Alright since I haven't gotten a single review, I'll post this chapter still. And unless I get one alert or review on it, I'm not going to update it. Same goes for my other story "Vengeful Love".
Jade awoke with a dreadful headache. She felt like she lay on a bed for it was fluffy and she could hear the springs in it when she moved. With a groan, she opened her eyes and scanned the room. It wasn't hers…so what had happened last night?
As she sat up and made sure no cameras were near, she cursed silently. She could vaguely remember going back to Uncle's shop and putting her books away. She remembered more strongly the fact that she heard someone in the house. She remembered hearing and seeing Valmont only for a split second before she fell unconscious.
"Valmont…" She whispered softly, feeling something tug at her heart. So long since she spoke his name, years even. Shaking her head, she inhaled shakily to try and gain control of herself.
Jade Chan was not the type of girl who got scared and cried. She was fierce, fiery and strong. The last thing she would do is get worked up over the fact that she was kidnapped by a renowned leader of the Dark Hand without anyone realizing it yet.
Slowly she stood up and waited for the room to stop spinning. Her right temple was throbbing and without even looking, she knew it held a big blue and black bruise. "Oh well…I was never looking for a guy anyway, so why should I care?" She whispered to herself, trying to give herself hope and comfort.
Carefully she opened the door, finding it very strange that it was unlocked and unguarded, and walked down the hall. Once again, no guards or henchmen. What was the meaning of this? Did Valmont plan for her to try and escape?
Shaking her head of these foolish thoughts, she traveled down the huge hallway. It led to several doors but, just her luck, none of them read 'Exit'. At the end, however, there was a huge wooden door. It had to be one of two things; an exit or Valmont's office.
Risking it, she opened the door and stepped in; Valmont's office.
She took a second to study him and felt like she couldn't breathe. His hair was a little long than those years ago, pinned up with a gold clip like always. His blue eyes were dark and stormy; his grin was smug and arrogant like he knew she'd try this. Overall, he looked like he hadn't aged much.
"Ah just as I thought, Ms. Chan…you came here in record time. I see you're still the annoying little pest." Valmont spoke smoothly as if he spoke to an old friend, gathering his cane to stand.
Perhaps, she thought, he might not look old but he needed the cane to walk. Or perhaps, her other side pointed out, he just wanted to carry it around as a weapon since the old man couldn't fight. Either way, she stood her ground.
"And I see you're still the snobbish piece of British trash, Valmont." She growled softly, watching the movement of the cane wary. He stayed a good two yards from her but she had to be careful, had to be sure he couldn't harm her. He wouldn't advance to capture her because, of course, she couldn't escape; she was lost and didn't know where the exit was. Both of them knew it. So the only reason he'd move forward would be to attack, she reasoned.
His smile and the sparkle in his eyes faltered only for a second. "My men and I are meeting your uncle Jackie in just a few hours. Would you like to accompany me?" The way he said it made it sound as though he was asking her out on a date instead of her hostage negotiation.
"You want me to go with you?" She asked carefully, echoing his last words. Her gaze shifted from his cane to the Shendu statue behind his desk only for a moment, Valmont failed to notice. "Aren't you worried I'll try to run?"
He chuckled softly, giving her shivers. "No because you'll remain in the car with me as we watch. You'll be tied up if needed as well."
Jade stared at him now. It was a stare full of determination and hatred. This was probably her only chance to get out of this strange building and try to escape. So she'll play innocent and obey them for a little bit but as soon as Jackie came into view, she thought, she'd run.
"Fine, let's go."
Next chapter: Jade thinks escaping from a car with only an 'old man' four feet away could be easy. Oh how wrong she is!
Unless I get one alert/review I won't continue.