Contract Marriage: The Replacement Groom

431 Teasing Nancy

At Delight Hotels… 1

Jeslyn, her brother, and Rex could be seen at the lounge, discussing.

“So, in other words, your good father put my dear Pink under house arrest?”

“From the story your brother just told, it seems so,” Rex nodded slowly.

“Interesting… so that leaves us with the option of using violence,” Jeslyn said.

“Ehm, Jeslyn, what if-”

“Another conditional statement from you and I’ll forget we are related!” She didn’t let him finish before she yelled.

Brian shut up and didn’t speak further. She had every right to be angry. He was more than confused as to why his father is doing all of this. But even so, he believes there might be a misunderstanding somewhere.

“Using Violence, you mean, taking her by force?” Rex inquired further.

“Indeed.”

“But our men aren’t in this City and to get them in, we’ll need some more days, but Ms. Nancy asked us to leave the City within three days and today is the third day.”

“Why would we need other men when we have a debtor?” Jeslyn asked with a sly smile. She got up and added, “I’ll send you in less than an hour!”

one of her right–hand men. I bet she’s still mourning. Shouldn’t you give her some space to breathe?”

late Cousin as well. Nor did Pink get a moment of peace when she

starting

her lips and replied, “Because I’m his wife. Does

alone if you don’t milk her

owes me a lot.” Jeslyn winked and started walking towards the door.

my brother returns, he’d be shocked to realize that his cute wife is no longer

my plan for your father is

met Nancy sitting at the bar situated in a corner of the large living room. She was wearing a white dress without makeup. She

as she made her way

here to make fun of me?”

conscience. But I’m

and asked,

shook her head, “I don’t drink

then looked behind them and saw Code 5 standing a couple of

thinking I’d blame you for his death?” the woman snorted

He came with me because the hotel

her tone. “What a lame excuse,” she rolled

her voice sounded again. “You should be leaving the city today, so why are you

know how you’re

looked at her again, she wished it was true, but… “We both know you’re lying. If it’s about the follow–up of Ani’s case, worry not. The Half–heart has no

so much about them, making you their greatest weakness, why didn’t they just take you out of the picture?… I get that they might have failed with assassination attempts, but with the witches surrounding them, can’t they kill you with black

me dead?”

fun to tease this woman. At the same time, she

afraid it’s too obvious for you to hide. But sorry to disappoint you, I won’t die unless my enemy does.” She was about to drink from her glass again when Jeslyn grabbed the cup from her and