Contract Marriage: The Replacement Groom novel Chapter 446

446 The party 

Everyone on the table looked at Jeslyn, accessing her to see if she was indeed looking the way her son said. 1 

Undeniably, she looked stressed and sometimes zoomed out. But the friends thought she was missing her husband. That was the reason Lolita forced her here, to begin with. 

Jeslyn smiled and shook her head, “I’m fine. I guess I had too much to drink, I’ll use the lady’s room.” She got up before anyone could expose her. 

She knew she lied about the drinks, but so what? It was convenient 

Valen watched his mother leave. Just like all the ladies at the table, he knew she lied because he had been watching her since. The boy looked away from his mother’s back and shifted his gaze to her cup of non–alcoholic wine, it just went a tad lower from how the waiter brought it to her. Others have drank about four cups, yet she was still on her first. 

Jeslyn’s heels clicked continuously as she made her way to the restroom in the massive hotel that was booked for this elegant engagement party. Even though she wasn’t in for this celebration, she was caught by surprise by how well–decorated the venue was. Kim’s dress was personally picked out by Damien. Who would have known that he was such a romantic man? 

A sigh escaped her lips as she opened the restroom door. It’s been two months plus, yet her good husband hasn’t had enough fun outside. Did he intend to take a year? Also, why hasn’t she heard about any gang war anywhere around the world? 

Rex and others might think she was convinced by their lies, but unfortunately, she’s not stupid 

anymore. 

Looking at the reflection of her image in the mirror, Jeslyn sighed again. “Why am I looking so worn out and unhappy these days? Maverick, when do you intend to return home? Aren’t you missing your wife and son? Or did you find someone more attractive than me?” 

She pouted when the thought crossed her mind. She was sure her husband is not like that, but it was convenient and free to think, so why not abuse it if it would make her feel good? 

away 

A smile graced her lips after washing her face. “If you can’t give me a gracious reason why you’ve been for so long, I’ll make you sleep on the floor for the same amount of time you got me worried. But if you dared to find someone better than me…” she turned off the tap and pulled out a tissue from its stand, as she wiped her hands, she uttered, “It would be fun to be the antagonist of your love life. 

Hehe…” she chuckled. 

“Right?” 

Jeslyn turned sharply when she heard the voice. She looked around, but no one except her was in. Just then, the door was pushed open and someone stood by the door, beaming at her. 

“Y–you?! What are you doing here?” 

He started walking step by step towards her while saying, “Indeed, you’re right. It is fun to be the 

antagonist of a relationship. However, it’s unfortunate you cannot be the antagonist because your husband…” he closed the distance and leaned into her. “…Is dead.” He whispered. 

Jeslyn’s mind immediately rejected that last word. With all her strength, she pushed him away. 

“Reuben Yu, I don’t know what your problem is. However, know that you’ve failed even before started.” 

you 

“Says, who?” he laughed. “All my life, I’ve never met a setback and my plans are always meticulous… just like now,” he beamed. 

Jeslyn frowned. “What do you mean?” she started to feel weird as she looked at his face. 

“I should tell you. Today, a lot of bodies will be buried. While my brother is getting engaged, his people are being attacked. By the time he finds out, there’ll be something more important than his faction that he would need to worry about. Isn’t that fascinating?” he beamed again. 

‘So this is why I’ve been down since yesterday?‘ she thought. 

Jeslyn took a deep breath as she thought of what to do to escape. She needs to tell Damien what his brother was planning. She discreetly looked around the room, nothing was in sight. 

He glanced at his watch and said, “Five more minutes to go… Rossa, let’s leave this place, it will be difficult to leave after five minutes.” 

Jeslyn’s eyes widened, “What are you trying to do?!” 

“I told you, my brother will have something greater than his faction that he would need to worry about. I don’t want you to get caught up in the mess. Come with me,” he stretched out his hand. 

“Valen!” Jeslyn ignored his outstretched hand and tried to run around him. Her son and friends need to be brought to safety! 

“Rossa!” He blocked her path, looking a little upset. “What do you think you’re doing?” 

“Get out of my way!” She yelled and tried to shove him out of the way, but he maneuvered his way agilely to embrace her from behind and firmly wrap his hands around her body. No matter how much she struggled, she couldn’t free herself. 

“Don’t be stubborn, Rossa, I told you I won’t hurt you. Why are you running away from me?” he proceeded to lower his tone. He was trying to sound romantic, but to Jeslyn, he was simply creepy! 

His hands on her irritated her so much that her chest burnt with fury. Without thinking, she raised her right leg and ruthlessly stepped on his toe. 

“Argh!” 

He cried out and immediately released her. Jeslyn knew that wasn’t enough to stop him from chasing her, so she took off her shoes and smacked his face with the heels. She didn’t wait to see the bruise 

before she jumped at the door to leave. 

“Rossa!” he screamed. 

The yell sent shivers running through her, but she refused to stop running. Her purse had fallen, still, she didn’t notice. Just when she opened the door and tried to leave, someone blocked her exit. 

It was Davis! 

“Want to escape?” He grabbed her by the hair and dragged her back into the restroom. 1