All Chapters of Jack Hardy The Legacy Returns: Chapter 11
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011 The Eligible Bachelor
Juliet paced her bedroom in a loose silk robe, waiting for the call to be received. Click!"Morning, darling," Jack's lazy voice came through as he had just woken up. "Are you missing your husband already? Did the bed feel empty without me?"Juliet's cheeks burned at his words. "Stop talking nonsense. I just woke up and saw something on social media. Explain yourself."She forwarded Selena Hart's selfie to him. "Is that you riding the bike? How do you know Selena Hart?"Jack paused for a moment and chuckled. That little minx somehow managed to sneak a selfie. Was she really that popular that even Juliet knew her? Anyway, admitting that he met a celebrity would raise a lot of questions."What if it is me? Are you jealous?""I am not your wife yet, and definitely not jealous! Just answer the question.""Relax," he replied, still sounding amused. "That guy could be anybody. My T-shirts cost five bucks a piece at the mall. Probably half the city's men own one."Juliet stopped in front of
012 Power Couple
As soon as David proposed to her, all the cameras and microphones turned towards Juliet for her response. It was a major celebrity moment that would dominate headlines for days.Juliet and David used to be childhood friends when the Cross and Forbes families were close. Their grandfathers played golf every weekend and acted like brothers, even jokingly promising each other that they'd unite their families through marriage. But instead, the two companies became rivals.Juliet took a slow breath and shook her head gently. "I'm sorry. I respect your gesture, but I can't marry you."David's charming smile stayed in place. He wasn't about to give up so easily. In public, the Cross heir had a sterling reputation for his business acumen, leadership skills, and flawless character.However, David's close friends knew the monster he was—a womaniser who preyed on young women as a hobby. He traveled the world, choosing his victims from among innocent, unsuspecting ones. Juliet was the one beast h
013 Corporate Embarrassment
Juliet's heart slammed against her ribs at the sound of David asking Jack the question. She was terrified the latter would blurt out the truth right there in front of the cameras when she hadn't even announced him to the Forbes family.If Jack admitted that he was her fiancé, the whole city would explode with questions she wasn't ready to answer yet. Her grandfather would demand explanations, the board would gossip for weeks, and David would turn the incident into a full-blown war.Juliet shot Jack a desperate glance, silently begging him to stay silent like she had ordered him earlier.The young man didn't even look flustered. He rolled the magazine in his hand and gave a casual shrug. "I'm Miss Forbes driver," he said. "I'm her security guard, too, when the situation demands it."The plaza erupted in gossip again. "Driver? Is that the fiancé she was talking about?""Does the Forbes heiress have a secret relationship with her staff?"David Cross burst into laughter and then turned hi
014 Inside Job
Jack wasn't listening to Juliet's outrage and overlooked her impulsive strike on him. Although he momentarily enjoyed a delicious view of her cleavage, his eyes went to what he had just extracted from her dress. Jack stepped back, holding the small button between his fingers. With a crackle, he crushed it in his palm, cracking its shell open. Inside was a tiny black electronic device. "It's a tracking device," Jack said with a raised eyebrow. "Your enemies want to monitor your location." The beauty covered her bosom with one hand and her mouth in shock with the other. "A tracking device in my dress? Who would do that to me? And how?" Jack chuckled and turned towards Elena. "Wasn't she the one who got the dress for you? How long has she been working at the company?" As Juliet turned towards her assistant questioningly, Elena immediately reacted to the accusation. "How dare you level such a vile allegation at me? I only purchased the dress, and then it went through the company's sec
015 The Forbes Welcome
The grand annual Forbes family gala was already in full swing when Juliet's Bentley rolled in. The mansion glowed like a palace, with crystal chandeliers, polished marble floors, and tables adorned with tall floral arrangements. Guests moved between the tables, laughing and socializing, but the moment Juliet and Jack entered the hall, the atmosphere turned icy.Lydia, Juliet's mother, stood near the entrance in a shimmering designer gown. Her eyes narrowed the instant she spotted Jack in his simple black coat over the gray T-shirt. Cathy was right beside her in a short red dress that showed off her legs. Her lips curled into a smirk as she leaned over to whisper something to a group of aunts and cousins. The whispers spread like ripples."Who is that man with her?" one aunt muttered loud enough for Juliet to hear."He's dressed like he just came from a construction site."Another relative shook her head. "Juliet has lost her mind bringing a poor man to the family gala."Jack walked
016 Special Drink
Jack returned from dropping off the prize money with the poor janitor. He slid back into his seat at the side table without a word and picked up the fresh glass Lydia had poured earlier. Jack downed the entire drink in one smooth gulp. The liquid slid down his throat with a faint chemical bite that he noticed immediately but ignored completely. Lydia and Cathy watched him with wide eyes, their lips twitching into hidden giggles behind their hands. Dean leaned forward slightly, his face flushed with anticipation. "It will begin almost immediately. Just wait and watch." However, nothing happened. Jack set the empty glass down calmly, wiped his mouth with the back of his hand, and smiled at Lydia like nothing was wrong. "Thank you for the refill. You could make a career out of bartending. Mind pouring me another?" The three of them exchanged stunned glances. Cathy's giggle died in her throat. Lydia's hand trembled as she reached for the pitcher again, pouring a second glass while try
017 Medical Emergency
The doctors present at the gala rushed over, checking Rick's pulse and breathing. One of them shook his head grimly. "We have to rush him to the hospital right now, but it looks too late.""His heart is failing fast," another doctor chimed in. "It looks like poisoning. We need a stomach pump and intravenous injections. There's nothing we can do here.""Even if we carry Mayor Albany to the hospital, his heart would give out. It's too late."Sophia burst into tears and looked up at the Forbes table for help. Grandfather Donald slowly stood up, his face turned to stone with panic. If the Mayor died at his gala, the Forbes reputation would be ruined for years.Headlines would scream scandal and murder. Business deals would collapse. He looked desperately around the table.Juliet noticed her grandfather spiraling. What could she do if the doctors were helpless? Something made her turn towards Jack with hope.Her voice was barely a whisper, even though she knew it was impossible. "Can you d
018 The Ruse
Jack parked the Bentley outside the five-star Emerald Palace Hotel. The kidnapper's message had led him straight here, room 1204 on the twelfth floor.His jaw tightened as he walked through the revolving doors. If something had already happened to Selena, he would make sure the person responsible regretted it.Jack barely knew the girl, but he had once protected her, which created a sense of responsibility.When the doors opened on the twelfth floor, he moved quickly down the carpeted hallway until he reached room 1204.The door was slightly ajar. Jack pushed it open without knocking, his heart pounding with the fear that he might be too late.The sight inside stopped him cold.Selena Hart lay on the massive king-size bed in a revealing black lace dress that clung to her young, soft curves.There was premium champagne in a silver bucket beside the bed, and red roses scattered across the sheets. A candlelit dinner for two waited on a small table near the window. Soft, erotic music play
019 Whimsical Celebrity
Selena's eyes were locked onto Jack, standing against the wall. She wanted to run and pounce on him.The crowd of paparazzi and fans surrounded her, their cameras flashing like fireworks, but she seemed to see only him.Her entourage tried to guide her towards the private lounge, but she broke free for a second and took a step in his direction."Jack?" she called out, her voice barely audible over the noise. "Wait, I need to talk to you!"Jack pretended not to hear her. He kept his arms crossed, his eyes fixed on the opposite wall, acting like just another random guard.The last thing he needed was Juliet, his to-be-wife, finding out that he had met a beautiful young celebrity in the same hotel room last night.Selena's manager, Lexi, a sharp woman in a black pantsuit, grabbed her arm firmly. "Miss Hart, we're late for the meeting. Maybelin and Juliet are waiting, and you have a photoshoot an hour later. Let's go inside now."She pulled Selena towards the private lounge doors, the se
020 The Reward
Jack opened the driver's door of the Bentley and slid into the seat. He started the engine with a rumble and eased the car out of the hotel's underground parking.He adjusted the rearview mirror slightly and caught Juliet's reflection—her arms crossed, her lips pressed into a tight line, her eyes fixed on him.She leaned forward between the front seats the moment the car merged into traffic. Her voice was sharp and full of pity."Did you come back embarrassed and humiliated by Selena? What made you imagine a celebrity idol would listen to you? I told you it was impossible.""You probably made a fool of yourself trying to talk to her, didn't you? I can already picture the look on her face when you tried to convince her."Jack, keeping his eyes on the road, reached over and slammed the contract folder down on the seat beside her with a solid thud."Selena will be the brand ambassador for your company. It's signed and sealed. Now what do you have to say?"Juliet stared at the folder like