A Call That Changed Her Entire Life

"Jacob!" Emily's face flushed red, as she cursed Jacob for being rascal and herself for being spineless, in her mind.

Jacob stared at her face, trying to catch every piece of her expressions," Why didn't you ask for my help?"

Jacob had spent all these days, waiting for Emily to reach out to him for help, but it was all in vain. It seemed like she had totally forgotten him.

This annoyed him a great deal.

"Why should I ask for your help?"

Jacob's face turned gloomy at Emily's insensitivity.

Emily zipped her lips tight and looked at Jacob without saying a word.

It suddenly occurred to her that, a few days ago, Victor said the same thing---- 'why don't you ask for Jacob's help?'

In their minds, were they already expecting her to ask for Jacob's help? Just because of that one night stand? How could they be so sure.

Jacob realized that the girl had never given a thought to ask him for help, therefore, it's quite normal to assume that she did not want to keep in touch with him.

Jacob remembered how she told Jack that she had never coveted anything from Jack while they were together. 'But, no one in the world is free of desires. Then what on earth do you want?' Jacob was baffled.

"Emily." Jacob slowly released her and asked directly," You have lost your job and gained yourself a bad reputation in the industry, don't you need my help?"

Emily, still a little dizzy, leaned against the wall, and still, tried to keep her head clear," Yes, I do. Could you please lend me one hundred dollars?"

"...", Jacob was speechless.

"I don't have any cash on me, Jacob, please lend me some money so that I can take a taxi home." Emily wasn't a fool. There's no such thing as a free lunch. If Jacob reached out to her, it meant he wanted something in return. She wasn't going to fall for his trap!

Jacob chuckled in his mind, watching her struggle to keep her dizzy head clear. 'Quite a vigilant girl.'

skirted the real problem, I must give

was already quite late,

is too condescending..." Emily was trying to

want to walk

Then, sorry

it's you," Jacob half smiled and held her hand casually.

my Daddy held my hand to guide me home when I was young," the words just poured out of her

cancer, waiting for the money

he that old?

her watery eyes. His heart

walked to the parking lot, then towards the car and then finally got in. All of that took only a few

their way, Jacob had to watch the girl through the back mirror because she was so vigilant that she would

helpless. If he really wanted to do something to her, he would have done it earlier, not when

short on money

back from outside of the car,

thought. "I can help you with anything, as long as you tell me that you need

"I don't."

His grip on the steering wheel tightened

to

stupid. She just did not want to owe Jacob

away from him but today their life had accidentally intertwined again,

car fell silent again, except for the

arrived at the gate of Emily's apartment. She got off with the intention of leaving quickly, but she realized it would be impolite so she came back and

off quickly and embraced

Emily never thought that he would ask for fare. Even though it's reasonable, she cursed him in her mind and asked,"

without hesitation,"

Emily totally sobered up upon hearing that. She made sure that she was hearing him correctly. Emily looked at him incredulously and said," Why don't you go rob the bank!" How can you ask

in a taxi for such a

you home