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?”

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

not me overthinking, but I feel like I can’t fit into your world. I feel

“Jacob, I…”

right now. If you agree to let me, then I’ll believe you’ve chosen me. If not, I won’t bother you anymore.”

“Jacob, I’m sorry, but it’s not a good time today. Theo wants me to

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

she just dumped? But she didn’t feel much,

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

phone, and shook her head. “Nothing; let’s go have some

that place in

both returned to the living room and

had no interest in the BBQ. They sat in chairs

you’re not being cool.” Bartlett

there, but his eyes were always on Ellinor, who was on the living room couch. He was concerned about her every move, fearing anything might go

wrong.