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"I did swear to protect you boys with my life. If he was left in there he would surely die," Jacobs' father said looking troubled. "He told me he would not come near your family whatsoever once he got out," he said looking confused. "He promised me," he murmured more to himself.

"Well he is coming after my wife. I had to hire security after finding muddy footprints in my backyard the other day. My wife is not happy one bit as she now has to be chaperoned everywhere by a bodyguard," he said in irritation.
"You can always get another wife. But you can never replace your blood," he heard an uncle say just as the woman in question came to a halt holding the tray in her hands.

"I will not be insulted in my own house," she seethed angrily as Jake rose up blocking her from moving towards his uncle.
"It is men like you who give good men a bad name out there. How would you feel if you heard someone say the same about your daughter," she said angrily.
"Please calm down baby," she heard Jake whisper as his father looked away ashamed by his brothers words.
She looked at Greg before walking away before they heard a door slam.

"Uncle watch what you say in front of me. I don't care what tradition demands but I would have gladly watched her slap some sense into you," he said as the man's eyes widened in horror.
"That's unheard of," he said.
"Oh she wouldn't hurt you uncle," he said making the man more scared.
Taking out his wallet he pulled out some money handing it to his father.
"I will follow you people in a few days to sort this out. If Josh appears there keep him there. If I see him I will not be held responsible for anything that happens. Especially if he threatens my family," he said in finality as he showed them out instructing his driver to drop them off at the bus station.
The two men left leaving him to go search for his wife.

———

"Is it safe to come in? He said peeking into the room finding her looking outside arms crossed.
He walked into the room wearing a smile as he spoke.
"Hmmmm my wife. My little spitfire. You shocked papa with your outburst my dear," he said as she felt his warm breath on her neck as he ran a finger down her arm stepping in front of her. "The mother of my two beautiful sons. A woman after my heart always," he said placing her hand on his chest using the index finger of his free hand to tilt her head up so she could look at him. "The woman who makes my heart beat out of rhythm; you will kill me one day my love," he said with a smile watching her lips twitch as she tried not to laugh at his words. "My peace and solitude. The woman I prayed to God for," he said stroking her cheek watching her lips turn up into a smile. "You will kill me with your love. Kill me with your body," he said clearly checking her out only worsening it by pulling her hand up and turning her around as he gave a low whistle. "Your assets baby," he said biting his lip. "My assets," he said eyeing her bosom as his hands rested on her hips. "Just don't kill my relatives with your sharp tongue," he said making her burst out into laughter.
"What's gotten into you?"
"You my love. You make my blood rush," he said as she felt the boner once he pulled her closer making her laugh.

"I'm sorry," she said looking remorseful.
"No need to apologize. I was about to say the same thing if not worse. You actually brought me to my senses before I uttered a word," he said leaning towards her.
"See. You need me in your life," she teased as he chuckled.
"Indeed," He said kissing her forehead.
"When are we going to the village?"
"We?" He asked shocked.
"Yes, we," She said wearing a serious expression.
Seeing her expression he sighed knowing it would be a pointless argument.
"I wanted to go tomorrow," he said.
"Very well. I shall pick our bags," he heard her say as she pulled away from him.
"Wait, we can go and come back right?" She said in thought as he nodded his head.
"Great," she smiled.

———

"Erm my son. I'm sorry about what happened yesterday. I think there was a misunderstanding. You see we did not get your brother released but he came home and told us he had been released," he said as Jacob looked at him in confusion.
"Papa. You are not the one who had him released?" He asked again in order to verify.
"Yes," his father said as he looked down in confusion.
"He said your wife's ex husband is the one who had him released," he said watching a smirk appear on his son's face.

He looked around seeing all the men in his family looking at him.
"I have heard you papa. I will fix this," he said standing up just as he saw his wife coming out of the house with his sons.
Raising their hands towards their father he smiled moving towards them before he lifted them into his arms.
"Let's go," he said to Esther indicating she go towards the car.
"I need to say bye to papa," she said as he informed her he would be by the car.

"I hope all went well," she said once they were on their way back home.
"Benjamin had my brother released," he said as she looked at him in shock turning away from him in silence.
Extending his hand to her she placed her hand in his looking outside as they went home.

"I'm going to kill that man," she whispered closing her eyes as he wore a smirk.
"I know the perfect way to deal with him. No need to kill him baby," he said. "We still need you around," he chuckled.

———

"The way you move in that dress baby. You are going to give several heart attacks to those old men," he said holding out her coat for her.
"Look who is talking," she said as she gave him her cheek to kiss after fixing his bow tie.
"It's not my fault," he said offering her his arm as they left for the dinner party.

"Congratulations on the new mall," Jacob heard as he was talking to his wife.
"Thank you," he said once he saw who stood before them.
"Looking good as always," Benjamin said looking at Esther who looked at his supposed wife scoffing shaking her head.
Sipping her juice she turned towards her husband placing her hand on his arm.
Never one to disappoint he leaned towards her as she whispered asking him when they would move as the air was suffocating.
He smirked stroking her cheek before pecking her lips offering her his arm.
"Excuse us," he said stepping away from Benjamin and his wife who couldn't take her eyes off Jacob.
"Are they both starring?" She asked as her husband stopped a waiter speaking to him catching a glimpse of the people they had left who were both looking at him.

Speaking to a few associates Jacob smiled as his plan worked out smoothly.
"So good to see you Esther. I was afraid you wouldn't be here else I would be bored to death," Regina Carter said.
"Mrs Carter. Always a pleasure to dine with you," Esther said.
"I hear you are the one catering this event," she said.
"Of course. Courtesy of my dear husband," she said as several ladies joined them.
"You are lucky to have a man who supports your business. Last time I wanted to work my husband had me locked up in our room," another lady said making the others look at her in mortification. "Relax ladies. He was also in that room. Working," she said wearing a mischievous smile as they all laughed.
"The finger foods are rather devine. I cannot wait for the actual meal," one stated as Esther gave her thanks.
"Mrs Carter did you talk to your husband about our little discussion," Esther smiled.
"Of course my dear and he is on board. He mentioned you are like the daughter he never had and besides he did want to pull out as a board member from that company. He also convinced a few members meaning you my dear will have enough shares to sell that company off," she said saluting the woman with her champaign glass as Esther beamed spotting her husband as he made his way towards them with Mr Carter.

"Good evening ladies," he said greeting them.
"Good evening Mr Sinclair," they all chorused wearing smiles.
"Lovely party you threw here," one said batting her eyelashes.
"Thank you," He said with a polite smile before locking eyes with his wife.
Clearing his throat he said, "May I steal my wife for a few minutes," he said wearing a shy smile as all the ladies looked at him.
"By all means young man," Mrs Carter said as he held out his hand to his wife who took the offered hand.

"Congratulations are in order I hear," he murmured making her smile as she looked at him as they headed towards the stage where he would give a short opening speech to the mall.
"Hmmm, word does travel fast indeed," she murmured making him chuckle.

"Good evening ladies and gentlemen. I am not going to waste your time because I promised my wife several dances before dinner," he said as some people chuckled. "This mall has been my project for four years and I'm happy to say it is complete," he said as a round of applause ensued. "What my dear wife doesn't know is that this building is my birthday gift to her," he said hearing several gasps as he gave Esthers hand a gentle squeeze when she turned to look at him in shock.

"She has given me so much. Love, happiness, laughter. A family," he said fondly. "Baby this is just a small sign of how much I love you," He said as she looked at him at a loss of words on the brink of tears.
She parted her lips to speak but nothing came out before tears welled up making her shake her head trying to calm herself down.
"Thank you," she mouthed afraid to speak as he smiled pulling her into towards him.

Helping her off the stage he pulled her into his arms as they danced happily to the music whilst others joined them.
"A double congratulations Mrs Sinclair," she heard Mr Carter say as they danced beside them making her smile in thanks just as Jake twirled her around bringing her back into his arms.
"I love you my dear husband," she whispered.
"And I you my love," he smiled as Benjamin watched them not knowing what was happening.

———

Following day

"Get me all my mail and a cup of coffee," Benjamin told his assistant.
"Sir," his assistant said as he cut them off continuing with his instructions.
"Set up a meeting with Mr Carter," he said.
"Sir that's the thing. Mr Carter is already here," he heard opening his door finding members of the board in his office holding champagne glasses as they laughed.

"Ah, Benjamin my boy. Good of you to join us," Mr Carter said with a smile as Benjamin's eyes narrowed once he saw his ex-wife. "I believe you remember Mrs Sinclair. See this woman has a bright future I must say. The plans she informed the board members of are spectacular," he beamed.

"What. What are you talking about?" Benjamin asked.
"This lovely woman here bought most of the company shares. That means..," he said stopping as Benjamin cut him off.
"She is the owner," Benjamin said losing all strength.
"Indeed she is. Look we have other things to attend to. My dear if you need any help you just give me a call. Better yet call that husband of yours he will know what to do," he said just as Jacob walked in holding a bouquet of flowers. "Speak of the devil," Carter said chuckling as all the board members left.

Walking towards her he kissed her cheek in greeting handing her the flowers and she smiled thanking him.
"Congratulations love," he said looking around the room.
Benjamin stood rooted in the same spot still in shock.
"I know what you did," Esther said looking at him as he visibly swallowed in anger. "I am going to take everything you own and you can't stop me. You are going to regret the day you targeted my family and I. I mean come on. I never took anything from you after the divorce. But now you will suffer for I will take everything. Starting with your major source of income," she said wearing a deadly smirk. "Now leave my office," she said in a deadly tone dismissing him.

As he walked out of the office he heard words that made him come to a halt.
"So we should commence with stripping down this business. Sell off the office space and then incorporate the staff elsewhere," she said as he turned to find her seated in his chair whilst her husband sat on the table looking down at her wearing a smile.
He stood trembling with rage as she turned to look at him.
"Did you forget something?" She asked. "Oh lest I forget my lawyers will be in touch with yours. I feel like getting a divorce settlement. I'm thinking, how about your company shares," she said as he lost all color.
"That case was sealed shut the day you gave up such privileges.
"See Benjamin. Money can make anything happen. Power can make things happen," she said.
"You forget I'm married to a very powerful yet humble man," she said standing to her feet moving towards her husband. "A man who actually truly loves me," she said resting her hands on his shoulders. "A man willing to give me the world and so much more," she said looking away from him looking at her husband. "A man I love whole heartedly," she said as he wrapped him arms around her pulling her closer. "You on the other hand," she said looking at him once more. "Lost that privilege the day you made a fool out of me. Come to think of it. I wonder if that child is even yours because I know you paid off the doctor to say I was the problem when clearly it was you. I mean there is no way you could have fathered a child after all those years," she said making him angry.
"You are lying!" He growled angrily watching her smirk looking at him in question.

———

Walking out of the building he called Josh.
"I got you out of prison. Now do your damn job!"

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