《Daddy James》


 Chapter 2 : The Counterfeiters

    Chapter 2 : The Counterfeiters

    Sarah didn''t really know why James didn''t answer when that night''s issue would have been his favorite

    topic to discuss? She tried to analyse his emotionless face while driving back her spectacles to her

    nose bridge.

    His hands held the steering wheel firmly as his sight was fortified on the busy road, Sarah used the

    opportunity to study him while he was busy enjoying his Lamborghini.

    He used to perfectly shave his facial hair when Sarah met him six months back. That time also he

    looked damn hot but this time it was even better with that sexy stubble.

    His stubble was setting Sarah''s skin aze, her suppressed devilish side just wanted to jump on him

    and im that pair of rough lips in a never ending passionate kiss but she couldn''t, just couldn''t.

    She swallowed, gulping all her sinful thoughts under the throat while rubbing her arm as she strived

    hard getting rid of those pimples, damn goosebumps!

    ''''If you are done raping me with your eyes can you please tell me what''s his name?'''' He asked in a

    deep tone which probably ran under Sarah''s skin giving her chills, his voice could be only better

    described as Bedroom sexy.

    Sarah''s pulse paused as she rushed her gaze down to her plumps. Heat erupting inside her was

    causing her skin to look blushing pink and the most nerve-racking for her was the thought that he knew

    she was lusting over him.

    Answering his query was the only option left with Sarah as not doing that would''ve definitely confirmed

    his damn allegation.

    ''''Daniel, Daniel Whilkes.'''' She let out raising her chin up trying hard to fake confidence.

    James controlled hisugh on the thought of Daniel licking his balls few hours ago in his cabin and

    literally begging him on his knees.

    James was confident Daniel would break Sarah''s heart into pieces and she will have nobody but him to

    pick those pieces for her up.

    ''''I am really anxious to meet him, tonight.'''' James said leaving no clue for Sarah to guess that he

    already had a meeting with Daniel, an amazing meeting.

    Trying to figure out what Sarah''s condition would be when Daniel will break his rtions with her made

    James pity her.

    He just kept on grinning with all those thoughts ying in his mind while Sarah got confused with

    amusing scene of the infamous James Anderson grinning without any reason.

    Sarah hunted earphones and her phone. She just wanted to avoid any further conversations with her

    snoopy step father.

    He passed a chuckle looking at Sarah inserting earplugs in her ears,''''My car does y music!'''' He said.

    Sarah let out a deep sigh signalling James to buzz off,''''I have my own ylist,If you don''t mind.'''' She

    snarled at him while he narrowed his eyes staring at her in a sensual way.

    ''''Woah! Don''t insult the car. It also supports Aux! Only if you don''t mind letting me enjoy your

    ylist."He softened his looks passing a sly smirk as he caught Sarah off guard.

    He really was capable of giving the wittiest person on the a big run for his money.

    Sarah trembled till her arterioles and venules thinking she will have to listen the songs with James.

    Knowing very well what kind of songs she had in her ylist, Sarah dreaded to even tell the names to

    James.

    ''''Leave it! I don''t wanna listen, battery is low, damn phones, you know?'''' She patted herself inwardly

    boasting about her intelligence to herself.

    James caught Sarah''s attempt to get rid of the idea but he was surely to prove who''s the dad?,''''Don''t

    worry darling.I have the charger in here..'''' he trailed off getting a ck look from Sarah.

    ''''Will you please stop jumping in my pockets?'''' She snarled like a true tigress.

    ''''Sorry dear, but I wouldn''t fit in them.'''' He tried to keep his firm looks but bursted into a boomingugh,

    failing miserably.

    She noticed hisugh being the most weird kind ofugh, especially for a man soon going to celebrate

    his 30th Birthday.

    Sarah tried figuring out where she had heard the simr kind ofugh. She remembered it was the

    She remembered how he came to visit Lucy andughed hysterically when she tickled him. Poor kid

    must have felt like killing his sister when she continuously tickled him or at least Sarah thinks of killing

    when someone tickles her as non stopughing causes her breath like an Asthma patient.

    Sarah inserted the earplugs avoiding himpletely, As she enjoyed the skyscrapers of Austin from

    the window.

    The journey had suddenly turned into a painfully prolonged one for her.

    James furtively looked at the home screen of his iPhone, there was couple of missed calls from Judy

    and the reason was in her text message stating, "Daniel Whilkes is not agreeing to the deal!"

    James didn''t want the things to slip out of his hands at thest moments, He thought threatening that

    bloody school going kid of sending him to prison was enough to get his ass on the stove but the guy

    was a sure bastard.

    James stole a nce at the watch strapped on Sarah''s hand which rested on herp while she enjoyed

    the outside view. James just had four hours left with him to get back Daniel on his knees and make him

    do what he had nned for the night''s dinner.

    He tapped his fingers the phone responding to Judy''s text, "Get his ass back on the deal asap,

    otherwise, I''ll cancel your increment straight away!"

    James tapped his finger on the ''send'' option praying under his breath for everything to go as smooth as

    he expected it to be.

    Busy in texting, James didn''t notice how many traffic rules he breached and Sarah''s eyes widened as

    she could see death rushing towards them.

    "James, pull over!! Push the brakes, the brakes!" Sarah yelled.

    A heavy lorry was about to sh with the car when James pushed the brakesmanding the car to

    freeze.

    The vehicle paused obeying themands just in time as loud screeches caused other vehicles to

    stop in their ways.

    "Oww! Oww!" Sarah yelled in pain as she raised her head from the dashboard rubbing the forehead

    constantly,"Texting while driving can be fatal, damn it!" She screamed reminding him the traffic rules as

    James again ignited the engine and pulled the steering at his left making Sarah fall on his shoulder,

    The loud screeches faded and the car vanished in thin air as soon as the cops reached the scene.

    "Are you alright?"James inquired noticing a red mark on Sarah''s left side of forehead as she raked

    fingers through her hair striving to hide the bruise with her hair.

    This thirty minutes drive was the worst journey of Sarah''s life. She sat as a statue thinking what her

    ns were about bringing James on his knees and how her confidence and thinking power reduced to

    zero as soon as James came into her sight.

    She tried to get back her calmposure and promised to herself to not to let herself deviate from her

    ns against him.

    Sarah smirked inwardly thinking how the next day would be James''st day of getting all the attention

    he had been enjoying sincest five years.

    She swore at the time of James''s marriage with her mother to kick his ass out snatching her Dad''s

    position from him one day and finally the day was here, very close.

    The car horned on the gate of the Mansion as the name te stating ''Anderson''s Mansion'' reminded

    Sarah of how much she cried when Jenna reced ''Mount''s Vi'' with it.

    But this time Andersons'' game was close to end as Sarah promised to Lucy to chuck James and his

    daughter, Serena out of the house before she weds Daniel.

    Serena was a cute girl but Sarah just didn''t like her most probably James was the reason for that too.

    The reasons of her hatred for James were unknown to Sarah herself but she just couldn''t bear seeing

    him enjoying her dad''s position and she wanted him out of their lives.

    ''''We''re at home, sweetie.'''' James whistled trying to caress Sarah''s cheek seductively but she just slid

    out of the car in a short moment.

    He passed a slight chuckle on her immature behaviour but it was her immaturity which always drove

    him crazy. He simply loved rubbing her the wrong side.

    James observed her busy chattering with the butler,Joseph as he pulled out the heavy suitcase from

    the trunk of the car, James fetched the opportunity to dial up Judy. She answered the call after couple

    of rings,''''Has that bastard agreed?'''' James inquired, anxious to know.

    ''''Yes he has...But!'''' Judy''s distorted voice uttered, irritating James some more. He simply hated

    suspenseful talks of women. Why the hell women like to dramatise each and every moment of life? He

    wondered!

    ''''But what, Judy?'''' He demanded an answer.

    ''''For a million of Dors!'''' She uttered as quick as she could while James tried to absorb Judy''s words.

    He let out a deep sigh rubbing his hand against his stubble,''''I give a damn about money just tell him the

    deal is on.'''' He said as the price for his failed ns would''ve surely been more than a million Dors.

    ''''Okay Sir.'''' Judy muttered and hung the call while James strived to spot Sarah but she was no where to

    be seen. He slid out of the car and shut the door throwing the keys to one of the chauffeurs. He

    signalled him to the park the car as he rushed to enter the mansion.

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    Sarah entered the mansion and wasn''t surprised at all to see the same interior decor, same old red and

    greybination of silk and chiffon curtains covering the high arched windows, the antique paintings,

    flower vases, old wood furniture and the red carpet on stairs was same as well.

    The huge hall of the house was always filled with a bloody red shade.

    Everythingpletely changed the joy, rtions and talks except the building. Building was the same

    of Mount''s Vi but all the surroundings changed drastically.

    Mount''s Vi was a home for Sarah, her piece of paradise but it didn''t take much time for it to change in

    piece of hell for Sarah.

    It was no more the ce which soothed Sarah but a ce which made Sarah to cringe in pain.

    Sarah rubbed her hands on her dark blue jeans getting rid of the sweat and paced across the hallway

    leading to the broad kitchen of the house, she spotted her mom, Jenna sitting at the little bar where her

    father always used to have wine.

    Sarah''s eyes again deceived her and filled themselves with salty liquid looking at Jenna downing the

    ss of wine unaware of the happenings around.

    The wine ss slipped out of Jenna''s hands and broke to tiny pieces as soon as it shed with the

    milky tiled floor,"Joseph clean this mess right now!"Jenna yelled as Joseph came running down from

    the stairs dumping Sarah''s suitcase in her room.

    Jenna stood up wiping her hands with a tissue and then dumped it in the metallic silver bin.

    She was surprised to see Sarah standing ten feet away from her,"Sarah my darling. Come,e

    sweetheart."She said raising her arms in air as she called Sarah in for a hug.

    "What''s this rubbish, Jenna."Jenna''s smile faded as she heard the high pitched voice of Sarah. It was

    getting the routine now, whenever Sarah came over for the vacations Jenna weed her with love

    but Sarah always insulted her.

    Sarah never thought of her as a mother.Business and money always topped Jenna''s priority list and

    this didn''t let Sarah and her elder brother, John to have any kind of attachments with their mom.

    Affection wasn''t there but now slight hatred was building in Jenna''s kids for her. Jenna''s life always had

    been a piece of shit but she didn''t care about it most of the time.

    Jenna never was an emotional fool. She had her own friends and a social life which she didn''t want to

    sacrifice at any cost. Her kitty parties always kept her happy and her best friend ,Emily was her only

    need.

    "I am reminding you onest time Sarah I am your mother."Jenna snarled at Sarah losing the hopes of

    greeting her with a hug and a peck on her cheek.

    Sarah didn''t want to ruin things as Daniel wasing over for dinner to meet Jenna hence she tried

    controlling the situation,''''Whom are you trying to fool, Jenna?'''' Sarah said firmly,"You have been

    pretending to be our mom all these years just to milk our fucking property."Sarah hissed a whisper out

    not letting anyone to listen except Jenna.

    Knowing very well where Sarah wasing from Jenna felt it better to drop the topic,"Forget

    everything darling, lets celebrate your birthday."She said as Sarah smirked trying to figure out how her

    mom changed colors in a moment for the sake of damned money,"I was hurt when you refused for a

    party."Jenna added acting innocent and sad. Jenna didn''t want to repeat the past and not in front of

    Sarah specially.

    "I know today is my eighteenth birthday,Jenna. And I also know you''ve been dreading this day since

    Sarah felt happy as she had entered phase one of her plot sessfully while witnessing the duo''s spat

    James rejoiced the grand beginning of his ns inwardly. He stood there on the entrance with his

    hands in side pockets of his trousers,"Not many know the rules to win a game!"He said under the

    breath.

 Chapter 3 : Cursed Will

    Chapter 3 : Cursed Will

    Sarah''s pain and anger had doubled while she spent five years in hostel. Her story was simple and

    boring, no one had time for her since her father died a cowardly death of suicide when she was

    thirteen. But now she knew very well how to seek attention and revenge from her mother and James.

    Her mother was her biggest culprit for having priorities bigger than family and James was responsible

    for ruining her family further by taking her dad''s position. She never liked her mom but the hatred

    began to evolve once she married James , a man ten years younger to herself just after her dad''s

    death.

    Sarah stood there staring her mother while she downed another ss of wine,'''' This looks more like

    you are mourning end of your rule instead of celebrating your daughter''s birthday!'''' She taunted Jenna

    keeping her clutch aside.

    Jenna looked up and matched Sarah''s gaze,''''Birthdayse and go sweetie there''s nothing to

    celebrate.'''' Jenna paused to have couple of sips from the ss again,''''But this Birthday of yours

    definitely needs to be mourned.'''' She taunted Sarah keeping her chin up.

    Jenna''s words hurt Sarah directly in the heart. Whatever the rtion had been but Sarah always

    wanted Jenna to think twice before letting out harsh words against her own daughter.

    Getting back to normal Sarah pasted a confident look again on her face,'''' Your rule hase to an end

    Mrs. Jenna Anderson. Now kindly go to hell!'''' Sarah raised her tone while walking towards the

    staircase.

    Sarah paused after rising one step. She turned flipping her hair over the shoulder,''''So tonight it would

    be only you and Daniel at the dinner right?'''' She asked looking at Jenna straight in the eye.

    Jenna stood up from the maroon stool kept near the bar counter and made sounds by continuously

    clicking her white gold ruby ring against the ss while Sarah rolled her eyes on her irritating

    behaviour.

    ''''James would be there too.'''' She chuckled out of her senses before finishing off the ss in one sip

    and letting her fall back on the stool while butler Joseph tended to her needs of alcohol.

    ''''Joseph, fetch her some lime juice.'''' Sarahmanded the middle aged butler with a beer belly who

    rushed towards the kitchen obeying themand,''''Jenna, I agree he is your husband but keep him

    away from my things.''''Sarah snarled shooting a re at James still standing on the entrance waiting for

    the scene to end.

    Being mentioned in the conversation James felt it better to approach Jenna sitting in the bar,''''Don''t be

    afraid darling I am perfectly okay if you want to marry.'''' He said softly leaning on the counter of bar as

    Jenna shot him a murderous look to which he responded with a pitiful smirk.

    Sarah continuously stared at the gorgeous blue and violet antique vase avoiding any more eye

    contacts with James,''''I think it''s your personal life and you are an adult now; go ahead and marry if you

    want to do so.'''' He added shocking Sarah further.

    Sarah thought he would be more interested in creating troubles for her but he was ready to get her

    married with Daniel,''''Whatever...'''' Sarah muttered before turning and moving up the stairs,'''' Be ready

    he would be here around eight.'''' She yelled so James and Jenna could hear her clear.

    The day was special for Sarah and she didn''t want to spoil it for people who don''t even care for her.

    She had every detail in her mind and she felt it better to keep it in her mind till the execution time

    arrived next morning.

    She knew that her uing surprise would definitely shock James and Jenna and how she enjoy

    seeing their shocked expressions.

    Sarah marched towards her bedroom rewinding her n in her mind trying to stay focused. This time

    she would leave no opportunity for both of her enemies to flee, she swore inwardly.

    Finally the day arrived when Jenna Anderson was sitting helpless empty handed. How much James''s

    waited for the day to arrive but betterte than never. James was excited for the dinner as Daniel''s

    rejection will be his first victory in this game.

    He would never sit back calmly till he gets what he wants and the dinner was nothing but trumpet

    blowing ceremony before a big battle to start.

    A battle which was decided to be one sided and winners were dered before it''d started and the

    winner could be none other than James. He won''t let anyone else win this game.

    James uncapped the wine bottle and poured it in ss,''''Have you signed the file of that new contract

    Mrs. Anderson?'''' He questioned sarcastically knowing very well what he was doing.

    ''''Don''t call me that!'''' She snarled,''''I haven''t signed that yet.'''' She said concentrating on Joseph offering

    her some lime juice.

    James adjusted his waist coat and loosened his tie looking continuously at her with narrowed eyes,''''

    You better sign it quick otherwise from tomorrow every official document would be needing Sarah''s

    autograph.'''' James taunted once again making Jenna pause.

    Jenna turned towards him while he unbuttoned the cor button of his in white shirt totally

    unaffected by her looks. Jenna showed him the finger right under his chin.

    ''''Don''t forget James you are just a mere.'''' She trailed off as James caught her finger and signalled her

    to shut,''''I don''t need anything to be reminded but since you are aging Mrs. Anderson.'''' He paused

    raising a brow at Jena in a mocking manner,''''You might need me to remind you that Sarah has not just

    turned eighteen but she has turned dangerous, seriously very dangerous.'''' He passed her sly smirk

    throwing her hand away.

    Jenna clearly knew where James wasing from,''''Oh please don''t remind me of that shitty Will

    again!'''' She warned him raising a hand in air signalling him clear dismissal.

    James stood straight on his feet and slid his hands inside pockets of his trousers,'''' As you wish!'''' He

    hissed from clenched teeth while Jenna rose from the stool standing right opposite him. She was visibly

    short to match his six feet height as she stared him with her green eyes keeping her chin up.

    ''''You were nothing James.Just remember that before reminding me of anything.'''' Jenna poked his chest

    with her forefinger mocking him,''''This status which you currently unt was given to you by me on a

    silver tter, remember Mr. James Anderson?'''' She used her fingers to flip her hair over the shoulder.

    Jenna never missed an opportunity of reminding James about his mistakesmitted in past but this

    time it was James who fetched the time to remind Jenna about her bad time knocking on the door.

    ''''You helped me for your own benefit Jenna.Forget my past just worry about the skeletons you''ve hid up

    in your cupboard.'''' He threatened Jenna while she knew very well about which skeletons he was talking

    about.

    Jenna would never let anything and anyonee between her and freedom but this time she knew

    she couldn''t do anything.

    '''' Use your brains ,Jenna, otherwise you''re doomed and you know how much I''ll rejoice your funeral.''''

    James taunted her passing a chuckle as he fetched Sarah''s clutch from the bar counter and rushed

    upstairs.

    ''''The idiot thinks I''ll let Sarah take everything from me like that only?'''' Jenna talked to herself in an

    inaudible whisper.

    Jenna never let anyone win over her be it her husband, business or rivalries and this time also history

    was going to repeat. She thought as she nned to make Sarah bite the dust.

    ''''To my daughter, Sarah Mount, I bequeath fifty percent of my property.'''' Sarah read thest line of her

    father''s will once again.

    It mentioned Jenna as her guardian till she turn eighteen and it also mentioned Sarah will have fifty

    percent of the property, houses,hotels, state agencies and construction business but in the very next

    sentence it mentioned all the decisions would be made by Sarah when fifty percent of property was

    bequeathed to John, her elder brother.

    The will seemed quite confusing to Sarah even after she read it thrice. It seemed like the attorney failed

    to email her the full attachment.

    Sarah flipped the lid of herptop shut and dialled the number of the will attorney, Michael rke.

    ''''Hello, Can I please have a word with Mr. Michael rke?'''' She spoke to a man on the other end.

    ''''This is Michael rke talking; Can I ask who is this?'''' Sarah heard a distorted voice letting her judge

    him as a fifty year old man.

    ''''Sarah, Sarah Mount here.'''' She paused for a moment,''''I am Christian Mount''s daughter.'''' She said

    formally.

    ''''Of course we just talked few hours ago Ms. Sarah Mount.'''' Sarah thanked her stars for at least making

    that old man remember her,'''' I have emailed you the will and if you really have the password to Mr.

    Mount''s secret ount you can scan the will.'''' He added.

    ''''Yeah I got it....But I''m bit confused.'''' Sheined softly.

    ''''What is confusing you youngdy?'''' He asked her briskly.

    ''''I think some parts of it are missing...Secondly I am unable to connect to the executor of my father''s

    will, Mr. Chaulcey Gardner.'''' She drawled emphasising on each and every word so the attorney could

    understand it equally.

    There was an awkward silence on the line for few moments and then the old man was heard clearing

    his throat,''''Look youngdy myptop is giving me some problems I''ll email you the will as soon as I

    am able to.'''' He trailed off and some chatterings were heard on his side,

    ''''How that bastard deny me alimony?'''' A feminine voice was heard maybe some client was yelling at

    him for not getting the alimony from her bastard husband.

    '''' Calm down dear, I am just an attorney and not a judge.'''' Sarah heard the attorney trying to calm down

    an angry client.

    ''''Just shut the fuck up, you said you will get me the alimony from that scoundrel!'''' She let out another

    curse on her husband.

    Sarah held the cell phone few centimeters away from her ear, saving herself from the pollution.

    ''''Hello??'''' After few moments she heard the attorney and brought the cell phone closer to her ear,''''Mr.

    rke it''ll be good if youe to my office,Mount Enterprises, and meet me tomorrow morning.'''' She

    offered.

    ''''Yes that''s nice I will be there around nine tomorrow morning.'''' He said cheerfully as the shouting in his

    office came to halt.

    ''''Please bring the executor with you tomorrow. I have something really important to discuss.'''' She

    requested to the attorney.

    ''''Surely I will, youngdy!'''' He said before disconnecting the call.

    Sarah dumped her cellphone on the bed and sunk in the couch kept in the corner. The question was

    still making her think.

    When John was given the other half of the property then why her father gave the right of making

    decisions to Sarah when John was elder to her? She wondered , wondered and wondered but nothing

    rang a bell.

    Sarah wondered that there must have been a valid reason for her dad to make such a weird decision.

    She rejoiced his decision as being one and only official heir of Christian Mount would help her big time

    in her battle against the bad.

    Couple of soft knocks were heard on the door as Sarah was unpacking her stuff from the suitcase.

    Lucy packed her stuff and it was nothing but a mess packed together. Few jeans, tops and couple of

    knee length dresses.

    ''''Come in Joseph!'''' She allowed the visitor in mistaking him to be the butler but her eyes widened as

    she spotted James standing on the entrance.

    He looked dashing in pair of jeans and a red tee. His blue eyes were fixed at Sarah while Sarah

    continuously stared at his biceps as the half sleeved tee hugged his sexy built body perfectly.

    Reflection of his back in the mirror was just mouthwatering for Sarah. Loads of goosebumps invaded

    her skin as she wondered how it would feel hugging him from back and caressing his abs?

    She swallowed the saliva in her mouthing out from the thoughts as she inwardly exined herself

    how wrong it was to lust on an enemy.

    Those sexy arms of his just seemed like were built to hold her body tight, Shit was going to happen the

    thoughts were not leaving. Her mind shouted at her heart as she got chills run around her body.

    ''''Here, you left your purse at the counter downstairs.'''' He said softly looking straight into her eyes while

    dumping her clutch on the bed. She wanted to stop looking at him and look somewhere else but she

    just couldn''t.

    ''''Getting ready for the dinner?'''' James asked seductively trying hard not tough on Sarah''s condition.

    He just loved how tongue tied Sarah got whenever she spotted him around her.

    Striving to get normal and confident Sarah rolled her fist and looked up confidently,'''' You can go now''''

    Finally she said it but it did note out as firm as she wanted it to be.

    James passed her a smile standing there without uttering anything,''''I am happy for you. You are lucky

    to have someone to love you.'''' He let out in a serious tone and this time something really struck Sarah

    to listen him further.

    ''''Many ill omened humans do live here who never get something as pure as love.'''' He added sliding his

    hands in his side pockets as he leaned back on the wall.

    Not knowing how to respond Sarah just stood there as a statue and tuck hair strands behind the ear.

    Soft knocks on the door were heard,''''Come in Joseph!'''' James allowed Joseph to enter before Sarah

    could.

    Joseph entered with lots of boxes in his hands. The boxes were packed in silver gift wrappings except

    one which was wrapped golden.

    ''''Put them on the bed Joseph!'''' Jamesmanded the butler and Joseph rested the boxes on the bed

    asmanded and left the room.

    Sarah felt scared as she heard the click of the shutting door, She didn''t fear James in angry mood but

    when ever he spoke soft it scared the shit out of her. She feared losing self control whenever James

    behaved gently to her.

    ''''What''s this?'''' She managed to ask.

    James slid out his hands from the pockets and paced towards Sarah while her heartbeat raced.

    She stood there praying for nothing to go wrong as James came closer to her, closer, more closer.

    He gave her a look over and it gave Sarah chills. Having full clothes on, Sarah felt naked and shameful

    whenever under his gaze.

    James passed her and approached the boxes kept on the bed,''''I ordered some dresses for you.'''' He

    exined,''''Since your love ising at your ce you should look beautiful.'''' He looked continuously

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    at the boxes while Sarah looked at him.

    She never thought James would have some respect for a beautiful feeling called love but he had and

    that surprised Sarah a lot.

    James furtively looked at Sarah''s reflection in mirror who was continuously staring at him,''''That one

    special person who loves us finds us the most beautiful person of the world.'''' He quickly turned back to

    face Sarah and she hastily shifted her gaze down,''''It bes our duty to stay happy and beautiful in

    presence of that one person who gets happy seeing us happy.'''' His tone softened some more.

    James picked up the golden wrapped box and unwrapped it, the box contained a ck dress with

    golden embroidery on it,''''Here! Wear this tonight you''ll look gorgeous.'''' He whispered audibly making

    Sarah nervous,''''ck will be perfect color to show him that you might not be a perfectpanion but

    you''ll always remain truthful to him.'''' He added as pain distorted his voice.

    His different and never seen before attitude made Sarah raise her gaze to match his eyes,''''Oh it''s

    absolutely fine if you don''t want to wear this.'''' He said dumping the box on the bed.

    He was damn sure in his mind that she''ll wear the ck dress only; He, James Anderson, could never

    fail in getting girls on their knees.

    He looked into Sarah''s eyes while she had not words to speak, the disbelief caused her to stay quiet.

    He''d some feelings hidden inside him or was he just pretending to be nice? She wondered.

    ''''Saru! Saru!'''' A little angel like figure with twinkling blue eyes and blonde hair tied into a ponytail came

    running inside the room,''''Serena don''t run you''ll slip.'''' James warned showing her the finger.

    Sarah smiled looking at James'' concern for his seven year old daughter. Serena wrapped her arms

    around Sarah''s waist,''''Saru now you''ll be living with us right?'''' Serena asked looking up with her

    twinkling blue eyes same as James'' while caressing her polka dotted dress.

    Sarah sat on her knees hugging Serena tightly,'''' Yeah I''ll be living with you Serena.'''' She responded in

    the same babbling manner as Serena asked.

    Serena was Sarah''s step sister and Sarah never gave any special attention to Serena but maybe

    Serena''s special bond with John made her feel positively about Sarah too.

    Serena was two years old when James married Jenna and she shifted to the mansion along with her

    Daddy, James.

    Sarah loosened her grip and James picked up Serena adjusting her on his strong arm as she wrapped

    her arm around his shoulders,''''Serena my child you''d fever and you were told to rest right?'''' He asked

    softly as he caressed her chin softly.

    "Daddy I am feeling good now, fever''s gone!" She giggled covering her mouth with her hand adorably.

    Sarah smiled as she got the answer to her question. James still had feelings in him otherwise he

    wouldn''t have been concerned for the adorable kid so much.

 Chapter 4 : Doubtful Love

    Chapter 4 : Doubtful Love

    Deep inside Sarah knew James was pretending and why he was pretending was the question making

    her fear the worst. Sarah avoided James standing opposite her holding Serena in his arms and started

    going through the dresses packed in boxes one by one. Each and every dress was beautiful and

    expensive, but nothing matched aura and elegance of the ck one.

    ''''So you like them?'''' again the sexy part of James interrupted and she slowly lifted her gaze. Knowing

    James was good for nothing and he was capable of anything made Sara feel uneasy around him.

    Sarah never thought anything good about him as a human being who can marry a woman twelve years

    older than him just for money can do anything.

    ''''Yeah. They all are beautiful.'''' Sarahplimented the dresses,''''Thank you.'''' She let out a whisper

    thinking how her surprise to him will pull the rug under his feet and his face will be worth watching the

    next day.

    James moved forward,''''Saru please wear that ck one. It''ll look good on you.'''' Serena said before

    James could utter anything.

    James looked at Serena smiling widely. He really adored his daughter as she was his second reason to

    live and she was equally close to his heart as the first reason was.

    ''''Awe.'''' Sarah uttered before reaching out to Serena and pulling her round rosy cheeks gently. James

    stood there staring Sarah in a nerve racking manner while Sarah tried hard to focus, avoiding to face at

    his pair of oceanic orbs.

    Sarah didn''t really recognise what his deep blue eyes did to her whenever she looked at them. His

    gaze hypnotized her and She acknowledged that wasn''t beneficial for her. In previous five years Sarah

    spent nights in the mansion which could be counted on fingers and during that time all the encounters

    she had with James were nothing but tension filled res.

    She remembered clearly whenever James approached her for flirtatious chats she dismissed him

    rudely, but after James turned CEO of the Mount Enterprises taking her dad''s position she insulted him

    whenever he knocked into her.

    Everything changed after one night and post that James turned the trouble maker as he never left an

    opportunity to tease her leaving her in an awkward situation always.

    When she visited the mansion for the vacations six months back, she stayed four nights at the house

    before leaving for trekking and camping. Remembering third of the four nights always made her

    ufortable, although it should''ve been James to feel ashamed, but he went on to tease Sarah

    again and again for his fault.

    He sure was an opportunist to marry Jenna and take over the job and Sarah loathed him for being one.

    Sarah''s ns for him were the only thing to make her happy and she begged for them to seed

    making James bite the dust.

    ''''Hello Everyone.'''' A soft feminine voice cut off both of them. James turned to spot the source of the

    voice while Sarah stood on her tiptoes to get a look from James'' shoulders of Lucy standing in the

    entry.

    Lucy stood looking all decked up for the dinner at the infamous Andersons wearing a red deep neck

    gown and natural make-up on her extremely pure skin while her shoulder long blonde spiral locks

    bounced perfectly on her shoulders.

    ''''What are you doing..'''' Sarah trailed off as she lost bnce and keeping herself from tumbling over

    rested her hands on James'' shoulder while he didn''t move allowing her some time to regain her

    She could feel his hard muscles under the fabric of his tee,''''Careful.'''' Lucy said worrying for her best

    friend.

    Lucy approached them hurriedly while Sarah regained her ce while removing her hands from his

    shoulders and lowered her gaze embarrassed.

    James turned to face Sarah, he fed her a look over and ced his hand on Sarah''s cheek. Feeling his

    cold touch caused her skin heat up and she raised her chin up to match his aphrodisiacal eyes,''''Are

    you alright?'''' He asked innocently.

    Sarah cursed herself for giving him an opportunity once again to draw into her skin,'''' Yeah. I''m...fine.''''

    she finally let out softly brushing away hair strands from her face while staring at the bright pink

    wallpaper with fairies imprinted on it.

    ''''Saru you should be careful. No one would like a bruised bride on wedding!'''' Serena warned cutely

    showing her little finger to Sarah as a warning.

    James chuckled on Serena''s innocence and ced a gentle smack on her cheek and then rubbed his

    straight nose against her cheek inhaling her sweet fragrance. Sarah felt jealous of Serena as James

    tickled Serena making herugh hysterically.

    Seeing James kissing Serena yfully made Sarah to crave for him. She never had such belief for any

    guy not even her boyfriend.

    ''''Okay, so we are exiting. Time''s running,Sarah get ready quick.'''' James let out softly dragging out

    Sarah from her thoughts,''''Lucy it''s good you''re here.Help your best friend to get ready for this special

    evening.'''' He added emphasizing on the word ''special'' and left with Serena.

    Sarah thanked Jesus for making him go away. She sighed deeply, letting herself fall on the bouncy

    mattress of theyer. She attempted to figure out why James was being all sweet with her when she

    hates him.

    ''''Wow! I didn''t know the man was a gentleman cum hottie.'''' Lucy teased Sarah raising a brow as she

    sat beside Sarah on the seam.

    ''''What the hell are you doing here?'''' Sarah questioned Lucy dropping the conversation about James.

    Lucy made a face and pretended to be hurt by Sarah''s words,''''Sarah darling, I am your best friend and

    only friend, hence I thought of being near you on this special asion.'''' Lucy smiled widely and circled

    her arms around Sarah while Sarah embraced her back in a tight hug.

    Sarah separate her body from Lucy''s and rose from the bed,''''It''s gettingte I need to get ready.''''She

    yelled in delight. Lucy picked the ck dress from bed,''''Wear this Sarah.You''ll look amazing in this.''''

    She uttered holding it on Sarah trying to figure out how good Sarah would look wearing that.

    Sarah paused for a moment, trying to predict out what James would feel if she will wear his suggested

    dress?. Her thoughts came back nk. On Lucy''s insistence and getting tempted by dress'' beauty

    Sarah decided to get into it.

    Sarah changed into the ck dress while Lucy gathered the make up things which would suit Sarah

    andpliment the elegant dress. Lucy determined to go with the earrings,smoky makeup and lip

    gloss.

    As soon as Sarah exited the bathroom, Lucy screamed in astonishment,''''You look damn good.'''' Lucy

    covered her mouth with her hand. Sarah approached the dressing table stealing a nce at herself.

    She really was looking like a princess in knee length royal ck dress. She gloated thinking how Daniel

    will be mesmerised looking her like that,''''See I was not kidding. You''re looking gorgeous.'''' Lucy

    emphasised in each and every word.

    Lucy made Sarah sit in front of the dressing table and Switched on the hair dryer. She applied ck

    eyeliner on Sarah''s lids while Sarah blowed air drying her hair,''''Can I ask you something?'''' Lucy

    seeked Sarah''s permission.

    ''''Shoot.'''' Sarah allowed her raking fingers through her dull hair.

    ''''Do you really love Daniel?'''' Lucy''s unusual query made Sarah pause. She switched off the hair dryer,

    putting it apart and faced Lucy.

    Sarah knew Lucy wouldn''t ask something unusual till it really worried her so she calmly looked at her

    taking Lucy''s hand in hers,''''What makes you ask that?'''' Sarah responded with a query.

    ''''Just answer me first. Do you love him?'''' Shemanded Sarah to answer.

    Sarah kept silent for few moments and eventually letting out a deep sigh, she twisted her lips to

    speak,''''Yes I do. Why would I decide to wed him if I don''t?'''' She answered softly.

    Lucy seemed really unsatisfied with her reply,''''Have you had sex with him yet?'''' Lucy asked bluntly.

    Caught off guard Sarah wrinkled her nose on the inappropriate query at the inappropriate time,''''What

    sex has to do with love?'''' She again answered with a query.

    ''''It has. Love is about submitting your soul to someone....and you aren''t ready to submit your body to

    someone whom you im to be in love with?'''' Lucy''s serious tone and firm expressions forced Sarah to

    think for a while.

    ''''Come on Lucy you''re saying as if I am a virgin.'''' Sarahined.

    Lucy crossed her arms raising her brows,''''No you aren''t. Let me remember,you indulged yourself in a

    lip to lip kiss thrice in your life time. Starting time was with Luke and then twice with Daniel.'''' Lucy

    taunted sarcastically.

    Sarah didn''t know what Lucy was trying to prove by repeating all that,''''Lucy.'''' Sarah trailed off when

    Lucy shot her a grim look.

    '''' Correct me if I am wrong. You stopped Luke from having sex with you midway because you couldn''t

    carry the pain of his shaft entering you and he dumped you for that?'''' She paused, staring the ceiling

    with her right hand on her hip while Sarah just shrugged her shoulders not knowing what to say.

    ''''After that Daniel came into your life and you haven''t allowed that poor soul to get near you because

    you don''t feel like having sex? Are you serious?'''' Lucy added reminding Sarah how her first boyfriend

    Luke dumped her. Sarah stopped him from having sex when he already was in her because the pain

    turned unbearable for Sarah. Later that first experience of having sex Sarah never felt like having sex

    again.

    The temptations sometimes did force her to have sex, but the bitter experience with Luke always

    stopped her,''''So what''s my mistake if I don''t feel like allowing Daniel to get in my pants?'''' Sarah

    snapped.

    ''''The answer is simple.Because you don''t love Daniel, damn it!'''' Lucy hissed from clenched teeth. Not

    desiring to hear anything more Lucy got busy applying makeup on Sarah''s cold skin as Sarah sat

    motionless on the seat.

    Lucy''s query really confused Sarah and lots of questions invaded her head making her think once

    again if she really loved Daniel or not. Luke was an idiot and so was Sarah when she dated him, but

    Daniel was much more respectable and responsible.She tried defending her choice in her psyche.

    The confusing thoughts were driving Sarah crazy and she couldn''t think straight. A couple of soft taps

    on the door, dragged Sarah out from her sea of thoughts.

    She transferred her gaze to the entrance looking at Joseph standing at the door,''''Ma''am you''re being

    called downstairs. Guests have arrived.'''' He informed softly wearing the usual weing smile on his

    round face.

    '''' Okay we''reing.'''' Sarah dismissed the butler quickly as Lucy gave her hair final touch making the

    ck spirals bounce on one shoulder perfectly. Sarah grabbed her spectacles to wear, but was broken

    by Lucy,''''Don''t wear these.'''' Shemanded holding her wrist tightly.

    She gave Sarah an understanding look and grabbed her hobo bag kept on the bed. Unzipping it she

    grabbed a box from it,''''Here, I bought contact lens for you.'''' She said uncapping the lens. Sarah smiled

    on Lucy''s gesture and unique manner of showing love.

    Sarah held her hand and turned over a thankful smile while wearing the contact lens. Sarah wore

    stilettos matching the embroidery on her attire and they both rushed downstairs. Sarah''s heartbeat

    raced as they edged towards the hall.

    Sarah and Lucy paused,''''What is Emily doing here?'''' Lucy asked shocked looking at Sarah as they saw

    Jenna sitting and chatting with Emily.

    ''''I don''t know.'''' Sarah answered furiously as she nced over the hall for Daniel but all she could see

    was Jenna and Emily sitting on a couch and James standing in one corner wearing a suit while Serena

    stood beside him in a gorgeous pink frock.

    James paused looking at Sarah looking gorgeous in the ck dress. He rejoiced as Sarah obeyed him

    and put on the dress he told her to wear as his sweet talks worked with Sarah. James gave a sly smirk

    seeing Sarah spotting Emily as he knew Emily was also on Sarah''s hate list.

    Emily started as a secretary at Mount Enterprises but soon she turned Jenna''s best friend and now

    they both were together and it was impossible to ssify them. Sarah hated Emily because Jenna

    spent most of her time with Emily in stead of her children and Sarah''s dad.

    James waited anxiously for Daniel to arrive as he couldn''t wait for the fun tomence. He urgently

    wanted to see the reactions of Sarah and Jenna when Daniel would drop the bombshell right on their

    heads.

    One more reason for him to rejoice was Jenna would be charged for all the happenings and the fire of

    hatred between the mother daughter duo would be filed.

    Correctly from the moment Sarah spotted Emily in her house, she knew nothing was going to go as

    nned and surely some trouble wille her way,''''What is this bitch doing here?'''' Sarah asked Lucy

    pacing in the corridor.

    Jenna kept on chatting with Emily royally ignoring her daughter and James. She was well aware about

    her future and her husband''s will hence now she didn''t fear anyone.

    Emily sitting beside her passed her a smile,''''Jenna are you sure your n is going to work?'''' Emily

    whispered doubting Jenna''s n while not letting the doubtse on her expressions.

    Jenna ran her a tiny convincing smile while sipping on her coffee,''''Not only it will work, but all the me

    will go to James.'''' She boasted her nning skills,''''And then we will sit back and see Sarah ripping him

    off.'''' She added keeping the cup back on coffee table.

    ''''I think we are underestimating Sarah.''''Emily uttered softly making sure no one listens to their

    conversation.

    Jenna leaned back on the soft cloth of the couch,''''She''s my daughter,Emily. Who''ll recognize her better

    than me?'''' She passed a smirk to Emily while she rose an eyebrow at Jenna,''''So when are you going to

    execute your n?'''' Emily asked anxiously.

    Jenna put her hand on Emily''s thigh and rubbed it gently assuring her not to worry,''''It''ll be all done till

    tonight.'''' Jenna let out ying with her fingers.

    ''''What if James proves his innocence?'''' A reluctant Emily put forth another query.

    Jenna gave her a strong convincing look,''''Sarah won''t listen to him darling.Don''t worry too much you

    already know his past, right?'''' Jenna exined.

    Emily went on,''''And considering his past the cops won''t listen to him too.'''' She smiled adding some lime

    to her green tea.

    A butler approached Jenna and Emily pacing quickly,''''Ma''am there''s a guest outside. He''s telling Daniel

    Whilkes as his name.'''' The butler let out softly.

    ''''Let him in.'''' Sarah yelled from upstairs before Jenna could answer. The butler left hastily as Sarah

    rushed down the stairs along with Lucy. James too paced towards them to look like a part of the family.

    Sarah stuck out right beside Jenna,''''Please put a pretence of a loving mother, at least for today.'''' Sarah

    guided Jenna sarcastically,''''And I''ll like if you don''t interrupt in our family issues, aunt Emily.'''' Sarah

    taunted Emily while Jenna shot her a murderous look.

    Sarah''s heart jumped up to her mouth as she waited anxiously for Daniel to enter the hallway. Her sight

    was fixed at the entrance, searching for her beloved. In the few moments Daniel walked in wearing a

    drab grey suit.

    James chuckled inwardly thinking at least he''de in a suit unlike their meeting in the afternoon

    where he just walked in his office wearing a sweaty tee on 3/4 shorts. The suit really made him seem

    like a respectable guy.

    Sarah ran uncontrobly to him and grabbed him in a tight squeeze. She was excessively happy to

    notice he didn''t hug her back. She loosened her grip on Daniel as he pulled his coat making flow

    perfectly.

    ''''Don''t be nervous.'''' Sarah whispered in Daniel''s ear wrapping her hand around his as they walked

    towards the remainder of the members waiting for them.

    ''''Daddy that is the groom?'''' Serena whispered to James. James gave a chuckle at Serena''s cute query

    and ducked his head matching her gaze,''''Sshh.'''' He ced his finger on lips signalling her to be

    quiet,''''He''s not the groom. He''s the broom.'''' Heughed softly pointing three fingers at Serena and

    waving them in front of her which was the signal for her to keep the talk a secret. Serena covered her

    mouth with hands and glided by a chuckle.

    ''''Joseph please take Serena to her room.'''' Jamesmanded the butler as he paced towards Sarah

    and Daniel. Serena left with the butler and others marched to the big dining room.

    The dining room filled with antique paintings reminded Sarah of her dad and she always felt so close to

    him whenever she looked at those paintings.

    They all seated around the big oval shaped wooden dining table. The room was brilliantly lit as it

    contained seven chandeliers and the dark blue wallpaper with a roof painted in white gave the room

    a beautiful blue shade.

    Sarah chose a seat beside Daniel and held her hand still in his,''''Oh Jesus! Sarah''s blushing.'''' Lucy

    teased Sarah passing a full grin.

    ''''No, I''m not.'''' Sarah responded tucking a hair strand behind her ear.

    ''''Yes, you are.'''' Lucy burst into a boomingugh, but she broke off quickly since nobody joined her.

    Jenna sat there uninterested,''''So Mr. Wilkes.'''' Jenna pleaded Daniel''s attention,''''My daughter, Sarah,

    wants to marry you and ording to her she loves you.'''' Jenna added having no emotions on her

    expression.

    Daniel too sat there with no emotions while Sarah kept on smiling idiotically. Sarah gently pinched

    Daniel''s hand to say something but no response came from Daniel.

    Daniel just sat there like a statue and it instantly began to scare Sarah. James on the other side

    rejoiced the happenings internally.

    Not getting a timely response Jenna tried again,''''Mr. Whilkes I have no problem with this marriage. You

    can proceed with this as you both have rights to do so.''''Jenna let out much more softly this time and

    pasted a tiny smile on her face as well.

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    Sarah looked straight at Daniel but he avoided any sort of eye contact with her,''''Daniel? Speak up?''''

    Sarah let out softly pressing his palm with her thumb but no reaction.

    Daniel''s quietness wasn''t just scaring Sarah but Lucy too.She knew if things won''t work out with him

    then Sarah won''t trust anyone in her life,''''Daniel speak up for Jesus'' sake?'''' Lucy tried to wake him

    from his silence but nothing worked.

    Daniel turned to face Sarah narrowing his brown eyes but Sarah couldn''t understand what he was

    trying to convey. Daniel rose from his seat and rested his both hands on the table leaning in front of

    Jenna,''''I have problem marrying her, Mrs. Anderson.'''' He uttered in high tone just a bit less than

    screaming.

    The words came as shocker to Sarah and she rose from her seat while life and emotions drained out of

    her body in seconds. Seeing Sarah everyone else stood up and now everyone was standing around

    the table exchanging looks while the butlers and servants in the room witnessed the scene quietly.

    ''''Leave us alone.'''' Lucy yelled at the staff and they all dispersed in a mini second,''''Daniel are you in

    your senses?'''' Lucy paused showing him the finger,''''You fucking retard just go to the washroom take a

    shower, poop or do whatever you want to but get your fucking senses back.'''' Lucy yelled at Daniel.

    ''''I''m sorry , Mrs. Jenna but your daughter is just my friend and I can''t even think of marrying her.''''

    Daniel interrupted Lucy as she banged her hand on the table furiously,''''And who will marry her? She

    needs a good treatment from a better Psychiatrist first!'''' He said yelling while Sarah stood there like a

    statue controlling her emotions, never wanting to show her family how heartbreaking the scene was for

    her.

    '''' You fucking Whilkes! You are crossing the line now.'''' Lucy yelled on top of her lungs rushing to the

    other side of the table. She stood right opposite Daniel,''''Don''t you dare to utter one single word further.''''

    She showed him the finger yelling right in his face.

    ''''Lucy, let himplete.'''' Sarah let out firmly not losing her confidence and calmposure even for a

    mini second. Sarah surprised everyone specially Lucy by not showing any pain or grief as her boyfriend

    stood right in front of her insulting her.

    Daniel stared the wall unting blue wallpaper avoiding to look at anyone,''''She is just not normal. She

    says she''s scared of having sex. who says that? Answer me, Mrs. Anderson can a normal person say

    that?'''' Daniel asked in a much more softer tone aspared to his previous loud utterings.

    ''''That''s because she''s not a whore like your mother..you fucking scoundrel.'''' Lucy yelled jumping at

    him.

    Unable to bear Daniel throwing insults at her best friend Lucy raised her hand to p Daniel but Sarah

    held her hand in time,''''Leave my hand ,Sarah. He needs to be taught a nice lesson.'''' Lucy hissed from

    clenched teeth.

    ''''No one will talk! just let himplete...'''' Sarahmanded in a broken tone staring the table

    continously.

    James rejoiced watching the scene silently as for him it was nothing but a grand beginning for his n

    to break Sarah into pieces. He smirked internally waiting for Daniel to drop the other bombshell injuring

    his other target.

    Sarah rolled her fists furiously as she swore inwardly to rip off James Anderson to bits for bringing this

    insult to her. She swore to teach him a hard lesson and make him beg to her on his

    knees.

 Chapter 5 : Daggers

    Chapter 5 : Daggers

    Throwing insults one after the other, her boyfriend, Daniel, stood right beside Sarah while she gazed at

    the icy surface of the dining table quietly. A storm of emotions was building up inside of her as she

    struggled to maintain calm. The guy who imed to love her was right there, insulting her in front of her

    most hated of people.

    ''''She didn''t even deserve my friendship, I just befriended her because of her position and money.''''

    Daniel admitted pointing the finger at Sarah. Each and every wording from him was causing Sarah

    to wince. Ever since Daniel had begun, she had been trying to calcte out what she had done to

    deserve this mortification.

    Everyone standing around the table wanted to say something or the other, but couldn''t because of

    Sarah''s orders. Sarah turned over her fists forcing herself to remain focused and calm. She never

    desired to show James that he won the game. Sarah picked each and every insult, knitting it properly

    as she swore to avenge her pain.

    James crossed his arms looking at Sarah. He actually was moved with her confidence and shock

    absorbing abilities. He waited for Daniel to reveal the name and the me game to lead off.

    James knew perfectly well what the impact of Daniel''s insult would be on Sarah, but seeing that her

    reaction was nothing near to his expectation gave him a reason to be vexed.

    Daniel stood with his spine perfectly erect, gazing at Jenna,''''You were right about Sarah, Mrs.

    Anderson.'''' James smirked as Daniel''s statement left Jenna surprised. Sarah narrowed her eyes in

    suspicion,''''She really needs immediate medical assistance and I shouldn''t marry her.'''' Daniel added in

    a monotonous tone keeping his face perfectly in.

    Sarah had her gaze at Jenna while she nodded her head ''no'' still striving to take up the usation.

    Sarah moved around to sh a questioning look at James. James looked her square in the eyes and

    shrugged his shoulders innocently.

    ''''If you''re done, Mr. Daniel, you can leave now!'''' Sarah said through clenched teeth. Paying out a deep

    sigh, Daniel marched out of the dining room.

    ''''I think it was too much for today.'''' James mocked and shrugged his shoulders before walking out. Lucy

    rubbed Sarah''s shoulders trying to calm her down.

    Jenna let out an audible sigh and rested her hands along the surface of the table,''''Do think twice before

    inviting such guys for dinner next time, sweetie.'''' She chided to her daughter.

    Sarah just expected the same from her mother. Jenna never had really been a mother to Sarah, and all

    prospects of Sarah and John had died long ago,'''' Cut the crap Jenna! It was you who married a guy

    twelve years younger than you, not me.'''' Sarah said, trying to detain the tears she knew wereing,''''

    And if there''s any sort of contribution from you in this then I swear I won''t spare you!'''' Sarah

    threatened, banging her hands on the table.

    She edged out of the room, followed by Lucy.

    Emily spent a confused look, Jenna was left all alone in the dining room,''''Why you did this?'''' Emily

    questioned Jenna.

    After an angry re from Jenna, Emily lowered her gaze,'''' I thought you were smart enough to guess it

    was nothing but a trap from James!'''' Jenna rolled her fists.

    ''''Now he''ll obtain the most shocking surprise of his life tomorrow when Sarah takes charge of Mount

    Enterprises.'''' Jenna exined while Emily rubbed her shoulders.

    Sarah went into her bedroom, rushing towards the mirror. Lucy approached her from behind, Sarah

    was busy watching her image in the mirror,''''Lucy am I that bad?'''' Her voice seemed like it was about to

    break at any moment.

    ''''Sarah just flush that bastard out of your mind!'''' Lucy requested.

    Sarah kept her chin up showing the mirror her left profile, then right and finally she ducked her head

    down observing her forehead keenly. She touched her chin, looking at it observantly,''''I think there''s a

    problem with my chin. It''s overly long!'''' She said, still observing herself standing near the mirror.

    Shocked with Sarah''s reaction Lucy tried talking to her,''''Sarah?''''

    Sarah leaned on the mirror and her nose touched the cool ss. She stood there motionless, stuck to

    the mirror staring into her own eyes. The insults deeply bruised her soul and Lucy knew it would be

    hard to mend Sarah''s broken heart, very hard.

    ''''Sarah? What are you doing Sarah?'''' Sarah''s actions creeped Lucy out and the eerie feeling made

    Lucy shiver. Sarah started to rub the mirror with her sweaty palms,''''I hate this face. I want a new face!''''

    Sarah broke into a sob.

    Reversing back to Lucy, Sarah paced towards her and held her hand tightly. Lucy was too scared to

    speak,''''Lucy, please get me a new face, please!'''' She rested her face in Lucy''s arms and sat on her

    knees crying harder.

    Unable to see her friend in pain Lucy rubbed her head with her hand,''''Sarah, darling... It''s not worth it.''''

    Lucy convinced Sarah, caressing her friends hair,''''He never deserved your attention.'''' She added.

    ''''I won''t cry.'''' Sarah wiped off her tears,''''I won''t cry!'''' She yelled out, scaring Lucy some more with her

    split behaviour. Sarah jumped to her feet,''''I will make those rascals cry!'''' She held Lucy from

    shoulders,''''I will punish them. Do you understand?'''' She shook Lucy by her shoulders, ring her

    straight in the eye.

    Trembling, Lucy twisted her lips to speak,''''Sarah just calm down. Drink some water, darling.'''' She

    pleaded, but Sarah was too hurt to listen. Sarah stood for a while thinking what to do next as Lucy

    stood beside her,''''Sarah, I can''t figure out why Daniel changed his mind so quickly.'''' Lucy said.

    ''''I know why. Because that bastard, James, gave him the money to say all of this!'''' Sarah paced

    towards the decorating table. She was a hundred percent sure it was James. She waved her fist

    striving to think what James'' vendetta was against her but her thoughts returned nk.

    Unable to reach to any conclusions, Lucy asked,''''How are you so sure it''s James?''''

    Sarah leaned on the dressing table grabbing a blue vase,'''' I know that bastard and his games!'''' She

    yelled. Lucy observed the vase turning into hundreds of tiny pieces on the white tiled floor when Sarah

    threw it down in anger.

    Sarah moved around towards the entrance of her room and paced towards it,''''Where are you going?''''

    Lucy asked causing her to pause. She turned to face Lucy, who was standing right beside the bed,'''' I

    am going to confront Mr. James Anderson right away!'''' She said from between clenched teeth and she

    rushed outside.

    Sarah bumped into the butler in the corridor and grasped the opportunity to ask about the James''

    whereabouts,''''Where is James, Joseph?'''' She asked.

    The butler rolled his eyes as if he was trying to recall,''''He must be in the gym upstairs.'''' He grinned

    widely, moving around her. Sarah rushed upstairs throwing a ''thank you'' at him.

    James relished the cool water of the swimming pool, rxing his body. He used to swim whenever he

    needed to bring himself some peace of mind. A wide grin yed on his lips as he pped the surface

    of the blue water sshing it over his abs.

    His revenge against his enemies just began and this long battle against Sarah and Jenna was giving

    him peace which he had beencking for years.

    He plunged into the cool water lost in deep thoughts. He was counting down the minutes till Sarah''s

    evident approach. She would want to confront him for the insults thrown in her face by her boyfriend.

    The indoor swimming pool and gym were James'' escape from the crazy family and he just loved

    working out and spending time in the gym when not at work.

    Now they''ll know what pain means and what actually it feels like living with a bruised soul. Such people

    don''t deserve to be forgiven, all they deserve is to be punished harshly and killed.

    His arms worked harder and faster in the water as the vistas of his butchered past ran through his

    mind, making his heart ache.

    They''ll have to carry all the pain Eliza went through and I will make sure they don''t survive. I willugh

    as they die and this will make Eliza happy. The sole thing which can give me satisfaction is their doom

    and it''s not far away, not far away!

    ''''James!'''' A loud screaming from Sarah forced him toe out from his deep sea of thoughts.

    Brushing away his revenge ns, James took a pause from swimming and stood there staring at

    Sarah.

    Water dripping though his perfectly built abs and strong arms was a big distraction in Sarah''s way as

    she stood on the brim of the pool. He was right in the middle of the pool and Sarah stared him, crossing

    her arms over her chest.

    She moistened her dry lips by running her tongue on them quickly. She felt thirsty, the thirst would only

    go away after she licked the droplets of that salty water from his body.

    All his attempts to get near her yed in her mind distracting her some more. She always felt like a sex

    starved person whenever she saw his perfectly built body, but what would anyone would do seeing that

    killer of a person standing in a pool shirtless with water droplets dripping from his perfect body.

    His strong looking neckline and squared chest and abs were something that made James irresistible to

    Sarah. She just wanted to jump in the pool and circle her arms around his sexy waist, but she couldn''t.

    The blue reflection of water on Sarah''s face made her look even more pretty. James never

    acknowledged her of being a pretty girl but that look of hers in that ck dress made her look beautiful

    and her beauty really stunned James.

    James kept on scanning her with his deep blue eyes as he moved out of the pool pulling the railing.

    James fetched the towel hung on the railing and rubbed it against his shoulder and arms.

    James paced towards Sarah,''''I thought after today''s incident you must be crying, locked up in your

    room.'''' He mocked staring at her rosy lips.

    His statement brought all the sour memories back to Sarah and she narrowed her eyes, focusing on his

    eyes,''''No, Mr. James Anderson, not at all! You''re wrong because now it''s your turn and I swear you''ll

    lock yourself in your room to cry tomorrow.'''' She uttered, showing him the finger,''''I will make you cry

    and that''s my promise to you!'''' She added.

    Her confidence made James raise his brow. What she really was up to? What were her

    intentions?,''''Sarah what are you talking about?'''' He asked, acting innocent.

    Sarah paced towards him staring straight in his deep oceanic iris'',''''How much? Just tell me how much

    money did you offer Daniel?'''' She questioned in amanding manner.

    ''''Sarah, I know Daniel hurt you but it doesn''t mean you start suspecting house members.'''' He tried to

    exin.

    James knew what he was doing and what would benefit him. He leaned near Sarah and held her

    shoulders,''''Just give yourself some time.''''

    Sarah pushed him by his chest and hended a couple feet away from her,''''Just stay away from me!''''

    She shouted as tears started to form in her eyes,''''Don''t even try to act innocent in front of me.'''' She

    added, warning him.

    James passed a chuckle,''''Okay I give up, I give up.'''' He said raising his hands up in surrender,'''' You''re

    the birthday girl, I''ll obey you.'''' He mocked her again.

    ''''You surprised me on my birthday, I am grateful for that.'''' She twisted her lips into a cynical smile,''''I will

    give you loads of surprises tomorrow though tomorrow isn''t your birthday.''''

    James stood there just looking at Sarah with an emotionless face. Tears brimmed from Sarah''s

    eyes,''''Why did you do this to me?'''' She broke into fresh tears.

    James approached her with couple of brisk steps,''''Oh, Sweetie.'''' He whispered to her as he rubbed his

    thumbs against her cheeks wiping her tears while she stood their without trying to revolt.

    Sarah observed James as he stood so close to her wiping off her tears, soothing her and touching her.

    The vast height difference caused her to lift her chin to look him in eyes.

    Looking at him she tried to figure out James'' actual personality and the only answer she got from her

    soul was to throw him out of her life.

    Sarah once again pushed him away from herself. This time James looked shocked with her push unlike

    the first time. Observing his look Sarah tried to understand if he was really concerned for her.

    ''''Now it''s a war between you and me, Daddy James!'''' Sarah threatened as she put emphasise on the

    word ''Daddy''.

    James stared at her, crossing his strong arms over his body,''''Then wipe off your tears darling because

    you''ll lose the battle with this blurred vision of yours.'''' He let out firmly,''''And I don''t like battling with

    weak opponents.''''

    Sarah marched out of the gym clearing her tears. She was sure Daniel sold himself to James and now

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    she was all set to take revenge on both the men.

    Sarah tried to understand why Daniel sold himself to James when he would''ve gotten everything by

    marrying her. She deciphered it briskly and understood there was more than money in the deal

    between both the men.

    Lucy paced anxiously outside Sarah''s bedroom, waiting for Sarah. She rushed towards her as soon as

    she spotted a figure in the corridor.

    ''''Where were you? What happened?'''' Lucy questioned.

    Sarah paused looking at Lucy,''''The war has begun Lucy.'''' She said noticing Lucy''s gaping mouth. Lucy

    took few moments letting the words sink in her,''''War?''''

    ''''Yes the war between me and James has begun. Now let''s see who wins.'''' Sarah exined, throwing

    Lucy a confident look.

    ''''What do you mean by who wins? You''re the winner baby!'''' Lucy flipped her hair over the shoulder.

    Sarah noticed a brown envelope in Lucy''s hands which was used by the post people,''''What''s in your

    hand?'''' Sarah inquired pointing at the envelope.

    ''''Oh it''s for you. The butler just dropped it with me.'''' Lucy handed the envelope to Sarah. She hastily

    tore the edge of the envelope and hunted a white paper from within it.

    Sarah unfolded the paper and read it while Lucy keenly observed a wicked smile ying on Sarah''s

    face,''''What''s this?'''' Lucy inquired.

    Sarah shed a wide grin at Lucy and said,''''Daggers and swords, babe." Lucy gave her a confused

    look,"Yes Lucy it''s our armour for the war. Save your arse from the arrows if you can, Mister!'''' She

    raised an eyebrow pping the paper on the palm of her hand.

    James dialed a number from his iPhone and waited for the call to be answered.

    He tapped his fingers on side table waiting anxiously for the call to connect,''''Hello... is the parcel

    ready?'''' He asked the person on the other line.

    After a few seconds of silence he finally spoke,''''Good! Now I want that parcel here in the mansion as

    soon as possible. Did you get that?'''' He disconnected the call smirking at the thoughts ying in his

    mind.

    I will win this game ying your strategies and you''ll fail to understand my game. Game is the same

    but yers have changed. This time nothing will stop me from winning against my enemies!

    Morning always brings a beautiful new day and a new beginning but today''s morning will mark ''the

    end''. The end of the Andersons, The end of the James'' rule and the end of my guiltiness.

    James Anderson will be kicked out of the Mount Enterprises and that''ll be the most gratifying moment

    of my life.Their sufferings will begin from today and there would be no one to save them from me!

    Sarah slipped her toggle bracelet on her wrist while her ns for the day ran in her mind again and

    again. She was stirred for her first day as the owner of the Mount Enterprises and an adult.

    Raking her fingers through her hair, she made herself a once over,She truly looked like a ssy young

    woman in a knee length peach dress with a bow sash. One final time she made her spiral locks bounce

    perfectly on her shoulders and approached a peacefully sleeping Lucy.

    ''''Lucy?...Wake up youzy ass!'''' Sarah yelled at her as she contended with her stilettos,''''Lucy wake

    up!'''' She againmanded her best friend to wake up.

    Lucy pulled the quilt covering her face and drifted over to the other side of the bed. Sarah sat on brim

    of the bed and pulled Lucy from her wrist making her sit,''''Lucy I am runningte for the office.''''

    Lucy yawned listening to her wholly uninterested,''''Today is my first day at the office and I have a

    meeting with the attorney and then a board meeting to attend.'''' She exined while Lucy strived to

    gain her conciousness.

    An excited Sarah rose from the bed and scanned her clutch if it possessed the needed things or not.

    She could see her iphone,mascara,mirror,lip gloss and a printed copy of her father''s will. She grabbed

    the iPhone and decided to keep it in her hand.

    Lucy rubbed her eyes noticing Sarah all ready for the day,''''Are you really going to dismiss James from

    the post?'''' Lucy asked yawning once again.

    Brushing away hair strands from her face Sarah turned to look at Lucy,'''' Yes of course!''''

    She''d waited for the day sincest five years and now finally the day arrived when she''d all the rights to

    make decisions and punish the people who made her suffer.

    Sarah leaned in front of Lucy making sure she was all awake,''''Lucy do you remember what you have to

    do?'''' She asked waving a hand.

    '''' Yeah Sarah! I remember it.''''Lucy answeredzily.

    ''''And what exactly you remember?''''

    Lucy threw the quilt away and sat facing the wall,''''I have to dig out Alice Brown''s death case!'''' She let

    out looking Sarah straight in the eye.

    ''''Good.'''' Sarah paused ying with her fingers,''''Just trace where Mr and Mrs. Brown are residing

    nowdays? I just hope they aren''t out of Austin.'''' Sarah implored.

    Sitting there Lucy tried topute out if Sarah was really going to get something against Daniel by

    meeting the Browns,''''Sarah did the letter really mention Daniel had contributed in Alice''s death?'''' Lucy

    questioned.

    Sarah turned over her eyes as she tried to recall the letter she received from an anonymous person

    ''''I do remember but I thought that were only the rumours.''''

    ''''So did I but now I am damn sure Daniel was dating Alice Brown.....Everything''ll get clear once we

    meet the Browns.'''' Sarah said anxiously.

    Remembering about her father''sst gift Sarah rushed towards the cupboard. She hunted the gold

    ted fountain pen from it and looked at it while controlling the tempest of emotions erupting inside her.

    Seeing Sarah''s teary eyes Lucy jumped out of the bed,''''Your Dad gifted this to you right?'''' She

    questioned amazed,''''A don''t be sad.'''' Lucy tried consoling Sarah.

    ''''You know Lucy he was the only one to love me unconditionally? I really miss him...miss him.'''' Sarah

    detained her tears back in her eyes not allowing them to ruin her mascara.

    Embracing Sarah in a tight hug Lucy let out a deep sigh,''''What actually happened to him?'''' She

    questioned reminding Sarah about the night which she dreaded to remember ever again in her life.

    Sarah''s dad,Christian Mount, always loved her and cared for her but after his death Sarah couldn''t feel

    the same connection with anyone else not even with her mother,Jenna.

    Jenna was always busy with her friends and business when her father was alive and same was the

    situation after Christian''s death.

    ''''Celebration of Jenna and Dad''s seventeenth wedding anniversary was going on and I remember dad

    being really upset that evening.'''' Sarah paused taking a deep sigh as Lucy was listening to her with

    concentration,''''We all were enjoying downstairs when a gun shot echoed in the hall....And everything

    came to an end!'''' The painful memories caused Sarah cringe in pain as she ran into sobs.

    Lucy couldn''t do anything but console her,''''But why hemitted suicide?''''

    Sarah shrugged her shoulders not knowing the answer to Lucy''s question herself,''''I don''t really know.''''

    She paused to recollect her past,''''If there was anything then that were the normal husband and wife

    arguments between him and Jenna but that were too minor to force such a strong man like him to

    suicide.'''' Sheined looking at Lucy innocently.

    Jenna''s carefree attitude towards her family gave Sarah a reason to dislike her and after her father''s

    death Sarah never saw Jenna as her mother. Sarah acknowledged that Jenna just married Christian

    Mount for his wealth and power and she never loved him for real.

    Today Jenna is empty handed and she has nothing left with her. She made my dad suffer and now it''s

    her turn to suffer. Seeing Jenna powerless without any position and status in society will satisfy me and

    my dad''s soul.

    ''''?alm down Sarah, Just concentrate on today''s schedule.'''' Lucy suggested pulling Sarah out of her

    deep thoughts.

    ''''You are right.'''' Sarah narrowed her eyes gazing at Lucy excitedly,''''Today is the day I have awaited for

    ''''Now that''s like my Sarah." Lucy cricled her arms around Sarah''s shoulders pulling her into a half hug.

    "Now leave you''re runningte!'''' Lucy ordered Sarah literally pushing her out of the room.

    Waving Lucy a good bye Sarah left the room as she seized the car keys. Sarah had never been to the

    office after once her dad took her with him when she was twelve.

    It was pretty much shocking for her when her dad''s attorney informed her about first two floors of the

    office building were under James'' advertisingpany.

    Sarah cringed in pain as she entered the office full of pictures of male and female models. It boiled her

    blood as James totally changed her dad''s office and Jenna being her mother gave him the right to do

    so.

    Well aware of the fact that Sarah Mount was the new owner of Mount Enterprises each and every

    member stopped in their ways as soon as they spotted their new boss.

    Sarah stood right at the mid point of the hall near the aquarium as a middle aged bald man with a

    perfect round belly came running towards her.

    ''''Good Morning ma''am'''' He greeted while Sarah nodded at him trying hard to hide the nervousness

    erupting inside her.

    ''''Ma''am the attorney and Mr. Chaulcey Gardner are waiting for you at Mrs. Jenna''s cabin.'''' He guided

    while they approached the elevator.

    A girl joined them near the elevator with couple of quick steps. Sarah passed her a once over as she

    stood there in her high heels with hair nicely tied in a high ponytail,''''Good Mornin'' Ms. Sarah Mount, I

    am your secretary,Amber.'''' She introduced herself.

    ''''She''s new but I''ve been working since your father''s time as his personal assisstant.'''' The man

    reminded.

    Sarah entered the elevator and pushed the round shaped button stating number 3 in red,'''' I know Mr.

    Jeffery you''ve been working for Mount Enterprises sincest ten years.'''' Sarah acknowledged firmly.

    Silence invaded the elevator for few more moments till it chimed at the third floor. All the eyeballs

    captured Sarah as soon as she exited the elevator,''''Jeffery I need all the charts and files about each

    and everything which has happened in Mount Enterprises since Mr. Christian Mount''s death.'''' Sarah

    ordered trying to keep her emotions away while naming her dad.

    Jeffery bowed signalling hermands would be obeyed,''''Yes ma''am.''''

    ''''When the board meeting starts?'''' She questioned consulting the homescreen of her phone for time.

    Jeffery hunted a paper from his zer''s pocket and looking at it carefully he said,''''In half an hour

    ma''am.''''

    ''''That''s good.'''' She said while approaching the entrance of Jenna''s cabin.

    Sarah signalled Jeffery and Amber to leave while she entered the cabin without knocking,''''Good

    morning everyone.'''' She greetly briskly adding a small doze of sarcasm in it.

    Oberving the cabin keenly she saw her father''s attorney, Michael rke, and the executor of the

    will,Chaulcey Gardner, sitting on the leather sofa discussing something while Jenna sat behind the

    desk busy with herptop ignoring them royally.

    Michael and Chaulcey rose from the sofa to greet Sarah and Sarah greeted them warmly offering them

    a handshake,''''So how are you doing Mr. rke?''''

    ''''Oh I am an old man as you know youngdy hence why I am just resting these days.'''' He chukled.

    Sarah smiled at him widely and offered them to sit on the seats kept against Jenna''s desk. Obeying her

    ''''Jenna will you please leave us alone for some time?'''' Sarah crossed her arms against her chest.

    Jenna looked up at Sarah with an agaped mouth while Sarah stood there unmoved by her

    behaviour,''''We need to discuss something important Mrs. Jenna Anderson.'''' Sarah let out in a much

    softer tone this time signalling Jenna to leave.

    shing a forced smile at the guests Jenna left the room feeling insulted while Sarah let out a deep

    sigh sinking in Jenna''s seat.

    Therge brown packet made a screeching sound as the attorney pushed it towards Sarah on the

    ssy surface of the table.

    ''''What''s this Mr. Michael rke?'''' Sarah questioned totally unaware of the tiny microphone stuck

    underneath her desk which allowed someone to listen to their highly privatemunication.

    James knew that the meeting between Sarah and the attorney would contain many things of his

    interest hence why he prepared for it two days before by hiding a microphone in Jenna''s cabin.

    James sat in his cabin listening carefully to the talks happening in Jenna''s cabin as the tiny earpiece in

    his ear repeated whatever was being said inside the cabin.

    ''''Keep it up Sarah! You''re going great I know you can do it.'''' James said under his breath while flipping

    the pages of file in his hand randomly.

    Michael leaned forward looking at Sarah straight in her eyes,''''These are your father''s belongings..'''' the

    attorney trailed off as Sarah opened the seal of the packet hurriedly.

    Sarah pulled out her father''s brown leather wallet from the packet and looked at carefully. The wallet

    reminded her of the days when she used to butter her dad for extra pocket money and when they

    yed the quiz where her father pretended of not knowing the answers and paid her extra Dors as a

    penalty.

    Next her hand pulled out a Rolex wrist watch. She tried figuring out why her father wanted these things

    to be handed to her only? Why not Jenna?

    Why dad? Why? You left me with all these unanswered questions and I can''t even find answer to one

    question.

    Next came the cell phone and suicide note. Sarah''s tears flowed uncontrobly over her cheeks while

    she observed the suicide note.

    Dad didn''t mention anything about the family in his suicide note? He didn''t mention my name? He didn''t

    remember me while shooting himself? He didn''t think once what will happen of me after him?

    The attorney took out an envelope from his in white shirt''s front pocket and handed it over to a teary

    eyed Sarah with his shaky fingers,''''What''s this?'''' She asked.

    ''''That''s Mr. Mount''s post mortem report.'''' The attorney exined while Sarah quickly fished out a white

    printed paper from the envelope.

 Prologue : Picture Of James

    Prologue : Picture Of James

    The infamous American supermodel, Mr. James Anderson, summoned Daniel  Whilkes, to sustain a

    very special encounter with him:

    Lively chatter and poorly suppressedughter filled the lobby, easing Daniel''s tension as he continued

    walking through. Maroon stained leather sofas were pressed against violet, high-ceiling walls, and

    various magazines, having women photoshopped to perfection on their covers, were littered atop ss

    coffee tables sitting in front of the couches. Even the walls were decorated with sexy women;

    professionally framed photographs hung every several feet.

    The office was nothing but an awe-inspiring piece of architecture. The big round aquarium going from

    floor to ceiling in the midpoint of the hall just gave an amazing look to it. Hundreds of colorful fish

    doubled the beauty.

    The creases on his forehead were prominent as he approached a pretty middle aged woman seated

    behind the desk, "Uh, hello." He pleaded her attention softly, gazing at the dial of the watch strapped to

    his left wrist.

    The woman looked up, giving him a look over, "How can I serve you, sir?"

    "I''m Daniel, Daniel Whilkes....."

    "Oh, Mr Wilkes, the boss has been waiting for you for thest fifteen minutes." She shot a weird face at

    him.

    I guess when she was told that her boss had a special guest, she didn''t expect an 18 year old boy at

    all.

    "The traffic on Dawson Street was awful." He let out theme excuse passing a tiny embarrassed smile

    at her.

    "Take the elevator straight to the third floor, once you''re there go straight and the fifth door on the right

    is Mr. James''s office." She guided him, wholly uninterested.

    The stunningly beautiful interior and old wood furniture of the office left Daniel in awe as he drew near

    the elevator. The unanswerable questions about James Anderson invaded his mind while he pushed a

    button and the doors of the elevators shut in a wink of an eye.

    He stressed to make out in his mind what the hell on earth was the form James applied to achieve

    the position which he currently unted? Five years back everyone in America knew James Anderson

    was a flop model after heshed out at a model, winner of the ''Super Model'' contest, live on the

    national television.

    And straight off after five years he ran the number one advertisingpany and was one of the top

    supermodels of America. Achieving this sess with luck just isn''t possible, it''s not possible but

    Daniel''s pea-sized brain couldn''t make out what the heck James did to achieve all that.

    The elevator chimed and the door slid open introducing Daniel to the 3rd Floor.

    He walked straight trying to calcte out the fifth door on his right.

    After all, marrying the great Jenna Mount did it for Mr. Anderson.

    It didn''t take time for Daniel to crack James'' shortcut to sess. He ced a couple of soft knocks on

    the wooden door.

    "Come in." A monotone feminine voice ordered. He held the shiny golden doorknob and let the door

    opened. It let him into a hallway. In front of him was another doorpletely made up of ss which

    was perfectly reflecting Daniel''s image as an expensive mirror would''ve done.

    "Wee." Said a security guard, unting grey uniform with arge ck rifle in his hands, "Sir''s

    been waiting for you. You''rete." He added.

    Daniel had no choice but to shrug his shoulders in an apologetic manner. Giving himself a shocking

    look in the ss door, he raked fingers through his hair in an effort to attempt to appear presentable.

    The guard brought up his wrist near his lips, "Mr. Whilkes is here, sir." He informed James about

    Daniel''s arrival.

    "Let him in." Daniel raised an eyebrow, taking heed to the gruff sounding from the other end on the

    guard''s radio. Daniel didn''t want to give out a bad impression to the father of his girlfriend, hence he

    fished out a mini body spray from his side pocket, spraying it thrice under his each arm.

    The guard let him in while he rubbed his forehead in an effort to get rid of the sweat beads forming. As

    soon as he entered the cabin cool breeze of the air conditioner hugged him.

    Daniel''s eyes widened as he was introduced to the broad office, the well-furnished room was enough

    for a dance party of zebras. He looked around, each and everything was catchy, but one special life-

    sized frame of the bathroom door caught his attention; it was a picture from James'' nude photo shoot

    which was really appealing.

    Being of the same gender, Daniel could also feel the temptations of how possible it was for girls to defy

    such a sexy body. Thankfully James'' hand covered his crotch in the picture otherwise it would have

    been a simple drooling case for Daniel.

    My life would beplete if I could impress her dad...

    The couch set kept in the corner looked like it was inviting Daniel to jump on it.

    "You were supposed to be here seventeen minutes ago, Mr. Whilkes," James uttered briskly as he was

    busy typing on hisptop.

    Not finding a timely response from Daniel, he flipped the lid of hisptop shut and leaned back on his

    high leather revolving seat, "Have a seat." He gestured, before gently rubbing his temple.

    Being an obedient student at the school Daniel instantly jumped into the seat kept against the desk,

    "Sorry, Mr. Anderson." He apologised, striving hard to appear normal.

    "Just befortable. Have some water." James offered him a ss of water.

    Daniel epted the ss of water and kept it aside after taking a couple of sips, "I amfortable."

    He waited for James to get to the point.

    James leaned forward, putting his hands on the ssy surface of the desk, "Back to business. How

    much will it withdraw to leave Sarah alone?" He asked, raising his brows like it was nothing but a photo

    shoot deal or any other deal of his wife''s construction business.

    "Excuse me?"

    "I said I''m ready to fill your ass with dors in return for leaving my daughter alone." James said,

    cing a little punch on the surface of the table.

    James'' words were definitely shocking for a person like Daniel - who was thinking James was starting

    to n a surprise birthday party.

    "But sir, I truly like your daughter, she''s just-" Daniel fell short of words or maybe the energy to say

    them.

    "See, I''m not one for lengthy lectures and melodrama." James sighed, rising from his seat shooting

    some rming looks at Daniel.

    "To be precise, I love your daughter, I love her more than anything." Daniel begged, putting on his best

    confident look on his face while his bodynguage contradicted him.

    Calm as water, James rested his buttocks on the icy surface of the desk and fetched a globe kept on

    the pile of papers nearby, "Of course you do. But whoes first on your list? Is it my daughter?'''' By

    this James made it crystal clear to Daniel that this meeting could be about anything but Sarah''s

    surprise birthday party.

    Daniel looking at James'' chin trying hard to avoid his Blue deep eyes responded,'''' I-I can swear on

    Bible. She is my one and only priority.''''

    ''''I doubt that, Daniel. Because I seem to recall that Alice has quite a high position up there on your list.

    Am I wrong?" Timing of James'' smile appearing and Daniel''s vanishing was so awkwardly same that it

    seemed James stole smile off Daniel''s face.

    Daniel''s face went pale on Alice''s name being mentioned, "I don''t know what you''re talking about Mr.

    Anderson!" Daniel chose to lie like there was no tomorrow.

    James shed a sympathetic smile to Daniel as he grabbed his left shoulder, making Daniel face him,

    "Don''t worry you little douche. I''ll do the honours of reminding you."

    "There''s clearly nothing to be reminded of, I really don''t know where this conversation is going to!" A

    confused Daniel tried rising from the seat but James'' forceful push on his shoulder resisted him to do

    so.

    James caught a blue file kept on the desk and looked at it for a short second and drove his attention

    back to Daniel, taking a deep breathe.

    "So you screwed Alice Brown, setting out her pregnant six months ago and that stupid girl killed herself

    trying to abort her fetus in her toilet, am I right?" James said in a taunting manner, daring Daniel to

    contradict to him.

    Daniel''s hands began to tremble terribly while James gestured him with his eyes to possess more or

    less water, but Daniel was too scared to even inhale, "You were spying on me?'''' Daniel uttered a barely

    audible whisper.

    James hit him a pathetic look and loosened his tie, "You left me no choice when Sarah told me how

    much she loved you." James spat, insulting Daniel.

    "Alice Brown''s death came as a shocker to you, and her parents left no rock unturned in getting your

    ass behind bars." James paused, enjoying the fearful look on Daniel''s face.

    "A gay attorney promised to serve you if you agreed to his wish of gettingid. You agreed to this and

    as a result, the attorney helped you with the case." James chuckled observing Daniel''s jaw-dropping at

    his feet, "I am surprised how low you stoop every time you get trapped in any trouble."He added

    sarcastically.

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    "I''m ready to do whatever." Daniel uttered quickly, but paused when pair of sexy blue eyes shed him

    another threatening re.

    "I haven''t wound up. You mixed a number of pills in my daughter''s drink to bang her; but due to medical

    emergencies, you weren''t able to experience sex with Sarah, were you? Right away, you''re going to do

    what I say." He threatened harshly banging the icy surface of the desk.

    Daniel, shut his eyes tight bowing his head down as he understood his game was over, and all his

    dreams of hooking up with a billionaire went down the drain already, "I can''t apologise enough." He

    pleaded. James tried controlling his anger and determined not to strangle Daniel.

    Getting back to his calmposure, "It was fun seeing you squirm today, Daniel." He paused while

    Daniel tried figuring out James'' mood swings, "Though, the games I y are on a whole new level." His

    firm tone was nothing but a warning for Daniel who was dreading to utter a single word.

    "If you don''t want me to toss you off, then you''ll behave as I say." James said, sinking back in his

    leather seat.

    "I will!"

    "Good." He hesitated, "Very good. At once, you''ll do as I say and forget my daughter ever existed.

    Okay?" James pointed the finger at him raising eyebrows.

    Daniel epted the lump past his throat, "Your daughter? Who?" He tried proving his assertion and

    how disgusting he was.

    James drew the drawer open and hunted down a new ck iPhone six and pushed it towards Daniel

    on the surface of the desk, "Here, take this and wait for my call, I''ll get back to you in less than thirty

    minutes." His ring blue eyes forced Daniel to pick up the cell phone without uttering a single word.

    "Okay, sir."

    ''''Now get lost!" James ordered Daniel in a disgusted tone as Daniel stood up from his seat and turned

    to leave. James tossed the lid of hisptop open and smiled reading an email under his breath.

    "Sir, am I going to cause to give this back once your job''s done?" Daniel turned as his idiotic query

    caused James to lift his gaze.

    James gave him a sarcastic grin, "You can shove it up your ass for all I care." Understanding the heat

    of his tone, Daniel quickly rushed out of the office.

    James leaned back wearing a satisfying smile on his face as the leather of the seat soothed his back,

    "The games begin, Sarah." He rubbed his hands, grinning at the thoughts running in his

    mind.

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