Its Too Late To Forgive

Chapter 52: 52. HAVEN'T PLAYED ENOUGH

Morris Industries:

One after the other, Morris Industries were loosing all it's contracts. Edward Morris, Jason's grandfather, was sitting on the chairman's chair at the round table conference. They were in between a tense meeting.

Since few weeks all the assigned tenders and partnership were getting canceled. Edward and Jason were unable to understand the reason behind it. Hence today's meeting was called which brought almost all the share holders and high level office dignitaries together in one chamber to deal with this matter.

"Can anyone please tell me what's going on?" Edward almost shouted.

"All the old partnership and contracts are collapsing, Why? Who is behind all this?" He asked.

"Grandfather, we are trying our best to find out. You, Please calm down first." Said Jason.

"Calm down... how can I calm down! My company has already moved down. The share market value has reduced. I am sure somebody is targeting us on purpose." Said Edward with anxiety.

" No one can dare to target us grandfather." NôvelDrama.Org holds © this.

Jason spoke with confidence. Morris Industries were number 1 industry overseas and in China it stood on second number , right after Jackson's, which was lead by Henry. There was not much difference between the two Industries but Henry had an upper hand as his industry had already established it's empire in this country from last four decades where Jason had recently build his industry here.

"Sir, I may inform that we have recently found that all our lost contracts and partners have collaborated with the Jackson's." said Devis, chief secretary for Morris.

"With Jackson's? Is it really Henry's doing?? Have you offended Henry is any form???"

Asked Edward while looking at Jason. Jason thought about it. Except for the matter of Bella, both of them never argued. Even he doesn't understand why was Henry so obsessed for hurting Bella. Isn't she yet another girl from his club!

As Jason was engrossed in his thoughts, a handsome figure entered the room. The man carried all the grace of nobility and pride. Seeing the person who just entered, Edward was taken back for a second but then he gave his sincere smile and adoration and welcomed Henry.

Henry immediately walked upto Edward and greeted him with all due respect.

"How are you doing grandfather? It seems that age is trying to chase you but for sure you can not be caught that easily."

"You sweet mouth boy, come here and give grandfather a hug."

Edward genuinely liked Henry. Henry always called him grandfather for the fact that Edward and Henry's grandfather, Marcus Jackson , were close friends plus Jason and Henry were cousins so he always like to be called as grandfather by the children.

Even though Edward and Marcus were close friends , their nature and characters were very different.

Edward was down to earth and was very loyal man. He only loved his wife and spent his entire life loving her. Whereas Marcus was a nasty man. He had multiple affairs before marriage and many mistress after. Age of the woman was no criteria for him.

As far as Edward remembered his youngest mistress, Ellen, was of Henry's father Jack's univeristy mate. He remembers that he heard that Marcus initially raped that girl during the alumini ball dance day

but later seeing that Marcus was showering her with unlimited jewelleries and money, she agreed to be his lover. She was a siren beauty and she took great advantage of it.

Hearing about this, Henry's grandmother broke completely. She confronted Marcus and latter did not refuse infact insulted her for being old, wrinkled face and boring. He even brought Ellen to stay in Jackson's villa. They took over the master bed and Gin , Henry's grandmother, was kicked out of the room.

Jack was studying in United States at that time and was unaware of all this. He moved out just 2 months ago. He knew nothing about his ex university mate and his father. Days went by and Gin became a victim of depression. Slowly slowly she was consumed completely by depression and eventually she died.

When Jack came to know about this, he broke all his ties with his father and claimed his father to be guilty of his mother's death. But Marcus was not very affective with this. He left Jackson villa and moved to another Mansion with Ellen. Eventhough he was staying with Ellen , he still continued his love affairs with other woman which did not go well with Ellen and eventually even she left him and went away.

Eventhough Marcus moved out of Jackson villa but he still holds a good number of shares in Jackson industries and grudge of insults that he faced from his son. Jack never treated him as his father after that hence Henry never treated him as a grandfather.

Edward welcomed Henry and asked him to have a seat next to him, opposite to Jason. After Henry became comfortable, Edward ordered for a tea. For a while they all spoke on general topics. Later after finishing the tea, Edward, with running around the bushes, asked directly.

"Henry, is something wrong? Has someone from Morris Industries offended you??"

"Not really grandfather Morris?"

"Then child tell your grandfather what is wrong? You know very well that I can, infact anyone can understand that all of sudden within a week's time why is Morris Industries suffering so much and everyone leaving us is going towards your direction!

And Please don't say that it's a coincidence. You know your grandfather very well that I don't believe in coincidences." added Edward.

Even Henry didn't wanted to run around the bushes too. He spoke very straight forward,

"Grandfather Morris guessed it right. It's not a coincidence. I did it as a small lesson for someone who is getting too involved in something which is mine."

Henry said while looking at Jason intimately. Jason was now sure that this was because of Bella. He was now further determined to make Bella his.

"Firstly she is not a thing and secondly she is not yours'."

Henry smirked and turned his head towards Edward and before bidding his goodbye he simply spoke his last decision,

"Sorry grandfather Morris, but this is just not the end."

After Henry left, Edward waved everyone else to leave the room immediately. Now only three people were left in hall. Edward , Jason and their butler Yang Xu. Edward was angry. He wanted answers. He didn't wanted his hard worked Morris Industries to go down just because of a woman. He looked at Jason and spoke in anger,

"Explain...."

"there is nothing to explain grandfather. I like a girl who works in Henry's club LAS DEUX. And somehow , I don't exactly, she has offended Henry and now he is trying his best to break that woman

up and....

...and I really like her alot. I want to protect her and be with her. Give her all the happiness of this world. She has already suffered alot and I want to heal her."

Jason spoke keeping Bella's face in his mind.

"Jason I not against your love. You know very well that if you are sincere that none of with object you to marry a woman who is working in a club also. But for that you need to ask yourself again and again whether you will be sincere or not? I don't want another Claire incidence."

"I am grandfather, it won't happen again."

Saying that Jason lowered his head. What happened with Claire was somehow directly or indirectly caused by him carelessness only. He could never forgive himself for that. Edward sensed some sincerity in Jason's talks.

"Go and sort that things with Henry and explain him everything and get Morris Industries back on line."

Hearing his grandfather , he got up and hugged him tight and left the room. Seeing him rush out, Edward simply smiled and wished only for his adorable grandchildren. Morris Industries will again rise to it's glory.

Jason was just finishing his pending work when Kevin called him for asking for a drink. Kevin also informed him that Carson and Henry will also be joining. Alen was in Germany at present and will be back after 2 days only. Jason thought over it and made up his mind to speak to Henry tonight itself.

Finally the four of them meet in Booth no. 1001. All four of them had their own private floors in the club hence they were never in a hurry to rush back home plus never restricted themselves from drinking

more. 26th floor was for world famous lawyer yet a playboy Kevin Beckette and 27th was for yet another world famous personality Carson. But due to his profession he seldom stayed here.

"The four of us haven't got together for a long time. On the rare occasions, we get together tonight, let's have a drink first, without starting our talks."

Said Kevin and poured a glass of wine for all. He then raised the goblet and was first to drink it off. Without speaking, Carson also picked up his goblet and poured in his drink. Followed by Henry and Jason.

Henry and Jason looked at each other in the eyes and then Jason spoke in a soft voice,

"Henry, I want... to be engaged to Bella and I hope you.."

Before Jason could finish his sentence, a spout of wine flew from one side of the table to another. It was Kevin who spurred out his wine from his mouth. Seeing the anger in Henry's eyes he was quite. Kevin and Carson picked up their respective goblets and looked at the two men infront of them talking.

"Are you sure? Is Morris family really willing to accept a woman who works as an attendant in my club?"

Henry snorted coldly.

"Yes.."

"Yes.. yes for marrying her or yes for her being your bed warmer till you get tired for her."

"Henry..."

"Maybe you don't know..."

Henry stared at him, lot himself a cigarette and smoked a mouthful with casualties. A smile fitted around his face when he looked at Jason.

"... last night before she warmed your bed, I played her in my room for two hours. Now tell me you want to be engaged to this type of woman? I wonder whether she even washed herself before letting you in or not??"

The goblet in Jason's hand fell onto the table with a clang, with the drink suddenly scattered all over the floor.

No one spoke, and even Kevin who was an eloquent speaker now lost his ability to speak. Carson was now just thinking about Bella. He always felt little compassionate towards that girl.

In Henry's room.. in fact, there was no need to think deep about it, and it could be easily guessed what had happened. The coldness all over Jason overflowed instantaneously!

He was not always a person who liked to expose himself and even always gentle, but now cold thorns all over him finally splayed. He didn't know about this. If he had known about it, he definitely wouldn't have chosen today to speak to Henry regarding Bella. Everything seems to have frozen for a while. Jason who was stunned for a while, he then smiled and drank a sip of his wine,

"Henry, you must coddle the woman you want to marry. As for the feeling of utilization, I have to ask Bella if she is satisfied to use me. "

It was clear by Henry's expressions that he was obviously angry and Jason's definitely seemed to be serious about Bella.

Kevin and Carson didn't wanted to help either of them to fight against each other. They were brothers. They didn't wanted to spoil their relationship over a woman. And that too Bella Evans.

Henry leaned against the sofa, crossed his long legs and smoked leisurely.

"What do you want to do next Henry?"

Jason looked at him with an obvious anxiety.

"Shouldn't I ask you this question?"

Engagment ? was this guy serious?

"I have played around with her for countless times and she was even pregnant for me once.."

all of a sudden Henry was quite. Nobody in the booth spoke. All the three looked at Henry with a shocked expression. None of them knew about it. Henry himself was quite. That woman was cruel.

Henry still remembers that he was in the US when he received a call from Ray Li who informed him that Bella was four months pregnant. Henry was happy beyond imagination. He immediately ordered Ray Li to shift Bella to a separate cell and he shall return soon. But even before he could step in his jet he was informed that a purposely hit herself with bat on her stomach and killed the child. She didn't wanted a child who was from Henry Jackson.

This was a pain that has pierced his heart. First Bella killed his first child who is in Cindy's stomach that time and then the one in her own. He refused to dwell on the meaning behind the pain, just looked at Jason and said coldly,

"Is the engagement between you two deliberate?"

"I never do things deliberately. Henry I don't know what's your relation with her but let me ask you one thing.. Do you love her?"

"Humph, love? does she deserve it?"

Henry laughed scornfully. His fingers stiffened slightly and the cigarette between his fingers almost fell onto the ground. But he quickly clamped the cigarette, raised his hand and took a light breath,

"She is nothing except my bed warmer."

"Henry....."

Shouted Jason. Today Henry was going too far unprecedentedly. He was smoking leisurely all the time, whose gaze at Jason never changed at all. Jason totally couldn't see through what he was thinking about.

"Henry..."

"Have you finished?"

Henry flicked the cigarette ash on his finger tips with an enigmatic smile, which made the people feel nervous.

"I love her Henry."

What was wrong with Jason? Thought Henry. Now he humbled himself for a woman like this, which was not like what he would do! He was affectionate towards Bella to such a degree! The more he groveled to her, the uneasier Henry felt.

Kevin and Carson looked at eachother. A woman and two men , the series of love triangle would never end perfectly. It was never easy for Henry or Jason to fall in love. And once they did, it was difficult to take the love back.

Henry stood up and started walking to the door. He came upto Jason, pressed his hand on Jason's shoulder and spoke coldly,

"You don't know anything. Don't mingle around. Think about your Morris Industries and leave Bella at once."

He took two steps ahead, "Don't make me repeat myself again."

"I won't"

Said Jason with full determination. Henry stopped at the door, he looked back at Jason. Suddenly raised his Lips and smiled lightly,

"If you can except your woman to be played by others from time to time then continue dating her. "

Jason clenched his fists and said angrily,

"Henry, don't go too far."

"Too far? I JUST HAVEN'T PLAYED ENOUGH... yet."

After the door of the booth was opened and that cold and stiff figure went out, the whole booth suddenly fell into desperation. Jason looked at Kevin and Carson, then banged his fist hard on the crystal table making a clear crack on it. He grabbed the bottle of wine and directly touched it with his mouth.

"Don't set yourself against Henry. This time.. he is serious. Plus you don't anything about their past."

By now Jason had already gulped in more then half of wine bottle. He was now feeling dizzy,

"past what fucking past.." After finishing the entire bottle, Jason couldn't balance his body and was about to fall down on the cracked crystal table. Will, his bodyguard, rushed and held him on time just to see that Jason has already passed out.

He bid his farewell to Kevin and Carson and took Jason to his floor.