Chapter 7

What happened next totally stunned everyone—Jason actually stepped forward and helped Denise up. Denise didn’t resist. They had just parted ways that morning, and here they were running into each other at the Montgomerys’ place again. Guess fate really had plans for them. “Ugh, that hurts,” Denise winced instantly. Jason’s expression darkened. “What’s wrong?” “Oh, so you’re my brother-in-law now? Jason, I’m hurting all over... Dad hit me just now. Can you take me to the hospital?” Denise leaned into Jason, eyes wide and pitiful, looking up at him. Arthur and Vivian gave each other a look. Meanwhile, Samantha was so mad she looked like her nose was about to go crooked. That little witch! Acting all weak in front of Jason? She really was pushing it. Jason smirked faintly. “Sure.” Vivian quickly jumped in. “Jason, Denise is just being dramatic. Don't worry about her—I’ll have someone else take her to the hospital.” As a woman, Vivian could see right through Denise’s act. Yeah, this girl was clearly eyeing Samantha’s man. Samantha panicked. “Jason, don’t believe her! She’s totally faking it. This isn’t new—my sister’s always been like this. Dad barely touched her, really.” Denise had always been prettier than her since they were kids. At nineteen, her looks and figure already outshined Samantha's—and that had always been a sore spot for her. Jason said calmly, “It’s my first time visiting your place. Since we’re about to become one family, let’s treat each other like family.” With that, he just picked Denise up and walked out. Everyone in the Montgomery family was left speechless. Samantha stomped her foot in frustration. “Dad, Mom! Look at Denise! She just met Jason and she’s already trying to seduce him,” she cried, nearly in tears. Arthur sighed. “Alright, alright. Jason’s probably just being polite. Denise’s just some teenage girl. Jason’s not into little girls. Don’t get so jealous. You and Jason are engaged, remember? Show some maturity. The Harringtons won’t like it if you act all jealous and petty.” Vivian stepped in, too. “Honey, listen to your father. I’ve been through this, I know what’s up. There's no way I’m letting Denise pull the same stunt her mom did back in the day—seducing your dad like that. I won’t let history repeat itself. You’ve got the ring, Jason’s your fiancé, and men don’t like it when women fight and act all jealous.” “...I get it, Mom,” Samantha mumbled. She was fuming inside, but she held it in. Outside, Jason finally put Denise down. “Had enough of your little show?” he asked. Denise gave him a wide-eyed grin. “What show? I don’t get what you mean.” Jason shoved his hands into his pockets. “Denise, I haven’t even gotten around to confronting you, and now you’re pulling me into your drama?” “Oh? But what if I tell my sister what happened last night between you and me?” Denise tilted her head, smiling playfully at him. From this moment on, she was going to get close to this man, seduce him even—just to get back at Arthur and the rest of them.