They Want Me Back When It's Too Late (Jessica and Brian) novel Chapter 96

Chapter 96

The next afternoon, Madeline parked her car by the curb only. Right after school let out, Jacob came tearing nut like a shot and practicey ba „dressed, elegant woman walling on the sidewalk. The way he clung to her made Madeline’s blood boil.

She thought. ‘So he can be this affectionate with someone else, too. She mentally called him a little traitor as she watched them climb into a thier luxury car

Curious about the woman’s identity, Madeline talled them. She followed all the way to Grant Manor, only to be blocked at the gate. Funing, she did a U turn and drove off

Even getting into Jessica’s place required an appointment or an escort.

She thought, “It isn’t fair. Why does Jessica have it all? No way am I giving up. I’ll take everything Jessica hast

Jessica was clearly fed up with Jacob and Brian’s constant interruptions. Since it was obvious she still held a grudge against Jacob, Stella stopped trying to patch things up between them.

Brian showed up again at Grant Manor to fetch Jacob just in time for dinner and found out Jessica was working late. His brown knitted, but he forced a neutral expression in front of Stella and Dereck

He said, “Stella, Dereck, drop Jessi’s dinner off at the office.”

He thought, “She just loft work on time these days, and now she’s working overtime again. Doesn’t she care about her health?

“Dad, I wanna go with you!” Jacob piped up, stomping his feet.

Brian shot down the idea. He figured Jessica was avoiding Jacob’s clinginess by staying late at work, but he kept that thought to himselt. No need to hurt the kid’s feelings.

“Ms. Grant, a Mr. Atkinson’s here with your dinner,” Grant Group’s receptionist said, half turning as she buzzed Jessica’s desk phone.

Her eyes kept flicking over to Brian. He had that effortless charm and a face to match, and he must have been almost six feet tall.

She sneaked a peek at his torso under his suit, wondering if he had abs hidden there. The kicker? This drop–dead–gorgeous guy was here to bring Jessica dinner! The receptionist was losing it internally.

As an entry-level receptionist, she never got to meet execs from other companies. She had no clue he was the CEO of Atkinson Group. All she could think was Jessica indeed had a great eye for men.

That was when Jessica snapped over the phone, “Tell him to leave the food and get out.”

The receptionist froze. She was sure she’d misheard. Before she could double–check, the line went dead.

“Sorry, Mr. Atkinson, Ms. Grant asked me to tell you to leave the food and go,” she said, blushing. She felt awful delivering the cold shoulder, and couldn’t fathom how Jessica could brush him off like that.

Brian’s face turned stony. “I’m not leaving until thee her eat,” he said flatly.

Pregnant women

couldn’t skip meals. It was bad for her and the baby.

The receptionist stared blankly. Brian scowled. “Call her again”

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