Chapter 453

As Nancy nuzzled against him, Jacob's body went rigid He glanced down, suppressing a surge of unfamiliar emotions, and gently tapped her forehead with his long, graceful fingers.

"No biting. Sit still, and I'll take you home," he reprimanded.

"If you won't let me bite, I'm not going home with you. Nancy pouted in defiance and turned to dash out of the car, but her drunken state got the better of her. She wobbled after just one step and nearly fell flat on the pavement. "Watch it." Jacob's reflexes kicked in as he caught her, pulling her back firmly. His tone was low and commanding as he said, "Sit tight and stop messing around."

"Don't tell me what to do. Let go of me." Though completely intoxicated, Nancy fought against him with surprising force.

"You're asking for trouble-"

Before Jacob could finish, Nancy sank her teeth into his hand.

Jacob hissed in pain, instinctively letting go. Nancy seized the opportunity, jumping out of the car and tossing him a smug look as if daring him to try and stop her. Jacob's patience thinned as his dark eyes narrowed dangerously. Not only was she acting up, but now she was outright challenging him. She was courting punishment.

staggered toward Royal Pavilion, Jacob extended his arm and swiftly pulled

"Let go of me."

Nancy still struggling restlessly, Jacob's gaze darkened. Without a second thought, he swatted her lightly on the butt. It wasn't hard, but the embarrassment it stirred was unmistakable. Nancy's dazed eyes locked onto his, brimming with hurt. "You... you hit

snapped back to reality. His brows furrowed tightly

wasn't how an older man should

time, he found himself at a loss.

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you did." Nancy's voice cracked, tears welling up as she

deepened as he scrambled to console her. "Nance, it's my fault. When you sober up, you can

off to sleep, her breathing even and calm. Jacob's eyes were a stormy abyss as he took off his gold-rimmed

handsome features. What on earth

Manor, Wilson blocked Adam's path as he tried to

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