Reclaiming the CEO's Heart novel Chapter 128

Chapter 128 A Tale of Secrets and Sacrifice

Layla went wild in the room, as different as night and day from the scene of Avery now in Jacob's embrace.

When there was no one around, Avery finally poked her head out from his arms.

On the snow-flurried deck, carried by Jacob's cold voice. "Does this make you happy?"

Jacob wasn't stupid. With Avery's personality, how could anything happen between them in a place like this?

He had sensed it before the situation even started, and he could have refused.

But today, he didn't want to.

He just hadn't expected Layla to be so foolish, digging a hole for herself.

Avery blinked at him. "Why aren't you happy? Originally, it was her, Layla, trying to scheme against me. You're not feeling sorry for her, are you?"

Jacob's eyes were pitch black, filled with displeasure. He glared at her and said her name with a dark expression, "Avery, risking your reputation just to teach her a lesson. Have you really won or lost?"

Jacob was not one to easily reveal his emotions. Avery's actions had shattered his pride in his self-restraint. He let out all his emotions at once.

"Have you ever considered that by doing this, while you might embarrass her indeed, but you're not really changing anything substantial? Everyone knows how dirty this circle is. It's just a passing joke. Her status is unshakable."

"But you'll be branded as the secret lover. If I didn't cover your face in time, you would be famous from now on. How will you live in the future? You might win for a moment, but you'll lose for a lifetime."

Facing his furious eyes, Avery was still smiling.

"You're laughing? Do you even realize what kind of consequences this might lead to?"

Avery evaded the question and looked towards the sky. "Look, the snow tonight is so beautiful."

"Avery, did you hear what I said?"

Jacob didn't like this kind of weather. He preferred the sun to be shining, with everything full of life.

Not the north wind swallowing everything, leaving only one color in the world.

Avery caught a cold snowflake in her hand. Her face seemed to be smiling, but it sent shivers down one's spine.

She stood in front of him with a serious expression. "Jacob, today is our baby's death anniversary. Have you thought about him at all this past year, even for a moment?"

Jacob's hand on her shoulder tightened, his lips pressed tightly together. "Avery, after all, he was our child."