Chương 56: The calm before the storm (II)

April poured out about her family, how she was estranged with her eldest sister, Jade. She even confessed she was infatuated with her brother in law. She made sure to observe his expression for any signs of disgust but instead he stared at her with undoubtedly loving eyes. She was very glad she decided to go with her heart instead of following blindly.

"I have a few secrets on my own but when the time comes I will explain one by one but trust me when I say I don't plan on hurting you and will be responsible for your happiness." Adam announced to April. April looked at him bewildered then shyly nod her head. "Alright. I trust you but please don't break this trust or my fragile heart." "I won't, this I promise you." They reluctantly parted after spending some cosy time together. Adam did not want to take advantage of April's current emotional state.

Adam had to think on how to deal with things since now that he knows Madam Lu's nature. He decided to return back home and discuss with his parents. He wants April to grow stronger as well. He has no desire to make any connections with the Lee or the Lu. He just wanted April. He doesn't know what is it about April that made him want to protect her tender feelings. Maybe he is reminded of the one that he had hurt years ago, the one that got away but one thing for sure is April has positively made him changed for the better. Father always said find a woman that makes you want to be a better man. For April, he wants to do that, settle down give her stability and love.

Chris updated Jade on April and Aileen. He discuss if they should take action first before she strike but Jade opted for a wait and see approach, she doesn't want to make a rash decision and cause Aileen to lose her livelihood, she knows Aileen needs money to support her family. As long as Aileen doesn't do anything to cross her bottom line she won't act, she did not know that it was a decision that changed the way she view people in the future. Jade always believed that no one is born evil but it is circumstances that shape a person into who they become. Chris on the other hand feels that it is better to weed out those with evil intentions before the become a nuisance. When he heard Jade's view, he was glad that she had that view because without that belief, he concluded he won't even be where he is at today.

Aileen was confused with the Lu's family. One minute she had worth, the next minute she was kept to one side. The only thing she is grateful that none of them made life difficult for her. Jade treated her as usual but Aileen could not help remove the growing resentment she felt towards Jade because she really believed that Jade was the third party. She hated third party most because of her past experience. Occasionally she had doubts but she could not think of reasons why April would lie to her, plus April treated her nicer than Jade. As humans we tend to have blind faith especially to those who treat us nicely.

Aileen was surprised when Madam Lu gave her a call, Madam Lu knew that April had roped Aileen in their camp. Madam Lu told Aileen that the time has come for her to be in action. On the day of fundraising she is to slipped some potion in Jade's wine. She need not worry about getting discover because everything will be taken care of. Once Chris is the new C.E.O Madam Lu will make sure that Chris take responsibility of Aileen and she will be the next Madam Lu.

Crystal was also planning to make an appearance at the fundraising, she wants to see Madam Lu as well as Jade and Derek up close. Adam, after his discussion with his parents, he decided to attend the fundraising event but as an individual and not to represent their family. He should just observe the Lu from afar first before making his identity known. No one knows Adam was the heir of the Ho Group except for very few people so it was easy to be there as an individual.

At Jade's condo.

"I am planning to visit uncle after your fundraising event, I have been putting it off for sometime." "Meet him?" Jade furrow her brow a new habit she picked up from Derek. "I have very bad premonition lately and it has something to do with uncle. I just need to make sure he is still locked up because I have a feeling, he may cause havoc if he ever escape and father's life would definitely be at risk." "Have you been having bad dreams again?" Jade went and sat on Derek's lap. He pulled her nearer and placed her head on his chest. Jade sensing his silence, looked up. "I am such a horrible wife, I didn't know you weren't sleeping well, I have been busy that I have neglected you. The moment I hit the pillow, I'd be in deep slumber. "Don't blame yourself, I only started to have bad dreams again yesterday night, it was weird, I dreamt father was murdered by uncle. The dreamt was so real that the moment I woke up I immediately called father to check on him if he was alright. I got an earful instead because I disturbed his beauty sleep and cause him a scare to receive a call at 3 am but he calmed down after I explained myself, in fact I got into his good book."

"You still have the nerves to joke around. I will tidy up things around and follow you, no buts and no no.. you said everything I say goes, so no negotiation, I am going and it's final. Don't make me recite back our marriage vows, you know I have photographic memory." "Yes madam!" Derek made a salutation to Jade. "I don't mind to recite back our marriage vows again followed by you know the activity we did on our wedding night." Jade tried to get off him because she could see the hungry wolf appearance and wanted to make a run but before she could leave, he swept her up in his arms and gave his devilish smile putting those pair of sexy dimples on display.

"Wifey, have you forgotten that your hubby arm has healed and now can carry you. Plus I vowed to give you the satisfaction you should have on your wedding night. Tonight we can try a variety of positions." Jade could only bury her head in his chest and then she peeked out to bit his shoulder. "Hahaha.. wifey likes it rough. Hubby will comply!"