The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1356

Belinda honestly admitted. “Yeah. He came with me, and he will take me home when he and Ms. Gipson leave.”

Jacob couldn’t hold back his curiosity anymore. “Belinda, what’s the deal between you and Mr. Larios?”

Belinda was taken aback and felt a bit embarrassed. “Jacob, why the hell would you ask that? There’s nothing going on between me and Mr. Larios!”

Jacob insisted. “Then why does he seem to care so much about you? I’ve heard some office chit-chat, saying you joined the company because of Mr. Larios. Is that

true?”

Belinda stuttered. “Uh… yeah, I joined Crescent Society because of him.”

After hearing his girlfriend’s candid response, Jacob felt a bit down, but her honesty gave him some comfort. “Belinda, thank you for being straight with me, but do you still have feelings for Mr. Larios?”

question. “Jacob, there’s nothing between him and me anymore. I accepted your pursuit, and I’m sincere

I can’t fit into

“Jacob, I…”

I want to come and get you right now. If you agree to let me,

but it’s not a good time today. Theo wants me to spend more

a bitter smile. “I see. I won’t bother you anymore.

a bit dazed after hearing the dial tone. Was she just dumped? But she didn’t feel much, nor was she sad. She stood in place, holding the phone for a

just came out of the restroom, saw her and asked, “What’s

let’s go have some BBQ. Theo bought it especially for you. If we don’t hurry, they’ll have

had BBQ from that place in a

the living room and joined the BBQ party.

no interest in the BBQ. They sat in chairs

not being cool.” Bartlett

on Ellinor, who was on the living room couch. He was concerned about her every move, fearing anything