There was a sudden surge of hostility in Griffon's eyes.

Griffon opened his mouth and was about to ask Jackson something when Tara walked in.

"Griffon, here you are!"

Jackson looked at Ms. Thorin, then turned to Griffon. "I'll leave you to have lunch with your girlfriend."

Instead of schooling his tone, Jackson allowed the sarcasm out. After all, Griffon was the one who'd mocked him for bringing his girlfriend to the bidding.

nothing Jackson could say or do was going

***

walked out of the restaurant without even

been away, he acted as if he couldn't stand the sight of her now.

***

Taya was sleeping on the

spread across the pillow. Long eyeslashes rested on her cheeks, and her face looked serene, all of the worry lines that crossed

would feel uncomfortable from the half-sitting posture. Surely, the position would put a kink in her

his mind as he held her in his arms. It felt familiar, like he had done this many times

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