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Chapter 49: Cornered
"Oh, come on what if Marcus and the guys walk in and get the wrong idea about us?" Jake batted her hand away instantly.That set Grace off. "You saw everything back there, and don't think I didn't notice how your body reacted. If you don't play along today, I'm telling my dad exactly what happened. And trust me, once he finds out some guy saw his daughter like that, you are not going to enjoy what comes next."Jake's mouth twitched, a cold sweat breaking out across his forehead. He genuinely hadn't expected this girl to have this kind of bite in her when she wanted something but he also caught the playful glint still lurking behind her supposed anger."Fine, but you have to promise me none of this leaves this room. And for the record, I didn't actually see anything," Jake said, backpedaling fast.Grace wasn't having it. She kept poking and prodding at him, apparently testing the muscle definition under his skin, clearly more curious about this whole situation than she was letting on;
Chapter 48: Caught Off Guard
Grace had originally tagged along with Marcus for the tour of the industrial park, but the heat had gotten to her fast, and she'd ducked inside to rinse off. The last thing she expected was Jake crashing through the door mid-shower.Any other man, and she would have been on the phone with the police within seconds.But for whatever reason, the second she registered it was Jake's face staring back at her, all her fury evaporated, replaced by an unexpected wave of shyness. Jake, for his part, hadn't planned any of this; he'd stumbled in blind. And he definitely hadn't expected someone who looked this young to have a figure quite this striking.He nearly forgot how to form words, drool threatening at the corner of his mouth. Grace caught him staring, frozen, unblinking and her fury came roaring right back.Walking in on her by accident was forgivable. Standing there gawking without so much as looking away was a different story entirely. Her eyes started welling up."Jake! What exactly do
Chapter 47: Side Effects
How many points would those two lions be worth? Jake wondered, a little startled by the possibility. Between all the repairs and store purchases lately, his balance had been running on fumes for days. If two iron statues could actually be recycled, that would be a serious windfall.[Scan complete. Item composition: hardened steel. Estimated recycle value: no less than 10,000 points. Proceed?] The system's calm voice sounded in his head once again.Jake nearly gasped. Ten thousand points, from a pair of decorative lion statues? He didn't hesitate for a second, focusing his mind and muttering, Recycle them. Now. I'm about to make a fortune here. This whole industrial park has to be full of stuff like this.Meanwhile, Marcus had wandered off with a curious Grace in tow, giving her the grand tour of the place. Neither of them noticed the two statues quietly vanishing from the lobby. Not that anyone would have cared even if they had the building was packed with so much flashy décor that no
Chapter 47: Killing Intent
Jake still had his mind on that appliance shipment Marcus had mentioned. His point balance was running dangerously low, and if he didn't restock soon, he'd be caught flat-footed the next time trouble showed up.A few minutes later, a luxury SUV rolled up beside him. He half-expected it to be one of Marcus's guys instead, a familiar face poked out through the window."Jake! Small world. Where are you headed? Hop in, I'll give you a ride," Grace called out, voice light and playful.Jake blinked, genuinely surprised. Logic said a girl like Grace should be driving something flashy, a little sports coupe, maybe a European sedan. An SUV built for off-roading was the last thing he'd have guessed. Definitely recalibrating his read on her."Just heading to a friend's place. You know I'm in the scrap business, right? He's got a pile of old appliances he wants me to take a look at," Jake said, a little sheepish about it.Grace's face shifted into open disbelief. There was no way, in her mind, th
Chapter 46: Bitter Laugh
Jake waved him off without hesitation. "Please, sir, don't mention it. Honestly, this is just what anyone should do. A young guy sees trouble, he steps up, that's just basic decency."The manager's admiration for Jake only deepened at that, and a thought struck him suddenly."Say does a young man like yourself have a girlfriend, by any chance? My daughter's actually flying back into town soon, close to your age. If you're open to it, I could introduce the two of you." The offer landed like a lightning bolt.Jake stood there completely dumbfounded. Seriously, one thing after another today. And why exactly was this man so eager to set him up with his own daughter, of all things? Simple, really Jake's courage under pressure had clearly made an impression. Stepping between armed robbers and a room full of frightened strangers wasn't nothing, and the manager had clearly clocked it. Add in the fact that Jake had just traded numbers with Chief Hendricks right in front of him, and the manager
Chapter 44: Complications
At Jake's words, a bright smile spread across Kayla's face."Jake, I'm free whenever, honestly really just depends on your schedule. If tonight works, come by my place, I'll have everything ready."The moment she finished, Kayla felt a pair of ice-cold eyes locked onto her, and the temperature in the room seemed to drop several degrees. She turned, confused, and found Nicole standing right beside Jake, watching her with an expression that could curdle milk.This wasn't actually the first time Kayla had crossed paths with Nicole. "Oh hi, I don't think we've properly met. I'm Kayla. If you're free tonight too, feel free to come by, seriously, the invitation's open."Nicole's mouth curved into a razor-thin smile. "Sure. Though I've always wondered if all you wanted was to treat someone to a meal, why invite a strange man back to your actual apartment? Something you're a little too eager for?"The venom in that last line came from one place only jealousy, plain and simple. Nicole had bare
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