He wouldn't be in a position to help Logan but he figured that mad man was probably dead, anyway. I'm sorry Logan, he thought, I couldn't help you but you are in a much better place, far away from the people who persecuted you for no reason. You were a gem and it was always good working with your team.
A certain thought made him at most turn the car around. He had left the copies of the filling he had made for Logan back at the office. And if anyone got the hand into those then it would be in great trouble. So he decided that life was worth more than a few pieces of paper. what could he do with them now anyway?
He concentrated on the road. There was not much distance between his office, in his own expect windy roads marbles huge trees that made the road look beautiful. Isolation had never bothered him until now. At this moment he was terrified for his wife but he remembered that he had a shotgun at home for emergency as they lived in the suburbs.
Around it the bend in the road, he tapped his brakes to slow down, but his breath was caught in his throat. His brakes ! oh, my god ! He exclaimed I've lost my break! He started to screen but then he drove slowly trying not to bump anywhere nearby he was about to reach his home. A few minutes later he turned around the last corner and saw a big tree he tried to press on the brake again but failed miserably so he opened the door of his car and jumped out of it, while the car went and hit the tree and started making noise.
He quickly glanced at the card which was in a very sorry state at that time. slowly hid himself behind the bushes and walked towards his house and saw that there was nothing suspicious around the house, so quietly he went towards the back door of the house.
As he pushed the door he realized that the door was slightly opened. He stumbled with nervousness.
Jeremy slowly opened the door not making any noise and walked in, He called his wife's name but there was no response.
"Jane it's me where are you." he whispered but when he did not receive any answer to his call his heartbeat speed up really fast. thankfully, his son was abroad for studies and he would be safe, away from them.
Then he quickly went towards the study and what he saw inside broke him into pieces. His wife was sitting on the sofa and her hands and legs were tied up.
He went and tried to call her name but Jane was unconscious.
He got a glass of water and sprayed it on her but she was still unconscious.
He looked around his study and observed that his office was a mess but then he realized something and started looking for it, in his secret safe and found the gleaming gun.
All of a sudden he could smell the kerosene and he was scared, as he knew what was going to happen. They were set up into a trap and now they will burn the dead.
He went and looked outside and saw there was fire all around the house and there was no escape, as the culprit was standing outside and enjoying the view with a sneer on his face.
He came back and looked at his unconscious wife and ran and hugged her tightly and tears rolled down his cheeks. Suddenly he realized something and took out his phone but he found that there was no network.
He knew it was useless he was finished.
He typed one sentence and send it to two unknown numbers and kept the phone on top of the shelf.
After that, he picked up his wife and walked out of the library.
"Jane my darling, I am sorry, I couldn't protect you but darling, trust me I am doing the right thing for us." He said this and carried her towards the attic after taking a view of the people outside who were laughing and looking at the house with satisfaction as it was getting burned.
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Jayden's POV
"Scarlett, what do you think is it accurate? And how are we going to ask Uncle ?" Jayden asked her with desperation as he was in a very messy situation.
He had come to the office thinking he will study the infrastructure and the way his company was running under Scott's guidance and make some changes. But after studying for almost two days. Jayden found out that there were a lot of small petty companies which had never given any profitable business to his company but have been under their franchise for almost twelve years and Scott had not done anything to end their contract.
He knew Scott well and was sure that there was some office politics amongst the board members and the office staff. And he was really in a dilemma whether to talk to him or investigate the matter thoroughly.
Scarlett was busy staring at the datasheet with confusion.
She lifted her head and wriggled her nose and made her look very cute and funny.
Jayden was trying to control his urge to pull her nose.
"Jay, we have both checked it thoroughly and there's no doubt that these companies have not been giving business for so many years but I think your doubt is correct, as there might be some things which we are missing. And we can't just blame anyone for that matter." She was in deep thought for a minute and as Jayden was a little distracted he did not notice it.
"Jayden I think we should call the Campbell and seek his help to investigate this matter. What do you think?" She said carefully.
"But the point is, his operations are in Europe how will he be able to handle anything here. And besides this is a different territory." Jayden said flatly.
"Well then why do you have a friend like Hudson , I am sure he will help you if Campbell comes to Seattle. You can ask him. As it is we will not be able to start the project anytime soon, so we better focus now on clearing the defaulters or it will ruin the companies reputation." Scarlett pointed it out.
"Okay, then go ahead and call him but make sure you arrange everything for his arrival and no one should know about it not even Callie , she is very sensitive and might not like what we are doing." Jayden said with a little concern in his voice.
"Don't worry, she won't know and besides nowadays, she is very busy with Hudson , let her enjoy her life for a bit after all they have met after many years and you Know how Callie feels about him." Scarlett pointed the facts to him.
Jayden shook his head and smiled. " Scar, I am very happy for her but she is very stubborn and I don't want her to get involved with the investigation of our parent's death or she will be in big trouble. I just want my sister to be safe."
"Jayden your worry is genuine but you know your sister well, so you will have to make her understand the situation." Scarlett said.
Just then someone knocked on the door.
"Come in." Jayden said.
The door opened and Zenda walked in with a folder in her hand. She smiled and said. "Mr. Clarke, I have taken out the details of all the employees of the company both retired and the present ones." She handed over the folder to Jayden.
Jayden looked at the time and said softly." Thank you Zenda for your help. You can leave now, it's getting late."
Zenda thanked him and left.
"Scarlett, it's getting late you too go back to the mansion today and stay with Callie , as I might reach late." He whispered.
"But what about the street food you promised me today Jay?" Callie reminded him.
Jayden made his face as if he had forgotten about it and grinned.
"I haven't forgotten, you go home and freshen up , as I have told the housekeeper to clean the guest room for you today. I will take both you and Callie out for dinner." Jayden said with assurance.
"Okay, if you say so. Then I will take my leave." Scarlett said and taking her handbag from the table she got up and was about to pass through Jayden but somehow she felt dizzy and fell on top of Jayden.
For a second Jayden was shocked but held her carefully. Scarlett was very close to him and her eyes were closed.
Jayden saved her at the right time or she would have broken her ribs for sure.
She blushed and tried to get up but Jayden held her tightly. Scarlett looked at him with a puzzled expression and wondered what was he trying to do.
Just then she saw there was a bottle of water in front of her.
"Drink it." Jayden whispered.
Scarlett opened her mouth and drank the whole bottle, as she realized all of a sudden that she was thirsty.
Jayden watched her, while she drank the water and said. "Scar, you should drink water at regular intervals or it would affect your wounds. So be extra careful."
Scarlett nodded and got up slowly and after steadying herself she walked out of the office.
Jayden watched her leave and sighed, with mixed emotion in his eyes.
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