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    Jacob gently said, “Wie, anything concerning you is a big deal. From now on, tell me if anything


    happens, I’ll handle it for you.”


    Yvette’s heart warmed further at his words. She pressed her lips together. “But Jacob, you’re so


    busy.”


    Jacob affectionately patted her head. “No matter how busy I am, I can’t let the Murray family’s


    princess be bullied.”


    “Jacob.”


    At the soft and sweet address, Jacob finally noticed Nancy. Remembering that she was Yvette’s


    friend, he softened his demeanor toward her.


    Seeing Nancy


    hopeful gaze at his hand, clearly wanting a pat as well, Jacob couldn’t help but smile and gave her


    a quick pat on the head.


    His hand barely touched her before he realized it, and a hint of surprise shed across his dark


    eyes. He quickly withdrew his hand.


    Like Yvette, Jacob wasn’t fond of physical contact with others unless they were close. Yet today, he


    had reached out to touch ady he had met only twice.


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    Although it was just a brief touch on the head, Nancy was thrilled. Her cheeks flushed with joy as


    she struggled to maintain herposure.


    Their conversation was too quiet for Serena and the others to hear, but they could see Jacob’s


    evident


    affection for Yvette.


    This only fueled Serena’s jealousy. She was outraged that Yvette was not only seducing Liam but


    also had Jacob under her spell. To Serena, Yvette seemed like nothing more than a shameless


    seductress.


    Tom, on the other hand, was pale with fear. Facing the Dark Organization, the Smith family’s


    heiress, and the richest man in Jubilife was overwhelming. Any one of these figures could easily


    crush him, let alone all three together.


    ming Serena for causing trouble with such powerful figures, Tom scrambled up from the floor


    and pped her.


    “Who taught you to be so reckless? How dare you use Ms. Murray? I have to teach you a lesson


    today!”


    In a desperate bid for survival, he struck Serena with brutal force, leaving her barely conscious and


    unable


    to even scream.


    Tom then desperately pped himself until blood trickled from the corner of his lips. Dropping to his


    knees, he begged, “This was entirely our fault, Ms. Murray, I’m sorry. We’ll never do this again.”


    Seeing their miserable state, Yvette remained indifferent.


    At this moment, Killian approached. “Ms. Murray, if you have anyints, please let me know.


    I’ll make sure to resolve them to your satisfaction.”


    “I have noints.” Yvette’s cold and aloof voice rang out. “I just believe he’s unfit to wear a


    police


    uniform.”


    Killian nodded in agreement. “You’re right, Ms. Murray I’ll have him dismissed immediately and


    removed from the police force.”


    “Good,” Yvette respondedzily and then strode out.


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    “Yvie, shall I drive you home?”


    Knowing how busy Jacob was with numerous pressing matters at thepany, Yvette shook her


    head.” No need, Jacob. I’d like to go shopping with Nancy.”


    “Alright,” Jacob agreed gently. “Have the driver pick you up when you’re done.”


    Jacob had indeed been very busytely. He had left a lot of matters unattended while staying at


    home to care for Yara. And with issues that suddenly arose abroad, he had no time to deal with


    anything else.


    As Jacob walked away, Nancy couldn’t tear her eyes away from him. The thought of their brief,


    intimate interaction made her face flush once again.