She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 678:

With resentment simmering under the surface, Lawrence gripped the paper tightly, his gaze fixed on it for what felt like an eternity. “Can’t we shave off a little more?” he asked again, though the hope in his voice was fading.

“Three seconds,” Jacob replied coolly.

Lawrence had no words. He hadn’t felt this tangled up in conflicting emotions in a long time.

With heavy reluctance, he signed his name, his mind already set on reclaiming every cent from Kristian.

He handed the paper over and said, “Don’t worry. I’ll stick to my end of the deal.”

Jacob gave the page a quick glance and replied with a cutting, “I don’t trust you.”

Lawrence was left speechless once more.

Damn it. They really couldn’t see eye to eye.

“The person you need to save is inside,” Lawrence said, regaining his focus. “The situation’s urgent. Follow me.”

Jacob replied, his tone utterly unbothered.

Now what?

an explanation, Jacob waved the document toward

who could possibly warrant that kind of attention, and spotted

turned to Jacob, eyebrows raised.

didn’t so much as blink, his

glance, then looked at Lawrence’s now-controlled expression. “He signed

Jacob replied, passing her the document. “Keep it

where magic

The whole exchange left Lawrence scratching his head. He looked back at Jacob and asked, “Are you two a

Jacob didn’t answer.

inside, cutting to the point.

you and Freya in love?” Lawrence

demeanor businesslike. “Am I treating the person

That shut Lawrence up.

Jacob and Freya before finally saying, “This