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THE THORNES

Chapter 5 A curse or blessing in disguise.

Word Count: 1086    |    Released on: 23/07/2024

more!" He said with

hone

poke and all he said was "Giv

iately. Come!" He

he hadn't answered because her c

floor and upon opening, a woman who looked very importa

elt. She was heavily su

the woman and they tur

The woman s

back!" Liam responded in th

ing. His mom!" J

ersation and Jessica stood, observing all she

r to join in their mid

Willows. The newly hir

" Jessica said, stretchi

" She replied and ac

, let's go to the office." Evelyn said

ll join you soon." Liam said a

e room. She wondered what she was supposed to do waiting for her boss. All tha

ng caught he

per, she was surprised to find it was actually a picture from her chi

discovered more photos of h

ha

ould t

s he hav

been t

. The questions kept pop

ence room and saw her with the pictures in h

he got in. He walked straigh

isn't it?"

do you have these?" Jessica as

I'd explain to

may wonder why he's still termed as the CEO. Well, I can't be head of the company publicly, just yet. Except he defines some things

ected to this?" Jessica q

man beside you in thos

father."

I knew them to be in touch even till the

he doesn't even live in t

city but he sure commu

elling me this?" J

a clue to get the trustee. But upon your application, there was a str

I need to find my father."

mpany open for a job

ot because of your resumè. I didn't even look at

he standards. Is that wha

t didn't assess i

r incapable. The same term she has a

y dad's number or

esponded. All the while, he had a fixed stare at

ow it's safe

gerous?" He qu

he

." Jessica res

ng to reassure Jessica but she di

oo." He said hoping that w

e didn't think he would be in any way connected to influential people as this. What worried

er case and career hanging on

sure of his genuity, all for her career? Or to de

ck to for help if the need arises. And truthfully

eally an accompl

And if he didn't need a secretary from her, the only option

iss?" He asked, cuttin

that could bring sincerity in all that he has s

for the ca

icture she held and look

m i

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THE THORNES
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“"You have this last case to prove yourself miss!" Mr Troy said with a fixed cold stare at Jessica. Jessica is a detective of the state agency who struggles evidently in solving cases. Now on a high-profile case involving a billionaire philanthropist and benefactor named Liam, assigned to her after much plea from being terminated, by her boss, Mr. Troy. Liam's family is known for their legacy and questionable wealth, with his mother ever cunning to protect the family legacy since the sudden disappearance of his father. To investigate Liam, Jessica takes up the role of his new secretary but Liam has ulterior motives for hiring her too. Jessica struggles through the new phase of her life as she tries to uncover troubling family history and questionable business dealings but she's caught in a dilemma as tension grows between her suspect and herself. As she delves deeper into the case, she is faced with new challenges, putting her in a pool of hard decisions and possible emotional vulnerability. Wavering through, she's taken by what she finds out about herself, her job, and her case.”