Shadows Of A Forgotten Spring Novel

Chapter 188 73 % +13 Jeremy took a deep breath , his fists clenched at his sides as he glared at his eldest brother.

His mind was still trying to wrap itself around the scene he had walked into just a few minutes ago , the scene that had finally taken the last shred of doubt over who Jake truly was .

How the hell can you be standing here , acting like nothing happened , after the stunt you pulled last night ? Jeremy said , his tone thick with disbelief and anger .

Jake smirked , completely unfazed by his brothers outrage .

He strode over to the big chair , the one their father had sat in for the last two decades and plopped himself down , leisurely swiveling the chair from left to right as his cold eyes shifted between his three younger brothers .

He hated them .

Every last one of them .

They had always been such a nuisance , always getting in his way .

He had planned it down to every last detail , but just like always , they managed to screw it up .

He had always wanted to fuck on that desk , as long as he could remember , to mark his territory in the most primeval of ways .

Instead , they ruined everything at literally the last minute .

Why couldnt they just leave him the fuck alone just like their know it all Jaden had ? The less of them around , the easier itll be to get rid of the rest .

James took a step forward , his voice tight with frustration .

Mother couldnt sleep all night .

Shes been calling you , weve been calling you , and youre just ignoring us ? What the fuck is going on , Jake ? Jake let out a very long , exaggerated sigh , as if his brothers were some fatally uncomfortable burden he had to endure .

The more they stood in front of him , the more his irritation weighed upon him .

I am the eldest son of this family , he said coolly , dark eyes flashing with barely controlled anger .

And my wish is your command .

Jeremy snorted in bitter amusement , his head shaking from side to side .

He had , over the years , nursed the idea that Jake was reasonable .

That maybe just maybe his brother was a little special as their father had portrayed him to be .

But now ? Now he did see Jake for what he was .

Our command ? Jeremy repeated in disgust .

You seriously mean to tell us that we dont have the right to see our own father ? Jake leaned forward , propping his elbows against the giant desk , an awry smile playing upon his lips .

The next time you see him will be the day he dies , he said with ultimate coldness in his tone .

And before you leave , tell Mother to stop calling me .

I dont have time for her nonsense .

The room plunged into silence .

For a short second , nobody moved .

It was then that something inside John snapped , and he felt a surge of adrenaline run through his veins .

09:33 Sat , Feb 8 Chapter 188 873 % +13 His fists clenched by his sides as he took one step closer to Jake , His jaw clenched tightly enough to ache .

Are you freaking kidding me right now ? His voice was low and dangerous at the same time .

After everything Ive done for you , after all my loyalty , this is how you treat me ? Treat us ? Jake didnt even bat an eye .

This is a primogeniture family , which means you have no power here .

Your loyalty means nothing to me .

John was breathing in short hard gasps .

All of his life he had followed behind Jake , had defended him , had been his right- hand man , taking his every order and never questioning it .

Was this the payoff for his loyalty ? Jake tilted his head slightly , as if enjoying the way his words had shattered the last of Johns World .

Then , with a dismissive wave of his hand , he continued .

Speaking of which , I wanted to have a word with you about that little drama at the hospital last night , he slowly said .

Because of you , people are now snaking their noses into my business .

Your idiocy cost me a couple million bucks .

He paused for a second , letting the weight of his words sink in before delivering the final blow .

So , effectiye immediately , youre suspended for six months .

The room exploded .

You cant be serious ! James and Jeremy chorused , their tones dripping with disbelief .

Jakes smirk widened , his expression darkening .

You two ought to watch your step , too .

Im not as nice as you think I am .

John stood there a long moment , his breathing hard , his hands shaking with barely restrained rage .

Without another word , he spun on his heel and walked out .