She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 1401

Chapter 1401:

Jack nearly choked on his own frustration. His face turned red with fury, and his breath caught in his throat.

“If you dare show up near them again, I swear I’ll ruin things between you and Melvin,” he threatened. “I’ll start spreading rumors about how amazing you are and how I’m madly in love with you. Sooner or later, he’ll believe we’re together.”

Jessica’s fists clenched at her sides. She took a long breath. Then another. Eventually, she forced herself to nod. “Fine. I won’t seek them out. But if they come to me, that’s on them—not me.”

“You won’t have to worry about that,” Jack replied confidently. He was sure his parents wouldn’t approach Jessica unless something truly serious came up.

With everything now agreed upon, the two of them stepped out of Jack’s office. But luck had other plans. Right as they exited, they ran into none other than Hector Bowman, Jack’s father, accompanied by his secretary.

headlights. Every muscle in his body went rigid. “Dad? What

slightly, a tinge of panic leaking through. His mind raced—had Melvin told

your company’s holding up,” Hector said coolly, standing squarely in

beading across his brow. He was clearly rattled. “Didn’t

didn’t answer immediately. But that silence

finally said, his tone sharp with disapproval. “Some people are even saying you’ve run the

rising in desperation. “Don’t believe everything

eyes narrowed. “You

Jack insisted, trying to

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go inside and see for

he’d see right through everything. Jack had no idea what move to make next—completely stuck, with