Chapter 4 The Start Of A Storm

Cal's heart still racing from the encounter. "Take your time," she said, her voice sweet.

As Ethan walked away, Cain's eyes locked onto hers, his expression still shocked. " Miss Calister Jackson," he said, his voice low and husky. "I never thought I'd see you again."

Cal's smile was victorious, her eyes glinting with amusement. "And I never thought I'd see you again, Mr Cain Hutton," she said, her voice dripping with venom. "But here we are."

Cain's eyes narrowed, his gaze piercing through her facade. "Indeed," he said, his voice dripping with malice. "It seems we have a lot to catch up on, Miss Jackson."

Just then, Diva walked up to them, her eyes sparkling with curiosity. "Hey, what's going on here?" she asked, her voice bubbly.

Cal's responded casually"Just catching up with an old friend," she said, her voice sweet.

Cain's eyes flickered to Diva, his expression softening. "Yeah, just reminiscing about old times," he said, his voice dripping with sarcasm.

Cal's just smiled wryly, her eyes never leaving Cain's face. "Well, no it's been a long time, Cain," "But I see you're still up to your old tricks."

Cain's eyes narrowed, his gaze piercing through her facade. No "And I see you're still as beautiful and fiery as ever, Miss Jackson," he said, his voice dripping with malice.

The tension between them was roused, the air thick with unspoken words and unresolved issues. It was clear that there was bad blood between them.

While Ethan was discussing with his friend Cal had gone the washroom to refresh her makeup.

But as she reached for her lip gloss, the door swung open and Cain Hutton walked in. Cal's eyes narrowed, her voice firm. "You shouldn't be here, Cain." Cain smirked, his eyes gleaming with confidence. "I own a share in this company litttle miss a Jackson. I can go wherever I please." Cal's grip on her lip gloss tightened, her mind racing with memories of their past.

"What do you want, Cain? Why are you here?" Cain's expression turned serious, and gave Cal murderous gaze that sent chills down her spine. "I want to know where you've been, Cal.

Why did you disappear without a trace?" Cal's laughter was bitter, her eyes flashing with anger. "You have no right to know my whereabouts, Cain. You made it clear how little I meant to you when you threw me out of your life."

Cain's eyes darkened, his voice low and husky. "Don't pretend like you don't remember what we shared, Cal. Don't act like it meant nothing to you." Cal's heartbeat raced, her eyes filled with rage. "I remember everything, Cain. But I chose to forget because it was all just a charade to you.

A contract, a pretend relationship." Cain's smile turned cold, his eyes glinting with guilt. "I can change the rules, Cal. I can make you remember how you felt about me."

Cal's eyes flashed to Ethan, her heart filled with gratitude. "I'm not alone anymore, Cain. I'm taken now. And you can't control me like you used to."

Cain's tightened his grip on her arm like a vice, his eyes blazing with intensity and fiery. "Tell me you don't feel the same way, Cal. Tell me all those feelings are gone." Cal's eyes locked onto his, her voice steady. "I don't feel anything for you, Cain. All my feelings for you are gone."

Cain's eyes searched hers, as if seeking the truth. For a moment, they just stared at each other with so intensity. Then, Cain's face twisted in a snarl. "You're lying," he hissed, his grip on her arm tightening. "I can see it in your eyes. You still feel something for me."

Cal's heart raced, her mind racing with ways to escape. But before she could think of anything, Ethan burst into the room, his eyes blazing with anger. He yelled out, "Cain, let her go this instance," he growled, his voice low and menacing.

Cain's eyes flicked to Ethan, a sneer on his face. "He grudgingly let go of her.

Ethan walked up to Cal and asked are you okay? She nodded, Cain what do yo think you are doing? Are dare you put your hand on my fiance?

Cain quickly apologised, i'm sorry Ethan,

I'm not the one you should be apologising to, Cain turned to Cal, i apologise Miss Jackson, for my misconduct.

Now listen Cain, stay away from Cal, she's mine now and i'll defend her from you and anyone else." Cain apologised once more and quickly walked out from the washroom.

Ethan's eyes narrowed, his fists clenched as he watch cain leave. " And he gently turned to Cal, puts his hands around her and said, don't worry, I'm here for you and i won't let anyone hurt you I promise.

Cal was very shocked to see this side of Ethan, she had a perception of him as a cold and arrogant man, but this emotional and caring side of him she didn't see.

She just rested her head on his chest as he quietly patted her on her back.

Few minutes later Ethan quietly took her out to a private room in the company, gave her water to drink and calm her nerves.

Ethan asked, do you feel better now?

Cal just nodded.

Ok then, please excuse me, i Will be back in five minutes.

Ethan walked out and went towards the conference hall, where Cain was chatting with three others, as Ethan approached the men he turned to Cain and threw a punch, Cain was caught up unaware.

Some men Rush to hold Ethan while others held Cain, Cain was bleeding from the nose, he had blood stains on his white shirt, he pulled her his handkerchief to wipe the blood from his face, then raised his head and gave Ethan a murderous look.

Ethan warned stay away from her otherwise i will ruin you. Ethan was the heir of the Prestigious Claire Family, the most powerful family in town. That is well known for their power, wealth and multiple businesses.

The Claire Family was ruthless when it comes to their dealing with opponents and Cain is very much aware of this and he knew better than to mess with the Claire family.

While this was going on, news had reached the head of the Claire family and he quickly reached out to the head of the Hutton family.

Mark Claire Ethan's grandfather was the head of the Claire family, while Denzel Hutton the Head of the Hutton family, Cain's grandfather have maintained a smooth relationship over the years without a fallout.

The Head of the Claire Family had called the head of the Hutton family to call his grandson to order. He warned that no one has a right to put a hand on any member of the Claire family how much much the heir of the Claire family. The head of the Hutton family could only apologise as he wouldn't want to make an enemy out of the Claire family.