It was evident that Janiya harbored a strong desire to insult me, yet she managed to restrain herself.
“Why haven’t you left town yet, Janiya?” Caleb questioned Janiya in a cold tone.
“Didn’t I arrange for the bodyguards to accompany you back to the Thorn Edge Pack?”
His words seemed to trigger a memory within Janiya, and her expression shifted to a mixture of sadness and indignation. “Caleb, how dare you interrogate me? You have no clue what I’ve been through just to remain here!”
“Are you trying to tell me that you’ve become Adam’s mistress in order to secure your place in this town?” Caleb exposed her, his words carrying a tinge of accusation.
A N G E L A ‘s L I B R A R Y
“Is that what you want? You think he’ll protect you?”
Janiya stood frozen, her mind reeling from the sudden revelation.
She gazed at Caleb with a complex expression, a mix of surprise and resentment evident on her face. It seemed she hadn’t anticipated him discovering her mistress status so soon, and the exposure of her secret identity left her feeling exposed and indignant.
“Janiya, go back home. Let’s not let things escalate any further,”
Caleb uttered in a cold tone, his voice carrying a hint of authority
Tears welled up in Janiya’s eyes
Her eyes reflected a mix of anger, sadness, and a deep sense of helplessness. “Caleb, you know nothing. You haven’t experienced what I have, and you have no right to pass judgment on me! I will make you regret this!”
Having uttered those words, Janiya departed with tears streaming down her face.
As soon as she left, I promptly released my grip on Caleb.
He lowered his head and cast a fleeting glance at his arm, which I had been holding. A hint of unhappiness flickered across his expression.
He reminded me, “You heard what she said. It’s not my fault that she made the choice to become Adam’s mistress.”
He drew nearer to me, his voice low and hushed. “See, I kept my word.”
“I know,” I replied, nodding my head.
In truth, I had figured it all out yesterday.
From a logical perspective, it didn’t make sense for Caleb to ask
Janiya to become Adam’s mistress just to ensure her stay. Moreover, the
Barton family could be of great assistance to Caleb. It would be counterproductive for him to willingly hand over Janiya to Adam.𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.𝘤𝘰𝘮
It wouldn’t serve his goal of acquiring the town; instead, it would create more complications. The Caleb I knew wouldn’t be so stupid.
“But if Janiya has indeed become Adam’s mistress, things will become even more complicated. Not only Riley, but all of us will face difficult challenges ahead.” I expressed my concerns, worry evident in my voice.
Now, the risks and dangers would escalate further.
