Forced Marriage: My Wife, My Redemption by Lilyheart

Chapter 16: 16 Don't play with fire

Davis and Jessica stepped out of their respective rooms simultaneously and their gazes locked, the temperature

seem to fall several degrees low as they engaged in a silent battle of wits. None of them wished to see the other

and none acknowledged the other, it was as though they were strangers whose path should never have crossed.

Jessica silently accessed Davis situation and sighed in relief, there is a change in his appearance and color after

he tidied up and had a good rest. It seems that his mental state is the main reason why he was but a shadow of

himself. Without sparing him another glance she made her way to the dining room for a quick meal; she has a

very important meeting to attend. Immediately after the meal she picked up her phone about to walk to the door

but halted briefly and turned around to face Ethan who has just walked into the living room.

"Ethan, | need a car.", she said without care, it is not just a request but rather an order. Ethan's heart skipped a

beat at the request. He might have been Davis assistant but never has he made any decision without Davis yet

Jessica doesn't seem like one who is willing to talk to Davis. It was like the Jessica before them now is different

from the previous Jessica. "My poor life", he muttered to himself.

Davis gazed at her intently. He couldn't understand why his uncle has mentioned this lady as unassuming and

quiet. It seems there is something more to this whole arrangement. Ethan glanced at Davis seeking for his

opinion concerning the car but Jessica's voice made him falter and reconsidered his stance.

"Ethan, by virtue of this union | have equal assess to the things in this house just like your boss so get me... a car

key", she said coldly. Her aura intimidating, her gaze sharp daring him to disobey her.

Ethan entered the house briefly and returned with the key to a red sports car and handed it over to her, she

dangled it playfully with a smile "Thanks and from now, this is mine", she smirked and left the room ignoring

Davis who had been sitting quietly in the living room. Being ignored and treated as air, Davis fist clenched in

anger.

Before long, the rumble of the sports car coming to life shattered the silence of the mansion as it revved through

the driveway and in seconds the loud roar as it joins the highway echoed in the villa.

Davis was seething with rage and his face twisted in anger —that was his best car and he never thought that a

day will cwhen someone will take over the car without a proper request or even appreciation but then he

couldn't help but wonder how a quiet girl can control such a high end customized sports car.

He glared at Ethan who spurned on his heels and left the sitting room to avoid being the recipient of his terror.

Jessica sped all the way to an upscale night club, she stopped the car and handed the key to the valet and made

her way through the door in to the dimly lit club, She is a frequent member of the club and can easily find her

way around. Quietly, she weaved through the crowd to a dark spot away from the noises of the club. Settling

down on one of the sofa, her leg crossed over the other; a waiter served her with her drink— Barcardi. She took a

sip of her drink slowly while glancing at her wrist at intervals with impatience etched on her face.

After several minutes a tall blonde handsman—Terry walked in with a file in one hand. Terry had been

working for her for five years "Three minutes late?" She asked coldly.

"lI am sorry, but I was held up in traffic", he replied calmly while taking his sat opposite her while a waiter

promptly served him a drink which he drained the glass in one swift motion. He retrieved a file and pushed it

towards her. Jessica picked up the file and checked on it's content slowly, her lips curved upward unconsciously.

"Have you noticed any other changes" she sneered. Terry shook his head in negation.

She nodded, her gaze flickering through the contents as she studied the result of each.

"lI want a detailed report on the shares in his hands and the various company under his care." She instructed

after a while.

"How is our people doing?", she asked, her gaze boring into him.

Terry nodded with a smirk on his face as he relaxed on his seat. "No problem for now though there is need to

increase their incentives", he commented lightly. Jessica nodded at his suggestion. "You can reach out to Richard,

you should both draw out a workable solution and get back to me", she said.

The meeting lasted for shours, Jessica exited the club with Terry in tow. As they stepped out into the cool

night waiting for their cars to arrive, a familiar voice made her sigh helplessly.

Risa staggered out of the club, a group of young ladies following closely behind, the air around them thick with

the smell of alcohol. It is evident they had spent the night drinking. Seeing Jessica, she couldn't help but frown

and then gradually walked over to her. Her smile laced with coldness. "Sister", she smirked with a cold glint in

her eyes. Jessica knew nothing good will cout of this meeting and tried his best to avoid her but she

followed her persistently.

"Why are you in the club? Aren't you married, how cyou leave your crippled...husband to visit this night

club", she asked with feigned innocence.

Jessica glanced at her with a cold gaze, her fist clenched. Risa smirked widened as she noted the rage on

Jessica's face.

"Sister", she called with a mocking sweetness grabbing Jessica's hand "We know it must have been difficult for

you to cope with a man who could not offer anything because he has lost all he has including his legs but that

shouldn't make you cto the club in search of an —escort you know", she drawled deliberately attracting the

attention of the onlookers.

Jessica felt her blood boil, she wanted to be a good girl and mind her business but Risa seem determined on

provoking her tonight. Casting a side glance at her, she ignored her taunts but then Risa didn't know where she

died, grabbed her hand in fake anxiousness.

" Sister, listen toyou can chto get shelp if need be, you are still the Brown family daughter

and your well being is still our priority", she sneered with faux sweetness that made Jessica's stomach churn in

disgust.

"Really?" She asked, her expression unreadable but internally she was seething with rage at the scornful remark

and the familiar mockery she had always received.

"Of course sister, you don't have to worry much | will talk to Dad and let him send sprovisions to you".

A few onlookers that gathered chuckled as their eyes filtered between the two sisters that shared no similarities.

They praised Risa for caring so much for a sister that is unappreciative. As their comments sliced through the

crowd that had gathered Risa got more brazen and conceited at their praises.

"Risa, when is it your turn to take care ofand my husband —the sman you taunted as a crippled?"

Jessica smirked.

Risa flinched back with fear and

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Jessica's hand flew to her mouth in shock and her eyes wide as she rushed toward her "Sister, are you hurt? Why

are you careless? Why aren't you standing firm?" She smirked.

Risa knew Jessica had done it intentionally, she had wanted to fall but wouldn't had fallen to this extent, now she

can't even stand up. Her eyes blazed in fury but then she is a caring sister and wouldn't want to destroy this

image of a caring sister.

"Am okay. It'sbeen careless", she said. Jessica bent toward her and in a low voice "Next time, don't play

games with me", she said coldly making Risa shiver.

Risa never expected Jessica to beat in her own game. Jessica stretched out her hand to pull her up but then she

tightened her grip on her and she couldn't pull away from her. Risa gasped in pain but dare not let it show. She

wouldn't give Jessica the satisfaction seeing her in pain.

After she stood firmly Jessica didn't let go, her hand as strong as steel made Risa shed silent tears. After a while

Jessica released her hand and stepped back. "Sister, | have been out for a long tand ...my husband is

waiting", she snickered as Risa's face twisted in rage.

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time", She smirked before striding

over to her car. Sliding into the

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Risa clenched her fist in rage, and she let out a frustrated huff, she spurned on her heel and left the club.