Love Me If You Dare

Chapter 76

Afternoon,  In the underground cellar.  

It’s hard to tell the time of the day when there’s no natural light coming through. Lisa is sitting on the sofa.  She watches as Jackson arranges the fresh flowers and places the candles on the dining table. 

She can tell he is in an extremely good mood. Every word, every action.  He is like a well mannered gentleman.  He even gave her a nice bunch of yellow daisies.  

Lisa feels as if every cell in her body is withering, like a plant that is about to die. Jackson takes a look at her and sits facing her on the other side of the table.

“Bon appetite.”  He says with a smile.

Lisa picks up the chopsticks.  As they touch the white rice in the bowl, she hears Jackson makes a “Oh” sound.  Her hand shakes and the chopsticks fall onto the tablecloth.  

Jackson stares at her : “I have not introduced tonight’s entertainment.  We are about to see another video about Justin.  Are you happy about that?”

Lisa has an uneasy feeling about this.  She keeps quiet.  

Jackson stands up and walks over to her.  This movement sends chills to her spine.  He casually place his hand on her shoulder, and says softly : “I know that you are woman with depth and good character.  I am honoured to share my feelings with you.”

He starts to converse with her!  Like Jungkook says, he is an unpredictable and moody man.

“People say, ants can overcome elephants.  Even an insignificant pawn can completely change the course of an event.  I didn’t expect our little Jhope to give me such a big surprise!  I am amazed.”

Lisa is getting more and more afraid.  Her whole head starts to hurt. 

He continues : “I didn’t know he kept the footage.  And to send it out at this time… I understand why he is doing this.  Once this is broadcasted, Jungkook’s reputation will be completely ruined.  This is his present for me.  He seems to think that by destroying Jungkook, Jungkook will be of no interest to me anymore.

I can only say Jhope underestimates Jungkook, and he underestimates me - This is exactly what I wished for - to put Jungkook to destruction, is to push him towards me.” 

Lisa sits very still.  Her heart is sore. Jungkook, what’s happening to you?

He smiles at her : “You don’t understand what I am talking about?”

Lisa bits her lower lip.  She is not answering him.

Jackson laughs.  He picks up the bunch of yellow daisies and put it to his nose for a sniff : “Let’s just say that Justin has a secret…. a secret that was revealed two years ago.  Only I know about it, Jhope knows about it.  And Justin… does not.”

So Jungkook has made a fatal mistake.  Using Jhope as a bait as allowed him to reveal this secret to the rest of the world. Jungkook’s plan backfired. What is about to happen is going to be out of Jungkook’s control.”

Lisa is confused and worried.  A secret? Jungkook has a secret?  That’s impossible.  Is this another trick Jackson is using on her?  It must be.

She must stay sober.  Stay in control.  

Jackson presses the play button on the remote.  He says with a dreamy voice : “Enjoy.  This is what I am after.  This is what I have been waiting for.  It’s a time for fiesta and celebration for serial killers around the world."

Even though she keeps telling herself this is just a trick of his, she can’t help but tense up.  She is afraid to see what’s on the video.  

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