Reckless Marriage Unyielding Love novel Chapter 5

5.Chapter 5 Forgot About Me

In a posh hotel suite, Jaxon stepped out of the shower with a simple white nightgown. Droplets of water hung on his brown hair, some cascading down his face onto the snow-white sheets. “Mikayla, I love you! Winona and I… I just fell prey to the temptation. You love me, don’t you? You’ll trust me, won’t you?”

However, there was no response from Mikayla on the bed, only the sound of her even breathing. Jaxon trailed his fingers gently across her cheek, luxuriating in her softness. Gradually, his touch wandered lower, drawn by a growing desperation for more.

*****

Twenty minutes earlier, a modest MPV cruised steadily along the highway. Inside, Carlos smiled as he glanced at the words [Call Ended] on the screen. “Fiancé…”

His smile quickly soured. “Get me a private jet. I need to be back in Xosa, stat!”

“Yes, sir!” The subordinate in the front seat didn’t dare to disobey.

“I need to be at Xosa Airport in 40 minutes!” Carlos added.

The subordinate broke into a sweat, thinking, ‘That’s cutting it close. It takes an hour and a half at least.’ He picked up the phone in his hand and dialed a number. “Elvis!”

“Yes?” Elvis replied.

“Please help me check Mikayla’s whereabouts today. Get back to me in 20 minutes! No, 15 minutes!” the subordinate instructed.

“Okay,” Elvis replied.

*****

“How could a Lindstrom stoop so low? Is this what Hugo taught you?” Carlos’ voice was a dangerous rumble.

Jaxon’s suspicion spiked when Carlos dropped his father’s name so casually; not many in Xosa would dare. “Just who are you?”

“If you don’t want this mess to blow up and smear the Lindstrom name, beat it!” Carlos didn’t bother with an answer. He yanked the blanket over Mikayla, hiding her from view.

Jaxon stood there, weighing his options. He wanted to get Mikayla and run, but it was clear that Carlos was here for her—and he wasn’t someone to mess with.

“Get lost!” Carlos barked.

Meeting Carlos’ sharp gaze, Jaxon hastily gathered his clothes and left reluctantly. After Jaxon bailed, Carlos approached the bed and sat down, his expression melting as he gazed at Mikayla. “Seems like you’ve totally forgotten me.”