Chương 144: Heartbroken

That evening Shirley accompanied Jayne and Ronnie to the Roy Mansion for dinner.

Jayne introduced her parents to Shirley, "Shirley, this is my mom, Sona Bhat and that's my dad, Arya Bhat."

"Like mother, like daughter… Now I know from where Jayne gets this gorgeous look from.." Shirley gushed.

"Hello auntie and uncle!" She greeted them with a hug.

They all proceeded towards the dining area and had a sumptuous dinner.

Post dinner, everybody was seated in the drawing room. Jayne began the conversation. She addressed to her father-in-law, "Dad, you are aware that as of now, we've worked on Shirley's designs and have begun production. We're almost at the post-production stage now."

"Yes dear, you've been updating about it everyday. By the way, the stores you asked for are also getting ready. We're redoing the interiors to cater to our needs. So, you can go about with the marketing now." Mr Richard Roy said.

"Yes dad! That where we need Ronnie's help." Jayne looked at her husband now.

"What can I do for you wifey? Shall I get the world and lay it down at your feet?" Ronnie asked with a serious look.

"Oh come on Ronnie! Listen to me now, for the marketing, we decided to rope in the top pop artists and actors to be a part of our advertising campaign, thereby gaining the attention of the youth who follow the styles of their favourite actors and pop singers.." Jayne began explaining her strategy to Ronnie.

Ronnie very well knew his wife's skills but she never ceased to amaze him every single time. This was the first time he was listening to her marketing ideas. Hence, he looked up at his wife with admiration.

Jayne continued, "So, what we need right now is for you to get these people on board to working with us hubby. Shirley has most of the contacts. The rest can be dealt with by the most powerful man in Britain, who happens to be my husband. We need the entire setup for shooting the advertisement as well as posters of these actors."

Ronnie was stunned by his wife's strategy. "Don't you worry about that wifey. I'll take care of it."

"I have already planned the ideas for the commercial as well. So, the sooner the better… we need to get started as soon as possible." Jayne told her husband.

Ronnie took his wife's hands, "Don't stress over this wifey. Now that you've told me, I'll take care of the rest."

After talking for some more time, the couple bid goodnight to everyone and left to their mansion after sending Shirley Symonds with another driver.

Ronnie scooped up his wife in his arms and carried her inside. He began kissing her with adoration. "Baby, with this small head of yours, I wonder where are all your path breaking ideas stored."

Jayne laughed. "Ronnie! I heard people go nuts when they're in love. Even the top diplomat of Britain isn't an exception to this!"

"Love is but the same for all Jayne. Be it the King of the world or a beggar on the streets, it'll nevertheless make him weak in the knees every single time he looks at his love." Ronnie answered.

The couple lazed around for some more time before they fell asleep.

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Virat on the other hand, was a total mess after the party. He came back home and slept. Sanvi comforted him all night.

The next day, Virat made up an excuse of being sick and didn't go to work. So, Sanvi left to work alone after asking him to eat and rest for the day.

After Sanvi left, Virat got dressed and went up to the Roy mansion now that he knew where his Maya was staying. He saw her driving in with Ronnie from somewhere and then entering the Roy mansion.

He was initially relieved to see her safe and healthy.

But, he didn't know where she'd gone this early in the morning to come back to the mansion. After sometime, he saw the couple driving out.

Virat followed everywhere they went.

He saw Ronnie dropping off Jayne at the University. Virat was curious to know what was she doing there. He somehow sneaked into the college campus and saw the entire conversation between Katherine Bradford and Maya. He mocked her in his mind, 'Win against Maya? In your dreams! You don't really know her potential girl! Get ready to be defeated!' He smirked.

After the conversation, Maya walked right past him. Though she looked at him, she neither recognised him nor spoke to him. He was no more than a passerby or a fellow student to Jayne.

The truth was, even when Virat rescued her last night, it was quite dark. So, Jayne didn't remember Virat's face clearly especially with that state of her. Plus, Ronnie came soon after Virat rescued her. Hence, she felt safe in her husband's arms.

Now, on seeing this indifferent Maya, Virat felt like a dagger pierced right through his heart tearing him apart. He had never felt so heartbroken even when she went missing. Being ignored by the person you love the most is the worst feeling ever. Right now, Virat felt that...