said confidently. The office went quiet after Jasmine finished speaking.


    "So what are you gonna do about his conditions? Since the contract is in your hands you can choose whether or not to stick to his conditions so what will you do?" Catherine asked after the long silence.


    "I wish I had a choice but I have already signed his contract so I have no other option but to do what his condition states?" Jasmine asked with a fallen expression.


    Jackson''s conditions were quite simple but the problem was how to carry the task out, especially his first condition about cooking his dinner. She normally closes from the officete but because of his condition, she will have to reschedule her time for closing. What frustrates her most was how to cook the food. She could still recall the taste of the pasta she prepared for him, how could she prepare something of such quality for him every day?


    "You signed a contract with him?" Catherine who never expected this asked in surprise.


    "Yes, he would never have given me the contract if I did not sign a contract with him in return. That is to show you how cruel he is?" Jasmine said in an unhappy tone.


    I know Jackson has always been a weird guy but out of all the awesome things, he could ask why did he go through all those troubles just to ask Jasmine to cook his meal and also tutor him on how to please ady? What is the purpose of asking Jasmine for these two things? Does he perhaps have ulterior motives towards her or am I being paranoid and overly sensitive?


    Catherine thought looking so confused.


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 Chapter 106 - Jasmines First Day

    "What are you thinking so seriously about?" Jasmine asked as she waves her hand at Catherine''s face. Catherine quickly snapped out of her daze.


    "I was thinking about how I would clear up my schedule so I could help you out. You did this for us, your employees so as your employee and best friend I should help you out of this," Catherine lied without batting an eyelid.


    "Sorry Cat, but it is stated in the contract that no one is allowed to help me and the most unlucky thing is that the contract takes effect from tonight. I need to wrap up all my work today so I can drop over at his mansionter," Jasmine said in a miserable tone as she stood up and approach her desk.


    "Jasmine, as your employee, I am sorry to see you go through this for us. Even without running thispany, you would have lived a blissful life but for our sake, you had to sacrifice so much so I say thank you, boss. You will always and forever remain the best boss to me," Catherine who was now on her feet said with gratitude as she bows to show appreciation.


    "It''s ok Cat. All I am worried about is what punishment my father is gonna give me for going against his wishes yet again. I am certain he will not let this matter slide, he will strike again and who knows what schemes he has up his sleeve," Jasmine now sitting in her executive seat said in a worried tone.


    "Dont worry because we are in this together," Catherine said smiling just to assure Jasmine that everything will be alright. Jasmine just smiles back at her uttering no word.


    Despite Catherine''s assuring words she still felt uneasy. She knows her father very well. If there is something her father hates the most, then that is no other than losing to someone. And she and her elder sister seem to have gotten this trait from him.


    There is no time her father loses to her that he will not do something major. This strategy of his has been going on since she was a child so she couldn''t help but feel very anxious.


    Catherine exited the office when she saw that Jasmine was busy. An hourter her phone rang but Jasmine ignored the call when she saw that it was her father''s assistant who called her.


    She continued to work until it was almost time for dinner. Since today was her first day to fulfil her promise Jasmine left the office quite early so she could meet up with the task ahead of her.


    The drive from her office to Jackson''s mansion took her forty-five minutes. Just like her earlier visit there, everyone weed her so warmly that it made her feel weird.


    "Ice Prince, is that the manner your employees greet all your guests or am I the only one they greet differently?" Jasmine asked the moment she entered the sitting room and saw Jackson sitting on the couch with his legs crossed and a magazine in his hands.


    "Maybe they treat you so special because they admire you. I mean you are this beautiful so why won''t they be partial in the way they wee you?" Jackson asked as he slowly raised his head to stare at her.


    "Did you justpliment that I am beautiful? Do you realise that it is not only your employees who act weirdly but also you?" Jasmine asked as she dropped her handbag on the couch. She did not bother to sit, she just went to the kitchen directly. Jackson stood up and follow her.


    "Are you not happy that they are treating you exceptionally? I will definitely scold them for being partial so tell me if the way you are wee makes you ufortable?" Jackson said. He failed to mention that he was the one who ordered them to treat her that way each time she visits the mansion.


    "If there is someone who is making me ufortable with the way he behaves that person is you and not them so don''t scold them. I believe I will get ustomed to this soon?" Jasmine said as she began to bring down the utensils she will need.


    "The way I treat you makes you ufortable?" Jackson asked surprised to hear that he made her feel ufortable.


    "I know there are asions you treat me good but I am not used to the way you behave now so I suggest you stick to how icy you usually are. I mean being icy is part of your charms didn''t you know that?" Jasmine asked as she smiled sweetly at him.


    "I thought since we were partners that I should treat you differently but since you say you love my icy self more than my gentle self then I guess that cannot be helped?" Jackson said. Although he didn''t let it show the truth was that he felt happy to beplimented by her.


    "Yeah, it can''t be helped. Despite that you can be very annoying sometimes, I find your icy expression cute especially when you are furious. I am certain I am the only one who finds that expression of yours people hate cute. I know I sound crazy right now but I have always been considered strange since I was a child so I guess that cannot be helped too," Jasmine said as she rinses the pot and other cooking utensils inside the kitchen sink.


    "You are not the only one who is considered weird. Apart from others who think that I am strange even my mum says I act strangely sometimes so you see, the two of us have something inmon," Jackson said as he watched her from where he was standing resting his back against the kitchen counter.


    "You are right about that," Jasmine instantly agreed not understanding the hidden meaning behind Jackson''s words.


    "Do you need assistance? I can help you if you want," Jackson said as he walked towards where she was standing with the rinsed veggies.


    "You know how to cook?" Jasmine asked in surprise as she temporarily raised her head to stare at him.


    "Yes," Jackson replied in a carefree tone.


    "Was the Smith Family not a wealthy family so how could the employees carelessly allow their Young Master to enter the kitchen?" Jasmine asked in a serious tone.


    "Those employees of yours should be thankful they were not working for my family because I am certain my father would have murdered them all they if they had allowed the son he wishes to have to enter the kitchen not to mention letting him cook," Jasmine said bluntly before she focused her attention on what she was doing.


    "Honestly my family''s employees were not the ones who let me Into the kitchen but I forced them to let me into the kitchen," Jackson ryed honestly. He stares at thedy who turned and gave him a disapproving gaze.


    "Why did you do that? Wasn''t their food tasty enough that you had to enter the kitchen to prepare a meal for yourself?" The curious Jasmine questioned him yet again. Jackson was so happy to see how interested she was in knowing more about him.


    "Their dishes were fabulous but I had no choice but to enter the kitchen and cook for my heartbroken mum who was mourning my dad''s death at that time. Because of the pains my mum was in due to my dad''s death, she refused to eat or drink water....," Jackson trialled just to ensure that she was listening to his story.


    "I was forced to enter the kitchen to cook with the hopes of convincing her with the meal I prepared. Luckily my ns worked back then. Starting from that day, I began cooking for my mum with the help of our chef until she got better," Jackson concluded. He was so happy with the direction the conversation was going. He was in love with the friendly atmosphere. He wished every day would always be like how it was right now but with Jasmine''s personality, he knew he was wishing for the impossible.


    "Wow, I can''t believe we had simr hobbies in the past," Jasmine remarked as she smiled sweetly at him. She momentarily postpones what she was doing and stood to talk to him.


    "In the past, since I was a big troublemaker like I am right now, I was sent to my grandma''s ce by my mum because of my dad. At the time I arrived at my grandma''s mansion she was pretty Ill and the most painful part of it was that she didn''t have an appetite and you know without eating she can''t take her pills," Jasmine said.


    "Seeing my usual lively grandma lying on the bed looking so paled, I had no choice but to try ande up with solutions in how to resolve my grandma''s appetite problem and preparing a meal for her under the watchful eyes of her employees was the only solution I came up with. To cut the long story short, since then I have always cooked for my grandma whenever she visits us the mansion. My grandma is the only person I have ever entered the kitchen to cook for and out of all the people I know, you had to be the second person," Jasmine said before she turned and concentrated on her work.


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 Chapter 107 - Gosh, That Was Close!

    She afterwards refused to talk to Jackson again. Within the space of ten minutes, she has divulged too much information about herself, she was afraid of saying what she shouldn''t say out of carelessness.


    Jackson standing beside Jasmine frowned when he realised how Jasmine''s long hair was disturbing her.


    He left the kitchen only toe back before she felt his absence.


    "Don''t move," Jackson who saw Jasmine try to turn around because of his sudden closeness to her cautioned.


    "Why do you have the habit of hugging me from behind? If you want me to wear an apron or tie up my hair, can''t you hand over the apron to me instead of trying to do it yourself?" Jasmine whom Jackson was hugging from behind in a bid to tie the apronined.


    "That is because I love doing it," Jackson blurted out without even thinking.


    "What did you just say?" Jasmine who didn''t hear his words clearly asked for him to repeat his words.


    "I said always wear an apron whenever you want to cook. It is also advisable you tie your hair or cover it with a cap whenever you want to cook ok?" Jackson lied not knowing that Jasmine heard part of the words he said.


    "But that is not what you said," Jasmine said as she turned to face him.


    "Ice Prince, do you perhaps delude yourself into thinking that you are safe just because I have gotten what I want?" Jasmine asked. it was as if she read Jackson''s mind.


    "Ice Prince, don''t keep on testing my self-control just because you said that you are in love with anotherdy because I don''t give a damn about your feelings for her. I am a very dangerous woman so keep your distance from me if you don''t want me to pounce on you," Jasmine advised as she pokes Jackson''s chest with her index finger.


    "Is your self-control so thin that getting close to you arouses you? I haven''t even touched you and you are on brink of pouncing on me, will you then eat me up if I tease you as you did to me?" Jackson paused in the process of tying the apron.


    "Are you saying just to avenge yourself you are ready to put yourself on the line? Will you be able to handle the consequences?" Jasmine said as she ces her hand on his chest. She cared less about the fact that she might stain his shirt. She began teasing him.


    Goddamn it! Why does she always have the upper hand each time I try to seduce her? And why do I always lose to her each time?


    Jackson thought with gritted teeth.


    "Jasmine, aren''t you gonna continue cooking. I am starving," Jackson lied as he held her hand which had began to move southwards. He quickly slipped away before Jasmine could realise what he was up to. He stopped and turn to stare at her when he was in front of the entrance to the kitchen.


    "Call me if you need assistance because I will be right outside," Jackson said before he turned and walk away.


    "He sure can run very fast, Haha...," Jasmineughter of victory filled the kitchen.


    "This is what he gets from messing with the Queen of Seduction like me," Jasmine said as she tried to suppress herughter. She continues from where she stopped in her preparation. Despite that, the kitchen had air conditioners that did not stop Jasmine from sweating.


    Jackson who went to check up on her was displeased when he saw this.


    "It hurts me to see her like this but I had no other option but to resort to this since this is the only way I get to see and talk to her," Jackson said his eyes glued on thedy who was oblivious of his presence.


    My decision might be bad for a wealthy Young Miss like her but it favours me. Apart from getting to eat the food prepared by her, I get to spend quality time with her and also get to know more about her. This is just the first day and I have learned so many things about her and her family. This shows that my n is effective. It is just a matter of time before my mission to make her fall in love with me is achieved so wifey please be patient with hubby until then. I will make sure topensate you for this, it is a promise from me.


    Jackson thought as he stares at the busy Jasmine affectionately. Jasmine who felt like she was being monitored turn around quickly with the hope of catching the culprit in the act but Jackson hid behind the walls before she could see him.


    "Gosh, that was close!" Jackson remarked inaudibly as he ced his hand on his chest to feel his throbbing heart. He instantly walked away afterwards.


    "Why do I get this feeling that someone was watching me a moment ago? Who could this person be? Is it one of his employees?" Jasmine thought aloud as she continues staring at the entrance.


    After staring at the entrance for about two minutes, Jasmine who was almost done with preparing the meal turned and face what she was previously doing.


    Cooking the food took Jasmine one hour thirty minutes. Because of the mistake, she made thest time, she took extra caution to ensure that the food tasted edible this time around.


    After she was done setting the dining table she called Jackson to the dining room.


    "Come and join me," Jackson offered when he saw that she was just standing there staring at him.


    "I can''t. I appreciate your kind gesture but I have another appointment in a few minutes so I have to leave now," Jasmine declined to the disappointment of the previously delighted Jackson.


    "You are leaving?" Jackson asked as though he did not hear her words. He could not hide his disappointment.


    "Yeah, but before I go I have something I wanna say," Jasmine paused to make sure that Jackson was paying attention to her.


    "I notice that I sweated a lot when I was preparing your meal and I hate that. I want to bring some set of casual wears each time I visit so I can change into them before entering the kitchen so I hope you are cool with that?" Jasmine asked as she waited for his response.


    Jackson was d but also surprised that she made such a request. He was happy that at least he won''t have to worry about seeing her sweat while preparing his meal. He was surprised because the usual wilful Jasmine asked for his permission.


    "It was never stated in the contract that you can''t change from formal to casual wear while preparing my meal so you can do whatever you like," Jackson said with an air of indifference.


    "Although you always treat me coldly I knew you won''t act petty by insisting I wear my formal clothes to prepare your meal every day," Jasmine said as she smiled delightfully.


    "And also I notice this morning I visited that you havedies clothes, undies and other stuff in your dressing room. I know they belong to your girlfriend but can you lend me some to wear for my next appointment?" Jasmine asked as she stares at him. She was almost certain he will decline this particr request of hers.


    "You entered my dressing room?" Jackson asked in shock. His widened eyeballs made Jasmine wondered why he looked so startled on hearing that she entered his dressing room.


    Does he perhaps have a dirty secret hidden there that he does not want anyone to know? I wonder what the heck is capable of making the Ice Prince look so restless.


    Jasmine thought as she stares at Jackson who was trying topose himself.


    "You were taking a lot of time to bring the contract earlier so I decided to take a tour around your room. I somehow ended up in your dressing room. Curious to see what your dressing room looks like, I tour your dressing room," Jasmine narrated honestly.


    Goddamn it, why did she have to enter my dressing room out of all the rooms there? I just wish she did not see that.


    Jackson thought, his expression turning to a worried one.


    "Ice Prince, what did you hide in your dressing room that is making you look so strange? Are you worried about my request to lend me some of your girlfriend stuff because she will be angry if she learns the truth or is my first question the reason?" Jasmine asked the question on her mind fearlessly.


    How on earth did she know that I had hidden something there?


    Jackson thought as he raised his gaze and stare at her once more.


    "This is my house so why do you care so much about what is hidden in here? Have you genuine developed an interest in me for real this time? Is that why you are using these tricks to know more about me?" Jackson asked quickly changing the subject to his favour. He silently prayed that she takes the bait.


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 Chapter 108 - Couples Fight

    "I have developed an interest in you? Haha...," Jasmine burst into a peal of deafeningughter. Jackson could not understand why she wasughing.


    "I can see that you are dreaming and I suggest you wake up from your slumber," Jasmine said as she tried to suppress herughter.


    "Since you did not agree or refuse my request I will take your response as a YES then," Jasmine said before she walked out of the dining room.


    "Youughed because you think can never fall in love with me but just wait Jasmine, I will prove you wrong," Jackson said with determination before he began eating the food she prepared for him.


    Twenty minutester Jasmine who was adorned in a short red sleeveless dress descends the stairs.


    Jackson was sitting on the couch facing the stairs staring at her keenly. He could not take his eyes off her. He gulp hard when she flipped her long ck hair backwards to expose her long neckline.


    "I know I am prettier, sexier and more gorgeous looking than your girlfriend but stop ogling because I tend to get very excited each time you stare at me like that," Jasmine descending the stairs said with radiant smiles on her face. Her smile looked harmless but the effect it had on Jackson was immense.


    "Why are you so certain that you are prettier, sexier and more gorgeous looking than her...,"


    "Because that is the damn truth and I would say that to her face if she was here," Jasmine said with confidence. Her confidence and shamelessness was something nody could oupete her with, Jackson was so sure of that.


    "She is you...,"


    "I am leaving now. I will make sure my maid delivers the exact type of dress to you tomorrow," Jasmine now standing in front of Jackson interrupted him sharply.


    "Let me drop you off," Jackson said as he made to stand up.


    "You are neither my lover, friend or my driver so why should you bother to do that and besides I came with my car," Jasmine said nonchntly dashing Jackson''s hope without even realising it.


    "We can be friends right?" Jackson asked seeing that she wanted to walk away.


    "Sorry but I don''t want to be friends with you," Jasmine said bluntly to the despair of the already unhappy Jackson.


    "You are friends with Jeff and Steve right so why don''t you want us to be friends?" Jackson asked impatiently.


    "I am friends with Steve and Jeff because they are fun to be with. They might be a little annoying when they talk a lot but despite that I still like them. I said I found your iciness cute but you tend to lose that cuteness when you act exactly like you are doing now," Jasmine said as she focused all her attention on his face.


    "I have always pretended to like you but now that you are not with my precious contract I don''t have to pretend anymore," Jasmine said carefreely before she walked towards the entrance which also serves as the exit. Jasmine was oblivious of how hurtful her words left him.


    "Everything that urred between us might have been all a pretence to you but there was no moment I wasn''t sincere to you. I love you, Jasmine Avans and that is the entire truth," Jackson murmured after she has left.


    When Jasmine reached the bar she was so surprised to see that Alfred was already there, nheless, she did not fail to do all that was on her mind.


    They drank and did all manner of naughty things until it waste into the night.


    The next morning Jasmine woke up only to be weed with a severe headache. When her eyes got familiar with the environment she was surprised to see that she was not in her mansion but after examining the surroundings more, she became more rxed when she knew that she was in safe hands.


    Despite that her head was hurting badly Jasmine still climbed out of bed and staggered out of the room. When she did not see the person she was searching for in the sitting room. she took slow and steady steps towards the direction of the kitchen.


    "Cat, why did...," Jasmine who just entered the kitchen paused when she realised that there was someone else there apart from Catherine.


    "Uncle Qin, good morning," Jasmine greeted in a soft tone. Uncle Quin a man who was in his early fifties, a Chinese man by descent rushed to meet Jasmine.


    "Daughter why are you out of bed already? Go and get some more rest Catherine will call after we are done preparing breakfast," The man who had some traces of grey hairs said as he supported her by holding her right hand.


    "Uncle, I am fine so you don''t have to worry about me," Jasmine who has seen this each time Uncle Qin visits them but could not get used to the man''s gentleness towards her said.


    Although she has a father and a mother she has never felt so loved whenever she was with thempare with when she was with him. The man has always treated her like his daughter. Each time he was around he doesn''t fail to make sure she wasfortable. He was not like her parents who if do not scold her forces her to do one thing or the other each time they meet or gather for a family outing.


    Whenever Uncle Qin was around she always feels a sense of warmth. She has always told herself that this is how a family suppose to be unlike theirs.


    "Jasmine, just do like Dad wants or I will end up being med for not taking good care of you," Catherine who was stirring something on the stove said meekly.


    "But that is the truth. If you had taken good care of her you wouldn''t have allowed her to drink so much," Uncle Qin said.


    "Dad, you are talking as if you don''t know how uncontroble that daughter of yours is whenever she is drunk. And Dad, you can''t me me for the terrible state you met Jasmine because she forbade me from following her. You can ask her if you think that I am lying," Catherine said as she lowered the temperature of the gas cooker.


    "What are you saying, Cat? I am innocent of all your usations," Jasmine quickly denied as she avoided staring at Catherine whom she knew might be ring daggers at her at the moment. After so many minutes of coaxing, Uncle Qin allowed Jasmine to join them in preparing the meal. While cooking the two naughty friends did not fail to y and Uncle Qin who loves seeing them smile did not scold them but instead join in the fun. Because of their ying, they ended up spending more time preparing their breakfast.


    While the happy family of three were preparing to have their breakfast, a young man of 30 years old who had left thepany the previous night only to arrive at his mansion was greeted by the sight of a young beautifuldy sitting on the milky colour couch with her legs crossed. The angry expression on her face was visible but he just decided to ignore her since he did not want to fight with her that early morning. Thedy who pretended that she did not see him spoke up when she saw that he had reached the foot of the stairs.


    "Isn''t always being so affectionate towards her enough? Did you have to spend the night at her mansion to announce to the entire universe that it is my little sister you like. And did youe home looking so dishevelled just to rub it on my face?" Thedy asked with a tone filled with so much rage and resentment.


    "I know Jasmine might have satisfied you in a way no other woman has ever done since she is nothing but a cheap wh*re but did you have toe back home looking so messy?" Elizabeth asked angrily as she let her eyes trailed from his messy hair to his roughed shirt. Seeing her husband who spent the night outside look like this further fuelled her anger for her sister.


    "Liza, how could you say such an outrageous thing about your sister? I know in wealthy families, there is always no intimacy between siblings but I never expected you to say that about your sister who cares so much about you. Even though the entire world might be pointing fingers at her and calling her all manner of despicable names I expected you to act differently," Alfred who has always ignored Elizabeth each time she picks a quarrel with him said in annoyance. He could not stand Elizabeth nderous words.


    "Did she tell you she loves me when you were f*cking herst night?" Elizabeth asked angrily. The maids who were at their assigned position cleaning dare not show their faces when their masters were quarrelling.

 Chapter 109 - Elizabeth Realise Her Mistakes

    "Yes, I did go to meet Jasmine in the barst night since I was worried about her but I can assure you that nothing happened between us. Our marriage might have been arranged and not based on love but that doesn''t imply that I am an unfaithful husband," Alfred said in a moreposed tone as he approached her.


    "Even though I liked Jasmine like you insinuate do you think that your sister who has always threatened to take everything I possessed if I dare cheat on her Big Sis will let mee close to her not to mention having sex with her? With her personality do you think she is the type ofdy who would settle for the title of a mistress?" Alfred asked as he focused his attention on the fumingdy.


    "That little brat could go to any extent just to make me furious and that includes bing your sex toy...," Elizabeth paused when she saw her husband raised his hand to p her. Her eyes almost fell out of their sockets.


    "Liza, do you know why we never get along despite that we have been married for a year now?" The guy who withdrew his hand amid air asked staring at the terrified woman.


    "It is because all you care about is yourself. You always think that you are right while others are wrong. You have never spared a minute of your time to study and understand the people around you. Your sister has lived with you all her life and yet you have never got to realise how much she loves and wants you to seed. Liza, you are the one who pushes those who loves you away do you know that?" Alfred asked as he stares into her eyeballs.


    "Each time you and I have a misunderstanding Jasmine will always go out of her way to help us settle. ''Alfred, I know that Big Sis might be a little bossy and sound rude sometimes but believe me, she is not a bad person. She is quite a nice person but the problem she has is how to express herself. Since she was the eldest father has always been very strict with her since we were kids so for my sake, I ask that you forgive her.'' This is what she has often said," Alfred said his gaze focused on the woman whose anger he could notice has subsided.


    "There are times she takes me to the movies, amusement park and so many other fun ces just to make sure that my anger for you subsides. Jasmine has always tried to help you no matter what but I can''t believe the one she loves and care about is an ingrate. One who doesn''t deserve her or her goodness. I am so disappointed in you, Liza," Alfred said as he turned and approach the stairs.


    "One more thing, it wasn''t only us yesterday. Apart from Jasmine and me, there were also Jasmine''s two new finds with us and their names are Steve Crown and Jeffrey Darwin. Their families are quite popr so you can check for yourself if you don''t believe me," Alfred said when he was at the foot of the stairs.


    "I might have slept in her mansion yesterday but to avoid any misunderstandings she left the mansion for me and the guys after her driver dropped us off," Alfred said as he walked to his room upstairs.


    Elizabeth who has stood up in the middle of their quarrel sat back down on the couch. After what she heard from her husband her mind was left in chaos.


    "Has Jasmine always protected me and my marriage in the dark without my knowledge? Was her closeness with my husband a misunderstanding on my part? Was I unnecessarily jealous of her rtionship with my husband because she was able to establish a bond with him that I, his wife has failed to do despite our one year of marriage?" Elizabeth thought looking even more confused.


    "Although Alfred and I do not have a close rtionship, I know him to be a very honest person. He has never lied to me and I believe he didn''t tell an ounce of lie earlier," Elizabeth murmured to herself.


    "Has Jasmine always love me so much since we were kids? Have l been too blinded by mypetition with her to realise how much she loves me?" Elizabeth thought as her mind went back to the past.


    Since the time she could recall she has always beenpeting with her little sister. Be it in terms of clothes, fun, academics, care and attention.


    She was just four years old when her mum gave birth to a cute little sister. When her sister was given birth to she was very happy that she was gonna have a sibling to y and do everything with but her affection for her little sister barelysted for two years. Their mum who was working in thepany at that time barely had time for them. She and her sister were always left in the care of the Nanny and other workers. The little time their mum could spare for them at that time was spent on her little sister whom they had always say needed the love and attention most.


    This went in until her sister grew up and began to attend school. Little as she was, Jasmine was very smart. The teachers even called her a born genius. She has always done perfectly well with her academic performance and her father has always taken pride in this but that changed when he received Jasmine''s first report card. Despite doing excellently well, her father still scolded her for letting her little sister surpassed her. She had taken his first scolding as a motivation to do better the next time but not until when his scolding went on each time academic sessiones to an end.


    There was even a time her father locked her up in her room with only her books after making sure that everything that could serve as a distraction was removed from her room. She was locked in there for a month. Except for the maids who were sent to bring her food daily nobody else was allowed into the room. Not even her mother or sister was permitted to go close to her room and she was not permitted to step foot out of the room until her father said so.


    It was after her father uplifts her punishment that he and his mum went on a business trip outside the country. Out of rage and resentment, she had ordered her maids to tie Jasmine up when she pestered her toe and join her on the yground. Elizabeth had then ordered some maids to prepare egg mixture and flour. When there came back a few hourster with the egg mixture and flour, she ordered them to pour it on her little sister.


    As if that was not enough she had also have her locked up in their empty storage room afterwards.


    Doing all these did not stop her parents from giving Jasmine a little bit attention more than they do to her. Things had continued like this until Jasmine reached grade 3. In grade 3, the once intelligent Jasmine''s grade drops drastically. With hopes that her grades will improve, their furious dad had let her off the hook by scolding her but not when Jasmine''s grades the next time worsen more than the previous term.


    Furious Mr Avans had spanked Jasmine so hard that day but his spanking did not change anything since Jasmine''s grade never improved. Nobody knew what happened to Jasmine back then.


    Just like before, the eldest daughter became the apple of their eyes once again.


    Things went on like this and gradually Jasmine lost the love and care of her father. The incident that happened when Jasmine was 18 years further ruined whatever rtionship she had with her parents. Her mother who has seldom stood up for Jasmine before gave up on her too after that incident.


    As far as she could recall Jasmine has never treated her badly first. She only tends to retaliate whenever she provoked her beyond her limits. She could also recall asions where Jasmine butts in whenever her father scolds her. There were even times Jasmine ended up receiving a tight p from her father because of this.


    Back then because of herpetitive spirit she could not understand why Jasmine always butts in whenever her father was mad at her but thinking back now she realised that Jasmine often did this to protect her from her father''s wrath. Recalling yesterday''s incident she was certain that if she had not provoked Jasmine first, she wouldn''t have resorted to calling her husband to spend time with her just to piss her off.


    "What a silly girl she is! I can''t believe that bratty girl has always protected me without me realising it. How foolish I was to hate my sister who has done nothing but always have my back," Elizabeth said as she cupped her face in shame.

 Chapter 110 - Jasmines Father

    Back in Catherine''s apartment Jasmine whose phone just vibrated switched off her telephone when she saw who the caller was. She continues ying with the two people she considered her second family. She stayed there until it was afternoon.


    "Uncle Qin, you don''t have to see me out," Jasmine said when she saw the man stood up when she wanted to leave.


    "Are you sure?" The man asked starting at Jasmine who was now on her feet.


    "Yes, I am sure. I am not a stranger here so there is no need to always do this each time I visit," Jasmine said as she smiled sweetly at him.


    "Uncle Qin, don''t worry I will visit again before you leave for the academy. Take care of yourself. And Cat don''t you dare make my Uncle Qin feel the least ufortable because I will make you pay for it if you do," Jasmine threatened with smiles on her face.


    "Yes, Madam. I will take perfect care of your Uncle Qin," Catherine said with a huge sense of humour. Jasmine and Uncle Qin could not resistughing.


    They afterwards watched the youngdy leave the apartment.


    "What a nice dream I had in there but I guess now it is time to wake up to the harsh reality," Jasmine sitting inside her car mumbled as she ignited her car which her driver had left for her the previous night.


    Jasmine on reaching her mansion left the car for her driver to properly parked it in the parking space. She entered the mansion afterwards.


    "You guys are still here!" Jasmine remarked with surprise the moment she entered her sitting room and saw Jeff and Steve sitting on the couch with their legs crossed. The two smiled at the same time when they raise their gaze and saw her standing some distance away from them.


    "Where did you go to? We have been waiting for you for hours now," Jeffined as he faked a displeased expression.


    "Yeah, we have been waiting for you since the moment we woke up. I know you did not want to spend the night with usst night but you shouldn''t have left your mansionte in the night like you did," Steve agreed as his eyes followed Jasmine who approached their couch.


    "Do you think I would have left my mansion for you guys if my sister''s husband wasn''t with you guysst night? I wouldn''t have hesitated to kick the two of you out of my mansion if it wasn''t for his sake so don''t you guys dare ord importance to yourselves because ofst night''s incidence," Jasmine said as she sat in between them.


    "If we are not important to you then why did you call us overst night when you needed friends?" Steve asked as he turned and stare at thedy sitting beside him.


    "Yeah, Steve is right, no matter how hard you try to deny it we know that you like us a lot. You consider us your good friends," Jeff said as he beams at her.


    "Stop ttering yourself guys or you might force me to do naughty things to you both," Jasmine said as she turned and cupped Jeff''s face. It was at this instant that someone entered the sitting room.


    Jasmine''s smile gradually disappears when her eyes met the frowning face of her visitors. She let go of Jeff''s cheeks and sat properly.


    "Father, what are you doing here? You never told me you wereing," Jasmine said in an awkward tone before she directed a murderous nce at the leader of her security team standing just beside her father.


    Steve and Jeff who were previously sitting very close to Jasmine moved away from her when they saw the elderly man in a blue suit shot them a murderous nce.


    "Would I havee down here and witnessed this nonsense if you had answered all my calls since yesterday? You even had the effrontery to ignore your mother''s calls too," The elderly man with some strands of grey hairs on his head said as he walked closer to the centre table.


    "Jasmine, is this the reason you don''t want to work in ourpany? Are they the reasons you go against me countless times?" Mr Avans asked as he red daggers at the two guys.


    "Father, you can insult me however you want but please leave my guests out of this," Jasmine said as she stood up and went to meet him.


    "You dare speak up for them? Are you ready to go against me again for this nameless men? Is embarrassing me and your mother not enough Jasmine?" Mr Avans asked furiously.


    "You rejected all the suitors your mum choose for you just because of these y toys of yours? Aren''t you ashamed of yourself? You are the daughter of the Avans Group so why don''t you live up to our prestige?" Mr Avans asked, his frown deepening even more. Everyone present there could see that the old man was trying his best to control his rage.


    "Did you just say I should live up to our family''s prestige?" Jasmine who has been trying to keep her anger in control asked.


    "What prestige exactly are you talking about father? Does our family even possess any prestige? Isn''t this prestige you talk about all fake....," before Jasmine couldplete her words a tight p fly across her face. Jeff and Steve''s eyes almost fell out of their sockets when they saw Mr Avans pped Jasmine. They both exchanged puzzled nces.


    Jasmine who was pped tightly across the face slowly turned to face her father with rage-filled eyes.


    "Was this the prestige you were referring to, Father?" Jasmine asked coldly.


    "Why should I do whatever you ask of me when you have never cared about me or my welfare and what if I reject all the suitors mum selected for me? I never liked them in the first ce so why I should bother about them?" Jasmine asked sternly.


    "You have always done whatsoever you do like but that ends today," Mr Avans said in a serious tone as he turned and stretched his hand towards his assistant. His assistant quickly handed him a brown envelope. Mr Avans turned and threw the envelope on the ss table.


    "In that envelope contains the details of your new suitor...,"


    "What?" Jasmine asked as she turned and stare at the envelope in contempt.


    "Have it in mind that you must marry him and you definitely can''t say no. You can''t act as you have always done with your mother," Mr Avans said with a tone of finality.


    "Father!" Jasmine remarked as she stares at her father''s stern expression.


    "Don''t think you can go up against me as you have always done because this time around I will make sure that thepany you love so much crumbles if you dare embarrass me once again," Mr Avans said as he turned around to leave after ring daggers at Jeff and Steve.


    "Father, you promised to leave mypany alone if I got the contract so why are you going back on your words? You can''t do this to me father," Jasmine said as she turned to obstruct her father.


    "Two young men, if you know what is good for you, none of you will mention what happened here to anyone. Not only you but your entire generations will have to suffer if you dare utter a word of today''s incident to anyone," Mr Avans threatened coldly before he walked out of the mansion.


    "Even though he had given me his words, I knew he wouldn''t let this slide since winning the contract was a direct p at his face but I never thought he would go to this extent," Jasmine mumbled to herself before she walked back to the couch opposite the one the guys were sitting on.


    "Isn''t it just marriage? I was never nning to get married in this lifetime so getting married to whoever he picked isn''t a bad idea after all," Jasmine mumbled trying to console herself. Although she tried her best to act like the forced arrange marriage wasn''t a big deal, the guys could see that she wasn''t cool with the marriage at all.


    "Are you ok, Jasmine?" Jeff asked with a voice filled with so much concern. It was after they spoke that she recalled that the guys were there when her father arrived. She quickly put on a stern font before she raised her gaze to stare at them.


    "Sorry guys for what my father said. I am sorry for making you witness the horrible side of my family," Jasmine said with a fake smile on. Although she had always put on fake smiles, this particr fake smile was very obvious that it was


    forced.


    "You don''t have to apologise. There are always misunderstandings among family members so this doesn''t affect us and if someone should apologise it should be us and not you. We put you into this mess. The matter wouldn''t have escted to this extent if we had left before you returned," Steve said with a voice filled with so much understanding.

 Chapter 111 - Jasmines New Suitor

    "It is good that you know that my father is this furious with me because of the two of you. So if you both have a conscience you won''t disclose what happened here to anyone," Jasmine said as she focused her attention on their faces.


    "Promise me you won''t utter a word about this to anyone," Jasmine said in a serious tone.


    "We won''t," the two of them chorused together.


    "This is our little secret then," Jasmine said as she smiled at them. The three continued talking but not for a long time. The guys who didn''t feel sofortable after the incident that happened left the mansion a few minutester.


    "Damn that old man! How could he treat her like that? He deserves some beating for pping Jasmine so hard like that just because he met us talking," the furious Jeff who just entered the car said in annoyance.


    "Yeah, Jasmine did not deserve that p and this is the 21st century so how could he arrange a marriage for her with some random men," Steve who was already inside the car said.


    "I know we promised Jasmine not to disclose the incident to anyone but JK deserves to know all that happened today. I mean his woman has been given to some jerk so he deserves to know about this," Jeff said after he had signalled his driver to zoom off.


    "Yeah, you are right about that. I almost challenged the old man when he ordered her to get married to some guy he picked," Steve said as he tightened his fist.


    "JK will be very furious if he learns about this," Jeff said seriously.


    The two continued talking until the car halted in front of Jackson''s mansion.


    Just like the two guys predicted, Jackson did not take the news lightly. He almost brought down the entire building when he learned that not only did Jasmine got pped but was forced by her father to get married to some guy they did not know.


    Because of how furious he was, he kicked the two guys out of his mansion. He afterwards waited for Jasmine to drop by at the mansion but to his greatest disappointment, Jasmine did not show up. Throughout that day, he was in a very horrible mood and all his employees in the mansion stayed far away from him.


    The next day being a Sunday, Jasmine did not go to work, she spent all her time in the mansion working. Some minutes to lunch, she dressed in a floral ir gown and left the mansion. Halfway through her journey, her phone beeped. Checking whom the message was from, she stares at the picture of a guy dressed in an army uniform sent to her by her father''s assistant.


    "He is not bad looking after all," Jasmine said as she looked out through the window. She stares at the beautiful scenery of the city until her car halted in front of her destination.


    "We are here so soon," Jasmine remarked when her driver called her attention to the fact that they had arrived. Before she stepped out of the car, she put on the ck sunsses lying just beside her on the seat. She afterwards stepped out of the white sports car in full grace. Everyone who knew Jasmine in the city knew that her favourite brand of car was a sports car. She had them in several colours and shapes.


    Jasmine walked into the restaurant elegantly. Despite that she looks bewitchingly gorgeous as always, those who have seen her on many asions could notice that something was missing. And that thing was none other than her seductive smiles which always drives men insane.


    Jasmine walked around the restaurant in search of a familiar face. After walking for a while she finally saw the one she was searching for. From afar, Jasmine scrutinises the guy wearing a white shirt whose first two buttons were left undone. Although he looks like every normal guy from the glittering golden wristwatch he was wearing, she could tell that he was from a wealthy family.


    After she was done examining the tall handsome guy, she approaches where he was sitting down with his legs crossed. From how levelled his hair was, one could easily guess that he was in the army.


    "Hi, I am Jasmine," Jasmine said when she reached where the guy was sitting. The guy raised his head and stare at her. For some unknown reason, he did not speak to her immediately.


    "I am Kai Alle...,"


    "Let''s just go with our first names. The atmosphere might be intense if I know about your family''s background," Jasmine interrupted him in a carefree manner before she sat on the seat opposite him.


    "Whatever you want, I have no objection," Kai said. His cold expression and tone made Jasmine recalled the first time she set eyes on Jackson at the bar. She subconsciously chuckled.


    "What is so amusing, is it me or my hairstyle?" Kai asked curiously not understanding why the youngdy suddenly smiles.


    "Your hairstyle is cool. Honestly, I wasn''tughing at you but I recalled something which made meugh so you don''t have to take my action seriously," Jasmine exined. The way she talked and acted at that moment was so stiff and formal unlike how yful she always is. Everywhere went quiet afterwards. If not that other customers were talking the restaurant would have felt like a graveyard if it was just the two of them.


    "Kai, let me be honest with you. My father forced me toe on the blind date. If I had a choice I wouldn''t have been here. In homes like ours where the elders take the important decision I couldn''t go against my father," Jasmine said her eyes focused on the guy''s face just to make sure he was listening to her.


    "As far as this uing marriage is a concern, it is against my will and as such, I would love to make a few things clear here," Jasmine said as she waited for his response. Even though he hasn''t responded she continue with what she was saying.


    "I don''t believe in love between a man and a woman so as far as this marriage is concerned I can''t offer you love like every other woman do to their husband so I wish you won''t expect that from me too," Jasmine said fearlessly.


    "I also dont believe in love so I wish you won''t ask for my affections when we get married. I can give you everything you want except love. I am telling you this so you will know what you are getting yourself into before the elders conclude the marriage," Kai said to the delight of thedy who was previously worried that the guy her father picked would not agree with her request.


    Father sure picked a man which befits me in character. I am so in love with his personality.


    Jasmine thought smiling.


    "That is great! I was worried that you were one of the young heirs who looks for an ideal wife who will be at their beck and call. One who will foolishly obey all their orders without voicing out her thoughts. I am not the type ofdy whom when her husband tells her to strip she will hurriedly strip herself in fear but I am the kind ofdy who does the ordering and not the other way around," Jasmine said honestly.


    "I am none of what you have mentioned. Instead of staying at home doing such trivia things as ordering my wife around, I did rather train in the military camp. So you can be rest assured that nobody will be there to disturb your peace," Kai said in a serious tone.


    So manydies would fall at his feet just to be his wife at the expense of their wellbeing and here thisdy was telling him that she doesn''t need his love or care. Out of all the women he has met, he found her different.


    "I am very happy that we are on the same page. If all men were like you then I, Jasmine wouldn''t have had issues with them," Jasmine said smiling sweetly at him.


    What an odddy she is. I can''t believe she is thrilled about this.


    Kia thought as he stares at the smilingdy. The moment Kai wanted to talk, they heard a loud cough beside them. Kai and Jasmine turned to face the direction the cough came from. The bewildered look on Jasmine''s face could not escape Kai''s notice.


    "Is he someone you know?" Kai asked suspiciously when he saw the way they were both staring at each other. Jasmine instantly turned to face Kai when she heard his question.


    "Do I know him? Of course not, this is my first time meeting him," Jasmine lied without batting an eyelid.


    "Really?" Kai asked in a tone that showed he did not believe her. Jackson''s bewildered expression added more to his suspicions.


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 Chapter 112 - Pretence

    She doesn''t know me? Is she really serious? How could she deny me in front of him? Wait and see how I will deal with you?


    Jackson staring down at thedy who was avoiding staring at him thought in surprise.


    "Jasmine, after what happened between usst night how could you deny me in the presence of another man? How could you forsake our love after all we have been through? You said you love me, was those all a lie?" Jackson said emotionally as he squats beside her chair.


    Jasmine turned and shot him a piercing re when she heard his words. His expression which looks hurtful like one who was left heartbroken made Jasmine wondered what the usual cold guy was up to.


    "Ice Prince, what the hell do you think you are doing? My father will really murder me if anything goes wrong on our first blind date so just quit this act...,"


    "Do I look like I care about what that old man will do?" Jackson replied in the same low tone she spoke to him with.


    "Why the hell are you doing this? You have thedy you love which I am sure you will eventually get married to so why do you want to ruin my future marriage and happiness?" Jasmine asked. The way they kept on whispering words to each other made Kai felt like he was invisible to them and he did not like this feeling one bit.


    "Are you happy with the arrangement? Didn''t you tell me you don''t believe in love...,"


    "So what if I dont believe in love, that is none of your concern and do you think I would have agreed to this marriage if I had a choice...,"


    "Is there a problem here, Jackson? Do you know her, is she perhaps one of your ex-girlfriends?" Kai who could no longer pretend not to know Jackson asked curiously.


    "You both know each other?" Jasmine said as she took turns in starting at them.


    "if you both are acquainted then why did you let me make a fool out of myself?" Jasmine said sounding angry as she brought her gaze back to the guy who was her date.


    "You never asked whether we knew each other and why do you think the guy was so interested in knowing whether the two of us were acquainted if we did not know each other...,"


    "I don''t know him that well so how about you, Ice Prince tell me more about my future husband?" Jasmine said sternly. Her tone and expression showed that she was angry that they made a fool out of her.


    Why is she mad at me now? Since yesterday I have been dying to see her after the guys told me the incident that took ce in her mansion. When my men keeping a watch on her told me that she had left her mansion I did not relent in abandoning all I was doing just to see her. My intention was pure so why has it graduated into this?


    Jackson thought lost at what to do to appease her.


    "But you never asked us whether we knew each other so it isn''t our fault that you mistook us for strangers," Jackson quickly defended himself.


    "I know I didn''t but that did not give you the right to make me look stupid in front of the man who will be my future husband," Jasmine said standing up to her feet. Jackson who was also standing at this moment was stunned to see how furious she was.


    Did my actions make her this furious or was she already furious but was only holding back with hopes of finding a vessel to vent it out on?


    Jackson thought perplexed at the turn out of the event.


    "Jasmine, if someone should be med for what happened earlier it should be me and not Jackson...,"


    "Don''t try to defend him because he doesn''t deserve it," Jasmine said angrily.


    "Kai, I know I am not a good person and I have never wanted to be one but I hate showing you this side of me on our first meeting which should be perfect. I don''t want to transfer my aggression to you so I will just leave. I have your contact so I will call youter," Jasmine said before she turned and walk away without sparing Jackson a nce. She left the two guys even more confused.


    "What the hell is wrong with her? I don''t know her to be like this," Jackson muttered to himself as he stares at her departing back. He turned to face Kai after Jasmine was out of sight.


    "Did you perhaps say something to annoy or hurt her feelings?" Jackson asked sternly.


    "I didn''t do such a thing. Thest thing I would do is hurt a woman. I am more than that," Kai quickly defended himself.


    "Then tell me what the heck you both talked about to make her act like a different person," Jackson ordered coldly as he stares at the guy whose cold expression never left his face for a moment since he arrived there.


    "We only talked about our marriage which is the reason we even met. I didn''t have the opportunity to ask her personal questions before you arrived," Kai who has never seen Jackson this angry gave him the answer he wanted.


    Jasmine acted that way because they talked about marriage, what does this mean? She once said she detest falling in love but she never mentioned that she hates getting married so what is the issue now?


    Jackson thought as he stares nkly.


    "I have never seen you act like this with any other woman which makes me want to ask, do you have feelings for her? If that is not the case then do you and Jasmine have a history that nobody knows about?" Kai asked when he saw Jackson''s once angry expression turned to a worried one.


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 Chapter 113 - Why Did You Do That?

    "You don''t have to know about that. Enjoy your meal by yourself. I have some important things to do so unfortunately I can''t join you," Jackson said before he turned and walk away. He did not even wait for Kai to utter a word.


    The two overbearing individuals left the poor Kai all confused with the way they acted.


    Outside the restaurant, Jackson stood and stared at the spot he left Jasmine''s car before he went into the restaurant earlier.


    Goddamn! Instead of wasting my time talking to him I should have just run after her but now look at what has happened, she left with anger in her heart for me.


    Jackson thought feeling angry with himself. He regretted not waiting outside for her until her meeting was over.


    Regret is just regret, it does not change anything.


    Jackson thought as he went to his car. He had particrly ordered his driver to use the ck tinted car with hopes of driving back with Jasmine. He knew how naughty that woman of his was that is why he fully prepared himself for her. He was prepared for her yet the person he did all this for was gone.


    On opening the backseat to enter his car Jackson stood there frozen to the spot when he saw who was sitting down inside the car with her legs crossed.


    "Are you gonna stand out there the whole day? If you are scared to enter the car because of what evil thing I will do to you then I am sorry to tell you that your fear is irrelevant. I am not in the mood to do anything so get in," Jasmine said with a gloomy expression. The way she talked was as if she owned the car.


    "Whether or not you told me to get in, I would have still done that because the car you are sitting down in is my car after all," Jackson said as he sat down beside her. He said those words to make her bicker at him like she had always done but surprisingly, she did not utter a word.


    Jackson who was uneasy with the way she was acting turn to stare at her.


    The expression his eyes met wasn''t the one he wanted to see. He has always seen her pretend but from the look on her face, he could tell that this was the real Jasmine he has always wanted to see.


    The imperfect Jasmine. The one with a lot of ws. Jasmine whose aim wasn''t to flirt with him.


    "I am not the type to apologise but I will break that rule for you. If I hurt you with my words or action earlier, I say I am sorry...,"


    "Thank you for helping me out earlier and I am sorry for getting mad at you earlier. That was the only way I could think of to get out of there?" Jasmine said as she hugs his left arm. Her sudden action and words made Jackson''s body went stiff.


    Jasmine just apologised to me? Is she ok? I wonder what exactly is wrong with her?


    Jackson thought as he stares at her head which was leaning on his shoulders.


    "Are you saying you are not angry with me because I almost ruined your marriage and your future happiness?" Jackson asked in a meek tone.


    "You helped me so how could I get mad at you for offering me help when I needed it the most?" Jasmine asked as she still hugs his hand.


    "If I was not the reason you got so furious then can you tell me why you were angry?" Jackson stylish asked the question on his mind.


    "Do you know that I haven''t attended a wedding for more than five years? Even on my beloved sisters birthday, I didn''t attend her wedding. I purposely scheduled a business trip on that day so I would have a reason why I wouldn''t attend it," Jasmine said in a very calm tone. Jackson could vouch that this was the first time he has heard and seen her so calm.


    "Why did you do that?" Jackson seized all the opportunities thrown his way.


    "Because I don''t only despise love rtionship between a man and a woman but I also hate marriage. I hate marriage so much that is why I always find one excuses or the other to reject every suitor my mum selected for me. I never wanted to get married but now I guess I have no choice but to do what I hate," Jasmine said sounding furious. She sat up properly afterwards.


    "Why do you hate these two things? I mean you once said you hate falling in love but you never mentioned your reason for this so would you care to tell me?" Jackson asked. He silently prayed that she will spill the beans. He just needs to know these two most important things about her to know what his next moves will be.


    "Why are you so anxious to know it? You have never told me any of your secrets so why should I tell you mine?" Jasmine who was back to her normal self asked staring into Jackson''s ck eyeballs.


    "Also we are not friends so why should I tell you things about myself?" Jasmine asked as she stares at him suspiciously.


    She is back to her normal self again? She looks like a differentdy from the one I was talking to earlier. I wonder for how long she had trained for her to be this good at switching her moods.


    Jackson thought as he shed off the tenderness in his eyes.


    "Are youing down now that you look normal again?" Jackson who didn''t want to get into a fight with her quickly change the topic.


    "I sent my driver away because I wanted to be with you," Jasmine said in a more rxed tone.


    "Huh...," Jackson remarked. He thought he heard her wrong.


    "I mean even though you can be very annoying sometimes, spending time with you at your mansion is better than staying all alone," Jasmine said. Although her tone sounded obnoxious Jackson still loved the fact that she wants to follow him home.

 Chapter 114 - Put An End To My Confusion

    "You are a famous socialite if not the most popr of them all so don''t tell me you don''t have anyone to hang out with except me?" Jackson asked pretending like he hated the idea. Anyways he needed to act this way so that Jasmine will not be suspicious of him.


    "Apart from Cat, I don''t have any close friends. Everydy in the city is all jealous of me while all the men are scared of me so tell me how I could have friends?" Jasmine asked as she draws closer to him.


    "Even those who pretend to be my friends badmouth me at my back. Also, I don''t trust any goddamn person except Cat that is why I am perfectly ok with her. I don''t want to make anyone who willter stab me at the back, my friend," Jasmine said before she looked away.


    "Why do you worry about not having friends when you just made those naughty guys your friends? Although they tend to act mischievous they are trustworthy? Even though they never mentioned it I know they like you a lot. They won''t be able to reject you if you ask them out so call them whenever you are bored and in need of a friend," Jackson said cooly before he signals his driver to get going.


    "Yeah, Steve and Jeff are fun to be with but don''t you want to be my friend?" Jasmine said as she used her right hand and turn his face so that he was now facing her.


    "No," Jackson said while staring into her eyes.


    I want to be your number one best friend, the person you trust the most and most importantly your man and not some casual friend. I want to be more than a friend to you Jasmine.


    Jackson thought with his eyes still centred on her sapphire eyeballs.


    "Even after teasing you for a long time, you still haven''t shown signs of being attracted to me. I wonder who you were thinking of the day you had an erection. Was it me that was on your mind or that sillydy you love?" Jasmine asked in a serious tone.


    If I told her that she has always been the one in my mind and heart I will be a dead man but if I say she wasn''t the one she might grow to hate me so neither of these options is good.


    Jackson thought as he tried toe up with a reply to give her.


    "There are times you act like you are attracted to me while other times you act as though you hate me a lot. To put an end to my confusion, tell me what I want to know," Jasmine said as her hand started crawling upon his chest.


    "Why are you so anxious to know it? You have never told me any of your secrets so why should I tell you mine? Also, we are not friends so why should I tell you things about myself?" Jackson repeated the same words she said to him.


    "You are no fun to y with," Jasmine hit his chest before she pulled away from him.


    ....


    Three monthster, Jasmine was the same as usual. Her rtionship with Jackson did not improve. Every advance made by Jackson get close to her proves abortive.


    With theunch of herpany''s new game, she did not have time to spare for any trivia things. Any spare time she has was used to prepare meals for Jackson.


    "Jasmine, your father called earlier to threaten that he will make sure ourpany closed down within two weeks if you fail to go on a date with your future husband," Catherine who just entered the office announced.


    "I know why he said that. I mean how could he not be mad at me when I did not show up at the dinner meeting that I was supposed to introduce me to my inws," Jasmine said smiling.


    "Yeah, I recall that your wedding was supposed to be held two months ago ording to your father''s n but each time he tries to schedule the wedding you alwayse up with one excuse or the other to cancel the wedding day. I don''t know whether I should be proud of you or scold you for doing this to your father," Catherine wearing a green fitted skirt and a white short sleeve shirt said smiling back at her.


    "Of course you should congratte your best friend for being very smart. I was able to ditch my wedding because of my good brains," Jasmine said as she stood up in full grace to reveal her white trousers and a white shirt whose first two buttons were unbuttoned to reveal her cleavage.


    "I am proud of you but I would love to see what your husband looks like. Because you prohibited him and your father''s assistant from telling you his surname I can''t even search for him using google or any other social media," Catherineined but in a yful manner.


    "Husband?" Jasmine remarked as she rolled her eyes disgustedly.


    "Although Kai is a cool guy, who said I was gonna marry him?" Jasmine asked. Catherine was not surprised to hear her best friend''s remark. All that was on her mind was to know Jasmine''s ns.


    "If you don''t want to marry him then how are you gonna get out of this strange marriage mess without incurring the wrath of your father. Your mum might go easy on you but your father is just impossible. There is no escape route you know that very well," Catherine said in a calm tone as they both sat on the same couch.


    "Even though I have to make out with some random guy in front of my parent and Kai just to make them call off the wedding permanently, I won''t relent to do that. I know this will make my father go crazy but I don''t care. The least he would do is disown me, nothing more," Jasmine said in a serious tone.

 Chapter 115 - Is She Coming With Us?

    "You know that isn''t a permanent solution to this. Even though you go through with this n of yours as long as Kai said he is cool with you even after this incident you know that the wedding will still take ce right?" Catherine asked staring at Jasmine.


    "Cat, let''s leave the marriage headache for some other day but right now let''s talk about partying," Jasmine said sounding very high spirited at the mention of partying.


    "Partying? Didn''t we hold one yesterday to celebrate the sessfulunching of our new game called ''THE GAMER'' or is there anything else worth celebrating that happened?" Catherine asked curiously.


    "Yeah, I know we threw a party yesterday but that was for only ourpany employees. It was apany party but this one is different. We are gonna party with the guys today. Steve and Jeff have been bugging me since the minute our new game passed a million subscribers so I agree to take them out today," Jasmine said beaming.


    "Jasmine, why do you love hanging out with them so much? I can''t recall whenst you hung out with me since they became your friends...,"


    "Are you jealous that I am spending more time with them more than I di with you?" Jasmine asked when she saw Catherine''s sulking expression.


    "I am jealous? Why would I be jealous of those naughty two? Before they became your friends I was your friend for years so why on earth will I get jealous of them?" Catherine asked.


    "If you are not jealous of them like you want to make me believe then why do you sound and look so agitated?" Jasmine asked as she gave Catherine suspicious nces.


    "I am not...,"


    "Then prove it," Jasmine said fiercely.


    "How?" Catherine asked not knowing that she was about to fall into Jasmine''s plot.


    "Bying to the club with us. If you refused toe, I will tell them that you are jealous of my rtionship with them. I am sure they will not relent to tease you...,"


    "I wille. I will prove to you that I am not jealous of them," Catherine replied firmly to the delight of Jasmine. Jasmine felt like shouting in delight when Catherine agreed to go with her to the club.


    "We are reaching there by 10:00 pm. Don''t forget to wear something sexy that will knock your rival off their feet," Jasmine said as she winked naughtily at Catherine. The two friendspletely forgot about Chairman Avans threat to destroy thepany.


    The two friends went back to their various desks and continue with their work.


    Every three hours the marketing team kept reporting feedbacks about the new game which has beenunched just four days ago.


    At 8:30 pm, Jasmine and Catherine were off work and went home to prepare for the uing party.


    Immediately it was 9:00 pm just when Jasmine finished showering, her cellphone lying on her makeup table rang.


    On Jasmine''s make-up table, all kinds of expensive makeup, lotions, perfumes, lips sticks of different colours and all manner of makeup materials you could ever think of were neatly arranged on the huge brown makeup table.


    Jasmine who was rubbing lotion on her smooth wless body paused when she saw who the caller was.


    "I was just thinking about you guys. It''s like you read my mind, Jeff," Jasmine said with a huge sense of humour the moment she answered the call.


    "Jasmine, I forgot to ask you a very important question...,"


    "And what is that VERY IMPORTANT QUESTION?" Jasmine said emphasising the threest words.


    "Catherine is joining us today right?" Jeff asked the question he had intended to ask.


    "Oh... so my best friend is the very important question you wanted to ask? Should I be happy or jealous that you ord such importance to her? I am sure her joy will know no bounds if she learns that the two guys she always call naughty thinks so highly of her," Jasmine said in a yful tone.


    "Jasmine, stop teasing me and just answer my question. You know that since the day we parted at the airport three months ago, we haven''t been able to get in touch with her. she doesn''t answer our calls or reply to any of our messages. Even when we drop by at thepany to see her, she always refuses toe downstairs to see us. You know this is our only chance to see her again," Jeff exined in a sad tone.


    "Hey dude, you didn''t have to exin that much because without voicing it out I understand your pains," Jasmine said.


    "So is sheing with you?" Jeff asked once again.


    "No, but I promise to bring her with me on the condition that all the guys will join me on the dance floor tonight. It won''t be you guys sitting on the couch watching me entertain all of you but you will join me and this includes Ice Prince. If you can promise me this one thing then I promise to bring the one you want to see the most. Even though I have to bundle her there I will do it, so is it a deal?" Jasmine asked firmly.


    Jeff who was sitting together with his two other friends in his mansion turned and gave Jackson a pleading gaze. Even Steve who also wanted Catherine to join them stares at Jackson pleadingly.


    "Deal," seeing that Jackson would not answer them Jeff quickly agreed.


    "What a good boy you are. Don''t worry I will put in good words for you, I am sure she will treat you less harshly if I do that," Jasmine said before she hung up the call.


    "Haha... I can''t believe that Jeff fell into my trap just for the sake of Catherine. If both parties know that I tricked them using each other''s name, they would surely take revenge. Cat, won''t spare me if she knows," Jasmine said smiling evilly before she continued with what she was doing.


    In another fifteen minutes, Jasmine who has achieved the look she wanted stare at herself in the huge mirror which was a part of the wall.


    "The Great Seducer ising and as usual every man who gets in her way will be seduced," Jasmine said her wicked smile broadening even more.

 Chapter 116 - You Are Beautiful

    While Jasmine was preparing Catherine too was also preparing. The guys who had already got ready and gathered at Jeff''s mansion all waited for the agreed time to reach.


    A few minutes to the agreed time, the guys all left. Jeff rode with Steve while Jackson went to the club in his car.


    When they reached the club they all ced orders so that when thedies arrive they won''t have to worry about it.


    Ten minutester thedies did not still arrive but despite this, they did not panic since Jasmine gave them her words.


    "JK, you and Jasmine have been very close these past days. Shees to your home every day not only to cook for you but to also educate you on how to court ady. You have gotten the chance to show her different shades of you so I am surprised that she hasn''t noticed the deep feelings you have for her," Jeff said in a worried tone.


    "You are right about that. Half of the six months duration for the contract is gone already but there has not been any improvement or whatsoever in your rtionship with her, I wonder if there is something you are doing wrong that is why she hasn''t noticed that you like her," Steve added in a voice filled with so much concerned.


    "It is not that I am doing anything wrong or that I haven''t showcased my love for her properly. The problem lies with her and not with me. She has long shut her heart to love that is why she believes whatever she wants to believe. She doesn''t give a damn about love," Jackson replied firmly.


    "Jack, what are you gonna do about this her marriage. I mean she was able to have the wedding postpone for two months now but she is not gonna get so lucky each time. Her old man is gonna strike soon so do you have any ns on how to prevent her marriage to Kai?" Steve asked anxiously.


    The moment Jackson wanted to reply, he saw ady''s long seductive legs just standing beside the couch Jeff and Steve were sitting.


    She is here!


    Jackson announced without even seeing her face. He let his eyes trailed from her white sparkling heels to her exposed long legs and thighs. His eyes then moved upward, he smiled when his eyes met her exposed navel which was as a result of the cut in the naval region.


    "Why are you ring at me like that?" Jasmine did not allow him to finish assessing her. She put an end to his fantasy.


    "You look spectacr tonight so why would he not stare at you? Every man with functioning eyes would not be able to resist staring at a true beauty like you so there is no need to ask him such a question," Jeff said smiling brightly at her. Even Steve could not resist taking a proper look at the gorgeous lookingdy.


    "I am not upset that he is staring at me since that is his hobby whenever he sees me but I am a bit angry that despite always staring at me, he has neverplimented me unlike how you both normally do. Even that cold future husband of mine asionallypliments me so why is his case different?" Jasmine whose gaze was on Jackson asked with the expression that says, ''I want a reply don''t keep quiet on me like you usually do.''


    The two naughty guys turned and face Jackson.


    "JK, what are you waiting for, give a reply. Tell her why you always remain silent even though you always find her remarkable," Jeff made the situation worse with his words. Jackson re daggers at him when he heard Jeff''s words.


    "Aren''t you gonna sit or do you want to remain on your feet the entire night?" Jackson who did not know what reply to give to her tried to evade her question but his trick will not work on the smart Jasmine who is the queen of evading questions.


    Seeing that Jackson want to evade her question she quickly sat beside him as she had always done.


    "I am sitting so there is no excuse now for you to use, go on and tell me the answer that I want to hear," Jasmine sitting beside him said firmly.


    "You are alwaysplimented and admired by so many people I didn''t think notmenting was a big issue...,"


    "Of course it is," Jasmine blurted out without thinking. The way she acted puzzled the three guys.


    "Why is mypliment important?" Jackson asked curiously.


    Damn it! Why on earth did I react that way? What do I say now?


    Jasmine thought not knowing what to say to her defence.


    "Because I like you...,"


    "Didn''t you say whatever you did and said during that period was all to get the contract back....,"


    "And what if I lied back then?" Jasmine questioned as she stared into his eyeballs.


    "Despite that, they are fighting I can''t help but find it cute and beautiful? How are they able to pull these beautiful vibes off without even realizing it?" Jeff asked as he stares at them in admiration.


    "Because theyplement each other perfectly. Everything about them makes all the single people jealous even though there themselves are not a couple. I can''t wait for the time they be a couple," Steve said as he smiled at them.


    "You are beautiful. There is no time I see you that you don''t look gorgeous," Jackson said his eyes focused on her eyeballs.


    "Are you happy now," Jackson asked when he saw her face glow after he has finishedplimenting her? Seeing her smile so radiantly made his heart lights up in delight.


    "I love it and I am very happy. Hearing youpliment me feels like an aplishment. Do you always feed her ears with such pleasant words?" Jasmine asked as she draws closer to him.


    "Who are you referring to...,"

 Chapter 117 - Catherine Finally Showed Up

    "Stop ying dumb. I am talking about thedy you said you love. It has been three months since I started teaching you how to be a proper gentleman and an ideal boyfriend but I have never seen her with you. I don''t even know what she looks like. I have been curious to see thedy who can capture the heart of the iciest Ice Prince I have known?" Jasmine said not staring away. Jeff could vouch that the two of them had forgotten that they were there.


    "Why are you so eager to know her identity? Don''t tell me you are jealous of her?" Jackson asked not holding back. He vowed to hug her if she admits that she was jealous of his imaginary girlfriend she has been referring to.


    "Is it perhaps a one-sided love?" Jasmine asked not answering his question.


    "You...," Speechless Jackson said as he pointed his index finger at her.


    "I can see it is really an unrequited love," Jasmine said smiling devilishly.


    "Jackson, do you have the intention to kiss her?" Ady''s cold voice disrupted their sweet conversation.


    Damn! The fiercedy is here?


    Jackson thought but he did not pull away from her until Jasmine did.


    Jasmine turned to stare at the two smiling guys whose gaze was centred on her best friend who just arrived. She could vouch that all they could see at that moment was thedy in ck shiny leather trousers putting on a golden glittering long sleeve shirt in which the breast area was slightly opened.


    "Stop drooling or you both will get your eyes gouged out," Jasmine teased. She did not understand why Catherine did not spare the guys a nce despite that the two of them were staring at her keenly.


    Jeff quickly turned and face Jackson and Jasmine sitting on the opposite couch when he realized that he was making his feelings so obvious.


    "Jasmine, stop teasing us. We were only staring at her but not ogling," Jeff said.


    "Ok, I won''t tease you guys anymore since doing that is a waste of time but before that, you both have to answer my question," Jasmine said with a tone that says she won''t take no for an answer.


    Catherine who was not aware of what they were saying sat down beside Jeff.


    "Are you both happy now that the one you wanted to see the most is here?" Jasmine asked in a yful tone.


    "Of course we are," Jeff blurted out. Before he realized what he just said it was toote. his bluntness made Jasmine''s eyes widened in shock. Catherine sitting beside him turned and stare at him for exnations.


    "I mean it has been three months since west saw her so wouldn''t it have been weird if we are not happy to see ady we consider a friend? Although the feelings might not be mutual, I am still d she came," Jeff said honestly. Although he talks a lot everyone there could tell that there was no iota of lies in what he said.


    "Cat, he just said the feeling is not mutual so does that mean you are not happy to see them?" Jasmine asked as she shifted her gaze to her best friend whom she thought was unusually quiet.


    "I know you are fierce, no doubts but I don''t think treating them like this when they are this excited is right. I mean you did not only make Jeff your bed but you also kissed him. Even I who is heartless has never mistreated a guy I have intimacy with, take my case with Jackson. Although we kissed one time I have never ignored him so I think you should be more gentle with Jeff. He is not like the both of us who don''t possess a heart, " Jasmine said in a bid to tease Catherine who is always cold.


    "We are best friends so I take after you," Catherine said with an indifferent expression. She did not even wait for anyone to talk before she grabbed a bottle of wine and open it. she poured the wine into one of the sses and gulped down the entire content in a mouthful.


    Everyone on the table just stares at her uttering no words.


    "Cat, why are you in such a hurry to get drunk don''t tell me you are nning on stripping him after getting fully intoxicated....,"


    "Jasmine!" Catherine said as she threw her smiling best friend a fierce nce


    "Ok, I won''t tease you anymore. You can get drunk however you want but you are not allowed to lecture me tonight. I will drink however I want and also do whatever I want without any interference from you," Jasmine said before she picked a clean wine ss and poured the whiskey into it.


    "I am not agreeing to that," Catherine declined vehemently.


    "At any moment from now, I might be dragged by my father to register my marriage with Kai. Being a married woman sucks since I will be nagged every day by my mother-inw on how to be a decentdy. I don''t know when I will have the luxury toe to the club after I be a married woman that is why I am gonna go crazy tonight and you or anyone else here is not gonna stop me," Jasmine said in a serious tone. She drank the content of the wine ss in one go.


    Everyone kept quiet after Jasmine poured out her heart. Honestly, all of them was worried about the marriage issue. Mr Avans is a strict man, a man who doesn''t go back on his words. They all knew that talking to him about cancelling the marriage was useless.


    Since he officially announced the engagement and the uing marriage between Jasmine and Kai, Jasmine had talked to him several times to call off the wedding. There were even asions she threatened him but her father who was determined to get her married off did not fret.


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 Chapter 118 - Sad

    Even after asking her mum to talk to her Father about the issue, Catherine also pleaded with Mrs Avans to reconsider the marriage but the mother dismissed the case after saying that her father arranged the marriage for Jasmine''s sake.


    "Because of my personality, I have always had my way since I was a child. as long as I would get what I want I did not care whether I get locked up in my room for three days without food or get repeatedly hit by Father but this time around whether or not I like the marriage idea, I am still gonna get married," Jasmine said as she picked the bottle of whiskey and drank from the bottle.


    Seeing the once lively Jasmine like this made their heartache on her behalf.


    She continued drinking for a few minutes. When she noticed how strangely they were staring at her she beamed at them.


    "I can''t believe I let my mood ruin such an important gathering when I should be rocking the night for the sess of my new game. I must have gone crazy for a minute to let myself get affected by such a trivia thing," Jasmine said with a huge sense of humour. The manner she talked made the others chuckle.


    "Ice Prince, why are you staring at me like that? don''t tell me you wanna scold me too as Cat did for drinking so much this early," Jasmine who just noticed the way Jackson was staring at her asked as ces her right hand on his cheek.


    "Do you find me unattractive for acting this way?" Jasmine asked as she stared into his eyes which never left her body.


    "Anyways why worry about you finding me less attractive when you have never found me attractive even once," Jasmine said as she made to pull away but Jackson''s next words made her change her mind.


    "I have no intention of scolding you and you look charming even when you act this way. There is no moment I have ever thought that you have lost your charms," Jackson said as he continues staring at her eyeballs. He wished she could see his feelings through his intense gaze which was burning just for her.


    "I wish you were the one I met back then. Maybe the ending would have been less painful," Jasmine whispered back in low tones as she stared into his eyes she hase to love so much. Jackson who was staring at her could see and even feel the pain in her voice and tone.


    "What ending would have been different? Did a guy perhaps hurt you in the past which is why you are this way? What exactly did the jerk do to make you turn yourself into this? " Jackson asked curiously. He silently prayed she would answer his question this time around.


    "I am Jasmine Avans, the most dreaded woman in the City, which man in this city or world would dare to break that non-existent heart of mine?" Jasmine asked smiling wickedly. The sadness in her eyes was gone just like it came. She pulled away from him afterwards.


    Jackson just stares at thedy whom he knows was just pretending to be fine.


    Jasmine I know today July 1st is a day you will never forget but for how long are you gonna let yourself get hurt because of him? When are you gonna move on from that painful past that shattered you, your world and your beliefs? I know it is hard to move on but isn''t it time you start living for yourself? The jerk is out there enjoying his life so why did the innocent you have to suffer for his mistake.


    Catherine thought as she stared at Jasmine who was gulping down the content of the bottle like she was drinking water. She only gets to see Jasmine act this way once in a year but her heart always hurts for her sake each time this day reaches.


    If she is hurting this much I wonder how she managed to stay sane during the preparation for theunch event that happened four days ago?


    Catherine thought her gaze still glue on Jasmine.


    "Hi Cat, how are you? It seemed like you are very upset with us, did we do something to upset you in any way?" Jeff asked in low tones so that he won''t disturb Jasmine and Jackson''s moment.


    "I recall on the trip that Steve and I did everything to make youfortable but if we perhaps did anything wrong, tell us. Although we are young masters of prominent households, that doesn''t stop us from apologising if we have wronged someone," Jeff said in a very gentle tone.


    "Firstly I hate the way you all are getting so close to Jasmine. She never treated you both nicely in the past so why are you both doing everything to please her. To me, it seems like you guys have a bad intention towards her...,"


    "Cat, you know...,"


    "It''s is Catherine, we are not that close so don''t address me by my pet name," Catherine interrupted sternly.


    "Catherine, you know that what you are saying is not true. In the past, I admit I did not like Jasmine so much but I admired her beauty and outgoing personality a lot. We all treat her nicely now because we consider her as a friend and not because we have ill intentions towards her," Jeff exined. Steve who could not participate in the conversation because of his position quickly changed position. He went to sit down beside Catherine at the other end.


    "Secondly, I hate the fact that you both deceived my best friend. Back when she followed you guys about you knew her identity but you all pretended not to know...,"


    "Because that is what we thought she would have wanted. Since when she introduced herself to us, she never told us her surname, we thought she had her reasons that is why we yed along. Can you imagine how embarrassing it would have been for her if we disclosed that we knew her identity when it was crystal clear she did not want us to know that?" Steve asked in a serious but low tone.

 Chapter 119 - Why Girlfriends?

    "Cat, are you perhaps treating us coldly because you think that we are stealing Jasmine away from you?" Jeff asked when he noticed that there was no change in Catherine''s expression.


    "Cat, I know that it hurt a lot to see the best friend you have known for years get taken away from you within a twinkle of an eye but honestly that is not what we are doing. Yes, Jasmine hangs out with us very often but that is purely for fun. She doesn''t disclose anything personal to us because she doesn''t trust us but that is not the case with you," Jeff said in a calm tone.


    "Ahe trusts you unconditionally and you know it. Can you now see the difference between our friendship with Jasmine and your rtionship with her?" Jeff asked as she stares at her now softened expression.


    "Yeah, Jeff is right. There is a clear distinction between our friendship with Jasmine so I don''t see any reason why we should fight over this. Jasmine is our friend and that fact remains," Steve supported.


    "Catherine, let''s be friends ok? I promise to always protect you. I will always be there to support you. I will always have your back at all times," Jeff said as he stares at her affectionately.


    "You are not proposing to me so why do you have to look so serious. You should say those words to your girlfriends and not me," Catherine replied in a stern but equally yful tone.


    "Why girlfriends? Isn''t it supposed to be a girlfriend?" Steve asked curiously.


    "He is handsome and all handsome men I know are yboys. They are not satisfied with having just one girlfriend so I am sure he is no different," Catherine said to the surprise of Steve and Jeff. Steve who saw Jeff surprised expression turned unhappy tried to suppress hisughter.


    "Jeff, Catherine thinks you are a yboy is that true?" Steve who had seen how displeased Jeff was tried to worsen the issue.


    "Didn''t she say all handsome men? That means you are not an exception so stop rejoicing since she also thinks you are a yboy," Jeff said as he grabbed the ss of wine in front of him. he poured the whiskey into it before he drank the content at once. The five of them on that table continued to drink. Despite how noisy the club was, they were not the least affected by the loud music or the scream of the clubbers.


    Two hourster everyone on the table except Jackson was all drunk.


    "Jasmine, you have had enough already so stop drinking," Jackson said as he held the ss of wine that was about to touch her lips.


    "What do you care? My father doesn''t even care about what I do so who the hell are you to lecture me," Jasmine said drunkenly as she dragged the ss of wine from his grip.


    "Jasmine, I am going to get very mad at you if you continue drinking so excessively. If you are in pain or upset about something, you can tell me instead of drinking yourself to stupor ok," Jackson said when he saw her pour whiskey into the ss once again.


    "You are nothing to me so why should I care about your anger," Jasmine said still in her drunken state. Despite that, he knew that she was drunk, her words still got to him. He quickly withdrew his outstretched hand he had wanted to snatch the wine ss from her hand.


    I heard that people speak the truth when they are drunk but my heart aches so much to hear the truth from her. Maybe this was what Steve meant when he asked whether I would be able to remain so indifferent if Jasmine said the same words he said to that jerk to me. It hurts so much to hear the truth.


    Jackson said as he tilted his head sideways to avoid staring at the drunk Jasmine.


    Just a month more and it will be a year since I met you for the first time in the club. Despite having heard a lot about you, my heart still subconsciously drew to you. It began beating for you without me even realizing it. When I realized what had happened to my once stony heart, it was toote. There was no turning point for a heart that had begun beating just for you. It took me six months of waiting before the opportunity to get close to you finally came. And when that opportunity came I grabbed it with both hands refusing to let go. I can''t believe it had been five months since I put my n in motion, yet there has been no positive result. I am such a disappointment.


    Jackson thought as he rested his head against the couch. He closed his eyes and reminisce about the past five months.


    Meanwhile, Jeff sitting beside Catherine on the other couch turned and face him.


    "Cat, you think I am a yboy but honestly I don''t have a girlfriend. After I slept in the police station for a night because of the scheme of two devilishdies I thought were angels, I have refused to get myself a girlfriend so I am not a yboy like you think. I am a really nice guy," the drunk Jeff said as he stares at Catherine who was also drunk.


    "Does that mean you have never had sex with anydy after that?" Catherine asked as she stared into his eyes.


    "I have had sex withdies after that but...,"


    "But you didn''t make any of them your girlfriend right? " Catherinepleted the sentence for him.


    "Do you dislike the fact that I had sex with them? I...., "


    "Why do all the handsome men have to be the bad guys? It''s just so unfair for good girls like us," Catherine said as she ced her hand on his cheek. Steve whose focus was on his drink was too busy to pay attention to the two naughty people sitting on the same couch with him.

 Chapter 120 - Jackson Lost His Temper

    "If you don''t like this side of me I can change for you," the drunk Jeff blurted out.


    "Why would you do that when you are not my boyfriend or husband?" Catherine said as she caressed his face. She was just too drunk to think straight.


    "We can try and be....,"


    "Why did you have to be so handsome?" Catherine whose hand was now on Jeff''s lips asked as she caressed his soft lips with her thumb.


    "I don''t know. I just grew up and find myself looking so dashing," Jeff replied even though her finger was still on his lips.


    "I love your lips. They feel so soft. I am tempted to have a bite of it," Catherine said as she brought her face very close to his face, to the point that he could feel her warm breath against his bare skin.


    "Then why don''t you go ahead and have a bite out of it?" Jeff asked as he pulled her closer by the neck. This sudden action of his made their lips meet.


    What started as a two drunk people''s y graduated into something beautiful. The two kissed for five minutes before Jeff pulled away.


    While Catherine was having a good time with her partner, Jasmine was ovee with pains.


    I will never shed my precious tears because of him. This is a vow I made back then and I won''t break it!


    Jasmine thought as she staggered to her feet. Jackson whose eyes were still closed opened his eyes when he felt movements around him. Before he could stop her she had already walked away.


    Worried that at her current state of mind any man would take advantage of her, Jackson quickly stood up and hurried after thedy who had disappeared into the crowd. He searches for her on the dance floor for about ten minutes but he did not see her.


    Maybe she might have gone to the restroom!


    Jackson thought in realization as he hurried towards the direction of the restroom. On reaching the walkway of the female restroom, Jackson could see couples hanging around the walkway but he just ignored all of them.


    Jackson who just walked past ady and a guy who were about to kiss took two steps backwards in a bid to confirm something. After confirming what he wanted, he pulled thedy wearing a ck sleeveless dress away from the wearing a blue short sleeve shirt.


    "If you don''t wanna get your eyes gouged out and your tongue cut off, disappear from here," Jackson ordered in a voice that carried killing intent in it.


    Seeing the murdering intent in Jackson''s eyes, the guy left after throwing Jasmine a lustful look. Before Jackson could scold thedy in his arms, Jasmine pressed him against the wall.


    "Why are you always everywhere? Are you perhaps stalking me? Don''t tell me that the Ice Prince has suddenly developed some emotions for me because I am in this state?" Jasmine whose face was just a few inches away from Jackson''s face asked provocatively.


    "Jasmine....,"


    "Since you won''t admit then let me tell you a secret then," Jasmine said as she removed her right hand which was formerly on his chest and ce it on his eyebrows.


    "Despite I don''t really like you, I havee to subconsciously fall in love with your eyes. Each time I look into your eyes I find myself lost in its beauty. It''s as if it sucks my soul. No matter how hard I try I can''t seem to look away. The depth of the beauty of your eyes is something I can''t exin with words," Jasmine said as she caressed the top of his eyes.


    "Why did such an obnoxious guy like you have to possess such remarkable eyes? Why weren''t these pretty eyes given to Kai who will be my husband? I have asked myself this question more than twice but every single time I asked myself these questions I have never found answers so how about you give me an answer?" Jasmine said as she stared into his eyes.


    How I wished she had told me these beautiful truths when she was sober? How wonderful would that have been but unfortunately when tomorrowes she will forget that she has ever said these words to me.


    Jackson thought as he stares into her eyes affectionately.


    "Why did you have to have such lovely eyes?" Jasmine asked again as her face drew closer to his face. Before Jackson who was in a trance could realize what was happening Jasmine kissed him.


    At that moment she kissed him, his mind went nk. He couldn''t react or kissed her back. He just stood there while she kissed him. Thank goodness his lips weren''t half parted when she kissed him or else she would have been in full possession of not only his lips but his entire being.


    When the previously muddled headed Jackson got back his senses he pushed her away.


    "Jasmine, you can''t do this you are...," Before he couldplete his sentence Jasmine kissed him again.


    Yes, he loves being touched by her. He particrly loves it if she is the one who initiates the intimacy but this is not how he wanted it. Responding to her kiss when she was in this state is called taking advantage of her vulnerability and this is not right at all.


    "Stop it, Jasmine," Jackson scolded as he pulled her away from him but the stubborndy who was searching for ways to relieve a bit of her heartache would not just listen. She still charged forward and wrap her hands around his neck.


    "I said that is enough, Jasmine," Jackson momentarily lost his temper and shouted at her. The moment he realized what he had done, he held her two hands and apologized.


    "Jasmine, I am sorry, I didn''t mean to...,"


    "I hate you," the angry Jasmine said fiercely before she wriggles her hands from his grip. She walked away afterwards.


    "What was I thinking to have done that? I must be out of my mind to have shouted at my beautiful Jasmine," Jackson said as he runs his fingers through his well-styled hair. The apologetic Jackson in remembering the state she was quickly rushed after her.


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 Chapter 121 - Encounter With Another Seductress

    When he reached inside the club, he searched for her and after a few minutes of searching, he saw her dancing crazily amidst the crowd. Shifting his gaze to their table to confirm whether his friends were there he was surprised to see that they were gone. From where he stood he scrutinised the entire club with his eyes in search of them. He heaved a sigh of relief when he saw them dancing too.


    His lips curled into a beautiful smile when he saw how his two naughty friends were fighting to dance with Catherine. He shifted his gaze back to Jasmine who seems to be having a lot of fun.


    She is mad at me and with her current temper, she will cause a scene if I went closer to her so I believe I should keep my distance. Despite that I want to dance with her, respecting her feelings is paramount.


    Jackson thought as he went back to their seat. While sitting watching her, Jackson made sure that his gaze never left her for a split second.


    Jackson was busy enjoying the dance his future wife was dancing when ady came out of nowhere came and sat beside him.


    "Hello, I am Carme and the CEO of True Beauty Cosmetic Company. As you may know, mypany is the most popr Cosmeticspany in the country. Your face kinda looks familiar but I can''t recall where we met so may I have the privilege to know your name?" The beautifuldy wearing a red long sleeve silk shirt in which the chest side area was opened, introduced herself with a smile on her face.


    "I have apany," Jackson said nonchntly not sparing the beauty a nce. He could not afford to take his eyes off his woman who could be very naughty when drunk.


    "Won''t you even take a nce at me? I am sure you will not be disappointed at what you will see," Carme said not backing down.


    Curious to see why thedy made such ament, Jackson turned to face her. The first area his eyes met was her breasts area. He chuckled when he saw her glowing breast in which the light has just centred on. This moment reminded him of the day he and Jasmine officially met. He recalled how she had adjusted her dress that night just to seduce him.


    "Seeing that smile on your face I guess you are not disappointed to see what I have got," Carme said as she gave him her most bewitching smile.


    "The moment I saw you earlier, I have taken quite a liking to you. I have been watching you for over twenty minutes now and you seem to be alone. Can we be drinking partners?" Carme who hase there with a ss of wine stuck in her left hand said. Jackson did not utter a word.


    "You are handsome and cold. You are the type of guy I would do anything to have so if drinking with me is not enough you can have me to yourself for the night. I will satisfy you in a way you have never been satisfied before," Carme said as she shameless shakes her big boobs.


    "That is only if you can sessfully make me have an erection," Jackson muttered as he raises his gaze to stare at her face.


    "What did you just say? I couldn''t hear a word you said," Carme who honestly did not hear Jackson''s words said.


    "I said you are pretty no doubts and also well endowed but my woman is better than you. You don''t stand a chance with her," Jackson blurted out carefreely.


    "You...,"


    "If you are searching for a man to f*ck you, they are many of them who will throw themselves at your feet to fulfil your wish but I am sorry to disappoint you, I am not one of them and it takes more than boobs to seduce a guy like me," Jackson said bluntly as he turned his gaze to face the direction hest saw Jasmine. His eyes widened in shock when he saw the guy Jasmine was happily dancing with.


    "What? Kai is here? What the hell is he doing here and who the heck called him?" Jackson said subconsciously standing up from the couch.


    Carme who was disgraced coldheartedly by Jackson just stare at his awestruck expression. She could not understand why he was acting that way.


    "Did you realize that the woman you im to love has been taken by a man better than you....,"


    "He is not better than me in any way so watched your mouth," Jackson interrupted her sharply. He felt like sewing thedies lips for daring to utter such nonsense.


    "The truth, they said is bitter. You might think he is not better than you in any way but thedy thinks otherwise. For what reason would ady rejects a handsome guy like you if not that she is blinded into thinking that the one she is with now is a better option than you?" Carme asked as she stood up. Curious to see who was capable of making the famous Ice Prince act this way, she followed his line of sight to see who he was keenly staring at her. There were just so manydies on the dance floor each dancing with a partner that she could not tell which of them Jackson was staring at.


    Rumour has it that Jackson Smith is cold and heartless. Even though a thousanddies were to strip before him, he would never budge. He was made out of rock. This is what people say about him. If he was like the rumours say then why does he act like this because of a mere woman? Were the rumours a lie?


    Carme staring him with a burning gaze thought.


    Since the moment I set my eyes on him on a business event he attended, I have always had my eyes on him. I was captivated by his perfectly sculptured face and his manly built. Everything about him is on point. I have vowed to make him mine the next time we meet and I won''t miss this opportunity for anything in this world.


    Carme thought as she ces her left hand on his shoulders.


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 Chapter 122 - Carmellas Plan In Motion

    "If she thinks you are unworthy of her attention now, I am sure her opinion about you will change if she sees you in the arms of another woman. I am certain that the effect will be immediate if thatdy is a beauty like me," Carme offered herself to be used on a tter of gold.


    "I won''t resort to that cheap tricks...,"


    "I know you are a high and mighty person. A man who values pride over everything else but your pride won''t get you anywhere so let me help you ok?" Carme said.


    "I promise, I will be the cheap one here, nobody out there will me you for this since this is my idea and I forced you into this...,"


    "Didn''t you say you are a CEO? Why do your words and demure says otherwise?" Jackson interrupted coldly when he saw that thedy was trying to use every trick to get close to him.


    "Not every CEO is cold like you and even though I am the cold type, it will be in my office and not in the club since that cold demure will not help me here in the club," Carme said shamelessly.


    "Let''s go, I will teach you how to make ady jealous to the point that her blood boils out of anger," Carme said as she pulled him along with her. Before the absentminded Jackson could realise what was happening they were already on the dance floor. Where they stood was not far from where Jasmine and Kai stood.


    Carme smiled when she saw that she had gotten what she wanted. She began to dance seductively like she knew how to do.


    Meanwhile, on the dance floor, Kai who was trapped by Jasmine continued to talk to her when he saw how differently she was behaving.


    "Jasmine, get a grip on yourself. You are drunk so let''s go home," Kai said but his voice got lost amid the loud music. Jasmine who was busy dancing could not hear a word he said and even though she heard his words, she wouldn''t have done as he wanted.


    "I think we should go home...," Kai said again and just like before his words got lost amid the loud hip-hop music.


    Jasmine twisted her flexible waist in rhythm to the loud music. No matter how hard Kai tried to get her away from the dance floor, he couldn''t. She was just so uncontroble.


    After so many unsessful attempts Kai decided to just do what she wanted. He dances along with her. Jasmine''s crazy but seductive dance moves garner the attention of those around her. Those who were previously dancing gave her space. They just stood and watch her entertain them with her dancing.


    Carme who has been trying to impress Jackson with her seductive dance moves got disappointed because despite that Jackson was with her, his mind, attention and spirit were elsewhere.


    Despite that she had been stylishly touching him in flirtatious manners, she did not see the result of her flirting. He remains like an ice block.


    Seeing that his attention was focused on where the cheering wasing from, Carme turned to see who the heck Jackson has been keenly staring at.


    He is not staring at the she-devil, Jasmine Avans or is he?


    Carme''s mouth dropped open in shock when she recognizes at first nce thedy who was the centre of attention.


    Thinking that maybe she made a mistake she once again followed his line of sight.


    He is insane to be attracted to ady like her whose mere mention of her name sends shivers down men''s spines. She is the Queen of seduction, nody has ever beat her record. Jackson Smith must have a death wish.


    Carme thought as she shifted her gaze back to Jackson.


    "She seems to be having tons of fun. It seems like you are invisible to her," Carme who has closed the gap between them whispered into his ears.


    "Jackson, should I apud you for your braveness or your stupidity? There are so many pretty and well-endoweddies out there so why did you have to develop an interest in thedy who is known for her seducing habits?" Carme whispered provocatively. From the way she wrapped her hands around his neck, it was so obvious that she had ulterior motives.


    "They are manydies indeed but there is only one Jasmine Avans," Jackson whispered back in a serious tone.


    It was in this position that Jasmine''s roaming eyes met them. She res daggers at them when she saw their intimate position.


    "Who the heck is that b*tch who dares to hit on him? Doesn''t she knows that he is taken already?" Jasmine said as she threw a murderous nce at Carme who was smiling at the moment.


    "What did you say?" Kai who heard her mumble but could not hear her words whispered into her ears.


    "I said I want to rest," Jasmine whispered to his ears because of the loud music. Kai was so relieved when he heard her words, he gently led her to their table ording to her directives.


    "She has left. Let me go see how she is...,"


    "She had gone to her seat. This is a precious chance for you to make her jealous. With her sitting in her seat, that means she will be staring at us so you can''t miss this opportunity," Carme said refusing to let go of him.


    "That was your n all along. I never said I would agree to this ridiculous...," before Jackson couldplete his words Carme began dancing.


    Meanwhile, while Carme was busy trying to seduce Jackson she did not know that Jasmine''s eyes have been on her since the moment she sat down.


    "It is so obvious that she is practically forcing herself on him. If she wants to go about seducing rich heirs she should learn from me instead of going there to disgrace herself," Jasmine spatted spitefully.


    "Who are you referring to Jasmine and why do you look kinda upset? Did someone annoy you that I don''t know?" Kai asked when he saw the sour look on her face.

 Chapter 123 - Kai

    "Nobody," Jasmine replied before she looked away. Seeing that not staring at them did not do anything to subside her anger, she grabbed one of the unseal bottles of wine on the table, unsealed the wine and drink its content from the bottle.


    After ten minutes Jasmine who has been exhausted from dancing her heart out earlier lean her head against Kai''s shoulders. Kai who can still recall vividly what Jasmine said to him was stunned when a felt ahead lean on his shoulders. He turned and stare at her.


    Backs on the dance floor, Jackson grabbed hold of the smiling Carme by the neck. His sudden actionbines with the force he applied to his hand holding onto her neck stunned Carme.


    "She has always leaned on my shoulders but can you see what you have done? She leaned on another man''s shoulders all because of you," Jackson whispered fiercely into her ears.


    "You are that close to her that you allow her lean on your shoulders. How is that even possible?" Carme left his question and dare to ask a question when she hasn''t given him a reply.


    "Don''t let mey my eyes on you again because I am gonna make you regret ever meeting me," Jackson said coldly before he turned and walked away.


    The instant Jackson sat on his seat, Catherine, Jeff and Steve came to their seat. The guys sat side by side while Catherine sits in their midst.


    "Kai, what are you doing here and how on earth did you follow us? This club is big so how did you find us in this vast club?" Jeff who was now slightly over his hangovers asked in a curious tone.


    "Meeting you all here was a coincidence. My friends wanted to throw a party and ask me toe to this club since the party was to take ce here. I coincidentally see Jasmine dancing in the crowd. Knowing how dangerous a club can be for a drunkdy, I decided to keep herpany," Kai said honestly as he ces his hand on Jasmine''s body.


    "You said you wanted to meet your friends, aren''t you going to meet them now that you know that Jasmine is in good hands?" Jeff asked. The way he talked was as if he wanted to chase him away from there.


    "I know I had prior engagement before I met you guys here but after seeing you guys I have changed my ns...,"


    "Why would you say that? Don''t you know that real men keep their words? If you told your friends you are going to meet them here, you should keep your words, that is the is the right thing to do," Steve supported Jeff''s points.


    "I know meeting my friends is important but being with my future wife is more important," Kai said to the annoyance of the three guys.


    "You are Kai, Jasmine''s fiancee?" the slightly sober Catherine asked in surprise. Because of her question Jeff could not give Kai a piece of his mind.


    "Yes, and who are you?" Kai asked curiously.


    "You don''t know who she is and yet you im to be Jasmine''s fiancee?" Jeff asked angrily. He could not believe that despite knowing Jasmine for over three months Kai did not know the slightest bit about Jasmine.


    "Jeff, Jasmine never told me about herself whenever we meet so you can''t me for not knowing who the youngdy is," Kai quickly defended himself.


    "You...,"


    "Catherine Qin is my best friend and my executive assistant. We have known each other for over five years. She is the closest person to me and I take her as my sister," Jasmine whose head was still resting on Kai''s shoulders said. Kai focused his attention on Catherine''s face when he heard she was Jasmine''s best friend.


    "Hello Catherine, I am Kai. It is very nice to meet you," Kai said as he stretched forth his hand for a handshake.


    "It''s a pleasure to meet you, Kai. I have heard a lot about you. Apart from being a gentleman, I heard you are very sweet," Catherine said with smiles. Herpliment annoyed the guys so much but they couldn''t voice out their displeasure. They had no right or whatsoever to scold her.


    "Jasmine said that about me? You are lying right?" Kai said as he shifted his gaze to Jasmine.


    "Although you are cold, which I am sure is because of your profession. You are a nice guy, this is my honest answer so you shouldn''t doubt what Cat said," Jasmine said before she closed her eyes.


    "Jasmine hardly praise someone so why is sheplimenting him? Wasn''t she against this marriage...,"


    "So what if she dislikes the idea of getting married so suddenly? That doesn''t change the fact she is going to get married to him," Catherine said in low tones so that Kai would not hear their conversation. She turned to face the couple once again. With Kai around Jackson was ignored by Jasmine.


    "Jasmine, if you are tired, let''s go home. Don''t forget you still have to go to the office tomorrow. It is past 1:00 am now," Catherine suggested when she saw how tired Jasmine looked.


    Due to theunch event that took ce some days ago, Jasmine had not really had time for herself. Just to make sure that theunching of the new game went smoothly Jasmine had slept in the office for several days. Even after theunch, she hasn''t taken a break to recuperate.


    "Cat, don''t you know that clubbing is the sweetest after midnight? I will go on the dance floor again after resting...,"


    "But you look tired. You might copse if you continue forcing yourself," Kai supported Catherine.


    "Hey Kai, we might be engaged but we are not married ok so don''t nag me just yet. Nagging is what my father and Cat are good at so leave that aspect to them," Jasmine said with her eyes still closed. After Jasmine scolded him, Kai just drank without uttering a word.


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 Chapter 124 - Do You Know Her?

    Since the day Mr Avans publicly announced that his second daughter is engaged to Kai, I have always known that a day that Jack will be treated this way wille but I never knew that this day wille too soon. I had always thought that the greatest obstacle to Jack''s rtionship with Jasmine will be Jasmine herself since she doesn''t love Jack. I had never imagined that a third wheel wille into the picture.


    Steve thought as he stares at Jackson who was now burying himself in the bottle of whiskey in his hands.


    From the day Jasmine came into our lives, JK has always regted the way he drinks. With her temper, he knew that it is easy for her to get into trouble. He does not want a situation where he will not be able to protect her that is why he always drank little. Seeing him drink so much, I guess seeing Jasmine in another man''s arms hurt him. The most painful part of all this is that Jasmine is treating him like a ghost. Because his love is unrequited he can''t even voice out his displeasure.


    Jeff thought as he stares at Jackson who was gulping down the whiskey like it was water.


    They all drank in silence for ten minutes. From the moment Kai arrived, Catherine could notice the change in the guy''s temperaments. Steve and Jeff who loves talking did not utter a word and she finds this strange.


    "Jeff, what is wrong? Are you ok?" Catherine who could no longer tolerate their silence speak up.


    "Nothing," Jeff said carefreely. He did not even stare at her while giving her a reply.


    "Are you sure?" Catherine probe further. Jeff turned to face her when he saw how incessant she was.


    "We organised this outing because we did not only want to celebrate yourpany''s sessfulunching but because we wanted to also have a good time with Jasmine, but with Kai around I guess that is not possible," Jeff spoke his mind fearlessly.


    "Why is it not possible with Kai around? Do you have a problem with him? Do you have a problem with Kai being here because you have romantic feelings for Jasmine?" Catherine asked when she saw how Jeff was acting like a guy who has been pampered all his life.


    "What the heck are you saying? How could I possibly have feelings for her?" Jeff denied vehemently?


    "Then tell me why Kai''s presence affects you. I mean if Jasmine doesn''t cause a major problem, she is gonna end up getting married to him so tell me what issue you have against her future husband?" Catherine asked in a very serious tone.


    "That is because...,"


    "Jackson, I can''t believe it hasn''t been long youst saw me and you are already this sad and heartbroken," Ady''s melodic voice disrupted their conversation. Jackson raises his gaze from the bottle of whiskey in his hand. Jasmine who has been pretending to be asleep opened her eyes when she heard ady''s flirtatious voice. The moment she caught a glimpse of the person''s face, she sat up straight. The way she acted was as if cold water has been sshed on her and Kai sitting beside her could see the sudden change in her expression.


    "Do you know her?" Kai asked in low tones when he saw the murderous nces Jasmine was directing at thedy standing beside where Jackson was sitting.


    "No," Jasmine said with a tone that carried a bit of annoyance.


    What the heck is she doing here? Didn''t she hear what I said to her earlier? She should know better not to provoke me because I am in no mood to tolerate her nonsense.


    Jackson thought his cold gaze focused on Carme whom he had chased away earlier.


    "Who the heck is she? How dare she acts like that with JK?" Jeff asked no one in particr as he threw a piercing nce at Carme who was smiling sweetly at Jackson.


    "You guys don''t know her? But she acts as if she has known Jackson for a long time," Catherine said on seeing Jeff''s angry expression.


    "We have never met her before," Jeff said before he turned to face the strangedy.


    "Even though you don''t show or say it, I know that you have missed mypany," Carme said as she signals Jackson to adjust so she could sit beside him.


    "The seat isn''t enough for three people. When the seat was the book we had no intention of amodating an unknown guest so say what you''ve got to say while standing. If you are not cool with that then you are free to excuse yourself," Jasmine said harshly. Her dislike for the youngdy was visible on her face.


    She is the mean witch after all. If she had act even the slightest bit nicely, I would doubt whether she was the one. I would have thought that maybe thedy sitting there was her twin sister.


    Carme thought still maintaining her smiling face.


    "Why do I have to stand when hisps are there to serve as my cushion?" Carme asked as she put on her sweetest smile.


    "You wouldn''t dare?" Jasmine, Steve and Jeff chorused to the shock of the rest of the people on the table. Even Steve and Jeff were surprised to see Jasmine act this way.


    Why is Jasmine acting overly mean to the youngdy? I know that she always acts a bit differently this day each year but why do I find her attitude strange?


    Catherine thought when she realises that Jasmine was acting the opposite of herself.


    "If the owner of the legs doesn''tin then why does the three of you have a problem with me sitting on his legs?" Carme asked. Everyone was waiting for Jackson to scold the impudentdy but his scolding never came and this left everyone confused.


    He has always treated me coldly but why is his attitude towards her different? It is crystal clear he doesn''t like her so why isn''t he scolding her?


    Jasmine thought angrily with a clenched fist.

 Chapter 125 - They Got Attacked

    They all abandon what they were doing and watch the show that was about to unravel. Everyone on the table watched as Carme sat on Jackson''s legs. What stunned them most was that Jackson did not rebuke her. He just continues drinking like nothing was wrong.


    Gosh! Is Jack insane? I know that he is hurt but for crying out loud, Jasmine the woman he loves so much is here. He always despised being touched by any random woman but I wonder why he is breaking his principle when Jasmine is sitting right there watching everything.


    Steve thought in confusion.


    "Babe, drinking like that isn''t fun but allowing me to feed you, will be fun. It will look so beautiful to the point that people won''t stop staring at us," Carme said as she collected the bottle of whiskey from him. She poured it into a ss and bring the ss close to his mouth.


    "So disgusting!" Jasmine blurted out loudly the moment Jackson opened his mouth to drink from the ss Carme offered to him.


    "What a good boy you are," Carme said as she pats his hair.


    "Didn''t he say only his lover has the right to pat his hair, what a liar he is," Jasmine said as she abruptly stood up from the couch?


    "Jasmine, where are you going to?" Catherine who has been studying the strange emotions on her friend''s face since the arrival of the mysteriousdy asked standing up to her feet.


    "Not only has she ruined my eyes with her nonsense acts but also my mood. I might lose control of my temper and murder her if I spend another minute here," Jasmine said furiously as she walked out of there. Kai instantly followed her.


    "Although she acts weirdly sometimes, the truth is she thinks so highly of you but your attitude tonight has ruined whatever good impression she had about you. I am so disappointed in you also," Catherine said before she found a way out of there.


    "JK, we don''t know you to be this kind of person. You really messed up," Jeff said before he followed the direction Catherine took.


    "Jack, how could you forget so soon that this was supposed to be her night? Everything is supposed to be about her and not you," Steve said sounding so disappointed too. He also left with a disappointed expression.


    The moment they all left, Jackson turned and re daggers at thedy still sitting on his legs.


    "Should I push you or will youe down by yourself? If you choose the former then have it at the back of your mind that you are gonna get hurt severely, so choose wisely," Jackson said coldly. Carme dares not argue with him when she saw the anger in his eyes. She quickly stood up before she dared to voice out her displeasure.


    "Babe, we were doing just fine, so what is wrong?" Carme said as she stretched her hand to touch Jackson now standing beside her.


    "If you dare to call me that just one more time, then I promise to cut off your tongue and feed it to the dogs," Jackson threatened fiercely.


    "And did you just say we were doing just fine?" Jackson asked, his gaze be deadlier.


    "Do we have a connection or whatsoever that you will spill such nonsense? What happened earlier was because I wanted to save your face since two reputabledies were there. I let you do whatever you wanted because they might have disliked it if I mistreated you but it wasn''t because your cheap acts worked on me, got it?" Jackson said before he walked out on her. Approaching the exit he silently wished that they did not leave the club premises left yet. He would not know how to exin himself to Jasmine if tonight passes.


    The scene that he met when he reached outside wasn''t one he expected. He hurried to join them when he saw that they were surrounded by men with daggers in their hands.


    "Guys, what is going on here and who the heck are they?" Jackson who has already taken his stance ready for a fight asked but none of them said a word to him.


    "Didn''t you guys heard my question?" Jackson asked coldly on realising that they were deliberately ignoring him.


    "That guy over there who seems to be the leader of this worthless gang in the past touched Cat inappropriately and when I had asked him to apologise he began bragging about his many escapees and said just like all thedies he vited, that I won''t be able to do anything to him..," Jasmine ryed with a clenched fist. Recalling the incident made her blood boils in rage.


    "You know just how much I love Cat right? I couldn''t tolerate his nonchnce so I punched him hard on the nose. His nose got broken because of the severity of my punch. The fierce Cat who hates scums like himpleted my unfinished work by breaking his hand which he had used in grabbing her butts," Jasmine concluded before she turned to face the guy with a crooked nose.


    "Hey, seeing your crooked nose, I can tell that you did not have it fixed. If you did not have enough money to fix it, you should havee to me. If you had done that I would have given you money to have stic surgery on your nose. Maybe the pain you would have gone through in the operation room would have taught you a lesson not to ever mistreat ady ever again," Jasmine said smiling wickedly.


    "Guy, go get her. Let''s see whether she will still have the mouth and strength to talk so much after I have vited her over and over again without mercy," the guy wearing a ck unbuttoned shirt ordered fiercely.


    "You are the one talking big here. Let''s see whether your men will be able to defeat my men," Jasmine said confidently.


    "Jasmine, stay right there with Catherine. Don''t move an inch while we take care of those jerks," Kai who managed to take Jasmine and Catherine to a corner before the fifteen men attacked them warned sternly.


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 Chapter 126 - Jackson Got Injured Just To Save Her

    "Sure," Jasmine replied as she watched him voluntarily walked into the den of lions. Even though the four guys without a weapon were fighting against a fifteen-men gang who all had daggers with them, they were not at a disadvantage. They fought professionally as they have been taught since childhood.


    Young masters of prominent families were taught how to fight since childhood in case they encounter any danger that is why she was not shocked to see that apart from Kai who was a soldier, the others also knew how to fight. Jasmine watched as the gang member fall one after the other. She was so thrilled to see that the guys were winning.


    "Guys crushed them all," Jasmine shouted in excitement.


    On seeing that the four men paid less attention to thedies since they were too busy trying to defeat his men, the guy with the crooked nose which happens to be the leader of the gang decided to go after thedies. It was at this bad timing that Carme reached where thedies were standing. Jasmine who had seen that everything was under control shifted her attention to Carme not knowing that danger was looping around.


    "Damn it!" Jackson ho turned around to check whether thedies were alright cursed loudly when he saw he saw the gang leader who had a dagger in his hand approach where thedies were standing. From the leader''s action, he could see that his target was Jasmine.


    Seeing that the woman he loves was in danger Jackson whose mind was upied with only thoughts of how to save her ran towards them. He ran in a way even the Olympic medalist wouldn''t have outshined him.


    When he got to where they stood the gang leader had already lowered his raised dagger. Jasmine who just turned around when she felt someone''s body brushed against her back was shocked to the marrow at the sight her eyes met. For a minute she was too stupified.


    Catherine who also turned around was stunned when she saw Jackson holding onto the dagger that was aimed at Jasmine with his bare hands. She reacted by punching the guy hard on his chest. As a result of her punch, the guy moved a few steps backwards leaving the dagger stuck in between Jackson''s hands. She then charged forward and attack the man. It was doing the process of beating the man up that the three guys who had just finished defeating the gang members turned around to see what was happening. They also met a scene they had never expected to see.


    "Hey, are you crazy?" were the first words that came out of Jasmine''s mouth.


    "I have been crazy for you and about you for a long time now but you just didn''t realise it," these are the exact words he wanted to say to her but he dare not utter them.


    "Are you nuts? Or are you sick of using your hands? Do you think your hands are made of steel that you could just grab a dagger without getting hurt?" Jasmine scolded as she turned him around. She afterwards let him slowly loosen his hands around the bloodstained dagger before she gently removed the dagger stained with his blood.


    "Jasmine, you don''t have to put on that worried expression because I am alright," Jackson said as he puts on a smile despite that his palms were bleeding severely.


    "But Jackson, your palms are bleeding," Jasmine said.


    "I am fine; it''s just a scratch," Jackson replied. He then looked at Jasmine with a stern expression. "But why are you so worried? You are the one who said to me that idents do happen."


    "But it''s you, Jackson!" Jasmine said as her hands trembled. "You got injured just to save me!"


    "It was nothing, really," Jackson replied as he looked at Catherine who was standing with her jaws dropped.


    "You are such a weird guy. I have never seen a person as stupid as you," Jasmine quickly changed back to her normal self.


    "Hey guys, what are you standing there staring at? Won''t youe to help me so I can take him to the hospital," Jasmine shouted angrily when she realised how Jeff and Steve were staring at them from afar?


    "Jasmine you don''t have to follow him, his friends can take care of him just fine...,"


    "But he got injured for my sake so it is only right I take care of him," Jasmine cut Catherine short sternly before she turned to face the guys.


    "What a pretentious b*tch," Carme who was annoyed with the way Jasmine was acting blurted out.


    "What did you just say?" Jasmine asked fiercely as she shot thedy standing beside her a murderous nce.


    "Repeat what you have just said if you are gutsy enough," Jasmine said as she let go of Jackson''s injured hand. She turned to face Carme fully. From the expression on her face, they could see that Jasmine was ready to break her teeth.


    "Jasmine, just ignore her. Jack needs you more right now," Steve who just reached where they stood said on seeing that Jasmine might beat the hell out of Carme if she was not appeased.


    "Fine, I will ignore her since taking Ice Prince to the hospital is more urgent," Jasmine said as she threw Carme a murderous nce before she turned back to face Jackson whose hands were still bleeding seriously.


    "Let''s take you to the hospital," Jasmine said as she wraps her right hand around his shoulder. Jackson turned and look at her in surprise seeing how gentle she was treating him. Since he has met her he can vow that he has never seen her treat anyone so gently.


    All she has ever done was try to seduce him, he has never experienced how awesome it feels to see this gentle side of hers.


    "Jasmine, there is no need for that. You can go home as you had nned, this is just a scratch. The guys and I can take care of this," Jackson said but his words earned a fierce nce from Jasmine.


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 Chapter 127 - Carmella At Work Again

    "I will get so very mad at you if you repeat that these deep cuts on your palms are just scratches," Jasmine threatened firmly before she leads the way to Jackson''s car.


    Everyone just stares at her in awe. They find it hard to believe that the Jasmine they all knew could be so caring.


    "What are you guys standing there staring at?" Jasmine who has covered a huge distance only to realize that they were not following her shouted.


    "Kai, I will have to bother you with handling those scums. It doesn''t matter if you kill them for daring to want to harm me," Jasmine said when everyone had reached where the two of them were standing.


    "If that will make you happy," Kai who did not want to leave her said reluctantly. Before he walked away he turned and red daggers at Jackson.


    "Jeff, where the heck do you think you are going? Who is gonna take care of my Cat if youe with us...,"


    "Jasmine, I can manage just fine. You don''t have to worry about me," Catherine interrupted her before she couldplete her words.


    "My mind won''t be at ease if I just leave you like that so let him take you home in my car. I will call you after Ice Prince Injuries are attended to," Jasmine said before she turned and help Jackson who was struggling to open the car. She shifted her gaze to them afterwards.


    "Jeff, take perfect care of her. If she dares as to sustain a scratch, I will hold responsible for it," Jasmine said, her tone carrying a hint of threat in it.


    "I won''t let any harme to her, " Jeff assured before he and his partner walked to Jasmine''s car which was parked close to Jackson''s car.


    After she had seen them enter the car, Jasmine turned to enter the car but she was surprised to see that someone else has taken her ce. She stares at the youngdy wrapping her hand around Jackson''s arm with a questioning gaze.


    "My driver left following my orders after I arrived in the club. I tried reaching him earlier but I couldn''t. You know how dangerous it is for a woman to be left alone in front of a club. She might be subjected to rape or all manner of brutality, you are ady so I am sure you wouldn''t want that to happen to your fellow woman right?" Carme said with no sense of guilt.


    "As if I care about whatever happens to you," Jasmine voiced out her feelings to the hearing of the three people in the car. She afterwards enters the car and sat beside Steve who was the one to drive them. Steve zoomed off after she put on the seatbelt.


    Jasmine who was worried about Jackson steals secret nces at him asionally to make sure that he was ok.


    Halfway through their journey, Jackson spoke up.


    "Steve, I don''t want to go to the hospital. Mum will panic if she learns that I was rushed to the hospital in the middle of the night so take me to the mansion," Jackson broke off the long silence.


    "A man who would rather put himself in danger rather than make his mother worried is a man who deserves all the respect in the world. As a future mother, I am not ashamed to say that I am proud of you," Carme said with a tone filled with so much admiration. She used that opportunity to ce her hand on his chest. Because of her words Jasmine who had wanted to scold Jackson had to pause. From the way Carme acted it was obvious, she wanted to piss off Jasmine.


    "But Jasmine had said I should take you to the hospital so what should I do now?" Steve who was confused on whom to obey asked in a worried tone. Thest person he would want to upset is Jasmine who seems to be suppressing her anger. With him sitting beside her, he will be at her mercy if he dares makes her more upset than she already is and he did not want this.


    "He is the one who is injured, so it is his orders you should follow and not her..., "


    "Hey, if you know what is good for you then keep your mouth shut? I will make you regret your existence if you dare make me angry. Even he knows that he will not be able to save you from my clutches so behave if you want to get to your destination in one piece," Jasmine threatened fiercely before she turns to face Steve.


    "Steve, he is losing a lot of blood and his mansion is still far away so how about you drop us at your mansion since it is close by? As you know we need to treat his wound early," Jasmine suggested.


    "That is a fantastic idea. I will do just that," Steve said before he quickly made a detour. Despite how beautiful the night scenery was, none of them was in the mood to indulge in its beauty.


    "How do you tolerate a woman like her? She is so bossy, what an annoyingdy she is," the angry Carme blurted out in a low tone without caring to filter her words. Jackson shot her a murderous re the moment she finished badmouthing his woman.


    "Did you just ask, how do I tolerate her? Do you want to hear the truth?" Jackson asked as he brought his mouth closer to her ear. What Jackson did not know was that Jasmine was watching through the rear mirror.


    "The truth is you are the one I am tolerating so if you know what is good for you. You will seat down here and keep quiet because I won''t hesitate to throw you out of the car if you dare try to get on her nerves just one more time," Jackson threatened sternly before he pulled away from her.

 Chapter 128 - Ouch... Be More Gentle

    "Jackson, I heard that you have a high IQ but why are you acting stupid? Do you think that she cares about you because she is treating you nicely at the moment?" Carme shifted closer and whisper into his ears.


    "Hell no! Ady like her isn''t capable of empathizing or loving anyone. She is only acting so tenderly because she is jealous. She is upset at the fact that you are close to another woman except her so don''t you dare delude yourself into thinking that her pretentious act is real. Jasmine Avans is not only the Queen of seduction but also the Queen of all Pretenders. This is a renowned fact so stop acting stupid because she does not deserve your affections," Carme said before she shifted her gaze to the front. She deliberately ignored him because she was afraid of what his response will be. She continued to ignore him until they got down at Steve''s Mansion.


    After they reached the sitting room, Jasmine sat beside Jackson on the right while Carme on the other side.


    "Steve get us the first aid box," Jasmine instructed. After Steve left to go and get the first aid box, Jasmine let her eyes wandered around the room.


    Do all guys all adore the blue colour. In all the men''s houses, I have entered, their sitting room walls are always blue including Steve''s sitting. Only Ice Prince sitting room was different. Anyways I am not surprised about his case since he has always been a strange guy.


    Jasmine thought as she continues examining the sitting room. Even without asking she could tell that all the decors ced in different ces in the room were very expensive. Steve''s appearance in the sitting room brought her attention back to the problem at hand.


    Carme on sighting Steve hurried to collect the first aid box from his hand. Her action made Jasmine frowned.


    "So childish," Jasmine eximed the moment she realized what thedy was up to.


    "Let Jasmine tend to my wounds. She is the reason for my injury so it is her responsibility to attend to my injury and not yours," Jackson said in a carefree tone the instant Carme sat down hugging the first aid box firmly. Carme turned and re at Jackson not willing to obey his orders.


    "I can see that you have all the time in the world to waste staring at him, but his wound can''t wait until you are done with your staring, so hand over the box to me," Jasmine ordered sternly as she stretched her hand to collect the red box which had a white cross symbol on it.


    Carme stares at her outstretched hand for a few seconds before she reluctantly handed the box over to Jasmine.


    Jasmine smiled triumphantly when she saw the sour look on her face. At that moment she felt like telling Carme, "Nobody can win against me? Train harder if you want to win next time".


    After Jasmine opened the fully stocked first aid box, she removed the stuff she will need. She removed methted spirit, cotton wool, ointment and bandage from the box. She moved to attend to his woods afterwards.


    While she was cleaning the wound, Jackson did not flinch. The way he acted was as if he was immune to pains.


    After cleaning and disinfecting the injuries on his hands, she applied ointment and then bandage the wound. While doing this she did not utter a word to him.


    "Ouch... be more gentle," Jackson said just to get her to talk. Even afterining Jasmine did not still say a word. The furious Carme who could no longer tolerate how unfairly Jackson was treating her stomped upstairs. Steve ran after her.


    "Jasmine, what is wrong? It is rare to see you quiet, are you upset because of the way Carme acted?" Jackson whose wound has been finished bandaging asked as he focused his attention on her frowning face.


    "Yes, I am angry but not just at her but at you," Jasmine blurted out as she raises her gaze and stares back at him too.


    "You hardly get upset so tell me what are your reasons for being mad," Jackson asked but he still maintained a bit of coldness in his voice.


    "Firstly, I am upset with you for trying to act like superman. I might be a damsel but absolutely not in distress. I am the type who put men in distress so I don''t think you really needed to risk your precious hand just to save me," Jasmine stated her first reason.


    "If you are angry because of the earlier incident then that cannot be helped then," Jackson replied in a carefree tone.


    "Secondly, you said you are in love with someone right so why did you let her flirt with you? Wasn''t it obvious that she was trying to seduce you? What would you have done if you had fallen for her tricks?" Jasmine said her pitching rising even higher to show how furious she was.


    "Isn''t that what you are good at? If I never fell for any of your seducing acts do you think I would fall for hers? Because you never seeded doesn''t mean that your skills are inferior to her...,"


    "Don''t try to change the topic," Jasmine interrupted him abruptly.


    "Even though you didn''t get intimate with her to the point of kissing, this is still considered as cheating if truly you have ady you like. If my man dared to act intimate with any other woman, I will not hesitate to chop off his little thing and for thedy, I would have gouged out the eyes she used in seducing my man. Even her hands would not get spared," Jasmine said firmly.


    "If every woman were to be as brutal as you then even you wouldn''t have been spared from that brutality, don''t you think so?" Jackson blurted out without thinking. He regretted his utterances the moment she threw a murderous re in his direction.

 Chapter 129 - She Sure Moves Very Fast

    "Would you act as possessive as you said if anydy was to go close to Kai?" Jackson quickly diverted her attention from the previous topic.


    "I don''t know. This rtionship was arranged, although I think he is a cool guy that doesn''t mean that I have feelings or attachment to him. I believe that jealousy and heartbreak onlye in if there is expectations, attachment or love. I believe anyone who doesn''t possess this quality towards his or her partner will not get jealous or hurt in the course of the rtionship no matter the oue," Jasmine said in a serious tone.


    "Have you ever possess these three characteristics you mentioned towards any man in the past?" Jackson who is naturally an opportunist when ites to matters rted to Jasmine seized the opportunity to ask a very important question.


    "Hmmm....," Jasmine hesitated contemting whether or not to reply to his question.


    "Yes, and thinking back now I realised that was the most foolish thing I have ever done," Jasmine said as she quickly avoided his stares.


    "What happened? Did any jerk break your heart?" Jackson asked. His eyes could not hide his curiosity.


    "Break my heart?" Jasmine scoffed frowning.


    "Breaking my heart is an understatement. That ungrateful idiot wrecked my life and belief. The reason I hate men especially the unfaithful ones is all because of him," Jasmine finally revealed the truth she has been trying for so long to hide.


    I knew there was more than what the eyes meet. So the so-called demoness had a moment she was sad in her life. Because she always maintains her smile, I guess no one would be able to guess that her life wasn''t as blissful as they thought.


    Jackson thought his gaze centred on the side cheek of her face.


    "Didn''t you say on the vacation that you have never experienced what heartbreak means and what exactly did he do to make you despise us so much? Since he is the one who messed up, isn''t it unfair to other men out there if you punish us for his mistakes?" Jackson asked in a gentle tone.


    "I don''t want to talk about the past. I hate recalling that miserable part of my life....,"


    "Will there evere a time you will be able to share this memory of yours with someone and if yes, who will it be?" Jackson who can see that she really did not want to talk about the incident changed the topic.


    "Why are you overly curious about me today? What is your aim in wanting to know so much about me?" Jasmine asked suspiciously. The way she stares at Jackson felt like she assumed that Jackson was hiding something from her.


    "Don''t try to change the topic, just answer my question," Jackson said firmly not falling for her tricks.


    "Yes, there wille a time where I will share the foolish aspect of my life to someone but to whom it will be, I don''t know. The lucky guy who will hear my tragic story might be the one who can resurrect my dead and decayed heart. I am sure the person capable of performing such a miracle has not been given birth to yet," Jasmine said with so much confidence.


    "Does your heart still hurt when you think about him....,"


    "I will go check up on Steve and the seductress. I am afraid she might eat up my innocent Steve if I don''t go to his rescue," Jasmine said as she stood up and headed towards the stairs. Jackson stares at her until she went out of sight.


    "For my men not to have been able to get information on the incident, I guess her old man pulled a lot of strings to make sure that the news was never published. Although because of this I couldn''t get information about the incident of Jasmine''s heartbreak, I can''t help but admit that the old man did a good thing in covering up the incidents. He was able to protect his second daughter from the people''s gossips and criticism," Jackson mumbled as he shifted his gaze to his injured hand.


    The incident that happened outside the club reyed in his memory. He shrugged his shoulders at the thought of what might have happened to his beloved Jasmine if he was just a minutete.


    "Even though I got injured, I am still very happy that I was able to save her. Exchanging my hands for her safety is worth it no matter what anyone might think," Jackson thought aloud as he beamed to himself. Remembering how Jasmine scolded him for blocking the dagger with his hands made his smile broaden.


    On the fifth floor, Jasmine who has been to Steve mansion more than twice and was pretty familiar with theyout of his mansion turned to her right-hand side on reaching the fifth floor. She knocked twice on the door and waited for a response but the response never came. She became worried when they still didn''t answer on her third knock.


    "I wonder what must be wrong with Steve," Jasmine muttered as she carelessly turned the handle of the door. She was surprised when she realised that the door was opened.


    "I wonder why he didn''t lock his door like he normally did whenever he is inside his room," Jasmine thought aloud as she slowly opened the door and slipped in.


    "Steve where are you? Are you alright?" Jasmine repeated the same words as she went about searching his room. The moment she turned the knob of his bedroom door to peep whether he was in there, the scene she met left her dumbfounded.


    "Wow! She sure moves very fast," Jasmine said as she stares at the nudedy who was riding on top of Steve with great fervour. The way she groaned so erotically made Jasmine covered her ears.


    "Ahhhh...I aming," Jasmine could hear Carme groan with pleasure. From the look on Steve''s face, she could tell that he was enjoying every bit of it. From the way, they were both sweating she guess that they must have started their little lovemaking a few minutes ago.

 Chapter 130 - This Cant Happen Between Us

    "She should be grateful it is Steve she ended up spending the night with. I am certain I would have strangled her to death if it was she and Ice Prince I met like this," Jasmine muttered before she closed the door on them. She went downstairs afterwards.


    "How are Steve and Carme?" Jackson asked the instant Jasmine climbed down from the stairs.


    "So her name is Carme," Jasmine repeated like she did not hear his words clearly. She walked over to the couch he was sitting and sit beside him. She sat in such a way that her legs were folded into cushions.


    "Yes. She said is the CEO of True Beauty Cosmetic Company...,"


    "So that is what the CEO of the most famous Cosmetics brand in the country looks like?" Jasmine asked rhetorically. She looked slightly surprised to hear that thedy having an intimate session with Steve upstairs was the founder of the famouspany.


    "What were she and Steve doing upstairs?" Jackson repeated his earlier question.


    "His bedroom was steamy hot when I got there. I am sure I would have been burned from the mes emitting out of their bodies if I had spent another minute there," Jasmine exaggerated as she stares at his handsome face.


    "The room was steamy and you could have been burned by the mes emitting from their bodies? What do you mean? I don''t understand your point," Jackson said putting on an innocent look.


    Is he just ignorant or is he pretending to be ignorant so I will say it in a way everyone will understand?


    Jasmine thought before she pulled Jackson closer.


    "I mean I met them having sex in there. It wasn''t just the regr sex couples have against the wall but was rough and exciting to those doing the deed," Jasmine whispered into his ears before she pulled away. The way she said those words so carefreely made Jackson stare at her. For a minute he could not take his eyes off her.


    "Ice Prince, why do I find the way you stare at me strangely sometimes?" Jasmine asked when she realised that Jackson''s gaze was still on her.


    "Sometimes I feel unexinable and overwhelming emotions in your eyes, tell me is this my imagination or is what I said true?" Jasmine asked as she stares into his eyeballs she has always avoided staring into.


    "Stop staring at me and just say something," Jasmine ordered after three minutes of staring into each other''s eyes.


    "Why are your gazes always so strange and unpredictable?" Jasmine questioned as she raised her hand and touched his right eye. The two kept on inching towards each other without even realising it.


    After so many minutes of staring their lips finally meet. Despite not expecting this to happen, Jackson managed to somehow gain ess to her mouth. With his right hand supporting her neck he kissed her passionately. This passionate kiss was his way of confessing his feelings to her.


    After about five minutes Jasmine abruptly pulled away.


    "No, this can''t happen between us," Jasmine said standing up to her feet.


    "I might be shameless but I am not totally heartless. Even though I want to get intimate with a man it can''t be with another woman''s man. Being the third wheel is a big disgrace to me and my image," Jasmine said sternly.


    "I admire your so-called love for the woman you love. The noblest thing a man can ever do for the woman he said he loved is changing himself for her. This is the hardest thing any man can ever do for anyone. Although if I was thedy you love, I would have told you not to change yourself. True love doesn''t have anything to do with changing yourself. If she truly loves, she will love you for who and what you are," Jasmine said in a serious tone.


    "Didn''t you say you don''t believe in love so how do you know all these things...,"


    "That was my belief before my beliefs were crushed. At the moment I don''t believe in such nonsense," Jasmine said firmly. Her expression showed that she meant what she said.


    "Thest thing I want to do is ruin a perfect rtionship so don''t you dare get attracted to me and also under no circumstances must this repeat itself...,"


    "Isn''t your habit breaking up rtionships so why is mine different? Why aren''t you eager to break my rtionship?" Jackson asked as she stares at her face.


    "Yes, I break up rtionships but not all rtionships?...,"


    "What does that mean?" Jackson asked not understanding what her words meant.


    "The worst rtionship any woman can ever be in is being in a rtionship with a cheating man. Because of his unfaithfulness, there will be no happiness in such rtionships so what is the use of being in a rtionship if there is no happiness, and trust which is the basis of every rtionship? So what I do is save such women from being unhappy all their lives. If they nullified such a rtionship there is still a huge possibility that they will find happiness with the next man so what I do is liberate them from a rtionship which would have ended tragically," Jasmine said without feeling any remorse.


    "Are you trying to say that it is only men that cheat? Aren''t women unfaithful too so why do you only help the women when men too might be victims of infidelity?" Jackson asked curiously.


    "And who says I only liberate women from their rtionship? Why would I flirt with a faithful man after calling his cheating wife to the venue of our meeting if not to save the man from being with an unfaithful woman?" Jasmine asked beaming.


    "If what you said is true then don''t you feel unfair that people misunderstand you? I mean breaking up rtionships is the reason people refer to you as the she-devil so don''t you feel unfair...,"


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 Chapter 131 - Jasmine Sent Jackson On Errands

    "That I break up rtionships with valid reasons doesn''t mean that I am a Saint ok? The most exciting part of flirting is when I seduce single men. It is so fun. Apart from having so much fun, I always end up enriching myself," Jasmine said shamelessly as she smiled brightly.


    "Don''t you feel ashamed to say that in my presence...,"??


    "Are you just realising that I am shameless?" Jasmine said before she turned and walk towards the stairs.


    When she was halfway through the stairs she turned and stare at him.


    "Whenever you feel sleepy you can join me in the guestroom. Don''t worry I will let you have the bed tonight since you save me," Jasmine said with a smile before she headed up the stairs.


    "She always says she is heartless but the truth is she is not like she or everyone says. She is just so naughty and you wille to realise this if you spend more time with her," Jackson thought aloud as he beamed. This is the first time his conversation with Jasmine has been very productive and he liked this a lot. The part he loved most during their conversation was when she was honest about her feelings. With what she said, he got to understand her more.


    About two hourster Jackson went upstairs but because of what Jasmine told him he dare not go into Steve''s room for fear of being feed dog food.


    Since today was Saturday, Jasmine did not wake up very early. When she finally woke up, she did not freshen up since she had ns of leaving the mansion immediately but she had no choice but to stay behind when Steve insisted that she spend the day in his mansion.


    Jackson had to run an errand for Jasmine when she insisted on leaving if he refuses to run the errands for her.


    On hearing the errand she sent Jackson, Carme who doesn''t like Jasmine even volunteered to run the errand for her but Jasmine insisted that Jackson must be the one to do it.


    Jackson set out to run the errand immediately. After buying most of the things on the list, Jackson went to the section where he will buy thest remaining things on the list. The instant he reached the section wheredies undies were sold, thedy in a ck straight skirt and a white short sleeve shirt weed him with smiles on her face.


    Jackson who felt awkward being in that section just walked past thedy. Although he felt awkward he was not affected by the way the female customers were staring at him. For fifteen minutes Jackson just examined all the different kinds ofdies undies. He was confused at which of them to picked since he did not which one of them would fancy Jasmine.


    "Hello, can I help you?" The sales representative who greeted him earlier offered to help him.


    "What brand are you searching for, I can help you search for it as far as you can provide me with the urate size and colour of the bra," Said the sales representative as she stares at Jackson who was keenly staring at the different sizes, colours and brands of bras hanging on the racks.


    "Brand? I have never seen her nude so how would I know the brand, colour and size of bras she would need," Jackson mumbled as his eyes glued on the bras hanging on the racks. Since he didn''t know what to do, he decided to use his instincts.


    "Give me all these," Jackson said as he pointed at the ones he wanted. As if selecting the bras wasn''t enough he had to also buy panties. Not wanting to waste his time with it, he asked thedy to package about twenty panties of different sizes, colours and brands.


    "I bought so many of them. I am sure one of them will fancy her eyes," Jackson now sitting on the driver''s seat reassured himself before he drove out of the parking lounge.


    When Jackson reached Steve''s mansion, he met Jasmine in the guestroom sitting on the ash colour couch with her legs crossed. She sat like a boss.


    "This is part of your training. This is what determines how good of a husband you are and judging from the shopping bags in your hands I am sure you will make a good husband," Jasmine said when Jackson reached where she was sitting like ady boss. He handed the shopping bags over to her without uttering a word.


    Out of the four shopping bags unluckily for him, Jasmine opened the shopping bag of the undies first. Jasmine''s mouth dropped open in awe when she saw the content of the bag. She turned and stare at Jackson.


    "Jackson, are you nning to open a lingerie shop for me or do you want to confine me in your best friend''s mansion?" Jasmine exaggerated.


    "It is not my fault. You did not mention the size, colour and brand of the undies you wanted that is why I bought a variety of them so you will have a wider range of choices," Jackson said without any sense of guilt.


    "Why will I tell you that? The husband has to know the sizes of the undies his wife uses, don''t you that?" Jasmine scolded sternly.


    "But you are not my wife so how would I have known?" Jackson blurted out. Jasmine frowned when she heard his words.


    "You...," Speechless Jasmine stutters as she points her index finger at him.


    "I take back mypliment I said earlier when I said you will make a good husband," Jasmine said. She opened the red shopping bag. Her natural red lips curled into a beautiful smile when she saw the dress Jackson bought for her.


    "Although you are bad at choosing undies, your strength is in choosing clothes. I must rmend you for choosing this dress. I can''t believe you know my style so perfectly," Jasmine said as she beamed at him. She gave him thumbs up as a signal that she was pleased with him.

 Chapter 132 - Jasmine Confront Carmella

    "How could I not know your style when you dress so sexily and morously every day. Only a blind man who can''t see the way you dress will not know your style and luckily I am not blind," Jackson said proudly. He could not resist smiling. He felt happy that at least he did one thing right.


    "Why are your words so sweet today? Be careful so I don''t get used to it sweetness," Jasmine said sarcastically. Jasmine moved to open the third bag. She was satisfied with what he bought. She shifted her gaze to him afterwards.??


    "Thank you. For what you did I can proudly call you a semi ideal husband," Jasmine said proudly.


    "Why a semi ideal husband? Why did you put semi in the ideal husband?" Jackson asked unhappily.


    "You are terrible at shopping undies. If I was your wife I will never send you on an errand to buy me undies because I will be scared that you will ship all the lingerie from the mall to my mansion," Jasmine said as she stood up. After standing up she was surprised to see Jackson still sitting with a frown on his face.


    "Aren''t you leaving or don''t tell me you want to watch me shower and dress up?" Jasmine asked staring at him. Jackson stood up when he heard that she wants to shower.


    "Don''t forget to join us downstairs after you are done," Jackson said in an unhappy tone as he left the room.


    "He looks so cute when he is disappointed," Jasmine said beaming her gaze focused on the brown door Jackson exited from. She changed and went into the bathroom afterwards.


    While Jasmine was busy freshening up, Steve was busy overseeing his chef preparing their meal. He wanted to make sure that everything was just perfect. With these two people busy, Jackson and Carme were left alone in the sitting room.


    Fifteen minutester Jasmine came downstairs. Even from afar off, she could see what Carme was up to. She frowned at the scene she met. She walked elegantly to where Jackson was sitting and sat beside him.


    "Weren''t you thought in your childhood thatdies are supposed to sit properly?" Jasmine asked harshly when she saw that Carme was still sitting, in the same manner, she met her earlier.


    "What is wrong with the way I sit?" Carme asked as she red at Jasmine.


    "Because even from this distance I can see your pinky. Don''t ruin my eyes....,"


    "You...," Carme was too speechless to scold the shamelessdy.


    "If you think that these cheap tricks will work on him, I suggest that you change your strategy because even though you strip yourself in front of him he won''t spare you a nce," Jasmine said firmly. The cruel Jackson who seems to be enjoying thedies quarrel chuckles when he heard Jasmine''s words.


    She is right about that! She is the onlydy who can effortlessly turn me on. My heart and eyes are on set on her. Without Jasmine in my life then there will be no other woman.


    Jackson thought as he stares at her pouting lips.


    She is who I want in this lifetime. Any other woman can wait for another life if there is any.


    Jackson thought subconsciously smiling at her. He quickly looked away when she turned and stare at him.


    "You also use cheap tricks, don''t you? So why are you acting like a saint when you are no different from me?" Carme refused to take the insult without retaliating.


    "I use cheaps tricks just like you? Are you insane?" Jasmine asked rudely.


    "Lady, if you may know I don''t need to use those tricks you use just to seduce a man. My stares, touch and walking step can easily get any man I want seduced so why would I need to use my pinky to do that! I was born to dominate the body and heart of men so don''t be too upset or hard on yourself," Jasmine said with so much pride and confidence.


    "So what if you were born to dominate the heart and body of men? The sad truth is that you will never know how it feels to receive love and also give love. You will never know how it feels to be truly loved," Carme said smiling when she saw the change in Jasmine''s expression after herst sentence.


    "Does it look like I care about that? It is only foolish women who believe in the feeling called love but sorry to disappoint you I am not stupid like you," Jasmine replied carefreely to the annoyance of Carme. The angry Carme stood up from the couch.


    "Haven''t you gotten your reply now? This is who she really is so don''t get fooled by her fake acting," Carme said before she approaches the stairs.


    Jasmine also stood up and walk towards the stairs without uttering a word to Jackson.


    Before Carme could open Steve''s bedroom door, Jasmine caught up to her. She held her hand and swiftly turned her around so that Carme''s back was pressing against the wall.


    "Hey, I don''t know your purpose for suddenly approaching the guys but I will advise you to stay away from them," Jasmine warned in a serious tone.


    "And what if I don''t?" Carme asked fiercely.


    "There is no problem if you won''t do like I said but get ready to have not only yourpany but also your entire family face the consequences of your decision. You might not know but it will take me just a week to have your steady lookingpany crumble before your eyes," Jasmine said menacingly as she demonstrated what she meant with her hands.


    "Why are you so affected that I am close to them? Does my presence make you feel threatened? Are you scared that I will take your ce in their lives or don''t tell me you have feelings for him?" Carme asked boldly.


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 Chapter 133 - Why Are You So Cruel?

    No matter how famous herpany is, her wealthbine with her family''s fortune is not even the tiniest bitpared with the wealth of the Avans Group. In terms ofparison, she was like an ant while the Avans Group is like the rock, steady and impossible to destroy. Any businessman or woman who dares to go against any member of the Avans will suffer unrepairable damage. Such a person will be lucky if he or she doesn''t spend his or her entire life in prison.


    "If I, Jasmine Avans could respect his love, who dares to go close to him?" Jasmine asked firmly. She did not see a reason why she should answer her other questions.??


    "What do you mean?" Carme asked curiously.


    "And why on Earth should I answer that question of yours?" Jasmine fired back harshly.


    "Risking your bloomingpany for a man is good and that would have been if he had an interest in you. If you are wise you would choose wisely because I, Jasmine does not go back on my words," Jasmine said as she tapped Carme on her right shoulder.


    "Why are you so cruel?" Carme asked when Jasmine was a few distances from her.


    "Because life had taught me well. Only the hardhearted can write their destiny don''t you know that?" Jasmine whose back was facing Carme said before she walked away.


    Carme stares at her until she disappeared. On reaching downstairs, Jasmine who loved sitting beside Jackson sat on the opposite couch. Jackson whose gaze has been focused on her since she resurfaced could see the change in her mood.


    "What did you say to her? I hope you didn''t beat her up?" Jackson joked just so he could see Jasmine smile like she normally did but Jasmine did not smile.


    "I might dislike her but why would I dirty my hand by beating her up when I can do that with my words?" Jasmine asked in a harsh tone.


    "What did she mean by herst sentence earlier?" Jasmine asked as she raised her gaze and stare at him.


    "You both said a lot of words earlier, I don''t know which of them you are referring to?" Jackson yed ignorance when he clearly knew which of Carme''s words Jasmine was referring to.


    "Haven''t you gotten your reply now? This is who she is so don''t get fooled by her fake acting," Jasmine repeated Carme''s earlier sentence words for words without missing or rephrasing any part.


    "These are the words she said before she left so tell me the hidden meaning behind those words," Jasmine said in a serious tone.


    "She told me you were heartless but I said otherwise, so I guess she was trying to say that I was wrong," Jackson said carefreely.


    "I guess she is right about that," Jasmine said before she tilted her head sideways to avoid staring at him. She rested her back against the couch and closed her eyes afterwards.


    I was never heartless in the beginning. I was the loveliest girl ever. I believed so much in love that finding true love did not only be my goal but also my belief. When I thought I had found my one through love I did not relent to give my heart in entirety. I loved him so much to the point that there was no space left for myself or anyone. I made him my world that is why when he betrayed me, my world and belief came crashing down. I was broken to the point of no repair. Apart from vouching never to resurrect my dead heart, I became a vengefuldy. Because I was naturally gifted, I did not need to put so much effort into seducing men and until this moment I have never regretted my decisions back then and I don''t think I would ever do that.


    Jasmine thought with her eyes still closed.


    "Jasmine, are you ok? Did she say any hurtful words to you?" Jackson asked in a worried tone.


    "What could happen to me?" Jasmine asked. Her voice came out shaky.


    "If what you said is correct then why are tears flowing from your eyes?" Jackson asked his eyes focused on her face. His eyes trailed the tears which were about to fall onto her red dress. His heart hurt to see her like this.


    Jasmine quickly cleaned the tears before they could fall.


    Damn! Why are there tears in my eyes? And even though it had to fall why did it have to be in front of Ice Prince. I am sure he will make fun of me after this.


    Jasmine thought as she opened her eyes.


    "Something flew into my eyes earlier," Jasmine lied.


    "You...," Steve''s sudden presence disrupted him frompleting his words.


    You could deceive everyone else with your fake smiles and not me.


    Jackson thought when he saw Jasmine smile at Steve.


    "Steve, you don''t only smell delicious but you look delicious. I am tempted to have a bite out of you," Jasmine said as she stared at Steve who was currently wearing a white apron. Steve stole a secret nce at Jackson to see what his reaction will be. He quickly looked away when he saw the killing intent in his eyes.


    "You don''t only look sexy in that apron but you look like an ideal husband," Jasmine said maintaining her smiling face. Jackson''s frown deepened when he heard her easily give Steve the title she refused to give him earlier.


    "I am sure Jack will look sexier in it," Steve replied. The way Jasmine was praising him in front of Jackson made him feel scared for his life.


    "Steve...,"


    "Where is Carme? She did not leave without informing me right?" Steve asked as he stares at their faces for answers.


    "She is upstairs in your room," Jasmine replied nonchntly.


    "Ooh...," Steve eximed as a smile appears on his once disappointed face. He made to approach the stairs but Jasmine''s next words made him stop in his track.

 Chapter 134 - Are You Sure?

    "If you need ady to satisfy you and make you excited every moment of the day then find yourself a girlfriend because Carme isn''t the type ofdy you can control. She is hot but also unrestrainable, that is to say, that she is way out of your league," Jasmine said in a calm tone. Steve who was previously backing her turned and stare at her.


    "How did you know that something happened between us?" Steve asked in surprise. He could not believe that someone knew about his little secret.??


    "Apart from the fact that I saw what I shouldn''t have seen yesterday, the way you both act makes it so obvious that you both had sex. I mean why would you let a strange woman like her stay in your room if not that some steamy moment urred between you both?" Jasmine asked without feeling embarrassed. Instead of her feeling embarrassed it was Steve who turned out to feel embarrassed.


    "If you can''t find yourself ady which fancies your eyes even after searching, don''t forget to look my side. I am single and searching and I am not terrible in bed too if you may know," Jasmine said in a seductive tone as she winked at Steve.


    "Jasmine, please stop teasing me already or you will get me into trouble," Steve who could sense a murderous nce directed at his neck said before he hurried away.


    "He and Jeff look adorable when they are scared but I find you cute when either you are disappointed or putting on your cold facade," Jasmine staring at the stairs said maintaining her smiles. She did not know that the guy sitting in front of her was dying from jealousy.


    Steve came downstairs with Carmeter.


    Despite asking her to join them for lunch Carme insisted on leaving. After ncing at Jasmine the beautifuldy left the mansion without looking back. On reaching outside her driver was waiting for her. She entered the car and immediately her driver zoomed off.


    Although it was such a brief period, it was really nice getting to meet the three of you. Jasmine is obnoxious but I learned a thing or two about her. It is sad to say but she deserves all the des she is getting. If there is a future I want to meet you after bing an unyielding woman like you.


    Carme sitting inside the car thought as she turned and stare at the mansion for thest time.


    Back in Catherine''s apartment, Catherine who just woke up was stunned to open her eyes and see someone staring at her. On realising that she was hugging him, she quickly pulled away.


    "Jeff... Jeff what... what do you think you are doing on my bed?" The shocked Catherine asked stuttering in the middle of her sentences.


    "Why are you staring at me like that?" Catherine said when Jeff just stare at her without uttering a word. Seeing him gulped hard while licking his lower lips, she lowered her gaze to see what was so amusing to him.


    Catherine instantly pulled the nkets to cover herself when she realized that she was only wearingce undergarments without wearing her bra. What made her very embarrassed was that her nipple was sticking out of thece holes. Seeing herself in this state, she quickly peeped under the nkets to confirm something. Her jawline dropped opened in shock when she realized that the trouser she worest night was missing. She turned and red daggers at Jeff.


    "We didn''t do that, did we?" Catherine who could not recall what happened the previous night after they arrived in her apartment asked with a terrified look.


    "What did we do? I don''t understand you?"Jeff asked his gaze still focused on her. He could not understand why she had that scared expression on.


    "We did not have sex, did we?" Catherine asked in a shaky tone.


    Ooh... that is what she meant.


    Jeff thought in a realisation.


    "You did not have sex with me and especially without using a condom, did you?" Catherine asked again when Jeff did not give her a reply.


    "Is it a crime if we had sex...,"


    "Stop acting smart and just answer my question if you don''t want me to gag you," Catherine said fiercely.


    "Nothing happened between us," Jeff announced when he saw how furious she looked.


    "We just had so much to drink after we came back. After drinking so much winest night, you keptining that you felt hot that is why I took off your clothes but apart from that I promised I did not touch you," Jeff said in a serious tone.


    "Are you sure?" Catherine asked doubtfully.


    "I might be very yful but I am a principled man. I would never take an advantage of a drunkdy as long as I am in my right senses," Jeff said sternly. Jeff climbed out of bed when she did not say a word.


    "Why in heaven''s name is your upper body bare?" Catherine asked as she covered her eyes.


    "I feel uneasy any time I sleep with clothes on that is why I always took my clothes off," Jeff said carefreely as he picked his white shirt lying on the lower side of the bed.


    "And Catherine this is not the first time you are seeing me without a shirt so why are you covering your eyes?" Jeff asked as he puts on his shirt. He felt so relieved that he did not pull off his trouser before he went to bedst night. He was sure that Catherine would not have believed a word he said if he was only wearing his underwear.


    "I know but this is different. We are alone and don''t you know how dangerous it is for a man and woman to be alone in the same room and not to mention that the man is half-naked. We might not have had sex yesterday but there is no guarantee we won''t do that right now if I don''t cover my eyes," Catherine said with her eyes still closed. She did not know that Jeff had finished putting on his shirt.


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 Chapter 135 - Jeff And Catherines Moment

    "Seeing how scared you are to stare at me, does that mean you find me attractive?" Jeff said as he approached her.


    "Whichdy in her right mind would not find a guy who works out a lot attractive? It doesn''t matter whether his face has problems...,"??


    "Are you trying to say that my face has problems?" Jeff said as he sat beside her.


    "I never said so but you did," Catherine who just opened her eyes said. She smiled when she saw that he was wearing his shirt. Before Jeff could ask her for a reply, she dashed towards the bathroom. It was after she had taken her clothes off that she realized that she did not take her towel with her.


    "Hey," Catherine shouted and afterwards waited for a reply from the other end.


    "Why aren''t you responding or don''t tell me you aren''t hearing me?" Catherine asked loudly when Jeff''s response never came.


    "My name isn''t Hey but Jeff, so how would I know you were talking to me?" Jeff said as he walked closer to the bathroom door which was located at the right-hand side of the room.


    "What do you need?" Jeff asked when he was in front of the door.


    "I forgot to bring a towel along with me so can you check the white wardrobe. You will see towels in there. Only open the right-hand side ok?" Catherine warned sternly. She wanted Jeff''s reply but he did not respond.


    "Did you hear me? Why aren''t you responding?" Catherine asked impatiently.


    "I am already at it," Jeff replied as he opened the white wardrobe which was in the middle.


    "He was tempted to open the left-hand side of the wardrobe but he quickly retracts his hand before he could pull the handle.


    "I am sure she had her reason for sternly warning me not to open that particr side," Jeff said as he picked a white towel. He closed the door and went back to the bathroom door.


    "Jeff, what is taking you so long?" Catherine asked sounding even more impatient.


    "Stretch forth your hand," Jeff said when he reached the door. Catherine who was waiting for him to say these words instantly opened the door slightly and stretched forth her hand.


    "Catherine, don''t forget when youe out you will tell me what you meant by your earlier words. I can''t believe you indirectly call me ugly," Jeff said before he handed the towel to her. Catherine immediately locked the door from within afterwards.


    "Is he stupid, how could he think that I find him ugly. I was just making a reference and he stupidly thought I was referring to him. I would not be different from a blind person if I thought a handsome man like him was ugly," Catherine mumbled as she smiled to herself.


    While she was showering Jeff took a proper look at her bedroom.


    After walking around the room for a while, he stopped in front of arge picture frame.


    "So Catherine isn''t the only one close to Catherine but also her father. From the expression on her face, I can tell that she is close to them more than her family. Just look at that broad smile on her face," Jeff said as he stares at the picture frame which had Jasmine, Catherine and Mr Qin in it.


    "Judging from all the pictures frames hanging on the wall, I can see that Jasmine and Catherine have known each other for a long time. She doesn''t seem to take her as her friend but her family. I guess getting on Catherine''s good books is the same as getting on Jasmine''s good books," Jeff thought as he turned to leave the room. The moment he turned to walk out of the room, the pink diary on the white side table caught his attention. He walked over to the side table, picked up the diary and opened it.


    "What? Her birthday is in a week? Why didn''t she or Jasmine mentioned it?" Jeff said he made to open to the next page but he paused when he realised what he had done.


    "Oh gosh, what have I done? It is wrong to read someone''s diary without permission. Catherine will murder me if she learns about this," Jeff thought as he dropped the diary back on the table. He walked out of the bedroom afterwards.


    About fifteen minutester Catherine came out of the bedroom wearing only a big short sleeve shirt which stops at her thigh. Jeff quickly avoids staring in her direction the moment he saw her.


    "Cat... Catherine, what do you think you are doing?" Jeff asked, stuttering as he points his finger at the shirt she was wearing.


    "I should be the one asking you what you are doing? Do you perhaps think I have the intention to seduce you?" Catherine asked frowning as she approaches where he was sitting.


    "Jeff, I advise that you keep your eyes, thoughts and desires in check because I will not hesitate to gouge out your eyes if you dare have dirty thoughts about me," Catherine threatened as she used her right hand and turn his face around so that she was facing him. She stares into his eyes.


    "I have the freedom to think whatever I want so why will you gouge out my eyes because of that?" Jeff asked as he stares back at her.


    "I am just telling you that for your safety so take my suggestion into consideration if you want to leave here alive," Catherine said before she lets go of him.


    "Why are you so fierce?" Jeff asked as he stood up and follow her. Catherine turned and stare at him when she heard his question.


    "I am not gentle and never in my life have I been gentle, so if you were expecting me to be that gentle girl who knows nothing else but to act cute then I am sorry to tell you that you''ve got the wrong person. Although I disappointed you, I am sure with your wealth and influence you will find many of those gentledies you are searching for," Catherine said rolling her eyes before she heads towards a room located at the left-hand side of the room. Jeff followed her too.


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 Chapter 136 - Jeff Got Brutally Rejected

    "Fiercedies are hot and the fierce expression they always put on makes them look gorgeous...,"


    "You are one weird guy to think that I look hot," Catherine said smiling.??


    "What are you nning to do?" Jeff asked when he saw her bring down utensils from the kitchen shelves.


    "Cooking of course," Catherine said as she continued rinsing the utensils she has brought down.


    "You know how to cook?" Jeff asked looking surprised.


    "Are all thedies you know terrible at cooking?" Catherine asked as she turned and look at him.


    "You are a prince who was pampered all his life but unfortunately I am not, so I had learned how to cook when I was twelve years since I had no mum," Catherine said in a carefulee tone before she shifted her attention back to the pot under the running water.


    "Do you mind dating me? I promise to take good care of you?" Jeff blurted out to the surprise of Catherine. She subconsciously stops in her track when she heard his sudden proposal.


    Catherine turned around after she has gotten over the shock he gave her.


    "Sorry Young Master Darwin, I have no intention of dating a prince, it''s too much of a hassle," Catherine replied nonchntly before she walked over to the grey colour refrigerator.


    "Cat, why won''t you date me? I am rich, handsome, intelligent and have well-toned abs so why are rejecting me when you have kissed me three times?" Jeff asked sounding displeased.


    "I kissed you three times? Wasn''t it once?" Catherine asked as she shot him a piercing nce.


    "Yes. The first kiss was that night in Maldives Ind that Steve, you and I went to the club...,"


    "I recall you telling Jasmine and the others about it so when did I kiss you again when we haven''t met since we parted ways in the airport," Catherine asked as she stares at Jeff who was approaching her.


    "The second kiss happened on the night we drank in you and Jasmine''s hotel room the night before we came back. I didn''t mention it because I was afraid that the others will tease you," Jeff replied as he slowly covered the gap between them.


    "The third kiss happened here after you overdrank. Cat, why do you keep stealing my kisses if you don''t like me? Do you like me but you are pretending not to...,"


    "Stop overthinking because the kisses urred because I had too much to drink. It means nothing and I can''t even recall those three kisses you mentioned," Catherine said as she tilted her head sideways to avoid staring at his face.


    "Why did it always have to be with me if it was just your drunken act? Why didn''t you kiss Steve, JK or any random guy?" Jeff asked not willing to let the matter slide so easily.


    "Maybe because you always stick to me like glue," Catherine replied without staring at him.


    "People show their inner feelings when they are drunk, I guess that is what happened...,"


    "Jeff stop prolonging the issue. I don''t have any special feelings for you and that is nothing but the absolute truth. I will act like I did not hear your proposal," Catherine said sternly. Her words hurt the usual carefree Jeff but he hid his inner emotions well.


    "Ok, since you have stated your feelings clearly I won''t mention the topic again," Jeff said before he walked few steps backwards.


    "I will be in the sitting room. Be careful with your hands," Jeff said before he left the kitchen.


    "Was I too harsh?" Catherine thought as she stares at the door leading to the sitting room.


    After staring at the exit for close to three minutes she turned and continue with what she was doing.


    It took her an hour to prepare the food. At the dining table, Jeff didn''t utter a word and she noticed it. Despite feeling so ufortable because of the silence she continued to eat.


    Jeff left her apartment immediately after lunch. He did not even wait for a few minutes so that the food will digest a little.


    "How could she cruelly reject my proposal after taking advantage of me so many times? She shouldn''t have made an advance at me if she did not like me," Jeff driving at high speed on the free road mumbled angrily as he increased the speed.


    Back in Steve''s mansion about two hours after their lunch, Jasmine ying with her cellphone received a call. She had nned to throw the phone on the centre table after she has seen who the caller was but she changed her mind when she saw the way the guys were staring at her. The guys just stares at her as she picked the call. The only words they heard her speak was at the end of their conversation.


    "Ok, I will meet you there," These are the only words Jasmine uttered before she disconnected the call.


    "Are you going somewhere?" Steve asked after receiving Jackson''s signal.


    "Hmm... Lizzy called me. It has been over three months since we haven''t met. And do you want to know the funniest thing about our rtionship," Jasmine asked smiling?


    "The funniest thing about us is that she only calls me when my father has words for me. I am sure you guys have noticed that I don''t answer my father''s calls. His line and that of his office has been blocked. The only way wemunicate is through my sister or mother, isn''t that hrious?" Jasmine asked.


    "The second reason she calls me is to nag me and I am sure that this is her reason for calling me this time around. Aren''t we siblings very funny? I am sure we are the only sibling who treats each other like this," Jasmine said as she stood up. She walked upstairs without listening to Steve''s reply. She came back a few minutester after retouching her makeup.


    "Let me drop you off," Jackson proposed as he stood up. Steve wasn''t surprised to see him act this way. Since the arrival of Jasmine, Jackson has been doing a lot of strange things he hasn''t done before that is why he was no longer shocked by his actions.


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 Chapter 137 - Accumulating Good Deeds

    "You want to drop me off?" Jasmine asked surprised to hear Jackson made such an offer to her.


    "Thanks for the offer but you don''t have to force yourself. Your hand is severely injured so you can''t drive in that state. Moreover, I can just call my driver to pick me up," Jasmine rejected as she stares at his bandaged hands. She felt bad when she recalled that she was the reason he got injured.??


    "I can manage just fine. And I heard that umting a lot of good deeds helps in making peoples wishese true so if you look at it in this dimension you will see that I am not doing this for you but myself. And I can manage just fine so you dont have to worry," Jackson said as he bent and pick up the car key from the table.


    "Are you trying to umte a lot of good deeds because you want your wish of having thedy you love to be your woman?" Jasmine asked in a serious tone.


    "Don''t you think it is absurd for you to believe in such lies...,"


    "Let''s go," Jackson cut her short sharply as he approached the exit. Jasmine picked up her diamond pouch lying on the table before she hurried after him.


    Inside the car, Jasmine shifted her gaze to Jackson after he had sessfully driven out of the mansion.


    "Ice Prince, what do you like so much about thisdy you love? You do everything for her, is it worth it? What if she doesn''t like you despite changing for her sake, won''t it be disheartening?" Jasmine asked in a serious tone.


    "I love everything about her and it is ok if she dislikes me at first. I know my heart will feel like it was stabbed by a thousand daggers but I think it is worth it since I am certain I will make her mine," Jackson whose gaze was on the busy street replied confidently.


    "Her? This is what you keep calling her since I knew your feelings about her. Doesn''t she have a name?" Jasmine asked anxiously.


    "Her name starts with J, that is the only information I can give you," Jackson said seriously.


    "Her name starts with J?" Jasmine asked acting like she was thinking.


    "Is her name Josephine, Jose, Joy, Jasper or Joanna?" Jasmine asked with glittering eyes.


    "Noment," Jackson replied.


    Why didn''t she add her name to the list? Does she perhaps think it is impossible for me to love her that is why she excluded her name from the list?


    Jackson thought as he momentarily shifts his gaze to her before he focused it on the road again.


    The two of them continue to talk until they got to the venue of Jasmine''s meeting. The moment the ck car stopped in front of a ss building with the name of the cafe boldly written, Jasmine stepped down from the car elegantly.


    "I will be waiting for you until your meeting is over," Jackson said before she could close the door.


    "I am umting good deeds, have you forgotten it?" Jackson asked when he saw her weird stares.


    "Good luck on umting good deeds. I wish that your wishes wille true," Jasmine said before she turned and walk towards the automatic ss door.


    As usual, the elegantly dressed Jasmine garnered a lot. She did not need to walk around for a long time before she sighted Elizabeth who was sitting at a table close to the ss walls. The anxious look on her face while staring at her gold wristwatch made Jasmine assumed that she might have waited for s long time.


    "Hello, Lizzy," Jasmine remarked the instant she reached the table. Elizabeth raised her head when she heard the familiar voice.


    "You are here," Elizabeth eximed. Jasmine sat down, pick up the menu. After she saw what was to her taste, she ordered before she shifted her attention to Elizabeth who has also just finished cing her orders.


    "Why haven''t you said anything? Other times, you don''t wait until we ce orders before you start scolding me so why is today different?" Jasmine asked curiously when Elizabeth just keeps on staring at her while uttering nothing


    "I know you want to scold me because Alfred gave me flowers and a gift for the sessfulunching of The Gamers, ao go head because I am well prepared for this," Jasmine said as she straightened her back while adjusting her sitting position.


    "I am not here to scold you. I called you here because I am something I have been trying to tell you. I couldn''t tell you what I have in mind because you keep ignoring my calls. And even when I visited your office, your secretary always says you are in a meeting," Elizabethined in a bitter tone.


    "But before that, I have something else to tell you...,"


    "And what is that important thing you want to tell me?" Jasmine who noticed the change in her sisters tone and attitude while talking to her asked curiously. She was dying to know what important thing could make her sister treat her differently.


    "I was so worried when my men informed mest night that you almost got stabbed. Out of anxiety that something terrible had happened to you, I had called youst night but you never answer my call...,"


    "Did you just say you were worried about me?" Jasmine asked in puzzlement. She thought she misheard her sister''s words.


    "Yes," Elizabeth confirmed her doubts. The worried look on her face confirms that she was not lying.


    "Lizzy, are you alright? I mean is your forehead feeling heated or do you feel sick in any part of your body?" Jasmine asked as she stretched forth her hand to touch Elizabeth''s forehead.


    "I am fine so behave properly," Elizabeth beats her hand away from her forehead when she saw how other customers were staring at them strangely.


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 Chapter 138 - Reconciliation

    "If you are ok like you said then why are you suddenly acting out of character? I can''t recall when you havest asked about my welfare not to mention abandoning your work just because you are worried about me. You are acting like a total stranger and this scares me," Jasmine voiced out her thoughts. Her sister who has always been mean to her since she can recall suddenly acts caring towards her, nobody in her shoes will not be surprised and suspicious at the same time.


    "I heard that people who change suddenly are those who are on their deathbed, you are not suffering from any terminal disease are you?" Jasmine asked suspiciously.??


    "Jasmine, stop giving me that look because I am fine," Elizabeth replied. She could not me Jasmine for overreacting. If she had treated her little sister with a bit of affection in the past she was certain that today''s incident wouldn''t havee as a surprise to her.


    "If you are not terminally ill, then what is responsible for the change in attitude towards me?" Jasmine asked, her expression turning serious.


    "Alfred raised hand and words when I used him of having an illicit rtionship with you brought me back to my senses. It opened my eyes to the truths that I couldn''t see because I was blinded by my jealousy. It made me realise how bad of a big sister I was," Elizabeth said in a calm tone.


    "Alfred pped you?" Jasmine remarked in surprise. The way she acted was as if it was only the p part of Elizabeth''s sentence she heard.


    "I know it was wrong of you to use him of having sex with me but a gentleman would never raise his hand at a woman no matter what so he had no right to p you...,"


    "I never said he pped me. On different asions, I have used him of different kinds of things but this particr usation provoked him beyond words. He was so furious that he raised his hand for the first time to p me but he stopped at thest minute," Elizabeth narrated in a meek tone.


    "I can understand him perfectly. If the man I love uses me of having an illicit rtionship with his brother I am certain I would have reacted more than Alfred did. His anger was justified and I know you might think I sided with him because he is my friend but that is not true. I would have beaten him up just like I had earlier warned him if he had pped you," Jasmine said firmly. Silence erupted in the room after Jasmine talked. It was at this moment that the waitress brought their orders. After the waitress finished disying their orders, the two siblings continue talking.


    "Lizzy, I didn''t quite understand your sudden change in behaviour towards me so can you expatriate on it?" Jasmine said as she sipped from her cup of coffee. Elizabeth began narrating the incident that urred between Alfred and her. At the end of her narration, Jasmine just smiled.


    So after so many years, she has finally understood my feelings for her. Apart from being my sister, she was my first teacher and best friend so how could I bear to hate her? I did not mind sacrificing my grades and rtionship with my parents just for her.


    Jasmine thought with mixed feelings.


    Although I haven''t been that great of a sister, I really tried my best to make sure she became the ideal first daughter that father has always wanted her to be. I don''t regret bing the viin in my father''s eyes. At least because of the title of a viin, I got to live my life the way I wanted to, unlike my elder sister who has done nothing but abides by whatever father wants since childhood.


    Jasmine thought as she stares at her sister whose brown hair was tied into a ponytail. She could not help but think that the long silver hearing she was wearing suits her perfectly.


    "Jasmine, I am sorry for all these years that I treated you badly. I am sorry for misunderstanding you when all you have ever wanted was to protect me. And thank you for protecting me in the dark for so long. Thanks for setting a good example that I, your elder sister should follow," Elizabeth said sincerely. Her expression showed that she meant every word she said.


    "Yeah, you have been a very bad elder sister. You don''t cease to nag me each time we meet. There are times you are very mean but all these things don''t make you the worst sister. Apart from all those minor misunderstandings, there has been no time we had major shes. I would be a liar if I say that your actions and words didn''t hurt me sometimes but I am ok," Jasmine said as she smiled at her.


    Before jealousy came in between them, the two of them were best friends. The incident where Elizabeth locked her in the storage house drifted their once-perfect rtionship apart.


    "Jasmine, what good deed did I do in my past life to deserve a rare gem like you for a sister...,"


    "Maybe you had sacrifice your life just to save me and I promised to repay you in our next lives. I guess this is the reason I haven''t been able to hate you despite all my efforts," Jasmine said yfully. Elizabeth could not resist smiling when she heard Jasmine''s hrious conclusion.


    "You haven''t changed one bit. You are still as naughty as ever...,"


    "Didn''t you know that is my charms? Everyone falls in love with me because of that," Jasmine said smiling. The mere thought that she and her sister were no longer on hostile terms made her very happy.


    "You are so silly," Elizabeth said smiling. She could not recall thest she smiled so genuinely at her sister. Elizabeth waited for theughter to die down before she began talking again.


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 Chapter 139 - How Did You Know About Him?

    "So are you alright? I hope you did not get hurt fromst night incident?" Elizabeth asked in a worried tone as she examines her with her eyes.


    "Maybe these words you said to me today might have been said on my sickbed had a foolish guy not blocked the daggers with his bare hands. Sincest night, I haven''t been able to guess what was running through his mind when he jumped in to save me. Lizzy, how could someone be so foolish to do such an absurd thing?" Jasmine asked as she stares out of the ss walls towards the location Jackson was waiting for her. The previous night incident still left her in shock.??


    "To you, it might sound absurd and impossible but to him, it might have been his way of protecting you. The saying that with love everything is possible is true. He might not have needed a lot of time to think like you assume. All he wanted to do was to protect the woman he loves and everything at that moment was not important," Elizabeth said as he followed Jasmine line of sight to see what had captivated her attention.


    She smiled when she realised that Jasmine was staring at a tall handsome guy leaning on a ck car while ying with his phone. With the guy standing in that position she could not help but admit that he looks devilishly handsome.


    "Lizzy, when did you be a love expert?" Jasmine said as she brought back her stares to Elizabeth.


    "And I am sorry to announce to you that he is in love with someone else? I am sure he did that out of impulse," Jasmine said as she stares out through the ss walls again.


    A guy would rather sacrifice his hands than see her hurt out of impulse, how is that possible? Is Jasmine sure of what she says?


    Elizabeth thought as he stares at the guy standing outside once again.


    "He must be the foolish guy you talked about, right?" Elizabeth asked when she saw how keenly Jasmine was staring at the guy outside.


    "How did you know about him?" Jasmine asked as she brought back her attention to Elizabeth once again.


    "You keep staring at him despite that we are together and the bandage around his two palms made it so obvious. The coincidence that you will be staring at another guy with an injured guy just like the foolish guy you talked about is slim, if not impossible," Elizabeth concluded.


    "This is one of the problems of having an intelligent elder sister, they are always quick ating up with analysis," Jasmine jokes.


    "So, is the foolish guy the one you like?" Elizabeth asked, her gaze focused on Jasmine''s face to see what her reaction will be.


    "With your men following me I am sure that you know that I have a fiancee and even though they failed to mention it, I am sure you must have heard it from father and mother or read it from the newspapers," Jasmine said. The mere thought about her rtionship with Kai dampened her mood.


    "Of course I know about your arranged marriage but you are the type to turn right if dad said you should turn left so I won''t be surprised If you have someone you love," Elizabeth said.


    "There is no better way to describe me, kudos to you big sis," Jasmine said as she smiled.


    "If you...,"


    "Enough talking about me Lizzy, but let''s talk about you. How is your rtionship with Alfred? When are you both gonna make me an aunt?" Jasmine quickly diverts her attention away from the topic of Jackson.


    "After our argument three months ago we haven''t spoken privately. Every day he wakes up, prepare for work and we eat breakfast before we leave for the office. We only talk to each other when necessary and each time we talk it is about an official matter. We have repeated this routine for three months," Elizabeth ryed her plights.


    Since the day she argued with her husband, Alfred has been ignoring her. Despite staying in the same house they haven''t had any personal discussion. She wants him to talk to her but she doesn''t know how to achieve that.


    "If what you said is true that means you both have not had intimacy for over three months. Wow, this is more serious than I thought," Jasmine remarked in surprise.


    "Lizzy, I know that Alfred is a nice guy and a gentle husband but there is a limit to what he can take. If you keep starving him like this, he is bound to look for ady who can satisfy him outside and you know what this means," Jasmine said in a serious tone.


    "Apart from goodmunication, rtionships need some amount of intimacy to function properly and when these two important ingredients are absent that marriage is bound to fail," Jasmine spoke like an experienced marrieddy. Elizabeth just stares at her wondering where she learned all this from.


    "As ady who has been groomed from childhood to be the leader of a big organization such as Avans Group, I know you are not good at apologising but I believe that if you had taken the initiative to apologise to him, he would have done the same," Jasmine concluded as she stared at Elizabeth to confirm whether she understood what she meant.


    "Howe you are so good at this? Where did you learn it from?" Elizabeth asked curiously.


    "Have you forgotten I almost got married some years back? Just to be a good wife, I used myst savings to pay for marriage counselling without his knowledge. I know I would have been an awesome counsellor but I just choose to be the one who wrecks people''s marriage," Jasmine said as she forced on a smile. The atmosphere between the siblings turned awkward after Jasmine finished speaking.


    The incident which turned Jasmine into who she is now is one that her entire family will never forget in a hurry. The ugly incident did not only scarred Jasmine but it left a huge impact on their rtionship as a family.

 Chapter 140 - How Was Your Meeting?

    "Big sister I have a remedy for your problem. You both should just go on a trip. I am sure that your rtionship will be good as new if you make him happy on this trip," Jasmine quickly break off the awkward silence with her ted voice.


    "I know it is good to be a hardworking boss who sets an example for her employees but you know that overdoing this is equally bad right? While working your ass off for thepany, you are also neglecting your marriage and this adds more strain to your rtionship with your husband. Lizzy, always try to spare him a bit of your time especially during weekends, I am sure your rtionship will improve a lot when you do this," Jasmine said without realising that their supposed reunion has turned into a ssroom where she was the lecturer while Elizabeth was the student.??


    "But...,"


    "If you are afraid that Father won''t approve your vacation then you don''t have to worry. I am sure that he needs a grandchild too, he will definitely agree if he learns that you want to boost your rtionship with Alfred using the trip. But peradventure he disagrees, then tell me, even though he beats me to a pulp I will make sure he agrees," Jasmine said confidently.


    "Dad is not the problem...,"


    "If father is not the problem then are you worried that Alfred will not agree to go on a trip with you?" Jasmine confirmed her fears.


    "Lizzy, you are ady use your beauty and all your natural assets to your advantage. And believe me, your husband wants your marriage to work more than you do but if you are still too scared to tell him about the trip then leave it to me. I will tell him about it...,"


    "I will try my best to settle things with him but promise me you wille along with us on the trip," Elizabeth said firmly as she waited for Jasmine''s reply.


    "But this trip is supposed to be for the two of you...,"


    "You are the one he isfortable with. I am certain with you around the tension won''t be there so just promise me you wille too," Elizabeth insisted.


    Apart from bonding with her husband, she also needs to bond with her sister whom she has just reconciled with. This is her little way of strengthening her marriage and her rtionship with her sister at the same time.


    "Ok, I wille as long as you can convince him," Jasmine finally said the words Elizabeth wanted to hear. The siblings continue talking for a long time. Elizabeth had ns to go back to the office after lunch but since they both lost track of time she and ended up spending two extra hours in the cafe.


    Elizabeth and Jasmine left the cafe after paying their bills. Outside the cafe, Jasmine escorted Elizabeth to her car.


    "Jasmine, I know you are the little troublemaker of the house but try not to cause major problems and also whenever you feel the need to cause trouble always think about your reputation first. You are the daughter from a conglomerate family...,"


    "My reputation is already bad and I don''t intend to change it so stop worrying about me," Jasmine knowing too well what she was gonna say interrupted her.


    "Take care of yourself. Don''t forget to bewitched him tonight. If your n doesn''t work then resort to using alcohol. I am sure you will be surprised to find him in your warm embrace if you do that," Jasmine said as she winked naughtily at him.


    "Jasmine, you are too shameless. Your husband will surely suffer in your hands," Elizabeth said smiling before she entered her car. Jasmine walked over to the car Jackson was sitting waiting for her.


    "How was your meeting? Did she nag you a lot?" Jackson asked as he turned and stare at her after she had closed the door.


    "Nag me? Of course not?" Jasmine said beaming.


    "Ice Prince, can you believe that after so many years, my sister and I have reconciled. You don''t know how long I have been longing for this day," Jasmine said. She could not stop smiling.


    "Why are you so happy to reconcile with her when she has been so mean to you all these years? And why are you easily forgiving when ites to your sister? Are you not afraid that she might abuse your kindness? And have you ever considered that she might just be pretending?" Jackson who was annoyed by the fact that Jasmine easily forgave her sister who had been nothing but hostile to her asked coldly. His harsh tone dampened Jasmine''s excited mood.


    "Didn''t you just say that she is my sister? I can be mean to every other person but the fact that she is my sister makes the difference," Jasmine said in a serious tone.


    "And she was never mean to me because she wanted to, but because at a tender age she was being pressurised. Ice Prince, you can''t imagine what she had to go through because she was the eldest daughter and the heiress of Avans Group," Jasmine replied in a firm tone.


    "After my birth, the doctors confirmed my mum incapable of giving birth ever again. The hope of getting an heir was long lost at my birth and as a result, all expectations were put on her. She was drilled mentally and physically. We were both trained like warlords. I might make mistakes and go scot-free, but that wasn''t the case for her.....," Jasmine trailed.


    "Any slight mistake made by her will result in heavy punishments. She sometimes gets punished for my mistakes. My birth and the fact that I was a born genius brought so many pains into her once-happy life instead of blessings and this sole reason ruined our once perfect rtionship.....,"


    "But that wasn''t your fault," Jackson interrupted her sharply.


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 Chapter 141 - I Am Very Proud Of You

    "You might think that way but I am sure you would have hated me more than she did if you were in her shoes. And you are talking like this because you did not grow up in the same environment we did. No matter how hard she studied she could not outshine me and this caused her to suffer for over seven years. At each end of the academic term apart from being beaten verbally and physically, she was locked in her room until the beginning of another academic session. Can you imagine how scary that is?" Jasmine asked as she stares at him.


    "Why did you say she suffered for seven years, didn''t you both grow up in the same ce?" Jackson asked curiously. To Jasmine, she did not realise that she was unknowingly telling Jackson about some of the crucial information he needed to know about her.??


    "Seeing her weep in secret after being scolded severely always break my heart. The day I overheard my mum and father talked about sending my elder sister who was just twelve years old abroad because of herck of improvement In her studies, I made up my mind to do something to prevent that from happening...,"


    "And what crazy thing did our little princess do?" Jackson asked anxiously as he stares at her beaming face. From the way she smiled, he could tell that she came up with the worst solution.


    "How did you know that I did something crazy?" Jasmine asked her smile broadening even more.


    "Ice Prince, can you guess what position I took when the academic session came to an end?" Jasmine asked as she maintained her smiling face.


    "I am terrible at guessing," Jackson said. Seeing her smile while talking about her past ddens his heart.


    "From 1st position I always took, I went to number twenty. My father couldn''t believe his eyes when he saw my grades. He even thought that the teachers made a mistake. Not only until my teachers presented my exam scripts to him. He was angry but he vehemently believed that my grades will get better. Can you guess what position I took in the following academic session? Do you think that my grades improved like my father believed or not?" Jasmine questioned with glittering eyes. Jackson did not see what was amusing about what she said that made her smile so much.


    "Since you were a born genius, of course, your grades would have definitely improved," Jackson said in a serious tone but his reply earned a burst ofughter from her.


    "Hahaha.....," Jasmineughter filled the car. Jackson could not help but wonder why she wasughing.


    "You are wrong Ice Prince. Instead of improving, my grades worsen. From position 20th, I dropped to 50th. My father was so furious. If not for my mum and Nanny''s intervention he would have beaten me to death. Can you believe that the next day I was hurriedly sent to my Grandma''s ce by mum because she was scared of what my father will do to me?" Jasmine asked as she stares at his frowning expression.


    "Why did your grades dropped...,"


    "Wait, don''t tell me you went as far as deliberately making your grades drop?" Jackson who finally grasps what she was trying to say asked the obvious question.


    "Bingo!" Jasmine remarked still smiling.


    "You are crazy to have done such a thing," Jackson said. Even after hearing it from her, he still finds it hard to believe that a girl of her age back then would think about doing such a big thing.


    "Yeah you are right about that, I have always been crazy since childhood. She wasn''t only my sister or best friend but she was also my onlypanion since we were strongly warned against making friends. I loved her a lot that is why the thought of not having her around scared me," Jasmine said.


    "Thinking back now, I guess my sister was right when she said I was the type to turn right when my parents say I should turn left," Jasmine concluded with mixed feelings.


    "Why did she treat you so badly when you did so much for her? You did not hesitate to be the bad girl for her sake...,"


    "Although my intentions were not seen by her I have never regretted what I did for her and I think being the bad girl suits me most, don''t you agree with me?" Jasmine asked as she shifted closer to him without any warnings. Her sudden closeness took Jackson aback but he soon raises his hand and pats her hair.


    "You are not only an angel but also a rare gem. I am very proud of you," Jackson said as he continues patting her hair. He did not know how much thatpliment meant to Jasmine.


    Jackson quickly retracted his hand when he saw the way she stares at him. He could not believe what he had just done.


    "You did not have to retract your hand just because you feel guilty for not letting me touch your hair. I am not as stingy as you and besides, it feels great to finally getplimented by someone close to me after so long," Jasmine said before she turned and face her front.


    "Let''s go. I can''t wait to tell the guys about the good news," Jasmine said as she urged him to ignite the car. Jackson did as she wanted. He drove back to Steve''s mansion.


    "Surprise... I have good...," Jasmine who just entered the sitting room and saw Jeff drinking paused. From the expression on his face, she could tell that he was in a bad mood.


    "Steve, what is wrong with our ever-yful Jeff?" Jasmine asked as she approached them. When she reached the couch the two guys were sitting on, she sat beside the unhappy Jeff on his right-hand side. Jackson sat on the opposite couch.


    "I don''t know. He has been drinking since he arrived here and what drives me crazy is the fact that he hasn''t uttered a word to me," Steve ryed with gritted teeth.

 Chapter 142 - Why Does Your Mood Fluctuate A Lot?

    "Pretty boy, what is the problem? It is so unlike you to be in a bad mood so tell me who dared to upset you. I will surely avenge you," Jasmine said as she snatched the wine ss from his hand.


    "It is Catherine," Jeff remarked angrily.??


    "Oh... Catherine?" Jasmine asked as though she did not hear his words clearly.


    "If Cat is the one who made you like this then I take back my earlier word when I said I would avenge you," Jasmine said as she rested her back against the couch.


    "Jasmine, why is Catherine so cruel? How could she reject me without giving a second thought about my proposal?" Jeff asked feeling very bitter. From his tone, they could tell that he felt wronged.


    "You proposed to Catherine?" Jasmine and Steve chorused in surprise. Even Jackson was shocked to hear what he did.


    "Pretty boy, how could you make the mistake of confessing your feelings for her when you both have only met each other on a few asions?" Jasmine asked as she turned and stare at Jeff.


    "What does duration has to do with her brutal rejection? What about people who fall in love at first sight...,"


    "Was yours love at first sight?" Jasmine cut him short abruptly.


    "What you did is likely to a random guy walking up to me and saying ''Jasmine, marry me''. What do you think will be my response?" Jasmine asked curiously.


    "But he didn''t ask her to marry him," Jackson intervened.


    "I know he didn''t directly ask her to marry him but that is what his words mean. Catherine hates getting into a rtionship, I know I am partly responsible for this but believe me, even though she wants to get into a rtionship it won''t be with a guy she barely knows....,"


    "I don''t think the duration we knew each other had anything to with why she rejected me. She outrightly told me she won''t date a prince like me because it is too much of a hassle," Jeff ryed in a sad tone.


    "How could she say that my family background is her reason for rejecting me? The most painful part of the rejection is her indifferent attitude...,"


    "She only rejected you once and you have this sullen expression on, what will do you if she rejects you for the 100th time? Will youmit suicide?" Jasmine asked sternly.


    "Jasmine, he is already heartbroken so please be a little sympathetic," Steve said as he ced his right hand on Jeff''s shoulders.


    "This is the reality, it shouldn''t be sugarcoated or avoided," Jasmine said firmly.


    "Jeff, if you want to stand a chance in Cat''s life, don''t make the mistake of confessing your feelings to her in such a rush. Try to create a unique bond between you and her. Also, take out time to tell her more about yourself. Show her how much you love her with actions and not by mere words because words can be easily forgotten but an action that left a great impact will be impossible to erase from the memory," Jasmine concluded in a soft tone.


    "Why are you saying this to him?" Jackson asked when he saw that Jasmine easily supported Jeff''s feelings for her friend.


    "Because I don''t want her to end up like me. That she is my best friend does not mean she had to suffer because of me. I want her to live a blissful life. A life filled with so much love that her heart won''t be able to contain it. I want her to love and be loved. If possible I want her to live happily ever after with the one she loves," Jasmine said in a serious tone.


    "And you think Jeff is the man who will be able to give her all you have mentioned?" Jackson questioned again. A conversation that should have been between Jeff and Jasmine turned into a battle between the two of them.


    "Although he is quite jovial, I know he is a good guy. I know you will say that not all good guys are saints and I agree a hundred per cent with that," Jasmine said.


    "That is why I won''t spare any man who dares to break my best friend''s delicate heart. I know how it feels to be heartbroken that is why I would never let such a man go scot-free. There is no exception, Jeff, ok?" Jasmine said fiercely as she turned to face Jeff.


    "Cheer up and stop putting on that sullen expression. I know Cat more than anybody else knows her so just follow all I said and you will be surprised to see that she has fallen in love with you without realising it," Jasmine said as she pats him by the shoulder. She afterwards grabbed the bottle of wine and sipped the content from the bottle.


    "You are the one who advised him not to drink so why are you drinking? Are you also heartbroken?" Jackson asked coldly.


    The fact that her mood suddenly took a 180 degrees turn upsets him. What hurt him most was that Jasmine will not reveal what was actually wrong with her even though he asked her.


    "Because I am happy," Jasmine said carefreely. There was no sign on her face to show that she was happy.


    "Is that how people expressed how happy they are?" Jackson asked. Seeing the turnout of the event Steve drew closer to Jeff.


    "Jeff, I know you are sad and need to beforted but with the two of them like this, you won''t get thefort you need so let''s give them privacy. Who knows Jack might use this opportunity to make a ce in her heart," Steve whispered into Jeff''s ears. After taking a nce at them, Jeff stood up from the couch. Steve also did likewise before they headed upstairs.


    "I decide how I want to express my happiness so why do you care?" Jasmine said harshly before she crossed her long legs. Jackson quickly stood up from his previous position and came to seat beside her.


    "Why does your mood fluctuates a lot? You were so happy a few minutes ago so why are you like this?" Jackson questioned as he stares at thedy who wasn''t even staring at him.

 Chapter 143 - Then Why Are You Stuttering?

    "If you needforting then say it instead of drowning your sorrows by drinking...,"


    "Are you trying to say you wouldfort me? Why would you do that when we are nothing to each other? If you are acting this way because you pity me then you can keep your pity...,"??


    "Jasmine, who is talking about pity here? If you don''t want to tell me what is wrong with you then it is fine. You don''t have to use these tactics just to drive me away," Jackson said in a stern tone.


    "Although we haven''t known each other for that long, I admit you are the only person apart from Cat who can read my emotions. I wonder whether you are good at reading others emotions because you are good at concealing emotions," Jasmine said as she leaned on his shoulders.


    "Let me stay like this for just a few minutes. The recent events have been so overwhelming to the point that my heart can''t seem to contend it but I promise to release you after I have stabilised my emotions," Jasmine said before she dropped the bottle of wine on the table and afterwards closed her eyes.


    The two of them stayed like that for a long time.


    "Jasmine, it is bad for you to stay in this position for a long time," Jackson said as he turned and peep at her face.


    "Your neck is going to hurt badly if you insist on staying in this position. Are you hearing me?" Jackson said as he waved his left hand at her face. He was surprised when he did not receive any reaction from her.


    After realising that she was asleep, he gently removed her head from his shoulders and made it so that her head was on hisp.


    "Even when she is asleep she looks so beautiful. Since the day I fell in love with that cold beautiful figure in the club, there has been no day she has lost her charms. She had always looked beautiful at every point in time. I wonder when I will get to see her wake up in my arms every day," Jackson said as he teased her eyebrows with his index finger.


    "She always acts like one who doesn''t have a care in the world but the truth is she is just like every other person out there. They are so many things she cares about. With her personality I am sure she doesn''t share her burden with anyone, she shoulders it alone. She made herself so strong that sometimes I get scared of her," Jackson murmured as he traced her nose. He quickly retracts his hand when she made movements. His heart began beating rapidly when he saw her slowly opened her eyes.


    "What are you mumbling about?" Jasmine asked as she stares at him. She did not attempt to sit up properly.


    "And why did it feel like you were ying with my face? Did you touch me or was I dreaming?" Jasmine questioned as she threw suspicious nces at him.


    "What... what are you talking about? I didn''t touch you," Jackson lied as he tilted his head sideways to avoid staring at her. He felt like hitting his head against the ss table for not being able topose himself.


    "Really? Then why are you stuttering?" Jasmine asked as she raised her hand and touched his face.


    "You look suspicious. Did you take advantage of me while I was sleeping, Ice Prince?" Jasmine asked as she teased his face with her left hand.


    "Jasmine, what are you doing?" Jackson asked when her hands moved to his chest. His voice came out shaky.


    "I am doing the same thing you did to me. I have been very well-behaved but you took advantage of me...,"


    "I didn''t," Jackson blurted out as he stares down at thedy who was teasing his chest.


    "Then prove that I was wrong," Jasmine said as she stares into his enchanting eyes.


    "How should I prove that?" Jackson asked as he stares back at her.


    "Kiss me and I will believe you," Jasmine said her lips curling into an evil smirk.


    "How is kissing you a way for me to prove that I didn''t take advantage of you? If I do that doesn''t that mean that you are the one taking advantage of me?" Jackson asked. For some unknown reason, he could not resist staring into her tempting eyes for a little while longer.


    "If that is how you think then it can''t be helped but know that if you refuse to do as I said, I will tease you until I am satisfied. I will tease you so much that your little brother down there will be in severe pain. Not even the boys will be able to save you so choose wisely," Jasmine said as she instantly pouted her lips as a signal for him to kiss her.


    "Didn''t you say kissing should never happen between us? And you also said you don''t like to be a third wheel or be in a rtionship with another woman''s man. Why are you going back on your words now?" Jackson asked as he grabbed hold of her hand which has begun creeping southwards.


    "When ites to stuff like this I always go back on my words so don''t be surprised and don''t worry I will only have sex with you for a few times but we won''t be in any rtionship...,"


    "Jasmine!" Jackson remarked in a scolding manner but his stern voice sounded melodic to the mischievousdy''s ears.


    "Just do it," Jasmine ordered before wrapped her free hand around his neck and pull him closer.


    "I love the savoury taste of your lips. They are not only irresistible but very addicting. After having a bite of it yesterday, I can''t seem to stay away from it," Jasmine said these words while looking into his eyes. Jackson whose grip has loosened around her hand caused his luck when her hand began teasing his nipples under his shirt.


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 Chapter 144 - Like This?

    It has been so long she teased me like this, what hase over her that she had to torture me so cruelly?


    Jackson thought with gritted teeth when her hot breath began to tickle his bare skin. He clenched his fist to control the rush of emotions.??


    "If you can''t capture her heart then resort to seducing her. With your looks, I am sure nody in this universe will be able to resist you as long as you know how to properly utilise your charms. I heard all is fair in love and war, so if changing yourself doesn''t work, I am definitely sure that seducing her in the manner I am doing will work perfectly," Jasmine said smirking devilishly before she sat up properly.


    "Like this?" Jackson said as he sprang up. With his left leg in a kneeling position on the couch and the other leg extended, he leaned closer to her. His sudden action startled Jasmine. She ended up falling on the couch with her head resting on the arm of the couch.


    "Jasmine, I love you so much. From the first time I set my eyes on you I have always known that you are the only one for me. It was love at first sight but this love willst forever. You are everything I want in this lifetime. My life without you will forever be iplete," Jackson said while staring into her blue eyes. It took Jasmine about three minutes to assimte his words. She gulped hard after digesting those beautiful words of his. If only she knew that this was not a game for Jackson.


    "What do you think, do you like it?" Jackson asked with glittering eyes.


    "Ice Prince, honestly for a minute I felt like I am the one you are confessing to. Your bewitching gaze was on point, likewise, that husky but affection filled tone. It felt so real, I mean it," Jasmine said smiling brightly.


    "How long did it take you to learn it? Two days or a week?" Jasmine asked curiously.


    "I never learned it. I just came up with it," Jackson replied.


    "Wow, that means you are a natural-born flirt. If you were like me I am suredies in the city and beyond wouldn''t have been saved. I wouldn''t have been surprised if someone says you had over fifty children from fifty different mothers. You are so good at seducing that a pro like me can''t help but admit," Jasmine said as she raised her right hand and caress his face.


    "Say another one, hmmm," Jasmine urged him. Her eyes and expression showed that she was looking forward to hearing him say some awesome words.


    "Jasmine, I''m all yours and there will never be another one cause I am eternally yours.


    My heart''s a me and it''s burning in your name. Even through the sands of time my love will always grow and I won''t let go," Jackson said to the delight of the smiling Jasmine.


    "Another one," Jasmine remarked. She did not know that it was his pleasure to tell her just how he feels for her.


    "Jasmine, my heart does not only beats for you but it says you are the only woman it will ever beat for in such a way. My heart says your love is what keeps it pumping every second and hour of the day...," Jackson paused when Jasmine abruptly ces her right hand on his chest to feel his heartbeat.


    "Whoa... it is beating rapidly. You are really telling the truth," Jasmine said with a huge sense of humour.


    "Jasmine, I guess that is enough. What will I do if you end up falling in love with me because of my sweet words?" Jackson said as he quickly sat down in his previous position.


    "Any man who gets my love is blessed for a lifetime, don''t you know that?" Jasmine asked when she saw the way Jackson acted.


    "I am not disagreeing on that. You are one of a kind. Your type is rare to find," Jackson said standing up. He was so afraid of what evil ns Jasmine was up to.


    "Where are you going to?" Jasmine asked when she saw Jackson starts walking away.


    "To check up on your heartbroken Pretty boy. I can''t believe a heartless woman dared to break his delicate heart. I wonder for how long his heartbreak willst," Jacksonmented as he walked up the stairs.


    "Tell him that it is time to grow. He can''t get Catherine by being so weak. He needs to get used to rejection since I am sure that he is gonna get rejected by her often. It''s only a strong-willed man who will be able to take Catherine''s heart. Tell him all I have said," Jasmine shouted after him.


    An hourter Jasmine went to inform the guys upstairs that she was going home. Jackson wanted to use the excuse of umting good deeds to drop her off but Jasmine whose driver was waiting for her outside insisted on going with her driver. They had no choice but to watch her leave.


    Some minutester Jackson also went back to his mansion leaving only Steve tofort the still sad Jeff.


    The day run by so quickly. Night came and then surface the morning of a brand new day. That day being a Sunday and the off day of everyone, they all stayed at home. Only the workaholic like the bored Jasmine and Jackson dared to work even at home on their off day.


    That afternoon, Elizabeth who has been looking for opportunities to talk to her husband finally got that chance when he brought hisptop downstairs to work. Sitting on the opposite side of the couch, Elizabeth continues staring at her husband who was constantly typing. She looked so nervous.


    "What is wrong, if you have something to say to me then say it as you have always done. Looking so nervous is needless since it is just the two of us," Alfred who has noticed some minutes ago that his wife had something to say but pretended not to see her finally broke off the long awkward silence.

 Chapter 145 - What Did You Just Say?

    "I... I... I am...," Elizabeth find it hard to tender her apology. She wasn''t used to apologising to anyone.


    "You are what?" Alfred asked when he saw how strangely his usual confident wife was acting.


    "Are you ill and need me to apany you to the hospital or did mum and dad asked us to visit them in the main mansion?" Alfred asked in a patient tone. The only time his wife initiates a conversation was during these two mentioned asions or about business-rted issues that is why his thoughts went in those directions.


    "I am not sick and neither dad nor mum invited us to the main mansion...,"


    "Then what is the problem, Liza? What are you finding so difficult to say?" Alfred asked? With the way she acted, he became anxious that something major was wrong for Elizabeth to have decided to talk to him.


    "I am sorry Fred. I shouldn''t have used you of cheating on me with my sister without any evidence, so I apologize," Elizabeth finally found the courage to say it. Alfred dropped hisptop and sat up straight on the couch after he heard his wife utterances.


    "What did you just say? My attention was on my keyboard so I couldn''t hear you properly," Alfred said. The surprised look on his face shows he did not expect his wife who always ims to be right to apologise to him.


    "I said I am sorry for everything. I am sorry for not being a good wife. I am sorry for always misunderstanding your rtionship with my sister. I am sorry for this one year of marriage that I have treated you unfairly. I will try my best to adjust starting from today," Elizabeth apologized sincerely while staring into his eyes.


    "Why do you feel the need to apologize? Did your mum or dad scold you, is that why you are apologising?" Alfred asked.


    "I haven''t talked to either of them for a week now. And I realised that I was wrong that is why I apologised," Elizabeth said seriously.


    "Although we are married, we haven''t done what married people should do. We always pretended to be the best couple when we are outside but we are mere strangers when we get home, I have just realised that this is not right. Fred, although our marriage was not based on love, I want our marriage to work. I have pondered about this for a long time now. I don''t know whether you are willing to fix our marriage with me," Elizabeth said honestly as she nervously awaited his answer.


    If this is a dream I don''t want to wake up from it.


    Alfred thought his gaze focused on her anxious expression.


    "Are you not willing?" Elizabeth asked when Alfred did not give her a response.


    "Whatever you want will always be honoured by me, you know that very well...,''


    "Fred, if you are agreeing because of my position in thepany or because of my parents, you don''t have toe to apromise or feel pressurized...,"


    "Are you saying I am allowed to say no?" Alfred asked sternly. He waited for her response but she didn''t utter a word. He could see that despite that she wanted to give him a choice, she wanted him to say yes.


    "Liza, although we married as a result of the elders'' decision I have also wanted to tell you that I want us to stop being fake couples but a real one. Each time you are not upset with me, you are always busy that is why I did not have the chance to bring up the topic," Alfred exined to the delights of Elizabeth who thought that he had changed his mind.


    "Liza, I know I haven''t been the best husband so far but I also know that I am not the worst. Since we got married, I have tried my best to make you happy be it in the office or at home. I do whatever you want and give you whatever you needed without hesitation. Our marriage may not have started on the right foot but I want to make things right," Alfred continued.


    "Although you can be quite bossy and a little naggy just like Jasmine always says but I know that you are not a bad person," Alfred said his gaze not taking his gaze off her.


    Elizabeth chuckled when she heard hispliments.


    "Liza, I know this came from mete but will you date me? Let''s start from scratch and build not only our rtionship but our home. You are free to reject my proposal. Don''t let anything or the thought of anyone pressurized you into epting my proposal," Alfred said as he eagerly waited for her response.


    What he really wanted to tell her was that after spending time with her for over a year he hase to develop feelings for her. He wanted to tell her that the reason he always gets so furious each time she challenged his rtionship with her sister was that he likes her but he couldn''t bring himself to tell her this.


    Did Fred just ask me to date him? Why did he readily agree to my suggestion after all I did to him? Jasmine told me he wanted to fix our rtionship just as I wanted, how did she know he will agree with my suggestion? Am I perhaps dreaming?


    Elizabeth thought as she pinched her hand to confirm that she wasn''t dreaming. Everything just felt so unreal to her. Something that should have been long fixed drag on for so long because of theirck ofmunication.


    If I had known that it was this easy, I would have long apologized to him.


    Elizabeth thought as she kept staring at him. Alfred misunderstood her silence for unwillingness.


    "You don''t have to force yourself. I will take it as my fate," Alfred said as he stood up to leave.


    "I have booked a flight for us to go on a vacation in the Maldives, I don''t know whether you are willing?" Elizabeth said nervously as she waited for what his response will be. On hearing her words, Alfred stopped in his track, he turned to look at her. For a minute he didn''t know what to say.


    "Just send me the details of the flight and I will clear up my scheduled before the day," Alfred said before he headed upstairs to his studies. The moment he went out of sight, Elizabeth exhaled deeply.


    "I never knew that talking to someone can be very hard until some minutes ago," Elizabeth said as she sat down on the couch and ced her hand on her pounding chest.


    "This was only possible because of Jasmine''s words and encouragement. I guess I should thank herter," Elizabeth mumbled as her red lips curled into a beautiful smile. Sheter went upstairs to continue with the leftover work she brought home for the weekend.


    About 6:30 pm, Jasmine arrived in Jackson''s apartment. Since she has cook dinner thrice for him that week, Jackson did not expect her toe to his mansion. He was shocked when he saw he raised his gaze and saw her standing right in front of him.


    "Why do you look like you have seen a ghost? Do you have a visitor that you don''t want me to see?" Jasmine asked on seeing how Jackson was staring at her. She walked towards him and sat beside him.


    "I don''t have any visitor apart from you so you don''t have to look at me suspiciously," Jackson said as he made to close theptop he was working on but Jasmine stopped him.


    "What were you working on?" Jasmine asked staring at him.


    "I wanted to write a speech for ourpany''s anniversary which is in about a week. I also have a business proposal to write but because of my injured hand, neither of the tasks has been achieved," Jackson said in a regretful tone.


    "I am excellent at writing speeches so that one is a piece of cake to me. If you can trust and give me guides on what you want your business proposal to look like, I assure you, you will be amazed at the magic I will perform," Jasmine said confidently.


    "Are you saying you want to help me?" Jackson asked in surprise.


    "I am partly responsible for your injuries so it is any fair I assist you and as you know I despise being indebted to anyone. This is my little way of repaying you for saving my life," Jasmine said as she dropped her handbag on the centre table.


    "I have told you that I didn''t save you with intention of making you repay me...,"


    "I know but I will only be at ease if I do this," Jasmine said as she stood up.


    "Have you eaten your dinner or are acting stubbornly by skipping your meals again?" Jasmine asked.


    "I haven''t eaten yet," Jackson said to the disappointment of Jasmine.

 Chapter 146 - Why Are You Smiling?

    "Ice Prince, why do you always skip your meals? Lilian told me that you don''t always eat your meals. The only time you eat is when I dropped by to prepare dinner for you, why is it so?" Jasmine questioned sounding angry.


    "Is it that you have been pampered all your life or is it that the meals your chef cooks are not always up to your standards? If you don''t love the meals prepared by him then why are you still keeping him, fire him and get yourself a new chef who will meet your standards," Jasmine scolded.


    Instead of feeling angry or sad, Jackson felt ted to be scolded by her. It is very rare to see her concern about anyone and seeing the worried look on her face while talking to him made him feel like he has won the lottery. He subconsciously smiled and unluckily for him, Jasmine saw it.


    "Why are you smiling? What is so funny about what I said?" Jasmine asked sounding upset.


    "Because this scene made me recall the past where my mum always nags my dad about skipping his meals. She always has the exact expression on your face," Jackson said smiling.


    "Are you trying to say that I look like a wife nagging her husband?" Jasmine asked in realisation.


    "You said it, not me," Jackson said to the disbelief of Jasmine.


    "Ice Prince, just be thankful that you got injured on my behalf because that is the only reason you got to see this side of me. If you had gotten injured because of your negligence, even though you were to copse in front of me I wouldn''t have assisted you," Jasmine said as she turned to leave.


    "If getting injured on your behalf is the only way I will get to see you act this way then I don''t mind getting hurt every day on your behalf," Jackson mumbled.


    "What did you say?" Jasmine turned and shot him a murderous nce when she heard him murmured something she couldn''t hear properly.


    "I said preparing dinner is not so important but the most pressing issue here is my hair," Jackson lied without batting an eyelid.


    Jasmine walked back to the couch when she saw how serious he was.


    "What do you mean?" Jasmine said her gaze focused on him.


    "I managed to shower these two days with great difficulty but I couldn''t do the same thing with my hair. I hate it when I don''t wash my hair for a day so will you help me with it?" Jackson asked in a serious tone.


    "If you had difficulty bathing and washing your hair, you have the services of so many maids so why didn''t you call the attention of any of them? Are all your workers here for decorations?" Jasmine scolded firmly.


    "Are you saying that I should have let my maids bathe me just because I am injured? Do you know how insane that sounds?" Jackson asked.


    "What is so insane about that?" Jasmine asked without thinking.


    "Jasmine, are you trying to say that you will be cool if your maid watches your husband naked. And not only that but also touch those regions which should have been touched by only you? You wouldn''t care even though they ended up making out in your bathroom because of this?" Jackson asked staring into her blue eyes. It was after he said these words that she understood the implications of what she had said.


    "Anyone who dares covet what is mine is bound to have a terrible ending. And I will always be there to take care of my husband''s needs, so why will a maid dares to go close to our bathroom when he is showering?" Jasmine said with confidence.


    "If you are so overprotective about your imaginary husband then why do you want me to do something you would never...,"


    "Maybe I didn''t care to think that further because you are neither my imaginary husband nor my lover," Jasmine shut him up with her words.


    "Go shower now, after checking up on Lilian in the kitchen I wille to help you out," Jasmine said before she stood up and went to the kitchen. Jackson went upstairs almost immediately.


    On entering the kitchen she met Lilian instructing the chef. The moment the two people saw her, they greeted her politely just like their boss had instructed them.


    "Lilian, doesn''t your boss pay you guys handsomely well?" Jasmine asked thedy wearing a blue gown which serves as one out of the many uniforms they have.


    "Young Master pays all his employees well," Lilian standing in the middle of the kitchen said. The chef whom she was previously talking to continue with what he was doing.


    "If he pays all of you well then why are you all not doing your job properly?" Jasmine scolded to the shock of the youngdy who didn''t understand what Jasmine meant. The chef''s hands began trembling on hearing Jasmine''s angry words.


    The day sheins about any of you is the day such a person will cease working in my mansion, got it?


    Jackson''s stern words reced the chef''s head. He could not believe that such a day has actuallye.


    "Young Miss, what do you mean? Did any of the maids made you angry or did any of them treated you poorly? If such is the case you can tell me. I will make sure a person faces the due punishment," the nervous Lilian said as she tried not to give away her fears. Even she vividly recalls her boss warnings. If any of the maids dare mistreat Jasmine, she will be the one to first get punished since she is charged with disciplining the maids. She could still recall each of his instructions vividly. For fear that other maids might offend Jasmine, she has always taken it upon herself to serve Jasmine each time she visits the mansion but now all her hard work is ruined.


    "Are you saying you are gonna face the punishments along with every employee in this mansion for neglecting your boss?" Jasmine asked in a firm tone.


    "Lilian, your boss hand is injured so how could you guys not pay extra attention to him? What annoys me most is that he hasn''t eaten and yet none of you is bothered about it. Is that how all of you in this mansion takes care of the man who issues your paycheck every month?" Jasmine asked in a serious tone. Lilian''s pounding heart became rxed when she understood why Jasmine was angry.


    Thank goodness, she wasn''t the one who was inconvenienced but the boss!


    Lilian thought in relief.


    "Young Miss, it is not that we don''t want to take good care of him but the problem is that he doesn''t want us to take care of him. He has warned us never to enter his room except when we want to clean his room and he has also instructed us not toe close to him except he calls for us. Nobody dares disobey any of his instructions. You might not know but everyone in the mansion is scared of him," Lilian said honestly.


    "Is he that scary? I mean even though I make mistakes he doesn''t scold me. I break several of his rules but never has he shouts at me and I haven''t seen him reprimand any of you before so why are you so scared of your boss who looks nothing but friendly?" Jasmine asked looking confused.


    "Because you are an exception," the chef blurted out to the further confusion of Jasmine. Lilian turned and shot the chef a murderous nce when he heard what he has just said.


    "Why am I an exception, I don''t understand you," Jasmine said as she stares at the chef for an exnation.


    "Because he doesn''t see you as his employee but a guest," Lilian blurted out.


    Even without their boss telling them that he likes Jasmine, they all knew that he has feelings for her. Anyways how could they not guess his inner feelings when he acts like a totally different person when the Young Miss drops by at the mansion. The way he interacts with her or even stares at her makes his feelings so obvious. Even the most stupid person working for him will know that their aloof Young Master does not only treats the beautiful Young Miss exceptionally well but loves her.


    "Really? But I don''t think that is what he meant. I feel like there is more to his words," Jasmine said not believing what Lilian said.


    "Ken, isn''t that what you meant?" Lilian asked. Her tone and expression carried a hint of threat in them.


    "What else would I have mean. I meant that boss does not only see you as his guest but also his friend that is why he treats you specially. Only women who hold so much importance to the boss enters the mansion and since I have started working here only three women enter this mansion and you are one of them," the stupid chef drifted to another dimension. The angry Lilian felt like sewing his mouth together for daring to spew so much nonsense.


    "Three women? What do you mean?" Jasmine asked?


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 Chapter 147 - He Only Listens To You

    "You, Madam Smith and Miss Jane are the onlydies who have entered this mansion since I have started working in this mansion," the chef replied before Lilian could cover up for him.


    Jane? I guess that must be thedy he said he loves.


    Jasmine thought as she stares at the chef.


    "Hey, Ken why does it look like you have so much to tell Young Miss today? Did you perhaps drink before youe here that is why you are misbehaving?" Lilian asked with gritted teeth. She wished Jasmine was not there with them. She wouldn''t have only dragged the ears of the silly guy who was the same age as her but she would have given him a piece of her mind.


    "Young Miss, about what he said...,"


    "Lilian, you said your boss doesn''t allow you all to disturb him but that doesn''t mean that you shouldn''t inform him when it is meal time. With how busy he always is, I am sure he always forgets that something called food exists so it is your responsibility to make sure he eats," Jasmine quickly changed the topic. From the expression on Lilian''s face, she knew that Jackson must have told them not to mention anything about thedy in her presence. Although she wants to know more about thedy, she did not want to make things difficult for her.


    "Young Miss, I don''t know whether boss normally eats after he leaves the mansion but all I know is that boss rarely eats when he is in the mansion. I get scolded so many times by him for always nagging him to have his meal. Not long before you starteding to the mansion to cook for him, he even deducted my sry for disturbing him to eat. Even when his mum calls his line just to remind him to have his meal he always ignored her calls to the point that she gets tired of calling," Lilian ryed in a calm tone.


    "Young Miss, you might not know but you are the only one boss listens to. I don''t why it is like this but he always looks forward to the days you drop by to cook for him. I guess maybe because you are his friend or because he loves the meal you prepare for him. Young Miss, I strongly believe that if you take out your time to invite him out for meals daily, he will agree," Lilian said with pleading eyes.


    "You mean to say that your boss really listens to only me? Are you sure of what you have just said?" Jasmine asked doubtfully. Her expression shows that she did not believe Lilian''s words.


    "Young Miss, I have worked here longer than every other employee, that is to tell you that I know boss more than anyone here knows him. He might look very gentle andposed when you are around which I am sure he does that to maintain his image but the truth is that he gets easily irritated. He has a calm demeanour but none of us dares mistake his calmness for gentleness because we know him very well. If I say that boss listens to you only then I know what I am saying," Lilian said in mellowed tone.


    "I am not telling you all these with an ulterior motive but because I saw that you were genuinely concerned about him. He will get furious with me if he learns that I dare to tell you all I had just said," Lilian added when she saw that Jasmine did not still believe her.


    "Make sure that the chef prepares the meal properly, I will check up on your boss to make sure he is ok," Jasmine said not addressing the issue again. One of the many things Jasmine hates is thinking too much. Whenever she doesn''t want to get her emotions attached, she always prevented herself from thinking deeply. She believes that knowing too much leads to emotional attachments and she hates getting emotionally attached to someone. She was only able to remain the way she is because she didn''t get her emotions attached to anyone and she doesn''t n on changing this.


    "I will make sure they are no mistakes," Lilian said as she watched her leave the kitchen. The moment she saw Jasmine walk away, she turned to face Ken.


    "Hey, if you are tired of working here then don''t drag me into your mess. I still love my job and I n on working here for a long time so don''t you dare ruin my ns ok?" Lilian warned sternly.


    "If you love your work so much as you said then why were you badmouthing boss to her? Don''t tell me you are nning on working for her if boss sacked us," Ken fired back sharply.


    "I know you were dense but couldn''t you understand my intention in saying what I did. And wait, do you think I would have told her all I did if you had kept your big mouth in check? You should be grateful that the boss removed the cameras in the kitchen for repair because I am sure today would have been the day you said goodbye to this mansion," Lilian said before she walked out of the kitchen.


    "How dare he used me, he should be grateful I was there to manage the situation. Even though the CCTV cameras were removed for repairs, I am sure nothing would have saved him from getting fired if he had indulged too many details about Miss Jane and Young Miss happened to ask boss who she was," Lilian mumbled angrily as she approached the sitting room.


    "It is very obvious that boss likes the Young Miss, I wonder why he is ying a game of emotions with her. What will he do if the Young Miss ends up falling in love with someone else because of his mistake?" Ken thought aloud before he quickly continued with what he was doing.


    Jasmine on reaching the bathroom door knocked on the door twice. She only entered the bathroom after receiving Jackson''s response. When she entered the restroom, she met Jackson sitting inside the bubbles filled bathtub.


    "You are doing quite fine. I don''t think you needed my help so why did you make a fuss earlier," Jasmine wearing blue ripped jeans and an off-shoulder white shirt said as she squats close to the bathtub.


    "I wasn''t making a fuss but my hands hurt a lot. They became even more painful because I dipped them in water. If you don''t believe me then check it? I am sure you will be wondering how I managed to use my hands when you see the state they are in right now," Jackson said as he tried to remove the bandage.


    "Why are you so serious? Can''t you tell that I was just kidding around?" Jasmine asked as she held his hand to prevent him from removing the bandage from his hands. Jackson turned and stare at her, from her expression ae could tell that there was a slight change in her mood.


    "Jasmine, what is wrong? Did something happened in the kitchen?" Jackson said as he used his left hand and ce it on her hand which was still holding onto his hands.


    "Jackson, why is it that you are the first person to notice the change in my mood? I just realised that no matter how hard I try to hide my emotions you always find me out, so tell me why it is like this," Jasmine said as she stares into his eyes.


    "You rarely call me by my name....,"


    "Don''t try to evade the question," Jasmine cut him short abruptly. Jackson just stares at her not knowing what to say. He knew that the truth wasn''t what Jasmine was looking for.


    "Maybe because I am good at finding people''s emotions out," Jackson replied as he avoided staring into her eyes. He has managed to hide his feelings for so long.


    Even he was surprised at how well he had hidden his feelings. Two months ago it was as if his feelings were gonna explode but to his greatest surprise, he managed to hide them well but right now he could see his confidence faltering. His heart was beating so rapidly like it was gonna explode and he was so scared she will see the feelings through his eyes.


    "If that is the case then why can''t I read your emotions? Is it that you are good at hiding emotions or that I am bad at reading people''s emotions?" Jasmine asked still staring into his eyes.


    "I don''t know," Jackson as he raised his hand to her face. He gently straps the strands of hair that was attempting to cover her right eye. Jasmine just continues staring at him.


    "Are you perhaps flirting with me?" Jasmine asked when Jackson did not bring down his hands from her face.


    "I wouldn''t dare. You are a queen when ites to seducing, I will only end up bing your prey so why would I do something so stupid?" Jackson asked yfully just to see her smile.

 Chapter 148 - Jackson And Jasmine Playing In The Bathroom

    "It is good that you are aware of that," Jasmine said happily before she let of his hand and pick up the shampoo lying there. After telling him to adjust, she moves to wash his hair. She did not even wash the shampoo off when her phone rang. Since she was busy Jackson extends his hand and carried the phone from where it was lying.


    "Jasmine, it''s your mum," Jackson announced as he extends his hand so she could reach the phone.


    "Drop it back," Jasmine said making no attempt of collecting the phone from him


    "It might be important," Jackson said not keeping the phone in its original ce.


    "Since you are so concerned, I dare you to pick up the call and tell her that you are my boyfriend. Let''s see whether you will remain so calm after my mum and father stomp into your mansion," Jasmine said in a yful tone.


    "Nobody in your mansion will remain safe if that happens so just drop the phone back. I am sure it is my father who asked my mum to call me because I haven''t asked his calls since thest time he visited my mansion," Jasmine said as she continued with what she was doing. Jackson whom she was washing his hair abruptly sat up and turned to stare at her.


    "What is wrong? Why are you staring at me like that?" Jasmine asked when she saw how strangely Jackson stares at her.


    "Will you really marry Kai as your parents want? You don''t love him so I am sure you won''t want to marry him, am I correct?" Jackson asked as he stares into her eyes.


    "Love? If you want me to marry the person I love then that means you want me to remain single forever," Jasmine said as she stares back at him. She stares at him keenly with the hope of finding the reason he asks her such personal questions.


    "Are you saying you will marry him...,"


    "Do I have a choice?" Jasmine asked sharply.


    "Didn''t you say you are the type to turn right when your father says you should turn to the left, can''t you do the same with this issue?" Jackson asked. He did not forget to mask his emotions.


    "I would have loved to do that but mypany is at stake right now and even though I managed to evade my marriage with Kai my parents won''t stop there. They will make sure I marry somebody else so why not settle for Kai whom I amfortable with instead of settling for the random guy they will bring next?" Jasmine asked as she looked away.


    "Although I don''t have feelings for Kai, I know that he is a nice guy. He is gentle and caring. He isn''t the type to get jealous or get angry easily. I am sure he will make a good husband," Jasmine concluded as she brought her gaze back to him.


    "Although he is not as handsome as you, he looks damn hot when he takes his clothes off. I was almost bewitched by him when I saw him in his gym without his shirts on. I am sure he is not only hot to stare at but also hot in bed. What more would I look for if not for a man who will keep me happy all the time by giving me what I want...,"


    "But any other man can do that," Jackson blurted out without thinking.


    "Does that any man includes you? Would you also keep me happy?" Jasmine asked as she stares into his ck which seems to carry an enchantment spell in them.


    "Ice Prince stop staring at me like that or you are gonna take responsibility if I dare jump into the bathtub, I am gonna make sure you don''t have a wink of sleep, do you understand what I am trying to tell you?" Jasmine whispered into his ears as she grinned wicked. Before Jackson who was in a daze coulde out of his trance, Jasmine rubbed the bubble on his face.


    "You...," Jackson said pointing an using finger at the naughtydy.


    "You should be grateful I didn''t jump into the bathtub, you would have been in danger if that had happened," Jasmine said beaming. Jasmine did not finish celebrating her victory before Jackson threw the bubble at her face.


    "How does it feel to have it on your face too? It feels great right?" Jackson said smiling triumphantly.


    "Hey,e here! I am not going easy on you," Jasmine said as she packed the bubble and threw it at him. Jackson who was previously sitting stood up. On seeing him stand up abruptly, Jasmine turns her back at him thinking that he wasn''t wearing anything.


    She looks so cute whenever she acts innocent.


    Jackson thought as he came out of the bathtub, he packed the bubble inrge quantity and poured it on her.


    "Silly you, what were you thinking?" Jackson said before he ran away from her. The moment Jasmine realised that he tricked her, she chased after him.


    "Hey,e here you cheat," Jasmine shouted as she continued chasing him all about the bathroom. The two continue running about the bathroom.


    Just when Jackson wanted to announce that he has given up, he saw Jasmine who slipped trying to bnce her stance. Without thinking, he rushed towards her to assist her.


    Reaching where she was still struggling, he held her hand and pulled her close to himself. Unfortunately for him because of the pressure, he applied while pulling her, he ended up losing his bnce. Just to maintain his bnce he spun around the tiled floor a few times. In the end, he ended up bumping himself against the wall just under the shower.


    Jasmine raised her gaze to stare at him when she noticed that everything was fine.


    "Are you alright?" Jasmine asked looking very concerned.


    "I guess so," Jackson whose back he hit violently against something hard said pretending to be fine.


    "That is great," Jasmine whose hand was still wrapped around his bare body said as she continues staring at him.


    "Should we goplete what we were doing?" Jackson asked when he saw the way she kept staring at him like someone whose soul has been taken away from her.


    "Sure," Jasmine said as she forced on an awkward smile.


    The moment Jackson removed his back against the hard surface his back was resting on, water starteding out from the shower.


    "I didn''t mean to do that. I never knew that my back was resting against the shower...,"


    "I know that," Jasmine said as she smiled at him to assure him that she was fine. Jasmine continues staring at his hair in which the water was sshing on. Her gaze then moves to his well-sculptured face on which the water was dripping on. She smiled when she saw how he was acting just so the water will not blur his vision. She gulped hard when her eyes met his half parted red lips. It was as if Jackson''s lips was maic it began pulling her closer. Before they both could fathom what had happened they had kissed. Jasmine who wasn''t with her senses wrapped her two hands around his neck for a much deeper kiss.


    Jackson who couldn''t control his feelings kissed her tenderly under the running water. As if kissing her in that manner was not enough, Jackson picks her off the floor and Jasmine follows his action by straddling her legs around his waist.


    His once tender kiss turned rough, he bit and cooled her lips with his warm tongue. He moved out of the running shower when he noticed that it was disturbing her. His hand doing its work began to creep under her shirt.


    The moment his hands reached the hook of the bra, he unhooked it. Without wasting any time he threw her ckce bra on the wet floor. He afterwards moves towards the wall.


    Jasmine was too carried away by her desires to realise what was going on.


    With Jasmine still clinging to him, he made her rest her back against the white tiled wall. His hands which were romancing her back move towards the front like it was searching for something. The instant his curious hands reached her tender breast, he gave a tight squeeze to it which made Jasmine groaned in pleasure.


    Immediately the effect of his fondling wear off, Jasmine regained her senses but unfortunately for Jackson, he was far from getting enough out of their intimacy.


    Darn! What have I done? Jasmine, damn you!


    Jasmine cursed herself as she unwraps her hand from his neck. She lowered her gaze to stare at Jackson whose burning gaze was directed on her body.


    Jasmine, why are you always like this when you are with him? Why do you always lose control of yourself? Were you too much into seducing him that even when you have gotten what you want you can''t get over your seducing act.


    Jasmine scolded herself as she looks away from him.


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 Chapter 149 - She Is Genuinely Concerned About Him

    "Let go of me Ice Prince," Jasmine ordered sternly. Her authoritative voice woke Jackson from his slumber into the harsh reality.


    "Drop me down, Jackson," Jasmine said once again when Jackson refused to let go of her. After her secondmand, he gently drops his hands down.


    Jasmine instantly came down from his body after he had sessfully let go of her.


    On lowering her gaze Jasmine was stunned to see that her breasts were visible as a result of the running shower that poured on them earlier.


    "Damn it," Jasmine cursed loudly as she covered her exposed breasts with her hands. She raised her gaze and shot Jackson a fierce nce.


    "Haven''t I told you that we can''t kiss ever again so why did you let this happen? You have always treated me coldly so why didn''t you stop even though I had initiated the kiss?" Jasmine shamelessly put all the me on Jackson.


    "The one without feelings should have done that," Jackson blurted out his gaze focused on her face.


    "What do your words mean?" Jasmine asked curiously forgetting the state she was in.


    "If you are searching for your bra, they are just lying on the floor," Jackson said just to evade her questions.


    "You...," Speechless Jasmine pointed her index finger at him forgetting that she was covering her exposed breasts with her hands.


    "My subconscious state must be crazy to be attracted to a devil-like him. Starting from today, I better keep my distance away from him," Jasmine mumbled as she deliberately bumped into him. She bent and pick her bra before she dashes out of the bathroom.


    "Now it is your subconscious state which is attracted to me but soon I will make sure it is your conscious state," Jackson said as he continues staring at the door.


    Just when he was about to enter the shower and conclude his bathing, Jasmine phone rang. He approached where the phone was lying. The instant he saw who the caller was, the already angry Jackson frowned. He carried the phone and answer the line.


    "Hello Jasmine, are you ready for our date? I want to know whether I can pick you up now," Kai said at the other side of the line.


    "Jasmine are you there?" Kai asked in a worried tone when there was no response from the other side.


    "It''s not Jasmine," Jackson said in a cold tone.


    "Jackson why are you with Jasmine''s phone...,"


    "Because she is sleeping in my arms after the rigorous workout," Jackson replied angrily.


    "What?" Kai asked standing up from the couch he was sitting on. He forgot that his mum was sitting right in front of him.


    "Jackson, stop kidding around...,"


    "How do you know that I am joking when you are not here to witness how mellowed....,"


    "Jackson!" Kai shouted in a reprimanding tone. His mum sitting there stares at him curiously. She could not wait for him to disconnect the call so that she could question him.


    "Your loud voice is gonna wake her up so talk softly. She says you rarely get mad, are you not afraid that your cold voice is gonna startle her?" Jackson said before he disconnected the call.


    Kai at the other end tightened his fist when he realised that Jackson has hung up the call on him.


    "He is such a cheap guy," Kai mumbled with gritted teeth.


    "Kai, why are you angry? What is wrong with Jasmine?" Mrs Allen asked curiously?


    "Nothing," Kai said coldly as he turned to leave.


    "I thought you were talking to Jasmine so why did you call Jackson''s name...,"


    "You must have heard wrongly," Kai said as he headed towards the stairs. Mrs Allen watched him until he disappeared.


    "He said it was nothing but why do I have this feeling that the issue is more serious than he said?" Mrs Allen thought as she stares at the grey walls.


    Back to Jackson''s mansion. After he finished bathing he went back into his bedroom. He was so relieved when he realised that Jasmine was not in his room.


    After Jackson dressed up and did all the necessary things, he went downstairs to join Jasmine. When he reached the dining room, he met her arranging the dishes on the table. He stood at the door and watch thedy who was oblivious of his presence.


    Lillian who was also in the dining room on sighting Jackson standing at the door wanted to greet him but Jackson put his index finger on his lips as a signal for her to shut up.


    "She isn''t my wife and she acts this way. I am certain she will spoil me rotten when she eventually be my wife," Jackson said beaming. He continues standing there for a few minutes.


    "What are you standing there staring at?" Jasmine who raised her gaze to stare at the entrance and saw Jackson staring at her keenly asked curiously.


    "Nothing," Jackson replied as he walks into his room. He sat down at the master''s seat. Jasmine also sat down.


    Jackson turned and re daggers at Lilian when he realised that she was still standing there staring at them.


    "Young Miss says we were neglecting you....,"


    "And standing there watching us is your way of taking care of me?" Jackson asked coldly.


    "I... I...,"


    "Lilian, you can leave. I will take care of your boss," Jasmine said when she saw the murderous nces Jackson was directing at Lilian.


    "Thank you Young Miss, you are the best," Lilian said beaming before she left the dining room.


    "Why are you always making things hard for your maids...,"


    "Aren''t you gonna eat?" Jackson who knew that she wanted to scold him asks just to divert her attention away from what she wanted to say.


    "Whicheverdy is gonna end up marrying you has a lot of work to do on you. You are just too stubborn...,"


    "Just as stubborn as you are?" Jackson interrupted her abruptly.


    "I won''t argue with you again," Jasmine said before she concentrated her attention on the food.


    Jackson stares at her as she eats. He forgot to even pick the cutlery in case she raise her gaze and caught him staring at her.


    About five minutester Jasmine raised her gaze when she felt a gaze directed at her. She was surprised when she realised that Jackson hasn''t even picked his cutlery not to mention taking a bite from the variety of dishes lying on the table.


    "What is wrong with you? Why haven''t you eaten? Don''t tell me you don''t have an appetite?" Jasmine questioned in a serious tone as she dropped her cutlery on the te.


    "My hand hurts a lot. I can barely do anything with it," Jackson said as he disced his injured palm for her to see.


    "Damn, your wound has worsened," Jasmine said as she stood up and went to his side.


    "Why has it be like this and why didn''t you say anything until now? How about I drive you to the hospital so that the doctors can have a look at it?" Jasmine holding his right hand said looking very concerned.


    "I am fine," Jackson said as he forces a smile on.


    "Why are you so stupid? Why did you have to use your hands to block the dagger that night? You could have just let him stab me, I am sure I wouldn''t have died from the stab. What were you thinking?" Jasmine asked still holding onto his hands.


    "I said I am fine so why are you acting this way?" Jackson said as he raised his hand and touch her face.


    "I hate feeling this way. I hate the feeling of seeing you in pain. You are suffering just because of me," Jasmine said sincerely. From her expression, he could see that she was genuinely concern about him.


    "Jasmine, look at me, I am fine. In a few days, the injury will be gone so stop feeling guilty hmm?" Jackson tried to assure the worrieddy.


    "Ok, if you say so but promise me not to put your hands in water," Jasmine said as she stares at him for answers.


    "How am I gonna shower without using my hands...,"


    "I will make sure that the guys are with you at all times so you won''t have to make use of your hands often," Jasmine proposed.


    "Jasmine, you want the guys to bathe with me? Sorry but I will reject your goodwill," Jackson said as he removes his hand from her face.


    "It will be for a few days...,"


    "Let''s eat, the food is gonna get cold," Jackson said not wanting to talk about the topic anymore.


    Only he knew how naughty those two friends of his are. He hasn''t taken a bath with them for a long time now and they tease him every day, he won''t have a moment of rest if he dares take a bath with them for a day.


    "What is the big deal about guys taking a bath together, would you rather take a bath with me instead of with your friends?" Jasmine asked before she turned to drag one of the chairs closer.


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 Chapter 150 - Jasmines Sincere Opinion Of Jackson

    "Why not? At least taking a shower with you will be more fun," Jackson said inaudibly.


    "What did you say?" Jasmine who heard him mumble words asked before she sat down.


    "Nothing," Jackson said giving her the innocent look.


    "Let me feed," Jasmine said as she scooped the food with the spoon. She brought it close to his mouth.


    "Are you sure about...,"


    "Just eat and stop talking. I have already promised Lilian that I will take care of you, I can''t go back on my words," Jasmine who just poured the content of the spoon into his mouth said. Jackson smiles when he heard how she was trying to use Lilian as a cover-up to why she was taking good care of him.


    Jasmine continues feeding Jackson and at intervals, she also eats from the same te.


    After they were done eating they went to the sitting room.


    "Lillian, get me the first aid box," Jasmine said after they had rxed for at least ten minutes.


    "Ok, Young Miss," Lilian said before she walked away. She came back about two minutester with the blue stic box. She dropped it on the centre table close to Jasmine.


    "You can leave, she will call you if she needs you," Jackson said firmly.


    "Yes, Young Master," Lilian said before she turned and left.


    "Instead of acting so cold, he should just say he wants to spend time alone with her," Lilian mumbled before she disappeared.


    Jasmine treated Jackson''s wound with so much care this time around. She made sure she thoroughly disinfected the wound before she proceeded with other treatments.


    "Thank you. I wouldn''t have known what to do if you weren''t here to take care of me," Jackson said after she had finished dressing the wound.


    "It''s nothing. Don''t read too much meaning into it because I am sure I would have done the same for anyone if they were in your shoes," Jasmine said as she closed the first aid box.


    "You would have done all you did for me today for just anyone, are you sure of that?" Jackson emphasized it so that she will think more about what her reply will be.


    Jasmine thought about what he said. With her personality, she rarely cares about people. In fact, she could count the number of people she cares about with her five fingers so that means she wouldn''t have taken care of just anybody. She would have acted indifferently just like she has been doing but for some unknown reason, she couldn''t ignore him.


    "I guess you are an exception," Jasmine said before she called Lilian.


    The moment Lilian carried the box ready to leave, Jackson talked.


    "None of you should show your face in the sitting room except when called for, understood?" Jackson asked sternly.


    Even without saying it, none of us has the guts to interrupt your sweet moment. We all cherish our lives.


    Lilian thought forgetting to give Jackson a response. It was when her gaze met his fierce res that she recalls that he was waiting for her response.


    "Understood," Lilian replied in a calm tone before she exited the sitting room.


    Jasmine pretended as though she did not see how Jackson was acting. She picked up hisptop and began working on what she promised him.


    She worked on the speech first and after she was done she moved to write the business proposal. With Jackson''s outline, she was able toe with something amazing.


    I guess she wasn''t lying when she said she was a born genius.


    Jackson who barely finished reading the proposal she wrote thought.


    "Do you need me to help you with anything else? Say it because I might not be able to help you again after today," Jackson said as she cracked her knuckles.


    "Jasmine, what do you think about my progress for the training? Did I improve? Do you think I can confess my feelings to her now? In your opinion would she like me?" Jackson asked as he dropped theptop on the centre table.


    "Jackson, why are you so anxious? It''s so unlike your confident and cold self," Jasmine said as she drew closer to him.


    "Well, on the training on how to court ady, you are doing excellently well and I think you are ready to confess to her now," Jasmine said as she forces on a smile.


    "In my opinion, you are rich, cool, tall and handsome. You are everydy''s dream man so I don''t think anydy in her right mind will reject you for anything in this world," Jasmine concluded in a serious tone.


    "Is that your opinion of me or what others think of me?" Jackson asked staring into her sapphire captivating eyes.


    "To me, you are cold but I consider that as part of your charms. I mean I love it when you act cold. I am always tempted to melt that coldness of yours whenever you are cold to me," Jasmine said smiling brightly.


    "Although you are cold, you are also thoughtful and caring. Despite that you suck at choosingdies undies, I think that you will make a good although not a perfect husband because there is no such thing as perfection," Jasmine added.


    "Overall, I think you are a nice guy. I don''t see the reason why you want to change yourself for ady who might not be worth it. To me, you are perfect just the way you are. If I was thedy you love I wouldn''t have wanted you to change yourself. This is my honest answer, Ice Prince," Jasmine said as she stares into his eyes.


    "Your reply has made my day. This is the reply I needed to assure me that I am on the right track. Thank you so much, Jasmine," Jackson said as he smiles at her.


    "Yeah, that is how you should act. If she dares to reject you, tell me and I will not hesitate to beat some senses into her. I wouldn''t mind entering a fake rtionship with you just to make her die of jealousy, so cheer up," Jasmine said as she pats him by the shoulder.


    "Aren''t you afraid that it will be Kai who will get jealous that you are dating me?" Jackson asked yfully.


    "I am sure he will be cool with it...,"


    "If it was you would you be cool if your husband dates another woman?" Jackson asked his expression turning serious.


    "Kai called earlier after you left the bathroom in a rush without carrying your phone," Jackson decided to change the topic when he saw that it was taking her quite a long time toe up with a reply.


    "What did he say?" Jasmine asked in a carefree tone.


    "He wanted to remind you about your date. He did not only sound jealous to hear my voice but also angry," Jackson said not revealing what he said that made Kai angry.


    "Damn! I forgot about how our date because I was worried about how the foolish guy will fare with his injured hand," Jasmine mumbled to herself.


    "I guess he is angry because I have been ditching all our dates for the past one month but I am sure his anger will vanish the moment I peck him," Jasmine said shamelessly.


    "He is too innocent so I am sure he will fall for my trick...,"


    "No man is innocent when ites to the ce of a woman and also no man is gentle in bed so don''t be deceived into thinking that he is innocent," Jackson said as he tried his best to hide his jealousy.


    "Are you saying you are a beast in bed?" Jasmine said as she brought her face very close to his face.


    "Why don''t youe let''s go to my bedroom, I am sure you won''t need me to tell you whether I am an angel in bed or a demon...,"


    "No thanks," Jasmine said firmly as she pulled away from him. After pulling away she checked her wristwatch.


    "Ice Prince, I need to go back now," Jasmine announced to disappointment of Jackson. The feeling of having her around was enough to keep him happy until the next day but hearing that she was gonna leave he couldn''t stop himself from feeling sad. He has gotten so used to having her around to the point that he sometimes forgot their real rtionship.


    "It is quitete so how about your sleepover tonight. I will make sure that Thomas drops you at home early morning," Jackson suggested, his gaze focused on her.


    "No thanks, my father will not hesitate to break my legs If his men following me dares tell him that I sleepover at a man''s home. Your life won''t be saved," Jasmine said as she stood up.


    If she wants to reject me she should just say it outrightly like she normally did instead of using her old man as an excuse because I know that she is not scared of that old man.


    Jackson thought as he stares at Jasmine whose handbag she has already carried from the table.


    "Let me drop you," Jackson said standing up.


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 Chapter 151 - What!

    "I know you are bored and in need of something to break your boredom but I advise that you stop putting your hands under stress. Stay here and recuperate. I am gonna so much spank you if your wound gets worst than it already is," Jasmine said beaming at him before she left the mansion.


    The moment Jasmine reached outside where her car was parked, her cellphone rang. She did not answer the call immediately. She only picks up the line after entering the car and strapping her seatbelt.


    "Hello mum, why are you still awake now? Don''t tell me you couldn''t fall asleep again because you have a lot on your mind?" Jasmine asked in a worried tone not igniting her car. She did not know that the sad Jackson was waiting to hear the sound of her car drive away.


    "How could I fall asleep when you ignored all my calls? Do you want to kill me with anxiety?" Mrs Avan sitting beside her husband on the white couchined bitterly.


    "How could I possibly want my beloved mum dead? You might not know but my wish is that you should live for 200 years and still maintaining that cute beautiful look of yours," Jasmine said yfully. Her mum at the other end chuckled when she heard Jasmine''s ttering words. She failed to realise that this was her daughter''s trick to divert her attention to the reason she called her.


    "You and that sweet mouth of yours are gonna be the death of me one day," Mrs Avans said maintaining her smiling face. Her smile slowly disappeared when her eyesnded on her husband''s fierce look.


    "Jasmine, do you know that your father is angry with you because of thest incident? You did not only make him look bad in front of his future inws but also ruined the image of our family...,"


    "Mum, I have already told dad that I don''t want to get married but he still forced me into it so he should bear with my attitude...,"


    "Jasmine, how could you say that?" Mrs Avans asked in a reprimanding tone.


    "Mum, but that is the truth. There is no time Father has ever asked us what we wanted but instead, he has always been the one to tell us what he wants from us. He has always forced his will on us, he doesn''t care whether his decision makes us sad. Mum, we have always been the one to listen to father''s wishes, when is it gonna be his turn to listen to us?" Jasmine asked in a serious tone.


    "Jasmine you know that every decision your father made was always for the good of you and your sister. Whatever decision he made in past or he will make in the future is because he wants the best for you," Mrs Avans exined in a calm tone.


    "Has he ever sat down to think whether what he thinks is the best for us is really the best? Mum, I know that father is your husband and that the wife should always support her husband but you are also our mother or are you not?" Jasmine asked seriously.


    "You should also try to take our side sometimes even though it is not all the time...,"


    "Jasmine, are you saying all this because of your marriage to Young Master Allen? Are you saying I should support your dream of staying a spinster forever? Which parent in his/her right mind will want her child to remain single forever?" Mrs Avans asked sternly.


    "What is wrong with being single...,"


    "Jasmine, say all you have in mind when youe back home on Saturday to receive your punishment. Stop agitating your mother with all your nonsense," Jasmine heard her father''s cold voice at the other end of the phone.


    "Father, I am busy, I won''t be able to make it," Jasmine said in an unwavering tone.


    "You are busy?" Mr Avans scoffed.


    "Should I invite Catherine or your three new friends over...,"


    "Father!" Jasmine shouted. She ran her fingers through her well-styled


    hair. It was exactly the time she messed her hair up that the worried Jackson peeped through the transparent ss walls to confirm why he hasn''t heard the sound of her car leaving. Jasmine was too furious to see him standing there staring at her.


    "Father, this is not fair. You always threatened me using things or people precious to me," Jasmine said angrily.


    "Is making your parents grow grey hairs fair? Is making your mum worried about you every single day fair?" Mr Avans asked sternly.


    "If you don''t want me to always end up threatening you then try being obedient...,"


    "Father, are you not afraid that I will tell the whole world that the man they always look up to is a man who doesn''t keep his words. I will tell them that you always threatened your daughter....,"


    "Let me see you try it," Mr Avans said. His voice carried a hint of threat.


    "Jasmine, even though you have to limp to the mansion, I don''t care. All I want is to see you in the main mansion on Saturday. I wasn''t joking when I said that I will invite those three friends of yours if you don''t show up like you normally did," Mr Avans said before he disconnected the call. He knew very well that Jasmine will continue to argue with him if he did not disconnect the call. Jasmine threw the phone violently on the other side of the car. Even though the phone dropped violently on the hard floor of the car she did not care.


    "Goddamn it!" Jasmine remarked angrily as she banged the steering. She did not give a damn that her hand might get bruised.


    "Why in heaven''s name did I have to answer her call? If I had known that I would end up being forced to visit the house I dread the most, I wouldn''t have answered mum''s call. I would have just sent her a text message instead," Jasmine said angrily as she hit her hand against the steering again.


    "Why does she look so furious? I wonder who dared to make my woman angry," Jackson mumbled as he clenched his fist. Despite that his hands were hurting badly he did not lose his clenched fist. It was as if seeing her angry makes angry also.


    "Should I call to find out what the problem is?" Jackson thought aloud as he turned to head towards the centre table only to return halfway.


    "I don''t think that is a great idea. With the look on her face, I am sure she is gonnash out at me. The best thing to do is to let her calm down," Jackson now back to his former position said as he stares at her.


    Jasmine was too angry to drive so she stayed inside the car for a few minutes until she was slightly rxed. She drove away ten minutester


    "With her current mood, I wish she will remain safe," Jackson mumbled to himself after her car has gone out of sight.


    Jasmine on leaving the premises of Jackson''s home drove at top speed. Instead of taking the route leading to her ce, she took a detour.


    After so many minutes of driving, she finally halted in the parking lounge of a tall building. Before she came out of the car, she took her car keys and her handbag. She did not recall that she had thrown her phone away earlier.


    A few minutester she waited in front of a brown door after knocking. After about two minutes, the door opened and Jasmine entered the apartment immediately.


    "Jasmine, what happened? Why do you look so upset? Who got you this angry?" Catherine asked in a worried tone after they were both seated.


    "It''s father," Jasmine remarked in an angry tone. Catherine who was so ready to beat up the person who made her friend angry on hearing that it was her father cooled down a bit.


    "What did he say? Is it about your arrange marriage with Kai?" Catherine asked curiously. She was so d that she wasn''t asleep before Jasmine arrived.


    "If it was about Kai I wouldn''t have been so upset. I mean I am used to hearing him and mum talk about my marriage with the Young Master of the Allen family...,"


    "What exactly did your father say to get you this angry?" Catherine asked worriedly.


    "He said I should drop by at the main mansion on Saturday? Cat, you know just how much I hate going there," Jasmine said helplessly.


    "You can choose not to go there by making yourself busy as you have always done," Catherine suggested not knowing that Jasmine did not have any other choice but to do like her father says.


    "I thought of doing that but can you believe that father said he will invite you to the mansion if I refuse to show up?" Jasmine asked to the shock of Catherine.


    "What!" Catherine remark in shock.


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 Chapter 152 - Dont You Find Them Weird?

    "Jasmine, you know that I hate meeting your father more than you do. You know that I have always dreaded meeting him since the first time I saw him almost break your legs with the golf stick. I can manage to meet him with you but meeting him alone especially in his home is not an option," The always fearless Catherine said sounding scared.


    When she and Jasmine newly became friends Jasmine has always told her how scary her dad was but she thought she exaggerated the facts but the day she saw Mr Avans in action, she got scared of the man. If not for the timely arrival of Jasmine''s grandmother she was sure that Mr Avans would have crippled the stubborn Jasmine.


    "As if threatening me using you wasn''t enough, can you believe that father said he will invite the three guys to his mansion?" Jasmine asked showing no sign of calming down.


    "Your father isn''t serious or is he?" Catherine asked. The thought of Jeff being questioned by the cold man made her quickly shrugs her shoulders.


    "Has Father ever joked about anything?" Jasmine asked as she rested her back against the couch.


    "Jasmine, I know that you hate the thought of seeing your dad not to mention meeting him at his home but he left you with no other option, I suggest that you do what he wants. If you disobey him this time, you know that it is I and the guys who will suffer. I can''t even imagine what he will do to the guys if they step foot into the Avans main mansion," Catherine said in a calm tone.


    "Your mum is there to shield you so I am sure he will not kill you," Catherine tries tofort Jasmine.


    "I really regret answering mum''s call. If mum had given me hints that father was with her, I would have hung up the call, I wouldn''t have allowed him to threaten me," Jasmine said as she closed her eyes.


    "What has happened has happened, there is no need for you to beat yourself over what happened. Be positive, you will be surprised to see that your father will not be so hard on you," Catherine try to somehowfort her angry best friend. They both knew that Mr Avans couldn''t talk without getting furious.


    If it was with the cool-headed Elizabeth, Catherine would have said that it was possible for Mr Avans to have a conversation with her without losing his temper but that was different with Jasmine.


    Jasmine has always been the outspoken type. If it was when she was underage, even though she disagreed with her father''s decision she would just keep quiet and do like he said if it was something within her capability but since the incident that happened when she was 18 years old, Jasmine has not been so obedient. She does whatever she wants and this has been the norm for years now.


    "The day my father will treat me without getting mad at me, I will kowtow to him," Jasmine remarked.


    "I have this strange feeling that something is gonna happen that will make your dad change the way he treats you so be prepared to kowtow to him, ok?" Catherine said yfully just to ease the tension.


    "Talking about people changing, I forgot to tell you that Lizzy and I have made up...,"


    "You and Lizzy have made up? How? What happened?" Catherine asked curiously as she sat up to hear the good news of a century.


    "We met yesterday afternoon. I was with the guys yesterday when she called. I had thought she wanted to scold me like she usually did but I got the shock of my life when I heard the reason she asked me to meet her. I seriously thought she was dying when she apologised to me," Jasmine said her expression brightening up a little.


    "Jasmine, I don''t understand what you are saying so go into details. I want to know everything that transpired between the two of you," Catherine said as she sat with her legs folded on the couch while staring at Jasmine.


    Jasmine began narrating everything that happened that day to Catherine. At the end of the narration, Catherine was still not convinced about Elizabeth sudden change.


    "Jasmine, you really believed that she has changed? What if she is pretending because she has ulterior motives? What if she aims to harm you in the end. You know I can''t take risks when ites to your safety right?" Catherine said in a worried tone.


    "Cat, you know that it is hard for someone to fool me when ites to emotions. I am the queen when ites to hiding feelings so I don''t think anyone would be able to fool me. I mean I have been fooled by someone closest to me before so I don''t think I will be that foolish to get yed at again," Jasmine said in a serious tone.


    "Are you sure about it?" Catherine asked doubtfully.


    "Catherine, what can Lizzy do to me by pretending to be cool with me? I mean we are a family right, so she wouldn''t possibly kill me for no reason. I know she has provoked me to the extreme so many times and I have gotten back at her each time but that doesn''t mean that we aren''t family. Despite all our minor fights and misunderstandings, I am sure you know that I never hated her. You of all people know just how much I love her...,"


    "Silly you! I wasn''t referring to Lizzy. And of course, I am aware of all the sacrifices you have made for her. You didn''t mind bing prey to your dad so many times because you wanted to save Elizabeth. And do you think that I don''t know that she is the reason you don''t want to work in your family''spany? You have done so much for her under my watch and even behind my back so why would I think that you hate her? Nobody in this world will sacrifice so much for another person not to mention doing that for the person he hates," Catherine said seriously.


    "If she wasn''t the one, then who were you referring to? Who is hiding his feelings or intentions that I don''t know of?" Jasmine asked curiously as she paid rapt attention to what Catherine wanted to say.


    "The guys," Catherine blurted out.


    "The guys? What do you mean?" Jasmine asked looking so confused?


    "Don''t you find them weird?" Catherine asked curiously.


    "I mean after what you did to them especially Jackson, isn''t it weird that you all are getting along too well as nothing happened? And also don''t you find Jackson''s contract weird?" Catherine asked getting Jasmine even more confused.


    "Why would a guy like him goes through the trouble of getting the contract you worked so hard to get only for him to ask you to cook for him and also teach him on the proper etiquettes to date ady? He has the money and influences to employ a world-renowned chef so why does he have to put up with your horrible meal?" Catherine asked rhetorically.


    "Sorry that I call your meal horrible. I just said that toy emphasis...,"


    "Continue, I did not take offence with it. I know you did not mean it," Jasmine said. Her tone and expression showed that she wasn''t affected by what Catherine said.


    "And also what guy in the 21st century will ask ady he hates to teach him how to date ady? Social media and Google is there to do the work for him so why would he spend millions just to have you do these two tasks? Don''t find this strange?" Catherine asked anxiously as she waited to hear what Jasmine reply will be.


    Jasmine began thinking about all Catherine has said. Ahe could not help but admit that what she said was sensible.


    The reason she embarked on this mission was to get her contract back. If it wasn''t for her contract she wouldn''t have gone through the hassle. Only a lunatic will steal a person''s property by spending so much money only to ask for such trivia things in exchange. She has spent so much time with him to know that Jackson wasn''t a lunatic but she couldn''t pinpoint his reason for approaching her. One thing she was certain of was that it was not a coincidence that Jackson stole her contract.


    ording to her conclusion, something seems fishy but she could not guess what exactly it is.


    "Cat, ording to you, do you think that they have bad intentions?" Jasmine asked looking so confused.


    "No, but one thing I am certain is that they are hiding something from us. I know you have your ways of finding out things so I will leave that task to you," Catherine said.


    Silence evolved the room afterwards. From the expression on their faces, it was easy to guess that they were pondering about something.


    "Cat, I almost forgot to talk to you about what happened between you and Jeff," Jasmine break off the long silence.


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 Chapter 153 - Jane, What Is Going On Here?

    "Cat, I know that you don''t like the poor guy but be more gentle ok. Have mercy on his poor heart. I felt so terrible when I saw him drinking alone because you rejected him," Jasmine said in a serious tone.


    "He was the one who was foolish enough to ask me to be his girlfriend. He can''t me me for rejecting his proposal. And even though I end up marrying I wouldn''t marry a softhearted man like him so he should toughen up if he wants to stand a chance," Catherine said in an indifferent tone. She did not feel bad that she made someone sad.


    For the next four days, Jasmine took it upon herself to take care of the wounded Jackson. Although he knew that this caring side of hers was temporary he could not stop himself from being very happy. The two naughty guys were happy too. They repeatedly voiced out their happiness so many times when Jasmine was not around. They wished they could get to see this new side of hers every day.


    On Friday Jasmine got off work early like she normally did so she would be able to prepare Jackson''s dinner on time.


    After reaching his mansion, she changed into the casual clothes she brought before she entered the kitchen. It was about twenty minutes after she had begun cooking that Jackson came back from the office.


    Even without being informed about her presence, he knew that she was in the kitchen as a result of the sweet aroma circting the entire sitting room.


    He did not waste a minute in approaching the kitchen. When he reached the kitchen he saw her trying to carry the tes from the top shelf. Jasmine was a very talldy but the reason she could not reach the top shelf was that the shelf with so manyyers was taller than her. He stares at her as she struggles for about two minutes before he walked towards Jasmine who wasn''t aware of his presence.


    "Let me help you with it," Jackson now standing at her back said as he stretched his hand to help her carry the tes. Even before he could sessfully pick the tes Jasmine turned to face him.


    "How was work? I hope you didn''t stress your hand too much? You know overworking your hands will hinder the healing process right?" Jasmine asked sternly.


    "Why aren''t you saying anything?" Jasmine asked when Jackson just keeps on staring at her without uttering any word.


    "You smell delicious," Jackson blurted out without thinking.


    "...,"


    "I mean the food smells delicious," Jackson quickly changed his word when he realised what he had said.


    "I will change ande downstairs," Jackson said before he quickly escapes.


    "I find his words and actionstely strange. I wonder whether his attitude towards me has changed or I am the one imagining things," Jasmine said her gaze glued on the entrance. She continued with what she was doing afterwards.


    About ten minutester Jasmine stirring the pot on the fire heard approaching footsteps.


    "You are done showering so soon? I thought it would take you another fifteen minutes since that is the usual time you always took to shower and dress up," Jasmine speak smiling without turning to confirm who entered the kitchen. Since the day Jackson instructed his maids not to enter the kitchen whenever Jasmine was in the kitchen, no one had dared enter the kitchen except Jackson.


    "Who the hell are you?" Jasmine heard ady''s angry voice behind. Before she turned around to check who it was she turned off the gas cooker.


    Jasmine now staring at thedy wearing a white short ir gown examine thedy from her long brown hair to her red high heels. Judging from the designer handbag, clothes and shoes thedy was wearing, at first nce, she could tell that she wasn''t from a lower or middle-ss family.


    "Who are you and what the hell are you doing inside my kitchen?" thedy asked as she threw disapproving stares at Jasmine who was wearing blue denim shorts and a white cropped top that exposes her navel.


    "And who are you?" Jasmine answered thedy''s question with a question.


    "I am his fiance so will you tell me what the heck you are doing here dressed like this in a man''s home? Where you came from, were you not taught thatdies are not supposed to dress like this in front of a man especially one which has a fiance?" she asked not hiding her hatred for Jasmine.


    "Hey, Miss Fiance or whatever your name is, you have no right or whatsoever to insult me ok?" Jasmine asked in annoyance too. Earlier she was ready to ord the youngdy with respect but seeing how disrespectful she was to her, Jasmine changed her mind.


    "The owner of the house doesn''t see a problem with what I wear so what is your problem with the clothes I am wearing? You are a visitor here and so am I, so how dare you to try to belittle me?" Jasmine asked as she approached where thedy was standing.


    "I am his fiance so I have the right....,"


    "You are just his fiance and not his wife so that still makes you a visitor isn''t that so?" Jasmine interrupted her sharply.


    Before thedy could argue with Jasmine more, Jackson entered the kitchen.


    "Jane, what is going on here?" Jackson asked without seeing the face of thedy whose back was facing him.


    Jane on realising that Jackson was standing at her back quickly changed her expression to a wronged one.


    "Jack, I was just asking her what she was doing here dressed like that since this was my first time seeing her here but she ended up misunderstanding my intentions," Jane said in a sweet but pitiful voice as though Jasmine did something wrong to her. She turned to face Jackson almost immediately.


    So she is the white lotus he fell in love with? I am not surprised she is trying to frame me even though this is our first meeting.


    Jasmine thought rolling her eyes disgustedly.


    "Do you have a problem with what she is wearing?" Jackson asked coldly as he approached where thedies were standing.


    "Yes, I think it is inappropriate of her to wear it when it is only a man living here," Jane voiced out her displeasure but she dare not say it in the manner she spoke to Jasmine.


    "But...,"


    "How is your hand? I was so worried when I came back from the business trip and heard that you injured your hand that is why I hurriedly came to check up on you. Mum was very worried when I called her to inform her about your injury," Jane said as she touched Jackson''s bandaged hand.


    The ignored Jasmine just stood there and watch them.


    "My hand is fine and you didn''t have to inform mum about such trivia things, it will only make her worried," Jackson said as he stole a secret nce at Jasmine to see her expression. He could not resist smiling when he saw her pouting lips.


    Wow, Jack is smiling at me.


    Jane thought smiling as she caressed Jackson''s hands.


    "Jack, I have missed you a lot. When I was on the trip I could not wait toe back so I can see you," Jane said as she raised her hand to caressed Jackson''s face. On seeing this Jasmine instantly turned her back on them before Jane''s hand could touch Jackson''s face.


    "It''s not like I am single so why are they feeding me dog food," Jasmine mumbled as she removed the pot from the fire.


    "I am d you returned safely," Jackson said as he walked toward Jasmine''s direction before Jane''s hands could caress his face.


    "Handle that with care or you are gonna burn yourself," Jackson said as he held Jasmine''s hand holding onto the steaming pot. Jasmine quickly brushed off his hand holding onto her body.


    "I thought you were flirting with her so why did you stop so soon? Why don''t you go and continue, maybe you both will win a couple of the year''s awards if you flirt for a little while longer," Jasmine said in low tones that only she and Jackson could hear.


    "What is wrong? Why are you so affected by the way I act with her? Don''t tell me you are jealous?" Jackson asked as he stares at her frowning face.


    "Jealous? Why would I feel jealous of her, I don''t have feelings for you so why will I feel that way. Besides, I have my man, so why will I be jealous of your rtionship with her?" Jasmine keeps repeating the same thing for the sake ofying emphasis. She did not know that this single act of hers made her look suspicious.


    "If you are not jealous then why are you angry at me? Why can''t you look me in the eyes anymore...,"


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 Chapter 154 - You Saved A Rabbit?

    "Because you look ugly right now," Jasmine said before she brushed past him.


    She walked towards the angry Jane who was trying her possible best to hide her anger.


    "I will tell Lilian to dish the food while I go freshen up," Jasmine said when she was at the door. She walked away before he could speak.


    "She really looks like someone jealous," Jackson mumbled to himself not sparing Jane a nce.


    "Jack, while Lilian sets the dining table let''s go do some catching up," Jane said forcing on a smile. She walks towards Jackson and when she reached where he was standing she held his hand and lead him towards the dining room.


    ording to Jackson''s instructions, Lilian and her fellow maids hurriedly set the dining table and within ten minutes they were done.


    "So Jack, how did you get your two hands injured? Even without seeing the seriousness of the wounds, I can tell that it hurts badly, right?" Jane sitting beside Jackson asked as she stares at his bandaged hand. While her attention was focused on Jackson''s hands, his attention was focused on the stairs. He had particrly chosen to sit down at this couch so he could have a full view of the long staircase.


    "I caught injured trying to save a cute rabbit from getting injured and in return, I caught that rabbit''s care and attention as a reward for my noble acts. And with the rabbit by my side, I couldn''t feel a single pain. Just a stare at her face and my pains vanished," Jackson said smiling with his gaze still on the stairs.


    "You saved a rabbit?" Jane asked with a mixture of surprise and confusion.


    "Jack, you got hurt for the sake of saving a rabbit? Are you even listening to what you are saying? Which human will put himself in danger just to save a rabbit?" Jane said not understanding what he was saying. She was too busy staring at his wounded hand to realise that Jackson''s eyes have been focused on the staircase since they sat down there.


    "The rabbit was just too cute for me to see it get hurt. She is the cutest rabbit in the world but I am sure she doesn''t even know this," Jackson said his smile broadening. It was at this moment that Jane who thought Jackson had gone insane raised her gaze to stare at Jackson. She clenched her fist when she got an understanding of what he was trying to tell her.


    Is Jasmine Avans, that infamousdy the little rabbit he was referring to?


    Jane thought as she dug her nails into her pretty palms.


    "If that''s the case I believe that rabbit deserves to be killed for letting you get injured. Cutting her into tiny bits and pieces would not be enough punishment for letting your delicate hands get badly injured," Jane said in a serious tone. Jackson threw a fierce nce at her when he heard her utterances.


    "Let''s go and have dinner so you can leave afterwards," Jackson said standing up. He took ast nce at the stairs before he walked towards the dining room with Jane walking beside him.


    Despite having sat for almost five minutes Jackson did not pick up the spoon and there was no sign on his face that he was gonna do that anytime soon. The anxious look on his face while staring at the entrance made it obvious that he was waiting for someone.


    "What is taking her so long?" Jackson mumbled inaudibly.


    "Young Master, if you are worried about Young Miss, should I go and check up on her?" Lilian proposed when he saw how her boss repeatedly stares at the entrance.


    "Young Miss, is there any other Young Miss here apart from me?" Jane asked trying to hide her anger behind that fake smile of hers.


    "And did Jack said he was worried?" Jane added still maintaining her fake smile.


    The real expression behind that fake smile showed that she would have pped Lilian silly if Jackson wasn''t there. Before Jackson could speak, Jasmine entered the dining room. The atmosphere she met made her guessed that something had happened and without even enquiring she knew that Jackson''s girlfriend must have been responsible for the tense atmosphere.


    "You are finally here," Jackson said sounding very relieved.


    Jasmine did not respond. She just went close to where he was sitting and dish the food into his te as she has been doing ever since he sustained the injury on his hand.


    Jane red daggers at Jasmine seeing her act like she was Jackson''s wife. If looks could kill Jasmine would have died a thousand times.


    "Why does the food looks so strange? Jack are you sure the food is safe for humans to eat. The thought I might have food poisoning after eating this terrible looking food terrifies me," Jane said to the shock of Lillian and the annoyance of Jasmine whose grip around the spoon tightened on hearing thedy''s mocking words directed at her.


    If you don''t like the food then shut the f*ck up? Besides I didn''t prepare the food for you.


    Jasmine thought with clenched teeth.


    "I love the food and the food is very ok so there is no need for you to make that disgusted face but if you are not ok with it then ask Lilian to heat the food in the fridge for you," Jackson said in a carefree tone.


    "Since you said it is ok then I will just manage it. It has been a long west eat together. Telling Lillian to heat the food in the fridge will take a lot of time," Jane said acting as though she was forced to eat the food.


    "Jasmine, why aren''t you sitting down already....,"


    "Because I am leaving right now. I have to go prepare for my visit to my parents'' home," Jasmine said as she bent a little more so that her mouth was close to Jackson''s ear.


    "I am afraid I might end up murdering that woman of yours if I spend another minute here," Jasmine whispered with gritted teeth.


    "And also I hate being the third wheel," Jasmine said before she pulled away. She turned and walked out of the dining room.


    "It is good that she knows where she belongs,"Jane mumbled grinning thinking that she had seeded in driving Jasmine away. Before her excitement died off she saw Jackson stood up from his seat and approach the entrance.


    "What is wrong? Where are you going to?" Jane asked with her sweetest voice?


    "I am going out. Leave after you are done because I might take a while," Jackson said.


    "But you haven''t taken a bit from the food," Janeined bitterly.


    "I lost my appetite since the moment she said she wasn''t gonna join us for dinner," Jackson said firmly before he walked out of the room.


    Jane could no longer control her temper the moment Jackson walked out on her.


    "It has been over three months since west saw each other and he won''t even let me eat with him just because of her. Jack wasn''t this way when I left so what has that b*tch done to him to make him treat me this way?" Jane said angrily as she banged her hands against the long brown dining table. Shepletely forgot that Lilian was still around. On realising that someone else was there she threw Lilian a murderous nce.


    "What the heck are you staring at?" Jane shouted at the innocent Lilian.


    "I am sorry," Lilian said before she hurried out of the dining room.


    "That is what she deserves for wanting to make Miss Jasmine look bad in the eyes of the Young Master," Lillian thought as she continued walking.


    Jackson was so lucky to have met Jasmine just outside her car.


    "What are you doing outside? Were you not supposed to spend some sweet time with her?" Jasmine turned to ask on seeing Jackson approached her.


    "I forgot that we do not have her favourite wine at the wine racks so I need to go and buy it now," Jackson lied tantly.


    "You are willing to abandon your food just because you want to buy wine for her? What an ideal boyfriend you are," Jasmine said sarcastically.


    "I won''t be surprised if you princess carry her every day when you realise that she is carrying your child," Jasmine said staring at Jackson now standing in front of her.


    "I haven''t thought about that but I don''t think that is a bad idea," Jackson replied in a carefree tone.


    "You are so annoying. I wonder why I am even wasting my time talking to you," Jasmine said as she turned around to open her car.


    "Let me drop you off at your mansion on my way there," Jackson said as he quickly rested his back against the door of her car.


    "No thank you, sir, I don''t want to take more of your time. I am sure thatdy in there will murder me if she learns that you wasted so much time because you had to drop me off," Jasmine''s sarcastic tone almost made Jacksonugh out loud had he not control himself.


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 Chapter 155 - Another Playful Kiss

    "No one is gonna kill you so stop being dramatic and let''s go," Jackson said as he held her by the hand and drag her towards where his car was parked.


    "What about my car...,"


    "I will have Thomas bring it to you tonight so stop worrying," Jackson said as he opened the door of the car for her. Seeing that she was still reluctant to enter the car, he gently made her sit down before he closed the door. If Jane was there to see Jackson treat another woman with so much care she would have puked blood.


    Jackson immediately drove away after he had sat inside the car and strap his seat belt.


    Halfway through their journey Jasmine break off the silence.


    "I can see why you rejected all my advances in the past and I can''t believe that my guess about her being a white lotus was right. One minute she was insulting me and the next minute she turned to a damsel in distress when she heard you speak," Jasmine staring at the road mumbled but Jackson heard every single word she said. After saying these words she kept quiet only to begin talking again.


    "Ice Prince, tell me what the hell do you see in her that made you like her so much that you had to reject me? I had consoled myself with the fact that the one you like must have been more than a goddess but seeing her, I can''t help but get furious when I recalled the times you rejected me," Jasmine said as she brought her attention to Jackson. She pulled very close to him to the point that her closeness made Jackson very ufortable. He had to park the car in a suitable spot for fear that they might get into an ident.


    "She is not as pretty, caring, sexy and fun to be with as me. She is even very pretentious so tell me what you see in her that made you prefer her to me...,"


    "Why are you getting so worked up...,"


    "You are the cause," Jasmine interrupted him sharply.


    "Are you jealous of her or what?" Jackson asked sternly as he stares into her blue eyes which contained fury. He just did not understand why she was so restless since Jane came into the picture.


    "I am not jealous but angry," Jasmine said after some minutes of hesitation.


    "You don''t have feelings for me so why are you so furious...,"


    "Because I think she doesn''t deserve you. You are too good for her," Jasmine said honestly.


    "Jasmine, you are getting me all confused. Why would you say that about ady you barely met a moment ago? You barely know...,"


    "I just need five minutes to know whether ady is good or not. I don''t need years or a lifetime like you do to tell whether ady is good or not," Jasmine said as she stares into his eyes.


    "Why do you care whether she is good or not? You are not the one who is gonna marry her right so why does she affect you so much?" Jackson asked as he stares at her red moving lips.


    "I have said it before that, it is because you are too good for her. I get upset when I think that she is gonna be the owner of those sexy lips, amazing abs and that devilishly handsome face of yours," Jasmine said as she stares at his lips.


    "How about you have ast taste of it before she bes the sole owner of it?" Jackson blurted out. Thinking that she will get mad at him for saying such a thing, Jackson sped his fist when he realised what he just spouted. He was so happy when he saw that her eyes were focused on his lips and that there was a possibility that she didn''t hear him speak.


    Seeing her staring so keenly at his lips captivated him.


    Maybe she wants me to kiss her so why don''t I just do it. It will be another yful kiss to her after all, so I don''t think she will make a big deal out of it.


    Jackson thought as he stretched a little and their lips met. Although he kept assuring himself that it was alright, he was still afraid of what she might do. Their rtionship is perfect now, thest thing he wants is for her to get angry at him.


    He made to pull away almost immediately but he was surprised when she wrapped her hands around his neck.


    I guess I wasn''t wrong when I said she wanted to kiss me.


    Jackson thought happily as he let her take the lead since she was the one who took the initiative.


    Jasmine kissed him passionately. Although her kiss wasn''t as fierce as his, the taste was enough to make Jackson want more of her.


    Jasmine took full possession of his lips and did whatever she wanted with them. She teased his lips by biting them and then soothing them with her tongue. She only pulled away from him when she ran out of breath.


    Jasmine stares into his passionate eyes after she has pulled away.


    "If you dare as much as let me kiss you again, I promise to snatch you away from her and take responsibility for always taking advantage of you. I mean it, so stay away from me if you don''t want this viiness to be your woman," Jasmine said before she turned and look outside the car.


    Gosh, what the hell is happening to me? Why does this keep happening when we are together?


    Jasmine who acted cool earlier thought. She felt like giving herself a wake-up p, maybe that way she will really wake up.


    "Let me drive you home," These were the only words Jackson could utter. He drove away after making sure that he was in the state to drive.


    When he reached the front of her mansion he halted, not taking her in.


    "I am relieved of the term of the contract now she is back, right?" Jasmine standing outside the car asked.


    "What do you mean?" Jackson asked pretending as though he did not understand what she meant.


    "I mean now that your girlfriend is back, I don''t need toe to your mansion to cook or to train you right? She doesn''t seem to like and we might end up fighting because of...,"


    "Who says you can stoping because she is back?" Jackson asked angrily.


    "The contract is between the two of us so whatever feelings she has for you doesn''t have anything to do with me or you...,"


    "Are you saying you are going to overlook her feelings just for your satisfaction? Some minutes ago you didn''t hesitate to abandon your food to buy her favourite wine and now you are willing to make her angry for another three months plus. Do you know that you act very strange sometimes? I find it hard to understand you," Jasmine said looking at him strangely before she turned and approached the huge gate.


    Jackson drove away the moment he saw her enter the huge white gate.


    Jasmine on reaching her bedroom called Catherine''s line.


    "What is wrong? Didn''t you go to Jackson''s ce today? You don''t normally call me by this time of the day each time you visit his home, what happened? He didn''t make you angry right?" Catherine asked as she sat up on the couch she was previously sitting on.


    "I went to his ce but I had to leave because I was afraid I would be a murderer," Jasmine said with a clenched fist.


    "Jackson provoked you? Why would he do that? Did you start the fight first?" Catherine asked suspiciously.


    "He did not provoke me....,"


    "Then who if not him? Was it his employees?" Catherine asked curiously.


    "His fiance...,"


    "Fiance? Jackson has a fiance, howe none of the guys mentioned it?" Catherine asked in astonishment.


    "I knew he had someone he loved but I never knew he had a fiance. And can you believe that thedy is just a b*tch? She is so obnoxious, I felt like murdering her," Jasmine said in an angry tone.


    "You hardly call ady a b*tch even though they address you as such so what did she do or say to make you so furious?" Catherine asked anxiously.


    "Because she indirectly called me that," Jasmine said before she began rying the incident that happened but she dare not mention her passionate kiss with Jackson.


    When Jasmine finished narrating her story it was just five minutes to midnight.


    "Jasmine, I agree with you that it was wrong of her to treat you that way. Even though she had heard stuff about you, she shouldn''t have acted that way on your first meeting. I agree that your anger is justified," Catherine said in a serious tone.


    "I really don''t want to fight with her but with the way she is going, I am afraid we might get into a serious argument or even a physical fight," Jasmine said.

 Chapter 156 - Catherines Birthday

    "I know it is very easy for you to handle her type but I advise that you avoid her. Getting into a fight with her over a man you don''t love or have any rtionship with is pointless," Catherine advised as a good friend would do.


    "Did you hear what I said?" Catherine asked when Jasmine refused to utter a word.


    "I can hear you," Jasmine replied as she began taking off her clothes.


    "Then why didn''t you say anything...,"


    "Because I don''t know what to say. I can''t promise you that I will stay cool if she dares disrespect me again. You know the way I am, I won''t tolerate her nonsense. If she thinks she is insane then she should be ready because I am crazier and if she thinks she knows how to pretend then, babe I tell you that she is just learning," Jasmine said fiercely.


    "Jasmine, why does it sound like you have something against her? What exactly is going on between you and Jackson? You aren''t keeping secrets from your best friend right?" Catherine asked thinking that Jasmine was overreacting. Jasmine she knew doesn''t care about what people think or say about her. She has witnessed on so many asions howdies and men speak ill of her in her presence but she would pretend as though she did not hear them so Jasmine acting this way feels strange.


    "You aren''t secretly dating or having sex with him right?" Catherine asked suspiciously.


    "I am not but just to make thatdy furious I wouldn''t think twice having sex with him in her presence...,"


    "Jasmine!" Catherine shouted at the other end of the phone.


    "I am just kidding and this is because I am furious. I was already furious because I have to visit my parent''s home tomorrow but her words ignited the leftover anger in me," Jasmine exined.


    "Jasmine...,"


    "Happy birthday girlfriend," Jasmine greeted on realising that the time just clocked midnight.


    The words Catherine wanted to say refused to form in her mouth.


    "Catherine, the day you came into my life is one of the happiest days of my life. Your entrance into my life has been nothing but a blessing. You were there tofort me on my most painful days. When others criticised me and say all manner of despicable words about me, you have never condemned me. You were there to celebrate with me doing all the happy moments of my life. You are not only my best friend but also like a sister to me. I love you so much and my greatest wish for you is that you will find the one you love and live happily ever after," Jasmine said emotionally.


    "I could never wish for another friend other than you. A true like you is rare to find that is why I will forever cherish our friendship. Happy bted birthday my dearest best friend," Jasmine said smiling.


    "Thank you Jasmine for the kind words. You have been an amazing friend, boss and sister too. Our eight years of friendship has been like I was on a roller coaster ride. It was thrilling all along. There is no day I have ever regretted being your best friend. You are the greatest friend I could ever find in this world and I love you too. I wish our friendship wouldst forever. My greatest wish for you is that your wounds will heal so you can find your real true love. The man who was created just for Jasmine Avans," Catherine said emotionally as tears fall from her eyes.


    "Cat, this is not my birthday so why are you saying these heartfelt words? You are making me want to cry," Jasmine said as she cleans the drop of tears from her eyes.


    Catherine came into her life at the time she needed someone who understands her. Catherineforted her during the time she was in so much pain. She encourages her and made sure she pulled through those difficult days. If not for Catherine and her grandma then they would have been no Jasmine today.


    Catherine has not only been her source offort but also her source of motivation. Just within the space of eight years of their friendship, they have been through a lot together. They were the happy days where all they did was jubte and they were also the sad and trying days where all they did was cry andfort each other. All these things were the factors that strengthened their friendship and brought it to the level it was now.


    "It doesn''t have to be your birthday for me to say sweet words to you and you are free to cry. Nobody is there to tease you so what are you afraid of?" Catherine asked yfully.


    "And all I said is the truth. I know it is hard for you to move on. I mean I have been with you all these years to see how hard you have been trying to forget the past but I really wish your wounds would healpletely. I want to see you fall in love, get married and give me some cute little buns. These are my greatest wish and I would really love it if you can grant me these wishes," Catherine said in a serious tone.


    "Cat,e on I am not starved of love so what are you saying to...,"


    "No more pretending, Jasmine. I am damn serious. I seriously wish that they woulde a day when thinking about that incident no longer hurt you. I mean it and that will be the happiest day of my life," Catherine said seriously.


    All these years she has seen her best friend pretend not to care about anything in a guise to hide her pains. She has turned blind eyes to these pretending as though she did not know anything. But the truth is only she knows Jasmine''s true personality. She Is nothing like people out there think. She is just one sweet girl who was hurt to the point that recovering seems impossible.


    "Jasmine, I know that you were hurt and betrayed by the one you love so deeply but I want you to give love a second chance. You said that Jackson is a nice guy so this means that not all men here are the same. They are few good ones among those bad ones but it is left for you to find that good one who was made especially for you ok?" Catherine said in a firm tone.


    "When did my best friend bes a love expert? Where did my Cat who always chase men away from me go to? I want that particr Cat back and not this one who keeps asking for impossible things," Jasmine now lying on her bed half-naked said as she rolls on the bed.


    "Jasmine, it might look impossible but it is not impossible as you think. You will realise that I was right when you decided to give love a second chance...,"


    "Ok, I have heard you madam but try to do what you are preaching so that the one you are preaching to will follow your footsteps," Jasmine said sarcastically.


    "Jasmine...,"


    "Sorry, Girlfriend but I need to hang up the call now. I need to find something suitable that I will wear to the mansion tomorrow. I don''t want father and mum to start scolding me at the entrance after seeing what I wore," Jasmine said just to evade the topic.


    "Let''s celebrate my birthday like we normally do before you leave for the mansion because I know that you will be in no mood to celebrate after you are back," Catherine said.


    "Sure,e over in the morning so we can prepare together," Jasmine said. After receiving a response she disconnected the call.


    Jasminey on the bed and thought about all Catherine said.


    Can my dead heart be revived? Is it possible for me to fall in love again after my belief has beenpletely shattered?.


    Jasmine thought as she closed her eyes.


    The next day Jasmine was awoken by the excited Catherine who pulled her up from the bed. Although she wanted to sleep some more she had to sacrifice a bit of her sleep for the birthday girl. After showering and dressing up the twodies went to Jasmine yroom and immersed themselves in games that make them momentarily forget their problems. They yed there until it was 2:00 pm.


    Since they had ns to go out and have some more thrilling moments Jasmine and Catherine reluctantly abandoned their games and went to freshen up.


    After they had finished preparing, Jasmine secretly brought out a blue small square-shaped gift box she had hidden inside her drawer. She approach where Catherine was sitting afterwards.


    "Jasmine, what are you hiding behind your back?" Catherine asked when she saw that Jasmine''s hands were behind.


    "Nothing," Jasmine replied not revealing her hands.

 Chapter 157 - You Like The Gift?

    "If it is nothing then let me see your hands," Catherine said as she slowly stood up from the couch. Without giving a hint she swiftly turned back and snatch what Jasmine had hidden behind her. She was surprised when she saw that it was a gift box.


    "I thought you said you weren''t hiding anything, so what is this?" Catherine said as she extends her hand which was holding onto the gift box.


    "I bought it for you as your birthday gift but I was afraid you wouldn''t like it. Within these eight years of our friendship, I have given you so many gifts to the point that thinking about the idea of what I haven''t given you is exhausting. I wanted to give a perfect gift, something you would love and I cracked my head for months but I couldn''te up with anything special....,"


    "Jasmine, you know you don''t have to always give me gifts on my birthday. Our friendship is the best gift you have ever given me so there is no need to crack your head to search for a perfect gift when you have already given me that eight years ago," Catherine said as she smiles at her.


    "How could I not give you a gift on your birthday? That is not possible," Jasmine said as she sat down on the couch.


    "There is no way I wouldn''t give my best friend a birthday gift on such a special day...,"


    "You have already gotten one for me so why are you frowning? You know I will always love what you give me," Catherine said as she sat down beside her.


    "I know but I am not very satisfied with the gift so give it to me, I will give you something more amazing than this," Jasmine said as she stretches her hand to collect the blue box from Catherine''s hand but Catherine quickly retracts her hand before Jasmine could snatch the box from her.


    "You have already given it to me so why do you want to take it back? I will cherish whatever you give me," Catherine said as she gently opens the box. She turned to stare at Jasmine when she got a full view of the gift.


    "See, I told you that you wouldn''t like it. I bought you a car on your 20th birthday, I should have known that buying you thetest sports car wasn''t a great idea. I can''t believe how stupid...," Catherine hugged her before she could finish scolding herself.


    "Thank you, Jasmine," Catherine said as she pats her back. Jasmine was surprised to hear her words so she abruptly pulled out of her embrace to confirm something.


    "You like the gift?" Jasmine asked in confusion.


    "Jasmine, are you silly? How could I not like a gift in which the price is equivalent to that of a mansion? Of course, I love your gift," Catherine said smiling broadly.


    "Thank goodness you love the gift. I was so anxious that the gift wouldn''t be to your liking. I even thought you will reject it like you rejected the mansion I bought for you but I am so happy that for the first time I guessed your thoughts wrong," Jasmine said as she heaved a sigh of relief.


    "I would love to reject it....,"


    "Hey, girl don''t try it because I am gonna get so mad if it repeats itself for the third time. Forget ignoring you but our friendship might suffer because of your decision so think carefully about your decision," Jasmine said subconsciously standing up to her feet.


    "Jasmine let me at least finish my sentence before you get mad at me ok?" Catherine said as she pulled her by the hand. She made the still angry Jasmine sits down.


    "I meant to say that I would love to reject it but I know that my Jasmine will murder me if I dare reject the gift that is why I will ept it. Despite that, the gift is super expensive it is the thought behind that gift I am after and not the price of the gift...,"


    "I know what you are trying to say. The reason you always rejected those super expensive gifts is because you think that people will think that you are a materialistic friend. You are afraid that they will say that you became my friend because of my family''s wealth but I know that is not true. My Cat isn''t after my wealth, I know that so stop caring about what others will think or say. Be like me who doesn''t give a damn about their nonsense words," Jasmine said as she winked naughtily at Catherine.


    "Jasmine, do you know that you sometimes act like someone who has bipr disorder?" Catherine asked yfully.


    "You are not the first person to tell me that, so I know. Despite that people out there think of me like this I don''t care. Don''t you know that life will be very boring without these different shades of me?" Jasmine said with an air of indifference as she stands up.


    "You are right about that. Although you can be very naughty and uncontroble sometimes, I like seeing these different sides of you...,"


    "I know you do so stand up and let''s go," Jasmine said as she pulled Catherine up from the couch.


    The twodies both adorned in a pair of jeans trousers and afortable shirt both headed downstairs with their chain handbags in their hands. Jasmine wore a pair of blue jeans while Catherine wore a ck one. The two friends wore a white shirt but the shirt wasn''t identical. Because of the type of games they wanted to y they wore sneakers instead of their usual high heels.


    The moment they climbed down from the stairs, a visitor arrived. Jasmine who never expected any visitor that day was surprised to see the guy.


    "Are those for me?" Jasmine asked staring at the bouquet of roses in his hands.


    "I guess they are not for me," Jasmine said when she saw the way Jeff was staring at Catherine. Seeing that Jeff had something to say to Catherine, she went to sit down on the couch leaving them together.


    Jeff walked closer to her and stretched his hand to hand the bouquet to her.


    "Happy birthday, Catherine," Jeff said smiling at her. Catherine turned and shot a murderous nce at Jasmine staring at them.


    "It wasn''t me. I didn''t tell him anything about your birthday, believe me," Jasmine quickly defended herself.


    "Jasmine did not tell me about your birthday," Jeff quickly vindicated Jasmine.


    "Thank you but I can''t ept the flowers," Catherine said in a serious tone to the disappointment of the smiling Jeff.


    "Cat, he isn''t asking you to marry him so just ept the flowers. Besides haven''t you always prioritised the givers intention more than the price of the gift, don''t tell me you are rejecting his gift because you think that it is not that expensive?" Jasmine asked.


    "You...," The speechless Catherine pointed using fingers at Jasmine for shamelessly siding with Jeff.


    "If you don''t want either of us to think that is your reason for rejecting his gift then just ept it," Jasmine added in a firm tone.


    "Thank you so much for the gift. I didn''t firstly reject your gift because of the price like Jasmine said. She is just kidding around. I did not ept your gift earlier because I didn''t want any misinterpretation of feelings," Catherine said as she epted the bouquet of roses from him.


    "I understand," Jeff said in a calm tone.


    "I was thinking that we could hang out today, what do you say about that?" Jeff asked in a gentle tone before she could walk away. The way he acted was so like his usual lively self and the twodies noticed it.


    What the hell is wrong with him? Has her first rejection traumatised him to the point of making him timed?


    Jasmine thought her eyes glued on Jeff''s face.


    "Sorry, but Jasmine and I were about to go out before you arrived...,"


    "Cat, you can go out with him. We have always hanged out together on your birthday so go out with him for a change. I am sure spending time with him will be more fun and adventurous than spending it with me," Jasmine interrupted her yet again. Her words earned a disapproving gaze from him.


    Catherine walked over to where Jasmine was sitting without giving Jeff a reply.


    "Jasmine, what is wrong with you? Why are you trying to pair us together? He might get the wrong impression about my feelings for him," Catherine whispered into Jasmine''s ears.


    "Didn''t you say you want me to give love a second chance, so it is a deal on my part. But only on the condition that you will give love a chance. Is it a deal on your side?" Jasmine said as she stares at her for answers.


    "Are you sure of what you said? You are not lying to me right?" Catherine asked suspiciously. Her best friend she knew would never agree to fall in love again so Jasmine agreeing so easily to her earlier wishes was something unimaginable.

 Chapter 158 - Why Did It Have To Be Him You Called?

    "Although the mere thought of falling in love irks me I have agreed to fulfil your wishes but only on the condition that you will do the same. You might not know but your happiness matters to me more than anything. You have always made sacrifices so I guess it is time for me to start repaying some of the sacrifices," Jasmine said in a serious tone. Jeff standing some distance away could not hear what they were saying.


    "I have given some thought about what you said and for your sake, I am willing to give it a shot but you must also agree to my conditions too. I promise that if you don''t like him after spending some time with him I will never try to pair the two of you again," Jasmine said as she waited for Catherine''s reply.


    "If you are ready to make such a big sacrifice for me how could I not agree to your condition," Catherine said as she smiled at her.


    Catherine went back to where Jeff was still standing.


    "Let''s go," Catherine said to the shock of Jeff.


    "Are you sure?" Jeff asked just to confirm.


    "Of course," Catherine said as she turned to walk towards the exit.


    Jeff turned to look at Jasmine with a gaze filled with gratitude. Jasmine just winked at him.


    "Guys don''t forget to have tons of fun and don''t forget to take pictures as evidence," Jasmine shouted so Catherine could hear.


    How could I not know my Cat''s inner feelings? How could I not know that it is impossible for my Cat to kiss some random guy she doesn''t have feelings for? How could I not know that she is hiding her feelings for him because she doesn''t want to hurt my feelings or make me sad?


    Jasmine thought smiling as she rested her head against the couch.


    I have overlooked her feelings for so long so it is time to put an end to always making my best friend sacrifice for me. I have been selfish for a long time so I think it is enough now.


    Jasmine thought as she closed her eyes. She stayed in this position for a long time. She only opened her eyes when her phone rang.


    "Sure, I will be waiting for you," Jasmine replied smiling.


    Back in the car where Catherine and Jeff were sitting beside each other, Jeff who hasn''t said anything since they left the mansion turned to stare at Catherine.


    "Why are you staring at me like that? If you want to say something then do because your stares plus your silence make me ufortable," Catherine said honestly.


    "You never liked Jasmine being around JK so why did you call him earlier to tell him that he should take Jasmine out? I don''t understand your intention so can you exin yourself," Jeff asked his gaze centred on her. His driver controlling the steering just listens, he dare not turn around for fear of what his boss might do. His boss can be very yful at times but also very stern at other times. Friendly people who get angry are the scariest set of people to him.


    "Today has been a very emotional day for Jasmine. She made a big decision that shocked me out of my wits. Apart from that, she is going to visit her mum and dad after a long while, I am afraid that with me not around she might think too much. I am scared that in the process of thinking a lot her mind might wander off to memories and people she doesn''t want to remember, that is why I called him to take her out so she won''t be alone. You might not know but thest thing I want is to see Jasmine hurt," Catherine said in a serious tone.


    "Everyone has times in their lives that they let their thoughts wander to different ces so why are you scared about her case? Is there a specific thing or someone you don''t want her to think about and why did it have to be JK that you called?" Jeff asked curiously.


    "I didn''t have any other choice but to call him because Kai wasn''t answering my calls. You know how busy Military men are, I am sure he must be on one of his numerous missions," Catherine said in a carefree tone.


    She deliberately evaded my other part of the question, she is quite cunning. I wonder why these two friends are always so secretive. We have been friends for so long but never has Jasmine let the words about her secrets slip and so it is with Catherine. No tricks we used worked on them, I...


    "What are you thinking about?" Catherine said as she waves her right hand at his face to bring him out of his trance.


    "I am just worried whether your ns will work. Although you want Jasmine to hang out with JK, she might reject his proposal..."


    "She won''t," Catherine blurted out confidently.


    "And why are you so confident about this? You are not Jasmine to know what she is thinking right?" Jeff asked trying to stylishly pry answers from her.


    "Just watch and see," Catherine said with so much confidence that Jeff got slightly confused.


    "Where are you taking me to?" Catherine asked curiously on realising that she did not ask him where they were going to before they left the mansion.


    "To somewhere special," Jeff said smiling.


    "Why are you suddenly acting so mysterious?" Catherine asked as she stole a nce at his glowing face. She could not resist smiling along with him.


    "Anyways I am looking forward to your surprise," Catherine said.


    "Before we go there, can we watch a movie first? I bought a ticket to a movie...,"


    "Sure," Catherine replied to the amazement of Jeff.


    I get nervous when she acts distant from me but seeing her agree easily to what I want to scares me.


    Jeff thought as he stares at her. Seeing her turn around to face him, he quickly looked away.


    While Catherine and Jeff were preparing to go watch a movie, Jackson arrived in Jasmine''s home. He called her without entering her mansion. Jasmine immediately came out to meet him.


    He drove away after they were both inside the car. Halfway through their journey, Jasmine strikes a conversation with him.


    "Ice Prince, why do you always refuse to enter my house each time you drop by? Is it that you think that my house is not up to your standards or what?" Jasmine asked curiously as she stares at the guy sitting beside her.


    "Your mansion is great...,"


    "If it is that great then what stops you from entering it?" Jasmine cut him short abruptly.


    "Nothing," Jackson lied. The truth is he was afraid that he might not want to leave again if he gets too deep into her world.


    His feelings are getting out of control, he was afraid that he might end up forcing her or using trickery so that she will be his woman if he gets to immerse in her perfect world. Thest thing he wants to do is force his feelings on her. He respects her feelings so much and he wants this to remain forever.


    "You are lying," Jasmine said sternly.


    "What do you want us to do today, I will agree to whatever you want," Jackson said just to take her mind away from their earlier discussion.


    "I want us to go to the amusement park, I heard that it is fun there," Jasmine said delightfully. Jackson was surprised to see her once angry expression turned to a glittering one. He has spent so much time with her but he can never get used to her mood fluctuations.


    "Why do you look so excited like this is your first time going to the amusement park," Jackson asked in a yful tone.


    "Because this is my first time going there. As kids, we were never allowed to do normal things kids do. We were allowed to y in our garden and school but not outside of those two ces. I was always jealous when my friends talked about how fun the amusement park was but all I could do was listen to their tales," Jasmine said with missed feelings.


    "If you so much wanted to go to the park then why didn''t you go there when you became an adult?" Jackson asked curiously.


    "I don''t know. Maybe I couldn''t find the person that was worth spending my first time there with," Jasmine replied carefreely.


    "And you think I am worth spending your first time with?" Jackson asked anxiously.


    "I admit, I like spending time with you. Although you can be very annoying sometimes, you are fun to be with and I don''t have to pretend to be someone else when I am around you. You arefortable to be with," Jasmine said honestly. Jackson just stares at her not knowing whether to cry, smile, hug or kiss her for saying such amazing words about him.


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 Chapter 159 - She Hugged Him

    "Stop staring at me like that, I didn''t say I like you but I said I like spending time with you," Jasmine emphasised when she saw the way Jackson was staring at her.


    "I didn''t say anything," Jackson said before he turned to look out of the window. He was scared that he might do something inappropriate to her if he continues staring at her after all the awesome words she said to him.


    A few minutester the car halted in front of the busy amusement park.


    "Take this," Jackson said as he handed a blue face cap to Jasmine standing beside him.


    "You have a fiancee, people might understand our rtionship if they see us together. You know you are more popr than a celebrity," Jackson said when Jasmine refused to collect the cap from him.


    "You know I don''t care about what others say. I am very familiar with all the titles they call me but I care less about what they think," Jasmine said as she turned to walk away but Jackson quickly obstructed her path by standing in front of her.


    "You don''t care but I do so be a good girl and just wear it," Jackson said as he helps her to wear the cap.


    "I know you are worried about concealing your beauty with a cap but believe me you still stand out even with this cap on," Jackson said as he smiles at her.


    "Ice Prince, what is wrong with youtely? Why are you suddenly treating me so sweetly? I don''t only feel ufortable with it but I can''t seem to get used to it so please tell me what is wrong," Jasmine said as she stares at the smiling Jackson.


    "Didn''t you say you want to y, stop overthinking and let''s go," Jackson said as he approached the entrance of the amusement park.


    "He is always so mysterious and the most provoking thing is that I can''t read his thoughts or emotions," Jasmine thought aloud as she stares at his departing back.


    "What are you staring at?" Jackson who turned around to see that Jasmine was still in the position he left her asked.


    "I aming," Jasmine said as she walked towards him.


    "Let''s go have some fun," Jasmine said smiling radiantly. The two of them headed into the bubbling amusement park where people of all sses and statuses frequent.


    "So which rides do you want to try out first?" Jackson asked curiously after they had sessfully entered the park.


    "I want to try out everything," Jasmine said with glittering eyes. She behaved like a child who couldn''t hide her excitement.


    "Does that imply that you want to spend the night at the park so you could try out all the rides?" Jackson asked as he stares at the excited Jasmine.


    "If you want to try out all the rides then we cane back some other time but today you will have to choose the one you want," Jackson suggested in a very patient tone.


    "Are you indirectly asking me out on a date?" Jasmine asked curiously as she stares into his eyes. They were too busy talking to each other to care about their environment or the people.


    She got me there! How do I save myself now?


    Jackson thought when he realised that Jasmine has seen through his ns.


    "You are the one who says you don''t have friends to hang out with except Catherine. And you also said you feelfortable hanging out with me and I offered to hang out with you but forget it if you are not cool with my offer," Jackson said pretending as though he was angry. His angry expression was so convincing that Jasmine fell for it.


    "Who says I dislike the idea?" Jasmine asked sternly.


    "Let''s go, I want to ride that one first," Jasmine said as she pointed at the ride whose name she did not know.


    "You mean the Ferris ride?" Jackson asked to confirm.


    "Yes," the impatient Jasmine replied before she held his hand and pulled her along with him. Jackson just followed her lead, not reprimanding her. In fact, for some unknown reason, he loves this.


    Jasmine and Jackson tried out the Ferris wheel as Jasmine wanted. After that, they ate Ice Cream. The naughty Jasmine smeared Ice Cream on Jackson''s face before she ran away. Jackson pursued the yful Jasmine. While ying the two didn''t care about their identity or status. It was as if they abandoned all that inside the car. If they had wanted to care about their identity and status they wouldn''t have had any fun moments. After they were done chasing each other around they continued with their rides.


    While Jasmine and Jackson were having the best moment of their lives Jeff and Catherine were also doing the same.


    "Catherine, the special ce I want to show you is far away from here, I don''t know whether you are willing," Jeff asked after they hade out of the movie theatre. They continue walking towards where their car was parked.


    "Didn''t you say you wanted to show me something special? As far as it is worth seeing the distance doesn''t matter," Catherine said to the delight of the previously anxious Jeff.


    "One more thing, Jeff. Stop acting like you are scared of me because I feel ufortable when you act this way. I only rejected to be your girlfriend but I did not beat you up so stop acting this way. Let''s go back to how we normally were before the proposal took ce," Catherine said in a serious tone before Jeff could open the door of the car for her.


    "I can''t promise you anything but I will try," Jeff said before he opened the front seat of the car for her. He walked over to the driver side afterwards.


    "I will take it over from here. Take the rest of the day off from work," Jeff said in a serious tone.


    "Thank you so much boss," the smiling driver wearing a ck suit said as he came down from the car. He only left after the car disappear into the far distance.


    Back in the amusement park, Jasmine who had specifically saved the roller coaster ride as thest ride could not stop smiling after they came down from the roller coaster.


    "That was super thrilling. I am so happy. Words can''t describe how happy I am," Jasmine said as she turned and stand in front of Jackson.


    "What is wrong? Why are you staring at me like that?" Jackson asked when he saw the strange way Jasmine stare at him.


    "After Cat left with Jeff, I thought I would have to not only battle with my thoughts but also with my emotions but you saved me from myself today," Jasmine said as she embraced him out of the blues. Jackson was too shocked to react. He stood there like a statue.


    "Thank you for making me so happy today Jackson, I promise to repay the favour someday," Jasmine said in a serious tone before she pulled away from him. She walked away afterwards without ring at him.


    Before Jackson recovered from the shock she was some distance away. He hurried after her so he could catch up to her.


    "How about we grab dinner?" Jackson proposed after they had reached where his driver was patiently waiting for them.


    "Sorry, but I will pass. I have to go home and prepare for my next appointment," Jasmine said before she stretched her hand and open the car before Jackson could open the door for her. It was after she talked about having an appointment that Jackson recalled that she told him the previous day that she wanted to visit her parents.


    Jackson entered the car and sat beside her afterwards. Their journey from the amusement park to Jasmine''s home was a quiet one.


    Jackson dropped Jasmine at her mansion before he left. Although he felt sad to part ways with her, he consoled himself with the fact that he did not have a choice.


    The moment Jasmine reached her bedroom, she freshened up and got set for her appointment.


    Meanwhile, while Jasmine was getting set, Jeff and Catherine arrived at their destination. Since the road in which the ce was located could not amodate a car, Jeff and Catherine came down from the car and trek the small distance to their main destination.


    On almost reaching the special ce, Jeff asked Catherine to close her eyes but the sceptical Catherine refused. After so many minutes of convincing she finally agreed.


    The lovestruck Jeff was more than happy to led her by the hand to the ce. After about fifteen minutes of walking, Jeff finally asked her to open her eyes.


    Catherine on opening her eyes wanted to scold him but the words refused to form when she got a glimpse of the beautiful flowers.


    "Wow...," Catherine remarked in amazement as she let her eyes wander far from where they stood. Jeff was so happy to see the smile on her face.

 Chapter 160 - Your House?

    "Where the hell is this ce. It is so beautiful," Catherine remarked as she stares at the field filled with flowers of different species. Even flowers whose names she did not know were present there.


    "The field belongs to my grandma. My grandma is crazy about flowers so she employed flower experts around the world to help her nt the flowers. She has been tending to it since then that is why the field is still very neat and beautiful despite that it has been over ten years," Jeff said as he looked around the huge field whose main products were only flowers.


    "Wow, your grandma and Jasmine will really get along if they meet because Jasmine loves flowers. I also began to adore the beauty of flowers because of her," Catherine said smiling.


    "Jasmine would have gone wild if she was here. She would have refused to go back home because she doesn''t want to part with this beautiful scenery," Catherine said as she began walking around. Jeff followed her closely. Seeing how the beautiful smile on her face refuses to fade, he was so d that he brought her there.


    After five minutes of walking, he found a suitable spot to drop the bag hanging on his shoulders before they resumed walking while taking pictures. The lovestruck Jeff used this golden opportunity to stockpile his cellphone with pictures of her.


    Meanwhile, in Central City, Jasmine whose car just parked in front of Avans main mansion exhaled deeply before she came down from the white sports car.


    The beautifuldy adorned in a fitted green suit handed her car keys to her family driver so he could park the car properly before she approached the entrance. Standing in front of the brown door, Jasmine put on a fake smile before she entered the house.


    Reaching the sitting room, Jasmine saw her father sitting on the brown couch with a brown envelope lying on the marble centre table. From the expression on his face, Jasmine could see that her father was not in a good mood. Her mother sat on the opposite couch.


    Goddamn it! Why did I have toe at such bad timing!


    Jasmine thought as she approached where they were seated.


    "Good evening mum, father," Jasmine greeted to make her presence known. The maids on seeing their Young Miss around quickly took that as a signal to leave the sitting room. Each time their second Young Miss visit the mansion they had always done this. Only her father''s butler was left in the sitting room as the only employee.


    Mr Avans raised his gaze from the brown envelope to see where the familiar voice came from. Her mum also raises her gaze to stare at her.


    Judging from her mum''s worried expression, Jasmine became even more certain that something was wrong.


    "Where are youing from?" Mr Avans cold voice breaks off the silence.


    "My house of course," Jasmine replied dryly. Her yful traits were long gone. The way she talked was as if she was talking to a stranger and not her father.


    "Your house?" Mr Avans asked his voice carrying a hint of annoyance. Jasmine watches as he brought out the content of the brown envelope.


    "If that is the case then tell me what this is about. Tell me that it wasn''t you acting intimate with another man in public. Deny it, Jasmine," Mr Avans said as he angrily threw the pictures on the centre table. Some of them fell on the floor.


    Jasmine took a proper view of the pictures lying on the table. She gritted her teeth when she realised that the pictures were that of her and Jackson in the amusement park earlier. Scene of how she smeared Jackson''s face was captured and scenes, where she held his hands and also lean on his hands, were also captured. Even the scene she hugged Jackson after theirst ride was also taken. In all the pictures the beautiful smile on her face to show how happy she was never left her face.


    "He is just my friend...,"


    "Did you just say he is a mere friend? Is this how you act with a friend Jasmine and are all the men in Central City your friends?" Mr Avans asked angrily.


    "Father, is it wrong for me to hang out with my friend? And we weren''t doing anything wrong in the picture so why are you getting so furious with me when I barely arrived?" Jasmine asked as she tried her best not to re up.


    "Did you just say you weren''t doing anything wrong?" Mr Avans asked as he raised an eyebrow.


    "How could ady who has a fiancee and will soon be getting married act so close to another man? What image are you trying to give yourself and our family by acting this way with another man in public other than your fiancee? Jasmine, if you think that you can soil our family''s prestige that I have worked so hard to build then you are very wrong," Mr Avans said his tone rising at every interval.


    "Our family''s prestige?" Jasmine chuckled to the further annoyance of her father.


    "Isn''t that what you have always been after? I have told you from the onset that I didn''t want to marry the Young Master of the Allen family but you still force me into it. You would rather sacrifice your daughter''s happiness just for the sake of your so-called prestige. What kind of a....," Mr Avans stood up and p Jasmine before she couldplete her sentence.


    "All you have ever done was shut me up by hitting me but today I won''t keep quiet," Jasmine said as she turned and red at her father.


    "Jasmines stop it...," Mrs Avans said as stood up too. It was at this instant that some group of visitors arrive. The atmosphere was too tensed for either of the three people to realise the presence of the visitors.


    "All you have ever done was forced or threaten us to do your will. You didn''t mind sacrificing my happiness just to save your ego. You ruin my life father so you can''t me me for acting this way because you are responsible for what I have be...," Mr Avans raised his hand to hit her again but ady''s voice stopped him in his track.


    "Dad!" Elizabeth standing close to the door with her other partners shouted at the top of her lungs. Although her partners were surprised to witness the scene they stayedposed.


    Elizabeth quickly rushed to where Jasmine was standing.


    "Dad please lower your hand. You don''t want to show your iws how messed up our family is right?" Elizabeth standing in front of Jasmine tried to persuade as she stares at her father''s raised hand.


    "Elizabeth is right, lower your hand. Your son-inw is here, I am sure you don''t want him to witness this scene right?" Mrs Avans said persuasively.


    "Mum, Lizzy, let him p me. He takes pleasure in suppressing us so don''t stop him. I am...,"


    "Stop it too, Jasmine," Elizabeth said as she turned to face Jasmine seeing that her father has dropped his hand.


    "I am not...,"


    "Please...," Elizabeth pleaded on seeing that Jasmine will not let it go.


    "I have been weed enough so I think it is time for me to take my leave," Jasmine said as she turned to leave.


    "Jasmine, it has been a very long time you visit home so stay over for dinner," Mrs Avans said in a soft tone seeing that Jasmine was about to leave after just arriving some minutes ago.


    "Yes, Jasmine mum is right it has been over a year since west ate together as a family so let''s have dinner together," Elizabeth supported as she held onto Jasmine''s left hand before she could walk away.


    "I have always been the bad one. I do nothing but ruin everyone''s mood, I don''t think it will make a difference if I stay over for dinner. And I dont think anyone will miss me....,"


    "Jasmine, please just stay over for mum''s sake. She is pleading with you so sincerely won''t you at least agree to this one request of hers?" Elizabeth supported to the surprise of her husband still standing at the entrance. He found it surprising that Elizabeth who was always at loggerheads with Jasmine will stand up for her and even plead with her to stay.


    What the hell is wrong with my wife? Is she ok?


    Alfred thought as he stares at thedy wearing a white jumpsuit.


    Jasmine turned to stare at her mum wearing a floral gown. From the expression on her face, she could see that her mum did not want her to leave. She shifted her gaze to her sister whose eyes said she did not want her to leave too.


    "Only for you and mum''s sake," Jasmine replied sternly. Seeing that the quarrel has been settled the two young guys walked forward.


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 Chapter 161 - Jasmine In Her Parents Home

    "Good evening mum, dad," Alfred greeted as he went to hug Mrs Avans whose sweet smile was so inviting. It was as if seeing her son-inw made her forget the earlier drama.


    The now slightly coolheaded Mr Avans responded to Alfred''s greetings. He was surprised to see Kai standing beside him. Earlier he was too angry to see that Kai was there.


    "Good evening Uncle and Aunt," Kai remarked to the surprise of the angry Jasmine who wasn''t aware that Kai was in thepany of her sister and brother-inw. Jasmine surprised expression vanished just like it came.


    "You are wee to our home," Mrs Avans replied with smiles on her face.


    "Jasmine, let''s go put ice on your face so it won''t swell," Elizabeth said in low tones as she stares at Jasmine''s reddened cheeks.


    "Getting rid of the swell won''t get rid of the pain or the burning anger inside of me so why should I bother?" Jasmine said before she walked towards the stairs.


    "Mum, Dad, we will check up on thedies and make sure they are ok?" Alfred said before he and Kai followed thedies. The moment they left, Mrs Avans turned to face her husband.


    "Sweetheart, why did you have to p her like that? I have advised you on so many asions to try and keep your temper in check when she is around but you just won''t listen," Mrs Avans scolded sternly.


    "She said he was a friend so you shouldn''t have doubted her," Mrs Avans added.


    "Should I tell the butler to bring the pictures of all the men she was captured acting intimately with? Were all those her friends too? Are the entire men in Central City my second daughter''s friend?" Mr Avans asked angrily.


    "She is soon going to be a married woman, can''t she act responsibly for once? How does she want her iws to treat her after she gets married with the way she is misbehaving now?" Mr Avans asked his pitch rising at every interval to show how upset he was.


    "Sweetheart, you know how willful Jasmine is. She said she doesn''t want to get married to the Young Master of Allen family, so how about you let her have her way this once. She is just going to turn 25 years soon, so even though she can''t get married this year she can get married next year. Sumbing to her demands this once is better than making her cause trouble," Mrs Avans said in a serious tone. She knows how stubborn Jasmine can be. Mrs Avans knows that instead of obeying her father, his attitude will force Jasmine into rebelling and she did not want this to happen. She can''t watch her family turn into a warzone again.


    "Because she is at her prime we should let her do whatever she wants? Will you be able to take responsibility if she continues rejecting her suitors until she is 50 years old?" Mr Avans said as he tried to keep his temper in check.


    "And did you say we should give her a chance?" Mr Avans asked as he stares at his wife sitting opposite him.


    "We should give her a chance to ruin her life more than she has already done? If that is what you want then sorry I can''t consent to it. I won''t sit down and watch my daughter ruin her life because of a man who never deserves her or her love. I will never do that," Mr Avans said vehemently.


    "The two of you are just too stubborn, like father like daughter. The daughter is hellbent on ruining her life while the father who acts like he doesn''t care is hellbent on saving her from destruction. Even though he loves her so much, he doesn''t let it show because he is afraid that showcasing his love will make him softhearted," Mrs Avans said as she stares at her furious husband.


    "Sweetheart, tell me when are you gonna stop making Jasmine misunderstand your concern for hatred?" Mrs Avans asked seriously.


    "Until the day she stops hurting herself for that good for nothing boy," Mr Avans said unwaveringly.


    Back in Jasmine''s room, while thedies sit on the huge princess bed the guys sat on the pink couch.


    Kai let his eyes wander around the room. This was his first time seeing what her room looks like. She has never invited him to her home neither to her parent''s house since the announcement of their engagement. They are a couple but just by name. The truth is they don''t know anything about each other. He doesn''t know her favourite dishes, colour, movie or ces. Each time they go out on a date Jasmine was always in a hurry to leave and even when he manages to ask her personal stuff, she will always find a way to evade his question.


    That is why right now he was surprised to see that the design of her room was pink and white. He knew that mostdies love pink but he did not know that a sophisticateddy like Jasmine will love pink colour too.


    Does that mean her favourite colour is pink?


    Kai thought as he stares at the portrait hanging on the wall just opposite where he was sitting.


    "That was Jasmine when she was little. Doesn''t she look so beautiful and cute?" Alfred asked staring at the girl wearing a pink princess gown and a crown on her head. One look at the smiling girl in the picture and you will see that her older self did not do stic surgery. She is a natural beauty and no one can deny that fact.


    "You are right about that. Her beautiful Sapphire eyes speak of innocence unlike the eyes of the adult Jasmine who speaks the opposite," Kai replied his eyes glued on the picture.


    "Actually dude my sister-inw is not bad as she always tries to portray. Although she was born and bred in such a wealthy family, her attitude and personality speak otherwise. She is the nicest and the most jovial socialite I have ever met. Any man who gets married to her will never regret it that is why you are lucky," Alfred said as he shifted his gaze to Kai''s face.


    "I am not telling you how wonderful she is because she is rted to my wife but I am telling you this out of the experience. She and I are quite close. Believe me, if Jasmine had been the first person I met I wouldn''t have hesitated to fall madly in love with her. I am not trying to say that I regret marrying my wife but I am trying to tell you how wonderful of a person she is. When you finally be her husband, I can assure you that you will be spoiled rotten by her, I promise you," Alfred said as he tapped Kai by the shoulders.


    "Since you know a lot about her, do you mind telling me more about her?" Kai asked in a polite tone.


    "Sure, it''s my pleasure," Alfred said smiling. Elizabeth watching the guys was so happy to see them get along so well.


    "The guys seem to be getting along well," Elizabeth remarked as she shifted her gaze to Jasmine.


    "Jasmine, are you sure you don''t want to put ice on your cheek, it has begun swelling," Elizabeth said worriedly as she raised her hand to touch Jasmine''s bruised right cheek.


    "Lizzy, forget about my face and tell me why he was with you guys earlier," Jasmine said as she stole a nce at Kai talking to Alfred.


    "We met him outside the mansion. I did not have the chance to ask him why he was here before the scene we met earlier," Elizabeth exined.


    "Ok, then what were you and Alfred doing here? Did father also invite you and Alfred here?" Jasmine asked curiously.


    "No, but Catherine did," Elizabeth replied to the surprise of Jasmine.


    "Cat called you?" Jasmine asked suspiciously.


    "Yeah, she called me yesterday. She was afraid that something terrible might happened to you if you visited the mansion alone. Judging from her tone, I could tell that she wouldn''t have called me if she had another choice. Just to save you she let go of her anger for me even though it was just for a few minutes," Elizabeth said with a voice filled with so much admiration.


    "That is how she normally is. She gets too worried in anything concerning me...,"


    "That shows that she cares about you a lot. That is what a true friend is for. They will never forsake you. Catherine has done these so many times for you. This is to show that she is a true friend," Elizabeth interrupted her sharply.


    "I wish they woulde a day you and your husband will be the same way towards each other. I wish a day that you both will be not only a real couple but true friends wille," Jasmine said with a fallen expression.


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 Chapter 162 - I Will Never Marry Kai

    "I am sure that will happen soon," Elizabeth said sounding optimistic.


    "Why do you say that? Did you both settle your quarrel?" Jasmine asked curiously.


    "Yes, and he even agreed to go on the trip with me...,"


    "Wow, congrattions. I am happy for you," Jasmine said smiling broadly at Elizabeth.


    "You areing on the trip with us right?" Elizabeth asked ignoring her congrattory words. She knew that there was a lot to do for her rtionship with her husband to progress to the next level.


    "I don''t know...,"


    "Don''t even say that, Jasmine. Don''t forget you promised you woulde. If you dare go back on your words I will immediately cancel the trip," Elizabeth threatened firmly.


    "Just tell me the date and the location and I will clear off my schedule before then," Jasmine quickly agreed on seeing that Elizabeth was dead serious about cancelling the trip.


    "Now you are talking," Elizabeth said beaming. The two sisters continue to talk. While they were busy talking they did not realise that it had begun to rain. None of them expected that it will rain since the weather forecast did not mention that it was going to rain today.


    Some minutester, a maid came to inform them that dinner was ready. Not wanting to keep the elders waiting the four of them went downstairs for dinner.


    At the dining table, everyone just ate quietly. Jasmine ate only a little. The way she ate showed that she did not have an appetite. The only reason she forced herself to eat despite not having an appetite was so as not to make her mother worried.


    Jasmine heaved a sigh of relief the moment her mum dropped her spoon on the table. Without wasting any time she dropped her spoon too on the table.


    What a suffocating meal that was?


    Jasmine thought as she stood up from the chair. She left the dining table before any other person.


    Sitting on the brown couch Jasmine patiently waited for everything to settle down first. About ten minutester Jasmine stood up with her handbag in her hands.


    "Mum, sorry but I have to leave now. I have some other very important appointment to catch up to," Jasmine standing beside where her mum was sitting said in a serious tone.


    "Won''t you sleepover, it has been a long...,"


    "Mum, it''s not that I don''t want to sleep over but the problem is, I can''t. I have a prior appointment and I must be there," Jasmine reemphasised. She avoided staring at her father sitting on the opposite couch.


    Seeing that her second daughter was bent on leaving, Mrs Avans stood up to hug her.


    "Jasmine take good care of yourself. And also stop trying to go against your father," Mrs Avavns said as she embraced Jasmine.


    "We will see to that," Jasmine replied nonchntly before she pulled out of her embrace.


    "Behave yourself out there. I assure you that I will not only dissolve yourpany but I will also disown you if you cause any trouble ever again," Mr Avans threatened coldly.


    The others sitting at another side of the room on hearing that Jasmine was leaving also went to bid Mr and Mrs Avans farewell.


    Outside the mansion on seeing that Jasmine wanted to go in her car, Kai quickly offered to drive her home. After some minutes of reluctance, Jasmine entered his car. She bade farewell to Lizzy and her husband before their car drove away.


    Inside the car, Jasmine who was quiet all this while turned to face Kai whose eyes was focused on the road. Because of the heavy downpour, visibility was poor


    "Kai, about the scene you met earlier, I would really appreciate it if you don''t tell anyone about it," Jasmine said in a serious tone.


    "I know what to say and what not to say so you need not worry. Every family has their drama. In a family setting misunderstandings are bound to happen, nobody can im that his/her family is perfect because that is a big fat lie," Kai said as he took a nce at her before he focused his eyes on the road again.


    "It is good that we are on the same page," Jasmine replied before she turned and stare outside. She avoided staring and talking to him until they reached her mansion.


    When he reached her house Kai had thought that she would invite him inside since it was raining heavily but the heartless Jasmine did not spare him a nce.


    If it was on a normal asion Jasmine would have definitely invited him in but her temper wasn''t at its best. After what transpired between her and her father, Jasmine wasn''t in her right senses.


    Kai drove away after making sure that she has entered the house.


    The moment she entered the sitting room, she ordered Felicia to get two bottles of wine and a ss. At first, Felicia refused to obey her but she had no choice but to obey her when the usual calm Jasmine gets furious with her. Seeing the swell on her face Felicia needs no one to tell her why Jasmine was furious.


    Jasmine drank until she got drunk. Because of the state she was in, shepletely forgot to call Catherine. Later the worried Jackson called her but she did not answer the line. After so many times of calling her, Jackson became scared that something terrible had happened to her.


    "Why isn''t she answering her goddamn phone?" Jackson said as he threw his cellphone on the floor. The screen of the phone broke.


    While Jackson was so worried about Jasmine, she on the other hand was busy drowning her sorry in the alcohol.


    "When Father said he wanted me to marry Kai even though I disliked the idea I still wanted to go ahead with the marriage but after what he did today, I will never marry Kai. I will make sure I ruin this marriage he so much wants to take ce. My name will no longer be Jasmine Avans if I let my father have his way," the drunk Jasmine said fiercely before she began drinking again.

 Chapter 163 - You Did What?

    The next day Jasmine woke upte in the afternoon with a heavy headache. It was after she had freshened up and drank hangover soup that she recalls that she forgot to call Catherine. The moment she recalled this, she instantly called Catherine''s line. The fact that Catherine did not answer her calls after so many attempts she became very worried so she called Steve to find out Jeff''s whereabouts.


    "Steve where the heck is Jeffrey? Neither he nor Cat has answered my calls, do you know where he is or where he took her to yesterday for her birthday?" Jasmine asked anxiously. Steve working on hisptop quickly dropped hisptop on the centre table.


    "Catherine''s birthday was yesterday? I did not know and Jeff never mentioned his ns to me," Steve said in a serious tone.


    "I tried calling him yesterday night but his line wasn''t going through. I had assumed then that maybe he fell asleep early because of fatigue but...,"


    "Where the heck did Pretty boy take my Cat to? I will give him a serious beating if I dare set my eyes on him...,"


    "Jasmine please calm down, I am sure Jeff will bring her back safe and sound. He knows how scary you can be when provoked so I am sure he will not darey a finger on her," Steve quickly defended Jeff.


    "I wish he will be as smart as you. Call me if he calls you," Jasmine said before she hangs up the call.


    "Where could Cat be that she won''t answer...,"


    "Cat?" Jasmine remarked the moment she turned to stare at the entrance.


    "Cat, what the hell happened to you? Why are you justing back now and why the hell are your clothes so dirty? What did that jerk do to you?" Jasmine now standing on her feet said as she went over to where Catherine stood. She dragged Catherine to the couch.


    "Catherine, did Jeff bullied you, why are you quiet?" Jasmine asked in a worried tone when Catherine did not utter a word.


    "He did not bully...,"


    "If he didn''t then why are your clothes so dirty? And you don''t look happy," Jasmine asked looking genuinely concerned.


    "He and I had sexst night that is why I look this way," Catherine announced to the shock of the once worried Jasmine.


    "You did what?" Jasmine asked retracting her hand which was previously on Catherine''s back.


    "Didn''t you hate the idea of going out with him yesterday so how did you both end up having sex?" Jasmine asked looking confused and surprised.


    "It wasn''t nned, Jasmine. We just felt too cold to the point that we couldn''t resist getting very close to each other," Catherine exined in a calm tone.


    "I know it rained yesterday but wasn''t there a hotel for you guys to stay or even the car so why did you say it was cold...,"


    "That is because we were trapped in a shabby farmhouse where there was no heater or anything to keep us warm," Catherine said seriously.


    "You were trapped in a farmhouse? How and where was that?" Jasmine asked. Catherine''s words made her even more confused.


    Catherine patiently began narrating what happened on their outing the previous day.


    After they got to the field of flowers they had walked around the field while taking pictures. They admired the beauty of the field for so many minutes. After about an hour they had found a suitable ce to stay and eat the food Jeff had brought in his lunchbox. They sat down and ate after Jeff had prepared an area for them to sit down.


    They were too engrossed eating to realised the sudden change in the weather. When they had noticed the darkened cloud it was toote because almost immediately rain began to pour down. Since their car was parked far away Jeff suggested they hide inside the small brick farmhouse until the rain subsided.


    When Jeff saw the state of the farmhouse he suggested they somehow find their way to their car under the heavy downpour but Catherine decline his offer.


    "If you are worried about me then you don''t have to be. I am fine and I am sure the rain will stop soon. We will leave here in no time so let''s just manage it for a while," The partially drenched Catherine said as she walked into the littered uncemented ground. Jeff hesitated to enter the unkempt ce since he hasn''t been in this kind of ce before.


    "Come in. You are not gonna die from staying here for a few minutes so don''t worry," Catherine said as she beckoned him to enter the house which only has one room. He reluctantly entered the house.


    "Catherine, are you sure you are ok with staying here...,"


    "I am fine," Catherine said as she turns to stare at the guy standing beside her. Seeing water dripping from his wet hair, she brought the clothing close to his hair.


    "You are wet, clean your hair with this," Catherine said as she extends her right hand. Jeff stared at the clothing in her hand. It was the same clothing they had sat on earlier.


    "I am fine. You are wet too so use it to dry your hair...,"


    "Stop acting cool and just use it. You will develop a fever if you continue acting stubborn," Catherine said as she used the clothes to dry his hair and clothes. When she was done the clothing was too wet for her to use.


    The rain the two people had thought would onlyst for at least thirty minutes exceeded an hour, then three hours. By this time everywhere was dark and the previously vibrant Catherine has started shivering.


    Jeff on seeing this quickly gathered the straws lying on the floor. He ced it close to the wall so they can sit down on it.


    "Jeff, turn off your shlight or your battery is going to run low," the shivering Catherine said with gritted teeth.

 Chapter 164 - What Really Happened Between Cat And Jeff

    "Only your cellphone''s shlight won''t be able to brighten up the room so let''s just use mine too. Besides, there isn''t awork here so conserving the battery of the phone is meaningless," Jeff said in a serious tone before he pulled Catherine closer. At that moment, he regretted not wearing his suit that day. If he had done that he would have taken it off and give it to her.


    "Catherine, this is why I told you to dry your hair instead but you wouldn''t listen to me, now look at the state you are in because of your stubbornness," Jeff who was lost at what to do to make Catherine warm said as he wrapped his right hand around her body.


    "You are a prince, your body isn''t ustomed to harsh conditions, unlike mine. And I am just feeling a little cold, I won''t die from it so stop ming yourself for what happened. It was my choice," The now paled Catherine said as she raises her gaze and stares at his worried face. She manages to force on a smile.


    "Catherine, I am no prince so stop calling me that. My family only has a little money than yours so stop referring to me as prince ok because I am not from a royal family?" Jeff scolded as he stares at her.


    "Your family only have a little money than mine, are you kidding me, Young Master Darwin?" Catherine forced herself to talk despite the difficulty. If she had known that it would rain she wouldn''t have worn such lights clothes that she is wearing.


    "Catherine, my family is indeed rich but we are not a royal family so why do you always try to speak as if our world is so different...,"


    "It is true that our world is far apart don''t you know that? My dad only has a small martial art Academy while your family has businesses andpanies all over the world so isn''t our world so different?" Catherine asked as she stares into his brown eyes. Although she couldn''t see his eyes properly, she could guess what was going through his mind.


    "Is this why you rejected me? Does my family''s wealth and influence terrify you? You are not the type to get scared so easily...,"


    "Which poor girl in this world won''t get terrified just by thinking about...,"


    "But I don''t care about your identity," Jeff said sternly.


    "You don''t care but I do," Catherine said.


    "You are being unfair to me Catherine. Nobody chooses the family he wants to be born into that includes you and me so I don''t see why you are treating me this way," Jeff said as he unwraps his hand from her body.


    "Despite that you said you don''t want me, I won''t let you die. Wait here while I take off my shirt...,"


    "Are you crazy? You are gonna freeze to death if you do that so stop it," Catherine said as she prevented him from standing up.


    "Then what do you want me to do Catherine. You are gonna freeze to death if I don''t do that," Jeff said helplessly as he cupped her face.


    "You are so silly, I won''t die from this and even though I die, it won''t make a difference. The only people I pity is my poor dad and Jasmine. They will weep their heart out...,"


    "Stop saying these silly words and conserve your energy because I am going to get you out of here...,"


    "You talk too much. My head hurts," Catherine who had ced her index finger on his lips said as she smiled weakly at him.


    Jeff stared down at the weak Catherine who looks so pale. If not for the red colour of lipstick she had applied, her lips would have also turned paled. Jeff stares at her trembling lips. His heart hurt from seeing her this way. He regretted bringing her to the flower field. If he hadn''t nned to surprise her, this wouldn''t have happened.


    "Stop looking at me with those pitiful eyes because I hate it," Catherine whose gaze was centred on his face says.


    "Catherine, I like you a lot. I don''t know whether it was love at first sight but all I know is that I wasn''t myself after we parted ways at the airport. You never gave me your line so I couldn''t get in contact with you. The few times I dropped by at yourpany I was hoping to see you but each time I was just unlucky...,"


    "Why are you saying all this here?" Catherine asked as she raised her trembling hands to his face. Staring at his worried face, her face inched closer. Before she knew what was happening she their lips had met. Jeff adjusted his body before he wrapped his hand around her waist and pull her closer.


    The warmth his hand romancing her body gave her was soforting. She refuses to let go of him. The once gentle kiss turned to a steamy one. Catherine did not know when they took their clothes off. She only realised they were both nude when she momentarily regain a bit of her senses. Her sanity onlysted for a few seconds because she soon gets carried away when Jeff''s sexy lips moved to her neck. By the time he was done, the once shivering Catherine was on fire looking for a medium to quench the mes. Jeff whose mind was out of this world obliged when she begged for relief. He was very gentle with her at first but he turned to a possessed beast after his first climax. Inside the littered farmhouse, two bodies united. In the mes of their desires, they got carried away. They lost track of time. None of them knew when they stopped making love because by the time they stopped they were both too exhausted and also Catherine''s cellphone had switched off.


    The next day, Catherine and Jeff woke up embracing each other tightly. Catherine almost screamed out in horror when she realised that they were both nude. After realising what happened between them she could not look Jeff in the eye anymore. Their journey from the farmhouse down to town was a quiet one. They didn''t talk to each other even after Jeff dropped her earlier at Jasmine''s ce.

 Chapter 165 - Jasmine! I Said No Teasing

    "How could Jeff seduce you under such circumstances? How dare he taint my innocent Cat? I will surely beat him to death when I set my eyes on him," Jasmine said as she arranged Catherine slightly messing hair.


    "Jasmine, it wasn''t his fault and he didn''t force himself on me so why would you want to beat him to death...,"


    "You are even defending him. Where did the Cat who treated him so coldly go to? Don''t tell me you both are a couple now after what happened?" Jasmine asked curiously.


    "Jasmine, what are you saying? Of course not? Do all the men and women who have sex be a couple? No, right so why should our case be different?" Catherine asked sternly.


    "Are you saying that you don''t like him and will not ept his proposal if he asks you to be his girlfriend again?" Jasmine asked anxiously.


    "I won''t...,"


    "Ooh... so that means he didn''t satisfy you enough yesterday. All men I know are quite attractive when they take their clothes off, I also thought Pretty boy will be no different but seeing the expression on your face I guess I was wrong. This makes me want to see how terrible he looks with clothes off for you not to have liked him, his body or the intimacy that took ce between the two of you. I want to have a feel of his bare body....,"


    "Jasmine!" Catherine shouted disrupting Jasmine''s words.


    "I thought since you don''t like him that I can have him but why does it look like you want to bite me?" Jasmine asked yfully.


    "Jasmine, no teasing and no joking ok?" Catherine said. Although Jasmine was trying her best to joke so that she won''t make Catherine worried, Catherine saw through her eyes that Jasmine wasn''t her real self.


    "How was the meeting? Did it go well?" Catherine added in a serious tone.


    "You don''t only reek of sweat but I can smell love over you so go take a shower and fill your empty tummy up. I am sure you must be exhausted from those rigorous exercises you both didst night...,"


    "Jasmine! I said no teasing," Catherine said in a firm tone.


    "If you don''t want me to tease you then go in there, freshen up and change into something sexy. You don''t want him toe backter and see you reeking of his love," Jasmine teased as she smiled.


    "If you don''t want to tell me what happened back at home then say it and stop teasing me just to evade the question," Catherine said as she stood up from the couch.


    "I will tell you what happened but first shower ande downstairs for your meal. I will have the chef prepare your favourite delicacies," Jasmine said when Catherine was almost at the stairs.


    "I am so happy to see this cute side of hers. I never knew that their rtionship will progress so fast. With the speed it is going then I am sure that I will attend my Cat''s wedding soon if Jeff works a little harder," Jasmine mumbled after Catherine was out of sight.


    Back in Jackson''s mansion, Jackson wasn''t his real self. Lilian and everyone could see that. The way he can''t take his eyes off his cellphone showed that he was expecting an important call. When that call did note untilte in the afternoon, he became so restless. When it was almost time for dinner, he sat at the porch staring at the long pathway every car entering his mansion must pass through. It was at this time Lilian walked up to him.


    "Boss, Miss Jane called to find out whether you are around. What response should I give her? She said she has a gift from the Madam for you so I believe she wants toe over to the mansion," Lilian said in a calm tone. She did not forget to keep a safe distance from her boss in case he wants to throw something. She did not want to be the unlucky one who gets blinded or seriously injured by her angry boss.


    "To hell with the gift," the Angry Jackson said not taking his eyes off the road.


    "Tell her that I travelled out of town or even worse that I am out of the country...,"


    "But boss I think she knows that you are at the mansion," Lilian said in a calm tone.


    "Then do everything within your power to make sure she doesn''t set foot in my house. I am not in the mood to see anyone...,"


    "Including Miss Jasmine?" Lilian blurted out without thinking. She felt like pping her lips when she saw Jackson murderous nce directed at her.


    "She is an exception. Apart from her, nobody must enter my mansion today. If I set my eyes on anyone apart from her then I will make sure you experience hell on earth today," Jackson said coldly. The manner in which he talked sent shivers down her spine. She did not wait for Jackson to say another word before she hurried away in fear.


    Miss Jasmine, please where are you? If you don''t want toe back and find us dead then please have mercy on us. Just a phone call from you will be able to perform the magic.


    Lilian thought as she approached where the mansion''s phone was fixed. Being a very experienced person, she talked to Jane in a polite tone. Even though she kept on ranting and even insulted her, she did not care. As long as she can aplish the task her boss gave her, that was enough.


    Jackson picked up his broken screen cellphone and press the dial button. The phone rang repeatedly but there was no response from the other end. Just when he wanted to give up hope on talking to her today, someone answered the call.


    "Hey, Ice Prince why do you keep on calling me?" These were the words that greeted the worried Jackson.


    "Are youing over tonight?" Jackson asked nervously. While waiting for her, he bit his lower lips.

 Chapter 166 - Pictures?

    "Ice Prince, I know I promised to take care of you during the period your hand is injured but sorry I am not in the mood to cook today....,"


    "Did something happened? Are you ok?" Jackson asked subconsciously standing up.


    "I don''t want to talk about it. I will see you tomorrow," Jasmine said as she instantly disconnected the call.


    "Jasmine...," Jackson called but it was toote. If she knew just how worried Jackson was maybe she wouldn''t have disconnected the call so hastily.


    "I am this worried about her but she did not allow me to talk. Is this my punishment for concealing my feelings for her?" Jackson thought aloud as he sat down on the chair dejectedly.


    I know she doesn''t love me but despite knowing this why does my heart hurt so much each time she treats me like this. Sometimes we are like friends, other times like lovers and sometimes like total strangers. Why is our rtionship soplicated? Will it get better if I confess my feelings to her?


    Jackson thought as he rested his head against the chair. He stayed out on the porch for a long time. Heter went upstairs to his room but yet again he could not fall asleep just like the previous night. He stayed awake until it was time for him to get off work.


    Jackson freshens up and leaves the mansion without having his breakfast. At the office, the first people to notice the change in their boss were his employees on the ground floor. Seeing how moody he was that early morning all of them made up their mind not to make any mistakes at work that day. They knew with their boss current state, he won''t hesitate to fire them at the slightest mistake. Max, his executive assistant and the closest person to him at the office walked on eggshells. He made sure that he did not let his already moody boss re-up. Throughout that day Max wasn''t himself, he was only able to breathe normally after his boss went home.


    Driving back home Jackson was so hopeful. He was so hopeful of meeting her at the house like he normally did. He heaved a sigh of relief when he peeped at the kitchen and saw her cooking. He quietly walked up to her without making a sound. When he reached her, he touched her by the cheek. He was taken aback when she did not scold or tease him like she normally did.


    "What is wrong?" Jackson asked as he rested his back against where the burning stove was. Jasmine who was previously ignoring him quickly pushed away from there.


    "Are you incapable of feeling pain? While you were resting your back against it, didn''t you feel hot? Do you have a tendency for getting injured? What would you have done if you had caught fire?" Jasmine asked fiercely to the shock of Jackson who hasn''t seen her so furious before.


    "Jasmine, why are you getting so mad at me? You have never gotten furious with me before," Jackson asked not getting over the shock. Despite talking to talk, she did not spare him a nce.


    "There is always a first time for everything," Jasmine said with an indifferent expression. She did take her eyes off what she was doing for a split second.


    Why is Jasmine suddenly treating me this way? Even when I pissed her off she has never gotten mad at me to this extent. Did the old man scold her yesterday? I wonder what he said to make her treat me like a stranger.


    Jackson thought as he watched her continue to ignore him. When he couldn''t tolerate her behaviour anymore he decided to go upstairs to freshen up.


    "I will go upstairs to change and freshen up. I wille backter," Jackson said expecting to get a response from her but she uttered no word. He went upstairs when he saw that she won''t even talk to him anymore.


    When Jackson came downstairs, Jasmine and Lilian were in the middle of setting the table.


    "Leave us, Lilian," Jackson ordered sternly. Lilian who sensed the awkwardness between the two of them immediately left. From the way they acted she knew that something was wrong but the problem was she couldn''ty a finger on what exactly was the issue.


    "Jasmine, what exactly is wrong with you? I thought we were cool before you visited your parents, did I perhaps do something wrong that I am not aware of? I am not used to this silent part of you. In fact, your silence is driving me insane so say something, Jasmine," the helpless Jackson who couldn''t take it anymore said as he grabbed her right hand holding onto the cutlery.


    "You didn''t do anything wrong...,"


    "Then why are you avoiding me? Why are you not talking to me?" Jackson asked in a serious tone?


    "Because I don''t want to get attached to you," Jasmine blurted out as she turned and stare into his eyes.


    "I starteding here because of the contract but after seeing those pictures of us on my father''s table I realised that I was slowly drifting away from my task without even realising it...,"


    "Pictures? What pictures are you talking about?" Jackson asked in confusion.


    I can''t believe that my guess is right. The old man has a hand in why she doesn''t want to talk to me anymore. Damn it!


    Jackson thought with clenched teeth.


    "The pictures of us in the amusement park...,"


    "But we didn''t do anything wrong there," Jackson said still holding onto her hands.


    "Yeah, I know but despite that, I still don''t want to get close to you. I realise that I tend to forget myself whenever I talk to you...,"


    "And you want to stop talking to me because of this? Jasmine do you know how absurd this is?" Jackson said. He could not believe that she ignored him because of these stupid reasons.

 Chapter 167 - Take Her Out On A Date

    This is the oue he wanted when he made that contract so why would she want to ignore him when the result is manifesting?


    "I don''t care. I am a danger to you so just keep your distance? I don''t want what happened in the bathroom that day to repeat itself," Jasmine said as she wriggled her hand out of his grip. Jackson stares at her, lost at what to say or do to make her put an end to what she was trying to do.


    Why is Jasmine being so unfair to me?


    Jackson thought as he went to his seat.


    The two of them ate in silence. After they were done, Jasmine changed his bandage. She was so relieved when she saw that his wounds were getting much better. She went home after she was done. Jackson was both sad and angry to be treated this way but he didn''t voice out his displeasure.


    The following day, Jackson was working on a set of files in his office when his two friends arrived. Despite having seen them he acted as though he wasn''t aware of their presence.


    "Jack, what is wrong? Why haven''t you been answering our calls? Do you know how worried we have been?" Steve sitting on the couch with Jeff sitting beside him asked in a concerned tone.


    "Yeah, we even dropped by at your mansion but your gate refused to open. I guess you told your employees to block off every visitor," Jeff added in a calm tone.


    "Do you know that Jasmine did not speak to me for an entire day and when we finally met she asked me to stay away from her? Can you believe that she ignored me even though we were in the same ce?" Jackson said as he abandoned his word and went to meet the guys. He did not even care to answer their questions.


    "Why would she do that? Did your date with her that day not go as nned?" Jeff blurted out forgetting that Catherine never mentioned that he was with her when she called Jackson that day.


    "How did you know that Jasmine and I went out on a date? I don''t recall mentioning about my date to the two of you," Jackson said as he threw suspicious nces at Jeff.


    "How did you know about his date, spill the beans," Steve said in amanding tone.


    "Cat and I were together when she called you. That day was her birthday so I took her out...,"


    "Oh yeah, Jasmine called me to ask about your whereabouts in the morning and she sounded very furious. When you came back I forgot to ask you where you took Jasmine''s best friend to. I was so afraid she will murder you when you came back. Tell us what happened that day, who knows we might be able to know why Jasmine is treating our beloved best friend like this," Steve said in a serious tone.


    "My outing with Catherine does not have anything to do with Jasmine''s anger towards JK, so why do you want to know...,"


    "Tell us the story and we will be the judge," Steve replied sternly.


    "But...,"


    "Say the damn story. I will so much skin you alive if I find out at the end that you are the source of my predicament," Jackson said coldly, leaving Jeff with no other choice but to reveal the dark secret he had been trying to hide.


    He began rying the story from when he entered the mansion with a bouquet of roses. At the end of the narration, Steve eyes almost fell out of their sockets.


    "You and Catherine had sex in the farmhouse? How did you perform the magic? Did you put honey in your mouth while you were talking to her? Did you both even used protection?" Steve bombarded him with questions.


    "I don''t know how it happened. We just ended up doing the deed and under the situation, we were in, where would I have gotten a condom?" Jeff asked in a serious tone.


    "What if a little bun began developing inside of her because of what happened between the two of you?" Steve asked not giving Jeff a space to breathe.


    "And how was the sex, was she sweet or did she have a sour taste? Were you the one who dominated her or was it the usual fierce Catherine who dominated you....,"


    "What naughty questions are those? Have you forgotten that we were supposed to help JK with his rtionship with Jasmine?" Jeff who didn''t want to answer his question used Jackson as a cover-up.


    "You are right about that. The most urgent issue is making Jasmine go back to how she normally acts with Jack but that doesn''t mean that we won''t continue with your storyter," Steve said in a serious tone.


    "JK, since she won''t talk to you in your home, how about you go to her office? I am sure she won''t continue to ignore you there...,"


    "So she will not hesitate to have her men throw me out of her office and what excuse am I gonna give her when I get there?" Jackson countered Jeff''s point.


    "You are right about that. The intelligent Jasmine will be very suspicious of you if you do this so I agree this particr suggestion is not right," Steve supported.


    "Jack, how part taking her out on a dinner date..,"


    "Are you crazy, didn''t you hear when I told you that she said I should keep a safe distance from her?" Jackson counterattack Steve''s point again.


    "I know ordinarily she won''t agree to it but not if you use the term in the contract she signed," Stevepleted his earlier sentence.


    "Yeah, Steve is right. She thinks you are in love with someone else, so you can use the excuse of checking out the venue of the date with her. She won''t say no if you do this," Jeff supported as the two of them waited to hear Jackson''s opinion. That is the best idea they coulde up with at the moment and they believe it will work.

 Chapter 168 - Do You Wanna Die?

    "Ok, I will try it out and see whether it will work," Jackson opted for their suggestion.


    "That is nice, so when are you taking her out, today or tomorrow?" Jeff asked with an excitement-filled tone.


    "I would have loved to schedule it for tomorrow but because of the anniversary party which is tomorrow, I will have to schedule it for today dinner," Jackson replied in a more rxed tone. His earlier miserable expression brighten up.


    "Yeah, talking about the anniversary, I almost forgot about it. Did you invite her for the anniversary?" Jeff asked curiously. The anxiety on his face made Steve doubts his reason for asking that question.


    "Why do you look even more anxious than Jack? Are you this concern for Jack''s sake or your sake?" Steve asked suspiciously before Jackson could answer Jeff''s question.


    "What do you mean?" Jeff asked pretending as though he did not know what Steve meant.


    "I know you are worried that your new lover will not attend the anniversary if Jasmine does not attend the party....,"


    "What are you saying? That is not true....,"


    "Will you guys stop bickering in my ears if you don''t want to be violently thrown out of my office," Jackson threatened fiercely as he re daggers at the two of them.


    "Your noises are messing with my head," Jackson added as he rested his back against the couch.


    "Are you worried that she will refuse to attend the event? I can ask her on your behalf if you are scared she will reject you," Steve quickly suggested when he saw the worried look on his face.


    "You guys aren''t in a rtionship and she is already treating you this way. I wonder what she will do if she bes your girlfriend. Will she starve you of intimacy or will she ordered you to sleep on the floor during the period of your misunderstandings?" Jeff mumbled not knowing that Jackson and Steve heard his words.


    "Do you wanna die?" Jackson asked as he threw Jeff a murderous nce.


    "Sorry, it was a slip of tongue and thought?" Jeff blurted out to the amusement of Steve.


    "Slip of thought? This is the first time I am hearing that," Steve chuckled. He could not believe that Jeff would spout nonsense out of fear of Jackson.


    "If you let your tongue and thought slip just one more time here, then I will make sure you won''t be able to use your mouth and head ever again," Jackson said menacingly before he closed his eyes.


    What the heck did Jasmine say to JK to make him go back to his former self? Whatever she did to him, she should quickly undo it because my best friend''s mood is scarier than that of a monster now.


    Jeff thought his gaze focused on Jackson whose eyes were still closed.


    "Jack let''s go out for lunch. I am sure taking some fresh air outside will make you feel better," Steve sitting beside him said as he tapped his right hand.


    "I don''t have an appetite," Jackson replied firmly still not opening his eyes.


    "Jack, stop doing this to yourself. She only said she doesn''t want to get close to you as she did in the past but she didn''t say she doesn''t want to see you...,"


    "What is the difference between seeing me and not talking to me? Although I saw her yesterday, she did not talk to me nor smile at me like she normally did. She was like a different person and this is all because of her old man...,"


    "Mr Avans has a hand in this?" Steve asked in surprise. He and Jeff exchanged puzzled nces.


    "If Mr Avans has a hand in why Jasmine is treating you like this then this is more serious than we think...,"


    "Yeah, the old man is scary. He is scarier than my dad when he is angry. The way he pped Jasmine on our first meeting makes me wonder whether he is her real dad," Steve interrupted Jeff abruptly.


    "I guess he is the reason why Jasmine always acts tough. I am sure he must have trained them as soldiers," Jeff added feeling sorry for Jackson. Before their encounter with Mr Avans that day in Jasmine''s home, he believed that Mr Avans was a very gentle person but his opinion of him changed the moment he pped Jasmine.


    "She hates doing what her old man tells her so I am sure that his n to separate me from her won''t work. Jasmine will start talking to me normally again," Jackson said sternly as he opened his eyes.


    "I wish you are right about that," Jeff remarked knowing that nothing was certain.


    On seeing that Jackson''s mood wasn''t improving, the two of them quickly changed the subject but despite trying so many tricks to brightened his mood, his expression remained unchanged. They had no choice but to leave when they realised that they had left their office for a long time.


    After they left Jackson called Jasmine to tell her about the dinner date and true to his naughty friends'' words, she did not reject his proposal. His mood lightens up a bit after his conversation with her. He was able to concentrate on his work after that.


    Thirty minutes to the time of their date, Jackson left the office. He did not want to be a minutete for his first date with her. Because he left pretty early he arrived there fifteen minutes early.


    "If it is for her then waiting isn''t a problem. I can wait for her even until the end of the world," Jackson mumbled before he brought out his phone from his pocket. He began ying with his cellphone with the hope of time running by quickly but to his surprise when he checked his wristwatch he realised that only five minutes had passed. It was as if the time has refused to move quickly because it did not want his date with Jasmine to happen.


    After checking the time twice and realise that it was still slow, Jackson promised himself not to check the time again. He was afraid he will die of anxiety if he keeps on checking his wristwatch.


    (Hello darling readers, please don''t forget the goals for this month. I have begun doing my part of the bargain so that if you achieve the goal the chapters will be ready. I am beginning to prepare for the mass release early because I don''t want to give excuses so please don''t forget to do your part of the bargain too. If you guys are against the goals please do tell me so that I will know what to do.)

 Chapter 169 - So, Are We Cool Now?

    He immersed himself in the game he was ying. He was so engrossed ying his game to realise that Jasmine has arrived. She stood there for almost five minutes yet Jackson did not realise that she was there.


    "Young Master, can I have your orders now that your girlfriend is here?" The waiter who just entered their booked room asked staring at Jackson who was still ying games. The waiter was surprised to see that Jasmine was still standing when it has been over five minutes since she arrived.


    "What girlfriend....," The words refused toe out when Jackson''s eyes met the gorgeous looking standing close to the door. He was too surprised to say a word.


    "Young Master," The waiter called when Jackson did not utter a word.


    "I will call youter," Jackson said not taking his eyes off this heavenly lookingdy in front of him.


    "When did you arrive?" Jasmine asked to the surprise of Jackson.


    "About three minutes ago," Jackson lied without batting an eyelid. Jasmine walked over to where he was sitting and sat on the chair at his right-hand side.


    "Really?" Jasmine asked suspiciously as she stares at him.


    "Yes," Jackson remarked firmly not knowing the hidden meaning behind why Jasmine tried to affirm his answer.


    "But I was here five minutes ago so tell me who was sitting here when I entered since you said you arrived three minutes ago," Jasmine said as she stares at him with curious eyes.


    "I... I...," Jackson stammered not knowing what other lies toe up with.


    "The waiter talked as if you arrived here about an hour ago so why are you lying?" Jasmine asked seriously.


    "I just had a lot of time on my te. I didn''t want you to feel pressurised that is why I lied," Jackson said honestly. The fact that Jasmine was talking to him normally again made his heart swells in happiness.


    "Why would I feel pressurised when it was your choice?" Jasmine asked as she turned and face her front.


    "Jasmine, are we ok now or are you still going to ignore meter?" Jackson asked anxiously as he centred his attention on her. He became even more anxious when she did not utter a word.


    "Jasmine, I am not used to you acting this way, so can you stop ignoring me?" Jackson asked his gaze still focused on her.


    "If you are treating me this way because of the kiss, then I will apologise even though it wasn''t my fault. I also promise not to let you subconsciously kiss me except it is intended," Jackson went ahead to promise her this despite knowing clearly that he can not control himself or his feelings around her.


    "You promise?" Jasmine asked as she turns and stares at him with hopeful eyes. Jackson hesitated a bit. He wasn''t confident about his promise but just to make her talk to him again, he was ready to do anything.


    "Yes, I promise. So are we cool now?" Jackson asked, his heart pumping fast. He did not know what he will do if she says no.


    "Sure," Jasmine said smiling broadly. Jackson''s joy knew no bound the moment she replied positively. He had the urge to hug and also peck her but he held himself back. He knew that she will never talk to him again if he repeated the same mistake after promising her not to do it again.


    "Can we order now?" Jackson asked as he tried to put his broad smile into control.


    "Yeah, I am actually starving," Jasmine said with smiles. Jackson quickly called the attention of the waiter.


    "You can y the music the music now," Jackson whisper into the ears of the waiter before he urged him to go bring their orders.


    "What were you whispering into his ears?" Jasmine asked throwing him a suspicious nce.


    " I told him that my pregnant wife is starving and can''t wait any longer," Jackson said yfully. His joke earned briefughter from Jasmine.


    "Wow, I never knew you knew how to joke," Jasmine said chuckling.


    "That is what I told him, I am serious," Jackson lied with a serious expression.


    "I didn''t say you were lying so why are you repeating it. Are you trying to hint me that you are lying?" Jasmine now facing him said as she stares into his ck eyes. Before she could turn to stare at her front music began ying.


    "Anyone by Justin Bieber, Wow....," Jasmine said as she stares into his eyes.


    "Are you really sure that you want no one but her?" Jasmine asked still staring into his eyeballs.


    "Hmm...," Jackson said nodding affirmatively. He couldn''t stare away from her blue eyes.


    "She is the only one I want in this lifetime. I am a hundred per cent sure of it," Jackson said seriously.


    "She is lucky to have you. I mean, not every man would sound so confident in front of a beautifuldy like me. Some guys would have stutters or hesitate but your eyes didn''t waver," Jasmine said still staring into his entrapping ck eyes.


    "That is because I know what I want," Jackson said. His face subconsciously drew closer to her face. He could not take his eyes off her beautiful red lips. Staring at each other, theypletely forgot about their environment. All they could see was each other.


    "I am sorry," a calm voice interrupted their sweet moment. Jackson instantly sat back properly when he realised that their lips were a distance from meeting.


    Goddamn it! I can''t believe I almost kissed her. Thank goodness the waiteres in just in time to save me.


    Jackson who would have gotten furious in the past thanked the waiter instead when he knew what the earlier kiss would have cost him.


    "Take this, I should have given you this when you arrived but I forgot," Jackson said as he picked the bouquet of rose lying on the chair at his left-hand side. He extends his hand towards her.

 Chapter 170 - Our Wedding?

    "The flowers are lovely. The purple rose in the middle makes me fall even more in love with it but can you tell me why you are giving me flowers. It''s not my birthday or Valentine''s Day and even though it was these two special asions you were not supposed to give a bouquet of rose since you are not my lover," Jasmine said not collecting the bouquet from him. The gossip waiter forgot what he was doing and stare at them instead.


    "Have you forgotten why we are here?" Jackson tried to use the dating training as an excuse.


    "Ooh....," Jasmine eximed in realisation as she collected the bouquet from him. The look on her face shows that she had forgotten that it wasn''t real.


    To her, it was a fake date but to Jackson everything was real. There was no words or actions of his which were not real.


    "The flowers are super lovely and so is your handsome face and white suit," Jasmineplimented.


    "You look amazing in that white short fitted gown too, itplements my white suit perfectly," Jacksonplimented her too. The waiter was so carried away by the sweetness of these two people he thought were a couple.


    "The setting is nice. The music is superb. It depicts your intention of confessing your love to her. If she is not a super dense person then with these settings alone and the flowers you won''t need to say a word for her to know your feelings for her," Jasmine concluded with a satisfactory look on her face.


    "You mean you love the setting and everything?" Jackson asked not wanting to jump to conclusions.


    "Yes, I am in love with it but that I like the blue and white setting does not mean she will love it. The setting will have to base on her personality, taste and favourite colour. If you know these three things then I assure you that your proposal will be aplete sess. She will be left speechless. She won''t help but fall in love with you instantly," Jasmine said beaming at him.


    "If you say so then I am sure she will love it," Jackson said smiling at her. She did not know that her beautiful words have further brightened up not only his mood but his world.


    "What are you staring at?" Jackson asked the waiter who was staring at Jasmine so passionately.


    "I am sorry," The waiter in white and ck shirts respectively said as he carefully arranged the dishes on the white table.


    After he left Jasmine and Jackson began eating. Unlike the lifeless dinner they had in his home yesterday, this one was fun. The food tastes super delicious and the atmosphere was so lovely that they could not help but immersed themselves in the sweetness of the song and atmosphere.


    They both sat down and rx after their meal. Jackson turned and stare at her after he was sure that she was more rxed. He ced his hand on the same ce he kept the bouquet earlier and picked up a milky coloured card from there. He extends his hand and ces it on the table in front of her.


    "Is this your wedding invitation? Don''t tell me you nned on marrying her the moment she agreed to your proposal?" Jasmine asked not taking a proper look at the card in front of her.


    "If it was a wedding card then your name should have been the one written beside mine," Jackson mumbled shifting his eyes to the milky coloured card. On the card instead of seeing hispany''s name on it, he saw Jasmine Avans weds Jackson Smith. Seeing this boldly engraved on the card he could not help but smile. His fantasy was short-lived when Jasmine waved at him.


    "What are you thinking so deeply about...,"


    "Our wedding!" Jackson blurted out to the shock of Jasmine.


    "Our wedding?" Jasmine asked staring at him like someone who had gone insane.


    "I meant to say about my wedding day with her. You talked about the wedding so my mind subconsciously went to our wedding day," Jackson quickly covered up.


    "Seeing how you were smiling so radiantly I guess the mere thought of seeing her in the white flowing wedding gown made you have butterflies in your stomach," Jasmine said as she stares at Jackson who was momentarily acting like a lovestruck fool.


    "Hmm... I could die from over happiness when I heard her say YES I DO," Jackson said his smile broadening even more.


    "Hey, Mr Dreamer wake up to the harsh reality. She hasn''t even said YES to your proposal and you have even pictured aplete future with her. Aren''t you counting your egg before they are hatched?" Jasmine said snapping a finger at his face.


    "Have you ever thought about the possibility of her saying no to you? You might think that nody in this world will be able to reject you since you have the looks, money, height, body and everything that will drive ady insane but the harsh reality is that not everydy likes a perfect man like you," Jasmine said sounding more serious than she has ever been.


    "I am not saying this to ruin your mood but to prepare your mind for the worst," Jasmine concluded firmly.


    "Just a correction Jasmine, I am not Mr Perfect and I have never wanted to be one," Jackson corrected in a calm tone.


    "I have also thought about the possibility of her rejecting my love. I know it hurts like hell to be rejected by the one you love so dearly. It might take me days or months to recover from the pain of rejection but I won''t give up just because she rejected me once. Even though she rejects me thrice, I will still keep on trying since my heart is settled on her in this lifetime. She might think that she is stubborn but by then she will know that I am more stubborn than her. Even though I have to stalk her, then I will dly do it until she loves me back," Jackson said with so much determination and zeal.


    (Have fun reading it ???)

 Chapter 171 - So Are You Coming?

    "Yeah, I can see the determination in your eyes. Thatdy you are in love with is in so much trouble. I pity her," Jasmine said not knowing that she was talking about herself.


    "Yeah, she is indeed in trouble for bewitching and stealing my bewitched heart away," Jackson eximed staring at her glowing face.


    "So are youing? I would love you toe...,"


    "I meant the guys really want you toe. Jeff who is dying to see his new lover will cut off my head if I fail to convince you," Jackson said not feeling any sense of guilt that he was using Jeff''s name for his gain.


    "I have a very important meeting at the time of the party so I don''t know whether I would be able to make it," Jasmine said to the displeasure of Jackson whose expression immediately turned gloomy. Jasmine was too carefree to notice the drastic change in his temperament.


    "Jackson,e let''s go so I can go prepare for tomorrow''s meeting before I go to bed," Jasmine said standing up with her blue handbag and bouquet in her hands.


    The unhappy Jackson reluctantly stood up and follow her. When they reached the counter, he paid the bill while she waited for him at a corner. After he was done they walked to where their car was parked.


    On reaching their car, Jackson offered to drop her at her home but Jasmine standing beside her car rejected the idea. She insisted on going in her car instead.


    "The date was amazing. I had a lot of fun because of you. I wish you sess in your proposal," Jasmine said as she hugged him. She did not care whether her pictures were being taken by her father''s men or the paparazzi.


    "I also had a fabulous time. This was only possible because of your presence and I was only able to do an awesome job with the arrangement of the date because you are a fantastic teacher," Jackson said refusing to let go of her. He wished time could stop at this moment where his happiness was at the fullest.


    He reluctantly unwrapped his hand from her body when she tapped him.


    "Goodbye, dream about the person you love the most," Jasmine said before she entered her car. Jackson did not wish her the same thing because he knew that the person she loves the most wasn''t him.


    Jackson only entered his car and drove off after her car was out of sight.


    The night for the both of them was amazing. Jasmine after taking her bath sleep off without going through her work like she told Jackson.


    Jackson also went to bed with a broad smile on his handsome face. He woke up the next day feeling so recharged.


    For the first time in so many years, he ate breakfast to the shock of all his maids. The way he smiled while eating the food stunned them. After he left, the chef wanted to im credit for the reason Jackson ate the food he usually rejected but all the maids shut him up before he could bber more.


    With the right team overseeing the decorations and arrangements of everything in the venue of the party, Jackson did not have a course to worry about. The only thing which disturbed him was the reply Jasmine gave him the previous night. Before he left for the party that day, he made a little wish that she wille to the party.


    Arriving at the vast hall serving as the venue of the party, Jackson wasn''t surprised to see that the hall was almost full.


    How could people of all works of all life not trope into the party held by the second leading family andpany in the country?


    Smith International has branches in many countries of the world so he wasn''t at all surprised and besides it was a double celebration.


    Ady standing far away talking to a middle-ageddy on sighting Jackson entering the hall abandoned the middle-aged woman and hurried to meet Jackson.


    "Jack, mum has been expecting you for a while now. She was worried you were gonna abandoned such a big event for your employees but thank goodness you are here," Jane wearing a green long dinner gown which was fitted from the breast side down to the knee said as she wrapped her hand around his right arm when she saw reporters taking pictures of them. Jackson was too busy scrutinising the entire hall for any sign of her to realise what thedy holding onto him was up to.


    It was when people begin talking while staring at them that Jackson lowered his gaze to stare at his hand. He quickly wriggles his hand out of her firm grip under the watchful eyes of everyone. Because he didn''t violently do this, the onlookers did not see anything wrong. Jane quickly turned to stand in front of him when she saw that he wanted to avoid her.


    "You look dazzling in this red suit. Your handsomeness is something I can''t describe with words. So manydies hearts will be left heartbroken when they learnedter that you are taken already," Jane said as she lifts her hand and pretended as though she wanted to fix his bow tie. Reporters scramble to capture this epic moment.


    "Yeah, I am not avable in this lifetime. My heart has been entrapped by the beauty of her smile. I am a ve to her in this lifetime. She is my only master and the master of my heart," Jackson said lost in thought. His mind went back to the first time he set his eyes on Jasmine.


    That day he had gone to the club for a meeting. On the ground floor, he had met an acquaintance before he could find his way to his booked room so he decided to talk with this acquaintance of his.


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 Chapter 172 - Where Are The Gifts?

    It was when he was talking to this male acquaintance that she arrived. d in a ck short tight fitted gown which stops at her thigh he was bewitched by her elegance. The way she constantly flips her long ck hair while maintaining that heavenly smile captivated him as no other woman has done. He was drawn to her and in the process, he subconsciously gets bewitched by her.


    That night all he could see and think about was that heavenly smile of hers and the way she flips her hair. He saw her in everyone he sets his eyes on.


    It got to a point that he thought he had gone insane. He even visited his doctor because he thought he had lost his damn mind. It was in the hospital the doctor announced to him that he was in love after making so many analyses.


    When his doctor came up with this conclusion he had stood up to punch the young guy for spouting nonsense. If not for the fact that he controls his temper he would have punched him really hard.


    The feeling of someone''s hand on his face brought him out of his trance.


    "I have warned you not to leisurely touched me," Jackson said holding the hand that was on his face. He lowered the hand own despite that reporters were still taking pictures. Jackson turned to walk away but Jane''s words made him halt.


    "You didn''t send mum a congrattory birthday message or present so won''t you go and said your wishes to her before you go wee our guests?" Jane said in a serious tone before he could walk away.


    "Of course I know that," Jackson said as he raises his gaze to re at the direction hest saw his mum. He approached her with a smile on his face afterwards.


    "Don''t think you can deceive me with that smile of yours this year because you can not fool me," Mrs Smith said when Jackson reaches where she was sitting with a ss of her favourite wine lying on the table in front of her.


    "I am not here to deceive you but I am here to say happy birthday my beautiful mum," Jackson said as he bent and peck his mum on the cheek. The woman could not resist smiling after her handsome son pecked her.


    "You are so naughty. I can''t believe you appeased me with a peck this time around," Mrs Smith wearing a blue long gown which had some traces of white said smiling radiantly. Just then two handsome men dressed in suits walked up to them.


    "Happy birthday Aunt," the two guys chorused with smiles on their faces.


    "You both always visited very early in the morning or send me happy birthday wishes on my birthday but I waited for eternity but none of you came or send me your best wishes. I can''t believe you let this unfilial son of mine influence you both," Mrs Smith said acting as though she was angry with them.


    "And where the heck are my gifts?" Mrs Smith asked as she stares at their hands. Jackson chuckled when he saw how his mum was treating the guys.


    "I bet they must have forgotten to buy them not to mention bringing them to the party," Jackson tried to worsen his friends'' punishments.


    "Is that true Jeff and Steve?" Mrs Smith asked as she stares at them with a questioning gaze.


    "Of course not Aunt. We did not want our gifts to get mixed up with other guests gifts that is why we left them in our cars," Jeff quickly said before Mrs Smith could talk again.


    "Yeah, our gifts are special it shouldn''t get misced," Steve supported as he stares at thedy still staring at them.


    "That is great," Mrs Smith said as she smiled broadly.


    "Mum, we will go greet some of our friends over there," Jackson said in a bid to escape. He did not want to wait there until his mum started a serious topic especially the topic of marriage.


    He, Steve and Jeff turned to leave but his mum''s next question stop him in his track.


    "Jacky, I almost forgot to ask you about my birthday gifts. Where are the gifts?" Mrs Smith asked as she stares at her son''s broad back.


    "Don''t tell me you are the one who forgot to buy the gift and, not Jeff and Steve?" Mrs Smith asked suspiciously when Jackson did not say a word.


    "Of course not mum. Your birthday gift is very unique. It has been your greatest wish to have this gift. It is going to arrive soon so be patient," Jackson said as he turned and gave his mum a reassuring smile. He and his friends walked away afterwards.


    "A gift that has been my greatest wish, what could this be? I can''t even grasp my fingers on what it could be because of how mysterious he sounded," Mrs Smith mumbled to herself before she raised her gaze and stare at the beautiful lookingdy in front of her.


    "Jane, do you perhaps know what surprise Jacky is nning? Do you have an idea of what his birthday gift for me could be?" Mrs Smith asked anxiously. She could not hide her eagerness to see the surprise her son has in stock for her.


    "Mum, you know how mysterious Jack is? He didn''t tell me anything," Jane replied to the disappointment of the woman who thought that she will get a hint on what her mischievous son was up to.


    "I am sure he knew that I will reveal the surprise to you that is why he kept me in the dark on this matter too," Jane added before she sat down on the chair close to the one Mrs Smith was sitting on.


    Meanwhile, after Jackson greeted a few of the guests, he and his friends found a suitable spot to sit.


    "Jack, why do I have this feeling that the gift you were telling Aunt about was not actually a gift like she thinks...,"


    "But Jasmine," Jeff quicklypleted the sentence for him.

 Chapter 173 - The Arrival Of The Ladies

    "Howe you both have be quite smart today...,"


    "Are you saying we weren''t smart before today?" Jeff asked curiously.


    "You said so, not me," Jackson said to the dismay of his friends.


    "Jack, what will happen if Aunt realise that the gift you mentioned wasn''t a gift but a person...,"


    "And that person is no other than the famous Great Seducer, the most famousdy not only in the city but in the country," Jeff added to the displeasure of Steve who didn''t like how Jeff was constantly interrupting him.


    "What is wrong with introducing Jasmine to her?...,"


    "Are you asking us as if you don''t know who she has chosen as your future wife? She adores Jane. Everyone in the city is aware of this. Even without the news of your engagement to her, everyone has already considered her as your....,"


    "Is it this everyone she is going to get married to or me? What do what others assume matter to me? I make my decisions and no one, not even my mum will detect what I will do, ok?" Jackson interrupts Steve sharply.


    "JK, you know how wilful your mum can be. Since childhood she has always said that Jane will be her daughter-inw so making her change her mind won''t be so easy," Jeff said in a serious tone.


    "You are right about that and I am certain Aunt is gonna make her move soon. And Aunt is not even the only problem but Jane. You know just how persistent she is. Despite having rejected her so many times she still hasn''t given up. Her actions and words made people misinterpret your rtionship with her. She did this deliberately to get the public''s opinion. She schemed this evil n in case you one day decide not to marry her," Steve said in a serious tone.


    "She can go ahead and keep scheming, when the real bosses there will be no space for her to stand," Jackson said sternly.


    "You...,"


    "Right now, I am just anxious as to whether Jasmine wille. She is the only one I want to see. Every other person is not important," Jackson said as he stares at the entrance with longing eyes.


    "Yeah, I am also dying to see her. She hasn''t answered my calls since that incident," Jeff said absentmindedly.


    "Who are you referring to? Catherine?" Steve asked suspiciously.


    "Jeff, a piece of friendly advice from me stop thinking so much about her so you won''t get your heart shattered again. That you both had sex isn''t something special. I mean, you are not her first man so it might have been another casual sex for her. You have been rejected by her before so try very hard to protect your heart from being smashed again," Steve advised in a serious tone.


    "Catherine isn''t like that. Although I am not her first man, I am sure the intimacy we had held some importance to her...,"


    "Stop daydreaming Mr Lover and think straight," Steve rebuked him. Jackson staring keenly at the entrance paid no attention to them. All that was on his mind was to see that beautiful damsel walk in through that door. He continued focusing his gaze on the entrance for a long time.


    "Jack, are you expecting someone?" Jackson heard a voice beside him asked. Even without looking, he knew the owner of the voice. Jeff and Steve stopped bickering when they heard the familiar voice. They raised their gaze and stare at her.


    "Who could I possibly be waiting for?" Jackson asked not sparing her a nce.


    "But you have been staring at the entrance for over ten minutes now. It seems like you were expecting someone. The disappointed look on your face confirms that," Jane said as she sat beside him.


    "Do you mean to tell me that you had no better thing to do other than to watch me?" Jackson asked as he shifted his gaze to her.


    "No other thing here is better than staring at your handsome face," Jane said as she beamed at him.


    "I can''t believe she is even hitting on him now. Where did that docile Young Miss Allen go to?" Jeff whispered into Steve''s ears.


    "Maybe she left it behind with Aunt," Steve said to the amusement of Jeff who chuckled immediately Steve made that silly remark.


    "Jack...," Jane paused when she saw Jackson stood up abruptly like hot water was poured on him.


    "What is wrong?" Jane asked worriedly thinking that something was wrong with Jackson. Jane, Jeff and Steve quickly followed his line of sight when there saw him smile.


    "The Empress of his heart and world is finally here," Jeff remarked smiling at thedy who just stepped into the hall. Her radiant smile was so contagious.


    "The Queen of your heart is here, you must be as thrilled as he is," Steveplimented seeing how broadly Jeff was smiling.


    "Are you both just gonna stand there and watch them? Won''t you both go and escort the beauties to our table? Are you both perhaps waiting for someone else to take them away before you reach there...,"


    "No man is gutsy enough to talk to her, have you forgotten that?" Jackson said confidently as he made to walk towards the direction of thedies. He did not even spare Jane standing beside him a nce. Jane stretched her hand to hold him but unfortunately, she was toote.


    "He is damn right about that," Steve mumbled as he stares at the two handsome guys approaching the gorgeous lookingdies who were the centre of attention.


    Jasmine who had a beautiful smile on walked confidently with every step calcted. Catherine walking beside her was no different. The arrival of the two poprdies made everyone forget what they were previously doing. They could not resist staring at thedies who had captivated their attention.


    "Hi," Jackson who just reached them said staring at Jasmine whose smile has never left her face since she stepped her foot.


    "Hello, happy anniversary," Jasmine said as she gave him a friendly hug. She pulled away almost immediately.

 Chapter 174 - You Look Dashing

    "You look spectacr," Jacksonplimented as he stares at her ck gown which has an opening at the sides. His eyes moved to her hair. He was surprised to see that she has changed her long ck hair to a bright white ombre on coffee colour.


    "You look dashing," Jasmine said as she closed the gap between them.


    "And tempting too," Jasmine whispered into his ears smiling before she turned to face Jeff.


    "Pretty boy, you look hot too," Jasmine said beaming at Jeff.


    "You look the same too. And I love your new hair colour and style," Jeffplimented as he steals a nce at Catherine who hasn''t uttered a word to any one of them.


    "I deliberately choose to wear ck because I was afraid of outshining the celebrant. I was afraid my hair will be pulled off if I wear what I originally had in my mind," Jasmine said yfully.


    "You still look amazing in this. And even though you wanted to keep a low profile, it still didn''t work since you stood out among everyone," Jeffplimented.


    "You are such a sweet talker. Your future wife will get spoiled by you. I am sure you are gonna filled her ears with these sweet words every day," Jasmine said her smile broaden even more.


    "But I am not lying. Just take a look at how everyone is staring at you. They are captivated by your beauty and elegance," Jeff said as he looked around him.


    "I am sure it is not my beauty that makes them stare at me. I am sure they are staring at the two of you, wondering whether you both have gone insane to associate with the renowned She-devil. They must be pitying the two of you inwardly," Jasmine said sarcastically. When she sighted Steve from afar she started approaching his table. Her gaze was concentrated on Steve to see thedy sitting opposite him. Jackson quickly followed her leaving Jeff and Catherine together.


    "Catherine, you look fabulous in that white dress," Jeffplimented when he saw that it was only the two of them there.


    "You don''t look bad either," Catherine said before she walked away.


    "Did I do something wrong? Why do I feel like she has gone back to her former cold self? Was what Steve said actually true?" Jeff thought his once delighted expression turning to a sad and confused one.


    On getting closer, Jasmine smile slowly faded when his eyes met the face of thedy sitting opposite Steve. From the way she was ring at her, Jasmine could see that thedy was furious with her.


    Jane''s murderous nce directed at Jasmine did not stop the confidentdy from keeping her shoulders high. Jasmine is the one who intimidates people but people don''t intimidate her.


    "Hello, Sister-inw...,"


    "Oops, I meant Jasmine," Steve quickly corrected. The way he acted was so obvious that what he said wasn''t a mistake. He did it deliberately to piss off thedy who has been ring daggers at the woman his best friend loves.


    "You have joined Pretty boy in bing naughty. I wonder whether I should scold Pretty boy for corrupting you or you for learning bad things from him," Jasmine joked as she beamed at him.


    "If you should scold anyone it should be Jeff, not me," Steve quickly shifted the me to Jeff.


    "Steve...,"


    "You look so lovely Jasmine and your new hair colour suits you a lot," Steve said smiling sweetly at her.


    "The two of notices my new hairstyle unlike someone whom I am sure didn''t even know that my previous hair colour was ck," Jasmine said as she sat down beside Steve. The way she talked made it obvious that she was referring to Jackson.


    The way all of them treated Jane like some invisible being did not go know well with the angrydy who seems to be trying her best to keep her temper in check.


    "You think he didn''t notice your new hairstyle?" Steve said as he stole a nce at Jackson who didn''t make anyment despite knowing that Jasmine''s words were directed at him.


    "I am a hundred per cent sure that out of the three of us he is the one who noticed your new hairstyle first," Steve added before he turned to face Jasmine he was talking to.


    "Yeah, Steve is right...,"


    "What is so special about her goddamn hair that you all are making a fuss about," Jane blurted out of rage.


    After her utterances, she raised her gaze to stare at them. She quicklyposed herself when she saw how strangely they were staring at her.


    "She has finally shown her true colours," Jasmine mumbled enough for Jackson and Steve sitting at her both sides to hear.


    "How did you know that she was pretending?" Steve whispered into her ears ignoring the silly remarks Jane made.


    "Because she b*tched out at me on our first meeting. It''s too bad that Ice Prince doesn''t know who she truly is...,"


    "And who says that he doesn''t know?" Steve asked to the confusion of Jasmine. When he saw the confused look on her face he regretted making his earlier remarks. He knew very that she will ask questions so he silently prayed for either of his friends to save him. Jackson love life depends on what his reply will be if she asks him a question, he did not want to ruin his best friend''s ns.


    "What do you...,"


    "I know her hair is lovely but that doesn''t mean we should bicker about this the entire night. This is a party and it is meant for fun and not to discuss an unimportant topic," Jane said in her melodic voice. Jasmine rolled her eyes when she saw how Jane was trying to fool everyone with her fake angelic look.


    "Since our topic is unimportant how about you bring up an IMPORTANT and INTERESTING TOPIC?" Jasmine said making sure to emphasize the words important and interesting.


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 Chapter 175 - Where Are We Going To?

    "Let''s talk about...,"


    "Thest time you take a picture without knowing that you had smeared your lipstick? Can you tell us how beautiful you looked when you looked at the picture and realised that your lipstick was badly smeared and not only that but you also recall that so many people saw you that way before you took the picture?" Jasmine interrupted her sharply. With the way she talked and acted those at the table could see that she was ready for thedy who thinks that she is smart.


    "If that one is not interesting how about we talked about thest time you puked your guts out after drinking because you were too upset to ept reality?" Jasmine asked directly attacking the once confidentdy whose expression has now turned awkward.


    Jasmine''s words made her recall thest time she confesses her feelings to Jackson. The indifferent look on his face when he rejected her had made her drank her heart out that day. He has rejected her so many times but thest one was the most painful. She had cried her heart out that day. Because of the too much alcohol, she consumed she ended up vomiting on herself and the white tiled floor. Thank goodness her parents were not back from their business trip when that happened. She wouldn''t have known how to face them after the mess she made out of herself.


    "Is that one not important or interesting enough?" Jasmine asked seeing how ufortable thedy has be.


    She likes ridiculing others right? I haven''t even started yet and she is acting this way, I wonder whether she will bury her head in shame if I said my ultimate words.


    Jasmine thought as she red at Jane.


    "How about we talk about ourst kiss or thest time we had sex?" Steve said to the shock of the others.


    "Let''s start with you, Catherine," Steve said holding back hisughter when he saw Catherine''s flustered look.


    "It looks like you can''t recall thest time you kiss so how about I move to Jeff, I am sure he has a lot to say," Steve said smiling inwardly.


    "Steve, can you stop teasing my best friend? You will have to face me if you continue bullying her in my presence," Jasmine cautioned when she saw how ufortable Steve''s words have made Catherine be.


    "Jasmine, how about we leave these two talkative alone. I might end up hitting one of them if they continue messing with my head," Jackson whispered into Jasmine''s ears to the jealousy of Jane.


    The way Jasmine was rting with the three guys made men staring at them wonder whether this was the same Jasmine Avans, the renowned Great Seducer they all know.


    Some of the men refused to believe that it was her because of how friendly she was treating the guys.


    The Jasmine Avans they know is the enemy of all men. They believe she was born to torture men. A person like her can never change, they have drawn this conclusion a long time ago which is why they didn''t want to believe this strange being who is the opposite of Jasmine Avans is the samedy they all know.


    "I permit you to hit them including your fiance. The guys are messing with my head but she is messing with my nerves. I am afraid I might just stand up and bite off her ears if she upsets me just one more time," Jasmine whispered back into his ears.


    Mrs Smith who has been watching them from her seat frowned when she saw how close her son who dislikes women was with thisdy she had heard so much about.


    "Then let''s go out for some fresh air. I believe when wee back it will be time for dance," Jackson said as he stood up. Jasmine also did likewise.


    "Jack, mum wants to talk to you. She said it''s urgent," Jane who has been sitting there all this while knew that it was time to pass a message when Jackson wanted to leave with Jasmine. Her trick was too obvious for even themest person in the world to see through.


    "No matter how urgent it is, the message can wait," Jackson said coldly before he and Jasmine approached the exit. The furious Jane sped her fists. She felt like scattering something or hitting the table to relieve her anger but she controlled herself.


    What is so special about her that he always follows her about?


    Jane thought before she stood up and leave. Her reason for sitting there has left so why should she remain there?


    "Thest time you talked about her, it felt like you would go to the extent of plunging the stars for her but you are treating her quite coldly today, I wonder what she did to make you so upset to this point," Jasminemented as they both find their way out of therge hall.


    "Because she tried to bully someone she shouldn''t have ever tried bullying," Jackson said with a carefree expression as they walk out of the hall finally.


    "I wonder who is this someone she shouldn''t have dared bullied that she did," Jasmine said nonchntly.


    "Where are we going to?" Jasmine asked as she turned and stare at him.


    "Their rooftop is quite pretty so let''s go have some fresh air there. I am sure you will love it there," Jackson said as he grabbed her hand. He made to walk away but Jasmine didn''t budge.


    "Why are you staring at me like that...,"


    "I should be asking you that. Why are you so nice to metely? You no longer use that cold tone with me. You tend to do what I want and you are so gentle. Am I the one who changed you or are you acting this way because your fiance is back?" Jasmine asked staring at Jackson who was still holding her hand.


    "I have always been nice to you, don''t tell me you are just noticing it?" Jackson asked as he let go of her and approach the location of the elevator.

 Chapter 176 - Did You Prepare This?

    "What do his words mean?" Jasmine thought aloud as she stares at his departing back. She quickly followed him when he saw that he was a far distance away from her.


    Jasmine joined Jackson in the elevator.


    After she entered the elevator Jackson standing at her back stretched and press the button. Their journey to the rooftop was very quiet.


    "Wow, it is pretty," Jasmine remarked the moment they reached the rooftop. She stares at the flowers surrounding the entire rooftop. The colourful lights decorated around the flowers added so much beauty to it.


    "There are also scented candles here. Is this how the rooftop is originally is or did someone decorated it for a proposal or celebration of happy events?" Jasmine asked as she stares at the heart shape decorated with a red and white scented candle.


    "Do you like it?" Jackson asked ignoring her question.


    "Although it was not prepared for me, I love it. I find it very romantic," Jasmine said as she walked closer to the heart shape decoration on the floor. The rose petals spread on the floor looks very beautiful.


    "That is such a relief," Jackson mumbled thinking that Jasmine standing some distance away from him would not hear.


    "What do you mean? Are you the one who prepared it?" Jasmine asked as she turned and walk closer to him. She closed the gaps between them.


    "Did you prepare this?" Jasmine asked staring at Jackson whose gaze was at different ces at the same time.


    "Why are you avoiding my stares?" Jasmine asked as she raised her right hand and turn his face around so that he was staring at her.


    "Did you set up this ce? If yes, then why?" Jasmine asked, staring right into his eyeballs.


    "What are you saying? Of course, it is not me. I might be smart in every other aspect but when ites to romance I am bad at it. I am sure you know this," Jackson said in a serious tone. His tone and expression looked so convincing.


    "If that is true then why did you avoid my stares? Don''t you know that it made you look suspicious?" Jasmine asked still staring into his eyes.


    "I didn''t know, I was just busy doing what I promised you. I didn''t know I came out looking suspicious," Jackson said as he walked slowly towards the edge of the rooftop.


    "Do I stir up your heart so much that you can''t avoid looking at me anymore?" Jasmine asked as she walked and stood beside him.


    "Jasmine, what was your dream man in the past? I said past because you said you no longer believe in rtionships," Jackson said as he waited for her reply.


    "My dream man? What was it again? It has been so long that I can''t remember...,"


    "How long has it been?" Jasmine interrupted her meekly.


    "Five years," Jasmine replied without any hesitation.


    "Back then the qualities I seek in a man was quite simple. I just needed a man who loves me very much. I didn''t care about designers clothes, shoes, jewels and so on. All I wanted was someone who loved me for who I am but after what happened I guess finding someone who loves me for what I am is impossible," Jasmine said trying to hide her sadness.


    "Why are you doubting yourself? You shouldn''t let your self-esteem be crushed because of what one jerk did. He didn''t see any good in you because he never deserved you. Although I don''t know who the jerk is I can confidently beat my hand on my chest and tell you that you were too good for the scumbag," Jackson said to the surprise of Jasmine who never expected him to speak so highly of her.


    "Although you are too bold, you are super fun to be with and I love this bold part of you...,"


    "I meant no man in his right senses will not like a bolddy who can fight for herself and those she loves wherever she is. Your confidence and elegance are one of your charms. No matter what anyone says, don''t change yourself for anyone, not even for the man you will love in the future. You taught me this so you should also practice it," Jackson said as he stares at her face.


    "You are the first man to speak nicely about me after all the torture you went through in my hands...,"


    "Maybe I am this way because you went easy on me," Jackson replied with smiles on his handsome face.


    "Did I go easy on you? I don''t think so," Jasmine staring at him too with her right hand resting against the iron bar said.


    "What about you, what is your dream woman?" Jasmine asked seriously as she re at him.


    "The sky is so beautiful. The stars are shining so brightly...,"


    "Yeah the sky is indeed lovely but answer my question first," Jasmine said as she rubs her hands when the cold night breeze hits her bare skin.


    "You look cold," Jackson said as he took off his suit and gave it to her. Jasmine readily collected the suit from him since she needed it to shield her from the coldness of the night breeze.


    "Answer my question now. If you refuse to give me an answer I won''t talk to you again...,"


    "I have never cared about ady''s background. As long as I love her every other thing or factor is unimportant. The next quality I want in ady is confidence. As the wife of a business tycoon like me, she will inevitably attend parties and other functions with me and I would love her to look confident all the time," Jackson said his eyes still centred at her. He wanted to so much tell her that he has found that dream woman of his but he couldn''t bring himself to do it.


    "I like straightforwarddies. I lovedies, who will say let''s make love or let''s kiss and not those who will beat around the bush. I hatedies who pretend to be a saint just to gain my affection. I like women who are faithful and has a good character," Jackson concluded firmly.


    "Why is it that it is everything your fiance is what you hate? How are you both gonna get along when you get married if she is the opposite of what you desire in ady?" Jasmine asked in a firm tone.

 Chapter 177 - Wife? Whose Wife Is She?

    "And did you say you want ady who will jump on you when she feels horny?" Jasmine chuckled on recalling what he said.


    "Wake up Ice Prince, not alldies are as shameless as me. That they don''t ask you for sex doesn''t mean that they are not unique. As the man you can always take the initiative during intimacy if your woman is not sexually active," Jasmine said conclusively.


    Meanwhile, as the two were talking people at the hall were seriously searching for the two people who left the hall together. Jane who hated the fact of him being with such an infamousdy as Jasmine Avans went as far as going to the parking lounge to search for them. After reaching the parking lounge, her heart began beating erratically. The fear of meeting Jasmine and Jackson making out in the car or at a dark corner scare her out of her wit. She was somehow relieved and worried when she couldn''t find them even after searching the entire parking lounge. She went back to the hall after her futile search.


    "Would you have sex with me?" Jackson asked without thinking. The bewildered expression on her face rmed him.


    "I meant would you have sex with me if I was someone you liked? I remember you saying you would have sex with me a few times but will not get into a rtionship with me so I was trying to confirm whether you were serious about that," Jacksonpleted his earlier words. Jasmine''s throbbing heart rxed a bit when she heard hisplete sentence. For a moment there she thought Jackson was actually asking for sex. She wouldn''t have known what reply to give him if he was serious about his request.


    "Do you want to have sex with me?" Jasmine answered his question with another question.


    "I...I...," Jackson stammered his eyes wavering.


    Jackson''s cell phone rang before he could utter a word. He smiled when he saw who the caller was.


    You are my saviour Jeff!


    Jackson thought, feeling so relieved as he answered his call.


    "Haven''t you spent enough time with her? The host just announced that it will be time for dancing soon. I know you desire to spend some uninterrupted quality time with her but this dance is very important to you. This is your little way of making a ce for you inside her heart. You haven''t forgotten your mission to seduce her right?" Jeff asked in a very serious tone. Jackson had to remove the phone from his ears and confirm once again who the caller was.


    Jasmine standing in front of wondered why he acted that way.


    "I haven''t forgotten it so stop nagging me before someone overhears your conversation," Jackson replied firmly not taking his eyes off thedy who had raised her gaze to stare at the sky.


    "We will be there now," Jackson assured before he disconnected the call.


    "Jeff called, he said they just announced that the dance will begin soon so let''s go. We cane back here again if you want," Jackson suggested as he raised his gaze to stare at the starry night.


    "Ok, let''s go," Jasmine said as she approached the exit. Before she walked out of the rooftop door, she takes ast nce at the beautiful decorations and the flowers. Although she believed they weren''t for her, she felt sentimental leaving them there.


    On reaching the hall, Jane eagerly waiting for Jackson rushed to meet him.


    "Where have you been, I have searched everywhere for you," Janeined unhappily. The moment her eyes met the red suit on Jasmine''s body, her once worried expression changed to a frown.


    Why the hell does she have his clothes? Couldn''t she give it to him back before she entered the hall? Now people will start assuming that there is more to their rtionship. The reporters will write up a juicy topic out of this. Damn her for creating troubles for me.


    Jane thought with gritted teeth as she red at the suit around Jasmine''s body.


    "I didn''t go missing so there was no need to worry about me," Jackson said nonchntly as he turned to leave.


    "Are you giving me the suit as your anniversary gift?" Jasmine asked when she saw Jackson began walking away.


    "Hold onto it, you might need it again. I don''t want you running into my arms for an embrace just because you couldn''t endure the chilliness of the hall," Jackson joked before he approached where his mum was standing talking to an elderly woman who seems to be of the same age with her.


    Mrs Smith quickly put her conversation on hold the moment Jackson reached her.


    "Mum, Jane said you called me," Jackson said as he sat down on a ck and white patterned chair with his legs crossed.


    "It has been over an hour since I sent her to call you, where did you go to? Do you know how worried she was when she did not see you?" Mrs Smith scolded in low tones.


    "I did not get abducted so why would she get worried and I needed some fresh air that is why I went out. There was no cause for an rm and also she was there when I told the guys that I wanted to get fresh air so why did she have to make such a fuss...,"


    "Are you scolding her for being concern about your welfare? Are you trying to stop her from doing the duty of a wife...,"


    "Wife? Whose wife is she?" Jackson asked coldly.


    "Your wife of course or would she rather be my wife?" Mrs Smith asked firmly.


    "Mum I don''t recall ever getting married and even though I get married in the future that person can never be her so don''t keep spoiling her into thinking I will marry her because I will never marry her," Jackson said a frown appearing on his handsome face.


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 Chapter 178 - Lets Dance

    "You lie, Jacky. Jane is gonna be your wife and there is nothing you can do about it," Mrs Smith said sternly.


    "I...,"


    "I called you because I wanted to inform you beforehand about your engagement announcement with her that I am gonna a make tonight...,"


    "What?" Jackson asked subconsciously standing up from the chair.


    "Mum, I have told you that I see Jane as my little sister but marrying her is not an option. I have someone I love so deeply so marrying Jane is just one impossible thing...,"


    "The marriage between an heir has always been arranged since time immemorial but it was never based on love so whether or not you love her or not doesn''t matter," Mrs Smith said with a tone of finality.


    "Mum, if you stubbornly go ahead with the engagement announcement then just know that you have lost your only son. I will not only cut off all contact with you but I will cut off all ties with you," Jackson threatened before he walked away in anger.


    "You look upset, what is wrong? What did Aunty say? You rarely get angry with your mum...,"


    "I am sure you are gonna see us fight very often so try to get used to it," Jackson said coldly as he sat beside Jeff. His words made Jeff and Steve exchanged puzzled nces. Since they became friends in childhood, they rarely see Jackson got mad at his mother. He could get mad at every other person except his mum which is to show how much he loves and respect his mother.


    "JK, what exactly did Aunt said to get you this worked up?" Jeff asked with so much concern written over his face.


    "Can you believe that mum said she wants to announce my engagement to Jane at today''s event? The most provoking thing is that she did not even discuss this topic with me beforehand. Just because she loves Jane, she came up with this without even asking for my opinion," Jackson ryed angrily as he stares into space.


    "What?" Jeff remarked. His eyes almost fell out of their sockets.


    "Aunt, want to get you engaged to whom?" Steve who knows how much Jackson dislike the saiddy asked in astonishment.


    "Why do you both have stunned expression on and why does Ice Prince have that angry expression. Did something happened?" Jasmine asked the moment she reached their table. From their expression, Catherine could notice that something was wrong with the guys too.


    Jasmine sat down beside Jackson while Catherine sat down beside her. Jeff quickly changed his position when he saw that Catherine deliberately choose to sit beside Jasmine instead of with him.


    "What the heck is going on? Why is none of you saying anything?" Jasmine asked as she focused her attention on Jackson sitting beside her.


    "Did your mum perhaps scold you for leaving your party to hang out with me?" Jasmine asked still staring at him. Since she has always stared at him like this shepletely forgot that they were over a hundred people there apart from the five of them.


    "Actually, Aunt did not scold him but she said he should marry you," Jeff said in a serious tone in a bid to help him out. The two of them knew that Jackson wasn''t in the mood to talk now. From how he kept quiet despite her questions they knew he was stopping himself from talking because he was afraid he will get angry with her.


    "Do you think I am stupid?" Jasmine asked rhetorically.


    "Although this is the first time seeing his mum and his fiance in the same space, I can tell from first nce and the way they interact that his mum loves her. Why would she choose me over the person she loves?" Jasmine asked in a serious tone before she shifts her gaze to Jackson.


    "I can tell that you are lying without having to stress my head to think," Jasmine added. Before she could talk again the host announced that it was dance time. The moment the host climbed down from the podium slow ssical music began ying.


    Jeff who has been anticipating this moment quickly asked Catherine to dance with him. Her n to avoid him became impossible after he stood up and extend his hand. The smiling Jane previously talking to Mrs Smith find her way towards Jackson''s seat after the music began to y. On her way there she shunned every guy who asked her for a dance.


    "Let''s dance," the moody Jackson said as he stood up and offer Jasmine his hand. Jasmine stares at him for a few seconds not uttering any word.


    "Are you rejecting to dance with me too?" Jackson asked when Jasmine did not take his hand. It was at this moment Jane reached their table.


    "Are you sure you want to dance with me first?" Jasmine asked with a confused look. She did not understand why Jackson was suddenly acting this way towards her when his fiance was there.


    "I wouldn''t have extended my hand to you if I wasn''t certain about my decision," Jackson said as he made to retract his hand but Jasmine quickly ced her hand on his palms and stood up to full height.


    "I don''t know what she did to you to make you this upset but count me in on this mission of yours to make her jealous. Jasmine is always there wherever there is excitement," Jasmine said smiling as she follows Jackson''s lead. Before they walked away from the table she winked at the fuming Jane whose gaze was centred on her.


    "Damn that slu...," A hand ce around Jane''s shoulder disrupted her words. The angrydy turned around tosh out at whosoever touched her. She swallowed back the despicable words she wanted to say when she saw who it was.


    "What took you so long, Rose?" Jane asked angrily.


    "I left home quite early expecting to arrive early but unfortunately I was caught up in traffic. I am sorry I didn''t keep my words" Rose quickly apologised.


    "You look very upset, what happened?" Rose asked when she saw Jane''s frowning expression.

 Chapter 179 - She Is Not My Fiance

    "And where is Jack, shouldn''t the two of you have been on the dance floor now?" Rose asked harmlessly as she searched the hall for Jackson.


    "Yeah, you are right. I should have been the one in his arms dancing with him but somedy from nowhere came and take my position. I am so pissed. I feel like pulling her hair until she screams out in anguish," Jane said menacingly with clenched teeth as she sped her fists.


    "Who took your position? You are getting me confused here," Rose said as she follows the angrydy''s line of sight. When she saw Jackson in the arms of another woman, she did not need anyone to tell her why her best friend looks angry.


    Jane has always been in love with Jackson since childhood. She was watching at a corner when Jane confessed her feelings for him when they were all in high school. That means she is well aware of her best friend''s love for the aloof guy who has never spare her best friend a nce. He has rejected her so many times to the point that she has lost count of it. If it was some otherdies they would have given up after the first rejection. And even not the first rejection maybe the second, third or fourth but her best friend still kept hoping that someday he will realise her feelings for him. It had been over ten years after his first rejection but she still hasn''t given up.


    "What is Jasmine doing with Jack? How do they know each other and why is Jack acting so romantic with her?" Rose asked as she shifted her gaze to Jane. She wanted to find a partner and go rock the dance floor but with her friend in this mood, she couldn''t leave her in this condition.


    "I don''t know why Jack and the guys are hanging out with ady like her. And the worst thing is that they seem to get along well. The most annoying thing is that he even let her cook for him in his home," Jane said as she approached a table and sat on a seat. Rose followed her closely.


    "Jackson let her into his mansion and not only that he let her enter his kitchen and cook for him? How is that possible? When did this happen?" Rose asked in looking very confused. She couldn''t connect the knots. Everything Jane told her sounded so confusing. It did not only sound confusing but also impossible. They all grew up together so she knows Jackson''s attitude very well.


    "The day I came back from my business trip without even resting, I went to Jack''s house wanting to surprise him but guess who I saw?" Jane asked angrily as she shot the smiling Jasmine a murderous nce.


    "Who did you see?" Rose asked curiously. The twodies paid no attention to those staring at them. They were too busy trying to vent out their anger by talking to care about their stares.


    "Jasmine Avans of course. And can you guess what she was wearing??" Jane asked. The mere thought of that day made her blood boil in fury.


    "She was wearing denim shorts and an off-shoulder cropped top. Can you imagine that?" Jane asked as she red daggers at Jasmine. Back on the dance floor, Jasmine brought her mouth closer to Jackson''s ears.


    "Your fiance has been staring at us. The look on her face says she can kill me right now. Your n is a sess right?" Jasmine whispered into his ears. She deliberately did not pull out to make thedy staring at them get even more furious.


    "She is not my fiance so stop calling her that because the sound of you calling her my fiance irritates me," Jackson said trying not to sound very furious.


    "What exactly did she do that you can''t stand hearing anyone call her name? You are even denying the fact that she is your fiance...,"


    "I said she is not my fiance. I will leave here if you call her my fiance again. I am serious about it," Jackson said coldly as he stopped dancing.


    "Ok, I won''t say it again so stop transferring your aggression on me because I am not the one who got you upset," Jasmine said before they resumed dancing again.


    Jasmine and Jackson were the envy of everyone on the dance floor. The beauty of their dance and their chemistry was something out of this world. Everyone present at the party misunderstood them for a couple.


    After having a few sses of wine, Jasmine visited the restroom. Inside the restroom, she heard slurps and suppressed moansing out from the next room close to hers.


    Why do I always have this bad luck each time I visit the restroom? Being fed dog food each time I use the restroom has gotten out of hand. It''s not funny anymore.


    Jasmine who was done relieving herself thought as she came out of the room. Taking a closer look at the door the soundes from she saw that the door wasn''t locked.


    Curious to see what was going on there she approached the door. She slightly gave the brown door a push. When the door opened she saw a man and a woman kissing inside the tiny space restroom. Thedy was pressed against the wall with her two hands pinned on the wall. Her long orange dress has been unzipped so that it falls on her waist leaving her upper body nude. Her bouncy breast was tightly squeezed by the man whose head was buried in her right shoulders. After looking closely she recognised thedy to be the samedy who danced with Steve some moment ago before he suddenly disappears. The two couples were too immense in their intimacy to realise that someone was watching them.


    The moment she stretched her hand to close the door the guy raised his head. She was momentarily shocked when she got a glimpse of the guy''s face.

 Chapter 180 - Evelyn

    "Steve!" the words escape from Jasmine''s mouth. Steve eager to derive even more pleasure from thedy in front of him turned to stare at the direction the voice came from when he heard his name. Steve momentarily freeze when he saw who was at the door.


    "Why did you stop?" thedy asked as she moved her head backwards to have a glimpse of his face. Thedy followed Steve''s line of sight when Steve did not respond.


    "Is she your girlfriend?" Thedy asked without an ounce of shame. She did not give a damn that she was literally nude.


    "Sorry for the interruption. You both can continue," Jasmine said before she turned and hurried out of the restroom.


    "Damn!" Jasmine remarked when she reached the long corridor leading to the hall.


    When she reached their table she sat in between Jackson and Catherine. The two people sitting beside her on both sides could see the shift in her mood.


    "What''s wrong? Did someone confront you in the restroom or did any man bully you?" Jackson asked in a serious tone.


    "Nobody confronted me but it''s just that I saw what I shouldn''t have seen. Oh my poor eyes," Jasmine remarked arousing everyone''s interest with the way she acted.


    "What did you see?" Jackson asked curiously. From the way he spoke now, they could notice that he was more rxed.


    "I can''t say it. Steve...," Jasmine paused when she heard a dry cough behind them.


    "Thank goodness. You are here," Jeff eximed as he examined Steve with his eagle-like eyes. He could see that not only was Steve''s tie crooked but also his well-styled hair had been tampered with.


    Now I understand why Jasmine is so flustered.


    Jeff thought smirking devilishly. Just then an evil idea pops up in his head.


    "Steve, what did you do to Jasmine to make her look this way? Are you the one who bullied her in the restroom?" Jeff asked as he resists the urge tough out loud when he saw Jackson turned and shot Steve a murderous nce.


    "Were you in thedy''s restroom? And did you bully her?" Jackson asked coldly.


    "Jack, I am not insane to bully her and even though I was insane I wouldn''t have still done a thing like that since I would still want to live on," Steve quickly defended himself when he saw how scary Jackson look with his current expression.


    "If you didn''t do anything then why did she mentioned your name...,"


    "Because she saw us making out," Ady''s voice said firmly.


    Catherine''s mouth dropped opened when she saw how carefree thedy who just surface was. She could see that she wasn''t a bit ashamed to tell that Jasmine saw them making out.


    Somedies are just way too bold and shameless. I never knew there was someone as shameless as my best friend in this world.


    Catherine thought as she stares at the gorgeousdy whose radiant smile looked so beautiful. The sleeveless orange long dress thedy wore only covered half of her breasts, part of it shoot out of the dress. Overall thedy looked attractive.


    "Evelyn, I can''t believe you are still the same even after three years of no contact. You even make out in the restroom with your ex on your first time...,"


    "What is that tone you are using on me, Jeff? And I didn''t seduce him only to settle for a mere make out but I wanted to unite our body in the sexiest way possible. My n failed after his girlfriend bashed in on us," Evelyn said without an ounce of shame.


    "His girlfriend? Who? Jasmine?" Jeff asked as he stole a nce at the fuming Jackson whose fist was now tightened.


    "Jasmine is not his girlfriend so stop making wild guesses," Jackson replied sternly before Jasmine or Catherine could do that.


    "If she is not his girlfriend then does that mean she is your girlfriend?" Evelyn asked as she went and sat at the opposite side of the seat the others were sitting.


    "Yes...," Jackson blurted out to the shock of everyone. Jeff and Steve''s mouths dropped open at Jackson''s deration. Catherine''s eyes widened in shock. Jasmine was not spared from the shock, she turned and gave Jackson a questioning gaze.


    "You now have a girlfriend and that girlfriend is not Jane but some otherdy?" Evelyn asked as she stares at Jasmine. Although they haven''t made introductions she still knew the identity of thedy sitting beside Jackson. Jasmine wasn''t only renowned for her extraordinary beauty and elegance but because of her creativity and intelligence. She has witnessed just how many awards the youngdy has won within a short space of time. J&S Innovation games are yed all over the world, she respects the youngdy a lot.


    Did I miss something while I was away?


    Evelyn thought her gaze still centred on Jasmine.


    "I meant no. She is a good friend of mine and the guys," Jackson quickly changed his words. Steve and Jeff who had subconsciously held their breath were only able to breathe normally again after he corrected himself.


    "Wow, since she is only a friend that means I can introduce her to my cousin. She is beautiful, she looks cute when she is shocked. She is just the type ofdy my cousin will like,", Evelyn said smiling brightly at Jasmine.


    "Jasmine, it seems like we have another troublemaker in our midst. She has almost the same personality as you," Catherine whispered into Jasmine''s ears.


    "She is already taken so put an end to that dream of yours now?" Jackson replied sternly. Steve and Jeff just sat down and watched the fun.


    "You said she is not your girlfriend so why is she taken and by whom?" Evelyn asked.


    "By...,"


    "I am here Ice Prince so stop speaking for me," Jasmine interrupted him sharply. Even though they were at a bubbling party like this one at the moment, these prominent figures who have been to many parties in their lifetime didn''t care about the party or the people staring or gossiping about them.


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 Chapter 181 - Jane Plans Towards Jasmine

    "Ice Prince? You sure gave him a title that befits him perfectly," Evelyn said beaming. Evelyn''s smile was so captivating, only men with self-control would be able to resist her charming smile.


    "Evelyn, if your cousin doesn''t mind bing my second husband then tell him that the door to my home is open," Jasmine said with a huge sense of humour. People at the table could not resistughing at her jokes.


    "You are one funnydy. I am sure we will get along well," Evelyn said after she has gotten over herughter.


    "I am Jasmine Avans and here is my only best friend. I consider her a sister actually," Jasmine formally introduce herself as she stretched her hand for a handshake.


    "I am Evelyn Frank, it''s my pleasure to meet you," Evelyn said as she shook Jasmine''s hand. The twodies shook hands for a few seconds before they retract their hands.


    "Hi, I am Evelyn Frank. You look very pretty. Jeff has been staring at you since I arrived here, I guess he has taken a fancy to you," Evelyn said maintaining her beautiful smile as she extends her hands towards Catherine''s direction.


    "It''s nice to meet you, Evelyn. I am Catherine Qin," Catherine said ignoring the other part of Evelyn''s sentence.


    While Jasmine and her partners were having fun teasing each other, twodies sitting far away from them were dying of jealousy.


    "Rose, at this rate thisdy is gonna take away everything I have worked so hard to build. She is gonna ruin the rtionship I have worked so hard to build with Jack and I can''t allow this to happen...,"


    "What do you suggest we do?" Rose asked anxiously.


    "Jack hasn''t fallen in love with her and they are this close, I don''t want to imagine what she will do if she sessfully seduces him so before my fearse to pass we need to do everything to separate them. We need to make sure Jack hates the sight of her...,"


    "How do we go about doing this?" Rose asked curiously.


    "You have me here. All the scheming will be done by me, all you need to do is to support me whenever I need your help. Jack is mine and I will never let anydy take him away from me. Jack will be mine no matter what," Jane said menacingly as she dug her nails into her fine palms.


    "Ok, but shouldn''t we do something about the way she is getting along with the guys. Even Evelyn who arrived three days ago seems to have taken a liking to her," Rose said as she stare at Jasmine talking to Evelyn while beaming.


    "We are going there now. We won''t let her n seed," Jane said as she stood up. She carried her ss of wine with her before she approached the direction Jasmine and the others were sitting. Before Jane could reach their table the host quickly called the CEO of Smith International to give his speech.


    "Take this. You are iplete without wearing your suit," Jasmine said as she handed him the suit before he could walk away. Jackson collected the suit from her, put it on before he approached the stage.


    As he approached the stage, the limelight centred on him.


    "Hello everyone," Jacksonposed voice filled the room. When he saw that he has gotten everyone''s attention he moved on speaking further.


    "First of all I want to thank each one of you for being here to share in our happiness," Jackson said in a calm tone.


    Back on their chair, Jasmine whose gaze was focused on Jackson smiled.


    "Now I understand whydies are crazy over him despite how cold he is. He looks hot even without putting on efforts as other men do," Jasmine said as she stare at the guy who seem to be looking in her direction at the moment.


    "What are you mumbling about Jasmine? Don''t forget you vouched never to settle for the title of a mistress so lower your gaze," Catherine said when she saw the way Jasmine was staring at Jackson.


    "I am just ncing at him so rx. Besides it is not a crime to admire someone...,"


    "Yeah.... but it bes a crime when you start developing naughty thoughts about that person just like you are doing," Catherine interrupted her sharply.


    "I know he is taken so stop nagging me...,"


    "Indeed, he is deeply in love with someone but that doesn''t mean he is taken. You can still steal his heart before the one he loves even get to realise that the most eligible bachelor in the City once loved her," Jeff eavesdropping on their conversation said yfully.


    Jack is in love with someone? Now I understand why he behaved the way he did earlier when I mistake her for Steve''s girlfriend. I was wondering why the aloof Young Master Jackson will talk so softly to ady so he is in love with her. The thing is gonna get interesting here and I can''t miss out.


    Evelyn thought grinning wickedly as she steals a nce at Jasmine.


    "Why are you grinning?" Steve sitting beside Evelyn on her right-hand side asked when he saw her smiling while staring at Jasmine.


    "I was thinking of when the damn party is gonna end so we can continue from where we stopped," Evelyn said as she ced her right hand on hisp.


    "I have missed you, can''t you tell it from looking into my eyes or even from my touch?" Evelyn said as she romances his thigh seductively.


    "Your boyfriend...,"


    "I am single. Doesn''t my touch tell you just how much I have missed you? How could I bear to have a boyfriend when my cute little guy was waiting for me here?" Evelyn said as her hand began approaching his most sensitive region. Everyone was too busy listening to Jackson''s speech to see how the beautifuldy was bullying Steve in public.

 Chapter 182 - Oops... My Bad

    "You merely want to use me only to dump me again...,"


    "Should I kiss you in the presence of everyone to show that I am serious or should I strip you here and dere you as mine for the entire universe to see?" Evelyn asked as she stare into his eyes.


    "Ok, I will believe you this once but no teasing here. I might end up groaning loudly forgetting where we are so let''s wait until after the party," Steve quickly grabbed her hand which was now in his most sensitive spot. He was afraid he might lose it if she goes further.


    "But I want you now?" Evelyn insisted as she leaned on his shoulder.


    Jasmine whose gaze was now on them smiled when she saw how Evelyn''s hand was rubbing Steve''s chest.


    I never knew Steve was a yboy. With this overbearingdy with him tonight I am sure he will be in serious trouble.


    She shifted her gaze back to Jackson when she realised that he was almost at the end of his speech.


    "Happy Birthday mum," Jackson concluded as he smiled at his mother sitting at the front table.


    Jackson climbing down from the stage greeted some of the important guests whom he couldn''t greet as a result of theirte arrival at the party. After he was done exchanging pleasantries with them, he slowly walked back to his table.


    Seeing Jackson approach their table Jasmine quickly stand up to wee him.


    "You look good up there. The speech sounded better with you saying it than it would have sounded if I said it," Jasmineplimented smiling broadly at him. Jasmine was too focused talking to Jackson to see thedying in her direction. The next thing she felt was a cold liquid on her skin.


    "Sorry, I tripped over my legs," Jasmine heard ady''s apologetic words. Jasmine frowned when she saw the person who spill wine on her.


    "Can''t you watch where you are going and also why did it have to be when you got close to her that you tripped?" Jackson asked angrily. His happy expression quickly turned to an angry one.


    "It was a mistake but why do you make it sound like I did it on purpose?" Jane asked faking a wronged expression.


    "Yeah, Jane is right. Anyone can trip over anywhere. Nobody decides where he or she will trip over so why are you ming her even though she had apologised," Rose who seems to have been waiting for this moment jumped into the conversation.


    "You...,"


    "Ice Prince, this is your party so there is no need to cause a scene because of this trivia thing," Jasmine intervene when she saw that other guests has begun staring at them because of the noise thedies were making.


    "But she did it deliberately," Jackson said not willing to let the matter slide like that.


    "It doesn''t matter," Jasmine said to the shock of the onlookers. The Jasmine Avans they knew was a devil and the devil doesn''t forgive easily so what was wrong with her.


    "My dress is ck. It just has a few shades of white colours so the stain isn''t visible so there is no need to scold them," Jasmine said to the shock of the now standing Catherine.


    What hase over my best friend?


    Catherine thought as she approached the scene ofmotion with a ss of red wine in her hands.


    "See, she even knows that mistake happens. I wonder why you are scolding Jane because of her mistake," Rose said to the annoyance of Jasmine who previously wanted to let the matter slide.


    They didn''t only n and ruin my dress but they dare to take pride in it? If there think that Jasmine can be easily bullied then they are very wrong.


    Jasmine thought with gritted teeth as she stare at the still angry Jackson.


    "Jasmine, are you ok?" Catherine asked when she reached where they stood. An evil n pops into Jasmine''s head when she turned and saw the ss of wine in Catherine''s hands.


    "I am fine but can you lend me your ss, I crave a drink at this moment. I need to calm myself down," Jasmine said as she forced a smile on.


    "Why not?" Catherine asked as she handed the ss of wine to Jasmine not knowing that her best friend was up to something else.


    "Let''s go clean the stain off," Jasmine said as she held onto Catherine''s hand. Unluckily for Jane who thought she had won her first battle she and her friend were standing in the direction of the restroom. Jasmine smirked devilishly when she got closer to where Jane was standing.


    "Push me now," Jasmine said inaudibly as she hold onto her hand.


    "What?" Catherine who was oblivious of what her best friend was up to ask in confusion.


    "Stop asking questions and just do it now," Jasmine ordered with gritted teeth. Curious to know what her naughty best friend was up to Catherine gave a slight push to Jasmine.


    "Oops... my bad," Jasmine who just spilt the red wine on Jane''s green dress remarked as she covered her mouth with her left hand.


    "Wow... this is epic. I was thinking why she was so forgiving and here she has shown me that she is still the same Jasmine Avans I know," Catherine mumbled to herself as she tried to suppress theughter which was threatening to burst out.


    "Sister-inw has done it again, this is amazing," Jeff said smiling. He felt like giving Jasmine a thumbs up for such amazing acting.


    Jackson standing just an arms reach away from her was too shocked to speak.


    Knowing that something interesting will happen after what Jasmine did, Evelyn instantly stood up and went to join them.


    "Look at how clumsy I have be. I have stained someone''s dress because of my clumsiness," Jasmine said faking a pained expression.


    "How dare you deliberately spill the wine on her?" the angry Rose said as she raised her hand to p Jasmine.


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 Chapter 183 - Because I Like You

    "Drop that filthy hands of yours if you don''t want to go home with just one hand," Jackson''s cold voice stopped Rose in her track. He was so fast to the point that Catherine who was just waiting to break thedy''s hand could not react. She was too stunned to speak. Even Jasmine was surprised to see him stand up for her in the presence of everyone.


    "Your best friend can make mistake and others can''t make mistake? Is that what you are trying to tell all of us here?" Jasmine asked fiercely.


    "You...,"


    "Mine was a mistake but it is very obvious that yours is intentional," Jane cut her friend short. She knows her to deal with this gutsydy, she doesn''t need her help at the moment.


    "How do you know that mine was deliberate? Are you trying to say that you know that I spill the wine intentionally on you because you also spilt the wine deliberately on me?" Jasmine questions firmly.


    "That.... that is not what I meant," Jane stammered not knowing what else to say.


    "Jasmine, stop arguing with them and let''s go so you can change into another outfit," Jackson said preventing her from arguing with thedies anymore. Jasmine still wanted to pursue the issue but a smart guy like Jackson somehow managed to take her out of the hall he has grown to hate since the moment his mum told him about the engagement announcement.


    "That was so cheap of you to resort to such cheap tricks just because you don''t like the fact that she is getting closer to Jack," Evelyn said after the two people had left.


    "What are you saying?" Jane said putting on the victim act. She did not know that her pretentious act will not work on someone like Evelyn.


    "I am saying that Jasmine did exactly what I would have done," Evelyn said before she grabbed Steve''s hand and the two of them left the hand. Jeff and Catherine also left the hall.


    "Darn that b*tch for winning everyone to her side," Jane mumbled angrily. She felt the urge to vent her anger by either shouting or breaking things but she tried to control her temper when she recalled where they were currently at.


    Outside the talk building which serves as the venue for the party, Jackson reaching his car opened the door of the car for her. After they were both sitting he signal his driver to get going.


    "Why are you staring at me like that? Are you angry at me for being petty by ruining her dress too?" Jasmine asked feeling ufortable by the way Jackson stares at her at the moment.


    "Well, I wanted to let it go even though I knew that she spilt the wine on me deliberately but I just couldn''t forgive her when I saw the prideful look on their faces after what they did," Jasmine exined in a calm tone.


    "Jackson, why did you hold my hand and walk out of there? Were you supposed to hold her hand but mistakenly hold mine?" Jasmine asked curiously as he stare at his face.


    "Because I like you," Jackson said in a serious tone. Jackson''s reply left Jasmine''s head nk. It took her two minutes to assimte and recover from the shock.


    "Ice Prince stop joking while having that serious expression on because you are gonna give me a heart attack if you do that," Jasmine said brushing off his honest word as a joke.


    "But I wasn''t joking," Jackson said in a serious tone again.


    "I dare you to say that again, I will kiss you to get back at you for trying to mess with not only my head but emotions," Jasmine staring at him threatened.


    "I am being honest with you but you won''t believe...," Jasmine kissed him before he couldplete his words. Before the kiss could get intense Jasmine pulled away.


    "That is your punishment for saying such a thing. Your fiance isn''t here so quit with the pretence," Jasmine said as she turned and look out of the window. His confession was very sincere but Jasmine pretended or should I say fail to see it.


    "If you were really serious about the punishment then you should have made the kiss longer," Jackson said as he stare at the back of her hair.


    It looks like I am a few steps away from getting what I have always wanted. She has be attracted to me without even knowing it. My patience has finally paid off.


    Jackson thought his lips curling into a beautiful smile.


    The journey from then on was very quiet. While she was enjoying the beautiful night scenery of the city, he was taking pleasure in ring at her.


    Jackson frowned when his driver informed him that they had reached their first destination.


    "Jasmine, we have a date in two days. Try and create out time for dinner," Jackson informed after Jasmine got out of the car.


    "Will you finally proposed to her?" Jasmine asked not feeling excited at all.


    "We will see about that," Jackson said before he signal his driver to ignite the car.


    "He is a very cool guy, he deserves the best and I am happy for him," Jasmine mumbled after his car has gone out of sight. She entered the mansion afterwards.


    In front of Catherine''s apartment, Jeff prevented her from slipping away after he has parked his car.


    "Catherine, are you mad at me because of what transpired between us?" Jeff asked as he stare at her face which was not facing him.


    "I never intended for that to happen so please will you stop ignoring me? I will apologise if that is what you want but please will you start talking to me again after I have apologised?" Jeff asked as he refused to let go of her hand.


    "I like you a lot and I don''t regret what happened between us but if you feel ashamed by it then I am sorry for...,"


    "I will never talk to you again if you apologise to me for what happened," Catherine now facing him said sternly.

 Chapter 184 - Shopping For The Trip

    "If you don''t want me to apologise then what should I do when you won''t even talk to me?" Jeff asked helplessly.


    "Why are you asking me what you should do? You are the one who said you like me so it is left for you to decide on what to do," Catherine said carefreely.


    "Are you giving me permission to court you then?" Jeff asked nervously as he stare at her with hope-filled eyes.


    "Yes but I am not saying I will ept your proposal. I am a very picky person so I will decide what to do with you based on how you behave," Catherine said sternly. The moment she finished talking Jeff quickly embraced her.


    "Thank you very much, I will not disappoint you. I will make sure you won''t have a reason to say no to my proposal next time," Jeff said beaming. Catherine could not resist smiling when she saw how he was behaving.


    "You better stick to your words. I won''t hesitate to break your legs if you dare cheat on me," Catherine warned sternly.


    "I will be good," Jeff said as he peck her on her cheeks before he pulled away.


    Jeff afterwards sat in his car and watch her enter the building. He only left after she was out of sight.


    While Jeff was having a great time Steve too was not an exception. The moment they reached the sitting room Evelyn which has been waiting for this moment quickly attacked him.


    "Eve, wait a moment," Steve who managed to pull away from her fierce kiss said but only to be roughly pushed onto the couch.


    "I have held myself back until we got here but I can''t wait any longer," Evelyn said as she quickly climbed onto him.


    "But we can''t do it here...,"


    "Why not? This is your home right?" Evelyn asked as she momentarily paused.


    "Yes but my employees are still around," Steve said as he looked around to see whether his employees were hiding staring at them.


    "You are their boss so I am sure they wouldn''t dare to watch you have sex with me," Evelyn said before she captured his lips. Steve wrestled with her to pull away. When he finally seeded he stood up and approach the stairs. The unyielding Evelyn charged towards him and she caught up to him in the middle of the stairs. She still kissed him again. In the middle of their kissing Steve somehow managed to find his way to his bedroom. Before they could even get closer to the bed Evelyn had taken off all his clothes and even she too was not spared.


    When he reached the bed, Evelyn gently pushed him on the bed.


    "Honey let''s see how much you have improved after thest time we had sex," Evelyn said without an ounce of shame as she stylishly climbed the bed.


    "I love taking the lead," Steve said as he turned her over.


    "I won''t fight with you over that so show me what you''ve got. We will only get into a fight if you can''t satisfy me the way I want," Evelyn said as she surrender herself to him.


    That night Steve satisfied the naughtydy in a way he hasn''t done to any otherdy. The next day, Evelyn woke up feeling very sore all over. Throughout the entire morning, she had a hard time walking. Steve had to leave her at the mansion and go to the office after making sure that all her needs has been met.


    The day was very long for Jackson. All he could think about was the date he had nned. Although the date wasn''t just the two of them he still looked forward to seeing her.


    The following day Jasmine called up Elizabeth. The two siblings set up an appointment. For the first time, Jasmine looked forward to seeing her. The moment it reached the time of her appointment Jasmine dragged Catherine along with her. The moment they arrived at the mall was also the same time Elizabeth arrived.


    "Jasmine, why did you invite me to the mall when we could have gone to any other ces," Elizabeth who just reached both Jasmine and Catherine were waiting for her outside the mall asked curiously.


    "To shop for the trip of course," Jasmine said yfully her smile broadening even more.


    "But I have enough clothes...,"


    "I know you do but it is good to shop for new clothes and not just any ordinary clothes but sexy ones," Jasmine said maintaining her beautiful smile.


    "But...,"


    "Cat is joining us too," Jasmine said as she pulled Catherine closer by the hand. She wrapped her hand around Catherine''s hand.


    "Hi, Catherine. It has been so long we saw each other. I hope you are doing great?" Elizabeth asked in a mellowed tone.


    "I am fine," Catherine remarked without any sense of familiarity. Despite that Jasmine assured her that Elizabeth had no bad intentions she still couldn''t get used to their new level of friendship. She still feels awkward around her.


    "Why are you both acting like we are strangers,e on let''s go," Jasmine said excitedly as she grabbed Elizabeth hand with her left hand. She pulled the twodies along with her.


    Jasmine the fashion diva did the selecting of clothes and other essories for her partners. Elizabeth who hadn''t gone shopping with Jasmine before was surprised to see the way her little sister shops.


    "What size do you wear Lizzy?" Jasmine asked with an excitement-filled tone. From mere staring at her, one could see that she was having tons of fun.


    "Jasmine, buying that isn''t necessary soe let''s get out of here," Elizabeth who felt shy being surrounded by a bunch of lingerie said as she beckoned Jasmine toe out. Jasmine abandoned what she was doing and went to drag Elizabeth fully into the lingerie section.


    "Lizzy don''t you know that ady should look sexy all the time. Be it outside or in bed. Wearing a set of sexy lingerie is a woman''s weapon in enticing her man, don''t you know that?" Jasmine said as she winked naughtily at Elizabeth.


    "You can''t give me a tiny niece or nephew by acting this timid so loosen up ok," Jasmine said teasingly.

 Chapter 185 - [Bonus ]You Are Here!

    "What the heck are you talking about...,"


    "Are you saying you don''t want to give your Alfred a little bun to y with? Would you be able to bear the pain of seeing another woman give him a cute little girl...,"


    "Jasmine!" Elizabeth remarked forgetting that they were still in the mall.


    "If you don''t want that to happen then select something extraordinary. I can help you choose it if you can''t, all you need to do is to tell me your size," Jasmine said before she turned and face Catherine.


    "You too, Cat. Don''t just stand there if you don''t want me to choose for you. You know very well what my taste is right, you will definitely regret my choice," Jasmine said carefreely. Only Catherine could read the threat in between her words.


    Catherine quickly did as she wanted. Thinking that their shopping was concluded after the lingerie shopping Jasmine dragged them to the section where sunsses were neatly arranged.


    "Cat, that one will definitely look spectacr on you. You will rock better in those sunsses so choose it," Jasmine said pointing at silver sunsses.


    "Jasmine we are going there for a five days trip and not for a month or year so why are we shopping so much?" Elizabeth asked when she saw that Jasmine was still very energetic despite that they have been shopping for over two hours.


    "Look your best at all times. That is my motto and I always stick to it so stopining ande," Jasmine ordered as she went ahead to select sunsses. The rest also did likewise knowing that they didn''t have a choice with the big boss around.


    After the shopping for sunsses, Jasmine still wanted to shop some more but Catherine and Elizabeth jointly came up with a n and together they were able to drag Jasmine out of the mall.


    Elizabeth invited Jasmine out for dinner but Jasmine politely rejected her invitation because of her appointment with Jackson.


    Jasmine and Catherine went back to the office and conclude their work. Some minutes to their appointment Jasmine left in her car, Catherine who also got an appointment with Jeff went in her car too.


    Although the two friends went on their separate ways they coincidentally arrived at the same ce and almost at the same time.


    It was when the waitress directed them to the same VVIP room that they understood that they were going to the same ce.


    The moment Jasmine opened the brown door, she was surprised to see that the three guys were already there.


    I thought the date was supposed to be with I, Ice Prince and his girlfriend but I guess I was wrong.


    Jasmine thought as she entered the room properly. Jackson on seeing her instantly stood up to meet them.


    "You are here," Jackson said smiling brightly.


    "You invited me so of course, I must be here," Jasmine responded to his smile before she approached a seat close to that of Jeff.


    "Let me do it," Jackson said as he quickly walked over to her side and pull out the chair for her. His actions left everyone astounded.


    "Did you forget that I said you should pull the chair for her and not for me so why...,"


    "Because I always pulled out the chair for you during practice I guess that is why Ipletely forgot that it wasn''t you I was supposed to do it for," Jackson lied to cover up his actions. Jeff used the distraction to pull out a seat for his girlfriend. Because of her, he changed the ce he previously sat.


    The waitress entered their room before Jasmine could prolong the issue. The instant food was served, cool music began to y in the background.


    Halfway through their meal, Jasmine turned to face Jackson.


    "I don''t see her around. What happened? Are you guys still fighting and I also noticed that the setting is entirely different and so is the music too," Jasmine question in a serious tone.


    "Because that song was only meant for her ears likewise the setting of the VVIP room," Jackson replied nonchntly before he turned and face his food.


    I have met men from all works of life but I have never seen someone like him. Sometimes I have this strong feeling that he is hiding something while other times I feel like maybe this is his real self. Why is he always so mysterious? I can''t seem to understand him sometimes.


    Jasmine thought ring at Jackson who was pretending to be eating.


    I need to find out what Ice Prince is trying so hard to hide.


    Jasmine concluded before she turned and stare at Steve.


    "Steve, why isn''t your ex-girlfriend here...,"


    "No, I mean your ex-girlfriend who has now be your new girlfriend," Jasmine corrected herself in a bid to tease Steve.


    "Eve has some sorting to do with her family securitypany that is why she couldn''t make it," Steve said smiling.


    "Seeing how you are smiling from ear to ear I guess something hot happened between you that night? I hope she didn''t bully you too much?" Jasmine asked winking naughtily at Steve whose face suddenly be red just at the thought of that sultry night. The mere remembrance of that night makes him have an erection.


    "I am sure she did. Eve has always been the one who took the lead. She always made sure she bullied him until he begs her...,"


    "Jeff, what the heck are you saying? That is not true," Steve quickly denied his ims.


    "How is it not true. Evelyn always told us about your intimacy, have you forgotten that?" Jeff challenged trying to prove that he wasn''t lying.


    "Are you having fun making them fight?" Jackson whispered into her ears when he saw her smiling face.


    "Hmmm... It''s exciting to see them fight?" Jasmine said her gaze still focus on the arguing duo.


    Seeing her smile so brightly made Jackson smile along with her.


    "She is so beautiful when she smiles. Her smile is just out of this world," Jackson mumbled as he pulled back and continue staring at her.

 Chapter 186 - Everything?

    Jackson was still focused look at Jasmine to realise that Catherine had been ncing at him.


    I have been having suspicions about Jackson since the day hee up with that ridiculous conditions and the way he stares at Jasmine right now further confirms my doubts.


    Catherine thought her gaze still centred on Jackson.


    I know he would never admit to having feelings for Jasmine so I will stylishly trick Jeff into revealing the truth to me. I must know what intentions Mr Jackson Smith has towards my best friend.


    Catherine concluded her thoughts before she turned to face Jeff who was still bickering at Steve.


    "Jeff, what he does with his girlfriend has nothing to do with you? Stop arguing with him anymore," Catherine said as she nudge him by the ribs. Jeff instantly stopped talking the moment Catherine stop speaking.


    "Hey guys I will take Jasmine away now," said Jackson as he stood up. He beckoned Jasmine to stand up too.


    "What about Cat...,"


    "Jeff will take good care of her," said Jackson coolly as he held her hand and pull her up.


    "Jack where...,"


    "Let them be. Believe me, he won''t mistreat her in any way," Jeff said as he held her hand preventing her from standing up.


    "How are you so sure of it? Do you have a reason for saying so?" Catherine asked throwing a suspicious nce at him. Jeff turned and stare at Steve with a pleading gaze.


    "Jack is a true gentleman, he won''t maltreat her in away. Isn''t this reason valid?" Steve quickly asked, to the relief of the nervous Jeff.


    "But I have this feeling that is not what he meant?" said Catherine not believing Steve''s words.


    "What could he possibly mean if not the reason I gave you?" Steve asked as he secretly signals Jeff to act normally.


    "I have this feeling that you all are hiding something from us. I know Jasmine might not see what I am seeing since she is very close to all of you but honestly I find all of you suspicious," said Catherine honestly as she stare at them suspiciously.


    Are we so obvious that she can see through our actions? I am sure Jack is nning to confess his feelings for Jasmine, I wish the two friends do not discover his feelings before his confession.


    Steve thought looking very deep in thoughts.


    "What do you mean Catherine? What''s so suspicious about us?" Steve asked trying so hard to hide his nervousness. Jeff likes talking a lot but in this particr discussion, he remained silent for fear of spilling the truth. Jackson will murder him if he dares make the mistake of revealing that he has always loved Jasmine.


    "Everything?" Catherine said firmly.


    "The way you all talk. Although the two of you seems to talk a lot, I noticed that never have you both made the mistake of revealing any secret. You both tend to filter your words before you speak. Also, the way you both treat Jasmine is too good to be true. You guys are always cautious around her, always making sure that you don''t make her upset. It''s as if someone threatened you guys never to annoy her. Everything you both do feel like it was well crafted and calcted," Catherine concluded in a serious tone. The anxious Jeff became even more nervous. He was lost at what to say or do to make Catherine drop this nerve-wracking topic.


    Goddamn it! Why did Catherine have to be so smart? She is not only smart but overly cautious. Mere hearing the way she talks and you will know that she has trust issues. I bet she became this suspicious because she has to look out for her best friend.


    Steve thought his eyes glued on the beautifuldy ring at him.


    "Why are you both not saying anything?" Catherines asked when none of the guys responded.


    "Can''t you see how speechless your usations have left us? We are just too astounded. We dont know where to start defending ourselves," said Steve not knowing what other lies to tell thedy whom he knew very well will not believe whatever he says.


    "Say...," Steve''s sudden ringing tone prevented her frompleting whatever she wanted to say.


    Steve only speak few words during his calls. From the few words, he spoke they could not guess what the problem was.


    "Guys, sorry but I need to leave now. My Dad''s butler called to inform me that my mum fell when climbing down the stairs. Although the injury isn''t serious she has been rushed to the hospital so I need to be in the hospital now," Steve said impatiently as he stood up almost immediately.


    "What? I am sure she must be in a lot of pain right now," Catherine said, she and Jeff standing up at the same time.


    "Steve let''s visit her together," said Jeff as he approach Steve who was already at the door.


    "You don''t have to...,"


    "I wille along with you both too," Catherine said calmly as she walked towards the two guys.


    "Thank you very much," Steve said appreciatively, leading the way. The three people left the restaurant with fear-stricken hearts. They all hoped that truly the fall wasn''t serious like the butler said.


    Jeff and Steve did not call Jackson to inform him about the incident. They did not want to ruin his sweet moment with the woman he loves so deeply.


    The journey from the restaurant to the hospital only took them ten minutes. After carefully parking their cars, the three young people hurried into the hospital. Because of the information given to him by the butler, they did not need to ask the nurses at the reception for direction.


    When they got to the room the scene they met left them astonished. For a minute they could not move or talk.


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 Chapter 187 - You Are Going On A Business Trip?

    "Mum, I can''t believe you tricked me," Steve shouted displeasingly to the surprise of the woman and the youngdy who wasughing and chatting happily. Evelyn, keeping Mrs Crownpany smiled delightfully when she realised how fast the guys got to the hospital.


    It was after they all sat down that Mrs Crown revealed the reason she asked the butler to make such a false rm. She misses seeing her son so much and when Evelyn came up with pulling this prank on him she readily obliged.


    After spending almost three hours in the hospital Steve had the butler sent his mum home after promising to visit her soon. Mrs Crown only agreed to his request only after Evelyn assured Mrs Crown that she will make sure Steve kept his words.


    "Was this thepany you wanted to visit? How could you give mum an idea of pranking me like that? Do you know how anxious I was on my way to the hospital?" Steve sitting on the driver''s seat with Evelyn sitting beside him asked the smilingdy.


    "Hey, don''t scold me ok? I felt so bad when I saw Auntie in that miserable state earlier when I volunteered to help her. I did not know Auntie will agree to my idea but she did. And also I didn''t lie to you about visiting thepany. I did, I left after making sure that everything was in order," Evelyn exined her side of the story as she held Steve right hand and shake it gently, making cute expressions at him.


    "Steve, stop being mad at me already. You know I can''t stand seeing Auntie sad that is why I did what I did. I am sorry if my n got you frightened," Evelyn said as she rested her head on his shoulders. She let his right hand tease his chest.


    She teases him until he couldn''t remain angry at her.


    "Let''s go have some exciting moments at home," Evelyn said yfully. still leaning on him.


    Meanwhile, as this was going on Jackson and Jasmine took a ride around the city. The conversation they had was very meaningful and Jackson loved every bit of it. He almost got caught by Jasmine when he was staring so passionately at her.


    "Don''t forget I am leaving for the trip tomorrow so for a week I won''t prepare your dinner but don''t worry I will make sure I fulfil the days I couldn''t cook when Ie back," said Jasmine as she made toe down from the car.


    "I also have a business trip out of the country. Even though you didn''t go on the trip you still wouldn''t be able to prepare my meal," replied Jackson before Jasmine could step out of the car.


    "You are going on a business trip? Where to and for how long?" asked Jasmine in an anxious tone.


    "Do you know how you look like right now?" Jackson asked as he focus all his attention on her anxiety-filled expression.


    "Like a goddess descending from the sky?" Jasmine replied his question with a question.


    "No. You look like a wife sending her husband to his other woman. Afraid that his affection for her will be stolen away when hees back to her," said Jackson in a yful tone. He could not resist smiling on seeing her anxious expression turned to a displeased one.


    "I will get back at you for the joke in the future. I will teach you what it means to get jealous to the point that your blood boils in fury," Jasmine joked before she came down from the car.


    "Today''s outing was fun. Although it wasn''t for me, I still say thank you," said Jasmine before she walks away not waiting for his response.


    "Everything I do has always been for you and you only but I just don''t have the confidence to confess my feelings to you. The fear of rejection scares me to the bones. I am afraid that you will distance yourself from me if you know how intense my love for you is," Jackson mumbled staring at her departing back. He drove away after he has seen her enter the mansion.


    Jackson went home that day. When he reached his room, he began arranging all he will need on the trip.


    He went to bed after he was done. He woke up very early the next morning and got ready for work. He left the mansion without having breakfast like he normally did.


    Two hours after his arrival he went into a meeting with his employees. The main purpose of the meeting was to formally inform all his employees about his trip. He urged them to continue working hard like they usually did and also promised to sack whosoever cked with immediate effect when hees back from the trip.


    An hour after the meeting Jackson left his office with Max, his executive assistant apanying him. At the ground floor, Jackson halted and turned to face.


    "Max, make sure you stay alert when I am away. Handle all the minor documents in my absence. If anything major or an emergencyes up call me immediately," instructed Jackson sternly.


    "My future happiness depends solely on this trip so don''t you dare ruin it for me by calling me recklessly because I will not only make you single forever but I will make life a living hell for you if you mess up my ns," Jackson threatened coldly.


    "Boss, is Steve and Jeff also joining you on the trip and what about Miss Jasmine, is sheing too?" Max asked curiously.


    "Yes but you are not allowed to tell anyone that I went on a personal trip instead of a business trip. I will skin you alive if she gets wind of the fact that this trip was made only for her," Jackson threatened in a low tone.


    "I won''t say a word to anyone. Good luck boss," Max said as he beamed at his boss.


    "Get to work now," Jackson ordered before he turned and approached the exit.


    Ady previously hiding came out of her hiding ce after the two men have gone their separate ways.


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 Chapter 188 - Jasmine And Her Partners Finally Arrived In The Hotel

    "So Jack is actually embarking on a trip because of that promiscuousdy? If she thinks that she will reap where she never sowed then she is very wrong. I won''t let her take Jack away from me no matter what," Jane said with gritted teeth before she dialled someone''s line.


    "Find out every detail about Jasmine''s Avans trip. I want the details of the country and hotel she will be lounging in. I want the information in an hour," ordered Jane in a cold tone. She disconnected the call after she received a response from the receiver.


    "Let''s wait and see how she will have the chance to seduce my man with me around," Jane said grinning wickedly. She thought she had won. Jane went to her office and patiently waited for her men to call. The instant her cell phone rang and she got a glimpse of the caller ID, her heart leapt for joy.


    Jane left the office after booking a sick leave. On her way back home she quickly filled Rose line. She could not wait to share her ns with her best friend.


    "Sorry, but the trip is just so soon. My dad won''t give me the permission to leave the mall and go on the trip on such short notice," Rose exined in a sad tone as she halted and find a suitable ce to stand in the busy mall.


    Rose Henry, an average beautifuldy is the only daughter of her parent. The Henry''s own the biggest mall in the City. Henry''s mall was among the three biggest malls in the country. As the only sessor of the family, she was made to work in the mall even before she graduated from University. Her father always made all the decisions when ites to the affairs of the mall. Mrs Henry is a woman who lives a life of luxury. She can spend millions of dors in a day that is why Mr Henry doesn''t let her go close to the ount books. He does everything by himself.


    "Sadly, you won''t be able to make it but it''s ok. I can manage just fine," said Jane in a sad tone. Her disappointment was evident in her voice.


    The two continued talking until Jane finally disconnected the call. The moment she got home Jane began preparing for her trip. Her parents who went out came back and met her packing her things. The two people were surprised to see their daughter packing but seeing how impatient she was they both waited for her to finish with the packing.


    While Jackson was busy preparing for his flight, Jasmine and her partners were already at their destination.


    "Yeah, I am back in the Maldives!" Jasmine yelled the moment they came down in front of their booked hotel.


    "Yeah, it''s cool to be back here once again. The smell of the ocean breeze makes me feel nostalgic," Catherine said as she spreads her hand.


    "Same here, I love this feeling. I am in love with this location you choose. I admit this is one of your strengths, Jasmine. You did a really good job," Elizabeth praised as she smiled radiantly. Alfred standing beside Elizabeth stares at thedies. He felt so happy to see that they were happy with the location.


    "Ladies, I think that is enough for now. We can visit the beach after we are done unpacking or what do you think?" Alfred said minutester when thedies showed no signs of leaving.


    "That is awesome!" Jasmine remarked her smile broadening even more.


    "Come let''s go now," Alfred said as he led the way. Thedies followed him after they took a quick look at their surroundings.


    After Jasmine and Catherine finished unpacking their things, they both sat down to talk.


    "Jasmine, while on the trip you aren''t gonna hang out with Alfred very often like you always do right? You know it''s gonna cause a misunderstanding...,"


    "Cat, I am not stupid to do such a thing. I know I like Alfred but my feelings are not romantic. I like him because he is my sister''s husband. I won''t daree in between them for anything in this world," said Jasmine in a serious tone.


    "And besides I brought up this idea of them going on a trip because I wanted them to bond. I want to be called an aunt very soon so why will I ruin my dream with my hands?" Jasmine asked beaming at Catherine.


    "Haha... an aunt? With their current rtionship your dream of bing an aunt is far from being achieved," Catherine said smiling broadly.


    "How can it be far from getting achieved when I, Jasmine is here?" Jasmine said grinning mischievously.


    "What evil ns do you have in stock for them? You aren''t gonna do something crazy right?" asked Catherine in a suspicious tone.


    "Watch and see what I will do to bring them close to each other," said Jasmine, her words making Catherine even more curious. With how fast her best friends heades up with naughty things, she could not guess what crazy n Jasmine hade up with. She could not help but pity the husband and wife who were oblivious to what the little devil was nning.


    While Jasmine and Catherine had finished unpacking, Elizabeth and Alfred hadn''t even started unpacking their things.


    Alfred sitting on the bed staring into space stood up when his eyes met their luggage sitting in the middle of the room. The moment he reached the wardrobe, Elizabeth who was previously in the restroom came out rubbing her tummy like she was in pain. Elizabeth rushed to his side when she saw what he was about to do.


    "Let me do it," Elizabeth said as she held the clothing in his possession. She pulled it closer to herself.


    "No, leave it to me. I will unpack it," Alfred insisted as he tried to pull the clothing away from her grip but Elizabeth refused to let go.


    "No...,"

 Chapter 189 - Where Is Jasmine?

    "Stop acting obstinate and go have some rest. I am afraid you might faint if you insist on acting stubborn," Alfred said staring at her pale face. He did not understand why her face suddenly turn paled when she was alright some minutes ago.


    "I can manage... ouch!" Elizabeth who was trying to act strong shouted in pain as she held her lower abdomen. Alfred instantly dropped the clothing in his hand when he saw the pained look on her face.


    "What''s wrong with you? Are you hurt," asked Alfred in a worried tone as he assisted her to the bed.


    "Liza, say something what is wrong with you? Should we go to the hospital so the doctors can check up on you?" questioned Alfred with concern written over his face.


    "There is no need for that. My lower abdomen and tummy just hurt slightly but I am sure it will get better after I rest," Elizabeth said as she rested her back against the headboard of the bed. Alfred quickly helped ced pillows at her back to make her morefortable.


    "You said it hurts slightly but from your expression, I guess that is not the case," Alfred said in a calm tone as he stares at thedy whose hand was still on her tummy. Staring at her made his heart hurt.


    "Liza, is it perhaps menstrual pains? I can call Jasmine for assistance if that is the case. She will be....,"


    "I had my period about a week ago so it isn''t menstrual pain. I think the pain is a result of what I ingested earlier," Elizabeth said with clenched teeth. One look at her and you will see that she was in immense pain.


    "Do you mean it''s food poisoning?" Alfred asked in rm.


    "No Fred, it isn''t food poisoning. My system sometimes reacts this way to some kind of food but that doesn''t mean it''s food poisoning," Elizabeth put an end to his wild imagination.


    "Does that mean this is not your first time experiencing this?" Alfred asked curiously.


    "It''s not," Elizabeth said before she gently adjusted to a lying position.


    "You...,"


    "Fred, I need to have some minimum amount of rest so will you please stay quiet for a while. And also leave the unpacking for letter, I will do it after I get better," Elizabeth said in a weak tone as she closed her eyes.


    "Ok, have some rest," Alfred said as he stood there staring at her. Even though she had closed her eyes, from the way she was constantly groaning he could see that she was in severe pain.


    Goddamn it! Why did I have to be so useless? She is in serious pain and I am around but unfortunately, I can''t do anything but watching her groan in pain.


    Alfred thought, feeling so helpless. He watched her until her groans gradually died down.


    Watching thedy who seems to be asleep now, an idea pops into Alfred''s head and immediately, he dashed out of the room.


    "Why didn''t I think of going to Jasmine for help earlier," Alfred scolded himself as he knocked on Jasmine and Catherine''s hotel room for the third time.


    "It''s me Alfred so open the door," Alfred said knocking on the door one more time.


    Inside the room, Catherine stares at Jasmine who seems not to be bothered that Alfred has been knocking on the door for a while now.


    "Jasmine, are you sure you don''t want to meet him? From the tone of his voice it seems like what he wants to tell you is very important," Catherine tried to persuade the obstinate Jasmine to answer Alfred''s calls.


    "Cat, it isn''t that I don''t want to answer him but I feel like he is too dependent on me when ites to issues concerning his wife so starting from today, I will slowly withdraw from their issue...,"


    "Are you saying you will leave him out there because of this reason you stated?" Catherine asked finding Jasmine''s behaviour at the moment weird.


    "Who says I will leave my sister''s beloved husband out there?" asked Jasmine, confusing Catherine even more.


    "You are gonna go attend to him. I will be in the bedroom but tell him that I am sleeping ok," Jasmine instructed as she stood up to leave.


    "What if he insists on seeing you?" Catherine asked before Jasmine could enter the bedroom.


    "You are good on things like that aren''t you?" asked Jasmine as she quickly entered the room and shut the door before Catherine could reject her request.


    "What exactly is that naughty friend of mine up to? Is she out to frustrate Alfred or is her aim to help the couple out as she said earlier?" Catherine thought aloud staring at the bedroom door before she quickly approached the entrance. She was afraid the hotel management mightin if he keeps knocking on the door like that.


    The moment she opened the door, the impatient Alfred entered the room.


    "Where is Jasmine?" Alfred asked scrutinising the room for any sign of Jasmine.


    "She is asleep," Catherine lied just like Jasmine had asked her to do.


    "Call her right now, I need to talk to her. It is very urgent," Alfred said sounding very impatient.


    "Alfred Jasmine warned me not to disturb her sleep for anything in this world. You know how she can be when provoked. Neither your nor I will be able to handle the consequences...,"


    "I will bear the consequences alone so just call her out here. I need to urgently talk to her. I am afraid something bad will happen to Liza if we waste a minute more," Alfred said as he tried to force his way towards the bedroom door but Catherine quickly obstructed his path.


    "Alfred instead of trying to force your way into a singledies room, calm down and tell me what is wrong with Liza. Who knows I might be able to help you more than Jasmine would have done?" The nervous Catherine manage to say in aposed tone before she stole a nce at the brown bedroom door.

 Chapter 190 - Where Did He Go?

    Alfred who had no other options began narrating all that happened to Elizabeth. And luckily for him, Catherine was able toe up with a solution for him.


    "Alfred one more thing you should know is that it is not entirely true that her stomach ache was caused by the food she ate. Stress must have attributed to half of her pains so make sure to let her rest after you have given her the medicine," Catherine advised in a calm tone.


    "Ok, I will do just that but Catherine I have a bit of a problem," Alfred said sounding disturbed.


    "What is it, say it?" Asked Catherine in a tone that says she will do everything within her capacity to help him.


    "Although I want to so much go to the pharmacy to buy the medicine you told me about, I can''t leave Liza alone in that condition...,"


    "Hurry up and go buy the medicine I will check up on her before youe back to make sure that she is ok," Catherine assured as she urged him to hurry down to the pharmacy.


    "Thank you very much," said Alfred in a grateful tone before he dashed out of their hotel room.


    Five minutes after he left Jasmine came out of the bedroom. From the look on her face, Catherine knew she heard all they discussed.


    "Jasmine, was this perhaps part of your big ns? Did you do this to your elder sister?" Catherine questioned in a stern tone. The suspicious look on her face while staring at Jasmine showed that she doubts Jasmine.


    "I said I wanted a little niece/nephew and not my sister''s corpse ok?" Jasmine quickly denied being responsible for Elizabeth''s illness.


    "Cat, stop giving me that look because it''s not me. I maybe sometimes mean but I will never poison someone and especially if that person is my only sister. What happened is just a coincidence ok," exined Jasmine when she saw that Catherine did not believe her.


    "I never said you did..,"


    "You didn''t but your expression said so," Jasmine interrupted her abruptly.


    "I know you...,"


    "Let''s go check up on her and see how she is doing," Jasmine said as she led the way. When they reached the couple''s hotel room with the aid of the card Alfred had given Catherine earlier, they were able to enter the room.


    The two of them somehow manage to find the bedroom which was not well hidden. Entering the bedroom they met Elizabeth sleeping. Jasmine went to sit on her bed and after some minutes, she and Catherine made to leave the room.


    "Jasmine...," remarked thedy, who opened her eyes to see them approaching the door.


    "You are awake," said Jasmine as she hurried to her side.


    "So how are you doing?" asked Jasmine in a worried tone as she helped her sit up properly. Elizabeth looked around like she was searching for someone forgetting to answer Jasmine''s question.


    "If you are looking for Alfred then there is no need to keep on searching because he is not around," Jasmine said to the disappointment of Elizabeth.


    "Where did he go to?" Elizabeth asked anxiously.


    "Alfred was very worried after seeing you in that condition earlier so he came to ask for my assistance after you fell asleep. Luckily Cat was there to render him help," said Jasmine to put Elizabeth''s mind at ease.


    "Alfred was worried about me?" asked Catherine. Her expression and tone showed that she did not believe what Jasmine said.


    "You don''t believe me right? You think I am lying to get him on your good books, correct?" Jasmine said understanding her sister''s gaze very well.


    "I won''t convince you to believe what I said because I am sure you will know that I wasn''t lying when your husband enters your room panting with medicine in his hands," Jasmine said as she stood up.


    "Where are you going?" Elizabeth asked when she saw the two of them approach the door.


    "Going back to our room of course? Your husband will arrive very soon. As much as I wouldn''t love to ruin your sweet time with your husband I also don''t want to be fed with dog food...,"


    "You know my rtionship with Fred isn''t that deep," Elizabeth said.


    "I know but that doesn''t mean that you both are still not married. Between a husband and wife, anything can happen and I, Jasmine don''t want to witness that," Jasmine said as she wink naughtily at Elizabeth before she leaves.


    "That naughty girl. I can''t help but think that her head is filled with all manners of naughty thoughts," Elizabeth mumbled still sitting in the same position Jasmine and Catherine left her.


    Seeing that their luggage wasn''t where she left them before she fell asleep earlier, she slowly climbs out of bed.


    It was after she had reached the wardrobe that Alfred entered their bedroom. The worried Alfred rushed to her side when he saw her standing close to the wardrobe.


    "What are you doing standing up? You should have waited for me toe back if you needed something," Alfred scolded as he assisted her to the bed.


    Sitting on the bed with Alfred squatting in front of her, Elizabeth stares at her husband. From the traces of sweat on his facebined with his panting chest, she knew that he must have run or done some other type of strenuous job to look this way.


    "Why are you sweating?" Elizabeth asked curiously, her gentle gaze centred on him.


    "It''s a bit hot out there I guess," Alfred lied not disclosing that his sweat was as a result of running. Thest thing he wanted to do was to make her worried.


    "Really?" Elizabeth asked suspiciously. The way she stares at him showed that she did not believe him.


    "If that is the case then can you tell me why you are panting? Is it also because the weather is hot...,"


    "Yes," Alfred blurted out without even listening to her question.


    "I meant...,"


    "What is in your hands?" Elizabeth asked not giving him the chance to lie to her.

 Chapter 191 - Ice Prince, Is That You?

    "Medicine and porridge," Alfred replied sounding awkward.


    So Jasmine wasn''t lying after all. He went out just to buy medicine for me.


    Elizabeth thought staring into space.


    "Because of your condition, I thought you won''t be able to eat solid food...,"


    "There is no need for you to exin. I understand your intention," Elizabeth said as she tried to stand up but Alfred prevented her from doing so.


    "I will take care of everything today. Just sit right there," Alfred said sternly before he went ahead and opened the porridge.


    Alfred made sure Elizabeth ate and took the medicine. He even forced her to rest despite that she did not want to. While taking care of her, he lost track of time. Hepletely forgot his promise to thedies when they arrived.


    While Jasmine was busy ying with her phone, she did not know that the guy who loves her to no end had arrived in the hotel.


    Jackson on arriving at the hotel, firstly, unpacked his luggage before he changed and shower.


    After resting for about an hour, he went down to the beach with hopes of seeing the one he hase here for. He was so disappointed when he reached the beach and did not see her there.


    The moment he turned to leave, he heard someone call his name from behind.


    "Ice Prince, is that you?" Jasmine said in a tone that showed she wanted to confirm his identity.


    "I have seen his back very often to mistake it for someone''s else''s so I am sure he is the one," Jasmine mumbled to the hearing of the beaming Jackson. Hearing her sweet melodic voice, Jackson''s heart was overwhelmed. No words could describe just how happy he is at the moment.


    Jackson slowly turned to face her direction.


    "I said it that I could not be wrong," Jasmine said subconsciously smiling. For some unknown reason, she felt happy to see him there.


    "Why are you so sure that you can never mistake me for someone else?" asked Jackson curiously when she had covered the huge gap between them.


    "Because I have engraved your image in my heart," Jasmine blurted out to the surprise of Jackson.


    "...,"


    "I don''t mean it in the way you think. I meant...,"


    "What do you think I am thinking?" asked Jackson, pretending as though he did not understand what Jasmine was trying to rify.


    "You might mistake it that I meant I love you," Jasmine said bluntly.


    "But that isn''t what I was thinking so does your word means you really love me?" Jackson teased as he stares at the blushingdy.


    "Hey, what... what are you saying?"Jasmine felt like giving herself a tight p for stuttering.


    Jackson grinned when he saw how flustered the usual shamelessdy was.


    "Ice Prince, what are you doing here? You didn''t look surprised to see me earlier. You aren''t stalking me or are you?" Jasmine asked suspiciously.


    "Didn''t I tell you, I had a business trip?" Jackson asked. Her questions made him nervous but he did not let them show.


    "Oh yeah you did," said Jasmine brushing off their encounter as a mere coincidence.


    If she knew that Jackson abandoned everything to go on this trip for her sake, she wouldn''t have remained carefree like she is doing.


    "What were you doing outside on the beach when it iste into the night? Don''t tell me you are having a problem adjusting to your new surrounding?" Jackson asked curiously as they both began walking on the beach.


    "Nothing serious. I was just thinking about my life for the past five years and after so much thinking I realised how eventful my life has been," Jasmine said smiling.


    "What exactly do you find thrilling about the way you have lived?" Jackson asked as he stole a nce at her.


    "The first thing is that I got to live my life freely just like I have always wanted to do. Because of this, I got to meet and y around with so many handsome men. Apart from that, I got to do the job I have always had a passion for. Because of my wilfulness, I got to be friends with such an amazing person like Catherine," Jasmine said beaming.


    "My father has always said that I wasted my life but after thinking today I got to realise that I haven''t wasted my life at all. Apart from those things I mentioned, I forgot to say that I got to meet a handsome but cold guy like you because of my lifestyle," Jasmine said to the delight of Jackson. His heart swells in happiness. Two times in a role he has experienced unexinable happiness and this was all thanks to thisdy who always act indifferent.


    "Am I cold towards you?" asked Jackson curiously.


    Jasmine halted when she heard his question. She turned and stood in front of me.


    "Of course you were very cold towards me," Jasmine said firmly.


    "Get out if you are just gonna stand there staring at us. Can you stop making friends with them and just piss off. I don''t have an interest in you so why should I give a damn about your feelings. I am not the type to beg anydy for sex but they beg me so get your hands off me. Your wish, you don''t stand a chance," Jasmine perfectly imitated Jackson''s voice.


    "These are a few out of the thousand mean words you said to me that I can recall so tell me from all I have said were you not cold to me?" Jasmine said in a calm tone.


    "But it wasn''t all the time I treated you coldly right...,"


    "You are right about that. You always let me seduce you only to give me the cold shoulders when I thought I have seeded. Thinking back now, I wonder whether you did that to show that you have a high tolerance for a woman''s touch or some other reasons," Jasmine said in a meek tone.

 Chapter 192 - Will She Really Do That?

    "Although you treated me coldly in the past, I can''t deny that you treat me very nicelytely. Apart from speaking less harshly to me, you offer to take me home. And most importantly you took me to the amusement park I have always wanted to visit. You have changed drastically and I am proud to say that I am responsible for that change," Jasmine said beaming radiantly.


    "Aren''t I great?" Jasmine asked with glittering eyes.


    "Hmm...," Jackson trailed acting like he was thinking.


    "What is there to think so much about?" Jasmine asked faking a displeased expression. Jackson smiled when he saw her pouting lips.


    "I will give you the answer when I am certain," Jackson said as he quickly walked past her.


    "I never knew that Young Master Jackson is a stingy man. Although he knew that what I said is true he won''t even admit it," Jasmine shouted before she hurried after him.


    Jackson and Jasmine continue walking around the beach while talking. The happy duo lost track of time. Catherine got worried when she waited for a long time and yet Jasmine did return to their room. If not for that she went to the beach to check up on her, Jasmine wouldn''t have realised that she has left their room for a very long time.


    Catherine was surprised to see Jackson there but she did not question him. She would rather question the guys rather than talk to the guy whom she was sure would not respond to her question. Just like every other time, Catherine separated them once again. She apanied Jasmine to their room, making sure she did not have the opportunity to spend another second with Jackson.


    The next day, Catherine and Jasmine were woken up by the loud knock and chatting of people at their door.


    "I know that you are happy to see her again but will you please lower down your tone? Stop making a single soul like me jealous," Jasmine said the moment she opened the door and saw that those who were at the door were Jeff and Steve.


    "Jasmine, don''t mind Jeff. he was so eager to meet Catherine. The moment we dropped our luggage in our hotel rooms he dragged us here without letting us rest," Evelyn previously standing very close to the wall said to the surprise of Jasmine who did not know that she was there.


    "Evelyn, it''s nice to see you again. With you around then I am sure I won''t have to put up with Steve''s naughtiness too," Jasmine said as she beckon them to enter the room. She went to join them after she had closed the door.


    "Jasmine, what are you are saying? I am not naughty. The naughty one has always been Jeff...,"


    "Steve stop acting so cute or you will make your girlfriend jealous and you know what happens if you dare make your girlfriend jealous. For a week she will tie you up during intimacy and tortures you to the point that next time you won''t dare to make her jealous," said Jasmine yfully as she stole a nce at the smiling Evelyn.


    "Jasmine, stop giving Eve such weird suggestions or you are gonna make her torture me in the same manner you said if I dare make her upset," Steve said in a pitiful tone.


    "Will she really do that?" Jasmine asked with excitement-filled eyes.


    "Evelyn, if ever you carry out these punishments on him don''t forget to call me. I want to see how you will torture Steve who has always teased me," said Jasmine staring at Evelyn with smiles on her face.


    "I will definitely call you the day he misbehaves with any other woman. We will carry out the punishments together," Evelyn said joked to the amusement of Jasmine who burst outughing. Evelynughed along with her.


    The two guys just stare at the twodies in awe.


    "Youdies are very wicked. How could you think about doing such a thing to my beloved friend?" Jeff asked not knowing that he was shooting himself by the leg for defending Steve.


    "If I was you I would have kept quiet because your punishment is worst," Jasmine said as she tried to suppress herughter.


    "Have you ever experienced being whipped before?" Jasmine asked. She continued after she had gotten Jeff''s response.


    "That is exactly what our cold Catherine will do to you if you dare misbehave. She will not only whip you hard but she will go ahead and lick your entire body afterwards. Do you know how torturous mere licking is? The mere feeling of her warm tongue against your skin will feel like you are in hell. Don''t worry you will get to experience how torturous it is the day you dare make her upset," Jasmine said to the fear of Jeff. Jeff tried to imagine the feeling Jasmine mentioned. He quickly shook the thoughts off his mind when he realise that Jasmine was right.


    "Jasmine, stop talking about things that make people''s minds have dirty thoughts or you are gonna get someone aroused here really hard and you know I will be the one suffering if that happens," said Evelyn in a very naughty tone which made Jeff and Jasmine chuckle. They did not need to think so deeply to know who she was referring to.


    "Eve... Eve... what are you saying? I... I am not hard down there," Steve denied feeling very embarrassed.


    "She never mentioned your name so why are you attacking her or don''t tell you are already hard," Jasmine teased the poor Steve once again. Jeff and Evelyn burst outughing when they heard Jasmine''s teasingsbined with Steve''s pouting lips.


    After theughter died down, Jasmine''s followed Jeff''s line of sight when she saw him staring keenly at something.


    "Stop staring already because she isn''t gonnae out of there without freshening up," Jasmine''s words put an abrupt end to Jeff''s hopes.


    "I wasn''t waiting for her...,"


    "Is that true?" Jasmine asked suspiciously throwing a doubtful nce at Jeff.

 Chapter 193 - Speaking Of The Devil

    "Should I tell her not toe out because you don''t want to see her...,"


    "You...," the speechless Jeff who realized that he had been caught could not utter any more words.


    "Guys, what about Ice Prince? Why wasn''t he with you guys?" Jasmine quickly changed the topic when she recall that Jackson wasn''t with them when they entered the room.


    "We told him that we are gonnae today but I am sure that he doesn''t know that we have arrived. We were too eager to see you to remember anything about him," Evelyn replied in a serious tone.


    "I am sure he is gonna kick our ass when he learns that the first ce we visited was your hotel room," Jeff said. The moment Jeff finished speaking, they all heard a knock on the door.


    "Come in, the door isn''t locked," Jasmine said loud enough for the person standing outside to hear.


    "Speaking of the devil," Jeff blurted out the moment Jackson wearing a white short sleeve on top of short white trousers entered the room. Jackson was surprised to see them but he quicklyposed himself.


    "Were you all talking about me?" Jackson asked as he approach the couch Jasmine was sitting on.


    "Despite seeing you yesterday Jasmine missed you a lot. She was so eager to see you to the point that she could not resist asking us who just arrived for your whereabouts," Jeff said as he resist the urge tough.


    "Pretty boy, what the heck are you saying, I did not say anything like that," Jasmine instantly denied as she threw a murderous nce at the naughty guy.


    "You didn''t but your expression and eyes said all that needed to be said," Evelyn said to the surprise of Jasmine.


    "Hey, Evelyn why are you supporting him. You know he is spouting nonsense," Jasmine said, feeling ganged upon. She did not know what wrong she did to them for them to do this to her.


    "Jasmine is what they are saying true?" Jackson asked. Although he knew that the others might be lying he still wanted to confirm it from her.


    "I indeed ask them about you but none of the other things they said is true. They are just ganging up on me because I teased them earlier," Jasmine quickly exined herself.


    "Really?" Jackson asked suspiciously.


    "Of course I am saying the truth. Would you believe that I said or did all they said?" Jasmine asked.


    Those responsible for this watched them in delight. They could not resist smiling when they saw that their n had worked.


    "Jack, what the heck did youe to a singledy''s room so early in the morning to do? Don''t you know how dangerous and unsafe that can be?" Evelyn asked curiously. From her tone and expression, one could notice that she had ulterior motives.


    "What about you guys...,"


    "Stop trying to evade the question, Jack," Evelyn who could see through Jackson tactics interrupted him sharply.


    "Stop staring at me and answer their question because I want to know what you are doing here. Did you perhaps prepare a surprise for me?" Jasmine asked anxiously as she stares at his face.


    "Wow, a surprise?" Jeff exaggerated as he winked at Steve and Evelyn as a signal for them to y along.


    "Yeah, I did prepare a buffet breakfast for I and Jasmine but unfortunately none of you is included in the buffet," Jackson said to the disappointment of the already two excited guys.


    "Whoa... so it was a surprise date then," Evelyn said with a tone filled with so much mischief.


    "You guys shouldn''t get upset that Jack doesn''t want us there, he is afraid that you both will ruin his date. His fears are justified if you sit and think a little about it," Evelyn teased further as she smiled wickedly.


    "Come on guys what is wrong with all of you today? Why are you all ganging up on me?" Jasmine asked curiously. She has been watching them since Jackson arrived and it looked like they were all deliberately attacking her.


    "Jasmine, let them do what they like because the three are always like this. They are a perfect match when they are together," Jackson said in a calm tone.


    "Let me go freshen up so we can go to have breakfast. I can''t wait to see what you have prepared," Jasmine said excitedly as she stood up.


    "I was thinking of asking you guys to join us but with you guys sitting there without freshening up I think I should change my mind about that," Jasmine who was almost at the door turned and stare at them.


    "Who says we aren''t gonna go freshen up? We were just about to leave before you turn around," Jeff blurted out to the shock of the others.


    He has be fantastic at lying!


    Evelyn thought as she stare at Jeff now standing. The three of them afterwards left the room to go freshen up and change into something new.


    After they had left, Jasmine still standing in the same position shifted her gaze to Jackson.


    "I will be out in a jiffy so just hold on," Jasmine said before she turned to open the door.


    "You can take your time because I am good at waiting. I have waited for over ten months for you to look my way not to mention you reciprocating my feelings sopare the few minutes I will wait with the ten months you can see that it is nothing," Jackson mumbled but to his surprise, he did not know that Jasmine heard him mumbling something.


    "Did you say something?" Jasmine turned and asked curiously.


    "I said you should hurry up or else the food is gonna get cold," Jackson lied without batting an eyelid.


    "Ok, Master, your wish is mymand," Jasmine said yfully before she entered the bedroom.


    "Thank goodness she didn''t hear anything, that was close!" Jackson said as he ced his hand on his pounding chest.

 Chapter 194 - Did We Interrupt Something?

    The moment Jasmine entered the bedroom, she immediately messaged Alfred to inform him about the buffet that was going to take ce in a few minutes. Afterwards, she changed and entered the bedroom leaving Catherine who just finished bathing to dress up.


    It took Jasmine ten minutes to bathe. Knowing that someone was patiently waiting for her out there she did not take long to do all the necessary things.


    "Jas...," Jackson paused when he turned around and saw that the one who opened the door wasn''t Jasmine.


    "She will be out in a jiffy," Catherine said when she noticed his disappointed look. Sheter went to sit on the opposite couch. With the two of them in the same room, the awkwardness was so obvious.


    "Why do you keep staring at me?" asked Jackson. He has felt her piercing nce directed at him for a few minutes now and he did not feel the slightest bitfortable with it.


    "How do you know I am staring at you if you weren''t staring at me too?" asked Catherine firmly not giving Jackson the response he wanted.


    "If you have something to say then do it instead of ring at me. I won''t take responsibility if you dare fall for me because of this," said Jackson in a sarcastic tone. Catherine chuckled when she heard hisment.


    "I am not the least interested in you ok? It''s only a crazydy who will fall in love with an iceberg as you mean...,"


    "You mean someone as crazy as Jasmine?" asked Jackson to the shock of Catherine. For a minute Catherine was too stunned to speak. Just when she wanted to scold him, the bedroom door opened and Jasmine entered.


    Jackson instantly turned around when he realised that the one he has been waiting for was there.


    Jackson trailed from her sexy long legs. His eyes trailed further until it reached the short ir gown which topped at her hips. His lips curled into a beautiful smile when it met the diamond ne on her fine slender neck. He felt so happy that she wore the ne he gave her on their first date.


    "What are you sternly so keenly at?" Her sweet voice put an end to his beautiful fantasy.


    "I wanted to say you look great," Jacksonplimented, not taking his eyes off her. Hispliment took away whatever words Jasmine wanted to say.


    Did he justpliment her? Did he perhaps drink before he came here because I just can''t believe that the Ice Prince actuallyplimented my best friend?


    Catherine thought in surprise.


    "That means you have eyes for good things. I feel happy that I didn''t have to beg for yourpliment today," said Jasmine as she smiled sweetly at him. It was at this moment that the others entered the room.


    "Did we interrupt something?" asked Evelyn curiously when she saw the passion in their eyes while staring at each other. Her voice brought them out of their momentary trance.


    "What could you possibly be interrupting when my ever strict best friend is here?" Jasmine asked yfully as she walked further into the room.


    "I guess Jack has met a new enemy," Evelyn said giggling just at the thought of seeing Jack''s sullen look each time Cat tears him apart from thedy he likes.


    "What did you say?" Catherine sitting close to where they stood asked when she heard Evelyn mumbled something she couldn''t pinpoint the words.


    "Are wete? That''s what I asked," Evelyn lied to the excitement of the two guys standing close to her. Having heard what she said they were so happy to see that she came up with a lie to cover up what she said. Catherine stood up afterwards.


    "No, you guys are right on time," said Jasmine as she beckoned Jack to stand up so they could start going. Jackson did what she wanted.


    "That is great," Jeff said excitedly as he went closer to where Catherine was now standing. After whispering something into Catherine''s ears which made her chuckle, all of them left the room.


    When they got outside where the shed was set, Evely turned and stare at Jackson when she saw the huge table filled with so many savoury and beautiful dishes.


    Wow, he really went through a lot to impress her! I have never thought that a day that the cold Jack will act so romantic will evere not to mention treating ady as good as he is treating her.


    Evelyn thought still staring at Jackson. After seeing Jackson''s sincerity, she vowed at that moment to help Jackson out in any way she can.


    "What are you waiting for Eve?" Steve asked when she saw that she was still standing despite that others were s sitting.


    "Jack''s special set-up left me speechless. I can''t believe he went to this extent to make his girlfriend happy," Evelyn walked up and sat beside Steve.


    "Girlfriend? They are just threedies here so who here is his girlfriend?" Catherine asked curiously.


    "Who else if not your best friend, Jasmine?" Evelyn asked. The moment she said these words Jasmine spat out the juice in her mouth. Everyone turned to face her seeing her reaction.


    "Are you ok?" Jackson asked holding back hisughter. He felt like patting Evelyn''s hair for making her earlierment.


    "Ice Prince, your friends are gonna give me a heart attack if they continue acting like this so why don''t you scold them...,"


    "Scold them? Why would I do that when they haven''t annoyed me?" Jackson asked nonchntly to the surprise of Jasmine. The moment Jasmine opened her mouth to speak, her sister and brother-inw arrived.


    Elizabeth who just arrived in thepany of her husband was amazed to see Jackson there.


    What the hell is he doing here? Jasmine never mentioned that someone else apart from Catherine wasing along with her. I wonder whether they have be a couple since thest time we met.


    Elizabeth thought trying to figure out what was Jasmine''s rtionship with this high profiled CEO.

 Chapter 195 - Dont You Know This Much, Jasmine?

    "Hi, Mr and Mrs Alfred," Jackson greeted politely. He was the second person to notice their presence.


    "Hello, Mr Jackson. It''s so nice to meet you up close," Elizabeth replied politely.


    "Lizzy, what''s with this formal tone? This is not thepany, business party or conference so drop that formal tone. Everyone here is cool so just rx," Jasmine said yfully as she showed them where to sit.


    "Everyone, I am sure you must be curious to know who they are," Jasmine said smiling.


    "This is my sister and her darling handsome husband, Alfred and Elizabeth," Jasmine introduced still maintaining her smiling face. After introduction then the exchange of pleasantries followed.


    "Guys, let''s eat or the food is gonna get cold," Jeff said as he stare at the delicious-looking dishes on the white table. Surprisingly everyone seems to agree with him.


    "Have this?" Jackson was the first person to remove a big chunk of meat and ce it on Jasmine''s te. Everyone exchanged puzzled nces when they saw Jackson''s public disy of affection.


    "You too," Jasmine said as she removed a lump of meat and ce it on his te too. Jeff and Steve''s mouths subconsciously dropped open when they saw this little act of theirs. No one was left out of the surprise since they all knew Jasmine''s character. The only person who was grinning was Evelyn. She particrly loves this sight.


    "What are you all waiting for? Isn''t the food up to your liking?" Jasmine who raised her gaze to meet them staring in her direction asked innocently.


    "We are full just staring at the two of you," Evelynmented before any other person could speak.


    "What do you mean? I don''t understand you," Jasmine asked with a confused look on.


    "It''s better that you don''t understand," Evelyn said grinning wickedly. The two guys chuckled when they heard her reply.


    I guess it''s only Eve who can help Jack this time around. She is not afraid of her or anyone. This is the most amazing thing about her and this is exactly what made me fall in love with her in the past.


    Steve thought smiling as he picked up his cutlery. They all began eating afterwards. Jasmine brushed off what Evelyn said off her mind.


    After they finished eating, they all rxed before they all went to the beach to rx.


    On the beach, Jasmine and Elizabeth sat under the shade while Jackson sat on the warm sand some distance away from thedies. Jeff, Steve, Evelyn and Catherine were all busy ying with their partners on the other side of the beach to care about Jackson.


    Elizabeth whose eyes just caught Jackson staring at Jasmine with a gaze filled with nothing but pure love brought back her attention to Jasmine.


    "Jasmine, your foolish guy seems to be in love with you. He has been staring at you so passionately since the minute we arrived on the beach. I even saw the way he stare at you at breakfast. I can''t believe he travelled to the Maldives for your sake," Elizabeth said in a calm tone. Jasmine turned to stare in the direction he was sitting. She happens to meet him staring in their direction. He quickly looked away when he saw that Jasmine has caught him too.


    "Maybe he was staring at you because your beauty looks irresistible," Jasmine tried to brush it off like it was nothing.


    "Why would he be staring at me and I clearly saw that he was staring at you so don''t try to confuse me into thinking that what I saw was wrong because it isn''t," Elizabeth said unwaveringly.


    "Why would he be staring at me affectionately when he has a fiance?" Jasmine asked. Her tone showed she did not believe what Elizabeth said.


    "CEO Jackson of Smith International has a fiance? When did he get engaged that no one in the City knows about?" Elizabeth asked looking very confused.


    "What do you mean?" Jasmine asked looking confused too.


    "If the CEO of Smith International got engaged everyone in the City would have known about it. It would have been the hottest topic since that would have been the biggest news of Smith International. Why are you acting so dense when ites to him? Don''t you know this much Jasmine?" Elizabeth asked not understanding why Jasmine was suddenly acting like a high school kid.


    "But she said she was his fiance and even the way his mum treats her didn''t seem like she was a stranger to them. Even he did not deny it...,"


    "I am sure he also did not confirm it too right?" Elizabeth asked staring into Jasmine''s face which speaks of nothing but confusion.


    Jackson, isn''t the type to y along with such silly things so why on earth would he act as though she was his fiance when she isn''t? And if what Big Sis said is true, what would be his motive for pretending? Am I the one wrong here or is it, my sister? Did Ice Prince get engaged to her without the knowledge of the public? There are just so many questions running through my mind and it''s getting me all confused.


    Jasmine thought, her eyes wandering from one ce to the other.


    "What are you thinking so much about? I thought you have always said that you hate thinking too much because thinking so much leads to the development of affections, don''t tell me you are willing to develop feelings for him?" Elizabeth asked in a serious tone.


    "If that happens, will you travel to South Korea if he goes on a trip there merely because you can''t bear to part ways with him just like he travelled from Central City to the Maldives to apany you," Elizabeth teased smiling at Jasmine?


    "Big Sis, what are you talking about? Stop teasing me because he didn''te here for me but he came here on a business trip," Jasmine quickly rified.


    "He came here on a business trip on the same day you went on a trip and luckily the location has to be the same ce? Why didn''t his trip take ce a weekter or a week earlier and why didn''t the meeting take ce in ces like Paris, Singapore and so on? Why did it have to be in the same Maldives that we set our trip on? Don''t you find this the least suspicious?" Elizabeth analyzed in a very serious tone.


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 Chapter 196 - What Is Your Answer?

    "Jasmine, the coincidence that his business trip has to be on the same day and the same ce is very slim if not impossible. What happened here seemed to be nned if you may ask me. I am not saying coincidence doesn''t happen, it does but not in this instant. I refuse to believe that meeting him here was a mere coincidence, Jasmine," Elizabeth concluded in a serious tone.


    "I am sure you must have thought about this too but you merely brush it off because you didn''t want to believe in this," Elizabeth said exactly what Jasmine did. She indeed brushed off the idea that there must be something else to why Jackson came there.


    "Jasmine, you have always acted like you are an expert in rtionships and in reading people''s feelings so why have you failed in ready his feelings for you. Is it that you haven''t noticed all the green lights he has been sending towards your direction or you noticed but is only pretending?" Elizabeth questioned the quiet Jasmine. Elizabeth has never seen Jasmine so speechless before.


    "Big Sis, I don''t know what you are talking about," Jasmine said standing up. She approached Jackson''s direction afterwards.


    "She has always acted like the best love expert but why do I feel like she has low EQ, she can''t even decipher his feelings for her when it is so obvious.


    I wonder if I should apud her for this or not," Elizabeth said her gaze focused on Jasmine''s departing back.


    "Ice Prince, what is so pretty about the ocean that you have been staring so keenly at?" Jasmine asked as she sat down beside him.


    "You always stare at the water too right so what do you find pretty about the ocean that you had to always stare at it?" Jackson replied to her question with another question.


    Jasmine turn and gave him a disapproving gaze when she realised that he was trying to dodge her question.


    "Since you won''t give a reply to my first question then I am sure you will definitely reply to my second question," Jasmine said as she slowly use her hand to turn his face so that his gaze was centred on her.


    While Jasmine was doing this she did not know that her sister''s Eagle eyes did not relent to capture each of her movements. Even her every emotion was read through her face.


    "I can''t help but think that those two looks perfect together. They are like fire and ice. Jasmine is the fire while Jackson is the ice. There is no way the ice will get close to the fire that it won''t get melted. I don''t know whether it is only my opinion but all I know is that theyplement each other very well," Elizabeth mumbled smiling brightly.


    "Yeah, you are right about. Jasmine has always been the carefree type but honestly, I haven''t seen her act this way with any guy. She is just so super free with him," Elizabeth heard a man husky voice behind her. Without having to turn around she knew that the voice belong to her husband.


    "It''s too bad that mum and dad arranged her marriage with the Young Master of the Allen family if not the Young Master of the Smith family would have been a perfect match for her," Alfred said as he sat down beside her.


    "That little sister of mine has been unusually quiet. The way she acts so obediently scares me. This phrase fits this action of hers perfectly, ''The calm before the storm''. I am afraid she is gonna do something big and it is likely gonna be because of her marriage to Kai Allen," Elizabeth said in a worried tone.


    "I agree with you about that. Jasmine we all know isn''t usually this quiet. Although she might be up to some mischief again, I am sure she will be able to handle it so don''t worry too much about her and also don''t forget, we are here to back her up," Alfred said just to ease his wife''s fears a little.


    The two focused their attention on Jackson and Jasmine once again.


    "Was it the ocean you were staring at or me? If it''s me then between me and the ocean which is more beautiful?" Jasmine asked as she continued staring into his eyes.


    "Did you need to ask? Of course, it is you...," Jackson paused when he realise what his excitement has done.


    "Why did you stop?" Jasmine questioned sternly but unfortunately for her Jackson refused to utter a word to her.


    "Are you gonna stare at me without saying a word?" Jasmine asked when Jackson continued to remain quiet.


    "My sister who has been watching you said you are in love with me because of the way you stare at me earlier and she is very sure of what she saw so is it true? Are you in love with me like she said?" asked Jasmine in an anxious tone? For some unknown reason, her heart began beating erratically. This is the first time in a long time her heart has ever beat this way and she feels strange about this.


    What is wrong with this stupid heart of mine? Why is it suddenly beating so rapidly?


    Jasmine scolded her throbbing heart which she thought was dead.


    "What is your answer? Do you believe her?" Jackson asked as he stares at her lovely eyes.


    "I asked you a question first so it''s only right you give me an answer first," Jasmine insisted when she noticed that Jackson wanted to trick her into talking.


    "It is not a sin if you answer me first so go ahead," Jackson urged her not doing what she wanted.


    "Of course I don''t believe what she says. I mean you told me you are in love with someone so how could you be in love with me at the same time?" Jasmine said firmly.


    "What about your response. I want to hear your reply to my earlier question," Jasmine said in a serious tone.

 Chapter 197 - Teasing

    Instead of replying like she wanted Jackson stood up from the warm sand.


    "I never said I was gonna give you a reply or have you forgotten?" asked Jackson as he began walking away.


    "You cheated!" Jasmine remarked immediately standing up.


    "Hey, stop right there you cheat," Jasmine shouted as she ran after him. Jackson began running when he realised that she was chasing him. Jackson and Jasmine happily ran around the beach chasing each other.


    The others paused what they were doing and watch how these high profile CEOs were running around the beach like two lovebirds.


    "I give up," After hours of ying Jackson finally conceded defeat as he lied down on the sand. The exhausted Jasmine also lies down but she rested her head on his chest.


    "I can hear your heartbeat. I never knew that listening to someone''s heartbeat could be so thrilling. It''s as if it''s beating for me," Jasmine said smiling as she stares at his face.


    "You can listen to my heartbeat whenever you like," Jackson said as he stretched his hand and parted the strands of hair that were attempting to cover her face.


    "You are being so overly nice to me. Are you not afraid of what I might do to you if you offer yourself to me on a tter of gold like that?" Jasmine asked flirtatiously as she brought her hand to his face.


    "What will you do that you haven''t done to me before?" Jackson asked not taking his eyes off her provocative eyes.


    "They are so many things I haven''t done to you so why are you acting like you have seen my all?" Jasmine asked as she began ying with his face.


    "I can''t remember what you haven''t done so, do you mind enumerating them," Jackson said coolly.


    "I haven''t rocked your little thing yet...,"


    "Why do you always love calling it little thing? It''s in no way little so stop referring to it like that. You will be shocked to see its size...,"


    "But I haven''t seen it before right? From the number of times I have touched it, it felt little so it is not wrong for me to call it like that," Jasmine said when she saw Jackson frowned because of herment.


    "You...," the speechless Jackson said not knowing how to punish his naughty woman. The best way he would have punished her would have been to pin her against the wall and take her right away to show that he was no way little down there but with their current rtionship he couldn''t do that.


    "If you don''t want me to end up teasing you in the presence of so many prying eyes here then stop acting cute because I can''t guarantee what the demons in me will do to you," Jasmine said as she licked her lower lips seductively. Seeing this action of hers, Jackson gulped her.


    "Like I was saying, I haven''t sent you to paradise with my magic rocking of your little thing. I haven''t also stripped you to show you how spectacr that can be. Apart from that, I haven''t cooled your entire body by licking you all over. The feeling of my hot tongue against your sensitive tips will send you to hell only for hell to reject you and said it is not your time yet...," Jasmine said as she stylishly run her fingers downwards. Thank goodness they were lying down in a ce far from where people were ying or else they have been the centre of attention.


    "Jasmine, absolutely not there," Jackson held her hand when it got to his waist.


    "I want to show you a little example so why are you stopping me. I am sure you will love it," Jasmine said grinning wickedly as she struggle to free her hand.


    "Are you not afraid that you will be the one who ends up getting eaten up if you continue teasing me like this. I might have self-control but I am a human, there is a little to what I can control so stop pushing your luck today Miss Naughty," Jackson said still holding onto her right hand.


    "It has just been a night you left her back in the city, don''t tell me that you are missing her hardness against yours to the point that you can''t control your little thing anymore? Are you looking for some random hole to offload your content into? Are you not afraid that she might crush your little thing if she hears about your betray....," Jackson quickly turned her over before she could finish her words.


    "Why do you talk a lot today? Do you know that my entire being is in chaos because of your teases? How do you intend topensate me for this?" Jackson asked sounding like someone who is gonna burst at any minute.


    "What is wrong with you, Ice Prince? You are acting strangely, did you drink before you came to the beach earlier. I am asking because you are acting kinda crazy," Jasmine asked as she stare into his burning eyes.


    I have been doing a great job hiding my feelings but it is getting harder each passing day. My willpower is there but my body keeps failing me. It keeps wanting to tell and also demonstrates how much it loves you. I am crazy just for you so why can''t you see it? Why can''t you see that your teasings drive me nuts? I am barely hanging on a thin line of rope so will you save me, Jasmine?


    Jackson thought as his face inches closer to hers.


    It was at this moment Catherine sitting with Jeff saw them. She abruptly stood up when she saw what they were about to do.


    "What the heck is that best friend of mine up to?" Catherine said loudly to the hearing of the next couple sitting some distance away from her.


    Steve and Evelyn who heard Catherine''s words quickly followed her line of sight to see what was making her so upset.

 Chapter 198 - The Unwanted People Finally Arrived

    "Wow, this is epic, I can''t believe I didn''t have to do anything to make them publicly express their love like this," Evelyn said smiling broadly. Evelyn''s smile instantly turn to a frown when she saw ady running in the couple''s direction.


    "What the heck is she doing here? Why did she have toe and ruin that beautiful scene that was about to happen? Why is thatdy always a killjoy?" Evelyn said frowning?


    "She is so damn annoying," Steve murmured as he stare at thedy now standing in front of the couple.


    "I guess your time is up now, Ice Prince. We were caught before we could even start anything," Jasmine said when she raised her gaze and saw thedy standing beside where they lied.


    "Damn thisdy? Why did she have toe at this time? And who the heck invited her here? I feel like strangling her to death," Jackson said his frown deepening as he slowly sat up properly. Jasmine sat up too.


    Jane red daggers at Jasmine who did not look guilty for what she did.


    Anyways she did nothing wrong so why would she apologised or feel remorseful for the scene she met them at.


    "Jack, what were you doing with her?" Jane asked trying not to show how angry she was.


    "Why do you care? I owe you no exnation or whatsoever," Jackson said angrily not hiding his hatred for the youngdy. He stood up and walk away.


    "Ice Prince...," Jackson had already walked far away before Jasmine couldplete her words.


    "He was alright just a minute ago. Does thedy''s presence irritates him so much to the point that he loathes seeing her?" Jasmine thought aloud before she stood up and walk towards the direction Jackson took. They both left Jane all alone there. None of them spared her a nce.


    "She deserves this and even worst," Jeff mumbled grinning satisfactorily. Catherine now standing beside him turned to face him.


    "Why does it seem like you guys hate her? Isn''t she Jackson''s fiance so why are you guys not close to her?" Catherine asked curiously.


    "It''s better you don''t know what she is like because I am sure you will hate her more than we do," Jeff replied as he sat back down on the sand.


    Evelyn grin when she saw the resentful look on Jane''s face when she got closer to them.


    Meanwhile, Jasmine who followed Jackson was toote. Before she could get to him, he had entered his car and drove away. What he did not know was that another surprise awaits him when hees back.


    Jackson who left the hotel only came back in the night. When he came back, he met everyone sitting on the ground floor discussing. The first ce his eyes went to was Jasmine''s location. His relieved expression turned to an angry one when he saw the guy sitting beside Jasmine at her right-hand side. He was always good at hiding his emotions but this time around he could not hide the resentment in his eyes.


    "Are you gonna stand there all night?" Jasmine asked in a carefree tone when she saw how Jackson was staring at Kai.


    Only three people understood why Jackson was acting this way and these three people were no other than his two naughty friends and Evelyn.


    Jackson reluctantly approach where Jane was sitting since that was the only space that remains.


    "Kai, is it alright for you to carelessly leave your basecamp to such a far ce?" Alfred asked curiously and harmlessly.


    "Alfred, it wasn''t a careless decision. After I received the call from Jane asking me to embark with her on a trip to the same location Jasmine embarked on a trip also, I thought a lot about it," Kai said in a calm tone.


    Jeff, Steve, Evelyn and Jackson turned and threw the mentioneddy a fierce nce. Their eyes showed their resentment for Jane. Jackson in particr felt irritated sitting beside thedy who deliberately ruined his ns.


    "I know defending the country is important but also taking out time to be with my fiance is equally important too. I am hoping to get to know more about her through this trip," Kai concluded with a smile on his face.


    "It has been over three months since you both met and yet you haven''t gotten to know more about her, how are you so certain that you will achieve your aim ofing here? Won''t you regret your decision if you go back without learning a thing or more about Jasmine?" Jeff asked coldly. Everyone present there could feel his anger through his voice.


    In the past, none of them had a problem with Kai. In fact, they had thought that he was a good guy. They got along pretty well but everything changed the day they learned that he was Jackson''s love rival. If it was someone else they would have cared less about it but knowing just how much Jackson loves Jasmine, they could not turn a blind eye to it.


    "Jeff, don''t you know that time spent with loved ones is not wasted?" Kai asked as he stare at the guy who challenged him.


    "Whether or not I achieve my aim ofing on this trip which is getting closer to my future wife...," Kai wrapped his right hand around Jasmine''s shoulders. This single action of his made Jackson''s blood boils in rage.


    "I am satisfied as long as I spent my time with my loved ones," Jeff rolled his eyes at thepletion of Kai''s sentence.


    "Who among everyone here is your loved one? Are you perhaps referring to your cousin, Jane?" Jeff said to the surprise of Jasmine. Jasmine turned and stare at Kai before she shifted her gaze to the smiling Jane.


    "Jeff, don''t be mean," Catherine said nudging him by the ribs before he could utter even more hateful words.


    "Guys, I am tired. I will take my leave now," Jackson said as he stood up and walk towards the direction of the stairs.


    "Excuse me guys," Jasmine also took permission almost immediately.. They were all surprised when it looked like she was chasing after Jackson.

 Chapter 199 - He Ignores Her For The First Time

    Jasmine finally caught up to Jackson before he could close the door. She held his half-opened door firmly.


    "Hey, Ice Prince what is wrong with you and where the heck did you go to only toe back sote...,"


    "Why do you care Miss Jasmine?" Jackson asked firmly to the shock of Jasmine. Jackson hardly adds Miss to her name so she was stunned to hear him address her so formally.


    "Your fiancee is eagerly waiting for you downstairs I am sure you wouldn''t want to keep him waiting," Jackson said with a distant tone.


    "Ice Prince, what hase over you? Why do you look like a totally different person?" Jasmine asked? She could not hide her confusion and shock.


    "Have this. I know you love the cake made by thispany," Jackson said as he handed her a brown shopping bag. The moment Jasmine let go of the door and collected the bag, Jackson used that moment to shut the door on her.


    After shutting the door from within he rested his back against the door.


    Jasmine, I am sorry that I had to treat you this way but it''s hard on me to see you close to him. It hurts me even more whenever I recall that you are his and not mine and that you might end up marrying him without me not being able to do anything to avert this. The pain is getting too hard for me to bear.


    Jackson thought as he continue resting his back against the door. Just then he heard her sweet voice.


    "Ice Prince, I don''t know what hase over you but thank you for the cake. I appreciate your efforts and thoughtfulness," Jasmine said with hopes that he heard her.


    "For some reason, he looked angry, I wonder who the heck has the guts to upset him," Jasmine mumbled before she walked away.


    After receiving the gift from Jackson she did not go back to join the others. She only messaged her sister and Catherine to tell them that she was too exhausted to join them anymore.


    An hourter, Catherine entered their room, she met thedy who said she was tired earlier ying with her phone.


    "I can''t believe that my guess was right when I received your message," Catherine remarked the moment she reached Jasmine and saw that she was ying games.


    "And what exactly was that guess of yours that has now been proved right?" Jasmine asked nonchntly not pausing what she was doing.


    "That you were lying about being exhausted," Catherine replied boldly as she took a seat beside Jasmine.


    Jasmine momentarily abandon what she was doing and turn to face Catherine.


    "I did that because of Kai. Kai naturally is a good guy but each time I recall the p father gave me because of my marriage with him, my blood boils in fury. And this fury always made me resent Kai although I know that it wasn''t his fault," Jasmine said with a clenched fist. The mere thought of that p made her hold her cheeks. Although the physical wound was gone, the emotional wound was still as fresh as the day she received that p across her face.


    "Even though you didn''t like the idea before, you were cool with it but I guess that is not the same anymore after the incident in your father''s mansion right?" Catherine eagerly waited to confirm it from the horse''s mouth. She did not want to jump to any conclusions.


    Jasmine just chuckle when she heard Catherine''s questions. This single action of hers rmed Catherine. She quickly adjusted like the couch has suddenly be too ufortable for her.


    "Jasmine, you aren''t nning something big right?" Catherine asked with hopes that Jasmine will let her on her ns but hell no, she did not utter a word.


    "Jasmine, you know how scary your father can be so whatever you are nning to do think first about the consequences of his wrath ok?" Catherine warned in a calm tone.


    "Just wait for the fun...,"


    "Instead of fun why do I have the feeling that you are gonna give me a heart attack instead?" Catherine asked seriously. Her words made Jasmine smile.


    The two continue talking untilte into the night. They only went to bed when they realised that it was toote.


    The next day, Jasmine and Catherine did not wake up very early and nobody dared disturb them until it was time for lunch.


    The moment Jasmine who just opened the door saw who the heck knocked on their door, Jasmine once excited expression fell and the guy standing in front of her did not fail to notice it.


    Hearing that he came to inform them that it was time for lunch, Jasmine and Catherine hurriedly freshen up and get prepared. They did not want to dy others time for having lunch.


    Reaching where the shade was, even from afar Jasmine wasn''t surprised to see that everyone was sitting waiting for the two of them.


    Jackson quickly tilted his head sideways when he saw Kai holding onto Jasmine''s hands. The others could notice the sudden change in his expression following the couple''s arrival.


    "I am sorry I kept you all waiting," Jasmine said before she and Kai took a seat beside each other. Unfortunately, their seats had to be facing that of Jackson and Jane.


    "No need for apology Jasmine. Dig in, this is Kai''s treat for everyone," Elizabeth said seeing that nobody was ready to talk.


    Even without Jackson saying anything Jasmine knew that he was avoiding her because of the way he acted. About ten minutester, none of the guys who normally chatter utter a word. The quietness made Jasmine ufortable but she did not say anything despite the urge to talk.


    What the heck is wrong with Ice Prince? He hasn''t eaten up to ten bites since we sat down here, is he perhaps unwell?


    Jasmine thought as she stare at the guy who has been poking the food on his te with the fork.


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 Chapter 200 - What Has Come Over, Jack?

    "Jasmine, have this," Kai''s voice put an abrupt end to Jasmine''s thought. She turns and stares at the guy who just put a well-seasoned fish on her te. Alfred was hoping to see her ce food on Kai''s te just like she did to Jackson''s te the previous day but to his surprise, Jasmine did not do that. She only continued eating without talking.


    "Jack, what is wrong? I noticed you haven''t been eating, are the food not up to your taste?" Jane asked loudly so that everyone at the table will hear her. Just like she wanted, her loud voice caught the attention of everyone. They all momentarily raised their gaze to stare at Jane.


    Although the youngdy looked so concern the cruel Jackson did not say a word. The way he acted was as if he wasn''t the one she was talking to.


    "Although you don''t seem to like the food I am sure you will love the shrimps since they are your favourite. Let me help you peel them so you won''t dirty your hands," Jane said as she puts the shrimps into her te. The way Jackson did not reply to her question anymore made it look like she was talking to herself.


    Despite being ignored, Jane diligently peeled the shrimp. After she finished peeling one, she brought it close to his mouth.


    "She saw that he is angry and yet she is still trying her luck. Isn''t she afraid that with his temper Jack will collect it and stuff it into her nose? She is just so stupid not to know when to give up," Evelyn staring at Jane mumbled as she eagerly waited to see what the cruel guy will do to the annoyingdy.


    Evelyn, Jeff and Steve both exchanged puzzled nces when they saw Jackson open his mouth.


    "What hase over Jack?" Steve remarked in absolute surprise.


    "I bet he is doing that to make her jealous," Evelyn replied before she brought back her attention to her food.


    Jasmine sitting directly in front of Jackson frowned when she saw how he opened his mouth to receive her food while staring at her


    I know he loves her but it''s kinda annoying to see them act like this in the presence of everyone.


    Jasmine thought angrily. For some unknown reason, she felt her chest tightened seeing him act like this with her.


    Jasmine watched as Jane fed Jackson again and what was very upsetting was that he was still staring at her yet again.


    "Jack, you love it right?" Jane asked while putting on her sweetest smile. The way she acted was as if she loves doing what she was doing. To see him look her way, Jane would do anything to achieve that.


    "Hmm...," Jackson said nodding his head. While all this was going on Elizabeth was keenly staring at her little sister, who had different shades of expression on within the space of five minutes.


    "See, I told you that you will definitely love it," Jane said her smile broadening even more.


    Without even checking what she was doing Jasmine absentmindedly scooped the food and put it in her mouth.


    "Jasmine, what is wrong with you. You always said that ady should look pretty all the time but look at how clumsily you are eating," Kai scolded as he raised his hand to her face. Jackson tightened his fist when he saw Kai cleaned the particle of food from her mouth.


    "They look so lovely. I feel like capturing this moment so I can use it to tease Jasmine each time she tries to tease me," Alfred said loudly to the further annoyance of Jackson.


    "Thank you," Jasmine replied before she quickly looked away.


    "I feel like cutting off those his hands for daring to touch her," Jackson mumbled with gritted teeth. Jane sitting beside him took her eyes off his clenched fist. She shifted her gaze to Jasmine.


    Thank goodness Kai is smart enough to follow all I told him. Now let''s see how they will both get close to each other with the two of us around.


    Jane said secretly grinning. She loves seeing that grimly expression on Jasmine''s face.


    "I have lost my appetite," Jackson said standing up to the disappointment of the once happy Jane.


    "Jack, you were enjoying the food so what...," before she couldplete her sentence Jackson had already walked away.


    "Jack, wait up," Steve said as he tried to stand up but Evelyn stopped him from standing up.


    "Let him be. I am sure he needs some time alone to settle his feelings. He might take out his frustration on you if you follow him now," Evelyn advised in a soft tone.


    "I wonder why the two of them had to show their face here and ruin Jack''s happy mood. He was so happy but that ceased the moment they arrived. He has been very happy until they arrived. They are just a bunch of bad luck," Steve said spitefully. He lost his appetite the moment Jackson left in fury.


    "Calm down. I am sure Jack doesn''t want Jasmine to know the cause of his unhappiness," Evelyn said when she saw Jasmine look in their direction.


    "Thank you, Lizzy, for the meal. I am full. I will go take some fresh air at the beach," Jasmine said standing up.


    "Thank you so much Kai for the meal. It was quite delicious," Jasmine now facing Kai said in a calm tone.


    "It was my pleasure and I am d you loved it," Kai replied. The moment he replied, Jasmine turned and walk away.


    Thank you so much Kai for the meal. It was quite delicious. Look at her silly mouth when she was saying that. She only had a few bites yet she made it look like she ate a huge portion.


    Jane thought with gritted teeth. The fact that Jackson left the dining while she managed to get close to him pains her so much. Her hatred for Jasmine grew just at the thought of how Jackson left without sparing her a nce.


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 Chapter 201 - Who Says You Are No Longer Needed?

    Everyone watched as Jasmine walked away. With these two people gone, nobody had the appetite to eat anymore. They all left the dining table one after the other.


    Jasmine who reached where Jackson was sitting on the sand staring at the water, sat down beside him. She sat down there with him for five minutes yet he did not spare her a nce.


    "Ice Prince, why are you avoiding me? Are you mad at me? Did I do something to upset you?" Jasmine asked curiously as she turn and stare at his face.


    "I know you were mad yesterday but since you bought me my favourite cake, I thought we were cool but I was shocked when you ignored me this morning. You won''t even stare at me, why?" Jasmine asked curiously as she stare at the guy who wouldn''t even stare in her way.


    "You now have a partner and you both seem to be getting along well so I don''t think I am needed anymore. It''s a renowned fact that you always discard me each time he is around," Jackson said trying his best not to show his jealousy.


    "Who says you are no longer needed?" Jasmine asked as she used her hand to turn his face around so that she was staring at him.


    "You are my friend so tell me how on earth I would no longer need my friend anymore," Jasmine asked staring into his eyes.


    Friend? I guess this title is better than being called a stranger by her?


    Jackson thought as he stare at her sapphire eyes which he loved so much.


    "You are just staying this. The guys can testify to the fact that you ignore me each time your fiancee is around...,"


    "Why do you sound like a jealous husband, Mr Jackson Smith? Would you have punished me for hanging out with another man if I was your girlfriend?" Jasmine asked yfully as she caressed his cheek in a bid to make him softened his cold expression.


    "Why not? I am sure that you would have punished me too in the cruellest way if I was your boyfriend so why wouldn''t I do the same if you were my girlfriend?" Jackson asked his lips curling into a sly smile when his eyes met her pouting lips.


    It was at this same time of them staring at each other that Kai and Jane met them.


    "Kai, your girlfriend keeps on seducing my man at every given opportunity. She is your woman so I suggest you do something about her. Things will get very ugly if she keeps getting on my nerves, you know that right?" Jane said in a threatening tone.


    "I have tried to create a ce for myself in his life and I will not just sit down here and watch some sl*t....,"


    "Watch your tongue, Jane. That is the future madam of the Allen family that you are talking about so mind the way you talk. You might be my cousin but I won''t stand here and watch you call her despicable names," Kai said angrily.


    "If she is the future madam of the Allen family then she should act as one instead of flirting around with the guy I have set my mind on since I was a child," Jane said before she angrily stomped away.


    Jasmine and Jackson were too busy talking to care about those who were staring or not staring at them.


    "Although you sound so annoying, I will still say that this smile suits you more that than frowning. Smile often so that you will get yourself a nice wife," Jasmine said as she winked naughtily at him.


    "And you, continue acting cute so that your future husband won''t fall out of love with you," Jackson said as he pulled her cheeks yfully.


    "So that my future husband won''t fall out of love with me? Who is this future husband of mine that is in my life right now?" Jasmine anxiously asked as she continued staring into his eyes.


    Seeing Jackson brings his mouth close to her ears made Jasmine''s heart pound in excitement.


    "It''s a secret," Jackson whispered into her ears smiling before he pulls away almost instantly.


    "You cheat! You tricked me again," Jasmine said as she yfully hits Jackson by the shoulder.


    The two continued to talk and teasing each other at intervals. When the sun had gone down, Jasmine gathered everyone around.


    "Hello, guys in a few minutes we are gonna start our game and in this game, we will all be divided into two groups. These two groups will go against each other in this game I call THE ROPE BATTLE," Jasmine standing in front of them announced excitedly.


    "The rope battle? It sounds as fun and as crazy as you. I have the feeling that we are gonna love it," Catherine said giving her thumbs up although she did not know what the game entails.


    Jasmine went on and exin the details of the game to everyone and at the end of the day, everyone except Jane was cool with her idea.


    "What a childish y that is meant for high school students. I am sure Jack will never agree to y such a game," Jane mumbled to the hearing of everyone. Even Jasmine heard her mocking remarks but she pretended not to hear.


    "Ok, Jasmine the game sounds thrilling especially since the beauty is gonna join us," Jackson replied to the embarrassment of the once confident Jane. Evelyn felt like sneering at her but she held herself back.


    How could she assume that JK wouldn''t like any idea Jasminees up with? Is she just stupid or is she still in denial about everything?


    Jeff thought shaking his end at the youngdy''s foolishness.


    "Since there is no objection then that is great. We are gonna start immediately with the first game," Jasmine said excitedly. Before she could speak again, a guy wearing a yellow t-shirt and a pair of ck trousers interrupted their gathering.


    "Hello, I am looking for Miss Jasmine Avans," the guy announced politely.


    "Yes, I am the one. How may I help you?" Jasmine asked in a calm tone? The delivery guy went ahead to say that he wanted to deliver a package she ordered about an hour ago.. Jasmine smiled delightfully when she realised that the tool for the game arrived just in time for the game.

 Chapter 202 - Yay, We Won!

    "So guys the rope for our first game has arrived and the next item is choosing of teammates," Jasmine announced delightfully.


    "I am on your team...,"


    "Same, I want to be on your team too," Jeff''s voice overpowered that of Steve. Jasmine smile broaden when she saw how the guys were all struggling to be on her team.


    "Guys, that is not how it is gonna work. If we decide on creating the two teams on this basis then one of the teams is gonna be crowded with members while the other team may have only two or three teammates so to be fair enough, I had earlier written the team on a sheet of paper and folded it. Whatever team you picked is the team you are gonna belong so guys let''s have fun ying," Jasmine said as she picked a te lying at her foot. It was after she passed the tes around that they noticed that the small bowl contained tiny folded papers.


    After picking the folded papers including her, Jasmine ordered everyone to unfold the paper and reveal their teams.


    "This is amazing! What formidable teams we have here," Jasmine said smiling radiantly.


    "Kai, Ice Prince, Jane, Jeff and Evelyn are in team one," Jasmine announced as she waited to see their reaction. From their reaction, she could see that they were not happy with the arrangement. The only person who seems to love her team was Jane and her smile was evidence of it.


    "Alfred, Steve, Jasmine, Elizabeth and Catherine are in team two," Jasmine said beaming. The reaction she caught from her teammates was very satisfying.


    "This is a battle between lovers. Let''s go get them, teammates," Jasmine said in excitement as she dragged the long brown room along with her.


    The moment they reached a suitable spot, Jasmine drew a line to demarcate the boundary between the two teams. The two teams afterwards took their position holding onto each end of the long rope.


    "Either of the teams will only win if three or all of the members from the opposing teams crossed this line that separates us," Jasmine stated the most important rule. The two teams grip around the rope tightened.


    "Girlfriend, go easy on me ok," Steve said before Jasmine began the counting which will signal themencement of the game.


    "And then go," Jasmine standing at the back of Elizabeth said. Steve leading the team pulled the rope with all his strength. The others of his teammates also did likewise.


    Seeing the fun games they were ying, spectators begin to gather and before long they were over twenty people cheering for their favourite teams.


    If they knew that I am not after to win, I am sure the fans of our teams will surely shift to the other team. Nevertheless, I don''t care about their judgement.


    Jasmine thought as she pushed Elizabeth standing at her front. Her sudden action made Elizabeth end up hugging Alfred. This single action of hers made the other team gain some advantage.


    Elizabeth still hugging her husband pull away when she realised what she had done.


    "Be careful so you don''t fall," Alfred said meekly before he turned and concentrated on the game. Elizabethposed herself and focused her mind on the game once again. It wasn''t up to ten minutes before Jasmine deliberately pushed her sister towards her husband again.


    This time around Elizabeth ended up wrapping her hands around Alfred''s waist. Alfred''s mind immediately went nk because of their closeness. This made Alfred to lost concentration in the game.


    With the strength of the three of them only, the other team stood a very high chance of winning but surprisingly they didn''t. This event made them realise that the other team was going easy on Jasmine''s team.


    "Jasmine, what the heck are you doing? Do you want us to lose?" Catherine asked unhappily when she saw what her best friend standing in front did to her sister.


    "I had no intention of winning in the first ce so why bother about that?" Jasmine asked in low tones, making sure that the couple acting so lovely did not overhear her words.


    "If you never wanted to win then why did you...,"


    "Ssh... concentrate on the game now. You can ask me the same questions when we are done with the game," Jasmine said before she focused all her attention on the game.


    At the other team, Jane frowned when she saw that neither of the men standing in front was applying enough strength to their hands. They deliberately did not want to win and she thinks this is all because of Jasmine who has a lot of influence on the men.


    She hated Jasmine for this and the way Jackson has been staring at her for the past minutes worsened her anger. Too bad her strength alone wasn''t enough to win against the three people.


    "I am sorry. It wasn''t intentional," Elizabeth said as she finally pulled away from him.


    "I know," Alfred replied nonchntly.


    I am well aware of the fact that you will never hug me deliberately so I won''t dare delude myself into thinking too much about it.


    Alfred thought as his grip around the rope in his hands tightened. The three guys in the other team were too preupied staring at their women to realise that both Alfred and his wife had recovered.


    With all their strengthbined, it took only one pull for the three men to cross the line that marks the winner.


    "Yay, we won!" Jasmine shouted excitedly as she sat on the sand to catch her breath and also regain her strength.


    The others also sat down on the sand to regain their strength.


    Jane did not forget to voice out her displeasure after she had regained herself.


    "We had the greatest advantage to win yet you guys went easy on them. Now that the team of weaklings had won, are you all happy?" Jane asked momentarily forgetting to maintain that perfect Image she had always portrayed whenever Jackson was around. Her hatred for Jasmine did not let her think straight.


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 Chapter 203 - The Second Game

    "If you had so much strength then why didn''t you win relying on your strength alone since I can see that you have now be wonder woman," Jackson said coldly. He has always kept quiet whenever she spews her nonsense but he just could no longer tolerate her direct attack towards those who did not offend her.


    "Jane, if you don''t have anything meaningful to say then just keep quiet and stop getting on people''s nerves," Jackson warned fiercely. The fumingdy kept quiet after Jackson had spoken.


    "It''s better Jack is the one who shut her up this time around. I am sure she wouldn''t dare to speak nonsense again after Jack has spoken to her," Evelyn said in low tones smiling satisfactorily.


    After resting for twenty minutes, Jasmine called everyone to stand up for the next game.


    "Hello guys, the next game is a couple of games. It requires two partners. We have so many couples here which is why I am lost at how toe up with the teams. I don''t want the situation where Evelyn will be teamed up with either Jeff or Kai. Steve and Cat might kill me if this happens that is why I need your suggestions," Jasmine said opening up the floor for suggestions.


    "Jasmine the suggestion you have just mentioned is perfect. I am sure if couples y with each other it won''t be as fun as the suggestion you came up with so let''s do blind picking as we did for the rope game," Evelyn said beaming to the surprise of other people who didn''t seem to find this idea cool at all. With Jackson staring at them with a threat in his eyes Jeff and Steve could not voice out their displeasure. Even Jane whose expression said she had a lot to say dare not utter a word after thest warning Jackson gave to her.


    "Since nobody object to my suggestion then that means we are gonna go ahead with the random picking. The only couple who are exempted from this random selection is my Big Sis and her darling husband," Jasmine replied before she moved some distance away. With her notepad in her hands, she began scribbling down something.


    After she was done writing she began tearing the paper into tiny pieces. She folded the piece of paper. After she had finished she brought the bowl containing the folded paper close to them.


    "So that someone won''t say I cheated, I will be thest person to pick the piece of paper. The name of the guy you picked will be your partner for this game," Jasmine said as she ced the bowl in the middle and signal thedies to start picking. Thedies started picking the folded paper. Jane who was thest person to pick silently prayed that she picked Jackson''s name. She had already strategized what to do to make Jasmine jealous if her partner is Jackson.


    Jasmine bent and pick thest piece of paper. While thedies were silently praying to pick their partners, the guys were also nervous. Instead of making a wish for themselves both Jeff and Steve wished that Jasmine will be Jackson partner. They sacrificed their wish for his happiness.


    "Ok, let''s see who we thedies were unlucky enough to pick as our partner," Jasmine said as she began unfolding her paper.


    "Wow!" was the exmation that left her lips when she saw who her partner was. Curious to see why Jasmine made such a remark, Evelyn standing behind her quickly peeped at her card. She smiled when she saw the name on the card.


    "How about youdies reveal your papers now. I am afraid I might suffer from a heart attack if this goes on," Jeff said sounding as nervous as his words.


    "Ok, beautifuldies let''s give the guys the shock of their lives," Jasmine said as she signals them to turn their papers around.


    "Damn!" Steve cursed loudly when he saw that it was Jane who picked his name. Jeff limped up in excitement when he saw that his beloved Catherine was still his partner even in this game.


    Jackson''s heart lit up in happiness when he saw that his wish hade true for the first time. No words could describe his happiness when Jasmine winked naughtily at him.


    Kai unlike Jackson wasn''t happy that Evelyn was his partner but he did not let it show.


    "I know some of us might not be so happy with our partners but this cannot be helped since we all agreed with this idea of choosing our partner. The game must go on despite our displeasure," Jasmine said when she saw the unhappy look on both Jane and Steve''s faces.


    "For our second game, we are not gonna do it here but over there," Jasmine said as she pointed her index finger towards the upper side of the beach where some of the hotel workers were busy setting up tables and chairs.


    Seeing the table and the chairs everyone was curious to know what crazy game Jasmine hade up with.


    "Jasmine, what game exactly are we ying?" Elizabeth who has been quiet all this while asked curiously.


    "Rx Lizzy, it''s nothing serious and why are you so scared of what I will ask you to do. Even though it was something naughty you will be doing it with your husband so why are you nervous when someone like Steve and Kai should be the ones nervous here?" Jasmine joked before she began walking towards where their game was going to take ce. Everyone followed her immediately.


    When they reached the ce everything was set. Seeing the canned soft drinks on the table, they all exchanged puzzled nces.


    What is this naughty woman of mine up to this time around?


    Jackson thought as he shifted his gaze to the smiling Jasmine.


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 Chapter 204 - So Whats The Prize For The Winners?

    "So guys, the rule for this game is as follows; For drinking the soft drinks two straws will be put into the drink. The couples will drink the content using each of the straws but they must both drink the soft drink while lifting it from the table. In the course of drinking, neither of them must let go of container of the soft drink nor let the straw out of your mouth...,"


    "That is quite easy then. I thought it was gonna be something difficult," Jeff said confidently.


    "And you must all do that with thedy sitting on the guy''sps," Jasmine announced to the total bewilderment of Steve.


    "What!" Steve shouted in shock.


    "After that is done, the same couple will move to eat the candy...,"


    "Are we also going to do that while sitting on each other''sps too?" Catherine asked anxiously.


    "No matter how you want to do that it''s your choice and that is as long as you both don''t allow the candy to break halfway," Jasmine replied firmly.


    "So what''s the prize for the winners?" While others were still sulking over the rule of the game Jackson was curious to know what he will get for winning the game. The confidence in his tone surprised those who were not aware of his feelings for Jasmine.


    "Those who lose will each buy couple items for the winners and no matter what it is the winners can''t reject," Jasmine emphasised sternly.


    "That''s cool then," Jackson said.


    "Who is going first?" Jeff asked with glittering eyes. The way he acted was so obvious that he loves the game.


    "The married couple in our midst have the privilege to show us the way," Jasmine said to the displeasure of the nervous Elizabeth who was hoping for Jackson and his partners


    to be the first people to start the game. Both husband and wife took their position.


    "Big Sis, you are very smart so I am sure you recall the rules right? Don''t forget to win because this will make me very happy," Jasmine said when she saw the awkwardness on her sister''s face. She felt like bursting out in a peal of deafeningughter when she saw her sister throw her a fake smile.


    "Brother-inw, why are you holding Big Sis like she is some stranger? Hold her properly or I will be very angry with you if she falls off your legs because of your negligence," Jasmine said when she saw that Alfred was ying safe. She could see that he was afraid that Elizabeth might dislike it if he holds her intimately.


    Alfred adjusted his hand around Elizabeth''s waist after Jasmine''sment.


    "That is more like it," Jasmine said before she signals them to begin. Everyone on the table watched them closely making sure that none of them broke the rule of letting go of the can of soft drink.


    "That was epic. I never thought that watching someone drink a can of soft drink was anything special until today. The way you both stare into each other''s eyes passionately made me develop goosebumps. Because of you both I have put drinking with my boyfriend in this manner as part of my wish," Jasmine said yfully after Elizabeth and Alfred have bothpleted the first task sessfully.


    "Hmm... Jasmine is right about that. It was a beautiful sight to watch. I will definitely fulfil her wish soon," Kai replied to the surprise of everyone.


    And who the heck says that she was referring to you? Besides, I will get to grant her wish in few minutes. Just watch and see how I will do that.


    Jackson thought with a clenched fist.


    "Ok, brother-inw, let''s move to the second round. You and Lizzy should choose how you want to carry out the second part of the game," Jasmine said.


    Since the table wasn''t a huge one but that of small width, Alfred and Elizabeth decided to eat the candy each standing opposite sides of the table. They both did not know that their choice will allow Jasmine to bully them.


    "Did Jasmine have the candy canes customized? They are longer than the normal candy canes I know," Evelyn thought aloud as she watched the current yer with keen interest.


    Just when the couple was about to take thest bite of the candy cane, Jasmine walking towards Elizabeth pretended to have slipped and gave a slight push to Elizabeth. Because of this Elizabeth ended up kissing her husband.


    Achieve!


    Jasmine screamed in her mind when she saw that her n had worked perfectly.


    "That best friend of mine is sure very evil. She should be careful Elizabeth doesn''t nag her for what she did," Catherine mumble shaking her head when she saw the result of Jasmine''s actions.


    "Yeah, you are right about that. I have always known that she was a great actress and she has proved me right yet again," Jeff said in a low tone when he saw the evil grin on Jasmine''s beautiful face.


    "Oops... sorry about that Lizzy. I don''t know why these legs of mine had to misbehave at such a critical minute," Jasmine said as though she felt guilty for what she did. Everyone except Jane chuckle when they heard herment.


    "Although my legs caused this, you both can continue with what you are doing. This little girl here will cover her eyes so that she doesn''t get corrupted," Jasmine teased when she saw that her sister hasn''t abruptly pulled away like she expected her to.


    Everyone chuckled once again when they heard Jasmine''s teasings.


    Elizabeth quickly pulled away when she heard Jasmine''s teasing words.


    "You are even blushing. I guess you enjoyed the kiss. Maybe I should ask my brother-inw to kiss you often. He always listens to me, I am sure he will fulfil your desire if I am to tell...,"


    "Jasmine!" Elizabeth shouted preventing her from saying whatever naughty word she had in mind.


    "Ok, I will shut up just like you want but I am sure brother-inw has already known your hidden desire after that kiss," Jasmine said running away. She ran to stand beside Jackson.


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 Chapter 205 - Jasmine, Have They Won?

    "You are so naughty. Your husband will surely suffer in your hands," Jackson said staring at thedy standing beside him.


    "Suffering in my hands will be his greatest blessings don''t you know that?" Jasmine asked shamelessly.


    "...," her shamelessness left Jackson speechless. He did not know whether to cry orugh for having such a naughty wife.


    "Sister-inw... no I mean Jasmine," Jeff instantly corrected himself.


    "Jasmine have they won? Your action didn''t make them lose right?" Jeff asked curiously.


    "Yeah, they won beautifully. I wish I had videoed that moment...,"


    "I videoed it. I can send you a copy if you want," Evelyn said with a huge sense of humour.


    "That''s great. I can''t wait to use the video to tease the hell out of Lizzy," Jasmine said as she winked naughtily at Elizabeth.


    "Jasmine, are you aware that you deserve some beating?" Elizabeth asked throwing a fierce nce.


    "I know...,"


    "Can you both stop teasing each other and let us continue?" Jane said but she dared not speak rudely.


    "You and Steve are up next," Jasmine announced to the disappointment of Jane.


    "What! How could you...," Jane paused whatever she wanted to say when Jackson turned and shed her a murderous.


    Despite that Steve did not like his partner, he still let her sit on his legs but he did not hold onto her and neither did she. Apart from sitting down clumsily even the way they hold onto the container of the soft drink showed that these two had hard feelings towards each other.


    In the middle of drinking, they both let go of the container of the soft drink. Unfortunately for Jane the entire content ssh on her white shirt.


    "Darn you, Steve," Jane cursed angrily before she stood up on his legs and approach the hotel building.


    Everywhere went quiet after the Steve and Jane incident. Jackson turned to signal Jasmine to go ahead with the game. The angry youngdy is against whatever Jasmine do so why on Earth should they waste their precious time and wait for her?


    "Ok, so the next couple is Jeff and Catherine," Jasmine announced beaming. Seeing the way Jasmine smile, Catherine could not help but think that Jasmine was up to something naughty again.


    The eager Jeff did not wait for Jasmine to finish her words before he took his position. Jasmine smiled seeing how anxious Jeff was. She patiently waited for the right moment to tease him to reach.


    Jeff and Catherine sessfully finished the drinking task only to move to thest one which is eating candy. The moment they started the eating candy game, Jasmine began to talk.


    "Pretty boy, I know you love my friend and is eager to mark her as yours but eat slowly so you won''t choke on the candy. And don''t you dare have ns of kissing my best friend using this game as a disguise because I am sure Cat will seal up your mouth by kissing you the entire day...," Jasmine did not even finish her teasing before both Jeff and Catherine who could not hold back theirughter bite on both ends of the candy. The remaining of the candy fell on the table.


    Everyone could not resistughing when they saw Jeff''s expression which looked like he wanted to cry.


    "Jasmine, how could you do that to us? If you wanted to tease us you should have waited until Ipleted the game by....,"


    "Kissing Catherine, right?" Jasminepleted the sentence for him.


    "Pretty boy, it isn''t my fault that you had naughty thoughts about my best friend ok? And you definitely can''t me me for losing since I wasn''t the one who mistaken bite too deep into the candy. This happen because you bothughed ok?" Jasmine quickly yed the innocent.


    "You...,"


    "Stop sulking and just admit defeat. If you desperately wanted to kiss your girlfriend you can do thatter but unfortunately not here," Jackson added.


    "JK, you are even supporting her, this is not fair," Jeff said as he reluctantly stood up from the chair. Judging from Catherine''s expression, Jasmine could not guess whether she was mad at her.


    Jasmine immediately call on the next couple which was Kai and Evelyn. Judging from Evelyn''s expression, Jasmine saw that she was cool with Kai as her partner.


    Just like the previous couples who yed the game, Evelyn and Kaipleted the first round effortlessly. They moved to the second one almost immediately.


    The nervous Steve standing close to Evelyn coughed when he saw that they had eaten half of the candy. Going further he still coughed again.


    Jasmine could not help but smile when she saw thesersing out of Steve''s eyes. Unfortunately for Kai, theser was aimed at him.


    Hisst and final cough were louder than his previous cough and this was because their lips were just a few distances from meeting.


    Just when it was remaining a little of the candy, Evelyn pulled away.


    "Sorry Kai but I am in love with him. I know I can be very naughty sometimes but I can''t kiss you in his presence. He will be heartbroken if I do that," Evelyn said as she stood up properly.


    "With my fiance here I wasn''t intending to kiss you too. I know she wouldn''t bear to see me do that to another woman so there was no need for you to apologise since our feelings are mutual," Kai said sounding very cool. He elegantly stood up from the seat and went back to his previous position.


    Jackson did not need to announce that it was their turn for him to know since it was only remaining the two of them.


    He took his position on the seat while Jasmine sat down on his legs.


    "I tend to be carrying you on myps each time wee to the Maldives. I remember thest time we came here you also forced me into partaking in your crazy game. You teased the hell out of me back then...,"


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 Chapter 206 - Including The Kiss?

    "It was your blessings to have undergone such a pleasurable moment with me. Not every man gets to enjoy such thrilling moments with me so you should count yourself lucky," Jasmine said without an ounce of shame.


    "Huh...," Jackson was too astounded to speak.


    Why do I have this feeling that she has be even naughtier after we arrived here? She has be even more shameless than she was.


    Jackson thought his gaze centred on her.


    "I know my face is beautiful to look upon but I will advise that you save that forter. We need to y now and from your tone earlier I am sure you don''t want to lose," Jasmine said in a low tone as she picked up the container of the soft drink. Instead of grabbing the upper side of the container, Jackson chooses to hold her hand instead.


    "What a sly fox he is," Kai muttered with a clenched fist. He did not know why but he felt angry seeing them like this.


    Jasmine''s body stiffened the moment Jackson suddenly wrapped his left hand around her slender waist. She raises an eyebrow.


    "I am just being careful. I don''t want you ming me for not holding you properly peradventure you slipped off," Jackson said coolly as he put the straw in his mouth. The stiffened Jasmine loosen up after she has heard his exnation.


    "At least you have a conscience," Jasmine said before she put the red straw in her mouth.


    Jasmine and Jackson drank the soft drink. Neither Jackson nor Jasmineughed despite Jeff''s efforts to make themugh so they could fail the game.


    Why do I have this feeling that their turn is taking longer than other couples turn? Is that naughty sister of mine even taking a sip from the soft drink?


    Elizabeth thought her gaze focused on the two people who seems to be having a lot of fun making them wait.


    "JK, you have a huge appetite but why are you and Jasmine so slow in finishing the soft drink so you can move to the next round? Are you both even drinking at all?" Jeffined bitterly.


    "Jeff, isn''t it obvious to you what those two are up to?" Evelyn asked the fuming guy.


    "What exactly are they up to?" Jeff asked innocently.


    "They want to make us jealous, can''t you see that?" Evelyn asked shaking her head disappointedly at how dull the guy was in seeing through their ns.


    Jasmine who couldn''t hold back herughter abruptly disconnected her lips from the straw andugh out loud.


    "Yay! They lose!" Jeff shouted excitedly. Jasmine just continue to smile not putting an end to the guys'' dream.


    "And who says we lost?" Jackson asked as he dropped the empty can on the table. Curious to know what Jackson meant the excited Jeff picked up the can only to throw it immediately on the sand when he realised that it was empty.


    "Damn! You both tricked me?" Jeff remarked unhappily.


    "You are the one who was stupid enough to think that we will lose so you can''t me us for the disappointment," Jackson said grinning from ear to ear.


    "Jeff, I have told you that it was a waste of your breath and efforts to try making them lose. I told you it was difficult to make them lose," Evelyn said as he patted Jeff on his shoulders.


    "You...,"


    "Let''s go for the next round, Jasmine. Stop listening to his sulking because it will only give you a headache," Jackson said as he stood and bent over just like other couples had done. Jasmine also took her position.


    While there were eating the candy nobody made a sound not to mention trying to tease them. Everything was going smoothly until the grinning Evelyn walked closer to Jasmine. The way she acted as if she wanted to have a closer look at them made nobody suspected that she had an evil n in mind. If someone like Kai knew her ns maybe he would have done something about it.


    The instant Evelyn reached where Jasmine was bending while eating the candy with Jackson, she acted as she tripped. She ended up pushing Jasmine so that she and Jackson''s lips meet.


    Bravo!


    Evelyn apuded herself when she lifts her gaze and saw the result of her action. Unfortunately, for Jane, this was the time she choose to show up. She could not believe her eyes when she saw Jackson and Jasmine kissing.


    This scene was even small. If she had witnessed the scene where they always french kissed at their backs, then she would have suffered from a heart attack.


    "Oops... sorry about that Jasmine. I don''t know why these legs of mine had to misbehave at such a critical minute," Evelyn repeated the same words Jasmine told Elizabeth earlier. She avoided the urge tough when she repeated these funny words.


    "I know you love sweet things and luckily Jack''s lips seem to contain a lot of sweetness. I am sure it is a thousand times sweeter than all the sweets you have ever eaten so feel free to taste its sweetness. This is a game so I am sure no one will rebuke you for this," Evelyn said grinning evilly.


    Jeff and Steve burst out in a peal of deafeningughter when they heard Evelyn''s hrious words.


    "I guess this is karma in its full form," Jeff mumbled as he continuedughing.


    "Jeff, stopughing it isn''t funny," Catherine scolded when she saw Kai tightened his fist because of their teasing.


    Jasmine whose lips was still connected to that of Jackson shot him a murderous nce when she feel his tongue try to gain ess to her lips.


    She abruptly pulled away when she saw that even her murderous nce did not make him stop what he was doing.


    Jasmine frowned when she saw the sly smile on his handsome face after she had pulled away.


    "What a big bully," Jasmine sneered as she tilted her head sideways to avoid staring at him


    "I can''t believe JK and Jasmine won this game. I was so certain they were gonna fight in the middle of the game. Jasmine, tell me where did the chemistry between the two of you suddenlye from?" Jeff asked in a bid to make Kai and thedy standing some distance away jealous.


    "The game was a piece of cake...,"


    "Really?" Jeff asked suspiciously. The moment Jasmine opened her mouth to reply, Jeff grin wickedly. He picked that same moment to speak.


    "Including the kiss?" Jeff asked smirking devilishly.


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 Chapter 207 - Jackson The Bully

    "Yes," Jasmine who couldn''t stop herself at thest minute blurted out to the surprise of everyone. Elizabeth and Alfred were the most astonished by her reply.


    "Lizzy, that''s not true. He tricked me," Jasmine tried to exin but her exnation did not do much to rify the issue.


    "Why are you all staring at me like that even though I said he tricked me into saying what I did?" Jasmine asked when their weird stares did not disappear from their faces.


    "Because Jasmine Avans isn''t the type to exin herself even then she is in the wrong? Your words sound more convincing that you were telling the truth, don''t you know that?" Jackson asked grinning evilly before he walked away. He halted and turn to face them after he had taken ten steps away.


    "All the losers, don''t forget to send me the couple set of items. I can''t wait to see what you all will get for me and Jasmine," Jackson said smiling at them as he turned and walk away.


    "Kai, don''t mind the guys. What happened was a misunderstanding...,"


    "Why do you even bother exining. I am sure Kai is cool with that. He has always been a cool guy so kissing a guy in front of him is nothing. Am I right Kai?" Jeff whose intention was to aggravate the issue other than pacifying it asked as he ced his right hand on Kai''s shoulder.


    The angry guy who seem to be controlling his anger reacted by brushing off his hand from his shoulder.


    "You both should sort out your problem by yourselves then. I will be called a poke-nose if I talk too much," Jeff said as he grabbed Catherine''s hand. The two both left the rest there.


    Steve and Evelyn followed almost immediately. Jane also left. She deemed this moment as her opportunity to get close to Jackson without any disturbance.


    "These guys are naughtier than I thought. I can''t believe for the first time that Jasmine got beaten at her own game. I wonder how she will appease her fiancee after what she said," Elizabeth mumbled her gaze to


    fixated on the couple who were still staring at each other.


    "Let''s go and leave them to solve their issues. You need to freshen up so you can take your medicine," Alfred said as he lead the way. Elizabeth followed her husband after taking ast nce at Jasmine.


    "Let''s go too," Kai finally broke up the silence as he turned and walk away. When he realise that she wasn''t following him, he turned and stare in her direction.


    "I believe what you said soe let''s go so you can freshen up," Kai, atst, spoke the words she wanted to hear. Jasmine immediately covered the distance between them after he had said the words she wanted to hear.


    On the third floor, Kai stepped down from the elevator since his booked room was on that floor. When the elevator once again halted on the fourth floor Jasmine came out. She walked towards the end of the walkway where her room was located.


    When she got closer she saw Jackson leaning onto his door while staring in her direction. Jasmine had no intention to stop but Jackson words made her stop in her track.


    "It took you such a short time to make him believe you. I wonder what sweet words you said to him...,"


    "I didn''t need to say any sweet words for him to believe that Pretty boy tricked me into saying that I loved the kiss that urred between us," Jasmine cut him short sternly.


    "But that is not what Jeff said. He did not mention anything about you loving the kiss so where did you get that from? Did you perhaps like that shallow kiss that was no more than a peck?" Jackson asked as he stare at her fuming face.


    "If you have something to say then say it and stop ring at me," Jackson said.


    "I noticed that you and Kai seem to be on bad terms? What is responsible for your hostile behaviour towards him? Even your two friends did not spare him so I guess what caused the rift between the two of you was serious so spill it out and stop getting me entangled in your little misunderstanding," Jasmine said as she closed the huge gap between them.


    "The issue that always breaks men''s friendship is majorly fighting over a woman so tell me the cruel woman that sowed discord between the two of you. I am sure you both fell in love with her so who did she choose at the end?" Jasmine asked anxiously. The look in her eyes showed that she was dying to know what happened between the both of them.


    "We are fighting over you, can''t you see that?" Jackson blurted out to the shock of Jasmine.


    "..." She was too shocked to talk.


    "I meant Kai seems to be jealous because you are very close to me," Jackson lied when he saw her astounded expression.


    "Why would he be jealous of you when we are not even close...,"


    "Did you say we are not close to each other?" Jackson asked, his smile disappearing at the hearing of her reply.


    "We have had a French kiss over three times and you think we aren''t close? Would the two of us having sex makes you consider that we are close then?" Jackson asked seriously.


    "Do you want to try so you will know what my reply will be?" Jasmine asked staring into his eyeballs.


    "Why not? I don''t mind granting your wish. I am sure it will be a thousand times more exciting more than the steamy kisses between us," Jackson said firmly.


    "You have grown into a bully, have you even realise that...,"


    "Jasmine Avans is the biggest bully on earth. I am just learning from her, haven''t you realise that?" Jackson said still staring into her beautiful Sapphire eyes.


    "Bully," Jasmine remarked before she walked to her room which was just next door.


    "I haven''t bullied you and you are calling me a bully, just wait until I have the opportunity. I will not only bully you but I will tease you until you melt under my touch," Jackson muttered as he stare at her door. He entered his room afterwards.


    The moment everyone reached their respective rooms, they all freshened up and changed into something nice. Following the message they received from Jasmine, they all gathered on the ground floor.


    While others were downstairs Jasmine was seen in front of Elizabeth and Alfred''s room.


    "Alfred, I am gonna create one awesome opportunity for you to be with big sis today. Use this chance well," Jasmine took Alfred by surprise when she turned around and press him against the wall.


    "After pressing her against the wall like this then use your left hand and hold her chin gently. Stare into her eyes and pour out your heart to her," Jasmine said as she did exactly as she instructed him.


    "I love you. In fact, it has been a long time since I have fallen in love with you. I could not reveal my feelings for you because I was scared. I was not only scared because you would reject me but also because my confession will make you draw further away from me. I love you, let''s make babies together," Jasmine said coolly while staring affectionately into his eyes.


    "These are what you should say to her Alfred. If you realised that she is hesitating to give you a reply then lower your face and capture her lips," Jasmine said as she acted as though she wanted to kiss him. It was at this scene Jane met them. Instead of making her presence known she just stood there and watch them.


    Jasmine quickly pulled away after she has taught him what she wanted to.


    "The mood, expression, tone and words should be right. I will get mad at you if you fail to melt my sister''s heart tonight. I have created the perfect atmosphere for you, the rest is left for you," Jasmine said sternly.


    "Jasmine, won''t I scare her away if I do like you asked...,"


    "Why are you afraid about scaring her away? My sister isn''t the type to easily get scared. All you need to think about is how to blow her mind off with your confession ok?" Jasmine asked as she stare at his face.


    Seeing that they would turn around any time soon, Jane watching them quickly walked away making sure that she wasn''t seen.


    "Ok Jasmine, I will do like you said. I will try to make my teacher proud," Alfred said as he raised his hand and pull her cheek.


    "Alfred, stop that. I am not a child. And you don''t have to worry about making me proud tonight. I just want to see the result in nine months. A little niece or nephew will suffice," Jasmine said before she turned and walk away. Alfred followed her since he was certain they were the only ones missing.


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 Chapter 208 - I Love You

    When they got downstairs, everyone was already waiting for them, including Jane who arrived about a minute ago.


    "Let''s go get dinner guys. I am starving," Jasmine said yfully. She had wanted to grab Jackson''s hand and pull him away as she had always done but when she recalled that her supposed fiancee was there she reluctantly holds his hand and pulls him along.


    "Lizzy, you and Alfred should use a car. We will join you guys in a few minutes," Jasmine said when it came to the turn to arrange how they are gonna get to the restaurant.


    "Ok, I will be waiting for you," Elizabeth said before she entered the car. She did not suspect that Jasmine had everythingid out for the two of them.


    Jasmine secretly winks at Alfred before he joined his wife in the car. After the first car carrying Elizabeth and Alfred had left. It was only the remaining four cars whose owners were, Jackson, Jasmine, Steve and Jeff.


    Those who had no cars had to go with their partners. Jackson desperately wanted to go in the same car with Jasmine but because he had a car, he had to be paired with Jane while Jasmine and Kai shared the same car.


    Alfred and Elizabeth who just reached the magnificent restaurant whose interior decorations was splendid, elegantly walked into the restaurant. After giving the necessary details, the two of them were directed to their booked VIP room.


    The moment they stepped foot into the room, they were first greeted by the fantastic decoration of the room.


    "Wow!" This exmation escape from Elizabeth''s mouth the moment she set eyes on the room which looked like it was decorated for newlyweds. Immediately they closed the door, slow love music began ying in the background.


    At first, Elizabeth thought that they might have been directed to the wrong room but she brushed off that idea when she realised that such a ssic restaurant like this particr one won''t make such mistakes.


    Because Elizabeth thought that the others were gonna join them too she did not ce orders even when the waiter came in and presented them with menus. The instant it was five minutes after their arrival, Elizabeth phone beeped.


    "Big Bis, this is my little surprise for you for inviting me on the trip? How did you like my surprise? Big Sis, I know that you secretly like Alfred so don''t forget to use this chance to seduce him. Do it just like I had taught you earlier today," Elizabeth read the message Jasmine sent to her. She turned to face Alfred not knowing how to tell him that the naughty Jasmine tricked them. If she had known that Alfred was aware of Jasmine''s ns then she wouldn''t have felt so nervous.


    "What is wrong? Was it bad news?" Alfred asked curiously when he saw the anxiety on her face.


    "Jasmine said they aren''ting here. She said this was her surprise for us," Elizabeth said calmly.


    "Ohh...," Alfred remarked not looking surprised or upset like she had thought he will be.


    "Is that all you will say?" Elizabeth asked thinking that maybe he heard her wrong.


    "Liza, stop thinking too much and let''s enjoy the beautiful atmosphere. I am sure she put in a lot of effort and resources to make us happy," Alfred said trying not to show how nervous he was.


    While the married couple were having their romantic dinner, the others were also having dinner at some other restaurants.


    For Alfred and Elizabeth, dinner was awesome but that could not be said about the others. Because of Kai and Jane, the atmosphere at dinner wasn''t as lively as it always is when it was Jasmine and the guys. After dinner, they all went back to the hotel.


    About ten minutes after they arrived at the hotel, Jasmine who just recall that she gave her pouch to Evelyn after they came out of the car, immediately left her room when she recall that her cellphone was in the pouch.


    Jasmine who has knocked on the door over three times turned to leave when she did not receive any response. The moment she turned around she saw that it seems like the door was opened all this while.


    To confirm whether she was wrong she held the handle and turn it slowly, she was stunned to see that she has been knocking on an opened door.


    "Why is their door open?" Jasmine thought aloud contemting whether or not to enter the room. For fear that something was wrong, Jasmine quickly slide into the room and locked the door behind her.


    Scared that some unknown people might have broken into their hotel room, Jasmine examine the sitting room in silence. She checked every other room except the bedroom. After the scene she met in Steve''s mansion, she gets scared to open a person''s bedroom.


    "I will do it just once since this might be an emergency," Jasmine said as she slowly turn the knob of the door and gently slid in. The moment Jasmine who heard slow love music y raise her head to stare at the bedside. She saw what she shouldn''t have seen.


    Jasmine saw the naked Evelyn bending with her hands on the huge bed while Steve prated her from behind.


    "Uhhhhh...," Evelyn and Steve''s erotic moans filled the entire room.


    Just when she wanted to turn and leave in the same manner she entered there, Evelyn who acted like she was intoxicated happens to raise her gaze to see her.


    "Jasmine.... ahhhh.... what.... nooo... are...Steve not there.... uhhhh...," Evelyn could not construct a word without moaning.


    "Damn you guys! I am never gonna enter you both bedroom under any circumstances," Jasmine who realised that the two couldn''t stop since they were likely to be on their climax shouted when their moans continued to echo in the room.


    Jasmine dashed out of their bedroom only to meet Jackson entering their sitting room. Seeing the manner she tried to walk past him, Jackson held her hand.


    "What is wrong?" Jackson asked curiously when he saw her fanning herself with her hands.


    "It is damn hot in there," Jasmine remarked before she wriggles out of his grip and ran away from there.


    "It''s damn hot in there? What the heck does that mean," Jackson thought looking confused. Curiously to know why Jasmine behaved that way, Jackson approached the room he saw her came out from.


    Jackson who opened the bedroom door instantly shut it back the instant he heard the unholy sounding out of there.


    "She was right when she said it was damn hot in there. I am sure she will resent Steve for letting her meet him in this manner twice," Jackson muttered as he hurried out of there with hopes of meeting Jasmine so he could calm her down but unfortunately he wasn''t so lucky.


    Two hourster, Catherine ryed through a message to everyone to gather in Jasmine''s room for the next game. The first set of people to arrive in Jasmine''s room were Jeff and Jackson. Thest couple to arrive was Evelyn and Steve. Both Evelyn and Steve acted like nothing was wrong. Only Jackson sitting beside Jasmine saw the change in her expression the moment the couple arrived.


    After they were all settled down, Jasmine break off the silence.


    "So tonight game is gonna be something easy but fun. For those who are scared that they might be deprived of sleep because of this, you don''t have to worry because we are gonna do only a few rounds. Everyone can go back to their respective rooms afterwards," Jasmine announced in a meek tone.


    "What is the game about. We will decide whether it is simple like you said after we listened to it," Elizabeth said calmly.


    "The way is about words. If I make a sentence, the next person close to me will use thest word of my sentence to begin another sentence. An example is, ''Steve is a jerk''. Pretty Boy sitting beside me will begin her sentence using the word JERK," Jasmine exined in a way they would all understand.


    "What is the punishment for the person who fails to make a good sentence using thatst word?" Jackson asked curiously to show that he understood the game.


    "The loser will drink a ss of a highly intoxicated wine. Someone can volunteer to drink for the loser but that person must be the loser''s lover," Jasmineid down the rules.


    "So who is gonna start the game, you or Jack?" Evelyn sitting beside Steve asked.


    "The game is gonna take ce ording to our sitting position and if it is like that Ice Prince will be the first person to start the game," Jasmine replied firmly as she signals Jackson to start since no one had questions.


    "I love you," Jackson said in a serious tone to the surprise of everyone. Although it was meant to be a game his words left everyone dumbfounded. Only a few people in the room knew that this wasn''t a game for Jackson but a confession of his real feelings for her.


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 Chapter 209 - Are You In Love With Her?

    "Aren''t you gonna say something?" Jackson asked when he saw how dumbfounded his words have left the woman sitting beside him.


    "Jasmine, is there no duration to how long one can take to think about the sentence to construct?" Catherine asked curiously.


    "Fifteen seconds," Jasmine announced.


    "Does that mean you lost....,"


    "The duration was not set so how could you say she lost, Jane?" Jeff attacked thedy whom he thought deliberately wanted Jasmine to drink alcohol. Jane frowned when she saw that Jeff butt in to defend Jasmine.


    "If that is the case this means Jackson has to start over right?" Alfred interjected.


    "Sure, I don''t mind restarting," Jackson said as he turned and stare into her eyes. People had thought he would change his sentence but s, he shocked everyone with his sentence again.


    "I love you, Jasmine," Jackson said in a very serious tone while talking to her.


    I never expected that Young Master Jackson will outrightly confess his feelings for Jasmine in front of everyone. Jasmine has always been the first to realise others feelings but I am certain that with her zero EQ, she will not know that Jackson''s words contain his true feelings for her.


    Elizabeth thought her gaze glued on her bbergasted sister.


    "Jasmine is beautiful," Jasmine finally said before it could exceed the set time.


    "Beautiful is an understatement to describe how pretty you are," Jeff sitting beside her said while facing Catherine.


    Catherine could not resist smiling when she heard Jeff''s sweet words. She afterwards turned to face Steve who was next in line.


    "Are you in love with her?" Catherine asked staring at Steve. With thest word ending with ''Her'', Steve could not quicklye up with a sentence. Just when his time was about to psed he spoke up.


    "Her curvaceous body drives me insane," Steve hurriedly said. Evelyn''s head went nk the moment she heard that the word INSANE was hisst words. She could not think of any sensible sentence to construct with the word so she ended up opening the floor of the drinking of the alcoholic wine Jasmine had prepared. The others also couldn''t construct a sentence using insane so they all ended up drinking.


    Jackson who was lucky enough to be the one to always start began his sentence with ease.


    "You are an angel," Jackson said making sure to stare into her eyes. Even those who never suspected that he loved Jasmine all became suspicious because of his actions and words.


    "Angel only exists in heaven," Jasmine said staring at Jackson instead of staring at Jeff. Anyways there was no rule that state that you have to stare at the next person before you could speak that is why nobody could caution her.


    "Heaven is the home of immortals," Jeff said and as usual while looking at Catherine.


    "Immortals are hot," Catherine said while smiling.


    "Hot is you," Steve said beaming at Evelyn. Everyone chuckled when they heard Steve''s words.


    "Your friend sure has a way of telling his inner feelings. I never knew that Steve was shameless before Evelyn''s arrival but I have got to see that shameless side of him every day since Evelyn came back," Jasmine whispered into Jackson''s ears. Jackson smiled when he heard her words. He could sense that she was still upset about the scene she met Steve and Evelyn at earlier.


    "Every human has a shameless side and I am sure you are gonna witness mine more often but don''t worry I won''t scare you away with my shameless side," Jackson said teasingly. He could not resist smiling when he saw Jasmine abruptly pulled away from him following what he said. They both brought back their attention to the game afterwards.


    "You are obnoxious," Evelyn said while looking at Jane. Jane who was getting ready to make a sentence frowned when she heard Evelyn''sment. Apart from the fact that she could note up with any good sentence, she disliked the fact that Evelyn outrightly called her obnoxious in the presence of everyone especially with Jackson around.


    After Jane had her portion of the wine, smart Alfred was able to save his wife from drinking when he came up with a good sentence that made everyone proud of him.


    "She is the only one for me," Kai ended that round with these beautiful words while staring at Jasmine.


    Jasmine isn''t yours but mine in this lifetime, the earlier you start epting this fact the better for you Kai because I won''t give her up for any reason. Not even friendship or family rtions can stop me from feeling the way I am feeling for her.


    Jackson thought with gritted teeth. In the past, he and Kai were on good terms but everything changed the minute he learned that Kai was the man Mr Avans has arranged to be his second daughter''s husband. His hatred for Kai surged after the news of Kai and Jasmine''s engagement became public.


    How on earth would he be cool with the man who is at the brink of snatching his first and only true love away from him?


    He lost his sense of reasoning the moment he saw the pictures of the two of them in the newspaper with the announcement of their engagement.


    "I adore you," Jackson said in a gentle tone.


    Jackson''s words keep giving me goosebumps, why is that? Why is he saying such amazing words to me while looking into my eyes? Is this personal or is it just a game for him? His words and actions are getting me all confused, someone should please put an end to my confusion.


    Jasmine thought while staring at Jackson. Shepletely forgot that her time was ticking.


    "Jasmine,e on say something or you are gonna end up drinking the wine. You know how naughty you act when you are drunk, I am sure you don''t want to show your brother-inw your naughty side right?" Jackson who realised that she was in a trance said touching her on her bare shoulders.


    "You are amazing," Jasmine who just came out of her trance blurted out. Jackson smiled when he saw that she has beaten the time.


    "Naughty, I can''t believe you made me anxious for nothing. I was anxious about what scene you were gonna make after you got intoxicated," Jackson said as he pats her hair to the awe of everyone.


    "Jack is surely gonna give us poor souls a heart attack if he continues acting so cute without giving us any warnings," Steve muttered smiling at his best friend. He could not believe that Jackson has begun publicly disying his feelings for Jasmine.


    "Amazing is the first word that came to my mouth when I set my eyes on you today," Jeff said smiling. Everyone could see Catherine blush after Jeffpleted his sentence.


    "Cat, I am sure you must be having butterflies hearing all these Pretty boy flirtatious words. I wonder why he never said such sweet words to me despite that we have known each other longer than he knows you," Jasmine said yfully. Her words and funny expression made everyoneughed.


    "That is because you are not the one he is in love with?" Steve and Evelyn chorused the same words. Those who knew that this was Jasmine''s trick to make Catherine missed the time so she can drink the alcohol eagerly waited to see whether Catherine will fall into her best friend''s scheme.


    Catherine on realising that she was short on time and this was all because her friend, decided to say whatever came to her mind.


    "Today, let''s make love to each other," Catherine blurted out without thinking. Everyone covered their mouth in shock when they heard Catherine''s tant confession. Their reaction showed that they never in a million years expected Catherine to say those words. No one was saved from the shock. Even Jane who acted like she did not like the game was stunned because of thedy''s confidence in saying those words.


    For the sake of the other team, Jackson paused the timer. They were in dire need of time to digest those words.


    "Hahaha...," Jasmine the sole reason for making Catherine make such confession break out in a peal of deafeningughter. Herughter was so contagious, almost everyone ended upughing along with her.


    "Haha... Cat did you see your expression when you said, ''Today let''s make love to each other''. It was hrious," Jasmine said resuming herughter again. She intended to make Catherine drink, she could not believe that she tricked the ever cold Catherine into saying her inner feelings.


    "This happened because of you. You tricked me," Catherine said not knowing what else to say to justify her shameless words.


    "Yeah, Jasmine how could you cruelly trick your best friend like that? That was very mean of you," Steve pretended like he was scolding Jasmine. The expression on his face while talking was so obvious that he was suppressing his silentughter.


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 Chapter 210 - Love?

    Elizabeth and Alfredughed at their naughtiness.


    After theughter and jokes had lied down, the next in line got ready for their turn.


    "What was her sentence again, I have forgotten," Steve said pretending as though he did not recall Catherine''s words. His motive to make someone repeat those hrious words were so obvious.


    "Today, let''s make love to each other," Jasmine said imitating Catherine''s expression and tone while saying those words. Everyone ended upughing afresh but theirughter didn''tst for long since Steve had to talk.


    "Other than you, I want nobody else in this lifetime," Steve said while staring into Evelyn''s eyes.


    Evelyn stretched and peck Steve on the lips after he said those awesome words.


    "I don''t want anyone else either," Evelyn whispered into his ears beaming. Everyone watched their brief sweet moment in silence. Steve and Jeff looked forward to what Evelyn will say to Jane.


    "Lifetime is too short to tell the kind of devil she is," Evelyn said seriously while staring into Jane''s eyes.


    She is directly attacking me so I will re up. I won''t let her get what she wants.


    Jane thought with gritted teeth.


    "Is she jealous of me?" Jane said while staring in Jasmine''s direction.


    "Why on earth will I be jealous of her?" Jasmine mumbled frowning knowing very well that Jane was referring those words to her.


    The game went on for a long time. With Jasmine, Jeff, Steve and naughty Evelyn around there was no dull moment.


    An hour after the game ended Jasmine was seen drinking alone in their sitting room. Catherine who had gone into the bedroom to answer Jeff''s phone call was surprised when she came out and saw Jasmine drinking the highly intoxicated wine they had used for the game.


    Catherine quickly went to sit down beside Jasmine when she saw the sad mood she was in.


    "Jasmine, what is wrong? You were previously very happy. You were smiling throughout the entire game so what is wrong now? Why is your expression so gloomy? You didn''t think about the past did you?" Catherine asked as she held Jasmine''s left hand and caressed it gently.


    "Jasmine, I am your best friend. I have always stood by you, you know you can tell me anything. Don''t keep things to yourself or you will feel sick," Catherine said as she continued caressing Jasmine''s left hand.


    "Nothing is wrong. I just feel empty and sad for some reason," Jasmine said as she sipped from the ss of wine.


    "I know I am rich. My family is filthy rich. I have everything money can buy but I feel like something is missing in my life. Something that every money in this worldbined will not be able to buy," Jasmine said in a sad tone.


    "Is this thing you feel is missing love, happiness or peace of mind?" Catherine asked curiously as she stare into her eyes which carries immense sadness.


    "Love? You know I don''t give a damn about those four letters word...,"


    "But that you dont care about it doesn''t mean that this dead heart of yours which has begun reviving doesn''t care about those four letters word," Catherine said as she hit Jasmine''s chest with her index finger to emphasise what she said.


    "What do you mean my heart has begun reviving?" Jasmine asked sounding confused.


    "Before you always avoided getting your emotions attached to anything or anyone and this is one of the reasons you were able to maintain your fierceness all these years but that hasn''t been the case since the arrival of the three guys. You have gotten yourself attached to them to the point that I often wondered how this happened," Catherine said seriously.


    "Although you have barely known the guys, if outsiders see you interact with them they will think that you have known them forever. If I am not wrong then I guess they are the reasons why my best friend who always acts like she is incapable of feeling pain feels sad. I am sure their presence has ignited that dead thing inside of you that is why you feel pains and empty at the same time," Catherine concluded in a meek tone.


    Jasmine took a few seconds to digest all Catherine had said.


    "No, that can''t be true," Jasmine said shaking her head in denials.


    "What can''t be true? Is it the fact that you are attached to the guys or that you seem to have developed feelings for Jackson?" Catherine asked staring at Jasmine denial''s face. She could see that her friend doesn''t even know that her cold heart has been melted without her knowledge. Anyways she can''t me Jasmine for being so dense when ites to matters of the heart. Since the incident that left Jasmine heartbroken, Jasmine had murdered her heart with her hands.


    "Cat, what the heck are you saying? I have no feelings for Jackson...,"


    "Really? Then tell me why you always choose to hang out with him even when Kai and the guys are around? And hasn''t your principle always been to ignore those who are of no use to you, so can you give a reasonable exnation as to why you always seized every opportunity to drive him insane with your numerous teasings? I am certain you have kissed him secretly over five times, also give me exnations for that," Catherine said in a very serious tone.


    "I want to hear your reason for always getting close to him despite knowing that he has someone he loves," Catherine added as he waited to hear her usual talkative friend say something but s Jasmine could not utter a word.


    "What is wrong? Why haven''t you utter a word?...,"


    "Cat, I have no feelings for Ice Prince. All that happened is a coincidence. I am sure you are just overthinking," Jasmine said standing up.


    "My best friend getting close to a man when she hasn''t done that for over five years is a coincidence?" Catherine asked rhetorically as she stare at Jasmine who was almost at the door.


    "What kind of goddamn coincidence is that, best friend?" Catherine asked sternly.


    "I am going out...,"


    "Let mee along with you?" Catherine said as she attempted to stand up but Jasmine''s words stopped her in her track.


    "There is no need for that. Stay back, I am sure Pretty boy wille to look for you so he can fulfil your wish, ''Today, let''s make love to each other''. Look forward to how he is gonna fulfil your wish," Jasmine teased with smiles on her face before she left their hotel room.


    "That friend of mine will surely be the death of me," Catherine said shaking her head.


    Reaching outside, the tipsy Jasmine bumped into Jackson.


    "Are you ok? I hope you didn''t get hurt?" Jackson whom Jasmine bumped into asked worriedly.


    "Yes, I am good," Jasmine said forcing on a smile.


    "Did you drink?" Jackson who perceive the smell of alcohol on her asked curiously. As far as he could remember Jasmine did not miss any round of the game and as such, that is why she didn''t take a sip out of the wine prepared for the game. He did not understand why she smelled of alcohol.


    "Hmm... I am not in a great mood that is why I drank to see whether my mood will improve but sadly that did not happen," Jasmine said before she began walking away. Jackson followed her closely. He wanted to keep herpany.


    "You were in a great mood earlier so what happened that your mood suddenly turned bad? Did you think of someone or memories you shouldn''t recall?" Jackson walking beside her asked curiously.


    "No, I just suddenly feel empty and sad. I guess my body is reacting this way because it has been a long time Ist party," Jasmine said as she continued walking further away from the hotel building. The direction they took was leading them to the beach.


    "Party? It hasn''t been three weeks since we went to the club to celebrate yourpany''s sessfullyunching of the game ''The Gamer'', so why are you saying it has been long youst went to a party?" Jackson asked as he tried hard to guess what must be going on through her mind.


    "I was in a very bad mood that day if you were observative like you have always been," Jasmine said as she wrapped her hands around her body like she was trying to shield her delicate skin from the freezing night breeze.


    Seeing how she was shivering because she was wearing so little Jackson quickly removed his ck jacket and cover her with it.


    "Thank you. You are more gentle than I thought," Jasmineplimented beaming at him. Her smile gradually disappeared a few secondster.


    "That day was supposed to be my sixth wedding anniversary that is why you saw me behave the way I did that night," Jasmine revealed to the shock of the poor guy who subconsciously halted on hearing her revtion.


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 Chapter 211 - You Were Married?

    Jasmine turned around and look in his direction when she saw his reaction.


    "You were married? How is that possible? The news never mentioned that? And you are just 24 years old right, if that was six years ago that means you got married when you were 18 years old. This is just ridiculous Jasmine," Jackson analysed with a painful look on his face.


    Whether or not she was married and divorced five times he doesn''t give a damn about that because all that matters is that he loves her. But what scares him so much was that Jasmine might still have feelings for her ex-husband.


    "I didn''t get married so rx. I only almost got married and this fact is only known by those close to me. Outsiders don''t know about," Jasmine said to the relief of the guy who had thought that the possibility of capturing her heart was slim.


    Jackson quickly covered the gap between them when he heard her reply.


    "What happened? Who is the man you almost got married to? Why didn''t you get married to him? Is he perhaps the same guy who broke your heart and crushed your belief in love?" Jackson bombarded her with questions he urgently needed answers to.


    "Ice Prince, can you not ask me questions? I don''t want to talk about unimportant people and the event that almost ruined me. I would really appreciate it if you don''t try to pry the answers from me?" Jasmine said seriously as she turned to walk away but Jackson quickly turned over and stand in front of her.


    "If thinking about that event or that someone makes you sad then I promise not to force you to talk so cheer up. He is the loser for leaving an angelic beauty like you. Ady whose personality makes every other woman jealous. You are the epitome of perfection so you don''t have to feel sad. Although you can be very naughty sometimes, you are wonderful in all aspects," Jackson said while staring into her misty eyes.


    "Stop ttering me just to make me feel good...,"


    "But none of my words earlier were tters. Every single word I said earlier was the truth. I promise I didn''t say a single word of lies just to make you feel good," Jackson said with his right hand ced on his chest to signify that he was sincere.


    Jasmine stares at him trying to read his inner thoughts.


    "If that is the case then take me and let''s go party. That is the only way I will be happy," Jasmine said as she eagerly waited for his reply.


    "Ok, let''s go to the club then," Jackson said not hesitating for even a minute. His quick response surprised Jasmine but she did not let it show on her face.


    "Not the club. I am nning to take everyone to the club tomorrow so I don''t feel like going to the club tonight," Jasmine replied in a calm tone.


    "If not the club then where to? You know I can''t organize a party for you even though I wanted to since it is prettyte now," Jackson said not knowing what to do to please thedy who said she was sad.


    "Let''s go party somewhere quiet just the two of us. You have the right to reject if you don''t...,"


    "I know somewhere that is perfect for this so let''s go," Jackson said as he grabbed her hand before she could talk.


    What is wrong with Ice Princetely, he is so unbelievably nice to me. A part of me feels ufortable because of this while another part of me feels happy about this. I mean who wouldn''t feel good about being treated nicely by a guy who always treated you indifferently in the past?


    Jasmine thought as she stares at the back of the guy who is still holding onto her hand. When they reached the car, Jackson opened the door of the car for her.


    "We are going for a party, I hope you have stocked alcohol in your car?" Jasmine asked before Jackson could close the door.


    "Wait here, I will be back in a jiffy," Jackson acting like he had recalled something shut the door of the car. He left only toe back a few minutester with a bartender following him with three bottles of wine. Jackson held a bottle of whiskey and two ss wines.


    After carefully cing the items in the backseat the bartender left the two people alone. Jacksonter went to seat in the driver''s seat. Before Jackson could drive off, Jasmine rested her head on his shoulders.


    "What are you waiting for? Let''s go," Jasmine ordered when Jackson did not drive off despite that the car was ignited. Jackson zoomed off afterwards.


    While this was going on Jackson and Jasmine did not know that someone has been watching them for a while now.


    "What are those two up to and where did that naughty girl go to with a single man sote in the night," Elizabeth who has been watching everything from afar thought aloud as she continued staring at the direction the car took. She went back into the hotel a few minutester.


    The journey from the hotel to the special ce Jackson talked about took them twenty minutes. Jasmine finally opened her eyes when she felt that the car wasn''t in motion anymore. Jasmine sat straight and took a proper look at their current surrounding. The ce was quiet and close to the water. Sitting inside the car she could see a bridge at a far distance. With how quiet and dark the ce was Jasmine could not help but think that this ce was perfect formitting a crime.


    "How did you find this ce?" Jasmine asked as she turned to face him.


    "I am sure you noticed that I was in a very terrible mood yesterday. I didn''t want you to see the angry side of me that is why I left the hotel in search of a quiet ce where I can stay and reminisce. I found this ce after so many minutes of searching," Jackson said as he turned and stare at her too.


    "Do you normally hide away each time you are angry? Is that how you are gonna hide from your wife each time she makes you upset? will you punish her by making her die of worry?" Jasmine asked in a gentle tone. Jackson hesitated a bit when he heard her question.


    "If it was up to me, I would say I don''t want to ever get into a fight with my wife but if such a case arrives, I will try my best to resolve the issue. Even though I was the one wronged, I will do everything within my capacity to appease her. This will be my little way of showing her how much I love her. I am sure by doing this she will know that I love her more than she loves me," Jackson said staring into her eyes.


    "Not many men are capable of humbling themselves like you are nning to do that is why I admire your dreams. I wish you will marry a gooddy who will love you as much as you love her. I wish you won''t end up marrying a b*tch who trample on your love and goodness," Jasmine said as she opened the door and step out of the car. She did not let him say what he had in mind.


    "I don''t know why one thing or the other always happens each time I muster up up the courage to tell her how I feel towards her. I can''t believe she left the car before I could confess my feeling," Jackson said as he carried the jacket she had pulled off earlier. He came out of the car afterwards.


    "Wear this or you are gonna catch a cold," Jackson said as he tried to cover her with the jacket but Jasmine quickly brush his hands off.


    "Why do I need the jacket when you are here to embrace me if I feel cold?" Jasmine joked as she smiled at him. Jackson merely stares at her not knowing what to say or do about her shameless words.


    After staring at the water for five minutes Jasmine unlocked her phone in her hand and navigate to her ylist. She located her hip-hop list and then press a particr song she loves so much.


    "Let this well-endoweddy shows you why men can''t seem to take their eyes off her. Enjoy the dance as much as you could because you might never get to see it again since she will be a marrieddy soon," Jasmine said as she winked naughtily at Jackson sitting on the bo of the car. She dropped the cellphone on the car close to where Jackson sits.


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 Chapter 212 - Lets Make Love

    Jasmine afterwards took her stance and began dancing in full force. Being a very good dancer, Jasmine did not have problems adjusting her dance steps each time the music changed to a different one.


    Jackson watched the dancingdy. Although he has seen her dance so many times he still got surprised at how coordinated her dance moves were. How she manipted each part of her body intrigued him. He watched her dance with keen interest. With two bottles of wine closed to him, Jasmine had essed to the alcohol that she wanted.


    Within an hour of dancing, she has almost finished a bottle of wine. Jackson wanted to scold her but he didn''t have the heart to do so when he saw how happy she was.


    When a certain song yed, the excited Jasmine began twisting her slender waist. Seeing her twist her waist and entire body like a boneless person, Jackson was mesmerised. He could not take his eyes off her.


    On realising the way Jackson was staring at her, Jasmine could not resist smiling charmingly at him. She was about to say something to him when she missed a step. On seeing her struggle to bnce herself Jackson spring up and run to her aid. He caught her before she could fall.


    Jasmine who has lost hope of being saved raise her gaze and stare at his face. She stares into those captivating eyes of his that she always find it hard to stare away from.


    "Why are you always there to catch me each time I fall?" Jasmine asked as she stare into his eyeballs searchingly.


    "No matter how many times I fall, I have always struggled to my feet by myself. It doesn''t matter whether I have to crawl in the mud for a long time, I always make sure to stand up tall all by myself. I am not used to being loan a hand so I suggest that you don''t always catch me when I fall so I won''t get dependent on you. It will be hard for me to live normally again if I get used to being helped," Jasmine still embracing Jackson tightly as a result of his earlier pull said meekly.


    The moment she made to pull away. Slow ssical music began ying.


    "Let''s dance," Jackson said as he positioned his right hand around her waist. He began moving before the slightly drunkdy could reply. Jackson led her through every step of the dance. They both dance for about twenty minutes before the music ceased.


    The moment the music ceased, Jackson and Jasmine raised their head to stare at each other at the same time. Their eyes ended up locking at the same time. Jackson finds it hard to look away and the same was the case with Jasmine who always felt bewitched anytime she stares into Jackson''s eyes.


    Jackson did not know how it happened, he just found his lips joined together with hers. Without wasting a minute, he immediately moved to take full possession of the tender lips he has craved for a while now.


    Jackson kissed her tenderly. He tried as much as possible not to kiss her roughly for fear that it might scare her away. If he was to kiss her in a way that depicts how much he has missed her, he was certain she would be in mes right now.


    I love you so much Jasmine but I am scared. Scared of how you will react when you know the intense feelings I have for you. The fear that you will cut contact with me scares me more than the thought of you not ever reciprocating my love. I am in a dilemma, Jasmine. I don''t know what to do anymore.


    Jackson thought as he began making her subconsciously move towards the direction of the car. When she reached the car, he pressed her hard against the car and continue exploring her lips while his hands did the work of romancing her bare back.


    Thinking that he wasn''t getting enough pleasure from romancing her back, Jackson began making thedy who was so immersed in the intensity of the kiss move. He slowly lifts her when he reached a certain ce. He made Jasmine sit on the car while he stood erect on the ground. While doing all this he made sure their lips did not disconnect.


    After making sure that she was bnced on top of the car, Jackson brought his hand to her fine butts and began giving soft massages to her bouncy butts. Five minutester, his unsatisfied hand began searching for something new to y with and somehow it found itself under her dress. With her legs well parted, his fingers did not have a problem locating the most sensitive part of her body.


    What the f*ck! She is wet!


    Jackson thought in surprise when his hand reached that spot. At first, he hesitated from touching it for fear that she might dislike it. He lost all reasoning when Jasmine''s toes touch his erect brother under his trouser. The instant his index finger under her panties touched her clits Jasmine body arched, acting like something cold has been brought close to that region.


    Jackson''s naughty hand under her dress teased her until a soft alluring moan left her mouth.


    "Let''s make love," Jasmine blurted out in a moment of excitement. Her words made Jackson subconsciously stop what he was doing. He raised his gaze and stare into her eyes to see whether this was what she really wanted. He got the response he wanted from her eyes without even asking her the question he wanted.


    Since he has gotten her response his finger pulled the string of the clothes tied around her neck and the upper side of her dress falls to reveal her spotless skin from her neck region down to her bouncy breasts now shooting out. The same finger pulled the next strick around her middle back and the dress fall and came to a halt at her lower abdomen because she was sitting.


    "You look amazing," the words escaped from Jackson''s mouth. Seeing the slightly intoxicateddy smile at him made Jackson heaved a sigh of relief.


    Before carrying her down from the car, Jackson had already opened the backseat and clear it of all the items lying there. Jackson whose upper and lower bodies were now bare got ready to prate thedy sitting inside the car with her legs wide apart.


    "I love you so much, Jasmine," Jackson finally found the courage to confess his feelings at this critical moment. He wanted to let her know about his feelings first so that she will not think that it was because they had sex that is why he said he loves her if he wants to confess his feelingster.


    "You love me?" Jasmine asked acting sober. His words of confession performed the magic of pulling Jasmine out of her world of fantasy. She stopped him before he could prate her.


    "Jasmine, what is wrong?" Jackson asked in a worried tone when he saw the stern expression on her face.


    "What is wrong? Did you just ask me what is wrong when we almost had sex?" Jasmine asked fiercely. Her once sweet voice was lost in the intensity of her anger. Even her once adorable expression was gone.


    "Jasmine... Jasmine... You said you wanted it so why are you sounding angry?" Jackson asked as he stretched his hand to touch her but she instantly beat his hand away.


    "Of course I would have wanted it and that is because I wasn''t in my right sense of reasoning. You were so close to me that my brain couldn''t think straight," Jasmine said as she runs her hand through her slightly messy hair.


    Apart from annoyance, Jackson could read another emotion through her eyes. And that emotion was none other than that of guilt.


    What is she feeling guilty about?


    Jackson thought. His gaze still centred on her beautiful face.


    "Jackson, get out," Jasmine ordered him sternly.


    "Jasmine, don''t treat me like this. I promise I wouldn''t have gone this far if you didn''t permit me to do it...,"


    "So what if I permitted you to do it? You could have rejected my request. That is what a sensible man who knows that he has a fiance would have done but no, you choose to have sex with me? Why is that? Don''t tell me you are no different from those cheating jerks...,"


    "Jasmine!" Jackson who couldn''t control his emotions because of the way she was ndering his name shouted.


    If someone else called him all she said, he would have quietly walked out but not when it is her. His heart could not bear the pains of knowing that, this is how little she thinks of him.


    "Jasmine, point of correction I am not a cheating jerk and I will never be in this lifetime. Also, I have told you that I don''t have a fiance so why are you making me furious by calling her, my fiance?" Jackson asked with gritted teeth.


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 Chapter 213 - Jeffs Condition

    "You might keep denying that you don''t have a fiance, but despite that I don''t like my marriage arrangement I would never deny the fact that I have a fiancee," Jasmine said in a serious tone.


    "You...,"


    "Just get out of the car Jackson? You made me almost do what I hate the most, I don''t want to see your face right now so leave or I will be forced to get out of the car like this," Jasmine ordered sternly. From her expression, Jackson could see that she was dead serious.


    "I will leave as you want but before I leave know that what you are doing is unfair to me," The nude Jackson said as he packed his clothes and left the car.


    "Goddamn it! Damn you, Jasmine! I can''t believe you almost put another person through the same pains you went through six years ago. How could you be so cruel and shameless to do that to him? Even though you hate this marriage arrangement, you should never havemitted such a mistake without calling off this arranged marriage? He has someone he likes too so how could you seduce him to this extent?" Jasmine scolded herself as she hits her hand hard against the door. She repeated this same action until her right hand hurt.


    "Just because of one intimacy hepletely forgot that he is in love with someone else, he did not relent in telling you he loves you, how could he do that? Howe it takes him just a bit of intimacy to forget the one he loves?" Jasmine said as she looked at Jackson standing outside with his back facing her.


    Jackson standing outside the car, tightened his fist when he saw how thedy he loves was punishing herself. His heart ached so much. He could not help but me himself for what happened.


    Jackson, you caused this? None of this would have happened if you had continued to hide your feelings for her. She wouldn''t have had to hurt herself so badly because of you?


    Jackson thought as he hits the front tyre with his right leg. Despite being in pain because of this he did not scream out in pain.


    After about thirty minutes of standing in the cold, Jackson standing some distance away turned to face the backseat when he heard his name.


    "Get in. Although I feel too angry and ashamed to look at you, I can''t walk back to the hotel in thiste hour so let''s go," Jasmine who has now worn her dress said in a meek tone.


    "Are you gonna sit at the back? You said...,"


    "Yes," Jasmine cut him short abruptly.


    "Ok, have your shoes," Jackson said as he opened the car and drop her shoes. He took ast nce at thedy who was avoiding staring at him. He went to the driver seat, strap the seatbelt and afterwards closed the door.


    Jackson entered the car and drove off afterwards. The silence in the car was killing him but he could not do anything to change the atmosphere.


    When they reach the hotel, Jasmine came out of the car and went inside the hotel without waiting for him like she normally did.


    She seems very upset, I wonder whether she is gonna keep ignoring me for the entire trip.


    Jackson now standing outside the car thought as he stare in the direction she took. He went into the hotel afterwards.


    Jasmine had expected to meet Catherine in the sitting room and even get questioned but she was stunned when she search the entire hotel room but could not find Catherine.


    "I guess Pretty boy couldn''t resist letting her go that is why she decided to keep his bed warm tonight," Jasmine said as she went back into the bedroom. Because of the incident that took ce earlier, she could not fall asleep easily. And when she fell asleep, she dreamt about the incident she has tried all these years to forget. Her mood hit rock bottom the moment she woke up but because of the events she nned she masked her pain behind those beautiful smiles.


    At breakfast, everyone did not fail to notice the atmosphere between Jackson and Jasmine. The way they ignored each other made it so obvious that something happened between them.


    "Catherine, did Jasmine and JK get into a fight?" Jeff asked Catherine after breakfast.


    "I don''t know. She didn''t mention anything to me. I was surprised when I saw the way they acted earlier at breakfast," Catherine said in a calm tone. She shifted her gaze towards the direction Alfred and Jasmine both sat on the sand under the sun.


    "Didn''t Jackson said anything? I am sure something serious must have happened between them for Jasmine to have decided to ignore him," Catherine said as she shifted her gaze to the guy sitting beside her under the shade.


    "But the JK I know would never upset Jasmine no matter how hard she tries to provoke him. Just so he wouldn''t lose his temper in her presence he has always regted his emotions. I am sure it must have been a misunderstanding on Jasmine''s part," Jeff said forgetting that Catherine doesn''t know that Jackson loves Jasmine.


    "I thought at first Jackson disliked her so why will he go through that hassle for thedy he hates? Or don''t tell his cold attitude towards Jasmine was all a pretence?" Catherine who now has a broad understanding of what was going on asked suspiciously.


    "Jeff, Jackson is in love with Jasmine, am I correct?" Catherine asked as she stare into his wavering eyeballs. From the look in his eyes, she could see that he was hiding something.


    "Don''t you dare lie to me or I will never talk to you ever again," Catherine threatened when she saw that he was reluctant to say anything?


    "Jeff, we are not even in a rtionship and you have begun keeping secrets from me, if you don''t even trust me why should I ept your proposal," Catherine said sounding angry. She tried to stand up but Jeff quickly held her hand before she could walk away.


    "I will tell you what you want to know but you must first promise me not to say a word of it to Jasmine. Steve and I promised JK not to mention anything to anyone, I am breaking his trust by wanting to reveal his secrets to you so you must give me your word that you will keep his secrets from everyone including Jasmine. I won''t say a word if you don''t make me that promise," Jeff said sternly as he gaze up at thedy who was still standing. Catherine lowered her gaze and stare at him when she heard his condition.


    "Jeff, what kind of ridiculous condition is that? How do you expect me to make a promise when I don''t even know what I am making the promise for?" Catherine asked. Her expression showed that she did not like Jeff''s condition at all.


    "If you can''t make that promise then I am sorry I won''t reveal anything to you since this concerns my best friend happiness," Jeff said unwaveringly.


    Yes, he loves Catherine so much and does not want to hurt her but he would rather see her upset with him than see his best friend unhappy because of his decision. He knows what Jackson had to go through before he could build his rtionship with Jasmine to the stage it is. Never would he want to do something that will crumble their rtionship. He knows how heartbroken Jackson will be if anything ruins his n.


    Seeing how Jeff was willing to forsake his love for her but rather keep the secret of his friend, she quietly sat down on her previous position.


    Jeff is a man of principle. A man who would rather keep a promise rather than divulge his friend secret just to save his rtionship is hard to find. He is a true friend and I admire him a lot for this.


    Catherine thought staring at his stern expression. Seeing that he wasn''t wavering, she decided to agree to his terms.


    "Ok, I promise I will keep whatever you say here a secret from everyone including Jasmine," Catherine finally broke off the tension that has begun building up.


    Jeff turned to face after she had said what he wanted to hear.


    "Catherine, the person JK loved that he told Jasmine about is actually Jasmine herself," Jeff revealed in a mellowed tone. His revtion left Catherine dumbfounded.


    "What the f*ck!" Catherine shouted standing up abruptly. This reaction from her made other people turn and stare at her. Even Jasmine sitting with Alfred also stare in her direction, wondering what Jeff told Catherine to make her behave the way she did.


    "Catherine, sit down or you will garner a lot of attention with the way you are acting. Don''t forget you promised to keep everything I said a secret," Jeff said as he held her hand and gently urge her to sit down. Catherine slowly sat when she saw people were staring at her because of the way she acted earlier.


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 Chapter 214 - Fear Spoil Rather Than Do Good

    "Since the day Jackson gave Jasmine that ridiculous contract I knew that something was wrong? I mean how could he forgive her so easily after the way she constantly tortured him? He could have asked for anything in exchange for the contract and yet he choose to ask her to cook his meal and also teach him how to date ady? Which man in this 21st century will keep ady he hates close to him?" Catherine spoke her mind fearlessly. She wished Jackson was close to them and not hanging out with Jane, she would have apuded him for sessfully fooling her and Jasmine.


    "Well, he has been in love with her long before the contract incident but he couldn''t muster up the courage to confess his love to her. Walking up to her and confessing his love for her when they do not know each other did not only sound ridiculous but with Jasmine''s personality he knew that she wouldn''t give a damn about rejecting his feelings in the presence of every...,"


    "Was stealing the contract from Jasmine a nned work or it was a coincidence?" Catherine asked curiously.


    "You can ask JK that when you see him because I can''t make anyment about that," Jeff said deliberately not telling Catherine that Jackson puts her best friend through all those suffering just to get her attention.


    If they were topare who suffered most during that period, the fact that Jackson suffered most was undeniable.


    "Jasmine has always been the one who loved ying games I can''t believe she actually got yed at by the Almighty Young Master Smith," Catherine said shaking her head when she recalls the number of times Jasmine tried to seduce Jackson even in her presence and in her absence.


    Remembering Jackson''s cold expression each time Jasmine get close to him, she couldn''t help but thinks that he deserves to win the best actor of the year''s award for his wless acting.


    "She thinks that Jackson loves some otherdy. There are times that I feel like she is jealous of thedy whom Jackson loves but hearing that she is the one, I can''t believe that she is jealous of herself," Catherine said on recalling the different asions Jasmine mentions about how she admires Jackson''s love for the mysterydy.


    "Does that mean Jasmine loves JK? She will ept JK''s love if he proposed to her, right?" Jeff asked with glittering eyes. He was so ready to immediately set up a romantic date for Jackson to propose to Jasmine before it was toote if Catherine''s said YES.


    "I know that Jasmine might get furious if she learns that Jackson loved her from the beginning but was only pretending. Also, Jackson did a good thing for keeping his feelings well hidden away because I am sure that Jasmine wouldn''t have gone an inch closer to him after she got the contract if she was aware of his feelings....," Catherine trailed.


    "Honestly, she would have used his feelings against him. The Jasmine I know would have trampled on his heart countless times without giving a damn about his emotions," Catherine said in a serious tone.


    "And why are you so sure of what her actions would have been? You are not in her heart to know what she is thinking...,"


    "Because she is my best friend. I know her more than anybody knows her. She hated anything that has to do with love and this is because she was hurt badly by those she loved and trusted so dearly in the past. She was hurt to the point that her once innocent heart could not bear the pains. Jasmine became a vengefuldy because of this," Catherine said as she stare in the direction of Jasmine who was smiling while talking to Alfred.


    "You keep saying that she was hurt but you never mentioned by whom? What exactly happened to Jasmine in the past?" Jeff asked curiously as he stare at her keenly, thinking that she will reveal the truth to him.


    "I can''t say anything to you about the incident. It''s a past Jasmine wants to forget and I would never in a million years want to see her breakdown again because of this same past," Catherine said firmly and her expression showed that she was damn serious when she said she will not tell him about Jasmine''s past.


    "Honestly, in the beginning, I never liked Jackson and this was because of what he had to make my best friend go through because of the contract. But despite that, here is my advice to him...," Catherine trailed to catch her breath.


    "Tell him that to get Jasmine to fall head over heels for him will not be easy. He will only achieve his aim if he perseveres. Jasmine is not the typical woman he knows, she has a mind of her own. Also, she is in a world of her own. It takes a man with a broad mindset to be able to understand her. It takes more than studying her to understand her world. Tell him all this because it is only by understanding what I said he will achieve his aim," Catherine concluded in a serious tone.


    "Why are you suddenly letting go of your hard feelings towards him?" Jeff asked anxiously. At least with Jasmine''s most trusted person on their side now, he believes that it is just a matter of time that Jackson''s mission will bepleted.


    "Because my best friend''s happiness is my priority and I see that Jackson is the only guy who has been able to truly give her that happiness during this period," Catherine said before she stood up and approach the direction of the ocean.


    Jasmine talking with Alfred quickly changed the topic.


    "So, how did it go? Were you able to tell her about your feelings for her and what was her response? Did she said she loves you too?" Jasmine asked with glittering eyes to show her eagerness. She frowned and her eyes squinted when he did not reply.


    "Don''t tell me you didn''t confess your feelings to her?" Jasmine asked looking and sounding disappointed.


    "No, I was too nervous to say a word. I am afraid she might not feel the same way for me and if that is the case, it will surely cause a drift in our rtionship...,"


    "And what if she feels the same way for you but doesn''t find the courage to confess her feelings for you because she is scared like you are? Have you thought about that possibility too or you only thought about the negative part?" Jasmine asked sternly.


    "Alfred, there is something people fail to understand and that is that fear destroys rather than saves. Some men and women always try to y safe. They allow their fears to cloud their judgements. What if she doesn''t like me? What if she rejects me? What if my decision makes her withdraws herself from me? This is always what they always think about," Jasmine said as she stare at the guy whom she has grown to like so much in the past year.


    One year ago, they were merely strangers but after his marriage to her sister, she tried to create a bond between them and since Alfred was a very cool guy, she did not have a hard time establishing a close rtionship with him.


    "But they haven''t stopped to think, what if she loves me? What if she epts my proposal? What if my proposal leads to an eternal bond with her?" Jasmine added making sure that Alfred was paying attention to her.


    "Fear is the number one reason why men and women in the universe lose the one which should have been theirs. This same fear is the reason why a best friend who is in love with his/her best friend lose him/her to some random person. This is the reason why, I, Jasmine Avans always pursue what I want. If I like a guy I will tell him straight to his face to make sure that he is aware of my feelings. At least that way I won''t have future regrets," Jasmine concluded in a serious tone. She raised her left hand and ce it on his shoulder.


    "Alfred, heed my advice and tell her how you feel about her so thatter you won''t have future regrets. I will set up another avenue for you to confess your love for her today so use it wisely ok?" Jasmine said before she stood up.


    "Think about all I have said and you wille to realise that I am right," Jasmine said before she approached the direction Steve, Jeff, Elizabeth and Evelyn were currently at.


    "Why is it that she seems to know everything about love but fails to see that Jackson likes her a lot? Is it that she has failed to realise this or that is only pretending not to know?" Alfred thought as he stares at Jasmine who was now with the others.


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 Chapter 215 - The Gorgeous Goddesses In Their Bikinis

    "Hey,dies why the heck are you ying in the water wearing your clothes? Don''t you know the appropriate outfit that should be worn when entering the water?" Jasmine asked yfully when she reached thedies who were running away when the waves push the water forward.


    "Comedies let''s go change so we can y in the water all we want," Jasmine said as she quickly grabs Elizabeth and Catherine. She knew that these stubborn two are the only ones who will disagree with her suggestion. Evelyn was the wild type, she knew that she will oblige.


    "Any of your partner who fails to change won''t get anywhere near you when we are back. We are gonna use this opportunity to flirt with all the single men on the beach," Jasmine said beaming at the now frowning guys.


    "But Jasmine...," Before Steve couldy down hisints Jasmine has pulled both Elizabeth and Catherine along with her.


    "You both should just do what she wants. You know that she always does what she says. Flirting is my expertise, don''t think I will go against Jasmine just because you are my boyfriend," Evelyn said before she left the dumbfounded Steve.


    "When did Eve and Jasmine get so close to the point that she will choose her over me?" Steve asked staring at Jeff for answers.


    "Jasmine and Evely are the naughtiest set of women I have ever known. It is not a surprise that they got along so quickly," Jeff said before he left Steve alone only to go and inform Jackson about thedies n.


    When they got into the hotel, the fourdies separated. Evelyn went to her room while Elizabeth and Catherine followed Jasmine.


    Jasmine was the first to change followed by Catherine and then Elizabeth was thest person. Elizabeth who just came out of the bedroom covered her chest with her hands to cover her exposed boobs.


    "Jasmine, I would rather wear the swimwear I brought with me rather than wear the one you bought for me. I don''t feelfortable putting on this," Elizabethined as she momentarily removed her hand to reveal her glowing boobs.


    "What do you want to wear if not these? Men love attractive women, don''t you want your husband to see that you are attractive just like every otherdy out there?" Jasmine sitting on the couch asked her sister curiously.


    "Even Cat also hated wearing revealing things like that but why do you think she is wearing it today?" Jasmine asked rhetorically as she stare at her sister who was struggling to cover her exposed boobs and butts.


    "If you are ufortable letting your butts show then use this scarf to wrap around your waist. It will hide those fine-looking butts underneath," Jasmine said as she threw the ck scarf to Elizabeth. She knew very well that her sister won''t agree to wear the swimwear which is why she brought a scarf along with her.


    "If you are done saving your precious butts for your darling hubby then let''s go have some fun," Jasmine said with an excitement-filled voice as she stood up gracefully from the couch. The threedies walk out of the room one after the other. They met Evelyn right outside their door.


    "Ladies have these sunsses. It will make you look irresistible when you put it on," Jasmine said as she hand sunsses to each of the threedies. She spare one for herself.


    "Come let''s go show all the men on the beach who the real goddesses are," Jasmine remarked after they had all worn their sses.


    The first out of the four guys to see thedies stepped onto the beach was Jeff, he quickly tapped Steve and Jackson to turn around when he saw the gorgeous looking beings approaching their location.


    "They all look so delicious," Steve remarked as he licked his lower lips hungrily.


    Their long sexy legs were something no man could resist staring at. Their slender waist which moves in rhythm to their movement will make even the iciest man melt.


    Not to mention their slightly exposed boobs which look so inviting. No man would resist the urge to do some works on those glowing sets of treasures.


    At first nce, anyone could see that the fourdies were all naturally gifted with all the assets that would drive any man insane.


    While walking towards where the guys stood, three men approached thedies.


    "You all look spectacr. I haven''t seen women as pretty as the four of you," The guy in brown shortsplimented them.


    "Thank you," Jasmine replied with a smile.


    "What would you say if we say we want youdies to hang out with us? Don''t worry we will take care of all your needs," another one in yellow shorts said as he examined Jasmine from head to toe.


    "You can keep your care for another set ofdies because unfortunately all of them are all taken so piss off already," Thedies heard a man cold tone.


    "How did they get here so soon?" Jasmine remarked as she exchanged puzzled nces with the other threedies.


    "Can''t you read the fears on their faces? It is so obvious that they are scared that we will get taken away by some random men," Evelyn mumbled to the hearing of only thedies. The three men reluctantly left when they realised that thedies had partners.


    "Jasmine...," Jasmine instantly abandoned them before Jackson couldplete his words. Thedies followed her leaving the men all astounded.


    "JK, what the heck did you do to Jasmine to make her so furious with you? With thedies all on her side, we will only end up suffering in our women''s hands so please try and settle whatever misunderstanding you have with her ok?" Jeff said before he turned and stare at thedies who were now in the water.


    The threedies were ying in the ocean while only Elizabeth choose to sit under the shed and watch them y.


    Jeff and Steve went to y with the women inside the water while Alfred sat down with Elizabeth to keep herpany.


    Kai had no ns of entering the ocean but when he saw that Jasmine was alone, he did not relent in entering the water. Jackson just stood there and watch them act so romantically with each other.


    "Jack, let''s go in and y in the water. I assure you, it will be fun," Jane who just walked up to Jackson suggested.


    "What is so fun about ying in the water when she is ying in another man arms?" Jackson asked angrily before he turned and walk away. He could not bear to watch the woman he loved act lovey-dovey with another man.


    "I don''t know what happened between those two but whatever caused their rifts, I said thank you. Thank you god of luck for being on my side," Jane said grinning evilly as she turned and walk towards the direction Jackson took.


    After about thirty minutes of ying inside the ocean, Jasmine ying with Kai paused what she was doing.


    "Kai, I am very thirsty. Please can you get me some cold drinks to take?" Jasmine asked politely as she makes a cute expression at him.


    "Wait here, I will go get it for you but make sure you don''t go further into the ocean," Kai said as he patted her hair before he stood up and walk out of the water.


    "Those two are just so boring, no wonder they are husband and wife. Let''s see whether they will still be able to sitfortably on the chair after I disy my acting," Jasmine mumbled before she exhaled deeply.


    "And then action," Jasmine said before she screamed to the surprise of people who turned to stare at her.


    "Help, big sis. I... I... I am bitten," Jasmine said sounding as though she was in unbearable pain.


    "Eve, wait here let me check up on Jasmine," Steve said as he tried to leave but Evelyn prevented him from leaving.


    "Why do you think she is calling only her sister and Alfred for help if she is really hurt? Can''t you even see through her scheme?" Evelyn said as she stare at the screaming Jasmine.


    "Are you saying that she is pretending?" Steve asked as he turned and look at thedy who looks like the pain was too much for her to bear.


    Is Eve''s guess correct? Jack will murder us if it ister proved that she wasn''t acting.


    Steve thought feeling conflicted. Jeff on the other hand also wanted to go assist Jasmine but Catherine instantly stopped him. The four of them stood and watch to see what Jasmine was up to.


    Alfred and Elizabeth on hearing Jasmine''s scream for help quickly rushed towards her.


    "Jasmine, what is wrong? Where did you get hurt?" Elizabeth asked worriedly as she examines Jasmine''s body for any sign of injury.


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 Chapter 216 - Peppermint Fragrance

    Jasmine continued to fake a painful expression as she slowly turns around so that her back was facing the beach while Alfred and Elizabeth''s backs were facing the ocean. Jasmine smirked devilishly as she immediately pushed the two worried couples inside the water. Because of the pressure of her push both husband and wife got fully wet.


    Jasmine burst into a pale of deafeningughter.


    "Yay! I have fooled you guys," Jasmine said jubting over her victory.


    "Hey naughty girl,e here. How could you scare us like that?" Elizabeth said as she grabbed her before she could run out of the water. She began sshing water on Jasmine as punishment for what she did.


    "See, I told you that the was pretending. I guess she is trying to create a special bond between the husband and wife," Evelyn said when she saw the radiant smile on the three people''s faces. One look at them and you will see that they were genuinely happy..


    "She is always so eager to fix others rtionships but never wants to fix hers. Others happiness are always her priority but never has she stood and think about her happiness," Steve said like he has known Jasmine forever.


    "Yeah, you are right. Even though I have met her not long ago I can beat my hand on my chest and confidently say that Jasmine is a nicedy. She is nothing like the rumours says she is," Evelyn said smiling along with them.


    Jasmine continued ying with Lizzy and Alfred for some minutes.


    "I am not ying with you guys again. You guys are bullying me just because you are a couple," Jasmine said immediately faking a displeased expression. Her excuse to leave the two of them alone worked.


    After taking ast nce at the couple who were still ying in the water, Jasmine left the beach. She went to a bar located some distance away from the beach. Jasminepletely forgot everything about Kai she sent on errands.


    The moment the bartender served Jasmine her orders, she saw someone sat on the opposite chair. Without raising her gaze to stare at the person, she knew the person was a guy.


    "It''s you," Jasmine said frowning when she realised that it was Jackson. She made to stand up and abandoned everything but Jackson quickly held her hand lying on the table.


    "Jasmine, I am sorry for what happened between usst night. I admit it was my fault for letting you get so close to me. If I had pushed you away, I am sure you wouldn''t have gotten so furious with me. I am sorry, so please will you stop avoiding me?" Jackson asked holding onto her hand tightly for fear that she might slip away from him.


    "I promise I won''t let such a thing happened between us....,"


    "Don''t make promises you can''t keep because I might grow to hate you if you keep breaking your promises to me," Jasmine said sternly as she look carefully at his face for the first time since the incidentst night.


    "You are right about it, it is bad to make promises when you are aware that you won''t be able to keep it," Jackson said.


    "Jasmine it was never my intention for us to get intimate to that pointst night so I am sorry for...,"


    "Do all guys tend to apologise after getting intimate with ady? Howe it sounds so easy whenever they apologise? Can sorry mend the emotional impact the intimacy had on thedy?" Jasmine asked firmly as she stare into his eyes.


    "And do you always take responsibility for everything including those that weren''t your fault? What happened between us wasn''t your fault so why are you apologising? Is it to make me feel even more guilty for what I did?" Jasmine asked without taking a breath. Jackson just stares at her not knowing what to do anymore.


    Was she angry that he apologised after the beautiful thing that urred between them or was she furious because he apologised for a thing that wasn''t his mistake?


    He didn''t know what to think anymore.


    "I have told you before that if ever I get into a fight with her, I will apologise even though it wasn''t my fault...,"


    "But I am not her and do you even know what I am angry with you and myself about?" Jasmine asked as she shoved his hand away.


    "I am angry because you did not hesitate to say you love me because of a mere kiss. You forgot about your love for that woman because of just a kiss. I was so disappointed with you and myself because I know I know I was responsible for those utterances," Jasmine said before she walked away. Jackson stares at her departing back.


    "So she is angry at me because she thought I said I love her out of impulse. She thinks my feelings for her were developed because of that intimacy that night," Jackson said as he rested his back against the chair.


    "She has always walked out on me each time she finished saying her mind. She has never for once gave me the chance to say what I feel. Jasmine did not wait for me to tell her that there is no other woman except her. She walked out before I could tell her that I have loved her way before we met that day in the bar. Is this how things are gonna continue with us?" Jackson mumbled as he picked the ss of wine lying on the table. He gulped down the content in one go.


    Jasmine left the beach after she argued with Jackson. She went to her room and got changed. While waiting for everyone to return she carefully thought of a fun game they could y for that day.


    An idea pops into her head afterwards. She freshen up and change into something sexy before she left the room. It did not reach five minutes after she left that Catherine and Jeff entered the room. Seeing that Jasmine wasn''t around, Catherine took Jeff into their room thinking that he will feel bored if he stays in the sitting room alone.


    "Jeff wait here while I go in to freshen up," Catherine instructed before she went to their wardrobe, pick a white towel, an orange gown and a red bra before she entered the bathroom.


    Jeff sat on the bed and patiently waited for Catherine toe out of the bathroom. After about ten minutes of waiting for her, Catherine came out of the bathroom wearing a loose orange gown but her hair was wet.


    "Come let me help you dry your hair," Jeff said as he tap the bed, showing her the ce to sit down. While she sat on the bed, Jeff stood on the floor and dry her hair with the white towel she provided.


    "You smell so nice, just like peppermint," Jeffplimented as he smiled at her.


    "That is because my shower gel is made from mint essence," Catherine said as she raised her gaze and stare at him. She smiled when she saw his abs which was moving in rhythm to his breathing.


    "You three friends possess the things that will drive even the sanest woman insane...,"


    "And what are these things that will drive a woman insane?" Jeff asked ying ignorant of what she was referring to.


    "Your looks, height, wealth, character and most importantly a well-proportioned body which makes you three close to perfection," Catherine said her gaze centred on his abs. He felt a sensational feeling rushed down his system the moment her finger traced his abs.


    "You also love abs? I thought it was only that sister-inw of mine who was crazy about abs," Jeff said as he raised his gaze to the face of thedy who just stood up.


    "Maybe there aredies who hate abs in this world but they are very few of them. The rest are filled withdies who love men with fine body and sorry I happen to be one of them. I guess Jasmine must have corrupted me into loving them," Catherine said as she stare into his eyeballs.


    "If you love it then starting from this moment, they are yours. You can do whatever you want with it," Jeff said not taking his gaze off her. He should be grateful it was Catherine he made such a juicy offer to, if it was Jasmine he gave such permission he would have used a lifetime regretting his decision.


    "Are you sure?" Catherine asked with fluttering eyelids. His naughty proposal made her heart flutter. She could feel a burning sensation building up within her.


    "As sure as the fact that I love you very much. And as certain as the fact that I want to kiss you so badly but is holding back," Jeff said his gaze shifting to her rosy lips which keeps tempting since a moment ago.


    "Then I will reward you then," Catherine said as she stretched and kiss him on his lips. Jeff felt like he was flying the moment she kissed him. He did not wait for her to pull away, he instantly support her neck with his left hand for a much deeper kiss.


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 Chapter 217 - I Beg Your Pardon

    Jeff kissed her just like he had desperately wanted to. She melted under his touch sooner than he had expected. Thank goodness the bed was just right then. He pushed her slightly on the bed and immediately took his position on top of her. Jeff kissed her once again but this time around it wasn''t a hurried one but a slow and passionate one. The type which made them both yearned for more than a kiss for satisfaction.


    "I want more," Catherine said with her burning gaze centred on his fury eyes.


    "Then I will give you more," Jeff said as he hastily removed her gown and threw it on the floor.


    "You weren''t wearing your panties. Don''t tell me you had nned on seducing me way before you entered the bathroom?" Jeff asked teasingly when he realised that she wasn''t wearing panties.


    "What.... what... what are you saying? I forgot to take them with me," Catherine said feeling very embarrassed.


    "Ok, I will believe that my usual attentive girlfriend did not forget to carry her towel, gown or bra into the bathroom but only forgot her panties," Jeff said smiling at her.


    "You....," He quickly captured her lips before she could scold him.


    "No scolding in bed or you will turn me into a real beast," Jeff said as he threw her unhooked bra on the floor.


    "Beast? What beast?" Catherine asked innocently.


    "Like this? A starved one? The one who wouldn''t want to pull away until he has sucked all the sweet nectar out of you," Jeff said as he showed her his erect rod which was wriggling in his hand.


    He quickly positioned his excited rod in front of her vagina opening and with one sweep, he entered her.


    "Uhm....," Catherine groaned with a mixture of pain and pleasure. Her upper body arched in reaction to his entry. With her hands pinned on both sides, Jeff began moving in and out of her. With how strong she was, she struggled to free herself but right there Jeff proved that he was stronger than her by continuing with his pumping movement.


    With nothing serving as a source of disruption, Jeff prated her with great ardour.


    "Aaahhhh... Jeff....," Catherine moaned to the delight of Jeff when she reached her first climax. Jeff continued thrusting in and out of her rapidly until he has reached her first climax.


    While Jeff and Catherine were having their sweet time in their bedroom, Jasmine who was heading towards their room was obstructed by Jane just in front of her room.


    "What is it? Can''t you see you are obstructing me from entering my room?" Jasmine asked when she saw thedy standing in front of the door to her room.


    "Of course I know that it is a room or do you think that I am as blind as you?" Jane asked rudely to the annoyance of Jasmine who never liked thedy.


    "I beg your pardon!" Jasmine remarked angrily when she heard Jane called her blind in her presence.


    "Of course you are blind or don''t tell me you were not aware of it?" Jane asked sarcastically.


    "If you were not blind then you wouldn''t have always mistaken my man for yours when you have a fiancee. I know that you are well known for your shamelessness but I will suggest that you drop that part of you whenever Jack is around because I won''t tolerate you always flirting with him....,"


    "Did you just say I flirt with him in front of you? Do you know what flirting is? Would you be able to stay sane if I flirt with him in your presence?" Jasmine asked fiercely.


    "And did you say you want me to stay away from him?" Jasmine asked like she was trying to confirm thedy''s words.


    "I was nning to do that but because of what you said then sorry I have changed my mind and there is nothing you or anyone will do to change my mind, got it?" Jasmine said as she stretched her hand to scan the card so she can enter the room but Jane held her hand before she could scan the card.


    "I love Jack very much. I have always loved him since we were children. Jack has always been the only one for me since then. We are soon gonna get engaged and I won''t sit down and watch you take him away from me. Never!" Jane said sternly shaking her head to emphasised her statement.


    "I thought you said he was your fiancee but hearing your little tale then I guess you are nothing to him. And you dare have the guts to insult me when you are not even boyfriend and girlfriend not to mention being engaged," Jasmine said as she red at thedy who always pretended to be nice whenever Jackson was around.


    "If you know what is good for you and if you want to end up with him, don''t you dare provoke me because you will regret ever calling me despicable names today. I won''t hesitate to take him away from you and make him mine under your watch, got it?" Jasmine said fiercely.


    "Jasmine, what is going on here?" They both heard a cool guy''s voice. Jane''s once furious expression took 180 degrees turn on recognising the voice.


    Jasmine instantly shifted her gaze towards his direction.


    "If you know what is good for her then you will tell her to stay very far away from me. I won''t be so polite the next time she repeats these same stunts she pulled here," Jasmine said furiously before she turned and enter her room.


    "What the heck did you say or do to her to get her so furious?" Jackson asked coldly when he reached where Jane stood.


    "Jack what the heck would I have done or said to her...,"


    "Jane, don''t you dare try to y smart with me today because it won''t work. I know Jasmine very well and she is not the type to get angry over trivia things so say what I want to hear," Jackson ordered sternly. Jasmine standing at the door on the other side walked over to the couch and sat down not caring to listen to what they have to say.


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 Chapter 218 - Are You Still Angry With Me?

    "How dare she think she can intimidate me? If the Allen family is rich then my family is way richer than them so what gives her the audacity to think that I will cower in front of her?" Jasmine said angrily as she hits her hand against the couch.


    "If she thinks that I can be easily intimidated then she is very wrong? I never wanted to have anything to do with Ice Prince but I will show her what it means to make me angry," Jasmine said as she stood up and approach the bedroom. She was too furious to see the sunsses lying on the centre table to indicate that someone had entered the room after she left.


    Jasmine bashed into the bedroom to meet a scene she is fed up with.


    She met Jeff who was riding rapidly on top of Catherine fondling with her breasts.


    "Damn! Not you guys too," Jasmine cursed loudly.


    "I wasn''t born to be constantly fed dog food, was I?" Jasmine mumbled as she turned and left the room. Both Jeff and Catherine were too busy to see that she was there some moments ago.


    Jasmine wanted to remain in the sitting room but she changed her mind when she imagined how embarrassed Catherine will feel when theye out of the bed and met her sitting there..


    She wanted to go to Elizabeth''s room but she changed her mind when she realised that her presence will only disrupt their privacy. After what she witnessed thest time in Steve and Evelyn''s room, their room was thest ce she wanted to visit.


    Since there was no ce for her to stay she went to the beach and sat watching those ying.


    Five minutester, she saw someone sit beside her. She did not even care to turn and stare at the person.


    "Are you still angry with me?" Jackson sitting beside her asked. His heart hurts to see her treat him this way.


    "I don''t know. I want to hit you and even swear at you but I just can''t seem to do it," Jasmine said still staring at those on the beach.


    "And why is it so?" Jackson asked, his gaze centred on her jawline.


    "Maybe because I know that I am partly responsible for it. I was the one who told you that I felt sad and wanted to party. You only obliged with good intentions. I got drunk despite your warnings so even though someone should be med forst night incident I should be the one who received the greater share of the me," Jasmine said seriously.


    "What does that mean? Do you mean you are no longer upset with me?" Jackson asked anxiously. He felt so hopeful.


    "I was never mad at you. Or let''s say maybe I was angry the moment I got my senses backst night but after I calm down, I was no longer angry with you," Jasmine said turning to stare at him. Jackson quickly embraced her immediately he confirmed that she was not angry with him.


    "Why are you so happy that I am not angry with you?" Jasmine asked as she patted his back.


    "How could I not feel happy that my buddy''s anger towards me has subsided. I was so lonely and sad during the time you refused to talk to me or even stare at me," Jackson said as he pulled out of her embrace.


    "You and I, buddy? What a nice title you have given to our strange friendship? Which friends always make out at every given opportunity?" Jasmine asked yfully.


    "Then you can be my lover if you are not satisfied with that title," Jackson said in a yful tone but he meant what he said.


    "I reject your offer," Jasmine said, her smile broadening even more. Jackson felt like a huge burden has been lifted off his shoulders.


    Jasmine and Jackson continued talking for a long time and while this was going on, Jane saw them but she dare not walk closer to them after the scolding Jackson gave her earlier.


    When it was close to lunch, Jasmine gathered everyone in her room and announced their next game to everyone.


    "Jasmine, how are we gonna make use of the pool when others are there? I am sure no one will agree to leave the pool for us just because we want to hold a swimmingpetition," Evelyn spoke up the facts and everyone seems to agree with her.


    "I have already taken care of that problem about two hours ago. I am sure the pool water should have been reced for us to use now," Jasmine said with pride.


    "You paid the hotel manager for it?" Elizabeth asked.


    "Yeah, I know that you must be very proud of me so there is no need for you to say it," Jasmine said with pride. Her huge sense of humour made them smile.


    "What will be the prize of the winners?" Jeff asked anxiously.


    "I will let the winners know after the game," Jasmine said as she stood up and approach the bedroom.


    "But how are we gonna have the motivation to win if we don''t even know what prized awaits us?" Jeff asked displeasingly.


    "Because I don''t want you to win," Jasmine said before she entered her bedroom. Even without saying it, they knew she wanted to change into her swimwear for the game.


    "Guys let''s go change into our swimwear. I have a feeling that it is gonna be fun," Evelyn said excitedly as she stood up. The others except Catherine left the room.


    Fifteen minutester, they were all seen close to the pool all dressed in their swimwear.


    While the others were busy talking, Jasmine took Kai aside.


    "Kai, I am gonna pair you with Alfred for the game. You are a military person so no matter how good Alfred is in swimming, he can''t win against you since I am sure you must have been thoroughly trained in that aspect," Jasmine said staring into his eyes.

 Chapter 219 - Bingo!

    "So, please can you let him win. I know this might sound unfair to you but actually, she is the reason I came on the trip and I specifically embarked on the trip because I want to help fix their rtionship that got strained because of me so please will you help me out? I promise to repay the favour someday," Jasmine said with a pleading gaze.


    "Jasmine, your family will be my family too in a couple of days when we finally get married so there is no need for you to plead with me. I am happy to help as far as it makes you happy," Kai said as he raised his hand and pat her hair.


    My family will be your family? With what I have in mind I don''t think that is gonna happen. Kai, I don''t have anything bad against you but the fact that you have to be the man my Father choose for me makes me loathe this union. For what I am going to do in future, I will apologise for it today.


    Jasmine said as she faked a smile at him. Kai was surprised when Jasmine hugged him out of the blues.


    "I am sorry, Kai," Jasmine said as she patted his back. The others who were previously talking all stopped and watch them when they saw them hugging each other..


    "What are you sorry for?" Kai asked as he embraced her tighter.


    "I am a very meandy. I might end up hurting you very badly in the future that is why I am apologising for my shorings," Jasmine said as she pulled away from him.


    "Whatever you do in the future, as your husband I will try my best to be very understanding of every single action of yours," Kai said as he smiled at her to assure her that he meant the words he said.


    "You...,"


    "Jasmine, I know he is your fiancee and you have the right to do whatever you want to him but don''t forget that we are all waiting for you," Jeff said loudly just so that Jasmine will stop getting so close to Kai.


    "Of course, I know you guys are waiting for me but that doesn''t mean that I shouldn''t tell my fiancee just how much I love him. I want him to win so we can have our little sweet moment too. You and Cat had your sweet little steamy moment so why are you jealous of mine?" Jasmine asked just to divert everyone''s attention away from the conversation she just had with Kai.


    "Jeff, what is Jasmine talking about? Did you and Catherine have sex?" Evelyn decided to add fuel to the already burning fire.


    Catherine''s face turned beet red on hearing Evelyn''s question. The way she was fanning herself like she was feeling hot gave their little secrets away.


    "Seeing how adorable our fierce Catherine had turned I guess you both really did have sex. And I can''t believe you had to get caught by none other than Jasmine," Steve added resisting the urge tough out loud.


    "Guys, stop teasing my best friend. She was very innocent but that changed the moment Pretty boy came into the picture. He corrupted my little best friend so badly that I have a hard time recognising her," Jasmine who just got to where they stood said as she ced her right hand on Catherine''s shoulders.


    Everyone chuckled on hearing Jasmine''s remarks.


    "That silly girl will be the death of her best friend," Elizabeth said smiling at Jasmine.


    "Cat, no matter how naughty you turn out to be, don''t worry your best friend here will always love you. I will protect you from all the bullies...,"


    "How are you gonna do that when you are the biggest bully of all time?" Catherine asked as she brushed Jasmine''s hand off her shoulders.


    "Cat, do you know that you are the cutest when you are pretending to be upset?" Jasmine asked as she winked naughtily at Catherine. Catherine could not keep up the angry facade anymore, she ended up smiling.


    "So, guys the game is gonna be divided into two sections. The pool is not big enough to contain fivedies and the same applied to the guys so that is why I decided that we will do it in two sections. The guys are gonna do two rounds and each round willpromise of different people and the same applies to thedies too," Jasmine announced afterwards.


    "Can you give an illustration of what you mean?" Jeff asked curiously.


    "Ok, for our first round for the men I have decided that it is gonna be between Kai and my beloved brother-inw and for thedies, it is gonna be between Cat and Lizzy," Jasmine exined in a way they would all understand.


    "If that is the case that means we are gonna arrive at two winners for thedies and two winners for the men right?" Evelyn asked the obvious question.


    "Bingo!" Jasmine eximed smiling.


    "Jeff was asking me for the prized the winners will take so I am happy to announce to you that thedy who wins for the first round is gonna go on apulsory date for the rest of the day with the winner of the first round for the men, likewise the winners of the second round," Jasmine announced smiling broadly.


    "I have outlined all they are gonna do on the date. Even the hotel they are gonna spend the night in is already booked. All expenses for the date is on me," Jasmine added to the amazement of both Steve and Jeff.


    "Whoa....," Jeff remarked in astonishment.


    "This sounds fabulous Jasmine, I can wait to win so Eve and I can act all naughty all night," Steve remarked grinning. Even Jane who hated whatever Jasmine does seems to be satisfied with the prized for the winners in this particr game.


    "Guys, I forgot to add that only winners of the first batch are entitled to spend the night in the hotel I mentioned," Jasmine dashed Steve''s dreams prematurely.

 Chapter 220 - Ladies First

    "That means only Kai, Alfred, Elizabeth and Catherine are entitled to this if any of them wins. But this doesn''t seem right, what if Catherine wins does? That means she gets to spend the night with either of the men?" Jeff asked displeasingly. His displeasure was so obvious.


    "Yeah...,"


    "Are you saying that you will be cool with it if Kai and your best friend ends up spending the night together?" Jane asked. The tone of her voice makes it so obvious that she wants to stir up trouble.


    "It is not called a game for no just reason Miss Jane. A game is a game and it is merely for fun so why will I get furious just because my fiancee spend a night with my best? Besides spending the night doesn''t necessarily mean they are gonna have sex so why does it seem like Miss Jane has a problem with it?" Jasmine spoke without pausing to take a break.


    Look at her acting so nonchnt.. I bet she can look so rx because she doesn''t have an ounce of affection for my cousin. If she loved him, she wouldn''t have had the guts to say all she did.


    Jane thought ring at Jasmine. Jasmine red at her to show her that she did not like her too.


    "Anyone who is not cool with the rule of the game is free to leave. I am not forcing anyone to partake in the game," Jasmine said sternly as she stare at their faces for a reply.


    "Jasmine, don''t let her take pleasure in making you upset. She is not worth it," Catherine said in a low tone as she hold onto Jasmine''s hand.


    "Jasmine, are we still ying the game. I am all ready for the game, it will be such a shame if you cancel the game," Steve said as he stare at Jasmine.


    "Who says I am gonna cancel the game?" Jasmine said yfully. Seeing her smile everyone was very relieved.


    "So who is gonna start the game, is it the gentlemen or thedies?" Alfred asked curiously.


    "Ladies first," Jackson replied before Jasmine could utter a word.


    "We will go along with Ice Prince suggestion," Jasmine replied smiling.


    "Wow, I can see that Jasmine and Jack have made up. They are even smiling at each other when earlier they barely look at each other," Evelyn muttered on seeing Jackson smile back at Jasmine.


    "Jack can''t stand to see her upset with him so I am sure he must have apologised or appeased her in one way or the other," Steve said as he focused his gaze on Jackson who could not stop smiling at Jasmine.


    "He looks so happy. I can read happiness all over his face. I love seeing this side of him. I wish he and Jasmine will get together soon," Steve mumbled before he turned to face Jasmine who seems to be instructing Catherine and Elizabeth who were the two peoplemencing the game.


    After Catherine and Elizabeth were standing ready to hear the signal for them to begin the game, Jasmine walked closer and whisper something into Catherine''s ears.


    "You know what to do Cat, make me proud," Jasmine whispered before she pulled away. The moment she pulled away the signal for them to begin the game sounded.


    Seeing that something fun was happening at the pool, people began gathering around the pool to watch thepetition going on.


    On theirstp, people began cheering for their favouritepetitor. The cheering of those rooting for Elizabeth overpowered those of Catherine''s supporters.


    "Lizzy,e on you can do this. Just a little more," Jasmine screamed at the top of her lungs when they were a few distances from reaching the finishing line.


    "Yay!!!" Jasmine screamed as she jumped in the air when Elizabeth first touched the edge of the pool before Catherine. She quickly helped Catherine out of the pool while Alfred assisted his wife.


    "You did amazingly well, Liza," Alfredplimented as he wiped her hair with the white towel in his hand. Elizabeth just beam at him. She felted so happy to beplimented by him.


    "Alfred, it is yours and Kai''s turn now," Jasmine informed after the air of excitement has worn off.


    "Alfred, Big Sis tried all her best to win so that you both can spend some uninterrupted sweet time tonight so don''t disappoint her. You must grant her wish of having you all to herself," Jasmine said loudly just to tease her sister who had stood up from her seat when it was her husband''s time topete.


    "I won''t," Alfred said confidently as he turn and concentrated his attention on the pool.


    Jeff in charge of blowing the signal sounded the signal for them to start. Both Alfred and Kai dived into the water at the same time.


    "Why does it look like Kai has forgotten the favour I asked of him," Jasmine mumbled when she saw how seriously Kai was swimming. Mere staring at him and you will know that he wanted to win.


    Jasmine and everyone nervously waited for thest round. Everyone watching thepetition between the unyielding men was all anxious but the most nervous of them all was Elizabeth. The way she acted was so obvious that she wanted her husband to win.


    Because of the tension in the air, everyone watched the show in silence when it has reached the finalps.


    "Fred, you''ve got this. You can do it. You are the best," Elizabeth blurted in a cheering tone when she saw that Alfred was a little behind.


    Everyone turned and stare at her but she didn''t seem to care about their weird stares.


    "Alfred, if not for anyone but for my big sister''s happiness you can do this," Jasmine muttered as she nervously shifted her gaze to stare at thepetitors. She was shocked when she saw that Kai and Alfred were at the same level.


    "I guess only sister''s cheering can perform such magic," Jasmine thought as she smiled at her sister. Seeing that they were both an arms reach away, Jasmine deliberately refused to watch anymore.


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 Chapter 221 - Are You Talking To Me?

    "Yay!!!!," Jasmine heard her sister scream in excitement. The moment she wanted to turn to see what happened, Lizzy took her by surprise as she hugged Jasmine.


    "He won. He won, Jasmine," Elizabeth said momentarily forgetting that it was a game. The excitement did not let her think straight.


    "I know. Even I am surprised that he won," Jasmine said as she patted her sister''s back. Alfred exhaling deeply stare at his wife with smiles on his face. Seeing her pull out of her shell for the first time made him feel happier than winning the game.


    Elizabeth quicklyposed herself when she realised that she was overreacting. While Alfred was rxing, Jasmine pulled Kai away from where everyone gathered..


    "Kai, why didn''t you do like you promised? Did you perhaps forget what I said to you? What if you had won the game...,"


    "Jasmine I didn''t forget what you told me. I changed my mind about letting him win at thest minute," Kai said firmly. Jasmine''s eyebrows furrow in annoyance when she heard his reply. She had nned everything to make sure that Elizabeth and Alfred were the ones who spend the night in the hotel room she booked. Her n was wless, so she can''t believe that Kai whom she trusted almost ruined her ns.


    "Why did you do that? Do you care to exin? I know it was a game but I am really mad at you because of what you did," Jasmine said as she stare at his face.


    "Letting him win would have been me doing you a favour but he wouldn''t have felt good about it if he won so easily. Did you see the happiness on Elizabeth''s face when he won? And did you see the smile on his face when he saw his wife hug you so tightly?" Kai asked as he stare into her angry eyes.


    "That is because he worked hard to earn that victory. If I had let him win as you wanted, it would have hurt his ego and he wouldn''t have been that excited that is why I went back on my words. I did it for their happiness. I know you desperately wanted him to win but I am sorry if my actions made you upset," Kai apologised sincerely. He was surprised to see Jasmine smile at him after his exnation.


    "If everyone in this world is like you then I am a hundred per cent sure that the world would have been a better ce," Jasmine said still beaming at t him.


    "Are you not mad at me anymore? I almost ruined your n, I am sure...,"


    "Are you silly? Of course, I am happy with what you did. I only wanted them to win, I did not think too deeply about the pros and cons of it so I am d you did the thinking for me," Jasmine replied as she stretched a little and patted his hair.


    "You did an awesome job today, fiancee," Jasmine said. Jackson watching them tightened his fist when he saw how Jasmine patted his hair.


    "Does she pats all the men''s hair, I thought I am the only one she does that to? And when did she and Kai got so close?" Jackson mumbled with gritted teeth. Jane standing close to him smiled happily.


    My cousin keeps doing me favours without me having to ask him for it. I guess I should thank himter for this.


    Jane thought grinning wickedly.


    Jasmine and Kai went back to the pool for the next round.


    "So which one of you guys is going first. Is it the guys or thedies?" Alfred asked as he stares at Jasmine curiously.


    "Ladies first," Jackson spoke again. Jasmine frowned when she heard him use the same trick but she did not scold him. The threedies remaining took their respective position.


    "What a brilliant trick you came up with so that you will know whether or not to win when it reaches our turn," Jeff said as he tapped Jackson on his shoulder.


    "That is because I want her. I will choose whether to win or lose after I see her performance," Jackson replied before he turns and focused on thedies who were about to start the game.


    "Just wait and see how I will effortlessly win you and have Jack all to myself for the rest of the day. I will see how you will have the guts to get an inch closer to him when I am beside him," Jane said with so much pride but in low tones.


    "Are you talking to me?" Jasmine asked as she shot the annoyingdy a fierce nce.


    "And did you say you will win against me? Who deceived you into thinking that you will win when I, Jasmine is around?" Jasmine snarled.


    "I never intended to win since Kai wasn''t among them but I have changed my mind...," Jasmine was too distracted to hear Jeff sound themencement of the game signal. She ended up missing the timing.


    "Damn that b*tch! She distracted me purposefully," Jasmine cursed as she dived into the water.


    Jackson nervously watches the game. He silently wished that Jasmine will somehow manage to win although, with her current position, her chances of winning were slim.


    Despite everyone''s previous judgment, Jasmine shocked everyone when she caught up to the other twodies in her secondp. Everyone was stunned at how swift her hands and legs movement was.


    "Wow! I never knew that Jasmine could swim so well. She even swims more than some of the swimmers I know," Alfredplimented his eyes glued on thedy who was about to overtake the otherdies.


    "Of course that naughty girl knows how to swim. When we were little up to when she turned 18th years old, the swimming pool was her best friend since dad and mum never let us out of our home to y with other kids. She has made swimming her best friend that is why she is this good," Elizabeth said smiling at her sister who seems to be having a lot of fun swimming.

 Chapter 222 - Yes, That Is My Woman

    "I now understand why she is so good," Alfred said before he paid his attention fully to thedies still swimming.


    "JK, I never knew that Jasmine could swim so well, just like a fish. I can still recall thest time she jumped into the pool and pretended not...,"


    "Ssh... You are distracting me. I don''t want to take my eyes off her for a second," Jackson abruptly interrupted him. Even though Jasmine was leading in the game, he still felt nervous.


    "Jasmine, Jasmine, Jasmine....," everyone cheered Jasmine. Even Stevepletely forgot Jasmine waspeting against his woman. He cheered for Jasmine instead.


    "Yes, that is my woman," Jackson blurted out with smiles on his face the moment Jasmine touched the edge of the pool first. Thank goodness except for Jeff and Steve none of the people they knew was there to hear his deration.


    Before Jackson could reach there, Kai had already pulled Jasmine out of the pool.


    "Hey Miss Naughty, You did exceptionally well in there," Jacksonplimented thedy drying her hair.


    "I have apetitive spirit so I am not surprised I won. And also I guess my desire to win rose to the peak when someone challenged me for the winner position," Jasmine said as she threw Jane a fierce re. The way she stares at Jane made it obvious that thedy must have provoked Jasmine before the game but he chooses not to ruin his mood by getting upset. This was his woman''s moment so he is not allowed to let anything ruin his mood.


    "I am proud of you Miss Naughty. You left everyone breathless with that amazing performance. You deserve a reward from me," Jackson said as he patted her now dried hair. He did not give a damn that people were staring at them and some were even taking pictures.


    "Why are you calling me Miss Naughty?" Jasmine on realising how Jackson was addressing her questioned him.


    "Because you are very naughty that is why I decided to call you Miss Naughty...,"


    "But that is not a very good name. I don''t like it," Jasmine said firmly.


    "Ok, let''s make a deal...,"


    "And what is the deal?" Jasmine interrupted him sharply. She momentarily forgot that it wasn''t just she and Jackson in his mansion and that they were in a public.


    "As long as you stop addressing me as Ice Prince wherever we go, I won''t call you Miss Naughty. Is that a deal?" Jackson asked staring at her displeased expression.


    "That is not fair, Ice Prince. I began addressing you as Ice Prince since the first day we met. I am used to calling you that and sometimes I even forget what your real name and identity is so how do you expect me to stop calling you that?" Jasmine asked not agreeing to his condition.


    "I guess it is not a deal then Miss Naughty," Jackson said smirking devilishly before he left her and went to the pool.


    "He was formerly ok with my title for him so why is he threatening me now?" Jasmine thought aloud as she stare at his back.


    With Jackson on the same round with Jeff and Steve, the two naughty guys did not even dream about winning. Even though they had wanted to win, they knew that it wasn''t possible since Jackson has always been the one who won each time they had a swimming contest among themselves.


    "Jasmine, which out of the three guys swimming do you want to spend the rest of the day with? Who do you want to win the game?" Evelyn tried to use trickery to know Jasmine''s thoughts.


    She can feel that Jasmine likes Jackson too but she just did not want to jump to a conclusion first. Her guess could be wrong that is why she hasn''t told any of the guys about her suspicions. Evelyn knows that Jackson will be the most hurt if her suspicions are proved to be wrong.


    "Definitely not your boyfriend or Cat''s man. They are both too shameless for me to handle and I am sure Cat will pull out all my hair if I dare spend a minute alone with her man not to mention spending hours with him," Jasmine said jokingly as she stares at the three guys.


    "Then that means it is Jack you want to be the winner, I am sure he will not disappoint you," Evelyn said as she winked naughtily at Jasmine.


    "That is not what I meant...,"


    "But that is what your words say. I know you love spending time with Jack, I am not criticising you for that so there is no need for you to deny how you feel," Evelyn says seriously.


    "And I think Jack seems to feel the same way about you so there is no need to feel shy about it," Evelyn said as she smiled at Jasmine.


    "I am fun to be with so I will not feel surprised if he feels the same way for me," Jasmine said with so much pride.


    Jasmine for some reason did not feel as nervous that she thought she would. Maybe she felt this way because she knew that he would win.


    "Congrats on winning, Jack. I guess Jasmine and you are gonna leave for your romantic date in a few minutes," Steve said after they came out of the pool.


    Before Jackson could reply to him, Jasmine who was standing some distance away walked up to him and touched him.


    "Well done there Ice Prince. You did not perform badly also," Jasmine said as she tapped him by the shoulders.


    "I guess I was inspired by your brilliant performance," Jackson smiled sweetly at her to the jealousy of Jane who never wants to see Jackson look so happy when he is with her rival.


    "Your jokes are kinda cheesy," Jasmine said removing her hand from his shoulder.


    "So the couples going for thepulsory date is determined then," Jeff announced to the annoyance of people like Jane and Kai.

 Chapter 223 - Who Does Ice Prince Like?

    "Jasmine, you mentioned earlier that you made a list of what those going on the date will do so now that the winners are determined can we have a look at the list?" Evelyn asked.


    "I want to see the list of all the naughty things you scribble down. I am sure you wouldn''t havee up with those naughty ideas if you knew that you were gonna emerged as one of the winners," Evelyn added yfully. Jane frowned just at the thought of what the list contained.


    "The list for the second winners doesn''t contain many naughty things but I can''t say that about the list for my sister and Alfred. Big Sis, you must forgive me when you see the list ok?" Jasmine said before she hurried away. She was sure Elizabeth will scold her if she waits there for a minute longer.


    With the contest concluded, everyone went back into the hotel to freshen up and change into something nice. Before Jasmine could get ready, Jackson was already at her room waiting for her under the close watch of Catherine.


    "Aren''t you making it too obvious that you like her? Are you not scared that she will never treat you the same way again if she realises your feelings for her?" Catherine asked firmly on seeing Jackson fixated eyes on the bedroom door. Jackson shifted his gaze to her when he asked her a question..


    "How do you know about my feelings for her? Jeff told you about it right?" Jackson questioned curiously.


    "With you sitting here waiting for her isn''t it very obvious that you don''t think of her as an enemy or friend but as a woman? Your actions made it so obvious so why are you so surprised that I found out your little secret? You didn''t expect your feelings to stay hidden with the way you are acting recently right?" The smart Catherine asked. She was so smart enough not to have mentioned that Jeff confirmed her doubts.


    "If it is very obvious then why doesn''t Jasmine know about how I feel for her?" Jackson asked not believing what Catherine said.


    "Imagine I treated you the same way you did to her, would you have believed that I will ever fall in love with you even though someone told you about it? Wouldn''t you have brushed off all signs of me loving you as your wishful thinking even though the signs are so obvious?" Catherine asked not backing down.


    "Also, Jasmine''s first impression of you was that you hated her so I am sure that even though you were to tell her ''I Love You, Jasmine'', in a serious tone, she would not believe a word you said. She might even think that you are joking so bear with it because you have no one but yourself to me for being a jerk in the past," Catherine said sternly not feeling any sympathy for Jackson.


    "How did you know she would do that? Did she tell you what happened between us...,"


    "What happened between the two of you? Was the reason she ignored you because of what happened that you just mentioned?" Catherine asked suspiciously.


    "Seeing how curious you are I guess she did not reveal what took ce between us," Jackson said feeling very relieved.


    "Did you two perhaps have sex? No, right?" Catherine asked but Jackson did not put an end to her curiosity.


    "Or did you perhaps confess your feelings to her?" Catherine questioned yet again.


    "Can you stop guessing, you are gonna ruin my mood if this continues. I don''t want to get furious at you since Jasmine might get upset with me if she learns about it so stop getting on my nerves and just let the issue go, ok?" Jackson said with gritted teeth. His expression and tone showed that he was trying his best not to lose his temper.


    "Seeing how you are trying so hard to tame that temper of yours, I guess it is really true that you like her....,"


    "Who does Ice Prince like? Do you know thedy?" They both heard a voicee from the direction of the bedroom. They were momentarily too shocked to utter a word. Jasmine approached where they were sitting when none of them answered her question.


    "Cat, say something. I recently realised that Ice Prince isn''t engaged to that annoyingdy and I also have this hunch that she isn''t the one he likes and that there is someone else so tell me if you know who she is? You know how anxious I have been to know what the mysterydy looks like," Jasmine said as she sat beside Catherine.


    You have been curious to know who she is, what will happen when you learned that you are the one?


    Catherine thought not knowing what lies toe up with.


    "Jasmine, Jackson and I were just talking casually. We did not talk about anything serious...,"


    "You and Ice Prince were just talking casually?" Jasmine asked as she gave them a suspicious nce.


    "Since when did you and Ice Prince be so close that you will talk casually like friends? Didn''t you always dislike him?" Jasmine asked not believing a word Catherine said. At that moment Catherine regretted ever being at odds with Jackson. If they were close, she would have easilye up with excuses but with their current rtionship, she did not know what to say.


    "Catherine was warning me to stay far away from you so that I would not end up making you fall head over heels for me," Jackson lied while staring at Jasmine. He did not stutter or bat an eyelid while saying such lies.


    "She also said this was also for my sake. She emphasised the fact that you have a fiancee. Catherine said you won''t take responsibility if I end up falling in love with you," Jackson concluded in a serious tone. Catherine felt like pping Jackson for making her look like the viin here but she held back herself.


    "Did Cat tell you all these?" Jasmine asked doubtfully.


    "Catherine, isn''t all I said correct?" Jackson asked smirking inwardly.

 Chapter 224 - Watch Out!

    This is my revenge for always trying to separate Jasmine and me in the past. Let''s see whether you can escape from this.


    Jackson thought happily.


    "Cat, I know that you don''t like Ice Prince but you shouldn''t have said such words to him. He has someone else he loves so why would he fall in love with me?" Jasmine scolded Catherine just like Jackson wanted.


    "What if you had hurt his feelings....,"


    "Jasmine, you only heard one side of the story so why are you scolding me before I even get to exin myself?" Catherine asked as she shot the smiling Jackson a murderous nce.


    I can see this is what he wanted when he came up with that lie. Let''s see whether he will remain so happy after I finished talking.


    Catherine thought smiling inwardly.


    "Actually, I saw Jackson and Jane very close to each other earlier. It looked like they were gonna kiss if I had not bumped into them. I said what I did because it seems like their feelings seem to be mutual. I said all I did with your best interest at heart, I didn''t want a fight to break out on the trip because of misunderstandings. Don''t forget you came on this trip because you wanted to help Alfred and Elizabeth resolve their marriage problem," Catherine''s story stunned Jackson. All he could do was stare at Catherine in awe. He was too surprised to defend himself and his reputation.


    "What is the big deal there if he had kissed her, we have kissed so many times and yet it didn''t ignite a spark," Jasmine said standing up. Although she tried to act nonchnt about the issue, they could both see that she wasn''t cool with it like she wanted them to believe.


    "Jasmine...,"


    "If you don''t wanna go on the date anymore you can tell me. I am sure your other woman is waiting for you to cancel the date," Jasmine said as she turned her back on them.


    Damn you, Catherine! Have you seen what you have caused?


    Jackson thought ring daggers at Catherine before he stood up and went to stand beside Jasmine.


    "Of course we are going on the date," Jackson said ad he attempts to hold her hand but Jasmine walked away towards the exit before he could touch her.


    "Can you see what you have done? Don''t worry, I will get back at you someday for this," Jackson threatened fiercely before he hurried after her.


    Outside the room, Jasmine was lucky enough to run into Alfred and Lizzy.


    "Alfred, this book here contains the list of what you both are gonna do. You both must take pictures as evidence for all events. I will never talk to either of you if you try to trick me," Jasmine said seriously as she handed the novel to Alfred. The novel contains a sheet of paper that outlined all they were supposed to do.


    "These are the key and card of your hotel room number. Don''t forget to have tons of fun and also make some babies," Jasmine said yfully as she handed the things to Alfred.


    "Jasmine you don''t look that excited about the date, did something happened?" Elizabeth with keen eyes asked curiously. It was at this moment Jackson caught up to them.


    "I am fine. Besides what could happen to me?" Jasmine asked not sparing Jackson a nce. She walked away after whispering something into Alfred''s ears. Jackson quickly followed her after acknowledging the presence of the couple.


    "It looks like they are quarrelling again," Elizabeth muttered staring at their departing back.


    "I am sure they are gonna settle their little misunderstanding before today runs out so there is no need to worry about them. We should leave for our date," Alfred said as he offered her his hand. Elizabeth hesitated at first but sheter held his hand.


    Back in the car, Jackson driving stole a nce at thedy who hasn''t uttered a word to him since they left the hotel.


    "Jasmine, are you mad at me?" Jackson asked.


    "Mad at you, why would I be?" Jasmine asked in a harsh tone.


    "Your expression, tone and words say so. You haven''t even look at me or utter a word to me since we left the hotel. Are you perhaps angry about what Catherine said? She was only...,"


    "There is no need for exnation. You can get close to any woman you like. I am not jealous of her," Jasmine said firmly.


    "I never mentioned that you were jealous of her. So, tell me are you jealous that I am close to her?" Jackson asked teasingly.


    "Nonsense!" Jasmine remarked as she turned and stare at him.


    "Why on earth will I be jealous of that annoyingdy? If I feel starved of intimacy I have my fiancee so why should I feel jealous of your rtionship with her. Besides, I have kissed you more than three times so what is the fuss if she kisses you once?" Jasmine said sounding upset.


    "You don''t care if I get close to other women?" Jackson asked not focusing his attention on the road.


    "Watch out!" Jasmine shouted as she grabbed the steering and turned it to the right to avoid bumping into the car at the front.


    After they had both sessfully made the care to a halt, Jasmine red at Jackson.


    "Ice Prince, what was that earlier? Why were you not focusing your attention on the road...,"


    "Because I wanted to have a proper view of your face while answering my question. I wanted to make sure you weren''t lying?" Jackson said honestly.


    "What is so important about my reply? Is your aim to make me fall in love with you or what? Why are you acting strangelytely? Have you gone to visit your doctor to make sure you are alright?" Jasmine asked seriously while staring into his eyes.


    "I don''t need to see my doctor because nothing is wrong with me," Jackson said deliberately ignoring her other questions.

 Chapter 225 - Jasmine And Jackson Went On A Special Date

    "Jasmine, I am sorry for almost getting us into an ident. I will be very careful next time so don''t be mad ok?" Jackson break off the silence when she refused to talk.


    Seeing that she won''t still talk to him, he decided to do something that will make her smile.


    "Jasmine is the most beautifuldy I have ever set my eyes on. She is not only very beautiful outwardly but also within. She is very caring. Her smile is something any man in the universe will dly give out his fortune just to see. The earth seems to smile along with her whenever she smiles. She can be very naughty sometimes but I consider that as part of her charms. Jasmine isn''t an excellent cook but she always tries to make me happy and satisfied with each meal she prepares. She is a semi ideal wife," Jackson smiled when he saw the grinningdy frown at the mention that she is a semi ideal wife.


    "You said everything so beautifully so why did you have to ruin it by calling me a semi ideal wife.. I am perfect in all aspects so why am I a semi ideal wife?" Jasmine asked with displeasure written all over her pretty face.


    "You are indeed perfect in all aspects but...," Jackson trailed just to arouse her curiosity even more.


    "But what? Stop keeping me in suspense and just spill it," the impatient Jasmine ordered as she hit him yfully on his hand. Jackson brought his mouth closer to her ears. He grinned wickedly before he whispered something into her ears.


    "But I have this feeling that you are not good in bed," Jackson blurted out. He immediately pulled away from her after he said these words.


    "You...," the dumbfounded Jasmine trailed as she pointed her index finger at him.


    "Just you wait Ice Prince, I will get back at you someday for what you said. On that fateful day, I will make you get so aroused only to leave you when you need my relief the most. You will plead for me to help put out the me but I won''t listen to you unless you agreed to my terms," Jasmine said smirking devilishly at the mere imagination of what she had in mind for Jackson.


    "Does your word mean that you will marry me just to get back at me or will you kidnap me to be your y toy?" Jackson asked curiously. What he did not know was that Jasmine meant what she said.


    "We will see about that," Jasmine said grinning from ear to ear.


    Jackson was so happy to finally see her smile.


    "So what is the order of all the events we are gonna do?" Jackson asked after some minutes of watching her in silence.


    "Shopping, sightseeing, ying of naughty but interesting games, spa, dinner andstly going for a walk," Jasmine said without looking at the book.


    "Ok, let''s go have fun," Jackson said as he ignited the car and drove off.


    Jackson and Jasmine dropped by at an exclusive boutique for shopping and afterwards, they went to a very famous jewel store. As if the shopping wasn''t enough Jasmine dragged Jackson along with her to the mall. Jackson had thought that since she had already shopped at the boutique that she would purchase just a little stuff but to his surprise, she bought so many things to the point that his poor hands couldn''t carry all the shopping bags. At that moment he regretted sending the sales representatives away because he thought he could handle everything.


    After the hectic shopping, Jasmine and Jackson went sightseeing. For this particr event, Jackson was the one who came up with so many fun ces to visit.


    At the end of their sightseeing, Jasmine could not stop beaming and this made Jackson very happy. He was so d that before he left he had asked Max topile all the names and locations of fun ces of interest in the Maldives.


    Jackson and Jasmine continued following the items on the list. When it was night and time for their dinner, Jackson felt a little sad that everything is gonnae to an end soon.


    The instant Jackson entered their booked restaurant room he was shocked when he saw the design of therge room. He turned to stare at Jasmine for an exnation.


    "I recall that you took me out for an extravagant dinner date some days ago. Although everything there wasn''t originally prepared for me, I was still happy that is why I decided to surprise you too," Jasmine who had changed from her pair of jeans and shirt to a white fitted off-shoulder dress after spa, said as she smiled bewitchingly at him.


    "I know that you are curious about why I asked them to decorate it like today is Valentine''s Day. I did it because in less than three months we are gonna go back to our respective worlds where we belong. There is a possibility we might not get to see each other again that is why I did it in form of Valentine''s Day," Jasmine said as she approached the red and white couch.


    "Are you travelling after the duration of our contract is over or are you breaking up with me even before the duration expires?" Jackson asked as he and went and sat in front of her.


    "Breaking up with you?" Jasmine asked as she stare into his eyes which carried so much misery.


    Why does he look sad? Is he not happy with my arrangement?


    Jasmine thought as she ce her right hand on his cheek.


    "I wanted to say whether you are cutting off contact with me before the duration even reached," Jackson asked still staring into her eyes.


    "No, I said that because you might not want to see me. I know very well that I am not a so nicedy and definitely not the type men will want to get close to and I thought you might feel the same way that is why I prepared the dinner date this way," Jasmine exined as she caressed his handsome face.

 Chapter 226 - Who Wants To Be Your Buddy?

    So that is what she meant. I was so scared she did not want to see me again after our deal expires.


    Jackson thought as he heaved a sigh of relief.


    "Silly you. Why wouldn''t I want to see you when I enjoy being with you so much. We are buddies or are we not?" Jackson said as he continue staring into her eyes.


    Jasmine who has been staring at his sexy moving lips bent and peck him on his lips before she immediately pulled away.


    "Who wants to be your buddy?" Jasmine asked as she tilted her head sideways to avoid staring at him.


    "I was also waiting for you to reject my offer," Jackson said loudly to the surprise of thedy who turned to stare at him..


    The instant she turned to stare at him, Jackson quickly captured her lips. He kissed her tenderly. He wanted the kiss tost longer but because of the position he was standing in, they ended up parting lips after a few minutes.


    "You shouldn''t have done that," Jasmine said after her breathing was stable but she did not sound angry.


    "I know but I won''t apologise for it," Jackson said coolly as he took his seat opposite hers.


    Jasmine stares at him. She wanted to scold him but she was the one who kissed him first so she couldn''t do that. She will only end up being teased by him if she does that.


    Jasmine and Jackson ate quietly. After the kiss that urred between them, none of them spoke to each other. They enjoyed in silence the beautiful scenery and the love song ying in the background.


    I really want to confess my feelings to her right now but I don''t think the timing is right. She might brutally reject me thereby causing a strain in our smooth rtionship so I think I should exercise some more patience.


    Jackson thought as he stole a nce at thedy sipping her red wine in a very elegant manner. Jasmine raised her gaze to stare at him but he quickly lowered his gaze so she won''t know that he was staring at her.


    I keep getting attracted to him unknowingly, what should I do now? I think embarking on the mission to seduce him was a bad idea after all. I want to stay away from him but each time I try doing this I always end up getting even closer to him? What is wrong with me? I am haven''t started falling for him or have I?


    Jasmine thought helplessly as she stares at him keenly.


    "Jasmine we took pictures for all other activities but we forgot to do the same for the dinner date so how about we do it now?" Jackson asked in aposed tone.


    "Ok, after taking the selfie together, I am gonna call the waitress to capture the pictures of the two of us," Jasmine said as she tried to stand up.


    "Don''t worry, I wille to you," Jackson said as he stood up and walk closer to her. He sat down very close to her. After taking about five selfies Jasmine turned and stare at him.


    "You were smiling broadly so what is wrong with your face now? Why is it so cold and without a smile?" Jasmine asked in a reprimanding tone. She shifted her gaze to the camera afterwards.


    "Is this good enough?" Jackson asked curiously. His face was very close to her cheek. The instant she turned to stare at him, their lips unintentionally met and it was at this moment that the timed camera clicked and capture the moment.


    "I... I... I think that is ok for now," Jasmine said as she shifted away from him. For some unknown reason, her heart began pounding in excitement. She stole a nce at Jackson to check whether he heard her loud heartbeat, she was so relieved when she noticed that he wasn''t even staring at her.


    What is wrong with this damn heart of mine? Why is it beating so erratically?


    Jasmine thought as she ced her hand on her chest to see whether there was a way she could control the rate at which it beat but she wasn''t sessful in her attempts.


    Realising that she wasn''t ready to call the waitress in, Jackson pressed the buttoned the waitress had asked them to press if they required her attention. Two minutester, the waitress entered the room. Jackson quickly handed him his phone for the waitress to take the pictures and the waitress obliged. Just for booking the room and other expenses, Jasmine had paid the equivalent of the waitress five years sry so how could she not readily agreed to their request.


    "You two look perfect together. Happy anniversary," the waitress said as she returned his phone to him before she exited the room.


    "Jasmine, what does she mean by HAPPY ANNIVERSARY? Did you perhaps tell them that it was our marriage anniversary?" Jackson asked with a mixture of surprise and confession.


    "Stop making wild guesses and eat. If you are done then let''s go for a walk. We still have an appointment with the others," Jasmine said not answering his question. The way she acted made Jackson conclude that maybe his guess was right.


    "I am not done eating or admiring the beauty of the room. Let''s stay a while longer, I don''t know the next time you will agree to go out with me," Jackson said as he picked the cutlery and began eating again. Although he wasn''t hungry, he continued eating just because he wanted to spend more time with her.


    Jackson and Jasmine went for a walk after they finished eating. With the way they walk while leaning on each other''s hands, everyone whom they walk past thought they were a couple. After walking for about fifteen minutes, they came to where Jackson parked their car. Jackson did not want to part ways with her yet so he suggested that they go to the ce where the incident they almost had sex urred. He was surprised when Jasmine agreed to his request.


    When they reached the dark ce, they both sat on the top of the car and stare at the steady moving water. They talked for about fifteen minutes before Jackson changed the topic to a very serious one.


    "Jasmine, have you ever thought of falling in love again?" Jackson asked while staring at her face.

 Chapter 227 - How About You Consider Falling In Love With Me?

    "Hmm... I don''t know," Jasmine replied not staring at him.


    "I know I promised Cat that I will give love a second chance but I don''t know whether I want to ever fall in love again. I was hurt so immensely by the first man I have ever loved. I made him my entire world and the reward he threw at my face was an absolute betrayal. I had promised myself never to fall in love again buttely, I keep having a strange feeling like my dead heart has been revived...,"


    "Does that mean you are willing to fall in love again?" Jackson asked with hope-filled eyes. Jasmine turned to face him..


    "The heart is the most delicate and also the most difficult part of the human''s body. It can''t be controlled. You can''t tell it what to do or how to do it. It does its own thing by itself so even though I don''t want it to ever beat for any man, I am sure it won''t listen to me anymore," Jasmine said in a mellowed thing.


    "If ever your heart began beating normally again, what type of man do you want to fall in love with?" Jackson asked feeling so relieved that she did not mention that she doesn''t want to fall in love again.


    "I don''t know. Maybe I haven''t thought about it because I am not interested...,"


    "What about me? How about you consider falling in love with me?" Jackson said with hope-filled eyes.


    "With you?" Jasmine chuckled to the surprise of Jackson. He could not understand what was funny about what he said.


    "You have someone you love so why would I choose to fall in love with you. Instead of falling in love with a man who is in love with someone else, I would rather choose never to fall in love, do you know why!" Jasmine asked seriously.


    "Because it is the most painful type of love any man or woman can ever experience. The pain of watching him get close to another woman is heart-wrenching and the most painful part of it is that you can never voice out your displeasure. I would never want to go through that type of pain because I might end up taking my life in the process," Jasmine said as she stare away from him.


    But that is exactly what I go through every day. It hurts but I choose to endure it because of the bigger picture.


    Jackson thought as he stare at her face.


    "But I love...,"


    "Ice Prince, let''s go now. Don''t forget we still need to go to the club with the others. I am sure they must be waiting for us," Jasmine interrupted him before he could say that she was the one he loves.


    She climbed down from the car before he could give her a reply.


    "With the way she always interrupts me in the process of my confession, I wonder whether I will ever get to tell her how I feel about her," Jackson muttered as he stare at thedy approaching the door of the car. He climbed down from the car and went to take his seat at the steering.


    When he was driving back, Jasmine did the talking while he listens and asionally talks. The moment the car halted in front of the hotel building, Jackson made toe out of the car so he could open the door of the car for her but Jasmine held his hand.


    "I have something to tell you," Jasmine said signalling him to sit back. Seeing how serious her expression was, Jackson closed the door and afterwards turned to stare at her.


    "I want to tell you that I had so much fun today and this was all because of you. Thank you so much for letting me do all I wanted and thank you for being very tolerant of me...," Jasmine trailed.


    "Before I always thought that you were a jerk because of the ways you treated me but I take those words back. You are a nice guy and I wish you will always be happy in the same manner you made me happy today," Jasmine said as she stretched and hug him. Her action stunned Jackson but he was lost at what to say. He was too overwhelmed.


    "You aren''t nning to run away so you won''t get to see my annoying face right?" Jackson asked after she had pulled out of his embrace.


    "If ever I have ns to run away don''t worry I will take you along with me," Jasmine said yfully as she came out of the car. She waited for him to get down from the car and when he did they entered the building together.


    Jasmine was surprised when she entered her room and saw everyone sitting down as though they were waiting for someone. The only people who were missing from the room was Alfred and Elizabeth.


    "You both are finally back. We thought you two were gonna sleep outside today since neither of you answered our calls," Catherine said in a scolding tone.


    "We agreed to put our phones on silent since we did not want to get disturbed and after hearing your words, I am d we did," Jackson said coldly.


    "You...,"


    "Jasmine, you are even wearing his jacket. What happened to your dress? Or don''t tell me you have love bites on your neck that is why you are trying to cover it up with his jacket," Evelyn said teasingly as she winked naughtily at them.


    "Evelyn, what naughty thoughts are you entertaining? I felt cold that is why Ice Prince offered me his jacket so stop letting your imagination run wild," Jasmine still standing beside Jackson quickly defended herself.


    "Really?" Jeff asked throwing them suspicious nces.


    "You both should give us your phones let see what naughty things you did out there," Steve added as he stretched forth his hand as a signal for them to hand over their phones.

 Chapter 228 - Leaving For The Club

    "Sure...," Jasmine whose hand was already inside her bag, quickly retracted her hand when she recalled that she did not delete the picture captured when their lips met in the restaurant.


    "Why should I do that?" Jasmine asked. Her voice came out shaky thereby making her look suspicious.


    "Seeing your flushed expression and judging from how protective you are of your cell phone I guess you both did something you don''t want any of us to see...,"


    "You can keep on guessing. I will go in and change so we can all go to the club because I can see everyone is set to have a crazy night today," Jasmine said as she shifted her nce to Kai who hasn''t uttered a word since they came back..


    "Kai, you look dashing in those leather outfits. Since you are putting on leathers, I will also have to wear something matching," Jasmine said sounding very awkward. Everyone could feel how stiff her words were.


    "Go change. We will leave immediately you are done," Kai said not staring at her. Jasmine went into the bedroom while Jackson left to go change into something more casual. They both patiently waited for the two people to finally join them so they could leave.


    "Why do I have this feeling that Kai is jealous that Jasmine spent time alone with Jack? I know his expression had always been cold but not when Jasmine talk to him...,"


    "Why wouldn''t he be jealous when I am sure he knows how JK feels about Jasmine and surprisingly she gets along well with JK more than she does with him," Jeff said as he stole a nce at the frowning guy.


    "Guys, also I realised that Jane has been too goodtely. The Jane I have known for a long time would never be so quiet if ady dares go close to Jack not to mention thatdy always staying around Jack. I feel like her quietness signifies that she is up to something evil again," Evelyn said as she shot thedy staring at them with a murderous nce. They talked in low tones that is why others couldn''t hear what they were discussing.


    Catherine sitting beside Jeff heard their conversation but she chooses to keep quiet.


    "Even though she wants to do something evil, what can she probably do o Jasmine when Jack is around. With Jack''s temper, I am sure he will not hesitate to strangle her if she dares try the nonsense she always done to otherdies with Jasmine. He might have overlooked her atrocities because he doesn''t care about the otherdies but Jasmine is his beloved. I am sure she will think twice before she wants to harm Jasmine," Steve said firmly.


    Although Jackson looks like an angel with his figure and looks but there is a side of him that so many people doesn''t know about. Those who have witnessed this side of him will tread with caution around him.


    Just then the door of the bedroom opened and Jasmine stepped into the sitting room. Jeff and hispanions were too preupied to notice her presence.


    "What are you guys seriously whispering about? You aren''t nning something bad about me, are you?" Jasmine''s calm voice interrupted their conversation. They all turned to look in her direction after she spoke.


    "Wow, you look nice as always although I would have preferred if you had worn a gown or mini skirt instead of the trousers and shirt," Jeff said as he stare at thedy wearing a pair of ck leather trousers, ck boots and a ck long sleeve cropped top jacket which exposes her naval.


    "My fiancee is going with us. I am sure he will not like it if all the men in the club ogled at me that is why I decided to keep a low profile by wearing this outfit...,"


    "And you assume by wearing this outfit you won''t garner a lot of attention?" Evelyn asked seriously.


    "Jasmine, men aren''t blind ok so stop trying to deceive yourself into thinking that they won''t notice you by wearing all ck because you still stand out even in that outfit," Jeff said as his eyes followed thedy who seems to be approaching where Kai sits.


    "They can stare all they want but they can''t touch since my fiancee is here to protect me. Am I right Kai?" Jasmine standing at the guy''s back said as she ced her hands on his shoulders.


    She has never for once liked her rtionship with Kai so what hase over that best friend of mine? With the way she is acting, I hope she isn''t nning something huge that will leave all of us dumbfounded right?


    Catherine thought finding Jasmine''s words and actions strange.


    "You are right. I will always protect you in any way I can," said Kai in a serious tone.


    Before they could continue with their conversation, Jackson now wearing a casual set of clothes entered the room. They had no choice but to leave for the club immediately. When it got to the moment to share cars, Jane quickly entered Jackson''s car before he could say no and because of this Jasmine ended up going in Kai''s car. The other two couples went in the same car although Jeff also had a car he booked.


    The first set of people to reach the club was Jeff and his fellowpanions. Jasmine and Kai arrived when they stepped out of the car.


    They all thought that Jackson''s car will arrive immediately too so they opted to wait for him but s he did not arrive even after waiting outside for him for close to ten minutes. They had no choice but to enter the club when he still did not arrive. In the club, they all decided to share a table since they did not want to separate from one another.


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 Chapter 229 - Isnt It Just To Drink?

    Ten minutes after they had entered the club and Jasmine who has always been the first person to initiate drinking did not make any attempt to touch the bottle of wine and this made the others a little worried.


    "Jasmine, what is wrong, you haven''t poured the drink into your ss. Are you perhaps feeling unwell?" Jeff asked worried amid the loud music and the bubbling of the club.


    "After what happened thest time I decided to abstain from alcohol. I will only drink when it is necessary. I don''t want the same thing to happen again," Jasmine said as she leaned on Kai''s shoulders. The way she has been staring in the direction of the entrance showed that she was waiting for someone.


    "Something happened to you and whom? What exactly did you do at your drunken state?" Jeff asked trying to get Jasmine to reveal the truth to them.


    "You don''t have to know what happened but all you need to know is that alcohol is my enemy. I am staying away from it," Jasmine said in a serious tone..


    Judging from her personality I am sure she wouldn''t have decided to do this if it was something minor that happened. I am sure something huge must have happened which is why she is acting this way so why don''t I get her to tell us what happened. I am sure we can definitely assist Jack more if we know their little secret.


    Evelyn thought grinning evilly. She quickly thought of what to do to make her reveal the truth to them. She smirked devilishly when she finally came up with an idea.


    "Jasmine you invited us to the club and now you are saying you can''t drink. How do you expect us to drink if the host won''t even give us the honour of drinking with her?" Evelyn said faking a displeased expression.


    "Since I set my eyes on you, I have always thought that we would make really good friends. It has always been my wish to drink with you to show you my sincerity but hearing your words now I guess my wish won''te true. You don''t want to be my friend," Evelyn said pretending to be very sad.


    She is damn good at acting. I am sure Jasmine will fall for her tricks. I wonder what she is up to. Let me help her so I can see what her n is by pretending like this.


    Jeff sitting beside Catherine thought smiling inwardly.


    "Yeah, Jasmine if you won''t even drink then where is the fun there? As far as you have decided not to drink tonight then we won''t drink also," Jeff said to the displeasure of Catherine who immediately nudged him by his ribs.


    "She is my best friend so why are you joining Evelyn to force Jasmine into drinking when she obviously doesn''t want to do it?" Catherine scolded him in a low tone.


    "She is my friend too. I won''t do anything that will harm her ok. She obviously wants to drink but doesn''t want to, can''t you see that?" Jeff asked before he shifted his attention to Jasmine who has sat up properly.


    "Isn''t it just to drink? I will do it. There is no need to make a fuss about it by threatening me. Kai is here to protect me so I am sure that I will be fine," Jasmine said as she stretched her hand and grab hold of a bottle of wine out of all the bottles of wine disyed on the table. She wanted to drink it from the bottle but Kai stopped her and made her use the wine ss instead.


    The others began drinking after Jasmine initiated it. They all patiently waited for Jackson to join them in the club but he didn''te even after about thirty minutes of staying in the club.


    "Why isn''t Jack here yet? Did he perhaps encounter an ident on the way?" Steve thought worriedly as he stared in the direction of the entrance with the hopes of getting a glimpse of him but hell no, he was nowhere to be seen.


    Another five minutester, Jasmine dropped the ss of wine on the table and turned to face Kai. He was the only one among them who hasn''t tasted alcohol that night.


    Everyone on the table focused their attention on the two of them the instant they saw her cup Kai''s face.


    "Jasmine, are you already drunk?" Kai asked feeling very ufortable about their closeness.


    "You are not only rich but also tall and handsome. I know deep down that you are a very nice guy. I don''t hate you but I dislike the fact that you are the one father choose to be my husband," Jasmine said as she caressed his face.


    "I have told him that I don''t want to get married, not to you or any man but my father won''t just listen to me. I don''t want to do anything that will hurt you since you have been very kind to me but I am helpless Kai. I have run out of options," Jasmine said as she looked into his eyes. Kai could see that everything she said was sincere.


    "I... I...," Kai said not knowing what to say tofort her.


    At first, he never liked the idea of getting into an arranged marriage. He only agreed to it to make his mother happy. But getting to spend more time with Jasmine has slowly changed his stance about the marriage. He doesn''t want to see her sad but he also doesn''t want to see his mother heartbroken. His mother might refuse to ever talk to him if he is the one to cancel the marriage arrangement. He is as helpless as she is.


    "Jasmine...," Kai was stunned when Jasmine kissed him out of the blues. Everyone on the table was utterly shocked. Their eyes almost fell out of their sockets. They watched as Jasmine wrapped her hands around his neck for a deeper kiss. The surprised Kai slowly responded to her kisses.

 Chapter 230 - Damn, This Is Bad!

    What the heck is going on here? I wish they get over with this before JK arrives. I am sure he will be very hurt if he witnesses this scene.


    Jeff thought as he raised his gaze to search for any sign of Jackson in the club, he got another shock when he saw Jackson standing behind the couch Jasmine and Kai sits on.


    Others also noticed his presence too except Jasmine and Kai who were still kissing.


    "Damn, this is bad!" Evelyn remarked as he stares at Jackson''s furious expression. The only one excited about seeing this scene was Jane, the sole reason why Jackson arrived sote to the club..


    "Wow, I never knew that Kai was good at kissing until this moment. This is one hell of a kiss. I feel like taking the video of this so I can recall this epic moment for a long time," Jane said smiling radiantly. Her satisfactory smile shows that she enjoyed watching this scene.


    Jasmine abruptly pulled away from Kai when she heard Jane''s annoying voice. Her eyes widened in shock when she saw Jackson standing behind their couch. Seeing this expression on his face, she felt a funny sensation in her heart.


    "Ice Prince...," Jackson left where he stood before she couldplete her words.


    "Let''s exchange seats," Jackson said in a cold tone when he reach where Steve sat with Evelyn holding onto his hand.


    "Jack, why do you want us to exchange seats? I feel like the spot beside Jasmine is better than here. We...,"


    "Don''t touch me if you don''t want to get your hand broken before you get to the hotel," Jackson threatened fiercely brushing Jane''s hands off his arm.


    Noticing that Jackson wasn''t in a good mood after what he witnessed, Steve quickly stood up with Evelyn following him closely. They sat on the same couch Kai and Jasmine sat down.


    A few minutes passed yet no one uttered a word. Everyone felt awkward about the silence but no one was brave enough to break the tension.


    "JK, what took you both so long to get to the club? Did you encounter any problem on the way?" Jeff brave up to break the silence despite knowing that it might infuriate Jackson even more.


    "While on our way here, I suddenly developed a stomach cramp. Jack couldn''t bear to see me in pain so he opted to buy medicine in the pharmacy for me," Jane said sweetly while focusing her attention on Jasmine.


    "Look at her acting like she and Jack are a thing. I am sure that she is just sugar coating the incident to make Jasmine jealous. She wants to cause a misunderstanding between them. She is so cheap," Evelyn muttered throwing Jane a piercing nce.


    "I am sure purchasing few drugs for you wouldn''t have taken that long so what else did you guys do?" Evelyn asked staring at Jackson for answers. She wanted Jackson to be the one to answer her question since he is always frank especially when ites to issues concerning Jane.


    "Oh about that...," Jane trailed to get everyone attention. Jasmine staring at Jane wish she could sew thedy''s mouth up. At least that way she won''t be able to hear her voice ever again.


    "After Jack was so kind enough to purchase the drugs and water for me, we realise that the car had developed problems. Jack thought the problem was something he could fix, but after several attempts, we realised that the car couldn''t be fixed," Jane said still staring at Jasmine like it was Jasmine she was narrating the incident to.


    "He could have just hailed a taxi so why did he waste precious time on the goddamn car. The scene he met wouldn''t have urred if he hade here sooner," Jeff mumbled in annoyance. Jackson sitting beside him heard him but he pretended not to. He was too furious to speak.


    He had hurried down here with hopes of being with her but the scene he met earlier had ruined his mood and the rest of the night.


    "I guess he isn''t as cruel as people think. He couldn''t bear to abandon a helpless woman on the road," Jasmine said to the annoyance of the smiling Jane.


    Helpless? How dare she call me a helplessdy?


    Jane thought as she clenched her fist. She threw murderous nces at Jasmine.


    "How am I...,"


    "Let''s go dance. I don''t want to spend another second here," Jackson said standing up immediately. He walked into the crowd to the shock of everyone.


    "I have never seen Jack dance except when he danced with Jasmine at the party. Seeing him ask Jane he hates for a dance, I guess he is really hurt," Evelyn said as she stare into the crowd Jackson has disappeared into. She could see Jane search for him on the dance floor.


    "And the most painful part of this is that he can''t voice out his pains. He can''t tell her how hurt he feels. I feel very terrible on his behalf," Steve said unhappily.


    "Let''s go dance too and in the process, we will search for him. I am afraid he might take out his anger on an innocent person," Evelyn said as she stood up still holding onto Steve''s hand. They both left without uttering a word to anyone.


    Jeff and Catherine also left a few minutester leaving only Kai and Jasmine together.


    Why do I have this feeling that they are all upset with me and the problem is I don''t know what I did wrong to annoy them.


    Jasmine thought as she stare at the empty seats. Looking carefully at the ce Jacksonst sat down, she saw something like his cellphone lying on the couch.


    She momentarily stood up and went to confirm what exactly it was. She wasn''t surprised when she saw her guess that it was a cellphone lying there was correct.


    "Why does he have the picture of the two of us as his wallpaper?" Jasmine murmured on seeing Jackson''s phone wallpaper.


    "Is it one of the guys'' phones?" Kai''s calm voice disrupted her thoughts.


    "Yeah, I will give it to him when I see him but before that let''s go dance," Jasmine said as she quickly put the cellphone in her trouser pocket.

 Chapter 231 - I Felt Nothing

    While they were both dancing, Jasmine secretly scrutinised the entire dance floor in search of him.


    Where could he have disappeared to? I have been searching for him but he is nowhere to be seen. Is he perhaps angry with me too?


    Jasmine thought worriedly. Kai has seen her dance in the club more than once so he knew that she was not a careful dancer. From the way she danced, he knew that there was something on her mind but because of the loudness of the music, he choose not to ask her what was wrong right there.


    The moment it clocked midnight, Jasmine quickly excused herself from the dance floor. She has looked forward to the club outing but for some unknown reason, she did not seem to enjoy it.


    Was this because the others were avoiding her or because it was Kai? She did not know the right answer for the way she was feeling.


    "It felt so stuffy in there. I can finally breathe now," Jasmine muttered when she got outside the club.. She turned to look at her right-hand side. When she saw a familiar back, she called out at him.


    "Jackson!" Jasmine remarked on recognising the clothes he wore to the club. She approached the figure which refused to stop walking.


    "Ice Prince, that is you right?" Jasmine tried to confirm but the person still refuse to halt. She had to run to cover the huge gap between them.


    "So, I was right all along but why did you ignore me? Why did you act like you didn''t hear me? I thought we were cool or are we not? Did I do something to make you upset?" Jasmine bombarded him with so many questions. She held onto his right hand firmly for fear that he might walk out on her.


    "You seem to be having a lot of sweet moments with your fiancee. I did not want to ruin your sweet moment with my presence and also I left because I did not feel good watching you kiss him. So, can I go now?" Jackson asked coldly not staring at her.


    "What sweet time are you talking about. I kissed him because I wanted to confirm something...,"


    "And you did not only confirm what you wanted but you seem to love the kiss. I know you did, so you don''t have to brag it to me," Jackson said as he tried to wriggle his hand out of her grip. He did not want to act this way with her but he could not help it when he recalled the scene that greeted him when he reached the club. He can''t seem to get that scene off his head and mind.


    "Yeah, the kiss wasn''t bad but it wasn''t as good as the one we always had. I feel like something was missing when I was kissing him. I did not feel a thing when I kissed him," Jasmine said shamelessly while staring at his face.


    "What do you mean?" Jackson asked, he finally turned to stare at her.


    "I heard by mere kissing you can determine if you love someone and that is what I wanted to confirm before I execute my n," Jasmine said her gaze still focused on his face.


    "And what did you find out? Do you love him?" Jackson asked nervously. It was after he asked her that question that he regretted ever doing that.


    What if she told him that she loves Kai, what will he do?


    "That is why I told you that I felt nothing. Even my heart didn''t skip the slightest bit. It didn''t beat erratically like it usually did when I kissed...," Jasmine paused when she realised the nonsense she was spewing.


    What the heck am I doing? Why am I exining myself? I have never cared whether or not I am misunderstood but why does it feel like I don''t want him to misunderstand what happened between me and Kai. What hase over me?


    Jasmine thought as she loosened her grip around his hand. She avoided staring at his face.


    "Why did you stop, continue?" Jackson urged her. He desperately wanted her toplete that sentence of hers. He vowed to give her the most passionate kiss ever if she mentions his name.


    "Who does your heart erratically for whenever you kissed him? Say it," Jackson ordered when she still refused to say the words he wanted to hear.


    Instead of answering his question, Jasmine brought out the phone she had put in her trouser pocket and extend the hand towards Jackson.


    "You left your cellphone on the chair earlier," Jasmine said to the displeasure of Jackson. He reluctantly collected the phone from her hands.


    Since she did not say what he wanted to hear, he turned to leave.


    "Will you abandon me here because you are still angry at me? What wrong did I do to incur your wrath? You are being unfair, you are aware of that right?" Jasmine still standing in the same position shouted as she stare at his departing back.


    "He must be waiting for you in there so go in and meet him. I am sure you enjoy hispany more than mine," Jackson said waving his hand in the air. He did not even turn back to stare at her.


    "What a stinky guy he is. He won''t even let me escape with him," Jasmine muttered as she turned and entered the club.


    "At least she admitted that the kiss we always had is good. This is a good start I guess," Jackson mumbled beaming to himself. He continued walking farther away from the premises of the club.


    When Jasmine went back into the club, they only spent an hour more before she and Kai left the others who did not have their fill yet. Jane who was brutally abandoned in the club had no choice but to tag along in Kai''s car despite loathing sharing the same space with Jasmine.


    Jane came out of the car when it halted in front of the hotel. Jasmine wanted to immediately leave but Kai held her hand.


    "Jasmine, I really want to spend some more time with you but unfortunately I have to travel back very early in the morning," Kai ryed in a sad tone.

 Chapter 232 - Jasmine In Denials

    "You have to travel back? Did something terrible happen back at home? War has not broken out or had it?" Jasmine asked in a concerned tone.


    "Nothing of such happened. It''s just that an emergency happened at the base camp and as the officer in charge, my attention is urgently required. I received the call in the morning and I had wanted to inform you immediately about it but unluckily for me, I couldn''t," Kai said in aposed tone.


    "I also don''t want you to leave but I know your work is more important than what I want so I will try my best to ept it because that is what a good fiance should do. She should always be very understanding all the time," Jasmine lied about the part that says she did not want Kai to leave. In fact, she is dying for him to leave..


    "I will try my best to wake up very early so I can see you off to the airport. All you need to do is to tell me the time of your flight," Jasmine tried to sound like an understanding fiance. She needs to y her role well.


    "It is departing 5:30 am....,"


    "Damn! that means I have to wake up at least by 5:00 am. I can''t believe I only have to sleep only 3 hours plus today despite being on vacation," Jasmine said sounding sad.


    "You don''t have to see me off to the airport...,"


    "I was just kidding, you don''t have to take my words seriously. They are days I don''t get a wink of sleep so this is nothing to me," Jasmine tried to assure him with a smile on her face.


    "Let''s go in now. You need to go to bed now so you can wake up on time for your flight. I would not have set up the club outing tonight if I knew that you had an early morning flight," Jasmine said as she got out of the car. She and Kai walked into the hotel together.


    Exactly it was 5:00 am, Jasmine woke up and take care of her teeth before she changed from her pyjamas into something presentable. She did not have enough time to shower and do all the necessary stuff so she left her room so she could go meet Kai. The journey from the hotel to the airport was a very quiet one. Kai is the type who doesn''t talk a lot and Jasmine who loves talking always feel awkward around him that is why she deliberately did not talk.


    After she saw Kai off, the sleepyhead Jasmine went back to the hotel. She sleep in the entire morning and luckily for her, others were too busy to care about her. She woke up at noon only to freshen up and get ready for lunch.


    "Seeing you sleep in the entire day like someone who is with a child, I thought you were pregnant," Evelyn teased when the glowing Jasmine joined them on the beach.


    "And if I was pregnant like you said who would be the father? Is it Steve?" Jasmine said yfully just to get back at Evelyn for teasing her.


    "And why would it be my baby when Jack the biological father is here?" Evelyn teased giggling at the end of her sentence. She was d Jackson was not there, he would have definitely red at her if he was there.


    "You are just so difficult to win arguments against. You are not as easy to win against like the guys," Jasmine conceded defeat as she sat down beside Evelyn. She began scrutinising the entire beach with her eyes. One look at her and you will know that she was searching for a specific person.


    "If you are searching the beach in hopes of finding Jack then I advise that you put an end to it. Jack left the hotel earlier this morning and he hasn''te back yet. Steve said he called to inform him that he is on his way. I am sure he will be back any moment from now," Evelyn put an end to Jasmine''s search. Jasmine brought her attention to thedy sitting beside him on her right-hand side.


    "And who says that I was searching for Ice Prince? It could...,"


    "Your eyes said so. You know eyes are the only part of the human body that cannot lie. It will tell others what you don''t want to reveal," Evelyn said in a serious tone.


    "Jack is one of the finest species the world has ever produced, it is quite understandable if you have fallen in love with him. Moreover whichdy will stay with such a fine man for more than three months and will not develop butterflies each time she sets her eyes on him...,"


    "Evelyn, did I offend you unknowingly whether at present or in the past?" Jasmine put an abrupt end to Evelyn''s words.


    "The way you keep attacking me at all angles since you arrived made me think that maybe I made you unhappy in any way," Jasmine said faking a displeased expression.


    "I was being honest so why are you overreacting? Don''t tell me you are acting this way because you are guilty of secretly being in love with Jack?" Evelyn tried to use tricks to pry answers from Jasmine. The way she winked naughtily at Jasmine made Jasmine stood up from where she sat.


    "I am afraid I might puke blood if I continue staying with you. I think it is better to stay with innocent Lizzy than staying with a corrupt mindeddy like you...,"


    "You are an expert in that aspect Jasmine. Compared to you, I am just an amateur so why are you running away from me?" Evelyn said loudly as she stares at her already departed back. Evelyn could not resist smiling while staring at her back.


    "She is so adorable when she tries to act innocent. Maybe teasing her more often might be beneficial to Jack," Evelyn muttered as she watches Jasmine sat beside Evelyn sitting on the sand very close to the water.

 Chapter 233 - Jane Schemes Against Jasmine

    "So, Lizzy what happened between you and Alfredst night? Was my n a sess? Have you both made progress or are you both still stiff with each like you have always been?" Jasmine asked with glittering eyes as she eagerly waits for what Elizabeth response will be.


    The moment Jasmine made mention about the previous night Elizabeth''s face turned beet red. Jasmine could not help but be even more nervous to learn about what happened between the two of them.


    "You guys did something right? Don''t dare try to keep it a secret from me because I am gonna ask Alfred about it. I am sure you know I have many ways to make him reveal everything to me right?" Jasmine said, her tone carried a hint of threat. Elizabeth, first of all, checked whether someone was eavesdropping on them. After confirming that nobody bothered about them, she pulled closer and whisper something into Jasmine''s.


    "He made love to mest night," Elizabeth said blushing profusely as she pulled away almost immediately.


    "What!!!" Jasmine remarked with widened eyes. She indeed made their hotel room looked like that of newlyweds but she did not expect the scared Alfred to go that far. She had expected him to confess his feelings for her sister.. Nevertheless, she was very pleased with the progress he had made.


    "Shush! Lower your voice Jasmine or others are gonna overhear our conversation. I will be so damn embarrassed if they teased me just like you teased Catherine about her sweet time with Jeff," Elizabeth said cing her index finger on her lips to signal Jasmine to regte the tone of her voice.


    "Did he perhaps bully you in bed?" Jasmine asked sounding moreposed.


    "No, he was very gentle to me...,"


    "I heard all men are beasts in bed but I guess Alfred seems to be an exception. He still managed to retain his senses despite tasting the sweetness of your insides," Jasmine teased as she smiled at her flustered sister.


    "I heard that the aftermath of sex hurts a lot. I didn''t see you leaping earlier, why is it so?" Jasmine asked as she examined Elizabeth''s body like she was searching for something.


    "I am sure you are not still a virgin so why are you asking me such a question? What reply do you expect me to give you?" Elizabeth asked feeling too shy to even stare at Jasmine.


    "I did give my virginity away in a fit of anger but I can''t recall how it felt to make love to a man. Catherine has always made sure to remind me that I can seduce any man I want but definitely not have sex with him. Although she wasn''t always with me to monitor my movements, I kept my promise to her so just tell me why you can still work normally," Jasmine said as she forced on a smile. Elizabeth on hearing her reply felt terrible that her harmless words made Jasmine recalled the past.


    "I didn''t do anything special. We indeed made love for many hours but I guess I was saved from the pains thate with sex because he was very gentle with me," Elizabeth said what she wanted to hear.


    "I am sure you must have enjoyed every of your intimacy. So, how about you tell me some of the sounds you madest night. What dirty words did you say to him that drives him insane?" Jasmine asked in a yful tone. She shook Elizabeth''s hand like a pampered little girl asking for candy.


    "Lizzy, don''t be stingy and just teach me a few of them so I can say it whenever I have sex. I heard that those kinds of things drive the man nuts so be my teacher and I promise I will be a very good student," Jasmine continued to pester Elizabeth.


    "Jasmine!" Elizabeth said sternly to bring Jasmine back to order. Before Jasmine could continue with her pestering, she saw Alfred approached them.


    "You could have just said you don''t want to teach me. You did not have to sound so stern because of that. Anyways I will leave you with your husband now but while flirting with him, don''t forget to give me a little niece or nephew by this time next year," Jasmine said as she stood up and walk towards the approaching Alfred.


    "Alfred, I heard about your handiworkst night. Well done for that. At least you did not fail me, your master once again," Jasmine said tapping Alfred by his shoulder before she walked past him. Her utterances left Alfred confused and guessing.


    Jasmine did not entirely leave the beach but instead, she went to the side of the beach close to the bar and sat down under a shed. With the ocean far away from where she sits, she couldn''t quite get that amazing view of it but she instead watched those ying on the beach.


    About fifteen minutester, she turned to stare in the direction of the bar. She was surprised when she saw Jackson leaving the open bar. She had wanted to call him but he walked away before she could do that.


    "Is he still mad at me or did he not see me?" Jasmine thought as she turned and face the beach once again. While sitting down with her back facing the bar, she did not see Jane entered the bar.


    "For the past days, I always heard Jack sternly warn the bartenders and kitchen workers to make sure that none of their ingredients or vouring includes strawberries so I guess she must dislike strawberries," Jane thought grinning wickedly.


    "Since she dislikes strawberries so much let''s see whether she will still dare to mess around with my man after I teach her a lesson today," Jane mumbled as she went closer and ce her orders.


    "Make sure you add something that will suppress the strawberry vour," Jane added smirking devilishly.


    After her orders were served, Jane called the attention of one of the waiters.


    "Please help me give this drink to thedy in a brown gown sitting over there," Jane pointed her index finger towards the direction of Jasmine.


    "Tell her that Young Master Jackson, ordered it for her," Jane instructed. She immediately left the bar after she saw the waiter approach Jasmine.

 Chapter 234 - What Is Wrong With Jasmine?

    The waiter did as Jane instructed and afterwards went back to the bar. Jasmine did not feel suspicious but instead feel happy that the drink came from Jackson.


    "I can see he was only pretending to be angry with me. I find him sweet and cute when he acts like this," Jasmine said smiling as she gulp down the cold drink.


    Meanwhile, Jackson who had gone into his room to get something hurried back so he could talk to thedy he saw earlier. He had a broad smile on his handsome face as he approaches the location hest saw Jasmine.


    "With the location and everything set for my proposal I am just waiting for night to reach. Although there''s a huge possibility she will reject me, I still want to give it a try. At least that way she will get to know about my deep feelings for her," Jackson tried to be optimistic about everything. As Jackson was approaching Jasmine''s location so also was Elizabeth.


    "Jasmine didn''t have breakfast today so I am sure that she must be starving.. Knowing her personality very well I am sure that she will not eat except someone forced her to do it so let me take her out for lunch," Elizabeth muttered as she followed the direction she saw Jasmine took earlier.


    Jasmine who just finishes consuming the entire drink held her chest when she felt her chest tightened. The ss in her hand soon falls off. Beads of sweat began to form on her forehead. As her grip on the chair tightened to avoid falling off, breathing bes difficult. It was at this moment Jackson reached her. He quickly squats in front of her when he saw the state she was in.


    "Jasmine, what is wrong with you? Are you feeling ufortable in any way," Jackson asked in a worried tone as he ced his hands on her legs.


    "I... I... can''t.... bree.... breath," Jasmine said inaudibly and with great difficulty.


    "Straw... strawberries," Jasmine managed to speak again.


    "Strawberries?" Jackson asked as he scrutinised their environment. It was after he looked carefully that he saw the ss on the sand.


    "Goddamn it! Someone must have added strawberries to her drink," Jackson said worried as he immediately sprang up.


    "Wait here, I will go get your medication in your room. I am sure you will be fine afterwards," Jackson said as he made to hurry away but a voice stopped her.


    "What is wrong with Jasmine?" Ady''s worried voice asked.


    "Someone added strawberries to her drink. I am going to get her medication in her room. She will be fine after taking her drugs," Jackson tried to assure himself. Elizabeth''s eyes met the ss lying on the ground. She shook her head in disappointment.


    "Oh no! If Jasmine had really consumed the entire drink then the drugs are useless. Her allergy drugs were given to her to suppress the mild effect of her allergy but since she drank the entire content the medicine will be useless in her body," Elizabeth squatting in front of Jasmine announced to the shock of the once hopeful Jackson.


    Panic struck Jackson when he heard that the drugs won''t be effective when she takes them. Jane, the one responsible for this showed up.


    "Then what should we do to help her? We have toe up with a solution right?" Jackson said his gaze focused on the now paled Jasmine.


    "Taking her to the hospital is our only option....,"


    "I saw a hospital here but it is a twenty minutes ride...,"


    "She can''tst for fifteen minutes not to mention twenty minutes. We need to find a hospital closer," Elizabeth said as she caressed the face of her sister.


    "The hospital Jack mentioned is the closest to the hotel. The rests are either thirty minutes or an hour from here," Jane added pretending as though she was worried about the welfare of Jasmine.


    "I can do it. I can reach there in ten minutes. I can''t bear to see her die so I believe that I can do it," Jackson said as he stretched to carry Jasmine but Jane held his hand.


    "Jack, what you are nning to do is dangerous...,"


    "Who said you could touch me or even speak here?" Jackson asked violently brushing her hand off him. He immediately carried the dyingdy on his body.


    "I aming with you," Elizabeth hurried after the running Jackson. Seeing him run with ady in his arms garnered the attention of everyone. Some of the onlookers even began murmuring but Jackson paid no attention to them.


    "I love you very much, Jasmine and I will never allow you to die on me without confessing my feelings to you. You will live to be the mother of my children, that I am certain of," Jackson who just reached the car muttered as he opened the car even with Jasmine in his arms.


    After carefully cing her on the backseat, he hurried to the steering. Before he could drive away, Elizabeth finally caught up to him.


    Jackson drove off at top speed after she had entered the car.


    The speed at which he drove made people think that he had gone crazy. With Jackson driving so crazily, Elizabeth''s heart was practically at her mouth. Despite being scared she did not fail to hug Jasmine tightly to herself.


    "You must and cannot die," Jackson keep chanting while maintaining the high speed.


    After what seems like an eternity for Elizabeth, the car finally halted in front of the tall grey colour building. Jackson hurriedly got out of the car and rushed to the backseat without even shutting the door of the car. The way he effortlessly carried the unconscious Jasmine stunned Elizabeth.


    Before Elizabeth finished closing the door of the car and turn to face Jackson, she was shocked when he saw that he was nowhere to be seen.


    "He is sure fast," Elizabeth muttered before she hurried towards the entrance of the tall building.


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 Chapter 235 - How Is She?

    Jackson made sure that the doctors attended to the unconscious Jasmine immediately. While the doctors were attending to the sick Jasmine, others in the hotel got worried when they couldn''t find the three of them on the hotel premises. They got even more anxious when none of them answered their calls. It was after about thirty minutes that Jane informed them that Jasmine was rushed to the hospital.


    Everyone rushed downstairs when they heard what really happened. None of them cared to change their current clothes. They just left for the hospital hastily.


    "Who dared tomit such wickedness towards my best friend. I hope she is ok," Catherine asked when their car stopped in front of the hospital.


    "With JK around, she will be fine. I am certain of that," Jeff assured as they both got out of the car..


    "Her allergy to strawberries is very serious so I hope she is ok like you said," Catherine said, walking into the hospital with Jeff following her closely.


    After being directed to the room Jasmine was hospitalised in, they both tried to locate it.


    When they entered the room, they saw Jackson sitting on a seat close to Jasmine''s bed. Elizabeth on the other hand was sitting on the couch staring at him.


    "How is she?" Catherine asked as they both approach her bed. Catherine sat on the bed and ce Jasmine''s left hand in her hands.


    "It has been over thirty minutes since the doctors attended to her but she hasn''t shown any signs of waking up," Jackson said in a sad tone while staring at Jasmine''s pale face.


    "The attack was very severe that is why she hasn''t woken up. The doctor said she wouldn''t have made it if we hade some minuteste," Elizabeth said unhappily.


    "Jasmine has always been very careful with her diet so who dared to trick her into taking a drink that contains strawberry extract? Who hates her to the point that he wants her dead?" Catherine asked as she took turns in staring at their faces.


    "We don''t know what happen but I assure you, I am gonna kill the person who dared to put her in so much pain. I will make sure he or she dies painfully for what they did," Jackson said with gritted teeth.


    "JK, Jasmine is a strong woman so I am sure she will be fine," Jeff said as he ced his right hand on Jackson''s shoulders.


    The others arrived a few minutester but only to be asked by the doctor in charge to leave the room because it was too crowded.


    The doctor said only two people were allowed to stay in the room. Jackson would not agree to leave Jasmine''s side so one other person had to stay with him and Catherine insisted on staying in the room too. The others had no choice but to leave Jasmine in their care.


    About three hourster, Jasmine''s closed eyelid began to flutter but Jackson could not see it since he had rested his head on the bed. It was when her fingers began to move that he raised his head to see whether she had woken up. At this same moment, Jasmine slowly opened her eyes.


    "Jasmine, you are awake," Jackson said with smiles on his face. His shout of excitement made Catherine hurry to his side. The first thing Jasmine''s eyesnded on waking up was Jackson''s smiling face.


    Why is he so happy that I am awake and did he stay at my bedside all this while.


    Jasmine thought her weak eyes centred on his face.


    "For how long have I being asleep?" Jasmine asked weakly as she tried to sit up. Jackson quickly assisted her before Catherine could do it.


    "You have been asleep for over three hours," Catherine remarked as she stare at Jackson who was acting like he was Jackson''s husband.


    What is he doing? I thought he nned on keeping his feelings a secret from her? Doesn''t he know that Jasmine will find his behaviour suspicious if he continues acting this way?


    Catherine thought as she shifted his gaze to Jasmine.


    "Jasmine, let me inform the others that you are awake. They have been very worried about you," Catherine said before she exited the hospital room.


    "Why are you acting so caring and gentle now, I thought you never wanted to see me? Are you staring at me with that expression because you feel guilty?" Jasmine asked with pouting lips.


    "Not because I feel guilty but because I love you. And I did not avoid you out of anger but because I had nned a surprise to confess my feelings to you. I have wanted to do this for a long time, I kept hesitating because I was afraid of how you will react," Jackson said his gaze focused on her face. He had expected to see a surprised expression on her face but s his guess was wrong.


    "Why don''t you look surprised....,"


    "Because I had already guessed that you had feelings for me when I saw the picture of the two of us as your phone wallpaper. We had barely taken that picture a few hours ago and you used it as your wallpaper, I would be the stupidest person on earth if I couldn''t guess what was going through your mind," Jasmine said in a calm tone.


    "Despite being aware of your feelings I still can''t believe that you fell in love with me so quickly. You are the almighty Ice Prince who doesn''t get seduced. You even said that you were in love with someone else, so how fast your love transfers. I still find it hard to believe," Jasmine said as she continued staring at him.


    "It has always been you that I was in love with all along, there had never been anyone else. I loved you longer than you think, I barely concealed my feelings. I am telling you this so there won''t be any secrets between us," Jackson said meekly.


    "Does that mean you loved me before we signed the contract?" Jasmine asked as she waited for his reply. Her expression showed that the way she would react relies on his reply.

 Chapter 236 - Why Does That Matter?

    "I...," The door opened before Jackson could tell her the truth.


    "Why did they have to enter at such bad timing? I haven''t gotten her reply yet," Jackson muttered frowning. He stood up from the chair to give ess to the others.


    Jackson sat at a corner and watch them all fight to talk to Jasmine. Seeing that he was no longer needed he brought out his cellphone and began ying with it. While staring at his phone, he did not see Jasmine repeatedly steal secret nces at him.


    He barely confessed his feelings for me some minutes ago so why is he sitting there when others are with me?


    Jasmine thought not hearing when Evelyn called her..


    "Jasmine, you keep stealing secret nces at him, what is wrong? Are you guys on bad terms again?" Evelyn now the only one sitting with her asked curiously. The others had gone to buy them dinner leaving her, Jeff and Jackson to watch over Jasmine.


    "I am stealing secret nces at him?" Jasmine asked frowning.


    "Why would I do that when he doesn''t even care about me? He has been sitting there staring at his cellphone. I wonder what is so important about his cellphone...,"


    "Are you mad at him for not being around you like the others or are you upset about something else?" Evelyn asked as she steal secret nces at the guys sitting on the brown couch.


    "Well, if you are upset that Jack doesn''t care about you then you are very wrong. When you were still unconscious he was the only one who took care of you. He didn''t step out of this room for the entire time you were asleep. It was as if he wanted to be the first person you set eyes on after you wake up," Evelyn said seriously.


    "And after he seeded in doing that he dare to ignore me? Why did he confess his feelings if he was gonna act so timid after it?" Jasmine muttered sounding very upset.


    "Jack confessed his feelings to you? When did that happen?" Evelyn asked anxiously? she could not hide her excitement.


    "Why does that matter?" Jasmine said as she lied down and turn her back on the anxious Evelyn.


    "This two keep on fighting, I wonder what is wrong with them?" Evelyn thought aloud staring at Jasmine''s back. She could see that Jasmine was pretty upset.


    Meanwhile, on the couch, Jeff sitting beside Jackson turned to stare at him. He was surprised to see that Jackson was still staring at his cellphone.


    What is so interesting that JK has been staring at since Jasmine woke up? I want to see what it is.


    Jeff thought as he stretched and peep at his phone. He was astonished when he realised that it was her pictures he was staring at.


    "JK, she is right in front of you so why are you staring at her pictures instead? Are you not afraid that you are gonna offend her by acting this way?" asked Jeff as he stares at Jackson.


    "She doesn''t need me anymore so I did rather feed my eyes with her pictures than watching her ignore me. At least this is better than being treated like an invisible being...,"


    "Is it Jasmine who is ignoring you or you are the one ignoring her? You have been sitting here staring at her pictures so how do you want her to talk to you?" Jeff questioned in a serious tone.


    "Because of your attitude I even thought that you both are fighting but I guess Jasmine is the one being wronged here and with her temper I am sure she will get upset with you," Jeff concluded firmly.


    "Are you saying that she is not upset with me...,"


    "Would she have been secretly staring at you if she was upset with you? JK what hase over you? You never acted this way towards her so what exactly transpired between the two of you?" Jeff questioned out of concern.


    So, she isn''t mad at me that I confess my feelings to her, this is great. This shows that I at least stand a chance.


    Jackson thought smiling. Actually, the fear of the way Jasmine would treat him after his confession was one of the reasons he came to the couch to sit down and stare at her pictures instead.


    "Jeff, when the otherse back with the meal, you and Steve should try your best to make sure that the others don''t have their meals here. The hospital has an area for dining so make sure they eat there instead, I want Jasmine and I to have our meals together so make sure it happens. In return, I will give you that golden wristwatch of mine you said you love," Jackson made a juicy offer at Jeff.


    "You will give me the golden wristwatch I fell in love with?" Jeff asked in astonishment. He thought he misheard what Jackson said.


    "As far as you seed then the wristwatch is yours when we travel back," Jackson said seriously. Despite that Jackson confirmed his doubts, Jeff could not still believe his ears.


    That golden wristwatch was second to the most expensive wristwatch in the world. There was only one of it in the world and Jackson want to willingly give the golden wristwatch to him in exchange for a mere meal with Jasmine.


    This best friend of mine is one crazy guy. Just to make sure I put all my best into the task, he did not hesitate to give away his treasure. I guess Jasmine is more important to him than we thought.


    Jeff thought grinning happily.


    "I am at your service, Big Brother. I will make sure I carry out the task without any mistakes. You will have an uninterrupted dinner with sister-inw," Jeff said as he held Jackson''s hands. Jackson smiled when he saw how Jeff acted just because he said he will give him the watch he said he loves.


    "I will be back in a few minutes," Jackson said before he stood up and exit the room.

 Chapter 237 - Is That Important?

    Fifteen minutes after Jackson left, the others returned and Jeff got to work on Jackson''s task. With the help of Steve and Evelyn, he was able to sessfully carried out his task.


    "Why did you ask the guys not to let others eat with me? What do you intend to gain from this?" questioned Jasmine the moment Jackson entered the room.


    "Because I wanted to have dinner with you alone...,"


    "And what gives you the notion that I want to have dinner with you?" Jasmine asked as she tilted her head sideways to avoid staring at him.


    Jackson approaches her bed with his hands at his back.


    "Jasmine, did I do something wrong that made you upset with me?" Jackson asked as he stood in front of her.


    "Didn''t you ignore me, I thought you were gonna keep on doing that for the rest of the trip so why did you want to have dinner with me alone?" Jasmine asked as she turned and stare into his eyes.


    "Because I thought you felt awkward around me after my confession that is why I decided to give you some space. I am sorry if that upset you," Jackson said still staring at her.


    "Do you think I will just stop being angry because you apologised...,"


    "That is why I got you these. I was supposed to give it to you when I confessed my feelings tonight but the incident earlier ruin my surprise," Jackson said as he brought his hands forward. Jasmine could not resist smiling when she saw the cake and flowers in his hands. She shifted her gaze from the things in his hands to his face.


    "Apart from Cat, you are the second person who knows how to appease me, I must give you credit for that. You know that the fastest way to appease me is to give me my favourite vani cake," Jasmine said smiling at him.


    "Of course, I know you better than you think," Jackson said beaming at her. He felt so relieved that she was no longer upset with him.


    "Don''t be so proud early just because Iplimented you, there is a lot to know about me," Jasmine said yfully.


    "Ok, I will try harder to know more about you but before that let''s go eat. You didn''t eat breakfast or lunch so I am sure you must be starving," Jackson said as he went to the centre table and drop the cake there.


    "You were not around when I woke up so how did you know that?" Jasmine asked curiously, dropping the bouquet of roses on the bed. Jackson did not answer her but instead went to assist her from the bed.


    The two of them ate and chatted happily but neither of them was brave enough to mention the confession Jackson made earlier.


    When the others came back they were surprised to see Jackson feeding Jasmine the cake. Although they were surprised to see this none of them madements about it. They pretended as though they didn''t witness anything. Jane wanted toment on the flowers but with Evelyn''s quick diversion from the topic, her n failed.


    After they were all rxed everyone gathered around Jasmine''s bed.


    "So, Jasmine what really happened earlier? How did you get to drink the drink that contained strawberries? I am asking because I know how careful you always are," Elizabeth asked as they all anxiously waited for Jasmine''s reply.


    "I was sitting at the beach close to the open bar when a waiter approached me with a ss of cocktail. He said it was from Ice Prince and since I saw Ice Prince at the bar before the waiter approached me, I did not think twice about drinking the cocktail," Jasmine narrated what happened in a calm tone. Everyone turned and gave Jackson questioning stares.


    "I was at the bar just like you said but I never asked any waiter to give you any drink. I know very well that you are allergic to strawberries so I would never ask anyone to give you any food or drink containing strawberries," Jackson said seriously.


    "You know that Jasmine is allergic to strawberries? I never told and I am sure she didn''t so how did you know about that?" Catherine questioned in a suspicious tone. Even others too became curious to know how he knew about Jasmine''s allergy.


    "Is that important?" Jackson questioned sternly not wanting to satisfy their curiosity. He did not how to ry to them that even before he snatched the contract from Jasmine, he has been stalking her for over five months. It is because of his stalking that he got to know about her allergy, likes and dislikes.


    "The most important issue is to catch that gutsy waiter who dared to use my identity to give you that cocktail. I promise to make him go through hell in my hands when I catch him," Jackson said with a clenched fist.


    "Actually, Steve and I investigated the matter but unfortunately we found out that the waiter went on a leave right after the incident urred...,"


    "After making Jasmine go through so much pains he thinks that he can escape? He is wrong if he thought that he could mess around with Jasmine. I am going to make sure I find him within twenty-four hours no matter where he is," Jackson said fiercely as he stood up from the chair. Jasmine stretched and held his hand before he could walk away.


    "This is the Maldives and not Central City so how are you gonna search for him? Where are you gonna start from?" Jasmine asked while staring at his face?


    "If you are angry because I looked ugly earlier when I fainted then that can''t be helped. No one can look pretty all the time...,"


    "Stop joking because it isn''t funny?" Jackson scolded. The way they were acting was as if they had forgotten that other people were standing there staring at them.


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 Chapter 238 - The Staring Game

    "What I meant to say was that I am fine. I can still eat and make jokes, that is the evidence to show you that I am ok so let the issue go. If it was back in Central City, I would have made sure he and the mastermind paid dearly for this but we are in another country," Jasmine said as she beckoned him to sit down.


    "If you want me not to feel wronged then you guys should y a game with me. I am sure I will immediately forget the incident if all of you agree to y a game with me," Jasmine tried to take advantage of her condition.


    "Ok, I will do whatever you want," Jackson agreed to the amazement of everyone.


    "Ice Prince has agreed to y a game with me so what about you guys?" Jasmine asked as she brought back her attention to the others.


    "Since JK had agreed, how could we say no," Jeff said in a pitiful tone. He knew that since Jackson has fallen for Jasmine''s tricks, that means that they were at her mercy. He silently wished that the game would not be something very naughty..


    "Let''s go then," Jasmine said in excitement as she tried to stand up but Jackson quickly stood up and assisted her.


    "Why does it feel like JK is no longer concealing his feelings and I also noticed that they have gotten a lot closer," Jeff said in low tones after Jasmine and Jackson were already sitting at the couch.


    "I also noticed the same thing and the most surprising thing is that Jasmine seems to be cool with the way he is treating her as his Queen. I wonder what happened between them when they had dinner together," Steve said as he stole a secret nce at the two people sitting on the couch while talking to each other. Evelyn despite being aware that Jackson has confessed his feeling to Jasmine kept quiet.


    "Just before the dinner, Jasmine was furious at Jack but right now they look like newlyweds who just came back from their honeymoon. Judging from the bouquet of rose, I am sure something serious must have happened which...,"


    "What are you guys whispering about? Aren''t you guysing so we can y the game now," Jasmine shouted after them? Jeff had no choice but to pause what he wanted to say. The three of them joined the others at the centre table.


    "Let''s y the....,"


    "Staring game," Evelyn interrupted whatever Jasmine wanted to say.


    "What kind of game is that? It sounds boring," Jane replied frowning to show her disapproval.


    "Would you rather y Jasmine''s game then? I can bet with you that you will regret it if you choose to y her game," Evelyn said sternly. Everyone was on the same page with Evelyn.


    Everything about Jasmine was full of naughtiness so they would rather y a game Evelyn chooses than partake in the one chosen by Jasmine.


    "So, what is your game about? How do we know that it is not something naughtier than the one that should have been chosen by Jasmine?" Jeff asked suspiciously. He knew that Evelyn was not as innocent as she tried to portray at the moment. She is as naughty as Jasmine so why should he trust a game chosen by her.


    "I know I can be naughty at times but there is a married couple among us. They are not naughty like us so I would definitely put their feelings into consideration. If it was just us, I know what game I would have suggested we yed but....,"


    "Do you mean games like the truth and dare? I wanted to say that we should y that too but you interrupted me. Hearing some people''s dirty secrets and even daring people to do naughty stuff would have been so exciting, I am sure of that," Jasmine said grinning wickedly.


    Thank goodness she interrupted you. you are my best friend but I am scared of you sometimes. I am scared of what you would have asked us to do.


    Catherine thought feeling very relieved.


    "We will y your game if it is notte after wepleted Evelyn''s game. You have to sleep early to recover don''t forget that," Jackson said to the surprise of everyone. The way he spoke casually made everyone think that maybe he was not with his right senses. If he was in his right senses he wouldn''t have agreed to Jasmine''s demand, that is what they all believe.


    "Really?" Jasmine asked with an excitement-filled tone. Jackson was taken aback when she hugged him out of the blues.


    "You are the best," Jasmine said as she gave him a thumbs up.


    "Does that friend of yours knows what he is getting himself including all of us into?" Catherine asked Jeff sitting beside her. The poor guy was as stunned as she was.


    "I believe he doesn''t. I believe seeing that cute and yful side of hers every day has made him forget that he is in love with the city most dreaded woman, Jasmine Avans," Jeff replied as he turned to stare at the gigglingdy.


    "Since Ice Prince has given me his word then go ahead and tell us what your game is about. Don''t forget we still have to y my game. We can''t afford to waste any time," Jasmine said as she sat on the couch with her legs folded.


    "The game is quite easy. It involves two partners and it must be a male and a female. The man and woman will both stare into the eyes of each other while being timed. The one who has the highest time is the winner and the losers must get a gift for the winners tomorrow," Evelyn exined in a calm tone. Hearing her exnation, they all thought that it was a simple game not knowing that it was harder than they thought.


    "In the process of being timed, are we allowed to look away to take a break?" Elizabeth asked the same question which was in everyone''s mind.


    "Those who looked away or miss eye contact with his or her partner automatically lost the game," Evelyn said seriously.

 Chapter 239 - Why Ropes And Sellotape?

    "I heard a mere look can speak a thousand words so let''s see what our gaze will tell our partner," Evelyn said grinning.


    Only she knew that the game wasn''t as easy as she said. If the game was yed between those who have no feelings towards each other then it would have been very easy but not when it is yed with someone you love or are in a rtionship with.


    "So, who is starting the game first and how do we pick a partner?" Catherine asked curiously. Her expression showed that she kinda like the game.


    "You are free to pick whoever you want as your partner and Steve and I are gonna start the game to show you guys how it is done. Although I am not confident of winning," Evelyn said as she instantly adjusted on the couch..


    She sat on the couch sitting on her folded legs while staring into Steve''s eyeballs.


    Jackson was in charge of timing them. Immediately he announced that the game had started neither Steve nor Evelyn looked away, their eyes glued on each other.


    It passed five minutes and yet they were still staring keenly into each other''s eyes. Jasmine whom idea had just popped into her head began grinning evilly.


    "Why does your gaze look so innocent Evelyn?" Jasmine asked but Evelyn acted like she did not hear her question. Everyone present knew very well what Jasmine wanted to do so they waited to see whether Steve and Evelyn will fall into her traps.


    "Staring at this innocent face of yours made me doubt whether you are the samedy who always teases my first crush, Steve. I can still recall his expression two days ago when you secretly teased him in the presence of everyone. At that moment back then I had thought that Steve will moan out your name right there. I would have loved to see your expression when he did that. Since I couldn''t get to hear his moan, how about you repeat the same thing here?" Jasmine said smirking wickedly. Everyone chuckled when they saw how cruelly Jasmine was teasing the two people who were ying their game excellently before she started her teases.


    "Jasmine!" Steve shouted as he turned and look in her direction.


    "Yeah, I know that is my name," Jasmine said shrugging her shoulders while giving Steve the innocent look.


    "Jasmine, that wasn''t fair. You could have left your teases for after the game...,"


    "But you never mentioned that teasing was prohibited," Jasmine said innocently.


    "If that is the case then we all will tease you when it is your turn," Jeff said not knowing that he had just put himself into trouble.


    "Why not but I can assure you that your teases won''t work on me," Jasmine said confidently. Her confidence showed that she knew exactly what she was doing.


    "And since you officially challenged me then get ready to receive your punishment when it is your turn to y. I won''t hold back, it''s a promise," Jasmine said her voice carrying a hint of threat. When Jeff understood what her words meant, he quickly kept quiet.


    The next couple to y was Jeff and Catherine. Just like Jasmine had promised, she teased them until neither of them could endure her teases. They both ended upughing along with everyone and in the process looked away from the eyes of each other.


    After Catherine and Jeff''s turn, Alfred and Elizabeth took their position. Jasmine also wanted to tease them but she changed her mind when she knew what was at stake.


    If I do that I won''t be able to purchase the sexiest lingerie for Lizzy as her prize for winning. For Alfred, I will give him a pack of condoms in the presence of Lizzy. I can''t wait to see his embarrassed expression when I present my sweet gift to him.


    Jasmine thought smiling devilishly. Jackson sitting beside her happens to see that devilish smile on her face.


    "Why do you have that devilish smile on? What evil n is your head cooking up now?" Jackson said in low tones that only the two of them could hear.


    "Would you believe it if I said that I was imagining how awesome you will look in bed with your hands and legs tied and with me sitting on top you doing all manner of naughty...,"


    "Stop it or you are gonna get me into trouble," Jackson said in his husky voice while he tilted his head sideways to avoid staring at her.


    "I thought you were immune todys'' touches so why do you sound like you are about to lose control. Don''t tell me you are acting this way because you are having dirty...,"


    "I said stop it or you will regret ever teasing me," Jackson said with closed eyes as he held her teasing hands which were creeping on his thigh.


    "What? You are hard already?" Jasmine asked covering her mouth while faking a surprised expression.


    "You...,"


    "What are you guys busy mumbling about? You both did not even realise that they had lost. Thank goodness Steve stopped the watch on time," Evelyn said throwing them a suspicious nce.


    "What Lizzy had lost? I was really rooting for them to win. A while ago, I had evene up with gifts to give the two of you," Jasmine said sounding so disappointed.


    "Why worry about them, you should be worried about what gifts we are gonna give you if you win. I am sure you will love the gifts I havee up with," Evelyn said smirking devilishly.


    "And what are those gifts?" Jasmine asked curiously.


    "Ropes and sellotape," Evelyn replied to the confusion of everyone. Why would she mention these two things, they could not understand no matter how hard they try to guess.


    "Why ropes and sellotape? What use are they to me?" Jasmine asked curiously.


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 Chapter 240 - A Challenge To Themselves

    "I am sure you are the type who will break all boundaries when making love. I will present it to you and Jack so he can tie you up and seal your mouth so you won''t be able to tease him in bed," Evelyn said without an ounce of shame.


    Alfred and Elizabeth just shook their heads. Through this trip, they have gotten to see the different sides of everyone present in the room. They have seen their happy, anxious, sad, angry and most importantly their super-naughty side. That is why their naughtiness no longer surprises them.


    "You need those more than I do so I will dly present it back to you as a gift if you dare give me such gifts," Jasmine said with smiles on her face. Jackson stares at her smiling face. Seeing that beautiful smile on her face made him recall her pale face when she fainted in his arms earlier. Merely recalling that incident made his heart tightened.


    I wish she will never get hurt again..


    Jackson thought, his gaze still centred on her smiling face.


    "JK, why are you staring at Jasmine with such lovely eyes. Your gaze made me wonder what exactly you both were mumbling before Evelyn interrupted you guys," Jeff said after everywhere had gone quiet.


    "We wereing up with a strategy to make sure we don''t fall for any one of your tricks. I said I would rape him if he dares to lose because of any of you," Jasmine lied with so much confidence. Her shamelessness left everyone speechless.


    She is way bolder than me. I wasn''t wrong when I said I was an amateur. I ept defeat.


    Evelyn thought as she stare at the grinningdy.


    "We would like to see you do that. I bet it will be thrilling to see the renowned Ice Prince get raped by our pretty Miss Jasmine," Jeff said sounding excited. His smile gradually disappeared when his eyesnded on Jackson''s murderous res.


    "So, are you guys starting now or do you still need some time to set the right mood and atmosphere?" Catherine who has been very quiet asked. After what Jasmine said to tease them, she was lost at what to say. Having a boyfriend has made her realise what those people out there meant when they said her best friend was a She-devil. She has now admitted that Jasmine is not the type of person anyone should easily mess up with.


    "Of course we are starting now. Why should we waste more time when I still have my favourite game to y?" Jasmine asked in a yful tone as she took her position. She sat with her legs folded on the couch. She pulled closer and whisper something into Jackson''s ears.


    "I will tell everyone that you were aroused earlier when I teased you if you dare to fail," Jasmine said as she made to pull away but Jackson quickly ced his hand on her left shoulder, preventing her from sitting properly.


    "And what if you are the one responsible for looking away first, what punishment should I give you?" Jackson said unyieldingly. Jasmine hesitated when she heard his words.


    "You can kiss me as punishment. I am saying this because I am confident that I am not the one who will avoid your gaze first," Jasmine said while looking into his eyes.


    "Then keep your wordster because for the first time you are gonna lose to me," Jackson said confidently as he removed his hand from being the shoulder.


    "Let''s see about that," Jasmine said proudly as she took her former position.


    "Then start," Evelyn announced themencement of their turn. Everyone watched them stare at each other. The way Jasmine change the hands she used in holding her chin made everyone wonder whether she was trying to seduce Jackson.


    Five minutes passed and neither of them made any sign of avoiding each other gaze.


    Jack loves her so how is he able to stare at her for so long without losing focus? What exactly is this dude made up of?


    Evelyn thought the moment she realised that eight minutes had passed. Steve tried to tease Jasmine so that she would lose focus but neither of them move a muscle.


    "Jasmine, why are you staring at JK as though you want to eat him up? Are you not afraid that you might be at a disadvantage if you continue making a move on him?" Jeff decided to try his luck.


    "What is wrong about wanting to eat him up? One look at him and I know that he will taste very delicious so why would I reject to make him my meal?" Jasmine asked shamelessly.


    "And also I am the type who takes the lead, I am never at a disadvantage with men so I think you should be worried about him being at a great disadvantage," Jasmine added. Her prideful tone and words made everyone wonder where this young heiress learned to be so shameless.


    "You spoke, so that means you lost," Steve who was waiting for this moment spoke up.


    "Silly Steve, your woman never mentioned that talking was against the rules so how could you say we lost? Has trying toe up with tricks to make us lose made you muddle-headed?" Jasmine asked smiling at the end of her sentence.


    "She is one cunningdy," Steve mumbled when he realised that Jasmine was right.


    "Jasmine...,"


    "Keep quiet Steve because if you dare try to distract us again, I will make you and your naughty woman regret ever trying to tease me. I am serious about it," Jasmine threatened firmly. Steve still wanted to talk but Evelyn nudged him by the ribs.


    "No matter what you say or do they will not lose. That is because they are well prepared for us. They are the only ones who will decide when to stop so leave them alone or she will really make you regret it," Evelyn said before she shifted her gaze to them.


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 Chapter 241 - Jasmines Heart In Chaos

    "You are quite obedient," Jasmine said in a low tone that only the two of them could hear.


    "I am only obedient when it is you. You are the only one in this world who can order me around," Jackson said his eyes glued in her eyes.


    "Why are you pretending to be so obedient? Does that mean that you will strip if I ask you to do that?" Jasmine asked.


    "Try me and see whether I won''t do it but one thing you should know is that you should get ready to take responsibility if you ask me to strip in front of you," Jackson said, his lips curl into a wicked smile.


    "You are such a perverted guy.. I advise you to stop flirting with me or I will make you regret it after we are done with the game," Jasmine said in a threatening tone.


    "Ok Madam, you can do whatever you want with me after the game, I won''tin. I will let you take liberty with me however you want," Jackson said maintaining his smile.


    "Be careful of what you ask for ok?" Jasmine said as she took a deep breath. She had no choice but to stare at Jackson''s smiling face.


    Jasmine has seen him smile so many times. In fact, he tends to smile a lot when he is with her but this particr smile of his was different. There was something about it that stir her up.


    Why is he still smiling like a fool? Won''t he stop? Does he even know what his smile is doing to me?


    Jasmine thought as her grip on the couch tightened. Her throbbing heart began to beat even faster. The speed at which it beat per second made Jasmine scared. She was scared that she might have suddenly developed heart disease.


    Jasmine bite her lower lips thinking that this might make the rate of her heartbeat decrease but s the throbbing did not stop. Her forehead suddenly became sweaty. Those paying close attention to her could see that something was wrong with her but the problem was that none of them could pinpoint what exactly was amiss.


    "What is wrong with Jasmine? Why is she sweating a lot?" Elizabeth muttered but her husband sitting right beside her heard her worried words. He too could notice that Jasmine wasn''t her real self but he also did not know what the problem was.


    "Jasmine, what is wrong? why are you sweating so much?" Jackson who just realised that she wasn''t ok asked in a worried tone.


    I can''t hold it anymore. I am afraid that my heart might jump out of my chest if I continue staring at him?


    Jasmine quickly conceded defeat as she looked away. The moment she avoided his stares, she held her chest with her hands. Jackson misunderstood her action for chest pain.


    "What is wrong, are you suffering from a rpse?" Jackson said as he stretched his hand to hold her but Jasmine quickly brushed his hand away.


    Seeing this, Elizabeth hurried to her side. Catherine who was about to do the same thing paused.


    "Jasmine, you were alright some minutes ago so what is wrong with you? Does your chest hurt?" Elizabeth said as she ced her hand on Jasmine''s chest without giving a warning.


    Elizabeth raised her gaze and stare at Jasmine when she realised how erratically her heart was beating. Her sister''s heart was in chaos, she felt it.


    I can see why she didn''t let him touch her. She was afraid that he was gonna discover her little secret.


    Elizabeth thought as she tried to retract her hand but Jasmine grabbed her right hand.


    "Sis, please don''t tell anyone about this not even Alfred. Please...," Jasmine whispered into Elizabeth''s ears. She pulled away almost immediately so that the others won''t find them suspicious.


    "Jasmine, what is wrong? What are you whispering into your sister''s ears?" Jeff asked while staring at the twodies who were still holding each other''s hands.


    "Her chest hurts a little. She told me not to mention it so she won''t make everyone worried," Elizabeth lied while staring into Jasmine''s eyes.


    Why did Lizzy be such an excellent liar? Even I wouldn''t have suspected that she was lying if I was them.


    Jasmine thought as she forced on a smile. She let go of Lizzy''s hand afterwards.


    "If that is the case then let me call the doctor toe to examine you...,"


    "There is no need to make a fuss about it, I am fine," Jasmine held his hand before he could stand up.


    "Jasmine, you don''t have to pretend to be fine just to put our minds at ease. If you are in pain then take a rest and let the doctors check up on you," Catherine said in a calm tone.


    Why does it look like, I am the only one who knows that Jasmine is not in pain. She is lying because she had discovered her feelings for her Ice Prince. I wonder why they are not as smart as me. She is the reason I came up with this game so how could I not know what is wrong with her?


    Evelyn thought as she stare at thedy still holding her chest.


    "Cat, I am fine. I don''t need to go to bed early. Besides what is the use of going to bed when I won''t be able to fall asleep since we didn''t y my game," Jasmine tried to use emotional ckmail. This stupid throbbing heart of hers became a blessing instead of a curse. With this, no one will opt out of ying her game.


    "Then let''s y the game you want us to y so you will have some rest. Staying upte will not do your health any good but instead, it will harm it," Jackson said to the surprise of everyone once again. People like Steve, Jeff, Jane and Evelyn were used to seeing his cold side that is why no matter how many times they have witnessed this, they could not get used to this new side of his.


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 Chapter 242 - Yay! They Are Gone!!!

    "What hase over that friend of ours? He looks like someone who has been bewitched," Steve said in low tones.


    "Is it today that you realised that he is bewitched? He has been bewitched by her a long time ago, he just didn''t let it show and I don''t know why he did that," Evelynmented not taking her gaze off them.


    "Jack, I haven''t yed the staring game so how could we y another game?" Jane asked sounding wronged. Evelyn who knew that she would definitelyin turned to face her.


    "We thought you didn''t want to y since you said the game was boring that is why we didn''t add your name to the list of the yers. You made thatment so you can''t me us for this," Evelyn said firmly.


    "Also, I would suggest that you don''t partake in this game either. I know that the game will be fun but you know Jasmine''s personality very well. This is her game and I am hundred per cent sure that you will regret staying if you don''t go back to the hotel," Evelyn said in a serious tone. Jane frowned when she heard Evelyn''s suggestion..


    "Why do you say that?" Jane asked.


    "You might think I said that because I disliked you but that is not the case. I am saying this for your mental and emotional health. You will understand what I am trying to say if you are smart enough. Just take my suggestion and leave if you don''t want to end up suffering," Evelyn said conclusively.


    In the past, she was close to thisdy sitting opposite her but her attitude and action made them drift apart. How could the psychopathdy try to frame her just because Jackson treats her extremely well unlike how unfriendly he treats her. If this happen once, she would have let it go thinking that her actions were caused by jealousy but not when she did it three times. Thest incident that Jane almost run her over with a car made her hate thisdy''s guts. She can be very naughty but not heartless like Jane which is why she did not avenge herself.


    "There is no need to act like you care about me. If you wanted me to leave, you could have just said it and I would quietly walk away...,"


    "Who wants you to leave? You can stay all you want, but like Evelyn said you can''t throw tantrums during or after the game," Jeff said when he saw that Jane was trying to y the victim game again.


    "The two of them are right. ying a truth and dare game isn''t your usual type of game. This game breaks all boundaries. It isn''t for innocent souls like you," Jasmine said not sounding polite.


    "Since I can see that none of you wants me here then I will leave. Besides I wouldn''t have wasted my precious time toe to the hospital if not for Jack''s sake," Jane said as she stood up and left the hospital.


    "Elizabeth, do you and Alfred wants to y the game too? These guys here can be very mean and I will go very naughty. The two of you can stay if you are cool with whatever craziness we are gonna disy tonight," Jasmine asked in a very polite tone.


    "If we stay we are going ruin you guys fun, so Liza and I are going back to the hotel now. We will visit you tomorrow," Alfred said to the delight of Jasmine. Everyone was surprised to see her delightful expression.


    "Ok, have a steamy night today," Jasmine said yfully as she stare at the couple now standing.


    "Good night," Everyone chorused.


    "Guys, please don''t let that naughty sister of mine stay up toote. She still needs to rest so as to recoverpletely," Elizabeth said as she waited for their replies.


    "JK is here to make sure she sleeps on time so don''t worry," Jeff assured as they all watch Elizabeth and Alfred exit the room.


    "Yay! They are gone!!" Jasmine remarked excitedly after making sure that Alfred and Elizabeth were gone.


    "Why are you so excited? What exactly are you up to?" Evelyn asked in a suspicious tone.


    "I am happy because I am free. I have always wanted to y this game but I couldn''t since I did not have many friends. Earlier I was worried that my innocent sister and husband would get tainted by us...,"


    "Are we that bad?" Jackson asked as he stare at her face.


    "Do you need to ask that when you will know the answer in a few minutes?" Jasmine asked grinning evilly.


    "So, how are we gonna y the game, there is no liquor bottle to spin," Catherine said silently wishing that the game will be cancelled.


    From merely staring at Jasmine, she could see that the girl was up to no good again. She was scared of falling victim to her best friend''s acts.


    "Who says there isn''t a liquor bottle? Jeff, please help us check the fridge and bring out the liquor bottle," Jasmine said smiling wickedly.


    "Jasmine, so you had already prepared everything and you made us fall into your trap, that is not fair," Steveined but Jasmine only smiled not saying anything.


    It took them ten minutes to set up everything. The smiling Jasmine was the first to spin the bottle and unfortunately for her, the bottle stopped at Catherine''s front. Since Catherine was her best friend she had troubleing up with a less naughty truth question.


    "Which is your favourite kind of sex: soft, slow, and sweet or aggressive, fast and feisty?" Jasmine asked smiling broadly. Despite waiting for some a minute Catherine did not reply.


    "Aggressive, fast and feisty," Catherine blurted out with her eyes closed. Apart from knowing that Jasmine would tease her, she felt so damn embarrassed that Jasmine asked her one of her little secrets.


    "Ohh... So that means my innocent Cat like the kind of man who is a beast in bed?" Jasmine asked teasingly as she shifted her gaze to Jeff.


    "Pretty Boy, does that means you are a beast in bed? What spell did you cast on my gentle Cat to....,"


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 Chapter 243 - Truth Or Dare?

    "Jasmine!" Catherine who was scared of what Jasmine will say quickly interrupted her.


    "Ok, I will keep my mouth shut like you want but I can''t guarantee I will be able to control my hands from beating you if I learned that he does hurt you during lovemaking," Jasmine said while ring at Jeff.


    Everyone on the table chuckled following Jasmine''s threat. Catherine rolled the bottle. Unlike Jasmine''s turn, nobody was nervous when it was Catherine rolling the bottle. They all knew that she was nothing like her shameless best friend. The bottle ended up stopping in front of Jackson.


    "Truth or dare?" Catherine asked firmly while staring at his face.


    "Truth," Jackson replied carefreely as he waited for her question. Although Catherine was considered harmless, his confidence wasmendable..


    "Have you ever fallen in love? If yes then do you see a future with this person?" Catherine asked seriously.


    I hope this way I will at least help him to confess his feelings to Jasmine. Since the question was sudden I am sure that his answers will be genuine. I wish through this reply, he will find his way into her heart.


    Catherine thought as she stole a secret nce at Jasmine.


    At first, she never liked Jackson, her reason for that was justifiable but her opinion about him had changed after seeing the way he treats Jasmine after they arrived here for the trip. Apart from being so good to her, she can see that he understands Jasmine and that Jasmine seems to like him too. Her biggest wish is to see her best friend happy and fall in love once again.


    "Yes, and she is the first woman I have ever fallen in love with him. She is not the nicestdy and definitely not the worst, she is just perfect for me. Whether or not we will have a future depends on her willingness but if it was up to me, I would have said that I want her to be my one and only woman. The empress of my life and world. The mother of my children and my everything," Jackson said while staring into Jasmine''s eyes.


    "What a fabulous proposal. I have been to so many engagement parties but none of the men''s words has ever made me have goosebumps as yours did. If thedy you love is listening to this, I am sure she will definitely be overwhelmed by this amazing proposal you have made," Evelyn said as she apuded him. She sneaked a peep at Jasmine.


    "Kudos, I almost said yes to your proposal thinking that I am the one you were proposing to. Thank goodness I realised on time that I was not the one," Jeff said yfully. His words were apanied by loudughter from everyone.


    "It is good that you didn''t utter a word because if you did, I am certain today would have been the day I had your lips sewed to prevent you from ever sprouting nonsense," Jackson said as he stretched his hand and spin the bottle.


    "Truth or dare?" Jackson asked Steve whom the bottle had halted in front of.


    "Truth," Steve said sounding nervous. Although Jackson wasn''t naughty like Jasmine he wasn''t good either that is why the fear of what he might ask him terrified Steve.


    "Which is the longest time you havested while having sex without break?" Jackson asked to the surprise of Steve who had expected his question to be something difficult.


    "Eight hours. Or was it not, Eve?" Steve turned to ask thedy sitting at his right-hand side.


    "Why are you asking her that? As the man are you not supposed to recall that since I am sure that you must have been the one who tortured her in that long period?" Jasmine asked.


    "Jasmine, you might not know but Eve is the one who usually tortures and bully me in bed. She knows that I love her way too much to do the same thing to her that is why she always takes advantage of that," Stevemented.


    "Why are you telling her that? I am sure that even though she tortured you as you said, you must have enjoyed every bit of it," Jackson said sounding upset that Steve was telling his beloved woman about his intimacy with Evelyn.


    "JK, you are a hundred per cent correct about that. I have noticed that each time Steve has sex with Evelyn, he can''t seem to stop smiling. He always looked like one who has won a lottery," Jeff said in a yful tone.


    "What is wrong with that? His reaction shows that I always satisfied him and I am sure no woman would ever be able to satisfy him in that manner," Evelyn said shamelessly. Catherine could not help but think whether she will be that shameless after she has date Jeff for a long time.


    "You are confident, let''s see whether you will be so confident to give me a reply when it reaches my turn to ask you questions," Jasmine said grinning devilishly.


    "That is only if the bottle will stop in front of me...,"


    "It will and I am sure that it will stop at your front so many times so get prepared in advance," Jasmine said confidently as she beckoned Steve to spin the bottle.


    "Truth or dare?" Steve asked with a smile on his face as he stares at Jasmine who seems to be the unlucky one.


    "Dare," Jasmine said confidently to the surprise of everyone who thought that she would choose the safer option which was TRUTH.


    The anxious Steve tried toe up with a good dare but his brain only arrived at one answer.


    "I dare you to eat candy and afterwards kissed your partner sitting at your left-hand side. You must pass the candy into his mouth in that manner and the kiss must not be lesser than five minutes," Steve said smirking wickedly. Jasmine turned to stare at her left-hand side like she did not know who was sitting there.


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 Chapter 244 - Kiss Him Already

    "Hey, Steve that was not bad. I had thought that you would go easy on her but I guess I was wrong," Evelyn said as she tapped Steve by his shoulder to show how proud she was of him.


    "Steve!" Jasmine remarked loudly. Her bewildered expression showed that she did not expect someone like him to give her such a tough dare.


    "Why are you scowling? His dare is quite easypared to what I had in mind so you should be thankful that Steve is quite nice," Evelyn said grinning. Jasmine has always been the one who made people suffer, seeing this sour look on her face for some reason she felt happy.


    "Are you saying I should thank him for this? Hell no!" Jasmine said as she tried to look for an excuse so that she can escape from this particr dare.


    "Steve, you said I should eat candy right but there are no candies in this room so how am I gonna do that? How about youe up with a different dare...,".


    "What are you talking about Jasmine? There are indeed no candies here but the cake can serve as one, don''t you agree with me guys?" Evelyn said as she secretly winked at them to support her.


    "Yeah, I think the cake is even better. The savoury taste of the cake will linger in your mouth," Jeff supported with smiles on his face.


    "I am the one who picked the dare so why does Ice Prince have to suffer along with me? This is not fair to him. Also, you guys did not even ask for his permission, what if he hates it...,"


    "Jack, are you perhaps against this? Would you rather prefer she kissed Jeff or Steve instead of you?" Evelyn asked feeling so certain that Jackson will agree with their ns.


    Let''s see what other excuses she is gonnae up with again after Jack gave his consent.


    Evelyn thought as she smirked devilishly. She waited to hear what Jackson would say.


    "Jasmine, you are the one who insisted that you wanted to y the game and I agreed because I wanted to make you happy. Since this will make you happy then I agree to it," Jackson said acting very innocent. He acted like he was not aware that Jasmine wanted to evade the task.


    Is he really dense or is he pretending to be stupid to make me suffer in the hands of his friends?


    Jasmine thought with clenched teeth as she red at Jackson.


    "I am sure you are very satisfied with his reply. I am certain you must be very happy that he did not relent to suffer along with you," Evelyn said as she resist the urge tough out loud.


    With everyone against her, Jasmine had no choice but to surrender.


    Jasmine reluctantly picked the sizeable cake with the fork and put it in her mouth.


    "What are you waiting for, kiss him already?" Jeff eximed. The reluctant Jasmine shot him a murderous nce.


    I will surely get back at them in the sweetest way possible. I am sure none of them will be able to forget today''s truth and dare game after I deal with them.


    Jasmine thought as she pulled closer and kiss Jackson. Jackson did not even wait for a minute, he wrapped his left hand around her neck the moment their lips met.


    The way he kissed Jasmine passionately made everyone''s mouth drop open. They kept wondering whether this was the same cold and domineering Young Master Jackson Smith.


    "I was never wrong when I said that she liked him. The way her body is yearning for more shows that she likes him and I am sure she is aware of this but is only trying to evade the truth," Evelyn muttered, her gaze centred on Jasmine who seems to be having a great time kissing the man she was once reluctant to kiss.


    "It''s past five minutes...,"


    "ssh... Let them continue. I am afraid they will both murder us if we stop them at such a critical point. Also, I feel like it is kind of fun watching them kiss so passionately," Jeff said. He was so sure neither of the two engaged in a hot kiss heard him.


    Jackson kissed Jasmine to the point that shepletely forgot where they are. The feeling of his hot tongue inside her mouth felt so good. She did not know whether it was because of the cake but his lips tasted sweeter at the moment.


    When they finally pulled away, they were both panting heavily.


    "Ten minutes straight, that was one hell of a kiss," Jeff announced to the surprise of the two people who had forgotten that they were not alone.


    "That was the most epic kiss I have ever watched. It was super hot. Ipletely forgot that this was a game and this is because you both made it look so real. The way you both kissed felt like you both have been dying to kiss each other. I am sure merely watching that passionate kiss must have gotten the guys aroused," Evelyn said in a teasing tone.


    "Jasmine, you were not able to pull away because his lips tasted sweet and irresistible right?" Steve asked yfully.


    "Stop giving me that look because I was also stunned at the way you refused to let go of him," Catherine said when Jasmine shifted her gaze to her.


    "Yeah his lips really tasted sweet and irresistible do you have a problem with that or were you expecting me to say that it tasted bitter? Sorry to disappoint you if that is what you expected," Jasmine said without an ounce of shame.


    "Whoa... I did not expect her to admit it," Jeff remarked as he cover his mouth with his right hand.


    Jackson was too shocked to talk. All he could do was stare at her. He had been with her and interacted with her almost daily for over four months now but he can''t seem to get used to this side of hers.

 Chapter 245 - Evelyn Ended Up Being The Unlucky One

    "Let''s see who is going to be the unlucky one to get chosen by me," Jasmine smirked devilishly as she rolled the bottle. Everyone nervously waited to see who will be the unlucky one. Since Jasmine has been provoked by them, they knew that she will break all boundaries with her truth questions or dare tasks.


    "Wow... So our pretty Miss Evelyn is the unlucky one who will suffer in my hands right now," Jasmine said her smile broadening even more. Evelyn who normally smiled couldn''t smile. Same with Steve who knew that he might not be spared too.


    "So what does our pretty Miss Evelyn chooses, truth or dare?" Jasmine asked maintaining her evil grin.


    No matter which one I choose it won''t make a difference so why don''t I go for a dare. Maybe I will suffer less if I choose that..


    Evelyn thought while staring at Jasmine''s smiling face.


    "Dare," Evelyn said as she braced herself for whatever Jasmine''s task will give.


    "Really... Are you sure you wanna take that?" Jasmine asked acting like she was benevolent.


    "Yes, I am sure so bring it on," Evelyn said trying to sound bold.


    "Make one of the crazy and the most sensational moans you have ever made?" Jasmine said to the bewilderment of everyone. The way their mouths dropped open on hearing her words showed that none of them expected this.


    "What did you say?" Evelyn asked thinking that she must have misheard Jasmine.


    "I heard saying dirty words or moan in bed drives men insane. It makes them go wilder, I heard so I want to learn how it is done so make one of the sensational ones you have ever made," Jasmine said carefreely. Her words made everyone ufortable and yet the speaker was so carefree about it, what an irony.


    "Why the heck do you want me to do that? And who do you want to learn it for?" Evelyn asked unhappily.


    "For my husband of course or would I want to learn it for Steve?" Jasmine asked.


    "I am sure that you must have had sex a lot of times so why are you doing this to me...,"


    "Not a lot of times but only once so go ahead with the task. If you have a hard time recalling what you always say then Steve can help you recall it. All you just need is to make love casually in the bathroom like you normally...,"


    "Jasmine!" Steve and Evelyn remarked in unison.


    "Just go ahead and do this easy task if you don''t want me to talk. Don''t worry I will pay rapt attention. You might not know but I am a fast learner," Jasmine said in a funny tone which made Jackson, Jeff and Catherine chuckle.


    "That best friend of yours is just so impossible," Jeff muttered.


    "Ok I will do it but firstly recall that you started it. You can''t whine when it is my turn," Evelyn said as she cleared her throat and got ready to do her task.


    "Aahhh...hmm..... ooooh.... not there.... ahhh....," Evelyn moan sounding like she was having very sensational sex.


    "Wow... that was great. I see why men get wild by merely listening to this," Jasmine said smiling satisfactorily.


    "You seem to be having a lot of fun bullying Evelyn. Are you not afraid that she will get back at you. You might not know but Evelyn is the type to hold grudges," Jackson whispered into her ears when he saw her radiant smile.


    "Yeah, it is indeed fun bullying her and I am not afraid that she is going to avenge herself because you are here to bear all the suffering and humiliation with me," Jasmine said before she turned to stare at the bottle which was still spinning.


    Jasmine heaved a sigh of relief when the bottle halted in front of Jeff. The disappointment on Evelyn''s face was very visible when the bottle stopped in front of Jeff. Since Jeff choose dare, it wasn''t hard for Evelyn toe with a simple dare task for him.


    "I am gonna blindfold you and the rest of us are gonna stand in the middle of the room. You must kiss the first person you touch exactly where you touch them," Evelyn announced.


    "What if he chooses a guy, will he also have to kiss the guy exactly where he touched him?" Catherine asked anxiously.


    "That will be his luck if he ends up choosing a guy or anotherdy other than his girlfriend," Evelyn said as she extend her hand towards where she kept her handbag. She brought out a blue handkerchief which was embroidered with a pink flower.


    After making sure that Jeff was ready she blindfolded him. When it got to the turn to touch someone, Jeff almost touched Jasmine but Jackson was quick enough to pull her to himself before Jeff''s hands could reach Jasmine.


    In the end, Jeff ended up touching Catherine by her boobs and he had no choice but to kiss her there.


    The game went on and on but Evelyn was never lucky enough to get Jasmine as she had wanted. Just when she was about to give up on ever getting to tease Jasmine, the god of luck smiled on her.


    "Finally, you have been delivered into my hands," Evelyn said beaming.


    "Jasmine is doomed. I am sure Evelyn is going to take revenge in the sweetest way possible," Jeff mumbled sentences only he and Catherine could hear.


    "Jasmine has exhausted her truth options, I am looking forward to seeing what task Evelyn is gonna give her," Catherine said her gaze focused on the unusually quiet Jasmine.


    "Since you are not saying anything I will take that as your reply for me to go ahead," Evelyn said grinning wickedly.


    "Sit on Jack''s legs and lightly trace your hands on his lips while whispering ''I''ming... I''ming'' six times in the most erotic manner ever. You must move your butts on his legs while saying this. Make Jack feel how amazing it feels for ady toe, ok?" Evelyn said still maintaining her evil grin. Everyone was surprised by Evelyn''s task but none said a word.


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 Chapter 246 - Im Coming... Im Coming

    "You are going to redo it if none of us is satisfied with it so make it more real," Evelyn said in a tone that carried a hint of threat.


    Jasmine wanted to say something but on recalling the task she gave Evelyn, she dare not make her displeasure known. She knew she will only end up being teased by everyone if she says a word.


    "Sorry, you got dragged into this, Ice Prince," Jasmine said in low tones as she gently stood up and sat on his legs.


    "As long as you are happy then I am fine," Jackson said as he gave her his most bewitching smile.


    I thought he was smart but he is really a fool. He is aplete fool when ites to love and he is gonna up suffering in my hands if he is not careful.


    Jasmine thought as she ced her index finger on his natural pink lips.


    Jasmine took a deep breath to prepare herself for the task ahead..


    "I''ming... I''ming," Jasmine said in the most erotic manner she coulde up with while moving her butts sitting on his legs.


    Steve almost burst out in a peal of deafeningughter had Evelyn not quickly covered his mouth with her hands. Everyone in the room suppressed theirughter while watching Jasmine perform the task Evelyn gave her.


    "I''ming... I''ming," the moment Jasmine concluded thest one, everyone burst out in a peal of deafeningughter. They allughed until Jasmine got annoyed with theirughter.


    "Haha.... my tummy hurts," Jeff eximed as he tries to suppress hisughter but all was in vain.


    "Jasmine that was one hrious thing. I never imagined that you would one day be bullied by Eve," Steve said as he tried to control hisughter.


    "Yeah, it is the most thrilling moans I have ever listened to all my life. Don''t worry I am sure Jack must have enjoyed it. He must have really ''came'' before you did," Evelyn said as she resumed herughter once again.


    "You guys are making my blood pressure rise with yourughter so just leave my room. I don''t want to see anyone of you in my room again tonight," Jasmine said immediately standing up from Jackson''s legs.


    "You are throwing us out?" Jeff asked curiously.


    "Would I have wanted to let my enemies stay beside me?" Jasmine asked pretending to be upset.


    "If someone had told me that my best friend will one day gang up on me, I wouldn''t have believed it...,"


    "Stop acting dramatic Jasmine," Catherine said thinking that Jasmine was joking.


    "Starting from today, I denounced all of you as my friends and this is because I can see that you all are looking forward to my death," Jasmine said as she went to where Jeff and Catherine were sitting and pull them up from the couch.


    "Careful or you are gonna get your IV pin undone," Jackson said as he hurried to her side.


    "It''ste already so you guys should go back to the hotel. I will keep watch over Jasmine here...,"


    "I should be the one staying with her and not you," Catherine said sternly.


    "If it was in the past I would have definitely chosen you but not today. I am very upset with you so just follow your lover and leave," Jasmine said as she beckoned them to get going.


    "I can see that you both are dying to be alone so I will be kind this once and give you both some privacy but Jack warn your woman not to challenge me next time. You don''t need me to tell you how I am right?" Evelyn asked yfully before she dragged Steve along with her.


    "Jackson, take good care of my best friend. If you dare as much as toy a finger on her, I will not hesitate to beat you up until my heart satisfaction," Catherine threatened fiercely before she walked closer and hug Jasmine.


    "I know you like him but try not to make it so obvious. And also don''t you dare have sex with him. I will tease you for eternity if you have sex with him only to end up delivering his child in nine months," Catherine teased before she pulled away.


    "What are you saying? I don''t feel that way about him so stop jumping to conclusions," Jasmine quickly denied not daring to stare at Jackson.


    "As if I don''t know my best friend well but since you say so I will believe you," Catherine waved at her before she and Jeff left remaining only Jasmine and Jackson in the room.


    The atmosphere turned awkward after the others had left. Jasmine found her way to her bed, keeping the IV stick close to her side.


    "What do you wanna do now? Do you wanna shower first before you go to bed or are you gonna sleep like that?" Jackson asked in an awkward tone.


    "I always take my bath before I go to sleep and today won''t be any different," Jasmine said as she climbed down from the bed.


    "Ok, let me get you all you will need," Jackson said as he made to approached the wardrobe where her clothes were stocked.


    "You have done enough already for me. You don''t have to bother about me anymore," Jasmine replied as she approach where he stood.


    "Taking care of you has never been a bother. I do it because I love it so stop...,"


    "Stop treating me so nicely Ice Prince because I am not as good as you think. I am a very bad woman and I am certain you must have heard this from your fellow men," Jasmine said seriously as she went over to the wardrobe, take a towel before she hurried into the bathroom.


    Jackson went and stood by the door when he realised that she was avoiding him.


    "I love you for who you are and no matter what anyone says it will never change the fact that I love you very much so stop trying to push me away," Jackson said loud enough for Jasmine to hear.


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 Chapter 247 - I Want To Eat You

    "Although I think he is such a fool for loving me why do I always find him cute when he said those words?" Jasmine said before she began taking off her clothes. It took her ten minutes toe out of the bathroom.


    "Stop drooling over me. Don''t forget it''s just the two of us. I can''t fathom what I will do to you if you continue staring at me so intensely," Jasmine said as she approached the dressing table. Her VIP hospital room did not look or even feel like she was in the hospital. It felt like she was at home instead of in a hospital.


    "You can''t me me for not being able to resist the urge to stare at your body. It''s your fault for having a nice body," Jackson said smiling as he approached where she sits in front of the huge mirror fixed on the wall.


    "I have been starved of intimacy for a while now so I advise that you stop flirting with me because the consequences will be dire if you get me all seduced," Jasmine said yfully as she picked up the white towel to dry her hair. Jackson standing at her back collected the towel from her and afterwards helped her to dry her hair..


    "I won''tin even though you pounce on me right now. Since you are starved, you can eat me to your heart''s content...,"


    "I bet you must taste bitter so I will let your offer pass by," Jasmine joked as she stare at his smiling face through the mirror.


    "I have all it takes to drive ady insane, you said that to me so I am sure I won''t taste bad in bed...,"


    "Ice Prince, are you perhaps marketing yourself to me?" Jasmine asked turning to stare directly at him.


    "You can say that," Jackson said nonchntly.


    "You are more shameless than I had thought," Jasmine said smiling as she turned and stare back at the mirror.


    "Stop staring at me and go and shower," Jasmine on realising that Jackson was still staring at her despite that five minutes had passed said.


    "I do want to shower but I didn''t bring new sets of clothes. I only have the one I am wearing," Jackson said.


    "Thedies bought new pyjamas for me so you can use them for the night," Jasmine suggested. Jackson''s face lit up on hearing her suggestion.


    "I can''t believe you were fully prepared to amodate me tonight. I guess you are naughtier than I had thought," Jackson joked.


    "You are the one who is hellbent on seducing me so stop calling white paper ck," Jasmine said as she stare at his departing back.


    "We will continue from where we stopped when Ie back," Jackson said as he picked a towel from the wardrobe before he went into the bathroom.


    When he finished taking his bath Jasmine had already dressed up and lied on the bed.


    Wow! He has such an enviable body. No matter how many times I see him partially nude, I can never seem to get enough of the beauty of his body. He has the body of a God.


    Jasmine thought licking her lips hungrily. Jackson who was aware of her lustful re pretended not to know about it. In fact, he loves it that she was staring so attentively at him.


    Gosh! I feel like pouncing on him and having him hot. He looks so goddamn delicious.


    Jasmine swallowed hard when Jackson used the towel in his hand to wipe off the water dripping on his fine body.


    "Are you hungry? You keep swallowing so hard that I can even hear it from here," Jackson turned to face her with smiles on his face. Jasmine who was in a trance instead of seeing Jackson only need nude saw him glowing while possessing powerful wings.


    "Hmm... I am very hungry," Jasmine who isn''t with her senses replied with her gaze centred on his abs. Seeing how she was acting, Jackson''s smile broaden. He walked towards where she was sitting on the bed.


    "What do you want to eat? Tell me and I will immediately get it for you," Jackson now standing in front of her said resisting the urge to burst out in a peal of deafeningughter


    "What else would I want to eat if not you? Surrender yourself to me angel and I promise to take good care of you," The bewitched Jasmine said as she stretched her hand and touch his abs.


    Jackson chuckled when he heard her words.


    "I am all yours, you can have me to your satisfaction," Jackson said as he bent and gave a light kiss to her lips before he pulled away.


    "Stop acting so adorable or I might forget you are a patient," Jackson tapped her nose yfully before he turned to walk away.


    Goddamn it! What did I just do and say? Gosh! I can''t believe merely staring at his beautiful body made me totally lost my damn mind.


    Jasmine cursed herself inwardly as she tried toe up with something to escape from this embarrassment.


    "What are you saying, I didn''t do anything. You are the one who seduced me. So cheap of you to use what I love to tempt me," Jasmine said with pouted lips.


    "I didn''t seduce you. In fact, I did not put in any efforts to seduce you but since you said I seduced you then I guess I should thank my body for being something you are crazy about," Jackson said in a teasing tone. Jasmine frowned when she heard himpliments himself.


    "Stop being narcissistic. Also, your body is not better than mine. You will lose your goddamn mind if I take my clothes off...,"


    "I also didn''t take mine entirely off. I still have a towel tied around my waist. How about I pull off the towel, will you still be able to stay sane? I really want to know, what do you think?" Jackson asked as he gave Jasmine an innocent stare.


    "You....," Jasmine was too speechless to scold or counterattack his words.

 Chapter 248 - OMG!!!

    "You are more shameless than I had thought. I agree that I can never beat your shamelessness," Jasmine epted defeat. Sheid afterwards with her back facing him.


    "It''s good that you know," Jackson grinned wickedly as he went to dry his hair and also dress up in his pyjamas.


    After Jackson was done, he went toy on the couch.


    "You are taking care of me so you can sleep on the bed with me. The bed is big enough to contain two people," Jasmine on turning around and seeing himy on the couch said in a calm tone.


    "Are you sure? As you know, it is considered inappropriate for a single man and woman toy on the same bed," Jackson who just sat up said seriously.


    "We are just gonna share the same bed but not have sex together so why do you have so much to say?....,"


    "I am afraid you will get mad at me just like you did that night in the car. I don''t want to ever see you angry with me in the way you did ever again," Jackson said emotionally on recalling how furious Jasmine was that night.


    "What the heck are you saying? I was indeed angry at you that night because of the intimacy we had but that was not the only reason I was angry with you....,"


    "Then what was the problem?" Jackson asked seriously as he stood up and approach the bed.


    "I was angry because I thought you confessed that you love me due to the little intimacy we had. I was also mad because you had a fiance whom I thought you loved very much. Not only was I upset with you but I was also furious at myself because I let myself get to that extent with you...,"


    "But I repeatedly told you that she was not my fiance so why didn''t you believe me...,"


    "Because I thought you were joking. I thought you repeatedly denied her being your fiance because you were angry at her. And also I have told you my other reasons for saying treating you that way. Despite that I don''t love Kai, he is still my fiancee. At that moment I hated myself because I felt like I was cheating on him...,"


    "I am sorry for making you feel that way. Although I love you I should have thought about your feelings back then," Jackson said as he sat beside her.


    "What happened back then is not entirely your fault, I was partly responsible for that so there is no need to feel bad about what happened," Jasmine said as she forced on a smile. After she finished talking none of them said a word.


    "Jasmine so what is your response to my previous confession?" Jackson asked as he focused all his attention on her beautiful face.


    "Don''t you feel sleepy? I don''t know why but I suddenly feel very sleepy. I will sleep now," Jasmine said while avoiding his eyes. She adjusted herself on the bed before shey down on the huge bed.


    Jackson merely watched her use the excuse of feeling sleepy to evade his question.


    "Ok, sleep now. I will bring your bedsheets," Jackson said as he stood up and went to get the sheets from where Catherine kept them. The moment he walked away, Jasmine who pretended to be fast asleep turned to stare at him.


    Ice Prince, I never meant to hurt you. Although I don''t know whether your feelings for me are genuine the truth is I have long forgotten how it feels to love and be Ioved. I am sorry that you had to choose to love me out of the thousands ofdies who are ready to fall at your feet.


    Jasmine thought sadly before she quickly turn her back at me. Jackson came back a few minutester with the bedsheets and covered her with them. He sat on the bed and stare at her sleeping face for a few minutes before heid down beside her and slowly he fell asleep.


    In the morning, the doctor and nurses came to check up on Jasmine and when they entered the room, instead of one person they met a man and woman cuddling themselves. One of the nurses wanted to wake them up but the doctor quickly stopped her.


    "Let''s go. We wille backter to check up on her condition," The young guy who was in charge of taking care of Jasmine said as he turned to leave. The female nurse who seems to have a crush on Jackson reluctantly turned around to follow them out of the room.


    Jackson and Jasmine were lost in the dreand to realise that early morning has reached.


    They slept until the others arrived. Jeffrey''s eyes widened on entering the hospital room and met two figures cuddling each other intimately.


    "OMG!" Jeff remarked before Evelyn standing beside him could cover his mouth.


    "What a big mouth you are," Evelyn said as she quickly unlock her cellphone and took pictures of them before they could change their sleeping position.


    "What a perfect picture!" Evelyn remarked smiling radiantly as she stare at the picture she just captured. Elizabeth and Alfred who were behind earlier were surprised also when they met Jackson and Jasmine in the position others did.


    "I never knew they were this close," Elizabeth muttered.


    "Jack!" Ady''s angry voice filled the room. Everyone frowned on hearing thedy''s familiar voice. Her loud voice woke the two sleeping figures up. Without even waiting for Jasmine''s eyes to get familiar with her environment Jane stepped forward.


    "What the heck do you think you are doing Jasmine? How could you seduce him into bed? As a high-ssdy brought up in a reputable family have you got no shame? Is sleeping around with men your hobby...,"


    "Watch your tongue, Miss Allen," Elizabeth interrupted her sharply.


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 Chapter 249 - She Got Slapped Twice

    "As her sister, why didn''t you educate her properly? Why did you have to wait for her to get this far? It''s your fault and that of your parents for raising a sl*t like her...," Elizabeth who could no longer take the insult anymore walked closer and pped Jane hard across her face.


    "You have no right to insult my little sister and neither do you have the right to lecture me and my parents because you are no different from her, got it?" Elizabeth said fiercely. Alfred who has never seen her so furious before was so surprised to see this side of hers.


    "So what if Iid on the same bed with him do you have a problem with that?" Jasmine asked as she climbed out of bed.


    "Is it only when you are the one lying beside him that you will consider it honourable to sleep with him?" Jasmine asked harshly as she approached where the angry Jane was standing.


    "It''s not my fault that he doesn''t find you attractive enough to sleep with so don''t you dare transfer the aggression on me because I won''t take it lying low Ok?" Jasmine who has finally closed the gap between them said while staring into her eyes.


    "Yes, so if I flirted with him and seduced him into bed, it is not my fault that you suck at seducing men to do what you want so why are you angry with me? Are you jealous that he finds me so attractive to the point that he couldn''t resist getting seduced by me?" Jasmine questioned in a stern tone. Her fiery eyes showed how angry she was with Jane.


    "You are shameless...,"


    "And so what if I am shameless and so what if my hobby is to sleep around with men, it is my body so why are youining on my behalf?" Jasmine asked as she raised her hand to Jane''s face. Everyone thought she wanted to p Jane but they were wrong. Jasmine did not p Jane just like they had expected.


    "So what if deviated from my parents'' teachings, who gives you the right to judge them? What made you think you can just insult my beloved parents and go scot-free?" Jasmine pped Jane hard on the face without giving anyone hints about it. The p was so loud. It made Jeff and Steve subconsciously hold their right cheeks.


    "How dare youy your filthy....,"


    "Utter just one more word and I will p you again," Jasmine threatened fiercely. Everyone was surprised to see the enraged side of Jasmine since they have always seen her yful side.


    "You can insult me all you want but never in your wretched life insults my parents again because it is not gonna end with just a p," Jasmine concluded sternly.


    "How dare you...,"


    "I advise that you leave now while we are all being very rational because I am going to break every goddamn bone in your body if you dare say or try to attack my best friend again," Catherine who caught Jane''s hand amid the air threatened coldly.


    "How dare three of you gang up on me? Do you think that Jack wouldn''t dare to avenge me?" Jane asked as she faked a wronged expression. Jeff rolled his eyes seeing that Jane was still trying to act pitiful after the horrible words she said about Jasmine and her family.


    "And what are you to him that he would avenge you?" Jeff asked coldly. Jane whom Catherine has just let go of her hands hurriedly close the gap between her and Jackson. She held his hand while looking pitiful.


    "Jack, can you see how that woman and her supporters are bullying me? Can''t you see that she is not who she is? She has always pretended whenever she is around you to lure you into bed with her. Don''t get fooled by her pretence. Seek justice for me," Jane said as she stare into his eyes looking so miserable. If Jackson wasn''t there to hear all the despicable words she spoke about his beloved woman, he would have believed that Jane was bullied.


    "Who said you could touch me?" Jackson said coldly to the shock of Jane.


    "Jack... why are treating me like this?" Jane said staring at Jackson for an exnation.


    "Jane, I heard all you said earlier so stop pretending. If I was the type of man whoy hands on women, I would have done the same thing Jasmine did for jumping to conclusions. If what you saw was too much for you to believe you could have asked me questions instead of insulting her," Jackson said seriously as he momentarily stare at Jasmine only to bring his gaze back to Jane.


    "Let''s get some facts straight here, Jane. The truth is Jasmine never seduced or tried to seduce me but I was the one who has always gone all out to seduce and flirt with her," Jackson said to the surprise of everyone. Nobody had imagined that Jackson would admit to this.


    "I seduced her into bedst night so if you are unsatisfied with that thene at me and stop picking on the wrong person. Although I don''t hit women, I don''t know what I will do to you if you dare repeat what you said earlier," Jackson said fiercely.


    "Jack, how could you say you flirted with her? How could you lie to make yourself look bad just because you want to save her reputation?" Jane asked not believing all Jackson said. Evelyn rolled her eyes when she heard Jane''s words. She would have loved to put her in her rightful ce but since this was Jasmine and Jackson''s problem, she will leave Jane to them.


    "Who are you that I would resort to lying? I love her and even though she doesn''t seem to feel the same way about me I won''t give up on pursuing her," Jackson shocked everyone with his confession once again. Even Jasmine whom he had confessed his feelings to yesterday was surprised since she didn''t expect him to make such a bold confession in the presence of everyone.

 Chapter 250 - Get Out

    Evelyn, Jeff, Steve, Catherine, Elizabeth and her husband all turned to stare at Jasmine to see what her reaction to Jackson''s confession will be. They were surprised to see that calm expression on her face.


    It took Jane two minutes to get over the shock of Jackson''s bold confession.


    "Jack, are you even listening to what you are saying? How could you say you love a woman like her? How could you stoop so low to like a woman like her whose reputation with men is known all over the city?" Jane asked as she gave Jasmine a disgusted nce.


    Jasmine who saw the way Jane stare at her flipped her hair to show that she caredless about what she or anyone else thinks of her.


    "And even though you liked her like you want to make us believe Auntie will never agree to your union...,"


    "What do others people opinion of her has to do with the way I feel about her? And is it my mum who is gonna marry her or me?" Jackson asked fiercely. Evelyn felt like apuding Jackson for the reply he just gave Jane.


    "It''s not my fault that others can''t see what I see in her so why should I change my choice to make anyone happy?" Jackson added firmly.


    This is exactly the type of man Jasmine needs. I can''t help but feel that his attitude is simr to that of Jasmine. If Jasmine really wants to go against dad''s n for her and Kai, he is the only man in the city who I am sure will not be afraid to against our father for her sake. He has made me fall in love even more with his attitude with the way he defended my sister.


    Elizabeth thought as she stare at Jackson with admiration visible in her eyes. While Elizabeth was staring at Jackson this way she did not know that Alfred had just turned and stared at her.


    "I know you love him for Jasmine but don''t make it so obvious. His words are not enough to ess him, we still need to test him to make sure that he is the right one for little sister-inw," Alfred whispered into Elizabeth''s ears. Elizabeth just smiled when she heard his words.


    "You...,"


    "Apologise to Jasmine for what you said about her," Jackson said sternly before Jane could rebuke him.


    "I should apologise to her? Never!" Jane said unwaveringly.


    "Why should I do that when I am the one who is wronged here? She and her sister pped me so they should be the one apologising and not me," Jane said standing on the fact that she was not wrong.


    "You either choose to apologise to her for insulting her and her family or you get out of here. Choose one," Jackson said in a tone that showed that he was not kidding when he told her to apologise.


    "I will never apologise to someone like her," Jane said firmly.


    Look at her iming to be right. I am sure she thinks that Jack is ying. She is still deluding that Jack likes her. I pity her stupidity.


    Evelyn thought as she stare at the pridefuldy.


    "Then get out. Don''t make me repeat myself because you won''t like what I will do to you if you defy my orders," Jackson said more serious than he has ever been.


    With the way he talked, Jane thought maybe he was talking to someone else. It took her a while to ept the cruel reality that Jackson was not talking to anyone else except her.


    "Jack, how could you order me out of the room? How could you let yourself get enticed by someone like her? You are way more than this Jack, so how could you do this to me just for her sake?" Jane said acting like she wanted to cry.


    "I am sure you don''t want to see the cruel side of me right?" Jackson asked when Jane still did not leave the room as he ordered.


    "You are being very unfair to me Jack. You are no different from them. If someone had told me that you of all people will join everyone else to bully me I wouldn''t have believed it," Jane said with misty eyes as she turned to walk out of the room. The moment she want to walk past where Evelyn stood, Evelyn, extend her leg at thest minute. Jane who bumped into her leg almost feel had she not managed to stabilise herself.


    Jane who knew that Evelyn''s action was deliberate only turned and red at her before she stomped out of the room in fiery.


    How dare she look down on sister-inw in a ce which is filled with people who adores her? Didn''t she know that it was suicidal? She should be grateful Evelyn decided to stay out of the issue because I am sure that she would have suffered more than she did.


    Jeff thought grinning in satisfaction.


    "Jasmine, I am sorry that you had to hear such words from her mouth....,"


    "You are not the one who said those words so why are you apologising?" Jasmine asked raising her gaze to stare at him.


    "I am used to hearing such words so there is no need for you to feel terrible because her words do not affect me," Jasmine said as she walked past him and went to sit on the bed.


    "Guys, stop giving me that look because I am fine. If I were to easily get affected by what unimportant people say then I am sure I would havemitted suicide since I hear such words from idlers all the time," Jasmine said in a carefree tone when she saw how they were staring at her.


    "Instead of just standing there staring at me, get me discharged. Staying in the same space for a long time feels so suffocated so kind Big Sis and brother-inw, get me discharged. Don''t forget we are supposed to board the ne back home today," Jasmine said care-freely to show them that she was alright. Actually, Jane''s earlier words did not affect her and this is because she knew it was words from a jealous and frustrateddy. If she had only insulted her, she wouldn''t resort to pping her but how dare she insults her beloved elder sister and her innocent parents. Who gives her the right to judge her parents?


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 Chapter 251 - Are You Not Leaving Too?

    "Jasmine, you haven''tpletely recovered so how about you stay in the hospital....,"


    "Ice Prince, I wasn''t talking to you but my sister and Alfred. Besides, I let you have your way throughout yesterday so why do you still want me to stay in the hospital?" Jasmine asked firmly. Jackson could not utter a word since he knows that all she said was the truth.


    When she woke up yesterday she had insisted that she wanted to get discharged with the im that she was fine but he was the one who insisted that she stayed in the hospital. He even had to threaten her when she kept on insisting on getting discharged.


    No one has ever made Jack so well behaved. He is the one who always has an advantage in any conversation. In the past never had I thought that this day wille for him.. I guess this is the power of love. It humbles even the mightiest.


    Evelyn thought beaming when she saw how quiet Jackson has be after Jasmine spoke.


    "You don''t have to worry about the flight. We have postponed it to tomorrow and about the issue of you getting discharged, I will get that der," Alfred said before Elizabeth could disagree.


    "How could you agree to what she wants easily? Do you realise that you are spoiling her by treating her this way?" Elizabeth scolded in a yful tone.


    "Did you expect him to be like you? Of course, brother-inw is different. He is the one who treats Jasmine baby the best," Jasmine said acting like a child. Others who thought that she was pretending were so relieved to see her smiling.


    "Jasmine, stop acting so adorable or you will get all our men seduced with your cuteness," Evelyn said sounding like she was displeased.


    "If you don''t want your man to get seduced then get him out of here or else he will getpletely enticed by me after Ie out of the bathroom," Jasmine said yfully.


    "You...," Evelyn was left speechless by Jasmine''s shamelessness.


    "Stop stuttering and go because I need to shower and change into something sexy. You don''t expect me to get discharged looking so haggard right?" Jasmine said before she shifted her gaze to the others.


    "We will leave then. I will get your discharge issue sorted out while you are getting ready," Alfred said as he held Elizabeth''s hand. The others also left remaining only Jackson in the room.


    "Are you not leaving too?" Jasmine asked staring at his face.


    "I know I look even more ravishing with clothes off but I will advise you don''t look so eager to see me nude. You are not my boyfriend so I will never have sex with you no matter how much you like me...,"


    "We can make it official right now. You just need to say the word and I will be all yours," Jackson said hurriedly as he began approaching where she sits. It took Jasmine some time to get over the shock his words left her.


    He keeps leaving me bewildered with his words and actions. I am afraid he is gonna give me a heart attack if he continues acting like this.


    Jasmine whose gaze never left Jackson''s face thought as she ced her hand on her pounding chest.


    I wonder why this damn heart of mine is beating so rapidly.


    Jasmine cursed her heart inwardly. She was so scared that she might lose control of herself if Jackson gets even closer to her.


    "Stop right there," Jasmine ordered sternly when Jackson was four steps away from her. Jackson halted the moment she spoke.


    "I know staying with me has made you be a pro in seducing but I am still your senior in this aspect. Your tricks will never work on me," Jasmine said trying to soundposed and confident like she has always done. She knew she will be at a disadvantage if Jackson dares to get the hints that her entire system was in chaos.


    "How are you so sure that it won''t work on you when I haven''t tried it on you? Also, why do your eyes speak a different thing from what your mouth says?" Jackson asked while staring into her eyeballs. He smiled when he saw her immediately avoid his stares after he finished talking.


    "What... what are you saying? You are just spewing nonsense," Jasmine felt like pping her mouth for daring to stutter at such a critical moment.


    "Then why can''t you look me in the eyes anymore? Are you scared that I will discover the secrets you are desperately trying to hide if you stare into my eyes?" Jackson said as he took two steps forward.


    "If you dare walk any closer I won''t talk to you until we leave the Maldives," Jasmine threatened in a hurried tone.


    She is so adorable when she acts this way. I guess my patience really paid off.


    Jackson thought bending so that his mouth is close to her ear.


    "Stop acting so tense and breathe normally because I have no intention of getting that kiss you promised mest night. I also have no intention of teasing you. Anyways, where is the fun of teasing you when they are so many third wheels lurking around?" Jackson said teasingly as he licked her ear before he turned and walk away.


    His sudden teasing which others might have deemed harmless sent electrifying currents down her spine. Her body went all stiffened.


    "Damn you Jackson for making me horny with just your tongue. You are no novice with this but a pro. I can''t believe you have the ability to make me feel this way," Jasmine rxed her stiffened body after Jackson had left.


    "And what kiss was he talking about? Did I promise him a kissst night?" Jasmine thought aloud as she climbed out of bed.


    A few minutester Jane who just entered her room did not even drop her handbag when her cellphone rang. Because of how angry she was, she wasn''t so happy to receive a phone call at that moment nevertheless, she still answered the line.


    "Hello, Rose, I was just about to call you before your call entered. It''s as if you read my mind," Jane said trying her best to hide her anger. She did not want to transfer her aggression to her friend.


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 Chapter 252 - The News Of Jasmine And Jackson In A Relationship Trending

    "I have long wanted to call you since it was morning here but I was afraid that it was still very early there that is why I did not call," Rose said.


    "You sound like you have something to tell me, is everything alright there?" Jane asked curiously as she went to the couch and sat down. Jane became even more anxious when Rose did not utter a word after her question.


    "What is it? Say it and stop keeping me in suspense because I am not in my best mood at the moment," Jane said. When she left everything was perfectly ok, so she could not guess what is the problem.


    "The entire country is in an uproar right now...,"


    "Did a war break out?" Jane interrupted in an anxious tone.


    "It would have been better if it was a war which broke out," Rose muttered momentarily forgetting that Jane was still on the line..


    "If that is not the case then what is wrong?" Jane asked in a moreposed tone.


    "The news of Jasmine and Jackson being in a rtionship is the trending news since early in the morning. If they were no evidence to back up the news people would have regarded it as a rumour but there are several pictures to back up the news. In all the pictures circting, Jasmine and Jackson were always acting intimates that is why so many people believe the news," Rose ryed in a sad tone.


    "By Jackson, you are not perhaps referring to my Jack right?" Jane asked subconsciously standing up from the couch.


    "I also wish it was another Jackson that I was referring to," Rose said dejectedly.


    "Why the hell would that b*tch be mistaken for my beloved Jack''s girlfriend? And what is the Smith and Allen family doing about it? Why haven''t they had the media house block the news?" Jane asked curiously?


    "The news would have been very easy to take down if it was only on newspapers and television but unfortunately the whole inte is filled with the news. Taking the news down is not easy," Rose exined. She was so happy that Jane wasn''t there physically, she would not have known how to calm her down if that was the case.


    "What about both families holding a press conference to deny Jack and that b*tch being in a rtionship, has the time for the press conference being set?" Jane asked sounding desperate.


    "Even though both families were to deny the news, it won''t stop the news from circting except it is done by the individuals involved in the news. Jackson has toe back and issue an official statement about his real rtionship with Jasmine for the news to die off," Rose exined in a calm tone. Jane began pacing about the room when she heard Rose conclusion.


    "Even though I have to sell my soul to the devil I will make that b*tch pays dearly if this news dares affect Jack''s reputation or the price of his Company''s share," Jane stated angrily.


    "Everyone all thought that the news will affect Smith''s International negatively but luckily the response has been shocking....,"


    "What do you mean by this?" Jane stopped in her track so she could pay apt attention to what Rose wanted to say.


    "Smith''s International share price has skyrocketed since the news circted. And same with J& S Innovation. Bothpanies are benefitting big time from this. I guess that is why none of thepanies has officiallye out to deny the alleged rtionship," Rose concluded sounding nervous. She was so sure that Jane will lose it after hearing the news and just like she imagined Jane red up.


    "That is not possible. It is not just possible," Jane keep on chanting before she smashed her cellphone against the hard floor.


    "Jasmine has a bad reputation. So many rich families hate her so how could the news about her rtionship with Jack be well received," Jane said in denials.


    As if smashing her phone wasn''t enough she began breaking things in the hotel room, forgetting that this was not her home that she could just ruin her entire room.


    Meanwhile in Jasmine''s hospital room. Two minutes after Jasmine used the restroom Jackson''s phone rang. Jackson''s eyebrows furrow in annoyance when he saw the caller ID.


    "Didn''t I tell him not to call me except in emergency so why is he calling me now?" Jacksonined as he reluctantly answered the line.


    "Do you have a death wish or are you perhaps tired of your job, Max?" Jackson asked coldly, his gaze focused on the entrance instead of on the restroom door.


    "None of the above, boss," Max replied in a mellowed tone.


    "If none of that is your wish then why did you call me? Have you perhaps forget what I said before I left?" Jackson asked sternly as he adjusted his position on the couch.


    "It''s is not my wish to disturb your vacation but it''s just that there is a turmoil over here at thepany...,"


    "Is there something wrong with thepany? Why didn''t you call if thepany encountered a problem? Did you think I would praise you if you waited until the problem got to this stage?" Jackson asked as he subconsciously stood up from the couch.


    "Yes, there is a turmoil going on in thepany right now but thepany itself is doing amazingly well...,"


    "What do your words mean, I can''t follow what you are trying to say," Jackson asked sounding confused.


    "This morning everyone woke up to be greeted with the news that Miss Jasmine and you are a couple. This topic is the number one trending news on the inte. Thepany has been bombarded with calls and fax from so many media houses since this morning. Thepany''s front is crowded with reporters. But despite all these thepany''s image and stock prices has not been affected negatively. Instead, the stock prices have risen so high that everyone is dumbfounded....," Max trailed beaming at the other end.


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 Chapter 253 - You Wouldnt Dare Do That

    The news of Jasmine and I being in a rtionship is on the inte? Wow, who did me such a great favour? This is just what I needed to make my feelings for her known in the entire world. I am more than thrilled to hear that mypany didn''t suffer any harm from this.


    Jackson thought beaming to himself. He gently sat on the couch with his legs crossed.


    "The public is demanding for you to give an official statement about the news. Boss, should I issue an official statement that the news is just a rumour and that you and Miss Jasmine are merely friends....,"


    "You wouldn''t dare do that? Who says that you can do that?" Jackson interrupted him fiercely. His reaction startled the once happy Max..


    "Then what do you want me to do? Although everyone is happy with the rapid rise in stock prices, the way the reporters are outside thepany is just so frustrating," Max said honestly.


    With the reporters standing on guard outside, their work was slightly affected. All meetings in and outside the office have been cancelled because of this.


    "You are not gonna do anything about it. Just let them continue talking because the hotter the news the better for me ok?" Jackson said grinning evilly. It was at this moment Jasmine came out of the restroom.


    Why the heck does he have that evil grin on?


    Jasmine said as she stood in front of the door and stare at Jackson.


    Jackson was too delighted to notice her presence and when he finally noticed that she was there, he quicklyposed himself.


    "Tell everyone that I wille back on the business trip tomorrow," Jackson said before he quickly concluded the call.


    "Why didn''t you say anything if you hade out of the restroom?" Jackson asked as he dropped his cellphone on the centre table.


    "I did make a sound when I came out but you were too engrossed with whomever you were talking to realise my presence. And this makes me want to ask, who were you on the phone with? Is it perhaps your secret lover?" Jasmine who just reached the couch asked suspiciously as she sat beside him.


    "Were you nning about how you were gonna spend your time with her after we travelled back tomorrow?" Jasmine turned to stare into his eyes.


    She sounds jealous. I bet this is the perfect moment to tease her.


    Jackson thought as he grinned inwardly.


    "Why do you want to know? Are you perhaps jealous?" Jackson asked while staring into her eyes. He almost chuckled when he saw her looked away with a flustered expression visible on her pretty face.


    "What... What are you saying?" Jasmine stutter to the delight of Jackson.


    "Has someone ever told you that you look adorable whenever you are in denials?" Jackson said smiling broadly.


    "I said I am not jealous..,"


    "Ok, I will pretend that you are not jealous since you said so," Jackson said trying to suppress hisughter.


    The fear of what Jasmine might do to him if he dares tough scares him. He was afraid she will punish him in a way he never imagined.


    "You...," Jasmine said as she pointed her index finger at him. Jasmine slowly dropped her hand when Jackson did not say anything.


    "Ice Prince, I recall you once told me that you came here on a business trip and also, I heard you talking abouting back from your business trip. And this brings me to my real question, did you reallye here for a business trip?" Jasmine asked as she gave him a suspicious nce.


    "Since you arrived here, I have never seen you attend a meeting. You are always within my sight so what kind of business trip did youe to the Maldives for?" Jasmine added not taking her gaze off him.


    "Did you perhapse here to meet one of your many lovers...," Jasmine froze when Jackson suddenly pulled closer to her.


    "Yes, I did note here on a business trip like I told you....,"


    "Does that mean that my guess is correct?" Jasmine said as she stare into his eyes.


    "I came here for you. And apart from you, there has not been any other woman. It has always been you from the beginning until now," Jackson said while staring into her alluring Sapphire eyes. Seeing her eyes flutters, he had the urge to kiss those beautiful eyes of hers.


    "Lies...,"


    "I have never lied to you before and my feelings for you are true and sincere," Jackson said as he ced his right hand on her face.


    "Why do you say that when you have lied to me several times. Jane isn''t your fiance, why didn''t you say it? Why did you make me misunderstand your rtionship?" Jasmine asked as she stare into his eyes searchingly.


    "I never admitted that she was my fiance when you repeatedly refer to her as my fiance and I recall telling you on so many asions, that she wasn''t my fiance. You are the one who didn''t believe my words," Jackson said as he continued caressing her face. He was surprised to see that she did not reject his advances.


    "Then why didn''t you tell me that you were in love with me sooner...,"


    "Would you have said yes to my proposal if I had confessed earlier?" Jackson cut her short. Hearing his question, Jasmine could not give him a reply.


    What would have been her reaction if he had confessed his feeling earlier? Would she have remained so calm after learning that the iceberg has fallen in love with her?


    She can not imagine what her reaction would have been.


    "I love you Jasmine and I kinda feel like you have feelings for me too but even though my guess is wrong, it''s alright. Because I am sure I am gonna make you fall in love with me sooner than you can ever imagine...," Jackson trailed his eyes moved from her face to her rosy lips. Her tempting lips made him gulped hard.


    "Don''t forget, I am charming and irresistible. It''s hard fordies not to fall madly in love with me," Jackson said as his face inched closer.


    "Stop being narcissistic," Jasmine said as she raised her hand and hit his chest gently.

 Chapter 254 - Why Do I Feel This Way About Him?

    Seeing that he wasn''t reacting, she raised her gaze to stare into his eyes. And at that very instant she got entrapped by his passionate gaze. Her gaze moved from his eyes to his well-sculptured nose. It continued moving downwards but it stopped exactly at his natural pink lips.


    Wow! Just take a look at these soft pink lips that looks like he had just finished eating the sweetest candy in the world. They look so delicious and tempting. It makes me want to have a bit of it.


    Jasmine lost in her fantasy thought not taking her eyes off his seductive lips.


    After staring at her sexy lips for close to two minutes, Jackson could no longer resist the urge any more so he kissed her.


    At first, she did not respond and this is maybe because she was taken aback by the sudden kiss but she couldn''t remain unfazed again after Jackson pried his warm tongue into her mouth..


    Jasmine pulled closer and wrapped her hands around his neck for a deeper kiss. She kissed him passionately.


    They were too engrossed in their little acts to know when everyone except Jane entered the room.


    "Wow! So sweet and erotic," Evelyn blurted loudly. Jasmine who heard her words abruptly pulled away when she realised that they were third parties there. She arranged her hair and quickly put on aposed expression as nothing happened.


    "You both didn''t have to stop because of us. We are all adults so we are used to seeing this," Evelyn said when she realised what her words had caused.


    "I will get some fresh air outside," Jasmine said not sparing the others a nce. She was too eager to leave to pay attention to their questioning gazes.


    "Let me go with you...,"


    "Don''t follow me," Jasmine did not even wait for Jackson toplete his sentence before she interrupted him sharply. Jackson who was about to stand up sit back properly on the couch.


    "It''s very rare to see Jasmine embarrassed. I wonder what is wrong with her," Evelyn muttered staring at the entrance after Jasmine has left.


    "You guys wait here while I check up on her," Elizabeth said before she stood up and left the room.


    After the twodies left, no one uttered a word for almost two minutes.


    "JK, you and sister-inw''s rtionship seems to have improved immensely, how did you do it? Did you put honey in your mouth and spoke to her which is why she is treating you so sweetly," Jeff broke off the awkward silence in a humorous manner.


    "I confessed that I was in love with her yesterday but she didn''t give me a response...,"


    "You confessed to Jasmine?" Catherine yelled to the surprise of everyone. Only Alfred did not look very astounded to see her react this way.


    "Yes, but with the way she is hesitating to give me a reply, I have this feeling that I am going to get rejected," Jackson said his once happy expression turned gloomy.


    "Catherine, you reacted overboard with Jack''s revtion earlier. Is there a reason why you acted like that?" Evelyn quickly changed the topic when she saw Jackson''s sad expression.


    "Nothing," Catherine lied without batting an eyelid.


    "If you thought that Jasmine will confess that she likes you just because you confessed to your feelings then you are very wrong. My best friend is not that easy to woo. It takes more than gifts or flowers to make her fall in love with you...,"


    "If those won''t work then what will work? You are best friends so I am sure you know her more than we do. We will really appreciate it if you help Jack with winning Jasmine''s heart," Steve said seriously.


    "I will help him but only if he can make Chairman Avans cancel Jasmine''s engagement to Kai," Catherine said firmly.


    "Why is that important...,"


    "Because that is one of the major factors she will never fall in love with you. She loathes people who cheat in rtionships. She will never want to cheat on Kai even though their rtionship is arranged," Catherine exined in a calm tone.


    "The first step to making Jasmine fall in love with you is having a great understanding of her, her world and personality and it seems like you have sessfully done that. The next step is...," Alfred who always preferred to stay quiet trail. The way all of them stared at him keenly, waiting for his next words made him smiled inwardly.


    "The next step is making her break that huge wall separating her and every man in this world. Taking care of father is not a big problem but the huge work lies whether or not you can make her ept her feelings for you," Alfred concluded coolly. He was stunned when Jeff began pping while staring at him.


    "Wow, that was short but very informative. How about you join our team too. I am sure with you on our team, JK won''t have a hard time winning sister-inw over," Jeff quickly proposed not wanting to miss this opportunity. Everyone eagerly waited for what his reply will be.


    "Sorry guys but I am on my wife''s side. Whatever side or team she picks is where I will stay," Alfred crushed their hopes with just these two short sentences.


    Anyways he never said he won''t help me so that means there is still hope.


    Jackson thought, trying to be optimistic.


    Meanwhile, while on the rooftop, Jasmine stood there cupping her face.


    "Gosh! What the hell is happening to me? Why has it be very difficult for me to control myself around Ice Prince?" Jasmine thought aloud as she continued cupping her face.


    Why do I always be so weak and helpless each time hees very close to me. What are these foreign feelings that I am feeling for him?


    Jasmine thought as she stare down at the front of the hospital in which an ambnce has just driven in.


    "Will I stop feeling this way if I keep a distance from him?" Jasmine mumbled to herself like a crazy woman.


    "But how will I aplished this when he is always around me every single day. Be it on the vacation or back home. I seem to have gotten very ustomed to having him around me, will I be able to stay a day without seeing him?" Jasmine was too focused on trying to solve her problem to notice thedy who just arrived on the rooftop.


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 Chapter 255 - He Might Be Your Destined Man

    "What do I do, I am helpless at the moment. I wonder how our rtionship got to this state," Jasmine mumbled dejectedly.


    "Girl, quit talking to yourself or people might mistake you for a crazy person. If you feel disturbed then I am here to talk to," Elizabeth made her presence known after she had covered the huge gap between them.


    The startled Jasmine turned to face the side the voice came from when she realised that there was a possibility that someone overheard all she said.


    Lizzy! She didn''t hear all I said did she?


    Jasmine thought as she gave her sister suspicious nces.


    "I know you love me but stop staring at me like that or you might bore a hole on my face," Elizabeth said yfully as she stood beside Jasmine.


    Just then two ambnces entered the hospital premises. Doctors and nurses immediately scrambled to collect the injured patients all covered in blood.. Judging from their blood-stained clothes, she could tell that they were involved in an ident.


    "Don''t they look so pitiful?" Elizabeth muttered, her eyes glued on the patients rolled into the hospital building.


    "I am sure when they left their homes they must have been smiling. Some of them might have just gotten into a quarrel with their lover, friends, colleagues or even family members before they left their homes. Despite the mood in which they left their respective ces, I am sure none of them had ever thought they would be involved in an ident...," Elizabeth trailed as she brought her attention to Jasmine''s face.


    "Jasmine, what do you think must be going through these two sets of people''s mine, whose survival is not certain?" Elizabeth asked seriously.


    "Whether or not they were smiling or frowning when they got into the ident both parties have regrets. I am sure, be it the smiling individual or the unhappy one, there is something they should have done before the ident that they didn''t do so either way both have regrets," Jasmine concluded firmly.


    "So what have you learned from their mistakes?" Elizabeth asked while still staring at her face.


    "If there is something I have learned, that is that we should live our best, never postponed what should have been done right now forter so there will be no room for regrets. ''Live to the fullest, never caring about what others think,'' that is one of my mottos," Jasmine concluded with a smile on her face.


    "If that is the case then why are you not living your best so you won''t leave regrets for the future. Why are you not following your motto?" Elizabeth asked seriously while staring into her eyes.


    "Big Sis, what are you talking about? I don''t understand you?" Jasmine said looking very confused. Elizabeth could see that she was not faking it.


    "I am talking about Jackson. Jasmine, it is so obvious that the young man is into you and I also noticed that you seem to like him a lot so why are you not giving him a chance...,"


    "Big Sis, don''t even go there. Whether or not he likes me, I don''t give a damn about it?" Jasmine said firmly as she turned and looked into space.


    "Really? Are you sure, Jasmine?" Elizabeth asked as she stare at Jasmine with suspicious nces.


    You can deceive every other person about your feelings but not me, Jasmine. I can see right through you that you like him so quit pretending in my presence.


    Elizabeth thought, her gaze focused on Jasmine who looks restless.


    "Yes, I am sure. I can never fall in love again after what I went through in the hands of that jerk. It''s not possible," Jasmine said but she could not look at Elizabeth while saying this. The way she acted was as if she was afraid that her secrets might be found out.


    "To you, it might look like you are trying to convince me that you don''t like him and that you are incapable of falling in love again. But to me, it looks like you are trying to convince yourself and not me," Elizabeth said in a calm tone.


    "Jasmine, I know you were hurt by those you loved but that doesn''t mean that you shouldn''t give yourself a second chance to love and be happy. You deserve this right and neither you nor anyone has the right to deprived you of these," Elizabeth said while staring at Jasmine''s face.


    "Jackson loves you. The fact that he defended you and our family earlier shows the depth of love and respect he has for you. He doesn''t seem to a see a problem with that wild side of yours that men and everyone out there hates but instead he seems to love this side of you too. This shows that he loves you for who you truly are. Maybe he is that one true love of yours that you were searching for in Nichs," Elizabeth said as she stares at Jasmine who was now staring at her.


    "Big Sis, why are you telling me all this...,"


    "Because I genuinely want to see you happy. I want to see you have your happy ever after. If you are acting this way because you are engaged to Kai, I will talk to dad and mum. I am sure dad will cancel the engagement after I talk to him...,"


    "The engagement is not the problem. I have already thought of a n that will make dad cancel it," Jasmine said confidently.


    "If that is not the case then what is holding you back? Are you waiting for him to be taken before your very eyes before you realise your feelings? Elizabeth asked fiercely.


    "Maybe Nichs was never destined to be yours. Don''t let your fears and pains let you miss the one who was destined to be yours because instead of six years, you will use the rest of your life regretting it. Take heed Jasmine," Elizabeth said as she tapped Jasmine by the shoulder. She left Elizabeth the rooftop afterwards.


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 Chapter 256 - Catherines Advice To Jasmine

    "And what if he turns out to be the same as that jerk? What if he is not mine too? Won''t I use another six years or even my entire life hurting and regretting my decision?" Jasmine thought as she stare at her sister''s departing back.


    Jasmine stayed on the rooftop for another ten minutes before she went to her room to join the others. Few minutes after she returned, they all went back to the hotel. Nobody knew the reason but ever since Jasmine returned from the rooftop she began keeping her distance from Jackson.


    About three hours after they came back, Jasmine was seen sitting at the beach under a shade staring at the water. She was too lost in her thoughts to realise that Catherine was approaching her. She only noticed her presence when Catherine talked.


    "What is wrong? You look disturbed. If something is bothering you, you can always tell me. You know I am always and will forever be on your side," Catherine said as she beamed at Jasmine to make her feel rxed.


    "Nothing is bothering me....,"


    "Do you think I am stupid or that after spending so many years with you that I can''t see when you are disturbed?" Catherine asked seriously.


    "Anyways, if you feel shy about telling me what is disturbing you then it''s fine with me. I will wait until you are ready but before that, I have something to discuss with you," Catherine said. Her words caught Jasmine''s attention.


    "What is it? Are you and Jeff in some kind of misunderstanding? If he had dared to hurt you I will teach him a lesson he will never....,"


    "What I want to discuss is not about me but it''s about you, Jasmine," Catherine cut her short abruptly.


    "It''s about me? And what is it about me that is making you look so serious?" Jasmine asked in a serious tone.


    "Your rtionship with Jackson," Catherine finally revealed.


    "Ice Prince and I are in no rtionship....,"


    "But you like him," Catherine cut her short before she could even say aplete sentence.


    "Jasmine, no matter how hard you try to deceive and conceal your feelings you know that you can never deceive me neither can you hide anything from me...,"


    "What are you trying to say here?" Jasmine interrupted Catherine abruptly.


    "I am saying that I know that you like Jackson. If you like him so much then why don''t you give him a chance?" Catherine asked as she stare at Jasmine''s sudden frowning face. Despite that Jasmine seems to be upset, that did not stop Catherine from continuing to speak her mind.


    "Jackson although is a bit cold, we all know that he is a nice guy. I am sure that you can testify to that. Apart from being a nice guy, he doesn''t have a history with women. He has eyes for only you so why not give him a chance to show you how much he loves you?" Catherine concluded as she waited for Jasmine''s response.


    "Did Jeff and the others bribe you to talk to me? Why is everyone just speaking to me about Ice Prince today?" Jasmine said standing up from the chair.


    "Because we can see what you can''t see or let me rephrase it. We can see and feel what you are pretending not to see or feel. Your happiness is our priority that is why we are like this," Catherine now standing beside her said seriously.


    "And Cat, did you say he is a nice guy? Wasn''t he also a nice guy but he had the guts to betray me?" Jasmine asked harshly as she began walking closer to the ocean.


    "Also did you say Ice Prince does not have a history with women and that he has eyes for only me?" Jasmine asked as she turned and face Catherine. It was at this moment that Jackson arrived on the beach but he stood and watch them from far away.


    "Did Nichs have a history with women? Did he not act like he could give up his life for me but did he not betray my love at the end...,"


    "Jackson is not him so you can notpare him to that scum. If you are treating him this way because of what that jerk and b*tch did then you are being unfair to him and yourself. He doesn''t deserve to be treated this way and you deserve to be happy too," Catherine said in a mellowed tone.


    "Although I am sure that Jackson is willing to wait for you for five years or even more, the women who are in love with him will not wait for that long. They are all impatient and desperate. They will do anything to jump on his bed at every given opportunity, don''t forget that?" Catherine said as she tapped Jasmine by the shoulders.


    "We are not asking you to make decisions right now. Take your time to think about all I said but don''t take too long because the longer you hesitate, the more you are giving other women the opportunity to entertain unhealthy thoughts about him," Catherine said before she turned and walk away.


    She was surprised when she saw Jackson standing there staring at Jasmine. She approached where he was standing.


    "Jackson, don''t approach her just yet. Give her some space. A lot is going through her mind right now so give her the time to process everything. I am sure she wille around," Catherine said in a calm tone.


    "Do you know whether she is angry with me? She has not said a word to me since we left the hospital, did she tell you whether I did something she disliked?" Jackson asked in a worried tone.


    "I don''t think you did anything wrong. If you had done something to upset her, she would have told you about it. You know how she is," Catherine said.


    "Ok, I will talk to herter then if you say so," Jackson as he took ast nce at her before he turned and left the beach. Catherine also went back to the hotel after Jackson left.

 Chapter 257 - The Surprise

    When it was exactly 8:30 pm, Jasmine phone beeped. Seeing who was the sender, Jasmine quickly viewed the message. Catherine pretending not to be watching her was surprised to see Jasmine beamed while staring at her cellphone but she did not ask questions.


    It did not reach three minutes after Jasmine received the message that Catherine saw her went into their bedroom.


    "I wonder who messaged her that made her act like a little fool," Catherine mumbled while staring at the bedroom door.


    Catherine who saw Jasmine entered their bedroom had thought that Jasmine wanted to sleep early but she was damn surprised when she saw Jasmine came out of the bedroom all dressed up like she wanted to go to a party.


    "Where are you going to all dressed up? Are you going to a party? And if yes, whose party is it?" Catherine asked curiously her eyes glued on Jasmine putting on deep pink matching shorts and jackets. Her white high heels shoe and pouch glitter under the light. The glimmering ne around her neck and earrings was so catchy.


    "I am not going anywhere," Jasmine said as she made to leave but Catherine spoke up..


    "You are not going anywhere yet you are dressed like you are going on your first date," Catherinemented as she stare at her best friend''s departing back. She watched her until she left the room.


    "Judging from how she smiled earlier and the outfits she is putting on, I guess Jackson must have invited her out on a date," Catherine said beaming as she continued ying with her cellphone.


    Jasmine on leaving her apartment stood at the door close to hers. She patiently waited for the owner of the room to invite her in. Before she could press the ringing button on the door, her phone beamed. After reading the message she slightly turned the door''s knob. While she was doing this she did not know that people were hiding watching her.


    "Why is he acting so mischievous today. I wonder what surprised he prepared," Jasmine mumbled as she slide into the room.


    "I wish she will love the surprise we prepared for them," Steve thought aloud.


    "She will love it. All we need to do now is to message Jeff and inform him that he can release Jack now," Evelyn said grinning as she typed some message and immediately sent it. After doing this, she and Steve left their hiding ce.


    About five minutester, Jackson was seen entering his room. Entering his room, Jackson was surprised to see his room dark. He can recall vividly that his room light was still switched on when he left his room to meet Jeff.


    What stunned him most was the red and white scented candles and rose petals decorated in form of a carpet.


    "What the heck is going on here?" Jackson thought as he followed the direction the candles were leading to. When he saw his bedroom door left open with the candles and rose petals leading into his bedroom, he hesitated in entering the room.


    Did thieves break into my hotel room?


    Jackson thought as he muster up the courage and entered the room. The scene he met when he entered the room fully left him astonished. He stood there rooted to the floor.


    "You are finally here. I thought that you had ns to abandon me after making such an borate preparation," Jasmine who turned around and saw him standing there said with smiles on her face. Her beautiful smile was so captivating to the point that Jackson''s heart got struck by love Cupid.


    "I know I am extraordinarily beautiful but I am afraid you will bore a hole on my face if you keep staring at me like that," Jasmine said sarcastically as she still maintained her charming smile.


    "Stop being narcissistic," Jackson said as he approached the finely decorated table whose cover was red while the seats were white with a finely decorated red ribbon tied around it.


    "Isn''t one of the reasons you fell head over heels with me because of my narcissism. You couldn''t resist my charms which is why you love me, am I right?" Jasmine said with pride after he has sat down opposite her.


    "You are right about that. You were just too charming every moment of the day to the point that I could not help but fall deeper in love with you," Jackson said as he smiled at her. Jasmine could not help but smile along with him.


    Jackson while smiling took a closer view of the table. Apart from the bouquet of roses lying on the table, there was another rose flower ced inside a vase. All the dishes were covered. He smiled when he saw that the bottle of wine was Jasmine''s favourite wine.


    "Why are you staring at the setting like this was not prepared by you," Jasmine said as she stretched her hand to pick up a small sachet lying on the table. Thinking that it was chewing gum, Jasmine carefully examined it.


    "What the heck is this? Is it a newly produced gum?" Jasmine asked holding the thing in her hand at eye level. Before Jackson could have a proper look at it, Jasmine had already opened it.


    Goddamn it! It''s a condom!


    Jackson thought as he stare at the thing which had fallen on the table. Panic struck Jackson when he saw her once curious expression turned to a frowning one.


    "Did you prepare all this and said all those sweet words because of this?" Jasmine asked as she red at him.


    "Was this the endpoint of those so-called feelings of yours for me? Were you interested in me only to f*ck me at the end of the day?" Jasmine asked standing up from the chair.


    Everything was just perfect so why did they have to keep the goddamn condom on the table?


    Jackson cursed as he quickly stood up and hurried after thedy who has begun walking away. He grabbed her hand before she could leave the bedroom.

 Chapter 258 - The Date Went Perfectly Well

    "Jasmine, please let me exin. I wasn''t the one who set up this ce. I believe it was Evelyn and Steve''s handiwork," Jackson said in a hurried tone. Fear masked his once happy expression.


    "Jasmine, I love you not because I want to take you to bed. I love you for who you are. My love is true so please don''t ever doubt my love for you," Jackson said in a pleading tone. Jasmine''s anger slowly melted away when she saw his eyes. His eyes she was attracted to shows that he was telling the truth.


    "Are you telling the truth? If you dare to lie and I confirm it, I will cut off your little brother so that you will never be able to tease any woman with it," Jasmine said in a threatening yet yful tone.


    "I am saying the truth, I would never lie to you. And my little brother is yours in this lifetime but just a question.. How am I gonna satisfy you in the future if you cut it off in a feat of anger now? Won''t you regret your decision...,"


    "You have be so brazen and shameless and who says I want to marry you," Jasmine said as she yfully brushed his hand away. He smiled when he saw her walk back to the table. He also went back to his previous seat.


    "I didn''t say earlier that I wanted you to marry me so does this means that you have even thought about bing Mrs Jasmine Jackson Smith?" Jackson asked teasingly.


    "You...," Jasmine did not know what to say to defend herself. All she could do was regret saying her earlier words.


    "Stop teasing me or you will regret it if I start mine," Jasmine said in a threatening tone.


    "Now that I have confessed my feelings, I am not afraid of you. I am up for any challenge. Instead of regretting it, I will enjoy every bit of your teases....," Jackson trailed.


    "Your teases would be perfect if you teased me by touching those sensitive parts of my body," Jackson said in a flirtatious tone as he licked his lips seductively.


    "You better stop it when I am being very nice. Don''t forget that the bed is set in a honeymoon pattern. If you dare provoke me to the point that I have to take you to bed. I will tease you until you beg me to stop," Jasmine threatened firmly.


    "Ok, Madam I will listen to you now but that doesn''t mean that I don''t want you to tease me. You can do that after I fill up my empty stomach because right now, I don''t have the confidence ofsting in bed for over an hour. I am too hungry," Jackson said shamelessly as he removed the lids covering the dishes.


    "Shameless. You are too shameless Ice Prince," Jasmine said as she picked her cutlery.


    "I have never acted shamelessly with any otherdy except you. I am shameless just for you," Jackson said as he beamed at her.


    He has gonepletely nuts?


    Jasmine said shaking her head before she focused her attention on the dishes in front of her.


    The romantic candle dinner in the dimly lit room with slow love music ying in the background was just perfect. Jackson wished that the world woulde to an end at that moment despite knowing that his wish was not possible.


    Their little teases while eating added a lot of charms to the dinner. Jackson and Jasmine could not stop smiling throughout dinner.


    After dinner, they both sat down and talk for some minutes. Jackson and Jasmine did not know how but somehow, they found themselves sitting on the bed.


    "I can''t believe those two set up such a splendid date for us. I will definitely reward them after we returned," Jackson said as he stretched his hand to pack the rose petals. He was surprised when his fingers got caught in something.


    "What''s this?" Jackson holding onto something he couldn''t see properly said as he spread the thing on his legs before he removed his cellphone from his pockets and turn on his shlight.


    His eyes almost bulge out of their sockets when his eyesnded on thecy transparent red lingerie. He turned to stare at Jasmine''s face. He wasn''t that surprised to see her blushing.


    Damm it! I am sure this must be that silly Evelyn''s handiwork. She will surely be the death of me.


    Jasmine thought as she snatched the lingerie from him.


    "Why are you staring at it like it is some treasure?" Jasmine said not having the confidence to stare at him.


    "Do alldies wear such stuff...,"


    "What is your point in asking me such a question?" Jasmine asked as she turned and face him. Their eyes ended up meeting.


    "It''s sexy. I want to see what you will look like in it," Jackson said without stuttering.


    "Why do you want to see me wearing it? We are not in any rtionship neither are we married so why would I want to show you what I look like in lingerie...,"


    "We can get married right now if that is your condition. I have a marriage certificate with me right now, all it needs is your handwritten name and signature...,"


    "You...," Jasmine said as she pointed her index finger at him.


    "I am serious. Instead of the contract I wanted to give you the marriage certificate to sign back then but thinking of how freaked out you will be I changed my mind," Jackson said as he bent his head with his right hand extended at the same time. He held Jasmine''s hand and licked her extended index finger before she could retract her hand.


    Jasmine''s body stiffened and her head went nk the moment his hot tongue touched her bare skin. She just stares at him like someone whose soul has been removed from her body.


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 Chapter 259 - Love In Abundance

    After he has finished licking her finger, he slowly raised his gaze to stare at her.


    "This shows that I have long made preparation to marry you but I knew you would never agree that is why I saved it forter," Jackson said as he stares into her eyes with his passionate gaze.


    "I love you more than you can ever imagine and I am willing to take responsibility for us but I won''t force you to ept me but instead I will wait until you are ready to be solely mine," Jackson said as he raised his free hand to her face.


    "I will wait until you are willing to love me too," Jackson said as his face inched closer. Seeing that she had no intentions of rejecting him, he kissed her tenderly.


    While Jasmine and Jackson were having their sweet moment Jeff who made this possible received a visitor on his doorstep.


    "I was just about toe to meet you but you beat me to it," Jeff said as he let her into the room. He quickly followed her after he had shut the doors.


    "Haven''t I told you not toe to look for me in my room? If you need me you can either call me toe to you or text me.. I cannot fathom what that naughty best friend of mine will do to us if she dares catches...,"


    "She is having too much fun with JK to care about us. With all the fantastic settings I am sure that she will sleepover at JK''s room," Jeff said as he pulled thedy still standing onto his body. Catherine who didn''t expect his action fell onto the sitting Jeff with their lips just an inch away. Before she could speak, Jeff kissed her sexy lips. Catherine did not let him gain ess to her lips, she pulled away abruptly.


    "What did your earlier words mean? Why will Jasmine stayed in Jackson''s room for the entire night?" Catherine asked curiously but instead of answering her question, Jeff tried to kiss her again. Catherine pushed his chest backwards before he could have his way. Jeff frowned on realising that she will not let him quench his burning desires until he gave her the response she wants.


    "That is because we nned a surprise date for the two of them in his room," Jeff said as he made to kiss her for the second time but Catherine still stopped him.


    "Why would...,"


    "Cat, stop doing this to me or I might go crazy if you reject me once again. JK and Jasmine are adults, you don''t have to always look out for them. And I assure you, JK will never do anything Jasmine dislike so feel at ease," Jeff said before he captured her slightly parted lips, having full ess to her mouth.


    Ten minutester, the two of them were both nude. Jeff on parting his lip stares at the nakeddy sitting on his legs. He essed her from her head to her lower region.


    I have found myself a treasure!


    Jeff thought as his lips curled into a sly smile.


    "Why are you staring at me like this is your first time seeing me without clothes," Catherine said as she tried to cover her body by wrapping her hands around her body but Jeff quickly held her hand in ce.


    "Because actually, this is the first time I have taken a proper look at what my woman looks like without clothes on. Other times I was too preupied with other things...," Jeff said as he raised his index finger and trailed from her forehead downwards. Catherine just watched him as he traced her body with his finger.


    A loud and sudden groan escape from her mouth when he suddenly used this finger to prate her entrance when he reached there.


    "After essing you closely I could not help but conclude that I have found myself a treasure that even my entire wealth could not purchase," Jeff said as an evil grin appears on his face. Catherine was too focused on trying to scold him to realise that her naughty boyfriend was up to no good again.


    "You could have told me that instead f teasing me first aahh...," Catherine moan erotically as her grip around his neck tightened the moment Jeff''s finger still inside her entrance curled.


    Although it wasn''t his little brother tasting her right now, she still feels very good. His finger gives another different kind of excitement and she loves this.


    "You teased me uhmm....," Catherine''s back arched inwards the instant he introduced his second finger into her opening.


    "Each time youin, I will continue teasing you until you have no strength to scold me again," Jeff said smirking devilishly.


    "That is not fair nooo.....," Catherine blurted out as he bent and bit her nipple with his fingers doing its work inside her.


    Jeff continued torturing Catherine in the sexiest way he could think of. He made to prate her when he could no longer control himself but Catherine stopped him.


    "Use protection, Jeff. I don''t want to get pregnant when I am not sure where our rtionship is headed," Catherine said seriously as she held onto Jeff''s little brother which was at the mouth of her entrance.


    "Cat, I really can''t wait right now but don''t worry I will take responsibility for you," Jeff said in a hurried tone as he pushed her by the waist closer and without warning his hungry little brother prated her at once.


    He instantly began moving inside of her. With the manner they were sitting on the couch, Jeff wasn''t really satisfied with their position so they both transferred to the floor.


    Meanwhile, Steve on closing their hotel room after they had both entered was surprised when he turned around only for Evelyn to pin him against the door.


    "Eve, wait and let''s enter the room properly. I am afraid people passing by might hear our naughty words and groaning if we do it at the door...,"


    "And so let them hear. This is a hotel and not their mansion, they can''t sue us even though they are offended by what they hear," Evelyn said as she immediately tore his shirt.

 Chapter 260 - Can We Do It?

    "But...,"


    "If you continue resisting will you believe it if I say that I will tie you up?" Evelyn asked coldly when Steve tried to stop her from taking off his trousers. Hearing her threats Steve immediately let go of her hand. He watched her strip him until he was not putting on anything.


    "Why are you staring at me like that? Aren''t you going to take off my clothes or do you think I will help you perform your work?" Evelyn said after she had finished stripping her man. Steve immediately got to work.


    While he was undressing her, Evelyn was working on his t rod trying to make it erect. She did not need to try for a long time before she get him aroused. They have been dating for a long time, she will be an idiot if she does not know what makes her man go crazy.


    When he was done undressing her, she lifts her left leg and ce it on his shoulder.


    "Take me from this position," Evelyn said with an excitement-filled tone.


    "No kissing or ying of naughty...,"


    "We will do that in the middle of having sex but I can''t wait right now. Take me right now and I will be very happy if you pump as many of your seeds into me," Evelyn said indirectly telling him that she wants to get pregnant for him. Steve was too distracted to understand what she meant.


    I love you so much, Steve. Even before I left it has always been my dream to get married to you but it''s ok if you are not ready for that yet. I might be very wilful but I will never force you to do what you dislike. While waiting for you to decide don''t worry I will get pregnant with your child.


    Evelyn said as she raised her hand and caressed his face. The instant he prated her in full swift, she gritted her teeth to suppress the sound that was threatening to escape from her mouth.


    "I love you, Steve," Evelyn managed to say amidst her heavy panting. Steve beamed at her.


    "I love you too, my angel," Steve replied to the delight of Evelyn. At that moment, her excitement surged to the peak. She vowed to have a taste of him until she was too exhausted to continue anymore.


    Back in Elizabeth''s room, both husband and wifeid in the bed with their backs facing each other. Despite that they were both awake, they pretended as though they were asleep. Neither of them knew that they were both waiting for the other to take initiative. Alfred finally decided to take the initiative.


    "Liza, are you asleep?" Alfred asked as he turned around and ced his hand on her body. His sudden actioned startled the once nervousdy.


    "Hmm...," Elizabeth remarked as she slowly turned around to face him.


    "I wanted to tell you that I had already packed our stuff earlier so you don''t have to wake up very early," Alfred said while staring at her face.


    "I checked earlier and saw that you had already done that," Elizabeth said while avoiding staring at his face. Everywhere went quiet after Elizabeth finished talking.


    "Fred, can we do....," Elizabeth hesitated not having the confidence to stare at him.


    "What do you want us to do? Say it and I will do whatever you want," Alfred gave her his word without waiting to hear what exactly his wife wants.


    "Can we do it?" Elizabeth said making Alfred even more confused.


    The poor guy did not know how to fulfil her wish since she did not specify it. He gently hold her by the chin and raised her head so that she was staring into his eyes. He became even more confused when he saw her flushed face.


    "What exactly do you want Liza, just spell the word and I will do it," Alfred assured her once again.


    "Fred, you know we will be very busy when we return tomorrow. It''s not an exaggeration to say that we might not have time for ourselves....,"


    "Yes, I am aware of that but what does this have to do with what you want us to do," The dense Alfred asked. Seeing that he could not under the signals she was giving, she decided to say it raw as it is.


    "Let''s make love," Elizabeth blurted out to the shock of Alfred. Alfred was too shocked to react and Elizabeth could see this.


    Although through this trip, he and Elizabeth have gotten close to each other but never did he expect her to utter the words she did.


    "If you are not willing then it''s fine...," Alfred held her in ce before she could turn her back on him. He raised his hand and caress her face.


    "And who told you that I am not willing?" Alfred asked as his hands moved to her temptatious lips. He used his right thumb and caressed her lips.


    "Your actions said...," Elizabeth''s bed stiffen when Alfred brought his mouth very close to her ears. The feeling of his hot breath against her bare neck made her grab the bedsheets.


    "Let me tell you a secret...," Alfred trailed as his hands moved from her lips to her chest. He halted at the space which demarcate her breasts.


    "The truth is, I actually want you more than you desire me," Alfred said with his husky voice. Elizabeth could not help but smile when she heard his confession.


    Alfred did not give her enough time to celebrate her victory, he soon climbed onto her and im his possession.


    When everyone was having the fun of their lives, Jane was busy getting herself even more annoyed by reading thements people wrote concerning the news of Jasmine and Jackson being in a rtionship. She was not aware that she was missing out a lot.


    Back in Jackson''s room Jasmine abruptly pushed Jackson away when she realised that she might do something she will regret if they continue.


    "Are you angry at me? Did I do something to make you upset...,"


    "I want to have sex with you but I just can''t bring myself to do it," Jasmine said standing up to her feet. Jackson was stunned to hear her revtion.


    "I might be willful and a little overbearing but I a not the type to cheat on my man be it whether it is an arranged fiancee or the person I love. I hate those who cheat...,"


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 Chapter 261 - I Hold You A Kiss?

    "You have told me that before so you don''t have to exin yourself again. I understand and I respect your decision," Jackson said as he stood up and hug her.


    "I will never force you to do what you dislike so I respect your decision of staying faithful to Kai. You might not know but I love faithful women...," Jackson said as he slowly turned her around so that she was staring at him.


    "This means that you have made me fallen in love with you all over again so how are you gonna take responsibility for seducing me again into falling head over heels for you?" Jackson asked yfully as he beamed at her.


    "How could you joke around at this kind moment...," Jasmine''s eyes widen in shock when her just lowered hand blushed against something bulging out of Jackson''s trousers. She slowly raised her eyes to stare at his face.


    Darn! I wanted to maintain my coolness until the end but this annoying thing of mine just gave away my secret, so embarrassing.


    Jackson thought as he forced on an awkward smile.


    "Why is it like this and why were you joking around if you were in this state?" Jasmine said giving him a questioning gaze.


    "Why are you asking why my rod is like that, aren''t you responsible for it?" Jackson whose secret has been uncovered decided to go all shameless.


    "If my body did not react like this after what happened between us then I would have immediately visited my doctor first thing we arrived at the airport tomorrow...,"


    "Why do you still have the guts to joke around. Men usually say they are in pain each time I make them have an erection so why are you smiling like a fool even though you are in pain?" Jasmine said as she extends her left hand in the direction of his rod. Jackson grabbed her hand before it could touch it.


    "Don''t you even dare touch it? I might go crazy if you hand dares brush against it again," Jackson said sounding helpless.


    "Don''t just worry about me. It will go back to its original shape if it did not see a hole to carry out its punishment on and even though it refused to calm down I will take a cold shower," Jackson said when he saw the way she was staring at him.


    For him to have kissed me despite knowing how his body reacts shows that he must really like me. I have never seen a guy who remains so coolheaded with ady who rejects him at the moment he is on brink of losing it. He must really be a fool for me.


    Jasmine thought as she continued staring into his eyes.


    "Will you stay a little longer with me? I promise I will be good," Jackson said when she did not utter a word.


    "How could I say no to you when you are this sincere? And you treated me out for a very fantastic dinner so this will be my way of rewarding you...,"


    "Isn''t staying with me too little to repay for the dinner? If staying with me is my reward for the dinner then I reject it," Jackson said as he let go of her hand.


    "Stop acting like a spoiled little boy because I might just pounce on you if you continue acting so adorable," Jasmine said as she sat back on the bed.


    "I said I did not agree...,"


    "I hold you a wish for the superb dinner date. Don''t forget to use your wish to ask for anything," Jasmine said coolly as she crossed her legs.


    "That means you hold me a kiss and two wishes now," Jackson said smiling as he went to sit beside her.


    "I hold you a kiss? When did I promise you that?...,"


    "How could you forget ourst night challenge so soon? You are the one who looked away so you hold me a kiss, how could you have forgotten that?" Jackson asked sounding unhappy.


    Damn! I had forgotten our challengest night and he seems upset about it. What do I do to cheer him up now?


    Jasmine thought. She felt responsible for his bad mood.


    "Stop making a long face because you will chasedies away. You look charming when you smile," Jasmine said as she pulled his cheeks yfully. Jackson could not resist smiling when he heard herpliments.


    "I don''t care about chasing otherdies away because thedy I want is sitting right beside me. Otherdies are not my cup of tea," Jackson said firmly.


    "Your words are so sweet just like honey. I am afraid I might die of diabetes if you continue, so please stop it," Jasmine exaggerated yfully.


    They continued to talk and tease each other for a long time. Jackson escorted her to her room next door when he realises that it was quitete.


    The next morning all thedies except Jane and Jasmine woke up very sore that morning. Judging from how all of them woke up veryte Jasmine guessed that they all must have had a long and thrilling night.


    After they all had breakfast together, Jasmine and Jackson walked around the beach to get some fresh air. They only went back into the hotel after they both received a message from Alfred at the same time.


    Thinking that something was wrong Jackson and Jasmine hurried into the hotel. On arriving in Alfred''s room they were surprised to see that everyone was there.


    "Did something happen?" Jasmine asked as her curious gaze darted from one person to the other.


    "Nothing happens. It''s just that none of them had the heart to disrupt your beautiful moment that is why they all tricked me into texting both of you," Alfred exined in a calm tone.


    "Although nothing happened we all have something special for the two of you," Evelyn said instantly bring forth her hands she was hiding behind her back.


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 Chapter 262 - Giving Of Gifts

    Jasmine exchanged puzzled nces with Jackson when she saw that it was an album. She collected the album from Evelyn and examine the cover. Everyone eagerly waited for her to open the album. The only person among them who seems to be as clueless as Jasmine and Jackson about what was happening was Jane.


    After opening the first page Jasmine raised her gaze to stare at them. Her gaze showed that she wanted an exnation. And Catherine opted to satisfy her best friend''s curiosity.


    "Since we came on the trip you have always looked out for each one of us. Apart from overseeing that we had fun which was the main reason for us embarking on the trip, you try to fix our rtionships. You took care of us even at the expense of yourself which is why we specifically want to reward you for your hard work...,"


    "Actually, this was Evelyn''s idea. We are awarding you both the best couple of this trip. You both seem to be the ones who enjoyed this trip most so you both deserve it," Catherine concluded as she stare at Jasmine eagerly waiting for what her response will be.


    "The pictures are fabulous but you all are aware that Ice Prince and I are not a couple...,"


    "And neither are you both friends," Stevepleted the sentence for Jasmine.


    "Although you both are not a couple now, I am sure you will be one in the future so there is no need to think too much about it. And you both look fantastic in all those pictures. I got very jealous of your rtionship when I set eyes on those masterpieces," Evelyn said cing her hand on her chest.


    "That is because our beauty is just so blinding. There is no need to feel jealous about it," Jasmine said smiling as she turned a page.


    She could not help but chuckle when she saw that the scene was when she teased Jackson on the beach. She did not know what would have happened between them that day if Jane did not interrupt them. Seeing the charming smile on Jasmine''s face each time she turns a page, everyone except the fuming Jane was d to see that she liked their gifts.


    Why is everyone trying to pair them together? It''s so obvious that Jack doesn''t like her so why are they trying to force her on him. Can''t they all mind their goddamn business?


    Jane thought as she dug her long nails into her delicate skin.


    "Apart from that we all also have amazing gifts just for you both. You both won a lot of couples games and we all did not give you your rewards I hope you guys have not forgotten that...,"


    "Jasmine can forget every other thing but not her prize for working so hard to earn it. If you dare forget or refused to give her, she will haunt you until you have no other choice but to give her prize," Elizabeth said yfully.


    "You are damn right about that Big Sis. You know me too well," Jasmine beamed at them.


    "So where are my gifts?" Jasmine asked with her hands extended towards Jeff''s direction. Jeff handed her a white shopping bag. Seeing his anxious expression Jasmine opened the bag to see what he bought for them.


    "Jasmine, let''s open the gift while sitting down hmm," Jackson suggested. They instantly moved to the couch and took their position close to their partners and as usual Jackson did not leave Jasmine side. Jasmine could not help but beam when she saw what Jeff got for them. He bought them matching bracelets with their initials on them. The shopping bag also contained two pairs of matching blue and white sneakers.


    Steve was the second person to present his gifts. He gave them a matching white t-shirt with the symbol J ? J boldly written on it. The t-shirts came with matching face caps. Jasmine wanted to avoid collecting Evelyn''s gifts but Evelyn somehow managed to drop the gifts on her legs. Seeing how well packaged the gifts were, Jasmine concluded that Evelyn must have gotten them some decent gifts but she was damn wrong.


    "Hey...," Jasmine shouted the moment she set eyes on the first gifts. Everyone burst out in a peal of deafeningughter when they saw Jasmine''s expression. Jackson could not resistughing too.


    "What happened Jasmine, don''t you like my gifts?" Evelyn asked acting and sounding very innocent.


    "Don''t worry if the lingerie wasn''t up to your taste, I am sure you will love my second gift," Evelyn said as she tried her best to suppress herughter. Jasmine refused to open the second gift so Jackson ended up opening it.


    "Why babies shoes?" Jackson asked curiously as he stare at the red baby''s shoes lying on his legs.


    "Because it is my wish for Jasmine to give birth soon and it is a must that you be the father, " Evelyn said shamelessly.


    "And who told you that I want to give birth to his child without getting officially married?" Jasmine asked proudly.


    "Organising the best wedding of the century for you is just a piece of cake for Jack so don''t worry, he will grant your wish soon. That soon might be tomorrow so prepare yourself for the shock of your life, Jasmine," Evelyn said grinning.


    "You...," Jasmine was too speechless to scold Evelyn. All she could do was point her index finger at Evelyn. The next person to present her gift was Elizabeth. Her gift was a ne. Jasmine could not understand what the symbols meant so she asked Elizabeth to exin.


    "That big ice surrounding the fire at all angles stands for Jackson while the fire stands for Jasmine...,"


    "That sounds interesting, " Jeff remarked smiling.


    "There is no way that the ice will go close to the fire that it won''t get melted and also there is no way the fire being surrounded by the ice will not get cooled. Either way, both the fire and ice will affect each other no matter how hard they try that is why I think that they are a perfect match...,"


    "Just like Jasmine and Jackson. Jasmine is the fire while Jackson is the ice," Alfred said. Silly Jeff began pping after Elizabeth has finished her illustration. Steve and Evelyn also joined him.


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 Chapter 263 - A Special Deserves A Special Man

    "What a splendid illustration that was and I love it when you said that JK and Jasmine are perfect for each other...,"


    "She never mentioned their names while saying that they were perfect for each other so mind your words," Jane interrupted sounding furious.


    "I guess you are the only one here who didn''t hear her mention their names and I guess this happened because you do not like the conversation. Anyways, since it was your fault, nobody can be med," Evelyn said in a tone that depict her feelings towards Jane perfectly.


    Those who haven''t given gifts presented their gifts except Jane.


    "Where are your gifts?" Jeff asked when it got to Jane''s turn.


    "I did buy gifts but...," Jane trailed as she extend the shopping bag to Jackson. Jackson reluctantly collected the red shopping back from her.


    "But what? Stop acting mysterious and justplete your sentence," Jeff said sounding upset with Jane.


    "But I don''t know what happened to me, I surprisingly forgot to buy her anything," Jane said grinning evilly while centring her gaze on Jasmine.


    "You...,"


    "It''s not like I would have used anything you would have given me so what is there to rejoice about things that would have been trash in my hands no matter how expensive it would have been?" Jasmine muttered loud enough for everyone sitting at the table to hear. Jeff, Steve and Evelyn chuckled at how Jasmine put the proud girl in her ce.


    "What did you just...,"


    "Guys where are the gifts for my sister and her husband? Don''t tell me, you all forgot that they won a game?" Jasmine deliberately talk just to shut Jane up. Jane could only end up fuming without being able to do or say anything.


    "How could we forget their gifts, of course, we have them here," Catherine said in a yful tone. Everyone revealed their gifts.


    "I bought mine but it''s in my room...,"


    "Give it to us the next time we meet in Central City," Elizabeth said with smiles on her face as she stares at Jackson.


    "I also bought amazing gifts for you both but unfortunately it is inside my room too...,"


    "How about the two of you both visit us in our home someday with the gifts? It would be an honour to host the Young Master of Smith Internationals in our home," Alfred said before Jasmine could get to finish her sentence.


    Did they both n this together? How dare they indirectly try to matchmake my beloved Jack with this b*tch?


    Jane thought with a clenched fist. If looks could kill, her eyes which were emittingsers would have cut Jasmine, Alfred and Elizabeth into tiny shreds.


    "That is an awesome idea," Jeff said before Jasmine could decline.


    "If you say so then Jasmine and I will find time to do that," Jackson agreed to the delight of the two married couple. Since Jackson had agreed Jasmine had nothing else to say.


    They continued chatting for about twenty more minutes before they all went back to their respective rooms to prepare for the flight which was in two hours.


    The guys got ready faster than thedies. Knowing why theirdies were taking so long none of the guys hurried their women. They let them take their time while they do their stuff.


    Just at a perfect time, thedies came downstairs to join the guys who were already waiting for them with their luggage.


    While thedies descend the stairs one after the other, the men waiting for them stare at them with admiration filled eyes as if this was their first time seeing them.


    Jackson did not pay much attention to the otherdies. The onlydy he looked forward to seeing was none other than Jasmine, the love of his life.


    "She looks as stunning as always," Jackson remarked as his eyes followed thedy wearing matching pink shorts and a jacket that looks like it was a set. Even from afar, her glittering long earrings caught his attention. The ck sunsses she was putting on added a different set of charms to her already amazing look.


    "She is a reborn goddess," Steve said loud enough for all of them to hear.


    "You are right about that, I would have severely scolded you if you had called me a queen or princess. Those kinds of titles are too small for more," Jasmine who just reached the foot of the stairs said while smiling bewitchingly at them.


    "Jack, I am d that you are the man who fell in love with her. I am saying this because not every man can handle her type of woman. Only a special man like you can do it," Evelyn now standing close to Jackson said as she tapped him by the shoulder.


    "A special woman deserves nothing but a special man like me, are you not aware of this?" Jackson asked with pride as he approached her.


    "You look as extraordinarily as always," Jacksonplimented when he reached her.


    "And you are not looking bad either," Jasmine replied while maintaining her charming smile.


    Without wasting further time they all set out for their long journey.


    The journey was indeed long but never boring since they were those to supply them with fun. Jane who didn''t have a partner was the only one who felt bored.


    On arriving at the airport, Jasmine was stunned when she and her partners got blocked by the press. Only she seems to be the only person there who was not aware of her rtionship scandal with Jackson which was still the trending topic.


    Jasmine was surprised at the questions the reporters threw at her but she did not let it show. With the help of the security guards who seems like was there in the airport because of them, they were all able to safely enter their car.


    After they were far away from the airport Jasmine turned and face Catherine who hasn''t uttered a word since they left the airport.


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 Chapter 264 - Jasmine Father Called

    "Cat, why didn''t you inform me about what happened? Seeing howposed you were in the airport I am sure you knew everything. In fact, it looked like everyone knew what had happened back home except me so why did all of you keep it a secret from me?" Jasmine asked seriously as she focused all her attention on Catherine. The driver made sure not to get distracted by thedies conversation.


    "Because I thought it was better you didn''t know. Besides you had told me before we arrived at the Maldives that I shouldn''t discuss with you anything work-rted that is why I didn''t reveal anything to you about the incident," Catherine defended herself in a calm tone. She knew telling Jasmine about the news circting back at home will only ruin their already perfect trip that is why she asked their employees back home to handle everything.


    "Why did you think it was better I didn''t know? Cat, the news involves Ice Prince too. If it was only me I would have been cooled with it but do you know the impact the news must have had on his reputation andpany?" Jasmine asked sounding pretty upset.


    "Yes some people are speaking ill about Jackson on the inte but Jackson seems to be cool with it...,"


    "He might be cool with it but I am not. It''s enough that I already have a bad reputation, his name shouldn''t be added to the list," Jasmine said without thinking before she speaks.


    "I thought you said you don''t have feelings for him so why are you overreacting? You are not angry that almost everyone on the inte is calling you a b*tch and yet you are upset because a few people insulted him, you are something else Jasmine," Catherine said in a mellowed tone.


    "Who says I have feelings for him? I am just worried about him. I am worried that the perfect image he has built up all these years will get ruined all because of me," Jasmine tried to find an excuse for her show of concern towards Jackson.


    "You can keep deceiving yourself for all I care but just know that you can''t fool me," Catherine said unwaveringly.


    "And you also don''t have to worry about hispany because the news benefitted bothpanies a lot...,"


    "I am indeed worried about the impact of the news on him but I am more worried about what father will do to him and hispany. As you know father already hates him because of the photos of us he saw. I am afraid he might do something bad to hispany," Jasmine finally expressed her fears.


    "Although your father has a bit of temper, he is not irrational so I am sure he will not do anything terrible to Jackson or hispany. Don''t worry everything will be ok and who knows, this scandal might be a blessing in disguise. It might be your opportunity to get out of the arranged marriage," Catherine said grinning wickedly.


    "I really hope you are right," Jasmine remarked as she ced her head on the seat and closed her eyes. She only opened her eyes when the driver stopped at Catherine''s apartment.


    "Take care of yourself. I will callter," Catherine said as she opened the door to step out of the car.


    "Cat, I know you like Pretty Boy a lot but I advise that if you don''t like him to the point of wanting to be the mother of his children just yet, you both should always use condoms while having sex. A one night pleasure can produce a baby in nine months, don''t forget that," Jasmine advised not caring that the driver was still inside the car.


    "I should be saying that to you. With the way you and Jackson are going I am scared that I might be a godmother in nine months," Catherine said yfully as she stepped out of the car. The driver came out of the car to help her offload her luggage.


    "Goodbye," Jasmine said before her driver drove off.


    On getting to her mansion, the first thing Jasmine did was shower and change into somethingfortable. After dressing up, she did not even put her butts down to rx when her phone rang.


    Seeing that it was a phone call from her mother, Jasmine was very ted, she instantly answered the call and began talking.


    "Hello Mum, how have you been? Although the trip was only for a week, I am sure you must have missed me a lot right? Don''t worry mum, I brought you a lot of amazing stuff. You will love it, I can assure you of that," Jasmine said out of excitement.


    "Now that you are done having fun I guess it''s time for you to clean up the mess you created before you left right?" Jasmine heard a man''s cold voice at the end. Hearing that it was her father, Jasmine removed the phone from her ears.


    Damn it! It''s my father. I can''t believe he and mum tricked me again.


    Jasmine thought as she made to disconnect the call but her father''s stern voice made her paused instantly.


    "Don''t you dare hang up the call because if you do, I promise to do the very thing you dislike the most," Mr Avans said in a tone that carried a hint of threat.


    "You are threatening me again. This is not fair," Jasmine said with a clenched fist. She felt like punching the centre table but she controlled herself.


    "If it''s not fair then learn to stay away from trouble and also try to make yourself incapable of being threatened then you won''t have to always lose to me," Mr Avans said proudly to the further annoyance of Jasmine.


    "You are just a big bully so what''s there to be so proud of?" Jasmine muttered not knowing that her father heard her.


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 Chapter 265 - Jackson Arrived At A Bad Timing

    "I have set an appointment with a few media house which will being to your home to interview you on how you and your future husband gets along. We will also use this medium to deny the news that says that you and Young Master Smith are in a rtionship," Mr Avans said to both shock and annoyance of Jasmine. She subconsciously stood up from the couch she has just sat on.


    "What are you saying, father? Who says I want to do an interview with Kai? I have told you that I don''t want to get married to him so why are you still forcing me, father? Jasmine asked furiously.


    "Also I am busy I have no leisure time to shoot some nonsense interview. I am a businesswoman and not some celebrity...,"


    "You are going to do it and you can''t say no. In fact, you have no say in this. I have already told Young Master Allen about it and he assured me he will be free so make sure to create time or else I will help you to create that time in a way you won''t like," Mr Avans threatened sternly.


    "Father, you are pushing me to a dead end and I promise you, you won''t like what I will do if you force me beyond my limits," Jasmine said firmly.


    "I will being with Young Master Allen and the reporters, all you just need to do is make your house ready before we arrived. Don''t dare me, Jasmine, because you also won''t like what I will do," Mr Avans said as he immediately disconnected the call.


    "Arrrghh....," Jasmine shouted as she threw her cellphone on the floor. The beautiful cell phone she recently bought less than three weeks ago got badly damaged.


    "Arrrrghh...," Jasmine yelled once again to express her frustration.


    "Why is he doing this to me? Why is he always out to drive me crazy? Why?" Jasmine said as she messed up her hair. About two minutester, Jasmine''s door flew opened. A pantingdy hurried into the room with a worried look visible on her face.


    "Young Miss, what is wrong? What happened to you?" Felicia asked worriedly as she examines her boss'' body for any sign of injury.


    "Leave, Felicia or I might end up hurting you out of rage," Jasmine said as she turned her back on the concerneddy.


    "But boss...,"


    "Just leave while I am asking you nicely," Jasmine ordered sternly.


    It''s very rare to see her boss so upset that she would refuse to see or talk to anyone. This has only happened twice since she began working for Jasmine and today makes it the third time. For Jasmine to get furious to this extent she knows that someone close to her must have triggered her.


    "I will just be downstairs. Don''t forget to call me if you need anything," Felicia said before she turned and leave the room. Jasmine who had ns to go through her emails before she goes downstairs for dinner wasn''t in the mood to eat or do anything.


    In fact, her father''s phone call had made her lost interest in everything.


    Curious to see what else the reporters must have posted to get her father so annoyed Jasmine checked the inte, she was slightly surprised to see that the pictures of her and Jackson in the airports were posted. And to make things worsen the reporters deliberately edited her other partners out leaving her and Jackson on the posted photos like it was only the two of them who went on the trip.


    "Damn those silly reporters for worsening things for me," Jasmine cursed loudly as she shut down herptop. Later Jackson called to check on her but Jasmine ignored his calls.


    For the next two days, everyone was busy but despite his busy schedule Jackson always spared time for Jasmine.


    Unfortunately, each time he calls her and goes to her office she always ignores him. Anytime she knows that he was waiting for her downstairs she would avoid going downstairs until he leaves.


    A day before the reality show, just to avoid Jackson she even slept over in her office. She left very early the next morning after making sure that he was gone.


    Just to make sure that her father doesn''t cause chaos, Jasmine took the day off and thanks to Jeff''s help Jackson got the information about Jasmine absence just in time. But he wasn''t aware of the reality show.


    Jasmine was stunned when she saw him at her doorstep after she had prepared to wee her father and his visitors.


    "Ice Prince, what are you doing here? You are not supposed to be here so I advise you to leave," Jasmine said without letting him into her house.


    "You have always wanted me to enter your house but I can''t believe that when I decided toe in you are chasing me out. And is your reason for chasing me out of your home because of the news about us being in a rtionship. We both know that it is not true...,"


    "Ice Prince just leave already. I am sorry but I can''t entertain you today...," Jackson slide into her house before she could stop him.


    "Ice Prince, you really shouldn''t be here at this moment so just leave," Jasmine tried to get him to leave but Jackson did not budge.


    The time for her father and his partners to arrived had reached, she knows that they will be here anytime soon. She was certain her father will do something nasty if he sees them together.


    "Jasmine, I love you and it''s ok if you don''t feel the same way for me but please can you not avoid me or chase me out of your life? You might not know but it hurts to see you treat me like this," Jackson said as he held both of her hands. The shattering sound of a cup startled the two people who were not aware of the presence of a third party.


    "I am sorry, boss. I will have it cleaned up," Felicia said as she hurried out of the sitting room.


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 Chapter 266 - They Were Both Caught In The Act

    "Ice Prince, why are you so stubborn? Why don''t you want to listen to me?...," Before Jasmine couldplete her sentence she heard hones of cars outside.


    Goddamn it! They are here already?


    Jasmine thought as she began panicking within. She was about to drag Jackson out of the sitting room when her gazended on his handsome face. Seeing his unwavering expression an evil idea pops into her head.


    Since he is the one who willingly decides to stay, why don''t I make him the sacrificialmb? This is a more suitable way to make my father cancel my engagement rather than my previous crazy n. It is his luck for loving a devil like me.


    Jasmine thought grinning evilly as she hurriedly began undoing her buttons. Jackson got confused when she saw her moved to mess up her hair slightly after she had undone three of her buttons.


    "What is...," The words refused to form when Jasmine grabbed him and began unbuttoning his blue shirt without giving him a warning.


    After hurriedly undoing all his buttons Jasmine made to remove his belt.


    "Jasmine didn''t you say you would never have sex with me when you are still engaged to Kai so what hase...,"


    "Sshh... just keep quiet and watch because the fun is gonna happen soon," Jasmine said as she ced her index finger on his lips. She continued with what she was doing. After she removed his belts, she unzipped his trousers but she did not pull them down.


    While she was doing all these her hearts was beat erratically against her chest. Hearing that the approaching footsteps and the noises were close to the door, Jasmine dragged Jackson along with her to the couch.


    "And then action," Jasmine said grinning wickedly as she pushed Jackson to the couch and afterwards fell on him. It was at this moment that the sitting-room door flew open.


    Mr Avans and Kai leading the others did not see them on opening the door.


    It was when they took about three steps into the sitting room that they got a glimpse of a woman lying on top of a man. Their position was just perfect enough to fool any smart person into thinking that they were kissing.


    The reporters whose cameras were turned on since they came down from their cars were shocked at the scene they met. Mr Avans and Kai were stunned too but Mr Avans anger soon overpowered the shock.


    "And what the hell do you think you are doing, Jasmine?" Mr Avans angry voice echoed in the vast sitting room. Jasmine slowly stood up from Jackson''s body.


    Jackson who did not know what was happening abruptly stood up from the couch. He was stunned to see Mr Avans and Kai in thepany of reporters who seems to be filming them.


    "I just wanted to enjoy myself a little bit and send you out before father arrives, I can''t believe we ended up getting caught in the act," Jasmine said nonchntly as she began buttoning up her shirt. Seeing her nonchnt attitude Mr Avans had the urge to p her silly but he controlled himself knowing that reporters were there.


    "I just asked what the hell is going on here?" Mr Avans repeated his previous question.


    "Miss Jasmine, can we ask you a question, are you seeing Mr Jackson?" A reporter in a ck suit asked after he has gotten over the shock.


    "It''s a well-known fact that you and Mr Kai Allen are engaged and soon to be married so does this mean that you are two-timing,"


    "Are the rumours about you being in a rtionship with the CEO of Smith International true?"


    "Which out of the two men do you love? Or are you perhaps ying the two men who are friends?"


    The reporters began asking questions all at once.


    "You know what to do," Mr Avans whispered into the ears of his executive assistant and immediately his executive assistant called the attention of the three security guys standing at the entrance of the sitting room. Immediately, the reporters were escorted out of the ce. When they got outside the executive assistant did not say too many words.


    "You know what to say and what not to," The young guy who seems to be in his thirties said before he turned and walked back into the mansion in thepany of the security guards.


    "Father, he...,"


    "Get her into the car?" Mr Avans ordered sternly.


    "Father!" Jasmine yelled as she stare at the three bodyguards approaching her.


    "Mr Avans...,"


    "I never said you could talk," Mr Avans shut Jackson up before he could make any useful sentence. Seeing that the man does not want to hear him or Jasmine talk, Jackson tried to stop the bodyguards from approaching them.


    "Don''t try to stop them because Father will not hesitate to have them beat you up. I will be fine," Jasmine said as she forced on a smile. Before Jackson could talk to her the bodyguards have already reached them.


    "Don''t touch me. I can walk by myself," Jasmine said coldly when two of the guys tried to touch her.


    Jackson watched Jasmine walked out of the house with the bodyguards following her closely. Mr Avans turned to face the quiet Kai standing beside him.


    "We will give you and your family a reasonable exnation for what just happened earlier," Mr Avans said before he stomped out of the house. Jackson made to follow them but Kai held his hand before he could walk past him.


    "What you did back then was wrong no matter what excuse you want to give and do you even know that she will end up suffering because of you?" Kai said not letting go of Jackson''s hand.


    "What do you even know that you had to talk to me about what is wrong or right? And what do you mean by she is going to suffer because of me? Who has the guts to make the daughter of Mr Avans suffer?" Jackson asked sternly as he forcefully free himself from Kai''s grip.


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 Chapter 267 - Jasmine Argues With Her Father

    "You are asking as though you did not see Mr Avans angry expression earlier. His expression showed that he was waiting to explode and who do you think he is going to explode on?" Kai asked while staring into Jackson''s eyes. The moment Kaipleted his sentence, Jackson recalled when Jeff and Steve told him that Mr Avans pped Jasmine in their presence.


    Goddamn it! Her old man is going to hurt her for disgracing him.


    Jackson thought as he clenched his fist.


    "After witnessing what you both did, do you think he willpliment her for a job well done?" Kai asked when he saw that Jackson was in deep thought.


    "Just keep your mouth shut and think of how you are gonna exin what happened to your mum. I am sure she will get more furious than her old man if she learns about what happened," Jackson said before he hurried out of the house.


    "He is just too proud for my liking," Kai muttered before he turned and left the house too. The moment they left the maids who have been hiding to avoid being spotted by Mr Avans surfaced.


    "That was too intense and scary," One of the maids said before she returned to her post.


    "I feel so bad for Young Miss, she is gonna get an earful today," Felicia muttered as she stare at the entrance.


    Jasmine sitting in the middle of the two guards kept looking out through the window. When the car halted in front of her parents home, she heaved a sigh of relief. Just to make sure that she did not escape, the bodyguards followed her until she reached the sitting room where her mother was sitting reading a newspaper.


    "Mum," Jasmine remarked as she went closer to where her mother was sitting. Mrs Avans was surprised to see Jasmine there. She could not mask her shock.


    Seeing the bodyguards standing at the door she knew that Jasmine must have done something terrible which is why her father forcefully brought her back home.


    "What did you do again to make your father upset? For how long are you gonna make your father upset each time you meet?" Mrs Avans said as she signalled Jasmine to sit beside her.


    "Maybe he until he learns to stop being a dictator," Jasmine said as she sits beside her mother.


    "What did you do today, tell me so that I will be able to defend you when he starts scolding you," Mrs Avans said ignoring her daughter''s words.


    "I had a...,"


    "And who said you have the right to sit down after the stunts you pulled earlier?" Mr Avans angry voice filled the room. Maids who were hanging around on hearing his voice instantly disappeared from the sitting room. Even the executive assistant who followed Mr Avans into the room together excused himself.


    Jasmine slowly stood up from where she sat. She shifted away from her mother. The moment Mr Avans reached where Jasmine was standing he pped her hard on the right cheek without giving Jasmine any hints.


    Mrs Avans was startled by the resounding p her husband just gave Jasmine.


    "I have wanted to give you this back in your house but I held myself until this moment," Mr Avans said as he red at the quiet Jasmine who did not even caress her hurting cheek.


    "Avans, Jasmine is ady, you can''t keep on pping her on her face each time she makes a mistake," Mrs Avans intervened.


    "You will stay out of this. This is between your daughter and me," Mr Avans said fiercely before Mrs Avans could speak again.


    "And did you say she is ady? If she is ady then why is she not behaving like one? Why is she always out to ruin her life?" Mr Avans said as he re at Jasmine.


    "Are you perhaps ruining yourself because of that lowlife scum who is out there enjoying himself? Are you ruining your life and future just to get back at me for not agreeing to your marriage back then?" Mr Avans asked angrily.


    "Why are you so foolish Jasmine, do you think by living this kind of lifestyle that he wille back to you after he cheated on you three days to your wedding?" Mr Avans asked showing no sign of calming down.


    "Avans why are you bring up his name here?" Mrs Avans asked when she saw the change in Jasmine''s mood at the mention of the past incidents.


    "At least you know that you contributed most to why I am like this," Jasmine said in a cold tone as she raised her once lowered gaze.


    "Even though so many years have passed and so many things have changed, father has not changed a little bit. You are still imposing your will on me just like in the past," Jasmine said in a moreposed tone.


    "What did you just say, Jasmine?" Mr Avans asked as though he did not hear all Jasmine said. Despite her mum signalling her not to talk anymore, Jasmine overlooked her warnings.


    "Let me ask you a question father. Will you stop being a father if you don''t force your daughters to do your will and forsake what they want?" Jasmine asked bracing herself for what wille next.


    "How dare you say that about me," Mr Avans said as he raised his hand. Seeing that he wanted to hit her again, Jasmine quickly closed her eyes expecting to feel pains on the same spot he pped her earlier but surprisingly she did not feel the intensity of his hand against her delicate skin.


    Curious to see why he did not p her again despite that she was certain he wanted to p her, Jasmine slowly opened her eyes. She was stunned when on opening her eyes she saw someone holding onto her father''s raised hand. On raising her head further she was even more astonished when she saw that the person protecting her was none other than Jackson.


    How did he get in here and don''t tell me he followed us into the lion''s den?


    Jasmine thought her focused on his stern but handsome face.


    "And what the hell do you think you are doing here?" Mr Avans asked coldly, ring at the gutsy guy who dares to stop him.


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 Chapter 268 - He Is The Man I Love

    "If anyone should be punished for what happened earlier it should be me," Jackson said seriously but he did not let go of his hand.


    "She tried to warn me earlier about your arrival and also try to stop me from doing what might implicate her but I did not listen. I was the one who initiated everything so punish me if you must punish someone," Jackson said as he lets go of his hand finally. Mrs Avans who did not understand what was going on watch everything with keen interest.


    "How dare you have the guts to tell me all that. How dare you set foot in my house after the embarrassment you gave me and my family?" Mr Avans said as he made to p Jackson but Jasmine who saw thising stepped to the front to shield Jackson.


    "You can hit me all you want, I will tolerate it but don''t you touch him because I will never forgive you if you do that," Jasmine said as she stare at his hand descending on her face.


    "I will loathe you more than I already did if you hit the man I love," Jasmine dered to the shock of everyone in the room. The stunned Mr Avans halted when he heard his daughter threats. Even her mother and Jackson were not saved from the shock.


    Jackson lowered his gaze and stare at thedy who just made a bold deration in front of her parents.


    Is she saying the truth or is she ying a game with me?


    Jackson thought his gaze glued on her stern expression.


    "Who did you say he is?" Mr Avans said thinking that maybe he misheard what she said.


    "He is the man I love father. I have wanted to tell you this for a long time now but you never gave me the chance to utter a word. You always shut me up after you finished passing your orders," Jasmine said seriously to the point that Jackson could not differentiate whether she was lying or telling the truth.


    "Are you saying that you love him?" Mrs Avans asked in disbelief.


    "Yes, mum," Jasmine replied firmly.


    Mr Avans did not know what to say anymore. He just take ast nce at Jackson''s face before he turned and walk away to the amazement of Jasmine who had expected her father to bring down brimstone.


    "You are not allowed to leave the mansion until I said so," Mr Avans said when he was halfway through the staircase.


    "But...," Mrs Avans stretched and held her hand, shaking her head as a signal for her not to utter a word. They all watched him until he disappeared.


    "Entertain your guest. I will join your father upstairs," Mrs Avans said before she approached the stairs.


    "Why are they all acting so strange," Jasmine mumbled after her mother was gone.


    "I am sorry that you had to go through this. If I had known that you had important visitors I wouldn''t have insisted on staying back then," Jackson apologised sincerely. Jasmine turned and stare at him.


    "Let''s go out and talk," Jasmine knowing that some of the maids might be eavesdropping said as she pulled him by the hand out of the house. True to her guess some maids were indeed eavesdropping because the moment she left, they came out of their hiding ce.


    "What just happened a while ago? Can someone exin because I couldn''t understand what was happening earlier," The maid who was known as the number one gossip in the mansion asked the other maids?


    After realising that they were far away from where the guards stood, Jasmine halted.


    "Does it hurt?" Jackson asked out of concern when his eyes met her reddened cheeks. He slowly lifts her chin and caressed her bruised cheeks.


    "I am sorry you got hit because of me," Jackson said. His tone showed that he felt even more hurt to see her in pain.


    "Why are you sorry when I am the one who used you earlier," Jasmine said as she brushed his hand away from her face. What they both did not know was that her parents were staring at them through their windows.


    "Earlier, when?" Jackson asked not understanding what she meant.


    "From the beginning, I was using you. I knew that my father, Kai and the other visitors were gonna arrive any moment from when you entered but I deliberately made that scene looked like we were making out when that was not true...," Jasmine trailed as she stare at his face.


    Well, if it was about the earlier incident in her mansion after think on his way earlier he knew that she set him up.


    "I also used you earlier when my father wanted to hit you. I don''t love you. In fact, I have no ounce of love for you but I lied just to make him cancel my engagement," Jasmine said to the surprise of Jackson.


    "You don''t love me?" Jackson asked while staring into her eyeballs.


    "Yes, I don''t and I have told you to stop being so good to me but you just wouldn''t listen now look at how I have returned your goodness. An evil witch like me does not deserve to be loved or be treated nicely...,"


    "Are you saying that you don''t have any strand of love for me? Your heart has never fluttered when you are with me?" Jackson asked once again.


    "Is that all you care about...,"


    "Just answer my question," Jackson said sternly.


    "No, I have never felt anything for you," Jasmine said with a clenched fist. Seeing his painful expression Jasmine could feel her chest tightened.


    "If that''s the case then goodbye. Don''t forget to apply ice on your face to get rid of the swells," Jackson said as he turned and walked back to where he parked his car. Due to some unknown reason Jasmine could not move or utter a word. She only stood there and stare at his departing back.


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 Chapter 269 - Jasmine Learned About The Video Going Viral...

    Even when his car approached her, she did not move an inch. She watched his car drove out of the hugepound.


    "I guess this is for the better right?" Jasmine mumbled while staring at the huge gate. She walked back into the house after he was gone.


    Some hours after the incident, the video of the incident for some unknown reason began circting on the inte. Since Jasmine''s phones were taken away from her, she did not have any source to know what was happening. Mr Avans almost wanted to wreak havoc on the reporters that were present at the time of the incident had his wife not advised him to calm down.


    Jeff, Catherine and the others tried to contact Jasmine but unfortunately, her line wasn''t going through. As if reporters were waiting for this to happen, they all distributed themselves to all the ces Jasmine frequents. They gathered around her house,pany and her parents'' house. Some of them even had the effrontery to gather around Avans Group headquarters.


    While all this was going on the bored Jasmine was enjoying her favourites dramas and luckily for her, her parents decided to keep what happened a secret from her.


    When it was time for dinner, Jasmine could feel that the atmosphere wasn''t right but she could not pinpoint exactly what was happening. The most surprising thing was that her father did not utter a single word to her in the dining.


    "Mum, is father ok?" Jasmine asked after her father had exited the dining room.


    "Go to your room and rest early after you are done with your meals. Don''t even think about escaping," Mrs Avans said before she left the dining.


    "What is wrong with everyone?" Jasmine muttered as she stare at her mum''s departing back. Jasmine brushed off their weird attitude thinking that maybe they were both angry at her because of the earlier incident.


    The next day at breakfast the same atmosphere at dinner the previous day was the same atmosphere that greeted her. The way the maids were even staring at her made her even more worried. After breakfast, she stayed in the sitting room since her father won''t let her go to work.


    Seeing her father executive assistant climb down from the stairs she decided to question him. At least even though everyone in the mansion is afraid of her father, Eric his executive assistant won''t be.


    "Eric, what is going on exactly? Father looked disturbed earlier at dinner and so was mum and now you are added to the list. And this shows that something huge must have happened so can you tell me what is going on because the suspense is killing me," Jasmine standing obstructing his path said in a polite tone.


    "Stop keeping quiet and say something. I promise father won''t hear about what you are gonna tell me and any maids who dare to gossip about it, I will sew her lips together so that she won''t be able to ever make use of her mouth," Jasmine threatened as she red at the maids who were pretending as though they were working.


    "I know you dislike watching the news but how about you check the news. I am sure that you will understand what is happening," Eric said before he walked past her.


    "What does he mean by I should watch the news?" Jasmine asked no one in particr as she stare at his departing back. After not being able to guess what Eric words mean Jasmine hurried to her room. When she reached her sitting-room she turned on her television.


    "This is a business news channel," Jasmine said as she stretched her hand and pick up the ck remote lying on the centre table. Without wasting time she changed the channel to a different one.


    "What the heck is going on here?" Jasmine remarked in shock as she readjusted herself on the couch.


    "Did the reporters dare go against my father and upload the video? How much will they make from a lousy video that they would risk their media house closing down?" Jasmine thought as she stare at the television in which the video of the incident in her house was ying while a young guy was talking. Whatever the young man was saying did not enter her head, the only thing that caught her attention was the video.


    "Goddamn it! No wonder mother and father did not utter a word to me. I am sure father must have held himself from strangling me to death for soiling his good name and that of the family," Jasmine thought as she bowed her head.


    "For the video to have appeared on the television I am sure that it must have gone viral. It''s ok if the entire nation called me a b*tch but I can''t believe I dragged him into my mess," Jasmine said as she cupped her face.


    "The news must have a greater impact on him and hispany. I need to go out there and rify everything before it blows out of proportion," Jasmine said as she quickly stood up and approach her dressing room. Thank goodness she still has nice sets of clothes here, she won''t need to worry about looking shabby in front of the reporters.


    After she had changed into a pink dress she headed downstairs. Thank goodness her parents were not there to stop her.


    "Young Miss, you can''t go out there," Ericing down from the top of the stairs on seeing Jasmine approached the door shouted after her.


    Jasmine headed out pretending as though she did not hear him. Before the bodyguards standing far away could stop her, Jasmine had already entered her car.


    "I will run over anyone who dares to stand in my way," Jasmine threatened cold as she ignited the car.


    Realising that her words were not mere threats, the security guards stood far away from her car and instantly Jasmine zoomed off but what she saw on reaching the gates made her realise that her decision was wrong.


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 Chapter 270 - The One Who Posted The Video Online

    On reaching the huge mounted white gates, Jasmine was stunned to see the number of reporters waiting outside. With that huge number of reporters, she was certain that the reporters would have forced their ways in had her father not mobilise many of the security guards to the gate.


    "I guess this particr messed I caused is bigger than all the ones that I have created and what hurts me the most is that I dragged innocent Ice Prince into this. If I had known that it will be like this I wouldn''t have dragged him into this," Jasmine thought aloud as she stare at the reporters whose cameras keep on shing at the other side of the gate. It was at this moment that Eric who pursue her reached where she was.


    Eric hurriedly came out of his car and went to meet Jasmine. He knocked on the door of her car and signalled her to wound down the window.


    "Young Miss, Chairman has instructed that you stay in the mansion until everything is sorted out so please don''t make things hard for us," Eric said as she stare at the anxiousdy whose hands were on the steering.


    "Eric, how bad is the impact of the news? Is Avans Group affected by it? And what about Smith International...,"


    "None of thepanies is spared, even J&S is affected badly by it but don''t worry Chairman is doing his best to minimise the damage and I am sure that Smith International is not sleeping either," Eric said in a firm tone.


    "Let''s go back so you can tell me in full detail what is happening out there," Jasmine said as she ignited her car and afterwards headed back to the mansion. She was so d when she did not see her parents in the sitting room when she went back.


    If she had seen them, she was not sure she would be able to look them in the eye.


    It was never her intention for everything to escte like this. All she wanted was to force her father to cancel the engagement when the reporters meet her and Jackson in that ambiguous position. Never had it urred to her that someone would be so bold to post the video online.


    "Let''s talk in my room in case father and mume out of their room," Jasmine said after Eric had caught up to her in the sitting room. Together they both head to her room.


    "So Eric, how on earth did the video get posted online? Did the reporters do this, tell me and I, Jasmine Avans will teach that gutsy idiot a lesson he will never forget," Jasmine said fiercely.


    "Yes, one of the interns who followed the reporters did it. She was videoing everything live on Instagram when they reached your mansion, it was one of her followers watching the live video which spread the video on the inte. After he posted other people did likewise and so on. You know how crazy the inte is," Eric sitting opposite Jasmine said in a calm tone.


    "How dare she do that? Did she think that she was at her home that she could just go live on another person''s home without taking permission," Jasmine said angrily.


    "She said it was not intentional...,"


    "And you believe that bullshit? How about I ruin her life and career andter admitted that it was a mistake, would she take it easy with me?" Jasmine asked as though Eric was the person who posted the video online.


    "She has been fired following Chairman''s orders so don''t be too upset Young Miss. Getting angry is not good for your health," Eric said in a bid to calm Jasmine down slightly. After he talked Jasmine did not utter a word but her anger also did not subside.


    "So what is father''s ns about this? I am asking you because he would never tell me if I ask him and neither will mum. After all, she seemed angry with me," Jasmine said in a moreposed tone.


    "He is nning to hold a press conference tomorrow," Eric said concisely.


    "How did the Allen''s react to the news, they did not make things difficult for mum and father right?" Jasmine asked in a mellowed tone.


    "Mrs Allen was furious. She threatened to get back at the Avans family for the humiliation her family suffered because of you," Eric said as he waited to see how Jasmine will react.


    "If she dares try anything stupid, I will forget the fact that I was ever supposed to be her daughter-inw. I will hurt her entire family in the way the world will be scared of me," Jasmine threatened firmly. Knowing very well that she meant what she said Eric did not utter a word.


    Everyone says that Mr Avans is scary but to him, Avans youngest daughter is the scariest. She is the one to repay her grievances in double folds.


    "Young Miss, excuse me. I will go carry out the orders Chairman assigned to me," Eric said as he immediately stood up and exited her room.


    The moment Eric left, Jasmine became very worried. The fact that she doesn''t know what the heck is happening outside makes her wants to go crazy. Without her phones, tablets orputers with her, she felt so lonely.


    After learning about the news she was in no position to watch any of her favourite dramas or do anything. Sheid on her bed without being able to fall asleep for hours. She did not go downstairs for lunch and neither did she eat dinner too.


    Her mum became very worried when the maids reported to her that Jasmine did not open the door and neither did she reply no matter how many times they called her.


    "No matter the mess Jasminemits she has never shown any remorse or feel ashamed of her actions even though the entire nation ridicules her so I wonder what hase over her this time," Mrs Avans thought aloud to the hearing of her husband.


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 Chapter 271 - He Hung Up The Call On Her

    "This is what she has always wanted since her engagement with Young Master Allen was set so this news would have made her so excited but I can''t believe that the opposite is happening here," Mrs Avans said while staring at her husband sitting beside her.


    "Do you think the young man who defended her yesterday is responsible for her change?" Mrs Avans said even though her husband was ignoring her.


    "The sooner she gets back to her senses, the better for everyone. It doesn''t matter who is responsible for it," Mr Avans said coldly.


    Back in her room, Jasmine was about to go shower when she recall something.


    "How could I forget that I have a phone hidden away somewhere under my bed," Jasmine said grinning as she bent and went under her bed.


    Since her father always had the habit of seizing her phones andptop each time he locks her up since childhood, she had learned to have more than two phones. Thest time her father locked her up was when she was eighteen years old and back then she was locked up for a week.


    Just to be able to keep in contact with her, Catherine had snuck a cellphone into her room. She had always hidden the phone underneath her bed because that is one of the ces her security guards rarely search.


    Jasmine crawl underneath the bed, she smiled when she saw the phone at exactly the ce she had neatly hidden it away. Without caring to crawl out, the first person''s line Jasmine dialled was Jackson''s line.


    In the process of waiting for Jackson to answer the line Jasmine slowly crawl out. The instant she crawl out of the underneath of the bed Jackson finally answered the line on her second attempt.


    "Hello Ice Prince, this is me, Jasmine...,"


    "You didn''t need to introduce yourself after calling me Ice Prince because that title is exclusively yours. Nobody dares to address me like that except you," Jackson said in a cold and distant tone.


    "It''s good you have....,"


    "What do you want from me, Miss Jasmine?" Jackson cut short the happy Jasmine.


    Previously she was happy that Jackson answered the line but hearing the way he talks, Jasmine happiness slowly fades away.


    "Ice Prince, are you mad at me because of the news? Actually, it was never my intention...,"


    "If Miss Jasmine doesn''t have anything important to say then I will disconnect the line now. I was busy before you called," Jackson said in a distant tone as he immediately disconnected the line.


    "Ice Prince...," Jasmine paused whatever she wanted to say when she realised that Jackson had really disconnected the call on her.


    "What were you thinking Jasmine, that he will jump up in excitement after all the hurtful words you said to him? Maybe his feelings for you had vanished just like it came now he has realised that you are a mean witch and a user," Jasmine said as she threw the cellphone on the bed.


    "He has realised that what other men said about you is true. How can he still love you after you tarnished his perfect image, that of his family andpany," Jasmine said as sheid on the bed? She curled her body into a ball.


    "He doesn''t love you again? Are you happy now? Isn''t this what you wanted so why are you looking so miserable?" Jasmine said as she hurriedly wiped the warm drop of tears that just fell from her eyes.


    Back in Steve''s home, everyone turned to stare at Jackson after he abruptly disconnected the call on Jasmine.


    "JK, are you and sister-inw perhaps fighting again? Why do you guys fight so often even though you are not a couple yet?" Jeff asked as he focused all his attention on him.


    When he saw the news yesterday he was very worried about Jackson so he had immediately called his line bit unfortunately after so many attempts nobody answered the line.


    Anxious to know about his whereabouts he had immediately called Steve to ask whether he knew about the whereabouts of Jackson. It was then Steve told him that Jackson was at his ce. Without wasting any minute he had rushed down to Steve''s ce so they could all keep himpany.


    He was so d that Jackson wasn''t at his home when the video went viral or else with all the reporters staking out in front of his mansion, he was certain Jackson would have been trapped in his home. Even his beloved Catherine could not leave her apartment because of the current situation.


    "Jack, why did you speak to her like that? That was very harsh of you. I am sure she must have been hurt," Evelyn spoke her mind fearlessly.


    "Are you treating her this way because of the news? Although Jasmine is wilful and rumoured to be cruel, we all know that is not true. I am sure it was not her intention to create this mess so I suggest you give her the chance to exin...,"


    "And who says I am like this because of the stupid news? Such stupid thing would never make me treat her this way because I cared less about what people think," Jackson said firmly. Judging from the way he spoke they knew he was not lying.


    "Then what made you speak to her that way despite knowing that she would be hurt? Did you both get into a fight after the incident?" Evelyn asked out of concern.


    "No matter how I treat her she would never get hurt and this is because she doesn''t have an ounce of feelings for me. It''s painful but that''s the truth," Jackson said as he stood up and headed towards the direction of the porch.


    "What exactly did Jasmine said to Jack to make him so hurt and upset? And how could he say that Jasmine does not love him when it is as clear as crystal that Jasmine has feelings for him," Evelyn said as she stare at Jackson''s departing back.


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 Chapter 272 - The Comments

    "I guess Jasmine needs more time and a little more push to discover her feelings for JK. JK will only believe that she loves him if she says it out," Jeff said.


    "I wonder when this their push and pull will stop," Steve said. With the way things are, none of them was in the mood to joke or y.


    Because of the way Jackson treated her, Jasminepletely forgot to call the worried Catherine who has been trying every means to contact her.


    The next day, Jasmine still did not go downstairs for breakfast. Her worried mother had to go to her room to call her.


    "Jasmine, open up!" Mrs Avans said as she knocked on the door. She knocked on the door for the second time.


    "Jasmine, do you believe that I will have the bodyguards break down the door if you dare continue to stay quiet?" Mrs Avans said on her third knock. After waiting for a few minutes she heard approaching footsteps.


    Mrs Avans was surprised when she saw the condition Jasmine was in after she opened the door.


    "It has just been a few hours since I saw you and you have be so haggard and pale. What hase over you, Jasmine? You are not always this way," Mrs Avans said as she raised her hand and caressed Jasmine''s face.


    "And why are your eyes swollen? Did you perhaps cry throughout the night?" Mrs Avans asked in a worried tone.


    "I am fine. I just don''t have the appetite...,"


    "How could you say that when you missed two meals. Just look at how lean you have be," Mrs Avans said as she examined Jasmine.


    "I am...,"


    "As long as you agree toe downstairs for breakfast I won''t ask you what is wrong again soe let''s go. Your dad is waiting for you," Mrs Avans said as she tried to pull Jasmine along with her but Jasmine did not move an inch.


    "Mum, how could Ie downstairs looking this way and besides I haven''t taken care of my teeth neither have I showered. I look like a total mess so go have dinner with father. I wille downstairs for my mealter," Jasmine tried to chase her mother away with this excuse.


    "It''s not a bad thing if you look less beautiful for a day. Take care of your teeth and afterwardse downstairs because neither your father nor I will eat until you join us for breakfast," Mrs Avans said unwaveringly. Mrs Avans left immediately not allowing Jasmine to keep arguing with her.


    Jasmine sluggishly walked back into the room.


    She went downstairs to join her parents for dinner after she had taken care of her teeth and do her hair nicely. They ate dinner in silence. The moment Jasmine saw that her father was done eating, she spoke.


    "Father, won''t you return my cell phone to me now? I am not a kid anymore that you could just seize my phone. I will be twenty-five years in less than two months so won''t you stop treating me like a child," Jasmine said but she did not raise her voice beyond her normal tone.


    "Maybe, I will think about your suggestion when you start behaving like an adult," Mr Avans said without sparing Jasmine a nce. He stood up and left the dining afterwards.


    "He will return all the things he took from youter. In fact, he had wanted to return it to you earlier but for fear that you will read all the harshments people say about you online, he decided to keep them for a much longer time," Mrs Avans said.


    "Mum, I know that father is your husband but you don''t have to lie to make him look good in front of me because no matter what you said I will never believe it," Jasmine said as she left before her mother could speak.


    "But I wasn''t lying," Mrs Avans muttered after Jasmine had left.


    After her meal, Jasmine showered and got prepared for the press conference which was about two hours away. When she finished everything it was about thirty minutes to the press conference.


    Just like her mother had said her father really released her cell phone to her. She was a bit surprised but she did not let it show.


    Inside the car, Jasmine sitting beside her father decided to navigate the inte for the first time and see what people said about her. She began reading thements underneath the post.


    "How could she do such a thing when she is engaged to another man?"


    "What a shameless woman she is to make out in front of her father and fiancee? She is cruel? Does she even have a heart?"


    "How could the daughter of a conglomerate family act so uncultured like her? She is nothing like her sister or other daughters of a wealthy family? Is she even the real daughter of the Avans?"


    "She is a shame to womanhood? She should be ashamed of herself,"


    "It is a known fact that Young Master Kai and Young Master Jackson were good friends. I heard from a good friend that the two got into a huge fight because of her which is why their rtionship is bad now. What an evil witch she is,"


    "CEO Jackson is a dignified and respected man, I am sure she must have flirted and stalked him until he waspletely enticed by her. I heard this is what she is good at the most,"


    "She is a two-face b*tch. She is not worthy of being loved,"


    Jasmine read all the harshments below the posted video. She was so d that out of all thements she read, she did not see anyone speak badly about Jackson.


    "Stop reading that because they are just saying a bunch of nonsense," Mr Avans who peeped and saw what Jasmine was reading said.


    "I know that which is why I am not going to get affected by their silly words," Jasmine said firmly as she wound down the ss and look outside.


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 Chapter 273 - Jane At It Again

    Jasmine did not utter a word until they got to the Avans Group building which the press conference is scheduled to take ce. Even before they arrived the reporters invited had already arrived. Media houses that were not invited were not let into the building.


    About three minutes to the time the press conference was about to start, Eric entered the room they were getting prepared. From his expression, Jasmine could see that he had something important to do.


    "Chairman, you should see this," Eric said as he handed the white iPad in his hand to Mr Avans. Mr Avans collected the iPad and watch the video currently showing on the screen. Jasmine sitting close to her father peeped at the video. Jasmine watched the video ying with keen interest. After all the important stuff had been said, Jasmine pulled away.


    "How could Kai say that? Is he stupid?" Jasmine muttered as she stare into space.


    "How could you call him stupid? You should be thanking him for cleaning up the mess you created instead of calling him stupid. If he did not do this theizens would have swallowed you alive," Mr Avans said coldly.


    "Young Miss, Chairman is correct. If Young Master Allen did not hold a press conference and announced that you both had secretly cancelled the engagement, the issue wouldn''t have been easily resolved even though we had held a press conference. For him to have done this shows that he likes you a lot," Eric said in a calm tone.


    "Yes, I know that he did this to shut up those idiots talking bad about me out there but why did he announce such a thing without discussing it with me?" Jasmine asked as though the person she was talking to was Kai.


    "You should be grateful Young Master Allen is a good man. If it was other men they would have used this opportunity to not only ruin your reputationpletely but also give our family a bad reputation," Mr Avans said as he stood up from the chair he was sitting on.


    "So are we still holding the press conference now that Kai has said all those words...,"


    "Of course we are still holding it. You are going to apologise to everyone for not cancelling the engagement public. You are also going to apologise to the Allen family for the embarrassment you caused them," Mr Avans said as he approached the exit.


    "I did not do anything wrong so why is he asking me to apologise?" Jasmine said feeling reluctant to apologise.


    "Young Miss, just do as Chairman said. If it was not because of his intervention the news would have blown out of proportion...," Eric trailed as he stare at the frowningdy.


    "On hearing that Young Master Allen was holding a press conference many of the reporters had left so you don''t have to worry about being bombarded with questions. We have given the reporters the questions they are supposed to ask you, they won''t dare do otherwise when the Chairman is there," Eric concluded in a calm tone.


    "I would have done that even though you did not speak so much. With father around, I will not be able to do as it pleases me," Jasmine as she walked out of the room.


    Although she was reluctant to attend the press conference Jasmine, did as her father instructed. She elegantly stepped into therge hall mainly made up of reporters and staff of the Avans Group.


    The reporters captured every movement she made. The cameras followed her until she took a seat close to her father.


    No matter how provoking some of the reporters questions were, she answered them in aposed tone. When the press conference ended Jasmine was d to see Catherine waiting to take her home.


    Despite that the press conference was held, the news about her video with Jackson continued to be the topic of discussion of some people.


    A weekter and Jane was still furious about her cousin''s press conference. Today just like every other day, Jane and Rose were having lunch in their favourite restaurant and the issue about the press conference was still the topic they were discussing.


    "Each time I recall what Kai said I can''t help but feel furious. He is my cousin. My blood so how could he defend thatdy?" Jane said with a tightened fist.


    "How dare he publicly announced that b*tch as Jack girlfriend? Jack doesn''t like her. In fact, he can never like a woman like her," Jane said angrily.


    "Maybe, Kai was slightly muddle-headed that is why he defended her. Also maybe he did what he did because Jasmine has sessfully bewitched him with her charms," Rose said while staring at Jane''s face.


    "No matter what reason he did such a terrible thing to me, he is inexcusable. This was our greatest opportunity to make that prouddy lose face everywhere she goes so why on earth did he help her?...," Jane trailed not being able to hide her anger.


    "Jack is mine and he will always be mine. Never will I let any other woman steal him from me," Jane dered fiercely.


    "Jane, lower your tone slightly because people are staring at us," Rose said in low tones on realising how weirdly other customers were staring at them.


    "I am so pissed at that b*tch and Kai. If I dare set my eyes on her, I will teach her a lesson to the point that next time even though she sees me she would be too ashamed to utter a word," Jane said with gritted teeth.


    I wish you would be able to do that. Jasmine is known for being shameless making her ashamed is an impossible job if I must say.


    Rose thought as she continued staring at her furious friend.


    The twodies continued talking until the time for their lunch break almost psed. After paying their bills they made to approach the entrance and just then they bumped into Jasmine and Catherine. Jasmine had no intention of exchanging words with Jane but Jane deliberately blocked their path just to pick a fight.


    "Hey, the number b*tch in the City is here," Jane said loud enough for other customers to hear. Other customers turned to look in their direction after her words.


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 Chapter 274 - I Swear I Will Kill Her

    "You...,"


    "Just let her be Cat because I have no time to waste on losers and jealous fools," Jasmine said loudly too as she made to leave but the annoying Jane yet again obstructed their path.


    "Who is jealous? Me?" Jane said as she looked at her back pretending as though she did not know that Jasmine was referring to her.


    "If there is someone who should be jealous between the two of us, it should be you and not me? You are the one whom everyone is calling a sl*t and a two-timer and here, I have never been on the news for anything bad. I am the role model of so many women in the City so I am sure you are jealous of me," Jane said pridefully.


    "Who is the role model of women in the City?" Jasmine said pretending as though she was searching for someone. Catherine chuckled when she saw the fuming Jane.


    "Instead of me wasting my precious time being jealous of a two-faced b*tch like you, I would rather spend it ying with men...,"


    "Why act so proud and pompous, you are nothing but a seductress. You are ady with no integrity...,"


    "Do you even know the meaning of integrity?" Jasmine cut her short.


    "And I am not ashamed of who I am. At least men prefer this seductress to a loser like you. Even your beloved Jackson thinks a seductress like me is better than you and this makes me happy instead of sad, do you know that?" Jasmine said grinning evilly. Seeing this annoyingdy angry gives her a sense of joy.


    "You...,"


    "And should I tell you a secret?" Jasmine said as she bent slightly so that her mouth was close to Jane''s right ear.


    "The truth is Ice Prince taste fantastic in bed. He is just my type of man. Ooh, why am I even telling you this when you haven''t tasted him before. I totally forgot that he doesn''t let youe an inch close to him," Jasmine said grinning wickedly.


    The moment she pulled away she brushed against Jane and passed. Catherine also left thedies alone.


    "I swear I will kill her," Jane said as she turned and shot Jasmine a murderous nce.


    "Jane, don''t forget topose yourself because people are staring. She purposely said whatever she did to make you re-up, don''t let her seed in ruining your perfect image," Rose said in low tones as she held Jane by the hand and led her out of the restaurant. Catherine did not utter a word to Jasmine about the incident that urred earlier. She waited until they had both finished their meals.


    "Jasmine, I haven''t seen Jackson around you since after the news, are you both perhaps fighting? " Catherine asked curiously.


    "It would have been better if we were fighting since I am sure he would be done everything to appease me," Jasmine said absent-mindedly. Her words made Catherine even more curious to know what happened between the two of them.


    "What do you mean by that. I couldn''t follow what you were trying to say so exin hmm," Catherine urged her on.


    "He has been ignoring me for over a week now. When I was locked up by my father because of the previous incident I called him because I was worried about him but can you believe that he hung up the call on me without giving me the chance to speak?" Jasmine ryed painfully.


    "I have tried to contact him after father returned my cellphone to me and each time he always ignored my calls. He is avoiding me and I don''t know what to do," Jasmine concluded in a helpless tone.


    "What exactly did you do or say to him to make him treat you this way? Although I haven''t known Jackson as long as I know you, one thing I am certain of is that he will never ignore you for just no reason. Tell me what you said to him to make me act this way because that is the only way I will be able to help you," Catherine said seriously.


    "After the incident father had dragged me back home but Ice Prince had secretly followed us. He appeared out of nowhere to shield me when father wanted to p me for the second time. I don''t know what took over me, in the presence of father and mum I boldly dered that Ice Prince was the one I love...,"


    "You did what?" Catherine asked in total bewilderment. She did not expect to hear that Jasmine would boldly dere in her parents'' presence that she loved Jackson.


    "Father stopped scolding me after I said those words. I had escorted him out of the house afterwards. Outside I ended up telling him that I don''t love him neither do I have feelings for him. I told him that I only used him. Even when he asked me whether I have any ounce of feelings for him. I still repeated what I said...,"


    "How could you say such hurtful words to him. Although I am not the one you said those words to, I feel hurt on his behalf," Catherine did not support what she did.


    "Are you going to keep on ming me? I thought you said you would help me...,"


    "Jasmine, do you seriously have no feelings for Jackson? You are not the least attracted to him neither has your heart ever flutters because of him?" Catherine asked curiously before Jasmine couldplete her sentence.


    "Why are you asking me those questions? " Jasmine asked looking very flustered.


    "That''s because my dad said my cousin is nning toe to live with me for a couple of days. Jackson is her type of man so I am nning to introduce her to Jackson since you said you have no interest in him....,"


    "You wouldn''t dare?" Jasmine said fiercely. Catherine smiled when she saw Jasmine''s reaction.


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 Chapter 275 - Emmelyn

    "Just take a look at your reaction. The fact that you don''t want any other woman close to him shows that you have feelings for him so why are you denying it?" Catherine asked in a serious tone.


    "If my cousin had really nned toe live with me there is nothing I would have done to keep her away from Jackson and same with otherdies. You can''t forbid otherdies to go close to him since you are nothing in his life at the moment so y wisely best friend so that anotherdy will not snatch that dashing dude under your nose," Catherine advised as a good friend would.


    "Are you gonna help me like you said or not?" Jasmine said pretending as though she did not hear all Cathrine said. Actually, she heard everything and kept it at heart.


    "My help will not be enough so I will call our teammates for help," Catherine said as she smiled at Jasmine.


    "Teammates? What teammates are you talking about?" Jasmine asked curiously.


    "You don''t need to know. Let''s go or you are going to bete for your meeting," Catherine said as she stood up from her seat.


    "You are now keeping a secret from me, that''s not fair," Jasmine said as she stood up too.


    "You are also keeping a secret from your best friend too and that is not fair to me," Catherine said as she began approaching the counter. Jasmine followed her closely. After paying their bills the twodies went back to their office.


    For two days Catherine could not fulfil her promise of helping Jasmine out. On the second day, Jasmine had hung out with Elizabeth during her lunch break. After their meal, in the middle of their conversation Elizabeth left for the restroom and about two minutester Jasmine also left for the restroom but just when she wanted to enter the long corridor leading to the restroom she overheard her sister talking to someone.


    She did not know what prompted her to wait but all she know was that she stood at a corner and waited for them to finish their conversation.


    "Oh, it''s Miss Avans," thedy in a red short ir gown remarked on bumping into Elizabeth on the corridor.


    "It''s Mrs Alfred now, I am sure you are aware of that more than anyone else," Elizabeth corrected in a polite tone.


    "And what is so great about that title when you are merely his wife by name? I am the one he loves, don''t tell me you have forgotten about that just because he got married to you," thedy said grinning evilly. Her intention was obvious in her words.


    "You might be the one he loved but I am his wife and there is nothing you can do to change that fact," Elizabeth said unwaveringly.


    "And who says there is nothing I can do to change that? Have you forgotten that you will no longer bear that title if he divorces you?" Thedy said not failing to maintain her evil grin.


    "That will never happen Emmelyn. No matter what you do Fred will never divorce me. He loves me...,"


    "He loves you? Who fed your head with such nonsense? And if he loves you like you really im then why do I hear that he doesn''t touch you neither does he make love to you?" Emmely asked to the annoyance of Jasmine listening to their conversation.


    Damn that b*tch! I feel like sewing that her goddamn mouth so that next time she won''t be able to spew nonsense.


    Jasmine thought as she tightened her fist. If not for that she did not want Elizabeth to feel sad she would have long jumped in and given thedy her size.


    "And why did he give me this symbolic ne with our initials separated by a heart on my birthday if he really loves you?" Emmelyn asked. Her expression showed that she was having a lot of fun hurting Elizabeth.


    The moment Elizabeth''s eyes met the diamond ne hanging around Emmelyn''s neck with the symbol A?E, Elizabeth confidence came crashing down.


    She can still recall seeing this same ne in their drawer at home. When she saw the ne she had thought that Alfred wanted to give her the ne on their first wedding anniversary. She was surprised when he gave her matching pearl earrings and bracelet as his gift instead of the ne she saw but she never asked him what happened to the ne because their rtionship was not this good.


    Seeing the ne in Emmelyn''s possession now she knows that she was not lying. Alfred did give her the ne.


    "As you can see Alfred still loves me a lot, it''s a matter of time before you are thrown away from his house and life so enjoy while itst because very soon I will be the one in your shoes," Emmelyn as she smiled triumphantly. Elizabeth did not argue with her anymore, she approached the direction of the restroom.


    After seeing Elizabeth enter the restroom door, Emmelyn turned to leave.


    Approaching where Jasmine was standing with her back leaning against the wall, Jasmine suddenly extends her left leg and thedy who wasn''t aware that she was there tripped over Jasmine''s long legs.


    The angry Emmelyn who almost fell face down had she not maintained her bnce at thest minute turned to teach thedy responsible for this a lesson. Jasmine beat her to talk first.


    "Be careful because next time I won''t be so lenient. I will make sure you lose at least four teeth the next time you repeat those garbage you told my Big Sis," Jasmine said without showing any remorse.


    "And who says that you can butt in our business?" Emmelyn said trying to act tough.


    "The next time I see you even two metres close to Alfred I will let you know that my sister''s business is my business," Jasmine said coldly.


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 Chapter 276 - He Is Coming?

    "And what can you do to me if I refuse to do as you said?" Emmelyn challenged with pride. She did not know that being so prideful in front of someone like Jasmine will only leave her at a disadvantage rather than help her.


    "I will not do anything to you but I will definitely make sure I ruin your entire family," Jasmine said. Her expression and tone showed that she meant what she said.


    "You are just bluffing. You cannot do anything...,"


    "Which would you want, an evil stepmother or a wicked sister-inw?" Jasmine asked fiercely. Her evil grin at the end of her sentence further annoyed the already angrydy.


    "Thest time I saw your elder brother he was looking at me lustfully so if your choice is a wicked sister-inw then I would immediately be one. All I need is just to whisper a word into his ears and he will do whatever I want..,"


    "You wouldn''t dare!" Emmelyn said furiously.


    "Or would you prefer I get married to your dad? I heard he is not satisfied with your mum these days and that he is looking for young blood. What do you think he will do if I offer myself to him on a tter of Gold? Wouldn''t the news of a sixty years old man getting married to a twenty-four years olddy be the hottest, what do you think?" Jasmine said with an excitement-filled tone.


    "You are shameless that is what you are," Emmelyn said fiercely. A wicked smile appeared on Jasmine''s face when she heard Emmelyn''s words. Rather than finding her words upsetting, she finds them satisfying especially Emmelyn''s angry expression.


    "I can be even more shameless just to avenge those who dare hurt the ones I love so stay away while I am being nice because to ruin your family is a piece of cake to me," Jasmine said sternly.


    "Even though I am unable to teach you a lesson someone gutsier than me will do it so be careful out there," Emmelyn said as she turned and walked away.


    "Don''t worry I will be the one teaching you a lesson you will never forget if you dare go against my words. Don''t forget, I am a viiness. What people think about me doesn''t bother me unlike you who have to pretend when people are around?" Jasmine said loudly while staring at Emmelyn''s departing back.


    Jasmine went back into the restaurant and waited for her sister. It took Elizabeth ten minutes toe out of the restroom. And when she reached their table, Jasmine could notice some signs that showed that she cried.


    "Let''s go," Elizabeth said on reaching their table. Jasmine quietly followed her. Being a weekend, they both did not have to worry about work. They had wanted to spend the day together but because Elizabeth did not seem to be in the mood Jasmine lied that she had another appointment.


    "Big Sis, if something is bothering you or you have a problem with Alfred, ask him for an exnation because it might really be a misunderstanding. Nothing works in marriage more than effectivemunication, never forget that," Jasmine standing outside of Elizabeth car said before Elizabeth could drive away. She also left afterwards.


    Since her ns with Elizabeth got foiled by an evil witch, Jasmine had ns to join Catherine in her home but when she recalled that Catherine told her about having ns with Jeff she had no choice but to go back home.


    Everyone had a partner to hang out with except her. She was the only lonely person among her friends.


    While others were having fun Jasmine had no one to hang out with so she just buried herself in her work. While working she lost track of time. She only realised that it was almost time for dinner when her cellphone rang. When she saw the caller ID she was very d.


    "Jasmine, we were able to set a dinner outing and Jackson is joining us too but he is not aware you areing. This is your chance to make up with him...,"


    "He ising? Really?" Jasmine asked anxiously. Even without being there, Catherine could tell how nervous she was through her voice.


    "Yes, so don''t forget to dress prettily. You guys haven''t seen each other for more than a week so dress your best so you can capture his heart once more," Catherine lying in Jeff''s arms said with smiles on her face.


    "What are you saying? Have you ever seen me dress shabbily before?" Jasmine said her mood brightened up instantly on hearing that Jackson will be present in their outing.


    "We will be leaving in a few minutes so get ready and join us early. You know how nasty his temper can be sometimes. He might leave in the middle of the meal and if this happens I am afraid you both might not be able to see each other," Catherine said seriously.


    "Don''t worry, I will be there on time. He will not be able to escape from me today," Jasmine said instantly standing up from where she was sitting.


    "Ok, I will send you the venue of the restaurant shortly," Catherine said before she disconnected the call.


    "Jasmine has beenpletely melted this time around. I guess JK''s suffering this past week was notpletely in vain," Jeff said grinning.


    "I have always thought that Jasmine was the most stubborn person in the world but my opinion has changed after what Jackson did. He deserves the title more," Catherine said as she wrapped her hands around Jeff''s body. The manner in which Jasmine rushed to her room stunned Felicia who hade to the sitting room to inform her that dinner was room.


    "I have never seen Young Miss run so fast, I wonder who or what is making her run so fast?" Felicia muttered before she turned and left. She did not need to ask Jasmine to know that she would not have dinner at home that night.


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 Chapter 277 - I Am Sorry

    Jasmine on reaching her room hurriedly shower. When it came to the time to choose an outfit, she had had a hard time deciding on what to wear. Sheter settled for a short white skirt and a red shirt that goes perfectly with the skirt. Applying make-up wasn''t a difficult task for her. Within thirty minutes Jasmine was all set to go.


    It was after she was done that she saw the message Catherine sent for her some minutes ago. Seeing her text message that says they had already left, Jasmine hurried downstairs. When she got to her car, her driver was already waiting for her.


    "Don''t worry, I will drive today," Jasmine said as she went to the driver''s seat and immediately she set out. Getting almost close to the restaurant Jasmine felt somehow nervous for some unknown reason.


    If someone was to ask her why she was feeling this way she was certain she would not be able to give any exnations for it.


    On reaching where cars were parked on the restaurant premises Jasmine parked her car. When she came out of the car, she could see Jeff and Steve''s cars parked some distance away. Her heart felt a sense of warmth when she saw Jackson''s car.


    "He really came," Jasmine smiled as she stare at the restaurant entrance. Without wasting any more time she found her way into the restaurant. Tables in the restaurant weren''t in hidden ces so on entering the restaurant she sighted her friends from far away.


    The first person who saw her enter the restaurant was Jackson but he acted as though he was not aware of this. He pretended to be so interested in his food that he hasn''t eaten up to four bites.


    "Hi, I can see all the naughty fellows are here," Jasmine said on reaching their table. Everyone felt so relieved on hearing that her soothing voice. The atmosphere was beginning to get tense when she did not arrive on time. They specifically promised Jackson that Jasmine will be there. They were certain that Jackson will murder them there if peradventure Jasmine failed toe.


    "And the naughtiest of us all has finally arrived, this is amazing," Evelyn said yfully as she examined Jasmine. She could not resist smiling on seeing what she was putting on despite that the weather was getting very cold recently.


    Since there was only one avable space remaining Jasmine did not need anyone to tell her that they specifically save that spot beside Jackson for her.


    "Jasmine so how have you beentely? You have be even more popr than so many celebrities, how are you coping with that," Steve finally spoke up.


    "Jasmine, did you and JK really do it as the video portrayed?" Jeff blurted out before Jasmine could reply.


    The moment he said this word Jackson stabbed the whole fish which was a part of the side dishes. This action of his startled everyone on the table. Even other customers turned to stare at their table to check what was going on.


    "If you want to eat just eat silently or I don''t know whether it is your neck the fork will be aiming to next," Jackson said coldly. His words and deadly gaze sent shivers down Jeff''s spine. Nobody uttered a word after this his warning. They just ate in silence.


    I am afraid I might have a heart attack if this continues. I think it''s better to leave these two to sort out their issue first. We will have a proper meal after that because right now, it is not a meal we are eating.


    Jeff thought as he stole a secret nce at Jackson. His cold expression looks so scary. It was as if the person sitting in front of him was not his best friend that he has known for over a decade. Jeff quickly thought of what lies to tell to get himself and his woman out of there.


    "Guys, I am sorry. I totally forgot that Catherine and I set an appointment with mum and dad. We will leave now," Jeff said standing up. Catherine who knew that they made no such appointments wanted to talk but she kept quiet when she saw his signal that says she should y along.


    "Guys, have fun without us," Catherine said as she stood up. She and Jeff left before anyone could get to ask them questions.


    Jeff would forget his appointments with his parent on his first introduction of Catherine to them? That is impossible. Jeff might y with every other thing except his rtionship with Catherine. He is damn serious about her so I am sure this was their only excuse to leave Jasmine and Jack alone.


    Evelyn thought as she stare at the seat Jeff was previously sitting down on. She also began to think of a reasonable excuse to take Steve away from there.


    Just then her cellphone rang and checking the caller ID, she saw that it was the maid who was supposed toe to clean her apartment that night. On seeing the caller ID an idea pops into her head. Evelyn quickly answered the call and waited for the person to talk.


    "What! Dad copsed on the dining?" Evelyn said standing up from her seat like she was in shock. Her acting was wless even Jasmine got fooled by her.


    "Ok, don''t worry I will be at the hospital in a few minutes," Evelyn said as she grabbed her handbag.


    "Sorry guys but an emergency just came up at home. I need to leave now," Evelyn said as she made to leave but Steve who wasn''t aware that she was acting held her hand.


    "I wille with you," Steve said as he stood up from his seat. The two of them hurriedly left only remaining Jasmine and Jackson on the table.


    About five minutester Jackson stood up from his seat to the surprise of Jasmine.


    "I will leave also, I have some important work that needs my attention back at home," Jackson said as he turned to leave.


    Please God, let her call me back or utter a word.


    Jackson thought on his second step away from her.


    "I am sorry," Jasmine said loudly before he could walk further away.


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 Chapter 278 - Let Me Court You

    The moment she said these three words Jackson''s heart leapt up for joy. His happiness knew no bounds. Although he was so happy he tried to test her again. He acted as though he did not hear her and took another step further.


    "I said I am sorry. Won''t you forgive me this once?" The desperate Jasmine said without giving a damn about the weird gazes directed at her. The moment she saw him turn around and walk in her direction, her heart began beating normally.


    "And what are you sorry about?" Jackson said as he sat back on his previous seat.


    "Don''t you even know what you are apologising for?" Jackson asked when she did not talk.


    "I am sorry for hurting your feelings, that was very mean of me. And I am also apologising for causing you so much trouble these past days I am sure this was one of the reasons you avoided me," Jasmine said sounding sincerely apologetic.


    "And who says I was angry at you because of the news which made one of my wishese true?" Jackson asked.


    "If you were not angry at me because of that then...,"


    "Let''s talk in the car," Jackson said as he stood up while holding onto her hand. Jasmine raised her gaze and stare at him when she saw that he did not let go of her hand.


    "Are you sure you want to hold my hand while we walk out? I don''t mind being called all manner of despicable names but I don''t think those names suit you," Jasmine said standing up from the chair.


    "I have already been called those names so why should I bother if they add more to the list?" Jackson said as he began walking not letting go of her hand.


    "Since you don''t mind then let us be the viins," Jasmine said as she put on her bewitching smile to piss off those throwing angry gazes at them.


    When they were both seated in his car, Jasmine turned and stare at him.


    "I know I am very handsome but I advise that you don''t stare too much since you will fall madly in love with me," Jackson said as he brought his gaze to her face.


    "Since when have you be so narcissistic? That part belongs to me so why did you steal it?" Jasmine asked in a yful tone.


    "My future woman is shameless, I need to be like her or even surpass her. I will end up suffering if I don''t do this," Jackson said as he waited to see what her reaction will be. He was so relieved when he saw that his bold deration did not get her furious.


    "You said the video that circted about the two of us wasn''t the reason you were upset with me then what was your real reason?" Jasmine changed the topic within the blink of an eye.


    "How about you discover the reason by yourself?" Jackson said as he winked at her.


    Yes, he was angry with her for saying those hurtful words to him but he was also very worried about her when the video went viral. What she did not know was that he was so relieved when she called him the day he hung up the call on her.


    After speaking so harshly to her, he had nned to call herter that day but a crazy idea pops into his head.


    Absence makes the heart grows fonder. This is what an adage says so since she says she doesn''t have feelings for me why don''t I use this opportunity to make her realise those hidden feelings residing inside of her heart for me?


    This is the idea that came into his head. This past week has been the longest week for him. Although it was merely a week in the eyes of others this one week felt like a thousand years to him. It was long and tortuous. Staying away from her for such a long time felt like hell.


    "You are being stingy with your answer," Jasmine replied. The two continued talking for a long time. Time passed by without them knowing it.


    Actually, the truth was that none of them wanted to part ways that is why they kept on talking and teasing each other.


    "So how about I drop you back at home?" Jackson asked sounding slightly nervous. He knew that there was a possibility she might reject his offer since she came with her car.


    "Why not?" Jasmine said as she quickly strap the seatbelt.


    "What about your car?" Jackson asked curiously.


    "My driver will pick it upter," Jasmine said seriously. Seeing that there was nothing to worry about Jackson ignited the car and immediately zoomed off.


    When he reached her home, Jasmine was not in a rush to get out of his car.


    "So...,"


    "Let''s go out on a date tomorrow," Jackson said before she could say what she had in mind. Jasmine raised her gaze and stare at his face when she heard his words.


    "We are not in a rtionship so even though we go out it is not considered a date...,"


    "Then let me court you. You said you don''t like me but I believe that will change when we get to know each other more so let me court you. You will decide whether or not to be my woman after then," Jackson proposed in a calm tone. He silently prayed that she will not turn down his proposal.


    "Isn''t this too sudden?" Jasmine asked curiously.


    "I have waited for close to a year for this moment so how is it considered sudden?" Jackson blurted out without thinking.


    "You have waited for close to a year, how is that so? Hasn''t it been only about five months since we met so how is that even close to a year?" Jasmine asked out of confusion.


    "I will tell you what it means the day you ept my proposal so remember to ask me this same question then," Jackson said not disclosing much.


    "Why are you so confident that I will fall in love with you?" Jasmine asked anxiously.


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 Chapter 279 - Are You Both A Couple?

    "Because I believe that we are destined and also because I must not fail. It''spulsory that I am must make you love me. Do you want to do the reason?" Jackson asked in a serious tone.


    "And what is the reason you are this determined?" Jasmine asked. She could not hide her inquisitiveness.


    "Because...," Jackson trailed as he brought his mouth close to her ear.


    "I cannot live without you," Jackson whispered into her ears. Everywhere went quiet after he made this confession. Up this close, he could hear her throbbing heart.


    Her heart is beating this fast just because I got this close to her and she is denying that she does not have feelings for me? She is one funnydy.


    Jackson thought grinning triumphantly.


    "Stop acting cheesy. I can''t believe you almost got me there," Jasmine said before she abruptly got out of the car.


    "I will send you the details about our date. Make sure not to stand me up hmm," Jackson shouted after thedy who has begun walking away. Jasmine waved her hand in the air to show him that she has heard all he said. Jackson only left after seeing her enter her house.


    After Jasmine showered and got ready to attend to some papers on her system, her cellphone rang.


    "Cat, I can''t believe you called when you are with Jeff? Did he let you call me or did you call because you both have not started it yet," Jasmine asked in a teasing tone?


    "Stop it already Jasmine. I called because I was worried about you and not to get teased by you," Catherine said.


    "What were you so worried about, that I will cause trouble or were you afraid that I will take Ice Prince home so that we couldplete what we couldn''t before father and the others interrupted it?" Jasmine asked yfully.


    "Listening to how happy you sound, I guess I don''t need to worry anymore. For you to sound so excited I guess I don''t need to ask to know that you and Jackson have made up already," Catherine said.


    "Yes, I apologised and he forgave me. We are even going on a date tomorrow," Jasmine said excitedly.


    "What! Have you told him that you like him back? Are you both a couple?" Catherine previously lying on the bed with Jeff asked curiously as she subconsciously sat up on the bed. Jeff was startled to see her act like this. He justid down and stare at her.


    "No, but he said he would court me first. The decision of whether or not to be his woman will be made by me afterwards. I did not agree but I also did not reject his proposal...,"


    "Seeing how you had difficulty making that decision I guess you really want him to court you. Congrattions girlfriend on your road to finding happiness," Catherine said with smiles on her face.


    "What are you saying, we are not a couple...,"


    "Yes, but I am sure Jackson will make it work. Look forward to the surprises ahead because I am sure you have found yourself a super-naughty and stubborn boyfriend," Catherine said.


    "I will leave now, I was in the middle of something," Catherine quickly disconnected the call. Catherine turned to face her boyfriend whose upper body was bare.


    "So are they together now?" Jeff asked curiously as he stare at her glowing face.


    "Yes, but the problem is that Jasmine keeps denying her feelings for Jackson. I am sure that Jackson will make her open up her heart to him," Catherine said as sheid back down on his body.


    "I am d that JK is finally getting what he wants. For his patience and efforts he really deserves her," Jeff said as he wrapped his hands around her.


    "So honey let''s continue with what we were doing before the interruption," Jeff said as he wraps his hands around her neck. He kissed her tenderly.


    "Jeff, dad ising in a week. I might not have a lot of time to hang out with you. I won''t even be able to stay over at your ce or take you to my apartment. He is a loving father but also very strict. He will not let me get close to just any man...,"


    "And I am sure that he is going to love me," Jeff said confidently. He made to kiss her again but Catherine ced her index finger on his lips and push his head backwards.


    "Don''t be too confident because I am sure he is gonna test you. He told me that if ever I get into any rtionship the man must get his approval...,"


    "And I will do that, don''t worry. For you I can do anything," Jeff said seriously. When he saw that she did not have anything else to say he removed her finger still on his lips and continue from where she interrupted him. The two made love to each other untilte into the night.


    The next day Jasmine and the others woke up and went about their stuff just like they have always done. About two hours to Jasmine and Jackson''s appointment, Jasmine received a phone call from Kai.


    "I have been calling you for a while now but your line wasn''t going through," Jasmine said on answering the call.


    "I went back to the base camp after the press conference. I have been very busy since then. I returnedst night," Kai said in a calm tone.


    "That is great. Can we meet up? I have something to tell you and I don''t think it is appropriate for me to say it over the phone," Jasmine replied. She stare at her wristwatch to see how much time she had until her date with Jackson.


    Good, I still have about two hours more. My meeting with Kai will be brief so I am sure that I will not arrivete to the date. Ice Prince will nag me if I do that.


    Jasmine thought as a smile appear on her face. She was so distracted that she did not see Catherine enter her office.


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 Chapter 280 - Both Men Fought With Their Mum For Her Sake

    "Sure, I am less busy now," Kai said. Just then his mum climbed down the stairs.


    "Let''s meet up in Barb Cafe in fifteen minutes. I will be waiting for you," Jasmine replied with a smile on her face.


    "Ok, see you in a few minutes, Jasmine. I will be there on time," Kai said before he hung up the call.


    "Did you just say Jasmine earlier? You are still keeping in touch with that She-devil who almost destroyed our family and your future?" Mrs Allen said angrily.


    "Mum, there is nothing to get so upset about. She just wants us to meet and talk. Also, Jasmine is not like everyone says or think. She is quite a nicedy," Kai said seriously.


    "Did you just say she is a nicedy? How could a nicedy do what she did and how dare you to defend her after what she put our family through?" Mrs Allen asked in annoyance as she stood in front of him.


    "Mum, I am sure it was never her intention to hurt me or our family...,"


    "Do you think I don''t know that she has been hanging out with Jackson very often before the incident that went viral? Do you think about from the reports our men gives us every day that Jane hasn''t told us the type ofdy she is?" Mrs Allen asked showing no sign of calming down.


    "Mum, I don''t know what your men told you or what Jane said about Jasmine but all I know is that whatever they told you is wrong. I have to get ready for my appointment, I won''t argue with you anymore," Kai said as he stood up to leave but she obstructed his path.


    "I will not let you meet that evil witch. I am sure she is up to no good again...,"


    "Mum, stop being unreasonable. I am no longer a child that you could control. I am a man and I can make my decisions. Stop making things difficult for me. Besides, I never said I wanted to meet up with her to settle things with her. Everyone had already known that she is in a rtionship with Jackson. What could I possibly do at this state even though I have feelings for her," Kai said sounding upset. Mrs Allen did not want him to walk away but she had no choice but to let him go when she saw that her son was angry.


    While Kai was battling with his mum, Jackson working in his office got an unexpected visitor. Without the elderlydy saying anything, Jackson knew why she was there. He has been ignoring her calls for over a week now so he had expected that she would somehow find ways to talk to him.


    "Mum, wee," Jackson said as he stood up from his desk and went to the centre of the room.


    "So you still recall that I am your mother and yet you are treating me so harshly?" Mrs Smith said as she sat down in one of the couches. Jackson shifted his gaze towards Max standing at the door.


    "Max, get mum a cup of coffee...,"


    "Or should I change it to a cold juice because I think mum will need it a lot today," Jackson said. He knew very well that his mum came there to pick a fight with him, there was no doubt. It was written all over her face.


    "Tell Mary to make sure that no other person enters my office for the period mum is here," Jackson said as he beckon him to get going.


    "Mum, I am d that you are here but judging from your expression I guess you are not very happy to see me," Jackson said yfully. Jackson sat on the opposite couch with his legs crossed.


    "I am d you are aware of what you have done wrong," Mrs Smith said as she dropped her handbag on the centre table.


    "I don''t remember doing anything wrong mum...,"


    "Didn''t I tell you that your future wife will be none other than Jane so why did you get into a scandal with that daughter of Avans group?" Mrs Smith quickly went to the reason she was there.


    "And mum I also recall telling you that I will never get married to Jane. Even though you were to hold a gun or dagger at my neck and ask me to make a choice, I would rather choose to die than get married to anotherdy other than Jasmine," Jackson said firmly.


    "You want to marry ady like her? That will never happen," Mrs Smith said fiercely.


    "No matter what you say or do I am not and I will never be in support of your rtionship with her," Mrs Smith stood her ground.


    "That is so unfortunate then. Mum will have to watch her son get married to the one he loves without being able to attend his wedding," Jackson said carefreely. His nonchnce fuelled the anger of the already angry woman.


    "Let''s see whether you will still act so stubborn when I order her to stay away from my son," Mrs Smith said as she folded her arms. Both mother and son proved to be very stubborn.


    Max who was sent to bring the cup of juice decided to stay over there. He would only get picked on if he dares to enter the office when they were quarrelling so he did rather save himself the trouble.


    "You wouldn''t do that mum. I know you are kidding...,"


    "Have I ever joked around with this expression on?" Mrs Smith asked in a stern tone.


    "If you insist on picking a fight with Jasmine I won''t stop you. The least I will do is call and tell her to prepare for a showdown with my mum and she will do just that...," Jackson trailed.


    "But mum if you get insulted or hurt by her just know that I will not help you neither will I scold her because I am on her side and no one can change my mind," Jackson said in a serious tone.


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 Chapter 281 - What Audacity!

    "Let''s see about that," Mrs Smith said as she stood up from the couch.


    "Mum, I am sure you must have heard from others how her temper is. She won''t stay quiet if you insult or hurt her feelings in any way. She is not a two-faceddy like the one you picked for me. I have already said all that needs to be said, don''t say I didn''t give you heads up when it happens," Jackson warned coldly. Mrs Smith turned to face her son.


    Meanwhile, outside Jackson''s office, Jane who heard that Mrs Smith was in thepany got blocked by the Secretary.


    "And what do you think you are doing?" Jane asked in annoyance.


    "Boss gave orders not to let anyone into the office while the Chairwoman is in there," Mary, the Secretary standing in Jane''s path said firmly.


    "Do I look like anyone to you? Has your memory got tampered with that is why you have forgotten my identity as the future madam of thispany...,"


    "No matter what your identity is you can''t enter except the boss gives the order," Mary said fiercely as she spread her hands so that there was no way Jane will force her way in.


    Jane tried to push her away but the youngdy did not budge.


    "You know exactly how the boss is. My job is on the line right now, don''t make things difficult for me or I will have to call the security," Mary threatened coldly.


    "You sillydy! Just wait and see how I will teach you a good lesson," Jane said as she turned to leave. She halted when she heard the door open. Jane quickly turned to face the door in excitement.


    Her smile slowly faded away when she saw Mrs Smith''s angry expression.


    "Auntie, what happened?" Jane asked worriedly.


    "Talk some senses into that son of mine because someone really needs to wake him up from that fantasy of his," Mrs Smith said as she walked past Jane without sparing her a nce.


    Curious to know what Jackson said to get his mum so worked up, Jane entered the office.


    "Jack, what did you say to get mum so worked up? How could you do such a thing?...,"


    "She is my mum and not yours so I can do whatever I like. And you are just an employee here so how dare you barged into my office and question me?" The furious Jackson asked as he throw murderous nces at thedy standing at the door.


    "How could you say such a thing about me...,"


    "Just get out of my office or I am afraid I might end up killing you," Jackson said coldly as he stood up and walk to his desk.


    Jane stood there and stare at the angry guy who wouldn''t even stare in her direction. She knew that when Jack said anything in anger that he meant it that is why she just kept quiet.


    "You are always so cruel to me and this is not fair," Jane said before she turned and left his office.


    "What audacity! How dare she enter my office without permission? Does she think that because I have been so tolerant of her and her attitude that I love her? If it was not because of her, would I and mum have gotten into an argument?" Jackson asked no one in particr as he stares at the ce Jane previously stood.


    Just then Max entered the office. When he saw his boss fiery eyes, he regretted entering the office the time he did.


    "The next time Jane Allen enters my office without permission or without having any important official matter to discuss with me consider yourself fired that day, understood?" Jackson asked fiercely.


    "Understood," Max replied sternly. He quickly exited the office when Jackson had no other job for him.


    Jackson did not want to go to his first official date with Jasmine looking so angry so he did everything possible to make sure that his anger went away before that time. In the end, his efforts really paid off.


    Jasmine who brought a change of clothes from home changed into the purple dress she brought when it was almost time for her meeting with Kai.


    Catherine was already aware of Jasmine date with Jackson which is why she was not surprised to see her best friend act strangely by changing clothes when her previous clothes were already very elegant.


    Seeing their bosse out of her office in a different set of outfits, her employees exchanged secret nces but none of them dared utter a word.


    "Is boss going out on a date?" Ady in white asked her partner who was wearing a green gown.


    "Shush... She might hear us," thedy in green gown said as she quickly turned to face her front.


    When Jasmine got to the cafe, Kai had not arrived. She began to get very impatient when five minutes passed and Kai was not there and neither did he call to tell her he was not gonna make it to their appointment.


    "You are amazing. You never stopped to blow everyone off their feet with your superb dressing," Kai on reaching where she sat said to thedy who was oblivious of his presence. Jasmine raised her gaze to stare at the person standing in front of her. She heaved a sigh of relief when she saw that it was Kai.


    "Always look your best at all times, that is one of my mottos," Jasmine said with a smile on her face. Kai sat down at the opposite seat.


    "I am happy to see that you are alright," Kai said as he stare at her glowing face.


    "This was only possible because of your help and I am also relieved to see that you are alright," Jasmine said meekly. Each time she speaks with Kai, she always looks like a different person.


    "Kai, I will not beat around the bush. I will go straight to the reason I called you here," Jasmine said while staring at his face.


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 Chapter 282 - Was Jackson Part Of The Reason?

    "Indeed, I never liked the idea of getting engaged not to mention getting married but I was willing to push ahead with it because my father wanted it and because I thought there would be no problem marrying you despite that love was not there....," Jasmine trailed while staring at his face.


    "But after our marriage was announced I realised that I just could not do it. Although it had been my goal to make father cancel the engagement, believe me, it was never my intention to hurt you or get you and your family involved in my mess," Jasmine said in a mellowed tone.


    "I am sorry if my actions had hurt you in any way. I am also sorry that your family suffered because of this and thank you for publicly cancelling our engagement," Jasmine said apologetically.


    "It''s ok, Jasmine. I know that you had no intention of hurting me so you did not need to apologise and I did the press conference willingly so there is no need to thank me," Kai said in a calm tone.


    "Jasmine, can I ask you a question?" Kai asked while staring at her face.


    "Yes, go ahead," Jasmine whose gaze was on her wristwatch said.


    What Kai sitting in front of her did not know was that Jasmine''s mind was far away from her at the moment. Her body might be there but her mind was at the venue of her date with Jackson.


    "You said earlier that previously you had no problem with marrying me so what happened along the line? Was it because I treated you bad or because you have developed feelings for another man?" Kai asked not taking his gaze off her for even a second.


    Jasmine raised her gaze to stare at him when she heard his question.


    "You have never treated me badly. Since we met I don''t recall you being mean to me. In fact, you have been perfect throughout this period. You were not overly demanding like other men. To me, no man would ever be able to act better than you did...,"


    "Then I guess thetter is your reason right? Was Jackson part of the reason?" Kai went straight to the point. Jasmine hesitated when she heard his second part of the question.


    Yes, she did hate the talk about the marriage but she was slightly cool with marrying him but what went wrong along the way? What made her detest the mention of getting married to Kai?


    Was it because her father pped her?


    He has been pping her for as long as she could recall so the p wouldn''t have been the only thing that triggered her hatred.


    Was Jackson part of the reason she hated marrying Kai?


    She does not know. All she knows is that she juste about to hate the marriage arrangement.


    "Ice Prince had nothing to do with my decision. In fact, I have been looking for ways to get the engagement cancelled for a long time now but I just could note up with a perfect way," Jasmine said honestly.


    "Kai, I know what I am about to say will make me look like a real b*tch but despite knowing this I will still go ahead and say it," Jasmine said seriously.


    "Actually, you are a very nice guy. I have interacted and hung out with a lot of men but none of them was as half good as you. You are a cool guy and you deserve the best woman. You are too good for ady like me. I am sure that the one who truly deserves you will find you soon," Jasmine said in a serious tone. Kai only looked at her not knowing what to say.


    If he was so good like she said then why didn''t she choose him until the end.


    This was the thought upying his head.


    "Despite that, we are no longer engaged, we are still considered as friends right?" This was the only question that came to Kai''s mind at the moment.


    I have never seen a guy who got publicly rejected by ady stay so calm like him not to mention offering to be thedy''s friend. Did I save a whole nation in my previous life which is why I am surrounded by angelic men in this lifetime?


    Jasmine thought beaming within.


    "Does your silence shows that I am not even worthy to be your friend?" Kai asked the quietdy.


    "Of course not. How could I ever think of such? I was just so happy and surprised that you would still want to be my friend after everything," Jasmine said honestly.


    "Since being a couple did not work out let''s try to make sure that our friendship works ok, Kai," Jasmine said as she extends her hand for a handshake.


    "I will try my best," Kai said as he shook her hand. Jasmine smile broadened as she shake Kai''s hand. Shaking his hand, it felt like a huge burden has been lifted off her shoulders.


    The two chatted a bit before Kai decided to ce his orders. Knowing that she was gonna have to eatter on her date, Jasmine did not want to ce an order but realising that it might hurt Kai''s feelings she ced an order.


    "You keep staring at your wristwatch, do you perhaps have another appointment?" Kai who has noticed how Jasmine has been constantly staring at the watch asked curiously.


    "Yes, I have a very important meeting...,"


    "Then why didn''t you say so earlier?" Kai asked in a worried tone.


    "Because I was afraid it would hurt your feelings," Jasmine said honestly.


    "You didn''t have to put my feelings into consideration but thanks for giving importance to our meeting," Kai said politely.


    "You can leave for your next appointment...,"


    "But you are not done eating yet," Jasmine said as she stare at the food he had barely eaten.


    "I am fine.. I will leave after I am done so you can go now," Kai insisted not knowing that Jasmine was waiting for him to say this.

 Chapter 283 - Full Mark?

    "If you insist then I have no choice other than to obey you then," Jasmine said as she stood up with her handbag in her hands.


    Kai watched her hurriedly leave the cafe after paying for their orders despite telling her that the bill was on him.


    "Everyone is bad in one aspect or the other and she is not an exception," Kai muttered before he continued eating.


    Despite that she still had about twenty minutes before the date, Jasmine could not stop her heart from being anxious. Although she was about seven minutes early she was surprised when she reached the five-star restaurant and saw Jackson''s car lying there.


    "He must have looked forward to the date more than I did," Jasmine mumbled as she tried to calm down her throbbing heart. After sessfully calming her heart, Jasmine elegantly stepped out of the white sports car.


    She walked into the restaurant with elegance.


    When she got to their booked table, Jackson on seeing her stood up and carried the bouquet of roses lying on the table.


    "A beautiful bouquet for a gorgeous goddess," Jackson said with smiles as he handed the bouquet to her.


    "You have ways with words but unfortunately you are not the first guy who told me how amazing I look," Jasmine said smiling as she collected the bouquet from him. Jackson quickly pulled out the seat opposite his for her.


    He instantly went to his previous seat.


    "And who is the jerk whoplimented my girlfriend before me?" Jackson asked sounding jealous.


    "Are you jealous? And I am not your girlfriend but your future girlfriend?" Jasmine corrected as she dropped the bouquet on the table close to her.


    "What is the difference between my girlfriend and a future girlfriend. You are going to be mine soon so it''s the same if you ask me. And why wouldn''t I be jealous after hearing that another man stare at my woman...,"


    "I am good at talking but I just realised that I can never beat you with words. You are just good so I admit defeat," Jasmine said yfully. For some unknown reason, she could not seem to stop herself from smiling.


    "You are just going easy on me, I know that. I am the one who can never win against you with words," Jackson said as he beamed at her.


    "I love you very much, Jasmine," Jackson said while staring at her eyes.


    "I know you do. You are smiling like a fool and acting opposite of your cold self so of course I know," Jasmine said before she picked the menu.


    "Does that mean you love me too because you keep smiling like a fool too," Jackson said as he winked naughtily at her.


    "You...," Jasmine could not find any words to defend herself since she was the one who teased him first.


    "Seeing how you can not even utter a word when you are usually talkative, I guess I must be right," Jackson said smiling as he picked the menu.


    What a sly fellow!


    Jasmine thought as she looked through the list of food the restaurant have.


    A few minutes after they ced their orders, the waiter came back with all they had ordered. The two ate and chatted not caring about other customers who were also having their meals.


    "Ice Prince next time let''s go to a restaurant which has VIP rooms. I don''t believe I would have lost to you if it was only the two of us. You took advantage of the situation and bullied me today and that is not fair," Jasmine said after her meal.


    "Don''t worry I will book us an entire restaurant next time. I was afraid you will get furious with me if I booked the restaurant that is why I did not do that. This is our first official date which is under your name, I could not afford to make you upset," Jackson said while staring at her face.


    "You are quite considerate. You will make a good husband...,"


    "Does that mean I got a full mark?" Jackson asked abruptly.


    "Full mark?" Jasmine asked in confusion. Seeing that she did not understand what he meant he decided to exin.


    "You saidst time that I was a semi ideal husband so I am asking whether this qualifies me to be your ideal husband?" Jackson asked anxiously.


    He still recalls that he must have an excellent memory.


    Jasmine thought. She could not help but chuckle on recalling his expression when she called him a semi ideal husband back then.


    "Why would it be a full mark? Have you forgotten what disqualified you from being an ideal husband?" Jasmine asked sternly.


    "Then let''s go shopping tomorrow I will buy you a lot of panties and lingerie with the correct sizes...," Jasmine stretched her hand and covered his mouth when she saw people turn and give them weird gazes because of his words.


    "They are people here so keep your voice down," Jasmine said as she signals him to look around.


    "I want to get rid of the word semi in the ideal husband because I want to be your ideal husband so let''s go shopping ok?" Jackson said not letting down the topic.


    "Why are you so eager to get rid of the title when I am not doing anything or don''t tell me you don''t recall calling me a semi ideal wife too?" Jasmine asked as she removed her hand from his mouth and sat down properly.


    "I haven''t punished you for saying you think that I am bad in bed so don''t get too excited because I will exert my revenge in the sweetest way possible," Jasmine said.


    "Since that is the case then let''s try to perfect what made us give each other that title ok...,"


    "Does that mean you want to have sex with me?" Jasmine blurted out.. Other customers who heard her loud voice turned to stare at them once again but none of them dared to utter nonsense.

 Chapter 284 - Are You Satisfied Now?

    Almost all the customers dining in the restaurant were rich people. The Avans and Smith are the most powerful family in the country, none of them could afford to offend these prominent figures just because they speak words they do not like.


    "Why are you staring at me like that?" Jasmine asked when Jackson only stare at her face in a strange way but did not say a word.


    "Because I want to kiss you," Jackson said without an ounce of shame.


    "You silly man, you learn bad habits so quickly. If I had known that my habits were gonna be used against me in the future I wouldn''t have always acted so shamelessly in front of you," Jasmine said yfully in a bid to shove his words away.


    "I am serious about it. I really want to kiss you," Jackson said still staring at her the same way.


    "We can do that in the car...,"


    "I know but I want it now," Jackson said leaving Jasmine speechless.


    Seeing that Jackson will not let it go until he gets what he wants Jasmine decided to grant him what he wanted. She stood up stretched and pecked him on the lips without a warning. She pulled away before Jackson could do whatever he had in mind.


    "Are you satisfied now?" Jasmine asked the frowning guy.


    "How could it have been enough when I did not even do anything. You pulled away too quickly...,"


    "It''s ok if you are not satisfied. If you continue sitting here, I am sure ady who is willing to give you a French kiss will pass by, don''t worry," Jasmine said as she picked up her handbag and her bouquet of rose and walked towards the entrance.


    "Wait up," Jackson said as he stood up and rushed after her. He finally caught up to her at the counter.


    They both left the restaurant together.


    "Let''s go in my car," Jackson proposed when they got outside.


    "Anytime you want to drop me off, can you always be so kind to tell me so I will be sure toe with my driver?" Jasmine asked.


    "I came to your office to pick you up earlier but Catherine told me you had left the office. Since I was not aware of your whereabouts I had no choice but toe here alone," Jackson exined.


    "You came to my office? You should have told me you wanted to pick me up...,"


    "I didn''t tell you because I wanted it to be a surprise," Jackson said as he went closer to his car and opened the front door for her.


    "Thanks," Jasmine said as she entered the car. Jackson drove off after they had both strapped their seatbelts.


    Halfway through their journey Jackson suddenly pulled over in a quiet road.


    "What is wrong? Did you run out of fuel?" Jasmine asked in a worried tone.


    "No, but I want to get what I wanted that you refused to give me. I will not have a wink of sleep tonight if I failed to get it," Jackson said to the surprise of Jasmine.


    Before Jasmine could ask what he was talking about, he kissed her half parted lips. Jackson ced his right hand around her waist and pulled her closer. He dominated her addicting lips he hasn''t tasted for over a week. He kissed her passionately until she meltedpletely under his touch.


    Jackson only released her when he realised that she needed to breathe. Jasmine stares at the smiling guy. She had wanted to scold him but her anger melted away on seeing his charming smile.


    He has such a beautiful smile.


    Jasmine thought as she continued staring at his smiling face.


    "Let''s go on a date often hmm?" Jackson said.


    "I will give it some thoughts," Jasmine said not giving him a direct reply.


    After they were both calmed down he resumed their journey. Just like always, he only left after seeing her enter her mansion.


    Meanwhile, when Jasmine and Jackson were having the best moments of their lives, Alfred who has been ignored by his woman for over twenty-four hours now was so restless.


    He was so confused about what he did to make his wife angry to the point that she has been ignoring him since she came back from her outing with Jasmine the previous day.


    He could no longer tolerate the way she has been treating him so he decided to ask her what was wrong.


    Alfred standing close to their bed on seeing that she wanted to walk past him holding her hand.


    "Liza, what is wrong? Why have you been ignoring and even avoiding me? Did I perhaps do something to upset you?" Alfred asked in a sober tone.


    "Why are you asking me that? Why don''t you ask your other woman whom you love? I am sure she will be so happy to paint me bad in front of you," Elizabeth said harshly as she forcefully wriggled her hand out of his grip.


    Her words stunned Alfred. He could not even understand a word she said.


    He hurried to her side and squatted in front of her before she couldy down.


    "Liza, what did you mean by the other woman I love? You got me all confused so can you exin because I did not understand a single word you said," Alfred said meekly as he ced her hands in his.


    "Who is this woman I love you were referring to?" Alfred asked when she refused to utter a word.


    "Who else if not Emmelyn, your past lover before we got married," Elizabeth said firmly. She tried so hard not to show that she was deeply hurt by this.


    "I can''t believe you still love her and even hang out with her even though we are married. How foolish I was to think that maybe you have started liking me," Elizabeth said as she pushed his hands away.


    "It looks like I am stopping you from being with the one you love so why don''t we get a divorce? I am sure you will be happy with her instead of remaining unhappy being with me...,"


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 Chapter 285 - Jasmines Ex Is Back

    "Liza, what the heck are you talking about?" Alfred asked sharply. Panic struck him on hearing her mention getting a divorce.


    Maybe if she had said these words in the past, he would have been happy to divorce her but right now he loves her a lot. He would never want to divorce her.


    "Divorce? Who is getting a divorce and what did you mean by I will be happy with her? What nonsense are you suddenly spewing Liza?" Alfred asked as he held her hands once again.


    "It''s not nonsense but the truth. You wouldn''t have given her the ne with yours and her initials on it if you did not love her. God knows what you both did behind my back on that day....,"


    "Liza, please don''t say that because you are breaking my heart by saying all these hurtful words. I would never do anything that will hurt you, believe me," Alfred said as he caressed her hands.


    "But you have already done that when you gave her that diamond ne with both of your initials and a heart on it. I feel so heartbroken and betrayed. I mean I gave you not only my body but my heart so why do you still dislike me?" Elizabeth asked as warm tears trickled down her face.


    "Liza, I have never done anything to break your trust in me, believe me. I don''t know what you are talking about so please stop crying hmm," Alfred said as he raised his hand and cleaned her tears.


    "You did and I will not forgive you for this," Elizabeth said as she pushed his hands away from her body. Shey down before Alfred could say anything.


    Since Alfred did not have an idea about what she was talking about, he did not know how to exin himself. He so much wanted to tell her that she is the one he loves right now but he knew that in this state that she will never believe whatever he said. He left her alone and went downstairs to work so he won''t disturb her.


    Everything went smoothly for everyone including Jasmine and Jackson for a month. Their rtionship got to a new level. Everything was just going perfectly until the uninvited people surfaced in their lives. The only people who were still having problems was Alfred and his wife.


    Today just like every other day, Jackson and Jasmine were having lunch in a restaurant when she heard someone call her name from afar.


    She recognised the owner of the voice but she thought that maybe she was imagining things so she did not raise her head to stare in the direction she heard her name.


    It has been over five years since she set eyes on the owner of the voice that is why she thought that it was impossible that it was him. Anyways she did not hear news about his return which is why she did not believe that the person was talking to her.


    "Jasmine," She heard her name for the second time but the voice wasn''t far away this time around but very close by.


    Without raising her gaze she knew that someone was standing beside her and this was because of the shadow that fell on the table.


    She slowly raised her gaze to see who it was. Jasmine froze when her gaze met the smiling face of the guy standing close to her.


    Jackson whose gaze was on her noticed the change in her expression on setting eyes on the guy.


    "Jasmine, I am back," The guy said when she did not say anything but only stares at him. Despite that the guy has spoken two times, Jasmine just couldn''t get over the shock.


    What the hell is going on here? I wonder who the jerk is that he possesses the ability to leave my woman so shocked.


    Jackson thought as his eyes darted from Jasmine to the guy in red zers who had a touch of white. He did not know what to say to break off the connection between them.


    "Nichs?" Jasmine remarked in shock. The guy smiled when he heard her call his name.


    "It has been so many years. I can''t believe that my name still sounds the best whenever it is you who called me," Nichs said not caring that Jasmine had a partner.


    Who does he think he is that he has the guts to flirt with my woman in my presence?


    Jackson thought as his grip around the cutlery tightened.


    "Jasmine, I came back just for you," Nichs said shamelessly. Maybe his shameless attitude contributed to why Jasmine looked so surprised.


    He was shocked when Jasmine suddenly stood up and embrace him. The cutlery in Jackson''s hand fell on the te. Jasmine embraced him tightly only to pull away soon.


    "Why did you take so long? How could you have done that to me? You hurt me yet you left me all alone. You are bad," Jasmine said as she hit his chest gently.


    Jackson was stunned to see Jasmine acting this way in public with so many eyes staring at them but the guy whom Jasmine was talking to was more shocked.


    What hase over her? Does this mean I still have not only a ce in her heart but her life?


    Nichs thought as he stare at thedy whose hands were on his chest.


    "Although I hated you for doing that to me since you are back I have forgiven you,", Jasmine said as her sudden painful expression turned to a smile.


    "Really?" Nichs asked in shock.


    "Was that what you expected when you told me you were back Mr Nichs Donald?" Jasmine asked as she pulled away from him. Her expression took 180 degrees turn.


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 Chapter 286 - Jasmine Finally Tell Him About Her Past

    "If that is what you were expecting then I am sorry to disappoint you. I am not the least happy to see your ugly face," Jasmine said loudly to the shock of everyone.


    Other customers began mumbling on hearing Jasmine harsh words. The young guy standing beside her did not look ugly in any way so they wondered why she made such remarks.


    "I was so happy before you arrived but your face and entire presence has ruined not only my mood but my appetite," Jasmine said as she turned and left the restaurant without carrying her handbag. Nichs tried to follow her but Jackson quickly stood up and held his hand.


    "It looks like she doesn''t want to talk to you so why don''t you stay away from her," Jackson said coldly. Nichs turned and re at him.


    "And who the heck are you to tell me what to do?" Nichs asked fiercely as he wriggled his hand from Jackson''s grip.


    "You will definitely know who I am if you dare make my woman ufortable in my presence again," Jackson said coldly as he picked up her handbag and turned to leave.


    "Whatever you im you are I don''t care because that was in the past. Now that the real owner is back you stand no ce in her life. She is mine in this lifetime and I will show it to you," Nichs said seriously. Jackson turned to re at him.


    "If you were with your senses I would have replied to your question but I can see that you are totally insane," Jackson said before he turned and walk away.


    When he reached the car, he saw Jasmine sitting with her back resting against the seat. Even though he was outside he could see that she looked upset.


    "Damn that jerk for showing his face in front of me again. What effrontery!" Jasmine said angrily the moment he entered the car.


    "How dare he expect me to wee him with open arms and a smile on my face. He should be grateful I did not strangle him to death in there," Jasmine said once again. All Jackson could do was stare at her. Since he was not aware of what was going on, he did not know what to do or say to ease her anger.


    "Jasmine, I will take you back home. Try not to get so upset hmm," Jackson said before he ignited the car.


    "Let''s go to your home. I don''t feel like staying alone and I don''t want to disturb Cat, I am sure she must be having a nice time with Pretty Boy," Jasmine said in a moreposed tone.


    "Sure," Jackson said. On his way home, none of them spoke to each other until they reach home.


    "Lilian, get your madam a ss of cold juice," Jackson instructed the moment they entered the sitting room.


    "Yes, boss," Lilian said before she walks away. She came back a few minutester with a cup of apple juice.


    "You leave now but make sure to tell the other to retire to their quarters. I don''t want to see anyone in the mansion except I uplift my order. Anyone who dares disobey my order will be fired immediately," Jackson said sternly.


    "I will pass your orders to everyone immediately," Lilian said as she gave the ss of juice to Jackson whose hand was extended.


    "Jasmine, have this. You will feel much better after drinking it," Jackson said as he handed her the cup of juice. Jasmine reluctantly collected the ss of juice from him.


    While Jackson was waiting for Jasmine to calm down, Lilian pass Jackson orders to her colleagues and immediately they all exited the building using the back door.


    "Do you want to talk about it? If no then it''s ok with me, I willfort you in any way I can," Jackson said in a calm tone.


    "If it was left for me I wouldn''t have wanted to tell you anything since I loathe remembering that incident but I am afraid that he will reveal everything to you and even tell lies so I will tell you what really happened...,"


    "If you are notfortable saying it then it''s ok. I will wait until you are ready," Jackson said.


    "I am sure even though he doesn''t say anything that b*tch will try everything to ruin our rtionship so I will say it," Jasmine said firmly. Jasmine exhaled deeply before she began speaking.


    "Do you recall when I told you on our trip that the night we went to the club that I behaved strangely was supposed to be my sixth wedding anniversary?" Jasmine asked while staring at his face.


    "Yes and is the jerk perhaps the one who dumped you before your wedding day?" Jackson said in mellowed tone.


    "Actually, he did not dump me but I caught him having sex with my best friend in our house that my grandma bought for us as our wedding gift...,"


    "What?" Jackson remarked in shock. Even without hearing the entire story, he quite understood why Jasmine was the way she is. And he finally understood her attitude towards the guy earlier


    "Yeah and I almost murdered both of them. I was so ready to spend the rest of my life in prison by murdering them for tainting the perfect wedding gift my grandma gave us but Cat stopped me," Jasmine said.


    Although she was smiling Jackson could tell that her pains were far beyond words. He could tell that she was shedding silent tears within.


    "Actually, I met him when I was sixteen years old and in the university. He was the first to fall in love with me but when it was my turn to return his feelings I did it in ten folds. I loved him to the point of stupidity. All my first times were done with him except having sex...," Jasmine trailed as a painful smile appear on her face.


    "We were so madly in love with each other to the point that we did almost everything together. Almost everyone in the university knew us. We were the talk of the entire school. Everything went smoothly. When I turned eighteen he proposed to me and I epted his proposal but my father wasn''t cool with it," Jasmine paused as she brought her gaze back to his face.


    "And why was he against the marriage?" Jackson asked curiously.


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 Chapter 287 - The Betrayal

    "I don''t know. Maybe it was because his family were not as rich as ours or maybe because he thought he was after me because of our family''s wealth. I am not sure why he hated the idea so much but all I know was that he hated everything about him," Jasmine. replied as she tightened her fist. Each time she recalls her father''s attitude back then her blood always boil in rage.


    "Then what did you do? You must have obeyed his orders right?" Jackson asked anxiously.


    "Of course not. I insisted on getting married to the one I love. Those who were aware of it tried to advise me to listen to my father but I did not heed their advice but instead push ahead with the wedding. I was an adult so I believed he no longer had the right to tell me what to do...," Jasmine paused as she tried to clean the tears that were attempting to face.


    "You don''t have to continue if you are...,"


    "I am fine, don''t worry," Jasmine assured. She exhaled deeply once again before she continued.


    "Because of my disobedience and stubbornness can you believe that my father did not only freeze all my cards but he disowned me....,"


    "What?" Jackson remarked in shock. He could not believe what he just heard.


    "Yeah, he disowned because of him but I did not care about that. The only people who I thought had my back was the sneaky girl whom I called my best friend, Catherine whom we barely became friends back then and of course my darling grandma," Jasmine said as she smiled on remembering her grandma.


    "My Grandma took me in and just so I and my future husband will not be left stranded after our wedding she bought us a house and presented it to us in advance as our wedding gift but the worst happened three days to our wedding day which was his birthday," Jasmine said as she fought back the urge to cry.


    "What did the scum do?" Jackson asked.


    "It was his birthday but I pretended that I was not aware of it. Even when he tried to tell me about it that evening I did not let himplete his words. I replied by telling him that I felt sick and extremely tired....,"


    "And why did you do that?" Jackson asked inquisitively.


    "What else if not because I wanted to surprise him. He was to be my husband in a few days and the preparation for our wedding wasplete so I wanted his birthday to be special. I did not tell him about it because I wanted it to be a surprise...,"


    "And I am sure the scum must have thought that you forgot his birthday? For him to have proposed to you I am sure he must have known you very well so how could he think like that? He is more stupid than I think," Jackson said angrily.


    "Yeah, he was angry but he did not make it obvious. He left me in his apartment that evening and the moment he left I also went to join my newly made friend Catherine who was waiting for me in a taxi. We went to the house Grandma bought for us...," Jasmine trailed as her grip on the couch pillow tightened. Jackson saw this but he pretended not to see it because he knew that she would not want him to know that she was hurting within.


    "When we were in the dining room trying to wrap up our preparation, we heard the sound of a car downstairs so without wasting a minute I instantly turned off the lights in the dining using the remote....," Jasmine wiped her tears once more.


    "It''s ok Jasmine, I am not curious to know the whole story so there is no need to force yourself...,"


    "Catherine and I hid on hearing the house door opened. Without seeing who it was I knew that it was him so I silently prayed that he did note to the dining room. How stupid I was to make that wish since whether or not I made the wish he wouldn''t havee there," Jasmine paused to catch her breath.


    "The moment we stopped hearing approaching footsteps we quickly continued with what we were doing and we wrapped up everything once and for all. Thank goodness I didn''t take the spare clothes and essories I brought with me upstairs. I quickly showered downstairs and changed. It was his birthday so I wanted to look good for him. What a big fool I was," Jasmine remarked as she smiled.


    "You were not a fool but you were just so madly in love with him...,"


    "And until today, I am still regretting that mad love or whatsoever," Jasmine replied sharply.


    "After I had dressed up in a red outfit and did all the necessary things to look perfect, Catherine and I headed upstairs. With the cake in my hands, I was so excited as I went to our room. What I did not know was that the shock of my life awaits me....," Jasmine paused only to continue almost immediately.


    "When I reached our room instead of surprising him I ended up getting shocked to the marrow and guess why it was so?" Jasmine said as she brought back her gaze to him once more


    "I am bad at guessing so tell me what you saw in there," Jackson said. Without her revealing everything he had a hunch about what she must have seen in their bedroom but he wanted her to be the one to say it.


    "I saw him and my childhood best friend having sex on the bed I used myst penny to buy. The cake in my hands fell out of shock. I went crazy right that minute due to their betrayal. I wanted to kill the two of them but Catherine held me down making sure that I did not do anything stupid," Jasmine concluded.


    "How could he do that to you after all you did for him. He is a total scumbag for treating thedy who was willing to go against the world just for him," Jackson cursed loudly.


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 Chapter 288 - Do You Still Love That Jerk?

    "I was hurt back then. Because of him, my belief that true love existed was crushed. My entire world came crashing down after the two people I trust and love the most both betrayed me at the same time. I wanted to die, I swear," Jasmine said seriously.


    "I locked myself up in my room and cried for days without eating. I fainted because of this. What I did not know was that when I was busy wallowing in my pains and misery that my grandma whom I was staying with was dying...,"


    "What happened to her?" Jackson asked curiously.


    "She had heart disease and she needed a heart transnt. And when I learned about it I volunteered to donate my heart to her. After what happened I did not want to live on. And Ice Prince, guess what my father did when he learned about my decision?" Jasmine asked smiling.


    "He locked you up or did he beg for your forgiveness?" Jackson let his imagination run wild.


    "Lock me up? That would have been a lesser punishment for what I said," Jasmine replied.


    "And did you say he asked for my forgiveness? The day my father begged anyone is the day heaven and earth will change ces," Jasmine said seriously.


    "Then what did he do if not these two things?" Jackson asked anxiously.


    "What else if not to hit me? He would have beaten me to death and also smashed my head with a golf stick had my grandma note to my rescue. He was super furious. He kept telling me that he warned me about it," Jasmine concluded in a sad tone.


    Jackson knew that she was pretending to be fine despite that she was sad within. If only he knew a way to make her pains go away, he would have dly done it.


    "I am sure that you must have resented your father and med him for your failed marriage and everything," Jackson said in a meek tone.


    "How did you know that?" Jasmine asked.


    "My hatred for him rose to the peak because of the incident. We fell outpletely. Since then I became a thorn in his flesh. I never did whatever he said. I always ended up doing the opposite and the same applies to when he said I shoulde work in the family''spany," Jasmine said as she stare into space.


    "Earlier it looked like you both have not seen each other for a long time so what actually happened afterwards?" Jackson asked in a curious tone.


    "The two of them did not feel remorseful for what they did especially that b*tch, she even dared to brag in front of me after f*cking my man....," Jasmine said with gritted teeth.


    "Her family and I were very close, her parents disowned her because they could not afford to offend my father. My father wanted to teach their two families a lesson and I am sure you understand what I mean but I threatened to kill myself if heid a hand on their families business...,"


    "Of course I do. With the Avans power it will only take twenty-four hours to crush theirpanies," Jackson said.


    He has witnessed the power of the Avans about three times. Although it did not happen to him or his family he got to know how heartless Mr Avans was through these three incidences.


    "Being very smart people the two knew that life in the country after offending the most powerful family would not be easy, so they both travelled out of the country. Since then I haven''t seen them again," Jasmine said conclusively. Everywhere went quiet after she concluded her words.


    "Why are you staring at me like that without asking me questions anymore? I am sure you must be dying to know whether his betrayal is the reason I became the famous Great Seducer so why are you not asking me that?" Jasmine asked as she drew closer to him.


    "If you are afraid to ask then I will tell you that your guess is correct. I became a vengefuldy after I got betrayed by the man I loved and my best friend that I have known for over ten years. I was bitter so I vouched to break the heart of men and free those who are being wronged in their rtionship just like I was wronged and betrayed," Jasmine said with all honesty.


    "I know that you might think that I went overboard with this but I don''t care about what others think about me or my decision because they were not in my shoes. They were not the ones who experienced what I did. That was the only way I could think of to stay alive and yeah I did it," Jasmine said firmly.


    "I did have a question but that wasn''t my question and no matter what others say I would never judge you because I can imagine what you must have been through back then. The pain of getting betrayed by the two people you love the most is not easy to bear," Jackson said honestly. If he had the same small mindset as others do then he wouldn''t have even tried to pursue her.


    "Then what were you so curious about that is more important about the reason I became a Great Seducer as men poprly refer to me as?" Jasmine asked curiously while staring at his face.


    "Do you still love that jerk?" Jackson asked the question that has been on his mind since he learned that he was the one who betrayed her.


    He could see the hesitation in her eyes when he asked her this question.


    "It''s ok if you still love him. I mean he was your first love so it''s understandable that you still love him. Actually, I kinda envy him...,"


    "Why do you envy him?" Jasmine asked anxiously.


    "Because you love him and despite all, he did he still has a ce in your heart. He got to get your love which I have been trying so hard to earn," Jackson said in a sad tone.


    "Who said I still love him and why would you envy that stupid jerk?" Jasmine asked as she looked away from his eyes.


    AUTHOR''S APPRECIATION


    Hello dearest readers, HAPPY END OF THE MONTH!!!


    Guys, I just want to use this medium to tell you guys that you have been super awesome and cooperative. I mean we finally hit the 1k (1,000) privilege chapters unlock this month!!! Woah!!!


    I am so happy! I wish the following months will be the same or even more awesome.


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    Apart from reaching the goal, I also received my very first MAGIC CASTLE gift at the beginning of this month. I feel like it''s this MAGIC CASTLE gift that made me lucky this month.


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 Chapter 289 - Nicholas

    "I will be the world''s biggest fool if I still love a scum like him and you don''t have to envy him because I am sure that your wish wille true. It might take a while but I know it is not impossible....,"


    "Does that mean you are willing to reciprocate my love?" Jackson asked nervously. With the way, he was acting Jasmine knew that his sadness or happiness relies on her answer.


    "Did you try everything to earn my permission to court me just so I could be your best friend?" Jasmine asked as she pulled his cheeks yfully.


    "Of course not. I would love to be your best friend, brother, lover, husband and your most trusted person but definitely not merely a best friend. I want more than that," Jackson said with a smile on his face.


    "You are a nice guy and you can be super naughty sometimes. You teased me, make me upset sometimes but only to make me smile. I think no otherdy would be able to handle you except me. And the same way no other man would be able to handle me better than you do so I will try to give in to what you want," Jasmine said as she maintained her smile.


    "And what is it do you think I want?" Jackson asked as he pulled even closer to her so that it was only a tiny space separating them.


    "Giving you my heart and my body, isn''t that your wish or did I guess it wrong?" Jasmine said as she stare into his eyes passionately.


    Each time she recalls the past incident, she always felt so hurt to the point that she might suffocate sometimes because of the pain. And she felt hurt earlier when she revealed the truth to Jackson. But surprisingly she did not feel as hurt as she had thought she would.


    In fact, right now, she feels peace from within instead of pain. She did not know the reason she feels this way but despite this, she loves the feeling.


    "Your body can wait forter but what I want most is your heart, will you give that to me?" Jackson asked as he raised his hand and caress her face.


    "You have already given me your heart so I want your body," Jasmine said as she kissed him only to pull away.


    "Then it''s all yours so why did you stop?" Jackson asked as he kissed her passionately. He kissed her deeply until she melted under his touch.


    "Let''s make love hmm?" Jasmine blurted out after Jackson pulled away. Jackson chuckled when he saw the burning desire in her eyes.


    "Stop tempting me or I might lose it," Jackson said as he tried to stand up but Jasmine held his hand and pulled him back on the couch.


    "I am serious this time around so where do you think you are running to?" Jasmine asked as she wrapped her hands around his neck and kissed him intimately.


    She is damn good at this!


    Jackson said as he let her have her way. He let her take the lead. Seeing her begin pulling off his clothes Jackson abruptly pulled away.


    "I love you but seriously no sex yet ok," Jackson said as he hurriedly stood up and walk some distance away before she could pin him down.


    "Hey, how dare you refuse me after getting me all excited? You must take responsibility for making me so heated up," Jasmine said as she stood up.


    "I promise to grant your wish only if you can catch me within five minutes. I will give you the most steamy sex ever and we will do it for as long as you want if only you can catch me within the specified time," Jackson said as he quickly moved further away from her.


    "That is quite easy. Let me show you how good of a runner I am today," Jasmine said as she immediately pulled her shoes. She began pursuing Jackson afterwards. As they run around the entire house, their sweetughter echoed in the house.


    Jackson''s method of cheering her up and making her forget the jerk she met earlier worked perfectly.


    He drove her back home when it was getting prettyte. For the next five days, Nichs kept stalking Jasmine and the smart Jasmine always found a way not to bump into him.


    Tonight just to avoiding in contact with him, Jasmine stayed in the officete. And the most unfortunate thing was that Jasmine forced Catherine to go back home early.


    In the parking lounge, walking towards the direction she kept her car Jasmine kept looking around to make sure that she was not being followed by anyone.


    She had reached the car and only for her to open the car and enter it, she felt the presence of someone at her back. Because of the shock, shepletely forgot that her car''s door could serve as a mirror.


    "Damn it! You startled me," Jasmine on turning around to see that it was the annoying Nichs said as she ced her hand on her throbbing chest.


    "You have been avoiding me for days so I had no choice but to wait for you. I knew you would have been very cautious if you knew that I was around that is why I hid at the back of your car," Nichs said, his gaze focus on the beautifuldy''s face.


    He gulped hard when his gazended on her rosy lips which keeps moving. His eyes widened when theynded on her slightly exposed breasts.


    "I don''t have anything to do with you so why would you wait for me? It''s not my cup of tea if you wait here for a year," Jasmine said as she made to move to her right-hand side since they were standing too close because of the limited space. She was surprised when Nichs closed the gap between them.


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 Chapter 290 - Nicholas Got Taught A Lesson

    "I have waited for you down here for five days...,"


    "I don''t remember asking you to wait for me so that is not my cup of tea. All I want is for you to piss off. I have someone waiting for me at home," Jasmine said as she tried to move to the left but the desperate guy suddenly grabbed her hands and ce them on the car just above her head.


    "And what the heck do you think you are doing Mr Nichs Donald?" Jasmine asked sternly when he tried to kiss her.


    "I love you, Mine," Nichs called her by the pet name he always called her in the past. He tried to kiss her exposed neck but the strong Jasmine struggled to free herself.


    In the end, even though she could not free her hands, she made sure he did not kiss her.


    "In fact Mine, I have never stopped loving you even though so many years have passed...,"


    "You are not drunk but I can see that you have missed the way that is why you are spewing nonsense here," Jasmine said as she tried to keep his mouth away from her. She quickly began thinking of what to do to free herself from him.


    "I love you very much Mine and I am sure you still love me. I am your first love and your everything, there is no way you can ever love any man. I am sure you are just messing around with that Smith guy to make me jealous," Nichs said confidently.


    "I can never love any man? You are my everything? I am messing around with Ice Prince?" Jasmine asked as she chuckled.


    "I can see that you have be delusional overnight so why don''t you go and check yourself in the hospital, Mr Man," Jasmine said as she mustered up all her strength and pushed him away. Atst, she was able to free her hands.


    "She immediately made to hurry away but Nichs held her by the hair and dragged her back to her former position.


    "You love me. Your eyes and your entire being said so. I am sure you are so desperate to avoid my touches because you don''t want me to find out. But no matter what you do I will make sure you admit that you love me....," Nichs said as he assessed her with his eagle-like eyes.


    "I will touch you and make love to you until you recover the intense feelings you had for me in the past," Nichs said as he began touching Jasmine inappropriately.


    "You must be insane to think that I will let you have your way," Jasmine said as she tried to fight her way free but he was just too strong for her.


    If she was in control of her hands and legs, she would have taught him a lesson but unfortunately, he has somehow managed to control her hands and legs making her unable to use them.


    "Get your filthy hands off me, you swine," Jasmine yelled when he began touching her boobs.


    "You are still as beautiful as ever. Everything seems to be intact, I guess you must have safeguarded your body and eagerly waited for my return," Nichs smiled like a lunatic as he bent to kiss her.


    "Let go of me," Jasmine shouted once again. Just before his lips could touch her lips, someone violently dragged Nichs by the hand away from where he stood.


    Before Jasmine could fathom what was happening she heard sounds as though people were fighting.


    On turning to face the front of her car, she was shocked to see Jackson hitting Nichs. It was then she saw that they were not fighting but that Nichs was getting beaten up by the furious Jackson.


    "Scumbag, how dare youy hands on my woman?" Jackson asked angrily as hend a powerful blow on Nichs''s stomach. Jackson repeatedly punched and kicked Nichs giving him no chance to fight back.


    "Ice Prince, that is enough. You will end up killing him if you continue hitting him," Jasmine decided to intervene when she saw that Nichs could not stand up from the floor.


    "If I don''t teach him the lesson of his life he will do the same thing again so let me beat him to death," Jackson said not stopping. Jasmine hurried to where he was standing.


    "I said that is enough so why aren''t you listening to me?" Jasmine said as she held his raised hand. Jackson turns his head to stare at her.


    "If you keep on disobeying my words then I am gonna enter my car and leave. And you are not allowed to look for me ever again if that happens, so stop it," Jasmine ordered fiercely.


    She walked away afterwards leaving Jackson there.


    "I will drive so let''s go in my car," Jackson said loudly when he saw her try to enter her car. He stood up and left the weak guy on the dirty floor.


    Jasmine after locking her car properly went to his car whose lights he did not turn off before he came out of the car.


    Jackson drove off after they had both put on their seatbelt. In the car, none of them said anything to each other.


    "Should I take you to your mansion or mine?" Jackson asked not staring at her.


    "Yours," Jasmine replied without staring at him too. Since the road was quite free Jackson did not need to drive slowly. He reached his mansion sooner than he always does.


    Jasmine did not wait for Jackson toe out and open the door of the car for her like he normally did. She came out of the car and approached the door without waiting for him.


    When Jackson entered the sitting room, Jasmine was already at the stairs.


    "Lilian, tell your colleagues to retire for the day. I don''t want to see anyone in the mansion, got it?" Jackson asked coldly.


    IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT


    HAPPY NEW MONTH!!! HAPPY NOVEMBER!!!


    yeah, it''s me again, your darling author.


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 Chapter 291 - Jacksons Punishments

    "Yes, boss," Lilian said as she watched him climb the stairs.


    "It seems like the boss and madam got into a fight," Lilian said as she stare at him until he disappeared. Knowing very well that they will be consequences if they did not leave before their bosses back downstairs, Lilian quickly went to pass his orders.


    When Jackson reached their room, he met Jasmine removing her clothes. Even though she knew that he was there she acted as though he was invisible. He stood in the middle of the room and watched her. He stare at her until she entered the bathroom.


    "Why does she seem angry? Am I not the one who should be angry here? Was she perhaps lying when she said she no longer have feelings for him? Anyways, how did she expect me to stay calm after the scene I met? She is getting me all confused here?" Jackson said as he went to the couch and sat down.


    When she came out of the bathroom, Jackson had expected her to say something or even scold him but he was wrong. She climbed the bed and you pull the nkets over her body after she was done.


    Jackson who could no longer endure her silence anymore wanted to speak to her but he decided to shower first before he initiates a conversation. He showered and came out earlier than he normally took his bathe.


    After he was through he went toy down beside her. He wrapped his left hand around her body.


    "I know you are upset with me for not listening to you. I just couldn''t think straight when I saw that bastard misbehaving with you. I am sorry for making you upset," Jackson apologised even though he was not at fault.


    "I couldn''t care less if you had beaten him to death elsewhere but they were CCTV cameras capturing you beating him up so why didn''t you listen to me when I asked you to stop?" Jasmine finally said what she had in mind.


    "What would you have had me do if you had beaten him to death and the police came to arrest you for murder?" Jasmine asked fiercely as she hits him by the chest.


    Jackson smiled from within after learning that she was trying to look out for him back then.


    "Did you perhaps think I still had feelings for that scum because I tried to stop...,"


    "I am sorry. It was my fault so please stop being angry with me. I will never misunderstand your intentions next time so please forgive me, hmm?" Jackson pleaded.


    So she was angry at me all this time not because I hit him but because she was afraid I would beat him to death. And here I thought she still had feelings for that jerk.


    Jackson thought as he raised his hand to caress her face.


    "How could you break my heart by thinking that I still love him? I can''t believe you think my love for you is not enough that is why you doubted my intention," Jasmine said as she turned her back at him.


    Love? Did she just say she loves me?


    Jackson thought as he stare at the back of her head. He felt like leaping in excitement on hearing her confession.


    "Jasmine, did you just say you love me?" Jackson asked curiously.


    "Don''t talk to me," Jasmine said as she made to pull away but Jackson swiftly turned her around so that she was lying on top of him.


    "Why are you shying away to tell me that you love me just like you dered earlier?" Jackson asked as he wrapped his hands around her waist so that she would not run away.


    "If you are refusing to tell me how you feel about me because you are still mad at me then I am sorry hmm," Jackson said as he stretched and kiss her on her neck.


    "Stop it," Jasmine said as she pushed him onto the bed.


    "As long as you promise to confess that you love me just like you did earlier, I promise to do whatever you want so please forgive me hmm? I will never doubt your feelings for me ever again...,"


    "Stand up and strip yourself as punishment," Jasmine cut him short abruptly. Jackson was stunned when he heard what she wanted him to do.


    I guess she was not really mad at me but was only pretending so that I will fall into her tricks. Now that she has gotten me where she has always wanted then I am bound to suffer.


    Jackson thought as he stare at her smiling face.


    "Didn''t you say you would do whatever I want and I said what I want is for you to strip yourself so what are you waiting for?" Jasmine asked as she brought her right hand to his face. She bent so that her mouth was close to his ear.


    "Don''t tell me that all your words and apologies were all insincere?" Jasmine said as she licked his ears. This single action of hers sent hundreds of electrifying sensations down his system.


    "Of course my words were sincere...,"


    "Then I dare you to do as I say," Jasmine said grinning evilly. Seeing that he had no other option, Jackson finally loosened his grip around her body.


    Jasmine who wanted him to do as she said did not waste even a minute in standing up from his body.


    "There," Jasmine pointed her hand to where she wanted him to stand and carry out his punishment.


    After wasting about five minutes Jackson finally loosen his pyjamas but he dared not take them off.


    "Miss Naughty, isn''t these punishments too severe? Besides, you haven''t told me what I asked you to so how am I sure that you will confess your love for me after I carried out the...,"


    "Don''t worry, I will say it until you beg me not to say it anymore so go ahead or do you need my help?" Jasmine asked as she winked naughtily at him.


    (HAPPY SWEET MASS RELEASE!!!???


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 Chapter 292 - Jasmine Was Not Yet Done With Jackson

    "If you need my help then say it because instead of taking it off, I will help you to rip it off to save time," Jasmine said as she grinned wickedly.


    "No, thank you," Jackson quickly rejected her offer.


    "That''s ok but you have until the count of three before you take it off. With or without your permission I will help you to take it off so are you ready?" Jasmine said.


    "1... 2... 3...," Jasmine hurriedly call and Jackson just in time let his sleeping robe fall off.


    "Wow! You look amazing. And why does it feel like you look even more amazing right now? Is it because it is just the two of us?" Jasmine said as she crawled to the foot of the bed close to where Jackson was standing.


    "Are you going to just sit there and stare at me? Isn''t it inappropriate...,"


    "Why is it inappropriate when you are my man?" Jasmine asked as she stretched her hand to touch him but Jackson moved two steps backwards.


    "Don''t you dare move again and you can''t cover any part of your body? You are mine so I can do whatever I like," Jasmine dered as she seductively came down from the bed right leg first. She made sure to reveal her long sexy legs up to her thigh.


    Jackson gulped on seeing her sexy legs. He quickly looked away when he realised he was beginning to fall deeper into her tricks.


    "Miss Naughty, the weather is cold recently don''t you know that you shouldn''t be dressing so little? You will get cold...,"


    "And luckily for me, I have you to keep me heated up throughout the night," Jasmine said shamelessly as she stood up and stood in front of him.


    "You forgot to take something off Mr Jackson Smith," Jasmine said grinning as she stare at the grundies he was wearing.


    "You don''t expect me to take it off...,"


    "Of course you have to. You offend me and I set the rules so you must obey me....," Jasmine trailed. An idea suddenly pops into her head


    "But I will pardon you from taking them off...,"


    "Really?" Jackson asked as he stare at her smiling face.


    "Yes but only on the condition that you will not stop me neither will you touch me no matter what I do to you. All you need to do is stand where you are and I will do my thing, what do you think? You think I am nice right?" Jasmine said as she winked at him.


    "Do whatever you want as far as you don''t touch my underpants," Jackson agreed without thinking.


    "You are the one who said it so don''te crying to me," Jasmine said as she began loosening her pyjamas. Jackson just stares at wondering what she was up to.


    After pulling off her pyjamas, leaving only her lingerie. She went to get her phone from where she kept it. She came back with the cell phone in her hands.


    Jasmine now standing in front of Jackson went to her cell phone ylist and yed a song she could dance to.


    "You wanted to see how I look like in lingerie right so let me show you what I look like. Don''t worry you will love it. You will even beg me but since you once said I am bad in bed I won''t help you in any way," Jasmine said as she stretched and pecked him on his lips before she began dancing.


    If Jasmine was only dancing Jackson would have suffered less but s that was not the case.


    Every moment she made she did not fail to touch him in the most sensual way possible. No spot on his body was saved from her torture.


    As if touching and ying with his body with her tongue was not enough Jasmine began rocking Jackson''s rod until it expanded to twice its size.


    "Uhm....," Jackson groaned as he stare at thedy grinning at him.


    "I can see my revenge isplete now. I am sure after what you went through tonight you will not dare to ever say that I am a semi ideal wife ever again," Jasmine said as she sat down on the bed with her legs spread to reveal her pinkish area.


    "I feel very aroused after teasing you. My panties are bing even very ufortable. Tell me, Mr Jackson Smith, how should I cool down myself?" Jasmine asked before she unhooked her bra.


    "Should I take everything off and afterwards tease myself with my fingers or should I go and meet one of your security guards to satisfy me...,"


    "You wouldn''t dare!" Jackson blurted out as he took a step forward.


    "Don''t move! Have you forgotten my warning or was my teasing not enough?" Jasmine asked in a tone that carried a hint of threats.


    "Why do you want to satisfy yourself when my entire being is begging for relief?" Jackson asked as he lowered his gaze to stare at his little brother which was wriggling inside his underpants.


    Jasmine acted as though she did not hear what he said she moved to remove her panties. Jackson blinked twice the moment his eyesnded on her pinkish area.


    "Do you want it?" Jasmine said as she spread her legs even more for Jackson to have a proper view of her most treasured area.


    As though revealing her tempting region wasn''t enough, Jasmine fondled her breasts and moaned erotically to the further arousal of Jackson.


    "Yes, let''s make love Jasmine. It''s hurting very badly. Let me find some relief in your arms ok?" Jackson pleaded as he stare at the marvellousdy lying there just waiting to be taken.


    "I will help you only if you say that I am an ideal wife....,"


    "Jasmine Avans, my beloved is the most ideal wife in the entire universe," Jackson said hurriedly as he climbed the bed to im his possession.


    "I never said that your punishment was over so why did you climb the bed?" Jasmine said as she signalled him to get off the bed.


    "Jasmine, please have mercy on me and just let me do it. I might lose it if you continue tormenting me like this," Jackson said as he crawled closer to where she was lying.


    IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT


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 Chapter 293 - Jasmine Finally Said The Words He Had Yearned To Hear

    [WARNING: R18]


    .....


    "Stand on the bed and give me your sexiest dance and afterwards you can have me as much as you want," Jasmine said as she stretched and pick up her cell phone. In the condition Jackson was in, she knew there was no way he would say no to whatever she wants.


    Jasmine yed a song she knew he would be able to dance to. Jasmine suppressed herughter on seeing Jackson''s sexy dance.


    "Hahaha...," Jasmineughed out loud.


    "I love it. No, I mean I love you, Ice Prince. I have wanted to say it to you for a while now but I just couldn''t bring myself to do it no matter how hard I tried," Jasmine said as she stretched and pull the standing Jackson so he fell on top of her.


    "And I love you more and that will never stop," Jackson said before he kissed her passionately. He moved to kiss her neck and then further. He teased her with his tongue in the same manner she did to him. He left her craving for more of him.


    "Enough of teasing, take me whole but use protection," Jasmine said as she wrapped her legs around his waist.


    "You want me to use protection but unfortunately I don''t have any condoms in my home," Jackson said as he quickly prated her before she could stop him.


    "Arrrgh...," Jasmine groaned in a mixture of pains and pleasure.


    "Why did you do that? What if I get pregnant? This is my second time having sex and I think that my chances of getting pregnant are high...,"


    "I will take responsibility and marry you. Besides, that is what I have always wanted," Jackson said smiling as he tried to make her entrance get adjusted to his size.


    Next time, I guess I will have to make her adjust to my size with my fingers before prating her.


    Jackson said as he moved slowly in and out of her.


    "I am still very young. I don''t want to be a mother just yet... uhmmm... nooo....," Jasmine moaned as she wriggled under him.


    Seeing that she was no longer in pain, Jackson''s movement became hard but pleasurable.


    Having her under him begging for more of his satisfaction, he could not help but keep on recalling the moment she said she loves him. With this scene repeatedly reying in his memory, he felt like he was possessed. He pumped in and out of her without feeling tired.


    "Ice Prince, that is enough. I am tired already. We have been doing this for over four hours now. I feel tired and hungry. I only ate a little portion at dinner so let''s call it a day...,"


    "But I am far from getting enough satisfaction. My little brother hasn''t had enough too and don''t worry, I will go get you food afterwards so let''s do just one more round," the panting Jackson covered in sweat said as he began moving in and out of her once more.


    Jackson had said he wanted one more round but he ended up prating her until she had no more strength to carry on. Even he too was very weak to do anything. He ended up falling asleep in her arms.


    The next morning, Jasmine was surprised when she woke up and did not find Jackson lying beside her. Just when she wanted to climb out of bed she heard the bedroom door.


    "Good morning darling," Jackson said beaming on seeing that she was awake. Jasmine smiled when she saw the tray of food in his hands. Her smile broaden when she realise that he did not change out of his bathrobe.


    "Why didn''t you call me when you woke up...,"


    "Because I thought you needed more sleep. I mean we need to continue from where we stopped," Jackson said with smiles on his face as he climbed on the bed after dropping the tray of food on the centre table.


    "I will beat you up if you dare repeat what you didst...," Jackson kissed her before she couldplete her threat. He pulled away after he has gotten a taste of her sweet lips.


    "What you didst night was worst than beating so I will dly let myself get beaten by you as long as you don''t ever punish me the way you did," Jackson said as he caressed her face.


    "You deserved that so you can''t me me," Jasmine said as she pulled the nkets over her nude body.


    "Yeah I know which is why I want to ask, now you are an ideal wife, when are we are gonna go shopping so you can uplift that semi ideal husband title?" Jackson said as he stretched and carried the food. He gently dropped the tray of food in their middle.


    "I have these strange feelings that you will not agree to marry me because of that title so let''s go shopping tomorrow hmmm," Jackson said as he gave her his most adorable look.


    Jasmine chuckled when she saw his cute expression.


    "If that''s the case maybe we will go shopping in six months, a year or five years. I am not sure. It might even take longer than that," Jasmine said as she resisted the urge to burst out in a peal of deafeningughter when she saw his displeased expression.


    "But Jasmine, that is not fair. I want to get married to you as soon as possible...,"


    "Unfortunately I don''t want to be a marrieddy just yet neither am I ready to get pregnant. I am still too young for that and besides, we only got together not long ago. I haven''t enjoyed you even the slightest bit so why would I want to do what you want?" Jasmine said fearlessly before she stretched her hand and carried the ss of juice.


    "And what if you realise that you are pregnant because of the intimacy we hadst night. Don''t forget you saidst night was your second time. What will you do if you find out that you are pregnant with my child...," The juice in Jasmine''s mouth ssh out when she heard Jackson''s analysis. The juice sshes directly on his face and the red and white sheets.


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 Chapter 294 - Are You Bribing Me?

    "Hey, how could you say that?" Jasmine asked with a bewildered expression.


    "Won''t you have to marry me if that happens?" Jackson still pursued the issue.


    "No, I will raise my daughter by myself," Jasmine blurted without thinking. Jackson frowned on hearing her words. He made to pull away but Jasmine quickly held his hand.


    "I was just kidding so why are you taking what I said so seriously?" Jasmine said as she dropped the ss of juice on the tray. She quickly cupped his frowning face.


    "It didn''t look like you were joking," Jackson said not smiling at her like he usually does.


    "Of course I was joking. If a woman like me raises a child, the child will turn out to be super naughty just like her mother so she will definitely need her father in her life," Jasmine said as she pecked him on his lips but unfortunately, Jackson did not respond. There was no sign that he has forgiven her.


    She moved to kiss his bare chest but he did not respond. His angry expression did not soften.


    "I love you and I really want to marry you so why don''t you want to marry me or have my child? Are you perhaps acting this way because you are toying with my feelings?" Jackson asked while staring into her eyes.


    From the look in his eyes, Jasmine could see that he was not pretending this time around.


    He really looks upset this time around. Everything was just perfect and I wonder why this my damn mouth of mine had to ruin everything.


    Jasmine thought as she tried toe up with what to do to ease Jackson''s anger.


    "I am sorry hmm. I must have been too happy that you got me breakfast in bed that is why I began spewing nonsense. And I promise as long as you don''t mess up or cheat on me I might marry you," Jasmine said seriously to the delight of the previously annoyed Jackson.


    "Really?" Jackson asked suspiciously.


    "Yes but not yet," Jasmine said before she stretched and kissed him. She kissed him until he began responding to her kisses.


    "Should we go for another round? I heard early morning sex is not only exciting but brightens the lovers'' mood throughout the day and I want you to be happy and smiling throughout the day," Jackson said after they had disconnected their lips.


    "Are you bribing me?" Jasmine said as she stare into his passionate eyes.


    "Sort of," Jackson said as he smiled at her.


    "I will think about it after I fill my stomach but be aware that I won''t let youe anywhere close to me if you make me upset in the course of eating," Jasmine warned in a tone that carried a hint of threats.


    "Yes, Miss Naut...," Jackson paused when he saw her fierce nce.


    "I meant yes, Madam. Your wish is mymand," Jackson said before he began feeding her. While feeding her Jasmine also feed him. They continued like this until they were both full.


    Jasmine waited for about ten minutes for the food to digest before she tried to climb out of bed but Jackson stopped her before her legs could touch the floor.


    "Where are you going to? You promised to do it so why are you trying to run away?" Jackson said like a pampered little boy who was deprived of his favourite candy.


    I mean she taste more delicious than the world sweetest candy which is why it is understandable to see him act so spoiled.


    "But...,"


    "You have to keep your promise. I have been looking forward to these that is why I did not tease you even the slightest bit when we were eating because I was afraid you would use that as an excuse to reject me," Jackson said as he gently pulled her to the middle of the bed.


    "We still have to go outter right. I will be sore all over if that happens...,"


    "I had no intention of taking you out. This is your first time giving me your weekend so I want to make good use of it by staying with you indoors," Jackson said while staring at her face.


    "Does that mean you want us to have sex the entire day?" Jasmine asked in shock when realisation dawned on her.


    "Why not. Today is a Saturday, we don''t have to go anywhere...,"


    "I can''t believe my man is a beast. I better get out of here before he kills me," Jasmine said as she tried to hurry out of bed but Jackson quickly grabbed her.


    "And it is your responsibility to tame this beast. Don''t worry you are the only woman this beast will listen to. He might be a beast but you are the only one he wants, so stop running away from him. He won''t hurt you but he will torture you in a way you will love him even more," Jackson said with a sly smile on his handsome face as he pinned her on the bed.


    "I am only going to end up being bullied again...,"


    "What are you are saying when you are the only one who bullied mest night," Jackson said putting on an innocent look. Because he did not remove his bathrobes when he held her down, he had to let go of her hand to take his clothes off.


    Just before he could remove his clothes, the naked Jasmine stood up and run into the bathroom. Jackson pursue her but she slide into the room before he could hold her.


    "Miss Naughty open up," Jackson called as he banged on the door.


    "I won''t. You want to bully me. You are a bully," Jasmine said as she went to the shower and turn it on.


    "I am not doing anything wrong. You promised to give it to me so why are you shying away.. This is not gonna be our first time right?" Jackson asked as he knocked on the door too.

 Chapter 295 - Do You Like My Massage?

    "Go away," Jasmine now standing under the running shower yelled.


    "I can see you want to take a bath with me and luckily I don''t object. Let''s take the sexiest bath in a few minutes," Jackson said as he immediately went in search of the spare keys. After searching for three minutes he finally found the keys. He went and open the door without making a sound. On opening the door he gently closed it before he tiptoe to where she stood under the shower with white bubbles covering her body.


    "You wanted me and here Ie," Jackson now nude said as he hugged her from behind. Jasmine was startled a little when she recalled that she closed the door.


    "Hey, what are you doing here? Didn''t I lock the door so how did you get in?" Jasmine asked as she tried to free herself but she couldn''t.


    "You did but did you forget that this is my home. I know where the spare keys are," Jackson said as he slowly turned her around. He tried to kiss her but Jasmine avoid his kiss.


    "Can''t you see that I have soap all over my body...,"


    "That is not a problem I will help you with it," Jackson said an evil grin appearing on his face.


    Before she understood what his words mean, Jackson began scrubbing her body with his hands. He was doing it so well until he decided to go all naughty to get what he wanted.


    "Let me give you a massage," Jackson said. Jasmine was looking forward to his massage until she realised what he was up to. Before he started his so-called massage he turned off the shower.


    He afterwards groped her breasts with both hands and began giving them hand strokes. For a minute Jasmine was too shocked to utter a word because of her man''s shameless behaviour.


    "Do you like my massage?" Jackson asked with a smile on his face. At this junction, Jasmine did not know whether to burst out in tears orugh out loud for finding herself a super shameless man.


    I concede defeat. I am shameless but this shameless man standing in front of me has beaten me to it. I lost without even trying.


    Jasmine thought as she just stood there and stare at him.


    "I can see that you don''t seem to love it so how about I make it even more sensational?" Jackson said as though he was asking her for permission.


    Jackson bent and sucked her right nipple. The previously unaffected Jasmine found herself bing very weak. She had to lean on the white walls for supports.


    "Are you perhaps getting back at me for teasing youst night? Uhmmm....," The unholy sound escaped from Jasmine''s mouth the moment Jackson give a bite to her nipple only to soothe it with his warm tongue.


    "Do you want me now or should I continue with the teases?" Jackson asked when he has teased her to his satisfaction.


    "I can''t wait to feel your damn hardness inside of me but unfortunately I can''t walk. You have rendered me too weak to walk," Jasmine said with misty eyes.


    "Don''t worry, I am here to help you," Jackson said smiling satisfactorily before he effortlessly carried her in his powerful arms.


    He carried Jasmine to the bedroom and gently dropped her on the bed. He climbed the bed soon.


    "Will you try to run away from me afterwards?" Jackson now kneeling in between her stomach and waist asked while staring into her eyes.


    "Of course I will...," She paused when she saw his squinted eyes.


    "No, why will I run when my man is the best," Jasmine said as she smiled at him.


    "That is better. I will leave you and go dress up now...,"


    "And where do you think you want to go after teasing me until I am fully ripened and ready to be eaten?" Jasmine on seeing Jackson tried to leave said as she quickly toppled him over so that he was underneath while she was on top.


    "What else if not granting your wish when you said I should get out...,"


    "If you wanted to grant my wish then you shouldn''t havee in there and teased me. You have to take responsibility and you can''t go anywhere," Jasmine said as she tried to pin him down. Just when she thought she had seeded, Jackson turned her over so that she took his ce.


    "Since you want me to grant your wish then it is only right that I will be in control. Don''t worry I will satisfy you in a way you will recall it for a long time," Jackson said before he positioned his hungry little brother at her entrance.


    Her constant struggle to free her hands unintentionally made his little brother slide into her entrance before the nned time.


    "I don''t like you pinning me down," Jasmineined before he could start moving inside of her.


    "With your temper, I am afraid you will cause havoc if I don''t. I am even scared you will pull out all of my hair when you reached your climax. I would not be able to control whatever you do at that moment so just endure it hmm," Jackson said. He began prating her before she couldin.


    Jasmine and Jackson made love for the best part of the day. They were both too tired to do anything after they tasted each other to their fill so they fell asleep in each other''s arms.


    Jasmine woke up about two hours to dinner. She lowered her arms and stare at the guy hugging her so tightly.


    "He is always like a possessed beast when we have sex but he looks so handsome and adorable when he is sleeping," Jasmine said as she yed with his eyebrows.


    "Although he can be quite naughty and tricky sometimes, I still find myself falling in love with him. Six years ago, I never thought my heart would ever beat for any man in this lifetime again but I can''t believe he made it possible. Just to get my heart he went through a lot which is why I have concluded that...," Jasmine trailed as she bent and peck him on his lips.


    IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS


    Hello lovely readers, I have been writing nonstop for the past year without a single rest. Apart from this book, I am sure that all of you know that I still have other books.


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    If you guys continue to support me like you have been doing in these past months or support me more than you guys have done then I promise not to drop the daily updates to one chapter but in fact, I will try my best to give mass release as often as possible per week on November 2021.


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 Chapter 296 - Jackson In The Kitchen

    "I will be good to you. For your sake, I will try not to cause so much trouble like in the past. I will be faithful to you. I will try my best to love you as much as you love me," Jasmine said as she beamed at him.


    "And also, I will make sure no woman dares to covet what I have already marked as mine," Jasmine smiled brightly.


    Afterwards, she gently unwraps his hands around her body and climbed out of bed. She walked into the bathroom without making a sound.


    "What a bold deration she made but I love it. I love that she has imed me as solely hers because this is what I have always wanted. All my dreams areing through one after the other," Jackson said as he opened his eyes and sat up.


    "Now what is remaining is for her to ept my marriage proposal. It has always been my wish for her to get pregnant with our child and I am sure that will happen soon," Jackson said grinning as he got out of bed. He went to the second bathroom and had his bath.


    When he came back into the room he wasn''t surprised to see that she was still inside the bathroom. He hurriedly put whatever clothes hey hands on and left the room.


    "Where did he go to? He was just fast asleep some minutes ago," Jasmine muttered in surprise when she reached their bedroom and saw that Jackson was gone. She searched for him in the entire room but she could not find him.


    She made to go downstairs to search for him but she closed back the door on recalling Jackson telling her not toe downstairs without putting on clothes.


    "I am a jealous husband and not a saint. There will be punishments if you let others see the side of you that should have been seen by only me," His words reyed in her memory.


    "I am sure he will bully me again if I disobey him so let me dress up first before I go and look for him," Jasmine said as she walked back into the room.


    Jasmine sat down in front of the huge dressing mirror and lowered her gaze to check what products he had. She was stunned at what she saw.


    "Wow!" Jasmine remarked when she saw all the products she always used disyed on the massive table. She could not believe her eyes.


    "I don''t recall telling him what products I use on my body so how did he know to prepare so much? He is just amazing," Jasmine said with an admiration filled tone as she picked up her favourite red lipstick disyed on the table.


    "For doing this all by himself he has earned my admiration. I have removed his title as a semi ideal husband. He is a super ideal husband but I won''t tell him that," Jasmine said as her smile broaden.


    Jasmine went downstairs after she was done. Thank goodness she saw Lilian the moment she reached the foot of the stairs.


    "Where is Ice Prince? Did he go somewhere without waiting for me to wake up or without leaving a message?" Jasmine asked anxiously.


    "Of course not," Lilian replied with smiles on her face.


    "If that is the case then where did he run off to?" Jasmine asked curiously.


    "Have a look at the kitchen and you will understand, Madam," Lilian only said these few words before she walked away.


    "What does she mean by I should go to the kitchen? It''s Ice Prince I am looking for but not the chef so what''s wrong with her?" Jasmine mumbled. She decided to check the kitchen just like Lilian had said.


    The scene she met when she reached the door of the kitchen was something she will recall for a long time.


    When Jasmine reached the door of the kitchen she met Jackson chopping veggies. She was mesmerised by the scene she met.


    "Wow, he looks so dashing," Jasmine said inaudibly. She stood there for a few minutes and watch her handsome man prepare the ingredients like a professional. She snuck into the kitchen afterwards.


    Jackson was startled when someone embraced him from the back.


    "Hey, handsome man, are you really my man?" Jasmine asked yfully as her grip around his waist tightened.


    "Of course I am. I just became a little more handsome with this apron on," Jackson said yfully as he continued with what he was doing.


    "Will your dishes taste as delicious as you?" Jasmine whispered into his ear seductively only to lick his earlobe.


    "Miss Naughty, please refrain from getting so close to me in the kitchen or we will be in serious trouble," Jackson said as he tried to concentrate his attention on what he was doing.


    With Jasmine touching him all over, he could not think properly not to mention focusing his attention on anything.


    "What trouble will there be? And when you talked about something naughty were you referring to something like this," Jasmine said as she slowly turned him around and kissed him.


    She kissed him passionately and yet he could not do anything because of the knife he was holding onto. He was just helpless at the moment.


    "Was that what you were referring to or something like this?" Jasmine grinned wickedly when she saw how mellowed her kiss as made him. She unzipped his trousers but Jackson held her hand before she could do anything else.


    "Wifey, don''t tease hubby here or there will be consequences. All the maids and other employees are around, you don''t want them hearing you screaming while begging me for more right?" Jackson said just to scare her away but too bad his threats will not work on someone as shameless as Jasmine.


    "I am not afraid of consequences neither am I afraid of my moans being heard by your employees. I am too shameless and thick-skinned to get affected by what they think of me so bring it on Mr Jackson Smith because I am ready for you," Jasmine said provocatively as she made to continue from where she stopped but Jackson held her.


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 Chapter 297 - Jacksons Adventurous Kitchen Experience

    "I concede defeat hmm? You won without even trying hard like I always do," Jackson said when he realised that he was in serious trouble.


    "That is more like it," Jasmine said grinning evilly as she embraced him.


    "If you continue to behave so obediently then we won''t have any problem," Jasmine said as she patted his back.


    "You were only able to win because we are in the kitchen. If we were in the bedroom you wouldn''t have stood a chance," Jackson said as he patted her hair.


    "What did you just say?" Jasmine asked as she pretended as though she did not hear what he said.


    "I said Wifey is the best. She knows how to take perfect good of her husband," Jackson lied as he pulled out of her embrace.


    "You are correct about that. Only I could treat you so well and also put up with your naughtiness," Jasmine said with pride as she walked around the kitchen to see what he wanted to prepare.


    "What should I help you with?" Jasmine asked as she turned and face him.


    "Nothing. Today I will be the one to prepare our dinner so all you need to do is sit at top of the counter and watch me," Jackson said as he went to where she stood. He carried her on his body after dropping the knife and took her to the direction of the kitchen counter.


    He gently ce her on the white tiled elevated counter.


    "Do you even know how to cook?" Jasmine asked curiously as she stare at him.


    "Why don''t you wait until I am done. That way you will be the judge of my skills," Jackson said smiling broadly as he pats her hair before he turn and went back to where he was working before she arrived.


    Five minutester, the bored Jasmine jumped down from the counter and went to meet him.


    "What are you doing here?" Jackson asked when he felt the hands of someone wrapped around his body.


    "What is the fun of sitting there just watching you when I can''t even touch or y with you?" Jasmine asked refusing to let go of him.


    "If you are afraid I will disobey your orders then you don''t have to worry because I won''t. My job here is to y and tease you and make your cooking experience adventurous. I won''t do anything apart from those two things I have mentioned so rx hmm," Jasmine said as her hands began teasing his sensitive spots.


    How could I rx when you are hellbent to torture me?


    Jackson thought as he began doing everything quickly so that he will finish faster and go y with his naughty woman like she wants.


    Jackson suffered in her hands more than he had imagined. After preparing the meal, the two of them set up the dining. No maid was at sight during this moment. It was as if they had disappeared following someone''s order.


    "Wow, the meal does not only look appetizing but taste fabulous. It felt like it was prepared by a professional chef. Even the meals the chef cooks is not as delicious as yours," Jasmine on having a taste of the well-garnished spaghetti praised with smiles on her face.


    "That is because I learned how to cook from a renowned chef. I wanted to seduce the woman I love through the food I prepared...,"


    "And you have undoubtedly seduced me all over again. I find myself falling deeper in love with you because of how excellent you are in everything," Jasmine said still maintaining her charming smile.


    "Then get married to me and I will spoil you with food specially prepared by me daily," Jackson said while staring into her eyes.


    "Even though you don''t want to marry me now move in with me ok, I promise I will be good hmm," Jackson coaxed as he held her hands lying on the table and caressed them.


    "I would have loved to do that but I feel like it''s not appropriate. It''s hasn''t been long I broke off my engagement, our rtionship will suffer a lot of criticism if I move into your mansion...,"


    "But I don''t care about that and I have waited so long for this. None of everything that is happening between us is sudden for me since I have loved you longer than you think," Jackson said seriously.


    "You might not care about getting badmouthed by everyone but I do. I can tolerate getting spoken ill of but I might lose my temper and kill someone if they dare say despicable words about you in my presence," Jasmine said in a serious tone.


    "Also, my father and mother don''t seem to like you. Getting my mum to ept you is an easy job but that is not the case with my father. Because of the humiliation I put him through and how you challenged him when he wanted to hit me, he will not ept you easily so let''s not rush things hmm," Jasmine said as she raised her right hand and caressed his face.


    "Your mum also won''t like me since she seems to prefer Jane for you...,"


    "Don''t ever mention thatdy''s name when we are together because I always get furious whenever I hear her name. And you don''t have to worry about whatever my mum thinks or wants because what matters most is what I want and what makes me happy," Jackson said in a calm tone as he raised his hand to her face.


    "I love you and you are the only woman who makes me happy so whatever anyone else says is not my cup of tea. I will pursue what makes me happy even though I have to go against the entire world," Jackson said while looking into her eyes.


    The sincerity in his eyes was evident that he meant all he said.


    "And I will not hesitate to go against the world and anyone who stands in the way of our love just to be with you that is because I love you very much too," Jasmine replied to the excitement of Jackson.


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 Chapter 298 - His First Time

    For some reason, he could not get used to hearing her say she loves him.


    He kissed her intensely only to pull away when he recalled that they were at dinner.


    "We will continue from where we stopped after we are done eating," Jackson said grinning.


    "Hey, don''t even go there because I am not doing it again today. I might copse if you continue sucking me dry. I wonder why you always feed me only to suck out all the contents almost immediately," Jasmine said pretending as though she was upset.


    "Because my main cuisine is you. Even though I have eaten I won''t feel it except I have a good taste of you and I am sure you feel the same way after taking away my chastity," Jackson said as he lowered his gaze at his dish.


    Jasmine was stupefied when she heard his words. She turned and shot him a suspicious gaze.


    "Do you mean you were a virgin? You are kidding right?" Jasmine asked suspiciously.


    "That was not your first time right? How could that be your first time when you acted as though you have had sex like a dozen times. Tell me you were lying hmm," Jasmine said as she pushed his hand gently.


    Goddamn it! Why did he have to tell me thatst night was his first? Now that I know the truth I will forever be entrapped with him.


    Jasmine thought as she stare at the guy who was happily eating his food with smiles on his face.


    The two of them enjoyed their meal with smiles on their faces.


    The next day being a Sunday Jasmine and Jackson did not go work so they stayed and y together the entire day until it was night time.


    Back in Alfred home, Alfred was sitting on the couch when Elizabeth returned from her appointment. Before she could reach the door of their dressing room, he stood up and obstruct her path.


    "Liza, whatever I did that made you so upset, I apologise. Please stop avoiding me and let''s go back to how we were before the misunderstanding hmm? I am afraid I might lose my mind if you go on treating me like this," Alfred said apologetically as he held her hand.


    "Stop trying to act like a saint while making me like a devil because I am not the one at fault here but you. You broke my heart and trust first," Elizabeth said firmly.


    "I know our marriage was arranged by both families. I also knew that you had someone you liked before you married me but you should have told me if you were unwilling to marry me. Even though my dad would have gotten furious with me I would have asked him to call off our engagement. I would have done it if you had said so but why did you get married to me if you were going to let another womane between us?" Elizabeth asked while staring into his eyes.


    "Why did you lead me on if you were not into me when we went on the trip? Why did you treat me so well only to do this to me, Alfred?" Elizabeth asked as her eyes became misty.


    "Liza, I swear I don''t understand what you are talking about. After our first argument a month ago, I have tried to meet up with Emmelyn to ask her what you meant but she has been avoiding me too. For thest one month I haven''t seen her neither was I able to talk to her so tell me what exactly is going on so I could understand what I did wrong," Alfred said pitifully.


    After the night Elizabeth got angry with him he has been trying to get in touch with Emmelyn but thedy has never for once replied to his messages neither did she answer his calls. He has not had any luck in seeing her physically.


    "I don''t know what else you want me to say that I haven''t said, Alfred. All I need to do is file for a divorce to set you free so don''t worry, I won''t trap you here forever," Elizabeth said before she turned and walk away.


    "What the heck is going on here for crying out loud? She said I broke her heart and trust but I don''t recall doing any of this so what''s going on here. Why does she act like I am the bad guy here when I know nothing about all she said," Alfred said dejectedly as he walked back to the seat.


    About two hours an idea pops into his head. He quickly carried his phone lying on the type and dialled someone''s line.


    "Jasmine, are you free? I really need someone to talk to at the moment. I am afraid I might go insane if I don''t talk to someone," Alfred said in a sad tone. Jasmine who was lying on top of Jackson''s body quickly sat on his body.


    "What is the problem? Did you and Big Sis get into a fight?" Jasmine asked in a worried tone.


    "I can''t tell you over the phone so can we meet at a bar. I am in dire need of alcohol to ease my pains. I know you might have been busy but you are the only one I could think of calling. I feelfortable talking to you more than talking to others but it''s ok if you can''t make it," Alfred said sounding even more miserable.


    "And who says I was busy? I am as free as ever so tell me where you want us to meet and I will get ready toe to you," Jasmine said as she quickly covered Jackson''s mouth with her hands when she saw that he wanted to talk.


    "Let''s meet up in YC bar. I will be waiting for you there," Alfred said as he stood up and went into their dressing room.


    "Ok, I will be there in a few minutes," Jasmine said before she disconnected the car. She released Jackson''s mouth.


    "Miss Naughty, why did you tell him that you were not busy? Weren''t we in the middle of going on another thrilling journey so why did you lie hmm," Jackson asked displeasingly?

 Chapter 299 - Are You Still In Love With Your Ex?

    "He sounded miserable...,"


    "I am also going to be totally miserable if you leave me after getting me all heated up so what do you want me to do?" Jackson asked sounding very pitiful.


    "I am sorry about that and as punishment for letting you get so hard only to leave you. I will do whatever you want when Ie back but teasing me as punishment is an exception...," Jasmine said in a warning tone.


    "As punishment, you can choose whatever position you want us to do it in. You can ask me to please you in any way and I won''t object so please just let it go this once hmm?" Jasmine said as she bent and kissed him on his lips.


    "I promise to find time ande back early so that I can spend the remaining hours with you before another hectic week reaches," Jasmine said as she caressed his face.


    "Are you sure you will do whatever I want as punishment...,"


    "Everything except torturing me by not letting me feel your hardness inside of me," Jasmine quickly corrected him.


    "Although it will be torturous, I will endure it so let''s go," Jackson said he tried to stand up but Jasmine pressed him down.


    "You don''t have toe. I will go alone," Jasmine said as she smiled at him.


    "But...,"


    "Stay back and think of new ways to satisfy me when Ie back hmm," Jasmine said as she pecked him on his lips.


    "I will be back soon," Jasmine assured before she climbed out of bed. Jasmine quickly showered and dress up. While she was doing all this, Jackson justy on the bed and admire her from afar.


    After she was done she approached where he was lying staring at her. She bent and gave him a passionate kiss.


    "I will be back ok," Jasmine caressed his face before she turned and left.


    "She told me to ask her for anything so what can I ask her that will make me happy and also satisfy her in the process?" Jackson thought aloud as he stare at the entrance.


    On reaching the bar, she met Alfred''s driver sitting inside the car. She was informed by the driver that Alfred had entered the bar about fifteen minutes ago.


    inside the bar, Jasmine wearing a short white dress met Alfred sitting in the dark drinking his heart out. She sat down beside him and just stare at him for a few minutes.


    "What happened Alfred? Why are you drinking so much? If you and Big Sis got into a fight then why didn''t you try to fix everything?" Jasmine asked as she stare at the empty bottle of whiskey lying in front of Alfred.


    "I would have done that about a month ago if she had clearly told me what I did wrong," Alfred said as he gulped down the whiskey from the bottle.


    "You and Big Sis has been having problems for a month? How is that possible," Jasmine asked in surprise? She collected the bottle of whisky from him so that he will not be distracted while talking to her.


    "Yes, you are right. She has been avoiding me for the past month. She won''t talk to me even though I talk to her and she won''t even let mee an inch close to her. She even talked about divorcing me. Jasmine, I am helpless. I don''t know what to do or say to her to make her believe me," Alfred said helplessly. Seeing him so sad made Jasmine feel hurt on his behalf.


    "What exactly did you do to her to make her so upset? Lizzy is not an unreasonable person neither is she insane so I am sure you must have done something huge to make her act this way," Jasmine said in a calm tone.


    "Did you cheat on her and she learns about it or saw you in the act?" Jasmine asked in a lowered tone.


    "Jasmine, what are you talking about. I would never do that to her. You are well aware of just how much I love her....,"


    "I said that because I could note up with a reason she would do that to you. I would really appreciate it if you tell me what happened. It''s only when you do this that I will know how to help you out," Jasmine said mellowly.


    "She talked about me giving Emmelyn a diamond ne with our initials on it. She also talked about me breaking her heart and trust. Jasmine, I don''t recall doing all she used me of, I swear," Alfred said in a sad tone.


    Talking about Emmelyn and the ne made her recall the conversation Elizabeth and Emmelyn had in the restaurant.


    Goddamn it! Is Big Sis treating Alfred this way because of what that sillydy said? But I recall telling her to talk to Alfred about this so why didn''t she do it?


    Jasmine was lost in thought to see how Alfred was keenly waiting for her reply.


    "What is wrong? Why do you look so deep in thoughts?" Alfred asked his gaze focused on her face.


    "I think I know why she is angry with you," Jasmine blurted out.


    "What!" Alfred remarked in shock.


    "Yeah, I was with her the day Emmelyn confronted her. I overheard her telling Lizzy that you gave her a diamond ne with the two of you initial engraved on it. She said you gave her the ne as a symbol of your love for her. She also said it was a matter of time she will ask you to divorce Lizzy," Jasmine ryed to the shock of Alfred. It was then he understood what Elizabeth meant when she went on and on mentioning giving Emmelyn a diamond ne.


    "I want to ask did you really give her a diamond ne of such? I thought you said you are in love with Lizzy so tell me, are you still in love with your ex?" Jasmine asked curiously.


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 Chapter 300 - Trying Out New Things

    "Yes, I did give Emmelyn the ne but I am not in love with her....,"


    "What!" Jasmine remarked in shock as she readjusted herself on the seat.


    "So Emmelyn was telling the truth all along and here I thought she was spewing nonsense," Jasmine said sounding disappointed in Alfred.


    "Yes, I gave her the ne but the other things she said was utter nonsense," Alfred said seriously.


    "And how do you want me to believe what you said...,"


    "You will believe me as long as you let me exin," Alfred said. When Jasmine gave him the signal to go ahead he went on and exined what really happened.


    "If that is what really happened then why are you still sitting here wasting your time?" Jasmine asked excitedly.


    "Alfred, go and exin things to your woman. I am sure she will understand after you are done with the exnation," Jasmine said as she beamed at him.


    "I will do what you asked then," Alfred said as he stood up from the chair and moved closer to Jasmine. He embraced her tightly.


    "Thank you so much for your help, Jasmine. You have just saved not only me but my marriage," Alfred said before he pulled out of her embrace.


    Jasmine watched him hurry out of the bar.


    Recalling what she promised Jackson, Jasmine also left the bar in a hurry. When she got home, Jackson had freshened up andid on the bed waiting for her.


    "You kept your words. I was nning to increase your punishment if you kept me waiting for even any longer," Jackson said as he quickly signals her toe to meet him on the bed.


    "I was just gone for a few minutes and yet you are this way. What if I left for a business trip or you made me angry in the future and I decide to leave you, what will you do?" Jasmine asked as she dropped her handbag on the couch before she began taking off her clothes.


    "Wherever you go I will pursue you even to the ends of the earth. I will make sure I bring you back," Jackson said confidently.


    "Does that mean you have ns of upsetting me in the future?" Jasmine put on only her undies said as she seductively climbed the bed.


    "Of course not. If you dare get mad at me in the future, I will lick every corner of your body until you melt under my touch. You will be so entrapped by my sweetness to ever recall that you were once angry at me," Jackson said as he stare at his woman''s alluring body. Jasmine looked tempting in every aspect.


    From head to toe, God just made her very perfect. He always thought that maybe God spent two extra hours creating her which is why she came out just perfect.


    "You are such a sweet talker. No man can beat you in that aspect and stop staring at me like that. This is not your first time seeing me without clothes on," Jasmine said as she positioned herself on top of his body.


    "I know but I just can''t seem to get enough of you no matter how many times I stare at you," Jackson said as he raised his hand and ce it on her forehead. Heter used his index finger to trace from her forehead down to where their body met.


    "You are just perfect from head to toe and merely seeing you like this drives me insane. It makes me keep having naughty thoughts," Jackson said as he licked his lips seductively.


    "And what are some of those naughty thoughts going through your mind. Tell me and I might be able to satisfy some of them," Jasmine said as she stare directly into his enchanting eyes.


    "I want to prate you to let my fingers taste your insides first and afterwards I want to lick all of your juices dry. And then my rod will be thest thing which will taste your delicious insides...," Jackson trailed as he began teasing her entrance which was covered by the thinyer of clothes.


    "And is that all?" Jasmine asked as she winked naughtily at him.


    "After I am done doing that, I imagine you tasting me with your mouths too. I want to have the feeling of your tongue against my tips. Just thinking about it makes me feel like I am in heaven," Jackson said as he licked his lips hungrily.


    "I am up to learning new things which will give us both immense excitement if that is what you want then we will do it. Although I can''t promise you that it will be the best since this will be my first time...,"


    "And this will also be my first time so don''t feel shy," Jackson said before he quickly toppled her over. He did not waste any time in unhooking her white bra and throwing it wherever his hands goes.


    After pulling her panties, he positioned her properly on the bed.


    "And here Ie," Jackson said as he slide his two fingers into her entrance. He began satisfying her with these two fingers before he introduced another finger into her. As he prated her with his fingers, low groans could be heard escaping from Jasmine''s mouth.


    After he was done with torturing her with his fingers, he raised his gaze and stare at thedy who was so melted. From the look in her eyes, he could see that she wanted relieved but they were not done yet so he could not give her what she wants.


    "Nooo.... not there please.... uhmmm....," Jasmine moaned the moment she felt the feeling of his warm tongue against her soaked entrance.


    Jackson licked his masterpiece with pleasure after he was done cleaning up her entrance with his tongue, he raised his gaze and stare at her once more.


    "You taste amazing and yummy. After tasting you with both my mouth and big brother, I am certain that I will be addicted to you. I won''t be able to get any pleasure from any other woman," Jackson said as he beamed at her.


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 Chapter 301 - The Truth Behind The Diamond Necklace

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    .....


    "And that is how it ought to be. I am the best in everything so where would you find anyone better than me?" Jasmine said with pride as she tried to sit up on the bed but she realised that she was too weak.


    Jackson''s numerous teases sipped off all the strength in her.


    "Let''s see whether I will taste the same as you or I will be tastier than you," Jackson said yfully as he signalled her to change positions.


    In a matter of two minutes, they both took over each others position. He sat on the bed with his legs slightly parted and his rod standing erect like a soldier.


    "So let''s see what you have got Miss Naughty," Jackson said as he signalled her to begin.


    "Ice Prince, will it fit my mouth? I have just realised that it has expanded a lot and I am afraid...,"


    "You made it be like this so why are you so surprised?" Jackson said shamelessly.


    "If it can fit your tiny hole that means it can fit into your mouth so go on because I can''t wait to feel the immense excitement that awaits me," Jackson said without an ounce of shame.


    Jasmine bent and hold his rod which was as hard as a rock now. She first licked it all over before she shove it into her mouth.


    The moment she began sucking it Jackson who could no longer handle the excitement grabs her hair to keep himself in check.


    Jasmine grinned evilly as she began sucking him hard and fast. Jackson holding back his moans groaned to her excitement when he almost reached his climax.


    Jasmine made to pull away when she felt like he was almost there but Jackson prevent her from deserting him at this critical moment.


    "You meandy, you must take responsibility for me until the end," Jackson said in his husky tone as he cummed into her mouth.


    He only let go of her when he has forced all his content down her throat.


    "Oh heaven, that experience was epic. It feels so good," Jackson who has just found his release said smiling.


    "You cheated, Ice Prince and I will punish you for this," Jasmine said after she has swallowed hisst content.


    "And how will you do that...," Before he could finish boasting, Jasmine grabbed hold of his erect rod and instantly began teasing the tips with her tongue.


    This single action of her almost made Jackson go insane out of excitement. No words could exin how he felt being tortured in such a manner by his naughty woman.


    "Serves you right for cheating," Jasmine said as she made to run away but Jackson muttered up all his strength and grabbed her by the leg.


    "And where do you think you are running off to after unleashing the demon?" Jackson asked.


    "Tonight, you will only take a break when you havepletely tamed the demon you have unleashed so get ready because it is going to be a night filled with so much excitement," Jackson said as he positioned himself on top of her.


    One pration was enough to send Jasmine screaming in enthusiasm. Jackson was not gentle at all. He thrust in and out of her hard, fast but enjoyable.


    Back in Alfred''s home, when he got home Elizabeth was about to go to bed. Even without asking her, he knew that she was waiting for him to return before she would sleep.


    "Liza, please let''s talk," Alfred said as he approached the bed.


    "Sorry but I am too tired to stay awake. Besides what do you have to say...,"


    "Yes, I gave the diamond ne to Emmelyn as her birthday gift but that was definitely not my love token to her," Alfred said before she could shut him up.


    "Then why on earth did you have the ne designed in that manner if you wanted to give it to her...,"


    "I didn''t have it engraved for her but I wanted to give it to you as our anniversary gift," Alfred blurted out. The moment Elizabeth heard his confession, she cooled down a little.


    "The diamond ne was made for you but I happened to run into Emmelyn in a restaurant on our anniversary day. I don''t know what happened but the ne I had put in my pockets suddenly fell to the floor after she bumped into me...,"


    "And you just gave my possession to her? How could you?" Elizabeth asked angrily?


    "She was the one who picked it from the floor. Our wedding day is the same as her birthday so she thought I made the ne for her. I tried to exin things to her but she wouldn''t let me. When I realised that she was using the ne as a means to touch me inappropriately I gave the ne to her...,"


    "She didn''t even take things belonging to me but she also dared touch my husband intimately," Elizabeth said as she threw a fierce nce at the man squatting in front of her.


    "Liza, as you can see it was never my intention to give her the ne. I gave it to her because I know you wouldn''t like it if I get very close to ady. I had your best interest at heart when I did what I did. I had no malicious intention when...,"


    "Even though you did that for my best interest you still let anotherdy touch you in a way that should have been done by only me. That part is inexcusable," Elizabeth said as she tilted her head sideways to avoid staring at him.


    Although she did not let it show, the truth was that she felt so happy that none of the silly words Emmelyn said was true.


    Goddamn it! Why did I even mention the part where Emmelyn harassed me? Now she is upset all over again, I wonder what I should do to make her anger go away.


    Alfred thought as he stared at the frowningdy in front of him.


    "Tell me what you want me to do to earn your forgiveness and I will do it.. Signing a divorce paper is not an option," Alfred said sternly.

 Chapter 302 - I Love You, Liza

    "And who said I wanted to divorce you," Elizabeth said as she brought back her gaze to him.


    "Then if you had no intention of divorcing me then why did you always mention divorce each time I try to apologise?" Alfred asked curiously not knowing what was going through his wife''s head at the moment.


    "Of course, I only wanted to scare you. Anyways, why on earth would I divorce you? Is it so that she will seize that opportunity to jump on you?" Elizabeth asked seriously.


    "Hell no, I would never give her that pleasure," Elizabeth said fiercely.


    If she could ask for a divorce just to scare me that is to say that she is ady to be feared. I should never do anything to upset her again because I can''t even fathom what she will do.


    Alfred thought as he forced on a smile.


    "What do you want me to do for you to forgive me?" Alfred asked anxiously.


    "Show me where and how she touched you inappropriately and I will repeat the same thing. This is the only way my anger will subside but it''s ok if you don''t want to do...," "She touched my hands, my chest and she wrapped her hands around my neck and tried to kiss me but...,"


    "What a shameless woman she is. How dare she do such a thing to a married man and my husband for that," Elizabeth said with a clenched fist.


    "Calm down, Liza...,"


    "How could I calm down when another woman tried to take advantage of my man. If I had known that this was what she did then I would have pped her really hard for overstepping her boundary," Elizabeth said coldly. From her expression, Alfred knew that she was damn serious about what she said.


    Elizabeth exhaled deeply when she recalled that she still had to punish her husband for letting another woman touch him intimately.


    "Is this how she held your hand?" Elizabeth asked as she held her husband''s right hand and caress them gently.


    "And is this how she touched your chest?" Elizabeth asked as she ced her right hand on his chest. She was stunned when she realised how fast his heart was throbbing.


    "No, she touched my chest with both hands," Alfred said as he lifts her other hand lying on the bed and ced it on his chest.


    "Like this," Alfred said as he beamed at her. They stayed in this manner for two minutes before Elizabeth abruptly removed her hands from his firm chest.


    "Is this how she wrapped her hands around your neck?" Elizabeth asked as she stare into his eyes.


    "No, move your face more closer to mine," Alfred instructed meekly.


    "Like this?" Elizabeth asked when her face was just a slight inch away from his face.


    "Hmmm... Just like this," Alfred who could not take his eyes off her said absentmindedly.


    "I love you, Liza," Alfred finally find the confidence to confess the feeling he has concealed for a long time.


    "I know you might not feel the same way...,"


    "I am not as patient as she is," Elizabeth said before she kissed his half parted lips.


    Alfred was momentarily too shocked to react. But he soon took full control when his brain and body assimted what was happening.


    In the process of kissing, he slowly stood up and made hery down. He kissed her until he could not endure the pain building up at his lower abdomen.


    He quickly pulled the nkets over them when he wanted to do the deed. Five minutester, heavy panting and groaning could be heard.


    Love was abundant in the air as both husband and wife sealed their reconciliation with intense sex.


    The next day Jasmine woke up earlier than Jackson. She freshen and dress up before she went to wake Jackson up.


    "Good morning," Jasmine greeted as she smiled at him radiantly. Jackson on opening his eyes was surprised to see that she was dressed already.


    "Why didn''t you wake me up. I would...,"


    "You were sleeping so soundly. I didn''t have the heart to wake you up. Besides I have a meeting very early which is why I woke up earlier than I normally do," Jasmine said as she stretched and pecked him on the lips.


    "If you woke up earlier than you normally do then how many hours did you sleep?" Jackson asked worriedly.


    "Maybe three hours or less," Jasmine replied while staring at his face.


    "Why are you staring at me like that? You are at fault for not letting me sleep. You keep prating me like a possessed beast...,"


    "I am sorry so how about you sleep for just an hour more hmm?" Jackson said as he held her hands and caress them gently.


    "No, thanks. I can''t even wait for you to freshen up not to mention sleeping for an hour so I will pass," Jasmine said as she stood up from the bed.


    "You didn''t tell me you had an appointment very early I would have tried all my best to control myself if you had done that," Jackson said as he climbed out of bed.


    "There is no need to feel bad about it. Just like you kept wanting more of me I also felt the same so it''s not your fault. Besides not having enough sleep is not a problem because there are times I don''t even sleep at all...," Jasmine trailed as she stood in front of the gigantic mirror to check herself once again.


    "A perfect example is the day you hung up the call on me. I wasn''t able to eat or sleep after you treated me so badly," Jasmine said as she turned to face him.


    "Why did you do that...,"


    "I guess I fell in love with you way before that day which is why I felt super horrible when you acted like I was a stranger," Jasmine approached the couch afterwards.


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 Chapter 303 - Jasmine Slapped The Jerk

    "If you had such deep feelings for me then why didn''t you tell me?" Jackson hurriedly closed the gap between them.


    "Take a guess," Jasmine said as she beamed at him. She waited for him to say something but he was too deep in thoughts.


    "Get ready for work. Don''t arrive at the officete ok?" Jasmine embraced him only to pull away almost immediately.


    "What about breakfast...,"


    "I am not a fan of breakfast so don''t worry too much about it," Jasmine now standing at the door said as she waved at him.


    "Don''t worry you will be a lover of breakfast when you start living with me. I won''t let you leave for work without having breakfast and I also will cultivate the habit of eating breakfast because of you," Jackson muttered while staring at the entrance.


    Twenty minutester, Jasmine about to enter herpany was obstructed by a guy in a brown suit. Jasmine frowned when she got a glimpse of the guy''s face.


    "How dare you show your face here after what you didst night?" Jasmine asked fiercely as she re at the guy''s bruised face.


    "I am here to inform you that I will sue that jerk who hit mest night. I will sue him for assault," Nichs said sternly.


    "Go ahead then and I will go ahead and sue you for sexual harassment," Jasmine said seriously.


    "Oh? And while at it I will also sue you for stalking me. Let''s see whether you will be able to withstand the charges when the media are involved," Jasmine said not backing down.


    "Mine, why are you supporting that guy that looks like an American gangster. I am the one you love so why are you doing all these to make me jealous...,"


    "I can see you have gone insane," Jasmine said rudely.


    "And hey never call me that pet name ever again because I don''t belong to you. I am another man''s woman if you may know," Jasmine said in a serious tone. She turned to leave only to turn back and face him.


    "And oh I forgot to give you this, jerk," Jasmine said as she gave him a tight p across his bruised face. Nichs whose cheeks were already in pain groaned in pain as he held his cheek.


    "That is for what you didst night," Jasmine said before she turned and walked into the building.


    "Just wait and see how I will get you back into my arms once again," Nichs mumbled before he turned and walked to where he had parked his car.


    On reaching her office Jasmine threw her handbag on the couch. Catherine standing close to her desk with documents in her hands was surprised to see Jasmine so angry early in the morning.


    "Damn that jerk for showing up to ruin my perfect mood! I feel likemitting murder each time I set my eyes on him," Jasmine said furiously as she sat down on one of the couches.


    "Who pissed you off Jasmine?" Catherine asked curiously before she dropped the documents on Jasmine desk and went to meet her.


    "Can you believe that jerk, Nichs tried to sexually harass me on Friday night at thepany''s parking lounge?" Jasmine ryed in annoyance.


    "What!" Catherine remarked in shock.


    "Why didn''t you tell me this earlier? How dare that jerkes close to you after his betrayal six years ago?" Catherine asked equally looking and sounding furious.


    "Don''t worry, I will go to his office and teach him a serious lesson for daring to mess around with my best friend. I guess the beating I gave him six years ago was not enough," Catherine said as she stood up from the couch.


    "Don''t worry about that because Ice Prince dealt with him in a way he deserves. He almostmit murder that night when he met that jerk harassing me. I was so scared he will kill him," Jasmine said as an evil grin appears on her beautiful face when she recall the way Jackson beat Nichs as if he was a baby.


    "Jackson beat him up?" Catherine asked curiously.


    "Yeah, I was very satisfied with the result when I saw his bruised face and bandaged leg. But I also pped him hard on the face earlier to relieve my anger," Jasmine said seriously.


    "I am d that he got what he deserves. Judging from Jackson''s temper, I am sure he will kill him if he dares try nonsense with you," Catherine said as she sat back down on the couch.


    "I don''t know where that jerk got his confidence from. He keeps calling me his woman...,"


    "He has gone insane so don''t take his words seriously. I am sure he has finally realised your true worth after seeing you in another man arms. He doesn''t want to ept the reality which is why the jerk is out to cause trouble for you and your new rtionship," Catherine said in a moreposed tone.


    "If he thinks he can ruin my image with Ice Prince then he is wrong. I will murder him with my own arms if he dares try to turn Ice Prince against me," Jasmine said with a clenched fist.


    "Don''t worry, leave the killing to me. I will kill him without a trace if I find out that he is up to something bad against you or Jackson," Catherine said fiercely.


    Everywhere went quiet after Catherine spoke. Jasmine spoke up after she had calmed down.


    "Catherine can you tell me my schedule for today," Jasmine said as she readjusted her sitting position. Catherine quickly picked up her iPad lying on the ss table.


    "After your first meeting this early morning, you have meetings with investors. You have a meeting with the director of Hope Orphanage concerning the funds you nned to give to their orphanage. You have a lunch meeting with Mr Timothy, the CEO of Miller''s Corporation...,"


    "Postpone my meeting with the CEO of Miller''s Corporation for tomorrow," Jasmine quickly interrupted her.

 Chapter 304 - Jasmine First Visit To Jacksons Office

    "The meeting is very important so why do you want to postpone it...,"


    "Because I have ns at that time. I want to give Ice Prince a surprise visit. I am sure he will be so happy to see me since this will be my first time going to hispany and as his girlfriend for that matter," Jasmine said beaming.


    "If you decide to do that how do you want me to exin things to the CEO of Miller''s Corporation whose....,"


    "We were quite close in college so just tell him that an emergency came up. Tell him to choose how he wants me topensate him and I am sure he will be cool," Jasmine said carefreely.


    "Let''s head to our first meeting venue because I don''t want anything that will waste my time for even a minute and thereby cause a dy to my ns with Ice Prince," Jasmine said standing up from the couch.


    "Sure Madam, I can see how eager you are to see him," Catherine said as she stood up. The two of them both head out of the office together.


    Jasmine moved about from one appointment venue to the other. As busy as she was so also was Jackson.


    He was about to conclude his work when he heard a knock on his office door. Raising his gaze to see who it was he was stunned to see that it was none other than his beloved.


    "Jasmine, what are you doing here?" Jackson said beaming as he stood up and abandoned his work. He went to meet thedy standing by the door.


    "To see you of course. I thought you might have missed me that is why I decided to bring myself to you but it''s ok if you are not d to see me. I will just turn around and leave," Jasmine said as she turned around and acted like she wanted to leave.


    Jackson quickly embraced her from the back.


    "How could I not be happy to see the one my entire being and senses has been yearning for? It was just a few hours we parted but it felt like forever...," Jackson said as his grip around her waist tightened.


    "My body was indeed here but my soul was with you. So I am very thrilled that you decided to grace my office with your presence," Jackson said before he began rendering soft kisses to her neckline.


    "Stop it, we are in the office," Jasmine scolded him as she made him pull away but her naughty man refused to release her.


    "You are my woman so why should I care about such formalities? It''s not my fault if they see what they shouldn''t see," Jackson said as he continued with what he was doing.


    "Ok, but at least let me sit down first. My legs are hurting from having to run around so I will be able to meet up with giving you a surprise visit," Jasmine said. She was not surprised to see him pull away almost immediately.


    He quickly assisted her to the couch and made her sit down gently.


    "Hey, what do you think you are doing?" Jasmine asked when Jackson tried to lift her legs. She quickly ced the things in her hands on the centre table.


    "You said your feet are hurting so I want to help you massage it," Jackson said as he finally seeded in lifting her legs. He ced them on his legs.


    "Ice Prince but you don''t have to do this. I can do it by myself," Jasmine said as she tried to remove her legs from his body but Jackson wouldn''t let her do that.


    "I am aware that you can do it by yourself but I insist on doing it so stop trying to persuade me because it won''t work today," Jackson said before he began taking off her red high heels.


    He began massaging her legs afterwards.


    "You are being so sweet since I agreed to let you court me. Tell me is this your ns to seduce and make me ept your proposal when the time reaches?" Jasmine asked yfully.


    "How did you find out my ns you smartdy?" Jackson joked as he beamed at her.


    "If that is your trick then just know that it is working perfectly. You don''t fail to seduce me each day with your charms...,"


    "Hehe... I am happy that my naughty woman is attracted to me every single day," Jackson said as he continued massaging her feet.


    He gently drop them back on the floor after he was done.


    It was after he was through that he noticed the white lunchbox lying on the table.


    "And what is that?" Jackson asked as he pointed his index finger at the lunchbox.


    "I dide to see you because I missed you but I did note empty-handed. I knew you might not have eaten breakfast so I decided to bring you lunch...," Jasmine trailed as she smiled at him.


    "You must be proud of me right?" Jasmine asked with glittering eyes.


    "Of course I am. My woman does not only love me very much but also cares about me so I am happy and very proud of you," Jackson said as he raised his hand and pat her hair.


    "And I am proud of you too," Jasmine also raised her hands to pat his hair.


    "I can see that I have finally gotten the qualification to pat your hair. This feels amazing," Jasmine said as she continued patting his hair.


    Her words made Jackson recall when he told her that only his woman was qualified to pat his hair.


    Wow! She still recalls that, I can''t believe it.


    Jackson''s smile broaden at the thought that Jasmine recalled what he said long ago.


    "You are my woman now so you are the only one who has such entitlements. Apart from my body solely belonging to you, this is another special entitlement that no other woman has ess to," Jackson said proudly.


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 Chapter 305 - Damn You!

    "And I am happy that I am the luckydy who ended up getting these two precious things," Jasmine said.


    "I am sure you must be hungry so let''s eat," Jasmine said as she stretched to carry the lunchbox.


    "Didn''t I tell you that you are my special meal and that no matter how much I eat I won''t get the satisfaction except I eat you?" Jackson asked before she could unzip the lunchbox.


    "I know you did but we are at your office, you don''t expect us to do it here right?" Jasmine asked as she stare into his enchanted eyes.


    "Why can''t we do it here when there is a room over there? Also, I hold no one exnations no matter where I decide to make love to my woman," Jackson said confidently.


    "I wonder how those pitiful employees of yours managed to end up with a shameless boss like you...,"


    "I know that you love the fact that I am shameless so stop pretending," Jackson said as he winked naughtily at her.


    "Since you want us to make love then I will do it but you must promise not to ruin my clothes or hair. It will be so embarrassing if I passed by your employees looking so dishevelled," Jasmine said as she stood up. Jackson quickly pulled her back on the couch before she could walk away.


    "I know you are exhausted so I will be good and make do with a kiss today," Jackson said as he stretched and kissed her.


    The kiss that started softly soon turn intense. He abruptly pulled away when he realised that he will go back on his words to her.


    "Sorry, but I am afraid I will end up making love to you on the couch if we continue," Jackson apologised on seeing her displeased expression.


    "Then why not, didn''t you say nobody has the right to judge wherever you make love to your woman?" Jasmine asked she made to kiss him again but Jackson avoided her kiss.


    "I said that but calm down hmmm? We will do it the next time you visit but not today. I will feel very guilty if I get you all tired so early when you have other appointments," Jackson said as he arranged her hair properly.


    "And if you want me so badly grace my mansion with your beautiful presence and I will satisfy you until you beg me to stop...,"


    "Your wish," Jasmine said yfully before she turned to face her front.


    "And judging from how excited your body is right now, I am sure that my wish wille true," Jackson said grinning as he focused all his attention on her face.


    I just love everything about thisdy sitting beside me. In fact, I am crazy about her. I just wish nothing in this world will make her leave me because I can''t even imagine what a day without her by my side will be like.


    Jackson thought as his eyes followed every moment Jasmine made.


    After Jasmine had disyed the food on the table, they both began eating. Actually, their meal was never consideredplete without them teasing each other.


    Five minutes after they had finished their meal, Jasmine stood up to leave but Jackson pulled her back on the couch.


    "The time for lunchtime isn''t over yet so rest for a little while. You didn''t have enough sleep soy on my legs and sleep for the remaining fifteen minutes. I will call you when the time is up," Jackson said as he made herid on the couch with her head resting on his legs.


    "But...,"


    "Shush... Just sleep for a while for my sake," Jackson said before he began patting her hair. The tired Jasmine soon fell asleep.


    While she sleeps, Jackson''s job was to stare at her peaceful face.


    Instead of fifteen minutes, Jasmine slept for twenty minutes. It was Jackson''s intention for her to sleep longer but the enemy of their union won''t just let them be.


    Jackson was continuously patting Jasmine''s hair when Jane entered his office with documents in her hands.


    "Good afternoon boss," Jane announced her presence with a loud greeting. Her reason for raising her voice was so obvious since she could not take her eyes off the sleeping Jasmine who was oblivious of her presence or intention.


    "Boss, these documents urgently require your signature," Jane said loudly to the annoyance of Jackson who was trying his best so that his woman will not wake up.


    "Quietly go to my table and drop them there. I will attend to themter," Jackson said in a low tone not sparing Jane a nce.


    Jane gritted her teeth and sped her fits when she saw that Jackson was ignoring her because of Jasmine.


    "But boss...,"


    "Just drop the damn files there and get out," Jackson lost his temper and raise his voice when Jane defied his orders. His angry voice startled the jealous Jane but it also woke the sleeping Jasmine up.


    "Damn you!" Jackson said loud enough for Jane to hear when he saw Jasmine slowly sitting up.


    Jane hurriedly left the office after doing what Jackson ordered her to do.


    "What happened? Why do you look so upset?" Jasmine asked worriedly after she had gotten familiar with her surroundings.


    "Nothing but how are you feeling now? Do you feel much better after the little rest?" Jackson asked as he raised his hand and caress her face.


    "Yes, I feel lightheaded and energised," Jasmine said beaming. Jasmine smile instantly faded away when her eyes met the wall clock. She turned and red at him.


    "Why didn''t you call me as you promised, it''s five minuteste," Jasmineined as she stare at him for an exnation.


    "You were sleeping so soundly like a baby, I couldn''t muster up the courage to wake you up," Jackson said seriously.


    "You...," Jasmine could not scold him knowing that he did what he did for her sake.


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 Chapter 306 - Jackson Fed His Employees Dog Food

    "I will leave now. I still have so many files to attend to. I also have about two more meetings in the evening so I can''t stay with you anymore," Jasmine said as she quickly stood up. She made it to carry the lunchbox but Jackson quickly took it before she could reach it.


    "I will return it to you after I closed from work...,"


    "Just say that you are just looking for an excuse to sleepover at my ce and not really to return the lunchbox," Jasmine said as she smiled at him.


    "Why do you always know my ns without me telling you?" Jackson asked curiously.


    "Because I can see through you. It''s so obvious," Jasmine said as she picked her handbag and walk towards the entrance. Jackson instantly followed her.


    "You don''t have to see me out, I can find my way," Jasmine said after they had gotten out of his office. Jackson continued following her until she reached the hall of the marketing team.


    "I said you don''t have to follow me," Jasmine halted and turned to face him.


    "I am not following you but I want to drop you off at your office," Jackson replied while staring at her face.


    "But that is not necessary," Jasmine said with a disapproving look. His employees sitting at their various desks watched and listen to their conversation as though they were not listening.


    "I know that but I still want to do it," Jackson said unyieldingly.


    "I object so go back to your office and continue with your work," Jasmine said firmly. Seeing how his employees were secretly staring at him, an evil idea pops up in his head.


    "I will do like you said but you have to give me a goodbye kiss like you always do," Jackson said seriously. On hearing his condition Jasmine let her eyes wander around therge room filled with his employees.


    "You want me to kiss you here, do you even know what you are asking me?" Jasmine brought back her gaze to him.


    "Of course I know what I want, so choose," Jackson said unwaveringly. Seeing the hesitant look on her face, he quickly covered the gap between them. He took her unawares by kissing her on her lips.


    When he said she should kiss him, she had thought he was talking about a light kiss but she was wrong. He shamelessly gave her a passionate kiss in front of his employees.


    No matter how taken aback they were by their boss action none of them uttered a word. They just exchanged possible nces.


    About three to four gutsy ones around them videoed the intense kiss between their boss and the famousdy they know.


    "You cheated again. You didn''t let me reply," Jasmine said as she hits his chest gently.


    Jane sitting among his employees almost died of jealousy. She wished she could just strangle Jasmine to death but unfortunately even though she had the guts her wish wouldn''t have seeded with Jackson around.


    "I was afraid you will decline my condition," Jackson said grinning satisfactorily.


    "You...,"


    "Hurry up or you are gonna bete for your next appointment if you keep scolding hubby," Jackson said going fully shameless.


    Jasmine who couldn''t handle his shameless attitude just shook her head before she turned and walk away.


    "The show is over so go back to your work," Jackson said to all his employees after Jasmine was done.


    The moment Jackson went back to his office his employees began talking in low tones. Those who videoed the kiss immediately posted it in thepany''s chat group.


    While they were busy talking, Jane slide away from her desk.


    Jasmine was about to open her car when someone held her hand roughly.


    "What is your problem? Why are you everywhere?" Jasmine asked angrily when she saw that it was Jane who stopped her.


    "I should be saying that to you," Jane said as she sized Jasmine from head to toe.


    "How could you be so shameless to kiss him in front of his employees? Do you think hispany is your home or the club where you could do anything?" Jane went straight to the point.


    "I wasn''t even shameless and you said I was shameless. If I was to go all shameless tell me would you have been able to remain with your senses?" Jasmine asked in annoyance as she wriggle her hand out of thedy''s grip.


    "Compare to what we did you haven''t even seen anything. In my home, we do even more sexy and intense things that you can''t even imagine. If you were to witness it, I am afraid you will puke blood so mind your tongue each time you talk to me because I know of so many ways to deal with you ok?" Jasmine asked fiercely. Her words made Jane unable to talk.


    "And also that I have been remaining coolheaded each time you insult me and my character doesn''t mean that I am stupid. I am acting this way because you have been friends with Ice Prince for a long time and his mum seems to adore you but don''t you overstep your boundary because I am not so nice ok?" Jasmine asked sternly before she turned and enter her car.


    Jane was in a daze until her car drove off.


    "Has Jack begun having sex with her?" Jane mumbled as she stare at where Jasmine was previously standing.


    Even though he has started f*cking that b*tch I don''t care but I will make sure Jack is mine. I will make him appreciate my body and make love to me. And not only that I will make sure I take what is rightfully mine from that pompousdy. He is mine and nobody can take him away from me.


    Jane thought as she dug her nails into her palms.


    About two hourster Max entered Jackson''s office with the documents he asked him to get. After dropping the documents Max refused to leave.


    "Do you have something else to tell me?" Jackson raised his gaze to stare at him when he realised that he hasn''t left.


    "Boss, do you know that the video of you and Miss Jasmine kissing is what is trending in thepany''s group chat?" Max said timidly making sure to keep a safe distance from him in case he got furious.

 Chapter 307 - Samantha

    "And I bet they said that we looked perfect together right?" Jackson asked smiling. His smile slowly faded when Max did not say anything.


    "Or was that not what they said?" Jackson asked as he threw Max a fierce nce.


    "No. They said you are Miss Jasmine''s new target and that they are sure that she will dump you in less than two months since those she goes out with doesn''tst long...,"


    "How dare they say that about my rtionship with her?" Jackson asked angrily. At that moment Max regretted bringing up the topic with his boss.


    "And who are the employees who made thosements?" Jackson asked sternly.


    "A lot of them said it and some of them even expressed their fears that thepany might suffer damage when she decides to dump you since it is her habit to always im her conqueror''s wealth," Max felt like beating his mouth when he realised the nonsense he had just spilt.


    "If they think that Jasmine and I will break up anytime soon then that is their wishful thinking. In a short time, I will face p all of them with my wedding card. I will show them that Jasmine might have dumped other men but I am thest man who will forever stay by her side," Jackson dered firmly.


    "I wish you luck then, boss," Max said as he turned to leave but Jackson called him back.


    "Since you have so much free time to join others to gossip then I want you to review these documents again," Jackson said as he showed him the pile of documents he wants him to review.


    Max almost fainted when he realised what his words had gotten him into.


    "But boss...,"


    "I want them reviewed and brought to my desk as soon as possible," Jackson said before he lowered his gaze back on what he was previously working on.


    On their way out of a restaurant after she met with a client Jasmine and Catherine bumped into ady they both detest outside the restaurant.


    "Oh, it''s Jasmine. The prideful second daughter of the Avans family," thedy announced on seeing them.


    "Oh, it''s the green snake who has always pretended to be an angel, Samantha Philips," Jasmine replied with a frown.


    "You still haven''t changed. You are still as proud as ever...,"


    "Take a good look at yourself before you began judging others, ok," Catherine who can''t stand the annoyingdy interfered.


    "And she still hasn''t changed, she is still protective of you. I wonder when she will stop being yourckey and decide to make a breakthrough...," Jasmine pped her hard on the face before she could finish her words.


    "You can insult me however you want but don''t you ever insult the person I care about because I won''t just stand still," Jasmine said fiercely. Samantha tried to retaliate but Jasmine caught her raised hand and violently threw it away.


    "The next time you dare try to p me and I catch your hand, I won''t be so merciful. That I did not gouge out the eyes you used in seducing that scum does not mean that I am an idiot. I will break your hand the next time I have it in my possession so be careful," Jasmine said as she made to leave but Jasmine and Catherine stopped in her track because of Samantha''sment.


    "I heard you have recently hooked up with another rich tycoon," Samantha said just to piss off Jasmine.


    "Isn''t that your habit or don''t tell me you are talking about yourself?" Catherine replied harshly before Jasmine could.


    "At least I managed to find myself someone more rich, handsome and a thousand times better than the one you have so whether it was I who hooked up with him or not it doesn''t matter...," Jasmine trailed as she turned and walk closer to where Samantha was still standing.


    She brought her mouth very close to Samantha''s right ear.


    "I also learned that you are still stuck with that cheating bastard who has nothing better to offer. What luck!" Jasmine said grinning evilly before she turned and walk away.


    The furious Samantha screamed after Jasmine car left the restaurant premises.


    "I swear I will make her pay," Samantha said coldly before she turned and walked to where she parked her car.


    Inside the car, Catherine who saw Jasmine smiling could not help but wonder what was making her smile so much when she expected her to be angry.


    "Jasmine, why are you smiling so much? And what the heck did you whisper into her ears because I could how she was boiling in a rage after you whispered something into her ears," Catherine asked curiously.


    "I did not say anything special. I just used her tactics against her," Jasmine said beaming.


    "I guess she thought you were still that lovely girl six years ago not knowing that you have turned to a mean witch after going through so much," Catherine said. She was so relieved to see Jasmine smiling instead of seeing her in tears.


    "You are right about that and I am sure that she will not dare to rashly attack me next time after what I did. Anyways, if she dares to confront me again, I will show her what I am made of," Jasmine said confidently.


    "I believe you a hundred per cent," Catherine supported with smiles on her face.


    When Jasmine and Catherine got back to their office, they continued with their unfinished work.


    When it was time for leaving work, Catherine waited until they reached the car before she told Jasmine what she had meant to tell her since that morning.


    "Jasmine, I have applied for a leave of absence for a week and it has already been approved," Catherine broke the news when they were both sitting in Jasmine''s car.


    Jasmine was surprised to learn about this since Catherine never told her that anything was wrong.


    "Are you ill? What happened?" Jasmine asked in a worried tone.

 Chapter 308 - Is Today A Special Day?

    "No, but Dad called and said he is very ill...,"


    "What! Uncle is ill? Why didn''t you tell me sooner?" Jasmine asked sounding slightly annoyed?


    "Even I did not know about this until he called mest night to break the news. I was with Jeff when he called. If you can recall, I told you about a month ago that he wasing...,"


    "Yeah, I recalled I was looking forward to seeing him but unfortunately he could not make it," Jasmine said.


    "I learned that was when he fell ill but he did not tell me. I am nning to travel to Shanghai after tomorrow to take care of him," Catherine said seriously.


    "So soon, I haven''t announced to the employees that I was going on a trip and neither did I buy him gifts...,"


    "You don''t have to worry about that since Jeff has volunteered toe with me," Catherine revealed. Jasmine smiled when she heard her words.


    "Oh, I see our Pretty Boy wants to use this opportunity to introduce himself to his future father-inw. What a clever n he has there and you are smart enough to take advantage of this," Jasmine said teasingly.


    "Isn''t that a good n? At least he will quickly gain Dad''s approval this way...,"


    "Do you think your Dad will go easy on him because he is sick?" Jasmine interrupted sharply.


    "If that is what you think then you arepletely wrong. Just be kind enough to tell him to brace himself to suffer because to get you is not an easy feat, Uncle Qin will make sure of that, I promise you," Jasmine said grinning.


    "Jasmine stop scaring me because Jackson''s problem is worst than Jeff''s. To please your Dad is difficult if not impossible," Catherine said. Jasmine smile gradually faded away at the mention of her father.


    "Ice Prince doesn''t necessarily need to seek for his permission. If he tries to please him and he proves difficult, I will just tell him to leave my father and go ahead with whatever he has in mind. My mum, sister and brother-inw''s blessing is enough tost for a lifetime...,"


    "Jasmine, don''t say that. Although your dad can be very mean he is still your father after all...,"


    "Yeah, he is my father and I respect that fact but if he transfers his prejudice to Ice Prince then I won''t be so respectful anymore," Jasmine said fiercely.


    "When are you nning to formally introduce him to your parents and has he introduced you to his mum?" Catherine asked curiously as she stare at Jasmine''s frowning face.


    "I don''t know when. We have just started dating so I guess we will have to wait for some time. I am sure my father is still angry about the video that went viral, he will not be very nice to Ice Prince if I take him home...,"


    "You might want to take things slowly but have you thought about Jackson? He seems to want to make you his wife as soon as possible," Catherine replied in a cool tone.


    "You are right about that but I have told him that I don''t want to get married just yet...,"


    "Oh... that means you want to be the mother of his children first before you be his wife," Catherine said teasingly.


    "Hey, I should be saying that about you and not me so stop it," Jasmine said smiling.


    "You have always told me to use protection whenever I have sex with Jeff but I am sure that the teacher is not following what she is teaching so I won''t be surprised if she gets pregnant...,"


    "Hey, girlfriend stop saying bad words because I don''t want to be a mother just yet. I haven''t enjoyed him to my satisfaction so why will I want a baby toe in between us?" Jasmine said seriously.


    "What will you do if my predictiones true huh?" Catherine said as she winked naughtily at Jasmine.


    "I can see that you are all out to annoy me so I will let it go," Jasmine said as she ignited the car.


    "Since I will be leaving soon let me stay with you these two nights or else I will miss you like crazy," Catherine said the moment Jasmine drove out of the parking space.


    "With Pretty Boy around, I don''t think you will have the slightest moment to think about me not to mention missing me," Jasmin replied as she continue to keep her eyes on the road.


    "Of course that is not true," Catherine said.


    When they reached Jasmine''s home they were surprised to see the mansion so dark from outside.


    "Is the power out? But this has never happened before so what is going on," Jasmine muttered as she stepped out of her car.


    "I am sure it is nothing serious so let''s go," Catherine said as she led the way.


    On opening the entrance door the twodies were surprised to see a well-arranged line of red and white scented candles start from the entrance and kept on lining up until God knows where.


    Thedies followed the lined up candles until they lead them into the sitting room.


    Reaching the sitting room, the candle arrangement ended with a big decoration of a heart.


    Judging from the ss of wine and the bottle of wine and table disyed at the centre of the room Catherine knew that she decided toe at the wrong time.


    "Jasmine I guess I really choose the wrong time to sleep over at your ce," Catherine said in low tones when slow love music began ying.


    "I will leave now. I am sure Jackson will kill me if he meets me here so baby, good luck. I am sure it is going to be yet another long and pleasurable night for you," Catherine said teasingly before she gently turned back and left the room.


    It was as if Jackson was waiting for Catherine to leave because the moment Catherine left, he came out with a bouquet of roses in his hands.


    "For you," Jackson wearing a ck shirt with the three first buttons undone said as he hand the flower to her. He pulled closer and gave a light kiss on her lips after she has collected the bouquet.


    "Is today a special day, I can''t recall," Jasmine asked, her gaze glued on his face.

 Chapter 309 - Every Day I Spend With You Is Special

    [WARNING: R18]


    ...


    "Every day I have you in my life is special so why do I have to court my woman on a special day?" Jackson asked before holding her right hand and leading her to the table he had prepared.


    Just to make sure he did this he had made sure the entire room was rearranged in a way his preparation will be perfect.


    "You are the only man who has made me feel special as if I can touch the sky so thank you," Jasmine said after Jackson had pulled out the chair for her.


    "You are super special and it is not my fault that other men could not see this. It is their misfortune that they let such a special being goes and it is my greatest fortune that I found you and fell deeply in love with you," Jackson said, his smile not leaving his handsome face for even a second.


    "Meeting and falling in love with you was the best thing that has ever happened to me. Because of you, I knew what it means to love and be loved. I learned how to get jealous and be a shameless lover...," Jasmine chuckled when she heard his words.


    "I love you very much and I am certain that what I feel for you will not disappear overnight. I know I have my shorings both as a human and as a lover but I wish you''ll always correct me each time I make a mistake. It''s ok if you get upset but please promise that you will never leave me hmm," Jackson said as he stretched slightly and held her hands.


    He stares into her eyes passionately.


    "I should be the one saying that. I am willful and strong-headed. I have a lot of ws and I can be very unreasonable sometimes but I hope that despite my ws you will continue to love me," Jasmine said seriously.


    "I also have ws too so that is not a problem. Besides I wasn''t looking for Miss Perfect since she hasn''t been born into this world yet," Jackson joked as he picked up his cutlery. He cut the steak into sizeable pieces before he quickly exchange his with hers.


    Jasmine smiled when she saw how extraordinarily sweet he was acting. They ate their food while talking at intervals. They also did not forget to sip their wine very often.


    After they finished their romantic dinner, They sat down and chatted for about ten minutes. When particr music yed, Jackson gently stood up and extend his hand towards her.


    "May I have this dance, gorgeousdy," Jackson said smiling.


    "Of course," Jasmine replied as she ced her hand in his. He gently led her to distance away from the table before they took their position.


    The two began dancing gracefully in each other''s arms. Since they were no prying eyes, they danced however they wanted. When the music stopped they also stopped dancing.


    "I love you," Jasmine said while staring into his eyes.


    "And I love you more," Jackson replied as he bent and kissed her red lips which has been attracting his attention for a while now. Their kiss soon deepened and intensify.


    Jasmine could feel her legs feel weak every passing second. When she felt his hand around her neck unzip her dress she slowly pulled away.


    "The employees...,"


    "I had asked them to return to their quarters so you don''t have to worry," Jackson knowing very well what she wanted to say quickly proved her fears unnecessary.


    "That''s great," Jasmine replied beaming before she quickly undid his remaining buttons. And Jackson did not waste time taking off her dress.


    "I can''t wait for us to go to my room so let''s do it here," Jasmine said as she quickly pulled him to the couch. She violently push him onto the couch before she took her position on his legs.


    The sly Jackson did not immediately give her what she wanted but instead satisfy her with his fingers. While letting his fingers enjoy her first he satisfy her breast with his mouth and spare hands. He sucked, bite and licked her breasts until Jasmine was on the verge of losing her mind.


    "I want you," Jasmine manage to find her voice when he only kept teasing her but did not give her the main cuisine she wanted.


    "Just a little more," Jackson smirked evilly as he removed his fingers from her entrance but refused to prate her with his erect rod.


    Seeing that he will not grant her what she wanted Jasmine threw reasoning out of the window and grabbed his hard rod. She positioned it in front of her entrance and pulled closer so that he prated her before he knew what was happening.


    "You...," Jackson wanted to scold when he realised what she had done but he couldn''t find the right words to do it.


    "You might be patient but I am not," Jasmine said as she stretched a little to amodate his full size. The feeling of him inside her felt so amazing that her body reacted by moving in and out on its own.


    Jackson ced his hands around her waist and guided her as her hips moved in and out. It took her only five minutes to reach her climax. A sound that rhymes with her thirst left his mouth. At that same moment, she felt him lift his hips, thrusting hard and rough in and out of her.


    The blissful feeling his rough pration gave her was unexinable. She could literally feel herself flying in excitement.


    Just one deep and powerful thrust and she found her first release. Her movement slowed down afterwards but he kept on pumping in and out of her rapidly until he found his release.


    His speed gradually reduced after he has found the relief he has been dying to feel. Although he slowed down she knew that he was far from getting his share that night.


    Her man has a big appetite when ites to her, this fact was undeniable.


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 Chapter 310 - Jackson Is Up To No Good Again

    [WARNING: R18


    ....


    While moving inside of her slowly, he began rendering her corbone with kisses. He kissed and explore every part of her body until she began feeling sharp pains around her core.


    "Faster, faster," Jasmine who was in dire need of relief pleaded as she quickened her pace. Her quick movement coupled with his slow pration wasn''t what Jasmine wanted but she had toply with him.


    Her heart began beating rapidly when he stood up with her legs straddled around his waist. She was so anxious to know what her naughty man was up to.


    "Come down," Jackson ordered and Jasmine who wanted his hardness inside her more than anything instantlyplied.


    Without wasting a second he signals her to stand close to the arm of the couch. Jasmine was curious to know what he was up to but she did not ask questions, she just did like he wanted. Jackson covered the gap between the two of them and stood at her back.


    Without saying further words he made her bend with her hands resting on the hand of the couch. Without giving her a heads up, he prated her from behind.


    Low moans escaped from Jasmine''s mouth due to his deep pration. The hungry guy immediately began his pumping movement. He banged her hard and with great fervour.


    Each pration was deep and memorable. It was so enjoyable and as always Jasmine kept pleading for more.


    He prated her in that position until her legs grew too weak to support her entire body.


    Since they both were not satisfied he effortlessly lifted her and headed upstairs.


    In their room, they continued with their unfinished business. It was yet another long and pleasurable night for Jasmine.


    As always she was too weak to do anything. Jackson had to take her to the bathroom and help her bathe. He tucked her in without helping her to wear her pyjamas.


    After changing into new pyjamas he found in her wardrobe, he went downstairs to get their stuff and put out the candles before he came back to their room.


    Heid on the bed cuddling her to sleep. They both slept until Jasmine''s rm rang. The sleepy Jasmine reluctantly climbed out of bed when she realised that it was time for her to get ready for work.


    "Not again," Jasmine cursed when she felt the sharp pain in between her legs the moment she stood up.


    "This beast of a man will surely be the death of me," Jasmine muttered not knowing that Jackson had woken up.


    "Did you say something?" Jackson asked as he slowly sat up with his back resting against the headrest.


    Jasmine was shocked to see that he was awake but she quicklyposed herself.


    "I said you are best," Jasmine said as she attempt to stand up on the bed for the second time.


    Jackson resist the urge tough when he heard her words.


    She is cute when she is obedient!


    Jackson thought as he stare at thedy he could see was in pain.


    "Let''s take a shower together. It will be faster that way," Jackson said as he moved closer to where she sat.


    "Hell no! I won''t take a bath with you," Jasmine quickly rejected his offer.


    "And why not?" Jackson asked not understanding why she reacted that way.


    "You are talking as if you don''t know what you are made of," Jasmine replied as she red at him when she saw his innocent look.


    "You might look all innocent right now but the truth is that you will turn into a hungry beast if we get into the bathtub together so I reject the suggestion of taking a bath with you," Jasmine said before she struggled up from the bed.


    "You made me this way so why are you so afraid of your creation?" Jackson asked yfully.


    Jasmine turned and shot him a murderous nce when she heard his remarks.


    "Have you never heard when a creation surpass his master? That is our case right now so stay very far away from me for the rest of the day," Jasmine said as she approached the bathroom door.


    Although she was nude, she did not care about that since this was not the first time he has seen her without clothes.


    "Thank you for yourpliment at least let me shower with you so I can massage your sore underneath," Jackson said as he stood up and approach the leapingdy.


    Jasmine quickly entered the room and shut the door before he could reach her.


    "Yes, you will indeed help me to massage it until I feel better only for you to prate me again when I am distracted so my answer is still no. Shower in the next room," Jasmine yelled, enough for Jackson standing outside the door to hear him.


    Am I that awesome in bed to the point that my naughty woman is afraid of me?


    Jackson thought his gaze glued on the door.


    Just so he would get ready at the same time as hers, Jackson quickly went to the next room and had his bath.


    He came back to their room after he was done. Luckily for him, Jasmine was still in the bathroom when he came back so he hurriedly did everything with his gaze focused on the bathroom door.


    He was buttoning his shirt when Jasmine came out of the bathroom. She cursed her luck when she saw the sly smile on his face but she did not utter a word to him.


    She just moved to her dressing table to get ready.


    While giving attention to what she was doing she often sneaked a peep at him to see what he was doing. She became very curious when she saw him approach the wardrobe ande back with the pink towel in his hands.


    Her heart began beating erratically when she saw him walk in her direction.


    "Let me help to dry your hair," Jackson asked as he shield her bare neck with the pink towel.


    He picked up the already connected ck hairdryer and began drying her hair.


    Each time he always acts sweets he always tends to take advantage of me so I wonder what he is up to this time around.


    Jasmine thought as she stare at him through the gigantic mirror which was a part of the wall.


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 Chapter 311 - Jasmine Sweet Revenge

    "Done," Jackson said before he turned off the hairdryer and ce it back on where he picked it from.


    He carefully removed the pink towel making sure that he did not mess up her well-styled hair.


    "Thank you," Jasmine said thinking that he was done not knowing that her man had not even begun with her yet.


    Realising that she was no longer tensed, Jackson bent and kissed her exposed neckline.


    The feeling of his warm tongue against her bare body made Jasmine froze momentarily. Jackson smirked devilishly when he saw that he has gotten her where he wanted.


    He slowly turned the chair she was sitting on around so that she was facing him. When he has done this, he slowly loosens the towel around her body.


    His smile broaden when he saw the red marks on her body. These red marks were evident of their intense workout.


    Knowing too well that they did not have much time left, he fondled her breasts with his left hand while his right hand crept into her half parted legs. He slide his three fingers into the entrance when he finally found that hole.


    "Ahhh....," Jasmine moan as her body trembled along with his pration. These two actions of Jackson left her so weak and helpless.


    He tortured her without any struggles from the woman who seems to be under his spell. He thrust in and out of her with his fingers until she became extremely wet. He removed his fingers when he was very satisfied with the result of his actions.


    He sexily licked his fingers covered with her juice.


    "You taste even more delicious than the first time I taste you and why is that?" Jackson asked thedy whose desires was visible in her eyes.


    "Want more than my finger?" Jackson asked staring into her lustful eyes. He smiled devilishly when he saw her nod repeatedly.


    "Even without saying it of course I know you are dying to feel my hardness inside of you but I say no...," Jackson announced to the displeasure of thedy who was now fully ripened and ready to be taken with his full swift.


    "That is where we will end this morning so be a good girl and dress up. Meet me in the dining room downstairs," The squatting Jackson said as he stood up and left the helplessdy all alone.


    The weak Jasmine who was unable to move a muscle stared at him until he exited the bedroom.


    She stayed in that position for five minutes until she regained her strength.


    "Damn you, meanie! I will surely get back at you for abandoning me when I needed you the most," Jasmine cursed loudly before she stood up on the chair and went to get prepared.


    After she was done, Jasmine went downstairs for breakfast. She met Jackson sitting at the end of the table which has always been her spot. Anyway, she did not care about the sitting position in the dining so she took a seat at her right-hand side.


    "I had Felicia prepare you a cup of fresh milk so have it before you begin eating," Jackson instructed when he saw her pick her cutlery. Jasmine just turned and force a smile at him before she picked the ss of milk and gulped down the entire content.


    She began eating afterwards. For the first time, they ate in silence. Felicia standing on guard was surprised at the atmosphere in the dining but she dare not disclose her displeasure.


    "Should I drop you off at work?" Jackson asked as he stare at her face for a reply.


    "No, I will go with my driver," Jasmine said as she dropped the cutlery and stood up from the seat.


    "Ok, I will leave now," Jackson said as he stood up and pick his suit. Jasmine watched him approach the entrance. Just then an evil idea pops up in her head. She grinned evilly as she went to the couch and pick up her bag before she walked in the direction of the entrance.


    "Wait up," Jasmine on reaching outside said before Max who came to pick up Jackson could drive off. She hastened to reach his car.


    "What is wrong?" Jackson asked curiously when he saw her open the car and enter without saying a word.


    "Max, kindly step out of the car and make sure to leave a huge gap between you and the car. Also no matter what you hear, don''t turn around," Jasmine instructed to the confusion of Jackson.


    "Ok, madam," Max quickly turn off the engine and did what she ordered him to do.


    "Jasmine what is going on...," Jasmine sitting very close to him kissed Jackson before he could fathom what was going on.


    She kissed him intensely for about five minutes before she pulled away only to begin undoing his necktie.


    "Jasmine, please not here and definitely not at this time. We are bothte for work...,"


    "We are both the bosses of our variouspanies so what is there to be afraid of. Besides we are only going to do it for only thirty minutes. And you don''t have to be worried about being seen since Max came with a ck tinted car," Jasmine who just finishes undoing his buttons said hurriedly before she bent and give soft kisses to his bare chest.


    After making such he was preupied, her right hand began unbuckling his belt. Before Jackson realised what was going on, Jasmine''s hand was under his underpants teasing his rod.


    He began wriggling under her due to the sensation her hands was giving his now aroused rod.


    "You love it when I do some work on it right," Jasmine who has stopped kissing him said before she squats in front of him.


    "No, no, no baby girl, don''t do it here," Jackson pleaded when he realised that she wanted to give him a blowjob.


    "Don''t worry, you will love it and you will definitely thank me after I am done," Jasmine said grinning evilly as she sticks out her warm tongue. She used the tip of her tongue to tease his tips.


    Jackson almost screamed out in pleasure had he not bitten onto his hand to suppress the thousands of electrifying sensations travelling down his system.

 Chapter 312 - He Took A Cold Bath

    His entire being was in a total mess at the moment.


    "Aaahh.....," The ungodly sound escaped from his mouth when he was near his climax.


    "Baby, I am almost there soe here let me release it into you," Jackson managed to speak amidst his heavy panting.


    "You are reallying?" Jasmine who just release him asked curiously while staring at his face.


    "Yes, I aming so let me find some relief inside of you because it is very painful down there," Jackson said helplessly.


    "You haven''t released yet so that means my time is not over yet," Wicked Jasmine said as she grabbed his rod which was at least twice its previous size. She teased his tips with her warm tongue until Jackson''s body shook violently.


    "I am there, I am there," Jackson managed to talk. Jasmine quickly removed her tongue when she heard that he was going to find his release.


    "My job here is done, hubby. Don''t forget to take perfect care of yourself here for me, hubby," Jasmine said as she let go of his rod and arranged her hair properly.


    "Jas... what is going on here?" The helpless Jackson asked as he stare at thedy who just opened the door of the car. She stepped out of the car without pitying the helpless guy.


    "That is your punishment for daring to tease me earlier only to leave me helpless. Have a sweet taste of your medicine. I am sure it will be delicious and memorable," Jasmine said grinning evilly before she closed the door and approach where her driver was waiting for her.


    Max waited for two minutes before he went to check on his boss. He was surprised to see Jackson sitting helplessly in the car with his shirt open and his hair messy.


    "Boss, what happened? Are you ok?" Max asked worriedly. Despite asking him how he was twice Jackson could not utter a word.


    "Boss, should I get going?" Max asked when he did not say a word.


    "You want to take me to the office looking this way?" Jackson asked coldly.


    "You must be more insane than me to suggest such a thing," Jackson said sternly as he began buttoning his shirt.


    "Give me ten minutes, I will be back," Jackson hastily came out of the car.


    "I forgot to tell you that I won''t be avable for lunch. Cat and I are going shopping," Jasmine whose sses were opened shouted after him. Her driver drove off after she had ryed her message.


    "It was my mistake for messing with the demoness, now I have learnt my lesson," Jackson now standing at the staircase thought aloud before he entered the mansion.


    "Mr Jackson, what...," before Felicia couldplete her words Jackson had dashed upstairs.


    After soaking himself in a cold bath, he felt very much alive once again. He went downstairs to meet Max after he was done.


    "Are you feeling better now boss?" Max resist the urge to burst outughing when


    he saw that Jackson had changed into a different outfit.


    "Stop being nosy and get the damn car moving," Jackson ordered sternly. Max instantly did as he was asked to do.


    Everyone went about their stuff that morning. The moment it was lunchtime, Catherine and Jasmine left the office.


    Reaching downstairs, they were not surprised to see that their third partner was already waiting for them in front of Catherine''s car.


    "You are here Evelyn, that is great," Jasmine said smiling as she and Catherine went to meet Evelyn.


    "Yeah, I was so delighted when youdies decided to take me along with the two of you. I am so damn happy," Evelyn expressed her excitement without telling an ounce of lies.


    "We are good friends so it was only right we invited you along. Besides without you, the shopping will be iplete and less fun," Catherine said as she smiled at Evelyn.


    "To celebrate us officially bing friends, how about we hang out in our favourite club just the three of us," Evelyn suggested with glittering eyes.


    "We would have loved to do that but you know our men won''t allow us to do that. They will definitely want to join," Jasmine replied.


    "It''s ok if they join us but before we set out we will make it clear that the entire night was for us only," Evelyn insisted. Jasmine turn to stare at Catherine to see whether she agreed.


    "We will do that. Maybe I will miss you guys less this way when I travel tomorrow," Catherine agreed to the excitement of the two otherdies.


    "I am in too. I am sure it will be amazing," Jasmine said as her smile broaden. They afterwards set out to the biggest mall in the City.


    When they reached the mall, they immediately started their shopping in full swing.


    Back in Jackson''s office, Max entered the office following his boss orders.


    "Find out the mall or boutique Jasmine and Catherine went shopping. I want their whereabouts as soon as possible," Jackson ordered firmly.


    "I will get on it now," Max said before he immediately stepped out of his office.


    He came back about ten minutester with the information he wanted.


    "Boss, our men said she is at MT mall in the apany of Miss Catherine and Miss Evelyn," Max ryed the news.


    "Evelyn is with them?" Jackson asked in surprise.


    "Yes boss," Max replied in a firm tone.


    "Clear up all my schedule for this afternoon because I am going out now," Jackson stood up from his chair and carried his suit hanging where he normally ced it.


    "Ok, boss," Max said as he watched him hurry out of the office.


    Jackson who was in a rush was obstructed by ady on the ground floor.


    "What is it?" Jackson asked sounding annoyed when Jane after blocking his path only stares at him.


    "Oh my gosh, what happened to your hand?" Jane asked worriedly as she stretched to hold his hand but Jackson quickly hide his hand at his back before her hands could touch him.


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 Chapter 313 - Mrs Smith Confronts Jasmine

    "Remember to always keep a safe distance between us since my woman will be very displeased if she learns that I let other women casually touch me," Jackson said coldly not caring that so many of his employees were staring at him.


    "Jack...," Jackson walked past her before she could finish her words.


    The moment Jackson abandoned Jane there, his employees who had watched the entire show began speaking in low tones while staring at Jane.


    Seeing them stare at her while mumbling words she couldn''t hear, Jane became even more furious.


    "And what do you think you are staring at? Don''t you have better work to do?" Jane shouted fiercely before she turned and walk back into thepany.


    Back in the mall, Jasmine, Catherine and Evelyn went from one section to the other. Shopping was so much fun with the three of them doing it together.


    They were in the clothing section picking clothes that caught their attention when Evelyn suddenly picked a big gown and showed it to Jasmine.


    "Jasmine, what do you think about buying this?" Evelyn asked yfully. Her question made Catherine chuckle when she set eyes on the oversized dress.


    "Hey, you know that is not my kind of clothes. You know I would always go for anything a little bit revealing...,"


    "Yeah, I know but I think that this mighte in handy when you are visiting your mother-inw. I heard mothers-inw tend to fall in love withdies who cover up everything," Evelyn said yfully.


    "But sorry I am not that type ofdy so I won''t buy it. Besides, it''s not until I wore an oversized dress that people will know that I am decent. Even though you wear angelic clothes people will still makements so why bother what others think?" Jasmine asked before she lowered her gaze to have a proper view of the sets of beautifully designed dresses hanging just in front of her.


    "I want all these," Jasmine said as she pointed at five dresses hanging on the saw row.


    After they finished shopping there, Jasmine insisted she wanted to check out the necktie section on the next floor. The others readily agreed since they also wanted to check out neckties they could buy for their men.


    The moment they climb out of the lifts they bumped into an elderly woman who was about to climb the lift. The elderly woman turned to confront them when she got a glimpse of Jasmine''s face.


    "Hello, Auntie. It''s nice to meet you here," Jasmine said politely. Mrs Smith did not even wait for the others to say their greetings before she snapped at Jasmine.


    "I don''t recall us having a close rtionship so how dare a stranger like you address me as Auntie?" Mrs Smith said harshly and her high pitched attracted the attention of other shoppers.


    "If you don''t like me addressing you as Auntie then how would you like me to...,"


    "Or do you perhaps think that we are close just because you keep my son''s bed warm every night?" Mrs Smith broke all boundaries with her words. Jasmine clenched her fist when she heard the woman''s insulting words.


    "You...," Catherine quickly grabbed her clenched fist when she saw that Jasmine wanted to reply to the woman''s insults. She shook her head as a signal for her not to say whatever she wanted to say.


    Catherine was sure that if Jasmine dared to reply to the woman in the angry state she is, her words might make the elderly womanmit suicide.


    Seeing how hard Jasmine was trying to put her temper in control Evelyn decided to step in.


    "Auntie, Jasmine merely greeted you. What she said did not warrant this type of insult from you so why are you treating her like this?" Evelyn said fearlessly.


    "And I will even do worst things if she did not stay away from my beloved Son," Mrs Smith said feeling no sense of guilts for what she said. She brought her attention back to Jasmine.


    "Hey, Youngdy, starting from today I want you to stay very far away from my son. I don''t want to ever see you close to him, he has a fiance he will marry so keep your slutty self away from him," Mrs Smith said angrily.


    "Kill me," Jasmine said with gritted teeth. Evelyn and Catherine were surprised at her words.


    "Killing me is the only way you can separate me from Jackson but if you can''t do that or fail to do that then I am sorry, I won''t be able to grant your wish since it is way out of my control," Jasmine said firmly but in aposed tone.


    "I love your son very much and there is nothing you or anyone will do to separate us," Jasmine added boldly.


    "How dare you you say that," The angry Mrs Smith said in annoyance as she raised her hand to p Jasmine.


    If it was someone else she would have retaliated violently but since she was Jackson''s mum and she did not want to disrespect her in any way, she just closed her eyes expecting to feel a sting at her right cheek as a result of the p but surprisingly the pain did note.


    She slowly opened her eyes to see whether the woman changed her mind at thest minute about pping her but she was wrong.


    Mrs Smith did not change her mind but someone else got pped in her stead.


    Jasmine was surprised when she saw Jackson standing in front of her. The bewildered expression of Mrs Smith, Catherine and Evelyn''s face showed that none of them expected what happened.


    "Hey, how could you enter and get pped in my ce? She was aiming at me so you could have just let her p me because this is not the first time I have got hit by an angry adult," Jasmine said as she turned him around and caress his face.

 Chapter 314 - She Felt Hurt

    "I can''t stand you get hurt no matter how used you are to it," Jackson said as he smiled at her.


    He could have held his mother''s raised hand earlier but he choose not to do it because people might see it as a sign of disrespect since they were in public.


    The second reason he did not hold her hand was because he knew that his mum will use that as an excuse to hate Jasmine more.


    He would rather get hurt than cause more problems for her.


    "Stop smiling like a fool because this isn''t funny. I am very upset with you," Jasmine said as she keep touching his face. She did not care about how weirdly people were staring at her.


    They could call her a weirdo, flirt or even a shameless woman, she doesn''t give a damn about such titles.


    "Jacky, have you suddenly gone stupid or is it that you have been bewitched by this...,"


    "Mum, be careful of what you call her because she will soon be your daughter-inw," Jackson said seriously. His words threw Mrs Smith into another fit of rage.


    "Do you need me to p you one more time to bring you back to your senses because I can see that you havepletely gone nuts," Mrs Smith said in annoyance. Her anger could be seen in her expression.


    "Mum, I have never been saner than this moment...,"


    "No you are not in your right senses because I am sure you would not be spewing nonsense if you were sane," Mrs Smith said before she shot Jasmine a murderous nce.


    "Never will I allow her to be in a rtionship with you. I won''t allow that so hear me clearly so you won''t think I was joking," Mrs Smith said before she walked away.


    "What did she mean by she will never allow you both to be in a rtionship? Aren''t you both in a rtionship now so what was she talking about?" Evelyn asked as she stare at the woman''s departing back.


    "Ladies I am in no mood to shop anymore so continue without me," Jasmine said but she did not make her unhappiness visible.


    "Are you sure? You were so eager to get Jack a necktie...,"


    "I am really sorry for backing out at such a time," Jasmine replied just to show that she had already made up her mind.


    "If you are acting this way because of the way mum behaved then you don''t have to let her words ruin your mood," Jackson said as he raised his hand and touch her face.


    "Cat, all the things we previously purchased is inside my car. You know the things I bought for Uncle so be sure to remove them before you send the car back," Jasmine said before she held Catherine''s hand and ced the car keys.


    She turned to leave with Jackson following her closely.


    "She looks very upset despite that she is trying her best to hide her feelings," Evelyn said as she stare at the couple''s departing back.


    "I am sure she feels so upset because Mrs Smith is someone she thinks highly of. If it was someone else I am sure the harsh words wouldn''t have gotten to her," Catherine who knows Jasmine very well said.


    "From merely staring at her expression, I am sure that Jack will have a hard time easing her anger," Evelyn said as she continue staring at Jackson and Jasmine now walking on the other floor.


    "Let''s shop for the necktie and afterwards leave ok," Catherine said before she turned and walked deeper into the mall. Evelyn did not fail to keep up with her.


    After they entered his car, Jasmine did not utter a word to him, she just sat there staring into space.


    Seeing that she won''t even strap her seat belt, Jackson helped her to fasten the seatbelt, in the process he deliberately touched her hand to make her talk but she did not say a word.


    It was as if staying quiet was her way of controlling her anger.


    After about ten minutes ride Jackson parked his car at a quiet and suitable spot. He turned to give full attention to her afterwards.


    "Jasmine, I am sorry you had to get treated badly by my mum. I sincerely apologised on her behalf and I promised to talk to her so this doesn''t happen again," Jackson said as he held her hands and ce them on his legs.


    "You don''t have to fight with your mum because of me. It''s ok that she is only mad at me, don''t get into further trouble with her because of me...,"


    "Fighting with her on this is inevitable since we both want different things. Jasmine, there is no way I willpromise my eternal happiness just to make her happy. She is my mum but doing that is just impossible," Jackson stated his stance without beating around the bush.


    "Besides you also quarrel with your old man that day because of me so there is nothing wrong with defending you from my mum," Jackson said in a serious tone.


    "Also, Jasmine I liked that you held back earlier in the mall but I would like it if you don''t endure humiliation for my sake. If she insults you don''t hold back just because she is my mum. It will make me very upset and sad if I learn that you got bullied by my mum without fighting back...,"


    "But she is the mother of the man I love so how could I act unruly in front of her like I normally do with others?" Jasmine asked in a calm tone.


    "Indeed she is my mum but she has no right to insult you. I am the one who stalked and seduced you until you fell in love with me so if she is angry she shoulde to me and not you. It''s just so unfair and I won''t ept it," Jackson said firmly.


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 Chapter 315 - Jeff Gave Catherine A Pet Name

    "But...,"


    "There is no but here. If you don''t fight back it will allow her to keep on bullying you so do like I said. As long as she doesn''t say hurtful words to you, disrespect you or question your character I know that you will never disrespect her in any way so it''s ok. I will never me you for this, I promise," Jackson said as he raised his hand to caress her face.


    "Cheer up ok," Jackson said as he continued touching her face.


    Back in Mrs Smith''s car, she was seen dialling someone''s line.


    "Jane, what measures have you taken to win back my son''s heart and make him yours or don''t tell me you are still ying his employee in the office thereby forgetting the reason you left your family''s prestigiouspany toe work under him?" Mrs Smith asked anxiously.


    "Auntie, what is wrong? Why do you sound so furious?" Jane asked innocently?


    "If you havee up with a n, you better start executing it now before it''s toote. The moment Jacky falls deeper into thatdy''s charms then I am sorry to say you will never have a ce in his life so I advise you to speed up whatever ns you have because I don''t want to see that Avans daughter around my son," Mrs Smith stated angrily before she abruptly disconnected the call.


    "I wonder why Auntie sounded so angry," Jane thought aloud before she immediately go into a trance.


    "Anyways no matter what got her so furious what she said is right. I need to speed up my ns so that Jack won''t slip away from my fingers just like that," Jane thought before she dialled someone''s line.


    Meanwhile, Jackson took Jasmine back to her office since she insisted on going back. He could not follow her in since Max called to tell him that there was an emergency at the office.


    Jasmine worked until office hours were over. Because of the appointment, she made with thedies, she and Catherine did not spend even a minute more in the office.


    They left the office on time so they could adequately prepare for their outing. When Catherine got home, she met Jeff in her apartment waiting for her.


    "Jeff, you didn''t tell me you were sleeping over tonight," Catherine sitting beside him said after she had hugged and kissed him.


    "Why? Are you not happy I dropped over?" Jeff asked as he stare at her face.


    "Of course I am happy to see you waiting at home for me but I am sorry I won''t be able to spend time with you since I have an appointment," Catherine said before she stood up from the couch. Jeff instantly nce at his wristwatch to confirm what was the time when he heard Catherine say she still had an appointment.


    "You still have an appointment by this time...,"


    "Not that kind of appointment but with thedies. We are going to the club to have some fun to celebrate us officially bing friends with Evelyn," Catherine said before she approached her bedroom door. Jeff stood up and followed her.


    "Weren''t the four of you friends since on thest trip so what do your words mean...,"


    "What do you even know? This is thedies world," Evelyn said as she approached the door of her walk-in closet.


    "Are the other guys aware of this?" Jeff asked as he followed her into her walk-in closet.


    As an executive assistant, she often needs to follow her boss to important meetings and parties which is why she needs to have different collections of clothes and essories.


    Anyways everything in her walk-in closet wasn''t bought with only her money. Her stubborn best friend always spoils her with clothes and other essories each time they go shopping despite that she was always against it.


    Jasmine never listens to her whenever her mind is made up that is why there was nothing she could do.


    Maybe this was the benefit of having a rich stubborn friend who doesn''t relent spending on those she loves.


    In her walk-in closet, her shoes were neatly arranged in two long shoe rags that were almost as tall as the walls of the room. Most of her shoes were mainly high heels only a few are ts.


    Her dresses were hung differently from where her suits and shirts were upied.


    Her jewellery and neckties had their section. A mere look at her walk-in closet and you will know at first nce that she is a neatdy.


    "Erin, you haven''t told me whether the guys areing," Jeff said as he held her hand and turn her around.


    "Erin?" Catherine asked as she stare at his face for exnations.


    "Erin is the pet name I have decided to give you. It will distinguish how others address you. When you hear the word ''Erin'' you will always know that I am the one calling you," Jeff exined as he smiles at her.


    "Wow, that is nice. So what do you think about me calling you Frey from your name Jeffrey as a nickname?" Catherine asked with glittering eyes.


    "Frey," Jeffrey repeated acting like he was thinking.


    "Sure, I would love to hear you address me as such starting from now," Jeff smiled as he raised his hand and caress her soft spotless cheeks.


    Just then he recall that Catherine did not give a response to his earlier question.


    "You keep diverting my mind from my earlier question. Are the guys joining youdies in the club?" Jeff asked the question on his mind.


    "Jasmine called to tell me that a guy is indeed joining us but unfortunately it''s none of you," Catherine said as she turned to head to the section where her club outfits were hung but Jeff quickly held her hand and drag her backwards.


    As a result of the pull, she ended up bumping into him slightly with no space between them. He quickly ced his left hand around her waist when she made to run away because of their closeness.

 Chapter 316 - Catherine And Jeffs Intense Workout Session

    [WARNING: R18]


    ....


    "Are you saying that you and the otherdies are going out on a date with a mysterious man while you want to abandon your man all alone here?" Jeff now staring into her blue entrapping eyes asked as he ced his right hand on her right cheek.


    "It''s not bad to try out different fishes in the ocean and then pick the best one out of all of them," Catherine replied with smiles on her face.


    "Are you trying to tell me that I am one of those fishes you are checking out to confirm which is the best?" Jeff asked as he let his fingers run through the front of her well-styled hair.


    "Do you even know what I will do to you because of what you have just said to provoke me sexually," Jeff said as he brought his mouth very close to her ears. He licked Catherine''s sensitive ears seductively.


    "I will make love to you in a way that I will make you realise that out of the millions of fishes out there, your man is still the best," Jeff said into her ears flirtatiously as he immediately unzipped her white shirt.


    "Jeff, not now. I have to be in the club in about three hours and I haven''t yet arranged all...," Jeff kissed her passionately as he stylishly pull off her shirt and throw it on the floor.


    Thedy who previously acted as though she wasn''t interested hurriedly unbuttoned his shirt when the heat building up at her lower region became unbearable.


    She took off all his clothes before he could even realise it. She frantically pushed him backwards while kissing him all over hungrily. Catherine only stopped making him move when his back was now pressing against the white walls.


    "Let''s go to the bedroom...,"


    "I can''t wait any longer so let''s do it here either against the wall or on the bare floor," Catherine standing in front of him nude said as she prepared herself for his pration.


    "I choose to do it on the floor," Jeff said smirking devilishly as he lead his woman to the spacious area. Without wasting time, he position her on the floor with her hands pinned just above her head.


    "I will show you right now that I am the best of all and that only I have the right to get close to you, no other man has this right," Jeff said in his husky voice as he prated her with on clean thrust.


    Catherine gave a loud groan when Jeff began thrusting in and out of her with fast but deep pration. Each pration reached the walls of her womb, she could feel it.


    Although his pration was rough, she loved every bit of it which is why she keep begging him for more.


    "Aaahhhh... harder..... nooo.... faster," Catherine''s voice grew even louder when she was close to her first climax. She had expected him to slow down a bit after she found her first release but unfortunately, he didn''t because it was at that moment he reached his first climax. He pumped in and out of her until he release all his content into her womb.


    "Uhmmm.... it feels so goddamn good," Jeff who just cummed into her said as he smiled devilishly at the pantingdy.


    "You are mean but I especially love you more when you y the bad guy," Catherine said amidst her heavy panting not knowing that she was digging her own grave with her words.


    "Really?" Jeff asked as he stare at her face which sweat had long built up. He smiled evilly when she confirms his words with a nod.


    "Then I don''t mind being the bad guy once more to make you love me even more," Jeff whose little brother began wriggling inside of her said as he groped her breasts and began giving hard strokes to it while he moved in and out of her with great speed.


    "aahhh.... you... Uhmmm.... nooo.... fuck....," Catherine who could not handle the excitement and pleasure anymore moaned as she tried to keep up with his pace.


    Jeff made very intense and passionate love to her until it was about thirty minutes left until the appointment.


    "You are still very energetic, does this mean I should continue satisfying you...,"


    "Get off me now, I will so much punish you if you let those two naughtydies tease me when I get therete," Catherine said to the guy who had stopped banging her.


    "I feel like I haven''t gotten a taste of the sweetest nectar yet so how about we continue," Jeff said teasingly as he gave a slight pull to her right nipple. The ungodly sound escaped from Catherine''s mouth.


    "See, you still want me so why are you acting all tough?" Jeff said as he bent and suck her nipple he hasn''t gotten a taste of since the beginning of their intimacy this evening.


    Under his torturous teases, she could no longer act tough. She became so weak to fight back.


    "I will leave you now but don''t forget you hold me at least four rounds when youe back...,"


    "Four rounds on the same day? Are you nning to murder me?" Catherine asked weakly.


    "Are you disagreeing? Does that mean I can go on...,"


    "Frey is right. I was just spewing nonsense earlier," Catherine agreed just so Jeff wille out of her.


    "That is my girl," Jeff said smiling as he patted her hair. He removed his little brother inside of her and came off from her body.


    "Frey, it''s not over yet. I will have my revenge," Catherine said when she was at the door of the walk-in closet.


    "Did you say something?" Jeff asked pretending as though he did not hear her earlier threatening words. Catherine ran away before he could get to her.


    "She is always very adorable when she acts timid," Jeff muttered grinning as he went to sit on the couch and waits for her toe out from the bathroom so he could shower too.


    After Catherine came out of the bathroom, Jeff entered to take his bathe. While he was bathing, Catherine used this opportunity to get ready as fast as possible since she was runningte.


    When Jeff came out of the bathroom the already dressed Catherine was almost done with her makeup.


    (The remaining chapters ising soon)

 Chapter 317 - The Guys Surprise Visit

    Five minutes more and she was ready to leave for her appointment. She always liked wearing outfits she could move freely whenever she goes to the club in case a fight breaks out so she could fight back without any restrictions that is why she had always opted for trousers just like today.


    "Are you really going without me?" Jeff asked when he saw her made to leave.


    "Yeah, I am sure I won''t have the slightest time for you if you follow me so just be a good boy and wait for me. Use this opportunity to think about how you will go about pleasing my dad when we get there," Catherine said as she walked back and went to peck him.


    She turned and leave without taking her car keys.


    Ten minutester Jeff sitting staring at the room dived into the deep thoughts.


    Erin did say I will be ignored if I follow her to the club but she never said that I couldn''t follow her so what am I sitting here alone doing?


    Jeff thought seriously. He continued thinking until he got to a conclusion.


    "I am sure if Steve and JK learn about thedies ns they would want to join them in the club so why don''t I call them so we could go to the club together," Jeff thought as an evil grin appears on his face. The smart Jeff quickly put a conference call across to the two guys and just like he had predicted they agreed immediately.


    After telling them the location of the exclusive high-end club thedies were hanging out, the three of them agreed to meet outside the club.


    Fifteen minutester the eager Jeff was already waiting inside his car in front of the club for the two other guys to arrive.


    Jackson and Steve did not arrive immediately, they arrived a few minuteste. Jeff was so relieved when he saw their car parked at the open space which serves as parking space.


    Without wasting time they both walked majestically into the club. The arrival of the three godlike figures cause quite a stir since thedies couldn''t take their eyes off the three tall handsome cool-looking guys.


    Jackson, Jeff and Steve were too busy trying to search for their women to care about their stares.


    Since the exclusive high-end club was mainly for the extremely wealthy socialites, it wasn''t as crowded as most of the clubs out there but that doesn''t mean that it was less fun.


    They searched for thedies in the entire club but they couldn''t find them.


    "Jeff are you sure this is the club Catherine told you about?" Jackson asked with a frustrated look on his face.


    "Of course I am sure...,"


    "If you are so sure then why aren''t they here?" Steve who had looked forward to seeing his woman said disappointedly.


    "I don''t know," Jeff was as confused and frustrated as they are.


    "How about one of us call our woman and pretentiououly ask where they are?" Jackson suggested. The ce they had found themselves to stand was noisy but enough for them to hear what each other says.


    "That''s a fabulous idea," Jeff affirmed as his mood brightened up.


    "Jasmine wouldn''t believe whatever lies I tell her so how about either of the two of you try out your woman?" Jackson said as his eyes moved and forth while trying to stare at the two of them.


    "Erin wouldn''t believe whatever I say too so calling her is not an option," Jeff said not realising the weird gaze his friends were throwing at him.


    "What?" Jeff questioned on noticing how strangely they were staring at him.


    "Who is Erin?" Jackson asked in a tone full of suspicions.


    "Jeff, you know that cheating on Catherine is not an option since Jasmine will literally kill you if she learns about this...,"


    "I will be the one killing him if I there find out that you are cheating on my woman''s best friend," Jackson threatened fiercely.


    "What are you guys talking about?" Jeff asked when he realised that he was misunderstood.


    "Erin is the pet name I came up with for Catherine so what are you guys talking about cheating on her? You both know that I would never do that to her," Jeff said seriously. His tone showed that he felt slightly upset that they doubted him.


    "Jeff that is not what is important now. What is important is that we find our women quickly in case they ran into some kind of danger," Jackson said when he saw Jeff''s unhappy face.


    "Since none of our women will believe us then it''s Steve who will need to call Evelyn to confirm where they are," Jeff supported as he shifted his gaze to Steve''s face. Steve tried to argue but he ended up losing to Jeff and Jackson.


    To avoid alerting thedies they went outside the club to make the call. Steve with the directives from his two friends called Evelyn and was stylishly able to confirm that they were in GT club where they currently are.


    "We are in VIP CODE number XX but why are you asking me so many details about where I am?" Evelyn asked suspiciously on answering his third question. The other twodies were busy chatting with the handsome guy to care about Evelyn''s call.


    "Nothing, I just wanted to make sure I could find you if anything goes wrong," Steve said before he instantly disconnect the call. He did not need to ry to the others what she said since the call was on speaker earlier.


    "Let''s go see what our women are up to," Jackson said before he lead the way.


    Three minutester the guys finally found the room their women were in that they failed to find the previous time.


    Jackson pushed the door open with smiles but his smile slowly faded when he saw the scene before him.


    IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT


    HAPPY SURPRISE MASS RELEASE LOVELY READERS!!! ???


    Hello lovely readers, I know we are far from reaching any of the goals for this November which means there is not supposed to be any mass release. I decided to give mass release because I want to use this mass release to thank you, guys.


    I know I always give goals every month and some of you might think I am being demanding. The truth is I don''t give goals to make things difficult for you guys but I do this because I want to give this book the opportunity to shine like other books. I believe this book deserves this much. Achieving monthly goals might make AllNovelFull give me features and a little attention which they haven''t given my books that is why I always give goals.


    I don''t know why we hardly achieve monthly goals. I don''t know whether it is because you guys think the story is not interesting. Guys, I don''t know whether the fault for notpleting monthly goals lies with me but I am still grateful to all of you for your supports and love.


    Thank you, lovely readers. To me, you guys are the absolute best readers ever. I love you ???.


    HAPPY MASS RELEASE ONCE AGAIN

 Chapter 318 - The Guys Were Utterly Ignored

    In the dimly lit room, he saw Jasmine sitting very close to a guy whose face he couldn''t recognise because of the distance.


    As if sitting very close to him wasn''t enough her left hands were leaning on his shoulders. Even without seeing her face clearly, he could tell that she was properly smiling.


    The two other guys stepped into the room when they just saw Jackson standing there staring at something they could not see.


    Jeff and Steve entered the room to see the scene Jackson met before Jasmine could readjust.


    "What are you guys doing here?" Jasmine who has just found her voice asked as she dropped the ss of whiskey in her hands on the table.


    Jeff and Steve pulled the angry Jackson along with them to where they sat.


    "Youdies seems to be having tons of fun. I am sure our names wouldn''t have even crossed your minds not to mention missing us while you are here," Jeff said as he sat beside Catherine but Catherine changed positions. He was stunned but he could not say a word.


    "And why would we miss you guys? Also is it wrong for usdies to have fun just because we have jealous men?" Evelyn asked carefreely.


    The angry Jackson shot her a murderous nce when he saw that Evelyn was encouraging thedies.


    "And who are they?" the guy in the blue shirt asked while staring at the face of Jasmine sitting close to him.


    "Just ignore them and let''s continue from where we stopped," Evelyn said before Jasmine could reply. The guy in the blue shirt ignored the men just like Evelyn had said.


    "Steve, what the heck is wrong with that woman of yours? Why do I feel like she is trying to mislead my woman," Jackson said in low tones that only the three of them could hear.


    "I don''t know what hase over her. I am also shocked to see her behave this way towards me," Steve said sadly.


    The guy in a blue shirt continued from where he stopped before the guys arrived.


    "So since I always stutter each time I try to confess my feelings to her, an idea pops into my head ''Why can''t you write Jasmine a love letter since you can''t say the words out?''. This was the idea that came to my head," The guy said smiling broadly.


    His charming smile made Jackson who had a better smile jealous.


    "I can see you have yet anotherpetitor. Kai was very hard to tackle, I wonder how tough this one is," Steve said as he stare at the guy who can''t seem to take his eyes off Jasmine''s face.


    "Kai must have been considered apetitor because of his engagement with Jasmine but I don''t consider him apetitor because her heart is mine now...,"


    "Dude if I am you, I wouldn''t be too sure because it looks like Jasmine kinda likes him. The way she stares at him speaks love...,"


    "Do you have a death wish?" Jackson threatened while ring at Jeff. He shifted his gaze to the four people who were chatting happily.


    "So did youter give her the love letter after writing it?" Evelyn asked curiously.


    "Of course not, he unintentionally fell into the pool while trying to give the letter to me. The love letter...,"


    "What the heck! What bad luck that was," Evelyn said sounding sympathetic.


    "And do you know the most painful part of all this?" Timothy asked. His question caught the attention of Evelyn and Catherine. Even the guys were listening like they are not.


    "The most painful part was that Iter realised that Jasmine was long aware of my feelings but was only pretending and watching me go through all those sufferings because of my feelings for her...,"


    "And how did you know that?" Catherine who was also interested in the story asked curiously.


    In the university, she only knew that Timothy Miller had deep feelings for Jasmine and he always follows her wherever she goes. But Jasmine never got the opportunity to mention their High School love story to her since Timothy left shortly after he became a student in the university.


    "The mean girl told me about it in our final year in High School after making me suffer for almost two years...,"


    "But we became very close after this right? Apart from the fact that Lizzy liked you for me, my father also thought that you were a nice boy...,"


    "What the heck! He has even gained the old man''s permission without even working so hard and yet you haven''t even told him yet about your rtionship with Jasmine...,"


    "Do you believe that I will punch you really hard on the face if you keep whispering into my ears," The angry Jackson chided Jeff? Jackson made to stretch and pick the bottle of whiskey lying on the table in front of them but Jeff stopped him.


    "You can''t drink since we have to drive them home...," Jeff trailed.


    "But you can go ahead and drink if you want to see him drop your woman off at home and there she will invite him into her house for a cup of coffee. You don''t need me to tell you what can happen between a drunk man and drunk woman right...,"


    "Shut the f*ck up! Your voice keeps irritating me so just keep quiet if you don''t want to get hurt," Jackson threatened the innocent Jeff coldly. Jeff and Steve kept quiet as they watched their women talk to the new guy and ignore them.


    "If someone had told me that my beloved woman will ignore me this way I wouldn''t have believed it. They are just so cruel," Steve said in annoyance.


    The guys who couldn''t drink because they wanted to drive their women home had no choice but to just sit there and listen to their conversation.


    For a long time, all they could do was put up with thedy''s attitude. Jackson left the room to use the restroom after hours of sitting down. He wasing back from the restroom when ady in a red dress stopped him.


    While he was in this ambiguous position with thedy, he was unawares that Jasmine who had been ignoring him in the room hade out to check on him.

 Chapter 319 - And So What If My Father Likes Him?

    It was at this moment the drunkdy made to kiss him that Jasmine arrived. The tipsy Jasmine held thedy by the hair and violently pulled her away from her man.


    "Back off if you don''t want to get your hands chopped off," Jasmine said coldly before she turned to face Jackson.


    "What a lunatic she is," Thedy who was hitting on Jackson said before she spun and left the long pathway.


    "Why did you let her get so close to you?" Jasmine questioned sternly while staring into Jackson''s eyes.


    "Weren''t you ignoring me earlier so what are you doing here or don''t tell me he has left which is why you finally remembered me?" Jackson asked not giving her a reply.


    "It''s ok if you are jealous that I am close to another man but the truth is that I didn''t let hime close to me like you allowed her to do...,"


    "Is cing your hand on his shoulders like this and sitting very close to him not considered close enough?" Jackson asked as he demonstrated the scene he met when he entered the room.


    "You know that your man is a jealous lover...,"


    "And you also know that I like getting close to men...," Jasmine trailed as she raised her hands and cupped his face.


    "But since I have a jealous lover I would never get close to men like I always did in the past and I would appreciate it if you don''t let other womene as close as she did to you," Jasmine said as she continued staring into his eyes.


    "You like him right and he has known you for a long time. Also apart from getting along well with him, you mentioned earlier that your old man likes him...,"


    "I am close to him because we were very close both in High School and University. Also, he indeed had a crush on me in the past but I have no romantic feelings for him," Jasmine exined seriously.


    "But your old man likes him and you even hang out with him and ignore me...,"


    "And so what if my father likes him?" Jasmine interrupted him sharply.


    "The most important thing is that it is you I like and want to be with. And indeed I invited him to join us and this is because I held him a favour. Coming to your office yesterday wouldn''t have been possible if I didn''t cancel my meeting with him and this is the favour I held him," Jasmine who was still with a few of her senses said as she romance his face with her hands.


    "For the favour I held him, Tim asked me out for a drink but I knew you would be jealous and I considered it a bit awkward that is why I invited him to join ourdy''s outing. You guys came uninvited so we couldn''t abandon him just like that so stop being jealous now that I have exined everything to you hmm," Jasmine asked as she continued teasing his face. Despite how hard she tried to make his frown disappear Jackson refused to smile so she had to resort to giving him a passionate kiss.


    Jackson could not keep up with the pretence when she kissed him so he responded to her kiss by pulling her closer by the waist and letting his hands run around her back.


    He could not resist smiling at her after the hot kiss that just ensued between them.


    "Just wait until we reach home. I will punish you severely for making your man jealous," Jackson said as he hits the bridge of her nose yfully with his index finger.


    "I am looking forward to your punishment Mr Jackson Smith," Jasmine whispered into his ears provocatively only to pull away and grin at him.


    "Just you wait I won''t go easy on you tonight," Jackson said as he smiled at her. Theyter went back to the room together.


    "Ladies so what would you say if I suggest we go hit the dance floor?" Jasmine asked the moment she entered their VIP room.


    "I would say FANTASTIC IDEA," Evelyn remarked excitedly.


    "If that''s the case then let''s go," Jasmine said as she went to where they sat and pulled both Catherine and Evelyn off the couch.


    The guys followed the exciteddies downstairs. When they reached the dance floor where the music was the loudest Jasmine suggested the guys join them but none of the three men agreed. Only Timothy opted to dance with thedies and it was very obvious that Jasmine was the reason.


    Jackson, Jeff and Steve were at a corner and watched their women have fun. They all frowned when they saw how clingy Timothy was. He just wouldn''t want to leave Jasmine side.


    "Jack, I think Jeff was right when he said you have got yourself another rival. He is not like Kai but he is good at this," Steve said his gaze focused on the two figures dancing crazily with smiles on their faces.


    "I wonder why all the men have eyes for my woman...,"


    "Because she has both the figure and vibes," Jeff and Steve chorused.


    "Jack no man in his right senses will see Jasmine and will not fall in love with her at first sight. An exception is men like me and Jeff who have eyes for only one woman," Steve said seriously.


    "Which is why I would advise you to try hard and make things official. I am sure if you can publicly announce her as your fiancee so many men will keep their eyes off her," Jeff suggested in a firm tone.


    "I am sure apart from your mum, her parents are one out of the many reasons why you both have not made things official so how about you try to win them over. Although I am sure winning her old man over will be very difficult if not impossible," Steve supported seriously.


    IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT


    HAPPY SURPRISE MASS RELEASE LOVELY READERS!!! ???


    Hello lovely readers, I know we are far from reaching any of the goals for this November which means there is not supposed to be any mass release. I decided to give mass release because I want to use this mass release to thank you, guys.


    I know I always give goals every month and some of you might think I am being demanding. The truth is I don''t give goals to make things difficult for you guys but I do this because I want to give this book the opportunity to shine like other books. I believe this book deserves this much. Achieving monthly goals might make AllNovelFull give me features and a little attention which they haven''t given my books that is why I always give goals.


    I don''t know why we hardly achieve monthly goals. I don''t know whether it is because you guys think the story is not interesting. Guys, I don''t know whether the fault for notpleting monthly goals lies with me but I am still grateful to all of you for your supports and love.


    Thank you, lovely readers. To me, you guys are the absolute best readers ever. I love you ???.


    HAPPY MASS RELEASE ONCE AGAIN

 Chapter 320 - Jeff Prepared Breakfast

    Jackson took some seconds to think about everything. He had mentioned to Jasmine about making things official but she has made him understand that this was not the right time.


    He also understands her stance and thinks that what she said was very correct but right now with all these men hovering around his woman like bees, he is confused about what to do.


    "If only it was CEO Miller and Kai then I wouldn''t have been so worried. Her stupid ex had toe back at the crucial stage of our rtionship...,"


    "Jasmine''s ex is back?" Jeff and Steve chorused in shock. They instantly exchanged puzzled nces.


    "Is he the one they have been acting so secretive about or another one?"


    "And who is he, JK? Is he handsome, rich and tall?"


    "What is his character and his name? Which household is he from? Can he still be considered a threat?"


    The anxious Steve and Jeff bombarded him with questions.


    "Stop being so curious and go y with your women. I will tell you both about him when the time is right," Jackson said before he walked into the dance floor. When Jackson reached where Jasmine was dancing with Timothy, she pulled her to himself and began dancing with her despite that he had no ns of dancing before.


    Because of Catherine and Jeff''s flight couple with the fact that they had to resume office very early, they had to leave the club exactly at midnight, earlier than they normally do.


    "Jasmine, I will call to set up another appointment with you soon," Timothy standing at the window of Jackson''s car at the side Jasmine sits said with smiles.


    Without waiting for Jasmine to reply to the guy, Jackson drove off leaving Timothy bewildered.


    Timothy whose driver was waiting for him in his car entered his car and immediately the driver zoomed off.


    At their various home, the jealous men did not let the matter of being ignored in the club slide. They punished their women in bed in the sexiest way possible that they knew.


    Although they were being punished the women did not dislike this type of punishment one bit but instead they loved every bit of it.


    Even Catherine who had to travel in the morning was not spared by her man. He made love to her until she had no choice but to promise him not to repeat what happened in the club. Thank goodness their flight was not very early in the morning.


    Thedies went to bed feeling very sore not only in between their thighs but their entire body was sore because of the intense workout.


    Since the others had to go to work they woke up earlier and prepare for their work but that was not the case for Jeff and Catherine.


    While others were on their way to the office they were still very fast asleep.


    About three hours to their flight, Jeff woke up, freshened and dress up before he went to the sitting room with his cell phone in his hands.


    After calling his driver and asking him to bring the luggage he had already arranged, Jeff went to the kitchen.


    He checked the medium size fridge for the ingredients avable. When he had confirmed the avable ingredients he moved to prepare breakfast for them.


    About an hourter Catherine who just finished bathing entered the room to meet Jeff setting up the dining table. She was a bit surprised to see him do this but her surprised expression soon turn sour when she recalled the first and thest time he tried to prepare her lunch.


    The meal was a total disaster and you can easily guess why I said this right?


    "Frey didn''t I tell you not to ever cook again so why did you enter the kitchen?" Catherine asked as she approached the dining table.


    Goodness gracious she almostughed out loud when she saw the burnt toast bread he made.


    "You had no food in your fridge for me to heat up so I decided to prepare us breakfast since I knew how hungry you will be because of the intense intimate session we hadst night," Jeff said innocently as he continued doing what he was doing.


    "If you were gonna act so sweet then I wonder why you almost made me faintst night," Catherine muttered as her gaze shifted to the omelette on the floral porcin t te.


    "What did you say?" Jeff asked as he raised his gaze to stare at her for the first time. He was surprised to see that she did not dry her hair.


    "I said you should have left the breakfast until I woke up. I would have done it...,"


    "I am trying to be an ideal husband. I don''t want to always leave everything to you just because my first try was not so good. And why didn''t you dry your hair? The weather is cold these days, you might catch a cold," Jeff said as he went to where she stood.


    "Let''s go dry your hair first...,"


    "But the food will get very cold when we return so let''s eat first. I can dry my hairter," Catherine said as she pulled out the white chair and sat on it.


    Jeff also went to sit down on the opposite side of the table.


    Catherine let her eyes move from one dish to the other. She felt very scared to have a bite out of any of the food he has prepared. Apart from looking horrible at first nce, she could see that it would taste as it looked.


    "Why aren''t you eating?" Jeff who was waiting for her to eat andpliment him asked curiously.


    Although it will taste horrible, I am sure I will not die from it or get poisoned so I will eat it so he won''t feel bad.


    Catherine thought as she opted to first have a bite out of the omelette since it was the only dish on the table that looked edible.

 Chapter 321 - Jeff The Horrible Cook

    The moment the sizeable piece of omelette touched her tongue Catherine wanted to spit it out but when she saw the hopeful look in his eyes, she faked a smile at him.


    "So how is it? Does it taste good?" Jeff asked with glittering eyes. Catherine quickly closed her eyes and swallowed the horrible food.


    "Not bad I guess," Catherine said as she beamed at him.


    "I am d you liked it," Jeff said smiling. Catherine decided right then not to let him eat the food since she was sure that he will feel disappointed.


    After taking three more bites Catherine who could no longer handle the horrible taste quickly grabbed the ss of juice he prepared for her and drank it. She was so relieved when she realised that the juice was nothing horrible like the food.


    Because she was distracted, she did not see Jeff cut the omelette in front of him into a sizeable piece and put it in his mouth. He frowned when he had a taste of what Catherine was deliciously eating earlier. He spat out the food into the te and raise his gaze to stare at her.


    "The food is nothing near delicious so why didn''t you say it? And why did you act as though it was good when it taste so horrible?" Jeff questioned seriously. His once happy expression turned unhappy and that of guilt.


    "Because I was afraid that you will be disappointed if I tell you its true taste and I acted as though it was delicious because I wanted you to be happy," Catherine said as she extends her hand across the table to hold his hands.


    "I know how hard you must have worked to prepare the breakfast. I did not want your efforts to go in vain so don''t be angry," Catherine said as she caressed his hand gently.


    "I really wanted to impress you this time around but I can''t believe I ended up disappointing you instead. Apart from being good in bed, I am just so useless unlike other men who are good at almost everything," Jeff said dejectedly as he avoids staring into her eyes.


    "And who the heck said you are useless and that you are only good in bed?" Catherine said before she quickly turns around to where he sat. She turns him around before she squats in front of him.


    "You are very good at making money right so why are you saying you are useless?" Catherine asked yfully.


    "And Jeff it is notpulsory that everyone must be good at everything so stopparing yourself to others...," Catherine trailed as she raised her hand and caress his face.


    "Take Jasmine as an example she is bad at cooking and very terrible at hiding her emotions while Jackson is good at these two aspects and I am sure they are things Jackson is terrible at that Jasmine is good at. And the same is with us," Catherine said as she continued staring into his eyes.


    "Our ws is what makes uspliments each other that is why you don''t have to be disappointed. I am good at cooking so you don''t have to worry hmm," Catherine concluded.


    "And I love you for who you are so there is no need to change yourself," Catherine said as she smiled sweetly at him.


    "You are just saying that now...,"


    "Before I decided to date you, I knew that my man is a little prince so that means I decided to date you despite knowing your ws so stop doubting my love for you or I will be mad at you," Catherine said before she stretched and pecked him on his lips.


    "Stop frowning and wait for me here. I will prepare a quick breakfast for us that you will love," Catherine said before she stood up and approach the kitchen. Despite that, she said he should not follow her, Jeff did not listen to her. He followed her into the kitchen.


    Entering the kitchen Catherine was so relieved that he had already cleaned up his mess.


    Since they had little time before their flight, Catherine only prepared toast bread, fried egg and two cups of milkshakes.


    After they were done with their delicious breakfast, they instantly got ready for the long journey. Thirty minutes to the departure time, Jasmine called Catherine to check up on her progress. After Jasmine''s call, Steve also called Jeff to check up on them. Evelyn and Jackson also did likewise.


    Only Alfred and Elizabeth who were not aware of this did not call her. Everyone also called to check on them when it was a few minutes to their departure.


    They would have all loved to see the two of them off but Catherine had already told them that it was not necessary.


    Their flight from the airport to Shanghai was very long. When Catherine and Jeff reached their doorstep it was already midnight.


    "Dad!" Catherine remarked in excitement the moment her father opened the door for them. She quickly hugged the elderly man who was in his sleeping robes.


    Judging from his expression, Jeff could see that the elderly man wasn''t asleep when they arrived but stayed awake until this moment just to wee them.


    "My unfilial daughter has finally decided toe home after so many years," Mr Qin as he patted her back with smiles on his face. He pretended as though he did not see the guy standing right in front of him.


    When Catherine recalled that she hasn''t introduced Jeff, she quickly pulled out of her father''s embrace. She quickly pulled Jeff closer so that they were standing on the same line.


    "Dad, meet...,"


    "Let''s go in. I am sure you must be tired," Mr Qin said not sparing Jeff a nce. He quickly held Catherine by the hand.


    "And who said you could enter my house?" Mr Qin asked as he turned and shot Jeff a fierce nce when he tried to enter the house.


    "Dad!!!" Catherine yelled when she saw her dad obstruct Jeff from entering the house.


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 Chapter 322 - Mr Qin

    Jeff was a bit startled thinking that maybe he did something to upset the man.


    "Dad stop scaring him...,"


    "If he is so easily scared then he should better go home now because no timid man stands a chance with my daughter," Mr Qin said before he ushered Jeff into the house.


    Entering the huge sitting room, Jeff let his eyes wander around the room. The colour of the room was abination of brown and blue. The pieces of furniture and decors was also abination of these two colours.


    "Stop staring ande sit," Mr Qin now sitting on the brown couch said when he saw how keenly Jeff was staring at the interiors of the room.


    Jeff instantly did as he ordered. He dropped his luggage at a corner and went to sit beside Catherine.


    "Darling,e sit beside me," Mr Qin said as he tapped the ce he wanted her to sit. Jeff did not need anyone to tell him that the elderly man did not want him to sit beside his daughter. Catherine did as her father wanted.


    "So what is your name and which household are you from?" Mr Qin began his interrogation.


    "My name is Jeffrey Darwin but my friends simply call me Jeff and I am from the famous Darwin family in Central City," Jeff replied politely.


    "What is your job?" Mr Qin goes ahead to ask another question. He deliberately ignored Catherine''s signal for him to stop questioning Jeff.


    "I am the CEO of Darwin Corporation," Jeff replied just like he was asked.


    "What do your parents do...,"


    "Dad, why are you asking him so many questions? You didn''t even give him something to drink before you started interrogating him. Dad where is your hospitality," Catherine said displeasingly.


    "I am not asking you questions so just keep quiet and listen. And isn''t it your job to entertain your visitor or isn''t this your home anymore?" Mr Qin asked sternly. He shifted his gaze back to Jeff after Catherine went away to bring Jeff what to drink.


    "My dad is the chairman of Darwin''s Corporation and my mum is the Chairwoman of Darwin Corporation but she also runs an art gallery," Jeff replied in a calm andposed tone.


    "For how long have you been going out with my daughter?" Mr Qin questioned not giving Jeff a breathing space.


    "For over two months," Jeff answered nervously. He anxiously waited to hear what will be his next question.


    "Have you both made love...,"


    "Dad!!!" Catherine came out in time to save the anxious Jeff who has begun coughing on hearing his future father-inw''s question.


    "Dad, how could you ask him such a question. And dad, stop treating me like a child because I am an adult. I can''t whatever...,"


    "You might have managed to bewitched my strict daughter but be informed that you haven''t gotten my permission yet. Getting my permission to date her isn''t easy so I ask that you give up now that you still can," Mr Qin said as he stood up from the couch.


    "Dad, why are you doing this to us? Am not still your beloved daughter...,"


    "You are still the apple of my eyes but you know I will never joke around with anything that concerns your marriage and lifetime happiness," Mr Qin said as he walked towards his room.


    "Dad, he never said he had the intention of marrying me so why are you making things hard...,"


    "If he doesn''t have such intentions then what is he doing in my house?" Mr Qin asked as he turned and threw the innocent Jeff a murderous nce.


    "If you intend to only use my darling daughter and discard her like garbage then don''t let me wake up and find you in my house," Mr Qin said before he entered his room which was on the right-hand side of the room.


    "Frey, my dad is indeed strict but he is also very nice. I am sure he was only putting up that cold front to scare you but the truth is he must be very happy since this is the first time I brought any man home," Catherine said as she went to sit beside the once tensed Jeff.


    "Am I your first boyfriend?" Jeff asked curiously as he turned to stare at her.


    "I had a lot of pursuers but I didn''t date any one of them because I had no such luxury," Catherine said seriously.


    "I travelled all the way to Central City to school and afterwards earn lots of money so I had no leisure to enter into a rtionship. Also after what Jasmine went through in the hands of the man she loved, I lost interest in love between a man and woman...,"


    "Then that means I am lucky to be your first andst man," Jeff said smiling as he raised his hand and caress her face.


    "Stop it or my dad will scold you if he sees us like this," Catherine said as she sneaked a peep at her father''s room door.


    "Erin, why did you tell your dad that I had no intention of marrying you. I thought I proposed to you but you rejected me...,"


    "Don''t you want to shower so we can go to bed? If you have the intention of being questioned the entire night then you can sit here. I am sure dad will being out soon," Catherine said as she stood up and grab her luggage.


    "I aming with you," Jeff said as he stood up to follow Catherine but just then Mr Qin''s door open.


    "Darling, take your visitor into the spare room upstairs," Mr Qin said and went back into his room. The way he acted was as if he overheard their earlier conversation. Jeff frowned when he realised that he had to sleep alone.


    "You heard him right so let me take you to your room," Catherine said when Jeff still tried to walk towards her room.


    IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT


    HAPPY SURPRISE MASS RELEASE LOVELY READERS!!! ???


    Hello lovely readers, I know we are far from reaching any of the goals for this November which means there is not supposed to be any mass release. I decided to give mass release because I want to use this mass release to thank you, guys.


    I know I always give goals every month and some of you might think I am being demanding. The truth is I don''t give goals to make things difficult for you guys but I do this because I want to give this book the opportunity to shine like other books. I believe this book deserves this much. Achieving monthly goals might make AllNovelFull give me features and a little attention which they haven''t given my books that is why I always give goals.


    I don''t know why we hardly achieve monthly goals. I don''t know whether it is because you guys think the story is not interesting. Guys, I don''t know whether the fault for notpleting monthly goals lies with me but I am still grateful to all of you for your supports and love.


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 Chapter 323 - Jeffs Determination

    While Jef dragged his luggage Catherine led the way. When they got to the first floor Catherine turn to the right. She opened the third room on the right and invited him in. After they were inside the room whose walls were a mixture of blue and white, Catherine began showing him where he could find the restroom, bathroom and basic tools he might need.


    "Are you just going to leave me like that?" Jeff asked when he saw Catherine turn to leave.


    "I am hungry," Jeff blurted out on realising that Catherine did not halt. Even when he said this Catherine continued to approach the exit.


    "I said I am hungry...,"


    "And I have heard you which is why I want to go and check what dad has at home. Freshen up before Ie back," Catherine said before she turned and close the door.


    After she left Jeff changed clothes before he went to the bathroom. Although the bathroom was very smallpare to the ones in his home, it was very neat and well maintained. He showered and after a few minutes, he was out of the bathroom. It was when he was drying his hair with the towel that Catherine arrived with a tray of food.


    "Frey, for as long as we are here even though you don''t wear the bathrobe, make sure to always tie a towel around your waist or else my dad will pick on you if he enters your room and sees you all nude like this. He will say this is the tactics you used in seducing me," Catherine said before she dropped the tray of food on the small brown centre table.


    "But he is correct if he says that. You love my body and I used it to my advantage to seduce you. I am not ashamed to say this...,"


    "And I dare you to say that in front of my dad and sees what he will do to you," Catherine interrupted sharply before she sat on the blue couch and admires her man''s body.


    "Stop drooling or you might put me into trouble here...,"


    "I thought you are not afraid of my dad so what are you so scared of now?" Catherine asked not taking her gaze off him.


    "Of course I am afraid of me. I was so nervous when he was asking me questions but I dare not make my fears visible because he clearly stated earlier that he will not allow you to marry a timid man," Jeff said as he picked up underpants and put them on.


    "Frey, you don''t need to get so scared. My dad is very friendly. He acted the way he did earlier just to scare you but don''t worry. I am sure you will see a different side of him tomorrow," Catherine said as she watched him wear his pyjamas.


    "He is my future father-inw. He ys a huge part in my ns to marry you so of course, I need to be scared of him. I can''t afford to make him upset or dislike me. I am sure you might not understand my logic but you will definitely do when you meet my parents for the first time," Jeff said seriously as he went to sit down beside her.


    "If you are really nning to please my dad then I wish you luck Mr Jeffrey Darwin," Catherine said before she extends the spoon and chopsticks to him.


    "Just wait and see how I will make your dad fall in love with me," Jeffrey said confidently as he scooped the food. He wasn''t used to using chopsticks so he opt to use a spoon instead.


    "That is one big dream and it is not an understatement that you will suffer to be able to achieve that big dream of yours," Catherine who knew her father very well said before she sat back and watch him eat.


    While eating the smart Jeff used this opportunity to ask what her father liked and disliked. He jotted down all the details in his memory.


    After he was done eating he dropped the spoon in the tray and turned to face her. His face inched closer as he stare at her beautiful face. Before they both knew what was happening they were kissing each other. They didn''t kiss up to five minutes before a loud voiceing from downstairs interrupted their sweet moment.


    "Darling, don''t you dare to stay in his room overnight because there will be punishments for the two of you if I discover that you did," Mr Qin standing at the foot of the stairs yelled startling the couple in the process.


    "Your dad must really hate me," Jeff said after they had both sat properly.


    "All parents are overprotective of their children. No matter how big they have grown, in their parents'' eyes, they are still children, I guess that applies to my dad too," Catherine said before she stood up and carry the chair.


    "Besides apart from being his only child, he raised me by himself since I was a child so I ask that you try to be a little understanding. It''s not easy for a man to raise a child without his wife," Catherine said meekly before she turned to leave the room.


    "I will try my best so as not to disappoint him so don''t worry about it. I will make him see me as an ideal husband worthy of you," Jeff said as he smiled at her.


    "Goodnight, dream of me and don''t miss my warmth and touch too much," Jeff smile broadened as he stare at her beautiful face.


    "I should be telling you that. You always take the slightest opportunity to take advantage of me every night. Have fun missing me," Catherine said smiling before she shut the door and headed downstairs.


    After Catherine left Jeffy down to sleep but he had a hard time sleeping. All he could think of was ways to please his future father-inw when morninges.


    IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT


    Hello darling readers, with the way things are going on you guys part, I don''t think we will be able to have mass release this month since none of the goals for mass release has been met yet. We are far away from reaching 50 GOLDEN TICKETS not to mention 100. Out of the 10 reviews for this month goal, we only got one review. And the 2k (2,000) privileged chapters unlock, we are not even close to 1k (1,000) privileged chapters unlock not to mention 2k (2,000) privileged chapter unlock.


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 Chapter 324 - Hua? Who Is That?

    The next day, Jeff woke up some minutes to breakfast despite that he had nned to wake up very early. He hurriedly climbed out of bed, shower and got ready. After he was done he headed downstairs.


    "You are awake," Mr Qin setting the table with the help of Catherine said when he saw Jeff looking around.


    "Good morning uncle, how was your night?" Jeff asked with all politeness as he approached the dining table. Catherine who was previously arranging the food on the table approach the direction of the kitchen to get the remaining dishes.


    "Not bad but judging from how you woke up veryte I guess I don''t need to ask you how was your night," Mr Qin asked yfully not taking his eyes off what he was doing.


    "I am sorry I woke upte, it''s just that...,"


    "There is no need to exin, go help Hua to bring the remaining dishes out?" Mr Qin said not sounding cold for the first time.


    "Hua? Who is that?" Jeff asked in confusion? Mr Qin abandoned what he was doing and turn to stare at him.


    "You don''t know whose name is that?" Mr Qin answered Jeff''s question with another question.


    "I...,"


    "Qin Hua, that is my Chinese name. I forgot to tell you that," Catherine who just came out of the kitchen said before Mr Qin could scold Jeff.


    Damn! How could I forget to ask such an important question before we arrived? I have just earned one demerit.


    Jeff thought not knowing what to say to rescue himself.


    "Come sit let''s eat. We have a lot to do after breakfast," Mr Qin said before he sat down. Jeff quietly went to sit beside Catherine.


    "Erin, why didn''t you tell me that you had a Chinese name. You made me earn a demerit," Jeff whispered making sure that Mr Qin did not hear what he said.


    "You never asked me and what do you mean by demerit...,"


    "Are you both going to keep on whispering all day long?" Mr Qin asked firmly. The two instantly concentrated their attention on the meal in front of them.


    Halfway through their meal, Mr Qin began asking questions.


    "So what do you like about my daughter?" Mr Qin asked out of the blues. His question made Jeff cough badly. Catherine had to make him drink water before his cough gradually reduced.


    "Dad, I have told you not to question him anymore and look at what your questioning has caused. What...," Jeff quickly nudged her as a signal for her to stop talking.


    "I am fine. I just choked on my food. Uncle is not to be med," Jeff said mellowly.


    "But...,"


    "If it is my question which made him cough then that means he doesn''t even know why he likes you so why should I allow such a man to court, my daughter?" Mr Qin asked to the annoyance of Catherine.


    "Dad, he is not like you think...,"


    "Erin, please let''s not fight over breakfast. Your dad meant no harm and like I said he had nothing to do with why I choked. I was just a little taken aback by his question that is all hmm," Jeff said in a bid to calm the angrydy down. Mr Qin watched keenly to see whether Catherine will calm down.


    "You have only met him once so I wonder why you are taking his side. With the way you are acting, I have this feeling that you both are gonna gang up on me a lot in the future," Catherine said before she went back to eating her food.


    "Isn''t it a good thing that your dad and I get along well?" Jeff asked yfully.


    He really knows how to handle this daughter of mine temper, this is great!


    Mr Qin said before he continued eating. He knew that Catherine will eat him up alive if he ask Jeff questions again so they ate in silence.


    When they finished eating Jeff assisted with taking the dishes to the sink. He even wanted to join her to wash the dishes although he has never done such a thing before Mr Qin called him back.


    "Come sit here and talk with me while you let Hua do the dishes," Mr Qin said before he stood up and approach the couch.


    Mr Qin chatted with Jeff while Catherine did the dishes. They were chatting happily for ten minutes until Catherine finished doing the dishes.


    "Dad, aren''t you supposed to be arranging the hall for the students who will be arriving in a few hours?" Catherine asked curiously on realising that her father was still chatting with Jeff.


    "I recall telling you that I was ill so how do you expect me to clean the hall for the taekwondo students?" Mr Qin asked shifting his attention to his daughter.


    "Wasn''t that your excuse to make mee home. Also, you don''t really look like someone who is ill," Catherine said as she approached where both her father and Jeff were sitting down.


    "And who says I was lying? My back hurts and so are my joints. I have been struggling to move about, I am sure you haven''t noticed it because you don''t care about your beloved father anymore," Mr Qin said as he faked a painful expression.


    "Dad, stop using emotional ckmail on me because you know that it won''t work. Only Jasmine always fall for these tricks of yours but not me," Catherine said carefreely as she sat on the opposite couch.


    "Young man, can you see how heartless thedy you are in love with is? She doesn''t even care about her darling father now that she is all grown up," Mr Qin said faking a painful expression.


    "Uncle if Erin won''t help you with the work, then I will. You just need to tell me what you want me to do and I will do it...,"


    "Hey Frey, do you even know what you are talking about?" Catherine asked in shock when she heard Jeff obliged to do the work.


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 Chapter 325 - Jeff Fell Into Mr Qins Trap

    "You will really help me out?" Mr Qin asked smiling inwardly when he saw that Jeff had taken the bait.


    "Yes, Uncle," Jeff innocently agreed without knowing what he was putting himself into.


    "If you have decided then what are you waiting for? Come let me go and show you what your work will be," Mr Qin who was previously pretending to be in pain said as he stood up and lead the way.


    "I know he wants to please my dad but how could he foolishly fall into his trap?" Catherine thought aloud before she followed the two men who were almost at the entrance.


    When they reached outside Mr Qin led him to the right side of the building where the staircase leading to the training hall was located.


    When they reached therge hall and Mr Qin exined what his task was Jeff almost fainted. He staggered backwards in shock. Although Mr Qin saw this, he pretended not to have seen it.


    "The rags used in cleaning the hall are over there and the water here is not working so if you need water for the cleaning you will need to go downstairs where the taps are located to get water," Mr Qin said as he pointed to him where to get the rags.


    "Dad, how could you tell him to clean the entire hall by himself when he is not used to this kind of job...,"


    "He is the one who volunteered to do it, I never forced him to work. You were there when he opted to help me," Mr Qin decided to y the innocent.


    "He volunteered because you tricked him," Catherine said displeasingly as she went to stand beside the bewildered Jeff.


    "Frey, don''t worry I will help you out...,"


    "And how will you do that when you have to leave for the market in a few minutes to buy groceries we will use to prepare lunch. Except you want to leave him hungry the entire day then you can stay and help him," Mr Qin said as he turned to leave.


    "But they are many hours before lunch so why are you doing this to him? If you don''t like him you can outrightly say it instead of trying to maltreat him," Catherine said unhappily.


    "How is this considered maltreating him. He is happy to help me can''t you see?" Mr Qin asked before he turned and approach the entrance.


    "Hua,e with me while you let him work. The students are arriving in about three hours, he needs to finish cleaning before that happens," Mr Qin said before he exited therge hall whose walls were painted in white.


    "Do you now see why I was trying to dissuade you into helping him, look at what you have put yourself into," Catherine said sadly as she raised her hand and caress his face?


    "Go on now or Uncle will scold you if you stay longer now. I will manage somehow," Jeff said just to put her mind at ease despite that he did not even know where to start from.


    After coaxing her a few more times Catherine finally left the hall to go answer her father''s message.


    Jeff who has never done such work before quickly got to work. He took two blue buckets from the inner room and went downstairs to get water.


    Climbing up the stairs with the two buckets of water in his hands wasn''t easy at all. In the process of transporting the water, a lot got spilt. After transporting the water the first time, he still had to do it four more times.


    What Jeff did not know was that Mr Qin was keenly watching him work so hard from the windows of his room.


    After fetching enough water Jeff moved to scrub the floor with the rags Mr Qin showed him. While he was busy scrubbing the floor, he did not see Mr Qin peeped at him from the entrance.


    Apart from being very persistent, he is a really hardworking man. He is really deserving of my beloved Hua''s love.


    Mr Qin thought smiling. He quickly hid behind the walls when Jeff suddenly turn to stare at the entrance.


    "Why do I feel like someone is watching me?" Jeff muttered as he stared at the entrance much longer but he immediately went back to his work when he recalled that he still had arge portion of the hall to clean.


    Jeff despite the blisters on his palms continue doing the work his future father-inw gave him. After about two hours plus of cleaning the floor he was finally done.


    The tired Jeff sprawled on the floor not caring about his clothes. It was at this moment Catherine who just came back from the market hurried upstairs with a ss of chilled water for him.


    "Have some of this," Catherine said as she knelt beside him and helped him to sit up. The first thing Jeff noticed on sitting properly was her painful expression.


    "Stop feeling guilty because I am fine. The work wasn''t as difficult as you think...,"


    "Liar," Catherine said as she brought forth his hand and check his palms. Seeing so many blisters on his palms, her delicate heart ached badly.


    "Ouch...," Jeff shouted in pain when Catherine touched the blisters.


    "Have the water first so I could go apply ointment on your hands," Catherine said as she bring the ss cup very close to his mouth.


    "I can drink by myself...,"


    "Just drink as I want or I will get very mad at you if you continue pretending to be ok," Catherine scolded as she feed him the water.


    While Jeff was here suffering to please his father-inw none of his friends in Central City was aware of this.


    Back in Central City, Jasmine was about to conclude her work so she could visit Jackson in his office when she received a call from Elizabeth.


    "Ok, don''t worry, I will be there on time," Jasmine replied in excitement. At that moment she missed Catherine terribly. She knew that Catherine would have begun questioning her if she saw that she wanted to leave thepany.


    Jasmine instantly began wrapping up what she was working on.

 Chapter 326 - He Showed Up

    Before she left, she informed her Secretary and asked to be informed of any emergency that urred while she was away.


    When she reached the cafe, she did not need to look for too long to see where Elizabeth sat down.


    Thedy wearing a white shirt and a ck skirt waved at Jasmine when she saw hering from afar. Jasmine finally sat opposite the side of where Elizabeth sat.


    "Seeing how you are smiling uncontrobly I guess I don''t need to ask how your rtionship with my brother-inw is sailing," Jasmine said with smiles on her face.


    "Should I be expecting the news of a little niece or nephew soon?" Jasmine asked yfully.


    "Jasmine stop teasing me ok or I will scold you," The blushing Elizabeth said. She could not stop smiling.


    "I am not afraid of being scolded by you, are you not aware of that?" Jasmine said as sheughed at the end of her sentence.


    After theughter died off they both ced their orders. Elizabeth raised her gaze to stare at Jasmine.


    "You are also glowing, I guess Jackson is taking good care of you. Should we be expecting wedding bells?" Elizabeth asked as she winked naughtily at Jasmine.


    "And didn''t you guys promise to visit us at home so why have you guys not kept your words?" Elizabeth asked sounding slightly upset.


    "Wedding bells? Shouldn''t you say death bell because that is what it will turn to if father finds out about it," Jasmine said her smile gradually fading.


    "Do you think dad is not aware of your rtionship with Jackson?" Elizabeth asked rhetorically.


    "If that is what you think then you are underestimating dad? Also, our father is not as bad as you think," Elizabeth said seriously.


    "Maybe to you he is the best father in the world but not to me. He has never for once treated me like a human...,"


    "Jasmine, don''t say that. We both know that dad is strict but the fact that he loves us and wants the absolute best for us is undeniable," Elizabeth said in a calm tone.


    "Lizzy, let''s eat or else I might say what you won''t like if we continue talking about father," Jasmine said after the waiter approached their table with their orders.


    They were both quietly eating when a guy in ck and white pattern suits approached their table.


    "Hi, Elizabeth. It''s so nice to finally see you after a long time and I can see that you and Mine have reconciled," Nichs spoke as though they were friends. Elizabeth was stunned when she got a glimpse of his face. She even stole a secret nce at Jasmine to see what her reaction will be and true to her guess Jasmine''s mood turn sour on setting eyes on the smiling guy.


    "I wish I could say the same about you," Elizabeth said. Her dislike for the guy was obvious in her tone and expression.


    Seeing that Elizabeth did not sound weing he turned to face Jasmine who was still eating pretending as though he doesn''t exist.


    "Hi, Mine I can see red is still your favourite clothes. You look stunning just like in the past...,"


    "Yes I still look very extraordinarily beautiful but unfortunately I am not wearing it for you this time around," Jasmine said harshly to shut the annoying guy up.


    "I can see you are still angry with me about the incident in the parking lounge. Let''s talkter ok. I am sure you will be in a better mood to talk then," Nichs said before he quickly walked away. He chooses to sit at a table not far from theirs.


    "When did hee back? And it seems like you guys have already met. The way he talked look like you guys have settled, what is going on here?" Elizabeth asked curiously, temporarily abandoning her food.


    "I don''t know the exact day the jerk came back but he has been trying to make life difficult for me ever since he returned and did you ask whether we have settled?" Jasmine asked as she turned and red at the guy sitting some distance away.


    "We don''t have anything worth settling so what do you mean by whether we settled...,"


    "I know you hate him but the way he is acting seems as if he wants you back so what do you n on doing?" Elizabeth asked in a serious tone.


    "The jerk seems to be entertaining useless thought about having me back in his life and ruining my rtionship with Ice Prince but I will definitely not let him seed. He can stalk me for as long as he wants but my mind will never change," Jasmine said fiercely as her grip around the spoon tightened.


    "He is stalking you?" Elizabeth asked in surprise.


    "The jerk has no better thing to do other than to follow me about so pay less attention to him. He will ept reality when he sees me hang out with Ice Prince often," Jasmine said sternly before she went back to eating her food.


    "I am happy to see that you are alright," Elizabeth said before she continued eating her food.


    About ten minutester the two sisters turned to leave after paying for their meal. When they reached their car Jasmine suddenly felt a grip around her right hand. She quickly turned to see who it was.


    "Let go right now," Jasmine ordered fiercely when she saw the one who held her hand.


    Nichs followed his instinct and released her hand when Elizabeth threw a murderous nce at him.


    "Mine, I have something important to tell you so please let''s talk," Nichs asked in a polite tone.


    "Sorry Mr Nichs Donald, I have no time to waste on unimportant people and I am not in the mood to listen to whatever you have to say," Jasmine said rudely before she pushed open her door, enter it and instantly shut the door before Nichs could hold it.


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 Chapter 327 - The Unknown Sender

    Jasmine wound door the ss after she had ignited the car.


    "Lizzy, Ice Prince and I will set out time to visit you within the week so don''t be angry at us," Jasmine spoke in a polite tone.


    With the way she always talks to Nichs, nobody could have guessed that this high profiledy knows how to treat someone politely.


    "We will be waiting so you both should not keep us waiting for a long time," Elizabeth said as she waved at Jasmine.


    Jasmine drove off without sparing Nichs another nce.


    "If you think that you could run away from me then you are wrong. I aming after you," Nichs said as he turned to head towards where he parked his car but Elizabeth quickly held his left hand.


    "What is wrong? Do you have something to say to me?" Nichs asked on turning to face Elizabeth.


    "Stop whatever you are trying to do. Whatever evil ns you have put in ce to ruin her happy life now put such ns away," Elizabeth said seriously.


    "I don''t know whatever Jasmine saw in you in the past that made her fall madly in love with you to the point that she did not hesitate to go against her entire family for your sake but she has paid the price for loving you...," Elizabeth trailed.


    "She has suffered for so many years because of her choice of falling for you so let the poor girl be. Let her lead the happy life she is leading and mind you this is not a request. Not at all," Elizabeth said as she let go of his hand.


    "If you dare make my little sister shed tears because of you or get hurt because of your schemes then get ready to face me. I might look gentle but don''t take my gentleness for cowardice because when I bite I don''t let go until I have pulled off the part my teeth sunk into," Elizabeth said firmly before she turned to leave the quiet guy.


    "I always get whatever I want be it now or in the past so no one would be able to make me do otherwise. Mine loves me. In fact, she has always loved me, I will make her realise this," Nichs muttered before he resumed walking.


    Jasmine went back to the office to continue with her work. After her encounter with Nichs, she wasn''t really in a good mood. To drive her mind away from what urred she poured all her attention on the unfinished work she had left.


    She was immersed in her work to the point that she lost track of time.


    She was still busy working when her phone dinged. Turning around to look out through the window she was surprised to see that it was dark outside.


    "Gosh, I can''t believe I have worked for quite a long time without realising it," Jasmine mumbled before she stretched her hand and picked her cell phone so she could see whom the message was from.


    "The message is from an unknown number! I wonder what is the content," Curious Jasmine said before she clicked on the attached file that apanied the message.


    "What the heck are these pictures?" Jasmine remarked angrily when she realised that the pictures were those of Jackson acting intimately with Jane.


    Judging from the different locations the pictures were taken she could not help but conclude that every scene was a perfect n by the mastermind to cause a rift between them with the pictures.


    Some of the ces the pictures were taken were inside the car, cafe, restaurants, parties and even outside where different prying eyes were watching.


    The way theyughed, touched and even their expression was as if they were so in love with each other.


    "Damn that white lotus for ruining my mood even more than that jerks have done," Jasmine remarked angrily as she folded up what she was working on.


    She quickly turn off the screen of herptop before she stood up, pick her jackets where she hung them before she made to leave.


    "I need to tell Ice Prince to stay away from her because I can see that she is up to no good," Jasmine said as she approached the entrance.


    A few minutester she was inside her car about to drive off before her cell phone rang. She did not immediately answer the line but she began driving first before she answered the line.


    "Hi, Jasmine what''s up?" Evelyn asked as she readjusted on Steve''s legs she is sitting on.


    "I am driving but I can''t tell you that I am cool right now," Jasmine said her eyes glued on the road.


    "You sound angry, is something wrong? Who provoked you?" Evelyn asked curiously.


    "I will tell you maybeter or some other days when we meet up but can you tell me why you called me?" Jasmine said not taking her eyes off the road for even a second.


    "I am sure you did not call me by this time of the day you should be having fun with Steve just to ask me how I am so spill it, I am listening," Jasmine ordered in a yful tone.


    "Oh... I called to tell you that my mum''s birthday party is in four days. I was supposed to inform you and Catherine about this on the night of our outing but Ipletely forgot about it," Evelyn said in a serious tone.


    "The invitation has already been sent to your mansion but I thought it would be nice if I personally invite you," Evelyn added.


    "If you want me to be there then be expecting me and it was very nice of you to invite....," At that moment Evelyn heard the sound of crashing at the other end. She jerks to her feet instantly.


    "Hello, Jasmine what is going on over there? Are you alright?" Evelyn asked with a trembling heart as she waited for a response but the response she was looking for never came. All she could hear was inaudible voices from the background.


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 Chapter 328 - Jasmine Is Missing

    "Steve I think Jasmine is in danger. We need to call not only Jack but also the police about it," Evelyn said looking so frightened. Steve was confused since he did not overhear their conversation but he quickly dialled Jackson''s line just like Evelyn wanted.


    "What?" Jackson who was previously driving shouted in shock as he abruptly applied the brake to make the care to a halt.


    "Eve heard a crashing sound and it seems like she had gotten into an ident. We have not only called the police but so have we called an ambnce, as at the moment we are waiting for updates from them since we are not aware of her whereabouts," Steve said in a serious tone.


    At that moment the rate at which Jackson''s heart throb increased drastically. Fear masked his handsome face as bad thoughts began upying his poor mind.


    "I was on my way to her office to pick her up and since you said she was driving I am sure she must have just gotten off from work so I will check up on her on my way there," Jackson said hurriedly. Steve could sense his fears from his voice.


    "I will call you when I confirm that she is safe," Jackson said before he disconnected the call and resume driving again.


    Jackson drive fast but he made sure to keep his eyes on the road in search of any sign of Jasmine or her car.


    After about ten minutes of driving, he came across a white car lying at a corner of the road. Recognising the te number to be hers, Jackson hurriedly stop the car and went to check up on the car.


    Judging from the damage the once beautiful car suffered from, he was certain that the collision was a major one. He carefully checked the car for any sign of Jasmine but she was nowhere to be seen.


    The moment he came out of the damaged car, the ringing tone of a phone caught his attention. Without seeing the phone he recognised the ringing tone to be that of Jasmine so he quickly searched for where the sound wasing from.


    He did not need to search for a long time before he saw the phone lying on top of the flower used to decorate the sides of the road.


    "Why the heck is her cellphone lying here?" Jackson asked as he looked around to see whether he will get a glimpse of someone there but unfortunately, the road was very quiet and lonely.


    Seeing that it was Catherine calling he answered the phone.


    "Jasmine, I have called you over ten times now so why didn''t you answer. You got me very worried. I almost thought you were in some sort of trouble," Catherine expressed her fears without waiting for the recipient to talk.


    "This is not Jasmine but Jackson," Jackson said. He tried to sound asposed as ever.


    "Judging from how you answered her cell phone I guess you both are together. I am so d to know that she is with you. With you around her, I am certain no harm wille to her," Catherine said sounding very relieved.


    "I am sure you guys must have been busy, I will call back tomorrow. Help me to tell her this," Catherine said. She disconnected the call after hearing Jackson''s response.


    "Catherine has a lot of things to worry about over there, I don''t want to add mine to the problem she already has. Besides I am not even certain what happened here, I need to verify what happened before I raised an rm," Jackson said before he quickly took out his cell phone from his trousers pockets and immediately dialled someone''s line.


    After telling him the location of the ident Jackson went ahead to pass his orders.


    "I want you to call all the nearby hospitals in this area and apart from that, make sure you get all the CCTV footage avable in this area. All the tasks I give you must bepleted in an hour ok so get our men to work on it," Jackson ordered sternly before he approached where he parked his car.


    "Ok, boss I am on it already," Max who was still in the office ryed. He waited for Jackson to disconnect the call before he got to work.


    Jackson did not immediately drive away from that area him but he searched the entire vicinity for any clue that might lead him to Jasmine''s whereabouts.


    He was still searching when the ambnce apanied by the police vans arrived.


    He left the vicinity because he did not have the leisure to deal with the police problems.


    Exactly in an hour, Max called back to give reports.


    "Boss, there was no ident patients rushed to any nearby hospital at the time of the incident and neither was her name in the list of the patients," Max ryed to the disappointment of Jackson.


    "And what about the CCTV footage I asked you to get?" Jackson asked firmly.


    "Our men have gotten them. They called me a few minutes ago to tell me that they have copies of the CCTV footage of the entire vicinity at the time the incident happened. They must be on there to your mansion now," Max ryed feeling so relieved that he was able toplete the task at the specified time.


    "I want you in my home in twenty minutes. You know they will be great consequences if you arrive even a minutete," Jackson ordered fiercely.


    "But boss the normal time to cover the distance between your house and the office is thirty minutes...,"


    "I don''t know how you are gonna do it. You can fly all the way here if you have the ability I don''t care all, I know is that I want you here in exactly twenty minutes. Your time counts now," Jackson said before he abruptly disconnected the call.


    "Damn that boss of mine for always giving hard missions!" Max eximed before he picked up his bag, car keys and phones. He rushed downstairs afterwards.


    When he reached Jackson''s home he did not even wait to park his car, he rushed into the house like a mad person just because he did not want to reach a minutete.


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 Chapter 329 - Kidnapped

    "Here I am," Max who ran all the way here from where he kept his car said panting heavily. The two guys sitting in front of Jackson were shocked to see the manner he arrived but they were not gutsy enough to question Max.


    "I was even thinking of ways to punish you a minute ago but I guess I have to save my punishments for next time since you won this time around," Jackson said not taking his eyes off theptop in his front.


    "That was only possible because boss has taught me well," Max said waiting for Jackson''s orders.


    "Sit here and use the spareptop. The sh Drives are on the table, you know what to do with it," Jackson instructed before he concentrate full attention on the video clips he was watching.


    Max quickly sat down close to the two guys he was very familiar with. The mood there wasn''t the type to share pleasantries that is why he sat down there and got to work immediately.


    After about three hours of repeatedly watching the CCTV footage, one of the guys calls out to him.


    "Her car was deliberately hit by an unknown car that is why the ident urred. I am sure this was their tactics to carry out their ns after she had passed out," Henry who has watched the clip twice said.


    "Boss I think I have found what we are looking for," Henry the guy in ck shirt announced. When Jackson signal him to pass him hisptop he quickly did.


    "Damn them for daring to harm my woman," Jackson said as he angrily mmed his hand against the table they are working on. Everywhere went quiet after he spoke.


    "Guyse to take a look and tell me whether you saw this car in the previous footage you watched," Jackson said as he signals Max and the other guy whose name is Rafael toe to take a look at the mentioned ck van.


    The two guys did as he ordered.


    "Boss, I recall seeing a familiar van but since the footage were all mixed up we can''t tell where or which streets it wasst seen," Max said while staring at his boss face.


    "If we can''t tell then I am sure that Ben will be able to do it after hacking into the CCTV footage of the streets so let''s go to Ben''s hideout," Jackson said as he immediately switched off theptop in front of him.


    He afterwards pick his pistol and keys lying on the table before he made to leave. The three guys followed him after switching off their variousptops.


    Inside the car, Jackson drove while Max sat at the front seat with him, the others sat at the backseat.


    Ben''s hideout wasn''t located in any fancy ce but at the mechanic workshop. It was located in a room where no one except him and his trusted client, Jackson and his men were aware of it.


    He works as a mechanic in the daytime while as a renowned hacker at the night. CCTV cameras were secretly installed in the workshop vicinity to alert him of any trouble.


    "Here my money bankes," Ben sitting at a ck rotating seat remarked with smiles as he continued staring at the several screens which were carefully installed by him.


    He stood up and approached the stairs when he saw that they were close to his doorsteps.


    For Jackson to personallye he knew that whoever he was searching for or whatever work he had for him was extremely dear to him.


    He lead them into the dark room filled with about twenty screens. With the huge screens installed in this manner, then no one would have to stress his or her eyes while watching the video clips.


    Without wasting time Jackson narrated all they know to Ben who has begun working on the task at hand. Jackson was his regr customer and friend so he did not need to bargain for the price since he knew Jackson will definitely pay him well.


    "I want you to find her as soon as possible," Jackson added just to emphasize the urgency of the matter.


    With the information given to him, Ben was able to hack into the CCTV cameras nearby to the scene of the incident.


    When Jackson saw the car in one of the clips his heart beat erratically because he was certain they would find her soon. He never expected what happened next.


    After going through a blind spot in one of the streets, the car never showed up in the next CCTV. Ben check the footage so many times following Jackson''s orders but nothing changed.


    "Buddy as you can see there is nothing I can do anymore; the car just vanished into thin air," Ben said as he sat back on the chair and stare at the screen.


    "How can you say there is nothing you can do? Are you not called the god of hacking or was that name just a show-off?" Jackson asked coldly as he red at the innocent guy.


    "Hey Buddy, I am not the one who said you should date a troublesomedy like the second daughter of Avans Group so don''t transfer your aggression on me," Ben said as he raised his gaze and stare at the unhappy guy.


    "What did you say?" Jackson pretended as though he did not hear what Benjamin said.


    "I said your woman is a bag of trouble, it''s a renowned fact in the entire City so I wonder why you fell in love with ady like her...,"


    "Say that one more time and I will not hesitate to sew your mouth together," Jackson threatened firmly as he beat the back of Ben''s head.


    "I was only stating the truth so why did you hit me?" Ben asked as he held the ce Jackson hits.


    "Because she has a lot of enemies we don''t even know how to go about investigating those around her since the one who kidnapped her could be anyone. Do you now understand what I mean?" Ben asked before he shifted his gaze back to the screen.

 Chapter 330 - Jackson Confronts His Mum

    "The only people I know she offended recently is my mum, Mrs Allen, Kai and her parents," Jackson said seriously.


    "See, it has only been a short time and she has offended several people...,"


    "Just shut up and let''s think which out of these people would have the guts to kidnap her," Jackson shut him up abruptly. Max and his colleagues listen to them talk in silence. All they were waiting for was for their boss toe up with a conclusion and give them orders.


    "Her parents are already out of the picture since they would never kidnap their daughter," Ben quickly ruled out the possibility that Mr and Mrs Avans were responsible for Jasmine''s kidnapping.


    "Mrs Allen no matter how angry she is would never dare to challenge the Avans this way so I am sure she isn''t responsible for this also," Jackson quickly ruled out Kai''s mum.


    "The rest has been ruled out, the only people remaining is your mum and her ex-fiancee," Ben said as he stare at Jackson.


    "Kai seems to like Jasmine a lot so I am sure he wouldn''t want to harm her just because she cancelled the engagement...,"


    "That means your mum is the only suspect remaining," Benpleted the sentence for him.


    Yes, mum dislike Jasmine a lot but would she be so heartless to kidnap the woman I love?


    Jackson thought not knowing who to trust anymore.


    "Just continue searching, I am sure you will find something," Jackson said as he turned to leave.


    "Boss, where are you going to? It''s quitete for you to leave all alone," Max said in a worried tone.


    "You and the others should stay here and watch over him to make sure he doesn''t ck. I wille back after confirming what I want to know," Jackson said before he stroll out of the secretpartment.


    "For that buddy of mine to look so sad because of her disappearance I guess he must really love her a lot," Ben mumbled while staring at Jackson''s departing back. He turned to work again after Jackson had left.


    Jackson drove at top speed on the lonely roads where cars hardly can be seen on the road.


    After about twenty minutes of driving his car drove into a very bigpound. He carefully parked his car in the open space before he approached the entrance. He was too angry to reply to the security guard greetings.


    On entering the sitting room, Jackson wasn''t surprised to see that none of the maid or other employees was at sight. It was prettyte so they must have all retired for the night.


    Jackson climbed the stairs and made his way to his mum''s room upstairs.


    When he reached the brown door he tried to open the door but the door was locked so he had to resort to knocking and waiting for her to open up the door.


    After knocking the fourth time he heard approaching footstepsing from the other side. He patiently waited for his mum to open the door. Mrs Smith was shocked to see her son standing right in front of her.


    "Come in," The sleepy eyes Mrs Smith invited her son into her room. Jackson entered the room without uttering a word to his mum.


    "Jacky, I can''t believe you finally decided to visit me but what I don''t understand is why you came past midnight," Mrs Smith said with smiles.


    "Mum where is Jasmine?" These were the first words Jackson said to his mum. His mum frowned at the mention of Jasmine''s name.


    "You have not visited me for months and the first thing you said to me after visiting me in so many months is WHERE IS JASMINE? Can you listen to yourself, Jacky?" Mrs Smith asked her once angry expression changing to an angry.


    "Mum, you might not like Jasmine for the reason you best know but mum, Jasmine is the woman I love. Your son loves her so much that he cannot stay a day without her so mum please release her to me if you are the one who kidnapped her," Jackson pleaded in a calm tone.


    "Mum, I love you but I would appreciate it if you respect my decision and the person I love," Jackson concluded in a serious tone.


    "Jacky, what the heck are you talking about? Isn''t she always with you so why are you asking me about her whereabouts," Mrs Smith said looking confused.


    "Are you saying you are not responsible for her kidnapping?" Jackson asked suspiciously not believing what his mum said.


    "I don''t know what you are talking about, Jacky. I am as lost and confused as you are. I might hate her guts but I am not stupid to go against Avans. The old man will ruin us if I dare harm his daughter and I would never want that to happen," Mrs Smith denied the allegations. Jackson stares at his mum in a bid to read her thoughts.


    "If you say so then I will believe you but mum, I promise to cut off all contacts with you if Iter learn that you were involved in her kidnapping," Jackson said coldly before he stood up and left the room.


    "Was this the best n Jane could havee up with? I thought she was normally intelligent but how foolish of her to kidnap Avans daughter," Mrs Smith thought aloud her eyes glued on the entrance.


    "I am certain that old hag Avans will wreak havoc on whoever is responsible for this if he learns about the kidnapping. She should pray he doesn''t find out about this or else her entire family will pay the price if he does," Mrs Smith said before she stood up and approached the door.


    After locking the door she went back to bed but for some reason, she could not seem to fall asleep.


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 Chapter 331 - Another Work Today Again?

    Jackson went back to Ben''s hideout after he left his mum''s ce. That night neither of the five of them slept. They kept monitoring the screens Ben was working on. Even Steve and Evelyn who were expecting good news either from the police or Jackson could not sleep.


    They all waited for morning toe thinking that by then they will be some development on finding her whereabouts.


    In the morning Catherine who was unaware of what was happening back in Central City woke up feeling very refreshed. She was surprised when she came downstairs and met Jeff helping her dad to set the dining table.


    "Did you even sleep at all?" Catherine asked the guy whom she could see had already freshened up and changed into new sets of outfits.


    "Why are you asking him such a question?" Mr Qin interjected before Jeff could answer.


    "Because you didn''t allow him to go to bed early. You insisted he must apany you to drink...,"


    "Hua, why are you always fighting with me because of him? And besides, he neverined so why are youining when you are not the one this concerns?" Mr Qin asked staring at his daughter wearing a white shirt and ck trousers.


    "Because...,"


    "Erin,e sit down and let''s eat," Jeff said just to disrupt their little argument.


    "He is right Hua,e and sit so we can have breakfast because after breakfast he has a lot of work to help me with," Mr Qin said before he pulled out a chair and sat down.


    "Another work today again?" Catherine asked sounding upset.


    "Because of the work you gave him yesterday his hands sustained a lot of bruised and blisters. These injuries haven''t healed and now you want to give him another work?" Catherine asked, her gaze glued on her father wearing a green shirt.


    "Dad, if you may know I didn''t bring him here to do all kinds of work for you...,"


    "Are you trying to tell me that my future son-inw is not allowed to help me do some of the menial jobs in the house? What is the use of a son-inw if he can''t share his father-inw''s burden?" Mr Qin interrupted her sharply.


    "Uncle, of course, I am happy to be of any assistance to you so don''t take whatever words she says seriously. She is just worried about me," Jeff said politely. He was so d to hear Mr Qin call him his son-inw for the first time.


    "Frey...,"


    "Let''s eat or the food will get cold," Jeff said before she could scold him.


    He came here to seek her father''s blessings and not to be the source of misunderstanding between father and daughter so he would rather choose for her to get upset with him than see her always quarrel with her father because of him.


    They all quietly ate. Catherine who normally talked was too upset to talk and Mr Qin didn''t seem to be in the mood to talk either so everywhere was quiet while they ate.


    They all rested for about fifteen minutes after their meal. Mr Qin initiated a conversation afterwards.


    "Jeffrey, let''s go to the hall so I can show you the work I have for you. We need to get the work done as soon as possible so the students can resume sses the next," Mr Qin said as he stood up from the couch.


    "Ok, uncle," Jeff said as he stood up too. He didn''t have the confidence to stare at Catherine since he knew that she must still be angry at him.


    After they left the room, Catherine followed them. Actually, she did not dislike the fact that her father gives Jeff work but the way he acts as if he wanted him to give up on her was what is so upsetting.


    Her father deliberately giving Jeff hard tasks was his way of making Jeff give up on her. Jeff might not know this but she does. She might not know why her father was acting this way but she definitely is not happy with this at all.


    When they got to the hall Catherine was surprised to see about five buckets of white paint lying at the centre of the hall.


    "Jeffrey as you can see, the walls of the hall is very dirty. I am not able to paint the walls because of my waist and back pains so I will leave the job to you. I hope you know how to paint?" Mr Qin asked while staring at his face.


    "Dad, the one who paints the wall doesn''t have to be you or him. We can employ people to paint the walls and I am sure the students would have been willing to help if you had told them yesterday that you wanted to paint the walls today," Catherine said before Jeff could reply.


    "I know we have the means to pay for painters to do the work but what is the use of wasting money when we have a capable man like him and the students were not enrolled in our martial arts Academy to do work so how could you suggest that I should have asked them for help," Mr Qin asked firmly.


    "But Jeff can''t...,"


    "Uncle is right when he said why do we need to waste money when you both have me here," Jeff said forcing on a smile.


    "Hey, Frey stop trying to y the hero here just because you want my dad to like you because if he doesn''t like you nothing you do will make him like you...,"


    "Erin, what are you saying?" Jeff said as he held her hand. He brought back his attention to Mr Qin afterwards.


    "Uncle, don''t worry I will try my best toplete the work today. You can go back to the house and rest," Jeff said to the further annoyance of Catherine.


    "Now you are talking. I will leave everything here in your care then," Mr Qin said before he spun and left the hall.


    (Hello darling readers, don''t forget the review part of the goal. I haven''t received any review since I announced the goal, I thought you guys might want to know.. Also, the 50 GOLDEN TICKETS GOAL is still far from being reached so let''s try and work harder. If we were able to achievest month goal, I believe we can do this!)

 Chapter 332 - They Finally Discovered That Mr Qin Was Testing Him

    "Hey Mr hero, what do you think you are doing? Do you perhaps enjoy being bullied by my dad and do you even know how to paint?" Catherine asked as she forcefully pulled out her hand from his hold.


    "I am trying to relieve your dad of some of his burdens and I don''t think your dad is bullying me...,"


    "If this isn''t called bullying the weak then what is it called?" Catherine asked fiercely.


    "It is called testing his future son-inw to see whether he is capable of taking care of his daughter," Jeff replied in a calm tone. It was after he said this that it dawned on her that maybe Jeff is right.


    Maybe her father is really testing him? And why on earth didn''t her mind goes to this?


    "I also thought he was maltreating me because he thinks I am not good enough for you but after the discussion we hadst night when he was drunk, I realised that your dad just loves you way too much. He wants the absolute best for you," Jeff said before he sat on the bare floor.


    "Being wealthy anding from a good family is nice but this doesn''t guarantee that my daughter will be loved the way she should have been. Marrying a wealthy man doesn''t mean that she will be well taken care of...," Jeff trailed as he stare at thedy sitting in front of him.


    "This is what he told mest night when he was drunk. Yes, I am rich but he is afraid you will be neglected that is why I perfectly understand his point of view. No parents would want her child to live an unhappy life," Jeff concluded as he held her hands and caress them affectionately.


    "If that is why he is acting this way he should have told me about his ns....,"


    "Would you have agreed if he had asked you with the way you have been arguing with him since we arrived?" Jeff asked in a serious tone. Catherine spared a minute to think about his question.


    If her father had disclosed that he wanted to test Jeff''s feelings for her, she would definitely have disagreed with anything that will make the man she loves suffers.


    "Maybe you are right. Father knows me and my temperament very well I guess that is why he kept the entire thing a secret," Catherine said in a sober tone.


    "That''s why you need to leave now so you can go to the market to buy groceries for lunch...,"


    "But we have enough groceries tost for at least two days. I made sure I bought a lot of stuff so dad won''t be able to use going to the market as an excuse to give you more work," Catherine said seriously.


    "Despite that, you still need to leave the work here to me....,"


    "But the work is way too much for you," Catherine said not agreeing to his arrangement.


    "I know it is but my love for you is greater than a thousand of this workbined. To get his permission I can do anything morally right not to mention painting just a hall so please go ok," Jeff persuaded in a meek tone.


    "But...,"


    "If you choose to stay then I will believe that you don''t want me to get your father''s permission to formally court you," Jeff said in a tone that carried a hint of threat.


    "You are threatening me," Catherine said with raised eyebrows.


    "Of course not. I am asking you politely and you can join me after you are back from the market, I won''t stop you then," Jeff said just to make her leave the hall so he could start work immediately.


    After about five minutes of coaxing Catherine left the hall. Jeff has painted a house before and this was about four years ago when he, Jackson, Evelyn and Steve went on a charity event in an orphanage. They had joined other workers to paint since they were short of hands.


    Right now he was very d that he embarked on that event because without the knowledge of how to paint that he acquired there he wouldn''t have known where to even start from right now.


    Jeff instantly got to work. About two hourster, Mr Qin sneaked toe to check on him. He was stunned when he saw that Jeff had covered arge portion of the hall.


    "Wow, I guess I wasn''t wrong about him from the beginning. He is a hardworking man. Apart from the fact that he loves my daughter, he respects me a lot. I ept him for my darling Hua but I won''t tell him. I will continue testing him," Mr Qin said grinning before he snuck away.


    When Catherine returned from the market she was more shocked than her father was to see the speed at which Jeff worked on the walls.


    After making sure that he has rested for fifteen minutes he resumed working again and she joined him to work. They worked for another three hours before they finally concluded everything.


    They sat down on the dirty floor and rested after they were done. Catherine was lying on Jeff''s body when she remembered that Jasmine hadn''t called her since morning and it had already passed lunch.


    She quickly removed her cell phone from her trouser''s pocket and dialled Jasmine''s line. There was no response on the first call so the anxious Catherine called again. On the second try, there was a response.


    "Jasmine, is there any problem? Are you and Jackson ok? You have never failed to call me in the morning if you fail to do it in the night so what the heck is going on?" Catherine asked in a worried tone.


    "Catherine this is not Jasmine," Jackson replied in a mellowed tone.


    "Why are you the one answering Jasmine''s cell phone again? Jackson, what the heck is going on over there? Don''t you even try to lie to me because I am going to call either Evelyn, Elizabeth or Alfred to ask them about Jasmine''s whereabouts," Catherine threatened fiercely as she sat up properly.


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    It''s a new month again and time to outline our goals.


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    Guys, we didn''t reach any ofst month goals. The GOLDEN TICKETS GOAL wasn''t reached so also was the 2k privileged chapter unlocks and the 10 reviews.


    Apart from making you guys happy, the second reason I always updated two chapters daily was so we could reach the privileged chapter unlocks target but for three months we couldn''t reach the goal. We only reached the goal once. Hey guys, I am not ming you guys for this.


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 Chapter 333 - Catherine Discovers The Truth

    "Jackson, what the heck have you been trying to hide from me? Where on earth is my darling Jasmine?" Catherine asked once again when all she could hear was silence on the other side.


    "Jasmine has been missing sincest night," Jackson finally revealed the truth.


    "What!" Catherine eximed instantly standing on her feet. Jeff was also stunned to hear his revtion.


    "How on earth did this happen and why didn''t you tell mest night when I called?" Catherine asked sounding very upset.


    Jackson who hasn''t had a wink of sleep since the previous day went ahead to exin everything that happened to Catherine and thank goodness Catherine put the phone on speaker so Jeff wouldn''t have to ask questions after the call.


    "Jackson, how could you keep such a big thing from me? I am Jasmine''s best friend. I am like a sister to her so how could you keep me in the dark?" Catherine said sounding extremely hurt.


    "I am sorry Catherine. I wasn''t sure of what was going on at the time you called me that is why I did not want to make assumptions. Another reason I didn''t say anything was that I didn''t want to make you worried. I am sure you have a lot going on there, I did not want to add to your problems," Jackson exined in a calm tone.


    "No matter hat problems I have Jasmine will alwayse first, don''t you know that?" Catherine asked fiercely.


    "And if you had told me about it earlier you wouldn''t have taken so long to find her," Catherine said as she cleaned the tears that were attempting to fall from her eyes.


    "What do you mean? Do you know of a way for us to find her?" Jackson asked subconsciously standing up on the couch he was sitting on.


    "Yes, because Jasmine often get into trouble I made sure I secretly had all her favourite jewellery and handbags bugged...,"


    "What!" Jackson eximed in surprise further arousing the curiosity of those listening to him.


    "Yes, and it is connected to my officeptop. I left theputer on my desk in the office before I travelled...,''


    "I am on my way there. I will call you again when I get there," Jackson said before he disconnected the call.


    "Jack, what did Catherine say?" Steve previously sitting on the couch asked worriedly as he stood up and went to meet Jackson.


    "She says she knows of a way to locate Jasmine''s location. I just need to go to Jasmine''s office to know the answer," Jackson said sounding very impatient. He made to leave but Steve held his hand.


    "I will go with you...,"


    "Me too," Evelyn also stood up from the couch and went to stand where the guys stood.


    "There is no need for that. You both should stay back and wait for us. Don''t forget Elizabeth and Alfred will be arriving soon. Someone needs to stay behind and keep thempany or they will be very worried...,"


    "But it''s very dangerous for you to go there alone," Evelyn expressed her fears.


    "I am not going alone. Max, Henry and Rafael will be apanying me. We will leave from her office immediately after we have confirmed her whereabouts," Jackson exined in a hurried tone.


    "Since you have made up your mind, I know there is nothing I say that will change your mind so all I can say now is for you to take good care of yourself. No matter the situation remember to always stay calm. Don''t make hasty decisions," Steve said seriously.


    "Don''t worry I will bring her back safely. It''s a promise," Jackson said as he tapped Steve''s shoulder.


    "Take care of everyone over here and make sure no one informs her old man and her mum about this or things will blow out of proportion," Jackson added. After Steve has given him his words, he turned to leave.


    "Don''t forget to keep us updated," Steve yelled as he stare at the four men''s departing back. Jackson waved his right hand in the air to show that he has heard Steve''s words.


    "I really wish that nothing bad had happened to her yet," Evelyn said as she sat back on the couch.


    She and Steve could hardly sleep after Jackson calledter that night and confirmed to them that Jasmine was kidnapped. They had rushed down to Jackson''s home to ask whether they were any development on his search for her. They have been here since in the morning until now.


    Jackson went to Jasminepany just like he was instructed by Catherine. When they got to the front of the building. Henry and Rafael waited in the car while Jackson and Max entered the building.


    He was afraid that it will cause an rm if the four of them were to enter the building at the same time.


    With Catherine''s directives, it didn''t take Jackson a long time to find out Jasmine''s location. Ten minutester they were seening out of thepany with a white Appleptop in Max''s hand.


    Before leaving Jackson called Steve to inform the others that they had already located where Jasmine was held captive.


    While Jackson drives, Max was the one making calls to make sure that everyone and everything was ready when they reached the kidnappers'' hideout.


    An hourter they finally reached the secluded area. When they got to the dpidated abandoned building two ck vans was already hiding somewhere waiting for them


    The moment the upants of the vans recognised their boss car they all came out of the car with their weapons in their hands.


    After strategizing how to go about rescuing Jasmine, Jackson''s cell phone rang. He wanted to ignore the call but when it kept ringing repeatedly he answered the line.


    "Hello Jack, what happened that you and Max didn''te to the office today? Is everything ok? I hope you are not sick right...,"


    "Save your worries for another day or another person because I am very busy right now.. I am in no mood to listen to your voice," Jackson said harshly before he disconnected the call.

 Chapter 334 - Jasmine Is Rescued

    Jane instead of getting angry grinned evilly after Jackson had disconnected the call. She could not help but rejoice that she has gotten what she wanted.


    Listening to how frustrated he sounded I am sure he hasn''t discovered where I had that annoyingdy locked up. I will get rid of her without anyone being suspicious of me. This is great!


    Jane thought before she opened her locker and secretly brought out a burner phone. Afraid that someone might be secretly listening to her call she made her way to the rooftop. When she reached the rooftop and made sure that she was the only one there, she dialled the only line on the burner phone.


    "Get rid of her now and dispose of her body where no one will trace it to you or me, understood?" Jane asked in amanding tone.


    "Copy that Madam," The leader of the group said before he waited for Jane to disconnect the call.


    On disconnecting the call the leader of the group turned to face his three men who were staring at him for instructions.


    "Madam says we should get rid of her," The leader in ck shirts ryed thedy''s instructions. The words ''Get rid of her'' began ringing in Jasmine''s head.


    "Why kill me when you can get triple the amount she gave you?" Jasmine whose beautiful face was now bruised asked firmly. Her words caught the attention of the four men in ck.


    "I will pay you tripled what she paid you and if you think that is not enough then name your price. I will pay you whatever amount you want as far as you let me go," Jasmine whose eyes were blindfolded with a ck piece of clothing said seriously.


    "Your deal isn''t bad but we won''t make a deal with you," one of the guys who had a tattoo on his right hand said.


    "If we make deals like this we would have long run out of business. For every business, there is a principle and same applies with us...,"


    "You call murdering people a business? What kind of goddamn business is that?" Jasmine on seeing that they will really go ahead and kill her shouted angrily.


    "You can get angry all you want but you can''t me us for your death. You can me no one but yourself for offending someone you shouldn''t have offended," The leader said as he corked the gun and point it to her head.


    "Who the heck is this someone that I shouldn''t have offended? Who is the scum who ordered my death?" Jasmine yelled in frustration? She was not aware that her screams have helped Jackson and his men to locate exactly where she is.


    Jackson and his men hurried along without making a sound.


    "Kill her and afterwards set the building on fire so that the police won''t find evidence of what happened here," The boss ordered as he turned and approach the entrance.


    "Damn you jerk! You have no ns of keeping me alive and yet you want to destroy my perfect body after killing me. I wille back and haunt you guys so be expecting me in your dreams," Frustrated Jasmine shouted as she struggled on the chair she was tied to.


    Goddamn it! I can''t believe I will be dying in a few minutes. I didn''t even have time to express just how much I love him and I haven''t enjoyed him to my satisfaction. He loves me so much yet because of my fears I did not even introduce him to my parents as the man I love. They are tons of things I haven''t done with him so how could I just die like this?


    Jasmine thought as she continued struggling to free herself when she heard the sound of guns being corked.


    "I am sorry for leaving you behind Ice Prince," Jasmine finally resigned to fate when she realised that all her efforts were in vain.


    The instant she expected to feel pain on either her head or chest, she heard the sound of someone falling on the floor.


    Not long afterwards she heard footsteps belonging to many people. Jasmine began panicking when she only heard screams and footsteps but could not see who are the intruders because of her blindfold.


    "Who is there?" Jasmine shouted as she began moving on the chair she was tied to.


    Just then she felt the footsteps of someone approaching her direction.


    "Who is that and what is going on here?" Jasmine asked in a desperate tone when she felt someone begin loosening the ropes around her legs.


    "Ice Prince is that you? It''s you right?" Jasmine guessed on perceiving the fragrance she was very familiar with.


    "Of course it''s your one and only Ice Prince or who else were you expecting toe to save you if not your beloved," Jackson said as he turned around to loosen her hands.


    Jasmine was only able to breathe properly when she confirmed that it was him.


    After loosening her hands Jackson quickly untied the blindfold before he went to squat in front of her.


    The moment he squatted Jasmine embraced him tightly.


    "I am sorry it took me so long to get here. You would have suffered less if I hade a bit earlier," Jackson said as he keep on patting her back.


    "It''s ok. As far as you came to me save me I am happy. The time youe doesn''t matter," Jasmine said as she hugged him tighter refusing to let go.


    Jackson knew how terrified she must have been so he indulge her a little. He let her hug him for a long time.


    "Miss Naughty, I know you missed me a lot but you need to release me so we can go home," Jackson said as he tapped her hand gently.


    "Can''t I hug you a little more?" Jasmine asked acting like a spoiled kid. His men acted as though they did not see or hear anything.


    IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT


    HAPPY NEW MONTH!!! HAPPY DECEMBER!!! ???


    Happy new month beloved readers. I want to thank you guys for the previous month. Thank you very much for the love you have shown me throughout the past month.


    It''s a new month again and time to outline our goals.


    GOAL 1: For every 50 GOLDEN TICKETS we get this December I will give 5 chapters mass release instead of the two chapters we normally get. This is a great deal right?


    Do you want more chapters? If yes then give me all your GOLDEN TICKETS and you will see the chaptersing?


    GOAL 2: For every 10 reviews we get this month, I will give 3 chapters mass release. This is another great deal right?


    All you need to do is leave a review telling me what you think, like and dislike about the novel. If ten of you leave a review then your 3 chapters mass release is a sure thing.


    Guys, we didn''t reach any ofst month goals. The GOLDEN TICKETS GOAL wasn''t reached so also was the 2k privileged chapter unlocks and the 10 reviews.


    Apart from making you guys happy, the second reason I always updated two chapters daily was so we could reach the privileged chapter unlocks target but for three months we couldn''t reach the goal. We only reached the goal once. Hey guys, I am not ming you guys for this.


    What I want to say is that starting from this month the updates will reduce. I won''t be uploading two chapters daily but I will try my best to make the updates stable. I will also try to give mass release depending on your performance apart from reaching the goals. Thank you so much guys for your understanding.


    I love you guys very much ???.

 Chapter 335 - The Mastermind Was Not Caught

    "Of course you can hug me as much as you want but that will be only when we get home so be good ok?" Jackson said as he pats her hair affectionately.


    Jasmine reluctantly pulled away when she heard his words. On taking a closer look at her face Jackson was both shocked and furious to see the bruise on her face.


    "Did theyy their filthy hands on your face?" Jackson asked coldly as he caressed her slightly swollen face. His heart hurt badly to see that she was maltreated.


    "Yeah, the leader did hit me quite hard when he caught me trying to escape but you don''t have to worry, it will go away," Jasmine said forcing a smile on seeing his painful expression.


    "And who among them is the one who dared to hit you?" Jackson asked as he turned and shot the subdued men a murderous nce.


    "That one," Jasmine pointed at the man whose mouth was bleeding.


    If she had known what Jackson wanted to do to the man then maybe she would have hesitated when she wanted to point at him.


    Jackson did not say anything immediately but instead effortlessly carried his woman and approach the entrance.


    "Guys, make sure the idiot who dared to hit my woman won''t ever be able to use the hand he hit her with," Jackson ordered while ring at the leader of the group.


    "Do that before the police arrive," Jackson added firmly before he majestically walk away. They didn''t walk too far away before a screaming from where she was held captive startled her.


    Jasmine could not help but wonder what Jackson''s men did to the guy to make him yell so much.


    It was when they reached downstairs that the police whom the worried Evelyn called arrived. They had wanted Jasmine to follow them to the police station but Jackson did not agree. He drove off after telling the police that Jasmine will visit their station after she had gotten better.


    From the moment Jackson drove off Jasmine hugged Jackson''s free hand refusing to let go. Because she wouldn''t release his hand, he had to drive with one hand and this consumed a lot of time.


    Max and hispanions who had left about thirty minutester reached home before them.


    Evelyn, Alfred, Steve and Elizabeth were so happy when Jackson appeared in the sitting room with Jasmine in his arms. It was after he put her down they realised that Jasmine had sprained her right ankle.


    The twodies hugged Jasmine to the point that they did not want to let go. Jackson had to pull his woman away from them before Jasmine was finally free.


    After they had expressed their happiness to the fullest, they began flooding Jasmine with questions.


    The only detail Jasmine could ry was that she fainted shortly after the collision only to wake up in a dark dirty room tied to a chair.


    "The only fact we have right now is that the mastermind is a woman but who could this be?" Steve asked as his eyes darted from one person to the other.


    "If we were to start guessing who it is there we wille to a standstill since I am sure that Jasmine has offended a lot of women more than she offended the men, be it in the past or present," Evelyn expressed her standpoints.


    "You are right about that. Jasmine personality is super strong and to top it all, she is bad at holding in which is why she always ends up offending lots of people especially women who have the tendency to show their jealousy aggressively. Trying to figure which out of this women are gutsy enough to kidnap her won''t be easy....,"


    "What you all said is the truth but this won''t stop me from investigating the incidence. I will make sure the person responsible for this pays dearly for it," Jackson stated fiercely.


    "Jasmine I suggest that from now on you be very careful and conscious of your environment. Your enemy is in the dark he/she can strike again any time so you need to be careful," Alfred advised seriously.


    He and Elizabeth were so scared when Jackson called to break the news of Jasmine''s kidnapping to them. Out of panic, Elizabeth had even wanted to call her parents and inform them about it had Jackson not specifically warned them to keep the incident a secret from Mr and Mrs Avans.


    "I will be more cautious from now on so you guys don''t have to worry anymore. I am sure most of you haven''t eaten or had enough sleep so I suggest that you home eat and rx because I am perfectly ok now," Jasmine assured with a smile.


    "It''s just as if you were here to see that we were not able to sleepst night neither were we able to eat. Your beloved had it worst so I suggest you take very good care of him so he doesn''t fall sick because of exhaustion," Evelyn said as she winked naughtily at Jasmine. They all talked for about thirty minutes more before everyone else left remaining the owner of the house and his lover.


    Jackson assisted Jasmine in having her bath and he also seized this opportunity to freshen up.


    He did not only help her to dry and style her hair but he also helped to apply lotion to her body. He did not let her lift a finger and Jasmine was slightly amazed. She just quietly watched him pamper her.


    After he had helped to dress her up in her pyjamas he carried her to the huge bed and gently ced her on it.


    "Wait here while I go get the first aid kit downstairs," Jackson said as he made to leave but Jasmine quickly grabbed his hand and pulled him back on the bed.


    "Ice Prince, what is wrong? Did I perhaps do something to upset you?" Jasmine asked in a worried tone, her gaze centred on his handsome face.allnovelfull

 Chapter 336 - Showing Affection

    "I know you are treating me really well but you are also avoiding me? You didn''t tease me when we were in the bathroom like you normally do neither did you talk to me since the others left, are you angry at me?" Jasmine asked as she turned and cupped his face when she saw that he was trying to avoid her gaze.


    "If I did something wrong then I am sorry...,"


    "You didn''t do anything wrong but instead I am the one at fault. Although I im to love you very much I can''t believe I couldn''t do the simplest thing as protecting you," Jackson said painfully.


    "Was these your reason for acting so strangely?" Jasmine asked. Although she did not say it the truth is she felt so happy that she was not the cause of why he was angry.


    "Jackson Smith, I don''t know whether I have told you this before but listen carefully hmm," Jasmine continued cupping his face while staring into his eyeballs.


    "I, Jasmine Avans is not the type ofdy who requires the protection of a man. I am absolutely not a damsel in distress I am sure you are aware of this. Although I am a big-time troublemaker, I am capable of protecting myself, got it?" Jasmine asked sternly.


    "I am not feared by men just because of my ability to bring men to their knees with my seducing ability but men are scared of me because of my ability to fight. The entire men in Central city and beyond knows that I am not a pushover that is the second reason they dare not try to mess around with me so have a little confidence in your woman ok?" Jasmine said as she tapped his chest gently.


    "Why do I not feel reassured even though you told me all that? I mean you easily got kidnapped by those fools despite your skills...,"


    "That is because they used tricks. I would have taught those idiots a serious lesson had they not made me faint before they kidnapped me," Jasmine said fiercely.


    "I believe you but there is something I am curious about...,"


    "What are you curious about?" Jasmine asked seriously as she continued staring at his face.


    "Didn''t you tell me once that your old man''s men are always following you to keep an eye on you so why were they not there that night?" Jackson asked curiously as he raised his hand and caress her face.


    "I threatened to not only make them suffer but their entire family if they dare follow me again...,"


    "Why did you do that? I am sure you wouldn''t have gotten kidnapped if you didn''t get them off your tail," Jackson said sounding slightly upset.


    "I did that because I hate having my father monitor my every move. I despised having him tell me what to do and what not to do. Letting his men always follow me about feel like I don''t have a life of my own and I loathe this...," Jasmine trailed as she looked away. She removed her hand from his face.


    "I hate being controlled the most and I despised it when he used those I love to threaten me. He wouldn''t know those I hang out with if his men don''t follow me. I don''t want him to use you to threaten me into doing something I dislike," Jasmine concluded seriously.


    Her father has the habit of letting his men keep tabs on her. This has been his habit for as long as she can recall. Through the information given to him by the men he always tends to make things difficult for her.


    This had been the case when she wanted to start herpany.


    Raising funds and finding investors had been her biggest challenge and this was because of her father''s intervention.


    He never wanted her to work outside of the family business that is why his executive assistant had always met her investors behind her back.


    It was a miracle she found investors who weren''t swayed by her father''s words or offer. She would have ended up dancing to his tone if she never met such investors.


    "If you hate it then it''s ok. There is no need to get upset about it," Jackson said as he pulled her close to himself. He wrapped his hands around her body.


    "Since you hate your father''s men following you, I will tell Max to arrange some of our best men to protect you...,"


    "You don''t have to do that. I am fine and I will continue to be fine as long as I have you beside me," Jasmine said as she embraced him tightly. Jackson wanted to argue with her on this but he changed his mind when he realised that she wasn''t in a really great mood.


    "Wait here while I go get the first aid kit," Jackson said before he released her and slowly climbed out of bed.


    "Oh... and don''t forget to call Catherine. She has been dying to talk to you," Jackson said when he was at the door.


    "He is right. I am sure she must have been damn worried about me judging from what Ice Prince told me earlier," Jasmine said as she scrutinised the room in search of her cell phone.


    After she saw it lying at the centre table she hopped with one leg to where the phone was kept. It was when she made it to go back to the bed that Jackson entered the room once again. He hurried to her side to assist her.


    "I have told you not to move about since you are injured. Whatever you want, let me know and I will get them for you...,"


    "And what if you are not around?" Jasmine who has just been lifted from the floor asked.


    "Lilian is there and so are the other maids. There will be at your service when I am not around you so make sure to ask for their services. I have promised to fire all of them if they let you move about when you are still unwell," Jackson said sternly as he carried her back to the bed.


    IMPORTANT NOTE


    HAPPY LAST DAY OF THE MONTH!!! ???


    Hello, amazing readers we havee to the end of November 2021.


    Although we didn''t reach any of our goals I want to use this opportunity to especially thank all of you.


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 Chapter 337 - Did You Think Of Me Once?

    "Hey, why would you do that...,"


    "I know how stubborn my woman can be so this is the only way I can make her listen to my instructions. I know you like them and wouldn''t love to see them getting fired because of you which is why I am sure you will not do anything that will put their job on the line," Jackson said as he brought out a white bandage from the first aid kit.


    "That is not fair," Jasmine said with pouted lips.


    "My woman is just so stubborn, this is the only way I know that will make her listen to me so I don''t care whether it is fair or not. What I care about is making your injury heal effectively," Jackson said before he began bandaging her hurting ankle.


    "I will not talk to you again. Let me talk to my best friend who loves me so much and will always take my side," Jasmine said as she picked her phone lying on the bed. Because of how gentle Jackson was bandaging her leg she did not feel much pain.


    "No matter how many tantrums you throw I won''t take back my orders and be aware that your best friend whom you said loves you the best has her own man. And I am sure hees first before you which means your hubby here is undoubtedly the one who loves you most, so does that mean it is my line you are dialling?" Jackson said yfully with smiles on his handsome face.


    "You...," Jasmine could not find the urate words to scold her narcissistic man with.


    "You are being narcissistic and shameless," Jasmine said before she dialled Catherine''s line.


    "I am definitely an amateur when ites to those two aspects. My wife is the master here and I happen to be her student," Jackson teased as he yfully tapped the bridge of her nose.


    "As you can see there is no ring on my finger to show as proof for your im which means I am not your wife," Jasmine said as she demonstrate by showing him her empty fingers.


    "I have the ring with me, I just haven''t proposed yet because I am afraid you will reject me but since you said you want the ring how about I get it for you so we can seal our marriage....,"


    "Shush... Cat is on the line," Jasmine prevented him frompleting his sentence by cing her index finger on his lips.


    "Jasmine dear, how are you? I hope you are not hurt? Have you eaten...,"


    "I am fine darling so stop panicking," Jasmine interrupted the anxiousdy in a calm tone. The two went ahead and talk for a long time.


    The bored Jackson kept himself busy by ying with strands of her hair.


    He was a witness of just how worried sick Catherine was which is why he did not do anything to disrupt their call.


    "So has she finally believed my words when I told her earlier that you were alright?" Jackson asked when he saw Jasmine ce her cellphone on the side table.


    "Didn''t I say I don''t want to talk to you?" Jasmine asked as she quicklyy down on the bed.


    Jackson stares at her back facing him for a while.


    For her to pick a fight with me because of what I said I guess she has really missed my teases. And instead of pretending to be angry at me she should have just said she missed my teases and I will grant her wishes.


    Anyways, even though she did not say it I will still grant my naughty woman''s wishes.


    Jackson thought as his lips curled into a sly smile.


    He gentlyy beside her and wrap his left hand around her body. He pulled even closer so there was no space between them.


    "I missed you so much. You only went missing for a few hours but those few hours felt like an eternity to me...," Jackson whispered into her ears. Without seeing her face he could tell that she was smiling after hearing his confession.


    "The thought that I would never see your beautiful face, feel your curvaceous body, taste your sexy red lips and hear your naughty words that make me have thousand of naughty imaginations almost drove me insane," Jackson said as his hands began teasing her face.


    "All these things and many morebined made me realise that life without Jasmine Avans was not worth living. I have grown to love you to a stage that I am a fool for you. Your disappearance made me realise that what I feel for the world''s greatest seducer was nothing but true love that willst forever," Jackson said these words in a tone that made Jasmine''s feel what she has never felt for any man. And this feeling came into existence because of his sincere confession.


    "I thought of you every second second you were away but did my name evene to your mind when you were held captive? Did you even think of me once?" Jackson asked in a trembling voice that made his fears visible.


    What is he so afraid of? That I don''t love him enough or what?


    Jasmine thought not immediately replying to his question.


    "I am sure you had so many people to think about at that moment. You had Catherine to think about, she has been by your side for so long. I am sure she must have been the first person you thought of. You had Elizabeth, your mum, dad and Alfred to think about so it''s ok if you forgot to about me...,"


    "And why are you so sure that they are the people I thought of? Do you think I love all of them more than I love you? Is that what you think?" Jasmine asked as she abruptly turned around to face him.


    "If that is what you think then I am sorry to prove you wrong, Mr Jackson Smith...," Jasmine said fiercely as she raised her hand ced it at the back of his neck.


    "You are the only one I thought of when that gun was ced on my forehead. All I could think of was you. Thinking back now I don''t know why I forgot about every other person''s name that moment. Do you perhaps know the reason Mr Jackson Smith or do you want me to tell you?" Jasmine asked provocatively as she pulled him closer by the neck.


    IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT


    HAPPY SURPRISE MASS RELEASE LOVELY READERS!!! ???


    Hello lovely readers, I know we are far from reaching any of the goals for this November which means there is not supposed to be any mass release. I decided to give mass release because I want to use this mass release to thank you, guys.


    I know I always give goals every month and some of you might think I am being demanding. The truth is I don''t give goals to make things difficult for you guys but I do this because I want to give this book the opportunity to shine like other books. I believe this book deserves this much. Achieving monthly goals might make AllNovelFull give me features and a little attention which they haven''t given my books that is why I always give goals.


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 Chapter 338 - He Is The Past And You Are My Present

    "It''s is because I love you. This incident made me realise that I love you more than I think. For me to have forgotten everyone''s name and existence except yours shows that I, Jasmine Avans love you more than everyone else so why are you still doubting my love for you?" Jasmine asked with a frown. It was after she spoke Jackson realised that he was wrong big time.


    "I... I...," Jackson stuttered not knowing what to say to calm her down.


    "If you dare doubt my love for you just one more time I swear I will...,"


    "Love me even more," Jackson interrupted her before she could finish her sentence.


    "I am sorry that your man is so timid. Honestly, I am scared. I am afraid that you might suddenly realise that you didn''t love me as much as you think now that your first love is back. I am terrified that those against our union might make you regret loving me. The fact that you might suddenly leave me scares me out of my wits," Jackson said honestly.


    For the first, he mustered up the courage to say the words he has hidden in his heart.


    "I am sure of how I feel about you. I know that there is nothing that will make me give up on you in this lifetime but I am not sure of what you think," Jackson said while staring into her eyes.


    "Ice Prince, it''s true I loved Nichs a lot but he proved that he never deserved me or my love. Nichs is my past while you are my present. Don''t ruin the happiness you felt when he was never around. Don''t give him the pleasure to ruin our rtionship because I am sure that is what he is after," Jasmine said in a mellowed tone.


    "And if you are worried about my father not giving us his approval then you don''t have to worry because my mum, Lizzy and Alfred''s approval is enough. About your mum, I will try my best to make her like me....,"


    "You don''t have to do that. If she doesn''t agree then those naughty friends of mine approval and that of my deceased dad is enough. Also, my aunts will definitely give us their blessings," Jackson who knew how stubborn his mum can be said.


    "She is your closest family so it''s good I try to earn her approval but don''t worry I know when to ept defeat if she keeps treating me badly," Jasmine said as she began ying with his face.


    "You...,"


    "Enough about others and what they think about our rtionship. Let''s talk about us and what we missed during the time I wasn''t around," Jasmine yfully changed the topic.


    "You said you missed me earlier right


    so how much did you miss me and my teases?" Jasmine said before she gave a light kiss to his lips.


    "Did you miss me enough to get aroused just at the thought of hearing me moan your name in the most erotic manner possible," Jasmine said as she snuck her right hand into his pyjamas.


    "I did miss you a lot more than you can ever imagine. I miss you enough for the thought of not having you in my embrace to drive me crazy. As much I missed you so much, seriously no sex tonight," Jackson stated to the displeasure of Jasmine.


    "You don''t want to make love to me but I want to make love to you and you won''t deny me of that. I know how to make you give in to my demands...,"


    "I know you know what I like and what I dislike in bed but I won''t give in to what you want tonight so keep your hands off that region and let''s go to sleep," Jackson who just grabbed her hand that was about to creep into his trousers said.


    "Ice Prince why are you treating me so harshly even though I am a patient...,"


    "It''s solely because you are a patient that I don''t want us to do anything tonight. You can think about having intimacy with me when your leg has recovered," Jackson said as he made to pat her hair but Jasmine prevented him from touching her hair.


    "How does my leg injury affects us having sex? I am not even on my menses and you want to starve me that is very mean of you," Jasmine said with pouted lips. Jackson could see that she was upset but he won''t change his decision because of that.


    "You know very well how I am in bed. I tend not to let go until I taste your insides over and over again until I am satisfied. You just returned after such a terrible ordeal so how do you expect me to have the heart to make love to you hmm?" Jackson asked seriously while staring into her eyes.


    "I...,"


    "Stop insisting and let''s go to sleep ok," Jackson said in a gentle tone but his gentleness did not work on her.


    "Ice Prince is stingy," Jasmine said as she hits him repeatedly on his chest. The way she acted was like a child begging for candy.


    None of them utter a word after she said this. They onlyy on the bed and stare at each other.


    I don''t believe I can''t make him want me without touching him.


    Jasmine who hasn''t given up yet on her n to get Jackson to make love to her thought while staring at his face.


    After trying toe up with a solution to her problem for a long time an idea suddenly pops into her head.


    Jasmine sat up on the bed and began fanning herself with her hands like she felt hot.


    "Why do I suddenly feel so hot and ufortable?" Jasmine muttered loud enough for Jackson to hear. She even stole a secret nce at him to make sure he was watching.


    "Maybe I will feel better after taking my clothes off," Jasmine said as she loosen her pyjamas and took them off to reveal her wless skin.


    IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT


    Hello darling readers, with the way things are going on you guys part, I don''t think we will be able to have mass release this month since none of the goals for mass release has been met yet. We are far away from reaching 50 GOLDEN TICKETS not to mention 100. Out of the 10 reviews for this month goal, we only got one review. And the 2k (2,000) privileged chapters unlock, we are not even close to 1k (1,000) privileged chapters unlock not to mention 2k (2,000) privileged chapter unlock.


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 Chapter 339 - Get Pregnant For Me

    "It''s now the time of the year rain pours and the weather is very cold. Always remember to dress warmly so you don''t develop a cold," Jackson who sees through her tricks said immediately closing his eyes so he won''t get tempted as she wants.


    "You are so mean," Jasmineined when she saw his closed eyes. She had no choice but to put on her clothes andy back on the bed.


    They both stayed awake for a long time. None of them knew exactly when they fell asleep.


    The next day Jasmine woke up feeling very refreshed. She felt so lightheaded. She could not recall when slept so early.


    Seeing that Jackson was not lying beside her, Jasmine hastily tried to climb out of bed to look for him. While trying to stand up she momentarily forgot that she sprained her leg when she was trying to run away from her captors.


    "Ouch...," Jasmine screamed in pain as she immediately fall back on the bed. She was surprised to see Jackson running towards him with a tray of food.


    "Are you alright? What is wrong?" Jackson asked in a worried tone as he dropped the tray of food on the bed. He hurried to where she sat down nursing her pains.


    "I forgot that my leg is injured while trying to stand up...,"


    "And didn''t I tell you to call me if you need anything? I remember making myself very clear that you shouldn''t walk about since that will only make your injury worst," Jackson scolded as he bent and massage the hurting foot.


    "I can''t just call you or the maid for trivia things I can do by myself. You have so many things on your te, I don''t want to...,"


    "And am Iining?" Jackson asked as he raised his gaze and stare at her face.


    "Miss Naughty, it pains my heart to see you in pains and the only way to relieve this pains I am feeling is to take very good care of you so please don''t deprive me of that too hmm?" Jackson said meekly as he stare into her eyes.


    "Stop feeling sad because my injury has nothing to do with you. And if you feel happy taking care of me then I have no objection," Jasmine smiled at him before she bent and kiss him.


    "I woke up very early to prepare breakfast for you since you love dishes prepared by me so let''s go eat," Jackson said as he tried to carry her.


    "The tray is on the bed so you don''t really need to carry me," Jasmine said before Jackson could pick her up.


    "I want to do it despite knowing that," Jackson smiled bewitchingly at her before he carried her off the floor.


    "You are suddenly acting so romantic what will you do if I get used to your romantic treatments?" Jasmine asked yfully after Jackson gently dropped her close to where the tray of food is kept.


    "It''s ok if you get used to it. And I will even do more if you get pregnant with my child. I will not only carry you to the next side of the bed but I will carry you downstairs every day. I will carry you on my body to anywhere you want to go and every breakfast will be served in bed...," Jackson trailed as he stare at her smiling face.


    "So what do you think about my proposal Miss Naughty?" Jackson asked flirtatiously.


    "Your juicy offer almost made me want to get pregnant with your child right now but I know getting pregnant in an instant is not possible...,"


    "It''s doesn''t have to be right now but we can make it happen in two weeks or a month," Jackson said with glittering eyes. Jackson eagerly waited to hear her response.


    He is tempting me with his offers just to make me agree to his wishes, what a cunning man he is.


    Jasmine who see through his ns thought.


    "I have told you no ring no baby yet so I am sorry to reject your proposal," Jasmine said before she turned and picked the fresh milk he prepared for her.


    "Hey, that is not fair. I know very well that you won''t ept my ring even though I were to give it to you right now and neither do you ept to be the mother of my children, why?" Jackson said displeasingly.


    "Try harder to win me over so that next time you won''t be rejected," Jasmine said smiling. She gulped half of the milk before she drop the ss back on the tray.


    "No matter how hard I try I feel like you won''t ept either of my wishes," Jackson said with pouted lips.


    "Try harder hubby. You are already an ideal ...," Jasmine paused when she realised what she wanted to say. Her words caught the attention of Jackson. Seeing how he was waiting for her response while staring at her face, Jasmine quickly lowered her gaze and pretend to be eating.


    "Why did you stop? Complete what you wanted to say. I am sure you wanted to say I am an ideal husband so go on andplete it," Jackson said with glittering eyes.


    "Ideal husband? Who told you that was what I wanted to say?" Jasmine asked pretending as though Jackson guessed her words wrongly.


    "You...,"


    "Let''s eat or the food will get cold...," Jasmine interrupted him abruptly.


    "You haven''t gone shopping with me so I wonder why you thought I wanted to say you are an ideal husband," Jasmine muttered before she began to eat.


    "You said earlier that I was mean right but I think you are meanest," Jackson said as he unhappily picked up the spoon.


    Jackson reluctantly eat and did not forget to feed her. The naughty Jasmine tried every means to make himugh but he just wouldn''tugh.


    After their meal, Jackson ced the tray on the side table.


    "Stop frowning because you look ugly when you frown. It''s a waste of your beautiful smile and handsome looks so smile hmm?" Jasmine said before she began tickling him. Jackson still wanted to pretend to be angry at her but he could not keep up with the pretence anymore. He burst out in a peal of deafeningughter after three minutes of her tickling.


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    HAPPY NEW MONTH!!! HAPPY DECEMBER!!! ???


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 Chapter 340 - Another Failed Tricks

    "That is right, this beautiful smile fits you most," Jasmine said as she beamed at him.


    When Jasmine saw that he was rxed and happy, she wrapped her hands around his neck.


    She gave light kisses to his lips. She kept on doing that for over five minutes before she settled for a deeper kiss. Jackson responded perfectly to her advances.


    He pulled her even closer and take possession of the addicting lips that he loves so dearly.


    "Let''s make love," Jasmine said with pleasure-filled eyes as she starts unbuttoning his shirt. The cruel Jackson did not reject her immediately but he waited for her to finish undoing his buttons.


    "Sorry Miss Naughty but no sex. I recall telling you that until you recover they will not be lovemaking between us...,"


    "How could you say that? I am sure you want to make love to me so why are you pretending?" Jasmine asked as she made to kiss his bare chest but Jackson quickly prevented her from doing so by pushing her shoulders backwards.


    "You don''t want to marry me, neither do you want to get pregnant with my child. All you want is to eat me over and over again, don''t you think that is unfair to me too?" Jackson asked while staring at her pouted lips.


    "You...,"


    "There is no need to stutter. All you need is to take very good care of your injured leg so it would heal early. As long as you are better I will give you what you want. I am not so heartless after all," Jackson said as he struggled and free himself from her grip.


    Despite her attempt to make him do what she wanted Jackson exercised self-control and made sure he got her showered.


    Since Jackson had called Jasmine''s office that morning to inform them about Jasmine absence Jasmine did not have to bother about going to the office.


    Luckily for the injured Jasmine, her beloved Jackson took the day off from work to keep herpany. Since the weather wasn''t so great they stayed indoors.


    Late in the afternoon rain started pouring heavily. An hour after the heavy downpour still ongoing, Evelyn, Steve, Elizabeth and Alfred dropped by to pay Jasmine, in particr, a visit.


    They were not so surprised to see that Jackson did not go to work that day. They chatted for about two hours before they shared themselves into two groups. Thedies took the sitting room while the men used the porch.


    While talking they often sneak peeps at their women to make sure they were ok. Everyone had dinner at Jackson''s home. They stayed an hour more after dinner before they all found their way home.


    After everyone left Jasmine hurriedly left the sitting room with the assistance of Lilian who has never left her side throughout that day. This was because of the orders Jackson gave them that morning. Lilian knew very well that he wasn''t lying when he said he would fire them from their job if they disobey his orders.


    Jackson was curious to know why she was in a hurry but he did not ask questions. He remained in the sitting room and waited for her toe back downstairs. He became slightly worried when she did not return despite that over thirty minutes was gone.


    Anxious to know what was the problem, he headed upstairs to his room. He bumped into Lilianing out of the room. Jackson asked Lilian what was the problem but Lilian just walked past him. Lilian''s actions made him even more curious to know what his naughty woman was up to.


    Entering the mini sitting room, he could not find her so he guessed she must be in the bedroom and he wasn''t wrong about that because he met her in the bedroom.


    Jackson stares at thedy lying on the bed with only her lingerie on. With her current post on the bed, he could easily guess what she was up to.


    Oh, so this is what she was up to all along!


    Jackson thought grinning within as he watched her change her seductive position every ten seconds. He quickly looked away when his eyes met her pinky area.


    "It only finished raining some minutes ago and you are dressed like this, aren''t you afraid of catching a fever?" Jackson asked as he approached the wardrobe instead of the bed. He was trying to pick the pyjamas he nned to wear tonight when he felt an arm wrapped around his now bare body.


    He did not need anyone to tell him that it was his woman at work.


    "You are here to keep me all warm-up tonight so why should I be afraid of the cold?" Jasmine whispered flirtatiously into his ear. Her actions were apanied by the warm sensation of her tongue against his bare skin.


    Jackson almost groaned when she teased his nipples had he not bitten unto his lower lips.


    "I am afraid you will end up suffering from chills today since I have no intention of keeping you warm tonight," Jackson said as he held her arms doing their work on his body. He stylishly frees himself from her hold.


    "Why are you so difficult to please tonight? Are you perhaps punishing me like this because I rejected your proposals?" Jasmine asked as she stare at his departing back. He turned to face her after she spoke.


    "Will you make love to me tonight if I agree to get pregnant for you...,"


    "I know whatever you say will be half-hearted and this is because you will only agree because of what you want so my decision will not change even though you agree now so I advise you get dressed so you won''t suffer from cold. You know this might drag on for a week or two weeks if you fall sick," Jackson said as he winked naughtily at her.


    "Hey!" Jasmine yelled when she saw him open the bathroom door.


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 Chapter 341 - The Reason For Steve And Eves Separation Two Years Ago

    "He won''t even budge! I wonder why he is like this today when normally he wouldn''t be able to resist me!" Jasmine thought aloud as she went to bed to n again.


    That night Jasmine exhaust all the tricks she could think of and Jackson heartlessly refused her. She had no choice but to go to bed early.


    Back in Steve''s home, Evelyn whose upper body was resting on Steve''s body raise her gaze to stare at his face.


    "Steve, it''s just a day away from mum''s birthday party. Mum and dad hade to the conclusion that they will set me up on a blind date with the Chief Judge only son. They said this is because they don''t want me to waste my life on a man whom I don''t have a future with and this brings me to my question...," Evelyn trailed. From the erratic movement of her heart and the way she was trying to avoid his stares, Steve could easily tell that she was scared.


    "Is there any future for the two of us?" Evelyn asked with a trembling voice. No matter how casual she wanted to sound about the issue she just couldn''t hide her fears.


    She was scared that Steve might just see her as the woman he could go to whenever he wants pleasure but that she wasn''t fit to be his future wife.


    "We have been dating five years ago, long before I travelled out of the country. Although we have dated for so long you have never mentioned anything about settling down. I know I was away for over two years. I am not sure what you were up to during those periods. Maybe you had found yourself an ideal partner, I don''t know...," Evelyn paused as she tried to fight back the tears that were attempting to fall. Steve quietly watched her, waiting for her to conclude all she wanted to say.


    "You can tell me if you had found yourself another sweetheart during that time that I was away. Although it will be hard to leave you for another woman since I love you a lot, I will do it. For your happiness, I could do anything and that includes leaving you for the one you love. All you need to do is say the world. The truth they say is bitter but I believe I will slowly ept it so please tell me the truth instead of giving me false hopes," Evelyn concluded in a sad tone as she cleaned the tears that were about to fall. She silently waited for his response but Steve didn''t utter a word despite that three minutes had passed.


    "I guess your silence means I am not the one anymore," Evelyn said as she slowly sat up. She made to climb out of bed and at this moment Steve stretched and pull the now standingdy onto the bed.


    "And where do you think you are going to?" Steve asked as he stare at her sad face.


    "To get my belongings so I can get out of your life...,"


    "And who says you can just leave me because you have said all you wanted to say. Don''t you want to hear my response or were you dying for this day to reach so you could quickly leave me in the guise that I don''t love you anymore?" Steve asked seriously.


    "I don''t want to be a hindrance to your happiness that is why I am leaving...,"


    "You are the main source of my happiness so what other happiness are you talking about?" Steve asked as he raised his right hand and stroke her face. His words made the once unhappy Evelyn shut up.


    "Eve, five years ago our love must have seemed like a child y to the two of us since we were both new to the foreign feeling called love but honestly before you left I had nned on proposing to you. That was how serious I was about our rtionship but you left me after you met me and Rose in an intimate position in the club that night...," Steve trailed. Each time he recalled that night he always feel a big loop in his throat. His heart always hurt terribly each time he recall how hard the ever strong Evelyn cried.


    "But you never exined what actually happened that night so how did you want me to know what your thoughts about our rtionship was," Evelyn said seriously.


    Anytime she sees Rose she always feels the urge to pull out her entire hair to get even with her for what she did with her boyfriend that night but she always held herself back.


    She might tolerate Jane''s attitude but not her best friend Rose.


    "You never gave me the chance to do that so how did you expect me to exin?" Steve replied.


    "I had always wanted to tell you that Rose got drunk and set me up that night so you would break up with me but you never really wanted to listen to what I had to say. You thought I was going to tell more lies to cover up my unfaithfulness but that wasn''t the truth," Steve said sternly.


    "I never went to the club that day with her as she imed. The truth was that we bumped into each other in the club. She asked to share a table with me but I rejected her offer. I vividly recall telling her that you were on your way to the club but she forced her way to sit down. She suddenly began drinking heavily before I could stop her...,"


    "If what you are saying is true then why were your clothes undone. Your hair too was a mess and she was even sitting on your legs, what exnation did you want to give me?" The once sad Evelyn asked angrily.


    "That is because I was busy staring at the entrance of the club when she suddenly took that as an advantage to sit on my legs. Before I could even rebuke her, she had already undone the button of my shirt. It was like everything was perfectly nned and calcted by her because it was at the moment she tried to forcefully kiss me that you arrived," Steve exined all that happened that night in an angry tone.


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 Chapter 342 - Evelyn And Steve Finally Settle Things

    "I waspletely wronged, Eve. I never cheated on you with her. She nned everything and this is why I hate the best friend duo because they are the ones responsible for why you abruptly left me," Steve said as he caressed her face lovingly.


    "Although they were responsible for why I left, you never email, text, call or came to see me. It was as if you were happy that you finally got rid of me...,"


    "Of course that is not true. Each time Ie on a business trip to California I have always made it a point of duty to visit you. Apart from business trips, on each of your birthdays in those two years, I visited you. I always left you a gift at the front of your doorstep. I have watched you in the dark for the past two years," Steve concluded in a meek yet serious tone.


    The moment he mentioned visiting her during the past two years, her mind went back to when she was in California.


    She can still recall how she sometimes feel as though someone was watching her every move.


    On each of the two birthdays she stayed there she indeed got some of her favourites gifts lying at her doorstep. She has always thought that it was her friends over there who kept the gift for her. The thought that he was the giver never crossed her mind since he never kept in touch with her.


    "Really? You really gave visited me?" Evelyn asked suspiciously.


    "I love you, Eve. I have never been serious about any other woman like I am serious about you. I might not have been super faithful while you were away but I am damn serious about you," Steve said honestly.


    "I know you might have done a lot of naughty things with otherdies while I was away and I am angry with you for that but I am happy that I am superior to all of them," Evelyn said with smiles. Words could not describe how happy and contented she was at the moment.


    "Let''s go to bed early. I am sure you will be damn busy tomorrow because of the party," Steve said as hey down and pulled her unto himself.


    "No sex tonight?" Evelyn asked while staring at his face.


    "No, I want you to have enough sleep tonight so no sex," Steve said as he stroked her hair. Evelyn merely smiled at him as she snuggled into his warm embrace.


    The next day she woke up very early despite that she did not need to go to the office. She showered before she went downstairs to give the chefs instructions on what to prepare for breakfast.


    She stayed in the kitchen and oversaw that everything was in order. After breakfast was served she went upstairs to wake him up. She was a bit surprised when she saw him wet and on the phone with someone.


    Without making a sound she gently sneaked towards where he stood. What she did not know was that Steve had already known that someone had entered the room.


    Just when she wanted to startle him, he turned around to her surprise. He smiled at her before he continued with his conversation on the phone.


    "So, how is everything over there? Has Catherine''s father epted you or are you still lost at what to do to please him?" Steve asked before he put the phone on speaker following Evelyn''s instructions.


    Jeff began narrating what he had been passing through since he reached there. At the end of his narration, Steve and Evelyn could not resistughing.


    "Did you think it was a piece of cake to please a father especially a father who raised his daughter alone until she turned a woman?" Evelyn asked seriously.


    "If you thought a father-inw was like a mother-inw you could just tter or buy her favourite jewellery and she will ept you then you were very wrong, Jeff," Evelyn said with smiles.


    "It takes more than ttering and material things to please a father-inw so be prepared to suffer some more...,"


    "Hey, Jeff don''t let Eve''s words scare you because I am sure all your hard work will pay off. Her dad will fall in love with you at the end of the day when he is convinced that you are not only a hardworking young man but also that you love his dearest daughter very much. I am sure that will happen so don''t be sad or discouraged," Steve tried to encourage.


    "Hey, why will I be discouraged? I love Erin so much, not even her father or anyone can stop me from pursuing what I want so don''t worry because I''ve got this," Jeff said sounding very optimistic.


    "Yeah, this is the right spirit. Good luck buddy," Steve said in a yful tone. The two kept on talking on the phone. Evelyn who was afraid he might catch a cold due to his wet hair picked a towel made him sit in front of the dressing mirror before she began drying his hair.


    After he was done with the phone call, he did the necessary things before he joined her downstairs for dinner.


    That same day Jasmine who was bored at home decided on visiting Elizabeth at home and Jackson had no choice but to make arrangements. He was so d when he learned that both husband and wife took a day off from work.


    He got her all dressed up before the two of them made their way to the couple''s home. Alfred and Elizabeth were both very excited to have them at their ce. They entertained Jackson and Jasmine in a way that made them feel at home.


    The four of them chatted together for a long time and also yed some fun games introduced by the naughty Jasmine. They were all ying when Jasmine took her sister to the porch. The guys were surprised by her action but they did not say anything.


    "Lizzy, I am sure you are aware that Mrs Evelyn''s mum birthday is tomorrow. I know Evelyn must have invited you and Alfred...,"


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 Chapter 343 - The Anxious Rose And The Furious Jane

    "Yeah, she did. Apart from the invitation card sent to our home, a few were also sent to thepany for employees interested to attend the party. A lot of socialites are gonna be present there," Elizabeth said her gaze glued on her sister''s face.


    "You look worried, why?" Elizabeth asked out of concern.


    "Although the Frank''s are not as powerful as the Avans or Smith they are still among the top ten most wealthy families not even in the City but also in the country so I am sure father and mum are gonna show...,"


    "What exactly is your fears?" Elizabeth asked curiously. Her sister has always been fearless in every situation. There has not been any time she wasn''t confident of herself but for the first time, she could read fears in her eyes.


    "I am afraid that father will make things difficult for Ice Prince in the presence of everyone there. You know just how mean father can be. I don''t want Ice Prince to get hurt in any way...,"


    "Why are you so worried about him instead of worrying about yourself? I heard his mum embarrassed you days ago in the mall. this shows that she doesn''t want you for her beloved son...,"


    "That isn''t a problem. You are here to give me tips on how to wow my future mother-inw isn''t it?" Jasmine asked in a yful.


    "Why is his mum hatred towards you not an issue when your parents dislike towards him is a problem to you? Aren''t you being biased here?" Elizabeth asked in a serious tone.


    "That is because I know of ways to make his mum like me whereas I don''t even know how to start convincing father that Ice Prince is the one I want...,"


    "Why are you so confident that she will ept you? Rumours had it that she wants the brattydy who insulted you on the trip to be her daughter-inw so what if she still doesn''t ept you despite all your efforts to make her like you?" Elizabeth tried to be more realistic than being optimistic.


    "I know when to call it quit. If she dares try to abuse my kindness just because I love her son then she will get to see the real side of Jasmine Avans. I won''t treat her so nicely anymore, I am sure you know me too well to know how mean I can be?" Jasmine said with a smile.


    "If I don''t know my little sister''s temperament very well then whose temperament will I know?" Elizabeth asked beaming.


    "You can be a very evil witch sometimes. You showed me that a few times...,"


    "And that is a part of my charms," Jasmine said her smile broadening even more.


    ...


    In a cafe close to the Smithpany, twodies could be seen sitting opposite each other.


    Thedy in a pink V-Neck long sleeve shirt had a worried look on while thedy in green suits looked extremely annoyed.


    "Jane, what should we do now? I heard that the policemissioner is very interested in the kidnap case of the second daughter of the Avans Group. The news said that experts have been given the responsibility to investigate the case, you know what this means," Rose said in an anxious tone.


    "Jane, you know very well that my body is not fit for a ce like jail. I am allergic to those kinds of ces," Rose said looking very terrified.


    "I paid those men in cash and I didn''t use my personal identity when talking to them. They have been working for us for many years without knowing our identity so what are you so scared of?" Jane asked in annoyance.


    "Instead of being scared, I am mad at them for not doing their job properly. This was my biggest opportunity to get rid of that sl*ttydy so how could they fail to aplish such a small task?" Jane berated as she banged her hand against the ck round table. These acts of her made other customers turn to stare in their direction.


    "Jane instead of getting furious you should be happy that we didn''t get implicated. You should be happy you spent yourst night in your home instead of in the police station. Rumours had it that Mr Avans is a cruel man so you should be thrilled that you are alive after you almost killed his beloved daughter....,"


    "What is there to be happy about when thatdy is around my Jack every single day? Because of the incident, Jack took a few days off work just to be with her so why should I be happy when my n to separate them forever only backfire?" Jane asked with a clenched fist.


    "I know you did not get what you want but I think you should be happy you did not get harmed in the process," Rose said in a mellowed tone.


    "Jack is mine, not she or any other woman can snatch him away from me. That I failed once doesn''t mean that I will stop at that. I will make sure I eliminate her no matter what. I won''t let her be an obstacle between my happily ever after with Jack," Jane said emotionlessly.


    Back in Alfred''s home just after having dinner at their home, Jackson and Jasmine went back home. Despite that Jackson wanted her to spend the night again over at his ce Jasmine insisted on going back to her home and Jackson had no choice but to drive to her home.


    Jackson had ns to sleepover at her ce but Jasmine chased him out of her house after he has finished drinking the cup of coffee offered to him by Felicia.


    "Hehe... That is his punishment for rejecting me for the past two nights," Jasmine muttered grinning evilly before Felicia assisted her upstairs.


    Since Jackson never allowed her to work after she was rescued, Jasmine used tonight as an opportunity to go over through all the official emails she was yet to attend to. She worked until midnight.


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 Chapter 344 - When Did You Arrive?

    Jasmine folded up her work after she got a call from Jackson. Before she went to bed, she made sure to choose the outfit she nned on wearing to Evelyn''s mum birthday party.


    The following day Jackson woke up very early so that he would be able to visit his woman before he leaves for work. Because of how early he woke up. He was able to spend an hour with her. He even had breakfast at her ce.


    He left after promising to pick her up for the party. Jasmine did not go to work again today so she spent the day working at home. Her Secretary visited her to bring the pressing documents that urgently required her signature. Because she wanted to make her Secretary return to the office in time, she skipped lunch and for some reason, Jackson did not call to remind her to take her pills.


    Two hours after breakfast Jasmine finally concluded her work. About an hour more after her Secretary left for the office, Jackson showed up at her home. He met her sleeping on the couch in the sitting room.


    "Felicia, why didn''t you ask your Madam to sleep in her room instead of here. What if she catches a cold?" Jackson sitting beside where Jasmine''s heady asked sounding upset.


    "I try to dissuade her into sleeping here but she wouldn''t listen to me. I had no choice but to let her do whatever she wanted when she threatened me with my sry," Felicia replied honestly.


    "Next time if she fails to listen to you concerning such an important issue then call me because I can''t afford to see her fall sick," Jackson said seriously as he began patting her hair.


    "Ok, I will do that," Felicia replied as she stare at her boss who was still fast asleep.


    Felicia left them alone when she saw that Jackson did not have any other task for her. Jasmine changed position about thirty minutester. On opening her eyes she was surprised to see the face of the guy who was patting her hair.


    Realising that her head was now on his legs she gently sat up. She turned to have a proper view of his face.


    "When did you arrive?" Jasmine asked curiously.


    "A long time ago. I did not wake you up because you were fast asleep. Felicia told me you refused to sleep in your room...,"


    "Don''t scold me because I was waiting for you. I fell asleep in the process of waiting for you. I was exhausted," Jasmine said before Jackson could scold her.


    "Really? So does that mean you took your pills?" Jackson asked suspiciously. When she did not say anything he knew that his guess that she did not have her medication was correct.


    "I thought you promised to...,"


    "I am sorry. It skipped my mind and you did not call me to remind me about taking the pills so that means you are also at fault," Jasmine quickly tried to justify her actions.


    "I didn''t call you not because I forgot but because I wanted to test you. I wanted to test how capable you are of taking care of yourself but you failed the test. Without me by your side, you always neglect taking care of yourself so tell me how you will cope if one day I am not by your side," Jackson said sounding pretty upset with her.


    "You are also the same. You neglect yourself and even your health but you take very good care of me and likewise me. I can neglect myself all I want but I will never neglect you, this is why wepliment each other perfectly...," Jasmine trailed as she hugged his hand.


    "And what did you mean by when you are not by my side, are you nning to abandon me or what?" Jasmine asked as she raised her hand and caress his face.


    "I could never leave you. Even though you try to push me away I will never leave you, it''s a promise," Jackson said as he pats her hair lovingly.


    "The party will be starting soon so let''s go to your room so you can freshen up and get prepared. We will drop by at my ce so I can get changed too," Jackson said as he waited for her to release his hand.


    "I knew you would definitely drop by at my house first that is why I had Lilian and Thomas deliver the sets of clothes you are wearing for the party to my mansion. Your outfits and other essories are in my room," Jasmine said as she stood up.


    "What a thoughtful wife you are. I am sure I would have fewer things to worry about when we get married," Jacksonplimented before he carried her off the floor.


    "Stop sweet-talking me and let''s go get ready. Also, you don''t need to carry me around from now onwards since my legs are almost healed. I can walk properly now," Jasmine said as she made toe down from his body but Jackson refused to let her down.


    "I love doing this so let me do it," Jackson said as he carried her and approach the stairs.


    "Young Master is so good to Young Miss, I have never seen a man who treats ady better than he treats Young Miss. Even though they are not married yet, they live the life of newlyweds, so lovely," Felicia who just came out and met Jackson climbing the staircase while carrying Jasmine said with smiles while staring at them.


    "Stop staring at them or you might suffer from diabetes because of their sweetness," Paul, the chef who came out and met Felicia staring at their boss said as he nudged her. This act of his almost made Felicia suffer from a heart attack.


    "Why did you sneak up on me like that?" Felicia asked in an angry tone.


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 Chapter 345 - The Couple At The Limelight

    "Gosh, you almost made me suffer from a panic attack," Felicia muttered before she walked away. Paul followed her closely.


    Inside the room, Jackson and Jasmine both freshened up and got ready for the party which has already begun.


    Jackson was the first person to finish dressing up. He patiently waited for his woman to get ready. After she was done she entered the dressing room to get the shoes she had selected.


    When she came out wearing white sparkling diamond high heels Jackson rushed to her side.


    "Miss Naughty, your leg hasn''t even recovered fully and yet you want to wear high heels to the party, are you not afraid of the immense pains you are going to suffer from?" Jackson asked he carefully carried her to the bed.


    "No matter how painful my leg is I can''t wear ts to the party, you know very well that I am not a big fan of t shoes," Jasmine wearing a red dress which had a few strips of white at the waist and both sides said seriously.


    "Also, you know that I can''t change my mind about going to the party since I had already given Evelyn my words," Jasmine said as she bent and massaged her hurting foot.


    "But you don''t necessarily have to wear heels. You can makepromises since your leg is injured...,"


    "Don''t worry I will be fine. Besides I have my caring boyfriend to take good care of me so there is nothing to be afraid of," Jasmine said as she smiled at him. Jackson kept on trying to persuade her to change shoes but Jasmine did not change her mind about wearing high heels.


    After some minutes, the duo set out for the venue of the party which was held in one of the popr hotels in the City.


    At the front of the huge hotel, Jasmine was surprised when she saw from afar that there was red carpets.


    Gosh, Evelyn never told me that there was gonna be red carpets. I did not prepare myself to get questioned by those annoying reporters who are dying to get exclusive news tonight.


    Jasmine thought. For some reason, her hands became all sweaty.


    "Don''t worry I am here, I will protect you," Jackson assured when he saw the worried look on her beautiful face.


    "Act like you have always done and everything will be ok," Jackson added as he beamed at her. His beautiful smile helped her to rx.


    After the car stopped in front of the red carpets, they both waited for Thomas to go open the door of the car for them.


    Jackson sitting close to the door was the first to majestically step out of the car. The reporters scrambled to take pictures from all angles.


    They all patiently waited to see who was his partner tonight. Jasmine climbed out of the car, one leg first. Her glittering diamond shoes was enough to get the attention of all the reporters.


    When she fully stepped out of the car, the reporters all went crazy trying to not only take her pictures but to ask her questions.


    "Miss Jasmine is it really true that you and CEO Jackson are a couple?"


    "Did you two-time the two friends like the rumour says or did Young Master Allen dump you?"


    "Is this love or is CEO Jackson your new target?"


    "Is it true that Mrs Smith doesn''t want you for her son because of your bad reputation?"


    "CEO Jackson, what bes of Young Miss Allen now that you have chosen CEO Jasmine?"


    "Did you fortify your engagement with Miss Allen because you couldn''t help but sumb to Miss Jasmine''s seduction?"


    These were some of the annoying questions and many more that the reporters asked them. Their questions almost made Jackson lose his cool had Jasmine not grabbed hold of his hands firmly.


    Despite all the annoying questions the reporters threw at Jasmine, her beautiful smile never left her beautiful face.


    As if being the centre of attention outside wasn''t enough, stepping into the hall all eyes were on the newly arrived couples.


    Jane who had arrived with her friend clenched her fist when she saw how Jasmine and Jackson were in the spotlight.


    "The person standing beside him right now should have been me not her but she stole my spotlight from me. I hate her with everything in me and I will make her pay dearly for taking away things that should have been mine," Jane standing beside Rose said with a sped fist and clenched teeth.


    "I know you are angry but you need to keep your temper in check, don''t forget they are so many eyes watching," Rose advised in low tones.


    Somewhere in the hall, a beautiful youngdy frowned at the sight of the smiling Jasmine holding tightly onto a tall devilishly handsome guy wearing a white suit that had a touch of red to perfectly match thedy''s outfit.


    "I hate the fact that she always gets all the best things of life without having to work hard for any of them whereby people like me have to work my ass off to get what I want, why? Why are the heavens so unfair that they always favour her in everything? What is so special about her," Samantha muttered as her grip around the wine ss tightened.


    "Since because of her I couldn''t get a happy life and the man I love then I won''t let her live happily also. I will make sure she suffers from heartache just like I am suffering right now, it''s a promise," Samantha mumbled before she gulped down the entire content of the ss.


    The moment she wanted to look away, her gaze met thedy in a pink dress standing at the opposite side of the hall ring at someone she didn''t know.


    Curious to know whom the beautifuldy was throwing such hate gaze at she quickly followed her line of sight.


    Samantha''s lips curled into a sly smile when she realised that it was Jasmine the beautifuldy was staring at.


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 Chapter 346 - The Perfect Couple

    "I guess I won''t have to execute my ns alone since I have now found myself an ally. I guessing to the party was not all that bad after all," Samantha said grinning before she slowly found herself to the side of the hall Jane and Rose were standing.


    "I guess we have amon enemy," Samantha said with an evil smile on her face when she reached where the two angrydies stood.


    Her words caught the attention of the twodies who quicklyposed themselves. Soon the threedies were seen talking to each other like they have known themselves for a long time.


    "When we are done with our ns we will both get what we want. I will get my man Nichs and Young Master Smith will be yours to take so this isn''t a bad deal after all," Samantha replied grinning wickedly when they had both agreed.


    "We will carry out our ns in the way we discussed earlier, don''t forget," Jane reminded before she and Rose left Samantha alone.


    Apart from Jane, Rose and Samantha, there were another three bitterdies in the hall who wanted nothing but to see Jasmine in pain. They were just so many bitter people around them.


    "Wow, they look so gorgeous together. It''s a blessing to us that such lovely species of beauty came together," Evelyn standing close to Elizabethplimented.


    "Hmm... They are really a perfect couple. I wish everyone would just allow them to be together in peace," Elizabeth said as she stare at her naughty sister who wouldn''t stop smiling. She can imagine how happy that naughty girl was because this is the first time she and Jackson had publicly attended a party together since they became a couple.


    "How nice that would have been," Evelyn remarked.


    On another side of the hall not far from where Evelyn and Elizabeth stood, two men in blue and green suits respectively stood staring at Jasmine and Jackson.


    "It''s not an underestimate to say that they look perfect together," Alfredmented as his eyes followed the couple approaching where the celebrant was standing close to three women.


    "Indeed, they are perfect for each other," Steve added with smiles.


    When Jasmine and Jackson got to where the four women stood, they greeted them in a polite tone. Jackson, Jeff, Kai and Steve''s mum were among the three women standing close to Mrs Frank.


    Jasmine ignored the two women''s mean gazes and shifted her gaze back to Mrs Frank.


    "Aunt, happy bted birthday," Jackson and Jasmine chorused with smiles.


    "Thank you," Mrs Frank replied with smiles.


    "I can''t believe that my handsome son has finally chosen ady out of the thousands ofdies who have eyes for him," Mrs Frank said in a yful tone.


    "Jasmine, I am happy to see that you are the one who was finally able to tame that fierce son of mine," Mrs Frank said as she embraced Jasmine. Mrs Smith frowned deepened.


    If not because of the way Jackson was staring at her with a gaze that said she shouldn''t cause a scene there, she would have definitely made a scene and embarrassed Jasmine.


    "Aunt, I did nothing. In fact, you should be thanking him for taming me," Jasmine said with smiles. She slowly pulled out of the elderly woman''s embrace.


    "Merely by her words, you will mistake her for an angel not knowing that she is a destroyer. I wonder which household she is nning to destroy next after she destroyed mine?" Mrs Allen finally let out her anger.


    "You are...," Jasmine quickly held Jackson''s hand and squeezed them gently as a sign for him not to say anything.


    "Jasmine you are being too modest. I am sure you must have gone through a lot to tame this fierce son of mine so why are you not willing to take the credits for it?" Mrs Frank quickly spoke up when she saw that Mrs Allen''sments had made Jackson furious.


    "Mum, can you stop teasing my best friend. She might look fierce but she is quite a shydy," Evelyn who just reached them said yfully when she saw Jackson''s angry look.


    "How I wish you were a little shy as her but you are just way too shameless...,"


    "That is because I took after you and my beloved dad so you should be proud of me," Evelyn said in a yful tone.


    The other elderly women left after Evelyn arrived. Jackson, Jasmine, Evelyn and her mum all chatted like they have known each other forever.


    Mrs Frankughed at the twodies jokes until her stomach hurt. Although her birthday did not end yet she could not help but conclude that this was her best birthday ever.


    After their little chat with Mrs Frank, Jackson and Jasmine excused the mother and daughter duo. They went to meet Elizabeth and the guys who were now together.


    "Hello Lizzy, you look amazing in this sexy sleeveless orange dress," Jasmineplimented with smiles when she reached them.


    "And you look even more amazing in your red and white dress. I wonder whether it is Jackson who picked the dress for you," Elizabethplimented as she winked at Jasmine.


    "Elizabeth, do you need to ask to know that it is Jasmine who picked the dress? You know that Jack would never pick such revealing clothes for her...," Steve imitated Jeff''s naughty behaviour.


    "If it was left for him I am sure he would want her to cover up every single part of her body so that other men won''t ogle at his woman. Am I right Jack?" Steve said in a teasing tone.


    "I guess you are right about that," Elizabeth said still maintaining her radiant smile. Her gaze moved from Jasmine''s glowing face to her wless yet tempting shoulders and chest.


    The off-shoulder dress had a slit at the chest area which exposes a slight part of her ravishing breasts. The slit at the side which travels from her legs to her thigh did the men the pleasure of exposing Jasmine''s sexy right leg.


    Overall the dress was just perfect.


    "Why does it feel like you have taken over that naughty Jeff''s behaviour today?" Jackson said pretending as though he was angry.

 Chapter 347 - On The Dance Floor

    "Because it feels fun to tease you," Steve replied with smiles.


    "If you dare to tease my man then get yourself prepared to be teased by me the entire night," Jasmine said yfully.


    "Your man?" Elizabeth, Steve and Alfred remarked as though they were not aware that the two was dating.


    "Why do you all look surprised as though you are not aware of our rtionship? We are dating so that means he is my man so I don''t understand you guys attitude," Jasmine said as she stare at the three surprised people.


    "Of course we know you both are lovers now but we are shocked by your bold and shameless deration. I wonder what other jealousdies will do if they listen to your shameless deration," Elizabeth said as she began walking towards an empty table by her right-hand side.


    "Why should I stress my head thinking about how they will feel or what they will do? It''s not my fault that all their attempts to seduce him failed," Jasmine said in a carefree tone.


    "Jasmine, you are just too shameless. I wonder how Jack manages to handle your shameless and naughty behaviour," Steve said as he went to the other side of the table to sit.


    "If you think I am shameless and naughty then do you think your best friend is a saint?" Jasmine asked jokingly as she raise her gaze and stare at the guy sitting on the opposite side of the table.


    "You might not know but your best friend is naughty and twice shameless than me. I always lose to him if you might know," Jasmine said beaming as she turned to stare at the quiet Alfred sitting a seat away from where she sits.


    "Alfred, why are you so quiet today? Did Lizzy perhaps upset you before you came to the party or is the party not to your liking?" Jasmine asked curiously as she strained her neck to be able to stare at him.


    "Hey, girl don''t use me because I did not do anything wrong to your brother-inw," Elizabeth quickly defended herself.


    "Seeing how you are reacting I guess you really did something wrong to him. Did you starve him of what he lovesst night or did you bully him throughout the...,"


    "Hey naughty girl stop it or I am going to ruin your makeup," Elizabeth threatened in a yful tone.


    "Actually, Jasmine nothing is wrong and Liza did not upset me. I feel like enjoying the party in silence...,"


    "Alfred there is nothing to be scared of when I am here. If Big Sis really bullied you then tell me and I will get you justice right away. Forget that she is my Big sis because I won''t hesitate to spank her if she bullied you," Jasmine said yfully just to make Alfred smile. Her n worked since Alfred ended up smiling because of her jokes.


    The five people on the table continued talking and joking around. They paid less attention to other socialites present there. To make the atmosphere around their table even more lively Evelyn soon joined them.


    They had tons of fun until it was time for dancing. Jackson quickly asked his woman for a dance before any other man would even get close to her.


    Jackson gently leads her by the hand to the dance floor where other people with their partners were already present.


    The moment the music yed Jackson ced his left hand around her slender waist while the other supported her extended hand.


    The ssical music was then apanied by their slow yet very romantic dance. The two lovers danced as though it was only the two of them in the hall.


    Their powerful minds blocked all the hateful nces and all the murmurs going on around them. They focused their attention solely on each other.


    When it was time to change partners Jackson gently spun her around. If it was left for him, he wouldn''t have wanted to part ways with her but he had no choice since this was the rule of the dance.


    The instant he spun her someone who has been eagerly waiting for this moment shoved his woman aside and grab Jasmine instead. Everyone saw the young man''s action but they all pretended not to have seen anything.


    Jackson clenched his teeth when he saw who Jasmine partner was.


    Before he could walk out of the dance floor, he felt someone lifts his hands ced them on her waist.


    Lowering his eyes to see who it was, his frown deepened on setting eyes on Jane''s smiling face.


    "Jack, so many people are staring including my mum and your mum, it will not only be an insult to me but you will be humiliating my entire family if you abandon me on the dance floor so please think twice about our family''s rtionship for the past years," Jane said meekly as her grip on his shoulders tightened on seeing that Jackson did not want to dance with her.


    As if I care about all that!


    Jackson thought angrily as he tried to pull away. Realising that her acts didn''t work she decided to change strategies.


    "See, she doesn''t seem to have a problem dancing with her ex in front of you so why are you so upset? Are you perhaps upset because you think they still stand a chance together...," Jane trailed as she stare at Jasmine who was now in Nichs''s arms.


    "Are you angry because you will be the one at a disadvantage if the sparks between them ignite?" Jane said as she began moving ording to the rhythm of the music.


    "What nonsense are you spewing...,"


    "Jasmine might be in love with you now but don''t forget that the man in whose arms she is in right now is her first love. It''s difficult to forget your first love, never forget that...," Jane trailed just to let the hidden meaning behind her words sink into Jackson''s mind.


    "Leaving the dance floor right now will only allow the scum to seduce her all over again so why don''t you stay and keep watch over him. There is no harm in protecting what is yours if you may ask me," Jane said seriously. An evil grin appears on her face when she realises that Jackson was no longer struggling to leave her.


    Back in where Jasmine and Nichs stood, Jasmine tried to remove his left hand around her waist but Nichs wouldn''t budge.


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 Chapter 348 - Nicholas Trying To Stir Up Trouble

    "Hey, jerk get your hands off me. I don''t want to ever dance with you," Jasmine said in annoyance as she tried to pull away but Nichs pulled her even closer so that there was no space separating them. This way he made it difficult for her to slip away.


    "Why are you always so agitated each time I get close to you? Are you perhaps this way because you are afraid that I will discover that love you have been hiding deep down inside your heart for me. Are you scared that I will discover that I am the one you always love...,"


    "What the f*ck is this scum talking about?" Jasmine muttered angrily.


    "Mine, no matter what you say or do, believe me, you will never be able to get rid of me. I will always be around you because I know that you love me....," Nichs said before he sniffed her neck. The feeling of his warm breath against her bare skin instead of exciting her felt so irritating to Jasmine.


    "I mean you are still using my favourite perfume. Even your hair colour is the one I love. You didn''t cut your hair short because you know I love it when your hair is long. All these things and many more show that you still love and think about me so how can I believe your lies that you love that cold and boring guy," Nichs doing all the dancing said as he smiled broadly at her.


    Samantha whom Nichs had shoved away earlier gritted her teeth when she saw her man was trying to hit on his ex.


    "Does every girl who does the same hair colour as mine love you? And you must be insane to think that my life still revolves around you," Jasmine said rudely.


    "Also, if you may know this, I didn''t have my hair changed to this colour because you love it but I had it changed because I wanted him to notice andpliment me. Furthermore, I have long forgotten things you like and dislike so I advise you to stop these crazy actions of yours because you won''t find it pleasant if you make me lose my temperpletely," Jasmine warned sternly.


    Since the moment she realised that her partner was Nichs she had lost interest in dancing. His face alone was enough to ruin her mood not to mention the nonsense he was spewing.


    "No matter what you say I will never believe that all these things were merely coincidence. I am sure you did not only purposely dye your hair to my favourite colour but you also used my favourite perfume to get my attention. You are a very smartdy so I am sure every single action of yours were all calcted....," Nichs said as he raised his hand and ce it on her face.


    "And I know that you constantly hang around that annoying jerk saying you love him because you want to make me jealous. Jasmine Avans never loved losing so I am sure you are only ying hard to get even with me for having sex with your best friend," Nichs said as he let his fingers run through her face.


    All this while they both did not know that the angry Jackson was watching. Maybe Nichs saw Jackson murderous nces constantly thrown at him but was only pretending to be unaware of it to hurt him.


    "At least I am happy you still recall what you did to me in the past and if there is a jerk between you and him then the annoying jerk is definitely you and not my man. Also, I think you are in dire need of a wake-up call to pull you out of your fantasy world so why don''t I grant you that wake-up call?" Jasmine who detested the feeling of his hands against her face said grinning evilly. The music immediately stopped at this very minute.


    Before Nichs knew what Jasmine was up to, she raised her right leg and purposely used the heel part of the shoe to hit his shoe with force.


    Arrrgh...


    Nichs shouted in pain instantly releasing Jasmine.


    "That is exactly what you deserve, jerk," Jasmine said immediately walking away. She did not give a damn about people''s stares directed at her. All she cared about was that she got her revenge for him taking the liberty to touch her on the dance floor.


    Nichs was in too much pain to care about the weird stares directed at him. He continued squatting there nursing his hurting right leg.


    "Are you ok? What did she do to you?" Samantha standing in front of him said as she offered her right hand to him. Nichs held her hand but he did not utter a word to the woman whom he has lived with for over five years.


    Jackson immediately shove Jane aside and went to join his woman. Jane could do nothing but frown while watching him walk away.


    Jasmine quickly found a ce to sit down since her leg was hurting badly. At that moment she regretted using her injured leg to attack Nichs earlier.


    "Give me your leg," Jackson on reaching her squat in front of her. Jasmine was surprised when he suddenly tried to carry her legs.


    She raised her gaze to stare at the gossiping richdies and men who have begun mumbling while staring and pointing fingers at the two of them.


    "Ice Prince, I am fine. My legs are not hurting. Also, the ce we are isn''t suitable for what you are nning on doing," Jasmine said as she tried to push his hands away from her legs.


    "It''s not hurting? Really?" Jackson asked as he instantly press her ankle. The slight pressure he applied to her angle was apanied by a painful scream from her.


    "I thought you said you were alright so why are you shouting in pain now?" Jackson asked in a scolding tone.


    The handsome guy pretended as though he was not aware that other guests were staring at them like he and Jasmine were acting in the most interesting movie ever.


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 Chapter 349 - Who Is The Wife And Who Is The Mistress?

    "I warned you not to wear the high heels but you did not listen to me. You even used your injured foot to hit a guy who doesn''t even deserve to see you angry. When you entertained the thought to attack him with your injured leg, did you perhaps think you are made of steel or what?" Jackson asked sounding pretty upset.


    "Ice Prince stop scolding me because my foot is only hurting slightly. I can manage just fine so don''t worry...,"


    "I will never believe you so wait here while I get you an ice to apply on your hurting ankle," Jackson said as he let go of her leg. He left to go search for an ice bag for her.


    "I never knew that the renowned Ice Prince could be so gentle and sweet. Thinking about how he did not hesitate to kneel on one foot to massage her legs in front of everyone makes me so envious of her," Onedy wearing a grey sleeveless dress said while staring at Jasmine with envious nces.


    "Yeah, he is loving. I rarely see men treat women this way in public. I can''t believe the woman every woman and man hates is the one who ended up winning the heart of the icy man. She must have saved an entire country in her previous life to be so lucky," thedy in ck dress said her gaze focused on Jasmine.


    "I can''t believe even Jane could notpete against the great seducer. Jasmine won against her without even fighting. What a disgrace to Jane who always parades herself as Madam Smith," the firstdy said not knowing that Jane was standing right beside them.


    Jane had nned to push one of the annoyingdies down but when she recalled for how long she had maintained the angelic image she turned and walked away in anger.


    Just then Jasmine raises her gaze in time to see Mrs Smith coughing badly.


    "Gosh, I think she choked on something," Jasmine muttered before she immediately stood up, grabbed a ss of water lying on the tray of a waiter who walked past her table. She walked towards where the woman stood. She cared less about her hurting foot and Jackson''s warning.


    "Auntie, have this water, you will feel better after drinking it," Jasmine said as she extend her hand to give the coughingdy the ss of water. Mrs Smith whose gaze was lowered raised her hand to collect the ss of water.


    "Thank...," She paused whatever she wanted to say when she got a glimpse of Jasmine''s face. She withdraw her raised hand not wanting to ept the water from Jasmine anymore.


    "Your...,"


    "Auntie, have a ss of your favourite wine. I am sure you will feel much better after consuming it," Jasmine heard ady gentle voice say. She shifted her gaze to stare at Jane standing just beside her with a ss of sparkling wine.


    "Thank you. You know me better than anyone else and this is why I love you a lot. Marrying my son will be a blessing not only to him but our entire family," Mrs Smith said with smiles as she collected the ss of wine from Jane. They both watched as the woman take a sip from the white ss in her hand.


    "Auntie is just ttering me. Marrying Jack will be a blessing to me and my family and not the other way around," Jane said in her sweetest voice while putting on a victorious smile. She smiled at Jasmine to show her that she won while Jasmine lost.


    "You are being too humble," Mrs Smith saidpletely ignoring thedy who did not care about her hurting leg merely because she wanted to help the elderly woman.


    "Have fun, I will leave you now," Mrs Smith said as she turned and left Jasmine all embarrassed.


    People began murmuring while staring at Jasmine after what Mrs Smith did.


    "That woman''s behaviour is way too much. How could she treat Jasmine in such a way? I swear she is bitting more than she can chew," Elizabeth who witness everything said in anger.


    "I know she is being unfair to Jasmine but there is nothing we can do. This is she and Jackson''s problem so let them handle it. Because Jasmine is quiet doesn''t mean that she is a pushover. She knows what she is doing so let her handle it," Alfred said on seeing how angry his wife was.


    Back in where Jasmine stood, she stare at the ss of water in her hand. She could not help but wonder what she was thinking when she rushed forward to help the woman.


    She is Ice Prince mum so I can''t get upset or he might get mad at me.


    Jasmine thought as she made to turn away but Jane''s words made her turn and stare at the woman.


    "Have you now realised who is the now the ideal daughter-inw and who is the cheap mistress?" Jane said in low tones that others won''t be able to hear what she said.


    "If you are a smart woman then you will definitely know your ce after what happened but if this humiliation wasn''t enough, you can keep on trying. I am sure mum won''t get tired of embarrassing you," Jane said grinning evilly.


    Jasmine turned and dropped the ss of water on the tray of a waitress who just passed by. She turned to face Jane afterwards.


    "Of course, I can clearly tell who is the wife. And I am sure that my man wouldn''t even want you as a mistress...,"


    "How dare you?" Jane said angrily momentarily forgetting where they currently are.


    "Hey, Jane try to calm down or you will remove your angelic mask in front of everyone. I am the renowned viiness so I don''t care about what people think about me but I don''t think that''s the same with you," Jasmine said smirking wickedly.


    "Also, you can go ahead and marry Ice Prince mum since she is the one who seems to adore you.. I don''t give a damn about who you marry as long as it is not my Ice Prince," Jasmine said grinning as she stare at the fumingdy.

 Chapter 350 - Revenged

    Jasmine turned to the leave and the moment she took a step forward Jane secretly tripped her. And because of this Jasmine lost her bnce


    Since one of her foot was hurting terribly she could not maintain her bnce.


    "This is what you deserve for daring to want to go against me," Jane muttered when she saw Jasmine about to fall and embarrass herself.


    Elizabeth''s mouth dropped open when she saw her little sister about to fall. She wished either she or Alfred was close by to save her from falling.


    Just when everyone was waiting for Jasmine to fall, a powerful arm stretched forward and grabbed her hand. With her hand in his grip, he pulled her closer with his left hand around her waist.


    The young guy saved Jasmine just in the nick of time. At first, Jasmine had thought that it was Jackson who saved her but she was wrong this time around.


    "Timothy! Howe it''s you?" Jasmine asked in shock as she instantly tried to pull away when she realised that he was not Jackson.


    She pulled away only to fall back into his arms because of her foot which she could not stand on.


    Reporters who were searching for exclusive news did not fail to quickly take pictures of them holding each other so intimately.


    "Are you ok?" Timothy asked worriedly as he stare at her face. He quickly helped her to stand alone when he saw the way people were staring at them.


    "I am far from being ok after that b*tch tripped me," Jasmine said as she red at thedy who had a pitiful expression on.


    "Are you ok?" Jane asked pretending as though she was concerned about Jasmine.


    "You will know whether I am fine after I deal with...," Jasmine who was about to punch Jane in the nose halted when her eyes met Evelyn''s mum face standing far away from the crowd which has begun gathering.


    Seeing the woman''s face made her recall the birthday celebrant beautiful smile when the four of them chatted when she arrived.


    This is supposed to be Mrs Frank happy day. It will be very terrible of me if I ruin my friend''s mum birthday party just because I want to save my pride so I will let it go today but I will make sure I avenge myself for the humiliation she almost made me go through.


    Jasmine thought with a clenched fist as she moved back to her previous position.


    "Thank your stars that today is Mrs Frank''s birthday because I wouldn''t have spared you if that wasn''t the case," Jasmine said angrily as she turned to leave.


    Evelyn who went out of the hall with Steve to get fresh air only toe back when Jane tripped Jasmine approached where Jane was standing feeling very happy for the sess of her ns.


    She collected a ss of red wine from the waiter standing watching the scene.


    "Let me help you," Timothy said as he supported the leapingdy. Jasmine stylishly searched the hall for Jackson but unfortunately, she could not see a sign of him.


    What a relief he wasn''t around when the incident happened. I am sure he would have caused a big scene without giving a damn about anything or anyone.


    Jasmine thought as she and Timothy approached the exit. They were about five steps away when they heard a screaming from where she left. Curious to see what happened she turned around.


    Jasmine was stunned when she saw Jane sitting on the floor. Seeing Evelyn standing close to the supposedly injureddy, she knew that she must have done that to Jane.


    When her eyes met with that of Evelyn, the naughtydy winked at her.


    Jasmine could forgive you for my mum''s sake for hurting her but I will not spare you for hurting my friend and causing a ruckus at my mum''s birthday party.


    Evelyn thought as she brought back her gaze to thedy struggling to stand up.


    "Are you ok?" Evelyn asked in a pretentious tone. Her acting was even more perfect than that of Jane.


    "Hey girl you should have looked where you were going, I am sure this wouldn''t have happened if you did that," Evelyn said as she stretched her hand to help Jane up.


    At that moment she vouched to let go of Jane''s hand so that she will suffer from another fall if she foolishly grabbed her hand.


    "It''s was a mistake, so take my hands and get up," Evelyn said still putting on a concerned look.


    "A mistake? I am a hundred per cent certain you did that on purpose so quit putting on an act," Evelyn heard ady''s voice beside her. Rose who spoke up a moment ago assisted Jane off the floor.


    I would have even been more delighted if you were the one down there so you should thank your stars that you were not with her earlier.


    Evelyn thought as she red at the frowningdy.


    "This wouldn''t have happened if your best friend didn''t bump into me and tripped my foot so how dare you use me falsely?" Evelyn asked angrily.


    "If you are angry your best friend fell then why don''t you tell her to watch her steps from now on instead of barking at the wrong tree," Evelyn said before she turned and walked away.


    Everyone dispersed after the host began addressing everyone. Three minutes after the incident, Jackson finally came back with the ice bag but he was surprised when he did not see Jasmine where he left her.


    He began searching the hall for her. He was hoping to see either Steve or the others in the hall but surprisingly they were all gone.


    He was so unlucky to have run into Jane standing close to Rose.


    "Did you see Jasmine?" The desperate Jackson asked in a worried tone. After the kidnapping incident, he could not feel at ease.


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 Chapter 351 - The Angry Jasmine

    "She was flirting with her ex minutes ago and who knows which other men she must be flirting with at the moment?" Jane said angrily.


    "Why are you guessing who she will be hooking up with at the moment when it is obvious she must be having a sweet time with Timothy Miller? I saw them exchanging flirtatious nces earlier," Rose added sounding as though she was disgusted.


    "I only ask you a simple question but I never asked any of you to speak disrespectfully about her so you better watch your tongue because I will be forced to cut them off if either of you talks bad about my woman in my presence," Jackson threatened coldly before he turned and approached the entrance.


    "Rose, did Jack call that sl*t his woman? Tell me, I heard him wrongly," Jane said her eyes glued on Jackson''s departing back.


    After leaving the hall Jackson went outside to search for his woman. He looked around the entire outside but he could not find her.


    He was in the parking lounge when his phone dinged. Without wasting a minute he brought out his phone to see whether it was a message from Jasmine. Surprisingly he saw that the message was from an unknown number.


    Since the message was from an unknown number he hesitated on viewing the message but he clicked on the message when he reasoned that it might be something important.


    "She seems to be enjoying herself with her other man," Was the message that was attached to a photo.


    Because the picture was very clear he did not need to strain his eyes to see who were the two people in the picture.


    The picture contained his beloved woman sitting on a brown chair with a man kneeling in front of her massaging her legs.


    "This must be some kind of misunderstanding, I am sure of it," Jackson murmured as he quickly head back into the building.


    He recognised the scene in the picture to the hotel''s rooftop since he has been there twice with the guys.


    When Jackson reached the rooftop he saw the same scene he saw in the picture. Without waiting to catch his breath he walked towards where the scene was taking ce.


    "Get your filthy hands off my woman," Jackson said angrily as he beats Timothy''s hands away from Jasmine''s leg.


    Both Jasmine and Timothy were stunned to see Jackson there. Their astonishment wasn''t because they were doing something wrong but because they did not expect him toe there at that moment.


    "Ice Prince, it''s not what you are thinking....,"


    "And what exactly do you think I am thinking right now?" Jackson asked angrily. He wasn''t able to control his temper.


    "Jackson...,"


    "I never said you could talk and I don''t remember talking to you so keep quiet if you don''t want to get hurt," Jackson said in annoyance as he red at the squatting guy.


    "And why would you hurt him when he did nothing but help me when the beloved woman your mother has chosen for you hurt my already injured legs again?" Jasmine asked angrily.


    "If there is someone who deserves a scolding it should either be your mum who humiliated me because I wanted to help her or your mother''s chosen woman who wanted to seize the moment to get me mocked even more after your mother''s embarrassment," Jasmine said furiously as she tried to stand up.


    Arrghh...


    Jasmine yelled in pain as she fall back down on the chair.


    "Are you ok?" The two men chorused at the same time. Jackson turned and red at the young man who wanted to touch his woman again.


    Timothy followed his instinct and quickly retract his hand.


    "Tim, thank you so much for your help earlier. I don''t know what would have be of my pretty face and my reputation if I had fallen earlier like she wanted," Jasmine thanked himpletely ignoring Jackson''s angry expression.


    "It was my pleasure to help you so there is no need for thank you between friends," Timothy said as he smiled at her.


    "My legs feel much better now so you don''t have to worry anymore. I can manage just fine," Jasmine said indirectly telling him to leave.


    "Ok, I will see you downstairs then," The smart Timothy who could read in between the lines said as he stood up and approach the entrance.


    "Jasmine, what were the two of you doing up here? Do you know how worried I was when I couldn''t find you in the hall? I searched everywhere for you. I thought something bad had happened to you until I received this photo from an anonymous person," Jackson said as he quickly showed her the picture sent to his cell phone a few minutes ago.


    "And I guess this goddamn picture was the reason you are so angry. Just because of that trash you jumped into conclusionpletely forgetting about the fact that I was injured," Jasmine said straining her neck so she would be able to stare at his face while she talked.


    "Jackson, I know that I did a lot of bad things in the past but I am not a sl*t that will hook up with just any man. Never doubt my character or my love for you again because that will be the end of us," Jasmine said in annoyance as she struggled to stand up.


    The word ''That will be the end of us'' began ringing in Jackson''s head. For a minute he could not feel his environment.


    He quickly knelt on one leg and held her hand when he realised the severity of her words.


    "Jasmine, it hasn''te to the point where we will break up so please calm down...,"


    "Shouldn''t I be the one to tell you to calm since your earlier gaze was as if you would murder Timothy on the spot because he helped to treat my painful ankle," Jasmine said as she finally struggled to her feet.


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 Chapter 352 - Elizabeth Confronts Jackson

    "Jasmine, what exactly happened in there while I was away? I recall you mentioning mum humiliating you and Jane hurting your foot more so what happened? Tell me so I will at least understand what was happening between you and the guy earlier...,"


    "I won''t tell you anything since it will look like I am the evil one here so ask someone present there to narrate what happened because I won''t," Jasmine said as she took a step forward only to stagger backwards because she could not apply pressure on her right leg.


    The agile Jackson caught her just in time before she could fall.


    "Let me carry you," Jackson said as he quickly carried the angrydy before she could reject his offer.


    When they were in front of the hall, Jackson let her down since this was what she wanted.


    The instant they stepped foot into the hall, Jasmine saw her parents approaching the entrance which also serves as the exit.


    "Mum, father," Jasmine remarked when they both reached where they stood. Jackson quickly greeted them the moment he saw them.


    "Mum, father this is my...," Before Jasmine could introduce Jackson, her father walked past them.


    "Go to the hospital and get your foot properly treated or your dad will be even angrier when he sees you leaping around," Mrs Avans tapped her by the shoulder before she exited the hall too.


    "Were your parents perhaps present when the incident you mentioned happened?" Jackson asked on hearing Jasmine mother words.


    "It''s very likely they were there seeing how angry father is," Jasmine replied absent-mindedly before she made to walk into the hall.


    Jackson went to enquire what happened after he had found a suitable ce for her to sit down.


    Knowing that other socialites will be too scared of him to reveal the truth, he approached Alfred and Elizabeth table. Elizabeth was too angry to tell him what he wanted to hear so Alfred did the narration.


    After hearing the entire story, Jackson was so angry that he could not hide it.


    "Liza even wanted to challenge your mum but I stopped her because I didn''t want it to look like she was meddling in you guys business," Alfred said in a serious tone.


    "I was so supportive of your rtionship with my sister. I even went ahead to put in good words for you when Jasmine was hesitating to ept you. Jackson, I did all this not because you were better than all the men out there but because I saw that you love her. I thought you could protect her but what is going on here?" Elizabeth asked fiercely.


    "Your very own mother treated her like she was some lowly girl you picked up from the streets whereas she is the daughter of the richest man in the country. I wonder how my parents would have reacted if they were here to see how their beloved daughter was treated so badly...,"


    "Liza, it''s ok hmm," Alfred said as he ced his hand on her leg and tap her leg gently.


    "Jackson, Jasmine is known all over for her fierceness. She has never let anyone who insults her go scot-free but for your happiness, she did not hesitate to let your mother walk all over her. If this was our parents treating you this way I am sure that hotheaded girl wouldn''t have let them have a peaceful night yet...," Elizabeth was too emotional to speak.


    "I am unhappy with the way your mum treats my little sister. I even tried talking to her about this but she brushed it off by saying she will win her over...,"


    "I also told her not to ever let my mum bully her but she won''t listen to me either. She is silly to think that I will be happy if she quietly let my mum mistreats her," Jackson said in a more calm tone.


    "Jackson, I hate to see my sister hurt be it physically or emotionally so I suggest you do something about the way your mum treats her because I am certain you won''t have an easy sail with my father if he learns about this. He will take revenge for his daughter''s humiliation, I promise you this," Elizabeth said before she stood up and walked away. Alfred also followed her after biding Jackson farewell.


    Jackson began looking for his mum and Jane after the couple left him. Instead of seeing those he was looking for he bumped into Evelyn and Steve.


    "Jack, where were you when your injured woman was being ganged up on? I am so disappointed in you...,"


    "You can scold me all you want after you tell me whether you have seen my mum and Jane in the hall," Jackson interrupted the furious Evelyn.


    "I saw Auntie and Jane together some moments ago heading out of the hall. I am sure they must be heading home together," Steve replied to his question.


    "Guys, I will leave the task of taking Jasmine to the car to the two of you. Thanks in advance," Jackson tapped Steve by the shoulder before he quickly turned around and approach the entrance.


    "I fear what he will do with how angry he is," Steve said his eyes glued on Jackson''s departing back.


    "Whatever he does I am sure that annoying Jane deserved it so I don''t feel an ounce of pity for her," Evelyn said before she approached where Jasmine sat oblivious of what was going on.


    When Jackson reached where cars were parked he searched for any sign of his mother''s car. He finally find the car after searching for three minutes.


    Before the car could drive off the angry Jackson was at the front of the car with his hands spread. The driver halted when he saw this.


    "Jacky, how could you jump into the front of the car impulsively, what if the car had hit you?" Mrs Smith asked with her head sticking out of the window.


    "If that had happened then I would have died of physical pains only instead of undergoing the emotional pains that you are putting me through," Jackson said approaching the side of the car his mum sits. He acted as though he didn''t see Jane sitting at the other side of the car.


    "Jacky, what do you mean by that?" Mrs Smith asked in confusion as she steps out of the car. The angry Jackson went ahead and exined what he meant.


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 Chapter 353 - I Wont Marry You

    "Mum, I know that you don''t like her and I won''t force you to do that but the least you could do is give her the due respect. She is human with emotions for crying out loud mum. She gets hurts too just as we do so stop being so mean to thedy who hasn''t wronged you in any way," Jackson said in a serious tone.


    "You might not know but let me tell you that what you are doing to her is called bullying the weak. People who respected you before will lose their respects for you if they see you trampling on your daughter-inw who has done nothing but treats you kindly...,"


    "Jack, how could you speak to Auntie in this tone just because of that thing who doesn''t know her ce....," Jane trembled when she saw Jackson raise his hand to p her.


    Even his mum was shocked that his son who has never hit a woman wanted to hit someone in her presence. Jackson caught control of his temper before his hand couldnd on Jane''s beautiful face.


    "Shut the f*ck up when I am not talking to you or I swear you will lose not one tooth but at least three if you dare interrupt me again," Jackson whose right hand was in the air said as he red at the terrified Jane. The killing intent in his eyes was visible for all to see.


    Jane was too horrified to speak after what he had almost done to her.


    "Jacky, how dare you want to p your future wife in my presence. Is that what I taught you...,"


    "Mum, I don''t care what you promised her to make her think that she could speak about my woman anyhow she wants because she thinks I will marry her so I will say this again. I will never marry Jane Allen. Even though she was to be the only woman in this world I would rather choose to remain single forever than marry her...," Jackson said fiercely as he red at thedy who was already in tears.


    "Get that into your thick skull because I won''t marry you no matter your schemes. It''s Jasmine I want and nobody else. The sooner the two of you ept this fact the better for everyone," Jackson said sternly as his eyes darted from Jane to his mother.


    "And I said you lie, Jacky. I would never ept her as my daughter-inw. It''s Jane I want and she is the one you will marry...,"


    "You are the one who is lying to yourself mum. You can''t force me to do what you want especially when ites to my marriage. And since you like her so much why not marry her so she coulde live with you?" Jackson said without giving a damn about how Jane must be feeling.


    "Jack!" Mrs Smith yelled as she raised her hand and p Jackson hard on the face.


    "You can take it out on me however you want but mum believe me I won''t be very polite if you hurt the woman I love be it in private or public," Jackson said furiously before he turned and stroll away.


    "Mum, can you hear what Jack said about me? He insulted me all because of thatdy," Jane said as she cried while hugging Mrs Smith hand.


    "It''s ok. Everything will work out so stop crying," Mrs Smith patted Jane''s hair. They stayed there for a few minutes. The two of them entered the car after they were done consoling each other.


    Meanwhile, when Jackson reached their car, he thanked both Evelyn and Steve for their help.


    He entered the car and sat beside his woman afterwards. The driver drove away. In the car, Jasmine avoided staring at him. She refused to talk to him until they reached her home.


    Since she could not walk, he had to carry her to their room and as usual, he relieved the maids of their work.


    When Jackson tried to help her shower, Jasmine rejected his help. She hopped into the bathroom without sparing him a second nce.


    "For her to refuse to talk to me, I guessed I messed up big time. I wonder why I got so angry and jealous when I saw him massaging her legs," Jackson thought aloud as he stare at the bathroom door.


    Knowing too well that she would immediately want to sleep after showering he decided to use the second bathroom so that he would finish at the same time as her.


    When Jackson came back from the bathroom he met her sitting in front of the dressing mirror drying her hair. He quickly went to help her so he could use that opportunity to initiate a conversation with her.


    "I don''t need your help," Jasmine said as she collected the hairdryer he snatched from her hands. She dropped the hair dryer and tried to stand up but Jackson quickly turned the chair around before she could stand up.


    So that she won''t have to strain her neck while staring at him, he knelt on one foot. He carried her hands and ce them in his despite her reluctance.


    "Miss Naughty, I am sorry for making you angry. My mum shouldn''t have treated you the way she did earlier so I apologise on her behalf...," Jackson trailed as he stroked her hand affectionately.


    "I am sorry that I got upset with you and I apologise for misunderstanding the incident I met earlier on the rooftop. Actually, I was just jealous that you let another man touch you so intimately," Jackson said with pouted lips as he stare into her eyes.


    "My woman is very beautiful. Men flock around her by merely setting eyes on her. You can''t me me for reacting the way I did...,"


    "I bet you are merely using jealousy to brush off the fact that you don''t trust me," Jasmine scoffed as she remove her hands from his grip.


    "You know that is not true. I love and trust you. Like I said, I was only jealous, believe me," Jackson held her hands once again.


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    Hello lovely readers, I want to use this medium to especially thank all of my readers out there. To all those whose names are mentioned here, you did exceptionally well this year, 2021. Even those whose names are not mentioned here also did well.


    I might not be popr and rich enough to give paperback as gifts or give you guys other awesome gifts, please just know that your endless love and supports are well appreciated by this poor author.


    Thank you once again for all the immense show of love and supports. I wish that my 2022 will be more awesome than this. I can only achieve this with the help of all of you that is why I asked that you continue to support me on my journey of showcasing my crazy imaginations as an author.


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 Chapter 354 - Jasmine Condition

    [WARNING: R18]


    .....


    "If a mere picture could make you act the way you did then why didn''t I do the same to you when I received the picture of you acting lovey-dovey with another woman," Jasmine said with a frown.


    "Pictures of me and whom? What are you talking about?" Jackson asked not understanding what she was saying?


    Jasmine did not want to talk without evidence so she stretched and picked her cellphone lying on the side table.


    She unlocked the screen and pressed on the messaging app which was on the home screen. After locating the unknown sender, she tapped on it and pass the cell phone to him.


    Jackson''s eyes widened in shock when he saw several pictures of him and Jane on her phone.


    He threw the phone on the bed and focus his attention on her.


    "Those were the pictures I received on the night I got abducted. I was so angry that I left my office after receiving the pictures of my man acting all lovey-dovey with his childhood sweetheart....,"


    "Miss Naughty, you know that is not true. I did not act any lovey-dovey with her and she is not my childhood sweetheart. I would never cheat on you, believe me, huh?" Jackson said while staring into her eyes.


    He is the one who started it first so I am sure it won''t be bad of me to take advantage of this situation. I will turn it in my favour.


    Jasmine thought grinning inwardly.


    "Why should I believe what you said? Anyways who knew what you are doing behind my back. You have refused to touch me for over three days now. I won''t be surprised if I learn that she is secretly satisfying you which is why you are always...,"


    "Miss Naughty, you know there is no ounce of truth in what you are saying. I would never let anyone womane close to me like you do not mention having sex with anyone apart from you. That will never happen," Jackson said tried to exin himself but Jasmine wouldn''t buy it.


    "I guess she is an exception," Jasmine said as she pushed his hands away from her body and tried to stand up.


    "You are the one I love and want. My entire being craves for only you and you alone and I will prove that to you right now," Jackson said before he wrapped his hands around her neck and pull her upper body downwards so that their lips met.


    He kissed her as she had craved for the past two days. As he kissed her Jasmine''s hands romance his back. He kissed her rough and passionately.


    When he stopped they were both gasping for air.


    "Do you believe me now? Do you believe that you are the only one I love?" Jackson asked his eyes glued on her glisten blue orbs which exude nothing but love and desires.


    "I will only believe you if you make love to me. If you reject me one more time I will...,"


    "Stop being silly! Who said I would reject you when my body is already on fire for you," Jackson smirked devilishly as he stood up and gently lifts her off the floor.


    When he reached the bed, he ced her in the middle of the bed. He climbed onto her and stripped her of every piece of clothing that might serve as an obstruction to his goal.


    He positions his mighty rod at her entrance ready to take her in one go.


    "This is what you wanted so you can''t me me for not holding back," Jackson said with his husky tone before he prated deep into her until shepletely swallowed his erged rod.


    Due to the overwhelming sensation, Jasmine groaned and struggled to free her hands from his firm hold.


    Jackson pumped into her fast. Every pration hit the wall of her womb making sure to sprinkle some of its seeds there so that in a month or two his wishes of getting her pregnant will be aplished.


    After they had both found their first release, Jackson decided to explore other parts of her body he couldn''t appreciate earlier.


    While still moving inside of her he renders soft kisses to her bare skin. He kissed her until he reached her two treasures.


    He skillfully fondled her right breast with his hand while his mouth did some work on the other. The exciteddy grabbed his hair to suppress some of the amazing sensations causing chaos to her system.


    If she was to moan ording to the pleasure he was satisfying her with then the entire mansion would be filled with her unholy sound.


    "Faster.... aaahhh.... much faster," Jasmine pleaded for more. Jackson abandoned the treasure he was feasting on and made to grant her request. He banged her until her entire body was moving in rhythm to his deep pration.


    Her bouncy breasts danced in rhythm to his rough pration.


    The hungry Jackson made love to his woman until it was morning. They were both too tired to do anything after the vigorous workout. They fell asleep in each other''s arms.


    ...


    For three weeks everything was going smoothly for everyone. Jasmine and Jackson''s love seems to rise to a new peak after the misunderstanding on the night of the party.


    Although the enemies asionally tried to cause a rift between the two couples, Jackson and Jasmine did not give them the slightest opportunity.


    Tonight the impatient Jackson decided to formally introduce Jasmine as his woman to his mother who has been very quiet for the past weeks.


    Jasmine sitting beside Jackson in a big restaurant could not hide her nervousness no matter how hard she tried.


    Anxiety could be read all over the face of thedy wearing a yellow sleeveless gown. Her newly cut and half-parted ck hair which stops a few inches below her shoulders was on point. Her dress, makeup and shimmering ne were super on point.


    Overall she looked amazing!


    "Ice Prince, do I really look ok?" Jasmine asked as she held her trembling right hand.


    IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT


    HAPPY NEW MONTH!!! HAPPY DECEMBER!!! ??????


    Happy new month beloved readers. I want to thank you guys for the previous month. Thank you very much for the love you have shown me throughout the past month.


    It''s a new month again and time to outline our goals.


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    Guys, we didn''t reach any ofst month goals. The GOLDEN TICKETS GOAL wasn''t reached so also was the 2k privileged chapter unlocks and the 10 reviews.


    Apart from making you guys happy, the second reason I always updated two chapters daily was so we could reach the privileged chapter unlocks target but for three months we couldn''t reach the goal. We only reached the goal once. Hey guys, I am not ming you guys for this.


    What I want to say is that starting from this month the updates will reduce. I won''t be uploading two chapters daily but I will try my best to make the updates stable. I will also try to give mass release depending on your performance apart from reaching the goals. Thank you so much guys for your understanding.


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 Chapter 355 - The Introductory Date Turned Sour

    "This is the tenth time you have asked me this since we arrived here. Nevertheless, I will repeat once more that you look gorgeous. Also, this is not your first time meeting her so I wonder why you are so nervous...,"


    "What do you know!" Jasmine snapped as she concentrated her attention on him.


    "This is the first time you are going to introduce me as your prospective wife so I need to look my best. Nothing can go wrong," Jasmine said her eyes glittering even more.


    "Prospective wife? Didn''t you say you didn''t want to get married....,"


    "I did but I don''t recall saying that I never wanted to be your wife," Jasmine cut him short firmly. Jackson couldn''t resist smiling when he heard her firm words.


    "You trickster!" Jackson as he made to tap the top of her nose. They were too concentrated on each other to realise that they were not the only ones there.


    All customers in the restaurant were fed with dog food as the gorgeously dressed couple continue acting lovey-dovey.


    Three minutes more, the one they have been waiting for finally arrived.


    Mrs Smith standing at the other side of the table on shifting her gaze away from her cell phone to stare at her son frowned when she saw Jasmine sitting beside him.


    "Jacky, you never said we were gonna dine out with a stranger," Mrs Smith said as she directed her vicious nces at the once exciteddy. Her dislike for Jasmine was as clear as crystal.


    "Because I wanted it to be a surprise to you and mum, Jasmine isn''t a stranger. She is your soon-to-be daughter-inw...," Jackson was stunned when his mum turned and walked away before he couldplete his words.


    "I guess it was no use being so nervous. She doesn''t like me," Jasmine muttered. Her once happy expression took a drastic turn. Jackson''s chest tightened seeing how sad she has be.


    "Wait here, I will be back," Jackson tapped her hands gently before he stood up and headed outside.


    Other customers talked while either staring or pointing at Jasmine. The sad Jasmine swallowed in her pains paying no attention to those who had no better things to do other than make a mockery of others.


    Jackson reached his mum''s car just when she was about to enter the car. He grabbed her right hand thereby preventing her from entering the ck car.


    "Mum, how could you be so heartless to do such a thing to ady who looked forward to seeing you?....," Jackson asked angrily. No matter how hard he tried to control his emotions he couldn''t hide it well especially after seeing Jasmine sad expression back then.


    "You could have at least pretended to be ok even though not for the sake of saving her face but for the sake of your beloved son but no, you didn''t do that. You didn''t hesitate to embarrass her in front of everyone, how could you, mum?" Jackson asked in an emotional tone that portray how he feels right now.


    "Mum, how would you have felt if I was the one treated that way by her parents, would you be happy...,"


    "I don''t like her, I thought I have made myself very clear about who I want as my daughter-inw?" Mrs Smith asked not feeling any remorse for what she did.


    "And mum I also recall saying that if it''s not Jasmine I won''t marry anyone else?" Jackson stated in a fierce tone. Everywhere went quiet after he spoke.


    "Mum, since I was a child I have always thought very highly of you but you disappointed me so much today. And I promise you that I will never regard you as my darling mother anymore if you leave like this, do you know why?" Jackson said to the total bewilderment of his mother. For a minute the once angry woman was too shocked to talk.


    "Jacky... You would disregard me as your mother because of thatdy in there? What on earth did she give you to eat that made you turn out this way...,"


    "Jasmine has nothing to do with this. As my mother, shouldn''t you want me to be happy so why are you hell-bent on separating me from the one I love? Don''t all mothers want their children to be happy?" Jackson asked in annoyance but he did not raise his voice at her.


    "Mothers always want the best for their children and you are my mum right, so why are driving me to my doom?" Jackson asked.


    "Mum, I love you very much. I have always done everything you asked of me since childhood but I am sorry to say that I won''t do what you want this time around. I will never leave Jasmine just because you don''t see her as an ideal daughter-inw. You can go ahead and leave like you wanted to, I won''t stop you but I advise that you think about what I said because I wasn''t joking when I said those words," Jackson said as he turned and left, not allowing her to utter a word.


    Mrs Smith watched as her son left without sparing her another nce.


    "You didn''t get into a fight with her because of me, did you?" Jasmine asked when Jackson returned to his former seat.


    "Don''t worry about her and let''s eat. She has seen you so we will take it that we have done the introduction so don''t worry hmm," Jackson said as he passed her the cutlery. Although he was trying to act like he wasn''t affected by what happened, Jasmine could tell that he was as hurt as she is.


    "Are you ok?" Jasmine. asked in a concerned tone.


    "Of course, I am fine and I would be even happier if you enjoy your meal without thinking about what happened earlier," Jackson said as he urged her to eat. He scooped the food and brought the spoon close to her mouth. Before Jasmine opened her mouth to receive the food, they heard a dry coughing from the other side of the table.


    They raised their gaze at the same time to see who it was. Jackson''s lips curled into a beautiful smile when he got a glimpse of thedy''s face.


    "Mum!" Jackson eximed with a smile as he immediately dropped back the scooped food on the te.


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    ...


    Hello lovely readers, I want to use this medium to especially thank all of my readers out there. To all those whose names are mentioned here, you did exceptionally well this year, 2021. Even those whose names are not mentioned here also did well.


    I might not be popr and rich enough to give paperback as gifts or give you guys other awesome gifts, please just know that your endless love and supports are well appreciated by this poor author.


    Thank you once again for all the immense show of love and supports. I wish that my 2022 will be more awesome than this. I can only achieve this with the help of all of you that is why I asked that you continue to support me on my journey of showcasing my crazy imaginations as an author.


    A BIG SHOUTOUT TO READER DaoistTzoOew ??????. YOU ARE ALMOST IN ALL THE CATEGORIES. THANK YOU.


    I love you all very much ???


    P.S: Some of the readers whose names are mentioned here are those reading my other books and not this particr book. The AllNovelFull 2021 Author''s Review is for all books of authors in AllNovelFull and not this particr book.


    Also, there was hours and minutes in the category of ''THE TOP 3 READERS WHO SUPPORTED ME THE MOST IN 2021''.. I didn''t know how to input the hours and minutes correctly which is why I didn''t do it.

 Chapter 356 - I Am Fine

    "I went to get my cell phone I forgot inside my car," Mrs Smith lied not willing to admit that she lost to her son. She pulled the seat opposite theirs and sat down.


    What an excuse she came up there. I guessed she must feel embarrassed to ept that she lost to Ice Prince. I wonder what he said to her to make her return.


    Jasmine thought, her once gloomy expression brightened in an instance.


    "Ohh...," Jackson remarked resisting the urge tough. He quickly bent and brought out the white shopping bag lying underneath the table.


    "Mum, these are the gifts Jasmine and I got for you. It was picked after so much consideration. It contains not only our sincerity but our love," Jackson said as he extended the shopping back towards his mother''s direction.


    Jasmine bite her lower lips to suppress her anxiety when she saw the reluctance on the elderly woman''s face.


    My son got the gift for me so I will ept it. epting the gift doesn''t mean that I have consented to this anyways.


    Mrs Smith thought as her eyes darted from her son wearing a ck suit to thedy staring at her with glittering eyes.


    "It''s has been so long you gave me gifts so I will ept it with a grateful heart," Mrs Smith said as she collected the gift to the relief of the once anxiousdy.


    "Mum, stop trying to make me look bad because you know that is not true. I gave you gifts on your birthday, didn''t I...,"


    "Is it only on my birthdays you are supposed to give me gifts? You are so unfilial," Mrs Smith said pretending to be cool with everything.


    "If Ice... I mean if Jackson won''t send you gifts except on your birthdays then you can count on me to spoil you with gifts at least once a week," Jasmine said beaming. The once chatty Mrs Smith kept quiet after Jasmine spoke.


    "Mum, you have got yourself someone who will spoil you rotten I am sure you must be thrilled right," Jackson asked in a yful tone. Mrs Smith didn''t reply and thank goodness the waiter came just in time to ask for Mrs Smith''s orders.


    They purposely refrained from cing orders for her when they arrived for fear that she might pick offence with the meals they ordered. The waiter came back a few minutester with her orders.


    While eating Jackson tried as hard as possible to make sure that there was no total silence on the table. Because of the tense atmosphere, Jasmine could not eat like she normally would have eaten if it was only she and Jackson.


    After the suffocating meal, Jasmine and Jackson escorted the woman so eager to leave out of the restaurant. They watched her car leave the restaurant premises.


    The couple entered their red spot car afterwards. Jackson turned to stare at Jasmine after they had both strapped their seatbelts.


    "You only ate a few bites in there, are alright? You can tell me if you are feeling sick. I will either take you to the hospital or have my doctore check...,"


    "I am fine. I couldn''t bring myself to eat properly with your mum around but nothing is wrong with me," Jasmine said honestly.


    "If mum''s presence bothers you...,"


    "Her presence doesn''t bother me so don''t worry. Don''t make a big deal out of everything I say, because like I said I am fine," Jasmine said as she stroked his hand holding onto her hand.


    "When I epted to get into a rtionship with you I knew that they were gonna be a lot of challenges and obstacles. I epted to date you because I wanted to face every challenge of life with you so don''t worry too much because I am not so weak," Jasmine said as she forced on a smile.


    Indeed she is hurt that no matter what she does Jackson''s mum is still hell-bent on hating her for no reason. If she had disrespected her in the past, she would have understood why she treats her this way. But the truth is never had she crossed paths with his mum in the past.


    As long as she could recall she always respect her elders as long as they don''t disrespect her in any way. She has never shed with the woman but this woman chooses to hate her for no particr reason.


    "About what mum did...,"


    "Drop me by at Catherine''s ce. I need to show her my new hairstyle or she will be so damn shocked when she saw me with a new look on Monday," Jasmine deliberately prevented him from saying what he had in mind.


    "Ok, I will do that," Jackson said before he ignited the car. Jackson drove to Catherine''s apartment which was a twenty minutes ride.


    Back in Mrs Smith car the elderly woman who was previously pretending dialled a person''s line and waited for a response from the other end. She did not need to wait for long before ady''s sweet voice came on.


    "Auntie, how are you? After the incident at the party, I have been nning to visit you...,"


    "Save your visiting for another time because that is not the reason I called you," Mrs Smith cut the sweet voice shut.


    "Auntie, why do you sound so furious? Did I perhaps do anything wrong?" Jane asked feeling scared that she might have lost the favour of the greatest supporter of her and Jackson''s union.


    "You haven''t done anything right so why are you surprised to see me angry? If you had wanted to see a beautiful smile on my face then you would have done everything to drive thatdy away from my son''s side but what did you do instead?" Mrs Smith asked with furrowed eyebrows. Wrinkles that were never on her pretty face became visible because of how angry she was.


    "Jane, right now I can see that you enjoy seeing my darling son with that annoying Avans daughter. If my guess is indeed true then let me know so I can choose a capabledy fit enough for my son to do me the favour of driving that eyesore away...,"


    "Auntie what are you talking about. Of course, I still love Jack very much," The anxious Jane said subconsciously standing up from the couch she previously sits on.


    IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT


    Hi darling readers, I wasn''t supposed to upload another chapter today but I just recalled that I forgot to do the most important thing before the year ends.


    2021 came with a lot of surprises be it good or bad. They were times I got so tired of everything including writing. The way my books were doing poorly despite all the time, effort and resources I invested in it made meck motivation to do anything. This constant failure as an author almost made me give up on writing. The reason I wrote "MISSION XX: SEDUCING THE GREAT SEDUCER", was because my friend constantly kept encouraging me to do it despite how scared I was.


    Although all these things happened I still think 2021 has been my best year as an author.


    2021 brought me a lot of wonderful readers through this book and other of my books. I got to meet and befriend wonderful readers just like you. You guys might not understand how much this means to me but it''s ok since I do.


    Overall, 2021 was awesome and this was all because of my superb readers who showered me with their endless love and supports. The feeling that my readers will always get my back no matter what this 2021 made me so happy. It made me feel like I could fly and soar so high.


    I wish 2022 will be more awesome than this. I wish all my efforts after all these years of being an author will pay off. I wish my readers will support and shower me with their love in 2022 more than they did this year 2021.


    I also wish for all my readers to remain happy and healthyes 2022.


    Thank you so much, everyone, you have been more than amazing this 2021. I wish they are other ways I could show you all how grateful I am apart from writing it down.


    A BIG SHOUTOUT TO ALL MY READERS!!! I LOVE YOU ???

 Chapter 357 - Catherine And Jasmine

    "Auntie my love for Jack has never for once diminished despite that so many years has passed. And I hate Jasmine Avans more than you do. I want her gone in Jack''s life as soon as possible. For weeks now I have begun ying my cards but she is smart enough not to have taken any of the baits....,"


    "Are you saying you have given up on my son merely because of a few failures? If that is the case then that means you are a coward who never deserved my son in the first ce," Mrs Smith said harshly.


    "Auntie that is not the case. I would never give Jack up for anything in this world. In fact, I have a perfect n that will make her break up with Jack. When I execute my ns it will be game over for her," Jane said with her evil grin that masked her beautiful face. Mrs Smith''s temper cooled down after listening to Jane''s words.


    "I am happy to hear this. I will be waiting for good news then," Mrs Smith replied in a more rxed tone. She disconnected the call after another two minutes of talking with Jane.


    When Jackson reached the front of the tall building he halted and waited for Jasmine toe down.


    "Don''t forget to call me to pick you up when youdies are done. I will be hanging out with the guys. They have beenining that I have abandoned them since we became a couple," Jackson said as he stare at her face. For some reason, she didn''t seem happy after they left the restaurant.


    "Don''t worry about me and have fun with them. Cat will drive me home after we are done here," Jasmine said as she opened the car and tried to go out. Jackson quickly pulled her closer and embraced her.


    "Everything will be just fine so don''t worry too much about anything ok?" Jackson said as he stroked her hair affectionately.


    "Take care, don''t miss me too much," Jasmine patted his back only to pull away soon.


    Jackson watched as she approached the automatic ss window.


    "I don''t know how I will do it but I promise to make sure that you don''t suffer any humiliation because of our rtionship," Jackson muttered, his eyes glued on her departing back.


    When Jasmine reached Catherine''s door, she didn''t need to knock since she knew her code. She input the code and the door opened. Entering the sitting-room she met Catherine approaching the dining table with a hot pot of delicacy.


    Catherine was too busy trying to set up the dining to realise that she had a visitor.


    "Hmmm... Smell nice," Jasmine announced her presence with only these words. Catherine who had already ced the hot pot in the middle of the dining table shifted her attention to where the voice came from. She stood properly when she got a glimpse of the gorgeous lookingdy.


    "Oh my gosh!" Catherine remarked as she hastily covered the distance between them. She spun Jasmine around to examine her when she reached where she stood.


    "Baby girl, what the heck did you do to your fine silk long hair?" Catherine asked as she stare at her short shiny ck hair.


    "That jerk kept bugging me saying as long as I leave my hair long and in the same colour he would never believe that I am over him so I had no choice but to have it cut yesterday," Jasmine said as she approached the dining table.


    "Girl, why are you letting whatever that annoying guy says to get into your head? You know he is not worth all the attention you are giving him. You didn''t have to cut your long hair because of the nonsense he spews...,"


    "I understand what you are trying to say but Cat, I want to get that jerk off my tail. If cutting my hair and dyeing it back to ck will make him stay away from me and Jackson then I don''t mind cutting my hair over and over again," Jasmine stated fiercely.


    "I don''t want any problem to arise between me and Ice Prince because of him. Like you said he is not worth it," Jasmine said in aposed tone.


    "I am sure Jackson must have fallen in love with your short hair, does he even know the reason you had your hair cut?" Catherine asked the obvious question. She sat on the chair close to Jasmine.


    "After what he did, I am sure Ice Prince will kill him if he dares knows that he is still stalking me...,"


    "But this might turn into a big problem for you if he doesn''t learn about it," Catherine said in a firm tone.


    "I will make sure he stays far away from me before that," Jasmine replied.


    "Good luck trying to talk senses into the insane guy," Catherine said before she served the dishes into Jasmine''s te.


    "Seeing how dressed up you are I am sure you both have already met his mum so how was your introductory date? It didn''t turn sour because of the cruel woman right?" Catherine asked curiously as she stole a nce at her quiet best friend.


    "I don''t want to talk about it so let''s eat," Jasmine said as she picked up the spoon and started eating.


    Seeing how she is eating and also her mood, I guess his mum did do something she disliked.


    Catherine thought as she stare at her best friend who had begun eating.


    "Eat as much as you want," Catherine said as she dished more food into her te. The two friends ate heartily together.


    ....


    Back in Steve''s mansion, everyone stares at the gloomy looking guy sitting quietly. He has been this quiet since he arrived minutes ago.


    "How was your meeting with your mum? Did she treat Jasmine a little nicely today?" Jeff decided to ask the question everyone was avoiding asking.


    "Don''t even mention that. Mum almost turned the happy outing into a disaster. I had to resort to threatening her before she pretended to be cool with it," Jackson said as he grabbed one of the bottles of whiskey lying on the table. He opened it and gulped down the content without using the wine ss.


    Steve and Jeff exchanged puzzled nces.


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 Chapter 358 - Jackson Takes Out His Anger On Jeff

    "Jasmine is the sweetestdy I have ever known. She doesn''t deserve these ill-treatments from Auntie so I wonder why Auntie is so hellbent on making life miserable for that sweet girl," Evelyn who came out of the kitchen just in time to hear Jackson''s words said as she approached where the guys'' sits.


    "You are damn correct about that. The most painful part of all this is that Auntie hates her for no reason," Steve wearing a grey long sleeve said.


    "JK, what are your ns now. Are you going to give in to what Auntie wants...,"


    "Are you insane? Why on earth will I do that?" Jackson snapped as he red at the innocent Jeffrey.


    "Why am I even asking whether you are insane. For you to make such assumptions I am sure you must be crazy," Jackson said in a cold tone before he sipped from the bottle of wine.


    "JK, you know I didn''t mean...,"


    "Let me ask you, if your parents object to your rtionship with Catherine because they think she is not of the same ss as you what will you do? Will you leave her because of their judgments about her?" Jackson asked to the shock of everyone.


    "Jack, how could you say that. It hasn''te to that stage...,"


    "This is the reality guys and this is why I want to prepare his mind for it because I am sure that there is a possibility your mum will not like you to get married to her. You might have gotten her father''s permission but don''t forget you have your parents to deal with," Jackson said as he stood up and went to the porch.


    "Why would JK say that about me and Erin?" Jeff asked unhappily as he stare at the guy drinking the highly intoxicated wine like it was water.


    "Don''t take what he said seriously because his words were those said out of anger. He is hurt by what his mum did, he doesn''t know a better way to let it out other than taking it out on someone else. There was no harm in what you said so don''t think too much about it hmm," Evelyn said trying to cheer up the unhappy Jeffrey.


    "Guys, wait here while I go get appetisers we can have along with the wine. It''s bad to drink on empty stomach, don''t forget that," Evelyn said before she excused herself.


    "I wonder what we can do to help JK and Jasmine out. They both don''t deserve to go through all they are going through now," The unhappy Jeff said his eyes glued on Jackson still drinking. The bottle of wine in his hands was halved now.


    "If this was an issue between him and Jasmine, we would have said helping them to talk to each other will help. And if it was an issue concerning a love interest, dealing with such issues would have been easier too but this particr problem is created by Jack''s mum. I don''t know how we can go about helping them," Steve said as he picked up the ss of wine lying on the table.


    "Intervening in this case might worsen everything which is why I suggest we let them resolve the issue. All we can do is support them emotionally. Making them feel how much we love and care about them is the only way we can help them if you were to ask me," Steve concluded as he sipped from the ss of wine.


    "If that is the case then I will go talk to him and try to take his mind away from the current issue. I am sure doing this will help," Jeff said as he stood up with a bottle of wine and a ss in his hands.


    "That is a nice idea but try not to say anything that will upset him. I will be helping Eve out in the kitchen," Steve said as he watched Jeff approach the porch which is decorated with beautiful flowers. The porch gives the vibe of being in a garden of flowers.


    When Jackson left Steve''s home it was prettyte. Because of how drunk he was Steve had his driver send him home.


    Jasmine sitting in her sitting room staring at the entrance jerked to her feet when she saw someone staggered into the room.


    She hurried to the door to assist the drunk Jackson to the couch.


    "Hey, why did you drink so much? As long as I can recall you always refrain from drinking a lot so what went wrong?" Jasmine sitting beside the drunk guy on the couch asked in a worried tone. She raised her hand and caress his reddened face which was a result of the heavy alcohol he drank.


    "You reek of alcohol. Wait here while I get warm coffee to help you sober up," Jasmine stood up to leave only to be pulled back onto his body by Jackson. She was a little taken aback but she did not move. She watched as he used his hands and cup her face.


    "I love you so much. Since the first time I set my eyes on you, I had fallen in love with you. I put in a lot of effort to get you to notice me. I worked so hard before we got to this stage in our rtionship so why doesn''t my mum understand how I feel?" Jackson said as he stroked her face affectionately.


    "Why doesn''t she understand you are the only woman whopletes me in this lifetime?" Jackson asked in a painful tone.


    "I was really looking forward to how happy she would be when I embarked on the mission to make you my woman so why did it turn out like this? Tell me did I perhaps do something wrong?" Jackson asked as he stare into her sapphire eyes. Her entrapping eyes had always charmed him each time he stares into them.


    "Ice Prince, seeing you sad makes me twice unhappy so stop feeling upset. And didn''t you say whether or not your mum agrees to our union you will fight for what you want...,"


    IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT


    HAPPY SURPRISE MASS RELEASE LOVELY READERS!!! ??????


    Hello lovely readers, I know we are far from reaching any of the goals for this November which means there is not supposed to be any mass release. I decided to give mass release because I want to use this mass release to thank you, guys.


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 Chapter 359 - Promises

    "And I will never stop fighting to make you my eternal partner. The one with whom I will share my happiness and sadness forever is you. I would rather choose to stay single forever if I can''t have the woman I love in my life," Jackson dered as he continued caressing her face. Although he was drunk Jasmine could see that he was still with his senses.


    "When I was dating that jerk I had thought I had learned and understood everything about love but Ice Prince your existence in my life proved me wrong. You opened my eyes to see what love really is. You did not only heal my past wounds but you taught me how to love again. I love you in a way I have never any man....,"


    "My love is true and my shimmering eyes which scream nothing but your name is the evidence of my true love so let no one get you upset. Don''t ever feel sad because someone is against our love because our love is way stronger than that person''s opinion. We will prove it to her someday that she was wrong so don''t be sad hmm," Jasmine said as she raised her hands and stroke his face.


    "I love you, Jackson Smith," Jasmine said while staring into his passionate eyes.


    "And I love you a thousand times more," Jackson said before he gave a passionate kiss to her soft red lips. His hands stroked her back as his kiss deepened.


    Jasmine abruptly pulled away when she felt his hand under her dress.


    "You reek of alcohol. You have to shower first before we can go all the way," Jasmine standing in front of him said trying to maintain a stern facade but she couldn''t. Her passionate gaze staring at his bare chest gave her away.


    "Since when did my naughty woman cares about such things?" Jackson said pulling her onto himself once again. Before she could resist he ripped her clothes and made her sit with her legs strap around his waist.


    He skillfully unzipped his trousers and removed his already aroused rod which was hiding underpants.


    Jasmine watched as he went ahead and rip her panties. She loved this fierce side of his and that is why she did not struggle or scold him.


    "Let''s make it a little more exciting," Jackson grinned as he held her hands and made her grab his erect rod.


    The moment she touched his rod, she could feel the warm sensation emitting from the erect rod in her hands.


    With his hands on top of her hands as he guided her. He made her give hard strokes to his erect rod. Muffled sounds escaped from his mouth as she strokes the most sensitive part of his body.


    "Uhmmm... That is enough," Jackson managed to speak amidst the excitement. Jasmine slowed down following his words. She stare at the now erged rod.


    She could not resist smiling when she saw her handiwork.


    "Let''s make some babies," Jackson said as he instantly prated her without a warning. His pration was apanied by a loud groan. Jasmine subconsciously wrapped her hands around his back as she stretched a little to amodate his big size.


    "Let''s get you pregnant tonight," Jackson said as he grabbed her slender waist and began his bumping movements.


    "I don''t want to get preg ahhhhh....," Jasmine yelled when Jackson suddenly increased his pace.


    "You don''t want to do what? Try andplete those words and I will make sure you won''t be able to resume work on the first day of office days," Jackson said with his husky voice that carried threats.


    "You are mean," Jasmine trying to keep up with his pace said with her cracked voice.


    "And I can be even more mean because of what you said," Jackson said as he hits her fine butts to make her keep up with his fast pace.


    "aahhh... uhmmmm..... slow down," Jasmine said amidst her moans when she couldn''t keep up with his pace.


    Jackson and Jasmine made love in the sitting room for the best part of the night and they didn''t do this with only one style. They changed their style now and then to keep up with the excitement.


    The next day, Jasmine woke up in Jackson''s arms on their magnificent bed. She admired her handsome man''s sleeping face for a few minutes before she pecked him and climbed out of bed.


    "He has always brought breakfast to me in bed so why don''t I do the same," Jasmine muttered as she stare at the sleeping guy who wasn''t aware of his environment.


    She went about her things in the room without making so much noise.


    When she was done she wore one of her casual dresses and went downstairs to get breakfast prepared.


    About twenty minutester Jasmine returned to their room with a tray of food in her hands.


    "He normally doesn''t sleep this much so I wonder what is wrong. Is he sleeping or pretending to be asleep," Jasmine muttered before she dropped the tray on the side table. She sat on the bed and stare at his face.


    "Hello Mr Sleeping Beauty, it''s time to wake up and get set for work," Jasmine said as she tapped his hands gently. She was surprised when he did not wake up even after her second call.


    Jasmine''s heart raced erratically. She brought her two fingers close to his nose to check his breathing. And just when her fingers were closed to his nose he pulled her onto the bed.


    He captured her lips before she could react.


    Jackson kissed her passionately. Their passionate kisssted for three minutes.


    "You called me Mr Sleeping Beauty so didn''t you know that only the kiss from my gorgeous empress will wake me up?" Jackson asked teasingly his eyes focused on her flushed face.


    "You scare the hell out of me," Jasmine embraced him tightly. Earlier nonsense thoughts found their way into her head when he did not wake up after her second call.


    IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT


    Hi darling readers, I wasn''t supposed to upload another chapter today but I just recalled that I forgot to do the most important thing before the year ends.


    2021 came with a lot of surprises be it good or bad. They were times I got so tired of everything including writing. The way my books were doing poorly despite all the time, effort and resources I invested in it made meck motivation to do anything. This constant failure as an author almost made me give up on writing. The reason I wrote "MISSION XX: SEDUCING THE GREAT SEDUCER", was because my friend constantly kept encouraging me to do it despite how scared I was.


    Although all these things happened I still think 2021 has been my best year as an author.


    2021 brought me a lot of wonderful readers through this book and other of my books. I got to meet and befriend wonderful readers just like you. You guys might not understand how much this means to me but it''s ok since I do.


    Overall, 2021 was awesome and this was all because of my superb readers who showered me with their endless love and supports. The feeling that my readers will always get my back no matter what this 2021 made me so happy. It made me feel like I could fly and soar so high.


    I wish 2022 will be more awesome than this. I wish all my efforts after all these years of being an author will pay off. I wish my readers will support and shower me with their love in 2022 more than they did this year 2021.


    I also wish for all my readers to remain happy and healthyes 2022.


    Thank you so much, everyone, you have been more than amazing this 2021. I wish they are other ways I could show you all how grateful I am apart from writing it down.


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 Chapter 360 - Jackson In Jasmine Office

    "Don''t be scared. I know I am at fault for this but you are also partly responsible for it. When you called me Sleeping Beauty you should have kissed me and I would have woken up but you didn''t. You made me eagerly wait for my kiss," Jackson said in a yful tone. He pats her back lovingly.


    "You have changed your perfume," Jackson said as he pulled out of her embrace.


    "Yes, and don''t you like it. I particrly changed it to a perfume with vani fragrance because that is your favourite but I will change to something else if you don''t like it," Jasmine said.


    She indeed changed her perfume and shower gel from rose extracts to vani because this is Jackson''s favourite but what she failed to tell him was why she did this.


    "I love it but it''s just that I am used to your previous perfume and shower gel fragrance. I recall you saying that your previous perfume and shower gel was your favourite. You once told me that you have used them for over six years. If you changed it because vani is my favourite...,"


    "As long as you like this one then it doesn''t matter for how long I have used my previous perfume and shower gel. Besides I love this fragrance a lot," Jasmine said as she beamed at him.


    "You stunned me with your new haircut yesterday and today you surprised me again with a change in perfume and shower gel, wifey what other surprises do you have for me?" Jackson said as he stretched and pecked her on her lips.


    "Whether or not I use long or short haircuts I still look stunning. Also, it''s good to sometimes try out a new look," Jasmine said as she smiled at him.


    "You are damn correct about that. You look amazing even with these changes but I would love it if you don''t change too much because of me...,"


    "Ok, sir. I will try my best not to throw you off again with another drastic change," Jasmine said with a huge sense of humour.


    "Wow, you prepared breakfast!" Jackson remarked his smile broadening even more on getting a glimpse of the tray on the side table.


    "Yeah, it''s my turn to serve you breakfast in bed. I also prepared soup for your hangover," Jasmine said. She stretched and carried the tray. Jasmine ced the tray of food beside where they sat.


    Jasmine made him drink the soup she prepared. Whether or not the soup was good she did not know since Jackson drink the entire content with smiles on his face.


    After their meal, Jackson showered and got set for work. Although their office was not in the same direction Jackson insisted on dropping her off at her working ce that day.


    For three days everything was perfect between the two people who are so in love with each other.


    Today, the happy Jackson decide to pay Jasmine a visit to her office. Everyone in the office was well aware of the high profile man rtionship with their boss so none of them dared to misbehave in front of him.


    "Cat, please can you get me the files lying on the centre table," Jasmine instructed without taking her eyes off what she was working on. She continued working after she had passed the instructions.


    "Thank you...," Jasmine paused on raising her gaze to see the face of the one passing the files to her.


    The stunned Jasmine could not speak for a while. All she did was stare at the smiling face of the guy standing in front of her.


    "I can see wifey is working hard as always," Jackson said his smile broadening even more.


    "What are you doing here?" Jasmine blurted out.


    "Wifey never mentioned that I am prohibited froming to her office," Jackson said as he turned around and went to stand in front of her.


    "If Wifey isn''t happy that hubby came to cheer her on then I will just leave...,"


    "And who says I will let you leave?" Jasmine said grabbing his hands before he could turn around.


    "I knew that wifey will be thrilled to see me and I guess I wasn''t wrong after all but what I am worried about s that she might not have time for me...,"


    "No work is more important than you. None of the works had timelines so I can continue with itter," Jasmine said as she immediately saved what she was working on. She switched off theptop and push it aside afterwards.


    She stood up to embrace him. Instead of embracing her, Jackson kissed her. He pulled away after a few minutes.


    "So how is work? I hope you aren''t too stressed out?" Jackson asked as he cupped her beautiful face.


    "It''s fine and nothing is stressful about it since I am used to the life of being a CEO," Jasmine replied raising her hands to y with his face.


    "What about yours, I hope the workload isn''t too much like the previous weeks?" Jasmine asked as she continued ying with his face.


    "No, I have a light workloadpared to two weeks ago. Why I was so busy then was because I took so many days off work to take care of you but that''s not the case now. My wifey is safe and healthy. I don''t have to worry about anything," Jackson said as he stare into her alluring eyes.


    "I came to take you out for lunch but seeing your alluring face, I keep getting tempted by naughty thoughts," Jackson said as he caressed her soft lips which were softer than cotton.


    "And what kind of naughty thoughts are those if I may ask?" Jasmine asked like she did not know what he meant.


    "Like this one," Jackson kissed her and pulled her closer so there was no space separating the two of them.


    "Guys have a little more shame. This is the office and not your bedroom," Ady''s voice interrupted their little sweet moment.


    (Hello lovely readers, I have a surprise for all of you. Await my surprise)

 Chapter 361 - Naughty Jackson

    Catherine went ahead to bring down the curtains so that those working won''t see what is happening inside the office.


    "Of course we are aware of that which is why her clothes are still on her body," Jackson said without an ounce of shame.


    "What a shameless reply that was, Jackson," Catherine said in a scolding tone.


    "I know that I am shameless and I won''t hide it unlike you. I know you and Jeff act more shamelessly than I do....,"


    "You...," Catherine pointed her index finger at the guy now ying with her best friend''s face.


    "Cat, he came to check...,"


    "Catherine, we have missed each other and we can''t wait to express it in the most intimate way ever so do you mind excusing us. It''s ok if you choose to stay I don''t have a problem with that but you will be the one who will regret it," Jackson said in a tone that showed how serious he was about his threats.


    "Staying here listening to you talk makes my blood pressure rise so I will leave...,"


    "While you are at it don''t forget to tell the secretary she shouldn''t let anyone into her office as long as I am around. I won''t be responsible for...," Catherine did not want for Jackson toplete his words before she left the office.


    "You didn''t have to be so petty with Cat," Jasmine said when only the two of them were left in the office once again.


    "If I didn''t go all shameless then she would have still been here," Jackson said before he cleared the table and made her sit on it.


    "I heard office romance is thrilling so why don''t we try out for ourselves...,"


    "But I don''t have any secret room in my office as you do," Jasmine said not letting him unbutton her pink suit.


    "Doing it here will be even more thrilling, don''t you agree," Jackson asked grinning evilly. He kissed her to make her feel rxed. In the process of kissing, he took off her suits without Jasmine realising it.


    When he stopped kissing her, the now melloweddy was already on a journey of no turning back.


    "Doing it on the ss table is dangerous so let''s do it either against the couch or while sitting on the couch. Choose what position you want," Jackson gave her the choice to make her decision.


    "I choose both," Jasmine said with smiles.


    "Sure but know that you are the one who chooses the two and not me. You can''t me me if we don''t get out of the office sooner," Jackson said.


    He kissed her again giving her no opportunity to take back her earlier words.


    While kissing Jackson made her straddle her legs around his waist and in this position he slowly found his way to the centre of the room where the couches were.


    Apart from her suits he took off, he didn''t let her strip entirely as she has always done each time they have sex.


    He pulled her short pink skirts upwards and pulled her panties downwards. He made her take her position against one of the couches.


    "Wifey, I know I always love it when you moan but I will advise that you try your best to hold it back today because of where we are," Jackson said in a serious tone.


    Jasmine nodded to show him that she has heard him. Jackson did not waste time prating her from behind.


    The two naughty couples had steamy sex of three hours in the office.


    "I wish this was home, I wouldn''t have to stop so early neither would we have to be so careful. We would have gone along with the flow," Jackson whose breathing was still irregr said as he raised his hands and try to arrange her messy hair.


    "I also wish we were not in the office. I would have expressed my enthusiasm by moaning at the top of my lungs. I would have enjoyed you a bit longer," Jasmine said as she tried to arrange his messy hair too.


    "I will make it up to you when youe over tonight so don''t worry," Jackson promised as he tried to clean the sweat off her face.


    The two dressed up properly after the rough intimacy. They tried to make make sure that nothing was amiss about their outfits that will give their little secrets away.


    "I am sure you must be starving so let''s go eat something," Jackson said after they were both properly dressed.


    "You are right about that," Jasmine said as she grabbed his hands and the two of them left the office which showed no sign of anything naughty happening there.


    "You guys have finally decided toe out. I wonder what you both were doing in there that took you guys so long to conclude....,"


    "We did nothing new in there. We did what you and Jeff always do every night," Jackson said teasingly.


    "Hey, you have let that naughty friend of mine steal away your innocence. You are way shameless than her....,"


    "I will take that as apliment," Jackson said beaming as he pulled his woman along with him.


    Seeing theme out together the gossips among her employees began gossiping in low tones.


    Jasmine and Jackson were too busy with each other to pay attention to their environment.


    The two went to a five-star restaurant and had their dinner. The atmosphere while they ate was perfect. Jackson dropped her off at her office after their meal.


    Things didn''t go like Jackson and Jasmine nned that night. Some minutes after Jasmine closing time, Eric called to inform her that her mother was down with fever and refused to receive treatments.


    Jasmine had no choice but to immediately set out for her parents'' mansion at once.


    "Where is my mother and how is she now?" The panting Jasmine asked worriedly when she reached the sitting room.


    (Enjoy the mass release guys)


    IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT


    Hi darling readers, I wasn''t supposed to upload another chapter today but I just recalled that I forgot to do the most important thing before the year ends.


    2021 came with a lot of surprises be it good or bad. They were times I got so tired of everything including writing. The way my books were doing poorly despite all the time, effort and resources I invested in it made meck motivation to do anything. This constant failure as an author almost made me give up on writing. The reason I wrote "MISSION XX: SEDUCING THE GREAT SEDUCER", was because my friend constantly kept encouraging me to do it despite how scared I was.


    Although all these things happened I still think 2021 has been my best year as an author.


    2021 brought me a lot of wonderful readers through this book and other of my books. I got to meet and befriend wonderful readers just like you. You guys might not understand how much this means to me but it''s ok since I do.


    Overall, 2021 was awesome and this was all because of my superb readers who showered me with their endless love and supports. The feeling that my readers will always get my back no matter what this 2021 made me so happy. It made me feel like I could fly and soar so high.


    I wish 2022 will be more awesome than this. I wish all my efforts after all these years of being an author will pay off. I wish my readers will support and shower me with their love in 2022 more than they did this year 2021.


    I also wish for all my readers to remain happy and healthyes 2022.


    Thank you so much, everyone, you have been more than amazing this 2021. I wish they are other ways I could show you all how grateful I am apart from writing it down.


    A BIG SHOUTOUT TO ALL MY READERS!!! I LOVE YOU ???

 Chapter 362 - Jasmine Mother Fell Sick

    "She is in her room," Eric sitting on one of the couches replied as he stare at thedy he could tell ran all the way there after receiving his phone call earlier.


    Hearing her mother is resting in her room Jasmine hurried up the stairs without thinking. Midway through the stairs, she turned to stare at the guy still staring at her.


    "Is father around?" Jasmine asked.


    "No, he went out of town before Madam fell ill. He will be back in two days," Eric told her what Jasmine would have loved to hear.


    "That is great!" Jasmine said in a tone that showed she was happy that her father was out of town.


    She continued climbing the stairs after confirming what she wanted to know.


    When Jasmine reached her parents'' room, she met her mum lying on the huge bed with her eyes closed. Jasmine sat at the bed and raised her hand to feel her mother''s temperature.


    "She is this ill yet she won''t let any of the maids take care of her and neither does she want to go to the hospital. What is wrong with mum? Is she acting so stubborn because father is not around?" Jasmine thought aloud.


    She stood up with her handbag in her hands. After dropping the handbag on the couch, she took off her jacket. Jasmine went downstairs only toe back with a maid carrying a bowl of water and a piece of white cloth in her hand.


    Reaching the bed, Jasmine collected the bowl of water from the maid.


    "Nobody is allowed toe into mum''s room except sent for by me. Anyone who dared to disobey the rule will face the consequences," Jasmine said in a cold and distant tone as she collected the piece of cloth from the maid.


    "I will pass your orders to the others, Young Miss," The maid bow before she exited the room.


    After the maid left Jasmine dipped the white cloth in the clean water, brought out the cloth and squeeze the water out of it. She thereafter ced the cloth on her mother''s forehead.


    She repeated the same thing until her mother''s temperature was stable.


    "Thank goodness her condition is better now," The tired Jasmine heaved a sigh of relief. Knowing too well that Jackson must be expecting her return, she left him a message. So that nothing will disrupt her mother''s sleep, she put her cell phone on silent in case someone called her.


    She rested her head against the bed. Because of how exhausted she was Jasmine dozed off a few minutester.


    Twenty minutester, Jackson previously overseeing that the chefs made no mistake with the meal came into the room. He picked up his cell phone to call and ask Jasmine why she hasn''t returned yet.


    He became a bit anxious when he saw her message. Jackson dialled her line to check up on her but there was no response on the other end even after his third attempt.


    "I wonder if Auntie is alright. I would have loved to visit them right now but I am sure her old man will make things difficult for her if I showed up unannounced," Jackson muttered as he paced about the room.


    The worried Jackson continued walking about the room for a long time. He did not even notice it when Lilian enter the room.


    "Boss, are you ok. You look disturbed," Lilian said out of concern.


    "Nothing is wrong. And why are you here? I don''t recall sending for you," Jacksonposed himself.


    "I came to tell you that the dining table has been set about five minutes ago," Lilian stated her reason foring to his room.


    "Ohh...," Jackson who had long forgotten about the meal he had the chefs prepared remark.


    "You and the others can have it. I don''t have any appetite right now," Jackson said nonchntly as he approached his bed.


    "What!" Lilian blurted out in shock.


    "But why boss? Are you and Madam quarrelling?" The worried Lilian who saw how hard her boss worked just to make sure everything was perfect about having dinner with the Madam asked.


    "Stop asking questions and do like I said," Jackson said in a stern tone. Lilian turned and left the room on seeing that her boss did not want to talk about the thing bothering him.


    Back in the Avans Mansion, Eric on entering the room was surprised to see that Jasmine had fallen asleep.


    "Madam will be very pleased when she wakes up and see the Young Miss sleeping beside her," Eric muttered as he stare at the mother and daughter duo.


    Eric didn''t leave immediately but he went to where the nkets are stocked, brought out a pink nket and came back to cover the sleeping Jasmine with it.


    He left after making sure they werefortable.


    While Mrs Avans and everyone else was having sound sleep Jackson could not get a wink of sleep. He was so worried about Jasmine and her mum''s condition. He kept tossing on the bed.


    In the morning Mrs Avans who felt extremely sick before she fell asleep was surprised when she woke up and realise that her fever was gone.


    Without looking around she slowly sat up with her back resting on the headrest. On turning around he was surprised to see Jasmine sitting on a ck chair with her head and hands resting on the bed.


    "So the silly girl ran all the way here after learning that I was unwell," Mrs Avans muttered as she stretched and pat Jasmine''s hair.


    "I would have been so happy if she visits home more often but I know the silly girl won''t do that so let me enjoy her presence while I am seeing her because I don''t know the next time she will visit me," Mrs Avans said as she continued stroking Jasmine''s face. Her constant hand movement on her face made Jasmine wake up.


    Jasmine jerked up when she recalled the condition she met her mum earlier.


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 Chapter 363 - Bring Him Home

    "Mum, how are you feeling now?" Jasmine sitting on the bed beside her mum asked as she raised her hand and feel her mother''s temperature.


    "You are not running temperature anymore, that''s is great," Jasmine remarked in relief.


    She climbed out of bed.


    "Let me go and prepare porridge for you...,"


    "The chefs can handle that so leave the job for them," Mrs Avans said in a weak tone.


    "I want to prepare it by myself so don''t worry, I can handle it without their help," Jasmine said before she left the room.


    She went to the kitchen and prepared the porridge she promised her mum. While she cooks Eric kept herpany so she won''t be bored.


    Twenty minutester she went back to their parents'' room with porridge, medicine and a ss of water.


    "Mum, have this abalone porridge so you can have your medicine afterwards," Jasmine sitting on the bed with the tray of porridge separating them urged her mother to eat.


    "You are staying over for breakfast right?" Mrs Avans asked before she began eating the porridge.


    I can see her cooking skills have improved immensely. I guess the one she is going out now must be responsible for it.


    Mrs Avans thought as she stare at her daughter who was staring at her as she eats.


    "Your dad called to inform me that he will reach home in a few minutes so why don''t you wait for breakfast...,"


    "Father ising back? But Eric said he was supposed toe back in two days so why is heing back so soon?" Jasmine already on her feet asked in surprise.


    "There must have been changes in his schedule which is why he is returning sooner than nned," Mrs Avans exined in a calm tone.


    "If that is the case then I guess my time here is up. I should be leaving now since I don''t want to run into him this morning," Jasmine said as she walked to where she kept her handbag.


    "Are you leaving without taking your cell phone with you?" Mrs Avans asked with her index finger pointing at Jasmine''s cell phone lying on the side table.


    "Damn! I almost forgot to take that with me," Jasmine eximed, as she return to the bedside.


    "Someone seems to be eager to talk to you. Your cell has been repeatedly vibrating for a while now and it was from the same person," Mrs Avans said when Jasmine stretched to pick up the phone.


    Curious to know what her mother was talking about she unlocked the phone. Her mouth dropped open in astonishment on seeing the several missed calls from Jackson.


    "Gosh, I missed so many of his calls. I am sure he must be so damn worried about me," Jasmine muttered as she turned to hurry out of the room.


    "When are you nning on introducing him to us or don''t tell me you are not serious about him?" Mrs Avans asked when Jasmine was at the door. Jasmine turned to stare at her mother.


    "Are you curious to see him because I love him or because you and father want to threaten him to stay away from me?" Jasmine asked seriously.


    "If the former is your reason then I don''t mind bringing him home even tomorrow but if thetter is your reason then I am sorry to say that I will have to disappoint you this once...,"


    "Stop being paranoid and find time to bring him home. I am sure your father would love to see the one who has changed you so much," Mrs Avans said in a serious tone.


    "Mum if you want to see him then say so and I will do just that instead of bringing father into this. He acted like Jackson was a passing breeze at the party so how could he possibly be curious about someone he ignored?" Jasmine said in an upset tone.


    "Your dad...,"


    "Mum, refrain from talking so much and eat the porridge while it is still hot so you can have your medicine," Jasmine urged her before she opened the door and left.


    When she reached downstairs she met Eric sitting down at the same spot she met him the previous day.


    "Young Miss...,"


    "I have served her the meal, make sure she drinks the medicine no matter what," Jasmine instructed before she hurried away.


    Because she had to resume office that morning Jasmine decided to drop by at home, freshen up and change her outfits.


    The moment she stepped foot into the sitting room Jackson who seems to have been waiting for a long time embraced her.


    Although she did not expect to see him there his presence made her very happy.


    "Sorry I didn''t take any of your calls. I had to switch my cell phone to silent mode because I was taking care of mum. I fell asleep in the process of taking care of her that is why I couldn''t...,"


    "There is no need for you to exin. I know how tired you must have been so Ipletely understand. I called so many times because I was dying to hear your voice and also know about your mum''s condition and not because of anything else," Jackson said as he patted her hair lovingly.


    "I feel guilty that I didn''t keep my words and I would have loved to spend time with you to make up for it but unfortunately I can''t take the day off...,"


    "You don''t need to. As long as you promise to spend the night over at my ce then you don''t need to skip work because of me," Jackson said as he pulled out of her embrace.


    "Sure, I will do like you want," Jasmine beamed at him. She raised her right hand and stroked his face affectionately.


    "Go and freshen up so we can leave for the office together," Jackson said as he caressed her smiling face.


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 Chapter 364 - The Drugging Schemes

    "You will arrive at the officete if you want to drop me off at the office...,"


    "I can still meet up with the time so don''t worry," Jackson said as he urged her on.


    The two of them went upstairs to her room. He would have loved for her to eat breakfast but he knew they would arrive at the office extremelyte if they stayed back for breakfast so he decided they would both skip eating breakfast at home.


    While Jasmine showers Jackson waits in her bedroom.


    When she came out he helped her to not only pick her outfit but he helped to dry her hair and style it in the way she wanted.


    Jasmine and Jackson left for work together. After dropping her off at the office, he left for work.


    An hour after Jasmine arrived at work Jasmine had a visitor. She was surprised when she saw thedy standing in the middle of the room.


    "Lilian, what are you doing here?" Jasmine stares at the well-dresseddy. Since she was used to seeing the youngdy in her working uniform, she was surprised to see her new look.


    "You didn''t have breakfast so boss asked me to bring you breakfast. He knew you would definitely miss breakfast because of your busy schedule," Lilian said as she revealed the red lunchbox she had hidden behind her back.


    "That''s so sweet of him but did he ask you to bring him breakfast too?" Jasmine asked curiously. She left her desk and went down to the centre of the room where couches were neatly arranged.


    "No, he was only worried about your breakfast and not his...,"


    "So you mean you didn''t get him breakfast too?" Jasmine asked the obvious question.


    "Yes, I didn''t," Lilian replied as she dropped the lunchbox on the centre table.


    "If that is the case then bring the food to his office instead, I will order...,"


    "Madam please don''t make me do that or the boss will punish me severely for this. He had promised to punish me if I dare go back on his orders," Lilian pleaded in a meek tone.


    "Ok, if that is the case I won''t make things difficult for you. I will order the food for him, he won''t punish you if I do that," Jasmine said as she offered Lilian a seat.


    "Sorry, Madam but I need to run along now. I can''t sit down since I have so many things to do at home," Lilian said in a polite tone.


    "You can leave if that''s the case but I won''t let you leave hurriedly the next time you visit," Jasmine said as she smiled at Lilian.


    "Whatever Madam says is what I will do," Lilian bowed before she turned and exited the office.


    Three minutes after Lilian left Catherine came into the office with files in her hands.


    "Come and eat with me," Jasmine said as she signals Catherine to sit down.


    "We are in the office, it''s not proper...,"


    "Girl, stop acting like everyone in the office are not aware that we are friends. Even when we are in the office I see you as a friend instead of an employee. I know you are aware of this so why are you trying to make me feel bad?" Jasmine faked a painful expression.


    Her emotional ckmail worked on Catherine because the moment she saw Jasmine''s sad expression she sat down beside her.


    "I will eat so stop feeling terrible because of what I said earlier," Catherine said as she smiled at Jasmine.


    "Now you are talking," Jasmine said her once sad expression vanishing in an instance.


    Everything was going just fine with everyone untilter in the night that Evelyn overheard Rose talking to someone in the restroom in a bar.


    "Jane, how is your n going? Has the investor left the hotel room as we nned?" Rose standing in front of the mirror in thedies restroom asked curiously.


    Evelyn on hearing the familiardy''s voice paid attention to what thedy was saying. She stays inside one of the restrooms without making a sound.


    "Jack is struggling to maintain consciousness. It''s a matter of time and I will have my way with him. I will see how that b*tch will fight over him with me when I revealed that I am carrying his child," Jane also hiding away in the restroom said grinning evilly.


    "Make sure Jackson makes love to you after the drug had taken effect. You must make sure the intimacy is not a brief one to guaranty you get pregnant. Also, don''t forget to install the cameras before your intimacy. You know we will have great use for the videos and pictures," Rose said in a happy tone.


    Evelyn hiding away covered her mouth to suppress any sound from escaping from her mouth when she learns thedies ns.


    She was certain that Rose must have made sure the restroom was empty for her to have confidently made such a call in a public restroom.


    The time she came into the restroom, she happened to have walked carefully without making a sound. Maybe this is why Rose did not know that apart from her there was someone else there.


    Evelyn quietly waited for Rose to leave the restroom. When she did not hear any sound or movements, she opened the door, stick her neck out to survey the restroom.


    She quickly came out after making sure that Rose was gone.


    Without wasting time Evelyn dialled Jackson''s line to warn him against the trap set for him. Even after her third attempt, there was no response. She could not help but guess that the sneakydy must have taken care of his phone to make sure that no one disrupt her ns.


    Since Jackson wasn''t responding to her calls Evelyn called Jasmine to inform her about what was going on with her man.


    She narrated the conversation she heard to Jasmine and what she thinks are the two deviousdies schemes.


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 Chapter 365 - What Happened Last Night?

    "Jasmine, you have to find out Jack''s location right away and go to his rescue. Something irreversible will happen if you are a minutete so hurry up, you have no time to waste. Your rtionship is in danger whether or not it can be saved relies on you now," Evelyn said in a serious tone.


    "I will not let her seed in ruining my rtionship so wait for my good news," Jasmine said before she disconnected the call.


    She dialled someone''s line after her call with Evelyn. After her call, Lilian was surprised to see her leave the mansion in a hurry.


    ....


    The next day Jackson slowly opened his eyes. For some reason, he felt dizzy and his head ached a lot. He tried to get himself familiar with his environment.


    On realising that he was at home he struggled to sit up. Thest thing he recall was talking to a picky investor who insisted on hosting their meeting in a hotel room.


    Raising his dizzy head to have a proper view of the room, he saw Jasmine sitting on the couch. From the sobbing sound he was hearing and her lowered head he knew she was crying.


    Jackson climbed out of bed and staggered to where she sat. He squat in front of her to enquiry what happened.


    "Miss Naughty, what is wrong? Why are you crying? Did someone upset you?" Jackson asked in a worried tone as he gently lifts her head so he could see her face.


    "Miss Naughty, stop keeping quiet and say something," Jackson who could not handle seeing her in tears said as he raised his hand to clean her tears but Jasmine pped his hands away before it could touch her face.


    "Ice Prince, I loved you so much. I did not only give you my heart but also my body so how could you do this to me? How could you betray my love and trust in the same way that jerk did," Jasmine said amidst her sobbing?


    Jackson who did not recall what happened was left shocked by her words.


    He tried to recall what happened after he drank but he could not recall what happened or how he got home.


    "Jasmine, what are you saying? What happenedst night? What did I do to hurt you? And what do you mean by I betrayed your trust? Say something because you are getting me all confused," Jackson in a confused state of mind said.


    "How could you make love to another woman? Was I not enough? Do you love and want to make her your wife so badly?" Jasmine asked as tears continue streaming down her beautiful face.


    "I had sex with another woman? That is impossible. I would never do such a thing, believe me...,"


    "Believe you? How do you expect me to do that when I caught you in the act?" Jasmine asked as she pushed his hands away and tried to stand up.


    "You witnessed me having sex with another woman? If that''s true then why can''t I recall anything?" Jackson muttered. He was so lost in his thoughts to see Jasmine stand up and approach the exit.


    When he realised that she was leaving. He stood up and rush to her side. He held her hands tightly.


    "Jasmine, I swear I don''t recall what happenedst night....," Jackson trailed as he stare at thedy who seems to be determined to leave.


    "If I had hurt you in any way forgive me but please don''t leave me. I love you a lot, I can''t find myself functioning well without you by my side so forgive me huh?" Jackson apologised sincerely.


    "If you could have sex with her then I am sure you can function perfectly without me. It''s time you stop deceiving yourself that I mean the world to you because your actions have proved that I mean nothing to you," Jasmine said as she tried to wriggle her hand out of his firm grip but Jackson refused to let go.


    He was so certain she will leave without looking back if he makes the mistake of releasing her hands.


    Jackson went down on his knees when he saw that Jasmine would not listen to him.


    "Jasmine, I am on my knees apologising for my mistake won''t you forgive me? I am deeply sorry so please don''t leave me...,"


    "Will going down on your knees change the fact that you hurt me? Will it wash away what you did? Jackson, will your apologies mend my broken heart?" Jasmine asked in a painful tone as she tried to fight the tears away.


    "I won''t forgive you even though you were to threaten me that you would jump off from the rooftop of a building," Jasmine said fiercely as she forced her hands away from his grip. She rushed out of the room before Jackson could stop her again.


    The sad Jackson sat on the floor with tears in his eyes.


    "What the heck happenedst night to make Jasmine so angry and what exactly did she mean by I made love to another womanst night. What crime am I being punished for exactly?" Jackson yelled as he sped his fist.


    He continued sitting there dejectedly not knowing what to do. Just then it urred to him thatst night Jane was present in the meeting.


    "Jane was there so I am sure she must have an idea about what happened," Jackson thought, feeling hopeful that he would know how to appease Jasmine when he learns about the entire incident she mentioned.


    He stood up and search for his cellphone. He happened to find it inside his drawer. Without wasting a second Jackson dialled Jane''s line. Unfortunately for him, there was no response even after his fourth attempt.


    "Since she won''t answer my calls then I will go to her. I have thousands of ways to make her talk so she can ignore my calls as much as she wants now because she won''t be able to ignore any of my questions," Jackson muttered as he stood up from the bed and approached his wardrobe whichprises of only his casual wears. The walk-in closet is where all his official clothes and essories are neatly arranged.


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 Chapter 366 - The Truth Behind The Incident

    After grabbing a brown suit from the wardrobe he left the room with only his cell phone and the brown jacket. When he reached the stairs he met Lilian climbing the stairs with a tray in her hands.


    "Boss, are you heading out?" Lilian asked before Jackson could get close to where she stood. "If yes then please have this soup before you leave...,"


    "The damn soup can wait but not the issue at hand," Jackson said as he walked past the worrieddy. When he reached the foot of the stairs, he paused and turned to stare at her.


    "Lilian, how did you know I have a hangover?" Jackson asked giving Lilian suspicious nces.


    "Were you perhaps still awake when I returnedst night? If yes, then tell me how I got homest night?" Jackson said in a serious tone.


    "Madam brought you homest night with the assistance of Max. Boss, don''t you even recall that?" Lilian asked in confusion as she climbed down the stairs to meet her boss.


    If Jasmine and Max brought me home then that means he knew what happenedst night that I can''t recall. Between Jane and Max, he is the best choice to ask what urredst night. Jane will only tell lies if I confront her about it...


    "Boss, are you alright?" Lilian cut his thoughts short. She did not know why but she could sense that something was wrong.


    Apart from the fact that she saw their madam leaves the mansion abruptly, her boss right now looks sad and troubled. Like something happened between him and the madam which is why she left just when the soup she asked her to prepare was ready.


    "I am fine and you can leave now...,"


    "But what about the soup? Madam will scold me if she learns that I failed to take very good care of you," Lilian said in a terrified tone. Despite that she said this, Jackson refused to drink the soup but when she kept on insisting he must drink the soup, Jackson who wanted her gone from the sitting room had no other choice but to do what she wanted.


    The moment Lilian left Jackson called Max. The guy who was getting ready to go to the office paused everything he was doing and answered his boss call.


    "Good morning boss, how are you feeling...,"


    "Paused whatever you want to say and tell me what the heck happenedst night. I want to know even the tiniest details," Jackson cut short the concerned guy.


    Max went ahead and narrated all that happened. He did not miss out on even the smallest details.


    Jackson was left furious when he discovered what took ce after he lose his consciousness. He could now understand why Jasmine was so furious with him.


    "Are you sure nothing happened between me and Jane? Apart from getting drugged by her, I did not do anything indecent with her?" Jackson asked again just to be sure that Max said the right thing.


    "Madam and I arrived just when she wanted to strip you. I never knew madam was a good fighter untilst night. And boss I am sure Madam would have already skinned you alive if you had done something inappropriate with her....,"


    "Shut up already! You talk too much for my liking," Jackson said before he disconnected the call.


    There were absolutely no perfect words to describe his feelings right now. Even the words thrilled were too small to describe Jackson''s feelings.


    He leaned back on the couch and exhaled deeply.


    "Thank goodness, she was only pulling a prank on me. I wouldn''t have known how to face her if something had really happened between me and that cunning b*tch that parades herself as a saint. She is so despicable to want to do such a thing to me," Jackson thought with a sped fist. He sat there for a few minutes staring into space and also rejoicing his narrow escape.


    "I am sure she will scold me if I skip going to the office so let me freshen up and get ready for work. I know a better way for us to battle everything out," Jackson thought grinning. He stood up and approach the stairs.


    Lilian came back a few minutester to inform him that breakfast is served. She was surprised not to see Jackson where she left him.


    Lilian went upstairs to check whether he was there. She was left even more surprised when there wasn''t any response after knocking twice.


    Since she didn''t find him in his room, she went to his study to check upon him.


    It was after she had checked everywhere in the mansion she saw him climbing down the stairs.


    If he was in his room then why didn''t he answer when I knocked on the door? He would have saved me the strength of searching the vast mansion for him if he had done that.


    Lilian thought her eyes glued on the tall handsome man in green suits climbing down the stairs.


    She could not help but confirm for the 1000th time that her boss looks devilishly handsome.


    "Don''t prepare dinner for us tonight," Jackson instructed before he majestically walked towards the entrance. He left as usual without waiting for Lilian''s reply.


    When Jackson reached the office the first desk he went to was Jane''s desk. Everyone was surprised that he did not even enter his office first but none of them was gutsy enough to ask him why he was searching for thedy who called the office to take a sick leave some minutes ago.


    She has such great luck because I don''t even know what I would have done to her if she was present in the office today.


    Jackson thought as he turned and strolled to his office. Max followed him closely. On reaching their office Jackson turned to face Max.


    "Tell the finance department that for a year Jane''s sry should be deducted that is if she will even be able to work here for a year. Also no incentives, monthly bonuses or even end of the year bonus for her. She is not allowed any leave for six months...,"


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 Chapter 367 - Waiting For Him To Make The First Move

    "This is way too light punishments for what she did. If it was left for me I would issue her a sacked letter right away but mum''s attitude towards Jasmine will worsen excluding the fact that she will call Jane back into the office," Jackson muttered his expression turning gloomy. He hates having to put up with seeing Jane''s face every day but for Jasmine sake, he will put up with her for a while.


    "Don''t worry boss sooner orter you will get rid of her from thepany," Max tried to lighten up his boss mood.


    "Yeah, she won''t be so lucky next time. If she dares to do any despicable thing again I will fire her never to set foot into ourpany. Even though mum was to bring down brimstone then I won''t listen to her," Jackson said fiercely.


    "I will go past your order to the finance and administrative department," Max said before he turned to leave the office.


    "Max, I forgot to ask, did you report the case to the police?" Jackson asked before Max could reach the door. Max turned and gave him a reply.


    "Madam asked me not to report the case to the police. She doesn''t want a scandal between you and another woman to arise because of this case...,"


    "I never knew she cared about such a thing. Also, I can''t believe she is so forgiving," Jackson muttered.


    "She isn''t forgiving but is protecting her man and her rtionship. She also punched Jane really hard in the eye if you may know," Max said, he turned and leave the office afterwards.


    For the entire day, Jackson did not call Jasmine. Meanwhile, in her office, Jasmine kept checking her cellphone every two minutes for any call or message from Jackson. She was so distracted the entire day and the usual attentive Catherine noticed it.


    "If he won''t call you then make the first move and stop torturing yourself. I will be forced to call him if you keep staring at your phone," Catherine working at the centre table threatened.


    Because of how absent-minded Jasmine was the entire day, even she could not focus on her work properly. She worries about her best friend''s sanity.


    "You think I don''t want to call him? Of course, I do but if I call him first he will assume that I have forgiven...,"


    "Are you even mad at him that he will need your forgiveness?" Catherine asked yfully.


    "Of course I am angry at him for falling into that schemingdy''s n. I am also angry at him for letting her touch him all over...,"


    "Angry enough to reject going out with me for a dinner date?" They both heard a man''s cool voice. The two of them turned to stare at the entrance at the same time.


    Catherine turned to stare at her best friend when she saw that the one she has been waiting for instead of calling her showed up at her doorstep.


    "Why won''t I reject your offer...,"


    "Jackson, that best friend of mine refused to eat breakfast and lunch because of her anger towards you. Do whatever you can to convince her to go have dinner with you. You are responsible for why she is like this. I will hunt you down if you fail to do that," Catherine threatened in a firm tone.


    "Where do you think you are going...,"


    "I am allergic to dog food that is why I am leaving. Also for his persuasion to work, I need to leave so he could convince you in a way in knows how to do best," Catherine folded the curtains for the couple. She left afterpleting this task.


    Jackson covered the distance between them after Catherine left.


    "Catherine says you haven''t eaten the entire day soe with me let''s have dinner...,"


    "I would rather starve than eat with the one who hurt me," Jasmine said as she stood up. She made to approach the entrance but Jackson embraced her before she could walk past him.


    "Max has told me everything that took cest night. Although I didn''t have sex with her I am still guilty for the crime of hurting my love so I am sorry. Forgive me hmm," Jackson said still hugging her from behind.


    "It''s one thing to apologise and it''s another to mean what you said so how do I believe that you won''t do the same thing....,"


    "That will never happen. If such a thing dares to repeat itself then you can do whatever you pleased to me. I won''tin even though you punished me to strip ten times," Jackson said as he released and turn her around so she was facing him.


    "Stripping is a small punishmentpared to the punishments I have in mind for you. Stay far away from that deviousdy or you will be the one suffering in my hands for her sake," Jasmine said sternly.


    "As long as it is my beloved who says it then I will abide by her instructions as long as it''s not a bad one," Jackson said as he smiled at her.


    "Stop smiling at this moment because your smile is kinda annoying. It makes me recall how you were smiling at mest night like a fool," Jasmine said with a frown. Jackson pulled closer and kissed her. He kissed her passionately for three minutes before he pulled away.


    "I love you and I will always love you no matter the circumstances," Jackson professed his true love to her once again.


    "Although you prove to be slightly foolish sometimes likest night incident, I can''t help but fall deeper in love with you. You havepletely bewitched me, Ice Prince," Jasmine said as she beamed at him.


    "You have just been bewitched but I have long been bewitched since the first time I set my eyes on you," Jackson said grinning. The two continued smiling at each other.


    "Let''s go and have dinner. I am sure you must be starving," Jackson said as he grabbed her hand and made to lead her away.


    "Wait for a minute while I save what I was working on," Jasmine said before she moved closer to her desk. The task didn''t require her to sit down so she didn''t. She concluded the task in no time, she and Jackson left for the restaurant afterwards.


    Since it was almost closing hour, Catherine concluded the task she was working on. She went downstairs to join her boyfriend who has been waiting for her for a while now.


    "Erin, I am nning to introduce you to my parents soon, what do you think about it?" Jeff asked after they had reached her ce.. Catherine sitting beside him looked away when she heard his words.

 Chapter 368 - Happy Birthday Jasmine

    "Are you perhaps not happy to meet with them...,"


    "I am happy but can you not do it yet. I know we have dated for a while but we haven''t known each other that well...,"


    "You love me and I love you deeply, isn''t that enough?" Jeff asked not understanding why she was acting the way she was doing.


    Even before he travelled to meet her dad, he nned to introduce her to his parents. He had to postpone it because of the travelling but right now he could see that she was not so enthusiastic to meet his parents.


    "There is more to a happy rtionship than love, Frey. Meeting your parents is a very serious thing. We at least need to understand and trust each other. We don''t have to rush things, Frey," Catherine tried to make him understand her points.


    Jeff kept quiet for a while. She felt bad to see him like this but she did not have any other choice but to do this.


    "I love you a lot. I am sure I have proved that to you so many times. It''s not that I am not eager to meet your parents but I believe we should take things slowly," Catherine exined in a calm tone.


    "We will do like you want. You know I would never force you to do what you dislike," Jeff finally agreed to her demand. Catherine smiled when he concurred with her demands.


    "Thank you," Catherine embraced him tightly.


    "I love you," Catherine said as she stroked his face affectionately.


    "I love you more," Jeff replied with smiles as he bent and kissed her lips.


    With everything settled between Jackson and Jasmine, their dinner went perfectly well. They went back home together.


    In a few days was Jasmine birthday. On the exact day, Jackson was the first person to wish her a happy birthday. The others called to say happy birthday wishes afterwards.


    In the afternoon Jasmine decided to pay Jackson a surprise visit. She entered the elevator and waited for it to close.


    The elevator was about to close when someone extend a hand inside. The elevator opened again to reveal the face of the owner of the hand.


    Jasmine once happy expression turned to a frown when she get a glimpse of thedy''s face. She decided to ignore thedy she hates to the core.


    On the second floor, the elevator dinged and opened. Two people stood in front of the elevator. Jasmine had expected them to enter the elevator but instead, they brought out white cardboard with writing on it.


    "Many years ago, on this special day a cute baby girl was brought into this universe," Jasmine read the words before the elevator closed.


    Jasmine did not understand what the message meant and neither did her partner understood it too. On the next floor, the elevator dinged and opened once again.


    Twodies stood in front of the elevator and just like the previous people thesedies showed no intention of entering the elevator too.


    They revealed pink cardboard they had hidden behind their back.


    "Many yearster, the girl grew up into an angelic beauty. The most beautifuldy the world has ever produced," Jasmine read the writing on the pink cardboard. It was after she read this second writing she had a little knowledge of what might be happening.


    Wow, Jack recalls that today is my birthday? This is amazing!


    Jane who had also read the previous and this particr writing thought, feeling very happy.


    If he could do this for me to celebrate my birthday this shows that I hold a special ce in his heart. Wow, I can''t believe that Jack loves me all along but was only pretending.


    Jane thought as she ced her hands on her chest.


    Jasmine was too busy to care about thedy beside her daydreams. After the two messages, she looked forward to the next one. The long-awaited third message finally reach. Jasmine stares at the yellow cardboard in the man''s hands.


    "This angelic beauty captivated the heart of so many men. Because of her ability to bring mighty men to their feet, she became the most dread woman on the," Jasmine giggled after reading the third message.


    Jane was too dense to realise that the message was not for her.


    When the elevator opened on the next floor the eager Jasmine had expected to read the next message but unfortunately, no one was standing at the front of the elevator.


    Did his surprise end there?


    Jasmine thought after the elevator closed. When the elevator opened on the next floor Jasmine wasn''t so eager like she was earlier. To her greatest amusement, his message came.


    "People called me the world iciest man. Every woman who tried to melt me always ended up failing woefully. Unlike otherdies, you didn''t need to lift a finger for me to get immensely drawn to you. You captivated me in a way no woman has ever done. You melted me with the intensity of your heat," Jasmine read the message from the two cardboard. She could not resist smiling.


    He really has a unique way of putting a smile on my face.


    Jasmine thought with a smile on her face. Just like Jasmine was smiling so also was Jane.


    The message kepting on every floor the elevator stopped. Jasmine could not stop smiling throughout. On the fifteenth floor, the elevator stopped again.


    "I am crazy about you. All I need to be happy forever is you by my side. You have surprisingly be all I care about. I love you," Jasmine blushed after reading the message. The elevator closed afterwards. Jane was so addicted to the messages that she forgot what she wanted to do earlier.


    On the next floor, the message came in form of a symbol.


    "J?J," Jasmine smiled once again. When they reached thest floor one of his employees escorted her and Jane to the rooftop.


    "Happy Birthday!!!," Jasmine was greeted with loud cheers. Jasmine stares at the smiling faces of Jackson''s employees. She searched for him in the crowd but unfortunately, she did not see him.


    "Searching for me, beautifuldy?" Jasmine heard someone talk after tapping her on the shoulder. She turned to see who it was.


    (Let''s celebrate our naughty girl''s birthday)


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 Chapter 369 - The Disappointed Jane

    "How did you love my surprise?" Jackson asked with a smile on his face.


    "I love it as much as I love you," Jasmine said as she embraced him. It was after they hugged that it dawned on Jane that all the messages that made her happy were not meant for her.


    Jackson smile broaden when he heard her words. He released her shortly.


    "I am curious, how did you know I was gonna pay you a surprise visit during lunch hour?" Jasmine asked curiously as she let her eyes wander about the well-decorated rooftop. She knew that it must have taken at least two hours to make the rooftop looks so beautiful.


    "Of course I knew that you woulde because I am the one who told Catherine to convince you to pay me a surprise visit. I had everything prepared about two hours to lunchtime," Jackson replied as he turned to face his employees who had kept quiet after they started talking.


    "The surprise wouldn''t have beenplete without them," Jackson said. His eyes moved from one giggling employee to another.


    "Thank you so much guys for the surprise. I am so happy I got to spend my birthday with each one of you," Jasmine thanked them in a polite tone. They all smile at her to show that her appreciation was well received.


    After this, threedies came out each with huge shopping bags.


    "On behalf of all of us here we present these gifts to you. Although the gifts are not that quite expensive it contains our sincerity and well wishes. May you and our CEO always be happy," Thedy in the middle spoke before the three of them handed the gifts to Jasmine.


    Jasmine turned to stare at Jackson with a piercing nce.


    "I am innocent, I did not tell them to get you any gifts. I am surprised as you are to see this. If you don''t believe me you can ask them," Jackson quickly defended himself.


    "Madam, our boss is saying the truth. One of us found out about your birthday and that is how we began deliberating on what to give you for your birthday...,"


    "See, I was telling the truth," Jackson said with a huge sense of humour. All his employees could not resistughing at his funny tone and expression.


    "Thank you so much everyone for the gifts. I feel extremely loved and happy," Jasmine said with a smile.


    "I also have a gift for all of you. I will give Max my card. Whatever you guys n on doing be it shopping, organizing a party, grabbing dinner at an expensive restaurant and so on. You can use the card to pay for all your expenses," Jasmine said to the delight of everyone. Theughter and cheering died down when Jackson turned and stare at them.


    When she saw them abruptly kept quiet, Jasmine shift her gaze to stare at the man standing beside her. She understood what happened after seeing his fierce res.


    "Guys, there is no need to get intimidated by his res because this is my gift for you. My man has a big heart he would never act petty because I want you guys to celebrate my birthday," Jasmine said while staring at Jackson. His fierce re changed to a soft one after he heard her praises.


    "I will discharge all of you early from work so you all can do whatever you want with her gift," Jackson said the words they had wanted to hear all this while.


    "Thank you, Boss and Madam,", Everyone chorused. Nobody paid attention to Jane. In fact, all her colleagues had forgotten that her birthday was today also.


    "Jack, how could you do this to me?" The sad Jane asked forgetting that they were many people there.


    It was after Jane spoke that others realised that she was there. All eyes focused on Jane.


    "What did my man do to you, tell me and I will apologise to you on his behalf. That''s if what he did requires an apology," Jasmine spoke before Jackson could talk.


    Jane red at Jasmine after she finished talking.


    "And who said you could talk while I am talking...,"


    "Who the heck are you to dictate what I should do and what I shouldn''t?" Jasmine snapped rudely. Jane wanted to say something despicable but when her eyes met her colleagues'' eyes she decided to withdraw.


    "I don''t have a problem with you working in the same office with my man despite knowing that you have feelings for him but I advise that you keep your distance from him. I can be very pleasant but also mean depending on the situation," Jasmine said her once happy smile disappearing. Jasmine turned to face everyone after she had passed her message to Jane.


    "Guys, I will take my man away from you guys. Don''t forget to have tons of fun after you all have gotten off work," Jasmine said in a pleasant tone.


    "Thank you," Everyone chorused with smiles on their faces. Jasmine held her man''s hand and pull him along with her.


    The two did not spare Jane a nce.


    "Are you ok?" Gloria, ady wearing a brown suit asked pretending as though she was concerned about Jane''s feelings.


    "Piss off," Jane violently brushed Gloria''s hands away. Thedy walked away frowning.


    "What a sore loser," Gloria eximed as she continued walking.


    "I swear I will kill her. I will kill her," Jane mutter with a clenched fist. Everyone abandoned the angry Jane alone on the rooftop.


    "I hate you, Jasmine Avans. I despise you and I will make sure you suffer for the humiliation you caused me today," Jane screamed at the top of her lungs.


    Jasmine and Jackson went to his office.


    "So what are we going to do? Are we going for the dinner date or are we going to have some sweet time here?" Jasmine asked as she pushed him to the couch and take her position on his legs.


    "Whatever you want is what we will do. Today is your birthday so I will give in to anything you want," Jackson said as he raised his hand and caress her face.


    "Anything I want? Including letting me take the lead in bed tonight?" Jasmine asked in a flirtatious tone.


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 Chapter 370 - Lets Play

    "Of course not...,"


    "But you said you will give in to whatever I want a moment ago so why are you so insincere now?" Jasmine asked as she brought her mouth close to his neck. She teased his neck with her mouth.


    "Aren''t you hungry?" Jackson asked not stopping what she was doing.


    "I am but I want you more than I want real food," Jasmine said as she continued doing what she was doing. Jackson could not stop smiling when he heard her words.


    "You are tempting me with such sweet words, are you not afraid of the consequences? And have you gotten rid of your hatred of getting pregnant for me?" Jackson asked spreading his hands so she would get more ess to his chest.


    "I have spared some time to think about that and I havee to the conclusion that having a child isn''t that bad. That''s if the baby is yours," Jasmine said before she began unbuttoning his shirt.


    "Are you saying you are willing to get pregnant for me?" Jackson asked excitedly. His smile grew broader.


    "Yes, but definitely not before we get married. My father will kill me if I dare have a baby out of wedlock...,"


    "Getting married is not a hard task for me. If you want I can even organise the grandest wedding in two weeks. You just need to ept my proposal and everything will be ready," Jackson said delightfully.


    "I will think about whether or not to be your wife after I have seen your performance for the next three months," Jasmine said smiling as she stroked his bare chest.


    "I will be good, I promise. I will not hurt you or make you get upset. I will be the best man in the universe doing this my trial period," Jackson said with a smile. No words were perfect enough to describe his feelings at the moment.


    He felt like he could touch the sky.


    "Let''s make love," Jasmine finally stopped what she was doing and stare into his eyes.


    "But...,"


    "But what?" Jasmine asked with a frown on her face.


    "I promised that I won''t hurt or make you upset but I will go back on that if we make love and I don''t want to break my promise to you," Jackson said resisting the urge tough when he saw her frown deepen.


    "You can choose not to make love to me, I won''t stop you but be aware that making love was part of the performance I talked about earlier. Even though you please me in every other aspect but fail to please me in bed then I won''t ept your proposal...,"


    "Hey, that is not fair!" Jackson''s said faking a displeased expression.


    "It''s a choice...,"


    "And I choose to make love to you. In fact, I wasn''t nning on not having sex with you. I was merely teasing you," Jackson said as he stood up with Jasmine on his body. He walked to the right-hand side of the wall.


    After cing his right hand on the wall, his fingerprints appeared to be scanned and the wall moved to reveal a luxurious room.


    "Wow!" Jasmine remarked in amazement as she climbed down from his body.


    "Apart from the fact that there is a bathroom and restroom here, the most amazing function it has is that it is soundproofed. No matter how hard you scream, you won''t have to worry about someone hearing your screams," Jackson said smirking devilishly. He hugged her from behind before she could scold him.


    "You are so naughty," Jasmine said with a smile on her face.


    "And you are naughtier," Jackson said as he spun her around so she was facing him. He made to pull off her green suits but Jasmine pushed his chest away.


    "No touching," Jasmine said turning to approach the bed. Jackson covered the gap between them and tried tond a kiss on her neck but Jasmine turned around and pushed his head away.


    "No kissing," Jasmine said. She resist the urge to burst into a peal of deafeningughter when she saw his frown deepen.


    "My naughty wife wants to y right so why don''t I y with you," Jackson smirked wickedly as he bent and lifts her off the floor. He carried her to the bed and gently ced her on the soft white bedsheets.


    He took his position on top of her.


    "Let''s y," Jackson said grinning wickedly as he pull off his shirt and threw it on the floor. He moved to take off his trousers and underpants.


    Jasmine watched him strip himself in silence.


    "Aren''t you gonna take off your clothes or are you waiting for me to take them off for you?" Jackson asked the quietdy staring at his chest.


    "If you need my help then I don''t mind ripping them off," Jackson asked in his husky voice.


    "You...," Jasmine pointed her index finger at the shameless guy.


    "If I am you, I will save my strength for the vigorous exercise ahead. Since My employees are going home in an hour, it''s gonna be long and exciting," Jackson said as he unbuttoned her trousers and took them off.


    Jasmine had thought that he changed his mind about her taking her clothes off but she realised she was wrong.


    Instead of removing her remaining clothes, he began teasing her entrance without taking off her panties.


    "What are you doing?" The already aroused Jasmine asked as she stare at her man who seems to be having a lot of fun teasing her sensitive region.


    "I am ying while waiting for you to undress so we can get down to the real deal," Jackson said without an ounce of shame.


    "How am I gonna undressed with what you are doing?" Jasmine asked.


    "You are not so aroused that is why you are thinking about this but I am sure you will know how to undress when you are very aroused," The cruel Jackson said as he pulled off her panties. He slides his two fingers into her entrance. He moved in and out of her rapidly.


    He curled his two fingers still inside her entrance making her groan erotically.


    (Hello lovely readers, I have a surprise for all of you. Await my surprise)

 Chapter 371 - Eager To Get An Ideal Husband Title

    [WARNING: R18]


    .....


    "Are you aroused enough to undress or do you want me to continue?" Jackson stares at his mellowed woman.


    "I will take them off," Jasmine said as she began struggling with removing her clothes and suppressing her desires.


    Clothes that should have taken Jasmine not more than two minutes took her seven minutes.


    "I am done," Jasmine announced after she had finally undressed.


    "What a good girl you are," Jackson said as he pats her slightly wet hair.


    "Let''s do it now, I can''t hold on anymore," Jasmine announced as she prepared her insides for his pration.


    "You can''t hold on but I can still hold on...,"


    "Stop with the bullsh*t and prate me," Jasmine quickly turned him over before he could fathom her next action.


    Before he could resist, the fastdy slid his erect rod into her entrance. Just when she wants to start riding on him, Jackson pulled her closer and began sucking her breasts.


    His action was so sudden that Jasmine could not do anything. The sensation his mouth and hands were giving her breasts made her unable to execute her previous ns.


    "Arrghh....," Jasmine yelled when Jackson bit her nipples only to soothe them with his warm tongue.


    He turned her over to take her previous position when he saw that she was unable to fight back.


    "Let me show you how it is done," Jackson said grinning as he began moving in and out of her.


    "Rule number one Miss Naughty; no touching," Jackson said when he saw her try to grab his shoulders.


    "That''s is not fair... Uhmmm.....," Jasmine erotic moans grew louder as his movement bes fast and rough.


    "You started it so I am merely copying you, wifey," Jackson said as he brought his hands close to her chest. He groped her breasts and squeeze them hard making her move frantically on the bed.


    Let''s see how my naughty wife will adhere to that hard rule she gave me.


    Jackson thought smirking wickedly as he quicken his pumping movements. His hands fondling her breasts did not stop their work.


    About twenty minutester, Jasmine reached her first climax.


    "Uhmmm..... aahhhh.... faster," Jasmine moaned enthusiastically as she finally dug her nails into the pillows.


    "Uhmmm... You lose wifey and as punishments, we will be changing positions after our second round," Jackson who was also near his first climax said amidst his heavy panting as his pration be deeper and rougher.


    "For doing it as rough as I love, I concur, nooo....," Jasmine who could feel the sensation of his warm liquid inside her groan. Jackson''s thrusting decrease after he found his release


    "I love you wifey, not because of anything but because it''s you. I want nothing more than to be your husband and the father of your unborn children," Jackson said as he raised his right hand and pat her hair.


    "I love you even more and I want nothing more than to be your only beloved in this lifetime," Jasmine said as she smiled at him.


    "I thank the heavens for bringing you into this world on this special day and I am even more grateful to them that they made us cross paths and fell deeply in love with each other. I will cherish you forever," Jackson said as he bent and kissed her.


    He kissed her intensely. His hands explore her body as he kissed her deeper. A few minutester, his erect rod still buried inside her began wriggling inside her.


    "Let''s go for the second round," Jackson''s words got muffled by their passionate kiss but that did not stop him from moving in and out of her.


    Jackson and Jasmine had sex until it was dark outside. When they stopped Jasmine was still energeticpared to how weak she always is.


    Jackson sitting at the side of the bed with his legs on the floor smiled when he felt someone''s hands circling his chest. Soft kisses were soon rendered on his neck.


    "Judging from how you are teasing me I guess wifey isn''t satisfied," Jackson muttered as he stretched to pick his clothes but Jasmine didn''t allow him to move.


    "Are you angry with me that I stopped? If that is why you are angry then you don''t have to be. I stopped because I am afraid we will spend the night here if I dare continue. We will continue from where we stopped when we get home, I promise," Jackson said as he turned and kissed her. He pulled away before it could get very passionate.


    "Check the wardrobe and you will find yourself a new set of clothes. Dress up so we can go home. You can freshen up too if you don''t feel great wearing new sets of clothes without showering," Jackson said as he stroked her messy hair.


    "I would have loved to freshen up but I can''t since my lotion and other necessary materials are not avable here," Jasmine said as she sluggishly climbed out of bed.


    "Don''t worry I will let you freshen up first when we get home," Jackson said as he stood up and approached the mini wardrobe.


    "Don''t forget to tell me if I bought the correct undies and bra," Jackson said teasingly when he saw her surprised expression.


    "Stop teasing me...,"


    "But I wasn''t teasing you. I said what I did because I want to hear youpliment me by saying I am an ideal husband so be sure to tell me your opinion about the choice of undies and bra I bought for you," Jackson whispered into her ears. He carried an outfit and pulled away from her.


    "And what if you made a mistake and picked the wrong size...,"


    "I have felt every part of your body with my hands so many times that is why I am a hundred per cent sure I won''t make the same mistake I did thest time. They will be a perfect size, it''s a promise," Jackson said confidently as he winked naughtily at her.


    Jasmine after using the white towel to clean up herself tried on the undies and bra he bought for her.

 Chapter 372 - Another Surprise

    He was right to be very confident since they fit perfectly well.


    Jasmine thought smiling as she carried the red sleeveless dress from where it hung. She slides it onto her body.


    Everything fits perfectly well.


    "What do you think about the undies and the outfit?" Jackson asked when he saw her admiring herself in the mirror.


    "Not bad," Jasmine said still examining herself in the mirror.


    "What does that mean? Does that mean it is the right size or not?" Jackson who has finished dressing up asked as he approached where she stood.


    "Take a guess," Jasmine said as she stare at him through the mirror.


    "I guess you are still reluctant to marry me but that isn''t a problem. In three months I will make you willing to marry me," Jackson said as he turned her around so that she was backing the mirror.


    He turned her around when he was done with what he wanted to do.


    "Something was missing from your outfit and I happened to have that missing thing," Jackson said when he saw her caress the glittering ne around her neck.


    Jasmine examines the ne around her neck. She could not stop smiling.


    "This is your birthday gift for me right? I wonder why the ne was customised in form of a globe, can you tell me?" Jasmine asked as she turned to stare at him.


    "I racked my brain trying to find the perfect birthday gift for you but I couldn''t think of anything you need that you don''t have. It then urred to me that the best gift I can ever give you is one that depicts my feelings for you...," Jackson trailed while staring into her sapphire eyes which his face was the centre of attention.


    "And I had the best jewel maker customised the ne in form of a globe because you are my entire world. The world is meaningless without you in my life that is why the globe depicts my feelings best. I hope you like it?" Jackson asked as he eagerly waited for her reply.


    People who see the ne might think it was cheap of him to give her a ne as a birthday gift but she knows without being told that the ne is more expensive than a house, thetest sports car and so many other things people ord much importance to.


    More than the price of the gifts she appreciates the intention of the giver.


    "I love it. I would have loved to give you something that speaks of my feelings too on your birthday but unfortunately, your birthday had passed long before we became a couple," Jasmine said sounding regretful.


    "It''s ok, you can give it to me next year. It''s just three months before this year passes so I can wait for the next five months until it''s my birthday again," Jackson said as he cupped her face. He kissed her passionately only to pull away a few minutester.


    "Wear your shoes so we can leave for home," Jackson said.


    Jackson and Jasmine left the office after they had dressed up. At the parking lounge, they were two busy talking to each other to see the familiar car still parked at the parking space.


    A few minutester, Jackson''s car was seen driving out of thepany''s premises. After they left the screen of the white car was wound down to reveal the grim face of ady.


    "How shameless of her to do such deeds in the sacred ce such as his office. She should have slept there so everyone will resume work tomorrow and see what kind of a shamelessdy she is," Jane muttered as her grip around the steering tightened.


    "Now is her time to smile but I will make sure her time doesn''tst long. I will be the one who smiledst and when that happens her corpse will either be in the morgue or buried under the ground. I, Jane will make sure of this," Jane said coldly before she ignited the car and drive off.


    Thirty minutester Jasmine and Jackson arrived at his home. Walking hand in hand, the couple approached the entrance.


    On entering the sitting room, Jasmine was greeted by another surprise.


    "Happy Birthday!!!" These two words filled the room followed by cheering from the upants of the room.


    "You didn''t tell me we had guests," Jasmine muttered not taking her gaze off the smiling figures.


    "Because it was a surprise. I would have ruined the surprise if I had informed you that our naughty friends wanted toe over to celebrate your birthday," Jackson said as he led her by the hand into the room.


    The first person to leave her seat to hug Jasmine was Elizabeth.


    "Happy Birthday baby sis. I can''t believe you are now 25 years old. It feels like yesterday you were always hovering around me begging for me to y with you....,"


    "And I recall you always prefer your studies over me. I was always unhappy when you reject to y with me," Jasmine said yfully.


    "You are right about that but despite everything you grew up very well and I am happy about this," Elizabeth said as she pulled out of her embrace.


    Catherine was the next person to embrace Jasmine.


    "Happy Birthday my naughty girl. We are back to being age mates. I think you should start calling me Big Sis now since I am a few months older than...,"


    "Cut it out girl because I won''t do that. Treating you as an older sister when we are the same age is boring so I will stick to how we were for the past years," Jasmine said as she pats Catherine''s back.


    Evelyn rushed forward before Jeff could go next.


    "Happy Birthday day, sweet girl. You are the youngest among us and yet your naughtiness surpasses us. Should we apud ourselves for being such good teachers...,"


    "What are you talking about Lyn? You, Cat and I are all the same age no need to act like you are older than me with so many years. I am mustmend you for saying I am the naughtiest among all of us since that is the truth," Jasmine joked with smiles on her face.


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 Chapter 373 - Sister-in-law!

    The three guys took turns in saying their birthday wishes just like the guys did.


    "Guys, my woman and I need to shower so you will have to excuse the two of us for some minutes," Jackson spoke up when he saw that thedies would not let Jasmine go.


    "The two of you happens to want to take a shower at the same time. What does this mean?" Evelyn asked as she gave Jasmine suspicious nces?


    "Did you guys perhaps do some rigorous activities before you returned?" Jeff asked as he stare at Jasmine suspiciously.


    "You guys had sex?" Catherine the blunt speaker blurted out her questioning gaze glued on Jasmine''s smiling face.


    "Hey, guys stop it," Jasmine''s cheeks turned beet red at the remembrance of the steamy moments between her and Jackson a few minutes ago.


    "Seeing your blushing face, I guess you both really had some exciting moments. Can I be bold to ask where you both did it?" Evelyn asked teasingly.


    "Lyn!" Jasmine shouted. She hurried up the stairs before they could bombard her with questions one more time.


    "Jasmine, no ying naughty games in the shower or they will be consequences if you keep us waiting for a long time," Evelyn said in a tone that carried a hint of threats.


    Jasmine hurrying up the stairs paused and turned to face where they all sat.


    "You should be telling that to the naughty guy standing in front of you and not to me," Jasmine said as she continued going up the stairs.


    "Jack, you heard what she said. We are all waiting for the celebrant. We won''t miss you if you decide to stay upstairs the entire night but you must send our girl downstairs...,"


    "And why should I listen to you, Evelyn?" Jackson asked shamelessly.


    "You...," Evelyn was lost at words to scold this overbearing guy in front of her.


    "Jackson, what if I say I want her downstairs as soon as possible? I want to spend some time with her before her birthday passed, will you deny me of this too?" Elizabeth spoke up her gaze glued on Jackson''s face.


    "If it''s sister-inw who wants her toe downstairs of course I will do just that," Jackson''s words and temperament while talking to Elizabethpared to when he talked to Evelyn was as if they were two different people.


    "Sister-inw!" Everyone in the room remarked at the same time.


    "Since when did my sister-inw bes your wife? I don''t recall giving you my blessings," Alfred frightened Jackson with his words.


    "Hey Alfred, you can''t do this to me," Jackson said as he went to stand in front of him.


    "You are right about that because likewise me, I don''t recall giving him my blessings," Elizabeth said resisting the urge tough when she saw Jackson''s fallen expression.


    "Same here...,"


    "And who said your permission is needed before I could marry the one I love?" Jackson snapped at Jeff who was thest person to talk.


    "You guys are ganging up on me and that is not fair. If I made you upset you can tell me and I will try my best to appease all of you but please don''t use my marriage with Jasmine to punish me because I might go crazy," Jackson said forgetting that someone was waiting for him at their room upstairs.


    "Are you saying you will do whatever we want as long as we will no longer be angry at you?" Elizabeth asked just waiting for Jackson to fall into her trap.


    "Of course, as long as it doesn''t involve illegal activities. Asking me to break up with her is not an option too," Jackson said with all confidence.


    "As long as you promise to do whatever I want willingly when youe back downstairs then I will think about whether or not to give you my blessings to be with my sister," Elizabeth said sternly.


    "I will do it," Jackson agreed without thinking.


    "Jack, you agreed to her condition without hesitating just because she is your sister-inw, that is very biased of you," Steve said acting like he was displeased with Jackson.


    "Try being my brother-inw and see whether I won''t do anything to please you as long as I can have your blessings...,"


    "Hey, you know that is not possible," Jeff said.


    "If you both knew this then why did you ask for the impossible?" Jackson asked before he approached the staircase.


    "He is so damn cunning," Catherine aid as stare at his departing back.


    "He is all out to win everyone Jasmine loved and respect to his side. What a nice strategy," Evelyn said beaming.


    "He might easily win us over but he will have a hard time pleasing my parents...,"


    "Haha... Just like Jeff did. Anyway, I am sure your mum and dad will not be so mean to Jack," Steve said chuckling when he recall all Jeff told them about his father-inw.


    "Mother might go easy on him but I can''t say that about father. He is quite strict," Alfred said seriously.


    "Yeah, I have heard a little about his strictness from the guys. Jack will have fun making friends with his father-inw...,"


    "I guess that''s an irony," Catherine said causing everyone to burst outughing.


    Jackson and Jasmine came back a few minutester to meet the others ying. After telling them what the game Evelyn named NO EXCLAMATION was about, Jackson and Jasmine joined the fun.


    The game started in full gear. A rolling bottle was used to determine the one to be asked questions.


    How Jasmine made an exmation each time someone whispers something into her ears made it seem as though they had already nned for her to always fall their victim.


    The rule of the game was that no matter the shocking secrets revealed to you if it''s your turn you must not make an exmation. The thing whispered, into your ears might be a secret or something naughty, that doesn''t matter. What matters is that you must not make an exmation. Anyone who fails the rule has to drink but the person''s lover is permitted to assist the man or woman in drinking.


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 Chapter 374 - Jasmine Fell Into Their Trap

    Each time Jasmine made an exmation Jackson always drank the portion of wine for her. He drank until he was highly intoxicated.


    "Elizabeth, we have gotten him where we wanted so what should we do?" Evelyn asked with glittering eyes. Her expression showed that she couldn''t wait for them to begin what Elizabeth had in mind.


    "We are gonna ask him questions. Questions he wouldn''t have answered if he was with his senses," Elizabeth said as she winked at thedies.


    "Eve, that is not nice of...,"


    "If you two are not joining in the fun then you can excuse us. We are not asking him for the passcode to his safe so I wonder why you both are making long faces," Evelyn said before she turned to face the guy who wasn''t with his senses.


    "So Jackson do you love Jasmine?" Elizabeth asked the first question. Everyone waited to hear what his response will be.


    "Of course I love her very much," Jackson''s answers made the two guys who had subconsciously held their breath exhale deeply. His hesitation earlier had made them almost have a heart attack.


    "Do you have ns of marrying her?" Alfred beats Evelyn to speak first. Just like the earlier question, he hesitated on giving his reply and everyone understood why it was so. He is dead drunk so how could he give answers quickly.


    "I do... I do want to marry her as soon as possible but I guess she doesn''t love me enough to want to be my wife," Jackson said in a drunken tone. Everyone focused their eyes on Jasmine. Their expression showed they wanted her to defend herself.


    "Ice Prince, what are you talking about? You know what you said is not true," Jasmine said as she hits him gently on the hand.


    "Those in his state don''t lie so I am sure he is telling the truth. Why do you refuse to marry him? Is his guess that you don''t love him enough correct?" Evelyn asked. What the naughty Jasmine did not know was that someone was videoing this particr session.


    "Of course I love him and I want to marry him...,"


    "Then what is stopping you from epting his proposal?" Jeff interrupted her sharply.


    "I haven''t introduced him to mum and father yet...,"


    "Are you saying as long as he gets your parents permission you will ept his marriage proposal?" Steve threw the bait. Everyone nervously waited to see whether Jasmine will grab the bait.


    "Yes, I will," Jasmine said to the delight of Jeff, Steve and Evelyn. Steve and Jeff exchanged secret nces with smiles on their faces.


    "Jackson, if you and Jasmine get married, how many little cute buns do you want her to give you?" Alfred asked the guy struggling to keep his eyes open.


    "Hmm...," The drunk Jackson trailed like he was in deep thought. Jasmine bite her lower lips as she nervously waited for his response.


    "I guess six will be enough," Jackson said to the delight of everyone. Everyone smiled while staring at the frowning Jasmine.


    "Hey, you said you want six kids? How do you expect me to give birth to so many children?...,"


    "Jasmine, I guess you heard him wrongly. He said he guessed six little buns will be enough meaning he isn''t sure about the number. ording to his words the number of kids he wants from you might be higher than six...," Elizabeth said grinning wickedly.


    "It might be as high as ten babies," Catherine added suppressing the urge tough at her best friend.


    "Hey Cat, stop guessing or I might pass out from shock if you guys keep this on," Jasmine said. The thought of having so many kids freaked her out.


    "Chill, I am sure it isn''t as scary as you think," Evelyn said not able to resist smiling.


    "You think it isn''t scary, just wait until Steve said he wants a basketball team as his number of children then you will know how scary it is," Jasmine said as she frowned at the drunk guy.


    Everyone continued ying until it was close to midnight. They left Jackson''s home smiling at their various homes.


    Jasmine assisted her drunk man to their room, She helped him freshen up to make him sober. They were both too exhausted to do anything tonight so they slept in each other''s arms.


    The next day in Jackson''s office Jasmine treats to all his employees the previous day was the main talk in the entirepany. All thedies came dressed up in some of the clothes and essories they shopped for with Jasmine card the previous day to show off.


    They could not stop praising Jasmine. Because of what Jasmine did, Jackson''s employees forgot that there was ever someone like Jane in the picture. From that day onwards they all saw Jasmine in a different light.


    From that day onwards, each time Jasmine dropped by their voices while greeting her became sweeter and even their smiles became broader. They gave her special treatments despite that Jackson did not ask them to do it.


    Everything went smoothly. The way things went was as if the haters of their union had gone into seclusion.


    Tonight Jasmine was approaching where she parked her car far away from the restaurant she and Catherine dined in when she felt as though people were following her.


    To confirm her doubts she went over to a car, stood at the side mirror and pretended as though she was checking herself in the mirror.


    "Goddamn it! I am being followed," Jasmine eximed after seeing the three men standing some distance away.


    She quicklyposed herself brought out her cell phone from her handbag and dialled Jackson''s number. She began walking while waiting for a response.


    Jasmine quicken her pace to see whether she will get them off her tail but unfortunately, they were still following her closely.


    "Why isn''t he answering the goddamn phone," Jasmine muttered angrily as she dialled his line for the second time.


    IMPORTANT NOTE


    HAPPY LAST DAY OF THE MONTH!!! ??????


    Hello, amazing readers we havee to the end of November 2021.


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 Chapter 375 - Jasmine Got Attacked

    "Miss Naughty, I am sorry...,"


    "Save that forter. I called to tell you that a group of men are following me," Jasmine blurted out as she continued walking fast.


    "What!" Jackson remarked as he stepped on the steering.


    "Catherine called earlier to inform me that youdies were almost done. I am on my way to the restaurant so tell me where exactly are you," Jackson asked in a hurried tone.


    "I am close to the Royal Tavern but my location might change if they continue following me....,"


    "Ok, try to get to safety. I will ask Ben to track your location. I will be there in a few minutes," Jackson said as he increased the speed even more.


    "Ok, I will hang up...,"


    "I love you. Try to stay safe until I reach you," Jackson said seriously. After hearing her response, he disconnected the call and dialled Ben''s number.


    His conversation with Ben was quick since Ben had an easy way of finding her. He called Max line after his call with Ben.


    "Max, ask our men to set out as I am talking. Call Ben to give you guys a heads up on her location...," Jackson said as he turned left. From the other end, Max could hear the screeching sound of a tyre.


    "I will kill all of you if any harmse to her because of yourteness," Jackson threatened coldly.


    "Boss is Madam in danger again...,"


    "Do as I instructed and stop asking questions. You will know whom you guys are protecting when you call Ben," Jackson said immediately disconnecting the call so he could concentrate on the road.


    Jackson drove at top speed not following the speed limit.


    When he finally reached thest ce Jasmine gave her location, he called Ben to confirm where she currently was.


    Back at a lonely street Jasmine unintentionally runs into a group of men circling her. Before she thought they were three of them but she realised she was wrong when about seven men circled her.


    Damn it! I can''t deal with all of them alone. It would be great if they were only three in number.


    Jasmine thought as she took a stance ready to attack any of the men with a wooden rod who dared to attack her first.


    One of the men in ck rushed forward to attack her but Jasmine dodged swiftly and kicked the guy hard on the butts. She sent him flying a few distances.


    Another of the men tried to hit her head with the rod but Jasmine bent andnded two powerful blows on his stomach. He staggered three steps backwards.


    Jasmine wished they woulde at her one by one like they are doing. If they did this she was confident of leaving there unharmed.


    Her wishes were not answered because after the second guy got beaten by her the men who knew she wasn''t such an easydy decided to attack her at the same time.


    Jasmine instead of trying to defeat them tried to create an escape route for herself. After fighting for seven minutes she finally found the chance she was looking for. She took to her heels to escape her pursuers.


    Jasmine ran in her high heels like she was putting on t shoes.


    Jasmine who thought that she has finally escaped was surprised to be surrounded by the same group of men.


    "Goddamn it! What are you guys made of that you could even outrun me?" Jasmine thought as she made to catch her breath. Jasmine''s eyes darted from one face to the other thinking of ways to escape from their clutches.


    "Enough ying around with you. It''s time to put an end to the mission we were heavily paid for," The leader of the group of men said as he raised the rod in his hands. The other six men did the same thing. They made to attack Jasmine at the same time.


    Just before they could reach her one of them was sent flying in the air. Curious to see what was going on, Jasmine momentarily stole a nce at the direction the man previously stood.


    Her lips curled into a beautiful smile on seeing that her man has arrived.


    "Here you are! I thought I would die without getting to see my man''s handsome face. Dying without saying goodbye was never what I nned for in my life," Jasmine said her gaze focused on her man who has begun throwing punches and kicking asses.


    Despite that she was staring at him she did not let her guard down for even a second.


    "Watch out there!" Jasmine alerted jumping at the same time to kick the guy trying to sneak an attack at her man.


    "With me around, no such thing will happen, not even a hair on your body will go missing," Jackson said not stopping what he was doing.


    "Fighting alone isn''t that fun so let me join you," Jasmine said smiling as she and Jackson fought side by side.


    They were in the middle of fighting when one of the men tried to attack Jasmine at the back. Jasmine was busy fighting with another man to see what the man lying on the floor was plotting.


    Thank goodness Jackson turned his gaze to see the approaching man in time. He didn''t have enough time to alert her so he just jumped in and hug her tightly.


    The man whose target was previously Jasmine hits Jackson hard on the back and right leg. Jackson screamed in pain but he refused to let go of Jasmine.


    Just before the man could hit Jackson on his head Jasmine turned around in anger and hit the man''s head with the wooden rod in her hands. Blood gushed out of the man''s head as a result of the hit. He slumped on the floor.


    Jackson''s men arrived when the remaining men were about to attack Jasmine who was their target.


    "Ice Prince, how are you? Does it hurt a lot? How could you foolishly jump in to save me?" Jasmine said in an upset tone. She rubbed his back only for him to yell out in pain.


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 Chapter 376 - Jane The Pretender

    She also realised that he couldn''t stand on the leg he was hit.


    "Max, take us to the hospital. His wounds need to get treated...,"


    "Miss Naughty, that is not necessary. I am fine," Jackson who was in a lot of pain said so as not to make her worried.


    "Say that one more time and it will be my turn to beat you up," Jasmine said coldly, her piercing nces directed at his face. Jackson kept quiet when he saw that his woman wasn''t only angry but was deadly serious.


    Max, left the attackers to the other five guys in his team. With the help of Jasmine, the two of them assisted Jackson to where he parked his car.


    He immediately drove the couple to the most popr hospital in the city. When they reached inside the hospital Jasmine made sure Jackson was immediately attended to.


    X-ray was carried out to see the extent of his leg and back injuries. During the X-ray, it was discovered that Jackson suffered damage to his legs but thank goodness the bones in his back did not get damaged.


    After all the necessary tests had been conducted Jackson was admitted to one of the hospital VIP rooms. Although he wanted to go home Jasmine insisted he must stay and get treatments and there was nothing he could do about it.


    Jasmine stayed at Jackson''s side and attended to all his needs throughout the night.


    The next day when people at thepany learned that Jackson was hospitalised they had all nned to visit him at the hospital but Max advice made them reconsider their decision.


    Instead of visiting him individually, they came up with sending a representative to ry their good wishes to their boss. Jane insisted on being the representative and no one was good enough to fight with her for that position.


    During lunchtime, Jasmine was peeling an apple for Jackson when they both heard a knock at the door. At first, they thought it was the guys or the worrieddies but they realised that their guess was wrong when the visitor entered the room.


    Entering the room Jane pretended as though she did not see Jasmine sitting at Jackson''s bedside. She rushed to stand on the other side of the bed.


    "Jack, how are you feeling? I wonder who is the unfeeling idiots who dared to do such a thing to you," Jane said, her eyes glued on the cast around his right leg.


    "Hypocrite!" Jasmine muttered but in a tone loud enough for the three of them in the room to hear.


    "What does your word mean? Are you trying to say that I am pretending to be concerned about Jack?" Jane asked as she red at Jasmine.


    "You said so yourself not me," Jasmine said as she passed the fruit to Jackson. The guy listening to thedies conversation in silence refused to collect the fruit.


    "I am sure you are the main reason why Jack got hurt badly so how dare you try to make me look bad in front of him?" Jane snapped rudely.


    "If you didn''t offend someone powerful would you have been those men''s targets and would Jack have gotten hurt just to save you?" Jane asked failing to maintain her angelic appearance.


    "How did you know that the men were after me and not him? And howe you are so well informed about the incident like you were the one who paid them to kill me?" Jasmine dropped the bomb and Jane''s reaction wasn''t so nice.


    Jackson who was pretending not to hear their conversation turned and shot Jane a murderous nce when he heard Jasmine''s words.


    "Are you using me of hurting Jack? How dare you think I would ever hurt him. I love him...,"


    "I know you wouldn''t dare hurt him but I can''t say that about myself. You take me as an enemy who stole something that was never even yours. As such I am sure you would do anything to eliminate that enemy, am I correct Jane Allen?" Jasmine asked her expression stern and momentarily deprived of emotions.


    "Yes, I love Jack very much but I would never hurt you. I am not a bad person," Jane tried to defend herself.


    "Let your conscience and thew be the judge of that and that is if you even possessed a conscience," Jasmine said rudely before she brought back her attention to Jackson.


    "Jack, she is just using me because she is jealous of me. You know that I am not capable of hurting a fly not to mention harming you. I am innocent of all she said," Jane decided to y the victim.


    She stretched to touch him but Jackson''s murderous nce made her subconsciously retract her hands.


    "From this day onwards never try to touch me without my permission or they will be consequences if you do," Jackson said before he brought back his attention to his woman. His expression suddenly turned soft like he was not the same person who spoke to Jane earlier.


    "Feed me, my hands ached a lot. I guess the hit at the back must have affected my hands," Jackson lied just to make his woman feed him.


    "Stop being a kid and eat," Jasmine said. The two acted like Jane staring there didn''t exist.


    "Jack, everyone at thepany was worried about you so they sent me to check up on you...,"


    "And now that you have confirmed that I am not dead, you can leave," Jackson said without even staring at the one he was talking to.


    Jane sped her fist to control her temper.


    "Apart from the fruits over there I brought you lunch...,"


    "Don''t you understand humannguage or do you want me to repeat what I said earlier," Jackson said harshly.


    "The doctors said he needed maximum rest to recover. Getting upset isn''t good for his recovery so I advise that you leave now. Don''t force me to do it myself," Jasmine said in an impolite tone. She brought back her attention to her man.


    IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT


    Hi darling readers, I wasn''t supposed to upload another chapter today but I just recalled that I forgot to do the most important thing before the year ends.


    2021 came with a lot of surprises be it good or bad. They were times I got so tired of everything including writing. The way my books were doing poorly despite all the time, effort and resources I invested in it made meck motivation to do anything. This constant failure as an author almost made me give up on writing. The reason I wrote "MISSION XX: SEDUCING THE GREAT SEDUCER", was because my friend constantly kept encouraging me to do it despite how scared I was.


    Although all these things happened I still think 2021 has been my best year as an author.


    2021 brought me a lot of wonderful readers through this book and other of my books. I got to meet and befriend wonderful readers just like you. You guys might not understand how much this means to me but it''s ok since I do.


    Overall, 2021 was awesome and this was all because of my superb readers who showered me with their endless love and supports. The feeling that my readers will always get my back no matter what this 2021 made me so happy. It made me feel like I could fly and soar so high.


    I wish 2022 will be more awesome than this. I wish all my efforts after all these years of being an author will pay off. I wish my readers will support and shower me with their love in 2022 more than they did this year 2021.


    I also wish for all my readers to remain happy and healthyes 2022.


    Thank you so much, everyone, you have been more than amazing this 2021. I wish they are other ways I could show you all how grateful I am apart from writing it down.


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 Chapter 377 - Elizabeth Defended Her Sister

    "You keep acting spoiled ever since you get hospitalised. I will indulge you because you are unwell," Jasmine said as she feed him the apple as he wanted.


    "You are the best," Jackson said with smiles. Jane had no choice but to see herself out of the room when none of the two people in the room paid attention to her.


    "She should have been the one lying there or even dead so why is she still alive and well? Why do my ns always fail?" Jane approaching where she parked her car muttered in anger.


    The violent manner in which she closed the door of her car made passerby take a second nce at her.


    "Since paying people to kill her won''t work then I don''t have any choice but to do it myself. Poisoning her instead of causing physical death to her is the best option," Jane said as her grip around the steering tightened.


    Jane left the hospital in anger.


    About two hours after she left Mrs Smith and the others arrived.


    "Hello Auntie," Jasmine greeted politely but the elderly woman pretended as though she did not hear Jasmine salutation. She hurried to the bed where Jackson sits without sparing Jasmine a nce.


    "Jacky, how are you feeling? Have you eaten? How is the condition of your leg, I hope it isn''t severely damaged?" Mrs Smith flooded Jackson with questions. Before Jackson could reply his mum turned and shot Jasmine a fierce nce.


    "Are you happy now that he is in this condition because of you?" Mrs Smith asked harshly.


    "Mum!" Jackson said as he held his mum hand as a sign for her to stop but his mum pushed his hand away.


    "If you were well behaved like every otherdy this wouldn''t have happened to my son. You caused him to be severely wounded and I won''t forgive you for...," The door flew open before Mrs Smith could finish her words.


    Jeff, Elizabeth, Steve and the others entered the room one after the other. The only one who wasn''t present there was Alfred.


    Everyone greeted the elderly woman except the angry Elizabeth.


    "Madam, it isn''t my sister''s fault that Jackson got injured. It was also never her intention to get attacked so why do you make it look like Jasmine is responsible for your son''s condition. If she was the one who got injured while trying to save your son, would you have acted this same way?" Elizabeth asked fiercely. Everyone was surprised to see her outraged side.


    Out of the fourdies Elizabeth was known to be the quietest and most well behaved. She hardly talks and whenever she talks she always tend topose herself.


    Right now they could see what is capable of triggering her. She could remain quiet in every other circumstance but she can''t stand someone treating her sister badly.


    It was the same when Jane insults Jasmine and her parents on theirst trip.


    "Of course it is her fault...,"


    "You didn''t answer my question. Would you have been so hard-hearted if it was Jasmine who saved your son at the expense of her life?" Elizabeth asked, her expression stern. She refused to heed the signal Jasmine was giving her.


    "See, you can''t say it and this is because you know that Jasmine isn''t at fault here. Nobody wishes to get attacked and I am sure you are aware of this but you are only trying to make things difficult for my innocent sister and this is not fair," Elizabeth concluded in an angry tone.


    "Auntie, Elizabeth is right. Jasmine didn''t n for this to happen and I am sure she is in a lot of pain seeing Jack in this condition," Evelyn supported. The guys also did the same thing and so did Jackson. With everyone favouring Jasmine Mrs Smith could not cause any more trouble.


    "Mum, how did you know that I was hospitalised? Did Max or Lilian inform you about this despite my orders for them to keep it a secret," Jackson asked his mum which was the only one at his bedside. The others had gathered themselves on the couch and waited for the woman to get over with it and leave.


    "Jane told me about it. Jacky how could you instruct them not to tell me about your conditions...,"


    "Because I did not want you to get worried," Jackson replied. He stole a nce at Jasmine whose gaze was focused on him and his mum.


    "I did not want you to get worried but my ns failed because of Jane. I wonder why she did that," Jackson said despite knowing too well that Jane''s motive in disclosing his room number to his mum was to stir up trouble.


    "Jacky, why are you acting as though you are not aware of Jane''s deep feelings for you...,"


    "Mum, can we not talk about that? You can go ahead with this topic that is if you want me to get upset," Jackson said in a cold tone.


    "You have be so cold towards me after you started seeing her...,"


    "And mum you know that you are responsible for my coldness towards you. I wouldn''t be like this if you treat Jasmine....,"


    "I will be leaving now. Take care of yourself," Mrs Smith said not allowing Jackson toplete his words. She stood up from the bed after caressing his face lovingly.


    "She is so good to Jackson. I wonder why she is mean when ites to Jasmine," Elizabeth who turned around and saw Mrs Smith stroking Jackson''s face muttered in annoyance. Jasmine sitting beside her heard her words.


    "Lizzy, why are you acting like my past self today...,"


    "That is because that two-face woman standing there doesn''t understand politeness. She needs someone who will talk some senses into her. You wille to realise that treating her kindly was a mistake if you don''t put her in her ce," Elizabeth said in low tones. Only Catherine and Jasmine sitting at her sides heard her words.


    (Lovely readers our goals still remains the same so please let''s try our best to reach the goals. Don''t forget we only have eight days before January is over)

 Chapter 378 - Jane Got Slapped By Mrs Smith

    Catherine chatted with others pretending not to hear what the two sisters were discussing.


    Everyone there knew that Elizabeth anger was justified and that is why all of them supported Elizabeth earlier.


    "Lizzy, you are the one who always told me to behave like ady. You always remind me to be coolheaded so why are you contradicting yourself now...,"


    "That was in the past and this is the present. They are some people who don''t understand what it means to be polite and to such people, you have to dish out the same manner of treatment to...,"


    "Are you even listening to what you are saying? It''s my future mother-inw you are talking about, are you aware of this?" Jasmine asked not understanding why his sister was telling her all this.


    "Of course I am very aware of this. Just like she is a human, so are you. If she doesn''t want to be treated badly then she should start respecting you," Elizabeth said in a stern tone.


    "I will not be very polite if I dare witness her mistreating you...,"


    "Shush... She ising over. She might overhear you," Jasmine said as she nudged her sister by the side when she saw Mrs Smith approaching where they sits.


    "I will be leaving now," Mrs Smith announced when she reached where all of them sat.


    "Goodbye," The four others greeted but Elizabeth, Catherine and Jasmine did not utter a word.


    From the look on Elizabeth and Catherine''s faces, their dislike for the woman was evident on their faces just like Mrs Smith''s dislike for Jasmine was very obvious.


    "Let me see you off," Jasmine said immediately standing up.


    "Don''t bother," Mrs Smith said coldly before she left the room.


    "As if you wanted to see her out because you like it," Elizabeth mumbled after Mrs Smith left.


    Everyone gathered around Jackson after Mrs Smith had left. They talked and yed for a long time.


    They only left when the doctor came to check up on Jackson andined that they were too much in the room.


    After Mrs Smith left the hospital she went to thepany. No one in thepany expected the arrival of the chairwoman. She caught everyone off-guard.


    They were so lucky that Mrs Smith didn''te for them but a single person. If she hade for inspection so many people would have gotten sacked.


    When the angrydy reached thepany she dialled someone''s line. She only said a few words before she disconnected the call.


    A few minutester the angry Mrs Smith was seen on thepany''s rooftop. About three minutes after she arrived there, Jane was seen approaching where she stood.


    "Auntie...," Mrs Smith raised her right hand and pped Jane hard across the face. Jane was stunned and her bewildered expression was evident.


    Jane raised her gaze to stare at the woman who just pped her. She held her burning cheeks with her right hand.


    "I don''t care about what you do to thatdy but hurting my beloved son is something I would never tolerate," Mrs Smith said in anger.


    "I could kill you because of this. My son means the world to me. I will never stand and watch someone hurt him. If you want to eliminate your opponent then n wisely but never drag my son into your mess. The next time my son gets hurt because of your ns, I won''t be pping you but it will be a bullet I will bury into your chest," Mrs Smith said fiercely.


    Jane was astonished to see this side of her. She has never seen her so mad. Mrs Smith has never said hurtful words to her not to mention hitting her but she did that today.


    Although she could understand why she was doing this she could not help but get angry. She isn''t angry at Mrs Smith for pping her but angry at Jasmine for ruining her ns. It''s all because of her that Mrs Smith is enraged with her.


    "Auntie, it wasn''t my intention to hurt Jack...,"


    "I don''t care what was your intention. Jacky is my only child, the only close family I have after my husband died years ago. He is my everything and I won''t hesitate to harm anyone who hurts him, get that straight into your head Jane. I like you to be my daughter-inw but not at the expense of my son''s life, understood," Mrs Smith said making sure that her words sunk into Jane''s brain.


    "Auntie, I am sorry. I will never repeat the same mistake. Please forgive me," Jane pleaded apologetically. She apologised not because she thought her actions were wrong but because she could not afford to lose her biggest supporter.


    "You better be sorry because the next time my son gets hurt because of your fight with Avans daughter, I will forget the fact that you are my favourite," Mrs Smith said furiously before she stomped out of the rooftop in the same manner she did.


    "Are you satisfied now that you have managed to spoil the good image Auntie had of me? Are you happy that the one who has always supported me is furious with me?" Jane yelled while staring at the sky.


    "I hate you, Jasmine Avans. I hate everything about you. My name will no longer be Jane Allen if I don''t put an end to this," Jane shouted in pain as she held her aching chest.


    Tears flowed from her eyes when she recalled the way Jackson treated her when she went to the hospital to visit him out of worry. Even his mum who loved her did not spare her from her wrath.


    The way his mum treated her was as if she was happy to see the man she loved hurt.


    She stayed on the rooftop for close to an hour before she went back to her desk.


    Jackson stayed in the hospital for only three days before he got discharged. Jasmine would have loved to see him stay in the hospital for treatment but she had no choice but to agree to his discharge because of the meeting he had the next day with foreign investors.


    IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT


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 Chapter 379 - The Jovial Jasmine

    Since Jackson could not go to the office in his condition, all those involved in the presentation of the new projects came to his house to make the final preparation.


    Because the project was confidential Jasmine stayed upstairs and work on herpany business.


    She was so immersed in her work that she lost track of time. When she realised what was the time, she folded up her work and went to check on him.


    "Aren''t you guys done yet?" Jasmine staring down from the third floor asked loud enough for those working downstairs to hear her.


    "We are almost concluding. We will be done in a few minutes," Jackson staring at thedy standing upstairs said.


    "Ok but don''t forget that I am waiting for you. It''s almost time for dinner, wrap up everything so you can eat and take your medication," Jasmine said loudly. Jackson''s employees present there acted as though they were not listening to their conversations.


    "Guys, none of you present is allowed to leave after your project is concluded. I know your numbers and I have also marked your faces, anyone who dares to leave will have to answer to me. You know what I mean," Jasmine addressed his employees.


    "Yes, Madam," all of them chorused to the delight of Jasmine. Jasmine went back to their room so she won''t disturb their work.


    Jasmine went back and continue with her work but she did not forget to set an rm so that those working downstairs won''t trick her.


    The moment her rm rang, Jasmine went downstairs. She met them still working.


    "Hey guys, I will get very furious if Ie back from the dining and meet you guys still working," Jasmine threatened when she reached downstairs.


    She did not go close to where they work, she went straight to the kitchen to see how far the chefs were going for the preparation of dinner.


    Jasmine was so satisfied when she reached the kitchen and saw that the chefs were done with their preparation.


    "Lilian, how about the new tes, spoons and cutlery I asked you to bring down for our guests?" Jasmine asked as she went about inspecting the food.


    "I oversaw that the other maids did that. Everything is at the dining table," Lilian replied as she followed Jasmine closely.


    "That''s great! Now it''s only remaining for the chefs to dish out the food into their respective containers," Jasmine remarked with smiles.


    Jasmine left the kitchen to go check on the dining table settings but Lilian remained with the chefs.


    Ten minutester Jasmine went back to the sitting room after the dining table was fully set. When she reached there she realised that they had wrapped up their work.


    "The God of luck must really be on your sides because I was nning to spank all of you if I had still met you guys working," Jasmine said with a huge sense of humour making everyoneugh their guts out.


    "I am sure all of you must be starving so let''s go," Jasmine said after theirughter had died off. Jackson stood up and held her hand. The couple led everyone to the dining table.


    When they reached the long dining table, everyone''s mouth dropped open at the fabulous sight before them.


    Before them was a table filled with so many varieties of food. The delicious-looking food made them gulp hard.


    "Have your seat everyone and feel at home," Jasmine instructed before she and Jackson sat down. Everyone followed suit afterwards.


    "Thank you so much Boss and Madam for the food," Max said and everyone did likewise.


    "You guys haven''t eaten and you are already thanking us? What if the food doesn''t taste nice how should I be responsible for it?" Jasmine said yfully, causing everyone to smile.


    Those who thought otherwise of her were surprised to see how friendly and jovial the heiress was.


    With her yfulness, everyone felt so rxed. They didn''t even feel that they were dining with their boss and this is because Jasmine joviality took all the tension away.


    Everyone eat happily. Jackson hardly speaks and this was because he did not want to ruin his woman''s efforts in wanting to make everyone feel at home.


    After the meal, Jasmine did not let them leave immediately. She made them rest in the sitting room. When the time to leave finally reached all of them thank Jasmine repeatedly.


    "Guys, I am sorry that I could only do a little for you. Neither he nor Max told me we were gonna have visitors that is why I was not given adequate time to prepare but I promise you guys that you will at least go home with a rewarding gift the next time you visit us," Jasmine standing at the small stairs outside the house said.


    "What is she talking about? How could she call entertaining us with an abundance of food and drink inadequate arrangements? She is way too humble for her status," A guy standing at the back muttered but Max standing beside him heard what he said.


    "And oh guys... Don''t forget to visit again," Jasmine said as she bade them farewell. Everyone left after biding their goodbyes. Jasmine and Jackson went back into the house. Jasmine whom Jackson was leaning on gently made him sit on the couch. She took her seat beside him.


    "Miss Naughty, thank you for making preparations for all of them to have dinner here. Inviting them for dinner never crossed my thought but you helped me to do the thinking. Thank you," Jackson said with all sincerity.


    "What I did was nothing. Also, I did not feed them dinner only because of you but I did that with an ulterior motive," Jasmine said grinning.


    "Ulterior motive?" Jackson asked curiously.


    "Hmm... I wanted to bribe them to my side and surprisingly my sincerity touched their heart. After the meal didn''t you see that all of them have grown to like me?" Jasmine said with pride. Jackson smile when he heard the ulterior motives she was referring to.


    (Hello lovely readers, I just want to say a big thank you to all those who sent me Christmas gifts. I truly appreciate the gifts you gave to my book. And to those who didn''t send me gifts, don''t forget to do that. Hehe.... Just kidding)

 Chapter 380 - Jasmine Takes Care Of Her Injured Man

    "It''s a matter of time before I bring all of your employees to my side," Jasmine said giggling.


    "You know that is not necessary. You are going to marry me and not my employees so making them like you isn''t necessary...,"


    "Of course I know that but don''t you think it will be a bonus to us if I and your employees have a good rtionship?" Jasmine asked seriously.


    "If you don''t think so, I do think it will be thrilling. I can''t wait to hear them tell me stories about your personality when in the office," Jasmine said her smile broadening.


    "I will agree to whatever makes you happy," Jackson said as he made her lean her body on his shoulder.


    "I will drop you off at thepany tomorrow and I have already informed Max to bring you back home after the meeting with the investors. I will also try my best toe back early to keep youpany," Jasmine said as her hand tease his chest.


    "You don''t have to...,"


    "I want to do it so don''t even try to stop me because you know I won''t listen to you," Jasmine said unyieldingly.


    "You have to wake up very early to review everything for the project so I think you should go to bed early...,"


    "Miss Naughty, this is not my first doing this so you don''t have to treat me this way. I want to spend some more time with you since I couldn''t do it earlier because of the project," Jackson said as he raised his hand and pats her hair.


    "Do you think I am acting this way solely because of your meeting tomorrow?" Jasmine asked rhetorically.


    "If that is what you think then you are wrong. I want you to rest early so that you will get well sooner. I don''t like seeing you unable to move because of your leg injury. Also, it pains my heart to know that you will be going to the office in a wheelchair. I can''t help but think that I am responsible for this...,"


    "You know that is not true. I would never me you for what happened. Like Elizabeth said nobody wishes to get attacked so none of what happened was your fault. If someone should be held responsible for my injuries it should be me. I am responsible for inviting trouble for you..."


    "Hey, you know what you said is a lie. You are not responsible for anything bad that happens to me," Jasmine said sitting properly.


    "Neither are you responsible for mine so stop feeling guilty because I don''t regret saving the woman I love? In fact, getting one leg injured is little. I could give up an entire leg if I could save you...,"


    "Hey, stop saying bad words or I will be very angry with you," Jasmine said pretending as though she was angry at him.


    "Let''s go upstairs so we can shower and y some fun games. I will only go to bed when I feel sleepy," Jackson said as he struggled to his feet. Jasmine assisted him until they reach their room. Apart from helping him to take off his clothes, she entered the bathroom with him so she could assist him. Thest thing she wants to happen is for him to fall and worsen his leg injury.


    After ying games for about two hours, Jasmine insisted they stop the game and go to bed. In exchange for agreeing to go to bed, early Jasmine agreed to Jackson''s condition which was that he wanted to tell her bedtime stories.


    Jasmine soon dozed off shortly after he began telling her sweet bedtime stories. Jackson on turning to see her sleeping face smile broadly.


    "She is always the prettiest when she is asleep," Jackson said as he caressed her face. He stares at her beautiful face for about ten minutes before he snuggles into her embrace.


    "I wish we will always be happy just like today," Jackson muttered as his grip around her body tightened. Jackson soon fell asleep too.


    The next day Jasmine woke up very early so she could keep her manpany while he go through the project that had painstakinglypleted the previous day. Just for his sake she also decided to work so he won''t feel bored working alone.


    Two hours after working nonstop, Jasmine went downstairs to instruct the chef on what to prepare for breakfast. She informed the chef to break a light breakfast. She went back to their room after passing the information.


    Jasmine made sure Jackson took his bath and got ready on time. Max arrived at his boss home very early following Jasmine''s threats.


    Jackson sitting in the bed watched as his woman run about trying to find him the perfect outfit and essories. Although he was hurt to see her working so hard, he was also very happy to see that she cared a lot about him.


    "What do you think about this outfit? If you don''t like it, tell me and I will immediately change it to something else...,"


    "You know very that you can never make a wrong decision fashionwise. You are the Goddess of fashion. Everything you choose is definitely the best option so I don''t see why you are still asking for my opinion," Jackson said as he stare at thedy standing in front of him with a blue suit, shoes, necktie and wristwatch in her hands.


    "What I may consider the best may not be what you think is the best so it''s always right to ask for your opinion...,"


    "The outfit you choose is perfect. I love it and as a reward for your hard work I will give you this," Jackson said as he stretched and abruptly pulled her to himself. The impact at which she fell on him made him fall back on the bed. The things previously in her hands fell on the bed.


    Jackson gave a passionate kiss to her red lips only to pull away after he had gotten a sweet taste of her delicious lips.


    (Lovely readers our goals still remains the same so please let''s try our best to reach the goals. Don''t forget we only have eight days before January is over)

 Chapter 381 - The Day Of The Meeting

    "You can rx now. My legs might be injured but I can do a lot of things. Also, you are not the one having a meeting with investors so why do you look more nervous than me?" Jackson asked thedy lying on his body.


    "Is my nervousness so obvious?" Jasmine asked while staring at his face.


    "Yeah, it''s extremely obvious. You have been running around the entire day...,"


    "That''s because I know how important the meeting is for yourpany and the new project you are working on. We can''t afford to make any mistakes," Jasmine said in a more rxed tone.


    "It might be important but you are more important. I don''t like seeing you stressed out not to mention if I am the cause...,"


    "Ok, I have heard you so stop nagging me. If you hate seeing me stressed out then the best you can do is get well soon for the sake of your beloved woman," Jasmine said as she tapped the top of his nose yfully with her index finger.


    "And that''s exactly what I will do," Jackson said beaming at her.


    The two of them continue talking for a while. Jasmine helped him to dress up. They afterwards went downstairs for breakfast.


    The naughty Jackson took advantage of his injury and made Jasmine feed him. And Jasmine happily did this.


    Max who joined them for breakfast was repeatedly fed dog food by the shameless couple. Because of this he kinda regretted arriving earlier than scheduled.


    The three people set out to Smith International headquarters after their meal. Since it wasn''t convenient for Jackson to hop about while in the office he was rolled into the building aftering out of the car.


    Jasmine followed them until they reached Jackson''s office. She assisted him to his desk when they reached his office.


    "Ice Prince remember to take perfect care of yourself when I am not around. Remember not to walk around. If you feel like having some fresh air then make use of the wheelchair. Also...,"


    "Miss Naughty, this is the third time you have said this. I still recall your instructions. I can recite it words for words if you don''t believe me," Jackson said as he stretched and held the hands of the worrieddy.


    "It''s not about being able to recite it but it''s about doing what I said...,"


    "I will listen to your instructions. Max is there to make sure I don''t disobey your orders. You might not know but he is very scared of your threats more than mine," Jackson said as he stroked her hands affectionately.


    "You are right about that. I can only trust Max to make you adhere to my instructions but I can''t trust you when ites to this. You are way too stubborn," Jasmine said as she turned and approach were the quiet guy in ck suits stood.


    "Max, remember to make your boss do all I told him. If his injuries dare to worsen you will be held responsible for it. I will make sure to have my revenge if my man dares get sick further," Jasmine threatened the poor guy.


    "Madam''s orders is mymand. I will make sure to follow it even though the boss threatens to sack me," Max said firmly.


    "Even though I am not here someone will be keeping tabs on both of you for me. I will be so furious at the two of you if I am informed that you''d didn''t follow my instructions," Jasmine red at Max to instil fear in him. She turned and gave Jackson the exact stares.


    She approached the entrance after passing her orders.


    "Not even a goodby kiss or hugs?" Jackson asked when he saw that she was leaving just like that.


    "I will give you tons of that when Ie back and hear the report that you followed my instructions," Jasmine said waving her hands in the air without turning back. She left for herpany almost immediately.


    Back in her office, Jasmine went about her business like she normally did. Herpany were in the process ofunching their newly tested game. The game was scheduled to beunched in three months and they are so many procedures to follow even though the game has been tested.


    Having such capable employees who do their work efficiently, she didn''t need to worry about anything. Her duty was to check up on them to see the progress.


    When she first started thepany, despite that she was the CEO, she was also in charge of programming. The first gameunched by theirpany was programmed by her but that is not the case anymore. She has lots of employees to do such works.


    One of the things she does whenever herpany makes a game is to y the game, give feedback so the team could make adjustments before the game isunched.


    She has a broad knowledge about games which is why her employees always trust her judgements each time she gives feedbacks.


    One of the things she loved doing when she was a child was ying games and she enjoys ying games even until now.


    Forget about video games, they are only a few physical games she doesn''t know how to y.


    While working Jasmine kept on checking her wristwatch. Catherine always around her noticed this about her but she did not question her since they all knew about the deal Jackson was trying to sign with the foreign investors.


    Jackson did not call even though an hour had passed for the time the meeting was supposed to end. Jasmine became even more anxious when neither his nor Max''s calls came.


    When she couldn''t handle the anxiety she called both of their lines but none of them answered their phones.


    "What the heck is wrong with these two men?" Jasmine muttered in annoyance as she grabbed her keys and handbag and made to leave.


    Jasmine left for Jackson''s office after informing Catherine about where she was heading in case an emergencyes up.


    It took her forty-five minutes to reach Jackson''s office due to the traffic jam.


    At the pathway leading to Jackson''s office, someone bumped into Jasmine.


    "I am sorr...," Jasmine paused when she saw the one who collided with her. She did not need a seer to tell her that Jane deliberately bumped into her.


    IMPORTANT NOTE


    I have just recalled that I don''t specifically thank readers who always made it a point of duty to buy privileged chapters every month so I will use that opportunity to do it now.


    I just want to say a big thank you to all of my readers out there who always bought my privileged chapters. Thank you for appreciating the extra efforts I put in writing these advanced chapters by buying the privileged chapters. Thank you so much, guys. That you are willing to spend coins to read the advanced chapters means a lot to me.


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 Chapter 382 - What Happened?

    Jasmine turned to leave but Jane blocked her path.


    "Why do you frequent here like this is your home or your office that you could juste and go as you wish?" Jane asked harshly after making sure that the walkway was clear.


    "And what is your problem with mying here? Besides it''s not as if Ie here to see you so why does my presence here irks you...,"


    "Do you think I love seeing your face? Your mere face irritates me not to mention your presence so stop being proud like you are some celebrity," Jane said rudely.


    "As if I love seeing your face too. If my face irritates you then yours disgust me. Whenever I see your face I am reminded of the disgusting thing you almost did to my man...," Jasmine said as her expression turned to a disgusted one.


    "Also I might not be a celebrity but the fact is that I am a lot more popr than you. That''s the reality and I am sure it is hard for you to ept it just like you can''t ept the fact that Ice Prince doesn''t love you one bit," Jasmine said not sounding polite at all.


    "That''s not true. If you were never in the picture. If you didn''t seduce him and take him to bed he would have married me...,"


    "Those are words sore losers always use to justify their actions so I am not surprised that you sound like them," Jasmine said harshly to the annoyance of Jane.


    "You...," Jane did not know the right words to get back at Jasmine.


    "Also, don''t think I have forgotten how you pathetically drugged my man and tried to rape him in his drugged state. I have evidence of what you did that night. I might not be a cold-hearted murderer like you but I know of a way to ruin your image and pull off that angelic mask you always put on," Jasmine threatened with a stern expression.


    "Think twice before you go around plotting against me because I am not that easy to kill," Jasmine said before she turned and walk away elegantly.


    "Let''s see whether you will still be so proud after my next n works," Jane said with a sped fist as she walks away in the opposite direction.


    Entering Jackson''s office Jasmine met him sitting in the wheelchair close to the ss walls which had one of the best views of the City.


    She walked closer to where he sat ready tosh out at him. Her once angry expression soften seeing that he was in a trance. His expression depicts sadness.


    Jasmine turned the wheelchair around and squatted in front of him.


    "What happened? Didn''t the meeting go well? Did the foreign investors refuse to invest in yourpany''s new project?" Jasmine asked in a worried tone. She raised her right hand and stroke his gloomy face.


    "If they refused to invest in your project because they think it iscking then it is their loss, not yours. You will find better investors who will love your projects and invest their entire fortune to see the projecte into existence," Jasmine said in a meek tone when Jackson refused to utter a word.


    "Don''t be sad ok because it breaks my heart to see you sad?" Jasmine pulled closer and embrace him.


    She pulled away when she heard giggling sounds.


    "Why are youughing...,"


    "Because I was only pulling a prank on you. The meeting and presentation was aplete sess. The investors had signed a contract with us," Jackson ryed with smiles.


    "If that is the case then why did you scare me like that? Do you know how terrible I felt thinking the investors refused to invest in your new project?" Jasmine said frowning as she hits his chest gently to relieve her anger.


    "Sorry that I made you worry hmm. I know I was wrong so forgive me," Jackson apologise seeing that she wasn''t kidding this time around.


    "I know how hard you work to make sure that the presentation was aplete sess. You worked so hard despite that you were very ill. I was so worried that all my man''s efforts had gone down the drain...,"


    "Miss Naughty, don''t be sad anymore. I promise not to pull such a prank on you," Jackson promised. He pulled her closer and hug her.


    "Is it a promise?" Jasmine asked as a spoiled kid would do.


    "Yes, it''s a promise," Jackson replied as he caress her back affectionately. Jasmine soon pulled out of his embrace.


    "Let''s go have lunch. I am sure you must be damn hungry since it''s way past lunch," Jasmine said standing up to her feet.


    "Because of my injuries, it would be inconvenient for us to eat out so how about we go have lunch at home. I promise to make it up to you after I have recovered," Jackson suggested, his attention centred on her face.


    "Ok, we will do like you said. I will use this opportunity to cook something ptable for you," Jasmine said beaming.


    "Is it ok for you to get off work so early?" Jackson asked curiously.


    "It''s ok. I am not that busy anyway. I just need to call Cat and tell her that I won''t be returning to the office so she won''t be waiting for me to return to the office," Jasmine said in a carefree tone. She went to stand at his back and push the wheelchair to the centre of the room.


    Max came into the office just in time to see them about to leave. While he pushed the wheelchair Jasmine held Jackson''s stuff.


    Together they went downstairs where she parked her car. Max went back into thepany after seeing his boss off.


    That same afternoon while Jasmine was busy preparing their meal, her father was busy trying to make her rtionship less bumpy.


    Mr Avans sitting on the ck couch stare at the two young people sitting at the opposite side of the table. The VIP restaurant room gave them the privacy they needed.


    "Nichs, don''t think that I haven''t learned about what you have been doing with my daughter after you returned. Same with you, Samantha," The once quiet man said in a cold tone.


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 Chapter 383 - A Protective Father

    "That both of your families are still intact after how deeply both of you hurt my daughter isn''t because of luck or because I like any of you but it''s because this is what Jasmine wanted," Mr Avans continued in a matured tone.


    "And why are you telling us this, Sir?" Samantha asked not daring to sound rude in front of the man whose temperament and cruelty she knows best.


    "It''s because I won''t tolerate the same thing. If the two of you dares to make my daughter shed even a tear, I will make sure I don''t only ruin both of your lives and that of your family but I will make you both experience hell on earth. I will make both of you wish that death is a better option than living," Mr Avans said fiercely.


    If it was outsiders maybe they would have thought that the man was bluffing but these two young people knew that Mr Avans words were not mere threats.


    "Sir, I love Jasmine so much...,"


    "If you dare to utter those words in my presence after what you did to her then I will make you pay dearly for her past grievances. Let''s see whether you will still be able to say you love her after I did that to you," Mr Avans cold words made Nichs immediately swallow back what he wanted to say.


    "Don''t think I don''t know what you are aiming at by pestering her after your return," Mr Avans red at the guy who hurt his daughter in the past only to return and im that he loves the same woman he betrayed.


    "And also Samantha, if you love the life you are living now I will ask that you get rid of whatever crazy thoughts you are entertaining about my daughter. If she dares to lose even a hair on her body... I am sure you wouldn''t want me toplete what I will do right?" Mr Avans stare at thedy who in the past frequents his home.


    Apart from the fact that both families had a close rtionship, he did take a liking to her because he saw her as a nice and polite girl.


    If he had known that this wolf in sheep clothing will be the same person who hurts his daughter the most then he would have gotten rid of their friendship earlier on. Maybe this way he would have prevented the incident that almost ruin his beloved daughter''s life.


    "All I am trying to say is that if you want to continue living a good life like you are doing then stay far away from Jasmine. It would even be great if you can travel back to where you came back from. I will make you both very sorry if you dare to harm my daughter in any way. Mark my words," Mr Avans said as he stood up and approach the exit. The two could not utter a word until he left.


    "Have you seen what your lustful self has caused? Now the wicked man has marked us as one of his targets, he would swallow us and our entire families alive if we dare mess around with Jasmine," Samantha tried to push all the me to Nichs.


    "You are talking as if you are any different. Don''t think I am not aware of all the secret calls and text messages you and that obsesseddy has been exchanging," Nichs said in a fit of rage as he stood up and approach the exit.


    "Now that Mr Avans has intervened how are we gonna do about our next n to get rid of Jasmine? We have already drafted our ns. How are Jane and Rose gonna do now?" Samantha thought aloud feeling so confused?


    She had teamed up with Jane and Rose to get back her man who has been chasing after Jasmine. Now that Mr Avans has interfered he knew Nichs will not dare to pester Jasmine again.


    Whether or not she worked hard for it she has gotten what she wanted so what is the use to continue with this even at the risk of provoking the most powerful man in the country.


    Samantha also left the VIP room afterwards.


    With two of her enemies taken care of, Jasmine and Jackson''s rtionship was a bit more peaceful. For two months they were happier because the enemies of their union weren''t united.


    Everything was going perfectly until today the entire Smith International woke up to meet the news that shocked them to the core.


    At Smith International, every department in thepany was bombarded with calls from investors and the media. All the employees got so frustrated by the numerous phone calls flooding in minutes.


    "Boss said everyone should disconnect all the phones," Max yelled loud enough for those scrambling to and fro to hear.


    Some minutester the angry Jackson called for a meeting with the team in charge of the project which was leaked.


    "The details of the colour changing outfit project was never announced to the public so how did the media learn about this and how is it that anotherpanyunched the exact outfit that can change colour?" Jackson asked the trembling people sitting on the various seats in the meeting room.


    "Kira, your team was responsible for this project so tell me how the project got leaked before we could evenunch it to the public?" Jackson asked thedy who had her head lowered.


    "How did N&T get the information about our project? You all should say something and stop keeping quiet on me," Jackson yelled not being able to control his temper.


    "I... I... I don''t know how this happened," Kira said in a trembling voice. Her expression at the moment showed how sorry and ashamed she was that such a thing happened within her team.


    "This is not a matter of I don''t know what happened. Someone needs to take responsibility for what happened. Since you and your team were in charge of this project, none of you will still work for Smith International after the issue had been resolved," Jackson said coldly to the shock of everyone. The team of ten tremble hearing that they will lose their well-paid job.


    If news about the leaks gets out nopany will want to employ them after they are sacked from their job.


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 Chapter 384 - The Leaked Project

    "Boss, we were very careful while going about the production of the outfit. Everyone we worked with was those from our subsidiarypany. We told made them sign a contract to keep the project a secret, I am sure they would never disclose....,"


    "If you were so careful then tell me what went wrong?" Jackson interrupted thedy who was almost the same age as him.


    "Boss Miss Kira is right. We were very careful during the production of the different varieties of clothes. As you know everything was going smoothly until three days ago....,"


    "What do you mean by that? What happened three days ago?" Jackson said sounding a bit more rxed.


    "Three days ago, I came into your office to give you the sample of the colour changing outfit and the designs our team hase up with but unfortunately I didn''t see you in the office. I met Miss Jasmine looking around the office...,"


    "And what are you trying to say now? Are you insinuating that my woman leaked the project? Do you even know what you are talking about?" Jackson asked subconsciously standing up to his feet.


    "Boss, nobody in the office will have the guts to leak the project. I know Miss Jasmine is your girlfriend but as it is now she is the biggest suspect. Thepany which announced the project is her ex-boyfriend''spany. It can''t be a coincidence...,"


    "I dare you to repeat that nonsense," Jackson interrupted sharply as he threw a murderous nce at Alexis, thedy who used Jasmine of being the suspect.


    Max also stood up from his seat. He could understand why his boss was so mad at thedy''s utterances.


    He knew Jasmine would never do such a thing to his boss. He is a witness of how much these two people love each other so how could Miss Jasmine bear to do such a thing to his boss.


    "Boss, you didn''t hesitate to use us of leaking the project so why are you so biased when ites to her? She is a stranger in thispany so she should be the biggest suspect here and not us," Alexis said unwaveringly.


    "You are so protective of her, aren''t you afraid of what others will say?" Jane who happens to be in the team said.


    "You didn''t hesitate to use someone who has no idea of what we are working on. To me you are the biggest suspect about the leak and if I discover that you were involved in this issue I will not only fire you from thepany but I will make sure you never get any decent job out there," Jackson said ignoring Jane words.


    After he left the meeting room in anger, Max addressed everyone. He left after passing all the information to them.


    He went to check up on his boss afterwards. The fuming Jackson raised his gaze to stare at Max.


    "Max, get information on the ces and people whom thedy who used Jasmine has been to. Ask Ben to check her ount details for any fishy transaction. Do the same for Jane, I don''t trust those twodies seeing how easy they jumped on using my woman," Jackson said in an angry tone.


    "Boss, what should we do about the angry investors? Some of them have withdrawn their shares while some threatened to withdraw their shares, what should we do?" Max asked in a calm tone.


    "Give me a few minutes to think. I will try toe up with a temporary solution while the team tries to fix the problem," Jackson said as he massaged his eyebrows to relieve stress.


    "Ok, boss," Max replied.


    "Take down the news about the leak on the inte...,"


    "Boss, that will be difficult to do since the news has circted on all the social media...,"


    "If you can''tpletely take it off from the inte then try to prevent the further spread of the news," Jackson said as he rxed his back on his executive chair.


    Since he learned about the news, he has been running about the entire day. He did not even have time to sit down in one ce not to mention having time to call his woman like he normally did.


    "I will work on it now," Max said. He turned and leave the room afterwards. The moment Max left, the stressed out Jackson began making phone calls.


    While he was busy trying to resolve the problem Jasmine was so worried sick because she could not get in touch with him since he dropped her off at the office.


    "I can''t continue sitting here. I need to go to his office and check up on how he must be doing...,"


    "Reporters must have crowded the entire Smith International Headquarters so tell me how are you gonna see him?" Catherine who has been keeping Jasminepany since they learned about the news asked.


    She too was worried about Jackson but there is nothing they can do other than to wait. Going to his office to her wasn''t the best solution.


    "You know that going to his office right now might bring about another issue. The reporters might drag you into this mess and Jackson wouldn''t want this...,"


    "But I am damn worried about him. I am sure he must be going through a lot right now. I want to be there for him," The frustrated Jasmine said emotionally.


    "I am sure he must know how you are feeling now. Jackson hates seeing you sad so I am sure he will find the time to contact you. Just give him some time hmmm," Catherine said as she pats Jasmine''s back affectionately.


    "I really hope you are right about him contacting me soon," Jasmine said as she covered her face with her palms.


    Because of how worried she was she couldn''t concentrate her attention on anything. All she did was stare at her cell phone the entire day expecting Jackson''s phone call.


    Even after everyone left the office Jasmine refused to leave with the expectation that Jackson wille to pick her up like he normally did.


    "I guess he isn''ting," Jasmine muttered on realising that it was some minutes to midnight.


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 Chapter 385 - How Come Its You?

    She sluggishly stood up, carried her brown jackets hanging on her executive chair. She leaves after taking her handbag with her.


    At the parking lot, Jasmine trying to open her car momentarily frozen when someone hugged her from behind. She got over her shock just like it came.


    "How dare you hug me, you freaking...," Jasmine paused whatever she wanted to say when she turned around and got a glimpse of the one who embraced her.


    "Howe it''s you? Why didn''t you call to inform me that you would pick me up? Do you know how worried I was?" Jasmine asked sounding upset. Jackson embraced her in an instance.


    "I am sorry. I shouldn''t have switched off my phone. I know I was wrong not to have contacted you the entire day so please forgive me hmm," Jackson continued to hug her. He pats her hair to calm her down. Jackson embraced her until he felt that her emotions were stabilised.


    They talked without entering the car.


    "How are you? Have you eaten the entire day? Also, have you discovered who leaked the news about the project? I hope thepany is not in trouble because the project was stolen by anotherpany?" The worried Jasmine flooded him with several questions.


    "I know you are damn worried about me but I am fine. Thepany isn''t affected badly by the news," Jackson lied without batting an eyelid. If Jasmine didn''t work in the business sector too then she would have gotten fooled by his lies.


    She knows very well even the tiniest negative news or scandal could deal great damage to a once-solidpany. Thepany she worked so hard to build almost suffered the same fate so how could she not know this.


    "Really?" Jasmine asked despite knowing that he was lying so she won''t worry about him.


    Instead of replying, he smiled at her.


    "Although only a few hours had passed it felt like a year. I am not exaggerating right now," Jasmine said. She took a closer look at her man. Merely staring at him she could tell that he was damn stressed.


    "I know it''s not exaggerated since I have missed you a lot. I wasn''t myself the entire day because I didn''t hear your voice," Jackson said as he pats her hair.


    "Come let''s go home. I will prepare some nutritious food for you," Jasmine said as she tried to pull him along with her. She was surprised when he didn''t budge.


    "I wish I could do that but I can''t. Many of our employees are still in the office I need to get back in a few minutes...,"


    "Didn''t you say earlier that everything was ok? You are such a bad liar," Jasmine said as she raised her hand and caress his face.


    "So how many minutes do I have right now?" Jasmine asked while staring into his eyes she loves so much.


    "Fifteen minutes is all I can give...,"


    "Although that isn''t enough I am still happy that I got to see and talk to you," Jasmine said as she smiled at him.


    "Let''s have a nice chat inside the car with the fifteen minutes I have," Jasmine said as she rushed over to the driver''s seat.


    Jasmine and Jackson chatted and yed inside the car for fifteen minutes. Jasmine''s once happy expression fell drastically when the rm she set rang.


    "I can''t believe I have to let you go," Jasmine said as she leaned on his shoulder and hug his left hand tightly.


    "Miss Naughty, I will try my best to get this over with so I cane back home to you," Jackson stroked her hair affectionately. He also didn''t want to leave her but he is left with no other choice right now.


    "I love you so much, Jasmine. May the stars and moon bear witness to this...,"


    "Why are you suddenly saying this. You are not nning to break up with me right?" Jasmine asked as she sat properly.


    "Why would I do that when I don''t have a death wish?" Jackson asked with a huge sense of humour. He yfully ruffled her well-styled hair.


    "Hey...," Jackson kissed her before she could scold him. Jasmine instantly encircled her hands around his neck for a more passionate kiss. Jackson and Jasmine kissed passionately for seven minutes nonstop. When he pulled away, Jasmine was gasping for air. Jasmine stares into his burning eyes. How she wished he didn''t have to leave her side.


    "I love you so much that I can''t find the perfect words that matched exactly how I feel for you, Mr Jackson Smith," Jasmine said while staring into her eyes. Hearing her say these words made him recall the days she had stalked him because of the contract.


    He recalls always telling her to piss off or get out when what he wanted to say was ''embrace me or kiss me.'' Those days were fun but also the most torturous part of his life.


    "I feel the same way too," Jackson said as he stroked her face lovingly.


    "I am sorry Miss Naughty but I can''t stay for even a minute longer. I need to leave now," Jackson said as he turned to open the car but Jasmine quickly pulled him by the hand backwards.


    "I know you can''t use your phone so take my second phone so I can at least have the means to contact you. I am afraid I might have a heart attack if I don''t hear from you the entire day," Jasmine said as she frantically searched for where she kept her other phone. She gave it to him after finding it.


    "Call me when you reached the office so I won''t be worried," Jasmine said as she pulled in and embrace him. She pulled away afterwards.


    "Since I won''t be able to drive you home, I have asked Henry and Rafael to follow you until you reach home. They will protect you from now onwards," Jackson said as he took one morest nce at her before he got out of the car. He watched her until her car pull out of the parking lounge.


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 Chapter 386 - From One Bad News To The Other

    He left in his car parked some distance away. Throughout the night Jackson and his employees tried toe up with a solution for the leak.


    When everyone resumed work the next day, they met their boss and his newly set up team working in his office.


    When Jackson thought everything was starting to stabilise another news popped out of nowhere. Within the space of two hours, the news became the most trending topic. It was even more trending more than the colour changing outfit that the N&Tpany announced.


    "Boss have a look at this," Max who entered the room aftering back from the restroom said as he approached where his boss sits with his phone in his hands.


    Jackson only needed to read the headline of the news and a few articles beneath before he send Max phone flying across the floor startling everyone.


    Max lowered his gaze at his shattered phone.


    Goddamn it! I just bought that phone five days ago. I didn''t even use it for a week.


    Maxmented but not having the guts toin about his phone when his boss was this angry.


    "Who the hell said they could drag her into this mess? How dare the idiot use my woman of only using me just because she wanted to help her ex-boyfriend steal the project of the colour changing outfits?" Jackson yelled angrily. After what he saw he couldn''t calm down and his employees staring at him could tell the intensity of his anger.


    "I want the IP address of the one who first posted the article traced. Get the media outlets to stop spreading the news. You don''t need me to tell you what to say to them right?" Jackson asked with a stern expression that showed he won''t take a no for an answer.


    "Yes, boss," Max replied in a firm tone.


    "Have the news taken down from the inte...,"


    "Boss, I don''t think doing that will help at all since almost everyone has seen it. And even though we manage to take it off right now people will continue to post it....," Max paused what he wanted to say when he saw his boss murderous res directed at him.


    "I will get it done right away," Max quickly hurried out of the room after picking up his shattered phone.


    Although the phone was shattered badly, he was still very d that it was still functioning.


    Yesterday it was Jackson''spany''s entrance which was flooded with reporters but today it was Jasmine''spany. Although they were still reporters gathering at the Smith International entrance it couldn''t bepared to that of Jasmine.


    Herpany was flooded with calls from different media houses that they were left with no other option but to disconnect all the office phones.


    Catherine and Jasmine even had to switch off their phones because of the numerous calls.


    "Damn it! I am sure that jerk must have framed me with this to get even with me for rejecting him over and over again," Jasmine said angrily as she sink into the couch. She has been walking around trying to resolve the issue since an hour ago when she learned about the news.


    "I will go over to his office right now and teach him a lesson...,"


    "You know you can''t do that," Catherine said as she pulled Jasmine back onto the couch.


    "You know seeing him will only make everyone believe that you really betrayed Jackson to help your scumbag ex-boyfriend...,"


    "But they have already believed that bullshit even without knowing the truth so why should I care about what they think?" Jasmine asked as she struggled to free herself from Catherine''s grip.


    "If you want to feed Jackson''s head with useless thoughts then you can go ahead and meet that douchebag. If the picture of the two of you gets posted on the Inte and Jackson misunderstood your rtionship with your ex then you can''t me him...,"


    "Who knows what goddamn thoughts he must be having right now. Who knows if he will call me up on the phone and break up with me," Jasmine said as she stops struggling. Her mood suddenly hits rock bottom at the thoughts of Jackson.


    "Right now it''s not only hispany which is suffering but so is his emotions. I am sure he must be suffering emotionally right now," Catherine said in a sad tone.


    "I indeed went to his office on the said day to visit him but Cat, I swear I didn''t touch anything or look through his files...,"


    "You don''t have to swear because I believe you. I am a witness of just how much you adore Jackson so how could I ever think that you will hurt him and thepany he loves so much?" Catherine said as she drew closer to Jasmine.


    "No matter what anyone chooses to believe I will believe in you. This is how much I trust you so stop feeling bad and let''s think of ways to survive through this together," Catherine said as she embraced Jasmine. They didn''t even pull out of each other''s embrace when ady called Meline barged into the office.


    "I am sorry," Thedy apologise at the scene she met. She turned to leave but Jasmine called her back in.


    "It''s ok. For you to have barged in without knocking I am sure you must have had something important to show me soe in," Jasmine said as she and Catherine sat down properly on the couch.


    "You are right about that boss," Meline said as she approached where Jasmine sits. When she reached Jasmine she handed the white tablet in her hands to Jasmine.


    Jasmine eyes almost bulged out of their sockets when she scrolled through the collection of pictures posted on the inte.


    The curious Catherine caught the tablets before it could fall onto the floor. When her eyes met the pictures of Jasmine and Nichs almost kissing under the rain she understood why Jasmine acted the way she did.


    IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT


    Hi darling readers, I wasn''t supposed to upload another chapter today but I just recalled that I forgot to do the most important thing before the year ends.


    2021 came with a lot of surprises be it good or bad. They were times I got so tired of everything including writing. The way my books were doing poorly despite all the time, effort and resources I invested in it made meck motivation to do anything. This constant failure as an author almost made me give up on writing. The reason I wrote "MISSION XX: SEDUCING THE GREAT SEDUCER", was because my friend constantly kept encouraging me to do it despite how scared I was.


    Although all these things happened I still think 2021 has been my best year as an author.


    2021 brought me a lot of wonderful readers through this book and other of my books. I got to meet and befriend wonderful readers just like you. You guys might not understand how much this means to me but it''s ok since I do.


    Overall, 2021 was awesome and this was all because of my superb readers who showered me with their endless love and supports. The feeling that my readers will always get my back no matter what this 2021 made me so happy. It made me feel like I could fly and soar so high.


    I wish 2022 will be more awesome than this. I wish all my efforts after all these years of being an author will pay off. I wish my readers will support and shower me with their love in 2022 more than they did this year 2021.


    I also wish for all my readers to remain happy and healthyes 2022.


    Thank you so much, everyone, you have been more than amazing this 2021. I wish they are other ways I could show you all how grateful I am apart from writing it down.


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 Chapter 387 - He Hates Me

    "You can leave, Meline," Catherine said seeing that Jasmine was too shocked to utter a word. Meline exited the office immediately.


    "Jasmine, I don''t know how the one who wrote the article got several pictures of you acting so intimately with Nichs but what I do know right now is that this is more serious than we think," Catherine said as she stare at her best friend which was in shock.


    "Apart from everyone misunderstanding you including Jackson, what I know is that the news will have a bad impact on thepany. The stock price will be affected greatly more than it did some minutes ago...,"


    "If it was only the stock prices I wouldn''t have been so worried. Right now whoever paid the reporters to post those pictures must jubting since Ice Prince must be thinking that I am cheap and unworthy of his love," Jasmine said with misty eyes.


    "Hey, Jasmine don''t say that...,"


    "Why shouldn''t I say that when that is the truth? Even I couldn''t believe my eyes when I saw the pictures of me and that scum acting so in love in those pictures so I wonder what Ice Prince must be thinking," Jasmine said trying to fight back her tears.


    Out of all the pictures in the collection of pictures posted, the ones captured in the rain and at Evelyn mum''s birthday party were the most intimate.


    "I screwed up big time. I should have listened to you when you said that I shouldn''t pay attention to him...,"


    "Jasmine, stop saying that because it breaks my heart to see you this way. You did nothing wrong but that jerk and the one who paid the reporters to do this are the ones to me," Catherine said as she held Jasmine hands and stroke them affectionately.


    "Ice Prince must really hate me...," Someone barged into the office before Jasmine could finish her words.


    On getting a glimpse of the angry woman''s face, Jasmine subconsciously stood up to her feet. She watched as the woman walks closer to where she stood.


    "Madam...," A tight p flew across Jasmine''s face before she could fathom what the woman was up to.


    "How...," Jasmine squeezed thedy''s hand standing beside her as a signal for her not to intervene.


    "That is for my betraying my son and hurting him," Mrs Smith said angrily. "And this is for ruining the reputation of thepany my husband and son works hard to build all these years," Mrs Smith raised her hand to p Jasmine again but Jasmine who has always been so well-behaved grabbed the woman''s hand in midst hair.


    "Those who p me are only able to do that because I allow them. Because I let you p me earlier doesn''t mean that you can get used to that, Madam," Jasmine said emotionlessly.


    "I am not someone you paid to unleash your anger on each time you get angry so always refrain from trying to p me because apart from my parents, I hate othersying hands on my face," Jasmine said as she lets go of the woman''s hand. The previously worried Catherine was so relieved to see that her best friend stood up to the woman for the first time.


    "How dare...,"


    "If you want to talk then we can talk as civilised and mature people but if you can''t refrain from shouting, I advise that Madames some other times because I am suffering an annoying headache right now," Jasmine said to the shock of the elderly woman who hasn''t been treated this way before.


    "Are you trying to say that I am making noise?" Mrs Smith asked in a mixture of anger and astonishment.


    "I never said such a thing but you did," Jasmine said ying innocent. The woman was momentarily speechless.


    "I won''t stand here and listen to your nonsense. What I came here to tell you is to stay far away from my son. Don''t let me see you around him or you will regret what I will do to you," Mrs Smith said. She turned and left the office in the same manner she came.


    "How are you? Are you ok?" Catherine asked worriedly as she touched the spot Jasmine was pped.


    "The physical injury can''t bepared to what I feel within. I wouldn''t have treated her that way, she had toe at such a bad timing...,"


    "I am sure you held yourself back quite a lot. What you did is smallpared to what you would have done if she was someone else. You are my best friend so I know that much about you," Catherine said as she made her sit on the couch.


    "Wait here and I will get you some ice. We can''t afford to let it swell," Catherine said before she stood up and left after assuring Jasmine that everything will be ok.


    Jasmine sat there. For the few minutes she sat alone, millions of thoughts began to flow through her mind.


    Several imaginations upied her mind and all these imaginations were those of Jackson getting so disappointed at her and afterwards breaking up with her.


    No matter how many imaginations she had, the ending was always the same. He always breaks up with her and this made her very sad.


    For the entire day, she waited for Jackson''s call but his calls never came. Just because she thought he would drop by like he did the previous day she waited until past midnight. She ended up sleeping over at the office.


    Catherine was surprised when she resumed work and saw Jasmine still wearing the same clothes she wore the previous day.


    "You didn''t go home?" Catherine asked the obvious question as she sat beside her best friend who seems to be doing a lot worse than when she leftst night.


    "He didn''t call, message me or even show up. I was so hopeful that I will get to exin everything to him but he didn''t show up. He must hate me right now," Jasmine said as warm tears fall from her eyes.


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 Chapter 388 - Jane Showed Her True Face

    "Hey, baby girl stop thinking like that. Jackson isn''t so dumb to believe whatever he sees on the news...,"


    "If he didn''t believe those pictures and what the reporters say then why didn''t he call or even message me with the phone I gave to him? Can you exin that to me?" Jasmine said as she stare at thedy who was trying to wipe her face with the tissue.


    "He must have been damn busy...,"


    "I won''t buy that. I am sure he must despise me. He must think that I was using him all this while," Jasmine said as her tears begin falling afresh.


    "Stop it and pull yourself together. Your rtionship is important but so is thepany. Let''s save thepany first and then we will deal with Jackson''s issuester ok?" Catherine cleaned her best friend''s tears.


    "You are stronger than this girl. We can do this hmm," Catherine pats her back affectionately.


    "Also, Elizabeth and Evelyn called toin that you keep ignoring their calls. They are very worried but due to the reporters lining up out there neither thedies nor the guys can drop by," Catherine ryed the information she forgot to ry earlier.


    "I know they all care about me. I have been so damn worried about Ice Prince not contacting me that is why I forgot to call them back...,"


    "Don''t forget to do thatter hmm," Catherine said as she stare at her best friend''s face.


    Despite that Jasmine was sad, she knew that herpany and employees needed her so she pulled herself together. She and Catherine then get to work.


    They started making calls while working closely with the team they had set up. With the connection, Jasmine hasbined with her family''s influence Jasmine was able to make the stock prices of herpany a little stable.


    Thank goodness to the good Samaritan who helped her, the picture of her and Nichs were temporarily taken down.


    Later that day, Elizabeth called Jasmine''s second phone since her official phone was still turned off because of too many calls.


    "Jasmine, how have you been faring? I called yesterday and even two nights ago but you ignored my calls, why?" The worried Elizabeth asked as she adjusted on her executive chair.


    "I am fine and I was busy when you called that is why I missed your calls. A lot of things has been going on that is why I forgot to call back," Jasmine lied not wanting to tell Elizabeth that she was far from being ok especially emotionally. She was afraid of making her worried.


    "Jasmine, about yourpany''s case and that of Jackson, why don''t I ask dad to intervene? I am sure he would...,"


    "Don''t do that Lizzy," Jasmine said abruptly.


    "I can handle the situation so there is no need to force father to help me. I don''t want to get lectured by him neither do I want him to use this in the future to threaten me..,"


    "You know that is not true. Dad won''t do that to you. He loves you a lot. You have misunderstood dad''s affection for...,"


    "Lizzy, can we not talk about that? I have a bad headache, I can''t stay on the phone for a long time," Jasmine who didn''t like the topic about her father said.


    "If that is the case then I will disconnect the call now. Don''t forget to think less and have enough rest. Try as much as possible not to skip your meals so you won''t harm your health," Elizabeth advised in a caring tone.


    "I will try to do that. Greet brother-inw for me," Jasmine said before she disconnected the call. She leaned back on the couch afterwards and closed her eyes.


    Although Jasmine was able to stabilise the condition of herpany that wasn''t the case with Jackson. The leak casebined with the news of being yed at by a woman, the investors were very various and incapable of being calmed down.


    A board meeting was immediately set the next day. He was so lost at what to do to resolve the entire issue.


    Just like the previous day, Jasmine waited until midnight in thepany for Jackson but he didn''t show up. She went back home and continued with her waiting.


    Because she was waiting for him she did not have a wink of sleep.


    Lilian on entering the sitting room and meeting Jasmine staggered backwards rushed to thedy''s side.


    "Madam, are you ok? You look very exhausted," Lilian asked in a worried tone. She stare at thedy who looked unwell. For the past two days, she could vouch that she hasn''t seen Jasmine smile.


    "I am ok," Jasmine said as she made to approach the stairs.


    "Madam, for the past two nights you haven''t had a wink of sleep so how about you rest at home today. I am afraid you might fall seriously ill if you keep this up. Boss will me me...,"


    "He hates me right now so I am sure he wouldn''t scold you if I was to fall sick and he hears I am dying," Jasmine said in a carefree tone as she approached the stairs.


    Before she could climb the stairs someone entered the sitting room and judging from the loud sound of the high heels she knew it was neither a maid nor a security guard.


    She turned to face the direction of the entrance. Jasmine frowned when she got a glimpse of thedy''s face.


    "Leave, I want to talk to her alone. Tell your fellow maids that I will make sure they won''t ever be able to make use of their ears if they dare to eavesdrop on our conversation," Jane who seems toe there for a serious business threatened in a cold voice.


    Their boss wasn''t there so Lilian wasn''t surprised to see that Jane had dropped the pretentious acts.


    "Don''t you think that it is rude of you toe into someone''s else house and threaten...,"


    "I am d that at least you are aware that this isn''t your house," Jane snapped as she dropped her handbag on the centre table.


    "I am d you have dropped that innocent girl act because this saves me the trouble of looking for the perfect excuse to throw you out," Jasmine said as she went back to the centre of the room where Jane stood.


    "Seeing how you are so eager to throw me out I am sure you have lots of energy right especially after you slept soundlyst night. While you were sleeping so soundly yesterday did you even think of how Jack has been faring...,"


    "In fact why am I even asking you this question when you are the sole reason why he hasn''t had a wink of sleep for the past two days. He has been working like a machine and yet you have the heart to sleep after what you..,"


    "Shouldn''t you know better who is responsible for the leak? Ice Prince isn''t here so you can drop the act," Jasmine snapped rudely. Jane sat down on the couch with her legs crossed without talking immediately.


    "The public and media don''t care about the truth. Neither do the investors who are at Jack''s neck care about the truth. All they care about is profit that is why they won''t even spare Jack because of this one mistake his employees made," Jane said as she brought her attention to Jasmine.


    "What do you mean by the investors are at Ice Prince neck...,"


    "Do you even need to ask to know that you are responsible for his plights? He has worked in thepany since he was fifteen years old after his father died. He has spent half of his life in thepany and yet they didn''t hesitate to bring up the agenda of removing him from his position as the CEO. His blood and sweat will go down the drain all because of you," Jane said angrily while ring at the shocked Jasmine.


    "If the issue was this serious then why didn''t he call and tell me about this. I would have tried and helped him...,"


    "And how do you expect to help him? Can you restore the plummeting stock price of ourpany? Or can you calm down a million shareholders of the entire Smith International? Can you do these two things?" Jane asked harshly, her hatred visible in her eyes.

 Chapter 389 - Janes Condition

    "When I go to the office I will immediately hold a press conference...,"


    "After the pictures of you and your ex-boyfriend acting all lovey-dovey went viral who on earth will believe you? Who out there will believe that it wasn''t because of Jack''s negligence that thepany''s confidential information got leaked?" Jane asked, her contempt visible in her eyes.


    "Although you can''t help him, I can. Out of thousands ofdy''s in this city, I am the number onedy with the best character and reputation. I have never been involved in any scandals unlike you which is always the trending topic each week," Jane said meaning to spite Jasmine but Jasmine was too interested in the solution she has to care about her spiteful words.


    "I just need to say a few words and shed a few tears and all this will go away. Jack won''t have to leave thepany he and his father has worked so hard to build. The shareholders and investors threatening to withdraw their investment will calm down. Nobody will me Jack for what happened again...,"


    "If you are so capable then what are you waiting for? Let''s go and do the goddamn press conference," Jasmine said standing up to her feet.


    For Jackson and hispany sake, she is willing to let go of everything including her hatred for this annoyingdy.


    As long as she can help him nothing else is important.


    "I will help Jack but only on the condition that you leave him," Jane blurted her main purpose ofing there.


    "You are crazy to ask me for such a thing! Why on earth will I leave Jackson for you? Jackson loves me...,"


    "Did you say Jackson loves you?" Jane chuckled, her mockery evident in her expression.


    "If he loves you so much then why didn''t he call or text you since the picture of you and your ex went viral?" Jane asked as she stare at the angrydy standing in front of her.


    "If I may tell you, Jack and I have been together for the three nights he didn''te home. I took good care of him and we have gotten a lot close. Close enough to kiss and...,"


    "That''s is a lie. Ice Prince would never do that with you. He promised me," Jasmine said confidently.


    "Whether or not you believe it, I won''t force you but what you should know is that Jack has realised my true worth which is why he doesn''t care about you or how you feel," Jane said provocatively.


    "Can you stop lying or else I will be forced to throw you out of here," Jasmine threatened coldly.


    "Actually, Jasmine this is not about whether or not Jack loves you but this is a test of your love for him. You have always said you love him but I can''t believe you can''t do such a little thing to save the one you im to love. Isn''t that pathetic?" Jane asked as she stood up and walk closer to where Jasmine stood.


    "For Jack sake, I wouldn''t hesitate to give up my life for him not to mention leaving him. I can''t believe your so-called love amounts to nothing...,"


    "I can tolerate you insulting me but I will never tolerate you insulting the love I have for Jackson. I love him more than any woman can ever love him...,"


    "Then prove it and not by just saying it," Jane challenged while staring into Jasmine''s eyes.


    "The board meeting for his dismissal from his position as CEO is in five hours. You have less than four hours to save him. Think about all the pains you have caused him since you have been together. How miserable he will be if he is dismissed from his position, you don''t need me to tell you right?" Jane said as she picks up her handbag, put her hands inside the handbag and bring out her business card.


    "If you have epted my offer then call me. Be warned you need to leave the city or even the country before I agree to hold the press conference," Jane said as she drops her business card on the table.


    She walks away elegantly and with smiles on her face.


    After she left Jasmine sat down on the couch and think about all Jane has said. Although she didn''t believe the majority of what Jane said, she believed that part she says she was responsible for what Jackson was going through.


    Indeed, she didn''t leak the confidential information but the truth is, the one who leaked the information did that to hurt her. Now Jackson also ended up suffering because of this.


    Ever since I started pursuing him for the contract and even when we became a couple I have brought nothing but trouble to him. Maybe he will have less trouble to deal with if I leave just like Jane Allen wants.


    Jasmine was so lost in thought to the point that she didn''t see Lilian approaching her.


    "Madam are you ok?" Lilian asked in a worried tone when she saw that Jasmine was in a trance.


    "What is wrong?" Lilian touches her jolting Jasmine back to reality.


    "Did Miss Jane upsets you? How about I call the boss to inform...,"


    "Not you or anyone in the mansion is allowed to mention that Jane was here to Ice Prince. Tell your colleagues that I will deal with anyone who dares to b about what happened," Jasmine threatened as she picked up the business card before she headed upstairs.


    "I wonder what that crueldy said to get Madam so upset early in the morning," Lilian asked, her gaze focused on Jasmine''s departing back.


    Jasmine locked herself up in their room. Millions of thoughts run through her mind as she sat on the couch reflecting on what has happened since she became acquainted with Jackson.


    After an hour of thinking intensively, Jasmine picked up her cell phone and dialled someone''s line. She waited for the recipient to answer the line.


    "Steve, do you know the situation of Ice Princepany? Is it true he is going to get removed from his position as CEO?" Jasmine asked in a calm tone.


    Steve previously signing a document dropped his pen on the table to fully concentrate his attention on the call.


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 Chapter 390 - Is He Doing Ok?

    "Jack hasn''t contacted us since the incident went viral. Jeff and I have tried contacting him so many times but his line isn''t going through. We have also tried to visit him in thepany when we learned that he was trapped in the office because of the reporters but we couldn''t get in...," Steve trailed as he leaned his back against the executive chair.


    "But Jasmine where did you hear the news about his dismissal from his current position? Did Jack tell you about it?" Steve asked curiously.


    "No, which is why I want to ask you for a favour," Jasmine said not answering the first part of his sentence.


    "You want me to check up on him and confirm whether the news is true right?" Steve who could guess thedy''s thoughts asked to confirm whether his guess was correct.


    "Yes, I am so worried about him. He hasn''t answered any of my calls nor has he called or visit home. It''s ok if he is mad at me, I am not asking for anything much. As long as I know how he is faring then I will be fine," Jasmine said in a sad tone.


    Although she tried to sound casual about it, her voice still came out sad.


    "Jasmine there is no need to feel sad about all these. Although I don''t know what exactly happened in those pictures and neither do I know anything about your ex-boyfriend, I know you... No, I mean we know you very well," Steve said in a serious tone.


    "We know how much you love Jack and what you would and would not do to him. I know you would never hurt Jack in any way. I trust you and I am sure Jack and the others trust you too so stop beating yourself over the pictures that got leaked," Steve said seriously.


    Yes, he was surprised and a little doubtful when he saw the pictures of Jasmine with her ex-boyfriend acting so close but when he thought about thedy he has known for over six months and what she is capable of doing. He knew she would never do what the pictures and others were specting.


    "Thank you so much for trusting me, Steve. Your words mean a lot to me," Jasmine said.


    She felt so happy to know that apart from Catherine there is someone else out there who trust her unconditionally.


    "I and Jeff will go check up on him right now. I will tell you everything that transpired between us. Whether Jack is fine or not, I will let you know," Steve assured in a firm tone. He disconnected the call when Jasmine had nothing else to say.


    While waiting for Steve''s news, Jasmine used that opportunity to freshen up and get dressed.


    Ten minutes after she finished dressing up, her cell phone rang. Jasmine answered the call without wasting a minute.


    "Hello, so how is he doing? Has he eaten? Is he taking care of himself?" Jasmine asked without waiting for Steve to talk.


    "Jeff and I just left hispany after sneaking in to avoid being spotted by reporters. The news about his dismissal is really true but Jack said he is working on it," Steve ryed in a meek tone.


    So Jane was right all along. Steve must be lying so as not to make me worried.


    Jasmine thought as she leaned her back against the couch she was sitting on. She forgot that Steve was waiting for her response.


    "Although the problem at hand is serious but not enough for the board members to want Jack out of his position. I believe that someone powerful must have instigated the board members to take action against Jack," Steve told her what is on his mind.


    "Is he doing ok?" Jasmine did not pursue the other case further.


    "Max said he hasn''t had a wink of sleep since the day the leak went viral. He doesn''t eat...,"


    "What the heck is he doing? Doesn''t he know that he will fall sick if he starves himself of sleep and food? He is not a machine for crying out loud," Jasmine talked as though it was Jackson she was talking to.


    "We have told him to take care of himself a little more but you know how stubborn he is. He won''t listen to anyone except you," Steve said honestly.


    "I know of a way to make everything go back to normal so don''t worry," Jasmine said in a serious tone.


    "What do you mean? What way is...,"


    "I was busy when you called. I will disconnect the call now," Jasmine disconnected the call before Steve could find out what she was up to.


    Lilian who didn''t see Jasminee out of her room the entire time was very worried. She came to the room to check up on Jasmine, she was surprised to see that the door was locked from within.


    She tried knocking but there was no response. Since she found her behaviour weird she tried calling her boss but unfortunately, his line wasn''t going through. She had no choice but to wait and hope that Jasmine wille out.


    At lunch, she went upstairs to inform Jasmine that lunch was ready but she found out that the door was still locked.


    "What the hell is going on?" Lilian muttered after her another futile attempt of making Jasmine open the door.


    She was so relieved when she saw Catherine in the sitting room while climbing down the stairs. The happydy hurried to meet Catherine.


    "Wee," Lilian said in a polite tone.


    "Where is that friend of mine? Did she perhaps go out?" Catherine asked when she did not see Jasmine in the sitting room.


    "She is in their room upstairs," Lilian replied in a meek tone.


    "She is in their room when Jackson isn''t around? That''s weird of her," Catherine said as she head towards the stairs.


    "Lunch is served. I tried telling her that but she wasn''t responding. I guess she must be asleep," Lilian lied without batting an eyelid.


    "She didn''t eatst night neither did she have breakfast this morning. I am very worried about her....,"


    "Don''t worry, I will bring her to the dining in a few minutes," Catherine assured her before she resumed walking again.


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 Chapter 391 - What Price Would You Pay For Love?

    True to her words Catherine brought Jasmine downstairs for lunch. Lilian did not care to know what Catherine must have told their Madam, but she was happy that she came down for breakfast.


    Halfway through their meal, Jasmine spoke up.


    "Cat what price would you pay for love?" Jasmine asked in a serious tone, her gaze focused on her best friend.


    Catherine was a little bit taken aback by Jasmine''s question and her expression showed it.


    "What do you mean?" Catherine asked not understanding why her best friend would ask her such a question.


    "I meant what extent would you go to for the person you love? If the one you love is in danger and you know of a solution to save him. Even though the solution isn''t favourable to you, would you do it for the one you love?" Jasmine rephrases her question. It took Catherine about two minutes before she could say anything.


    "I don''t think there is any limit to what you can do for the one you love. If Frey is in danger and I know of a way to save him then I wouldn''t hesitate to throw myself in the fire to save him," Catherine said in a calm tone.


    "Fire?" Jasmine asked pretending as though she did not know what Catherine meant by that.


    "The fire isn''t literal but it meant that I would do everything within my capacity to help him. It doesn''t matter whether I lose or gain because there is nothing as loss or gain in love in the first ce," Catherine said how she truly felt.


    "That means as long as he is saved the oue doesn''t matter," Jasmine muttered inaudibly.


    Thinking about Jasmine''s question and the way she was acting, Catherine could not help but find her questions weird.


    "Jasmine why did you ask me such questions. Are you ok? Did you find a way to help Jackson?" Catherine asked in a concerned tone. Her expression showed just how concerned she was about her best friend.


    "I am fine," Jasmine said as she forced on a smile. Even with a smile on Catherine could see that her best friend was nowhere close to being fine.


    "You...,"


    "How are you and Pretty Boy doing? Are we expecting to hear wedding bells before Christmas?" Jasmine forced herself to joke.


    "It''s less than a month away from Christmas and you are talking about wedding bells, are you teasing me, best friend?" Catherine asked in a yful tone just to see whether Jasmine will loosen up and smile like she normally did. Unfortunately, Jasmine did not smile.


    "Didn''t you inform me a week ago that you were supposed to meet his parents today...,"


    "I was thinking about telling Frey to postpone it to some other time because the atmosphere right now isn''t suitable for any introduction," Catherine said, her expression turning gloomy.


    "Girl, what are you thinking? Are you sure you are ok?" Jasmine asked sounding very displeased.


    "Why on earth would you want to postpone such an important asion? If you are worried about me and Ice Prince then you don''t have to be. We will be fine... No, I mean I am fine. I am rooting for you," Jasmine sitting beside Catherine in the dining said as she tapped her gently to show her support.


    "But...,"


    "There is no need to feel bad. You should be excited to meet your future inws. Unlike mine, I have this feeling that your future inws are going to adore you," Jasmine tried to be excited because of Catherine.


    She knows Catherine more than anyone does. She knows that as far as she is sad, Catherine will feel the same way and she did not want this to happen on such a big day.


    "What time is the introductory meal?" Jasmine asked curiously.


    "In an hour. Because of the meeting, I have taken the afternoon off work...,"


    "It''s in an hour?" Jasmine asked in surprise.


    "If it is in an hour then why are you still sitting here instead of getting ready?" Jasmine stood up from the chair and instantly pull Catherine off the chair.


    "I am dressed up already. Besides I didn''t bring spare clothes...,"


    "What are the new clothes in my closet for if not for you to freely use them. Our figure is slightly simr so I am sure it will fit perfectly," Jasmine said as she pulled Catherine along with her.


    "But those clothes must have been bought for you by Jackson...,"


    "What is mine is also yours, don''t you know that or what are we best friends for?" Jasmine said in a carefree tone.


    Catherine didn''t look surprised to hear Jasmine say this. She has heard this way too often to get shocked by it.


    "Weren''t you sad earlier so howe you are so ted now...,"


    "Nothing is more important than my darling Cat," Jasmine joked with smiles on her face.


    "Not even Jackson is more important than me?" Catherine said in a teasing tone.


    "You know the answer without me having to say it," Jasmine said as she continued dragging Catherine along with her.


    Jasmine took her to their room. She forced Catherine to shower and afterwards made Catherine wear the orange dress she choose for her.


    Catherine stare at herself as Jasmine did her make up. If there is one thing she had never regretted all of her life, it is being friends with Jasmine.


    Some minutester, Jasmine was done with the make-up. Catherine had a proper look at the finishing touch. The make-up looked simple but it matched perfectly with her outfit.


    "I know you love looking simple that is why I tried to make you look as simple and innocent as ever," Jasmine standing at Catherine''s back said.


    Catherine standing in front of the huge mirror turned to stare at Jasmine.


    "Simple?" Catherine chuckled. "There is nothing simple about this but it looks perfect," Catherine beamed at Jasmine.


    "You almost got me there naughty girl," Jasmine said as she embraced Catherine out of the blue.


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 Chapter 392 - Catherine Came Back Sad

    "You have always been there whenever I needed you. Anytime I felt like the entire universe hated me, you were always there to support me. You were there for me when my family members were nowhere to be found. I don''t know whether I will ever be able to repay...,"


    "Why are you getting all emotional. Did I perhaps say something wrong without knowing it?" Catherine said as she abruptly pulled out of her embrace.


    "You didn''t say anything wrong. I just find you too beautiful maybe that is why I got emotional. Silly me," Jasmine said as she embraced Catherine again.


    Because she mask her emotions too well Catherine could not tell whether she was serious or not.


    Jasmine walked Catherine downstairs to where she parked her car.


    "I love you girl. Go amaze your future inws," Jasmine standing Outside the car said with smiles as she watched Catherine''s car leave.


    Her smile fades away in an instance after Catherine''s car left.


    She went back into the house. Reaching where she kept her phone, she picked up the cell phone and punched the number on the business card in her hand on the phone. She dialled the number.


    "I will do as you said but I will only leave after you have done your part of the deal," Jasmine said to the excitement of thedy who has been patiently waiting for her call.


    "How am I sure that you will do like you said...,"


    "I am not like you," Jasmine said before she disconnected the call. She sat on the couch watching the television to see whether Jane will really carry out her part of the bargain.


    An hourter the news she was waiting for finally came on. She turned off the television after listening to the part she was interested in.


    In the news, Jane imed that the leak was due to her negligence. She said she had mistakenly dropped the file about the project on the table when Samantha met her in thepany''s cafeteria. Samantha saw the file containing all the information about the project. To get back at Jasmine, she must have submitted the same idea to her boyfriend who is Jasmine ex-boyfriend.


    "She has done the part of the deal, now it''s my turn to do my part," Jasmine said as she stood up from the couch and headed upstairs.


    Upstairs Jasmine showered and changed into new sets of outfits. She was downstairs about to leave when Catherine entered the sitting room looking all sad.


    From Catherine''s expression, Jasmine did not need anyone to tell her that something was seriously wrong with her best friend. She led Catherine upstairs.


    Jasmine sitting on the couch with Catherine stare at her friend''s face. She could not guess what was wrong with her.


    "What happened? Did his parents insult you or did Pretty Boy do something to make you upset?" Jasmine asked in a worried tone. She waited for Catherine''s response but Catherine refused to utter a word.


    "Say something, girl. You are getting me very worried by acting this way," Jasmine said in a serious tone.


    "His mum said I am not good enough for her son," Catherine blurted out.


    "She said you are not good enough for Pretty Boy?" Jasmine repeated Catherine''s words.


    "How could she say such a thing to you? Who does she think her son is to say that my darling best friend is not good enough for her son?" Jasmine asked as though Mrs Darwin was there.


    "You are someone''s beloved daughter. You are a priceless jewel so how could she make such ament just because her family is rich?" Jasmine said.


    "Is Pretty Boy aware of this...,"


    "Of course, I didn''t tell him. I knew he would make a scene if he learned about what his mum told me that is why I pretended to be ok," Catherine said turning to focus all her attention on Jasmine.


    "You were right when you said he would make a scene if he learned about his mum''s words. Although the three best friends personality is very different. If there is one thing they have inmon, it is the fact that they would not stand and watch anyone insult their woman," Jasmine said.


    Her words made her recall how Jackson shield her from his mum''s p that day in the mall. Until now she did not how she would have reacted if the elderly woman had pped her that day in the mall.


    "Tell me all that happened so that I will know how to deal with the proud woman for you," Jasmine said.


    ....


    Back in the restaurant, their dinner was going perfectly well. Jeffrey''s father unlike his mum was very weing. His mum too didn''t show any form of dislike towards her but she wasn''t so weing.


    She was so happy that she was epted by his parents despite her family background. Not until she excused herself to the restroom.


    After relieving herself, she was washing her hand in the sink when she saw someone enter the restroom through the huge mirror. She quickly turned to face the mirror when she saw that it was Jeffrey''s mum.


    "Auntie," Catherine remarked not knowing that dream was about to be shattered by the woman at that moment.


    She was surprised that instead of responding the woman went to confirm whether people were in the restrooms. She returned after confirming that it was just the two of them in the restroom.


    "Catherine, I will be very honest with you right now unlike the act I put up in there," Mrs Darwin said in a cold voice.


    "May I ask what you mean by this," Catherine maintain her politeness despite guessing that what the woman was about to tell her wasn''t anything pleasant.


    "I have known about you and Jeff''s rtionship for a long time now. I never intervened because I thought he wasn''t serious about you but after he informed us about the dinner introductory meeting I realised my guess was wrong...," Mrs Darwin paused to make sure that Catherine was following what she was saying.


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 Chapter 393 - Mrs Darwin Real Self

    "You are a nice and politedypared to your friend but as you know how the society works, these are not the only qualities parents are looking for in their son''s prospective wife. Whether or not the two families social status matches is the most important thing and I am sure you don''t need me to tell you whether your social status and that of my son matched right?" Mrs Darwin asked. Although she did not raise her voice at Catherine, Mrs Darwin''s words cut deep into Catherine''s delicate heart.


    "You don''t need me to tell you that you are not good enough for my son, I am sure you are already aware of this fact since you are a very smart woman," Mrs Darwin said sounding as though she was some angelic being when the truth is that her words were aimed at the poor youngdy to mock her.


    "Although you are Jeffrey''s mum you are in no position to tell me whether or not I am good enough for him. Although our family status is far apart, Frey doesn''t give a damn about that. He loves me and I love him too, that is all that matters...,"


    "Love?" Mrs Darwin chuckled.


    "What is love? What can love do for him? Can it give my son the wealth and influence he needs to function in society? Can love uplifts his status? Mrs Darwin asked, her pitch rising higher as she talks.


    "Instead of love, what Jeffrey needs is a woman with a status that matches with his. A woman who will be able to offer him the needed assistance when trouble arises. He doesn''t need a cheap love that can''t do anything to save him in times of trouble," Mrs Darwin said harshly not caring about how hurtful her words made Catherine feel.


    Although she was hurt by the elderly woman''s word she did not give Mrs Darwin the pleasure to see her hurtful expression. She masked her pains better than she has ever done.


    "You might be Frey''s mother but you have no right to call my love for him cheap. I love him in a way no other woman would ever be able to love him...,"


    "Then prove it. If you promise to leave him then I will believe in your words," Mrs Darwin said in a provocative tone.


    "I love him and I don''t have to prove anything to you, Madam," Catherine said before she left the room. Throughout the rest of the dinner, she pretended that everything was cool and Mrs Darwin, didn''t dare to make her displeasure visible because of her son and husband who adores Catherine.


    .....


    "How could she say such words to you? Who does she thinks she is to judge whether my beloved best friend is good enough or not?" Jasmine anger intensifies after hearing the entire story.


    "Instead of saying you are not good enough for her son, I think it is her son and her entire family who are not good enough for you," Jasmine said in annoyance.


    "Why are you getting so angry when you are not the one she said those words to you," Catherine said as she took a closer look at Jasmine. She was surprised to see that she was all dressed up like she wanted to go to an important ce.


    "You are my best friend. Anyone who insults you is equivalent to insulting me. How dare she looks down on my darling Cat just because her family is a little wealthy....,"


    "You call Darwin''s wealth being a little wealthy? Are you kidding me or are you saying this to make me feel a little better?" Catherine said as she forced on a smile.


    "Compared to their wealth you are worth more than that. To me you are priceless. She will never be able to find a daughter-inw as good as you. I can assure you of that," Jasmine said as she ced her hand on Catherine''s shoulders.


    "How I wish you are always this way each time Jack''s mum tries to talk you down. I am sure fear wouldn''t have allowed her to dare to confront you if you had shown her what the real Jasmine Avans is made up of," Catherine said in a meek tone.


    "We best friends are simr in that aspect. It''s a fact that we love our men to a fault. We won''t dare to do anything that will hurt them...,"


    "And I guess that is what makes us unique," Catherine said as she smiled at Jasmine.


    The two best friends continue talking until it was 9:00 pm.


    "So what are you nning to do now? Are you going to do as his mum wants or will you fight for your happiness?" Jasmine asked in a serious tone.


    "If it was up to me, I would say that you should fight for your happiness but I will support whatever you choose. If you choose to stay with Pretty Boy then I will give you my full support. I won''t let anyone intimidate or hurt you even though that person is his mum," Jasmine said fiercely.


    Having someone that she knows will always get her back at every stage of life made Catherine feel a sense of warmth.


    "I am lost at what to do right now. I am confused but I will definitely tell you if I havee up with an option," Catherine said as she examines Jasmine again with her eyes.


    "You look all dressed up, are you going somewhere? Did Jackson finally call and ask you out on a date?" Catherine asked the question that has been on her mind since she noticed how fully dressed her best friend was.


    Jasmine knew that Catherine will find her suspicious if she said no so she decided to lie.


    "Yeah, he asked me out some minutes before you arrived," Jasmine lied while staring into Catherine''s eyes. The mistake she made was staring at Catherine while telling such lies.


    "Jackson asked you out and you don''t look happy...,"


    "Aren''t you going back? Pretty Boy will get very worried and suspicious if you don''t go back," Jasmine prevented Catherine from prying into her issue.


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 Chapter 394 - Jasmine Left

    "You are right about that. He has already found my behaviour suspicious earlier in the car...,"


    "Then I suggest that you go back if you don''t want to get him even more suspicious about what happened. Also, he will get very worried if you don''t go back tonight," Jasmine tried to use tricky means to get Catherine to leave.


    "Why do I feel like you are trying to drive me away?" Catherine asked suspiciously.


    "Of course not. I would never do that to you. Don''t forget I have to go meet Ice Prince. I don''t want to leave you all alone here," Jasmine lied without batting an eyelid.


    "Ok, I will leave. I won''t dy you from meeting up with your sweetheart. I know how much you have missed him for thest few days so let''s go," Catherine said as she stood up from the couch.


    If she knew exactly what Jasmine was up to then she would have prevented her from doing something that will leave her heartbroken.


    The two best friends went downstairs together. Outside Jasmine watched as Catherine''s car drove off. She turned and head towards where she parked her car. Jasmine drove off almost immediately.


    Nobody noticed Jasmine''s disappearance until the next day when Jackson return home after working hours, expecting to meet his woman in his home.


    Thinking she was with Catherine, Jackson called Catherine to confirm whether Jasmine was with him but to his greatest amazement Catherine didn''t seem to know about her whereabouts.


    "What are you talking about? Isn''t Jasmine supposed to be with you?" Catherine asked thinking that maybe Jackson was trying to pull a prank on her.


    "What do you mean she is supposed to be with me? Haven''t you been the person with her since I was away? What makes you think she is with me when I haven''t contacted her for about three days now?" Jackson asked not understanding why Catherine would say that Jasmine was with him when his men watching her has always informed him that Jasmine was mostly seen with Catherine since the day he stoppeding back home.


    "What do you mean by you haven''t called her for three days? Didn''t you call to set up a date with herst night?" Catherine asked subconsciously standing up to her feet.


    "Of course not....,"


    "Damn it!" Catherine cursed when she learned that Jackson didn''t invite Jasmine out for a date just like she said.


    "What is going on here? Can you tell me why you thought she was with me?" Jackson patiently waited for Catherine''s reply.


    Catherine went ahead to tell him all that happened while he was away. Jackson carefully listened to all the details of what Catherine was saying.


    "How could she think that I will hate her because of some nonsense pictures or what others says. Doesn''t she knows me well enough to know what would trigger my anger?" Jackson asked in annoyance.


    "If you weren''t angry at her then why didn''t you call her once? You didn''t send her a text message or even reply to her messages. You didn''t evene to see her once so what did you expect her to believe?" Catherine asked sounding upset.


    "You don''t know how much she med herself for what she didn''t do. She missed you a lot. Jasmine stayed over at the office just before cause she thought you would drop by to see her. She desperately wanted to talk to you or even see you but you never gave her that opportunity....,"


    "Instead of trying to push the me on each other let''s think of how to find her. Who knows whether she was kidnapped again. I can''t afford to see her hurt," Jackson said seriously.


    "I will call the others to confirm whether Jasmine has contacted them while you try to ask your men watching her where she is now," Catherine suggested in a moreposed tone.


    "That is a good idea. Let''s call each other again afterwards," Jackson readily agreed with Catherine''s suggestion.


    "Sure," Catherine said before she disconnected the call.


    While Jackson and Catherine were busy trying to find Jasmine, somewhere in a restaurant in the heart of Central City twodies were seen sitting at the opposite side of the table facing each other.


    The furious look on one of thedies faces showed that all was not well.


    "Jane, this was not our n so how dare you push all the me at me when you are the one who forced me into doing this when I wanted to back out? How could you betray me for your selfish interest?" Samantha, thedy who is now sted by the public because of the press conference Jane held yelled angrily.


    "Betray?" Jane chuckled instead of feeling remorseful for what she did.


    "Aren''t you the one who betrayed me first by backing out of our previous n? I wouldn''t have scapegoated you if didn''t back out of our n to poison Jasmine. She wouldn''t have been alive to cause a nuisance to me....,"


    "Betray you? When did I betray you? Didn''t I only say I wanted to back out of all your schemes to harm her? And do you think you would have still been sitting here if you had poisoned Mr Avans beloved daughter?" Samantha asked angrily.


    "You should be happy I backed out of that n because instead of sitting down here you would have been in prison for murder right now...,"


    "Out n was full proofed so nothing would have happened. The only thing that would have happened would have been that I would have been the only woman in Jack''s life now but you ruined everything," Jane said in annoyance.


    "You think you would have been saved after harming Mr Avans daughter? If that''s is what you think then you must really be a fool for underestimating Mr Avans," Samantha said coldly. The hate she feels for thedy sitting in front of her couldn''t be exined by mere words.


    "If you think that you are cold-hearted then let me tell you that you are just learning where Mr Avans is. Mr Avans whom everyone thinks is an angel is a cold-hearted man who would not hesitate to kill if anyone who dare messes with his daughters. He has all of our activities monitored if you don''t know," Samantha said in a firm tone.


    "With my family background what can that old man possibly do to me...,"


    "Harm any of his daughters and you will see what the real Mr Avans is like," Samantha interrupted her coldly.


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 Chapter 395 - Jackson Returned And Find Her Gone

    "Jane, you have ruined the image I managed to build for myself all these years, if you were someone else I wouldn''t have let this slide but for the sake that we were partners I will let it go," Samantha said sounding as though she was benevolence.


    It isn''t that she forgave Jane for ruining her image but the truth is with her current predicament she can''t do any harm to Jane.


    Unlike her declining family, the Allens are quite influential. Even though she wanted to expose the real Jane Allen, the media would cover it up after being bribed by the Allen family.


    She would only be inviting more trouble to herself if she did this.


    "Starting from this moment, you and I have nothing inmon. No matter what crazy n you have in the future never involve me in it...,"


    "There is no need to worry about me asking for your assistance again since that won''t happened starting from this moment. I have gotten rid of my stumbling block so there will be no scheming anymore. Even though I was to scheme it will be to have Jack make love to me," Jane said smiling triumphantly. The mere thought that Jasmine was no longer in her way to have Jackson all to herself made Jane very happy.


    "What do you mean by your stumbling block has been gotten rid of? What did you do to Jasmine, you didn''t kill her did you?" Samantha could not hide her terrified expression.


    What terrified her wasn''t the fact that Jane killed someone but the thought of what Mr Avans will do to her sent shivers down her spine. She could not even bring herself to imagine what will be her fate. Rotting in jail in peace would be considered a lighter punishment.


    "I didn''t kill her but I made her leave Jack without using force. If I had known that it was so easy to get rid of her from Jack''s life then I would have done this a long time ago," Jane thought grinning happily.


    "You mean you made Jasmine leave Jackson on her own ord? How is that possible? How did you threaten her to do such a thing? The Jasmine I know wouldn''t have agreed to leave the person she loved even though you were to ce a gun at her head...,"


    "You don''t need to know how I did it. We are no longer partners anyways," Jane said as she grabbed the bottle of champagne lying on the table.


    "This would have been a perfect celebratory party if Rose was here," Jane said before she opened the bottle of champagne.


    While Jane was busy celebrating Jackson, Catherine and the others were busy searching for Jasmine. After the kidnapping incident and the incident she and Jackson got attacked, everyone became so anxious on hearing that Jasmine was missing.


    Jackson spent the night at Ben''s secret room just so he would be there when Ben discovers Jasmine''s whereabouts.


    No matter how many times they checked the CCTV footage, thest ce Jasmine wasst seen was in Jackson''spany. It was just like Henry and Rafael told him.


    They were no sign of her leaving the building after entering it. It was as if she disappeared into thin air.


    Due to the findings, Jackson had Max and the others search for Jasmine in hispany but an hourter, they called to inform him that not even her shadow was seen in the building.


    Even the CCTV cameras at the parking lounge didn''t capture her leaving the building.


    Jackson only left Ben''s hideout when it was morning. When he reached home, the first thing he did was call Lilian for questioning.


    He has charged Lilian with the responsibility of taking care of Jasmine whenever she drops by at his home so he assumed she knew what happened the previous day.


    "Lilian, what happened yesterday? Who visited the mansion yesterday? Tell me all you recall about what your Madam did, including all her mood while I was away," Jackson said his eyes glued on thedy sitting in front of him.


    Lilian began narrating all she recalled that happened since he stoppeding home.


    "Do you mean Jane came to the house yesterday? Who let her into my home?" Jackson questioned in a cold tone.


    "Yes, she did. Madam''s mood was already bad all these days because of how much she yearns for you but her mood worsened after Miss Jane left the mansion. Madam lock herself in the room refusing toe out for breakfast," Lilian ryed in aposed tone.


    "I was so worried about Madam''s well-being but there was little I could do," Lilian added.


    "If Jasmine''s mood changed drastically after Jane left then I am sure Jasmine disappearance has something to do with Jane''s visit. Only when we know what they discuss will we know why Jasmine suddenly disappeared," Jackson said as he stood up to leave. He halted when his cell phone began ringing.


    "Jackson, I just learned that Jasmine wasn''t kidnapped but she deliberately left," Catherine break the news to Jackson.


    "What do you mean? What made you say that?" Jackson asked. He wasn''t able to hide his anxiety.


    "She sent me a message. I have forwarded it to you now," Catherine who was dressed ready to leave for the office said.


    "Ok, I will call you back after reading the message," Jackson couldn''t wait to see the message Catherine talked about. He disconnected the call and then clicked on the message notification that just pops up on his screen.


    "Hi, Cat I know you must be worried about my whereabouts but actually I am fine. After the incident that happened, I havee to realise that maybe I am not the right woman for Ice Prince. He loves me but all I do is implicate him...," Jackson paused reading the message.


    What does she mean by she is always implicating me? Since when have I everined about anything that happened between us?


    Jackson thought his eyes glued on that particr sentence. He resumed reading the message because he wanted to know the end.


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 Chapter 396 - Jackson Meets Jane

    "I know you won''t be able to tell everyone at the office about why I am absent so just tell them I went on a business trip. I don''t know when I will return, so during the period I am away take care of yourself. Try to sort things out with Pretty Boy. Don''t keep everything all bottled up because it will only make you fall sick," Jackson concluded reading the message Jasmine sent Catherine.


    "Why would she abruptly leave like that? I was worried about her whereabouts but the message has left me all confused. I don''t even know what is going on here? What the heck happened while I was away?" Jackson thought aloud. He called Catherine''s line to ask for rification.


    "Catherine, what does the message mean? What on earth happened to Jasmine while I was away?" Jackson asked as he went back to sit on the couch.


    "After the incident of the leak, Jasmine felt very guilty about what you and yourpany was going through. The pictures of her and Nichs that went viral worsened everything. Because you refused to answer any of her calls or call her back, Jasmine thought you hated her. She thought you med her for what you were going through...,"


    "Why would she think of that? None of all that happened was her fault so why on earth will I me her for my misfortune?" Jackson asked as though it was Jasmine he was talking to.


    "You have no one but yourself to me for why she thought that way. She had sleepless nights because of these incidents. As if that wasn''t enough your mum barged into her office to use and threaten her after pping her....,"


    "Mum pped Jasmine?" Jackson asked suspiciously standing up from the couch.


    "Of course she did. I was so angry that I almost fought your mum but I had to hold back for Jasmine sake. Jasmine went through a lot these past days and your silence worsened everything. I guess this is why she decided to leave...,"


    "I don''t believe Jasmine would leave because of these reasons. Jasmine isn''t the timid type who gets easily scared away. She loves me so much so I am sure she wouldn''t have left me because I didn''t call her," Jackson said in a bid to reassure himself. He really couldn''t bring himself to believe that Jasmine left because of him.


    "Also, I wasn''t happy to cut off contact with her but I had no choice but to do this because I didn''t want her to get more worried. I wanted to resolve everything ande back to her so she won''t have anything to worry...,"


    "All she needed was to hear your voice. She desperately wanted to hear you say you trust her but you didn''t say anything. Instead of helping her, your silence did her more harm. Honestly, I was mad at you because of this. It broke my heart to see my best friend sad," Catherine said in an emotional tone.


    "I know I really messed up but I think there is more to why Jasmine left. Lilian told me some minutes ago that Jane dropped by at the house yesterday so I am sure she must have a hand in why Jasmine left....,"


    "Jane visited Jasmine? I don''t recall Jasmine telling me anything about that when I visited twice yesterday. I now understand why she looked so downcast when I visited yesterday," Catherine on recalling the state she met Jasmine when she visited during lunch break yesterday said.


    "Did she say anything weird to you when you visited her yesterday? We might get a clue to why she...,"


    "She asked me the extent I would go to save the man I love. I recall finding this question suspicious but you know how she is. She brushed off the question without giving me an honest answer," Catherine ryed what she recall to Jackson.


    "I guess her question has something to do with why she left. Anyways, I will discover what this is all about when I meet up with Jane," Jackson said as he approached the exit.


    "Jane is sinister, she would never tell you the truth even though she knows why Jasmine left. In fact, she might use this opportunity to cause a rift between the two of you..,"


    "With the mood, I am in, she wouldn''t dare to utter a lie. I won''t let her do that. Also, for what my mum did I will take care of that," Jackson assured.


    "Because the situation at thepany isn''t stabilised I can''t take the day off to join you guys for the search but I will try to catch up on the progress by calling you and the others," Catherine replied. He disconnected the call after hearing Catherine''s reply.


    After confirming from Max that Jane took the day off, Jackson called her. He asked her to meet him after giving her the location.


    Jackson previously sitting on a brown bench in front of a river stood up and pace about after checking his wristwatch. He was too anxious to enjoy the quiet atmosphere around the vicinity.


    "What''s taking her so long?" Jackson muttered as he stare at the pathway to check whether Jane was there but unfortunately she wasn''t there.


    About two minutester, footsteps approaching his direction attracted his attention. Without wasting time he turned to face where the footsteps wereing from.


    Behold he saw a gorgeously dressed Jane. The way she was all dressed up in a white dress was as if she was going out on her first date.


    "Hi, Jack what do you think of my outfit?" Jane asked with smiles as though she and Jackson were ever on good terms that they could talk like friends.


    Seeing how she was looking her best after what Jane did, his anger rose to the peak.


    "I am not here to y games with you but I am here for serious business," Jackson said in a serious tone.


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 Chapter 397 - Jacksons Truthful Words To Jane

    Instead of frowning or throwing a fit of anger like she normally did, Jackson was surprised to see that Jane was still maintaining her beautiful smile.


    "Jack, look at how thin your face has be within just four days," Jane said as she raised her hand and touch Jackson''s face. Since Jackson didn''t expect this he couldn''t avoid her touch.


    "What the hell hase over you? Didn''t I say that you should nevery your hands on me? Is it that you don''t recall it or you are deliberately defying my orders," Jackson asked as he held her hand still on his face and quickly flung it away.


    "Jack, why are you so cruel to me? What have I done wrong again? I saved you from getting removed from your position as CEO so why are you still hostile towards me?" Jane asked faking a painful expression.


    "Quit with the pretence because I am not cut out for these. I am here to ask you a few questions and you must tell me the answers honestly," Jackson said in a firm tone.


    "What did you say to Jasmine yesterday when you barged into my home?" Jackson asked in a cold tone that showed he was serious about this.


    "What could I possibly say to her. And Jack don''t tell me the reason you called me out was to ask about her and not because you wanted to take me out on a date?" Jane asked the question whose answer was very obvious.


    "You thought I wanted to take you out on a date? What exactly is our rtionship that I will take you out on a date when I have a fiancee whom I will be getting married to soon?" Jackson''s reply gave Jane a huge blow. He was too angry to care about how Jane felt.


    "Maybe you might have misunderstood my question earlier so let me rephrase it. What deal did you and Jasmine make yesterday? Did you threaten her to leave me?" Jackson asked, his piercing res directed at Jane''s face.


    Jane instead of answering Jackson''s question closed her eyes only to open them about a minuteter.


    "I didn''t say an ounce of lies. I only told her the truth...,"


    "And what goddamn truth are you talking about?" Jackson cut her short sharply.


    "That she was responsible for the situation you and thepany were going through. She has brought nothing but misfortune to you. If it wasn''t for her you wouldn''t have gotten seriously hurt that you had to use a wheelchair. I also said she doesn''t deserve you and this is nothing but the truth...,"


    "Who the hell are you toment whether she deserves me or not? Who are you to me Jane Allen to make such ament about the woman I love?" Jackson asked furiously. If not that he doesn''t hit women he would have punched Jane really hard on the face for saying such hurtful words to Jasmine.


    "And did you say you were telling the truth? You must have been very happy when you said those hurtful words to her right, so why don''t I tell you some truth I have kept to myself?" Jackson asked as though he was giving her a choice.


    The truth was whether or not Jane said no he would have still said what he had in mind.


    "The truth is that I am not into you, Jane Allen? I have never felt attracted to you nor have I ever for once fantasise about a future with you. I didn''t love you yesterday, I won''t love you today and that will never happen even in the future so I advise you to stay very far away from me if you know what is good for you because I am afraid I might end up murdering you if you keep on making things hard for my woman," Jackson said as he turned to leave but Jane hugged him from behind preventing him from leaving.


    "Jack, I am the one who has always loved you not she. Why do you care so about ady who is only using you to get back with her ex-boyfriend? Why are you so obsessed with ady who doesn''t love you? She acts as if she loves you but the reality is that the only one she loves is her ex-boyfriend. She even makes love to him...," Jackson violently pushed her away before Jane could finish her sentence. Jane almost fell to the ground had she not bnced her stance at thest minute.


    "The next time you say nderous words about my woman, I won''t hesitate to strangle you to death," Jackson said fiercely before he turned and left.


    When he walked some distance away he was surprised to see Kai standing there, close to the bushy pathway. Judging from the distance from where he previously stood, he knew Kai heard all he said.


    Jackson walked past Kai without uttering a word to him.


    Kai approached where the angry and heartbroken Jane stood gripping her aching chest.


    "Kai, what on earth did you do to Jasmine?" These were the words Kai asked Jane when he reached where he stood. Jane turned and red at the guy with whom she practically grew up.


    "Is that all you can say to me?" Jane snapped.


    "You are my cousin, you should be on my side so why are you asking me about thatdy? If you had kept her in check when she was your fiance none of this would have happened. You are also responsible for my pains," Jane yelled in annoyance.


    "Jack would have been mine if you had made her keep her distance...,"


    "He has made it clear that he never love you so that means whether or not Jasmine showed up he wouldn''t have still been yours. When are you going to ept reality, Jane?" Kai asked in a serious tone?


    "That is not true. Jack would have married me if she was never in the picture...," Jane said not wanting to ept reality.


    "What is so good about her that all the men in the city are all crazy about her? What do people see in her that made them love her so? Why won''t Jack even look my way after staying with her for a few weeks? What charms did she use on him to have him under her clutches?" Jane asked as though Kai knew the answer to all her questions.


    HAPPY VALENTINE''S DAY ?????????


    May you receive more love than you give in this season of love. May your happiness be boundless.


    I love you guys very much ???

 Chapter 398 - Missing You

    "Maybe men are crazy about her because she is always herself wherever she is. I am sure people will start appreciating you for who you are if you start living as the real you....,"


    "I don''t believe that I can''t make Jack loves me. Men all love gentlewomen so I am sure he wille to realise that I am the best option for him," Jane said acting like someone who has gone crazy.


    "If you continue like this you are gonna end up ruining your life without even gaining anything at the end so as your cousin, I advise that you stop this nonsense and try to pull yourself together. Jack isn''t the only man in this world...,"


    "He may not be the only man in this world but he is the only man I yearn for and no matter what, I will make sure I get him. If I can''t get him then I will make sure no woman gets him," Jane said before she stomped out of there.


    "She has gone insane out of obsession. I wonder when she will learn that love can never be forced. You will only end up getting hurt if you try to force love," Kai mumbled as he stare at the angrydy walking away.


    Jackson inside the car kept on trying Jasmine''s line despite that the line wasn''t going through. He sent her text messages with hopes that she would reply after seeing it but for three days there was no response.


    Jackson sitting on his executive chair dialled Catherine''s line.


    "Catherine please send me the possible ces you think Jasmine would have gone to, I will have my men check them out. Who knows we might be able to find her this way," Jackson asked in a calm tone.


    "Ok, I will do it right now," Catherine previously working said. Since finding Jasmine was more pressing than the files she was working on, she postpone what she was doing.


    Afterpiling the list of ces she and Jasmine normally frequent doing the past years she forwarded it to Jackson.


    Apart from Jackson, Elizabeth and the others were also utilising their men and resources with the hopes of finding Jasmine.


    Just so they won''t rm the public about her disappearance they did this in secret. They also didn''t allow Mr and Mrs Avans or the media to get wind of it.


    For a month Jackson and the others search for Jasmine. They even spent their Christmas without Jasmine.


    Christmas without the naughtiest girl in the universe didn''t feel like Christmas. Despite that none really voice it out they missed her the most at such events.


    Even though Jasmine wasn''t around Catherine didn''t ck. She made sure everything was in order in thepany.


    Just to make sure nothing goes wrong when her best friend returns Catherine worked extra hard to make sure things at thepany was going smoothly.


    She used Jasmine''s disappearance as a perfect excuse to keep her distance from Jeff. Although Jeff knew that her actions were deliberate he didn''t say anything since he was afraid Catherine might use that as an excuse to break up with him.


    Everyone was doing perfectly well with their partners. The only ones having problems was Jeff, Catherine and the lonely Jackson whose day passed by without sending Jasmine at least five messages and six voice messages.


    Elizabeth sitting at her executive chair paused what she was doing when her gaze met the picture frame standing on her table.


    Those in the picture was she, Alfred and the naughty Jasmine. The picture was captured on her wedding day. In the picture, despite that, it wasn''t her wedding Jasmine had the broadest smile. Her smile showed how happy she was for her sister.


    "Silly girl, it is just two days away from new year day, where are you? Where have you been hiding for the past month? Do you know how hard it has been for me and Fred to keep your disappearance a secret from mum and dad?" Elizabeth thought aloud as she caressed Jasmine''s face on the picture frame.


    "Everyone misses you a lot. Jackson has begun developing grey hair due to worry and yearning for you. When are youing back?" Elizabeth thought not being able to mask her sadness? She didn''t even hear Alfred enter her office.


    "You are staring at Jasmine picture again while talking to her," A guy''s cool voice jolted her back to reality. She raised her gaze and stare at the guy standing in front of her desk.


    She would be a liar if she said she heard when he entered her office.


    "I can''t help but think about her especially since no one knows how she is faring....,"


    "I am sure she is fine. She might have left because she needed fresh air and some quietness in her life. I believe she will return soon so don''t worry," Alfred said just to put his wife''s mind at ease.


    Honestly even he was worried about Jasmine. Two days ago was the third time Mrs Avans has asked him and Elizabeth about Jasmine''s whereabouts. He and Elizabeth had no choice but to lie to her once again.


    "I really hope so," Elizabeth said as she dropped the picture frame back on her desk.


    "So what brought you to my office?" Elizabeth asked curiously.


    "I wanted to check whether you were free. I nned on taking you out on a date," Alfred replied to the surprise of Elizabeth.


    "You want to take me out on a date?" Elizabeth repeated his question for confirmation purposes. Alfred hardly ask her out so she was surprised he wanted to take her out on a date.


    "Yes, is there something wrong with that or are you perhaps busy?" Alfred asked not understanding why she acted the way she did.


    "Of course not. I am not busy," Elizabeth quickly replied.


    "Ok, I will pick you up in five minutes. Get ready before then," Alfred smiled broadly at her. Elizabeth watched as he left her office afterwards.


    "Fred has always loved children, how I wish that I would get pregnant with his child soon. I am sure this will make him very happy," Elizabeth said as she subconsciously touched her t stomach.


    IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT


    Happyst day of January 2022??????


    Hello darling readers, I want to use this opportunity to thank all of you for being here for me. I know this year has barely started but I can already feel your love and support. I can already feel that this year will be more than awesome.


    To all the readers who went out of their ways to buy the privileged chapters this month, I want to say thank you. A big thank you to all of you for showing me so much love and support. Don''t worry this month I won''t only say thank you for buying the privileged chapters but I will show it by giving a mass release of four chapters on the 1st of February. We are not supposed to get a mass release this month since we didn''t reach any of the goals of the month I set up but I want to use this way to appreciate you for your love and earnest support.


    Lovely readers I know you must be curious to know who are our TOP THREE FANS this month right.


    Readers who came out as top fans this month are;


    1) DaoistTzoOew


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    I want to say a big thank you to the three of you for supporting my book from all angles.


    Readers who want their names to be here next month should try a bit harder. I am sure you are almost there.


    I love you all ???.

 Chapter 399 - Getting His Runaway Woman

    Even before she found out he loves her, she had always wanted to have a child for him because she thought this will bring him a lot closer to her. She had believed that as long as she has his child their bond will get closer but that is not the case right now.


    She wants to have his child because she loves him. She wants to see him happy like every father is whenever they wee their child.


    Elizabeth brush off the thought when she recall that he wasing back in a few minutes. She wrapped up whatever she was doing.


    She left the office with her handbag after making sure that she looked her best.


    Back in Jackson''s office, he paused what he was doing when his rm rang to indicate that it was time for lunch.


    The sound of the rm made him recall the day Jasmine set the rm on his phone. He always missed his meal that is why she set the rm to always remind him each time it was mealtime.


    He recalls arguing with her over it. He had ended up setting an rm for her to that day.


    Jasmine, this is the 31st day since you left me without a word. I have always thought I love you but I never knew the extent of my love for you but your disappearance had made me realise it. These 31 days without you has been like I am leaving in hell.


    Jackson thought as he stare at thedy''s smiling face on his screen. The picture he was currently staring at was taken the day they went to the amusement park.


    They were both very happy that day and their smile and eyes showed it.


    I never knew that waiting for someone was this hard until you left me. Now I understand how you felt when I didn''t call or reply to any of your calls and text messages. I admit I was wrong to act like that no matter what was my reason so please forgive me hmm.


    Jackson thought as though the one on the picture could read his thoughts.


    "Pleasee back to me. I promise I will be very good to you. I will be the best boyfriend in the universe. Juste back to me, Jasmine," Jackson said. His eyes became misty due to the pains he was feeling.


    While Jackson was busy begging an invisible being, Jasmine wasn''t different. In the province where she stays everything reminded her of Jackson.


    Even the mere passing of the breeze reminded her of his charming smile that she loves so much.


    This wasn''t her first time yearning for someone but the pain wasn''t less. It was even more painful than when she was weeping over that jerk who betrayed her.


    I love you so much, Jackson. If staying away from you will make you safe then I won''t mind during the same thing if I was given another chance. This is how deep my love for you is.


    Jasmine sitting at the swing in the garden thought. Although it looked like she was staring at the beautiful flowers, the truth was she was staring into space.


    Thest month without Jackson by her side hasn''t been easy for her too. Through this one month of not seeing or hearing from him, she has realised how deep her love for Jackson runs.


    It was as if his name was embedded in every inch of her body. She couldn''t stay a minute without thinking about him.


    The next day being a Saturday Jackson was sitting at the porch staring at his yard which was the home of so many rare flowers when his cell phone rang.


    "Boss, we have a lead on Madam''s whereabouts?" Max sitting in a ck tinted car keeping an eye on argepound with white walls announced.


    "What!" Jackson who has been waiting for this news for the past thirty-one days jerk up to his feet.


    "Where is she?" Jackson asked hurrying into the sitting room so he would go prepare for his departure.


    "She has been living in one of herte granny''s homes in the province," Max replied firmly.


    "Jasmine once told me how close she was with her grandmother. I wonder why I didn''t recall such an important fact. We overlooked one of the most important ces because of this," Jackson now in the sitting room muttered before he headed upstairs to his room.


    "Keep an eye on her. I will be there in a few hours. Make sure she doesn''t realise that you are watching her," Jackson said as he hastened to his room.


    "Ok, Boss I will send you the location right now. I will make sure nothing goes wrong," Max assured. He concentrated all his attention on his task after Jackson disconnected the call.


    "This is my first time seeing her in a month so I can''t afford to dress shabbily. I need to look my best least she ends up scolding or disliking me," Jackson rushed towards the direction of his dressing room. He had a hard time choosing an outfit.


    In the end, he ended up choosing an all-white outfit.


    "Lilian, it''s great I run into you here. I will be leaving now. Take care of the mansion while I am away," Jackson said smiling for the first time in the past month.


    "Can I be so bold to ask where the boss is going to?" Lilian asked curiously. She was surprised to see her boss all dressed up.


    "To get your runaway Madam," Jackson said beaming before he hurried away.


    "Does that mean boss knows about Madam''s whereabouts?" Lilian thought, her eyes glued to the entrance.


    Jackson was so happy that he didn''t even recall to inform the others that he has discovered where Jasmine has been hiding.


    The journey that normally would have taken Jackson four hours took him three hours thirty minutes. He was too eager to meet his missing woman that he drove at top speed until he reached the huge mansion.


    At first, the security guards at the white mounted gate did not give him ess to pass the gate. He had to verify his identity as the Young Miss boyfriend before they let him in.


    IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT


    Hello lovely readers, February is the season of love. It''s the time to show everyone around you just how much you love them.


    February 14, which is Valentine''s Day is around the corner. Don''t forget to send me your love through buying privileged chapters, sending gifts,menting, casting GOLDEN TICKETS to my novel and also sending a review.


    As you send me your love on this season of love I will also send you guys my love through giving of my mass release.


    Guys don''t forget that sending me love and me reciprocating that love goes side by side.


    You need to send and also show me your love for me to reciprocate it to the best of my abilities?

 Chapter 400 - She Is Here

    Jackson after parking his car raced into the house expecting to meet Jasmine in the sitting room but surprisingly he didn''te across a soul after entering therge house.


    Was the information Max gave me right? Could he have made a mistake?


    Jackson thought as he scrutinized therge sitting room. He was about to give up hopes of finding her there when his eyes caught the photo album lying on the grey colour couch.


    This was the same album the others gave the two of them as a reward when they went on theirst trip.


    "She is here, that is great!" Jackson smiled as he began searching the house for thedy whom his heart and entire being has yearned for.


    Despite having to run around therge house for over ten minutes Jackson did not give up. The weather at the time of the year was normally cold but due to running around beads of sweat began forming on his forehead.


    Climbing down the stairs he turned to look out through the ss window he was surprised to see that it was snowing outside.


    "It''s snowing! I guess this is a sign that even the heavens honour our union. Who on this surface earth can go against the will of heaven?" The snowfall further motivated Jackson.


    "Miss Naughty, mentioned once that her grandma is a lover of flowers. If that is the case then that means the mansion must have a flower garden," Jackson thought as he looked around to see whether he will be able to guess where the garden was located.


    Because there was no sign of maids in the building, he had no one to ask questions. It was a far distance from the gate to the house, he did not feel like asking the security guards questions so he decided to search for the garden by himself.


    Jackson did not have to search for long to see thedy wearing a fur white coat sitting on the wooden swing while staring at what he didn''t know.


    Jackson finally heaves a sigh of relief after setting eyes on her. He approached where she sat without making a sound. When he was close enough, he halted.


    "Are you enjoying the beautiful scenery at the expense of your health?" Jackson''s cold voice jolted thedy in a trance back to reality. She jerk to her feet and turn around to face where the familiar voice came from.


    Jasmine was too shocked to utter a word when she got a glimpse of his frowning face.


    "Has Miss Jasmine Avans be so cold-hearted that she would make me worry by harming her health after leaving me without uttering a word or leaving me a message?" Jackson asked as he took two steps forward. He waited for her to speak but despite waiting for three minutes Jasmine didn''t utter a word to him. She barely stares at his face with her eyes which speaks nothing else but longing.


    "Do you now hate me so much that you wouldn''t bring yourself to speak to me?" Jackson said as he quickly closed the gap between them.


    "If you hate me so much because of what happened I don''t mind going down on my...,"


    "What are you doing here?" Jasmine asked before he could finish his words.


    "I am here to find the one who had stolen and afterwards ran away with my heart," Jackson said as he raised his hand and caressed her face he has yearned to touch and feel the warmth of her skin against his.


    "What are you doing here, shouldn''t you be enjoying the uing New Year with your new lover...,"


    "How do you want me to make you understand that you are the only woman I have ever loved? How do I make you understand that I will choose to forever remain single if you choose not to marry me?" Jackson said emotionally as he continued stroking her face affectionately.


    "Why did you have to leave without uttering a word or even leaving a letter? Was the reason you easily made a deal with her to leave me because you never loved me...,"


    "How could you say that? You know that is not true. I wouldn''t hesitate to give up my life for your sake. That is how much I love you, Ice Prince," Jasmine unknowingly fell for Jackson''s tricks. This is all he needed her to say. He needed her to confess her true feelings for him.


    "Then why did you agree to leave me? Why did you allow the evil ones to sessfully cause a rift between us?" Jackson asked as he cupped her face with his two hands. Jasmine turned her back on him when she recalled the incident that happened a month ago.


    Although because of the influence of the two families the news about the incident was taken off the inte like it never existed, she still recalls vividly what happened. She still recalls the numerous despicable names the public called her.


    Homewrecker, sl*t, temptress, promiscuous woman and so many other names to mention a few were the names everyone gave her.


    Honestly, she didn''t care about how others thought about her.


    What she cared the most about was how Jackson saw her. His silence had made her guess that maybe he agreed with them.


    "Because I don''t think I am good enough for you. I have caused you and yourpany so much trouble, I don''t deserve you or your love...,"


    "I will only say this once so listen to me clearly Jasmine Avans," Jackson said as he turned her around so that she was facing him. He stares into your lovely eyes.


    "Nobody has the right to tell me whether or not you are good enough for me. No one has the right to say whether or not you deserve me. Not even you have the right to say these so never repeat those words or I will get furious at you," Jackson said in a firm tone.


    IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT


    Hello lovely readers, a happy new year once again ??????. This is a fresh year and time to set new goals and achieve greater heights.


    January 2022 goals are simple and my lovely readers will be the ones to benefit the most if we reach the goals this month.


    GOAL 1: Reach 100 GOLDEN TICKETS to get 10 chapters mass release. Last year, our aim was always 50 GOLDEN TICKETS so let''s aim for something greater this year. As long as we reach 100 GOLDEN TICKETS this January 2022, I promise to give 10 chapters mass release.


    GOAL 2: For every super gift we get this month I will give 5 chapters mass release. To show you how grateful I am each time I receive super gifts like MAGIC CASTLE, SPACECRAFT etc, I will give 5 chapters mass release.


    GOAL 3: For every 10 reviews I will give 3 chapters mass release. Last year I can count the number of reviews we got with my fingers so darling readers let''s achieve this goal for a change.


    P.S: Since I have be an author I have never promised so many chapters as a mass release and I am sure I won''t be able to promise 18 chapters as mass release ever again so guys grab this chance while you can.


    This might look like it is a goal for only my readers but it is also a goal for me as an author. Promising you guys 18 chapters as the mass release is a challenge to me too so let''s woke hard together this January.


    I know we can do this!!!

 Chapter 401 - Did You Miss Me?

    "I love you with all my heart, and nobody can change my mind about what I want. Not even you can change my mind. I won''t hesitate to go to the end of the world just to find and make you mine," Jackson said as he embrace her tightly.


    "You are the one I will ever love and no one will ever be able to make you stay away from me, none!" Jackson dered in a firm tone.


    He pulled out of her embrace and cup her face instead.


    "If you agree toe back home with me I promise to forget the fact that you heartlessly left me...,"


    "I have been having a hard time staying away from you. I wasn''t nning on staying behind without you. You might not know but I have been scared of going insane these past days due to longing," Jasmine said as she raised her hand and stroke his face caringly.


    "It''s already getting dark. We won''t be able to make it to town on time if we depart now so let''s stay behind. Let''s spend our new year here," Jackson suggested as he tried to remove the snowkes on her hair.


    "That sounds like a fantastic idea," Jasmine said to him. She also pats his hair to remove the snowkes falling on his hair.


    "This is the first snow we have witnessed since we became a couple. Enjoying the scenery with you is quite remarkable. I am certain I will recall this day for a long time," Jackson pulled her closer and wrapped his hands around her body while hugging her from behind.


    "The feeling I had when I was watching the snowfall alonepared to when I am enjoying the beautiful scenery in your embrace is quite different. I love the feeling of your warmth against minepared to the feeling of loneliness I felt earlier," Jasmine said as she pats his hands wrapped around her waist.


    "That means you must be thankful that I arrived the time I did, right?" Jackson whispered into her ears beaming. He intentionally bite her ears in a sexual way to arouse her desires.


    "Take a guess," Jasmine gave him no straight reply. The two stayed outside there for another five minutes before Jackson took her back into the house for fear that she might fall sick if she is exposed to the cold atmosphere for a long time.


    "Where is the kitchen?" Jackson asked after he has finished wrapping up Jasmine with the red nket. Jasmine pointed her index finger to the right-hand side of the room where the kitchen could be found.


    "Wait here while I go bring you a hot cup of coffee to keep you warm," Jackson attempts to leave but Jasmine''s words made him turn to face her.


    "I can''t have coffee. The doctors said I should cut down the intake of coffee but instead I should drink warm milk," Jasmine said, her words making Jackson return to where she sat.


    "Did you go to the hospital? You normally love having coffee, are you perhaps sick?" Jackson squatting in front of her asked in a worried tone.


    "I fell seriously sick three days after I arrived here but I am fine now...,"


    "You fell seriously sick? Why didn''t you inform any of us about it? I am sure you must have suffered a lot," Jackson caressed her face.


    "There is no need to worry, I am fine. As long as I follow the doctor''s instructions I will bepletely fine," Jasmine said as she forced a smile at him.


    "Are you really sure we don''t have to go back to the city and do a thorough check up on you..."


    "Yes, I am sure so stop making a long face and get me a cup of warm milk like you wanted to," Jasmine pulled his cheek yfully.


    "Wait here while I get you a cup of warm milk," Jackson said before he stood up and headed towards the kitchen.


    Two minutes after he, left Jasmine approached the direction of the kitchen. Jackson turned to face the entrance when he heard approaching footsteps.


    "Didn''t I tell you to sit and wait for me in the sitting...,


    "It''s boring sitting in there doing nothing. I prefer staring at your handsome face instead of sitting all alone in there," Jasmine resting her upper body against the kitchen counter said.


    "You prefer staring at my handsome face? Are you trying to seduce me by saying those words?" Jackson left what he was doing and went to meet her.


    "I was only saying the truth. I am not to be med if you think I mean to seduce you?" Jasmine said while staring into the alluring eyes of the good looking man standing in front of her.


    "If my Wifey is trying to seduce me then I am cool with it but there is a question I have for you...," Jackson trailed as he stood exactly the way she did. Their faces were just a few inches away from meeting.


    "Did you miss me?" Jackson asked while still staring into her eyeballs.


    "Didn''t my earlier words answer that question so why are you still asking me...,"


    "Because I want to hear you say it with your mouth," Jackson quickly turned to stand in front of thedy who has turned her back on him.


    "Miss Naughty, I desperately want to hear you say you miss me. Won''t you say it for my sake...," Jasmine pulled him closer and kissed him passionately. She swiftly wrapped her hands around his neck.


    She pulled away after she had gotten enough of the sweetness of his lips and mouth.


    "I have missed you a lot. I am sure my kiss would have told you just how much I miss you," Jasmine smiled while staring into his ck entrapping eyes.


    "No words can tell how much I missed and wanted to be with you every second and hour of the day," Jackson supported her neck with his left hand and kissed her naturally red lips.


    They kissed while romancing each other''s back. They were both so engrossed in their kiss when Jasmine recalled that there was water on the fire.


    "Ice Prince...," Jasmine''s words got muffled by the hot kiss still ongoing. She tapped his chest repeatedly to get his attention.


    "There is water on the fire. We can continueter," Jasmine exined when he saw his frowning face after letting go of her.


    IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT


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    Hello lovely readers, I want to use this medium to especially thank all of my readers out there. To all those whose names are mentioned here, you did exceptionally well this year, 2021. Even those whose names are not mentioned here also did well.


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 Chapter 402 - Jackson Proposed Again

    Jackson hurried to where he boiled water when he recall he was about to make a warm cup of milk for her when she arrived in the kitchen.


    Jackson made a cup of warm milk for her while he made a cup of coffee for himself. They went back to the sitting room and sat cuddling each other. Even after they finished their cup of coffee and milk they continued staying that way.


    The two of them went to her room upstairs when they realised it was night already.


    "Miss Naughty, how was your grandma like when she was alive? ording to the little you told me about her, I guess you both were very close right?" Jackson sitting on the bed with Jasmine sitting in between his parted legs with his hands wrapped around her body asked.


    "She was stern but very beautiful. She was raised with parents with a military background which is why she was very fierce. Although my father is fiercer he dares not go against what his mum tells him. And this is the main reason why I always go scot-free each time I go against my father''s wishes," Jasmine said smiling when she recalls the good old days.


    As a child, she was always mysterious, her n to help her sister remain the apple of her parents'' eyes always puts her in trouble with her parents.


    Knowing how her husband temper is her mum always send her to her grandma''s ce each time she gets into trouble. This has always been her mum''s strategy to protect her as far as she can recall.


    "Since I was a child she has always doted on me. Out of all her grandchildren, I was the closest to her and I guess this was because I took after her the most...,"


    "Merely hearing you talk about her I can already imagine how she was. If you said you resemble her the most then I guess she must have been cheerful and also loving just like you," Jackson said as his grip around her body tightened.


    "I wish instead of that jerk Nichs, you were the one I met back then. You would have seen just how well my grandma treats me. She was the one who taught me to pay little or no attention to what others said. She also taught me to love myself," Jasmine said her once happy expression falling when she recall her pale grandma''s face when she was hospitalised back then.


    "If that was the case then this year would have been our sixth marriage anniversary. How amazing that would have been," Jackson said as he kissed her neckline.


    "That is what you think about....,"


    "How could I not think about that when it is my greatest wish to get married to you?" Jackson asked as he continued giving soft kisses to her bare neckline.


    "The thing which that douchebag threw away in a whim is what I desperately want? I want you to give me the right to be your husband. Your one and only man, won''t you grant this wish of mine Jasmine?" Jackson whispered flirtatiously into her ears. The feeling of his warm tongue against her earlobes made Jasmine grab the bedsheets.


    "I will think about it...,"


    "Think about it?" Jackson asked instantly stopping what he was doing.


    "Isn''t the three months trial period you gave me already over so why do you still need some more time to think?" Jackson asked as he lets her turn around so that she was facing him.


    "Are you still reluctant to marry me? You can tell me if you don''t love me enough. If you are sceptical about how much I love you because you think I will repeat the same mistake that scumbag made...,"


    "I trust you and I know that you love me a whole lot. I know that the three months trial period has past but you don''t expect me to give you a reply this way right?" Jasmine asked while staring into his eyes.


    "What does that mean...," Jackson paused what he wanted to say when he understood the underlying meaning behind her words.


    She wasn''t rejecting him but she wanted him to hold a proper engagement event.


    "I have got that. I will get things prepared for that," Jackson said beaming. The thought that Jasmine was finally willing to marry him made him unable to stop smiling.


    "It''s good that you understood that," Jasmine could not resist smiling when she saw his beautiful smile.


    "I love you and your reply has made this year worthwhile....,"


    "What does that mean?" Jasmine asked not understanding what his words meant.


    "Despite all the achievements I have made this year, the year would have been iplete without your reply. Compared to all the achievements, what I looked forward to having for over a year now has been to be your husband....,"


    "It hasn''t been a year since we met so what do you mean by you have wanted to be my husband for over a year now? This is not the first time you have said this so do you care exining...," Jackson kissed her before she could say any more words.


    This is not the right moment to tell you that I have been in love with you for over a year. When the time is right, I will reveal everything to you.


    Jackson thought as he pulled her closer so that there was no space between the two of them. While kissing they both subconsciously pulled off each other''s clothes.


    Jackson kissed her until she pulled away due to loss of breath.


    "I have missed how it feels to touch and kiss you. I have missed the feeling of your warm body against mine...," Jackson breathing heavily said, his passionate gaze centred on her flushed face.


    "Mrs Jackson Smith, will you do me the honour of making love to you?" Jackson asked as he winked naughtily at thedy who had just burst outughing.


    "Why are you asking me for that? You are so silly," Jasmine said as she hits his chest gently.


    (Hello lovely readers, please let''s try and reach 50 GOLDEN TICKETS if not 100 GOLDEN TICKETS before 2021 ends, this way we will be able to have a mass release on the 1st January 2022)

 Chapter 403 - Jacksons Names For His First Children

    " I will take your response for a yes then Mrs Smith...,"


    "I am not your wife so why do you keep addressing me as Mrs?" Jasmine asked pretending as though she was displeased with the title Jackson gave her.


    "You have agreed to marry me right so that''s good as you being my wife. Also, I have long epted you as my wife," Jackson said as he helped to take off her clothes. Jasmine did likewise to him.


    "Ice Prince, what would you name our first child when I get pregnant?" The now nude Jasmine asked the guy whose clothes she has taken off.


    "If it''s a boy I will name him Jayden but if it''s a girl I will name her Natasha," Jackson answered giggling. The mere thought of having a child with Jasmine made his smile broaden.


    "Jayden or Natasha, the two name sounds remarkable. I love it," Jasmine smiled at him.


    "Why did you ask me a question about babies...," Jasmine wrapped her hands around his neck and pulled him closer.


    "No more questions. Let''s enjoy ourselves," Jasmine kissed him while making him fall backwards on the bed. Jackson quickly turned her over so that she was lying underneath him.


    "No teasing tonight. All I want is to feel my hardness against your tight walls," Jackson positioning his erect rod in front of her entrance said. After receiving a signal from her, he prated her in a full swift.


    Jasmine groaned wriggling underneath him. Jackson moves in and out of her slowly at first to make her get adjusted to his full size. His movements became faster and hard as time goes by.


    For some reason, he noticed that Jasmine didn''t struggle with him while making love to her like she normally did.


    Instead of struggling with him, she did more of moaning or grabbing his shoulders whenever he released her hands. Although this was a new thing he loved it.


    "I''ming... I''ming....," Jackson groaned amidst his heavy panting. His words made Jasmine recall the truth and dare game they did.


    In fact, the dare Evelyn gave her was all she could recall at this moment. She could not resist smiling as she tried to keep with Jackson''s pace.


    "Aahhh..... oooooo....," Jasmine erotic moans filled the room. Her upper body rxed the moment he finished releasing into her.


    "Let''s go for another round," Jackson said grinning evilly as he began moving inside of her once again.


    "You are such a meanie but I love it," Jasmine said amidst her pleasurable moans.


    "And I love you more. Don''t worry I will give you plenty of my seeds so that you will give birth to either little Natasha or Jayden in nine months," Jackson said as he quickened his pace. He pump in and out of her until Jasmine screamed at the top of her lungs.


    Jackson continues pumping in and out of her for a long time. Some minutes to midnight he fell on the bed beside her.


    "That was amazing. I love every bit of it and I love the fact that you were such a good girl tonight," Jackson said, smiling as he tuck the strand of hair trying to cover her face behind her ear.


    "I also love it and I have always been a good girl, haven''t I?" Jasmine asked as she wrapped her left hand around his body.


    "Do you need me to answer that question?" Jackson asked as he tapped the tip of her nose yfully.


    The two people lying on the bed kept on ying. They stopped whatever they were doing when they heard the sound of fireworks.


    Jackson and Jasmine turned to face each other.


    "Happy New Year, Jasmine," Jackson said while staring into her eyes.


    "Happy New Year, Jackson," Jasmine said as she smiled at him. She stare at Jackson as he raised his hand and stroke her face.


    "Having you beside me on this day has made this yearplete for me. I wouldn''t have wished for more, other than having you by my side on this day. Today is special unlike every other year, do you know why?" Jackson asked while still staring into her eyeballs.


    "Why is it so?" Jasmine asked still maintaining her smiles.


    "Because you are with me right and will always be with me on each New Year day. I love you so much, Jasmine. You can''t fathom how much and for how long I have dreamt of this day," Jackson said feeling a little sentimental.


    He has fallen stupidly in love with the strangedy every man dreaded. He has spent over six months watching her. When the opportunity came he grabbed it with both hands.


    He never thought about the pros and cons of his actions. He wasn''t even a hundred per cent sure that his ns to seduce and make her fall madly in love with him will work.


    All he had wanted was to make her notice him. He wanted her to get curious about him. Jackson had believed that as long as she got curious about him, he stood a tiny chance of being with her.


    "I love you too and I wish nothing will snatch away this happiness we are feeling right now," Jasmine said as she raised her left hand and touch his face.


    "I will make sure that nobody will ever stand in your way of happiness again. When we return I will put your biggest enemy behind where she belongs," Jackson pats her hair affectionately. Although he didn''t mention names Jasmine knew he was referring to Jane.


    "Let''s stand at the window and watch the fireworks," Jackson said as he stood up on the bed. As they stood at the ss window they didn''t put on their clothes but instead, they were both wrapped up in their nket.


    They didn''t even stand at the window for five minutes before Jackson''s phone began ringing.


    "That must be the others calling. And damn it! I forgot to tell them that I have found you," Jackson said as they both walk back to the bed afterwards.


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 Chapter 404 - HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

    Chapter 404 ¨C HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!


    "We will talk to them together. I am sure hearing my voice will be my biggest New Year present for them," Jasmine sitting in bed said as she stares at the guy trying to carry the cell phone from the side table.


    "It''s a video call from Jeff," Jackson informed after checking the caller ID. He went to sit beside Jasmine after answering the video call.


    "Happy New Year!!!" Jeff and Catherine screamed after Jackson had answered the line.


    "Happy New Year to the two of you too," Jackson said with smiles. The first thing the couple noticed was Jackson''s broad smile. They were curious to know why the normally gloomy guy was smiling brightly but the two decided to ignore it.


    "How are you over there? I hope you are not missing sister-inw too much?" Jeff asked in a yful tone. He let his eyes examine Jackson''s environment.


    "That is not your room you are in right now, where are you? I hope you didn''t go to the bar¡­," Jeff couldn''t utter a word when Jasmine''s face suddenly popped up on the scream.


    "Is that sister-inw''s face I am seeing or am I dreaming?" Jeff rubbed his eyes to make sure he wasn''t mistaken. He was surprised to see that he was still seeing the same thing despite having rubbed his eyes.


    "Jackson, you have found Jasmine?" Catherine asked in surprise. At that moment her happiness knew no bounds. Even Jeff was so happy to the point that he was momentarily speechless.


    "Happy New Year Pretty Boy and my darling Catherine," Jasmine greeted beaming.


    "Naughty girl, where have you been? Do you know how worried¡­,"


    "This is New Year, quit nagging Cat ok?" Jasmine stopped Catherine from scolding her further.


    "I admit I was wrong in staying away without contacting you so don''t nag me again ok," Jasmine said.


    "JK, I can see your upper body is nude while sister-inw is wrapped all over with nkets, does this mean something juicy has happened between the two of you?" Jeff asked naughtily. Catherine whose attention wasn''t really on what they were wearing had to pay more attention to Jasmine and Jackson.


    "Jeff stop being naughty. Also, stop being inquisitive because that might get you into trouble¡­.,"


    "This is not called being inquisitive," Jeff tried to correct. "You and sister-inw made it so obvious so how could you call this being inquisitive?" Jeff asked smiling. The others couldn''t resist smiling due to his yful words.


    "You have beughter, Pretty Boy. I wonder how my best friend has been coping with your naughtiness after I left," Jasmine asked as she winked naughtily at Catherine standing behind the chair Jeff was sitting on.


    "She has been enjoying every bit of it more than you could ever think of," Jeff replied with a huge sense of humour.


    "This is why I like you a lot Pretty Boy, you never failed to make meugh each time you are around," Jasmine said, her words earning a disapproving gaze from Jackson.


    "That''s one thing I failed to do to that best friend of mine after you left," Jeff replied.


    For the past one month, he could recall the number of times he has tried to make Jackson smile. He even changed strategies and yet his attempts were always aplete failure. Even the naughty Evelyn failed in her attempts to make Jackson smile too.


    "Are you saying I don''t make you smile?" Jackson asked making his displeasure even more obvious.


    "What¡­," Jasmine was lost at words to say. She didn''t know Jackson will get jealous over herpliments.


    "I can smell something? Erin, can you perceive it?" Jeff said acting like he was searching for something.


    "Yeah, I can smell vinegar all over Jackson," Catherine said. Jeff burst outughing. Even Jasmine couldn''t resist the urge tough. Jackson watched the three peopleugh at him.


    Though Jeff and Catherine wereughing at him over the phone, it felt like they were right beside him.


    "I will hang up the call¡­.,"


    "No, don''t do it. We will stopughing, I promise," Jeff said amidst hisughter. Theirughter died off after his words.


    "So when are you guys returning?" Catherine asked curiously.


    "In the morning, I guess," Jackson said as he turned to stare at Jasmine to see whether she agreed with his words.


    "We wille back in the morning as he said. Also, even though we wanted to stay one more day my parents will rain down brimstone since today is the day we always set out to visit them. And I have missed you guys so much, I can''t wait to return," Jasmine said her smile broadening as she speaks.


    "Wow, that is great. I am sure others will be thrilled when they learn that JK had finally found where you have been hiding," Jeff said.


    "You are right about that. I am sure they will call soon so let''s end the call here so we can give room to others," Jackson replied.


    "Good night. Sleep tight," Jasmine waved at those at the other end who was also waving at them.


    The moment the call ended Jackson threw the phone on the bed and turned to face Jasmine.


    "Why are you sulking? Don''t tell me you are this way because Iplimented Pretty Boy?" Jasmine asked resisting the urge tough at her jealous man.


    "Why did youpliment another man in my presence? Were you trying to say that I don''t make youugh¡­,"


    "What are you talking about Mr Jackson Smith? The man Iplimented is your best friend so why are you jealous of him¡­.,"


    "That he is my best friend doesn''t change the fact that he is a man. Blood flows through his veins and not water so that means he has desires¡­," Jackson trailed his gaze centred on the beautifuldy before him.


    "It''s not an understatement that my woman is extraordinarily beautiful. Men who walked past her will turn around to have a second nce at her heavenly face. Men who have partners will not hesitate to leave their woman just to be with her¡­,"


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 Chapter 405 - Calls Kept Coming

    Chapter 405 ¨C Calls Kept Coming


    "Stop whatever crazy thoughts you are having because I am not that gutsy to go after Cat''s man. Also, you are the only man I have eyes for so why will you be jealous of other men who can''t get my attention not to mention my affections," Jasmine''s words made Jackson smile broadly.


    "I am the only man you are captivated to, really?" Jackson asked as though he didn''t know how Jasmine feels about him.


    Jasmine, I have absolute trust in your love for me but starting from today I will throw tantrums at every trivia thing. I will be like every other man who is in a rtionship. I feel like it''s because I fail to do these things that is why you mistook my trust for hatred. You wouldn''t have easily left me if I had called to throw tantrums about the news. I will make sure you don''t have any other excuse to leave me in the future.


    Jackson thought still staring at her with a smiling face.


    "Of course, you are the only one," Jasmine said as she stretched and pecked him on the lips. Just when Jackson wanted to settle for a more intimate kiss, his cell phone rang.


    He had to reluctantly hold back himself and let go of his tempting woman.


    Checking the caller ID he saw that it was a video call from Elizabeth.


    "Happy New Year, Big Sis, sister-inw!!!" Jackson and Jasmine chorused with smiles on their faces. Seeing the face of thedy she and her parents has been searching for, Elizabeth could not utter a word. Even Alfred sitting beside her was shocked to see Jasmine in the video call.


    "Big sis, why are you acting like you have seen a ghost?" Jasmine asked seeing that her sister was unable to utter a word.


    "I was only missing for a month and not dead but the way all of you have been staring at me makes me feel like I was resurrected from the dead," Jasmine said as she faked a displeased expression. Elizabeth soon got over the shock.


    "If you didn''t want us to look at you this way then you shouldn''t have ignored my calls and text messages only to go missing a dayter," Elizabeth scolded. The guys just quietly watch the two sisters talk.


    "How could you be so heartless to cut off all contacts with everyone for a month? Do you know how worried we were? Even mum and dad were not spared from worrying about you each day," Elizabeth said.


    "Lizzy, this is new year refrain from nagging too much and concentrate more on giving me a little niece or nephew," Jasmine said in a yful tone.


    "I am talking about a serious thing and you are¡­,"


    "Giving me a nephew is more important than what you are saying if you don''t know," Jasmine bold reply left Elizabeth speechless. Alfred tries not tough out for fear of what his woman will do to him.


    "And what did you mean by mum and father were worried about me? Did they know about my disappearance?" Jasmine asked curiously.


    "I thought I told Cat to keep it a secret¡­,"


    "And that is exactly the reason why we didn''t involve the police because we didn''t want the media or public to learn about your disappearance," Elizabeth said in a serious tone.


    "Mum was so worried about you. And dad, I think he was even the first person to know about your disappearance. He didn''t say much. He only threatened to disown you¡­.,"


    "This is not the first time he has threatened to disown me that is why I am not scared of that. Also, he was the first to learn about my disappearance because his men keeping watch on him tell him so," Jasmine said sounding upset.


    "Dad pays attention to you more than he does to me or anyone else¡­.,"


    "That is only because he is afraid I will ruin his name. You know him more than I do because you are closer to him¡­,"


    "This is a new year. Will youdies stop arguing hmm," Alfred intervened.


    "Yeah, Miss Naughty you are the one who kept saying this is a new year and time for new things. Time to exhibit new attitudes, how about letting go of the past hatred towards your old man?" Jackson said as he stole a nce at her.


    "Lizzy, Alfred it''s so nice to talk to you guys. Don''t worry we will bond more after I return in the morning," Jasmine ignored what Jackson said. It was so obvious that she didn''t want to talk about the topic.


    "We are looking forward to your return," Alfred said with smiles.


    "Lizzy, brother-inw, I wish you will always be happy. May this year be filled with so many blissful moments and good stuff. Also, I want a nephew or niece as soon as possible," Jasmine said in a yful tone.


    "I also want a naughty niece that is just like you from you this year too," Elizabeth teased Jasmine back.


    "Haha¡­," Jasmineughed at her sister''s words. They continue talking for two minutes more before Jackson disconnected the call. The next people to call Jackson''s line was Evelyn and Steve. The two were also stunned like the others to see Jasmine with Jackson.


    Out of those who previously called, their call was the longest.


    After their call with Steve and Evelyn, Jasmine brought out herptop she had kept away since she didn''t want her location to be tracked.


    Jackson sat at her back silently watching to see what she was up to.


    "You want to call your mum?" Jackson asked when he saw Jasmine about to click on her mum''s line.


    "Yes, no matter how busy I am in the past I always made sure to call her to wish her Happy New Year¡­,"


    "If that''s is the case then you should have told me so. That way I would have freshened and dressed up nicely," Jackson said as he immediately stood up from the bed.


    "Why are you getting so nervous? This is not the first time you are meeting her right¡­,"


    "I am aware of that but I need to look good in front of my future mother-inw. I can''t afford to ruin my reputation in front of her," Jackson said as he picked up his shirt lying on the floor.


    IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT


    Hi darling readers, I wasn''t supposed to upload another chapter today but I just recalled that I forgot to do the most important thing before the year ends.


    2021 came with a lot of surprises be it good or bad. They were times I got so tired of everything including writing. The way my books were doing poorly despite all the time, effort and resources I invested in it made meck motivation to do anything. This constant failure as an author almost made me give up on writing. The reason I wrote "MISSION XX: SEDUCING THE GREAT SEDUCER", was because my friend constantly kept encouraging me to do it despite how scared I was.


    Although all these things happened I still think 2021 has been my best year as an author.


    2021 brought me a lot of wonderful readers through this book and other of my books. I got to meet and befriend wonderful readers just like you. You guys might not understand how much this means to me but it''s ok since I do.


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    I wish 2022 will be more awesome than this. I wish all my efforts after all these years of being an author will pay off. I wish my readers will support and shower me with their love in 2022 more than they did this year 2021.


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    Thank you so much, everyone, you have been more than amazing this 2021. I wish they are other ways I could show you all how grateful I am apart from writing it down.


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 Chapter 406 - Jasmine Talks To Her Parents After So Long

    Chapter 406 ¨C Jasmine Talks To Her Parents After So Long


    He quickly put his shirt and trousers on before he went back to the bed. Jasmine helped to arrange his hair before making the video call.


    "Happy New Year Mum, Auntie!!!!" Jackson and Jasmine chorused out of excitement. Mrs Avans was surprised to see Jackson sitting behind Jasmine but she masked her surprised expression well.


    "Naughty girl, you have finally decided to call me after making me worried for so long?" Mrs Avans scolded.


    "I won''t deny the fact that I am naughty but mum it was really not my intention to make you worry," Jasmine said in aposed tone.


    "I needed fresh air and a suitable ce to let out all my bottled up emotions that is why I took a vacation. I didn''t let Cat inform you about it because I didn''t want to see¡­.,"


    "What vacation would one have and does not call home or answer calls and messages? Who goes on vacation and cut off all means ofmunication?" Mrs Avans who had already known the truth about her disappearance asked.


    "Stop lying to me Jasmine because I won''t buy it," Mrs Avans said fiercely.


    "Nothing can escape mum''s eyes. I can''t believe I have been caught red-handed by you," Jasmine tried to brighten up the mood by joking.


    "How dare you run away after causing such a mess? If you knew you weren''t capable of handling the consequences of your reckless lifestyle then you should have to lead a more quiet life," Jasmine and Jackson heard a man''s angry voice at the other end.


    "How dare you run away and make everyone at home worried about you? Haven''t I always taught you to clean up your¡­,"


    "Avans, this is supposed to be a happy day for everyone can you not ruin everyone''s mood so early?" Mrs Avans shifted her gaze to her husband sitting some distance away. He wasn''t caught by the camera that is why Jackson and Jasmine didn''t know that he was there.


    "And would it do you any harm to tell her that you have missed her during the time she was away without contacting us? Why are you daughter and father duo so stubborn and prideful?" Mrs Avans said bringing her face back to the screen.


    "Happy New Year father," Jasmine greeted. She didn''t sound ted while saying this. She even had a frown on.


    "Happy New Year, uncle," Jackson greeted in a polite tone.


    "Mum, I know you miss me and I miss you more which is why I will be returningter. I will visit you when I return, don''t forget to inform the chefs to prepare all of my favourites," Jasmine said smiling. Merely seeing her mum''s face made her feel happy.


    "I will be expecting youter then¡­,"


    "Mum, I was so happy to see you that I forgot to introduce him," Jasmine said as she raised her hands and stroke Jackson''s face.


    "Mum, this is Jackson Smith. You know him so I don''t have to go into details about his family. What you should know is that he is mine," Jasmine said, her smile broadening. Even her eyes shone brighter than usual.


    "Naughty girl, why are you talking as if you own him?" Mrs Avans scolded.


    "Mum, I am telling the truth so why are you scolding me. Besides if he is mine that means he is automatically your son-inw¡­,"


    "And who said you could make that decision? How can he ever be our son-inw if he hasn''t gotten our permission yet?" Mr Avans cold voice interrupted them. His words threw Jasmine into a fit of anger.


    "Since I don''t recall giving him the permission to marry you that means I don''t have a son-inw like him¡­,"


    "Father!" Jasmine shouted in an unhappy tone.


    "Father, how could you say that¡­,"


    "Isn''t it just to get our permission so why are you getting so worked up over what your father said?" Mrs Avans stopped the two of them from fighting over the phone.


    "Bring him home today and let''s take a closer look at him. Who knows your father might just permit him¡­,"


    "If he thinks it is easy to win me over and make me give out my daughter to him then he is wrong," Mr Avans said as he stood up and left the sitting room.


    "Mum, can you hear what he said? Why is father?¡­,"


    "All fathers are protective of their children. You don''t have to get angry at your father," Jackson said in an understanding tone. He didn''t let his expression show that he was affected by Mr Avans words.


    "Don''t forget to bring him over when you drop by at home. I want to have a closer look at the one who has made my daughter go all shameless," Mrs Avans said yfully as she smiled at the both of them. She disconnected the call afterwards.


    The angry Jasmine pushed theptop away after the call. Jackson sitting with her could tell that she was angry.


    "I wonder why I called mum. I should have just waited to do that when I get home, now my mood has been all ruined because of the phone call," Jasmine muttered in annoyance.


    "Are you making this long face because of what your old man said?" Jackson asked, slowly turning her around so that she was staring at him.


    "Miss Naughty, I don''t think your old man mean any harm. He wants the best for you so I don''t think you should get angry because of what he said. Besides, you look less beautiful when you frown so smile hmm," Jackson let go of his feelings just to make her happy.


    "Ice Prince, he is against you so why are you supporting him?" Jasmine asked not understanding why Jackson would support her father when he is the one who should be angrier than her.


    "I am not taking sides¡­,"


    "You are obviously taking his side so why are you denying it?" Jasmine asked in anger.


    "I am not taking sides, Jasmine. What I am trying to say is your old man cares a lot about you. He loves you and I am sure he isn''t like you are thinking¡­,"


    "What are you saying, Jackson? Why are you speaking so nice about him when you know how I feel about him. Has he bought you over or what?" Jasmine said furiously as she climbed down from the bed.


    HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! HAPPY 2022!!! ??????


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 Chapter 407 - The Truth Jasmine Didnt Know About Her Father

    Chapter 407 ¨C The Truth Jasmine Didn¡¯t Know About Her Father


    She went to stand at the window abandoning the nkets she used to shield her naked body on the bed.


    Jackson climbed out of bed and went to where she stood. He wrapped her up with the nkets.


    "Of course, I know how you feel about your old man but I think you are wrong about him. I would like to exin why I said so," Jackson hurriedlypleted his sentence before she could cut him short.


    "And what do you mean by that?" Jasmine asked turning to look at him.


    "Your old man was the one who helped me with the situation in mypany. I shouldn''t be telling you this since he made me promise not to mention a word to you¡­.,"


    "What are you trying to say?" Jasmine asked in shock. She couldn''t bring herself to believe what Jackson just said.


    "Isn''t yourpany now steady and your position as CEO still stable because of Jane''s press conference and her family''s help?" Jasmine asked curiously.


    "How could a mere statement from ady calm down the angry investors and the crazy shareholders?" Jackson asked seriously.


    "I know you love me a lot but you shouldn''t have fallen for that evildy''s scheme. How could your love for me make you so stupid that you had to fall¡­,"


    "Stop joking around because this topic is quite serious than you think," Jasmine scolded in a firm tone.


    "When did father intervene and why didn''t you tell me about it?" Jasmine asked as she pulled him to the bed. She made him sit on the bed while she sat beside him.


    Jackson went ahead to narrate what happened and how Mr Avans got in contact with him.


    That night on the same day the news that Jasmine was responsible for the leak, he was so stressed out trying to take care of hispany and photos that went viral when Max whispered something into his ears.


    At first, he thought Max was ying around but seeing Max serious expression he had to excuse himself and let his teamwork for a few minutes along.


    When he got to the parking lounge where Max said the Chairman of Avans Group was waiting for him, he didn''t need to search for him since Mr Avans executive assistant was waiting for him.


    "Mr Avans is waiting for you in the car, pleasee with me," Eric said as he urged him on.


    What the hell is going on here? Is he here because he wants to tell me to stay away from Jasmine because of what happened?


    Jackson walking behind Eric thought as he tried toe up with ways to tell Mr Avans about his feelings for Jasmine without sounding disrespectful.


    Reaching the car, Eric opened the door of the car for Jackson and wait outside the car while they discuss.


    "Good evening Sir¡­,"


    "You can save that forter. I am here on an urgent business, I don''t have a minute to waste," Mr Avans interrupted him coldly. He picked a brown envelope lying beside me and extend it to Jackson.


    "When I learned that yourpany was going through a huge problem I ordered Eric to work on it. I know I shouldn''t have meddled in your family affairs but I still did despite knowing this," Mr Avans said in a cold tone.


    "I didn''t go through all these troubles because I like you but I did this for my stubborn daughter. I know very well that no matter how hard she is struggling she would never ask me for help that is why I choose to help you discreetly," Mr Avans said sounding emotional at the mention of Jasmine''s name.


    "Also apart from helping you talk to the board members of yourpany, I also help you to resolve something even more personal," Mr Avans said as he brought out a white envelope from where he picked the previous one. Jackson only listened to him speak.


    ording to what he knows about Mr Avans he was shocked that someone like him will go out of his way to help him despite that he hasn''t asked for his help.


    "In that envelope contains information and evidence about those responsible for yours and Jasmine''s recent attacks. The information about the one responsible for the leak of yourpany''s project is also in there¡­,"


    "Sir, why are you helping me so much? Why are you giving me the files instead of giving them to the police?" The confused Jackson asked seriously.


    "I recall saying that I am doing this for my daughter¡­," Mr Avans trailed as he turned his head and look out through the window.


    "And I am giving you the evidence instead of giving it to the police because I don''t want to meddle in the two of you rtionship. I want you to be the one to decide what to do with those scums who dare to hurt my darling daughter," Mr Avans said as he punched the driver''s seat to relieve his anger.


    "I feel like strangling all those who hurt her but I will let you deal with them in whatever way you choose," Mr Avans concluded in a firm tone.


    "Sir, can I be so bold as to ask you a question?" Jackson asked politely. He went ahead to ask his question when Mr Avans permitted him to do so.


    "Why did you help me and also give me the evidence without Jasmine''s knowledge?" Jackson asked curiously.


    "I am sure she would have been happy if she knew about this. She might even stop misunderstanding your love for¡­,"


    "She hates me and I am sure she must have told you about this. If she knew I want to help you, she wouldn''t hesitate to reject my help which is why I will ask you to keep what happened between us here a secret from her," Mr Avans said sounding sad although he tried not to make it show.


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 Chapter 408 - Jacksons Plans For The New Year

    Chapter 408 ¨C Jackson¡¯s ns For The New Year


    "But¡­,"


    "I think it is time you go back now. Your employees will start getting worried if you go missing for a long time so go in and continue with what you were doing," Mr Avans urged him to leave.


    "Thank you so much, Sir¡­,"


    "There is no need to thank me. I am not doing this because of you but for my daughter''s sake. Don''t delude yourself into thinking that I have given you my permission because I helped you," Mr Avans warned in a cold tone.


    "I am not insane to think in that direction," Jackson said. He bowed his head to show his respect before he came out of the car. He stood there until Mr Avans car pulled out of the parking lounge.


    ¡­..


    "My father that I have known all my life did all that?" Jasmine asked in disbelief.


    "I wonder whether if he ate something wrong that is why he behaved that way," Jasmine said as shey on the bed with her back down.


    "He is nice¡­.,"


    "Can we not talk about him or anyone else. This is New Year so let''s talk about us," Jasmine said as she stretched her hand and pulled Jackson onto the bed.


    "What''s your n for us this year?" Jasmine asked seductively.


    "My first n is to get your parents permission as soon as possible. After I get their permission then we will get engaged. I want us to get married at thetest two months after our engagement, what do you think about that?" Jackson asked as he winked at her.


    "Hey, I can''t believe you have already drafted everything out. What I noticed is that you didn''t make ns to cope with rejection¡­,"


    "Rejection by whom?" Jackson asked anxiously.


    "What if I reject your proposal¡­,"


    "Jasmine, what are you talking about? Didn''t you promise to marry me earlier so why are you going back on your words? Why are you tormenting me this way?¡­,"


    "I was only kidding, so rx," Jasmine said as she stretched and pecked him on his cheeks.


    "I can see you have be naughtier after you were gone. You now have the heart to trick your beloved with such a delicate issue. Aren''t you afraid that I will have a heart attack?" Jackson asked as he climbed onto her body.


    "Don''t worry I will give you a very passionate kiss if that happens. I don''t believe you won''t wake up if I give you the hottest kiss ever," Jasmine said yfully. She pulled him closer andnded a short but passionate kiss on his lips.


    "Damn! You are tempting me again!" Jackson cursed loudly when Jasmine pulled away soon after kissing him.


    "You know my self-control is slim when ites to you¡­,"


    "Nobody says you should hold back right?" Jasmine winked at him. Jackson couldn''t resist smiling.


    "I know that but we will do what you want after we have a few sses of wine to celebrate the new year," Jackson said. He climbed out of bed in an instant and made to leave the room.


    "The doctor said I can''t take any alcohol so make sure to bring a non-alcoholic wine," Jasmine instructed her gaze glued on his back. Jackson turned to face her with a worried expression.


    "I know you want to ask whether everything is ok with me and my answer is that I am perfectly ok. I couldn''t be better than this, trust me," Jasmine said beaming at him. Her beautiful smile made Jackson believes what she said.


    "I will believe what you said but trust me, I will get more than furious if I discover that you are unwell but kept it a secret from me," Jackson said seriously before he went downstairs to get the wine on the wine rack he saw earlier while searching for Jasmine.


    Jackson came backter with two sses of wine and a bottle of wine. Jasmine stare at him as he ced the sses on the bed and moved to pour the wine into the sses.


    Jasmine picked up the wine sses so their content will not spill on the bed.


    "Happy New Year to my beloved. You don''t know how happy I am to have you beside me on this special day," Jackson said as he stretched his hand and collected a ss of wine from her left hand.


    "I feel the same too. Having you by my side feels like I have won the world''s biggest treasure," Jasmine said with a smile. She sipped from the ss of wine with a smile on her face.


    The night was very pleasant for these two lovebirds who used different ways to express their love for the other. Because of their appointment, Jasmine and Jackson woke up early and got prepared for their long journey.


    "Jasmine why is it that they are no maids in the ce? How do you cope every day without anyone by your side?" Jackson asked curiously? He pulled out the seat close to his for Jasmine to sit.


    "I gave them some days to go spend the holidays with their family¡­,"


    "You mean you have been living in this vast house by yourself since Christmas? Why did you let all of them go?" Jackson asked, sounding upset that his woman has been living alone and doing all the chores by herself.


    "I have been doing great without them by my side so stop making that face. Let''s eat so we can leave and meet up with the lunch meeting with my family," Jasmine sitting on the chair said. She passed Jackson''s favourite side dishes to him.


    Jackson didn''t pursue the matter anymore, the two ate while chatting.


    "Why are you selecting the dishes? You were never a picky eater in the past so what is wrong again?" Jackson asked in a worried tone. He had been watching her since they started eating and he could see her picking out some ingredients she used in preparing the meal.


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 Chapter 409 - Jasmine Finally Returned

    Chapter 409 ¨C Jasmine Finally Returned


    Jasmine paused not knowing what response to give him.


    "If you are ill then you can tell me, we will visit the doctor together and get a prescription," Jackson said as he stretched his hand to touch her forehead. He became slightly rxed when he realised that she wasn''t running temperature.


    "I am not sick like you think. I am just watching my weight that is why I am picking out some of the side dishes¡­.,"


    "You are watching your weight?" Jackson asked not believing what she said. "But some of the dishes you pick out are not food with plenty calories," Jackson said staring at her suspiciously.


    "I am fine, Ice Prince. Stop treating me like a sick person ok?" Jasmine said with a smile as she touch his face.


    They continued eating for a few minutes. When they stopped eating Jasmine insisted they did the dishes since the maids were not around and Jackson agreed.


    When it was time to leave Jackson assisted her with wearing her brown jacket. He also wore a brown matching jacket too.


    On the lonely road, Jasmine sitting on the passenger side at the front seat made the roof of the car open.


    "Yay!!!" Jasmine standing inside the car shouted with smiles, spreading her hands in the air.


    "Miss Naughty, be careful not to get hurt hmm," Jackson cautioned but the happy Jasmine continued to do what she wanted.


    "I am so happy!!! I can''t wait to see everyone once again!'' Jasmine shouted in delight. Jackson often steals a secret nce at her, he couldn''t help but smile along with his happy woman. He wished he wasn''t the one driving then he would have yed with her.


    While Jasmine ys Jackson concentrates all his attention on the road. Thest thing he wants is for her to get hurt because of him.


    The ride was very fun for the couple. Jasmine onlyposed herself when they got to busy roads.


    When they set foot into Jackson''s sitting room, Jasmine was surprised to see all the maids and guards lined up all in their uniforms.


    "Wee back Madam, boss," They greeted in one ord.


    "Happy New Year Madam, boss," all the employees chorused with smiles on their faces.


    "Wow!" Jasmine remarked beaming as her eyes darted from one employee to the other.


    "I don''t know whether it is because I haven''t seen all of you in a while but all of you seem to have be more handsome and beautiful," Jasmineplimented still maintaining her smiles.


    Jackson''s employees couldn''t resist smiling at her beautiful jokes.


    "I guess Madam''s return is responsible for all this," Lilian replied in a yful tone. Jasmine turned to face Jackson after addressing them.


    "Ice Prince, weren''t they supposed to go on Holidays during the festive periods so why is it that they are all here?" Jasmine asked curiously. Jackson stare at his employees smiling faces, hesitating to say the real reason why he didn''t give them holidays like he normally did.


    "Indeed they normally go on holidays at this time of the year but because I missed you too much after you left, Ipletely forgot about them¡­," Jackson trailed seeing her frowning face.


    "Also, Lilian didn''t remind me about their normal holidays," Jackson tried to shift the me to Lilian seeing that his woman was angry.


    "You¡­ I don''t even know the perfect words to scold you with," Jasmine said shaking her head. She turned to face the employees still maintaining their previous position.


    "Guys, you all should have gone on holiday since Christmas Eve but unfortunately your boss forgot about it and I am to be med for this," Jasmine said in an apologetic tone.


    All the employees were surprised that Jasmine apologised to them. She even admitted fault for something she wasn''t responsible for.


    Almost all the wealthy Sirs and Madams they have worked for never ept responsibilities for what they did wrong not to mention apologising to their employees.


    Why would they apologise or ept their faults when they see their employees as dogs and not humans.


    "Aspensation for this, your boss card will be at your disposal. Purchase whatever gifts you want for yourself and all your family members. Don''t hold back because it is your boss card you are using. Buy as much as you want because when you return you are going home to your various families," Jasmine said to the shock and excitement of everyone present there. They all couldn''t believe their ears.


    "This will be our Christmas gifts to you and your families so do as your Madam says. Anyone who holds back from purchasing whatever he/she wants because he is afraid of me will be punished by me," Jackson said smiling at his woman. He knew none of them will dare disobey Jasmine''s orders now that he had spoken.


    "Thank you, boss," All of them said in unison. Their happiness knew no bounds.


    "All of you will leave for home the moment you return from purchasing your desired stuff but Lilian and Keh will remain with us," Jackson added. The once smiling Lilian and Keh stopped smiling. They couldn''t believe that their dream of getting freebies were dashed by their boss sentence.


    "The two of you will go on your vacation after the others had returned. I can''t afford to leave the house empty without a single maid or chef. I will also give you both my card for shopping when it is your turn to go on holiday," Jackson said to the delight of Lilian and Keh, the chef. Even Jasmine who wanted toin earlier was pleased by his decision.


    "Lilian, follow me to collect the card upstairs," Jackson said before he hold Jasmine''s hands. The two of them climb the stairs holding onto each other''s hands.


    After collecting the ck card, Lilian excited their room. She went downstairs to give the card to the others.


    "That was such a great move there Ice Prince. I almost scolded you back there for being so mean to Lilian and Keh," Jasmine said her mind when it was just the two of them. She sat on the bed and took off her red high heels.


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 Chapter 410 - Jacksons Formal Introduction

    Chapter 410 ¨C Jackson¡¯s Formal Introduction


    "I did that because I knew that with Lilian around you will be well taken care of even though the others are not around. Also, you enjoyed Keh''s meals more than the other chef''s meals that is why I asked him to stay behind too¡­,"


    "Wow! I can''t believe it took you so little time to make such ns and I am very ted to know that you did this all for my sake," Jasmine said as she beckon him to walk closer to where she sat. When he reached where she sat he squats in front of her.


    "What a considerate hubby you are," Jasmine said with smiles patting his hair affectionately.


    "Of course, I am the best husband in the entire world," Jackson said with pride beaming at his smiling woman.


    "You are narcissistic¡­,"


    "And I know my wifey loves that," Jackson replied yfully. He helped her remove her long golden earrings.


    "It will be almost time for lunch. We need to arrive at my parents home early because my father hates it when someone arriveste for any asion or meeting. He will find faults with you using this as an excuse so let''s get ready on time," Jasmine said in a serious tone.


    "I can''t afford to make my father-inw angry at me on such an important day so let''s get ready fast," Jackson said impatiently. He stood and removed his clothes. The two of them entered the bathroom at the same time after they were both undressed.


    Though they entered the bathroom to the shower together, Jackson refrain from doing anything naughty to her and he also stopped her from doing the same to him.


    This is his best opportunity to win her parents over so how could he afford to make anything goes wrong?


    The two of them dressed up in the same room but they didn''t disturb each other since they had little time to finish whatever they were doing and depart.


    Jasmine wore a yellow off-shoulder long dress. She put on a white fur coat to shield her body from the chilling breeze.


    Jackson dressed up in ck zers and a white fur coat that looks almost exactly like that of Jasmine. The only difference his coats has was the ck colour furs on some parts of the coats.


    The two set out on their journey. As Jasmine and Jackson, were getting ready to meet her parents so also was Elizabeth and Alfred.


    It was like a family tradition for the two sisters to visit their parents on New Year day and they don''t normally miss it no matter how busy they are.


    When they parked in front of the vast house Jackson turned to stare at Jasmine about toe out of the car.


    "How do I look? What about my hair? Do I look presentable? Do you think he will like my outfit¡­,"


    "Aren''t you the one who told me to act naturally the day you wanted to officially introduce me to your mum so why are you getting all anxious now?" Jasmine interrupted the nervous Jackson.


    "That is because I don''t want any mistakes. I want your parents to like me. Even though they don''t give me their permission on our first meeting I don''t want them to regard me as a yboy because of my outfit," Jackson said as he adjusted the cor of his clothes.


    "Looking closely I can''t help but notice that your outfit makes you look like a yboy," Jasmine said resisting the urge tough when she saw him frown.


    "Jasmine!" Jackson eximed his eyes glued on her.


    "I was only joking so rx because you don''t only look handsome in this outfit but you look amazing. Trust me," Jasmine said, smiling at him. Her words somehow put his mind at ease.


    "Let''s go," Jasmine said as she got out of the car. Jackson removed the gifts they bought on their way back to the City earlier.


    The two walked towards the entrance with Jasmine left hand wrapped around Jackson''s right arm.


    When they reached the sitting-room they met Mr Avans reading the newspaper in his hands, Mrs Avans sat close to him.


    "Hello, mum, father," Jasmine''s pleasant voice made her mother take her gaze off the newspaper she was peeping at. Seeing Jasmine standing in front of her with a broad smile, words couldn''t express Mrs Avans happiness.


    "Good afternoon Auntie, Uncle," Jackson''s polite tone made Mr Avans who was still reading the newspaper raise his gaze to look at him.


    He scanned him from head to toe only to look away after he was through essing him.


    Jasmine paid less attention to her father but hurried to her mother''s side.


    "Happy New Year mum. I have missed you," Jasmine sitting beside Mrs Avans said embracing the elderly woman instantly.


    "You naughty¡­,"


    "Oh gosh, I almost forgot to do the most important thing,", Jasmine said abruptly pulling out of her mother''s embrace. She stood up and walk closer to where Jackson still stood.


    "Mum, father, meet Jackson Smith, my boyfriend. I intend to marry him if nothing goes wrong along the way," Jasmine said boldly. Her bold words made Jackson slightly adjust the way he stood.


    Mrs Avans took a proper look at Jackson without uttering a word. She essed him to the point that Jasmine mistook her silence for dislikes.


    "Wee and you can have your seat over there," Mrs Avans replied in a polite tone pointing her hand at where she wanted him to sit down.


    "Who said he could sit without me giving him the permission to do so?" Mr Avans cold voice made Jackson about to sit down stand straight. Mrs Avans was surprised by her husband''s words but instead of being surprised Jasmine was angry.


    "Father¡­,"


    "Jasmine, it''s ok. He is right about that," Jackson tried to stop Jasmine from arguing with her father but his words weren''t enough to stop the stubborn Jasmine from talking.


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 Chapter 411 - Elizabeth And Alfred Also Arrived

    Chapter 411 ¨C Elizabeth And Alfred Also Arrived


    "What are you saying trying to defend him when it is clear he is bullying you in his house," Jasmine muttered angrily despite Jackson signalling her not to talk.


    "If you won''t let him abide by my rules then why don''t you take him out of my house?" Mr Avans said his gaze focused on the fuming Jasmine.


    "Besides even though he leaves it won''t be a big loss to me since I don''t want a son-inw who can''t endure a little difort¡­,"


    "That''s not¡­,"


    "Jasmine, that is ok. I am fine. I can handle this," Jackson said in a serious tone. He was certain Jasmine interference will only make Mr Avans angrier. Jackson shifts his gaze back to Mr Avans.


    "I wasn''t brought up all pampered so that means a little difort is nothing to me¡­,", Jackson trailed in a firm tone.


    "As long as it is father-inw who wants it I can do anything, exception is breaking up with Jasmine or doing anything that breaks thew," Jackson sternly make his stance known from the beginning in case Mr Avans had the idea of breaking him and Jasmine up.


    "It''s now you are talking and know that I won''t go easy on you just because my daughter likes you. No matter how hard she nags and quarrels with me for your sake, I won''t change my mind about you so I advise that you get yourself ready for what is ahead," Mr Avans said in a fierce tone.


    "And don''t ever call me father-inw and neither should you call my wife mother-inw because we haven''t approved of you yet," Mr Avans warned. Jasmine''s frown deepened hearing her father''s warning that was more like a threat.


    "I have taken correction uncle and I am more than ready to learn from you as long as I can make you approve my rtionship with Jasmine," Jackson said in a calm tone.


    "Remember the words you said now. Don''t go back on your wordster byining that I am cruel," Mr Avans said ass he threw the newspaper in his hands on the ss table in front of them.


    "Father, why does it sound like you are nning to give himborious work to do¡­,"


    "Whatever I n to do with him is none of your concern so keep quiet," Mr Avans ordered.


    "You can sit down now," Mr Avans finally said the words they have wanted to hear for a while now.


    "Thank you uncle," Jackson said as he dropped the shopping bags close to where he sits.


    "Treating my father so nicely won''t make him like you a little more, I have been his daughter all my life so I know him more than you do. Heed my advice," Jasmine whispered into his ears.


    "The inws are always right as long as they don''t pass the boundary so rx because I have got this," Jackson said as he tapped her right thigh. He instantlyposed himself when he saw that her parents'' attention was focused on him.


    "Uncle, Auntie, I got these gifts for you within the short period we had. Jasmine never told me in advance that we were gonnae and visit you so I didn''t have enough time to prepare the gifts," Jackson said as he pushed the blue and white shopping bags to Mr Avans while he pushed the red and yellow shopping bags towards Mrs Avans front.


    "The gifts might becking but it contains my deepest sincerity so please ept them. I promise to bring something better than this when next I visit," Jackson said as he nervously waited to hear what will be their response. He was so anxious that Mr Avans will reject his gifts.


    "Whether or not the gift iscking it doesn''t matter. What matters is that we appreciate your kind gestures to get us gifts. We appreciate it," Mrs Avans who knew her husband like the back of her hands beat him to speak first.


    He wasn''t able to say whatever he had in mind since his wife spoke for the both of them.


    For once mum does something that makes me very proud of her. This is great. How I wish she will continue leaving father speechless so that Ice Prince will have a smoother sail.


    Jasmine thought smiling within. Jackson sitting beside her noticed the slight change in her expression and couldn''t help but wonder what was responsible for it.


    Just then, they heard approaching footstepsing towards the sitting room. Everyone in the room including the three maids standing at different positions in the room all focused their attention on the direction of the entrance.


    "Lizzy, Alfred!" Jasmine remarked in excitement, standing up to wee the newly arrived guest.


    The first person she embraced was Elizabeth. The ted Elizabeth hugged her refusing to let go.


    "I will save my scolding forter only because Dad and mum are here so don''t you dare think you are free from me," Elizabeth said still maintaining her radiant smile.


    "Let''s wait and see how you will scold me," Jasmine said yfully as she pulled out of her embrace.


    "Brother-inw, you are glowing from head to toe, I can see that Lizzy took excellent care of you," Jasmine teased as she hugged Alfred. Their hug didn''tst long.


    "Jasmine, you are teasing me. I am afraid Liza will scold me when we get home¡­,"


    "Scold you when you get home? How will she scold you? I really want to know how she will scold you," Jasmine said teasingly temporarily forgetting that their parents are here.


    "Jasmine, stop teasing your sister and follow me to the dining room to see whether the dining table is set," Mrs Avans now standing said as she approached the direction of the dining room.


    Jasmine followed her mother to the dining room.


    It was after Jasmine left that they realised that Jackson was present there.


    "Wow, Jackson you are here?" Elizabeth eximed not able to hide her surprised expression.


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 Chapter 412 - Jacksons First Meal With Her Parents

    Chapter 412 ¨C Jackson¡¯s First Meal With Her Parents


    "I am so d she finally decided to introduce you to my parents. Jasmine''s new year gift to you is awesome and I am happy with this gift," Elizabeth standing close to where he sat said.


    "Happy New Year, Dad," Elizabeth said with smiles turning to face her father.


    "I am happy you finally noticed me," Mr Avans said sounding jealous. Elizabeth hurried to sit beside him.


    "Dad, you know that is not the case. I noticed you since I stepped foot into the sitting room. I was just too happy to see Jasmine that is why I momentarily forgot to greet you. Don''t take it to heart Dad," Elizabeth said as she hugged her father''s left hand.


    Out of the two of them, she was the closest to her Dad but her closeness to her Dad doesn''t change anything. He is strict with them both and this is the number one reason why they are closer to their mum than their dad.


    Seeing that her father will not let it go, Elizabeth signalled Alfred toe closer. When he was standing beside her, Elizabeth stretched and collected the ck shopping bag from Alfred''s right hand.


    "Dad, look at what Fred and I bought for you," Elizabeth quickly ced the shopping bag on her father''s legs.


    While Elizabeth and Alfred were trying to please Mr Avans, Jasmine was helping her mother out. With Jasmine not around Jackson felt very bored to the point that he snuck away from the sitting room.


    Jasmine was talking with her mum when she sighted Jackson at the dining-room door. She rushed to his side abandoning what she and her mother were discussing.


    "Hey, what are you doing here instead of waiting in the sitting room with the others?" Jasmine standing in front of him asked. Jackson pulled closer and whispered some words into her ears.


    "With my woman not by my side I felt bored to death," Jackson whispered only to pull away when he saw that Mrs Avans was staring at them.


    "I came intending to help out with setting the dining table," Jackson said loudly so that Mrs Avans would hear him. Jasmine was about to tease him but Jackson quickly turned her around to face her mum in case the naughtydy had forgotten that they were not alone.


    She quicklyposed herself when she realised that her mum was staring in their direction.


    "You are a guest so how could we possibly make you work even though we were short of hands?" Mrs Avans asked no one in particr.


    "Auntie, you don''t have to consider me as a guest because I have long considered here my second home," Jackson made a bold statement without thinking.


    "Isn''t that too soon to say especially when we haven''t given you our permission? And I am sure you haven''t forgotten what her dad said right?" Mrs Avans said. She felt so relieved that she was the only one around. She was certain her husband would haveshed out at Jackson for making such a bold deration.


    "Mum, father isn''t around so you don''t have to be so strict with him. I know that you will love and support whoever your beloved daughter chooses so stop pretending already," Jasmine said rushing to her mother''s side. She embraced her mum tightly.


    "My mum is the sweetest in the universe. She can never bear to see me sad so I know you will definitely give us your permission, right?" Jasmine said acting like a spoiled little brat. She didn''t let go of her mother.


    "Stop being so smooth tongue because I won''t fall for your tricks this time around," Mrs Avans said gently unwrapping Jasmine''s hands around her waist.


    "Mum¡­,"


    "Trisha, go and inform everyone that lunch is ready," Mrs Avans addressed her maid which was the only employee in the dining room at the moment.


    About two minutes after Trisha left, Jasmine hugged her mother''s hand again.


    "Mum, Ice Prince is a nice guy¡­,"


    "Ice Prince? Who is that?" Mrs Avans asked pretending as though she didn''t know whom Jasmine was referring to.


    At the moment there is only one man Jasmine would speak up for so how could she not guess what she was talking about?


    "I mean Jackson is a really good guy. Apart from loving me a lot, he also respects me and his elders. He is the best son-inw you can ever find out there so please give us your permission and try to talk to your stubborn husband. You are the only one he listens to¡­.," A loud coughing from the direction of the entrance made Jasmine pause.


    Jasmine slowly turned her gaze towards the direction the voice came from. She was stunned when she saw Elizabeth at the door holding onto her father''s hand.


    "I tried to hint you but father stopped me from doing that," Elizabeth defended herself when she saw Jasmine''s fierce gaze directed at her.


    "Let''s eat," Mrs Avans said pulling Jasmine along with her. Jackson who was the only guest there followed their lead.


    They all ate quietly. In the middle of their meal, Elizabeth initiated a conversation.


    "Dad, do you know that Jasmine''spany has fully recovered from thest incident. Their newly released game is a hit now. Its achievement is better than most long-established gamepanies. Aren''t you proud of Jasmine?" Elizabeth said with a smile.


    "What''s there to be proud of when that is all Catherine''s hard work? She was nowhere to be found when all these were going on," Mr Avans cold voice dampened everyone''s mood. Elizabeth smile slowly faded away.


    "Dad, Jasmine have a reason for disappearing¡­.,"


    "I can see you have finally decided to admit she disappeared for a month and cut off all contact with everyone. You were so hell-bent on covering up for her, I wonder why you said the truth," Mr Avans cut Elizabeth short.


    "Dad¡­,"


    "Lizzy, stop trying to make him say nice words about me because I never had such expectations from him," Jasmine said in a firm tone. Jackson and Alfred were lost at what to do or say to change the mood.


    ¡­


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 Chapter 413 - Your Father Is Here

    Chapter 413 ¨C Your Father Is Here


    "You insolent¡­.,"


    "Can you guys stop fighting at the dining table?" Mrs Avans cold voice made everyone readjust. Although her words sounded like a suggestion the two sisters knew this wasn''t a suggestion but an order.


    "A visitor is here, so let''s at least pretend to be a loving family for his sake, hmmm," Mrs Avans added and surprisingly no one talked after she finished talking.


    After Mrs Avans warning, they all ate in peace. During the meal the weird thing everyone noticed about Jasmine attitude was how she repeatedly selected food. She even refused to eat some side dishes which are known to be her favourite.


    "Jasmine, are you ill?" Elizabeth asked in a worried tone after Jasmine announced that she was done eating.


    "I am fine. I just feel a little sick in the stomach. I guess that is why my body is selecting food now," Jasmine said with a smile. None at the table could guess whether or not she was telling the truth.


    Mrs Avans didn''t speak, she only examined Jasmine with her eyes.


    "Sister-inw, health is important so do take good care of yourself," Alfred said caringly.


    "Telling her that is useless since she will do otherwise. The only one capable of taking care of her is Jackson. And you don''t have to tell Jackson to take care of her since I am sure he will do just that," Elizabeth said, smiling at Jasmine.


    "Lizzy, I don''t mind you saying that but be careful so you don''t get scolded by father," Jasmine said as she stood up from the dining and walk towards the direction of the sitting room.


    Jackson dropped the cutlery on the te and stood up after she left. He turned to face the direction of Master and Madam of the house.


    "Thank you so much Auntie and uncle for the meal, I enjoyed it," Jackson said in a calm tone.


    "As long as you loved the meal then it''s ok," Mrs Avans respond while staring at him.


    "I will excuse myself now," Jackson said before he hurried towards the sitting room too.


    When he reached the sitting-room he met Jasmine rubbing her tummy. The expression on her face while rubbing her tummy showed that of difort.


    "Jasmine, are you sure you don''t want us to visit the doctor? You look unwell," Jackson expressed his feelings as he sat beside her.


    "That is not necessary. I only feel a little difort because I ate too much. I will be fine after some minutes rest so there is no need to go to the hospital," Jasmine said as she forced on a smile so he won''t get too worried.


    "You¡­,"


    "So how did you find having a meal with my entire family? You must find it terrible right since we argued like enemies?" Jasmine asked as she hugged and lean her head onto his shoulder.


    "I find it fun and I didn''t find the argument part horrible but I find it entertaining¡­,"


    "You find us arguing at the dining table entertaining? Are you sure you are ok?" Jasmine asked surprised at Jackson''s words. She had expected him to hate the atmosphere earlier at lunch but instead, he find it fun?


    "Every family have their dramas, yours and mine are not different. And while arguing you both didn''t look like enemies like you said but you guys looked like a family who cares a lot about each other," Jackson said how he truly feels.


    "I found the atmosphere earlier lively because of how all of you interacted. It is a thousand times more lively than when I and my mum have a meal together," Jackson said as he pats her hair affectionately.


    "You are the only guy in this world who will think that way about my family after what you witnessed," Jasmine said as she raised her right hand to y with his face.


    "Alfred and I get along very well now. Sister-inw and I are also on good terms. I love your family a lot. I consider your family as mine so there is no reason to criticise it. I can''t wait to officially be a member of your family," Jackson said with smiles.


    "Mum seems to like you too, it is a matter of time your wishes true," Jasmine said beaming at him. Jackson continued smiling when he heard her words.


    Although her mum seems to like him, the only problem now lies with Jasmine father. He knew pleasing the man won''t be easy but he won''t give up no matter how difficult it is.


    "Jasmine, after we leave here we are gonna hang out with the others so don''t forget that," Jackson said in case she had forgotten about the appointment they made with the others.


    "How could I forget about that? I have been dying to meet them again, I didn''t forget it," Jasmine said beaming. The mere thought of meeting everyone again makes her ted and anxious.


    Just then Jackson heard approaching footsteps. He was the first person to sight his father-inw from afar so he quickly tapped Jasmine by the head.


    "Jasmine, your father is here," Jackson said as a signal for her to sit properly. Jasmine removed her head from his shoulder and sat properly when she heard her father wasing.


    Her action wasn''t as a result that she was afraid of her father but she did this all for Jackson''s sake. She wants his wish of being a part of her family toe true soon.


    Jacksonposed himself as much as he could. Since he arrived there he has been holding back from talking too much or touching Jasmine frequently like he normally did.


    The first rule of impressing the inw was being of good conduct and not talking too much. Dressing properly was also one of them. He was well dressed so he was certain her parents were satisfied with his clothes.


    He can''t afford to make them dislike him because of his conduct.


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 Chapter 414 - Jacksons Mind-blowing Reply To Mrs Avans Question

    Chapter 414 ¨C Jackson¡¯s Mind-blowing Reply To Mrs Avans Question


    "Auntie, my mum once told me that you both didn''t only go to the same high school but also attended the same university. You were the most beautifuldy in high school and even on campus back then. I can see Jasmine and Elizabeth took after you in terms of beauty," Jackson tried to initiate a conversation.


    "Yes, she, Mrs Frank, Mrs Darwin and I all went to the same high school and university but I am surprised to hear that your mum even went as far as mentioning that I was the most beautifuldy on campus," Mrs Avans said with smiles.


    "She indeed told me about it but actually she did that with a frown," Jackson said with a huge sense of humour which made Mrs Avans smile broadened.


    "That''s to show that she still hasn''t changed all these years," Mrs Avans said still maintaining her smiles.


    "She also said you met uncle back when you were in the university. Mum, said everyone said back then that you both were a couple made in heaven. Your happy marriage with uncle and your beautiful daughters proved that theirments were a hundred per cent correct. You both still look so beautiful and good together," Jacksonplimented. The two continued talking. The way Mr Avans did not disrupt their conversation showed he wasn''t displeased with the ways Jackson was making his woman happy by talking about the past.


    Elizabeth sitting beside Jasmine at her left-hand side nudged Jasmine by the side when she saw how Jackson was getting along well with their mum.


    "I can see your man isn''t stupid after all. He knows when to use his intelligence and smooth tongue. He has charmed mum without mum even realising it," Elizabeth whispered into Jasmine''s ear.


    "You are right about that. I had thought meeting father and mum was too sudden for him but I can''t believe he was long prepared for this moment," Jasmine said his gaze focused on the two people chatting ad though they had known each other forever.


    "That shows how eager he is to marry you. His actions showed he is more eager to marry you than you do," Alfred who overheard their conversation said in low tones.


    Their conversation continued for fifteen minutes. Everyone was too immersed in their interesting conversation to know how many minutes has passed.


    "You said you love my daughter right?" Mrs Avans finally changed the conversation to a more serious one.


    "Yes, I love her more than anyone can ever imagine," Jackson replied confidently.


    "Jasmine is fierce, willful, short-tempered. In fact, she is the type of woman every man will run far away from so why did it have to be her? Why did you choose her?" Mrs Avans asked while staring at his face? She didn''t want to miss any slight expression he made.


    His reply was important but what Jackson didn''t know was that to Mrs Avans his expression and attitude while answering her question was the most important.


    "Actually, Auntie I never choose her¡­.," Jackson trailed as he turned to stare at Jasmine. The anxious Mr Avans became angry when he heard his words. He was about to order him out of his house when Jacksonpleted his words.


    "My heart did. My heart was the one who choose her and not me. Every part of our body might lie but the heart and the eyes never lie. It defies whatever any human wants. That is why I believe that Jasmine is the best woman out there that I can ever find," Jackson''s bold reply made the unhappy Alfred, Jasmine and Elizabeth happy.


    Even the expression on her parent''s faces showed that they were very satisfied with his response.


    "And it is true that Jasmine is super naughty. She might be the type ofdy men would never choose to date not to mention getting married to but that is not the same with me. To me, what others see as her ws is what makes her unique," Jackson said while staring into Jasmine''s eyes.


    "No matter what other people says, staying with Jasmine makes me happy and fulfilled, I won''t change my mind about her because of what people say because she is the only one I want. I would rather marry a woman who is herself than marry a woman who is pretending to be what she is not," Jackson concluded his words. Jasmine couldn''t stop smiling at Jackson when she heard his bold deration to her parents.


    "Stop smiling so much or dad will try to find faults with his words," Elizabeth said yfully nudging the smiling Jasmine by the side.


    "I am very happy you think of that her way. I am satisfied with your response," Mrs Avans said in a meek tone.


    "Mum, why are talking as if I am a troublemaker¡­.,"


    "You know yourself better than anyone does so why are you asking me the obvious question?" Mrs Avans said.


    "You might be very satisfied with him but I am not," Mr Avans words dampen everyone''s mood again.


    "Father¡­,"


    "Jasmine, follow me upstairs. I have something to give you," Mrs Avans was so certain that both father and daughter duo will get into a fight once again. There is no time Jasmine and her father meet that they will not quarrel.


    They might be all used to it but there was a guest there. Arguing in front of a guest despite how minor it is doesn''t feel nice to her.


    Jasmine reluctantly stood up when her mum who has begun walking away turned and stare at her.


    She walked to where Alfred sat and whispered into his ears.


    "I will be with mum in a short time so I ask that you don''t let father bully Ice Prince while I am away. Lizzy is father''s favourite so I can only count on you," Jasmine whispered before she turned and followed her mother upstairs.


    The moment Jasmine shut the door behind her, Mrs Avans began scolding her.


    "You know how your father is so why did you argue with him? Why are you always hot-headed when ites to your father but you let the likes of Jane Allen and Mrs Smith treats you anyhow?" Mrs Avans sitting on the couch with her legs crossed asked seriously.


    Indeed, she sometimes ys ignorant about what is going on in her daughters'' life but that doesn''t mean she doesn''t know what is happening. She chooses to do this because she wants her daughters to grow and the only way they would grow is by oveing the challenges of life.


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 Chapter 415 - Jasmine Is Pregnant

    Chapter 415 ¨C Jasmine Is Pregnant


    "Mum, you know that is not true. I was upset with father earlier because it is obvious he is trying to make things difficult for Jackson. I just can''t watch him bully my man without interfering¡­," The sudden nauseous Jasmine instantly covered her mouth. She ran in the direction of the restroom when the desire to vomit persisted.


    Her action scared the wits out of her mother. Mrs Avans once serious expression turned soft as she hurried into the restroom to check up on Jasmine.


    She repeatedly rubbed the vomiting Jasmine''s back. The two of them went back into the mini sitting room after she had finished cleaning up herself.


    Mrs Avans sitting beside her second daughter turned to face Jasmine with a worried look.


    "Jasmine, what is wrong with you? Are you perhaps sick? Do you want me to call Doctor Arthur to check up on you?" The concern Mrs Avans asked caringly.


    "Mum, that''s not necessary. I believe I vomited earlier because I had too much to eat so there is no course for an rm," Jasmine lied without batting an eyelid.


    "You ate a lot?" Mrs Avans asked, her tone showing that she didn''t believe the excuse her daughter just gave her.


    "Earlier at lunch, despite that, you were pretending to be eating I noticed that you only ate little. Apart from that, you were very selective of the food at the table. This is something you have never done," Mrs Avans pointed out what she noticed.


    Why did mum have to be so observant? Now how do I get out of this trouble without revealing the truth of what is really wrong with me?


    Jasmine thought as she tried to think of what lies to tell her mother.


    "You didn''t even eat food that was your favourite. Even when you were a child you never loved drinking milk except when forced to do that but earlier I notice you asked Trisha to get you a cup of warm milk. You didn''t taste a single drop of the wine at the dining earlier and this leads me to my question¡­," Mrs Avans trailed, her gaze focused on Jasmine''s face.


    "What exactly is wrong with you Jasmine Avans?" Mrs Avans asked as she stare into Jasmine''s eyes. Jasmine instantly avoided her gaze and action made Mrs Avans certain that something was wrong with her daughter.


    "Mum, nothing is wrong with me. I am ok," Jasmine denied standing up to her feet. She made to leave the room and avoid answering the question but her mother''s next words made her stop walking.


    "Are you not gonna tell me the truth? Would you rather I call Doctor Arthur toe over and check up on you in the presence of everyone?" Mrs Avans cold voice made Jasmine turn to stare at her mum.


    "Your new habits and symptoms point to one thing and this leads me to my second question, are you perhaps pregnant Jasmine Avans?" Mrs Avans asked. She was slightly taken aback when Jasmine rushed to her side after her question.


    "Mum, lower your voice down or someone else, especially father might overhear your words¡­.,"


    "Jasmine don''t tell me you are pregnant?" Mrs Avans asked in total bewilderment. Her stunned expression soon turned to an angry.


    "Hey, Jasmine how could you let yourself get pregnant for a man who hasn''t gotten your parents permission? Do you even know what your father will do if he learns that his daughter got pregnant out of wedlock¡­,"


    "That''s why I asked that you keep your voice down hmm," Jasmine pleaded as she held her mother''s hands and caressed them affectionately. Mrs Avans instantly brushed Jasmine''s hands-off.


    "Did that jerk decide to visit us because he has finally got you pregnant? He sees the need¡­,"


    "Mum, Ice Prince doesn''t know that I am pregnant. I intend to keep the pregnancy a secret until it reached his birthday," Jasmine said honestly. Mrs Avans frown upon hearing her daughter''s words.


    "When is his birthday and how long is your pregnancy?" Mrs Avans said sounding moreposed at the moment.


    "His birthday ising up in two months and I am over two months pregnant," Jasmine said sounding nervous especially when she saw her mother''s expression turn angry.


    "You are over two months pregnant and you intend to keep the secret for another two months? Have you suddenly gone stupid Jasmine Avans?" Mrs Avans asked to the confusion of Jasmine who had no idea why her mother called her stupid.


    "You are over two months pregnant so that means it''s a matter of time your stomach starts protruding so tell me how you are gonna keep it a secret without others realising it?" Mrs Avans asked in a scolding tone.


    "And who is gonna take care of you in these two months if you don''t reveal your pregnancy to him? Is it you?" Mrs Avans asked firmly and Jasmine nodded.


    "Despite that, you are my daughter I can never trust you with the life of my first grandchild so you better think of how to reveal the truth to him or else I will be forced to not only tell him about it but also your father," Mrs Avans threatened in a fierce tone.


    "Father doesn''t know about my pregnancy and he treats Ice Prince this way. You and I know very well how he will treat Ice Prince if he dares learn about the news of my pregnancy¡­,"


    "Even so, you don''t expect me to leave the life of my grandchild in your care for two months right?" Mrs Avans interrupted Jasmine sharply. Jasmine drew closer to her mother, lifts and mothers hands and ce them in her palms.


    "That''s is why we will rely on you to help us talk to father. Father permitting him to marry me is also a happy asion to Ice Prince so I will tell him the good news on that day¡­," Jasmine trailed as she pats her mother''s hands affectionately.


    "With father''s temperament, I know he won''t give Ice Prince his permission but not when you intervene. Although you always follow father''s arrangement I know that father listens to you so I am sure he will¡­,"


    "You are using me, Jasmine!" Mrs Avans eximed as she frowned.


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 Chapter 416 - Her Daughters Turned Out Excellent

    Chapter 416 ¨C Her Daughters Turned Out Excellent


    "You are using me, Jasmine!" Mrs Avans eximed as she frowned.


    "This is not called using you, mum. It''s a win-win situation. The earlier Ice Prince knows the truth about my pregnancy, the safer your grandchild will be under his care and protection. No one loses but we all get what we want so this is not called using you," Jasmine said as she resist the urge to smile. Now she knows her mum''s weakness she will use to she and Ice Prince advantage. With their mum on their side, she was sure getting her father''s permission won''t be so difficult.


    "You will really go to any extent for him¡­,"


    "Of course mum. He is my man after all," Jasmine said with pride as she beams at her mother.


    Jasmine and her mother continued talking for another ten minutes. Elizabeth''s entry into the room made them quickly change the topic of their discussion.


    "Mum, what were you both talking about earlier? You both all look flustered and suspicious and this makes me want to¡­,"


    "We were just catching up. Nothing is fishy about mum scolding me for disappearing without telling her about it," Jasmine said preventing Elizabeth frompleting her sentence.


    "You know just how mum is whenever she scolds¡­.,"


    "Why are youining when you did something worthy of being scolded and even spanked?" Elizabeth said as she sat down at the left-hand side of her mother.


    "If not for dad''s presence earlier I had intended to spank you for scaring the hell out of all of us. You should be happy mum only scolded you with words," Elizabeth said as she hugged her mother''s hands.


    "Lizzy, how could you say that when as the elder sister you should be the one protecting me from mum and father?" Jasmine said yfully as she hugged her mother''s right hand.


    Her grown-up children acting so childish at the moment made Mrs Avans recall the past.


    In the past when she gave birth to her first child despite people''s ridicule that she gave birth to a daughter instead of a son who will be the heir of their empire, she and her husband were happy regardless of the sex of their first child.


    They had showered her with so much love and care. She had taken some time off work just to take care of her baby. When Jasmine pregnancy came, they were all over the moon.


    They were so happy but the doctor''s news that she will never give birth again after Jasmine''s birth dealt a huge blow on them.


    Although their hope of having a son was crushed after Jasmine''s birth that did not stop them from loving and giving her the attention she deserved.


    People began talking again and mocking them after they learned about the news of her health.


    "They are very wealthy but what is the use of all their wealth when they don''t even have a son to carry on their lineage,"


    "There is no hope for Avans, he only has daughters who are good for nothing,"


    "She only gave birth to b*tches. If Avans is a smart man he will divorce her and threw her and her b*tches away and afterwards get himself young blood to give him sons,"


    These were the horrible words and many more that people say about her and her children.


    If not that her husband loved her a whole lot, her family would have been long ruined after Jasmine''s birth but Mr Avans didn''t let their words get to him.


    Just to put everyone who mocked them and their daughters to shamed, her husband vowed to make his daughters a thousand times better than the sons they bragged about.


    And true to his words and training, he achieved what those proud wealthy men sons couldn''t.


    Elizabeth was 17 years old when she first won an award in business management and Jasmine was 22 years old when her second game won the best game of the year award.


    Compared to sons, their daughters had made them proud. She and her husband could never wish for more.


    "You girls are at it again," Mrs Avans said as she pats each of their hairs with her separate hands.


    While her mum was patting her hair, Jasmine suddenly stood up startling her mother in the process.


    "What is wrong with you? Don''t you know acting this way isn''t good for the¡­.," Mrs Avans paused what she wanted to say when she realised Elizabeth was also there.


    "Mum, I just realised that with Big Sis here Ice Prince is left all alone with Alfred and father. I need to go downstairs," Jasmine said in a serious tone.


    "Why are you acting like your father is gonna eat him up¡­,"


    "Mum, you know what father is capable of, he is your husband after all so I am sure you know him more than we do," Jasmine said hurrying towards the entrance of the room. She was already gone before her mother could caution her to be careful.


    Is that how she is gonna go about handling my grandchild? That''s why I can never trust that naughty girl handling my grandchild inside her womb with care.


    Mrs Avans thought her gaze focused on the brown door Jasmine walked out of.


    I need to intervene in the issue of her father epting Jackson as her husband. He is the only one I could trust to protect both mother and child.


    Mrs Avans subconsciously shook her head. She was not aware that Elizabeth has been staring at her for a while now.


    "Mum, why are you in deep thoughts? Is something bothering you?" Elizabeth asked out of concern. Mrs Avans quicklyposed herself and turned to face Elizabeth hearing her daughter''s question.


    "I am fine," Mrs Avans said forcing a smile on her face.


    "Let''s go downstairs and join them. I am afraid she and her father might get into an argument again without me around," Mrs Avans said as she stood up and approached the entrance.


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 Chapter 417 - You Are All Leaving So Soon?

    Chapter 417 ¨C You Are All Leaving So Soon?


    Elizabeth followed her almost immediately.


    When Jasmine reached downstairs, she met the three men talking. She was so relieved to see that they were talking normally unlike how she imagined.


    Elizabeth on reaching where Jasmine stood nudged Jasmine by the side.


    "See, you were worrying for nothing," Elizabeth said on seeing the men chatting.


    "You are right about that," Jasmine said in low tones just like Elizabeth did.


    "Although our father is pretending to get along with him we can let him keep the guys here for a long time. Don''t forget the others must be waiting for us to arrive now," Jasmine said in a serious tone.


    "So what do you suggest we do now?" Elizabeth asked. She made sure others didn''t hear what they were talking about.


    "What else if not to get our men out of here. I know father and I might get into an argument if I said we have to leave now so I will have to rely on you to get us out of here," Jasmine said in a meek tone. Elizabeth focused all her attention on her father after hearing Jasmine suggestion.


    "Dad, we would have loved to spend some more time with you but we all have other arrangements so we have to leave now," Elizabeth said in a polite tone. Jasmine wasn''t surprised to see that her father didn''t look angry but she also didn''t take his reaction to heart.


    "You all are leaving so soon?" Mrs Avans asked not able to look away from Jackson now standing up.


    "Mother, we all made arrangements before we came here so we can''t stay any longer but I promise toe to visit you and father soon," Alfred said as he also stood up and went to meet his woman.


    "Same here, I wille often to see Auntie and uncle," Jackson said with smiles.


    "That''s right, father. Brother-inw and I¡­,"


    "I haven''t epted him as my son-inw so you can''t address him as such. He is not part of our family until he has earned the right to be so," Mr Avans corrected Alfred.


    "You are right father, he is not part of our family so as such I should address him by his name," Alfred was smart enough not to argue with his father-inw.


    "As I was saying earlier, Jackson and I wille often to keep youpany in our free time. We will use this opportunity to not only bond but also test each other''s skills by ying games like chess, monopoly, golf and so on," Alfred suggested with smiles.


    "Your father now has two filial sons to keep himpany, so when are youdies gonna fulfil your filial piety just like the guys?" Mrs Avans said in a bid to help the guys out.


    "Mum, there is no need to get jealous of father. If we want to spoil you rotten it is easy and we won''t do it with words but with actions," Jasmine said hugging her mother''s right hand.


    "We will take you to fun ces like the mall, boutique, spa, five-star restaurant, cinema and so many other fun ces. Compared to all those boring games they mentioned I am sure you will agree that those ces I mentioned are a thousand times interesting," Jasmine said with pride. She hugged her mum tighter to make the guys jealous.


    "Yeah, Jasmine is right. Compare to the men, we thedies know more ways to pamper the ones we love," Elizabeth supported as she hugged her mother two.


    "Apart from games we also have tons of ces to take uncle¡­,"


    "If you want to argue with the girls then I ask that you give it up because you can never win against them when they team up. You will only end up admitting defeat if you want to go on," Mr Avans said as he stood up from the couch.


    "I know you youngsters have so many ces to go to have fun so you don''t need to stay here anymore. Go and do your thing," Mr Avans said, he turned and walked towards the stairs.


    "Dad, always take good care of yourself. It''s quite cold during this time of the year so remember to always dress warmly," Elizabeth shouted after her after.


    "My Elizabeth is the only one who cares deeply about me. If not for anyone''s sake but your sake, I will try to stay alive until your next visit," Mr Avans said loudly without pausing to take ast look at his family.


    "Mum, take care of yourself also. I will call to check up on often," Jasmine said letting go of her mother''s hands.


    "Mother, Liza and I will also call to check up on you," Alfred said before Elizabeth could speak.


    "Like I said Auntie, you will see me often in your home. I will keeping until father-inw epts me as part of the family," Jackson said seriously.


    "Because I like you doesn''t mean that I have given you my permission. I have a score to settle with you because of what you did so brace yourself for what ising your¡­," Jasmine quickly nudged her mother to prevent her from finishing her sentence.


    "Mum, stop scolding my man just like your husband did. We will leave now," Jasmine said shamelessly. She walked over to where Jackson stood and pull him along with her.


    "Goodbye Auntie," Jackson said loud enough for the woman watching them to hear.


    "We will also leave now too, mum," Elizabeth embraced her mother before she also grabbed her man''s hand and together they left the house.


    Mrs Avans went upstairs after they left the sitting room. Outside Alfred and Elizabeth caught up to Jasmine before they could reach their car.


    "Jackson, what did you do that made mum react the way she did earlier? Did you perhaps offend her because before she left upstairs with Jasmine, she seemed to like you a lot even though she didn''t say it," Elizabeth questioned curiously?


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 Chapter 418 - Are You Talking About Us?

    Chapter 418 ¨C Are You Talking About Us?


    "I don''t recall saying or doing anything wrong. I was about to ask her what I did wrong when Jasmine pulled me away," Jackson replied honestly.


    Yes, Elizabeth is right when she said her mother liked him a lot before she left the sitting room with Jasmine. They got along well before then but he did not recall why Mrs Avans attitude towards him changed suddenly.


    "Maybe Jasmine knows what mother was referring to, am I right Jasmine?" Alfred asked Jasmine giving her suspicious nces. Since Elizabeth brought up the issue, he has seen how restless Jasmine became that is why he guessed she knew something about it.


    "What!" Jasmine remarked. Her remark and expression made her look even more suspicious.


    "I don''t know what you are talking about," Jasmine denied the allegations.


    While they were busy standing beside their cars talking they didn''t know that at the window of the master bedroom, a man wearing reading sses was staring at them with different expressions on his face.


    "I can''t believe our children are all grown up now? What''s even more surprising is that our little Jasmine of yesterday is even talking about marriage," Mr Avans said gazing down at the four people still talking outside their cars.


    "They have long grown up, I guess it''s you who didn''t want to ept it. You were afraid that they will leave you if you ept that they were grown up¡­,"


    "They have indeed both grown up into the finest set of women that no one ever imagined but what I am worried about is Jasmine. She is a little troublemaker. She tends to cause trouble wherever she goes," Mr Avans expressed his fears, his gaze glued on his second daughter''s body.


    "There is no need to worry about her especially now that you have someone to keep her under control," Mrs Avans said in a cheerful tone.


    "And what do you mean by that?" Mr Avans turned to stare at his wife. His expression showed he didn''t understand what his wife''s words meant.


    "I mean the naughty girl seems to listen quite well to what the young master of Smith family says. It pains me to say this but she indeed listens to his words more than she does to us so why don''t you give in to what he wants?" Mrs Avans yed her card without having to sound suspicious.


    For the safety of her grandchild, she would do anything as long as it didn''t involve killing someone.


    "If they get married he will help to watch over her¡­,"


    "If you are speaking up for him because Jasmine asked you then there is no use doing that since I won''t change my mind even though you interfere," Mr Avans cold voice made his once hopeful wife frown. She followed her husband who was now approaching the couch.


    "I know you are stubborn but you know your second daughter beats you to it when ites to that aspect. Avans, don''t let your stubbornness lead to repetition of what happened¡­,"


    "I still recall the incident that made Jasmine hate me so much so you don''t have to remind me about that. I know what to do and what I shouldn''t do," Mr Avans instead of sitting on the couch as he intended walked towards the entrance. Mrs Avans watched him leave the room.


    "I am d you know this," Mrs Avans muttered before she sat on the couch.


    On leaving her parents house, Jasmine followed Jackson home. They didn''t stay in Jackson''s house for a long time. Jackson and Jasmine left for the venue of their next appointment after changing into a new set of outfits.


    "Ice Prince, how do you think the others will react? Do you think thedies will nag me a lot?" The anxious Jasmine asked when they were closed to where they had agreed to meet the others.


    "Of course, they will scold you a lot or what do you think?" Jackson replied in a tone that made Jasmine even more anxious. He couldn''t resist smiling when he realised how nervous she has be.


    "Although they will scold you, they will shower you with a lot of kisses to show their excitement. They have all missed you a lot so they wouldn''t be able to scold you for a long time," Jackson who was previously ying around with Jasmine said with smiles.


    "Hey, why didn''t youplete your words earlier. You almost made me¡­,"


    "You can scold me all you want but you must promise not to get angry with me throughout today ok," Jackson said pulling over in front of a cafe. The moment he parked the car, he stretched and kissed thedy sitting beside him in the front seat.


    "That''s my good luck charm. It will make them scold you less," Jackson said before he hurried out of the car to open the door for her.


    While Jackson and Jasmine approach the entrance of the cafe, those inside waiting for them became more anxious since the one they were eager to see hadn''t arrived yet.


    "Lizzy, didn''t you say you all left your parents home at the same time so why haven''t they arrived yet? What is taking them so long," Evelyn expressed her impatience with a frown on her face.


    "Are you talking about us?" All of them at the table heard a familiar voiceing from the direction of the entrance.


    Without wasting time they turned their gazes towards the direction the voice came from to confirm their guess.


    "Jasmine!!!" Catherine and Evelyn shouted as though it was only Jasmine they saw. They stood up and rushed to where the chic lookingdy wasing from.


    The first person to reach Jasmine was Catherine. She embraced Jasmine like she hasn''t seen her for five years. The way she acted showed just how much she has missed her best friend.


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 Chapter 419 - Did You Get Their Permission?

    Chapter 419 ¨C Did You Get Their Permission?


    For the period they have been friends they haven''t parted ways or lost contact for three days not to mention an entire month. Wherever Jasmine is, she always sticks along. Her job as Jasmine''s executive assistant made things very easy for her to always be wherever Jasmine is.


    This separation is the longest they have both experienced.


    After she has hugged Jasmine for a while Catherine gave way to Evelyn. When it was Evelyn''s turn, she refused to let go.


    "I was also gone so didn''t you guys miss me too?" Jackson asked in a bid to let Evelyn release his woman.


    Just like he guessed, Evelyn let go of Jasmine after he spoke.


    "I can see it is only Jasmine you all see and this is very biased¡­.,"


    "You went missing for less than five hours so how could youpare yourself to our beloved girl whom we haven''t seen or spoken to for a month?" Evelyn asked before she brought back her gaze to Jasmine.


    "Yeah Jack, she has a point there. Also, we didn''t even realise that you were out of the city until we called unlike Jasmine so there is no need to feel jealous," Steve supported as he and Jeff stood up to go wee thedy they have missed dearly.


    "If you want us to wee you just like we are weing sister-inw there it''s easy. You just have to go missing for at least there months and you will see the grand manner we will wee you. Although I can''t guarantee that sister-inw will not break your legs after you returned," Jeff said yfully. His yful words earned murderous res from Jasmine.


    "Hey, are you trying to talk him into leaving your sister-inw sad and heartbroken? How cruel of you to give him such a suggestion Pretty Boy," Jasmine, the drama queen faked a painful expression.


    "Would you be happy if I advised my My Cat to leave you for six months without¡­,"


    "Hey, sister-inw I was just kidding. There is no need to act so hurt. I admit my wrong," Jeff said as he hurriedly hugged Jasmine in a bid to appease her. Everyone ended upughing seeing how terrified Jeff was as a result of mere words from Jasmine.


    "Hahaha¡­ I thought Young Master Darwin was incapable of feeling fear. I never knew you could get scared because of how gutsy you became after Jasmine left. I guess you have met your match," Evelynughed at the scared Jeff who was still trying to coax Jasmine.


    "You are damn right. The once fearless Jeffrey has met his match once again," Steve said alsoughing at his friend who seems to be more interested in pleasing Jasmine than listening to their conversation.


    "That''s enough. Stop romancing my woman or I will be forced to break your hands," Jackson said beating Jeff''s hands away.


    "Romancing your woman?" Jeff asked as he stare at his friends face like he was a stranger.


    "I have my woman too so why would you use me of such a thing. I can see you have be more stingy after sister-inw returns¡­,"


    "You can be stingy with your woman too. I won''tin to you," Jackson said without feeling any sense of shame. He lead his woman to the table where Elizabeth and Alfred were sitting watching their little drama.


    "Let''s see whether you will still be so proud and stingy when I report you to sister-inw¡­,"


    "Jeff, I can see you have the habit of making everyone knows that Jasmine is your best friend''s woman but I advise that you know when to and not to say it," Elizabeth said in a calm tone. Her words caught everyone''s attention.


    "And what is wrong with addressing her like that. She doesn''t have a problem with that¡­,"


    "Same here. I don''t have a problem with that but I can''t say the same about my dad who almost sew up Jackson''s mouth for addressing him and my mum as father-inw and mother-inw," Elizabeth exaggerated. Everyone quickly took their seat ready to listen to the entire story.


    "What!" Jeff asked in shock. The only people who knew that she exaggerated her words were Alfred, Jasmine and Jackson but they didn''t say anything.


    "Yeah, that is why I am advising you because I can''t fathom what my dad will do to you if he heard you call his beloved daughter sister-inw when she isn''t married," Elizabeth said in a meek tone.


    "Jasmine, you only told us that you and Jackson had other appointments but you never told us that you wanted to introduce him to your parents. So how did the introduction go?" Catherine asked inquisitively.


    "Did you get their permission?" Jeff asked not able to hide how curious he is to know what happened back in Jasmine''s parents home.


    "Get their permission? Don''t even go there. You should be happy your best friend came back intact and not with a broken leg or arm," Jasmine exaggerated sounding upset when she recalled how her father treated Jackson.


    "Was it that serious?" Evelyn asked. Out of everyone sitting there, she was the only one who didn''t know how exactly Mr Avans real temperament is.


    "It wasn''t that serious. Sister-inw is just exaggerating to scare all of you. My father-inw is not that scary¡­,"


    "I guess you are the one who thinks of him that way," Jasmine cut short Alfred before he could defend his father-inw.


    "Guys, tell us what exactly happened there. I am dying to know every single thing that urred," Evelyn said in an excitement-filled tone.


    "I will tell you guys about it," Jackson obliged to narrate what happened to everyone. The instant he began telling the story, the waiter arrived with the menus and this made Jackson temporarily pause his storytelling.


    He resumed again after the waiter had left. Jackson spent about fifteen minutes rying everything that happened in detail to everyone.


    In the end, some people ended upughing at Jackson while the others pitied him.


    ¡­.


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 Chapter 420 - Besties Time

    Chapter 420 ¨C Besties Time


    "Mothers-inw are the loveliest set of people and that''s why it is not a surprise that Jasmine mum liked you. While mothers-inw are lovely the fathers-inw are stubborn beings who will not easily give their daughters away without putting on a strong fight¡­.,"


    "Haha¡­ I can see you are talking about this from experience. You haven''t forgotten how Cat''s father dealt with you," Evelynughed at Jeff.


    "So are you trying to say fathers-inw are not lovely because they aren''t easily charmed?" Alfred asked in a yful tone.


    "You can put it that way," Jeff said in a carefree tone.


    "Jack isn''t only handsome but surprisingly he developed a lovely character after he met Jasmine so I am not surprised that Jasmine mother liked him," Stevemented resisting the urge tough seeing Jackson''s frowning face after he finished speaking.


    "Are you trying to say I didn''t have a lovely character before I met Jasmine?" Jackson asked pretending to be upset.


    "You don''t need me to begin telling you how you were before Jasmine came into the picture right? And Jasmine too can be a witness to what I am saying since she saw who you truly were before¡­.,"


    "What do you know? Acting how I did with her in the past was my way to make her get attracted to me," Jackson blurted out without thinking. He turned to face Jasmine when he realised what he had said.


    "Jasmine, have you seen now that your man isn''t all that innocent at all. He has confessed," Evelyn''s words were apanied by loudughter.


    Jackson was so d to see that Jasmine wasn''t angry by what he said.


    "Guys, this not the time tough and make jokes of me but this is the time I need your collective ideas and suggestions¡­,"


    "Idea and suggestions about what?" Alfred the first person to stopughing asked.


    Everyone gradually stoppedughing after Alfred''s question. They listened to hear what Jackson had to say.


    "Ideas and suggestions about how to please my future father-inw. You know getting married to Jasmine will be impossible for me without getting her parents permission¡­,"


    "Hey Jack, this isn''t time for this discussion too. We are here to have fun and bond. Let''s talk about this topic some other days. I am sure by then your buddies will have lots of crazy suggestions to offer," Catherine said in a yful tone.


    "I agree too," Steve supported.


    "Same here," Jeff, Evelyn and Elizabeth said at the same time.


    "So where are we going to after here?" Jasmine asked curiously as she stare at their faces. Because this is the first time seeing them in a long time she wasn''t aware of the ns they made.


    "We are gonna first go sightseeing, shopping, going to the gaming house, watching movies and so many more," Evelyn said with excitement.


    "Wow, as long as it''s about fun and enjoying myself then I am ready for it," Jasmine said with smiles.


    "If that''s the case then we need to finish here so we can leave," Jeff said.


    They all continued eating and talking. About fifteen minutester, they left the cafe in which they had booked.


    The next ce they went to was the boutique. In the boutique, only thedies seems to be eager about shopping but their boyfriends were not left alone. Thedies pulled the men along with them wherever they entered.


    "I want that, that and those," These words were the most frequent words thedies said as they went around shopping.


    With their wealth, they didn''t care about the prices of goods they bought. As long as the clothes and shoes caught their attention they didn''t mind buying them.


    "Cat, how about buying that sexy red lingerie. I am sure Pretty boy will fall deeper in love with you if he sets eyes¡­,"


    "Hey, stop that Jasmine. Don''t forget the men are barely some distance away," Catherine said nudging Jasmine gently by the side.


    "So what if they heard us talking? They indeed go crazy when they see their women wearing such stuff, am I right Lyn?" Jasmine said loudly winking at Evelyn to support her.


    "Yeah, you are right about that. Our men are the beasts¡­,"


    "Youdies are well suited together. You both are extremely shameless," Elizabeth said before she hurried away from them. Catherine also followed.


    "I find teasing them fun or what do you think?" Evelyn asked her gaze following the twodies walking to another section.


    "You are right about that," Jasmine said beaming.


    "Hey, where are the two of you going. Wait for us," Jasmine shouted after Elizabeth and Catherine. She and Evelyn hurried to meet up with the otherdies.


    The guys all turned to stare at thedies hearing their sweetughter.


    "Guys, what do you think about ourdies? Don''t you agree with me that they are lovely?" Jeff asked as he momentarily shift his gaze to stare at the men.


    "They are the most beautiful set ofdies the world can ever offer," Alfred said his gaze glued on hisughing wife. Just like the other men, he couldn''t take his eyes off his woman.


    "Their beautifulughter don''t only brighten up our worlds but they are priceless," Jackson said while staring at Jasmine who was ying andughing with the otherdies.


    "Why don''t we join in the fun? I believe teasing them just like they had always done to us will be fun, or what do you guys say?" Jeff asked. He stares at them for replies.


    "I am in," Steve and Jackson chorused. Since Alfred did not refuse, the four men went to meet their women.


    They all kept on shopping while ying in the boutique where only a few customers were present.


    After they finished shopping in the boutique they went to the jewellery store and bought for themselves quality jewellery.


    Everyone rested in a cafe when they were done shopping. After about twenty minutes rest they went sightseeing.


    With thedies around, they were no dull moments. All of them enjoyed themselves throughout the day.


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 Chapter 421 - Where Is It?

    Chapter 421 ¨C Where Is It?


    When it was 7:00 pm the group of friends went to the cinema, each holding onto her partner tightly.


    "These are the movie tickets. We are all sitting on different rows except Jasmine, Jackson, Jeff and Catherine whose seats are next to each other," Evelyn said as she shared the tickets.


    "One day is the name of the movie. I haven''t watched it before," Jasmine said when she saw the name of the movie they were about to watch.


    "Neither I too so let''s look forward to it," Evelyn said with smiles as she approached where popcorn and drinks are sold.


    They all did the same thing. Some minutester they were all sitting inside the huge hall waiting for the movie to begin.


    The moment the lights went off, Jasmine hugged Jackson''s right hands tightly. Jackson pats her hair before he brought his gaze to the screen which had started ying.


    Everyone in the hall was happily enjoying the movie when Catherine turned to check up on her friend. She saw the couple sitting beside them kissing so intensely without any worries.


    "Hey, girlfriend hold back yourself a little. Don''t forget we are in the cinema and not in your home. Have a little bit of shame hmm," Catherine said in low tones touching Jasmine to make her stop kissing Jackson.


    Instead of stopping their kiss seemed to intensify. Jasmine was enjoying herself too much to hear her best friend''s words.


    "Just let them be. You know they won''t listen to you until they have executed what they have in mind," Jeff said seeing that Catherine''s words were not heard by his friends.


    "If Jasmine and Jackson are acting this way, I wonder what Evelyn is doing. I am almost a hundred per cent sure that just like Jasmine she will be giving those sitting on her roll nosebleed," Catherine exaggerated as she look in the direction she saw Evelyn and Steve sat.


    "There is no need to worry about what they do. I am afraid you might also suffer from a nosebleed so why don''t we concentrate on the two of us," Jeff said as he stare into her eyes affectionately. His face inches closer seeing that she didn''t show any sign of rejection.


    Just when their lips were about to join Catherine look away.


    "Let''s concentrate on watching the movie. Stop having naughty thoughts because I won''t satisfy them," Catherine said her gaze glued on the screen.


    Here shees again and here I thought we were ok since she looked genuinely happy after sister-inw returned.


    Jeff thought his gaze glued on the face of his woman which wasn''t even looking in his direction.


    Meanwhile, as Jeff was staring at his woman who is ignoring him, Alfred on the other hand was also staring at his woman with loving eyes.


    Elizabeth pretended to be so focused on the movie ying before she shifted her attention to the right.


    Her husband affectionate eyes interlocked with hers causing her to momentarily forget her surrounding. She soon snapped out of it.


    "Why do you keep staring at my face with those piercing eyes? Do I perhaps have something on my face?" Elizabeth asked subconsciously touching her face when she saw Alfred nods his head.


    "Where is it? I can''t find it," Elizabeth said when she couldn''t find the thing Alfred said was on her face.


    "Bring your face closer so I can help you to remove it," The absent-minded Alfred said not taking his gaze off her face. The innocent Elizabeth who was unaware of what her husband was up to pulled closer just like her husband said.


    The next thing that happened was that Alfred kissed her in front of so many prying eyes. She couldn''t believe her eyes. Elizabeth was too stunned to react.


    "I have removed it," Alfred said without an ounce of shame after pulling away. He brought his attention back to the screen.


    After what he did it was Elizabeth turn to do the staring.


    What just happened? Did Fred trick and kiss me? Whom did he learn it from? Was it from Jeff, Steve or Evelyn?


    Elizabeth thought her gaze still centred on her husband. Although she was surprised by his sudden action, she didn''t dislike what he did one bit. She brought back her attention to the screen when Alfred turned to stare at her.


    The group of friends went outside after the movie ended.


    Evelyn and Steve were thest people toe out of the building. They met others waiting for them where they parked their cars.


    "So guys how did you find the movie?" Evelyn asked when she reached where they stood.


    "It was good," Jasmine holding onto Jackson''s hand said smiling.


    "It was good? Did you and Jackson even pay attention to the movie at all?" Catherine asked yfully.


    "I believe they enjoyed each other''spany more than they enjoyed the movie. They were even kissing¡­,"


    "You don''t have to tell them everything in detail," Jasmine interrupted Jeff from finishing his words. Evelyn turned in time to see Elizabeth''s blushing face.


    "Liz, why are you blushing? Don''t tell me you and Alfred also kissed?" Evelyn asked teasingly, her words causing everyone to look at Elizabeth.


    "What¡­ what¡­ what are you saying?" Elizabeth stutter despite her efforts to act like nothing happened. Alfred couldn''t resist smiling seeing his wife flushed face.


    "Seeing how you are acting you look even more suspicious," Jeff joined in the teasing.


    "Since you won''t tell us, how about I ask Alfred?" Evelyn asked suppressing herughter.


    "Alfred, what happened between¡­,"


    "Will you guys stop teasing my sister-inw? Look at how tensed she has be because of your teases," Jackson decided to help Elizabeth not knowing that he was giving them the opportunity to tease him.


    "Oh, I can see Mr Lover-boy is trying to earn some good points by helping his future sister-inw. What should I call this huh?" Evelyn joked, her huge sense of humour making everyoneugh without a care.


    ¡­


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 Chapter 422 - The Pool Game

    Chapter 422 ¨C The Pool Game


    After theirughter died down they all left for the most popr gaming store in the city. When they reached the gaming house the first section they went to was the pool game section.


    The owner of the ce is very familiar with the prominent figures who just arrived so he came out to greet them. He was even the one who led them to the table they were supposed to use.


    "Guys, so how should we y the game? Should all of us y at once first or we should share ourselves into two teams?" Alfred asked as he stare at their faces for answers.


    "Let''s y two teams¡­,"


    "Guys vsdies," Jeff said and everyone seems to support him.


    "Jasmine, do you know how to y or do you want me to teach you?" Jackson asked staring at her face.


    "What are you saying¡­,"


    "Teach me. I bet I will be a pro if I learn from you," Jasmine said secretly signalling Catherine not to say anything.


    "Cat, what were you trying to say earlier?" Evelyn asked the quiet Catherine who looked like she had something to say some moment ago.


    "I guess she wanted to say letting Ice Prince teach me is cheating," Jasmine said not letting Catherine talk.


    "That is not considered cheating. Anyone who doesn''t know how to y can learn from those who know before the real game starts," Evelyn said as she stare at Jasmine and Jackson who had already taken their positions on the pool table.


    After making her stand like she ought to, Jackson slightly made her bend. As he tried to teach his woman how to y pool games his attention was focused on her but no one or nothing else.


    "Always maintain your fingers in this position whenever you are ying, do you hear me?" Jackson asked expecting to receive a response from her. When Jasmine didn''t reply he turned his gaze to her face.


    It was after he stares at her he realised that she has been staring at his face all along. He was so certain she didn''t hear a single word he said.


    "Were you even listening to me?" Jackson asked staring into her passionate eyes which hasn''t moved from his face for a second.


    "I¡­ I couldn''t resist staring at your handsome face and I guess this is due to our closeness. I was unintentionally charmed by you," Jasmine said absentmindedly.


    "How are you going to learn how to y it if you won''t even listen to me¡­,"


    "She is acting this way because she does not require your training," Catherine said the words she couldn''t say because of Jasmine''s signal earlier.


    "What do you mean?" Jeff and Evelyn asked in a curious tone.


    "That''s because Jasmine is a pro in ying pool games. She can even strike and score with her eyes closed, that is how good she is," Catherine said to the amazement of almost everyone. The only ones who didn''t find the revtion shocking was Elizabeth and Alfred. And this was because they have known Jasmine longer than others.


    "That is impossible. You must be lying right, Cat?" Evelyn said as she stare at Jasmine like she was a stranger.


    "If Catherine is the one who says it then I believe that she is right. Actually, Jasmine is a pro in gaming. They are only a few games she isn''t good at. Because of gaming, she was even given the title the goddess of gaming in high school," Elizabeth said with a smile.


    "Jasmine, are you that good like they said?" Evelyn asked still doubting their words.


    When the news said Jasmine was good at gaming she thought it was only restricted to video gaming. Now she learns that wasn''t the case she can''t bring herself to believe that the tinydy before her was an all-around expert in games.


    "I will not respond to that question since it will sound like I am boasting. You will know how good I am when we start ying," Jasmine with confidence.


    "If that is the case then what are we waiting for, let''s y now," Jeff said in excitement. Before themencement of the game, the two teams agreed that a total of three rounds must be yed so that everyone in each team will have to chance to y. And it was also agreed that the team to pocket the most balls in thest round will be crowned the winner.


    The game was merely for fun and not a professional pool game so none objected.


    To determine which team will break, a coin was tossed and the guys ended up breaking.


    When the first round started Evelyn was the first to y in thedies team and she was only able to strike three balls into the pockets before she failed to hit a ball, automatically making it the men''s team to y.


    Just like previously determined by each team Jeff was made the first to y for the men. Steve kept praising him after he strike the third ball.


    "What''s there to be so happy when you guys will be the one losing when Jasmine gets in a position of the cue stick," Catherine says with pride.


    "Nothing is certain so don''t be too confident Cat, who knows youdies might end up losing before it gets to Jasmine''s turn," Steve said yfully.


    "You guys should rejoice while you can because you won''t be able to smile soon," Elizabeth said with smiles.


    The two teams took turns in nning ording to how it was scheduled. With the guys very good in the game, the loser team was very obvious. Thedies had no choice but to count on Jasmine to turn the table around for their favour.


    Because of Jasmine, they were able to win in the second round. Since it was the guys who won the first round thest round whom thedies had put Jasmine in charge will determine which team will win the game.


    Their desire to win the guys was evident in their cheering.


    "Jasmine, Jasmine, Jasmine!!!" Evelyn and Catherine cheered momentarily forgetting where they are. The excitement that Jasmine strike over six balls into the pocket didn''t make them think straight. That was the highest balls any of thedies had struck so why wouldn''t they be happy.


    The way Jasmine was ying the game like it was a piece of cake made not only Steve and Jeff but also Jackson and Alfred stunned. The expression on their faces showed they haven''t met anyone who ys the game as excellent as Jasmine does.


    She was a pro, no doubts!


    "Is she even human?" Jeff said with his mouth open in agape when he saw that it was only two balls remaining for Jasmine to strike into the pockets to make thedies winners. While theirs was only remaining two balls, the guys still had about three balls remaining.


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 Chapter 423 - Someone Challenged Jasmine

    Chapter 423 ¨C Someone Challenged Jasmine


    "I can see why Catherine was so confident that they would win. The tables have been drastically turned on us and I am sure it''s a matter of time thedies start teasing us," Steve said, his eyes focused on Jasmine who wasn''t paying attention to what was happening around her.


    Maybe one of the reasons she was leading was because she didn''t let herself get distracted by thedies cheers or the onlookers'' praises.


    "Done!" Jasmine said to the excitement of thedies who shouted in excitement.


    "Hey, why are you guys so quiet? Can''t you talk anymore like you did when it was your turn?" Evelyn said with a smile.


    "It''s not that they can''t talk anymore but the truth is they have eaten the humble pie since we won," Elizabeth said beaming.


    "Youdies cheated! Jasmine¡­,"


    "Hey, don''t do it or we are gonna end up suffering if you challenge thedies," Alfred nudged Jeff by the ribs but too bad his warning waste. Thedies heard Jeff''s words.


    "We cheated? How did we do that under you guys close watch?" Evelyn asked as she stare at their faces.


    "I am not the one who says it, so why are you all looking at me like that?" Jackson tried to defend himself.


    "I wasn''t also part of it," Steve and Alfred said when thedies shifted their piercing nces to the two of them. The way thedies acted was as if they didn''t know that it was Jeff who said it.


    "You guys are such betrayers! I can''t believe you give me up so easily," Jeff said pretending to be angry at the guys.


    "If you think we cheated how about you guys go one on one with Jasmine, let''s see whether you guys will still be able to ept defeat when she wins against all of you," Evelyn challenged the guys.


    "It''s Jeff who made the statement so it''s only fair he is the only one to go against Jasmine on the game and not us. We will be the audience just like youdies," Jackson said as he pulled slightly away from the pool table.


    "Our women are always right so going against them when you know that you stand no chance of winning is suicidal," Jackson whispered to the earring of the two guys standing side by side with him.


    "Challenging one of them is good but they are quite scary when they join forces. One who challenges them in a group will have no other person but himself to me," Alfred added, his eyes centred on his wife.


    "So do you ept the challenge Pretty Boy?" Jasmine who was itching to y the game asked with an evil grin on her face.


    "There is no need to stare at me like that. Since you are the one I am ying with I will go easy on you, don''t worry," Jasmine said beaming.


    Everyone at the table knew that Jasmine is gonna do the opposite of what she said after the game began.


    A few minutester, the game was arranged in the rectangr rack. A coin was tossed to determine who will break and Jasmine ended up breaking the game.


    "Haha¡­ Jeff, you are doing better than I imagined," Steve said jokingly seeing how well Jeff was ying. He had sessfully struck five balls into the pockets without giving the chance to his opponents.


    "I guess the fear of losing has made him shape up, don''t you agree with medies?" Evelyn teased, making Steve and Jasmine smile.


    "Evelyn, I will suggest that you stop teasing Jasmine''s Pretty Boy because I am sure he will end up ming you if he loses," Elizabeth joined in the fun.


    Sooner than expected the cue stick fell into Jasmine''s hands. Just like before she stunned everyone once again with her skills. People even began gathering beside their table when they saw that something fun was going on there.


    Thedies cheering attracted the attention of others to their table.


    Just then a guy in a ck short sleeve shirt walked up to the pool table. The frown on his face while watching Jasmine y showed his feelings.


    "Stupid!" The guy said loud enough for others to hear. Because he was standing close to where Jasmine stood, Jasmine heard his words loudly and this made her pause. She turned to look at the one who spoke.


    "What''s there to be proud of lousy tricks. Do you think you are the Queen of Pool games just because you strike a few balls into the pocket?" The guy asked giving Jasmine contemptuous nces.


    "It''s not Queen Of Pool Game," Jasmine said in a cold tone. Her words made everyone wonder why she rejected the title the guy gave her. They could see how good she was in the game and they didn''t see anything wrong with the title.


    "But it''s Empress or Goddess Of Pool Games, got it?" Jasmine corrected with pride. Her words caused people to begin cheering for her.


    "You are such a prouddy¡­.,"


    "That''s not called pride but confidence. She is confident about what she can do but how about you? Are you confident of defeating her in the pool game?" Evelyn asked in a firm tone.


    "She is damn right about that. If you are confident about winning her why don''t you y just one round with her¡­,"


    "I don''t deal with proud fools like her," The guy said as he turned to leave.


    "What did you just call my woman? Repeat those words and I promise to show you what happens to proud people like you who knows nothing other than spewing nonsense," Jackson said fiercely as he made to charge forward. Steve and Alfred held him in ce.


    "Let thedies handle him in the way they know how to do best. You know you can always count on them," Steve said in a bid to prevent any fight from breaking out.


    "You said our friend is a proud fool right but you will be the loser here if you refuse to ept the challenge. If you leave after causing a scene then we will conclude that you are scared of losing¡­,"


    "And that will automatically make you a proud idiot," Evelynpleted the words for Catherine in case Catherine tried to hold back from insulting the guy.


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 Chapter 424 - You Lost

    Chapter 424 ¨C You Lost


    With the audience in support of Jasmine and her group, the guy had no chance of escaping.


    "Today I will show you what it means to suffer a great defeat," The guy finally epted the challenge when the pressure from the audience was getting out of hand.


    Instantly the table was rearranged following Jackson''s orders. Just when they were both set to toss the coin Evelyn spoke up.


    "For every game, there is always a reward for the winner so what will the winner of this game get, the yers should decide," Evelyn said giving the guy who challenge Jasmine murderous nces.


    "I will do and give anything she wants that is if she is capable of winning," the guy said with pride.


    "What about you Jasmine, what will you give him if he wins?" Evelyn asked anxiously. Not only she but the others were also anxious to know what Jasmine will promise the pompous guy.


    "Anything he wants I will give it to him?" Jasmine said in a firm tone. Her friends and lover were shocked to hear her reply.


    "You will give me anything I want?" The guy asked giving her lecherous nces. Jackson wanted to punch the guy for staring at his woman lustfully but Jeff stopped him.


    "Jasmine, jerks like him are not to be trusted. He might ask for sex so you don''t have to fall for his tricks¡­,"


    "I know what I am doing so don''t worry," Jasmine assured them with a smile. She turned to face the guy when one in charge of tossing the coin picked up the coin and was ready to toss it.


    "Silently pray that luck shines on you and I end up breaking because if that isn''t the case, I will make sure you don''t get to hold the cue stick again until the game is concluded," Jasmine said in low tones and with a wicked grin on her face.


    "I guess your prayers were desperate enough. The god of luck did shine his luck on you," Jasmine said when he heard people say it was the head that showed.


    The game began in full swing after Jasmine break. The game was going smoothly but Catherine and the others became anxious when the guy didn''t fail. Since he didn''t fail or y a foul, ording to the rule of the pool game he had to continue ying.


    "Goddamn it! Sister-inw will end up losing without even getting to y if he keeps striking the balls into the pocket," Jeff expressed his anxiety with fear in his eyes.


    "You are right about that. If he sessfully strikes this particr ball into the pocket, that means it is only remaining a total of two balls for him. If that happens, it will be very hard for Jasmine to win¡­,"


    "And I am very sure the jerk will definitely ask Jasmine to spend the night with him. Jasmine''s reputation will bepletely tarnished¡­,"


    "We just need Jasmine to get in the position of the cue stick and then she will definitely turn the tables on him. I have this feeling that his moments of rejoicing will be over in a few minutes," Catherine said as she tapped the anxious Elizabeth by the shoulder.


    It was just like someone above heard Catherine''s words and even hastened to bring it to past. Because almost immediately she finished talking the guy who failed to hit the ball handed the cue stick over to Jasmine.


    He only had two balls to strike into the pocket to make him the winner but unfortunately, he failed to hit it.


    Evelyn, Jeff, Steve and Catherine never uttered a word when it was the guy''s turn but they suddenly began cheering Jasmine before she could even start ying.


    "Don''t cheer so loudly or I will get distracted," Jasmine spoke to her supporters before she started the game.


    Jackson anxiously watched his woman y the game with a smile. Although it was apetition the smile on her face while ying showed she didn''t take it as apetition at all. She was instead having fun.


    He wished he could be as broad-minded as her but he couldn''t especially when he knew what was at stake if she loses.


    No matter what happened he would never share his woman with any man.


    The once happy guy became anxious when he saw how fast Jasmine was ying the game. He suddenly began sweating on his forehead when he realised that it was only remaining a few balls before Jasmine would be the winner.


    Because of Jasmine earlier words, Evelyn and her friends didn''t cheer for Jasmine at all. They eagerly waited for her to reach the same balls as the other guy did.


    The moment Jasmine strike the agreed number of balls that will make one the winner into the pocket, she threw the cue stick on the table and brought her gaze to the terrified guy standing some distance away from her.


    "You lost," Jasmine said in a firm tone. Everywhere in the gaming house became bubbling after Jasmine won. Evelyn and Catherine out of excitement almost lifted Jasmine off her feet had Jasmine not stopped them from doing so.


    "Have you now agreed that you are not her match?" Evelyn who was waiting for this moment asked with a prideful look.


    "Never look down on others just because you think you are good at a particr thing, I am sure you have learned this lesson tonight hmm?" Catherine asked. The guys wanted to so much say something but they hold back themselves since they had previously agreed that thedies will be the ones handling the jerk.


    "So what do you want from me," The embarrassed guy finally bring himself to ept defeat. The way he was acting showed he wanted to get out of there as soon as possible.


    "There is nothing I want that you can offer that I don''t have so I will leave it to Lyn here to be the one asking you for what she wants?" Jasmine said before she walks over to a chair and sat down. Jackson quickly followed her when he saw that something seems to be wrong with her.


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 Chapter 425 - The Losers Punishment

    Chapter 425 ¨C The Loser¡¯s Punishment


    "Are you alright?" Jackson asked in a worried tone when he got to where she sat. He squats in front of her.


    "I guessed I am a bit tired because we have been standing for almost an hour now. Apart from being slightly tired I am fine," Jasmine said as she smiled at him.


    "I am happy to know that you are ok and I am even happier because you won the challenge earlier," Jackson smiles broadly as he raises his hands and pats her face.


    The two paid no attention to what was going on at the pool table.


    "I am happy as long as you are happy," Jasmine said, beaming at him.


    Meanwhile, at the pool table, Evelyn who had finallye up with a perfect punishment to ask as a reward from the proud guy lowered her gaze at the guy.


    "I saw you giving your cell phone earlier to that guy to video the game¡­,"


    "What does that have to do with the reward you are supposed to ask from me?" The guy asked looking very flustered. He could not believe someone actually saw what he did earlier.


    "I am rich. I can give you any amount of money you want¡­,"


    "And do I look poor to you? Does it look like I amcking money?" Evelyn snapped rudely.


    "What I want from you is neither money nor power but I want you to upload the video in which you ask the guy to video. You will upload it on all your social media with the words ''I am the proud fool and sour loser of all time'' underneath it¡­,"


    "What! You are kidding right?" The guy asked with trembling hands.


    He was a rich man with so many friends. He is prideful so how could he bring himself to make such an embarrassing incident public.


    "Does it look like I am joking to you?" Evelyn asked coldly.


    "I am sure you would have done the same thing if she was the loser so I hope you have fun experiencing the same treatment you wanted to give her," Alfred said. Before the guy whom Evelyn pointed to could escape, Steve and Jeff held him. They collected the phone from his hand.


    The two of them gave the cell phone back to the guy who lost the game and ordered him to do what he had promised.


    With the onlookers on their side, the guy had no choice but to do as Evelyn wanted.


    "I hope you have learned your lesson after today''s incident. Don''t go around looking down on others," Catherine said firmly. She and the others went to meet Jackson and Jasmine.


    "So what game should we y next?" Jasmine asked when everyone has gathered around her.


    "Let''s y monopoly game," Elizabeth blurted out. Since everyone had no objection to the game Elizabeth suggested, they decided to y the game she wanted.


    "Jasmine, I hope you are not also a pro in monopoly game right?" Jeff asked before they could start the game.


    "Are you scared I will eat all your money until you are bankrupted?" Jasmine said with a smile.


    "Although I am very good in monopoly game Jasmine is better than me in that," Elizabeth revealed with smiles.


    "My father thought us how to y monopoly and chess games. Jasmine won father in these two games when she turned sixteen years¡­,"


    "OMG!" Evelyn remarked in astonishment.


    "She won a few national and international awards in chess and a few other games when we were in high school and university¡­,"


    "That means she is better than all of us here in these games. And that is not fair," Steveined bitterly.


    "I am good in games because the times you all spent studying your books and attending so many lessons in the past I spent them ying games and honing my gaming skills. I am might be good at ying games but I am sure I can''tpete with all of you in Academics so there is no need to feel so sad about it," Jasmine said with smiles.


    In the past each time she was sent to her grandmother''s ce she always spent her days ying games in the gaming room her grandmother set up for her.


    Gaming was one of the reasons she is always excited each time she is chased to her grandmother''s ce.


    Her grandmother did indulge her a lot but she always advise her and made sure she didn''t go astray.


    In exchange for buying hertest games and gaming capsules, she promised her grandmother to study hard and her grandmother always made sure she kept the promise she made to her.


    "There''s no need to say that tofort us, hehe¡­," Evelyn said with smiles.


    "Let''s y the game. Just know we won''t go easy on you," Jeff said yfully, his words and huge sense of humour causing everyone tough.


    The eight friends spent a total of three hours there before they left the gaming house. They went to one of the popr restaurants to have their dinner.


    In the restaurant, the eight friends were taken to the third floor. Their table was beside the ss walls. From where they sat, they watch the beautiful night scenery of the city.


    "Jasmine do you know why neither I nor any of the guys scolded or nagged you for disappearing for a month without keeping in touch with us during that period?" Evelyn asked thedy whose chair happened to be the one in front of her.


    "No. I was surprised earlier when none of you mentioned the incident of my disappearance throughout the day. Was there perhaps a special reason attached to why all of you acted that way?" Jasmine asked anxiously. Her eyes darted from one person to the other.


    "That is because you looked good when we saw you. You didn''t look haggard like someone heartbroken for a long time. Everything about you showed that you ate and slept well in this month you were not in touch and this ddens our heart¡­.,"


    "What Evelyn is trying to say is that you didn''t look starved or heartbroken. It looked like you didn''t miss JK¡­,"


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 Chapter 426 - Some Sweet Moments After A Stressful Day

    Chapter 426 ¨C Some Sweet Moments After A Stressful Day


    "Hey, stop it or you will get punched in the face by Jack if you continue teasing him this way," Steve said as he nudged Jeff by the sides.


    "I also had the same thoughts when I first set my eyes on her so I sort of agree with Jeff," Elizabeth said in a meek tone.


    "Guys, that is not true at all. I missed Ice Prince a lot and it hurt me so much that I had to stay away from him but I had no choice but to eat and sleep well for the sake of my¡­.," Jasmine paused when she realised what she wanted to say. She couldn''t believe she had almost revealed the truth of her pregnancy to everyone.


    Her perfect surprise was nearly ruined by her.


    "Jasmine, why did you stop? Complete your sentence. We are all dying to know what happened," Evelyn urged her on. She was so certain Jasmine was about to say a very important thing before she paused earlier.


    "Yeah, sister-inw. We are all curious to know why you look so fresh and¡­,"


    "I ate and slept well because I knew you all will nag me until I developed ear problems. Also, I knew Ice Prince will be heartbroken if he saw me in a terrible condition that is why I forced myself to live well," Jasmine lied without batting an eyelid.


    "Was that really the reason?" Evelyn asked giving Jasmine suspicious nces.


    "What other reason would I have had hmm Lyn?" Jasmine asked yfully.


    "Whatever was the reason, we are d you came back looking as fresh as you did when you left. I would have locked you up and fed you for an entire month if you had looked haggard," Catherine said jokingly.


    The atmosphere at dinner was very fantastic. There were cheers andughter here and there as they eat. None of them could resist theirughter. They were all so genuinely happy and their beautiful smiles showed it.


    After dinner, Jasmine and Jackson decided to take a walk, unlike the other couples who had already left in their different cars.


    On their way returning to where Jackson parked their car, Jasmine halted, turned and stare at Jackson.


    "I am so happy today. I am so happy to the point that I can''t find the perfect words to describe how I feel," The smiling Jasmine said while staring at his face.


    "I am extremely happy too," Jackson said beaming. He raised his hand and pat her hair which had now grown longer than it was a month ago.


    "Before it was always only me and Cat hanging out but because of you I have tons of friends¡­.," Jasmine trailed still maintaining her charming smiles.


    "Not just mere friends but amazing friends which I never thought I would have in my life¡­,"


    "I also got to make friends with Catherine. Not only that, but I can now also brag about having a sister-inw and a brother-inw and this is all thanks to you," Jackson said as he pulled her closer.


    "Apart from that, your entry into my life made me reunite with my sister. Having you in my life has been a very great blessing and I have this feeling that this year is gonna be superb. We are gonna be happier than we werest year¡­,"


    "You are gonna also be Mrs Jasmine Jackson Smith this year too," Jackson said yfully as he embraced her tightly.


    You are gonna get the shock of your life when you learned that you are gonna be a proud father this year. I can''t wait to see your expression when you hear the good news.


    Jasmine thought with a smile as she romance his back affectionately.


    "Let''s go back. I am afraid you might catch a cold if we continue staying out on the cold street," Jackson said letting go of her. He grabbed her hand and led her along with him.


    When they reached the car, the considerate Jackson turned on the heater and made sure he strap the seatbelt for her.


    "Ice Prince, mum and father didn''t give you their permission today so what do you n on doing now?" Jasmine asked curiously before Jackson could drive off.


    "What else if not to show them just how persistent their future son-inw is?" Jackson said beaming at her. He drove off when she didn''t say anything but only smiled at him.


    Unlike others who were doing perfectly well, the next five days wasn''t very promising for Jackson whose invitation to meet Mr Avans got rejected thrice. His failed attempts to meet him outside his home or office wasn''t even included.


    Jasmine would have rained down brimstone if she had known what her boyfriend was passing through but thank goodness the smart Jackson didn''t mention anything about what happened to her.


    Jackson came back from the office and was surprised to meet Jasmine at home. It was just two days ago she resumed work so he didn''t expect to meet her at home.


    "Wow, you arrived home quite early," Jackson said walking towards thedy who was also approaching him.


    "I didn''t have too much workload because Cat was very efficient. She had already sorted out all the pending works before I returned to the office and that is why I coulde home to you very early," Jasmine replied as she helped Jackson take off his ck suit. She also collected his bag from his hand and take them to the couch.


    "I am happy to hear that you are not overworking yourself," Jackson said sitting down on the couch. Just when Jasmine was about to sit on the couch too, Jackson pulled her to his legs. He made her sit on his legs.


    "You look exhausted. Was workload too much? Do you need me to massage you¡­,"


    "I am fine. But although I am fine you know I can never reject your massages," Jackson said yfully making sure to tickle her just to hear her sweetughter.


    "You are so silly," Jasmine said trying her best to control herughter.


    "I can be naughtier. Do you want to see it?" Jackson said flirtatious trying to kiss her. It was at this moment someone''s dry cough interrupted their sweet moment.


    "I am sorry. I didn''t know boss had returned," Lilian apologise meekly and with her head lowered.


    "It''s ok Lilian. You didn''t have to¡­,"


    "You might be ok but I am not ok with her interruption at all," Jackson said ring at the innocentdy.


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 Chapter 427 - You Want To Marry Her?

    Chapter 427 ¨C You Want To Marry Her?


    "Hey, stop being petty! You know Lilian didn''t mean it¡­,"


    "Lilian, what did you give or feed my woman with to totally get her on your side?" Jackson said still pretending to be upset.


    "I didn''t feed her anything I shouldn''t, boss. Actually, I came to inform her that dinner is ready," Lilian said still not lifting her head to stare at them.


    "You can leave now Lilian. We will join you in the dining room soon," Jasmine said. She watched Lilian exit the sitting room before she brought back her gaze to her sulking man.


    "Go freshen up ande downstairs so we can have dinner. This is not the perfect time to act so grumpily hmm," Jasmine said cupping his face.


    She coaxed Jackson until he went upstairs to shower. Some minutester, Jackson came back down for dinner. He met Jasmine waiting for him in the dining room.


    They ate and chatted happily. After they finished eating they rested a few minutes in the sitting room before they went to their room upstairs.


    Jasmine and Jackson were chatting happily when Jackson expression suddenly turned serious.


    "Jasmine, we have evidence about Jane''s cruel actions towards us in the past. I never mentioned anything about this for the past five days because I wanted you to rest and not get disturbed. Right now I don''t think I can wait anymore," Jackson said in a serious tone.


    "I am afraid I might murder her with my bare hands if she tries toe in between the two of us again so I want you to decide what to do with her," Jackson said as he stare into her eyes.


    "If it was left for me, I would have murdered her for all the pains and heartaches she puts the two of us through¡­,"


    "I don''t want my husband or the father of my children to bebelled a murderer so please never do such a thing. Don''t give her the pleasure of soiling your hands with her blood. If you ask me, I will tell you that she is not worth it," Jasmine said cupping Jackson''s face with her hands.


    "Are you trying to say we should forgive her for all the atrocities she hasmitted¡­,"


    "Did you hear me say such a thing?" Jasmine interrupted him sharply. "Did she do something worthy of my forgiveness? If no then why on earth should I forgive her?" Jasmine asked fiercely.


    "Then what do you suggest we do to her to make her incapable of causing trouble again?" Jackson asked while staring at his woman''s face.


    "What else if not to let her spend so many years in prison. Who knows maybe the terrible condition in the prison will make her repent," Jasmine said before she shifted away slightly only to lie down on the bed with her head resting on Jackson''s legs.


    "I will have Max submit all the evidence we have plus the one given to me by father-inw to the police station. Be rest assured that she will be arrested the moment the evidence of her crimes is submitted," Jackson assured as he pats her hair lovingly with his hands.


    "Let''s sleep early today. I have somewhere very important to go to very early in the morning," Jackson said, his words making Jasmine sit up on the bed.


    "Somewhere important?" Jasmine asked. "Is it a business meeting¡­.,"


    "It''s more important than a business meeting and this is because it concerns my present and future happiness," Jackson said as he smiles at her.


    "What does that mean huh?" Jasmine asked, giving Jackson suspicious nces. Her suspicious res didn''t make Jackson reveal the truth to her.


    "Don''t worry you will be the first to know when I seed," Jackson said before hey down on the bed. He pulled her onto his body when he saw that she wouldn''ty down.


    The next day, Jackson woke up very early just like he had said the previous day. He went around getting prepared but he made sure he didn''t disturb his woman who was still fast asleep.


    He left before breakfast was even ready. Jackson drove away without taking his driver along with him. He drove for about forty minutes only to park his car some distance away from a huge gate.


    He stayed in the car for over an hour before a ck car drove out of the gate. After confirming the te number of the car, Jackson followed the car.


    He followed the car for over fifty minutes until the car halted in a parking space. Jackson made sure he parked his and run to the ck car before the owner of the car coulde out.


    "Good morning, uncle," Jackson greeted bowing slightly to show respect. The man raised his gaze and stare at Jackson. His expression didn''t speak much, since his face was nk.


    "You are here quite early. Should I apud you for your persistence or should Iugh at your foolishness?" Mr Avans asked in a stern tone.


    "Uncle¡­.,"


    "Is it that you didn''t understand my words when I said I wouldn''t give out my beloved daughter to¡­.,"


    "Uncle, I love Jasmine a lot. I am willing to do anything as long as you will give us the permission to get married," Jackson said in a meek tone. He paid no attention to the workers on the golf course who was helping Mr Avans take out his tools.


    "You want to marry her?" Mr Avans asked his gaze turning murderous.


    "On the day you came to my house with my daughter for formal introduction, I should have pped you for letting a singledy live with you but I held myself back for her sake. I was certain she will never talk to me again if I did such a thing to you," Mr Avans stated fiercely. For this particr topic, Jackson didn''t seem to have an excuse for his actions.


    He asked Jasmine to take turns living with him and also in her house because he loves having her around him but he wouldn''t dare tell Mr Avans this.


    "You have been living with her for over two months but it is now you feel the need toe and ask for my permission, what do you take me for?" Mr Avans asked coldly.


    ¡­


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 Chapter 428 - Jackson And Mr Avans In The Golf Course

    Chapter 428 ¨C Jackson And Mr Avans In The Golf Course


    "Uncle, I know I was wrong for asking Jasmine toe live with me but I really love her¡­,"


    "Stop wasting your time here and go back to yourpany to do something productive," Mr Avans said as he walked past them. Jackson still followed Mr Avans despite the elderly man''s warnings.


    When they reached where Mr Avans is to y golf, Jackson kept his distance from the elderly man.


    Mr Avans while ying golf acted as though Jackson didn''t exist. When the elderly man ran out of balls Jackson began to pick up the balls for him.


    "Aren''t you tired of picking balls for the past four days? Is this perhaps part of your hobby?" Mr Avans asked coldly his eyes focused on Jackson.


    "I can''t afford to be tired just yet if I want to achieve my aim," Jackson said before he continued picking the balls.


    "Jasmine will not let me have a peaceful sleep for a month or even more if she learns about this soe join me here. Let me see how well you y golf," Mr Avans said as he beckon Jackson to leave the balls.


    If someone who doesn''t know him closely heard his words they would think that Mr Avans is afraid of his second daughter when actually that wasn''t the truth.


    "Thank you, uncle," Jackson said smiling as he walked closer to where Mr Avans stood.


    "Stop smiling because like I said I don''t like you. I am only doing this for my peace of mind and sound sleep," Mr Avans said with a stern expression. He handed the golf stick to Jackson.


    Jackson took the stick from him and took his position. As a businessman he was, he often meets client''s on the golf course to discuss business so he knows how to y golf very well.


    He has always been very confident about his golf skills but right now, he feels very nervous ying it with his future father-inw.


    "You are quite good. I guess your many years of being a businessman wasn''t entirely wasted," Mr Avans said when Jackson hits the third ball into the hole.


    "No matter how good I am my skills can''t bepared to uncle''s skill in golf. I will need to learn from you if I want to improve," Jackson said sounding very humble.


    "He is such a sweet talker. I can see the reason why my wife supports him a lot," Mr Avans mumbled as he avoids staring at Jackson.


    Jackson and Mr Avans took turns in ying golf. They yed for over two hours before Mr Avans decided to call it quit.


    Jackson who has never let Mr Avans off his sight, walked up to the man before he could enter the car.


    "Uncle, let me treat you to a cup of coffee at the cafe¡­,"


    "My wife is waiting for me to have breakfast with her. I don''t have the luxury to have coffee with you," Mr Avans said before he entered the car.


    Jackson could do nothing other than watch the man''s car drive away. He left for the office after leaving the golf premises.


    He didn''t forget to call his woman when he reached the office so she won''t be worried about him.


    Later in the afternoon, Jasmine was about to wrap his work up so she and Catherine would have lunch together when her cell phone dinged.


    Seeing that the sender was Jeff, she quickly views the message to see what it was. Jasmine raised her gaze to steal a nce at Catherine after she has read Jeff''s message. She was caught by Catherine staring at her.


    "Why are you staring at me like that? Is the message from someone I know?" Catherine sorting documents out at the centre table asked curiously.


    Pretty Boy''s message clearly said I shouldn''t let Cat knows that I am meeting him so I need to keep it a secret. I am sure he must have his reason for asking me to keep meeting with him a secret from Cat.


    Jasmine thought still ncing at Catherine. She tried toe up with what to tell Catherine so she won''t get suspicious.


    "Cat, I am meeting someone in a few minutes. I am sorry I won''t be able to apany you for lunch as we had nned," Jasmine said deliberately not mentioning the name of the person she was meeting.


    "Workes first before any other thing so you didn''t have to apologise¡­,"


    "For me, work doesn''te first so don''t say such a thing like that ok," Jasmine corrected in a calm tone.


    "Ok," Catherine said before she went back to what she was doing. Jasmine hurried to wrap up what she was working on so she won''t arrivete to her appointment with Jeff.


    When she was done, Catherine was still working despite that it was only ten minutes to lunch break.


    "I will be leaving now but I will make sure toe back early. Don''t forget to go out for lunch. I will be so angry if I learned that you didn''t go out for¡­,"


    "Stop nagging me and go. I will try my best not to starve myself like you normally do," Catherine said in a yful tone.


    "I have changed so what are you talking about?" Jasmine said beaming as she pretended not to know what Catherine was talking about.


    "You sure have changed a lot after you returned. I can hardly recognise you anymore," Catherine said jokingly. Her jokes caused Jasmine tough.


    "Bye¡­," Jasmine said before she left the office with her handbag and ck jacket in her hands.


    The cafe Jeff choose as the venue for his meeting with Jasmine was fifteen minutes away from Jasmine''spany. He deliberately did not choose nearby cafes to avoid running into Catherine while he was talking with Jasmine.


    Jasmine arrived in the cafe ten minutes to the time they had agreed on and surprisingly Jeff was already there when she arrived.


    ¡­.


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 Chapter 429 - Jeff Seek For Jasmines Help

    Chapter 429 ¨C Jeff Seek For Jasmine¡¯s Help


    "Seeing how you came very early I guess what you want to discuss with me is more important than I thought," Jasmine said before she pulled out a chair and sat down opposite Jeff.


    "Should we discuss first or do you want us to ce our offer?" Jasmine asked as she wanted to hear what will be Jeff''s response.


    "Let''s order first. We will talk while we eat," Jeff said in a cold tone. He picked up the menu almost at the same time Jasmine did.


    The two of them begin to talk after cing their orders.


    "You don''t look very nice from thest time we saw each other, is something wrong Pretty Boy?" Jasmine asked worriedly.


    "Jasmine, I am very worried about my rtionship with Erin," Jeff said without beating around the bush. His words made Jasmine readjust on the chair.


    "Are you and Cat not doing ok? What happened?" Jasmine asked showing sheer concern. Jeff went ahead to tell her what happened between him and Catherine after Jasmine was gone.


    "Do you mean that Cat has been ignoring you and treating you weirdly for a month now?" Jasmine asked surprised that Catherine she knew would do all that Jeff has told her.


    "Yeah. She doesn''t let me visit her at home nor does shees over to my house. Each time I offer to drive her to and from work she always rejects my offer¡­," Jeff trailed sounding very emotional. Jasmine who has been through this could feel his pains.


    "I have always wanted to ask her what was wrong but each time I try to talk to her about her behaviour towards me, I always hold back myself. I was scared that she will seize that opportunity to finally break up with me if I do that," Jeff said in a sad tone.


    Cat loves Pretty Boy to no end so why would she treat him this way? Is this perhaps rted to what his mum said to her on the day of the introduction to her parents?


    Jasmine thought while staring at Jeff''s face.


    "Why on earth would Cat treat you this way? Did she tell you what was the problem or did you do something to warrant such treatments from her?" Jasmine asked curiously.


    "If I knew why she treats me this way then I wouldn''t have been so miserable for a month. And I have been walking on eggshells around her for a month now. Also, there is no way I would have offended her without knowing," Jeff replied in a miserable tone.


    "If what you said right now is true then I guess the problem is not with you¡­,"


    "Sister-inw, did she ever mention anything to you? Did she tell you she is unhappy with me¡­,"


    "How could Cat ever be unhappy with you when you are her number one source of happiness?" Jasmine asked sharply. She tried to stop Jeff''s imagination from going wild with her question. Everywhere went quiet on their table after Jasmine spoke.


    The only ces voices and giggles could be heard were from other tables. Jasmine and Jeff were too focused on the serious topic before them to care about other customers.


    "Jeff, I don''t know whether I should tell you this or not¡­,"


    "What is it? I am more than ready to listen to what you say as long as I can fix my rtionship with Erin," Jeff said not waiting for Jasmine to finish her sentence.


    Jasmine hesitated to tell him what she knows. Thest thing she wants is to ruin her best friend''s rtionship.


    "On the day you introduced Cat to your parents your mum talked to Cat in secret. I know she might not have told you anything about this because she doesn''t want to cause a strain in the rtionship between your mother¡­," Jasmine trailed while staring at Jeff''s face.


    "I also don''t want to cause problems between you and your mum but I think you have a right to know the awful words she said to Cat. Even I was hurt by her words not to mention Cat¡­,"


    "What did mum say to Cat?" Jeff asked anxiously. Jasmine went ahead and narrated what Catherine told her on that faithful day.


    "I know that Cat''s family in terms of wealth can''t bepared to your family but that doesn''t give your mum the right to say that Cat isn''t good enough for you," Jasmine stated how she feels boldly.


    "Wealth aside, I am certain your mother wouldn''t find a daughter-inw as good and hard-working as Cat. She is a rare gem that should be cherished so I wonder why your mum treats her this way," Jasmine said seriously.


    "You mean my mum said such words to Erin?" Jeff asked in disbelief. He couldn''t bring himself to believe that his mum said such mean words to his woman and yet he did not know a thing about it.


    "I know you will surely confront your mum about it but I advise that you do that wisely. Don''t confront her in a way that will make your mum hate Cat. I know what my rtionship with Ice Prince mum is that is why I am telling you this," Jasmine gave her sincere advice. She knows what she has gone through in Jackson''s mum hands because the woman hates her for no just reason. She would never want her best friend to go through the same thing.


    "I know what to do so don''t worry," Jeff said. Despite that, he said those words his expression shows he was gonna do something huge.


    "I will try to talk to Cat on your behalf, who knows she mighte around," Jasmine said as she gave him a reassuring smile.


    "Thank you so much, sister-inw," Jeff said out of gratitude.


    If Jasmine was around then he wouldn''t have to suffer for a month.


    When he first noticed Catherine''s weird attitude towards him, he had wanted to tell someone about it but he couldn''t find someone suitable to talk to.


    ¡­


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    Hello lovely readers, just a reminder that my birthday is 18th March; I will be waiting for your best wishes and my birthday presents. Sending these novel gifts can be considered as giving me a birthday gift. What I mean is that it doesn''t have to be a physical gift.


    I will be waiting to receive your love, gifts and best wishes.


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 Chapter 430 - Mr Avans Caught Jasmine And Her Mum Talking

    Chapter 430 ¨C Mr Avans Caught Jasmine And Her Mum Talking


    Jackson was going through a tough time due to Jasmine disappearance. Others weren''t doing so great because of the same reason that is why he didn''t want to add to everyone''s problem.


    Another reason he didn''t tell any other person about his plights was that out of everyone, Jasmine was the closest to Catherine. She was the perfect person to talk to Catherine and Catherine would listen to.


    "We are buddies right so there is no need for that," Jasmine said as she smiles at him. Despite that, she had given him her words she could see that he still looks very gloomy.


    "Pretty Boy, stop looking very sad like your wife left you and cheer up because I will talk some senses into that best friend of mine. She wouldn''t dare to treat you unkindly after I finished talking to her, you can trust me on that," Jasmine promised in a serious tone. Jeff''s mood brightened up slightly after she finishes talking.


    The two ate and afterwards went their separate ways.


    Just when Jasmine was about to get out of her car in front of herpany her cellphone rang. She paused getting out of the car so she could answer the call.


    "Why is mum calling me again for the third time today? Is something perhaps amidst?" Jasmine muttered before she decided to answer her mum''s call.


    "Hey, naughty girl. I am d you have finally decided to answer my calls after three days of ignoring all my calls. I was about to call Jackson and inform him about the news of your pregnancy if you ignored my call one more time¡­,"


    "Mum!" Jasmine shouted when she learned what was on her mum''s mind.


    "Ignore my calls one more time and I will make sure not only him but also your father will learn about your pregnancy. Let''s see whether¡­,"


    "Mum, you are threatening your beloved daughter and this is not fair at all," Jasmine showed her displeasure in her tone.


    "Is what you are doing to me fair too?" Mrs Avans asked refusing to let her daughter win this time around.


    "If it was only you, I wouldn''t be so worried. In fact, I would have turned a blind eye to whatever you do or eat but not when my grandchild is inside of you. I can''t be at peace knowing that the safety of my grandchild lies in your hand¡­,"


    "He is my child first before he is your grandchild so why are you acting like you are the mother, mum?" Jasmine asked leaving her mum momentarily speechless with her question.


    "You silly girl¡­,"


    "Mum, although I can be very reckless sometimes I won''t do that anymore especially since I know that there is a little bun growing inside of me. He is my first child with Ice Prince so I will take good care of him," Jasmine said honestly. She knows the reason her mum keeps calling her for the past few days was that she was worried about the child. She understands her mother''s worry since she also is very scared.


    This is her first time getting pregnant there is a lot of things to learn and do. She has been very careful not to do or eat anything that will affect the baby in any way.


    She loves her child more than anyone would.


    "Mum, don''t be worried about me or the child. I am afraid that Father will discover the truth if you keep calling me so please don''t call me so much in a day. I can''t imagine what father will do if he learns about my pregnancy so please let''s keep it a secret for as long as we can¡­,"


    "I have heard you so stop nagging me like you are the mother," Mrs Avans said yfully.


    "Of course, you will always remain my loving mother no matter what. And I know that my child will love you very much since he can feel how much you love him," Jasmine said with smiles.


    "Stop being a smooth talker and changing the topic," Mrs Avans said smiling.


    "So how is the child? How are you feeling? Have you eaten? What about the check-up did you go for it?" Mrs Avans asked all at once making Jasmine head dizzy with all the questions.


    "Mum, the child is fine and I have eaten so don''t worry. I no longer skip my meals because of my condition so you can rx a little now," Jasmine replied in a calm tone.


    "What about going for the regr check-up in the hospital¡­,"


    "Mum, I am very healthy so I don''t have to go to the hospital regrly¡­,"


    "What the heck are you saying, Jasmine Avans? What does being healthy have to do with setting up an appointment with the doctor?" Mrs Avans scolded.


    "Mum, I have been following all the things the doctor told me to do so I don''t need to go for checks up so regrly. I am afraid not only Ice Prince but everyone will learn about the news of my pregnancy if I visit the hospital very often. Don''t forget the paparazzi keeping tabs on me are looking for trending headlines to write," Jasmine tried to reason things out with her mum but Mrs Avans didn''t seem convinced at all.


    "You told me that day you haven''t met the doctor this month for your appointment¡­,"


    "Mum this month is just starting so there is no need to be in a rush. I will visit the doctor when I am free," Jasmine said as she got out of the car. she approached the entrance of the building while still on the call.


    "Will you take responsibility if something terrible happens¡­,"


    "What are you talking about and who are you talking to?" Jasmine heard her father''s voice at the other end. She panicked when she realised that he heard her mum''s words.


    "What responsibility are you talking about?" Mr Avans asked when his shocked wife did not say anything.


    ¡­.


    A VERY IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT.


    HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY TO ME ??????


    I wish this year will bring me good fortune. I also hope that I will make a great breakthrough in my writing career.


    Above every other thing, I wish that not only me but also my loved ones and readers will live in good health to celebrate my next birthday and many more birthdays toe.


    Keep supporting and showing my novels love.


    I am not supposed to give a mass release today since you guys didn''t meet the part of the bargain but I still ended up giving the mass release.


    This three chapters mass release is my birthday gift to all of you so don''t forget to send my birthday gift, I will be waiting for it.


    I love you guys so dearly ???

 Chapter 431 - Am I Weirder Than You?

    Chapter 431 ¨C Am I Weirder Than You?


    "Mum, I will disconnect the call now but do whatever it takes to make sure you don''t reveal the truth to father. Ice Prince and I will be screwed if father learns the truth," Jasmine emphasize once again before she disconnected the call.


    Mrs Avans staring at her husband tried toe up with what to tell her husband without revealing the truth of Jasmine''s condition.


    "Are you¡­,"


    "Jasmine is unwell. In fact, she has been unwell for about three days now and I advised her to visit the hospital but she wouldn''t listen to me. That''s why I told her whether she will take responsibility if her condition worsens," Mrs Avans lied without stuttering or looking flustered.


    "She is not a child anymore so why are you so worried about¡­,"


    "No matter how much she grows she will always remain my child so I will always look after her. I can''t sit and watch her neglect her health. I will do something about it even though it means dragging her to the hospital," Mrs Avans said firmly.


    "You care so much about her that is why she is the way she is¡­,"


    "Isn''t the reason you have your men watch over her because you care about her so why are you talking as if I am the only one who cares about her?" Mrs Avans asked while staring at her husband''s face.


    "You always find a way to support her and this is why I don''t always argue with you about Jasmine¡­,"


    "She is my darling daughter after all so why wouldn''t I take her side?" Mrs Avans said with a smile.


    "And I am your husband¡­,"


    "I know you are my husband but I will think about taking your side once more if you stop torturing the poor boy who has been frequenting our house because of you," Mrs Avans stylishly brought up Jackson''s issue.


    "You are speaking up for him again. I can''t believe this," Mr Avans stood up from where he sat and went to their bedroom.


    "I will keep talking about him until you do what I want," Mrs Avans said before her husband could shut the door.


    "I have no choice but to fight for my daughter and her future husband. I am dying to brag about my grandchild but I can''t do that because of you," Mrs Avans said. The mere thought of holding Jasmine baby when she is given birth puts a smile on her face.


    When Jeff left the restaurant he had wanted to go home immediately to confront his mother but he decided to cool off first at the office before he goes home.


    Everyone went about their stuff until it was almost time for Jasmine to close. Jasmine was about to fold up her work when her cellphone rang.


    Without wasting time she answered the call with a smile on her face. "Hi, Jas would you do me the honour of going out on a date with me?" Jackson asked the moment Jasmine answered the line.


    "Jas? Is that my new pet name or¡­,"


    "Of course it is. Miss Naughty is only reserved for when we are together and that is why I came up with another pet name for you," Jackson said as he came out of his car which has just halted in front of Jasminepany.


    "That is so sweet of you and I love the pet name but unfortunately I won''t give you another pet name since I find Ice Prince unique. I love it more than any other pet name," Jasmine said as she lean back on the executive chair.


    "I also love the pet name so you don''t have to change it. Besides I am used to it. I will find it weird if you change it¡­,"


    "Do you know that you are one weird guy?" Jasmine asked yfully as she turned around in the executive chair.


    "Am I weirder than you?" Jackson yful words made Jasmineugh out.


    "Although you are weird, I love everything about you, including your weirdness," Jasmine said still maintaining her cheerful smile.


    "Is that a confession?" Jackson asked as he approached the entrance of the building.


    "Should I pick you up for the date?" Jackson said with his left hand answering the call while the other he stuck into his trouser pockets.


    "Maybe that will have to be some other time," Jasmine''s words made Jackson now about five steps away from the ss entrance stopped walking.


    "Is something wrong?" Jackson asked in a worried tone.


    "Jeff and Cat''s rtionship is not doing so great. I n on helping Pretty Boy to talk to Cat over a few bottles of drinks. I won''t be able to go out on a date with you today. I am sorry," Jasmine apologised.


    If only she knew he was already at the building then she would find a way to handle the two issues perfectly.


    "It''s great to know that you are helping them to sort out things. And you didn''t have to apologise. I am d knowing that you are someone Jeff hase to trust so much," Jackson said as he turned back and head towards his car.


    "I am very blessed to have such a loving and understanding man like you," Jasmine said feeling so relieved that Jackson wasn''t upset about not being able to go out on a date with him.


    "And I am even more blessed to have such a caring woman like you who treats her friends as family. The others are even luckier to have you, I am sure of it," Jackson now standing beside his car turned to stare at the tall building one more time.


    "You have a smooth tongue but I like it," Jasmine said not able to stop herself from smiling.


    "I will try toe back early," Jasmine said before she picked up her jacket and handbag from where she kept them.


    ¡­


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 Chapter 432 - Why Mum?

    Chapter 432 ¨C Why Mum?


    "I will wait for you," Jackson said before he disconnected the call. Jasmine left the office after making sure that everything was taken care of. She met Catherine at her desk.


    "Let''s go," Jasmine said seeing that Catherine was prepared for their outing. Jasmine and Catherine left the building leaving some of the employees who still had pending works behind.


    It was at the same time Jasmine and Catherine left for the bar that Jeff reach his parents home.


    When he entered his parents home he met his mum in the sitting room while his dad was not in sight.


    His mum was surprised to see Jeff there since he never mentioned that he would visit them that day.


    "Jeffrey, you never visit us except when forced or you have something business rted to discuss with your father, so what brings your home. Is your reason former ortter?" Mrs Darwin asked acting like she was not happy to see her son.


    "Get your young master what to drink," Mrs Darwin instructed the maid waiting on her. She brings back her attention to Jeff.


    "I didn''te because of the reasons you mentioned but I came because of you," Jeff said trying to stay coolheaded. If he was to talk to his mum ording to how angry he is, he was sure he will end up saying words he shouldn''t say.


    "You came because of me?" Mrs Darwin asked trying to read her son''s mind but she couldn''t do it.


    "Are you perhaps here because you learn about the blind date I set up for you and the senator''s daughter?" Mrs Darwin unintentionally revealed the news that Jeffrey didn''t know.


    "Did you set me up on a blind date with the senator''s daughter despite being very aware that I have a girlfriend that I love so much?" Jeff asked, his pitch rising as he speaks.


    "Why mum?" Jeff asked while staring at his mum.


    "Because she is not suitable for you. She might be a nicedy but she is not in the same ss as you. You are only supposed to marry someone of the same status as you, don''t you know that or do you need me to teach you such simple logic?" Mrs Darwin asked angrily.


    "I am the one marrying her and I say she is perfect for me so neither you nor anyone has the right to say whether or not she is suitable for me," Jeff said not able to control his anger anymore.


    "Also I am not marrying her social status or wealth but I am marrying Catherine so what does her social status has to do with my love for her?" Jeffrey asked fiercely.


    "You were always very intelligent and calctive in the past so I wonder what made you so stupid at the moment," Mrs Darwin said.


    "If getting her out of your life will make you get over this madness and stupidity of yours I don''t mind going to the extreme to make sure I get rid of her¡­,"


    "Mum, how could you say such a thing in my presence?" Jeff asked not able to believe that his mum will utter such words.


    "Why are you so cruel and stubborn like JK''s mum? Is it because you both are friends or is it that you both are naturally against your son''s happiness?" Jeff asked not hiding how he feels.


    "The elderly always say that they know what is best for us because they are more experienced but have you guys taken out time to think whether what you think is best for us is what we want? Have you guys thought that without these women by our sides our lives will be enveloped with total darkness and sadness?" Jeff asked emotionally.


    "Also, mum let me ask you ording to your experience and what you have heard, is it all the men and women who marry those of the same social status who have a happily married life?" Jeff asked while staring at his fuming mum.


    "How many marriages of convenience fails because ofck of love from both partners? And what if my marriage with the senator''s daughter end up being one of the failed marriages, what would you do¡­,"


    "That can never happen. Gina is a well-behaved and an intelligent girl¡­,"


    "Nothing is impossible mum so don''t be too sure. Besides I would never marry her no matter what you say or do," Jeff stated his final decision firmly.


    "You are such a joker Jeffrey Darwin," Mrs Darwin stated with authority.


    "I am no joker mum. I mean all I said. You can choose to believe me or think I am kidding around I don''t care. But what I care about is that you should stay away from my woman especially since you are not in support of our rtionship," Jeff said firmly as he stood up to leave. The moment he took about two steps he heard someone call his name.


    Without turning around he recognised the voice to belong to his dad.


    "Jeffrey, you barely arrived some minute ago and you are already leaving?" Mr Darwin asked Jeff who was now staring at him.


    "How many times do we even get to see you at home in a year that you won''t even spend an hour here now that you are back?" Mr Darwin climbing down the stairs asked.


    Jeff for the sake of his father returned to the former ce he sat. He sat down without uttering a word or gazing at his father.


    "Why do you look so angry?" Mr Darwin who noticed Jeff"s angry expression asked before he turned to face his wife sitting beside him. He also noticed that she looked angrier.


    He didn''t need anyone to tell him afterwards that his wife was responsible for how furious his son looked.


    "You won''t even give me chance to take a closer look at your face because of your anger. I wonder what your mother said to make you want to deprive me of seeing how handsome you have be," Mr Darwin said expecting to see Jeff giggle like he always did but this time around Jeff didn''t smile.


    I guess the situation is more serious than I thought.


    Mr Darwin thought as he shifted his gaze to his wife after he saw that Jeff won''t utter a word to him.


    "Honey, what did you do or say to Jeffrey to get him so upset?" Mr Darwin asked curiously.

 Chapter 433 - Mr Darwin Stance

    Chapter 433 ¨C Mr Darwin Stance


    "Ask your once intelligent son who has be stupid because of a middle-ssdy," Mrs Darwin said not giving her husband the answer he wanted.


    "Jeffrey, if you wanted to keep quiet on me after reaching here then you should have brought my daughter-inw with you. That way I wouldn''t have to waste my time staring at your sulky face," Mr Darwin said. His words made his wife frown deepened. Mr Darwin''s attention was too focused on his son to notice his wife displeased expression.


    "Dad, I can see you like Catherine and I would love it if you can help me talk to mum. Please help me make her understand it''s only Catherine I want as my wife and nobody else. Since you are her husband, I am sure she might listen to you," Jeffrey said with a stern expression. His mum shot him a murderous nce after he finished talking.


    "Jeffrey, what do you mean by that and how dare you talk about your mum in that manner?" Mr Darwin scolded, and this was because he didn''t hear the entire story.


    Jeff ignored his father''s scolding and turn to face his mother.


    "Mum, if you had told me before the day of the introduction that you don''t like Catherine because of her social status, I wouldn''t have introduced her to you¡­.," Jeff trailed getting all emotional especially when he recalled all he had to endure for a month without even knowing that his mum was responsible for Catherine''s attitude towards him.


    "I wouldn''t have risked ruining my rtionship just to introduce you to her. If not introducing her to you and dad would have saved her from getting hurt by your mean words I would have done it without any hesitation," Jeff said as he cleaned the tears that attempts to fall from his eyes.


    "If someone had told me that my beloved mum would hurt me and the woman I love so deeply, I wouldn''t have believed it. This is to show how much I love and trust you," Jeff said as he stood up to leave.


    Mr Darwin watched his son leave the house in anger. He brought his attention to his wife after Jeff left.


    "Honey, for Jeff to fight with you for her when he hasn''t done so before shows just how much he loves her so why did you have to intervene in their rtionship¡­,"


    "Love?" Mrs Darwin asked angrily.


    "So what if he loves her, what can her love offer him? Can it save our family in times of difficulties?" Mrs Darwin said not wanting to see their point of view.


    "And so what if he loves her now, that doesn''t mean he won''t fall in love with the senator''s daughter when he gets to know how awesome of a person he is¡­,"


    "I don''t know what idea you are having right now and I don''t care to know. All I want you to know is that I like Catherine very much. She is a lovely girl and whether or not she is rich I support her for my son," Mr Darwin said sternly.


    "Ady who can put up working with Jasmine Avans for over five years and being her friend for over eight years shows that she is ady of great understanding and tolerance. I would never want to miss a daughter-inw like her because of you so I suggest that you sort out whatever hard feelings you have for her," Mr Darwin took his stance as early as possible so that his wife would not say that she didn''t know.


    "You father and son are both blind to see the bigger picture¡­,"


    "You can keep seeing the bigger picture but I want to make it clear to you that I would never sacrifice my only son lifetime happiness for my selfish interest," Mr Darwin said standing up from where he sat.


    "Also Jeffrey has been working hard these past years to make sure that our family business achieves greater heights and he has managed to make thate true so what do we need an unloved daughter-inw for?" Mr Darwin said before he went to his study upstairs.


    "Why won''t they understand me and my point of view? Why won''t there understand that I am doing this for the sake of our family?" Mrs Darwin who had to argue with her son and husband because of the issuemented aloud.


    "Why have I suddenly be the viin because I am looking out for my son''s future?" Mrs Darwin said her gaze shifted to the direction of her husband study.


    Meanwhile, as Mrs Darwin was busymenting, Jasmine and Catherine were in the bar drinking.


    Actually, it was only Catherine drinking, while all Jasmine does was talk to Catherine.


    "Cat, what you are doing to Pretty Boy is not fair. It''s very wrong of you to punish him for his mum''s mistake¡­,"


    "And what can I do? I don''t want to be the reason why he is at odds with his mum that is why I am punishing myself alongside him," Catherine said emotionally as she gulped the entire ss of whiskey.


    "His mum doesn''t want me as a daughter-inw and I have no choice but to do like she wants¡­,"


    "Since when did my brave best friend turn to a coward who is afraid to fight for her love and the one she loves?" Jasmine interrupted her sharply.


    "I know you don''t want to be the reason why he quarrels with his mum that is why I took it upon myself to be the bad person by telling him that his mum is the reason you treat him the way you are doing¡­,"


    "Why did you have to do that Jasmine? You know very well that this is what I am trying to avoid," Catherine said standing up from where she sat.


    "I knew you would never want to do that which is why I choose to be the bad person for the sake of yours and Pretty Boy''s happiness. Also, I thought Pretty Boy had the right to know what offence hemitted to make you distance yourself from him that is why I revealed the truth to him," Jasmine defended herself without uttering an ounce of lies. She stretched forth her hands and hold Catherine''s hands. She made Catherine sit back in her previous position.


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 Chapter 434 - Where Are You Going To?

    Chapter 434 ¨C Where Are You Going To?


    "Cat, believe me when I said I love you a lot and I want you to be happy. I didn''t mind bing a bad person for your sake because I know very well that your happiness lies with Jeffrey. I want you to learn to fight for your happiness no matter the odds just like me," Jasmine holding onto Catherine''s hands caressed them affectionately.


    Catherine stares at her best friend face without uttering a word.


    Jasmine has always supported her despite the difficulties. She knows better than anyone that Jasmine''s affections for her are as true as heaven and earth.


    She knows Jasmine did whatever she did because she wanted the best for her.


    "I will try my best to be brave in fighting for my love but I can''t promise to be as brave as you since I know very well that I have a long way to go to get there," Catherine said yfully. Her smile made Jasmine rx. There was silence after Catherine finished talking.


    Catherine brought back her attention to Jasmine''s face after about three minutes had passed.


    "Speaking about fixing rtionships are you and Jackson having problems?" Catherine asked curiously.


    "No, but why would you ask me such a question?" Jasmine asked confused that Catherine would say what she did.


    "I thought yours and Jackson''s rtionship was suffering because I saw Jackson at the front of thepany earlier but surprisingly he turned back withouting in to check up on you," Catherine said honestly.


    She went to the ground floor to pass information to the team leader of the finance department. She was about to head upstairs when she saw Jackson close to the ss door.


    At first, she thought he and Jasmine had an appointment but she was stunned when she saw him turn back withouting into the building.


    "You saw Ice Prince at thepany today?" Jasmine asked, her eyes widened in astonishment.


    "When was that exactly?" Her expression turned to that of curiosity almost immediately.


    "I saw him some minutes before we left and he was on the phone with someone. When I saw him I thought you had cancelled our appointment to go out with him. I was surprised when you confirmed that our appointment was still valid," Catherine replied in a carefree tone.


    "If what you said is true then that means he was already downstairs when he called and asked me out on a date¡­.,"


    "He asked you out on a date and you refused?" Catherine asked in shock.


    There is no way her best friend would miss going out on a date with Jackson so she was surprised Jasmine refused to go out on a date with Jackson for her sake.


    "Cat, if you saw him earlier then why didn''t you mention anything about it to me? Why did it have to take you so long to reveal this," Jasmine said standing up with her handbag in her hand.


    "Where are you going to?" Catherine asked seeing Jasmine about to walk away.


    "To meet him of course," Jasmine said turning to spare Catherine ast nce.


    "I have been dying to have him all to myself these past days but I haven''t been very lucky. I can''t believe I miss such an opportunity to be with him¡­.,"


    "Are you saying you regreting to the bar with me?" Catherine asked seeing the impatient look on Jasmine''s face. Catherine''s words made Jasmine sit back on the chair.


    "How could I ever regret helping my friend?" Jasmine asked in a serious tone.


    "I don''t regret talking things out with you today. What my words meant was that I would have tried everything possible to make our appointment still valid without having to let Ice Prince go if I had known he was around thepany when he called me," Jasmine made herself clear in case of a misunderstanding. Catherine smiled when she heard Jasmine''s exnation.


    She was only pretending when she asked her previous question. She didn''t know that Jasmine will take it very seriously.


    "I am sure he must be waiting for you at his home so why are you so anxious like he is gonna run away?" Catherine joked to ease her best friend''s worries.


    "And that is what I am afraid of. Where am I gonna start looking for him if he runs away?" Jasmine said yfully. She stood up to leave only to turn back and face Catherine.


    "Your lover is waiting for you outside the bar. Don''t take too much time to leave the bar or he will be very worried¡­,"


    "Frey is waiting for me outside the bar?" Catherine asked, her voice containing a mixture of shock and excitement. She couldn''t hide how happy she was to know that he was waiting for her.


    "Who else would he be waiting for if not you? Is it me?" Jasmine joked before she turned and leave the bar.


    It wasn''t up to three minutes before Jasmine left the bar that Catherine also took her bag and left.


    When she reached outside she clearly saw Jeff standing beside his car peering at the entrance of the bar, but she acted like she didn''t see him.


    She ignored Jeff and staggered to the main road to hail a taxi. Jeff on parking his car where it won''t be tolled away, run to meet Catherine still trying to hail a taxi.


    "Erin, I know you are mad at me but please let me take you home. I promise I won''t do what you dislike huh?" Jeff said as he tried to hold her hand only for thedy pretending to be drunk to beat his hand away.


    "I promise that as long as you follow me home I will do whatever you want which of course breaking up with you is not part of it," Jeff made an effort to persuade the stubborndy.


    "If you don''t want me to hold you, I will keep my hands far away from you and if you dislike my voice I will refrain from talking. I will do all these things as long as you agreed to go home with me," Jeff tried hisst resort hoping that it will work on Catherine.


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 Chapter 435 - Jeff And Catherine Made Up

    Chapter 435 ¨C Jeff And Catherine Made Up


    Catherine who was pretending the entire time turned to face him after he made the outrageous promise to her.


    "I wille with you but I advise that you don''t go back on your words," Catherine said as she turned and approached where he parked his car.


    Jeff sighed after she finally agreed to leave with him.


    The journey from there to her apartment was very quiet. With her body leaning against the seat and her eyes closed he couldn''t initiate a conversation even though he wanted to.


    When he parked at her apartment parking space, he quickly got out of the car and went to open the door of the car for her.


    He assisted her upstairs to her room.


    "Wait here while I get you warm honey water to sober up," Jeff said as he stood up from where he squats and hurried to leave. Catherine held his hand and pull him back before he could leave.


    "I am not drunk. I was only pretending to be drunk," Catherine said honestly, not letting go of his hand.


    Jeff squats back when he heard her words. He stare into her eyes before he began talking.


    "Erin, I know you were hurt by mum''s words and that is why you are mad at me. But believe me, I never had an idea that mum said such hurtful words to you," Jeff said his eyes centred in hers.


    "Although it was never my intention to have mum hurt you, I will make sure that mum doesn''t harass you¡­,"


    "And that is what I was afraid of. I don''t want to be the reason why you and your mum rtionship fall out," Catherine said letting go of his hand. Seeing that she was avoiding his stares Jeff stood up and sat beside her.


    "Cat, I know you are a kind girl and don''t want to see my rtionship with mum suffer but Cat, I love you and I won''t allow mum or anyone elsee in between our rtionship," Jeff said, sounding more serious than he has ever been.


    "It''s you and I who are in a rtionship. It''s I who is gonna be your husband so no one has the right to meddle in our business. Not even my mum has the right to stand in the way of our rtionship," Jeff said sternly.


    "Frey, I don''t¡­.,"


    "Erin, I love you a lot and I can''t wait to be your husband and this is why I don''t want you to distance yourself from me. I can''t stand being away from you so please let''s go back to how we normally were? I promise I will be good to you huh," Jeff said affectionately as he raised his hand and caressed her face.


    "Erin, please love me back as you did in the past. I promise to love and cherish you more than I did in the past. I will love you in a way that no man has ever done so please give me a second chance. I will make things right again, I swear," Jeff said with all sincerity. He silently prayed Catherine will not push him away like she has been doing for a month now.


    "I love you, Frey. I have never stopped loving you but I will rather break up with you than see you and your mum¡­,"


    "Cat, don''t say such things. No one is breaking up with anyone. Mum doesn''t like you now because she doesn''t know you but believe me she wille around when she gets to know you more," Jeff said as he lets his right hand settle around her neck.


    "Dad likes you a lot. He even asks me to bring you to visit home one of these days. I am sure he can''t wait for us to tie the knot so we can give him cute little buns so won''t you grant your future father-inw his wishes," Jeff asked as he drew closer to her.


    "Frey¡­,"


    "Cat, since you love me how about we grant dad''s wish a bit sooner?" Jeff said as he kissed her before she could decline his offer.


    Jeff kissed her roughly yet the kiss was passionate enough to get both of them yearning for more.


    Catherine managed to get back her senses before they could go all the way.


    "Frey, that''s enough," Catherine whose upper body was nude said as she mustered up all her strength to push Jeff''s bare chest away.


    "Erin, it''s true mum doesn''t like you but I am sure that will change if you give her what she has always wanted to have¡­,"


    "And what is that?" Catherine asked amidst her desires. She struggled to stare sane with the way Jeff''s fingers were doing some work underneath her skirt.


    "She has always wanted grandchildren, so I am sure she and dad will dots on you if you give them little buns to keep them happy all day long," Jeff said as he twirl his fingers doing some work inside her entrance. Low groans escape from her mouth as she tried to bnce herself properly on the couch.


    "We are not married yet. My dad will kill you if I dare get myself pregnant without getting married so I ask that¡­,"


    "He is not gonna kill anyone so rx because I won''t do anything that will make father-inw upset with me. We will get married before he learns about your pregnancy so let''s make some babies without worrying about anything," Jeff said with his hoarse voice. He gently pushes Catherine into a lying position before he climbs onto her.


    "I never agreed to marry you so what are talking about¡­,"


    "You never agreed neither did you reject my proposal so I will take it as a yes," Jeff said before he bent and render soft kisses around her neck and chest region.


    Jeff''s touches made Catherine''s body hot. Her groans grow louder each time he teases the ces she loves.


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 Chapter 436 - Jasmine Got All Scared Because...

    Chapter 436 ¨C Jasmine Got All Scared Because¡­


    Although they have been in contact they haven''t been intimate for over a month now. She always made sure to reject all his advances no matter how hard it was.


    Right now mere touches from him are causing an outburst of her desires she has been trying so hard to hide.


    "I love you, Erin," Jeff whispered into her ears. His words caused her to melt further under his touches.


    For him, I am ready to brace all the storms that wille our way. I will love him as much as he loves me and even more than he loves me.


    Catherine thought with smiles, immediately opening her legs for more exploration of his hands.


    Soon loud groans filled the room. Catherine and her man had an intense workout until deep into the night.


    They only stopped when they were both too tired to continue anymore.


    Because of how tired they were their bodies betrayed them by falling asleep despite that wasn''t what they wanted.


    The next morning Jasmine woke up very early and called her office to inform them that she was gonna be absent. She freshened, dressed up and left the house without having breakfast Ken had prepared for her.


    Having been informed by Elizabeth''s secretary that their boss took her off that day, Jasmine didn''t have to bother going to the office to find her. She went to their home instead.


    Elizabeth was in the sitting room reading the newspaper in her hands when someone barged into the house.


    "Why are you in so much hurry. Is someone chasing you¡­," Elizabeth paused on raising her head to see that the one who interrupted her wasn''t her employees but Jasmine.


    Jasmine didn''t reply to Elizabeth''s question immediately but she rushed to sit beside her.


    "Lizzy, Ice Prince didn''te homest night? He promised that he will wait for me but I waited for him all night but he didn''t return. Sis, I am very scared," Jasmine who has been holding back her emotions let it all out in front of her sister. Seeing the tears in Jasmine''s eyes made Elizabeth rmed.


    "Jasmine, calm down¡­,"


    "Lizzy, you might not know but these past days he seems to be avoiding me? He always leaves home very early without waiting for me to wake up like he always did in the past. Since we started staying together he has never slept outside¡­.," Jasmine trailed as she cleaned the tears from her face.


    "And even though he spends the night outside I always know his whereabouts butst night he didn''t mention where he was going and neither did he reply to my calls or messages. Lizzy, I am scared Jackson''s feelings for me has changed. Maybe he doesn''t love me again¡­,"


    "Jasmine, take a deep breath and calm down hmm," Elizabeth said as she hurriedly held Jasmine''s hands and squeezed them gently. She made sure Jasmine exhaled deeply to calm her nerves.


    "Jasmine, I don''t think what you said is the case. Jackson loves you a lot. He didn''t hesitate to go against his mother or defend you in front of our father for your sake so tell me why would his feelings change so suddenly?" Elizabeth asked in aposed tone.


    "Lizzy, you don''t know Ice Prince well. Since he said he would wait for mest night he would have definitely done that if it was in the past that he loves me. He wouldn''t spend the night¡­,"


    "He didn''t wait because he to meet father," Elizabeth who had initially wanted to keep this a secret blurted out seeing how anxious her sister was.


    She could swear she had never seen Jasmine so anxious all her life. Jasmine was never afraid of being disliked by others and even by her parents in the past but for the first time, she could see fears in her eyes when she talked about Jackson.


    "Ice Prince went to meet father? Why would he do that?" Jasmine asked curiously?


    "Is father perhaps trying to make things difficult for Ice Prince?" Jasmine asked sounding very upset.


    "Jasmine, rx because dad isn''t doing anything wrong to him. Jackson is eager to get married to you that is why he is willing to do anything to get dad''s permission. It''s his choice so neither you nor I can do anything about it," Elizabeth said in a calm tone.


    "Lizzy you know how father is¡­.,"


    "He knew you would react this way that is why he kept these things a secret from you. He was scared you and dad will get into a fight," Elizabeth said in a rxed tone. She signalled her maid standing in the sitting room to get Jasmine what to drink.


    "Jasmine, I know you and dad don''t get along but I would suggest you don''t get in the way of what Jackson wants. Dad would never cross the boundary, that you can be rest assured ok," Elizabeth said as she caressed Jasmine''s hands affectionately. Elizabeth was very relieved to see that Jasmine has be more rxed after what she said.


    "I can''t believe what he had to go through because of me. With how father is, I am sure he must have suffered a lot without me knowing about it," Jasmine said in a sad tone.


    "Jasmine, you have found yourself as a rare man who is willing to do anything to be the one by your side forever. He can do anything to make you happy, that I am sure of so have a little faith in him. His persistence will pay off that I am confident of," Elizabeth said to further put Jasmine''s mind at ease.


    "Do you know where he is now?" Jasmine asked in a worried tone.


    "Fred called mest night to inform me that they were gonna spend the night at a hotel after their drink with dad. But some minutes before you arrived he said he woke up to find that Jackson was gone from their booked room," Elizabeth ryed all she knew without hiding anything from Jasmine.


    "What does that mean? Does it mean that Ice Prince has gone home?" Jasmine asked not able to hide her anxiety.


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 Chapter 437 - Did I Do Something Wrong?

    Chapter 437 ¨C Did I Do Something Wrong?


    "I guess so," Elizabeth replied in a meek tone. She was surprised to see Jasmine stand up after her reply.


    "What happened?" Elizabeth asked curiously.


    "I am going home to meet my man. I have missed him a lot," Jasmine said before she began walking away.


    "Won''t you drink the coffee the maid brought for you?" Elizabeth asked seeing how impatient Jasmine was. Jasmine halted, turned and face where she sat.


    "Actually, I have quit drinking coffee," Jasmine said with a smile.


    "Ok, but don''t forget to pretend not to know anything about his usual outing with dad ok," Elizabeth shouted after thedy who was already at the exit.


    "Jasmine, a lover of coffee has suddenly stopped drinking coffee, what does that mean?" Elizabeth thought aloud, her eyes glued on the cup of coffee the maid kept on the table some minutes ago.


    Jasmine hurried home expecting to see Jackson but all she met was an empty bedroom. She came back to the sitting room when she couldn''t find Jackson in any of the rooms upstairs.


    "Lilian, is your boss back?" Jasmine sitting on the couch asked the instant Lilian came into the sitting room.


    "No, but he called to inform me to make sure that you had your breakfast. Boss said my three months sry will be deducted if I fail to make you have breakfast," Lilian said in a soft tone.


    "Howe he is always so concerned about me but is never concerned about himself?" Jasmine muttered before she closed her eyes.


    "Madam, a new breakfast has been set up for you¡­.,"


    "I am not hungry," Jasmine cut Lilian short abruptly.


    "Madam, boss is really worried about you and your health especially now that your diet has changed. He is afraid you might fall ill without him being aware of it," Lilian said in a mellowed tone. She continued talking until Jasmine got fed up with her nagging.


    "Ok, I will wat so stop nagging me just like my mum," Jasmine finally said the words Lilian wanted to hear.


    After breakfast, Jasmine sat in the sitting room to wait for Jackson''s return but she fell asleep on the couch in the process. When he finally returned, she was fast asleep.


    "Lilian, why did you let your Madam sleep in the sitting room?" Jackson asked angrily the moment thedy who came to wee him showed up in the sitting room.


    "What if she falls ill or develops pains in any part of her body because of this, who should I hold responsible for that?" Jackson''s cold voice made Lilian unable to say anything to her defence.


    "I put you in charge of taking care of her and all her needs but just look at how poorly you are carrying out your duties¡­,"


    "Why is it so noisy here?" Jasmine''s sleepy voice made Jackson pause whatever he wanted to say. The once angry Jackson rushed to her side even though she wasn''t fully awake.


    He went to sit beside thedy whose eyes were beginning to open.


    "Miss Naughty, why didn''t you sleep in the bedroom? What if you fell ill or catch a cold because¡­,"


    "Why are you scolding me when you are to be med for this?" Jasmine asked as she rubbed her eyes to chase the sleep away.


    "Did I do something wrong?" Jackson asked in a worried tone when he realised that she sounded upset.


    "Of course, you did everything wrong. You told me you would wait for mest night so why didn''t you keep your words. Why didn''t you call to tell me you wouldn''t returnst night?" Jasmine asked, her eyes glued on his handsome face.


    "Why didn''t you spare me from further worries by calling home this morning if you weren''t gonna return for breakfast. I had to wait for you in the sitting room that is why I fell asleep¡­," Jackson embraced her tightly before she could finish scolding him.


    "I know I am such a jerk for making you worried about me. I am sorry ok. Forgive hubby hmm," Jackson said as he caressed her back affectionately.


    Lilian standing afar watching them felt like kowtowing to Jasmine for speaking at the moment she did. She couldn''t bring herself to imagine what Jackson wanted to say next at his angry state earlier.


    "Miss Naughty, I promise not tomit such a mistake next time so please forgive me hmm. Also, I promise to make it up to you by spending the rest of the day with you doing whatever you want," Jackson said as he released her.


    "You will really not go to work but spend the rest of the day doing what I want?" Jasmine asked giving him doubtful nces.


    "Yes, I promise so please forgive hubby hmm," Jackson said, making cute expressions at her.


    "I have forgiven you but first of all, you need to freshen ande downstairs to have your meal. Because you will need a lot of strength to do what I want," Jasmine said, her lips curling into a sly smile. Jackson was happy to see her smile.


    "Miss Naughty, tell me did I just fall into your already set traps?" Jackson asked yfully.


    "I am no hunter so why would I set traps?" Jasmine asked giggling.


    "And even though I set traps it will be for only one man and that man is sitting in front of me," Jasmine bewitching smile made Jackson smile along with her.


    "Should I be happy that I have a woman who will only set traps for me or should I cry¡­,"


    "Of course, you should be happy," Jasmine said as she stretched and pecked him on his lips. She abruptly pulled away before Jackson could ce his hands on her neck for a more passionate kiss.


    "You¡­," Jackson was lost at words to scold her when he saw her hasten up from the couch before he could grab her.


    "You need to shower first and eat," Jasmine said as she walked towards the direction of the kitchen. She was about to enter the kitchen when someone grabbed her from behind and effortlessly lifts her off her feet.


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 Chapter 438 - Some Workout Session

    Chapter 438 ¨C Some Workout Session


    [WARNING: MATURED CONTENT]


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    "I already had breakfast with a very important person. And about showering, we will do that together. It''s more fun that way," Jackson said with smiles as he carried her to the staircase.


    For the first time, Lilian turned deaf and dumb. She dare not utter a word or frown. She just stood there being fed dog food.


    Lilian exhaled deeply after they were out of sight.


    "What a shameless yet enviable set of couple. I wish their happiness willst forever," Lilian muttered. She turned and walk to the kitchen.


    "Why do you look so flushed? Did you witness what you shouldn''t have seen?" A cool guys voice said in a teasing tone the instant Lilian stepped foot into the kitchen. Lilian raised her gaze to stare at the smiling guy whose gaze was centred on her.


    "You always take pleasure in picking a fight with me but today I won''t let you have your way," Lilian said before she turned to face thedy standing close to the fridge.


    "Lilian, are you and Ken a couple now? You guys look more like a couple instead of enemies like you want us to believe¡­,"


    "Me and him a couple? Are you kidding me?" Lilian asked as she turned and shot Ken a fierce nce.


    "What is wrong with us being a couple?" Ken asked as he stood up from where he sat and approach her.


    "I am not only handsome but also a good chef and earn a decent sry. Being my girlfriend will be your biggest blessing since you will get yourself a doting boyfriend who will cook all your favourite delicacies¡­,"


    "Stop trying to buy me over as you do with otherdies because it won''t work on me. It takes more than being handsome and able to cook my favourite dishes to win me over, got it?" Lilian said firmly before she turned to face thedy now standing with a bottle of juice in her hand.


    "Hailey, inform the others that under no circumstances must they disturb boss and madam upstairs. Nobody should go anywhere close to their room except called for. I can''t guarantee how the boss will punish those who dare to disturb them so make it very clear to them," Lilian turned to leave after passing out her instructions.


    "Why do you hate being my girlfriend so much?" Ken asked before Lilian could exit the kitchen.


    "Because you are such an annoying guy," Lilian said as she walked out of the kitchen.


    "Ken, I can''t believe you got brutally rejected before you even get to ask her out," Hailey said seeing Ken''s fallen expression.


    "How do you know I had ns to ask her out?" Ken asked curiously.


    "In the entire mansion full of so many maids she is the only one you always picked on. And although you always bicker with her, you also care about her isn''t that enough to make your feelings obvious?" Hailey asked the guy still in his chef uniform.


    "You said I made my feelings so obvious but why is it that she doesn''t know¡­,"


    "Who says she isn''t aware of how you feel?" Hailey interrupted him sharply. She walked closer to where Ken stood.


    "Out of all of us Lilian is the smartest and the most observant, this is the reason boss likes her a lot so I am sure she must have noticed your feelings but is only pretending not to know¡­,"


    "I learn that even the smartest people be the dumbest when ites to my matters of the heart so I won''t be surprised if she hasn''t noticed my feelings for her," Ken said as he sat down in where he previously sat.


    "Even though she doesn''t know of your feelings for her I will advise that you don''t give up. Also, try not to always be annoying by getting on her nerves," Hailey advised. She walked out of the kitchen with the bottle of juice and a ss cup in her hands.


    Back in Jackson''s bedroom, the couple were seen engaging in a very hot kiss. While kissing the two tried to frantically remove each other''s clothes.


    Soon clothes were seen littering their bedroom. Jackson guided her until they reach the door of the bathroom.


    "Take it easy¡­," Jasmine words get muffled by their kisses. By the time they stood under the shower, Jasmine was only wearing her panties while Jackson was only wearing his underpants.


    "Though I have already taken my bath I will still willingly shower again since it is my wifey who wants it," Jackson said with his husky tone. He stretched his right hand turned on the shower.


    "It has been very long we workout under the shower so how about we do that now we are here?" Jackson asked thedy who was now drenched in the shower just like him.


    "You are super naughty¡­,"


    "I was never a good boy when ites to such stuff and I won''t im to be one, wifey," Jackson said grinning evilly. He slightly made her move away from the running shower so the sshing water won''t cause her any kind of difort.


    Soon Jasmine and Jackson were lost in their desires. Jackson teased every part of her body that she loves. He teased and licked her until they both couldn''t handle the flush of emotions anymore.


    Jackson wanted to take her whole just there and now but Jasmine insisted they do it on the bed.


    No matter how much I love exploring different angles I can''t put the life of my baby at risk.


    Jasmine now in Jackson''s arms thought as she touched her stomach.


    When Jackson got to the bed, he gently puts her down on the bed and took his position on top of her.


    "Wifey, let me send you to paradise to have a taste of its sweetness," Jackson said smiling wickedly. He prated her instantly causing low erotic moans to escape from Jasmine''s mouth as she stretched to amodate his full size.


    He started his thrusting movements very slowly but he soon went wild when the naughty Jasmine began teasing his nipples with her tongue and teeth.


    "Damn it! She is such a tease," Jackson cursed as he quickened his pace. He pumped in and out of her with so much vigour. Notwithstanding his pace, Jasmine cried for more.


    (End of mass release)

 Chapter 439 - Jasmines Mum Dropped By

    Chapter 439 ¨C Jasmine¡¯s Mum Dropped By


    [WARNING: MATURED CONTENT]


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    "Uhhh¡­. faster¡­.. ahhhh¡­.. moreee¡­..," Jasmine enthusiastic moans and groans sent Jackson to the next realm. His hands previously ced on the bed to support his weight moved to bouncy breasts. He fondled and squeeze them until Jasmine screamed in ecstasy.


    Jackson pace only decreased after he found his first release. Jackson after stopping his pumping movement didn''t climb down from her body. He stare at his woman who was still trying to stabilise her breathing.


    "Why are you staring at me like that?" Jasmine asked when she saw the way Jackson was peering at her nude body.


    "Because you are beautiful," Jackson said his eyes still glued on her body. Jasmine pretty face turned flushed hearing his suddenpliments.


    "Hey, why areplimenting now. You are making me feel embarrassed," Jasmine said as she tried to control her smiles.


    "I am stating the truth. Also, is there any moment that my naughty wife feels embarrassed?" Jackson yful words and expression made Jasmine smile afresh.


    "Yes, I agree that I rarely get embarrassed like mostdies do but that doesn''t mean that I am incapable of feeling embarrassed especially in front of you," Jasmine said as she shyly raised her right hand to y with his chest.


    "I can''t believe there is a moment that my little naughty wifey gets embarrassed. Maybe I shouldpliments you like this very often," Jackson said as he brought his right hand close to the region their body intertwined.


    "Of course there is. That is to show that your wifey isn''tpletely naughty," Jasmine said as she continue scribbling things on Jackson''s body.


    Just then Jackson began stimting her clits with his fingers. Jasmine stopped what she was doing the moment Jackson began his forey.


    Seeing how she was acting after he initiated this, Jackson knew he has gotten her where he wanted to.


    "Do you like it?" Jackson asked after he has begun getting responses from her.


    "Hmmm¡­," Jasmine said shaking her head positively. With Jackson''s hands teasing her sensitive clits Jasmine''s hands weren''t in one ce. They move about the bed searching for something he didn''t know.


    "How much do you love it?" Jackson asked not stopping what he was doing.


    "A lot," Jasmine replied with gritted teeth.


    "What else do you love that you want me to do to you?" Jackson asked his eyes interlocked with her misty eyes.


    "Let''s go for another round," Jasmine said how she feels without feeling any kind of restraint. Jackson smiled when he heard what she wanted.


    "If that''s what you want then that''s what we will do," Jackson said before he resumed from where he stopped.


    Jackson and Jasmine made love to each other for another two hours before they stopped. The two showered and afterwards lie down in bed just talking and cuddling each other.


    They were both having their sweet time when they heard a loud knock at their bedroom door.


    Jackson smile turned to a frown the moment the knock came for a second time.


    "Haven''t I always said none shoulde close to my room when your Madam and I are together," Jackson asked not letting go of his woman.


    "Boss, I know that very well and I wouldn''t have dared to disturb you and Madam if the guest seeking for Madam''s attention wasn''t important," Jasmine and Jackson heard Lilian''s apologetic tone at the other side of the door.


    They were both surprised to know that the one at the door was Lilian. Other maids could make the mistake ofing to their room when not called for but not Lilian.


    Jasmine sat up straight when she heard Lilian''s words.


    "And who is this guest who wants to see me?" Jasmine asked curiously.


    "Madam, it''s your mum who wants to meet you," Lilian passed the message to them.


    "Mum is here!" Jasmine remarked in shock.


    "Yes," Lilian confirmed their doubts. Jackson instantly jumped out of bed when he heard that his future mother-inw has graced his home for the first time with her presence.


    Jackson scurried to the door forgetting that he was only wearing trousers leaving his upper body bare. He trotted to the door and open it without hesitation.


    "Lilian, I leave you in charge of taking care of mother-inw. Make sure she doesn''t feel any kind of difort. Your madam and I will join her in a few minutes," Jackson instructed in a cold tone. He shut the door after Lilian responded.


    The moment Lilian left Jackson rushed to the wardrobe where a few of his casual clothes were neatly hung. Jasmine already wearing a floral gown waited for Jackson to pick a shirt so they could go downstairs together.


    When she saw that Jackson was having difficulties picking a shirt, she walk close to where he stood.


    "Jas, which one do you think I should wear?" Jackson asked disying two different shirts before her.


    "Aren''t you always veryposed even in the face of trouble so why are you panicking on hearing that your visitor is my mum?" Jasmine asked seeing how anxious Jackson looked.


    "Didn''t you listen to the title you called her? She is not just an ordinary visitor but your mum so how could you expect me to treat her like how I treat other visitors?" Jackson asked seriously. He beckoned her to help him pick one out of the two shirts.


    "This one," Jasmine choose the grey long sleeve V-neck shirt for him.


    "You treat them so well but I am afraid they won''t appreciate it. Instead, they will abuse your kindness especially my father¡­,"


    "Jas, it''s my choice to treat them this way so there is no need to say all this. I like your parents a lot and apart from getting their permission I also want them to like me back just like they like and treat Alfred as their son," Jackson said as he hasten to wear the shirts.


    "I don''t want them to see me only as their son-inw but also as their son and for them to like me this way, I need to treat them like I would treat my parents. I don''t regret anything or take any offence in whatever they do or say so don''t worry because I am perfectly ok," Jackson said as he smiled at her.


    "So how do I look?" Jackson asked after he had finished wearing the clothing.


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 Chapter 440 - Mrs Avans Threat

    Chapter 440 ¨C Mrs Avans Threat


    "Perfect," Jasmine said. She was happy to hear Jackson''s words despite that she didn''t mention them.


    The two hurried downstairs to join her mother. When they got there, they met Mrs Avans sitting on the couch.


    "Good morning, Auntie," Jackson greeted bowing slightly to show his respect.


    "Good morning mum," Jasmine greeted as she hastened to sit beside her mother.


    "Mum, what are you doing here? Why didn''t you inform me you were gonna drop by¡­.,"


    "Aren''t you so eager to make him my son-inw so don''t tell me I don''t have the right to visit my future son-inw¡­,"


    "Of course not Auntie. My mansion will always be wide open for Auntie to visit any time she wants," Jackson said politely. He sat down on the opposite couch. One gaze at him and you would see how nervous he looks.


    "Mum, you know that is not what I meant," Jasmine said in a bid to defend herself.


    "Auntie, please what would you have me serve you. Is it tea, coffee, juice¡­,"


    "Jackson, you can rx. It''s not her father you are talking to. No matter the score we have to settleter in the future, I won''t eat you up. You are the man my daughter loves and the father of¡­," Jasmine''s dry cough and the way she shook her mother''s hand made Mrs Avans pause what she wanted to say.


    Curious to know Mrs Avans next words Jackson continued staring at her face. He couldn''t understand what she wanted to say before Jasmine cough interrupted her.


    "Anyways, I won''t be here for a long time so you don''t have to bother about serving me anything. I came here to take Jasmine to the hospital for a check up. She and I will be leaving in a few minutes," Mrs Avansposed herself better than Jasmine had thought. She only felt relieved after her mother covered up her previous words.


    "Auntie, it doesn''t matter how long you are gonna stay here so please let Lilian serve you. I will feel terrible for days or even months if Auntie leaves my home for the first time without tasting anything," Jackson said in a sad tone. Mrs Avans had no choice but to tell Lilian to get her a cup of coffee.


    "And Auntie, is Jasmine perhaps seriously ill?" Jackson asked after Lilian had left to get Mrs Avans orders.


    "Actually, I have been noticing a lot of changes in her after she returned. I repeatedly ask her what was wrong but she won''t disclose anything to me. I am afraid she might be suffering right by my side without me knowing it," Jackson exins in an affectionate tone.


    Mrs Avans turned to stare at her daughter clinging to her. She knew the only reason Jasmine was acting so clingy was that she was afraid she would mistakenly reveal the truth to Jackson.


    "Ice Prince, I have told you I am fine¡­,"


    "She has always been like that since she was a child. I always had to force her to go to the hospital with me in the past so I am not surprised she hasn''t changed¡­.,"


    "Mum, I am nothing like that. I am a very good and obedient girl so please don''t nder me in front of him," Jasmine acted innocently just to make her mum retract her words.


    "You don''t need to say whether or not you are good and obedient because I am sure he has already known the answer," Mrs Avans said. She shifted her gaze to Jasmine once more time.


    "Jasmine, go dress up so I can take you to the hospital for a check-up¡­,"


    "Mum, I am fine. I have told you before that I don''t need to visit the doctor yet. Besides I am no longer a child who needs to be taken to the hospital," Jasmine said vehemently as she released her mother''s hands


    "Ice Prince and I had already made ns to spend the entire day together. I can''t follow you to the hospital¡­,"


    "I won''t force you toe to the hospital with me but you will do that willing except you want me to break the news about the baby to him. Let''s see whether you will remain stubborn¡­.,"


    "Mum!" Jasmine shouted startling Jackson who didn''t hear what her mum whispered into her ears.


    "Mum, you are threatening me and this is not fair¡­,"


    "Do you believe that I will tell him the truth right now if you still don''t make up your mind? I am not very patient when it concerns the little bun inside of you so make a choice Jasmine Avans?" Mrs Avans whispered not daring to let Jasmine have her way this time around.


    "I will go change and follow you to the hospital right now. I admit you have won this time around mum," Jasmine said, standing up to her feet almost immediately. Jasmine approached the stairs to the surprise of Jackson who had nned to convince Jasmine to do as her mum said.


    "Jackson, I hope you don''t have a problem with me borrowing my daughter for a few hours?" Mrs Avans facing Jackson now asked.


    "Jasmine is your beloved daughter and she will forever be yours. Auntie doesn''t need to ask for my permission to take her somewhere," Jackson''s politeness made Mrs Avans like him more.


    "Auntie, please can I ask you whether you have an idea of what is wrong with her?" Jackson asked in a meek tone yet showing seriousness.


    How could he not be serious when this concerns the health of his beloved woman.


    "Auntie, apart from the change in her taste and appetite, she often feels nauseous in the morning. She sleeps more frequently too; although I know this one is a good sign the other signs makes me very worried. I tried convincing her to visit the hospital with me but she insisted she was ok," Jackson said with worry written all over his face.


    If not that Mrs Avans had a valid reason for concealing the truth she would have disclosed the news to Jackson right this minute.


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