Cedric's eyes darkened.

"Did you find out what his relationship with Howard Jones is?"

"They have been close friends for a long time. His son went on a blind date recently with Cressida Jones, Howard's daughter. She entered alone but was carried out by someone else. I sent you a footage"

Cedric narrowed his eyes as he watched the video.

Gavin's son walked in first then Cressida came in second. Few minutes later, Gavin entered while Henry stood outside. Like he was keeping watch.

There were no surveillance cameras inside the private room. He could not see what was happening? Henry left for a while and Kevin entered. He went out with a seemingly unconscious Cressida in his arms. Her dress was a bit disheveled.

He gripped the pen in his hand tightly till it broke. He could guess what happened back there.

His secretary entered.

"Sir, Miss Jones would like to see you"

His angry expression dissipated at once.

"Let her in"

"Hello"

He smiled. "I wasn't expecting you. Please sit"

"I won't take long, I just....." She closed her eyes. "I need your help"

"With what?"

Whatever she wanted, he was ready to do for her.

"My friend needs a job. It had always been her dream to work here, but it never happened"

She found it very hard to ask this favor of him and his silence made her feel even worse.

"This wasn't stated in our contract"

"I know" her voice was low. She was beginning to think this was bad idea.

"Has she applied here before?"

"She has" she said with hope.

"I'll have the human resources team review her application, but I can't guarantee her a position. Whether she will get the job will depend solely on her performance at the interview"

She nodded. "Thank you" she had a one-sided smile on her lip. I'll take my leave now"

"Do you want me to take you back home?"

"There is no need. I drove here"

"I'll see you off"

She tried to oppose his suggestion, but he wasn't ready to listen. He opened the door and made sure she was out first, then he followed.

The stares she kept getting at the lobby made her roll her eyes. It was all because of this man beside her.

He made sure she had driven out of sight before he called his secretary that they needed to go somewhere.

"Where are we headed sir?" His chauffeur asked.

"Clean paradise factory"

That was the name of Gavin's company.

They found it easily with the help of GPS.

Someone tried to stop him at the entrance.

"Tell your boss Mr Sinclair is to see him"

His secretary ordered. The security men realized who he was immediately, but it wasn't within their authority to let him in without permission.

One of them went in and returned with a young lady.

"Hello. I'm Mr Clark's secretary. Please follow me"

They stopped at an office. She knocked and a hoarse voice response from inside.

"Come in"

She let them in and excused herself.

Gavin was seated comfortable on the couch in his office, his big belly shot out.

"Have your seat. I'm Gavin Clark, nice to meet you"

He stretched out his hand. Cedric only stared at it till he withdrew his hand.

"I remember you. What brings you to this little place of mine?" His voice had a hint of a smile.

"Excuse us" Cedric said to his secretary.

"Oh. It must be very important" Gavin said carelessly. He found a particular interest in his nails as he tended to them, ignoring Cedric.

"I came here because of Cressida"

"Right! You are that man Howard introduced to me as his son-in-law. Are you really married to her? All of a sudden? I don't believe it" he chuckled. " You have access to many ladies, why must it be her, huh?"

"Why can't it be?"

Gavin poked his cheek with his tongue, a mischievous smile on his face.

"I just feel you deserve someone better. She has been used already"

Cedric's eyes narrowed into slits.

"Used? By who?" His aura became more dangerous my the second.

"You don't have to know that" he waved his hand casually. "All I'm saying is that you deserve someone fresh better. Someone fresh. I could find some for you if you want"

"It was you, wasn't it?"

Gavin paused.

"Did she tell you that?"

"Answer the fucking question!" he roared.

"You are right. Cressida is a very strong girl, but I love the way she cowers every time she sees me. It turns me on"

"What did you do to her?"

"Ask her. I bet she won't tell you. You should take my suggestion and find someone else, Mr Sinclair"

Cedric stood up and walked out. The called the private investigator the moment he got into his car.

"I want you to deal with Gavin Clark for me. Torture him slowly and make him wish he were dead. I don't care how you do it, but don't kill him"

"Yes sir"

He didn't stop at the office and went home directly.

"Where's my wife?" He asked the butler.

"Madam hasn't returned since she left in the morning"

Cedric forehead wrinkled. He thought she went home earlier. Considering her attacker was still at large, he could not help but think the worst.

He sent her a message.

"Where are you?"

"I'm at the gallery. I still have some preparations to make for the opening"

He sighed in relief.

He had a teleconference to attend, and it lasted four hours. By the time he ended the meeting, it was already dark, but she wasn't back yet.

He picked up his coat and drove to her gallery. It was the first time he came here, and he could not help but applaud her. Her paintings were wonderful.

"Cedric?" Cressida called, unsure whether it was him. He turned to her. "What are you doing here?"

"I came to see you. Are you done here?"

"Yes. I'll just grab my bag" she went to her office and returned.

"Let's go"

She headed in the direction of her car, but he stopped her.

"Get into my car"

"Who will drive mine?"

He instructed the driver to come down from the car and handed him Cressida's car key.

She reluctantly entered his car. He shut the door and entered the car too.

The ride was silent until he decided to break it.

"Can I ask a question?"

"Go ahead"

"Why can't we use the same room?"

"Why are you asking me this?"

"Please just answer it"

"Because our marriage is a sham"

"Does it have anything to do with Gavin?

She faced him sharply.

"How ......how did you know about him?"