Chapter 3 - Transfixed

GRAND HILLS CLUB

Jade's heart thumped widely against her chest, as his gaze pierced into her eyes. He just looked at her in silence.

She couldn't make out why he kept staring at her silently. Maybe she had taken him by surprise or maybe he was angry...she couldn't tell.

She feared being rejected by him because she wouldn't know what to do if he did. From the bartender's words, he tends to be the best there was.

She had never thought a day like this would come when she would do something against her morals. But desperate times call for desperate measures.

She gazed at this man who was nearly casually dressed in a white shirt tucked over a black pair of trousers, which he wore with a pair of white sneakers. His dark-sleek hair was neatly combed, and a few stray strands pushed forward. She wouldn't be wrong to say he looked beautiful, but his beauty was the least of her problems now.

She watched as the others seated around made mocking gestures at her.

"She must be bold to have approached Jake...especially when he just returned. Isn't she overconfident?" a redhead girl at the table whispered to another girl seated by her side, but she was audible enough to Jade's hearing.

"No one has ever done something like this. I'm sure Jake will reject her," The other girl replied with an envious look in her eyes. They both eyed Jade angrily. They had both been sending body signals at Jake since he arrived, not minding their partners seated by their sides, but Jake hasn't cast a glance their way.

She heard all their snide remarks but chose to be unaffected by them.

She had a sole purpose for being there, and that was saving Cale...she had to. She'll be damned if she'd let him die. She had to do all she could to save him, even if it meant selling her body to this man in front of her. She had never imagined giving up her innocence to any man other than Cale.

She had always fantasized about her first time with Cale after getting married, where she will give herself freely and wholly to him. But that wouldn't be possible after tonight...but at least she'll know, this was all to save him.

If there had been better alternatives, she'd grasp it with both hands. She had only begun her internship at the company, so she couldn't request advance pay, especially when her salary was barely enough to cater to her mother and brother.

Jade has always been sensitive and reciprocative towards people and feelings.

She kept looking at him anxiously with her hands still stretched. Mixed emotions of fear and confusion enveloped her, but she refused to give in to cowardice.

She felt hopeful when Jake reached for the envelope in her hands and took out the result in it. He quickly looked at it before raising his gaze to her again, which made her bite her bottom lip nervously.

She suddenly noticed a passionate look in his eyes. His eyes lit up with passion, and they made her shudder, and her knees felt weak. His hazel eyes concealed a lot of emotions inside them, emotions that shook her to the core.

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Jake was hesitant towards this; as a matter of fact, he felt like rejecting her. But his eyes kept wandering back to her. There was an internal war happening right inside of him every time he glanced at her. He seriously desired to rest so he'd have a clear head by morning, but something in him also wanted her. He knew he wanted her more than anything.

Jake was not only successful and rich, but he was also an absolutely fascinating man who looked more gorgeous than most women. It sounds unreal, but one would see him and say this was true. In addition, he was so smart, intelligent, passionate and charismatic. Not just a few knew about it, but the whole country knew he was a playboy. He broke hearts at his wake and had no regard towards women except to use them to curb his sexual appetite...but that has never hindered his capabilities as a strategic visionary or his ability to make perfect decisions under pressure which has brought the company to its pinnacle of success.

He groaned inwardly when he saw her bite her nether lip. If Jake had been hesitant before, well, he wasn't anymore. That single action has awoken the sleeping beast in him.

He took a quick look at her, gulped down his drink and jerked to his feet.

"Leave a car for me before you leave," He said to no one in particular as he kept looking at Jade transfixed.

Obviously, it had to be Blake, who had been watching the spectacular scene unfold before him in surprise and with his mouth gape. He had for a moment there thought Jake might turn her down, but he also knew his brother too well. the guy would never say no to an opportunity of getting laid.

Jake suddenly pulled her by the hand and said, "Let's go" as he led her out of the club.