The notification showed up on his phone which interrupted his intense moment at this time.

Taking a step back, Javier brought out his phone from his pocket and looked at the notification from his people.

"Just a minute.

" With this, he walked around the corner and picked up the call, leaving Jennifer a little bit back.

"Hello?

"

"Sir, we have something to tell you… we have received an email from another state..

" this alerted Javier immediately.

His eyes turned deeper with his aura dropping immensely.

"Address? Name of the person who sent it?

" Javier asked, in the coldest one he could have ever said.

"It is from Mr. Lucas's address ....looks like an official email id.

" when the information entered into his ears, he let out a tired sigh.

A frown curved on his forehead when he understood that it might be to negotiate with him at this point too...

"Have you read it or not?

" was all that he asked since he wasn't interested in beating around the bush anymore.

Since the man is already in his way, why not just open it and close the deal?

The man from the other side didn't reply for a few seconds but then opened his mouth to say,

"Sir...I believe that you should see the content yourself. I had fast-forwarded it...to your other address... Please check it.

"

With this, the other man hung up, making Javier super curious. What could be there to make his people not even reveal whatever the content might be?

'Is it that serious?' he wasn't aware of the situation yet he opened his mail to check the context when his eyes averted downwards to read.

...

Johnsons,

We are ready to give you back your uncle…. Who is still within our boundaries, behind the bars. For that, you have to arrive at our borders. Locations per our wish. With clear intent.

Smiths.

….

There was neither any sad expression on Javier's face.

He remained neutral as always and had no excitement. Moreover, he knew that Lucas is surely an egoistic person.

He is willing to come to them? It made him wonder if they were willing to give up?

'For someone like Jennifer? So much...giving up? Well, what special is there about Jennifer for them to go to this extent?' the question was alleging in his mind. But there was no direct answer.

At the same time, Jennifer was standing behind him, looked at his back, and tried to steal a view yet failed.

'Sigh... he is hiding it, why do you see it..maybe that you are personal..' With this idea in her mind, Jennifer didn't move further anymore and simply averted her eyes to the rest of the garden.

Hands tucked inside her pocket, she looked at the mesmerizing view of the garden where fountains were going on.

With the beauty of the flowers, she can't express how dazzling this view is for her.

The moment when her attention was focused on another idea, Javeri came back to her. His lips were formed into a thin line which added to her existing worry.

"What happened? Is there something important?

" she asked out of courtesy, though if it was something personal and professional, she was sure he won't reveal.

"Well.. it's about Lucas.

" the name itself made Jennifer's eyes wide and fear arose in her heart,

"What.. Exactly about him…?

"

Seeing Her face, he was unsure about how she is going to react to what he will say next. But that can't be hidden too. Since they are supposed to be on the same page and hiding won't make him gain anything in return.

While making his heart and mind convinced, he spoke with a tense tone,

"Lucas has agreed to our one demand. He has asked to meet at the borders. Location of our choice. Looks like he is thoroughly thinking about you..

"

After hearing this, the faint smile on hers faded instantly. Not only that, she felt something squeezing her heart so tightly which immediately made her face white as marble, to the extent were holding her legs also became difficult,

"S..So..he..agreed… to your..demand..?

"

"Not all. For Now, he agreed for one, while we have kept many in front of them. Looks like he is truly interested to have his hands on you..

" the comment didn't bring her smile back since she was in great chaos already.

It wasn't easy to digest the fact that her life was lies in his hand, as he is still craving to have his bride.

At the same time, when she wished to escape the dead reality, it doesn't seem as easy as she is thinking. 'If Lucas agreed to one demand... doesn't that mean my importance is much more..? But… I don't wanna leave!'

Her intent was never to return back to her state. Marrying Lucas was out of the list for a long time already.

As a glint glimmered through her eyes, that didn't go unnoticed by Javier. He can sense the information left an impact on her thinking.

'She must be overthinking once again..' he wasn't surprised either as it concerns her. All the matters concern her and everything is done to exchange her.

But he has different plans, regarding her which are yet to be revealed.

"I will have to leave...Jennifer. I guess I will have to prepare to bring the man he is sending back to our states.

"

"Who is that person though?

" she asked cautiously as she is eager to know what they have demanded against her, from the Smiths..in return for her freedom and export back to Lucas.

At first, Javier was a little bit hesitant but later he simply replied with a second thought,

"My uncle. He has been behind the bars in your state but now...he will be turning back to his home..

"

"Oh..nice..

" she passed a half-hearted smile as it might be a good homecoming for another person, but it was a drastic step towards her dispatch back to another state.

Soon, Javier left her in a bit of a hurry, leaving Jennifer alone to stand in the garden.

His mood improved after having and sharing few talks with her, as he left with a better mood but her worry was constantly at an alarming rate.

She looked at Javier's back, in the direction where he left, and wasn't able to tear her gaze for a few minutes.

Something revolved continuously in her mind, whether it was a plan to a way to make herself stay longer, she wasn't able to decide either.

Moreover, she wasn't sure if she wishes to stay here anymore or not. It was really confusing to devise but at the same time, her heart was constantly making her anxious that she can sense what is going to happen in near future.

Puzzledness was written all over her head and face, but the most concerned she decided what to think about Javier... and the feelings which are growing at a steady rate, which were the beginning to destroying her entire life.

"In a few days...Austin will arrive... Gosh… now I don't know if I even wish to leave Javier or not..

"

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