Chapter 508



Holding her ground, Jenny glared at Kallie menacingly. “Let’s strike a deal: Give me Jake, and I’ll let go of your grandfather.”

Kallie couldn’t help but laugh at the proposal. Jenny grew impatient. “You obviously don’t care for Jake. You value your friends more than him. Why not let him go? It will benefit us both.”

Kallie’s gaze turned icy. “Step aside. Make any further threats, and I’ll—”

Jenny snapped, “You don’t love him at all! Are you afraid to admit it? Do you just see him as an ATM, a man at your disposal? Your cruelty knows no bounds.” Just then, Jake returned, carrying Sophie in his arms.

Upon hearing Jenny’s nonsense from the stairs, Jake quickly shielded Sophie’s ears. He whispered to Sophie calmly, “Ignore the noise, sweetheart. It’s just a dog barking.”

Jenny’s eyes reddened at the insult. Her frustration evident, she clutched her clothes tightly. “I’m advocating for you! Can’t you see that she’s just using you?”

As the servant hastily escorted Sophie away, Jake’s gaze shifted to the confrontation. Looking at Jenny, his expression was one of disdain and disgust.

Jenny bowed her head, tears streaming down her face as if deeply wronged. Jake turned to Kallie and asked, “What’s going on?” Kallie, restraining her irritation, explained, “Can’t you see? She accused me of taking advantage of you.”

Jake frowned. “Bullshit! I’d do anything for you.”

Jenny looked up defiantly, gesturing to Jake. She glowered at Kallie. “Enough! Miss Nixon, just tell me your decision. This man or your grandfather? I remind you that your grandfather is under my influence, and he’ll do as I command. Make a decision soon, or face the consequences!”

Before Kallie could reply, Jake smirked at Jenny and said, “You want me? No need to corner Kallie. I’ll agree to your terms on her behalf. What’s your real intention? Are you looking to harm me or leverage me against someone?”

Jake approached Jenny as he spoke.

Jenny, blushing a little, responded, “I mean no harm to you. It just pains me to see you taken advantage of by Kallie.”

Jake’s smirk grew more pronounced. “Oh? So, you’re here to defend me?”

Her cheeks flushed deeper, Jenny replied, “I simply can’t tolerate you being mistreated anymore.”

Disgusted by the unfolding scene, Kallie turned around and left for the room with a dismissive sneer. Jenny continued to badger Jake for attention, believing Jake showed no interest in her only because of Kallie.

With Kallie out of the picture, she was convinced that Jake would eventually fall for her charm.

Unbeknownst to Jenny, annoyance was the only emotion in Jake’s eyes. After Kallie left, Jake’s patience wore thin. He seized Jenny by the neck. She prattled on, and with a slight exertion of force, her delicate neck seemed almost at its breaking point.

Jenny’s fear was palpable, her eyes wide as she gasped. “What are you doing?”

Jake, with a harsh tone, retorted, “You’re too irritating; I need you to be quiet.” His smile was there, but it sent chills down Jenny’s spine. Overwhelmed, she started crying once more.

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