She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 1379:

Jessica lunged for the phone, but she missed.

Two minutes later, Jack gave Roland a quick summary of the situation. Roland said he’d come right away.

Jack ended the call with a smug little grin. “Since you’re so confident about impressing her family, better start thinking about dinner plans. Nothing too cheap, obviously.”

“That’s none of your concern,” Melvin replied smoothly.

Jessica felt a headache coming on. This whole thing was turning into a circus.

“Do you even know what Jessica’s family does?” Jack smirked, clearly not done causing trouble.

Melvin paused for a beat, his gaze drifting over to Jessica.

Still, judging

you running your mouth so much?” Jessica snapped, her tone sharp with anxiety, worried Jack might accidentally spill something he

a listed company,” Jack blurted out, eyes narrowing as

“Melvin, don’t listen

face. She was genuinely

exactly lied to him, but ultimately,

Prescott Group’s your family’s?” Melvin asked, a faint trace of surprise flickering across his

eyes darted away, her voice faltering. “I

blinked slowly.

where it all happens:

actually been working at my dad’s company since I came back,” Jessica admitted in a rush, not wanting him to misunderstand. “I quit because…” She had no idea

This had all happened so fast, she hadn’t

to explain anything. I get it.” Melvin’s voice was calm, his eyes steady. That

there frozen,