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Chapter 153: The Distraction Grows
“So, to what do I owe this—” Jalen gestured with his hand, his brows raised as though he already knew the answer but wanted to hear it from her lips. “This meeting?” He lifted his glass of wine and took a sip, his voice calm but laced with impatience.Across from him, Elena’s face dimmed slightly. The sparkle in her eyes faltered. “You need to calm down, prince charming,” she said softly, leaning back in her chair with elegance that looked rehearsed.Jalen dropped his glass on the table gently and tilted his head. “Do you have to keep calling me that? Prince charming?”She laughed lightly, brushing an imaginary strand of hair from her forehead. “Of course. That’s what you are to me. Don’t you see it?”He chuckled, shaking his head. “You women and your sweet words. You’ve not even told me about yourself, yet you already branded me royalty.”“Exactly why we’re here,” Elena said, her smile tugging wider. “First, let’s get to know each other.”“Fine,” Jalen said, folding his arms. “Tell m
Chapter 152: The Distraction
Jalen parked his SUV neatly in front of Adesins Corporation headquarters. Fiona, his assistant, quickly gathered the files in her lap and slid them into her bag. Jalen was about to step out when a Toyota Camry swerved behind them, stopping with such force it almost hit the rear of his car.“What the hell is this nonsense?” Jalen thundered as he opened his door. His voice echoed across the compound, and two of the security men turned in alarm. He stormed towards the Camry, anger burning in his eyes.The driver’s door opened slowly. And then she stepped out. Tall. Fair. Effortlessly stunning. The same enchanting beauty that had unsettled him days ago.Jalen’s chest dropped, the anger in his face dissolving like mist under sunlight. He sighed, long and deep. “You again?”Fiona’s eyes widened. She looked at her boss, looked at the woman, and then looked back at Jalen. She had never seen him switch moods that fast. “Sir… you know her?” she asked cautiously, trying to mask the curiosity
Chapter 151: Jalen's Stand
The knock on the glass was sharp, demanding. Jalen’s head turned slowly, and his chest tightened when he saw her again. Elena. That smile, that audacity. She leaned slightly forward, her polished nails drumming lightly on his window.He pressed the button, lowering the glass halfway.“That was not a way to treat a lady,” Elena said, her hands resting on her hips. The firmness in her tone was the kind that expected no argument.Jalen frowned faintly. “Um… Ms. Foster, I thought I already apologized for what happened back there.” His voice was low, cautious, confused. But deep inside, he was beginning to sense where this was heading.“Not enough,” she countered smoothly, tilting her head. “And not Ms. Foster. It’s Lena. Call me Lena.” She stretched the word as though it were a song she wanted him to repeat.Jalen sighed, his fingers tightening on the steering wheel. “Okay. Lena. What else do you want?”Elena rolled her tongue slowly, her eyes sparkling with amusement. “Gush! Are you al
Chapter 150: The Knock
The convoy of trucks and workers at the site created a restless hum in the background as Jalen stepped down from his SUV. He adjusted the sleeve of his jacket, his face set in calm determination though his body still carried the weakness of the past weeks. His assistant walked quickly by his side, clutching files, her heels clicking against the gravel floor.“Mr. Adesina, welcome,” the project manager greeted warmly, hard hat tucked under his arm. His eyes were bright with the eagerness of a man who wanted to please.Jalen gave him a firm handshake. His gaze shifted instantly to the structure rising above them. Eighteen floors of steel, concrete and glass stretched proudly against the sky. Workers shouted to one another as metal clanked and cranes shifted heavy beams.The manager explained with pride, “Sir, everything is on schedule. Less than four months from now, we’ll hand this building over, complete and shining.”Jalen nodded slowly, his chest tightening with cautious relief.
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
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