100 Days to Seduce the Devil

Day Seventy-Three…

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'Holy Shit! What did I just hear? Our Supreme Leader admitted he was jealous?! But why?' Chantha turned to Axel, giving him a questioning look.

"What's going on here?" She whispered to Axel as she pinched his elbow.

Axel just cast a warning look at her, signaling her to behave. Their Supreme Leader was still in front of them. Even Phantomflake was watching them.

Meanwhile, Nathan put on a serious expression, still looking at Jane intently. He seemed like he was asking her for an explanation as to why she was with Tatsumi. Nathan was aware of Tatsumi's admiration for Jane.

Jane, on the other hand, continued smiling. She had the urge to tease Nathan further. However, Chantha and Axel's presence was stopping her from doing so.

"Leave us for a moment!" Nathan coldly said, ordering Axel and Chantha to step out of his office. He needed to talk to Jane alone.

Axel didn't waste his time. He immediately grabbed Chantha's hand, pulling her toward the door.

Chantha pouted her lips as she followed Axel. She wanted to stay and observe the two. She felt strange just sensing some hint of intimacy between Jane and Nathan.

Bam!

As soon as Axel shut the door behind them, Chantha bombarded him with so many questions.

"Hey, can you enlighten me about what happened there? Why do I feel like the two are having a lover's quarrel? Are they a thing? Why did our Supreme Leader admit he's jealous?" 

Axel could only sigh helplessly while massaging his temples. "Stop being nosy, Chantha. Just mind your own business."

"Eh?! I can't do that! I am dying from curiosity. What is the real score between the two? You are Nathan's right-hand man. I believe you know something about this. Spill the beans now, Axel!" Chantha didn't stop pestering Axel. She demanded answers from him.

"All I can say is that… Miss Phantomflake is the real Shining Star… our Supreme Leader's virtual friend… and his first love." Axel informed Chantha.

She gasped in both shock and disbelief. She suddenly realized that Nathan changed his behavior toward Jane. He was treating her well lately.

"OMG! These two mortal nemesis… turn out to be former friends and lovers?" Chantha exclaimed exasperatedly.

"Don't overreact. They were not past lovers. They lost communication even before our Supreme Leader could confess his feelings. He never pursued her. But when Monica reappeared, pretending to be Shining Star, that was the time our Supreme Leader made up his mind… He would no longer let her go as he regretted it before." Axel recalled Nathan's past actions.

"Unfortunately, he confessed his feelings to the wrong person," Axel added as he heaved a frustrated sigh.

"Damn! I want to strangle Monica! She deceived us all!" Chantha clenched her teeth, feeling enraged. "I want to torture her to death. She played with our Boss' heart. She deserves a great punishment!" She cracked her knuckles, imagining she was slapping and beating Monica.

Axel could only smile at Chantha's reaction. "What a silly woman!" He pinched her nose and said, "Do you think Phantomflake and our Supreme Leader won't do anything? I'm certain that these two are already plotting their revenge against Monica. Their punishment is way cruel and harsher than yours. Let them accomplish their sweet revenge. Just sit back, watch, and enjoy the show." Axel's eyes gleamed meaningfully.

Chantha was taken aback for a moment. Axel had a point. After a while, a wide grin formed on her lips. "I can already imagine Monica's impending doom. I must buy popcorn and watch everything until they get the justice they deserve! I'll give them my full support."

"Okay, good! Now, you must fulfill your task. Our Supreme Leader gives you an important task." Axel patted her head.

Chantha caught his wrist and looked straight into his eyes. "Are you leaving the country to track down Veronica abroad?"

Axel blinked and wondered, "Yes. Why? Are you going to miss me?" He teased her. "Don't worry, I'll catch her soon. I'll be back in the next few days."

"Hmmp!" Chantha seemed to be upset.

"Why? Are you worried about me? Don't you trust my capability? Besides, I'm not doing this mission alone. I'll be working with a high-ranking member of the Sawada Clan." Axel reassured her.

But Chantha continued glaring at Axel and spat back, "I'm not worried about your safety. I'm more worried about you flirting with foreign ladies! Hmmp!" She folded her arms over her chest.

Axel: "..."

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Meanwhile, inside Nathan's office, the tension grew heavier as Nathan remained upset, emanating a chilly aura. He even distanced himself from Jane, his back facing her as he shifted his gaze to the glass window.

"I'm waiting for your explanation," He sternly said, not looking at her.

Jane couldn't help but smile seeing Nathan's jealous reaction. Her heart pounded with joy while her stomach was filled with butterflies.

'Nate is truly jealous.' Jane thought to herself. He even avoided staring at her. Nathan looked like a child throwing a tantrum.

Since Nathan was not facing her, Jane grabbed that opportunity to hug him from behind.

Nathan was stunned by her sudden action. He could feel her softness and warmth because of her embrace. Her fragrance started to fill his nostrils.

His pride was telling him to push her away. But his body didn't cooperate. In fact, he enjoyed their closeness.

Jane tightened her grip around his waist as she began to speak. "You have no reason to be jealous. My heart and my body belong to you. I'm yours. Here… feel my heartbeat…" Jane moved closer to him, clinging to him tightly. 

Jane was right! Nathan could feel her heart beating rapidly. Subconsciously, Nathan's lips curled up in a satisfied smile and his jealousy started to fade little by little. 

He just stayed silent because he wanted Jane to pacify him further.

"Hey, Nate. Say something," Jane rubbed her nose at his sturdy back, sniffing his cologne.

"Don't avoid my question." Nathan tried to maintain his cold demeanor even though deep inside, he wanted to trap her in his arms and kiss her. He needed to control his urge.

"I'm not avoiding it," Jane responded. Her hands started to move, caressing his abs.

Nathan's body froze and he gulped hard. Jane seemed to know his weakness!

'Damn it! Control yourself, Nate! Don't let her win!' Nathan reminded himself inwardly.