Chapter 1462:

Jake caught sight of it too. His eyes darkened, the air around him turning frigid. Without a word, he reached out, snatched the item, and tossed it straight into the trash. His tone was clipped, razor-sharp. “Take me to her.”

He strode off without another glance, following the assistant with urgency.

Kallie lingered for a beat, considering her next move. Then, she followed at a measured pace, keeping a deliberate distance.

Lisa hadn’t gone anywhere. She was waiting by the entrance, her confidence unshaken. The moment she spotted Jake, her lips curled into a radiant smile.

Lisa had clearly put effort into her appearance today—her makeup flawless, her dress accentuating every curve. A beauty in her own right, perhaps. But beauty couldn’t mask poor judgment. And now, she had made the grave mistake of provoking Jake.

dripping with sweetness. “Mr. Reeves, did you see my gift?” She tilted her head coyly. “How do you like it? Why don’t you try

expression darkened like a brewing storm. “Lisa, have you no damned shame?” His voice was

wide-eyed expression betraying a flicker of disbelief. Kallie’s face registered shock. She and Jake

pair of men’s underwear—along with a note that left

had promised to use other tactics. This

“Oh, why that look?” she purred, undeterred. “Not your style?

as he clenched and unclenched his fists. For a fleeting moment, she felt a pang of sympathy. Regardless of gender, anyone would find themselves pushed to the

had darkened to something dangerous, his eyes flashing with anger—no, something

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Lisa stepped forward, undeterred. With an audacity that defied reason, she boldly linked her arm around his. “Oh, come on, Jake. Don’t be so stiff. This isn’t a crime—everyone does it,” she

But she’s not as young as I am. And let’s be honest—I know far more ways

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