Chapter 149 - I'd Rather Help The Devil

"So where do we begin with this search?" Jade asked no one in particular.

"Well we don't exactly know where to begin, Ethan here has been doing some investigations on his own and he has not been able to find anything. " Amy said, while Jade glanced at Ethan before returning her attention back to Amy.

"He didn't find anything?" Jade asked in surprise."That's strange" she added.

"What about his family? Parents, siblings, distant relations, anybody?" Jade asked again, shuffling her gaze between Amy and Ethan. If they couldn't find the person in question, then at least they should be able to find his family.

Everybody turned to look at Ethan at the time at the same time. They haven't really talked about that. More like they haven't had the time to talk that far yet, before Jade brought it up.

"Actually I tried looking for them too, but still nothing" Ethan said with a shrug.

"That was really strange. How possible was it that a whole family could not been found" Lair said thoughtfully. While the others remained quiet in their contemplative state. Things were not looking good, not at all promising, and they haven't even started their search yet.

"I guess we have to start our investigation as soon as possible, that way Amy would get over this as soon as possible" Lair said in a serious tone.

Amy sighed deeply. She was just trying to get a good and stable life, different from the Walkers legendary domain of being government officials, and probably get the man of her dreams and live a happy life, and now suddenly something like this springs up? She sighed again, while Jade looked at her with pitifil eyes.

"Amy it's going to be fine" Jade said wrapping her arm around her shoulders as she comforted her.

"You'll get through this"

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The next morning was a Monday, a day every worker dreaded because the same weekly routine was about to kick off, but that was never Jade. She was always ready to work to show how effective she could be.

Jade had only walked out of the elevator on the third floor when a hand suddenly grabbed her like it has been expecting her. Jade's eyes flashed red in anger when she saw it was Cale pulling her by the hand.

"Let go of me right this instant" Jade said her voice was stern and grave. Cale turned to see the vein in her head popping in anger, and he instantly yet reluntanctly let go of her hand.

Jade was fuming with anger as she glared at him with intense hate.

"Jade...".

"No shut up" She snapped. "Mr Stuart how many times have I told you not to put your fingers on me?" Jade asked seethingly, her eyes glaring daggers at him.

"Ja.."

"I'm warning for the very last time. Don't you ever put your hands on me again or take my name in your mouth" Jade said through gritted teeths. How dare he pull her like she was some sort of his property? The nerve!!

"I'm sorry" Cale said in a gentle and apologectic tone. He was startled by Jade's outburst, he wasn't expecting Jade to snap at him irately. Jade had never raised her voice so loudly at him or anyone as a matter of fact, and the look in her eyes were filled with so much disgust that be could feel it on his skin.

"Don't just be sorry, stay away from me" Jade said angrily. Her veins were about to burst out with vexation.

Jade eyed him from head to toes, poor guy looked stressed and dishelleved but that was not her business. She hissed at him and turned to leave when Cale spoke again.

"Jade please wait" Came his voice which halted her. She remained still without turning to look at him, her hands clenched tightly around the hand of her bag, as another wave of anger surged through her. Hearing her name from his mouth was really irking her to her bones.

How did she entangle herself with such a scum bag. Was this how things are when people break up?

Cale walked up to her and stood right in front of her again, but he ensured to keep a reasonable distance between them, since he didn't want to rile her up again, most especially at this time.

Jade raised her brow at him, as she tried to bottle in the anger brewing inside of her. "What?" She asked lividly.

"Jade please help me, my pitch is taking place this morning, please I need your help" Cale said desperately. Desperation, etched in every word that came out of his mouth.

"Please I'm not saying you should work on the whole stuff, just take a look at it and help me sort it out, please" He quickly added when he observed the incredulous look Jade was shooting at him.

Jade scoffed before bursting out in laughter. She laughed hysterically, making Cake completely stunned.

"What's wrong?" Cale asked in confusion. This was the first time Jade was laughing in such a wry and cold manner.

"You!" Jade blurted out. "Something is surely wrong with you, or rather something would be wrong with me if I help you" She uttered.

"Jade?.."

"I should help you? Don't you get tired of living off people? Are you not tired of living off me?"

"FYI, I'd rather help the devil than help you. So good luck with your pitch, I'll remember to cheer you up, and also pray you don't lose your job after this, I heard Mrs Lin is on that time of the month" She said with a malicious smile but her eyes were glaring at him, before she stormed off.

Cale was surprised by the way Jade had behaved. It seems she keeps getting cold and hateful each passing day. He looked at her disappearing silhouette and he hissed in frustration.

How did things get so bad?

He raked his hand through his hair, as he thought about the mess he had prepared for the presentation. What should he do?

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In a swanky restaurant somewhere in town, Hillary was seen walking into a private room where she was about to have a meeting with some of Acrosoft's shareholders.

"Good morning gentlemen" Hillary greeted in a singsong tone and her legendary smile plastered on her face, as she walked into the room where five of Acrosoft major shareholders have been waiting for her. " Sorry for keeping you waiting, shooting has been hectic" Hillary apologized, her smile not leaving her face, as she took a seat opposite the men.

"We haven't waited long, so its all good" One of the shareholder said, while the others nodded in agreement.

"Thank you for understanding. I won't waste much of your time. So let's get down to business" Hillary said her tone became serious but her smile didn't dwindle.

"I know you all have been wondering why I have sent for you and I'm sure you must be very surprised because its quite unusual. But be rest assured you have nothing to worry about. I have only called you guys because I want to share a good deal with you. A deal that would benefit everyone of us sitted here" She paused for effect to pique the men's interestand "And equally of course" She remembered to add.

"What are you talking about. What sort of deal?" Another shareholder asked inquisitively.

"A deal that would bring the ownership of Acrosoft to us. I know each one of you are tired of the Beaus regime and you're all vying for a take over or at least put someone that would be within your control on the seat of the president" Hillary paused to gauge their expressions. She smiled when she saw the different expressions on their faces; Fear, guilt, confusion were all evident on their faces all except one.

"What do you mean? The ownership of the company belongs to the Beau's and we here all know that as a fact. So what are you talking about" The third shareholder said, not sure if it was out of fear or an attempt to deny Hillary's words.

"Tsk how do I say this? Let's say I want the company, more like it's already mine. But the old Beau won't give me what is mine, so I'm here to ask for your help to get it back and I promise you an equal return" Hillary said in a more serious tone.

She cocked a brow when one the men laughed in a wry manner. He was obviously amused by her declaration. The others shot him a questioning gaze as he kept laughing, "What? Why are you looking at me like that?" He asked, his eyes still dancing with amusement. He was the one with a stoic look since Hillary started her little take over speech.

"I guess you're just excited already" Hillary said in a calm tone, but he could feel the sarcasm in her voice.

"What kind of joke is this?" The man finally asked. Among all the shareholders sitted there he had the highest numbers of shares in the company. "Who do you think you are? When did the company belong to you? Everyone knows it belong to the person sitting on CEO seat and which happens to be your step son, and yes that also makes you a Beau. So when you're done with your reverie, then tell us the reasons why we are gathered here" The man said with a deadpan tone, making Hillary's lips curl up in amusement.

"Then what if I want your shares?" Hillary suddenly asked.

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