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Chapter 166: Things Not to Ignore
The slam of the door behind Tiana still echoed faintly in the office, though she had left minutes ago. Jalen remained at his desk, his fingers interlocked tightly, eyes fixed on the glass of water before him but seeing nothing. Her words circled in his head like a drumbeat.“You may think you’re untouchable… but you don’t know me yet.”He had heard many threats in his career. From rivals, angry business partners, even from family acquaintances who thought he was standing in their way. But Tiana’s voice carried a weight that made his chest tighten. She was not bluffing. He knew it. Ignoring her would be foolish, but how to prepare for what he could not see? That was the question hammering his mind.The silence stretched, broken only by the faint hum of the AC. His eyes shifted to the photo frame near the window, the one of himself and Aisha. For a brief second, his jaw clenched. He could not allow anyone, least of all Tiana, to shake what he was building with her.Two knocks sounde
Chapter 165: Old Wounds Return
The weekend at the Adesina's family home passed like a quiet dream. Jalen and Aisha felt surrounded by peace rather than tension. The evenings were filled with laughter. It almost felt like a new beginning.By Sunday evening, when it was time to leave, Bose walked them to the car, her wrapper tied neatly across her waist, her face carrying a rare softness.“My dear,” she said, holding Aisha’s hand firmly, “this home is also your home now. You don’t need Jalen beside you to visit. You are always welcome.”Aisha’s heart melted. She leaned forward and hugged her again, whispering a soft thank you. Joy added her own cheerful goodbye, waving excitedly until the car disappeared from the compound.***********Monday morning came with the familiar rush of city life. The highway buzzed with impatient horns, vendors shouting their goods along the sidewalks, and the scorching sun beginning its reign early.Jalen first drove Aisha to her office. She leaned over before stepping out, kissing h
Chapter 164: At the Family Table
Bose’s smile lingered as she released Aisha’s hand. “Now, both of you should go upstairs, freshen up, change, and come back down for dinner,” she said warmly, her voice carrying the authority of a matriarch yet softened with care.Jalen squeezed Aisha’s hand lightly, guiding her toward the staircase. As they climbed, Aisha still felt as though she were floating in a dream. The shift in Bose’s tone, the embrace, the warmth—it was all new, almost unbelievable.Downstairs, Bose made her way to the kitchen. The aroma of spiced jollof rice, fried plantain, and peppered chicken filled the air. Joy was already there, arranging cutlery and plates neatly on a wide tray. She glanced at her mother, excitement dancing in her eyes.“Let me set up the table, Mum,” she said quickly, lifting the tray.Together, they worked silently for a while. Bose ladled steaming rice into a large serving dish, her face unreadable but her thoughts busy. Tonight, she had something to confirm for herself.A few mi
Chapter 163: Crossing Lines
The clatter of cutlery and the hum of conversation filled the restaurant, but at Aisha’s corner, everything seemed to fade into silence. Her eyes stayed locked on Elena, who now stood directly in front of her table, arms folded, chin tilted in defiance.“You heard me,” Aisha said again, her voice sharper this time. “What are you doing here, at my table?”Elena smirked, pulling out the chair opposite her and sinking into it without invitation. “Relax, sweetheart. No need to bite. I just saw you sitting alone and thought... why not keep you company?”Aisha’s brows knit tightly, her spoon clattering against the plate she pushed aside. “Company? From you?” Her laugh was short and bitter. “You must think I don’t know your game. You’ve been crawling around my man, parading yourself like you have any place in his heart, when the truth is, you’re nothing but a nuisance.”A few heads turned from nearby tables, sensing the sharpness in her voice, but Elena seemed unbothered. She leaned back
Chapter 162: Stay Away From Me
The midday sun beat down on the parking lot of Ceprod Group, painting long shadows across the glossy black cars parked in neat rows. Jalen’s mood was still high from the success of the meeting, the signed contract tucked safely in his briefcase, a symbol of progress and victory. Fiona walked by his side, her steps light with excitement, when suddenly the air shifted.There, leaning against the driver’s door of his car, stood Elena.Her arms were crossed, her eyes boring straight into him, and the curve of her lips carried an accusation, not a smile. Fiona froze mid-step, confusion wrinkling her forehead.“Elena,” Jalen said, his tone sharp. He didn’t bother softening it. The days of entertaining her games were over. “What are you doing here? What do you want this time?”At the sound of his voice, Elena’s lips curved into a familiar, saccharine smile. She pushed herself off the car and began walking toward him with the poise of someone who believed the ground itself should bend in
Chapter 161: The Deal Sealed
The sun was high when Jalen arrived at the construction site. The air was thick with cement dust. He had barely stepped out of his car when Mr. Okenta, the man in charge of supervision, approached with a wide smile stretching across his face.“Mr. Adesina!” Okenta’s voice carried genuine excitement. “You’re doing a great job here. I walked through the site earlier, everything is almost done. The speed, and the quality, it’s impressive.”Jalen’s lips curved into a warm smile. Praise like this meant more than numbers in a report. “Thank you, sir. That’s the goal. Nothing less than excellent. When we finish, you’ll have every reason to be proud you trusted us.”Okenta clapped him on the back, nodding vigorously. “I have no doubt about that.”After a few more minutes of discussion, Jalen excused himself. His day was packed, and another meeting awaited.Back at the office, Fiona walked in with her tablet pressed against her side. She was brisk, professional, as always, but her eyes carr
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