Reclaiming the CEO's Heart novel Chapter 65

Chapter 65 A Chat

Isabella's first reaction upon seeing Jacob was to shrink her neck. Despite her boldness at the drinking table earlier, it was only because Avery was by her side and she was emboldened by the wine.

After all, she had seen Jacob's love for Avery, which was often accompanied by cruelty toward outsiders.

She still remembered when she brought Avery to a bar two years ago. Jacob personally came to pick up Avery and gave her a cold look when Avery wasn't paying attention. He said coldly, "No next time."

After he left, Isabella was soaked in cold sweat and had nightmares about Jacob's gaze for several days.

He closed the lighter and looked at her indifferently, that feeling of being controlled hit her again.

Isabella swallowed, her voice becoming much softer. "Uh, Mr. Hill, I'm looking for Avy. I won't disturb you."

Jacob casually flicked the cigarette ash and glanced at her obliquely. "Want to chat?"

Isabella didn't believe Jacob would catch up with her. Her entire body was filled with resistance. "My mother said good girls need to go home before it gets dark. Let's do it next time, definitely."

Isabella planned to leave, but she bumped into another wall, who happened to be John, whom she used to call Jacob's thug in private.

"Miss Thompson, please come this way."

Isabella was speechless and was led to a nearby café a few minutes later.

Even though she was sitting down, her legs never stopped shaking, making the coffee on the table vibrate along with it.

Jacob intended to pick up the coffee, but the latte art on top was deformed from her shaking, so he froze his hand in the air.

There was a hint of awkwardness in the atmosphere. Isabella put on a polite smile mixed with embarrassment and handed him the coffee cup like a bootlicker. "Mr. Hill, please."