Max wiped his face with his hands while the investigator continued, "Frank's car is still here which means she proceeded to leave by water. She would not have taken the risk to go back because policemen were hunting her.I've asked around and only a few boats leave at night. Most prefer to begin their journey in the morning. Interestingly, only one boat was scheduled for departure last night and it was a small boat, heading to San José.I've texted its details to a trusted source. I'm waiting to get the name, address, and picture of the sailor. Once that happens, we will go after him and find Jade."Max sighed, "Thank you. I'm just hoping Jade is okay.""Bingo!" The investigator exclaimed when he got the message he was waiting for. "The sailor's name is David. He is thirty-two years old and is based in San José. He must have taken Jade but we do not know if he is in cahoots with Frank. Worse, he's had a few hours of headstart. They may already be in San José as we speak.""Then what a

JADEI opened my box and took out my bag. I searched the bag but could not find the black fancy bag that contained my jewelry.I gulped and my heart began to race. I searched thoroughly but still didn't find it. I began to search all over my hotel room but it wasn't there.Tears began to roll down my cheeks as I tried to retrace my steps. Ever since entering the boat, I had not taken my eyes off the bag until I got to the hotel.I gasped when I recalled that I had fallen asleep. The door was bolted from inside by me so there was no way anyone could have gotten into the room except.....there was another door and I didn't realize it then."How could I have been so careless? I never should have paid that skipper in gold. I would have at least one piece of jewelry left in my pocket. I should not have fallen asleep. Why did I make such a mistake?"I fell to my knees and broke down in tears, "Where do I start? What do I do?"I got up and wiped my tears, "No, Jade, crying will not solve anyt

JADEFor some reason, my heart began to race the moment Max walked into the office.During the past five years, I had seen him on TV and read about him on blogs but none of those sites did justice to his look.Donning a black suit, he looked sharper and more handsome than ever. The youthful man from five years ago was gone, leaving behind a man who looked mature in appearance.His dimples flashed as he smiled and nodded when everyone greeted him and he exuded charm and wealth effortlessly.He looked at me and a surprised look appeared on his face before it disappeared. His gaze remained on me for a while and I found myself recalling our intimate moments. His kisses, his touch, and even his smell, all of it remained etched in my memory even though I wished otherwise."You must be Daisy Martins, our sales consultant from Madison," he suddenly said and I nodded in agreement."You're welcome," he told me."Thank you, Mr. Anderson," I replied, making sure my French accent was obvious.The

MAXFive years ago, I lost almost everything. It was heartbreaking that I had just realized how much Jade meant to me when she disappeared with my sons.For days, I searched desperately for her in San José but could not find a clue. She seemed to have disappeared off the surface of the earth. I had sleepless nights as I worried how she would survive.After catching that skipper who had stolen her jewelry and pointing a gun at him, he had confessed that he got into her room at night while she was fast asleep and opened her bag.He had suspected she had more pieces of jewelry with her, considering that she had parted with an expensive one for his payment. He got into the room through a large, secret wooden window and after stealing, he hoped that she would not find out. He would have knocked her unconscious otherwise.After she left with her two babies, he followed behind her carefully and saw her shop for a few items before booking a room in a hotel. He didn't know if she would still be

JADE"Forgive my manners," Henry gushed when I stared at him silently. I could tell he didn't recognize me from the way he stared at me as though he wanted to eat me up. "Like Max, does he find me familiar?" I wondered.He reached out his hand for a handshake and said proudly, "My name is Henry and I am the manager of this Pizzeria."I stared at his hand and said inwardly, "Perhaps, this is my opportunity to get the revenge I have always wanted."I shook his hand and smiled, "My name is Daisy and it's a pleasure to meet you, Henry.""Such a beautiful name....I must admit that you are exceptionally beautiful, Daisy." He told me.I didn't want to waste my valuable time chatting with him so, I quickly gave him my card and said with a wink, "Call me sometime.""I definitely will," he replied as I flashed him a smile and walked away.When I got into my car, my cheeks began to hurt from forcing myself to smile. I stared at Henry from where I sat and said, "If you dare to call me Henry, I w