Chapter 164 - Grumpy Jade

"Hillary, Black is here" Shirley whispered into her ear as soon as she walked into Hillary's room.

"Tell him to wait for me" Hillary replied, before slipping out of her bed.

"Okay" Shirley hurried out of the room. Hillary has been very cranky this past few days. She knew what was eating her up but she couldn't help her with it.

Soon Hillary gracefully walked down the stairs to the living room.

"Good evening boss" The guy burly man named black rose up to his feet and greeted her the moment he saw her.

"Mmm" She grumbled out.

"What's the update?" She asked the moment she sat down on the chair while Black took his seat too.

"I think we know where the chairman is keeping Williams family" The guy said.

Hillary's eye lit up the moment she heard him. She sat up straight and curiously asked, "Are you sure about that?"

"Yes boss" Black answered. "Our source told us" He added.

"Then what about William?" She asked.

"We're not sure, but it's possible the chairman might be keeping him there too"

"Where is this 'there?'" Hillary inquired desperately.

"At the island" He told her. A sinister smile appeared on Hillary's face as soon as she heard him. This was this best piece of news she has received all week.

"Then we must retrieve them. Gather your men together and wait for my signal" Hillary ordered.

"Yes boss" Black replied. He stood up to his feet and left.

"Hillary are you sure the chairman would really move them to the island? He wouldn't be that careless. You've been after William and his family for the past five years and you've not been able to find them. Don't you think the chairman might be letting out this piece of information on purpose?" Shirley asked.

"I hope he isn't trying to toil with me. The shareholders meeting will be held on Monday. I need Henry's lawyer and that will on that day. Because that's when I'm going to take back what rightfully belongs to me"

"But what if..."

"Enough Shirley, be positive." She snapped. Shirley was beginning to annoy her. She has waited five years to finally get Williams location. She wasn't going to lose him again.

"Henry assured me that my name was on that will. He gave that company and more to me." She roared.

"I didn't spend those years in such a boring marriage just to end up with those measly percent of shares. If that stupid father in-law tries to fuck with me, then I'll put his lowly death on hold and pluck those stupid grandchildren off before his very eyes. He can die after watching them die, then I'll take what was rightfully mine. Right now I just want that damn will. They have eluded me enough" She thundered startling Shirley before storming back to her room.

Enough of that old man reign. It wasn't her fault that his son choose to die before the stipulated time. No one shoulder blame and for Henry's weak heart. If he was strong, a mere case of infidelity wouldn't have killed him.

If it was possible that she could stake her claim to the company with any proof then she would have done it long ago. But who would believe her when she had no evidence.

That sly fox knew this and that was why he had kept the matter of the will a secret and has kept Henry's lawyer, William, away from her.

No matter how much he tries, she was going to get her hand on that fortune, even if it meant bringing chaos to that family. All her efforts over the years wouldn't be brought to waste.

Never!

.....

Jade had a grumpy face when she woke up the next morning. She still hasn't gotten over Jake's awkward attitude last night. She had thought about calling him to confirm if he has gotten home, but she had decided against it.

The worst part of it all was that she didn't know why his attitude was affecting her this much.

She looked at her phone, not sure what she was waiting for, maybe a missed call or text message from Jake perhaps? Not that he has done something like that before, but she somehow wanted him to. It was just wednessday, so she had to wait for one more day before she could see him.

Jade shut her eyes tightly as she ruffled her hair. Her own thoughts were begining to scare her. She didn't know why she was thinking about Jake this much?

She reluntanctly rolled out of bed and went into the bathroom. She still had to get ready for work. Oh and there was that Cale and his sickly face again. She really hoped she wasn't going to meet him today. Because she might just hit him on his face or push a flight of stairs in anger.

"Why do you look like some murdered your dog in your dream?" Kevin asked as soon as Jade approached the dinning table.

"If you're that dog, then I wouldn't be looking like this, I might just throw a party" Jade replied in a cold tone as she sat on the table.

"Uh oh...someones having a lovers quarrel" Kevin teased.

"Kevin!" Grace called out in a warning tone.

"What? Don't she look the same way she does whenever she and asshole Cale gets into a fight. I mean she looks worse. Don't tell me I'm the only one with eyes" Kevin rolled his eyes while Jade glared at him. If he wasn't her brother she'd probably shove a handfull of sand down his throat.

Jade noticed the odd look her mother was giving her. "Not you too"

"What? I didn't say anything" Grace said in her defence.

"You don't need to say anything. It's written all over your face" Jade told her.

"But Kevin is kind of right you know. You look really grumpy"

"Add cranky" Kevin chipped in.

"Shut up" Grace and Jade said simultaneously, making Kevin lower his head as he picked a piece of toast.

Grace looked back at Jade, "What's wrong? Did he do something wrong?"

"Why are you sounding like I've been wronged by my boyfriend. I don't even like him" Jade said in an embarrassed tone.

"You don't?" Grace asked suspiciously. "Then why are you acting like a dog who didn't get a good pat from its owner?"

"Mother it's not good to compare your child to a dog" Jade retorted.

"My child has been very happy lately since she started hanging out with a certain someone. I can't help but compare when she starts acting like a bad..." Grace paused. "Nevermind"

"I guess I'll just eat lunch at work" Jade stood up to leave.

"Really?" Grace cocked a brow at her.

"Yes really. I don't know what you guys are going to call me next. Maybe a cow.."

"Hahah....sist you're too slim for cow. A goat perhaps??"

"Kevin Peterson, you're an idiot" She angrily hit him with her bag.

"Good bye mom, and stupid Kevin" Jade greeted as she walked to the door.

"Wait sist, if that rich dude does ask you out, please say yes. I know he can afford that new game set" Jade turned to glare at him.

"Don't get angry. At least if you can't find it get someone who can. I love you sist" He called after her even after she has slammed the door so hard.

"Kevin?" Grace called out.

"What? I'm just looking out for the interest of my sister"

"More like yourself" Grace said before leaving the table.

"What do they know" Kevin shrugged as he continued chewing on his toast.

...

Outside Jade's house.

"Love yourself" She muttered grumpily as she walked out of the gate.

"I like Jake? Pfft..What a joke" She grumbled under her breath as she walked to the bus stop.

"Like that childish thing who's always acting up" She kept up grumbling.

She was getting more pissed just by thinking about how her mother and brother has just teased with Jake. Who didn't even have the decency to call her after he got home.

That's the kind of man she was supposed to like? Hell no, they were wrong.

Jade's heart skipped a beat when she heard her phone ring. She hurriedly rummaged through her bag to find it. She didn't know who she was expecting to call her, but the moment she saw Amy's number, she couldn't help but feel slightly disappointed.

"Hey boo baby" Jade said the moment she answered the phone.

"Hey" Amy greeted in a low voice which alerted Jade.

"Why are you sounding that way?" Jade asked with concern.

"I'm sick" Amy replied

"Since when? What happened? Where are you?" Jade was worried.

"Hey calm down. It's just been a day and it's just exhaustion" Amy replied.

"Exhaustion? Why would you work yourself so bad? And you're just telling me now??" Jade asked frowning even though Amy couldn't see her.

"That's why I'm calling now, before a little birdie tells you and you yank my head off." She said referring to Lair who was currently glaring at her.

"Please come over after work. Lair wants to nag me to death, please come save me okay" Amy pleaded

"Sure I will. Now take your rest. I will see you after work okay" Jade told her.

"Okay baby. You're the best. I love you."

"Love you too"