Talented Hairess A Rose with Thorns

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he manager of Jacob's chosen restaurant had been waiting at the door. As soon as Jacob arrived, the anager greeted him with a bow.

Mr. Murray, everything is ready as you requested. Please, come this way."

acob gave a slight, indifferent nod. His expression softened as he turned to Yvette and Nancy. "Yvie, I how you both like spicy food, so I've ordered a few Southwichian dishes for us to try-"

ut before he could finish speaking, Nancy interrupted him. "But Jacob, I thought you couldn't handle >icy food?"

acob raised an eyebrow as he looked at her. "How did you know that?"

is dietary habits were only known to those close to him. So, how did she know about it?

amn, she gave herself away. Nancy's face flushed with embarrassment. She ducked her head, avoiding

s gaze.

s she felt her panic rising, Yvette's calm voice cut through the tension.

told her."

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lit up with gratitude as she looked at

remained skeptical, but he didn't press the issue. He soon led them toward the

and her lips pursed slightly. "Jacob,

'vie, what is-"

before Jacob could ask her what was wrong, Collin popped up out of nowhere and threw an arm 'ound Jacob's shoulder. "Hey, Jacob! What a coincidence running into you here!" acob's eyes narrowed dangerously. "What

was too suspicious to

Collin grinned. "I brought my new girlfriend along for dinner. Fancy running

Jo, thanks."

By the time

go ahead and wait inside." Nancy

I'll be right there,"

was wearing, and a sly grin spread across his face. "Hey, Jacob, see you finally gave the brooch to the pretty lady. No wonder you

liking to the brooch back then and had asked Jacob to let him win the

Jacob didn't have a girlfriend, so what was the point of buying the rooch? Even if Jacob did win the bid, it