With that, Kurtis had managed to soften Jayden’s heart, but that didn’t an he had entirely agreed to side with the Vanes.
"Is that why you told your nephew to befriend ?" Jayden asked.
"No... not really, Jayden Cole. Luka already knew the right thing to do, and he had decided to take the good side," Kurtis said.
"Well, he shouldn’t co near . I have no business with him," Jayden said, as he clearly rembered the embarrassnt at the lounge where he went to deliver Luka’s wine.
That event still caused great pain in his heart, but he had been trying to be strong. And surely, he was getting over it.
"Look, Jayden. I know Luka must have done so cruel things to you, but you have to understand that he was only driven by the pressure of that rascal Royce. Now he’s ready to be a good friend and a changed person. You just have to forgive him," Kurtis pleaded, a sincere look on his face.
It took Jayden a mont before he could even respond, and when he did—
"Fine. Forgiven but not forgotten," he bit his lip.
Kurtis just decided to let that topic slide and went straight back to the main talk.
"So, the next ti we et, my brother will be present here. And you know... he doesn’t like leaving his comfort zone anyhow," Kurtis mused.
"So?" Jayden blinked.
"We’ll likely be eting at Nightland—his ho. There, we can all talk about our plan."
"Alright then. I’ll take my leave," Jayden gave a slight nod.
"I’ll try to notify you when we’ll be eting. Have a great day," Kurtis replied.
With that, Jayden headed ho, troubled by two decisions.
Should he join the Vanes in their plans?
Or should he back out and do it himself?
******
A few days passed...
Jayden leaned back on his couch in the living room, tapping his fingers on the armrest as he scrolled through his system dashboard. Soon, his eyes shifted to the Affection bar under the Harem feature.
[Temi Grace – Current Affection Level: 89%]
Jayden narrowed his eyes.
In a mont, a sudden thought flashed into his mind, making him flinch.
"System, what exactly happens when I max out Temi’s affection?" he asked.
> [You’ll see.]
Jayden blinked. "What? That’s it?"
> [You’ll. See.]
Jayden frowned.
He sat up straighter. That cheeky tone... He knew the System was up to sothing wild. Literally, he really want to know the effects a of maxed out affection on her, since he hadn’t experienced it before.
"Well, if that’s how you wanna play it..." Jayden muttered with a sharp look on his face.
"Temi," he then stood and called out.
Seconds later, Temi poked her head in from the hallway, one brow raised. "Yes, babe?"
Jayden smiled subtly. "Go get dressed. I’m taking you shopping."
Temi blinked. "Wait... what?"
"You heard . Designer stores. High heels. Jewelry. Let’s spoil you a little."
"Jayden, are you serious?!"
"Dead serious. You’ve been a hardworking and loving lady. You deserve it."
Temi squealed, imdiately vanishing like a ninja blur into her room.
"Five minutes! No, ten! I need to look good if I’m being spoiled."
Jayden chuckled. "’Ten minutes’ ans thirty... That’s a normal ti range for won."
And truly, Jayden waited for more than twenty minutes before she ca out, but he wouldn’t deny the fact that she really kept her word of dressing good. No, stunning.
Those curvaceous shapes and fronts just couldn’t leave his view, as if he hadn’t had enough of them.
They used his car for the trip, and it was really a flex ride. Temi figured Jayden wanted to make her have fun today, unlike the usual romantic ones... She couldn’t be happier.
They strolled past boutiques that scread wealth. The way Temi bounced beside him, her energy contagious, made Jayden shake his head fondly. She wasn’t wearing anything flashy yet... Literally just sothing decent. But she carried herself like a queen already.
"Let’s start here," he said, leading her into Tory Amour, one of the top designer outlets in the city.
Temi gasped. "This place... I’ve only seen it on Instagram!"
A smartly dressed assistant approached, smiling. "Mr. Jayden! We’ve prepared the private showroom as requested."
"Good," Jayden nodded. He turned to her. "Hey beauty, the place is yours."
Temi’s jaw dropped. She was astonished that he had even booked a private showroom for her before they arrived.
"You’re not serious, Jayden..." Temi shook her head.
Jayden smiled. "Pick anything. Everything. Doesn’t matter."
And just like that, the madness began.
She tried on over twenty outfits—from silky red dresses to sharp blazers to shimring gowns. Jayden watched each one from the couch, giving subtle nods of approval. One gold dress made her spin with such glee that a nearby mannequin suddenly fell over.
"Oops!" she laughed. "I think I broke capitalism!"
Jayden glanced at her and let out a soft laugh. "It’s fine. I’ll just buy the mannequin too."
"Aww, my sweet... boyyy," Temi comnted with a very sexy tone, her cheeks flushed.
Jayden spent up to seventy thousand dollars there, and it was just a re let-out for him.
They then moved on to a luxury shoe store, where Temi tried on Louboutins and diamond-studded sandals, and then to Venera Jewelry, where she gasped at a sapphire choker and said, "Jayden, this costs more than my apartnt rent for ten years."
Jayden waved it off. "It’s already paid for."
Temi was glowing. Her cheeks were warm. Her eyes sparkled like the diamond bracelets she now wore. Then, suddenly... when they were done buying all the stuff...
> [Harem mber Temi Grace has an update on the Affection bar.]
[Affection: 100%.]
[Effect Triggered: Affection Overflow.]
Jayden blinked.
"System?" he asked in a low mutter.
> [You’ll see.]
Jayden heaved a frustrated sigh, clenching his fist.
What’s with the crazy "you’ll see" statent? Screw you! he barked inwardly.
After returning from shopping, Temi pounced on the couch barefoot, jewelry stacked on her wrists and neck, looking like a modern goddess in pajamas.
Then it began...
Jayden was impatient to see the effect, but he hadn’t seen any noticeable changes in her behavior.
Perhaps there aren’t any big changes from 89% to 100%, he guessed.
However, the instant he made a move to relax on the other couch, Temi suddenly pounced on him, a dark, piercing look striking her beautiful chocolate-skinned face.
"WHAT ARE YOU DOING!?" Jayden yelped, almost falling backward as Temi tackled him onto the couch like a wrestler in designer bracelets.
"You!" she said, pressing a finger to his chest. "Do you know what you just did to ?! You ruined every other man in existence!"
Jayden blinked up at her, stunned.
System... what the hell is happening? he thought, screaming inwardly.
Temi didn’t stop. "I’ve officially decided you’re not allowed to talk to other girls."
"Huh?" Jayden froze.
"You heard ! If I ever see you smile at even a waitress again, I will choke-slam you with love."
"...What?"
Jayden was astounded beyond asure, as he saw the once soft girl—who looked like she didn’t care about his outside affairs—trying to scare his ass off.
"Oh, it gets better," she said, still straddling him. "You see this face? This is the face of a woman who is completely invested. And you know what that ans?"
Jayden was trying not to laugh, but also kind of afraid... Or should we say he was amazed?
"It ans," she declared dramatically, "I’ve morized your schedule, your coffee preferences, your cologne brand, your heartbeat pattern... Don’t test ."
Jayden coughed. Is this... is this the affection effect? he asked the system, still watching Temi press on his chest.
> [Yes. You’ve unlocked Temi’s Possessive Devotion Mode. Proceed with caution.]
"I don’t know whether to be scared or flattered," Jayden muttered, his eyes rolling uncontrollably.
"Both!" Temi said with a grin, then hugged him tightly. "I’m your number one fan. Your future wife. Your bodyguard. Your PA. Your alibi. I will lie to the FBI for you."
Jayden froze. "Wait, what?"
"And don’t get started on your enemies." She winked. "I already Googled them."
System? What have you done?! Jayden shouted inwardly.
And then, the system’s reply ca with a clear sense of mockery:
> [She may now act irrationally in extrely loyal ways. Enjoy.]
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