Chapter 301: An Unexpected Deal
Damien dropped Brooke off at the hotel and drove off, an unsettling feeling in his chest. His phone rang, he stared at his car’s screen, it was his assistant, Nia calling.
"What is it?" He asked her.
"Sir, I got another call from the Graysons, they’re asking about your progress. We’re you able to speak to their son?" Nia asked.
Damien groaned, remembering why he had gotten himself tangled in this mess. "No. I met with his wife, but she doesn’t seem affected by my threat to expose her relationship with Thane."
It was all bizarre. The country he was filming in was Thane’s hometown. And what’s worse, his family had been keeping tabs on him, and knew that he was in a cast with their daughter-in-law.
Nia clicked her tongue, "But you went back specifically because of the deal you made with his parents to bring him back with you." Just like in movies, they approached him and struck a deal with him.
"I remember that. But while I’m at it, I’d like to get that wench Cassie away from my business, away from my father." He tightened his grip on his steering wheel, the idea sickening him.
Nia who understood fully what he meant shifted the conversation, "But why wouldn’t she listen? Does she know that you can’t expose their relationship?"
That was right, the deal he made with Thane’s parents meant he had no power to expose their relationship. All he had to do was get Thane to go back with him, and see his sick grandfather.
"No, I doubt that. She had her mind occupied with something else, she asked me to drop her off at some hotel...."
"A hotel?! Isn’t she married? Could she be cheating?!" Nia animatedly suggested.
Cheating? The thought had never crossed his mind. "She looked a bit too relaxed for someone cheating."
"But you should’ve stayed around and waited to see what she was up to. Maybe you could’ve seen something to get the upper hand over her." she insisted.
"Do you think so?" He glanced at his side mirrors, he wasn’t so far away from the hotel. If he turned around now, he could make it back....
Thane arrived at his house, only to find out that Brooke had not returned from drinking with her coworkers. He asked for Hannah, but he was told she had not come back from her day job.
He quickly took out his phone to call the driver, only for the driver to call him before he had the chance.
"Where are you two?" Thane demanded as soon as he answered.
The driver took panicked breaths, "Forgive me sir, but the Mrs suddenly turned off her location and switched off her phone. I tried following, but I lost the car she was in-"
Thane’s voice was low, yet frightful, "What was that?"
His chilling question sent chills down the spine of the maids standing around.
The driver hiccuped. "I...The madam said she’d go ahead...I couldn’t stop her...she left with Damien...." He couldn’t form a single sentence, his fear overriding his thoughts.
Thane sighed, "Haa."
"But I’m searching the area!" He insisted, hoping to lessen his burden. He was a new hire, who had heard about what his boss had done to the last bodyguard meant to protect Mrs Grayson.
"One hour. If my wife isn’t in front of me in one hour, I will make you regret living." He threatened...no, he promised, then ended the call.
To the maids he ordered, "Be on standby, search the surrounding areas, no one is allowed to rest until my wife returns home."
They nodded and immediately began their search. Whilst they searched, Thane left the mansion, to search all the places that Brooke would’ve gone....
Meanwhile, Brooke had arrived at the hotel room, as per what she was told at reception, the door was wide open. Brooke walked inside, she carefully closed the door then made her way into the luxurious suite.
Where certainly enough, an older man, in white robes sat on the bed, helping himself to some wine. He raised his head, his eyes widened in shock.
"I didn’t hear you come in." He said, standing up. His hungry eyes scanned Brooke from head to toe, in disbelief that a runt like Cassie was able to arrange such a beautiful woman.
With a face and body like hers, she could’ve been able to trap any man she wanted, she wouldn’t have to be begging for roles like this.
Licking his lip, he thought, ’Maybe I’ll make her my exclusive woman, I’ll throw some acting gigs her way and have her on a hook.’ he thought, making his way over to her.
He reached for the side of her face, but Brooke evaded his touch. She sauntered over to the bed, and reached for the bottle of wine.
"Should I pour you a glass?" She smiled at him.
The old man cracked a grin, "Yes, of course." He sat next to her, emptied the glass then passed the glass to her. "You certainly have some manners, you’re better than the others."
Brooke kept her smile wide, "Others? Have you been meeting with other women before me?"
He scratched the back of his head, "Are you jealous?"
She kept her gaze down, "No, how could I? Such a handsome and powerful man like yourself can have as many women as you want. I couldn’t imagin my lowly self having you to myself."
The old man frowned, "But you understand that after tonight, I’ll have Cassie take the role."
She nodded, "Yes, I am aware. I’m not talented enough to be in a film, Cassie is far more beautiful and talented, it’s natural she gets the role." she raised her head, locking his uncomfortable gaze with her tearful eyes.
Her words pierced through his heart, he dropped his glass of wine and reached for her hand, "You’re far prettier than that bitch. I could make you a better star, all you need to do is be mine."
Brooke sniffled, "Do you mean it?"
"Of course! Cassie doesn’t hold a candle to you. She couldn’t have won that award without..." he stopped what he was saying all of a sudden.
"Forget her, let’s focus on the both of us." He trailed his finger up her arm, but Brooke abruptly got up!