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Chapter 149: Seeds of Doubt
The gate creaked as Jalen’s car rolled into the compound. Evening shadows stretched across the driveway, swallowing the last traces of daylight. He parked quietly, his body weary, but his mind heavier than his wounds.Inside, the living room light glowed dimly. Aisha’s soft laughter drifted from the kitchen where she was speaking with Joy. For a moment, Jalen let himself breathe, holding on to that fragile sound of normalcy. But it didn’t last.The front door opened again. Bose stepped in, her wrapper tied neatly, her face stern as though she had come with a mission. Her eyes scanned the room, landing briefly on Jalen before sweeping coldly toward the kitchen.Aisha emerged, wiping her hands with a napkin, smiling politely. “Good evening, ma.”Bose’s lips pressed into a thin line. “Evening,” she muttered, her tone stiff, her gaze sharp like glass.The air thickened instantly. Jalen sat on the couch, watching the exchange without a word. Joy stood too quickly, sensing the storm.“M
Chapter 148: The Weight of Betrayal
The morning sun streamed weakly through the curtains, soft rays crawling across the bed where Jalen lay. His eyes opened slowly, his chest rising and falling with a deliberate rhythm, as though he had forced his body to remember strength. The night before had left him restless, but now something in his spirit told him it was time to return fully to work. He could not remain crippled by wounds, physical or emotional.The memory of Mr. Kene’s confession was still fresh in his mind. The man had stood in that conference room trembling, his face wet with sweat despite the air conditioner, before admitting he had betrayed the company for Tiana. Jalen had dismissed him immediately, no second thought. Loyalty once broken had no place in Adesins Corporation. But even as Kene left, shamefaced, Jalen felt no triumph. The damage had already been done.By mid-morning, Jalen dressed carefully. His hands still moved slower than they used to, but determination carried him through. The mirror refl
Chapter 148: A Mother’s Fear
Bose sat stiffly in the living room, her arms folded tight across her chest. Joy was beside her on the sofa, scrolling through her phone, but Bose’s eyes were fixed on the empty television screen. The silence in the house was heavy, save for the faint hum of the refrigerator in the kitchen.Her lips moved, whispering words that carried both anger and worry. “That girl… that girl will be the end of my son,” she muttered, her voice sharp, almost as if she was spitting the words. “She came from nowhere, and suddenly she is everything to him. Love has blinded Jalen.”Joy looked up slowly, catching the bitterness in her mother’s face. “Mum, you’re talking about Aisha again,” she said quietly, but Bose did not respond. Her thoughts were elsewhere, running circles around the same fear that had gripped her heart since she first noticed how deeply Jalen had fallen for the woman.Later that night, the house was quiet. Joy had gone upstairs, leaving Bose alone. The lamps cast a faint glow ac
Chapter 146: The Mole
“Ladies and gentlemen,” Jalen began, tugging a small smile that did not quite touch his eyes. His voice carried across the wide conference room, calm but sharp enough to demand silence. “This meeting is majorly to appreciate your tireless efforts so far for the growth of this company.”A cheer followed his words. Some clapped lightly, others exchanged excited glances. For a company that had faced storms these past weeks, a word of appreciation from the top felt like fresh water to dry soil. Aisha, seated at his right, glanced at him with quiet satisfaction. Jalen returned her look with a faint nod, though his heart was far heavier than his smile.Fiona, standing by the far corner with her notepad, raised her hand. “Order, please,” she called. Slowly, the noise ebbed, and the staff returned their eyes to their boss.Jalen leaned forward, clasping his hands on the table. “We will start with something simple. Your names and the positions you hold. Please, one after the other.”The sta
Chapter 145: The Hidden Snake
The next morning, Aisha walked into Adesins Corporation with her heart already set. On her way up to Jalen’s office, she had heard the hushed voices among staff, the sudden silence whenever someone entered the elevator. The story of a mole leaking information was spreading faster than wildfire, and fear was already breeding suspicion. Everyone was looking over their shoulders, wondering who could be the traitor.When she stepped into Jalen’s office, she met him sitting at his desk, shoulders slumped, a pen rolling idly between his fingers. His face looked worn, not just from his recent wounds but from the invisible weight of betrayal.“Jalen,” she said softly, moving closer, “don’t let this eat you up. I know what is happening. I know how dangerous this leak is. But you are not alone in this. I have a plan.”For a moment, he just stared at her, his expression unreadable, as if weighing whether he could trust her with this burden. His voice came low and heavy. “And how exactly do
Chapter 144: The Leak
The sun was only beginning to break the horizon when Jalen Adesina’s black SUV rolled through the gates of Adesins Corporation headquarters. It had been weeks since he last stepped into the building, and though his body was still weak from surgeries and near brushes with death, he refused to show it. His face was pale, his steps calculated, but there was still that unyielding air of command about him — the dignity of a man unwilling to be seen as broken.Inside his office, Fiona rose quickly from her seat as soon as he entered. Her eyes softened with worry, but she swallowed it down and went straight to business. A heavy brown folder sat in her hands.“Sir, I’ve compiled the latest reports,” she said carefully, laying the file on his desk. “The company has been badly shaken since you’ve been away. Investors are restless. A few major contracts have already been delayed. Staff morale is low. People are whispering in corners, wondering if we can survive this storm.”Jalen lowered hims
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