The Kidnapped Bride

The handgrip itself made Jennifer's body language turn stiff. Initially, her lips turned dry but she had still kept the subtle smile on her face. "Nice to meet you, Mr...?"

"He is Mr. Greyson. Very soon, we will be coming partners as Mr. Greyson has agreed to invest a good capital in our business.." Lucas gave her some insight, making Jennifer's mouth turn into a big 'O'

Turning her gaze back to see the old man, she saw that he had a few wrinkles near his eyes. Moreover, despite his age and how Lucas had addressed him, she found this man to be slightly old as he appeared. 

Yet, Jennifer had no such intention to disappoint.

"We look forward to working with you, Mr. Greyson.." Jennifer politely told, to which Mr. Greyson's eyes curved, "Pleasure, Miss Taylor. How beautiful fiance Lucas has. I wasn't expecting him to already have a woman in his life though.."

"A man should play around till when his age is right... after some time, one should go-ahead to look for a settlement.." Lucas confidently replied to him, while lifting his glass of wine from the left hand and gulping it entirely.

In response, Mr. Greyson had kept the same expressions throughout but his gaze was very much over Jennifer.

The eyes were making her slightly uncomfortable as well but Jenifer has no such intention to react. 

She was here to play along with him, so will she without trying to create or seeking any other trouble. "It is a wedding decided by both of our families.."

"I can see... a lady like you suits Mr. Lucas Smith. I hope that I will be invited to the divine wedding as well."  Mr. Grey was trying his best to strike conversation on a lighter note, which was obviously noticed by Jennifer very vibrantly.

She had no idea if Lucas saw the meaning behind the glances, but it was hard for her to understand. 

'Is he trying to convey something to me? His gazes do not look like lusty ones either... what should I interpret out of them?' There was a lot of confusion. 

But keeping her hand tenderly on Lucas's chest, she stared into his eyes to ask, "I think we should sit and talk now.."

"Oh, sure! Come with me.." he led her to the sitting place, where in the middle, there was a table, under which the water was glowing.

It was a sight to see, which made her forehead lines turn into a frown, but her heart was growing under stress. 

Scratching her neck slightly, her eyes fell in the other direction to see no other presence except her. 

However, it was still not caught by Lucas, who was already overwhelmed with the success that tasted in his mouth.

Staring at Jennifer he came closer as he whispered, "I will bring some drinks for both of us. Wait for me...." In return, Jenifer passed a faint smile as she saw him going slightly away from them.

Now, she was left alone with Mr. Greyson, with whom she felt the awkwardness rising around her. It was hard to deny either. 

When Mr. Greyson noted that her attention was caught somewhere else, he coughed slightly to gather her attention towards him, "Miss Taylor, for how long do you know Mr. Smith?"

Moving her head back to see the Greyson man, Jenifer smiled to answer back, "For the few months.  I had studied abroad. Once I returned back, my parents had already fixed my wedding with him...so for the last few months.."

"That is good. Because... as I heard from the sources that his wedding was recently canceled... and then someone spread the news that he was married in secret. Everything seemed mixed too..." 

At this point, Jennifer's eyes never teared from MR.Greyson. She found him amusing towards her, but it was cautious for her. 

Surely she could understand that being into the partnership with some other person, he must have done a background check on Lucas. 

But to that depth? Does he not know that now, Lucas's position is also snatched? And what does it have to do with her?! Biting her lower lip, Jennifer kept a sweet gesture on her face where she, first of all, brought her mouth to cover her mouth from letting out a chuckle. 

Later on, she adjusted her eyes upwards to say, "You are correct in one thing. That was merely a rumor. We had an actual planned wedding before but..due to some circumstances, I had to stop it for the meantime. However, we were always strong..." 

Since  Jennifer had no such interest in providing the details on her strained relationship with Lucas, she kept it normal. 

On the other hand, what Jennifer missed was the body language of Mr. Greyson, who had already appeared distant. 

But as a businessman, he kept himself in the laughable position, not letting Jennifer come in contact with thought rid of him, "You are correct...  must have overheard things.." 

"Ye-yeah.." 

"But I guess you're waiting for anyone's arrival, is that so?" In return, Jennifer shook her head, "I'm waiting for Lucas, actually. He had said that he would come.." 

"So, was my love missing me?" A voice trailed into her ears, making Jennifer turn around to see that Lucas had brought the one drink for her. 

Extending it towards her, she took it from his hands and nodded her head. Taking the other one in his hand, he sat beside Jennifer, within close proximity. 

Looking at MR. Greyson, further said, "You had a nice talk with my fiance.."

"She is such a brilliant person, how can I not talk with her, Mr. Smith?" In response to the same., Lucas's smile had increased to reach his ears. 

There were no feelings to define how Lucas felt. At this point, he could feel that he had already achieved the success that he indeed had. 

In The back of his mind, he had already concluded that after his deal, Jack will be thrown out no matter what.. 

Once again, the control will be back in his head, the real heir of the Smith family. 

However, his dream soon clashed down in the pieces, as the three of them heard a voice, making all of them freeze on their seats themselves, as the heart pounding in their chest. 

"Oh, Mr. Greyson! What a pleasant surprise to actually  meet you here.." 

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