The Marvelous Elijah's Return novel Chapter 143

Read The Marvelous Elijah’s Return By Rever Chapter 143 – Hear my plan or leave

As he stared at her bare body while she reached out for her robe, Josh sighed, running his fingers into his hair, mumbling, “I am divorced now. There‘s no need for us to keep this a secret anymore and keep having sex in remote places like this.”

A soft, yet humorless laugh slipped from her lips as she wore her robe, turned to face him, and then said, “You think you are more special than the rest, huh?”

“Well, your screams last night saiu so, and we have been doing this for years. Why would you keep having sex with me if I was not special, sweetheart?” Josh c***kily uttered, pushing the sheets off him as he got out of bed.

“I wish I would have ended up with her Ex–husband, then her brother since Melina used to love bragging about how great he was in bed and gentle–”

“Jessica!”

“What?! Huh?! I screamed because you are always rough! But just because I like that doesn‘t mean you are special.”

Rage flashed across Josh‘s eyes before his gaze softened as he shook his head, remembering what he wanted to achieve here.

“You have been single for years, Jessica, and at some point sleeping around with all men attractive to your eyes would become boring…” Josh took another look at her as he approached her, slowly. “Marry me, Jessica.”

“Love is overrated, Josh. And even if it wasn‘t, I have none for you. And don‘t try to play me stupid with this nonsense. I know that after Iris divorced you, the company is sinking slowly because your major investors all had close connections with her father.” Jessica folded her arms across her chest, staring at him unblinkingly.

“So, you don’t want me then?” Josh asked with an eyebrow raised.

“If I had the slightest bit of feelings for you, you and Iris wouldn‘t have lasted so long in a peaceful marriage. Don‘t take it to heart, Josh… I love the body, but not the man that owns it…”

“You–”

“You should leave… I got a dress appointment meant for tonight to take my father to Mr. Wessex B**tcher‘s sixty birthday–”

“I am not interested in your chit–chat after the nonsense you just said!”

His words left silence in the room as their eyes locked together in fury. The only sound that came out of her mouth was the sound of her sharp inhale, then exhale.

“Fine. You should leave.” She muttered before quickly walking towards the bathroom door.“ Good thing Elijah is on the guest list.”

Before reaching it, Josh grabbed her wrist, making her stop on her track as he pulled her back and said, “Elijah got invited to Mr. Wessex B**tcher‘s party?!”

“Release!” Jessica commanded, glaring at his grip on her wrist. A hesitant chuckle escaped his lips. He didn‘t even realize why he let go of her wrist so quickly,hty bolesti stave

but when he did, there was a slight tingling feeling of anxiety that lingered on him.

“I am friends with Mr. Wessex B*tcher‘s daughter and imagine my disbelief when she told me that Bryan Check is going to bring Elijah as his plus one to the party.” Jessica uttered, glaring, at him.

Confused, Josh looked back at her, his brows furrowing as be said, “Bryan? As in… Bryan Check?… that lowlife b**ard –.”

“Lowlife? Hah! Do you know that he just brought Peach a the ‘Bliss Mansion–”

“But that place was selling for millions,” “Your family‘s importance has dropped a lot since Elmer‘s imprisonment, but in the elite league, Elijah‘s name is becoming way too famous than it should be in a positive light…”

Like a wave crashing upon the shores, a sense of anger hit Josh so hard that he felt dizzy.

The only thing that kept him sane was Jessica‘s voice saying, “Anyway, my interest in him just upgraded to a hundred, and since his wife‘s name is not on the guest list, I don‘t mind entertaining him tonight.”

“Jessica, honey, I need to get into that party.” Josh finally spoke, snapping out of his feelings as he cupped her cheeks, looking deep into her eyes. “Oh really? Why?” “Elijah is the reason Iris broke up with me… That f**ker ruined my marriage. And an eye for an eye will be a very appropriate punishment.” A sudden smile appeared on Jessica‘s mouth as she leaned forward and teased his lip with her teeth, murmuring, “I see. Ruining his marriage leaves him single. And any man that can make a fool out of a powerful family like yours and mess with you like Elijah has been doing is worth my time and attention…”

Immediately, pulling back from her, Josh scowled, his anger only becoming worse by the second as he glared daggers into her, growling, “F**k you, Jessica!”

A wild laugh fell from her lips, echoing throughout the bedroom, making Josh‘s skin turn clammy.

Then she wiped imaginary tears away from the corners of her eyes before smiling once again, tilting her head as she said, “Do you want to hear my plan or leave?”

The sound of a knock made Elijah raise his eyelids, immediately smiling at his wife, kissing her on the forehead before he left the bed, and as he was walking past the mirror, he noticed the scratch marks on his arms and shoulder, and a smile tugged on his lips.

“Elijah, Peach…” Miss Grace‘s soft voice called out, making him stop in his tracks, a look of horror crossing his face.

“Shoot!!” Elijah mumbled beneath his breath rushing for his closet. “Sweater… Sweater…”

Opening her eyes to see her husband struggling to wear a black turtleneck sweater, Peach was confused until she heard, “Elijah, dear… James wants me to inform you guys that breakfast is ready… Is Peach awake?”

The sound of a small chuckle made Elijah turn and stared at his wife, watching her attempt to hide her amusement.

“We will be down soon,” He called out, finally getting into a pair of sweatpants.

Once he heard Miss Grace‘s footsteps fade from the doorway, he walked over to the bed, placing one knee on the mattress, then leaving forward, staring right into Peach‘s eyes.

“Morning Kitty,” Elijah whispered in her ear, placing his hands gently on her cheek before pressing his lips against hiers.

“A new nickname?” Peach grinned, wrapping her arms around Elijah‘s waist.

“Nah… It‘s because you were like a wildcat last night –“

“Hey!”

As a laugh escaped his lips, Peach picked up a pillow and smacked him square across the head with it.

“Your claws and your teeth were deadly but beautiful as always…” Elijah teased, catching her arm before she could hit him again, squeezing her soft flesh.

His smile made Peach narrow her eyes in annoyance, but the effect was lost on Elijah, who was still giggling

His ringtone disturbed him from her face, and he reached over to the nightstand, picked ior up, and sighed at Bryan‘s name.