Chapter 21 Love

The ClubBar was Daniel's temporary solace, the dimmed lighting matching his weary demeanor.

Serena had been in a car accident, and for the sake of the Douglas and the Wilson families' reputations, he was bound to take good care of her.

Rubbing the bridge of his nose, Daniel felt the weight of his responsibilities pressing down on him.

"Mr. Taylor has arrived."

"Daniel, your brother-in-law's here," his buddies chimed in with a grin.

Jordan stepped into the private room, furrowing his brow upon seeing Daniel. "Everyone else, clear out."

Daniel's friends exchanged glances. Sensing a domestic issue of the Douglas clan, they stepped outside to guard the door.

"Got something you wanna talk about?" Drawled Daniel, lounging on the couch with a lit cigarette, the very picture of laissez-faire.

Jordan's brow furrowed, his knuckles whitening as he clenched his fists. "Ran into a snag with the Willowcrest project. The Taylors need the Douglasses to step in... meet with Mr. Patrick from SHC Group."

Jordan's parents, having heard about a spat between Jordan and Daniel, had strong- armed Jordan into making amends. After all, it concerned the Taylor Corporation's destiny and prospects.

"Heh, who knew you'd actually come begging?" Daniel's voice was laced with frost, fueled by the memory of that nauseating incident at the hotel with Jasmine and, of course, Jordan.

Jordan was such a mama's boy; he'd follow his mother's lead to the ends of the earth. Daniel couldn't fathom what Jasmine or his sister saw in him.

"If you're gonna help, help. No need for the sarcasm," Jordan said, his frown deeper

now.

for favors?" Daniel couldn't help but chuckle as he took a deep drag. "Only my brother, Ethan, has Mr. Patrick's ear in the Douglas family. Why not go beg

tone was cutting. Jordan wouldn't dare ask Ethan for help; the man didn't have time for anyone, let

fists, but he

promise her you won't ever cause her grief again, and maybe I'll consider helping you out," said Daniel, flicking ash from

had us watching? She snuck over to the Taylor place; she seemed to be looking for... for

and his foot sent the coffee table flying.

decided to rush to Jordan, the moment she

stood shocked. "You're spying on

for him? With a flicker of

to get the Taylor family wiped out?" Daniel's voice was icy,

face Daniel. "What are you planning to do

already brought her here," the assistant chimed in, seeking approval.

only place to read the complete version of this

"Bring her in."

was shoved in,

then looked up

come to see Jordan... for a

biological father's cooperation

Daniel stood up and gripped Jasmine's chin. "Can't live without a man? In no time at all, you're running back to your

intervened, trying to

forget you're here to ask for my help today!" Daniel's cold gaze met

so many years, treating her

year in high school to his junior year in college, he had

slept with Jordan behind his back and even had a child! Where did that

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