Chapter 32: Only Riley Can Handle Jake
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The woman smirked confidently.“Han Shao, you’ll keep your word.” Everyone knew Jake was the biggest player in their circles; she was confident she could do whatever he asked, even a mouth–to–mouth kiss.
She sashayed toward Jake, her voice sultry, “Pei Shao…”
He cut her off coldly, “Get lost.”
She froze, her eyes misting over. She sat beside him, reaching for his arm, “Pei Shao, have a drink. It’s been a while.”
Suddenly, a loud thud echoed. The woman was thrown onto the coffee table, spilling drinks everywhere. She cried out in pain. Before she could react, Jake grabbed her face. She was forced to open
her mouth as he sneered, “You want a drink? Tonight, you’ll drink your fill.” He grabbed a nearby bottle and force–fed her.
Everyone was stunned by his outburst.
in.“Jake, enough.”
Mark stepped in.“Jake,
Jake threw the bottle down, snarling, “Trash. Get out.”
Terrified, she fled. Jake sat back down, drowning his sorrows in alcohol. Mark sat beside him, taking the bottle.“Bad day?”
Jake glanced at him, trying to grab the bottle back. Mark dodged him.“Okay, slow down. You’ve been drinking all week. Don’t
you care about your stomach?”
Jake’s face darkened.“Give it to me.”
Mark reluctantly handed it over. Jake drank it down in one gulp.
“What happened? Fight with your little girlfriend?”
Jake snapped, “Don’t mention that bitch.” The thought of Ava’s deception enraged him. He threw the bottle down, lighting a cigarette.
Someone said, “Pei Shao, maybe you should call Riley.”
Mark glared at him.“Shut your mouth if you can’t speak properly. Can’t even alcohol shut you up?”
The man looked confused.“Only Riley can handle Pei Shao. I’m not wron
Jake stared at the ceiling. He murmured, “She won’t come. She won’t come.”
Mark looked at him curiously.“Jake, who won’t come?”
Jake took a deep breath, crushing his cigarette.“I risked everything to buy her house, but what happened?” His voice rose with frustration.“She was laughing with another man! How dare she?”
Mark was stunned.“You say Riley is with another man? When? Who?”
Jake sneered.“Who else? Peter. She thinks hooking up with him will get her married. She’s dreaming. The Brown family would never accept someone like her.”
Mark remained silent, thoughtfully looking at Jake, then grabbed his phone and stepped aside.
Jake arrived home after 1 AM. He saw a figure huddled at the entrance. He walked forward, Riley…” His expression darkened upon recognizing her. Remembering Ava’s deception, ·
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he felt angry.
“What are you doing here?”
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Ava trembled. She stood, looking at him timidly.“Gege, I… I want to apologize.” Jake frowned, noticing the snow on her. She’d been waiting a long time. He waited for her to continue. She approached, her face red from the cold. “Gege, about taking care of you… it wasn’t me.”
Jake was surprised she was confessing. “Didn’t you say it was you?”
Ava’s
eyes were red.“I tried to come that day, but the dorm manager wouldn’t let me in. I came the next morning at 6 AM.”
“So, you saw Riley?”
Ava lowered her head, then shook her head.“No. I waited outside; I didn’t see her leave.”
“Gege, I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to lie. I… I just like you so much.” She started crying. Jake, seeing her distress, placed his hand on her head.“Okay, don’t
Ava looked up.“Gege, you’re not angry anymore?”
Jake sighed, wiping her tears. Her face was cold. What was there to be young and simply loved him intensely.
He shook his head.“You didn’t do anything wrong. Come in.”
He pulled her inside. She was carrying a pink box.
He pointed at it.“What’s that?”
don’t cry.”
angry
about? She was
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Ava seemed to remember.“Dinner. I made it light, according to your preferences.” She placed it on the table and opened it.
Jake approached, hearing her dejected tone, “It’s cold. I was trying to keep it warm?
“When did you get
here?”
“Around 6 AM. This thermos isn’t good. I’ll buy a better one next month when I get my allowance.”
Jake pulled her into a hug. Ava leaned against him, a puzzled smile on her face, “Gege, what’s wrong?”
Jake released her.“You’re so silly. Why didn’t you call? You waited for six or seven hours.”
“I wanted to apologize and surprise you.” She smiled brightly.
He softened, ruffling her hair.“Silly girl, don’t do that again. It hurts me.”
“But I want to cook for you. I want you to have my food when you get home.”
Jake said softly, “You’re still in school. Focus on your studies.”
́She grinned mischievously.“Then, Gege, can I come over on weekends?” She paused.“Are you home on weekends? I don’t want to come when you’re not here.”
“I give you a fingerprint scan. Come whenever you want.” Ava hugged him tightlya‘
She nuzzled against him.“Thank you, Gege. I love you.”
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You’re so silly,” Jake said fondly.
Ava giggled, kissing him lightly.“Gege, can I stay tonight?”