Chương 31: No more

Jake made his way to the balcony when he heard Olivia speaking on the phone.

"So? She's in a coma."

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"I told you to make her vanish from the face of the earth", Olivia yelled. Jake's grip tightened around the door's knob. Before he could open the door, an idea flashed & he started recording her.

He heard her say again, "Make sure she vanishes tonight."

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"Nope! I'll deal with Eddie myself."

Hearing her name, Jake was so furious that he had a hard time not to throw her down the mansion! he finished his recording at the same time as Olivia hung up her phone. He rushed down the stairs & out of the door. Old Master Milton was stunned & was really furious.

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Olivia felt ease at her after she gave her orders. As she was climbing down the stairs, she saw Old Master Milton wheeling towards her with a stern face. She felt that something was not right but she couldn't put her hand in it.

"Grandpa?", Olivia quickly greeted him.

"What made Jake leave so abruptly?" The old man asked sternly.

"He left?", she was dumbfounded.

"You don't know?" the old man narrowed his eyes. His favorite grandson was hurt.

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Jake had rushed to the hospital as soon as he drove out of the Mansion. He rushed towards the room where Eddie was kept. After making sure she's okay, he made a quick call.

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Adley Mansion

Daniel was discussing the medical processes with his Dad. The doctor said that Eddie's condition had progressed drastically due to Alice's efforts. So, she can now recover at home. But, a sudden phone call made him frown.

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Jake's Mansion

Olivia was anxiously waiting for Jake to come. After knowing that, he'd left without saying or having dinner, she's afraid something might have gone wrong. Even he dared to leave without informing her. During the past few days, she had been trying to get his attention but failed. She angrily gritted her teeth at the thoughts, before making a phone call, "Make sure the rabbit is in the den tonight."

"Yes, ma'am."

"Beware of Jake. I don't know what is he up to."

"Yes, ma'am. Your plan would be executed by tonight."

"Good."

She was in a doubt that Jake might have caught the scent of her plans.

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Black Villa

Currently, Jake, Daniel & Alice were inside a Villa within a private estate. Jake had rushed Daniel into arranging a secured location for Eddie. Because he said that her life was in danger! Currently, they're in the middle of a heated discussion as to what danger Eddie was in.

Alice propped her cheek on her & looked out through the window.

After some thought, she opened the YouTube to check the views on her album. After adding a cover from their recent photo shoot, the fans were in awe. No wonder, the video had reached 40 million views in a single span of the day. She smiled. Rather than wasting her time listening to their unparalleled bickering, she moved towards the sleeping Eddie, "Hey girl! Did you look the comments on my album? Wanna see?"

Alice began scrolling down the comments & a bright smile lit up her face.

"Wow! The cover is equally awesome."

"East or West; Girls are the best."

"Looks like someone needs to change girlfriends soon."

"Music ☆☆☆☆☆

Voice ☆☆☆☆☆

Beauty ☆☆☆☆☆

Cover ☆☆☆☆☆

Overall ratings ☆☆☆☆☆"

Alice's heart was filled with warmth, "See? I managed to win people's hearts."

Just then, Eddie's lips twitched a bit.

Alice almost yelled, "Dan! Jake! Her lips twitched!"

Daniel & Jake stopped their debate & moved towards the bed.

Daniel's eyes shone brightly, "Really?"

"Hmmm", Alice nodded.

But, Jake looked like he was about to kiss the girl!

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Civil Hospital

Madam Brigand helped Rose up to the bathroom. She didn't know why this girl wanted to take a bath suddenly at night! Whatever, she supported her & made her sit under the shower. Madam Brigand went out to get a towel for her. But, when she returned, she saw Rose had already fainted. Madam Brigand yelled for help. A few nurses & a doctor rushed for her help. They helped her up & made her lie down on the bed. the doctor checked her pulses, "I'm sorry Madam. She's no more."

Madam Brigand stumbled backwards at the words 'no more'& supported herself by the bed. But she calmed herself down & made a request, "Please arrange for me to take her home." The doctor nodded & left the scene with the nurses.

Madam Brigand tried hard to stop her flowing tears. After all, her only daughter died today. she took out her phone & made a call.

"Hello?" the line quickly got through.

"Alice! Aunty's speaking."

"Yes, Aunty?" she could sense the shaking voice on the other end of the phone. She was afraid that something might have happened to Rose. A bad feeling rose in her heart.

"Dear, Rose is no more!"

"What?" Alice was taken aback.

"Yes, please attend her funeral. Will you?" Madam Brigand cried out again.

"Umm. Sure."

"Please, don't forget" her voice was breaking. Alice could feel the huge sadness in her words.

After that she hung up her phone & turned to look at Daniel & Jake with tears in her eyes, "Rose is... no more."