Chapter 54
Nicole returned to the banquet as if nothing was amiss. She w
continue with her little tricks
A masculine voice echoed from next to her. Nicole looked toward the direction of the voice with a disgruntled expression and locked gazes with Jacob
He was dressed in a tailored suit and had both his hands stutted in his pockets, He approached Nicole with confident steps as he gave her a onceover.
When his eyes lingered on her chest, Nicole couldn’t help but feel that she was being sexually harassed by his gaze alone.
She lifted her hand to block her chest from his view. Her tone was cold when she asked, “Jacob, what do you want?
Jacob’s brow was furrowed with irritation. His tone carried hints of condescension as he said, “I see you’ve dropped the act after leaving the hospital, Nicole. You’d rather be someone in a position of power than be an angel, huh? What’s the matter? Now that Aaron’s gotten bored of you, you’re here to fish for your next wealthy target?
Jacob was here to attend the banquet hosted by Boyd Corporation. The new generation of elites in Silverwood would be present at the event. But he wasn’t able to accept the mere idea of Nicole timing with someone else.
He strolled forward, then stepped closer to Nicole and glanced at her with a disdainful gaze. “The rich aren’t fools, Nicole. Do you really think that they’ll just willingly hand their money over to you just because you’re offering yourself to them of your own accord?
“We were together for three years and know each other well. I am more than qualified to take care of you, but you weren’t able to capture my attention even once in those three years. You must be feeling pretty regretful.”
Nicole felt like she was looking at a pile of shit, her gaze filled with loathing. “Jacob, you really think that you’re all t you don’t even have a hot body. Can you stop trying to make me feel disgusted?”
that? I have no interest in you as a person, and
After their break up, Nicole had developed a sharp and ruthless tongue. She was able to anger Jacob in the matter of minutes. Jacob’s face twisted, his embarrassment morphing into indignation as he grabbed Nicole. He didn’t give her a chance to react before he splashed the red wine in his glass all over her body. Nicole hadn’t yet recovered from Jacob’s sudden assault when she heard him raise his voice and announce to the hall, “Nicole, you’ve dirtied my suit! I’ve a grown bored of your clumsy methods of seduction since years ago. What is the point in doing any of this?”
The banquet had reached its peak at that moment with plenty of people mingling about. A majority of them looked in their direction after hearing Jacob’s declaration
Nicole could feel their eyes on them as she watched Jacob lower his head and wipe away the red wine on his suit.
“You don’t need to flirt with me like this to attract my attention. My sult is tailor–made. Do you think you’ll be able to pay me back for it?”
The guests stated at Nicule. Although they were stunned by her beautiful features, they had no idea who she was.
Was she a precious daughter of a prestigious family in Silverwood? They should know who she was just based on her gorgeous appearance alone.
Or was she a golddigger who infiltrated the banquet in hopes of houlding a wealthy man to be her walling wallet?
already
Some people teased, “Mr. Escobar, must be troubling for you to be listed with wherever you go.”
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Jacob replied confidently, “That’s my curse for being born with a handsome face. Some women will do anything to get close to me.
He shot a mocking glance at Nicole as he spoke. He wanted everyone to know that Nicole was the one who had come onto him. That way, none of the other men would cover her, and she would also give up any ideas she had about finding another rich
As the whispering around them began to tum more and more chaotic, a deep and masculine cut though the noise. “Some people are so overly confident to the point that it’s laughable.”
The hall immediately fell salejt as the words echoed around the space
