Chapter 263

Jackson met Alice’s gaze, nearly losing his footing. Her eyes were red rimmed, filled with hatred. That look was a knife in his chest, agony piercing him. His breath hitched. He gently wiped away her tears. “She will pay,”

He had already paid.

Alice quickly composed herself.“I need to find out what really happened in that car accident.”

“I’ll help you investigate,” Jackson made a silent vow. If Chloe’s father was alive, was the accident more complicated than he thought? Were the Mos truly uninvolved? He needed to investigate thoroughly. He glanced at Alice, the words he almost uttered remaining unspoken.. Alice checked the time.“Let spar.”

Jackson turned, holding at box.“I bought this

my trip. Do you like it?

Alice opened the box to reveal a pair of red boxing gloves. “Beautiful.” She’d been using the gym’s gloves. She’d planned to buy her own later, but Jackson had already done it.

‘Do you like them?”

“Yes, I love them.” They fit perfectly.

Watching her smile, Jackson’s eyes held unshed sorrow. He said heavily, Try them on. See how they feel.”

Alice, focused on the gift, didn’t notice his sadness.

After sparring, Alice collapsed, exhausted. She looked at the gloves. “My own gloves are so much better.”

water, wiping the sweat from her

suddenly cupped his face.“Jackson, you have

“What?”

“You’re… kinda handsome.”

lack of reaction, she coughed. “That was a cheesy pickup line. Haven’t you heard

her, leaning down to kiss her. This kiss was more urgent and passionate than the last. She wrapped her arms around his neck, her eyelashes fluttering. The light above them cast their

to admit it: he

sound of a cleaning lady interrupted them. Alice blushed, meeting his intense. sensed his

gaze. She

late–night snack?” Alice checked the time. “It’s late. I’m not that hungry.” She

“Nothing.”

was worried; had he encountered a problem? He wiped the sweat from her neck. You’re mistaken. How

Chapter 263

“If anyone gives you

his expression complex. He was afraid to speak, afraid of her hateful gaze.

his message:[“Company emergency. I have to go. Your things are at the front desk.“]

large box of sushi. She wasn’t hungry, but she could eat sushi. She replied:[“I got the

wondered if Jackson’s

what’s wrong? Do you

The roommate was pale and shivering.“No hospital. I just

“I’ll come too.”

on a bed. “Doctor, she suddenly collapsed. She said she

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