The Wretched Mistress - Chapter 113

There were more secrets left to be uncovered between the past. If you ask Jackson, he wouldn’t have done that to her. But it wasn’t his choice. It was either he took her under his wings or his supervisor would. A 40 year old man against a 10 year old child, wouldn’t that be disgusting? So he did it. He would take this blame and responsibility to his grave.

“Little girl, please forgive me. I could only protect you this much. I’m too weak and powerless. If only they haven’t found you, then you would probably have a much better life now.” He murmured inside his heart, as he watched her sleep. It was already the break of dawn and she fell asleep. Tired from their vigorous exercises.

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“Why there aren’t new still?! The world is goddamn small! What’s the used of being the top organization in the world, when you can’t even find one woman?!”

Cefei was mad. He was inside the headquarters of the Black Dragon Club. Although his father was still the Master of the Club, it doesn’t mean that he didn’t have any control over it. Due to his father’s failing health, he was allowed to handle the club for some experience.

Just that, he never felt so helpless until now. His heart was torn apart, the moment April was taken away. Even the Hawthorne’s hired them for information. If they can’t find her, what should he do? She was one weak woman. How much suffering much she endure to be able to live a happy life?!

Cefei couldn’t take it anymore and have unfortunately taken it out on his subordinates. Tommie rubbed his neck, he too was surprised about the results of the Black Dragon Club. It had been a month already of endless search.

Tommie gaze at his boss and sigh. Cefei was beyond himself lately. He was like a walking time bomb. His temper was always hot.

“The Golden Triad must’ve been holding all the information. Even though they had a falling out with Jackson, he still was a key member of the Jewel Drug Operation. They would rather find him themselves than us. So they are all suppressing all sorts of news about him.” Tommie gave his ideas to his boss.

“There must be some sort of conspiracy! They hate him yet they are still protecting him.” Cefei walked back and forth.

He was considered as smart as a person. Although he was a laid-back person and loves to do pranks on others, but once he gets serious, he meant business. As his thoughts wander to a certain direction, his footsteps slowed down. Until it finally stopped.

“They aren’t protecting him but the product of the operation. Drug… Jewel Drug… April…” Cefei’s brows furrowed. “Tommie! Get all April’s medical information here within two hours! Especially during the time where she was recently found. Any sort of findings and observation! Anything! Go!

Tommie was confused but still nodded and went to find that information. If what Cefei is thinking about, April must be the clue. He just hopes that he wasn’t too late.

“April, please wait for me. I’ll definitely save you!” Cefei clenched his fist.

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Jessica stretched her sore body. She smiled when she remembered what happened last night. Finally, she was able to break Jackson’s restraints.

She got up and went to shower. Jessica noticed the red marks all over her body. As if she had some skin disease. Still, she didn’t regret angering her monstrous husband.

After taking a shower, she had put on some jeans and a shirt. Luckily, she didn’t have any love marks on her arms. The ones on her neck can be covered by her hair. She nodded to herself when she was finally satisfied with her look.

When Jessica got out of the bedroom, breakfast was already set on the table. Jackson was wearing a white shirt and blue jeans. He was also wearing an apron, looking like a domesticated husband. Unfortunately, his thick muscles don’t blend in and it made it look s.e.xy.

“If you’re done admiring the view, go ahead and sit. Do you want some orange juice or tea?” Jackson looked at his little girl, her hair was still damp. He smiled when he saw a slight red mark on her neck.

Jessica walked to him and gave him a morning hug. “Morning love.”

Jackson was surprised but decided to hug back. “Morning to you too.”  He then gave her a quick kissed on her lips. “Come sit.”

Jessica sat on the chair and said. “I want what you’re drinking. It smells good.”

Jackson’s brows furrowed. He was drinking coffee and so the kitchen smells like so. From the information that he got about her, she doesn’t drink coffee. Still, he didn’t declined her wishes. He gave her a cup of black coffee. Also handing some sugar and coffee creamers to her.

“Thanks, handsome.” Jessica playfully smiled. She took a sip of her coffee and sigh. “Ahh… bitter… Taste good though.” She then added the creamer and sugar. As if she had done so before.

Jackson eyed his little girl but did not said anything. He took off the apron and sat down on the opposite side.

They ate in silence but the mood wasn’t bad. Sometimes, Jessica would peek at Jackson and smile. Jackson would shake his head and didn’t point it out.

After breakfast, Jessica helped Jackson with cleaning the table. “So, what’s our agenda today?” She asked. Jackson always had ideas on how to pass their time on the island.

“I was thinking about fishing. I got the equipments yesterday. How’s that sound?” Jackson hugged his little girl from behind.

“Hmm. I don’t recall hating it. Let’s go ahead and try.” Jessica leaned back to him. She was pretty much easy going.

Jackson peck on her cheek and went ahead to grabbed their stuff. While Jackson was away, Jessica finished up cleaning. She decided to do the dishes since there wasn’t much, to begin with.

All of a sudden, her head started aching. “Uhmm.” She held her head and started rubbing it. “Love, do we have any headache medicine?” She yelled.

It didn’t take long for Jackson to run to her side. When he saw her rubbing her temple, his heart begins to race. “Is it hurting badly?” He said as he assisted her to sit down. He grabbed some water and took out a Tylenol in the cabinet.

“No, just a slight headache. I’ll be fine, thank you.” Jessica accepted the water and the tablet. She swallowed the medicine without hesitation.

Unbeknownst to her, the tablet wasn’t exactly a Tylenol. It sort of works the same way but was for cases like hers. It was to support her mental stability. Ben had made this for her when she became unstable in the first week.

“Are you sure? We can always do it tomorrow.” Jackson took over and rubbed her temples gently.

“Ahh… that feels good. No, it’s okay. I’ll be fine. As they say! The early bird catches the worm!” Jessica gave Jackson a reassuring smile.

“Don’t push yourself, okay? Tell me if it starts hurting again.” Jackson kissed her forehead.

“Yes, sir!” Jessica saluted.

Seeing her back to being goofy, Jackson chuckled. He could only hope that they could stay this way for a long long time.