Chapter 137

Julia Garcia’s hope plummeted at Jack’s guarded demeanor. Last night, Max had told her Jack had left the bar with a girl, but she hadn’t believed it. She’d tracked him to the hotel. It was true.

She’d been foolish, trying to win over Jack’s mother and spreading rumors of an engagement to get closer to him. He’d always been distant.

Jack stared coldly at her, saying nothing. She didn’t dare approach him further. A waiter arrived with a food cart. Jack took it, glancing at Julia Garcia. “Excuse me.”

She stepped back, her voice tinged with resentment.“Jack, I just…”

He closed the door without a word, wheeling the cart to Alice.

Alice glanced at the door.“Who was that?” It sounded like a woman.

Jack’s voice was calm. Room service. He handed Alice a bag. “Change your clothes.”

Alice looked at the bag, then at herself. How was she supposed to change without anything to cover herself?

Jack turned around.“Go ahead. I won’t look.”

She blushed, finding fresh clothes and underwear in the bag. She quickly changed. I’m done.”

Jack turned back, pushing the cart closer. “Eat something.”

Alice was hungry. She sat on the bed, glancing at him. Want some?”

His phone rang. He went to the balcony. His voice hardened.“Spit it

“What happened with Little Lemon last night?”

Jack sounded uncomfortable. “Mind your own business.”

you sleep with her? What now?”

I wouldn’t touch her.”

out

You still have some sense. She’s not right for you. Stay away from

tinged with bitterness.“I know.” He knew better than anyone.

subject. “How’s the investigation going?”

family is also at the business school, in the same class as Julia Garcia’s

Julia Garcia’s arrival.“Are Max’s bodyguards taken care of? Make sure they shut. their

with Alice. The Garcia family might suspect you have another

not good for her.” He knew she wanted to

trouble.

But what about Alice? Last night could have beep disastrous if

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Chapter 137

there!”

“Didn’t you

family deal with their daughter.”

want anyone to see Alice.

room, Alice finished eating. She looked at him, her eyes flickering.

“In the afternoon.”

“If

you

you

just sit there. She felt awkward, unsure how to

her discomfort and smiled.“Afraid to

don’t want to skip

class is part of

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