Chapter 4
Emily eyes shone brightly when she heard his orders thinking dreamily to herself,
'I finally won the jackpot! This perfect man is going to be my man and maybe even my husband! I am sooo happy. That b**ch can go to hell for all I care! I am going to be Mrs Walters!'
Justin looked at the woman who turned dreamy when he gave his orders, he could guess what was going on in her mind. He smirked cruelly, he would make her realise just how far from reality she was. He then signalled at Larry to bring her away.
Larry went forward to not so politely drag her out and left.
After Larry left, he began to doubt his vision as to why he couldn't see through the stupid woman who could even turn dreamy because of what he said. Or could it be that something did happen? because except for that he couldn't fathom why be couldn't tell if he was telling the truth or not.
When he also interrogated his business partners who he was drinking with that day earlier before questioning Emily, they also claimed to know nothing.
But it shouldn't be possible that he did sleep with her, should it? He couldn't be possibly that cheap that he would sleep with whatever he sees even if he was drunk!
He fell into self doubt for the second time in his life, the first being when he fell in love with Nina at first sight in college and afterwards pursued her but was rejected which made him doubt his charm. It's funny how both times he doubted himself were relates to her.
Ryan Anderson, one of Justin's best friends and a shareholder at Night Kingdom frowned and asked coldly successfully interrupting his thoughts,
"What do you plan on doing with her?"
Dan, his other best friend also looked questionably back at him.
Justin asked amusingly, "do you guys really want to know?"
"Cut the crap and tell us the plan or do not tell me you plan on really making her your mistress!"
"Always impatient, Dan." Justin made a disgusted face on hearing his last sentence before shaking his head slightly looking like a father who was disappointed at his son for failing to live up to expectations.
"F*ck you, J. Don't stare at me with that look, it makes me to really want to bash you up violently" Dan swore with annoyance.
"But can you? You know bash me up.." J said teasingly and slowly as he raised his eyebrows.
Dan deflated as quickly as he blew up because he knew he could never beat Justin in a physical fight.
"Okay that's enough both of you. We have more serious issues on the ground," Ryan said to the two of them.
Justin quickly replaced the teasing look on his face with a serious one.
"I already ordered an investigation on her. My men found out that she is just an average model. She had been looking for a sponsor but would not settle down for normal rich folks. I also found out that she and Nina had bad blood between them." Dan stated straightforwardly.
Justin raised his eyebrows and asked mockingly,
"Bad blood? She and my baby? Is she worthy?"
Both Dan and Ryan looked amused at Justin's words.
"Umm, you are right. It is probably that b*tch one-sided obsession with Nina. I am betting Nina never really remembered who she was. Well... until she went and introduced herself as your baby mama" Dan mockingly commented.
"Don't worry brothers, I got this under control. Since she wants to play, I will definitely play with her and whoever the hell is behind her. I am only worried they would be played to death by me."
Ryan and Dan nodded at him, they knew he wasn't boasting or anything. It was what he was fully capable of doing. They also breathed a sigh of relief on seeing he hasn't gave up on his self as they were both in the know to how much Nina meant to him.
"If you need anything, don't hesitate to find us, brother." Ryan said while giving him a friendly pat on the shoulder.
Dan also puffed up his chest and patted it, "Yes. Come look for us at anytime. You know we would always be ready to help".
Do not look at Dan's frivolous or foolish attitude or at his somewhat feminine features, he was the second-in-command of the most feared and dangerous mafia in the world, the Blood Gang and he had a nickname that was also feminine, The Poppy Beauty though he would kill whoever dared to call him that to his face. Ryan however, with his perfectly sculpted face and domineering aura was the big boss and commander of the gang.
"Umm, I will definitely find you guys if there is any problem. I could use the free labour" Jay said deliberately while eyeing Dan.
Dan blew up as expected and cursed,
"F*ck you! J. I am trying to be nice here, can't you see that? You don't have to be so annoying all the time!"
Justin was the sort of person that when he wasn't happy, he also liked to make others unhappy. And Dan was always an easy target but that was to him, the bones of his enemies buried underground will probably like to claim otherwise.
Ryan sighed exasperatedly unexpectedly making a joke unlike him,
"That's enough, J. Stop bullying Dan. His little heart wouldn't be able to take it."
"Are you actually taking his side or mine?" Dan asked frustratingly glaring at him.
"None" Ryan replied.
"You guys want a drink?" Dan asked knowingly.
"You wanna die?" Justin asked threateningly.
He was thinking, 'Alcohol got me into this mess in the first place, how am I supposed to continue drinking? I am definitely never drinking again in this lifetime. Not even one drop!
"I will be on my way then. I have an engagement. Good luck getting the girl, J." Ryan stood up and patted him on the shoulder.
Dan and Justin also stood up.
"Let's go together."
The three handsome men exited the hub together inviting countless stares of adoration from women and envy and hate from the males.
A random woman asked her female companion curiously,
"Who are those men? especially the one in the middle, he is sooo handsome with that silver hair and blue eyes. Is he a movie star?"
The female companion looked amused at her friend who was totally in fangirling mode with hearts practically shooting out of her eyes and whispered secretly in her ears,
"That is not a movie star. That man is Justin Walters."
"What! THE Justin Walters?" The woman shouted incredulously.
Her friend quickly covered up her mouth and whispered furiously as she dragged her to the side.
"Don't get me into trouble, please. Why did you have to shout? What if he heard and felt like we were disrupting the club? Do you want to be banned for life? You know being able to get inside here is also a status on its own."
"I am sorry. I just got carried away for a moment. I finally got to see the elusive heir!"
Similar situations could be seen in various corners of the club but the trio were indifferent to it. It seemed they were already used to scenarios like this.
It comes naturally when you are Rich, Famous and Handsome!
Chapter 5
Nina went to pick up Selena from the airport and drove home while chatting excitedly in the car, with none of them taking the initiative to mention Nina's matter.
A while later, they arrived at their destination, a condominium in the suburban district of Nova City where the girls lived together.
As soon as they got inside the house and settled down, the sweet and gentle looking Selena immediately transformed into a fierce looking tigress.
Without doubt, Nina immediately knew it was questioning time. Selena might be petite and looked sweet and gentle, but her personality was the exact opposite. And although she herself looked seductive and mature, her personality was kind and gentle although stubborn at times.
"Are you ready to spill it out or should i force it out with torture" Selena asked with a devilish smile on her face.
When Nina remembered the "torture" she subconsciously shuddered.The torture in Selena's mouth was simply tickling but because she had a very sensitive body, Selena's way of torturing her was to tickle her till she had no choice but to spill everything. And for someone with a sensitive body like she had, it really spelled torture.
"I will tell. I would tell you everything, okay? Just don't.. do that." She conceded hurriedly, not willing to provoke her she-devil friend.
At her obedience, Selena nodded with satisfaction after which she said with crossed arms, "Okay. I am all ears."
Without delay, Nina narrated everything she knew and experienced to her dear friend and by the time she finished she somehow couldn't hold back anymore and started sobbing out loud while leaning on Selena's shoulder.
By the end of Nina's narration, Selena was absolutely irate, temporarily putting her aside her doubts as to the feasibility of Justin cheating on Nina. But even with that, she also knew that now was not the time to settle scores with Justin since she had to comfort her heartbroken friend first. But after that...
Hmph!, Selena snorted. She was definitely not going to show mercy to that cheating couple.
"It's going to be okay, honey. You will be fine, I promise. Even if we choose not to have anything to do with him after today, revenge must definitely still be taken! All I am trying to say is that we definitely can't let you be the only one suffering! He has to suffer the consequences of his actions too!", Selena smirked cruelly as she comforted her friend and at the same time a feasible plan began hatching in her mind.
Her words temporarily made Nina forget her sadness and looked up to see the look on Selena's face. As someone who had been with Selena since childhood, Nina was no stranger to the meaning of that expression. It meant, 'someone was definitely going to be in trouble and I am furious beyond belief.'
Immediately, Nina tugged at the sleeve of Selena's dress and asked with cautiousness, worry and concern.
"Lena, what are you planning on doing?... Don't go too far, okay?"
Selana raised her eyebrows at Nina's words and asked without bothering to hide her mocking tone.
"What? Does your heart ache for him? You feel bad? If you really do, I promise you not to do anything but I would be very disappointed in you!"
Nina's face fell a little at her words but she also knew that Selena was doing it all for her and therefore could not get angry at her.
"Selena... that's not what I meant. I just don't want you to get hurt. He's not as easy going as he usually seems. I am just being worried about his retaliation...", Nina explained to her in softened tone.
Selena's face also softened in return on hearing her explanation but still didn't mean to back down, "Since he dared to hurt you.... I want to make him feel exactly the same pain you felt on hearing the news of his infidelity, and maybe even worse. Don't worry, I am not going to do anything overboard after all I am a law-abiding citizen and besides even if I do go overboard, there is still someone I can look for to back me up.."
Sure enough, Nina looked a little relieved on hearing her words, especially the last sentence. Indeed, she thought to herself, that person shouldn't stand by and watch Selena being retaliated upon.
Following that, Selena then told Nina what devious plan she had come up with, though the Selena herself hardly thought so since in her words, they were only repaying an eye to an eye.
At first, Nina was still a little worried but after Selena repeatedly assured her that nothing would go wrong, in addition to the fact that the little devil in her heart also craved revenge, she finally agreed.
***
The next day.
Various tabloids, magazines and released photos of Supermodel Nina going out on a date, checking in at an hotel, kissing and hugging a very handsome man.
The news made waves in the entertainment industry as that was the first time supermodel Nina ever had a scandal and with a very handsome and obviously rich guy at that.
At the Walters' Corporation, Larry's hands shook as he read the tabloids while wondering the odds of him still being able to keep his job after delivering this hot potato to his boss.
In the end, he took a deep breath, bit the bullet and entered Justin's office.
"There's something you should see, sir." He reported with anxiety hidden in his voice.
Justin raised his head slowly from the piles of documents which needed his approval.
He stared coldly at his assistant and spatted out, "This better be important. You know the rules if it isn't..."
There was a rule in W Corps that stated that no one was ever to disturb the boss unless it was an absolutely important matter. If the rule was broken by anyone, a light punishment was getting demoted and the heavy one was getting sacked.
Larry's heart shook violently hearing his boss' words but he still feigned calmness before passing the tabloids to him.
After all, some important things could not be delayed, especially when it was related to that person...
Chapter 6
Taking the tabloids from Larry, Justin calmly began to read what was on the screen, but at the first look his eyes suddenly shook violently before he quickly swiped up the pages impatiently. Everything written on screen did enter his eyes yet he seemed incapable of registering it onto his brain.
His first impression was,'Someone was framing Nina.'
The second was, 'This definitely isn't true! It was all photoshopped or maybe the person in the photo wasn't Nina but a look alike.'
But he knew that he was just in denial since he knew very well that the person in the photos was indeed his Nina. Her smile, the genuine happiness on her face, her figure, even the mole below her eyes. He was all too familiar with every single one of them.
It was true. The photos were true.
At that realization, Justin immediately slumped on his chair. His heart was in so much pain that he could found it difficult to hardly breathe.
Every part of him seems to be on fire, inside and out.
For some reason, a thought couldn't help but occur to him at that moment, 'Was this how Nina had also felt when she heard that news?'
Looking at him looking so despondent and sorrowful, Larry could not bear to continue lookinh at his boss who was obviously collapsing inwards. He knew just how much his boss loved Nina and the deeper the love he felt for her was probably how deep of a pain he was feeling right now.
Although, he knew he shouldn't, Larry still couldn't help bt develop some dissatisfaction towards Nina. His boss loved her so much but although he missed her like crazy, he buried himself in work since yesterday to numb himself and also to stop himself from taking drastic actions to force her back to his side. Moroever, he was also busy with devising plans to deal with Tyson which had drained him alot and not to forget that there was also that green tea b*tch.
It had only been a day but he felt like his boss already aged ten years.
Feeling the need to comfort and encourage his boss, Larry said, " Boss, it might actually not be what it seems. Maybe they have a sibling relationship..." Even to his own ears, the reason sounded too weak but still, although it might be cold comfort, it was better than none at all.
Justin didn't look like he heard those words as his eyes gradually became bloodshot and his aura murderous and violent, but suddenly he thought of the thought that had occured to him before now.
'Was this how Nina had also felt when she heard that news?'
Yes! His dim eyes suddenly lit up and at the same time the violent aura around him retracted. Thinking of how vengeful the person beside Nina was, it wasn't out of question for her to come up with this type of plan to get back at him for supposedly hurting Nina!
Then, without looking at Larry who had long since moved to a corner of the office after seeing Justin's aura becoming murderous, Justin grabbed his windbreaker and rushed out of the office. He practically ran to the garage, got on his car and drove past the speed limit towards Nina's house.
In his heart, he would rather believe that those photos had only been to get back at him than to believe that Nina had cheated on him.
* * *
Meanwhile
"You sure he's going to come?" Nina asked nervously, looking eagerly towards the door.
Raising her eyebrows elegantly, Selena looked unperturbed as she answered unhurriedly, "If he still doesn't appear considering how blown out of proportion the news was... Then I can only tell you this, girl. You might have wasted your entire youth on a scumbag!"
Nina heard her words and lowered her head her long, lustrous hair, covering up whatever expression she had on her face at that moment before answering non-committally, "Um."
Selena sighed exasperatedly when she saw her that way. She was almost unable to help but want to shout at her friend to get herself together but in the end, she sighed helpessly.
She still couldn't bear to see Nina sad.
"He will come. I know he will, okay?", She said with conviction, not because she was trying to deceive Nina but because she really did believe so. If she hadn't been so sure he would come, she definitely wouldn't have made this plan in this first place.
Almost as soon as she was done speaking,the furious sound of a car's engine came from outside. Nina ran excitedly to the window and peeked out to see a familiar car.
"He is here. He really is here." She repeated in an obviously good mood.
Selena sighed inwardly on seeing her reaction while thinking to herself.
'We women are all fools when in love. Even when we are continuously hurt by the men we love, we still uncontrollably pine for them.'
A knock came from the door.
Nina mouthed, "Open it".
Selena took no action and instead came over to Nina to whisper in her ears, "Let him wait and panick a little more."
Continuous knocking came from the door and even after a few minutes had gone by, the door still showed no signs of opening.
This made Justin really panicked and with every lesson he learned in the etiquette class thrown out the window, he raised his voice.
"Nina, I know you are inside. Open the door I need to talk to you. Baby, I am sorry, please open the door, okay?" His shouts gradually turned into pleading at the end. No one would ever believe that this business mogul who was known for being arrogant and prideful will dispose of his pride just to beg his lover.
Finally, moments later, the people inside the room seemed satisfied with the mental torture they had put him through and decided to open the door.