Chapter 198 Chapter 198 Seeing how Lucas reacted. Oneida already had her answer.
âI guessed it, she continued, her tone becoming inexplicably serious. âWhat happened to Edmund? Why wonât he answer my calls?â
Lucas fell silent for a while, then heaved a long sigh, hesitant to speak. âItâs a long story...â
Oneida frowned with concern. âThen make it simple.â
Lucas took a deep breath, his face suddenly turning sour. âI really didnât know how to break this to you. I didnât want to tell you. After all, it doesnât concern you. I didnât expect you to find out anyway.â
Listening to Lucasâs words, Oneida thought, âEdmund must be in big trouble.
Iâll be right back,â she said calmly.
âYou donât need to...â Lucas said, instinctively wanting to refuse.
After all, this was something disgraceful, and the fewer people involved, the better.
That was why he had been keeping it from Oneida all this time.
âIâve decided,â Oneida declared with resolve in her voice.
She simply had to go back and see for herself.
The more Lucas tried to cover it up, the more serious the situation seemed.
Having said this, Oneida hung up the phone.
She glanced around her own room.
22 www gastule the way we w sabi niya મà«àª¯ બનૠતૠàªàª¾àª°à« àªàª¤à« ત) à« âSince it has come to this, I may as well pack some clothes and stay at Quakersville for a while, Oneida thought.
She didnât want to stay at Garrison Mansion right now.
She also didnât want to see that man who made her feel agitated.
With that thought, Oneida immediately put her thoughts into action.
ã·ã¬ã³ She entered her walkâin closet, packed a few clothes, grabbed some daily essentials, and then stepped out Instead of notifying Jackson, she contacted her driver directly.
Oneida was planning to act first and explain later.
She decided to just leave and didnât want to see Jackson right now.
of her bedroom.
Unfortunately, things didnât go as planned. As soon as she walked out of the villaâs gate, she saw Jackson sitting in the tranquil and beautiful manor.
Jackson was sitting silently, his side profile handsome and serene.
He seemed to be looking at the flower field in the manor, his face hidden in the dim light revealing no emotion.
Seeing this, Oneida naturally had to stop in her tracks.
Her face stiffened, and she suddenly felt a bit guilty.
Jackson had always been perceptive, and he noticed Oneida as soon as she walked out of the villa.
However, he remained silent.
He just quietly observed Oneida who had suddenly appeared in his peripheral vision.
She was carrying a notâsoâsmall backpack.
Jacksonâs brows furrowed. Almost instantly, he turned his head slightly and looked at Oneida, who was not far away. In a col tone, he ordered, âCome here.â
1/3 ommanding Chapter 198 The two short words fell into Oneidaâs ears with an undeniable authority.
Oneida pursed her lips.
Unable to avoid it, she had to face it headâon.
She walked towards Jackson at a measured pace.
Jacksonâs cold, probing gaze remained fixed on Oneidaâs backpack.
âWhere are you going with that bag?â Jackson asked suddenly.
Facing Jacksonâs icy gaze, Oneida replied calmly, âIâm planning to go home for a while.â
13 By âhome,â Oneida naturally meant her parentsâ home.
âSheâs leaving Garrison Mansion. And at such a late hour. Canât she wait even a moment longer?â Jackson thought. Realizing this, his eyes instantly darkened with a cold, frosty glint.
He narrowed his eyes slightly, staring at Oneida in front of him, who was also his wife, with a dangerous and ruthless gaze.
âGive me a reason,â Jackson demanded, his long fingers tightening slightly, his handsome face tense. He uttered the words forcefully as if holding back a subtle yet palpable anger.
Oneida heard this but remained expressionless.
If it were someone else, they might have been terrified by Jacksonâs cold demeanor.
But not Oneida.
She was exceptionally courageous. She stared straight into Jacksonâs eyes and calmly said, âIâve been married to you for a while and havenât visited my parentâs home. Itâs only right that I should go back once.â
Jackson slightly lifted his eyes, his face shrouded in moonlight, looking particularly calm and cold. âAs far as I know, you are not particularly close to your parents,â he stated blandly, presenting this fact.
At these words, Oneida slightly faltered.
Then she sneered slightly and replied, âSo, does that mean I canât go home? I also have the freedom to go back home.â
Jackson did not respond immediately.
Instead, he looked deeply at Oneida with a penetrating and sinister gaze, as if trying to bore a hole through her with his eyes.
The air was filled with an eerie silence until Jackson broke the silence. âYou can go home, but you must agree to one condition.â
âA condition?â Oneida repeated that word in her mind, her brows furrowed deeply.
Jackson wants to negotiate a condition with me? What gave him that right? Is he trying to restrict my freedom?â Oneida wondered.
âCome here,â Jackson said, lowering his gaze slightly and uttering the words again softly.
He exuded a powerful aura as if he were a dominant figure, putting pressure on Oneida.
Oneida pursed her lips, momentarily frozen.
Ultimately, she headed towards Jacksonâs direction.
She wanted to see what condition he would propose.
âSpeak, what is your condition?â she said as she approached.
UnexpectedlyâJust as she got close to Jackson, he suddenly reached out and grasped Oneidaâs wrist by surprise.
In a whirl, Oneida was pulled over by him and found herself once again sitting on Jacksonâs lap.
However, before she could struggle, his other hand firmly clasped the back of her head.
In the blink of an eye, Jacksonâs strikingly handsome face loomed large before her.
2/3 4:38 PM C Chapter 198 The next second, a faint coolness descended upon her lips.
It wasnât gentle, nor was it a mere peck.
Instead, it felt like an aggressive onslaught, unstoppable and invasive.
Oneida was completely stunned.
Her clear, beautiful eyes subconsciously widened.
Her fingers, awkward and with nowhere to go, could only rest on Jacksonâs shoulders, clutching tightly at his snowy white shirt.
It was as if countless fireworks were exploding in Oneidaâs mind, turning her thoughts into a chaotic mess.
She completely lost the ability to think and could only passively endure.
Jacksonâs other hand silently landed on her waist.
Oneida felt as if she was shackled, completely unable to move.
Jacksonâs unique, cold, and aloof scent invaded her senses directly, nearly suffocating her with its intensity.
Suddenly, she felt a surge of pain on her lips, followed by the taste of blood in her mouth.
Immediately after, Jackson released his grip, letting her go.
âThis is the punishment,â he said, looking at Oneida with a cold and focused gaze, his tone icy.
The Second Act Revenge (Oneida and Jackson)
ï¤The Second Act 197 Oneida was completely stiffened.
It seems as if she was still wrapped up in the sensations from moments ago, not having come to her senses yet. âPunishment? No wonder he bit she pondered.
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