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ལྔ་བ་ཞིག་ག་་་་་་་་ཀྱི མས གཅན ས བས ཕྱིན པའི
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CHAPTER 137
~Zade’s POV~
The gravel crunched under my tyres as I pulled into Andrew’s sprawling estate, the dim glow of porch lights casting long shadows over the well–manicured
lawn.
Andrew stood at the top of the stairs, an envelope in hand; his posture relaxed, but his gaze was sharp as always.
I parked the car and stepped out, the cool night air brushing against my skin, tossing my hair into my
eyes.
Andrew descended the steps, his signature grin firmly in place as he extended his hand. “Zade,” he warmly welcomed.
“Andrew,” I replied, clasping his hand firmly. “How are you this evening?”
“Fine, bro.”
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“I drove as soon as you said you had gotten it.” Andrew chuckled. “Why didn’t you tell me you had it sooner?”
“Trust me, bro, I didn’t know. The email just came, and then it was delivered shortly after. That was when I messaged you.”
Once we pulled back, he handed me the envelope without a word, his expression a mix of anticipation
and satisfaction.
“So,” Andrew began, tucking his hands into his pockets. “How was your day? Did you find out what you
needed?”
I leaned back against the car, my fingers running over the edge of the envelope. My eyes met his, and I let out a low chuckle.
“You won’t believe it, but it’s just as we suspected. There’s no more doubt in my mind or my heart.” I paused, exhaling. “She’s the one.”
A soft smile spread across Andrew’s face, his eyes glinting with quiet triumph. “I knew it,” he said,
nodding. “Now, let’s see the proper confirmation, shall
we?”
With a nod I tore open the envelone nulling out the
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neatly folded report inside. My hands were steady, but my chest tightened as I unfolded it, scanning the
results.
The second my eyes landed on the key details, a rush
of relief and joy filled me. My lips curved into a
genuine smile as I looked up at Andrew. “You were right.”
“No,” Andrew corrected, clapping me on the shoulder. “We were right.”
“But I couldn’t have found out without you, couz.” Andrew did not say anything. Rather, his soft smile told me he’d have done it any time, any day without fail.
“It’s a 100% compatibility,” I said, almost laughing at the sheer perfection of the result.
We both chuckled, the weight of the moment sinking in. Andrew straightened, his posture casual but his tone firm. “So, what now? Are you going to tell them?”
I nodded, folding the report carefully and slipping it back into the envelope. “Yes. I’ve been waiting for this moment for far too long, and now that it’s finally here, I’m not going to waste it.”
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Andrew’s grin widened. “Good. I’m happy for you, man. Truly.”
“Yeah.” I looked up, my eyes fixed on the stars. It was a starry night today and to be honest, it reminded me of a time I wasn’t sure was worth relieving at this
moment, but even at that, it shaped my destiny and
life.
“I wonder what mother would say?”
“How has Auntie been? I mean, taking back her acting career wasn’t what I thought she’d do, but what can I say? I am glad she is pushing through after your father’s death.” 2
“Yeah. She’s always been too busy, using work to dull the pain. Well, not anymore.
Andrew nodded and gestured toward his house. “Come inside for some hot coffee? We could celebrate this
properly.”
I shook my head, my expression turning serious. “Not tonight. I’ve got other matters to handle. One of the gangs I’ve been tracking is meeting tonight. I’ll take care of them, and then tomorrow…” I trailed off,
nowing Andrew understood the weight of what was
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coming next.
“Tomorrow,” he echoed, his voice steady. “Handle your business, Zade. I’ll see you soon.”
With a nod, I climbed back into my car, the envelope resting on the passenger seat. My path was clear now, and nothing would stand in my way.
“See you later, Zade.”
“Definitely. Oh, and contact Golden Claw. A
celebration is in order.” Andrew nodded as he stepped back, waving me goodbye.
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~Jenna’s POV~
The luxurious hotel suite felt more suffocating than comforting as I tossed my heels to the side and collapsed onto the plush couch. The day had been frustrating enough, but the silence of the room only amplified my irritation.
My phone buzzed on the coffee table, the screen lighting up with Mom and Dad. Rolling my eyes, I picked it up and answered their group call, barely hiding my annoyance.
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“Yes?” I said sharply.
“Jenna, sweetheart,” my mother’s soothing voice came through the line. “We just wanted to check–in. Did you settle in okay?”
“Barely,” I huffed, rubbing my temple. “This isn’t exactly where I wanted to be, Mom. You know that.”
“Darling,” my father’s deep voice cut in, calm but firm, “this is just temporary. You need to trust us on this.”
Iscoffed. “Temporary? I’ve been back in this country
for weeks, and all I’ve gotten is excuses. If you want me to settle here, at least make it worth my while. I should be staying at Snow’s house. Why am I stuck in a hotel?”
“Jenna,” my mother began, her voice mixed with plea and exasperation. “Snow is a busy man-”
“And that’s why I need to be closer to him,” I
interrupted. “If you want this joint project with Snow’s company to succeed, you’d better find a way to get me in his house. Or at least give me some proper access to him during office hours.”
my
father
There was a pause, and I could almost hear rubbing his temples on the other end. “Jenna,” he said
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firmly. “We have a plan for you. And it doesn’t involve barging into Snow’s personal life uninvited.”
“Oh really?” I said mockingly. “Then what’s the brilliant plan, Dad?”
His response was calm, but there was a finality to it that made me sit up straighter. “We’re going to ask Alpha Storm to let you work alongside Snow at the
company.”
I blinked, caught off guard. “Work?”
“Yes,” my father continued. “You’ll gain experience, establish credibility, and prove yourself before the deal is finalized. And since you’ll be working with Snow directly, you’ll have plenty of time to… make your case.”
My mother chimed in, her tone more encouraging. “It’s the perfect opportunity, Jenna. You’ll be close to him without overstepping.”
I let their words sink in, my irritation simmering into reluctant agreement. They weren’t wrong. If I worked with Snow, I’d have access to him during the day and maybe even after hours.
“Fine,” I said finally, my tone begrudging. “But you’d
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better make it happen soon)
“We will,” my father assured me. “Just leave it to us.”
“But, before you totally shut out the issue of me staying with him, ask Luna Star first and Alpha Storm. I bet they’d be happy for me to visit. Also, make him see that I am new and would need all the guidance I could
get.”
“You do not have to ask, my jewel. It shall be done.,” my father assured me.
The call ended, and I leaned back against the couch, my mind already spinning with possibilities. This wasn’t exactly the path I’d envisioned, but if it brought me closer to Snow, I’d make it work.
Because one thing was certain—I wasn’t giving up.
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