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.'

the real problem, I must give her

have cash either, but I can drive you home." It was already quite

is too condescending..." Emily was trying to refuse

you want to walk

sorry to

bother here, as long as it's you," Jacob half

"This is how my Daddy held my hand to guide me home when I was young,"

was suffering from cancer, waiting for

Was he

around and met with her watery eyes. His heart flapped but said nothing to blame her,"

walked to the parking lot, then towards the car and then

so vigilant that she would rather die than sit on the passenger's seat in the front.

felt so helpless. If he really wanted to do something to her, he would have done it

on money lately,

of the car, and replied

precious design, ' Jacob thought. "I can help you

"I don't."

shy, but determined voice reached Jacob. His grip on the steering wheel tightened as he started to feel frustrated.

pretended not to notice

stupid. She just did not want to owe Jacob anything which would only

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

atmosphere in the car fell silent again, except for the

quickly, but she realized it would be impolite so she came back and said to him," Thank

to walk away, Jacob got off quickly and embraced her from

though it's reasonable, she cursed him in her mind and asked," How much? I'll go upstairs

without hesitation,"

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!"

at most, in a taxi for such a

I drove you home myself,