Forced Marriage: My Wife, My Redemption novel Chapter 80

Chapter 80: You did well

Elder Allen hoped Desmond would have maintained the status quo of the Allen family and its rules and regulations but unfortunately he didn’t.

"Jessica, you did well to report this matter. I had no idea such a rule was existed in our stores." Elder Allen said, his tone firm.

His sharp gaze swept over Desmond and Aaron, lingering on them with silent scrutiny.

"Dad, maybe I can explain why that rule was put in place," Aaron spoke up cautiously.

Elder Allen’s gaze turned stern and cold. He might have been unaware of the specific rules being made, but he was certainly not blind to Desmond’s greed and his relentless desire for control.

"Are you saying the Allen family discriminates between the healthy and unhealthy?" He questioned coldly.

Desmond was stumped; he hadn’t expected such a reaction. With so many gazes fixed on him, he swallowed hard. "I understand, Father. I will take care of it," he said, his tone forced.

As he spoke, his icy glare landed on Jessica, but she only responded with a bright, almost mocking smile, her expression not flattering in any bit.

Jessica smiled again, this time with an edge of amusement. "I’m relieved to hear that. After all, a mall under the Allen Group should be welcoming to everyone, don’t you think?"

"You are right, concerning other matters you mentioned on the phone I will bring it to Desmond’s notice so it can be taken proper care of.

"Desmond, you might have your reason of making such rule but no matter the reason you have that should be terminated with immediate effect." Elder Allen thundered.

Desmond was furious within himself but he couldn’t let his rage show otherwise it would be counted as being petty. He decided to play the magnanimous one. "Dad, am sorry I did not think of it from that direction."

Jessica smiled lightly, a knowing glint in her eyes. She was someone who understood exactly when to push a button and when to step back.

Sensing that she had achieved what she wanted, she calmly withdrew, her expression composed as if the entire exchange had been nothing more than a casual conversation.

"I was right when I said I would come back to inform Uncle of the allegations against him, knowing he is an upright man who would never stand for injustice," Jessica said with a smirk, her face beaming with a victorious smile.

Jessica had always enjoyed playing Desmond, using his ego against him. She would mockingly praise him, feeding his pride, only for him to walk right into her carefully laid traps. It was almost too easy—he never realized until it was too late.

"I will revisit the rules and make corrections where necessary but firing a staff without proper procedures might result more problems tomorrow." He sneered.

"You don’t have to bother about those two. In a strict sense, it is my order to get them fired." Elder Allen said calmly.

After much argument of who is right and who is wrong, they all dispersed to their room, Jessica silently watched as everyone dispersed. So many emotions swirling in their with some leaving resignedly, some leaving with anger and restlessness.

But Vera lingered her gaze resting on Davis. Several emotions flickering in her eyes. Jessica didn’t miss the way her gaze lingered on him— regret, pain, sorrow and doubt.

She slowly turned away, she made a mental note of keeping her eyes on her.

Turning to Davis, she adjusted his collar lightly, her touch lingering for a brief moment as she patted him lightly on his back

"I’ll check on Grandpa’s health and join you later, okay?" she said softly.

Elder Allen sighed deeply "It seems you have noticed it?" He asked staring intently at her, his gaze filled with mystery.

"Do I need to guess or take notice when it is already evident?" She asked, her gaze warm.

"It only meant that nothing passes your eyes." He smirked.

"You are wrong, I am not omniscient but I think we can do something to put it on hold." She suggested with care.

"Well, you can make the decision but in case of any eventualities you must remember what I said." Elder Allen instructed, his voice crackling.

"You worry too much. The situation is under control since we discovered earlier. Also, the care giver he brought, I think we will have to do something about it." She said with a strong conviction as she stared at him.

"Okay, you make the final decision." He said.

"Alright, lie down. Let me take a look at the situation". She said as she gently helped him lie down. She meticulously adjusted him into a comfortable position before sitting down beside him and began taking his vitals.

"They are steady at this point." She dipped her hand into her pocket and retrieved a small vial containing several tablets in it, she held it out to him. Elder Allen glanced at his daughter-in-law briefly an appreciative smiling on his lips.

"You have to be discreet and careful while taking this. It will be taken once in two weeks and should there be any situation you let me know."

Elder Allen nodded, his gaze never missing out the features that had always told him about that person.