Chapter 389 - Promise me

"Be my guest." Alex Ogden said in a challenging tone.

Jacob stood up as he buttoned his suit then he downed his glass of rum. "Well then...enjoy the rest of the night." He said with a cocked head. He scanned all the faces inside the private room before he left the room followed by James and Leo. But before they could open the door, they heard Alex Ogden speaks again.

"By the way, it is good to see you again Liam." He said without looking at them.

James turned to look at him with confusion wondering who is he talking to. But was surprised to hear Leo answered him. "I don't think your word is appropriate, Alex." then he turned his back and followed Jacob who seemed to have realized that the two were acquainted with each other.

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Jacob came home late that night but he was surprised to see his wife leaning on the headrest of the bed still awake and reading. He thought that she would be asleep by the time he arrives.

"You're still awake?" Jacob walked towards her and gave her a kiss on her forehead.

"Hmm... I was waiting for you." J nodded then she closed her eyes when Jacob kissed her forehead.

"Wait for me, I'll just take a shower," Jacob said.

After a while, Jacob prepared to lay in bed beside J. As soon as he has J on his embrace, J asked him a question that puzzled him.

"So, how did it go?" She asked with her head raised to see his beautiful face that is dimly light by the lamp.

Jacob furrowed his brows in confusion. "Huh?" But J didn't reply then Jacob finally realized. He sighed. "You knew."

J shrugged her shoulders. "Leo doesn't hide a thing to Diana while Diana is loyal to me."

"Tsk, I should teach that girl to keep quiet at times," Jacob said.

"So?" J didn't forget to make a follow-up.

Jacob tightened his hug. "Forget about it. As expected, peaceful negotiation is impossible. He is determined to steal you away from me. As if I am going to let that happen." Jacob said with gritted teeth.

J stared at him.

"Stop thinking about him. Okay? Have you forgotten that I am a jealous person?" Jacob pursed his lips.

J did the same. "Please promise me something."

Seeing the serious expression on her face, Jacob became serious as well. "What is it?"

"That you won't let me go." J was afraid that because of her troublesome life, Jacob will get tired of it and would, later on, give up and surrender her to Alex Ogden.

Jacob soften when he heard her words. He felts as if there were thousands of butterflies fluttering inside his heart. Although J never said that she loves him directly, her words and actions say so. And it was more than what he asked of for. He reached out to stroke her cheeks.

"I promise to never let you go." He said full of affection.

"You won't give up and surrender me to him?" her eyes were pleading and seeking security.

"Even if I die, I will never do that."

J frowned. "I told you not to die. Why do you always have to say that?"

Jacob chuckled and kissed her on the top of her head. "Okay, okay! I won't die. And I promise not to give you up and surrender you to that guy. Only a fool would do that."

J finally felt relieved and secured. Only God knows how much she loves this man.

Jacob kissed her on her lips and said in between kisses. "Don't worry too much. Hmm? I love you too much to give up on you. Giving up on you means giving up my life." Then their kiss deepened.