Verona kiten exacth what Jeremiah was about to say. She turned her head slightly and let out a light rough.
betone Leon and Aaron could process het reaction, Jeremiah spoke up in a teme that was both confident and proud. “Besides being her friend, I also consider myself her guard dog.
she tells me to bite, I’ll bite with no theter.
cteria instanth regretted coming here. There was no need to guess–this was definitely something Susie had taught him.
feted to being a dog now? Aaron hadn’t expected that response.
“Better than being a lapdog.” Jeremiah said sigh, radiating arrogance “At least being a mastill has its perks.”
Aaron’s temper flared again. “Say that one more time. I dare you”
Nobody could stop him today. He was going to shut this londmouth up for good!
had vented a little, he was ready to slip away. “From now on, let’s stay away from lapdogs.
“Come on, Vicks, let’s go eremiah clearly wasn’t one to follow his orders. Now that he ha nd cheaters. They’re bad for your 10”
Although Jeremiah’s earlier comments had been incredibly awkward, she had to admit they had litted her spirits. As always, his ability to provide emotional support was
“We’re just letting them walk away? Aaron watched them leave, his frustration simmering. “Not even a parting threat?”
Lean didn’t respond. His unreadable game remained fixed on the direction they had left.
From the way Victoria had reacted, it was clear she didn’t believe Jeremiah had any romantic feelings for her. Even after all the things that had been said, she hadn’t shown the
lightest hint of doubt.
Normally, if someone suggested it, she would at least start to question it. Why was it different this time?
Aron asked, unnerved by the chill radiating from Leon.
Dig deeper into Jeremiah’s background–from childhood to now. I want every detail. Leave nothing out,” Leon ordered, his gaze darkening
“Get it,” Aaron agreed instantly.
Leon didn’t linger any longer.
Seeing the unreadable expression on Leon’s face, Aaron besitated before asking, “Do you think Victoria knows how Jeremiah feels about her? will she start distancing herself
Leon answered flath, “She won’t”
“Why not?” Aaron asked, puzzled. “Isn’t his favoritism toward her obvious?
Leon was equally curious. Why didn’t Victoria seem to notice jeremiah’s feelings at all?
Unable to figure it out, he didn’t dwell on it. As he lett, he made a call to inform someone about jeremiah’s returns.
Victoria and Jeremiah got into the car and drove off. They chatted casually along the way. While she appeared calm on the surface, she couldn’t help but feel a twinge of worry. Jeremiah had only just returned, and Leon was already making a move.
Was this just a warning or something more!
Do you think the proposal was arranged by Aaron, or was it Lean’s doing?” Jeremiah asked casually, his eyes on the road.
Victoria per fire honest suspicion. “Leon.”
“That guy’s souly messed up.” Jeremaiah grumbled. “He ruined a perfectly good meal with his drama ”
Jeremiah planned at her and asked, “What’s wrong?
the bush and took the chance to push him away, “You should probably stop hanging around me so much, or
He thinks you be me He did in on purple didn’t beat about the b he’ll start targeting you”
DE
knew exactly what iron was trying to do. He wanted to get rid of anyone who treated her well or anyone she could rely on. When she had nowhere else to turn, she’d have no choice but to go back to him and beg
