Chapter 914

"Jonah, what do you mean you're 'out?' I called you so many times last night, but your phone was off. Are you with Ms. Hailey right now?" Joanne demanded. Hailey's face went pale. At that moment, she felt like nothing more than a dirty secret. Jonah glanced at her, clearly amused by her expression. "What's up?" he asked. Rattled, Joanne didn't back down. "Jonah, seriously—wake up! Ms. Hailey is just a temptress. She's trying to seduce you!" Hailey was frozen, completely stunned. Did Joanne really just say that to her face? Hailey hadn't seduced Jonah—he was the one who had assaulted her. Hailey lifted her chin and shot Jonah a venomous glare. Jonah's eyes locked with hers. She still had the just-woken-up look, and her long dark hair spilled carelessly over her shoulders. Her delicate camisole clung to her, exposing her porcelain skin. She lifted her chin toward him, her dewy almond-shaped eyes meeting his with a silent, cutting reproach. Desire stirred deep within Jonah. He l