Chapter 125
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I looked Jace straight in the eye. “What do you want? Here to demand some kind of compensation? Or maybe you’re planning to sue me for, I don’t know, assault?”
His voice dropped, all cold and CEO–like. “What do you take me for?”
“I’m here to apologize. I was impulsive and reckless yesterday. You were right to hit me,” he said, catching me completely off guard.
I glanced at the bandage peeking out from under his cap and just nodded. “Good that you realize it.”
Jace let out this bitter laugh. “Rea, I’ve noticed you’ve become… a bit more ruthless.”
How exactly was I being ruthless? I didn’t bother asking. Instead, I said, “What you did was wrong.”
“Yeah, I know. Yesterday was on me. And getting too close to Tanya, ignoring your feelings–that was on me too. Letting her stay in the penthouse I got for you, that was just messed up. Even giving her my sup card was wrong,” Jace continued, reflecting on his screw–ups.
I had no idea where he was going with this, but he didn’t stop. “I’m apologizing because I messed up all around.”
“There’s no need. Right or wrong doesn’t matter anymore,” I said, starting to walk away, but he blocked my path.
“Rea, I’m not finished.”
I glanced at the cap on his head. “Then keep talking.”
“I’ve apologized, and I know I was wrong. And like I said, there’s nothing between Tanya and me. As for that kiss you mentioned–it was just a joke, an accident. If you think it’s unfair, you can kiss some other guy to even the score,” he suggested, his words making me clench my fists.
Jace noticed and instinctively stepped aside, but after a moment, he stepped back. “You can hit me, just not on yesterday’s wound. Pick another spot.”
Pfft!
I couldn’t help but laugh.
Was this really Jace? Or was he trying to joke his way into my good graces?
“Rea,” Jace reached out to grab my hand, “let’s start over. Or maybe… let me win you over all over again?”
“I must’ve hit you harder than I thought–you don’t even know what you’re saying,” I pulled my hand free from his grip.
“I know exactly what I’m saying,” Jace replied, his eyes locked on mine. “I still want to marry you, to make you my wife.”
I scoffed. “Jace, whether you’re playing games with me or you really did get your brain scrambled, let me be clear–I don’t do second chances.”
“I know you’re angry right now. It’s fine, be as angry as you want. I’ll wait for you,” Jace’s shameless persistence was starting to get on my nerves.
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I pressed my lips together before saying, “Your mom didn’t tell you, did she? She wants to make me her goddaughter. That would make you my godbrother. Do you still think we can get married?”
Jace’s expression immediately darkened, and he frowned. “That’s not happening. My parents only want you as their daughter–in–law.”
I wasn’t in the mood to argue or listen to more of his nonsense, so I turned and walked away.
Just as I was getting into my car, I heard him call out, “Rea, I’ve also rejected your resignation.”
‘Damn it!‘ I slammed my hand against the steering wheel, fuming inside. ‘I’m literally on my way to a job interview, and now he’s refusing to approve my resignation? How am I supposed to explain that?‘
Jace was pulling out all the stops, clinging on and refusing to let go.
But no way was I letting him win this.
