Chapter 122Chapter 122
He has my daughters The mere sight of the exquisite suite had Madam Jewel speechlessbecause she
didn't expect Elijah to live in such a decent place.
You said that I should call, but did not answer my calls…” Madam Jewel stated, relivingthe anger and
frustration she felt having to immediately chase after Elijah in her car when he didn't pick up at her first
ring.
'It was a test to see how desperate you are...
and I can safely say now that you are desperate.' Elijah thought as he glared at her, knowing that
hehad to exist in the same space as this woman for his wife's sake.
“Drop your bag on the table,” Elijah commanded, grabbing her attention off his place and onto him.
Even though she hated every second of being obedient to Elijah, she slowly took her bag from her
shoulder, set it down on the small tablenext to the sofa, and sat down.
Your coat, take it off, Elijah ordered, his eyes never wavering from hers, knowing that she was a tricky
woman.
His tone was commanding, and it felt like a needle stabbing Madam Jewel’s skin with his every
wordbecause never in her life did she think that she would be bending in obedience to a man young
enough to be her grandson, especially one that she believed was a no-good lowlife.
Yet, she slowly removed her hands from her pockets, took off her jacket, and placed it next to the chair
asking, “What is this.” “Walk with me.” Elijah cut heroff with cold eyes.Not caring about the harsh stare she gave him, Elijah turned on his heels and walked off to the next
room, taking a seatin the kitchen.
A moment later, Madam Jewel entered after him and frowned as she sat down, the sudden silence and
Elijah’s deadpan expression making fear settleinside her.
“I want my wife back, Jewel…
I have heard what you and Jacob Hartford want from me…” Elijah started and then paused when
henoticed the nervous look on Madam Jewel's face.
“Melina didn't know who was behind Peach's kidnapping, so how did you…” She blurted out, gettinga
hold of her tongue when she realized she had spoken too much.
A snarl appeared on Elijah's face as he clenched his jaw together, disgusted that a grandmother could
be so horrible as to deliver her granddaughterinto mafia hands.
I am not going to free Elmer from prison, and I am not paying a dime.
Now, this is my proposal…
I want my wife back before tomorrow's end or else...
I am going to lose my morals and start sending black trash bags to your house every day.” Elijah calmly
said, hisexpression unreadable.
And that scared Madam Jewel not to know if his threat of getting rid of all the women in theHayes
family was real or a joke...
but since neither of them was laughing, she knew that he might be serious, and yet shelet out
anxiously, Don't threa-Hey...! Elijah shouted, his voice booming, silencing her immediately, and then helowered it, Look here, meet my eyes... Her doubt of just how insane he could get was immediately
clear, seeing that the quiet husband Melina once had by her side was not the Elijah in front of her, and
obediently she locked eyes with him.
“My wife is not to be messed with, and just a scratch on her skin will makeme pissed...
Have you seen me pissed off, Jewel?” Elijah questioned in a cold tone of voice, narrowing his dark
eyes threateningly and she gulped nervously at that.
First, her grandfather made that stupid decision to shield her, and now, she’s being protected by amad
man called her husband...' Madam Jewel thought, shaking her head slowly to answer his question.
'Why can't that child just die like her father and grandfather?’ “How many times have I beenmarried,
Jewel?” “Two times,You have hit menopause, haven't you?” Embarrass, annoyed, and confused by
Elijah's question, Madam Jewel sat there suppressing her urge to slap him and mumbled, “Yes,” Who's
going to lose more if they don't follow the instructions of the other...
Because I can promise you Jewel if anything happens to my wife, I am repaying you and every single
soul in the Hayes family, twoeyes for her eye...
double of anything that happens to her... If it was earlier before all that have happened,Madam Jewel
would have called his bluff, but seeing the way his eyes were glowing, the way he looked at her with
fury in them, and how he threatened her, making her feel intimidated in his presence, she couldn't help
but shiver, believing in herself that he was capable of doing the worse.
Jewel, am I making sense? Elijah asked, snapping her out of her thoughts, “‘Y…
yes,” she mumbled.
“Good.Now you are going to make a phone call. what?” “Called Jacob, and tell himto hand over my wife, A
slight frown appeared on Madam Jewel's face as a thought finally woke her from the fear she felt for
Elijah, and she blurted out, “How can I be sure that you have my granddaughters, daughters, daughter-
in-law, and granddaughter-in law?! Knowing that this hotel was secure with his men and Madam Jewel
couldn't leave unless he said so, Elijah took out his phone, found the picture Scorpio sent him, and
rolled the phone over to her on the table.
Hesitantly, Madam Jewel picked up the phone and brought it close to her face, looking down at the
photo that was displayed on the screen.
Her heart stopped at the sight of the pictures, and then she lashed out in anger,” You monster!!” “I was
not the want who murder her husband becausehe found out something he shouldn't have!! Elijah
blurted out, using a mind game to understand if Mr.
Hayes was mad at Madam Jewel that day at the hospital or if there was someone else.
Immediately her face dropped as the atmosphere grew heavy and suffocating for her as she asked,
“What did you say just now?” Her expression, one look at it,and Elijah could tell he hit a nerve...
Finding doctor Jacob was important for him to know who all were banned by Mr.
novelbinHayes from seeing him at the hospital, but right now, he didn’t need the doctor to tell him ifMadam
Jewel was a part of the list because her eyes spoke the words for themselves.
What the hell did you just say? Was it Peach that told you such nonsense!!! Huh!! Lyingon me in such a
way?! She was so young at that time.
What does she know?!” Madam Jewel screamed, her rage building up as Elijah watched her, not
uttering a word as she continued to scream,She's a liar!! No one is going to believe her nonsense!” 'Not
without evidence...If my wife's belief is right and I can prove it, I am dragging you to a hell hole that will be your home
forthe rest of your life.' Elijah thought, knowing that it was risky to try to kill two birds with one stone at
this moment.
So, he glared into her eyes, holding back his anger, and commanded, “Call Jacob),” The kitchen fell
silent again for what seemed likeforever and then Madam Jewel finally sighed, taking one last look at
the photo on Elijah's screen and then said, My phone is in my bag...
Can I get-” “Don’t move.
I will bring it to you. Elijah stated bluntly, getting up from his seat.
It was at this moment that Madam Jewel realized that she was a free hostage, and she had
walkedherself into a situation that she can't leave without his permission.
When Elijah reached her, he reached for his phone and slowly took it out of her grip, making herfrown
as she stared after him, walking out of the kitchen.
A moment later, when Elijah returned, Madam Jewel frowned when he tossed her phone in front of her
and ordered, “Make the call, and put it on a loudspeaker.” Slowly, Madam Jewel picked up the phone,
knowing that she was about to somewhat betray Jacob, but then again she knew he would understand
because of who all were at stake.
After scrolling through her contacts for some seconds, she stopped at Jacob’s number and dialed it.
It took two rings and then a voice that Elijah detested in his bones echoed through the room, “Hello?”
“Jacob?…
It’s Madam Jewel.” She hesitantly replied.
There was silence for a few moments before Jacob scoffed and said, “I know where youare, Jewel...What are you doing there?Elijah wants Peach back and I need you to return her to him.”Madam Jewel
bluntly answered and then added with a sigh, It's hard for me to explain, but you need to return her now
and be careful with how you handle her...
Do not mark her or hurt her.” The was a brief pause and then a wild laugh echoed through the line,
making Madam Jewel lash out, “Stop acting like adamn pig Jacob and bring Peach back-Jewel, I
thought you were kidding.
But what the hell has gotten into your aging mind!” Jacob exclaimed loudly, startling Madam Jewel.
A sigh left her lips, followed by a long pause as she eyed Elijah, seeing in his eyes the displeasure of
how the conversation was going andunlike every other time, making him upset was something she
never wanted to do, knowing what he holds in her grip.
“He has Cora and Amelia…
Jacob, Madam Jewel mumbled as though she hated letting those two names leave her lips.
Jewel, don't fuck with me! Jacob suddenly snapped, sounding panicked and worried, “Where is he?!
Where is Elijah right now?!” “Give Peach back tohim safely so my daughters can not come home in
black trash bags...
Do you understand me, Jacob?”.
Tell him to meet me on Rusty old side road. A frown crossed Elijah’s face at those words, knowing that
the last thinghe wanted was to risk Peach's safety by such an encounter.
“Bring my wife back to the hotel parking lot where your men snatch her from,” Elijah said coldly.
Jewel, you have the damn call on speaker?!” Jacob exclaimed angrily.“I had to! Elijah has Melina, Cora, Iris, Amelia, Rebecca, Emma, and every woman in my family…
and now he has me…
So I am begging you to bring Peach back to the hotel.
We are waiting for you.” Madam Jewel responded, her voice was strong and commanding.
Silence followed after those words and Elijah thought he had made the wrong move but then he heard
Jacob say,We are on our way. The moment Madam Jewel ended the call in his ear, Jacob raised his
hand to throw his phone, but stopped in midair and screamed, “Fuck you, Elijah!” “What's wrong,
boss?! Did that ass disobey your order...
We should punish his wife for it and send him a photo as a warning.” Scotty said,eager to get his hands
on Peach as he had fantasized about, but never got his way with her because his boss was always
locking the door.
Before he could get the chance to dodge, Jacob slammed his fist up Scotty’s nose, breaking it
immediately, blood pouring outinstantly.
“FUCK YOU, DAMNIT!!” Jacob shouted, picking Scotty up by the collar and throwing him across the
room, slamming him against the wall, causinghim to let out a groan of pain.
“Calm down, boss!” Scotty yelled out, trying to stop the flow of blood as he looked around in fear.
Calm? CALM? Do you think I should fucking calm down!? That bastard played me like adamn fool, and
now he has my daughters! Threatening their lives, and you think I should piss the shit out of him by
hurting his wife!”He got Amelia and Cora?” Not answering his man's question, Jacob sniffed, running
his fingers through his hair as he mumbled, What a bastard!...