Chapter 8 Damage Control
Jack’s Pov
My fists clenched and unclenched as I squeezed the note and roared like a wounded lion, thrashing it on the wall.
“GWEN!” I roared.
I opened every wardrobe in every room but I still couldn’t find her. The house was eerily quiet and the servants were hiding in a corner.
grabbed the one nearest to me.
‘Where the fuck is she?!” I yelled, but even I could hear the panic cracking beneath my fury.
The maid started sobbing furiously and begging.
You’re scaring her, love,” Cara said, placing a gentle hand on my arm but I brushed her off.
Leave me alone!” I snapped at her.
Her eyes widened with horror as she broke into tears, her lower lips wobbling slightly.
sighed and released the maid, “Get out!” I snapped at them.
Then I turned to Cara and hugged her, letting out a breath I didn’t know I was holding.
I’m sorry, Princess, I didn’t mean to scare you,” I said to her.
I was only concerned for the safety of the maid, why did you have to yell at me,” she cried.
I’m sorry, Princess, I’m just on edge. I don’t know where Gwen is and she’s not replying to any exts I’ve sent or my calls,” I sighed, running a hand through my hair.
Maybe she’s acting out because you’re the only one who’s ever paid attention to her and now ‘ou’re not giving her any attention,” Cara said quietly.
sighed, this felt different. Like she had walked out of my life and had no intention of returning.
None of her things could be found in the room and I recalled seeing her burning a lot of things ast night.
I don’t know, Princess, I’m not so sure if she’s acting out. I think she’s gone,” I said.
But if she’s gone isn’t that what you’ve secretly wanted? To have me all to yourself and now ‘ou’re divorced we can get married,” Cara said.
Something about the way she said it rubbed me the wrong way. I’ve always wanted to marry Cara, more than anything in my life.
But now that the opportunity has presented itself it suddenly felt like I was unsure.
Or you don’t want to marry me again?” Cara asked.
sighed, “No, Princess, there’s just a lot going on. Gwen didn’t just leave, she’s wrecking havoc and I have to handle things first.”
Cara nodded, “I understand. You’ve always taken good care of Gwen, it’s normal for you to feel his way. I’ll take David and leave for a few days, I’ll return when you’re ready.”
sighed as Cara headed to David’s room. I knew I should go after her but I just couldn’t find it in
pulled out my phone and called my private investigator.
*Jules, it’s me. Find Gwen even if you have to turn the entire world upside down,” I said.
I ended the call and grabbed my car keys and headed out. My phone has been buzzing nonstop with calls and messages from board members.
I drove back to the office and was relieved to see the crowd outside had disappeared. Even newscasters stood at a safe distance.
“Fuckers!” I muttered.
I used the elevator to the last floor and got out in front of the boardroom. The board members al turned when they saw me enter.
“Finally decided to grace us with your presence, Jack,” one of them said.
“I’ve been busy,” I snapped.
“Yeah, causing more havoc for the company!” another sneered and pointed to the television. The news headlines landed like a slap.
‘Has CEO of Velcro Group Finally Lost It?!’
The next clip that followed was me shooting outside my company earlier.
I rolled my eyes, “These people will take anything and spin it as a story!”
“Why were you shooting in a public place?! This isn’t some mafia squabble, you’ve done some real damage to the company,” another snapped.
“How bad can it be? Y’all need to chill out,” I grumbled.
“Chill out? You’ve been married to your assistant for three years? And you cheated on her with someone who dumped you? You even killed Gwen’s child, your flesh and blood, how vile can you be, Mr. Velcro?!” another yelled.
“The company stock is plummeting. Everyone is pulling out their shares, investors are pulling out from our company.”
I sighed, “I will make it better. I’ll just travel to another country and find some new investors. This news hasn’t traveled around the entire world yet besides it’s a fake video.”
“We are going to sell our shares, Jack, unless you step down as the CEO,” they informed me.
I gasped, staring at them with wide eyes, “W…what?!”
