Survival Of The Game

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Chapter thirty-two

“Jane, why do you have a frown on your face? Don't tell me you were affected by what that b***h said? You should know that she was only jealous. Everyone here knows how much she love or like Master Alan,” Elena told her as they walked to Madam Jennie's room after the confrontation they had with Irene.

Jane just continued looking down not knowing what to say. She herself don't even understand why he is acting this way towards her? What Elena even said is true. Why does she feel so hurt like this?

Why is his behaviour affecting her like this? This question has been resounding over and over again in her head. Perhaps she should confront him again when he comes back and get to know why he is treating her this way?

What does he mean by he is not gonna forgive her or ever forget what she has done? What did she do? Gosh! This is so frustrating.

They got to Madam Jennie's room and was just about to walk in when they heard voices. Angry voices clearly coming from the room. Jane and Elena stopped as they strained their ears to know what was going on.

Seems like Madam Jennie has a visitor in her room but who is it. Jane looked at Elena cause she has a bad feeling about this. One, they shouldn't even be eavesdropping on someone else conversation and it sounds like Madam Jennie is mad about something.

Before Jane could tell Elena that they should leave. They suddenly heard Madam Jennie shout,“What do you mean!? What are you trying to say?”

Then they heard a reply. That is clearly Master Alan's voice. “Mom! Why can't you understand what I am trying to tell you. That girl is a b***h! She is a lying piece of s**t!”

Jane looked at Elena. Which girl? Who are they talking about? Is it Master Alan's fiancee? How can he be so rude to her?

Just then they heard Madam Jennie answer him angrily,“How dare you call that sweet, innocent girl a b***h? You almost raped her Alan! For Christ sake! She didn't even call the cops on you. She easily accepted your apology and you still have the guts to call her b***h!”

Jane momentarily panicked. Rape... Bitch... Lying piece of shit... Is he really talking... Talking about her?

“Mom, she accepted my apology so easily cause she doesn't want anyone to find out what she has done! She even sent the video to Cherry. I didn't want to say this before but I have no other option but to tell you. Cherry hurt herself because of that video!,” Alan shouted.

There was a moment of silence in the room. Elena looked at Jane with some kind of pity in her eyes. Jane couldn't help it as the tears spilled from her eyes. She covered her mouth to prevent the scream that is threatening to escape.

Is this what he thought of her? She has never even met the so called Cherry before so how will she harm someone she has never met? Everything she heard today is really really heartbreaking.

She forgave him out of her own goodwill and he mistook it for something else. Did she make a mistake? Where exactly had things gone wrong?

“Are you sure of all this? Cause even if I have only known Jane for a short period of time, I don't think she is the type of person to do all this,” Madam Jennie protested. She is old enough to judge people's character. And there is this nagging feeling that there is something wrong somewhere.

The tears rushed down as Jane heard her name which fully confirmed all her suspicions. So she is really the one they are talking about. Are they gonna kick her and Joe of this house because of this?

Jane slightly panicked at that thought. If they kick them out now, where would they go? Joe would be so heartbroken cause he seem to have gotten attached to this place.

This is all her fault. If only she had just ignored him that night and didn't help him out, this would never have happened.

“Mom, I'm very sure. I even watched the video again. She seduced me first then after she had gotten what she wanted, she screamed rape. Who does that? She knew fully well that I was drunk and I would be vulnerable,” he said.

Jane couldn't believe her ears. How dare he say that type of a thing? What does he take her for? She suddenly had the urge to go in there and slap his face.

How dare he spout out nonsense he isn't sure of? She wiped her tears angrily. She won't waste another precious tears on the fool. She turned around and left immediately.

Just as she left, Madam Jennie asked Alan,“How is Cherry now?” Even though she doesn't like that girl and didn't approve of her late husband decision to get their son to her, she still has to accept her like that.

After all she is gonna be her future daughter in-law. Alan frowned as he remembered the horrible state he had met Cherry that day. He was so scared and worried.

“She is still recovering from the shock that b***h gave her,” he replied harshly. Madam Jennie frowned. Even though she is confused of what is going on, she still won't appreciate Alan calling that girl b***h.

“Don't call her b***h, Alan. At least for now. We still need to investigate the matter. You can't just disclaim her guilty when she hasn't even been proven guilty,” she told her son.

“Mom, this isn't your court that we have prove whether she is guilty or not. All I know is that she is guilty,” Alan replied incredulously.

Madam Jennie is a retired judge. Even if she has retired, some habits never fade. As a good lawyer, she thinks that at least before they start pointing fingers, they should try to investigate the matter.

So it won't turn out to be that they were accusing a wrong person but Alan obviously doesn't want to hear that. His mind is already set on the fact that Jane is guilty.

Chapter thirty-three

“Jane! Jane, wait for me! Where are you rushing to?,” Elena shouted as she ran after Jane who is refusing to slow down at all. She is just pacing forward like she is being chased by someone.

Elena got to her and quickly held her hands to stop her from running away to wherever she is running to.

“Jane, I'm sure Master Alan is just mistaken. I'm sure he didn't mean all he said. I'm sure...,” she couldn't finish cause Jane interrupted her.

“Just stop it! Just stop it okay!? Why are you making up excuses for him!? He has already judged me so no need to make up stupid excuses for him,” she retorted.

“Jane, just calm down. I'm sure there is a mistake somewhere. He mentioned a video. Do you remember he was talking about you sending a video to Miss Cherry? You don't even know Miss Cherry so why would you send a video to her?,” she asked herself.

Jane just looked at her not saying anything. Cause with how angry she is, she might just say things she doesn't mean.

“Jane, I think someone is trying to frame you. I know Master Alan very well. He might act cold and arrogant but he wouldn't abuse a lady like that without a valid reason. I have even heard rumors that he doesn't want to marry Miss Cherry but he is still with her cause he can't bear to see her lose her reputation,” Elena whispered.

Jane looked at her. That last statement doesn't concern her. He can marry whoever he wants but what he did today will never be forgotten or forgiven.

But come to think of it, is someone really trying to frame her? Which video was Alan talking about? She suddenly remembered all what he said in the room and then she immediately felt the immense anger again.

How could he even think of her like that? She had the choice to call the cops and report him of molesting her but she didn't just because of the kind Madam Jennie and because he apologized.

She just turned around to leave and this time Elena didn't stop her. She only watched her leave as she sighed. She knows that no matter what she says, Jane is too angry to listen so she will just tell her later.

Jane walked into the sitting room angrily. She looked around not knowing what to do. So she decided that she would go to the beautiful garden outside instead.

As she was about to touch the door knob, someone suddenly opened the door and they almost bumped into each other but luckily they didn't.

Jane looked up and a silent gasp escaped her lips as she observed the beauty in front of her. She couldn't help but wonder who the beautiful lady is.

Cheery frowned as she looked at the girl that had almost bumped into her. Who is this? How come a girl this beautiful is staying in this house? The same house with her Alan.

She looked at the girl and her frown deepened when she saw the cheap cloth she is wearing. She is probably one of those girls Madam Jennie always pick up from slums.

Cherry shook her head inwardly. Sometimes she just couldn't understand her future mother in-law. Why can't she just start an orphanage instead of turning her house to a mini orphanage?

At first she had been worried that one of the girls or some of them might have weird thoughts towards Alan. But later when she saw Alan lackadaisical attitude towards them, her mind was at rest.

But this girl doesn't look familiar meaning she is new here. She just couldn't help but get envious. The girl just looks naturally beautiful without any makeup on unlike her that has use alot of beauty care products and makeup to look beautiful.

“Are you blind!? Can't you watch where you are going?,” Cherry asked rudely as she stepped into the house. Jane swallowed the words she wanted to say before she heard the way the lady spoke.

So she's just beautiful but have no manners. But she quickly bowed and apologized,“Ma, I'm sorry. I was watching where I was going. I just didn't expect anyone else.”

Who knows? She might be one of Madam Jennie's guests so it's better to treat her politely.

“Are you trying to tell me that I'm the blind one here?,” Cherry asked, completely ignoring Jane's apology. Jane quickly look up and shook her head sideways.

“No ma, that is not what I'm trying to say. I never said you were blind. I was only...,” she couldn't finish her words cause Cherry slapped her. Jane held her throbbing cheeks in pain. What the f**k just happened!?

Why did she slap her? “Next time, learn how to respect people like me. We are not in the same caliber,” Cherry said smugly.

“What is going on here?,” Alan asked as he walked into the sitting room. He stared at Jane who had one hand on her cheeks and tears brimming in her eyes. Then he looked at Cherry who was already fidgety.

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“Ella, why did you come home so late today? It's already past six. Where have you been?,” Jack asked as soon as Ella walked in. He was so worried when she didn't come back from college like she used to.

Many horrible scenarios has been running through his mind. One time he thought of the possibility that... That perhaps Mike sent his men to abduct her but then he shook that thought out of his head.

He still have some days left till month end so Mike won't act so rashly. “Brother, I got the part time job that I mentioned. I'm working as a cashier for a small mall,” she said as she collapsed on the chair tiredly.

Jack froze as soon as he heard her words. She got a part time job so easily when he has been searching for one for like forever. He didn't know what to say cause he was utterly speechless at her words.

“The pay isn't that much but hopefully we would be able to save out of it and pay the man whenever he comes for his money,” she continued. Jack just stared into space like a fool not knowing what to do.