Ice and Fire

They just stared at each other, in silence.

After a few moments, Cherry gave up, because she knew that she couldn't convince Jackson to change his mind. She had a clear understanding of Jackson's character.

She looked away, and asked him, "Now, please tell me what do you want? How can you let Stephen off?"

Jackson looked at Cherry, and wondered why would she fight against him just for the sake of another man.

After thinking for some time, Jackson finally opened his mouth and answered, "I'll think about it after you come back to the apartment."

Cherry was taken aback when she heard Jackson mention about the apartment. She stared at Jackson and knew that he wasn't joking; he was dead serious about it.

She asked herself, 'Can I actually return to that apartment after all these years? Will Joe want to come with me?' She wondered what would happen if she moved back there, and if she actually wanted to take such a big risk. She would agree with whatever Jackson asked, but only on the condition that she would move back in alone. Joe was her son, and Jackson at the moment had no idea of Joe's existence. But what if Jackson already knew about Joe? How could she allow Joe to live with him?

Seeing Cherry's hesitation, Jackson asked, "Come on! Have you refused my offer already?"

I refuse you. I won't come back to live

Cherry's refusal. He smiled at her, and said, "Alright, like you say, but because I'm in such a really good mood right now,

wouldn't give up on saving

looked at Cherry, and clearly said word by

She then took a firm stand, and carefully observed Jackson. Kneeling

how could he even say such atrocious things to Cherry? He couldn't wait to have her again under his protection,

begging wasn't that much of a big and serious deal. After all, it was very important for Stephen to keep the Anshi Group intact, and she decided that she would help him with this. Besides, Jackson was doing this just to feed his ego and to make himself look strong and dignified in front of

and slowly came closer to Jackson.

Cherry approaching him he appeared to be calm, but in reality, he was afraid. 'What will

in her voice, asked, "Will you

serious. He knew what Cherry

to kneel down in front of him, but suddenly someone grabbed Cherry's arm

lost her balance for a moment and then

shot an angry