The Billionaire's Gem

Chapter 2 Shameless

Teagan felt the headset got yanked off her ears and looked up sharply. Dylan stood very close to her, staring daggers into her soul.

“Teagan Ford, how dare you ignore me?” he bellowed and Teagan dropped her fork then folded her hands round her chest. When she had come out of the kitchen earlier and met them at an awkward position, something had tug within her heart.

She looked at the man standing in front of her, though she knew very well that he loved Nichole, she thought it was too much for him to actually bring her into their home. She looked behind him and saw Nick standing with her head bowed like an innocent child. All the ounce of politeness she had garnered dissipated into thin air.

“Mr. Chase, what do you mean by this?” her tone was cold, maybe way colder than Dylan’s because he also flinched. The way she called his name was so formal that it made him feel uncomfortable.

“What exactly are you talking about?” he asked with a frown.

“since you’re shameless enough to bring your mistress to my house, why don’t you take her to the bedroom? It’s pretty cozy in there” she spat and Dylan looked at her in horror.

“What are you implying?” he asked angrily.

“i was willing to play the host and let the both of you have your fun time together while I have my dinner in peace” she said that standing to her feet.

“Since you think my presence will bother you so much, I better eat out” she got up and headed for the door just to be yanked back with full force. Dylan’s hand was circled tightly around her waist locking her into his embrace.

It was the first time they were standing this close to each other in the 6 years Teagan had spent with him. His breath was so warm that it made Teagan to feel flustered. Nick was so green with envy, she fumed angrily.

“What are you doing Mr. Chase, let me go” Teagan fought hard. But Dylan’s arms were like an iron clad. She struggled to no avail, and when he couldn’t seem to stop her from struggling anymore, he bent over and captured her lips in his.

Nichole’s eyes widened in shock. She couldn’t bear the humiliation anymore, she picked her bag and stormed out.

Teagan Ford, how dare you flirt with Dylan in my presence? I’ll make you pay dearly for this humiliation.

She stormed off.

Teagan’s knees seemed to have weakened from the kiss, it was the first time she had gotten this intimate with Dylan and she subconsciously held onto his chest. The kiss stirred a kind of emotion within her and she couldn’t quite understand it. Even Dylan felt conflicted emotions as he deepened the kiss holding on to her waist with one hand while the other caressed her back.

Teagan finally came back to her senses, she used all energy to push him away then landed an heavy slap on face. Dylan was taken aback, but before he could utter anything, she already picked up the keys to her Porsche and hurried out. The next minute, her car engine was roaring outside and then she zoomed off.

Dylan was lost for words. Why did Teagan always make him feel so unwanted and less of himself? He turned his face to look at Jake, the latter instinctively focused his attention on his phone to avoid drawing more blames.

Jake and Dylan had grown up together because Jake’s own father was a subordinate to Dylan’s father Eliot Chase. He had frequented the Chase family house and based on certain privileges, he’d gone to high school with Dylan and his sibling. Jake understood Dylan better than anyone else.

“What are you standing there looking at” he bellowed at the top of his voice.

“Go after her, and make sure to bring her back home. If you can’t bring her back, don’t bother coming back yourself”. he yelled angrily and Jake furrowed his brows.

What is wrong with Dylan? If he likes Teagan so much, why hasn’t he shoot his shot already? It’s so obvious that they liked each other. One is cold and the other is aloof. One is always looking for an excuse to bring the other breakfast in the office and the other will always look for the slightest opportunity just to end all businesses earlier just to sneak back home and see the other. Sigh! So immature.

“Why are you still standing there?” Dylan bellowed again startling Jake the more. A slight curve appeared on Jake’s lips.

What’s there to lose? I’ve already lost 20% of my salary without doing anything wrong. At least teasing Dylan would make my loss worthy.

“Dylan, I’m confused here. Who should I bring back? Mrs Chase or Miss Nichole?” He asked feigning a confused expression and Dylan looked at him with a scowl.

“My wife of course, what do I have to do with Nichole? And if you like Nichole so much why don’t I get her to marry you?” Dylan was irritated at the slight mention of Nichole. Jake scurried out with a wide grin plastered on his face.

“No Dyl. I’ll get the Missus back” he said with a wide smile before stepping out. Dylan ran his fingers through his hair before slumping on the dinning chair. He looked at the dished finely arranged in the tray and a lump formed in his throat. Teagan always had a way of arranging things that suited his taste. It’s always as if she could read his mind.

He picked up his phone to dial her number, but the call went directly to voicemail. He had never seen her this angry before and judging from the situation, she felt irritated by him.

Why won’t she even spare me a glance? What does she think of me? Scoff! Mistress! She probably thought I brought Nichole home on purpose, she thinks I’m cheating on her with Nichole. What a joke!

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Nichole couldn’t help but smash anything that she could lay her hands on. Who the hell did Teagan think she was? Acting Shameless in front of her. Her Apartment was in a mess and she was so furious. There was a sudden click on her door and the first thing she saw was a pair of high heels on a flawless legs and smooth skin that was hidden under tiny fitted clothes. Nichole exploded in anger and frustration.

“Teagan is such a slut, how did your family raise such a harlot? She was there acting all shameless with Dylan. How dare she?”

“Nicky! Look at the mess you’ve caused. Teagan is just a piece of cake. She isn’t even known in the social cycle. Why are you bothering yourself over her? You just returned to Hyspania and you’re already fretting over a nobody” Irene said with a coy smile plastered on her face.

Though Teagan and Irene had shared the same placenta, they had different personalities. Irene was the envious one and she had dedicated her life right from childhood to make Teagan’s life difficult.

“Irene, you must help me deal with her”. Nichole said childishly.

“I’ll make her life more difficult” Irene responded with a smirk.

“You better clean up this mess fast. You know how much Dylan hates messy environments. What if he drops by and sees this?” Irene chided.

“he dissed me for Teagan”.

“Didn’t you say Dylan loves only you? don’t we all already know that he really loves you? Why are you acting funny? He’s even planning a welcome party for you. Why are you still unsatisfied?”

“What if he has started falling in love with her? They’ve been living together for 6 years and married for almost two years”.

“That’s not the case. No one in the social cycle even knows what Dylan’s wife looks like. Everyone knows that Dylan treats you like a queen. Why not take advantage of that?” Irene said smiling deviously.

“There’s a banquet organized by the Teaford International in five days. An invitation was sent to my family. Knowing my family, they will call Teagan home to attend the banquet. Why don’t we use this opportunity to humiliate her?” Irene suggested.

“Won’t your family be there? They’ll get angry at you”. Nichole asked concerned.

“They’re my family, they love me, so they’ll not kill me. I’m willing to do anything to help my best friend” Irene said with pride.

“You’re so sweet. Thanks bestfriend”. she hugged Irene.

“Maybe I can use this opportunity to win back the Teaford International’s trust on Chase Corp and get the contract for Dylan”. she added.

“I head that Dylan lost the bait and couldn’t secure a contract with Teaford International”. Irene said with worry.

“Yeah, it was all my fault. I showed up unannounced and everything was running smoothly until they found out that I wasn’t his wife. I felt so embarrassed”. she sobbed.

“And Dylan was furious”.

“Don’t worry, he’ll come around. Just nail it this time. We’ll help him get the contract back and spill scum on Teagan’s face. I really can’t stand her”. Irene spat with disdain.

That shameless b*tch.