Reclaiming the CEO's Heart

Chapter 116 Attend the Banquet

Chapter 116 Attend the Banquet

Jacob placed his hands on both sides of her, his tall body slightly leaning forward, imprisoning her

within his controllable range.

Jacob loved the feeling of being in control and superior.

And she was like prey, with nowhere to escape.

He looked down at her, his eyes filled with aggression. He lifted her chin with one hand and kissed her.

"Even if you have any objections, keep them to yourself."

He was dominating, unreasonable, and arrogant.

Avery wanted to escape his confinement, but he lightly lifted her waist, causing her to be placed on the

table.

She didn't know what part of him she accidentally touched in her haste, causing Jacob to stop.

It was then that Avery noticed that his left arm was stained with blood.

The blood was like plum blossoms blooming in the snow, gradually staining the white gauze.

Avery finally found an excuse and hurriedly pushed Jacob away. "You're injured."

Jacob instinctively wanted to avoid her gaze. "It's nothing, just a minor injury."

"With so much blood flowing, how can it be a minor injury? The wound must have reopened.

Rebandage it quickly."

He raised an eyebrow. "You do it."

Bandaging his wound was better than having sex with him.

With this excuse, Avery didn't give him the chance to make love with her that night.

......

In the blink of an eye, it was Ethan's first birthday banquet.

The dinner was held on a cruise ship, a location personally chosen by Layla. She probably wanted to

show off her achievements to Avery.

A year ago, she won Jacob on the cruise ship.

Even now, when Avery saw the vast blue ocean, she could still recall Jacob's back as he fearlessly

swam toward Layla.

And the feeling of gradually sinking into the sea and being swallowed by the water was so helpless.

As night approached, Jason arrived as promised to pick her up, as noisy as ever.

"Mrs. Hill, it's very lively on the cruise ship tonight. There are many performances and even a fireworks

show."

His intention was for Avery to have a good time after a difficult year, but he overlooked the fact that

today's festivity was for Jacob and Layla and had nothing to do with Avery.

Avery casually chatted with him without much interest. She was the last one to board the ship.

Jacob had considered her feelings, fearing that she might encounter people from the White family and

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Jason was used to seeing Avery in a down jacket, so when he saw her unexpectedly wearing a gown

today, his eyes lit up. "Mrs. Hill, you look beautiful today."

She had never accompanied Jacob to any events in the three years they had been together, so she

had never had the occasion to wear a gown.

Today, she had dressed up specifically for this occasion, even changing into high heels. Soon, her

presence attracted the attention of men and the jealousy of women.

Many people didn't know her identity and many men approached her.

Sarah widened her eyes in anger. "She's still flaunting herself shamelessly, which is so disgusting."

"Sarah, why do you have so much resentment towards her? I think she looks fine. She's beautiful, has

a good figure, and her attire isn't inappropriate."

"Humph, it's Mr. Ethan's first birthday banquet today. She's wearing a white gown and a white veil. Is

she here to mourn?"

"Tut-tut, Sarah, don't talk nonsense. If Layla hears this, she'll definitely shut you up. Don't say such

things on such a joyous day."