Chapter 981

Hailey tried to pull away, but Jonah only tightened his arms around her, holding her even closer. "I'm not letting go," he said bluntly. She pushed against his chest. "What are you doing? Ms. Ellington is watching. Let go, now!" "I said no!" Jonah said firmly. Near the door, Kaia stood frozen. She was speechless. What on earth was happening? Had she just become part of whatever this was between Jonah and Hailey? Was she the third wheel now? Maybe… she should just leave? Kaia replied, "Mr. Pilsner, you asked me to come in." Jonah glanced her way, barely lifting his eyes. "Are you wearing a diamond bracelet?" he asked. Kaia's expression shifted immediately. She instinctively moved her wrist, trying to hide the bracelet behind her sleeve. However, Jonah had already seen it. He let out a cold chuckle and asked, "Did you tell people I gave that to you?" Kaia stammered as she responded, "Mr. Pilsner, I-I think… There must be some misunderstanding. I didn't—" Hailey cut in. "Ms