Chapter 441 - Out of Reach

She tried her best not to cry because Jacob will only tease her for being a crybaby. She swallowed the lump in her throat before she said, "I… I miss your presence." She said shyly. Jacob is probably grinning from ear to ear. Before he could say something, J speaks again intentionally. "You said you'll try and go home earlier."

"I did. And I guess I can escort you at the ball."

A smile appeared on J's lips. "Okay."

The two of them talked for an hour before J felt sleepy and take the initiative to hung up against her will. As soon as J hung up the phone, Jacob immediately boarded a private jet going to the next country in his itinerary. This is going to be the last country that he will be visiting. It is where their second training facility is located. The first and biggest one is in Lotus City. So, his visit there should be the most important.

"James, schedule all my meetings in the next two days. I have to be back in Lotus City on Christmas Eve." Jacob said as he walked inside a luxurious private jet owned by the Twelve Army. As he gets in, he immediately walks over the master suite who has its own walk-in shower. For the past four days, Jacob is technically living in that private jet to not waste time just to make all his job done so that he could go back home. Back home to his wife.

"Have you sent the invitation?" Jacob asked James as he takes off his suit preparing to take a shower before he rests during the flight.

"Yes, I already sent them to Evergreen Villa," James replied.

"Good." Then James takes his leave when he saw Jacob enter the walk-in shower.

….

The day of the auction ball. J is sitting in the back seat of the bulletproofed car driven by Arthur. They were on their way back to Evergreen Villa to prepare for the Auction Ball. Daniel, Stefan, and Felix were already at the Elm Palace Hotel where that Auction ball is going to be held. They have to be there earlier while Arthur cannot leave J alone.

She is getting anxious because ever since that morning, she hasn't received a text or call from Jacob. She is expecting him to be back that day. But even James cannot be contacted.

Arthur watched her from the rearview mirror. Although she appeared calm, he knew that she is having anxiety. She has been checking her phone over and over again since she gets into the car. The continuous tapping of her finger on her knees. Not everyone knows but Jacob and Arthur knew that this behavior is signs that she is getting anxious.

Her phone rings indicating that she received a message. J immediately opened the message and Arthur saw the evident displeasure on her face. After a while, he heard her speak. "Can you go with me to the ball?"

Arthur was surprised but he didn't show it in his face. He knew that Jacob will be back that day to escort her to the auction ball. Why did she suddenly ask him to escort her? Did something happen?

"Okay," Arthur replied.

"Thank you," J said while looking outside the window. Her mood is obviously gloomy.

When they arrived at the Evergreen Villa, J rushed towards the bedroom without looking back.

It didn't take long since they arrived when Arthur received a text message from Jacob. "Accompany Jenny to the ball tonight. My flight will be delayed and I might not make it on time."

So, that's why. Arthur thought internally. She saw the look on J's face when they arrived and it was obvious that she is worried and displeased.

"How is it?" Jacob inquired when he saw James entering a VIP lounge at the airport.