The Disguised Billionaire She Rejected

Chapter 6

Jessicaa woke with a low groan, her head still heavy from the short nap she had forced herself to take. For a moment she just sat there, staring at nothing. She was still in denial.

It didn’t feel real that Marcus had left just like that. For years he had been everywhere around her, always ready to do anything she asked. The thought that he could really walk away without looking back still felt impossible to accept.

Jessicaa slowly sat at the edge of the bed and held her forehead, her fingers pressing against her temples.

Then her phone started binging continuously.

Ding!.

Ding!!.

Ding!!!. 

The sound didn’t stop for the incoming notifications. 

She frowned and looked at the phone on the bedside table. The screen kept lighting up again and again, Her chest tightened.

This only happened when something bad happened in her company. 

Jessicaa grabbed the phone quickly. The moment she unlocked it, dozens of messages flooded the screen.

Many were from the company board.

What is going on?.

Why is your name trending?

“Why would your mom post something like that”.

…

….

“What…?” she whispered as she immediately tapped tiktok to visit her mom's account, only to be met with what her mom posted as the first video. Which means, it was crazily trending.

Her face turned pale. Jessicaa’s hands trembled as she opened the post, she saw the video of her mom accusing Charles. Also, she found that Charles had already counter back as he posted the lawyer’s letter. 

Jessicaa’s eyes shook as she read the name at the bottom.

Richard & Associates. Her breath caught in her throat. Everyone in the city knew that name. Whenever that law firm got involved, the public paid attention. No company wanted to be on the wrong side of them. She wondered how Marcus could afford them. 

“This… this is bad…”

But what hurt her even more was what she scrolled down Marcus' page. 

Every post Marcus had ever made about her… gone.

All the clips of him cooking for her, waiting for her, smiling at her, calling her the most important person in his life were deleted.

Angrily, Jessicaa stood up and hurried out of the room. She went straight downstairs and found Morgan in the living room.

“What is going on?” Jessicaa demanded. “Mom, how could you do that!”

Morgan looked up, slightly startled, but quickly forced herself to stay calm.

“What are you shouting for?” she said coldly.

Jessicaa walked closer, her face tense.

“Why would you post something like that online? Do you know how big this scandal is? The company board is already panicking! Richard & Associates is involved now. When that law firm appears, the whole public follows!”

Morgan’s expression stiffened for a moment.

A trace of guilt flashed in her eyes, but she quickly suppressed it and lifted her chin.

“That shameless scumbag deserves it,” she said firmly. “He stole the necklace. What, should I stay quiet and let him run away with it?”

Jessicaa’s brows tightened. “You don’t even have proof! Do you?. Now Richard Associates is involved, what will you do now!!!”

Morgan slammed her hand on the table.

“He sold that gemstone and used the money to hire a lawyer, that’s what happened!” she snapped. “Otherwise how could a useless orphan afford someone like Richard? Don’t tell me you still believe him!”.

Jessicaa rubbed her head, she didn't know what to do again, she was overwhelmed. She picked up her phone again, and checked how the trend was moving. 

Just as she expected, the tide of public opinion online had already begun to shift—more and more people were supporting Marcus. People are now being logical, asking for evidence and proof. This was all because of Richard's involvement!. 

They were not attacking her company due to this, things were turning really really bad. 

Jessicaa stared at the screen for a long moment, then turned the phone toward Morgan with a stiff arm.

“Look at this,” she said coldly. “Look carefully at what you have done mom.”

Morgan frowned and took the phone, her expression still full of pride at first. But as she scrolled, her face slowly changed.

More and more comments were appearing under Marcus' post supporting him!  

Jessicaa’s voice grew sharper. “Do you see it now? The public opinion is shifting. People are starting to support him. My company’s name is everywhere because of this. If this keeps going, the stock will be affected next.”

She took the phone back and looked straight at her mother. “Delete the post. Right now. And issue an apology before this gets worse.”

Morgan’s face darkened instantly.

“Apologize?” she shouted. “Why should I apologize to that worthless dog?!”

“That shameless parasite lived in our house for years, ate our food, used our money, and now you want me to bow to him? Never! That filthy orphan!. He’s a thief, a liar, and a freeloader!”

Jessicaa’s patience snapped.

“Enough!” she said sharply. “Do you have any proof?”

Morgan froze for a second. Jessicaa stepped closer, her eyes cold.

“I’m asking you directly. Do you have any evidence that Marcus stole the necklace? Yes or no.”

Morgan opened her mouth, then closed it again.

“I… I don’t need proof,” she said stubbornly. “He must have taken it. Otherwise why would he suddenly leave? And now he even hired Richard & Associates. That says everything!”

Jessicaa pressed her fingers against her forehead, feeling a headache coming.

“This is not how the law works, Mom,” she said tiredly. “If you don’t have proof, then this becomes defamation”.

Morgan still refused to back down.

“I don’t care! I know he took it!”

Jessicaa looked at her helplessly, completely overwhelmed by her mother’s stubbornness.

At that moment, Travis, who had been standing quietly nearby the whole time, finally stepped forward.

He forced a small smile, trying to sound calm.

“Maybe… we shouldn’t jump to conclusions,” he said. “What if Marcus didn’t take it after all? The necklace could still be in the house. We should search first before making this bigger.”

Morgan turned to him, frowning.

“What nonsense are you saying? I’m sure he took it!”

Travis’s heart was pounding, but he kept his face steady. Travis knew the necklace had to be found immediately—if the police became involved, he would be finished. They would find out he stole it instead!. 

He said carefully. “Let’s just check the house first. That way we can be certain.”

Jessicaa immediately nodded.

“That’s right, Travis is being logical right now” she said firmly. 

Then she turned toward the hallway and raised her voice. “Everyone!”. She wanted to end this as soon as possible 

The servants quickly gathered, looking confused. Jessica then ordered all the servants in the house to begin searching at once

 “Search every room. Every corner. If it isn’t found, then the police will come, and every single person in this house will be investigated. No one will be excluded and you will all face the consequences!!”

The servants exchanged uneasy looks. None of them were happy, why would they be dragged into this. 

“Yes, Miss,” they chorusly answered.

The search began at once. The servant started searching everywhere. From the drawers to the cabinet. Each room wasn't left unchecked. 

Minutes passed.

Then suddenly, one of the maids came running down the stairs, her face pale.

“M-Miss… we found it!! It's here!!!”

Everyone turned at the same time.

Jessicaa’s eyes narrowed. “What …Where? Why are you!”

The maid hesitated before answering.

“…In Madam Morgan’s room.”

For a second, the entire living room went silent. Morgan’s face turned deathly pale.

“That’s impossible!” she screamed. “Impossible! How could it be in my room?!”