Jillian's Pov
Maureen and i waited in the living room for han and Jack to arrive. It is nearly dark and everywhere is cold from the rain pour.
I have gave Jack a call and he had assured me that he's on his way home.
With the tightness in his voice i knew that something is wrong with him and i pray it wasn't about the company.
I finally heard him drive in , minutes later he walk in with han. His face drawn in anger somewhat but when he laid his eyes on me I saw him smile gently.
" Hey " he said before walking to me to place a kiss on my forehead as if we are an old couple.
He turn his gaze to his sister. I saw the corner of his mouth twitched as if reconsidering what he wanted to say.
" How about the company Jack? Are you still the CEO? " Maureen asked anxiously.
" I am " he replied. Maureen and I heave a sigh of relief " Maureen ? " He called , this time in a serious tone.
" Yes? " She answered flinching slightly when she saw Jack's expression.
" I think i have a lead on who kill father " he said earning a gasp from his sister and i.
Curiously Maureen asked " who is it? Mike? "
" No, Mr Wilson informed me today that the murderer is a woman and not Mike "
I sucked in my breath before exhaling slowly.
" A woman ? " I asked felling antsy all of a sudden.
" Yes, he said the woman has a child many years ago who now work in Claw foot club " Jack replied me.
At this information my heart dropped into my stomach. Fear engulfed me when remembrance hit me hard. The words of Mr Mike playing in my head.
He has told me that day that my mother has contributed greatly on the growth of claw foot club. Is she the one?
I shook my head to keep the words away. This is absurd. Why would my mother who left when i was nine has anything to do with the mighty Mayor or Mike. It can't be.
But then my troubled mind won't let think straight.
" The child would have come of age now " Maureen mayor said thoughtfully. " The gender? " She ask but Jack shook his head.
" Mr Wilson said he doesn't know that much. However he said Mike knows her well enough but i couldn't just wrap my head around it. This situation is driving me crazy. " He said tiredly.
He look over to me and his face creased in concerned.
" Are you okay? You look pale "
I get back to reality, giving him a small smile in response. He must have noticed my uneasiness because he walk to me.
" I'm fine jack, I'm just tired " i said slowly after finding my lost voice.
I can't help but get worried and agitated.
If my assumption come to be a reality Jack will go mad. I'm sure he would regretted getting involved with me if my mother turns out to be the murderer but then i can't be sure.
Footsteps was heard behind me and Janes descend the stairs to the living room. Jack frown when he saw her.
" I thought i warned you this morning to move out " he said acidly to Janes who hanged her head apologetically.
I heard Jack snorted at her and i shudder when i saw the hatred written boldly on his face.
" Do you want me to inform your dad about it then ? " He asked smirking.
" Jack I'm sorry , i do not know what came over me. I love you a lot and you know it " Janes explain in a shaky voice. I realized she isn't acting, she was scared of Jack's rejection.
There and then i realized that Jack will never forgive her. The disdain on his face tells a lot.
" You think i will get tangled with you again after knowing you attempt to murder your father? Really? " He asked disgustedly and we, the rest watched the two with interest.
" I'm sorry, you leave me no choice jack mayor. What do you want from me to make you love me like you have in the past ? " Janes asked in frustration. She look dejected and tired. I felt pity for her then, wondering how it would feel to be in her shoe.
Jack yelling and rejecting me. I doubt if i would be able to survive it.
" I can never love you anymore Janes, i won't get involved with anything that related to a murderer. " He said walking away.
The words echoes in my ear making my heart leap in great fear. He won't forgive me then if he learnt my mother has something to do with his father's Death.
" I won't give up on you. Never! " Janes yell going for stubborn when she realized begging won't help the situation. Jack stop halfway through the stairs to glare at her.
" The results will be the same. You can see the woman i wish to marry before you " he said smiling at me before walking away to his room.
What! The woman he wish to marry? . Oh good lord, what is going on.
I wish Jack and I have met in a different situation. My heart bled at the thought of me being the daughter of a murderer but then I'm not sure which still gave me ray of hope.
Janes glare at me with disdain before walking away to get her travellers bag. When she reemerges to the living room she stare at me.
" Watch your back. I will be coming for you. You are nothing but a whore, he will get tired of you sooner than later " she replied to me.
My heart squeezed at those words and i was unable to reply.
" I won't get tired of her. Not at all " Jack voice came from the stairs and i look up gratefully at him " if taking away her virginity and making her a woman means she is a whore then i accept her that way. You really isn't in a position to call her that because you are a cheater " He said easily descending the stairs. Janes face went white in shock and great anger. She look over to me glaring for the last time before walking out to her car and drove away.
I exhaled deeply when i heard her driving away, i couldn't breathe, couldn't think straight so i race to Jack's room breathing heavily.
I calm down myself with a deep sighed and i arrived on a decision. I have to leave Jack Mayor before the murderer is found.
I pray the woman isn't my mother but if she turns out to be then i guess my heart will be shattered into million Pieces.