Reclaiming the CEO's Heart novel Chapter 194

Chapter 194 He Wouldn't Come Back

The two of them spoke one after another, leaving Jacob with no room to refuse.

Moreover, it was now a foregone conclusion that he and Layla were to be married.

Layla was acutely aware of the delicate nature of Jacob's feelings for Avery during this period. She clutched at the corner of her clothes, fearing that Jacob would voice his regrets.

Jacob picked up a glass of wine with his well-defined fingers and calmly replied, "Yes."

The tension in Layla's heart finally eased, and she smiled again. "Grandpa, Dad, I told you Jacob wouldn't let me down."

Alberto gave him a deep look. "I hope so."

Ben reminded Jacob, "Avy is, after all, the biological daughter of Lily. She can be considered half a White family member. Even if you don't take care of her, the White family will. I'll arrange her matters. Starting tomorrow, I don't want to see any more entanglement between you two."

Jacob's fingers, holding the wine glass, paused. His eyes darkened, but in the end, he said nothing.

He had only told Avery that he wouldn't go back out of spite, but now he really couldn't go back.

He was trapped in the White family's villa and forced to live in a room with Layla.

As the night deepened, Layla took a bath and deliberately changed into a sexy silk nightgown. She slowly approached Jacob who was sitting by the sofa.

Jacob only showed her his back. Even when sitting, his back was always straight.

His one hand rested on the armrest, the other tightly gripping his phone. His brows furrowed with worry.

Layla could clearly feel that he was not the same towards her as before, so she spoke cautiously.

"Jacob, are you waiting for an important call?"

Jacob didn't even look up. "Hmm."

"Well, it's late. You should go wash up, and I..."