Day Fifty-Three…
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Jane had the urge to object. She didn't want to avoid Ethan. However, she could understand Nathan's motive. He was just thinking about Ethan.
In his eyes, Phantomflake was still his enemy. Though she revealed to him that she was Shining Star, she could feel that Nathan was still reluctant to accept the fact.
He would investigate further. He wanted to figure out and find the truth behind the two Shining Stars. Of course, Jane was willing to help him in this investigation and solve the mystery.
"Don't worry. I will never hurt your son. I will ask his forgiveness when the right time comes." Jane gazed at him intently.
Nathan just stayed silent. He didn't want to comment further. But deep inside, the idea of apologizing to Ethan was valid. He deserved to get an apology from the murderer of his mother.
Jane signed the contract. She accepted all the conditions given by Nathan. She had to start all over again. Now, she needed to gain his trust before she could win his heart.
'Sigh. I'm back to zero. And I am running out of time. Aside from making him fall in love, I must investigate things related to Monica and the people who are after Abigail's life.'
"I'll give you time to tidy yourself. I'll bring you to someone." After saying those words, Nathan turned around and left the white room.
Chantha went back to guide Jane. She requested to take a shower before leaving the Syphiruz Headquarters. She felt relieved because Nathan spared her life, giving her a chance to accomplish her mission.
"Chantha, I signed a deal with your Supreme Leader. It seems that… I won our bet. I'm not going to die just yet." Jane let out a soft giggle as she teased Chantha.
Chantha pouted her lips. "Yeah. I know. You won! Do you have a request? If you want me to do things that might harm my Supreme Leader, I won't obey your command." Chantha made it clear to her.
"Don't worry. I'm not going to hurt your Leader. I owe him already."
Chantha nodded her head. "Good. I think we are clear about this condition. I won't do anything that might danger our organization and our Supreme Leader. That's the limitation of our deal."
"I understand."
Soon, the two ladies reached Chantha's quarter. "Welcome to my quarter. Here is the bathroom. I already prepared your clothes. Do you need my assistance? If not, I'll be waiting outside together with my Supreme Leader."
"No. It's okay. I can stand alone and I can wash myself." Jane regained some energy after she ate some food. Though her body was still frail, she could now move well.
Jane spent twenty minutes in the shower. She felt refreshed after cleaning herself up. When she stepped out of the room, Chantha and Nathan were already standing outside.
"Let's go!" Chantha grabbed Jane's hand as she escorted her. They were following Nathan behind.
"Where are we going, Big Boss?" Chantha asked Nathan upon reaching the car.
"Don't ask. You'll find out later." Nathan was not in the mood to entertain Chantha.
Since Nathan asked his chauffeur to go home without him, Axel became the driver while Chantha sat down in the front passenger seat. Jane and Nathan occupied the back passenger seats.
The entire journey was quiet. Chantha and Axel could only exchange glances with one another. The atmosphere was so awkward. They could still feel the tension in the back passenger seat.
In the end, Jane took a nap, grabbing the chance to recover her body from fatigue while Nathan also leaned his back and closed his eyes, not saying a word.
It did not take long before they reached a villa. It was a new villa. Chantha and Axel were not familiar with the house.
"Why are we here?" Chantha whispered to Axel when he parked the car.
"I don't know. Our Supreme Leader just gave me the address," Axel responded in a low voice.
Axel stepped out of the car to open the door for Nathan. Chantha followed suit. Jane was already awake when they arrived at their destination. She frowned the moment she saw the villa. It was a medium size house.
"Starting today… You will stay here together with Chantha." Nathan declared to them. It looked like he was entrusting Chantha to monitor Phantomflake's movement.
Chantha: "..."
'Eh? I wasn't informed ahead. Does it mean I will babysit Phantomflake? Gosh!' Chantha gazed at Axel, asking for his help. But Axel just feigned ignorance.
"Chantha, Axel… you may leave first. Go and buy supplies." Nathan dismissed them.
When Chantha and Axel left, Nathan and Jane entered the house.
"I'll give you my first command that you must obey and fulfill." Nathan started the conversation with her.
"Okay. Just tell me." Jane was willing to do anything for him.
"You have to pretend to be the missing daughter of Mr. Hiroshi. I already prepared everything. Even the fake paternity test. Convince him to form an alliance with me." Nathan put down some files related to Mr. Hiroshi.
Jane was rendered speechless. 'What? He wants me to deceive the old man… I thought he was searching for Mr. Hiroshi's missing daughter?'
But little did she know, she was indeed the real daughter of Mr. Hiroshi. Nathan didn't want Phantomflake to know yet. He wanted her to believe that she was only doing her task of pretending to be Mr. Hiroshi's daughter.
Nathan already made some preparations. Furthermore, he calculated that Mr. Hiroshi would conduct another DNA test to make sure that Nathan found his real daughter. This was just a game of wits for Nathan. He would also test Jane through this. Would she really cooperate with him without making trouble for him?
"Okay. I will do it. But… aren't you worried that Mr. Hiroshi might find out we are deceiving him? You must find his daughter as soon as possible!" Jane urged him. She couldn't bear to lie to the old man for so long. She knew how much this old man was yearning to see his daughter. She hated the thought of deceiving the old man and giving him false hope.
"Just do as I say. Don't question me." Nathan coldly said.
"Okay."
"I will bring you to him… tomorrow. So be ready. You should keep your identity as Phantomflake from him." Nathan reminded her.
Jane just bobbed her head. They were still talking when Nathan received a call from the Sparks Residence.
"Dad! Where are you? You promised me yesterday that I would see Miss Jane today! Bring me to her, Now!" Ethan's voice resounded from the other line.
Nathan glanced at Phantomflake with conflicting thoughts. "Alright. I will give you the address."
"Yey! Thanks, Dad! Send the address now!" Ethan was so happy because his Dad would fulfill his promise.
Ethan immediately hung up the phone. When the call ended, Nathan exhaled deeply, rubbing his temples.
"My son wants to see you. You have to act coldly and indifferently in front of him. Don't be friendly toward him. Make him hate you so that he won't try to interact with you again."
Jane was greatly affected by Nathan's words. How could she do that to Ethan?
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