Chapter 1026



The warm mist rising from the hot spring wrapped around them, deepening the intimate atmosphere between them.

Jake’s throat tightened, his body tense as he fought to hold back the overwhelming emotions threatening to break free. After a while, he couldn’t control himself anymore and lowered his head for a kiss.

His kiss was sudden, yet gentle, carrying a tenderness that spoke more of longing than of force.

They both froze. Kallie hadn’t expected the kiss, and Jake hadn’t expected his impulsiveness. But if they pulled away now, the silence that followed would only make things more awkward. Jake didn’t have time to think, his instincts taking over. He freed one hand, gently cradling Kallie’s head, and deepened the kiss. Kallie moaned softly, her body growing submissive in his embrace, but she didn’t pull back.

The tension in the air around them intensified.

Kallie’s face flushed even deeper. She followed her instincts and kissed Jake back. She could feel his body heat intensify, like a lion preparing to pounce, and it was slightly intimidating.

She wanted to pull away, but Jake, finally relishing their closeness, hesitated to release her. The desires he had kept buried for so long were finally unleashed. Once the floodgates opened, he couldn’t stop them.

Just as Jake was about to lift Kallie and carry her back to the room, Lacey’s voice suddenly rang out from the shore.

“Mr. Reeves, are you there?”

After safely seeing Clayton back to Burmoos, Lacey hurriedly returned to the Reeves family estate.

Upon arriving, Lacey wasted no time in asking about Jake’s whereabouts, despite the servants at the villa showing their disdain for her.

Despite the servants’ dislike for her, Lacey knew the magic of money all too well, granting her the chance to have things her way if possible.

Lacey’s presence in the Reeves household had become a fixture over time, and Jake regarded her with respect for her expertise, allowing her to weave her own web of connections within the family’s estate. However, the ones she managed to influence were far from Jake’s trusted circle. The best she could gather was his whereabouts.

Upon returning, Lacey heard Jake was at the hot spring pool in the backyard. Everyone deliberately left out Kallie’s presence there. After all, matters concerning Kallie were strictly off-limits, and no one wanted to cross that line for a mere few thousand dollars of salary each month.

Lacey’s curiosity about Jake’s visit to the hot spring burned brighter than ever. As soon as she got the news, she hurried over, hoping to catch a glimpse of him in the hot springs. The idea that she might be able to exploit the moment to bring her closer to him thrilled her. She never let an opportunity slip past her when it came to getting closer to Jake.

From a distance, Lacey spotted a figure moving through the steamy haze that rose above the hot spring. Her heart raced as she quickened her steps, calling out Jake’s name.

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