Chapter 69 - Get Lost

Seeing Cale standing in front of her, staring at her with those judgmental and hateful eyes was the last thing Stephanie expected.

She didn't plan for things to turn out this way. From Jade getting to know about her sleeping with Jake, to Cale finding out about it, were unexpected. This was not what she had planned at all.

The plan was to get the contract and prove that she was better than Jade. That has always been her goal. But why did things turn out to be this way?

If Stephanie had a wish at the moment that would be for time to go back a couple of hours, so she could correct all that has happened. She'd never give Jade the opportunity to step on her or ruin her. Never!

It was supposed to be her turn to get back at Jade, but it seems like history was repeating itself.

Stephanie stood fixated to the ground, like she had been glued to it. She looked at Cale with fear and body her quivered when she saw the angry and digusted look he was shooting at her.

She could see his bulged veins as he tightly clenched his fist. His eyes were red and murderous. A certain dark aura was emitting from him as he looked at her like he could wring her neck without flinching.

Stephanie opened her mouth to speak but she couldn't form the words as her lips kept quavering uncontrollably. She tried taking a step but her feets felt numb under Cale's deadly gaze.

She impatiently waited for him to say something...anything at all, but he just continued staring at her murderously. She felt her stomach churn when he turned and walked away without a word.

Stephanie felt a tear roll down her cheek. This was unexpected. She didn't know why Cale's silence was tearing her heart apart. Her shoulders shook uncontrollably as she tried to hold in her tears.

Damn you Jade! She cussed with all her heart. She blinked back the tears prickling her eyes and composed herself. She didn't want her colleagues to see her crying by the door, that would only add embarrassment to the already piled up list. She had only one question on her mind. How had Cale showed up there of all places?

It must be that wench!

"I hate you Jade!" She said through gritted teeth, as she rubbed her cheek which was still burning.

Cale was greatly aggrieved by what he had discovered. When he spotted Jade walking out of the elevator on the fifteenth floor, he was certain she was heading for the Vice president's office. He quickly followed her so he could talk to her and try his best to convince her about the contract before things got out of hand. He was surprised when Stephanie suddenly pulled her into the emergency exit.

He ran over to stop Stephanie from eacalating things and ruining his plans, but what he didn't expect was hearing that conversation between Jade and Stephanie, which came as a shock to him. Cale was furious over the things he had heard.

But was he angry because Stephanie had cheated or because she had tried to mess up his plans? He was yet to figure that out. One thing he was certain of after listening to their conversation was, Stephanie wouldn't be able to secure the contract. It was common knowledge that the infamous playboy, now CEO of Acrosoft doesn't mix business with pleasure. What a stupid move Stephanie made. She might have had a chance had she not messed things up for herself.

'But what about Jade?' he was banking on her capabilities to get the contract. If Jade was able to secure the contract, he has to look for a way to convince her into passing it on to him. He only needs some time to coax her in to doing so, thankfully they had been given a week to sign the contract. With that in mind Cale hurried up to Jade, as this was his priority. He'd know what to do about Stephanie later.

"Jade!" He called as he continued in long strides towards her.

Jade continued walking without paying attention to the man who was calling her name across the hall way.

She wondered why this annoying couple took the company premise as their play ground where they could always call and pull people at their will...how annoying.

Jade stood in front of the elevator waiting for it's arrival. She creased her brows when Cale held her already wounded wrist, all thanks to his girlfriend.

'What is wrong with this people?' She turned and glared wickedly at him, and he instinctively let go of her hand when he met her cold gaze.

Cale wasn't surprised by Jade's hostility towards him, especially when he knew he was to blame. He had recently noticed her of attitude after the incident at the hospital. She has changed into a different person. When be heard someone being slapped earlier, he had thought that it must have been Stephanie who had slapped Jade, but suprisingly that was not the case. That had confirmed how much this girl has changed.

"I'm sorry" He instantly apologized. Jade turned and looked ahead nonchalantly.

"Jade how did you meeting at Acrosoft go?" Cale asked with a small smile.

"Shouldn't you be with your girlfriend now?" Jade replied without meeting his gaze before walking into the elevator which just arrived. She didn't have the energy for another question and answer session. All she wanted was to quickly grab the signed documents which she had forgotten on her desk due to her being overly excited, and head back to the Vice president's office.

Cale had a distorted look on his face when Jade reminded of Stephanie. He knew she was mocking him and he deserved that.

Cale followed her into the elevator. He turned to face her when she refused acknowledging his presence.

"I'd appreciate it if you can move away from my sight" Jade said indifferently, but Cale didn't budge as he remained still.

"Jade what has come over you? You're acting strange and it doesn't suit you. I've apologized and I'm trying to change what else should I do?"

"Get lost" Jade blurted out taking Cale by surprise.

"Jade you were never like this. You used to be a nice, forgiving and ...."

"And stupid" Jade completed his statement, this time she was looking at him.

"If you're looking for who to vent on, then you should be with your fiancee right now, or do I look like her?" Jade was getting pissed by their continous harassment. She was the one who had suffered at their hand, whose heart was broken, who was betrayed...she was the fucking victim. Yet they still wouldn't let her be.

"You asked what I wanted you to do so I can forgive you right?" Jade asked, while cale nodded.

"Yes"

"You and your stupid girlfriend should stop bugging me. Stop calling my name, stop touching me, stop talking to me, Stop showing up at every place I go, stop breathing, and.just.stop.living" Jade spat out in a fit of anger. Cale couldn't believe this was Jade. He had never heard her cuss or heard swear but now...

Jade also didn't know where she got the confidence from. She still didn't believe that she had raised her hand to someone's face, and now she was wishing death upon Cale. Since was all fired up, she'd better use this opportunity and vent out.

"Jade" Cale called out softly after a short moment of silence, Jade looked at him and sighed.

"Do you know what I regret the most?" Jade asked staring at Cale while he shook his mind.

"It was the time I spent with you. How I stupidly believed Stephanie was your cousin even when I had reasons not to. I regret being sincere and open with you, helping you achieve all your goals and staying by you all the way. I hate the fact that you didn't deserve me, but I was too blind to see it. I hate that I have to come to work and fine you and your lover and I'm expected to act like nothing happened. I hate it when the both of you show up in my face and still compete for the same air with me like you're doing now. I.hate.it.all." Jade paused and took a deep breath.

"I hope you understand how I feel now, so please stop showing that face of yours in front of me" Jade said before turning her to look ahead, leaving Cale in stupefaction.

Jade was about stepping out when of the elevator when she saw her supervisor standing there, obviously waiting for the elevator.

"If it isn't the new staff of Xenox" Mr Alan, Jade's supervisor cheered with a broad smile, making Jade smile shyly as she walked off the elevator.

Cale stared at them in a daze as couldn't make sense of Alan's words. He also walked out of the elevator when he noticed the door was about closing.

Alan smiled at Cale too. "How do it feel to have lost to an intern" he teased. Cale looked at them like still didn't understand what Alan was saying.

What does he mean by he had lost to an intern?

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Hey dearies,

Sorry I haven't updated lately, I've been sick, but I'll try to upload a few chapters today.

Also the chapters have been locked, so you'll have to unlock them hencefort. I hope you guys can continue to support me as we continue this journey with our beautiful characters. Thanks to all you that have been supporting me, it means a lot to me and I'm extremely grateful. ILYG

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