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.

never bothered to ask. Still, judging by her time abroad and the way she carried herself back

Jessica snapped, her tone sharp with anxiety, worried Jack

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

little. “Melvin, don’t

flickered across her face. She was genuinely scared

but ultimately, she had withheld something

asked, a faint trace of surprise flickering across his usually

away, her voice faltering. “I

slowly. “Explain

it all happens:

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 how to put it

was spiraling. This had all happened so fast, she

don’t need to explain anything. I get it.” Melvin’s voice was calm, his eyes steady.

there