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“So that’s it? Lily’s just leaving with Jackson? James, are you seriously letting her go?”
Ivan, completely clueless when it came to love, didn’t realize Lily didn’t actually have feelings for Jackson.
He was pacing in circles, looking like he wanted to tie James down until he changed his mind and chased Lily back.
But then he remembered-James was into guys! No matter how amazing a girl was, it wouldn’t change anything.
He let out a deep sigh and dragged his feet upstairs, full of helpless frustration…
“Jackson, maybe we should get out and talk.”
Lily didn’t feel comfortable staying inside a car with someone she barely knew. Once they drove out of the Luke estate, she asked him to pull over. They stepped out to talk about money.
“How’d I do tonight?” Jackson asked with a hopeful smile.
“You did great.”
Lily answered honestly. “Your acting was impressive, and you handled the unexpected stuff really well. Don’t worry, you were so good I’m definitely paying you extra,
I’ll send you an additional 2800 dollars later tonight.
Jackson, I really appreciate it. Thanks to you, Mr. Henry finally agreed to the divorce.
It’s getting late, you should head home and rest.
Also, I’m sure that car rental tonight wasn’t cheap. Send me the transaction screenshot, and I’ll reimburse you.
If everything goes well, I should be able to finalize the divorce with James tomorrow. I probably won’t need your help again. But if I do, I’ll pay you per appearance.”
With that, Lily turned and started walking back toward the Luke estate gate.
As he watched her leave without hesitation, the sweetness in Jackson’s expression faded, replaced by something wild and possessive. –
I waited for you to remember me.
To call me Jack, just once.
But clearly, you hadn’t remembered a thing.
You didn’t even want to keep in touch with me.
Watching her walk away like he meant nothing-like he was just a hired extra-Jackson let out a dry, bitter laugh.
Aren’t you the one who said Jack is your favorite little brother? That you’d always recognize me, no matter how long we were apart?
Aren’t you the one who promised to always treat Jack well?
Aren’t you the one who said you’d be Jack’s bride one day?
Liar.
But I’m not going to let you walk away like this. No chance.
I’m going to make you remember every promise you ever made-and keep every single one.
Even if it meant going to war.
A smile tugged at his lips-equal parts frustrated and possessive. He reached into his pocket and pulled out the diamond ring he’d bought on his 18th birthday.
He snapped a photo and posted it to a private story on social media, visible only to James.
“Mission accomplished. Lily says she wants my kisses every day. I’m officially allowed to kiss her and put a ring on her finger. I’m so happy!”
“James…”
When Lily returned upstairs, she was surprised to find James standing outside her door.
“I… I just saw Jackson off. Grandpa and Grandma agreed to the divorce. I’ll get up early tomorrow and head to the City Hall before it opens-less chance of a line.”
James didn’t respond.
He just stared at her lips-soft, pink, and glowing.
I’d seen Jackson’s post.
Jackson had a ring ready this whole time.
And Lily… she said she wanted to kiss him every day.
She was even planning to show up at the City Hall before it opened-how eager was she to get this divorce over with?
The pain in his chest was sharp, stabbing, relentless.
Like a thousand tiny knives slicing him from the inside out.
He couldn’t bring himself to speak.
But I knew-once the divorce was done, she’d probably move in with Jackson and stop coming back to the Luke estate. Lily and I would barely cross paths anymore.
Strangely, that thought made him want to look at her just a little longer.
I didn’t want to go back to my room. Didn’t want to shut the door and feel like we now lived in two completely different worlds.
Lily, getting no response, peeked at him carefully.
His face was cold, his eyes sharper than ever. Clearly, something was wrong.
But isn’t this what he wants?
He’d been so desperate for a divorce.
Now that Mr. Henry and Madam Grace had finally agreed, shouldn’t he be thrilled?
So why…did he look like that?
Noticing that his gaze had drifted to her lips, Lily suddenly had a flash of realization.
Is he upset because I didn’t kiss Jackson tonight like he wanted me to?
Her mind was a complete mess, and she hadn’t even finished forming the thought when the words tumbled out of her mouth.
“I actually wanted to kiss Jackson. It’s just… with all the elders sitting there, it didn’t feel appropriate. That’s the only reason I didn’t kiss him in front of everyone. I mean, the outcome-“
Was good. The family had agreed to the divorce. James, you don’t need to be upset.
Before she could finish her sentence, she felt a sudden tightness around her waist-James had pulled her forcefully into his arms.
The next second, his kiss crashed down on her lips like wildfire, burning and unstoppable.
It happened so fast that Lily froze in shock.
Then she realized-he was having another relapse.
This wasn’t about passion. The remnants of those meds in his system were messing with his head again.
She didn’t want to take advantage of him while he was like this. She placed her hands on his chest, trying to push him away.
James could feel her resisting.
He knew she already had someone else in her heart.
Tomorrow, after we finalized the divorce, she’d probably be wearing that diamond ring Jackson had picked out, starting a new life with him. They might even get their marriage certificate the same day.
I shouldn’t be doing this. I shouldn’t kiss her against her will.
But the moment I pictured her kissing Jackson-wanting to kiss him every single day-the rage and jealousy tore through me like a storm.
His sanity snapped. There was no distance left between them.
The softness and sweetness of her lips were pulling him deeper and deeper, like a dangerous addiction.
In one swift move, he spun her around and dragged her into his bedroom, pushing her against the wall. with a possessive force, deepening the kiss like a starving man.
“Why do your symptoms keep flaring up like this?”
Lily was both anxious and concerned. “James, you never went to see a doctor, did you? You’re just- mmph…”
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