Jarvis said, "I've been watching this TV show The Story of Nesiona recently, and it's really dope."
Even though he was usually swamped with work and typically couldn't care less about those boring movies and TV shows, he tuned in because this show was adapted from Cornelia's comics.
He only mentioned that the show was good but didn't explicitly say that he liked it. However, Hannah understood his implication and persisted, asking, "So did you like it?"
"Totally." Jarvis replied, lifting his eyes slightly to look at Cornelia, "I really dig it. I've been into it for a while now."
His meaning was obvious. Hannah surely got his drift, "So you're crushing on our Cornelia huh? Too bad, she's already taken and they even have a kid."
Then Hannah said, "Mr. Jarvis, if you're really looking for a relationship, why not give me a shot? I'm single, cute and sweet, got money and my own place. I'm the perfect girlfriend material."
Hannah only tossed it out there, not expecting Jarvis to actually take the bait, "Sure, we can date."
Hannah instantly freaked out, "Uh, um..."
Jarvis asked, "What's up? Having second thoughts?"
Hannah said, "No, it's not that. I thought you're into Cornelia? If you're not into me, why agree to date all of a sudden?"
Jarvis said, "You're not into me either. You have your crush, and I have mine. We're not into each other. Sounds like a fair deal."
Hannah was speechless. Who the hell was this guy? How can he read her mind so well? And if he can, why would he blurt it out?
Hannah wanted to bolt, but Jarvis closed in, "Ms. Hannah, a loveless relationship might be more comfortable. Are you game?"
As Hannah was wrestling with her thoughts, she suddenly remembered what Steven told her the night before. "Hannah, remember what I said, even if we're divorced, even if I don't love you anymore, you can't be with any other man. If there's another man's scent on you, you'll pay the price."
The last time they saw each other was the first day of shooting for this show. Two months had passed and Steven hadn't shown up since. Until last night, he suddenly appeared in her room. He looked at her, with cold gazes, and uttered those words.
They were divorced. He didn't love her anymore. Yet she can't have a normal relationship with another man.
Jeez.
Hannah wanted to ask him why. He just looked at her, with a faint smirk in his eyes, not saying a word. Hannah could feel the threat and determination in his gaze.
Previously, a male actor she had worked with a couple of times pursued her. Then, that actor's scandal broke out and no one could save him. Due to legal issues, he was now in jail.
Steven was a tough nut to crack. If he wanted to take someone down, it was a piece of cake. Hannah knew very well that if she dated an average Joe, Steven might force him out. But Jarvis, he'd got strong connections in the capital, so Steven might not be able to touch him.
Could she rely on Jarvis to finally break free from Steven?
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