Chapter 200

Jason didn't let go until Denise was nearly out of breath. Seeing her face flushed red, he let out a low chuckle. Knock, knock, knock!! Just then, someone knocked at the door. Denise quickly pulled away from his arms. Ben came in right after, pretending not to notice what had just happened. “Mr. Harrington.” “What now?” Jason asked, voice full of annoyance. It had taken him forever to steal a few moments alone with Denise, and now Ben just had to show up. “The old lady wants you home for dinner. And she specifically said to bring Ms. Montgomery with you,” Ben said, glancing at Denise as he spoke. “Alright, got it,” Jason replied. Denise checked the time. It was almost the end of the workday—figured the family matriarch would summon him for dinner at this hour. But something felt off. With things so tense lately, this dinner probably wouldn’t be just a simple meal. “Jason, why would your grandma ask you to come home for dinner and make a point of taking me with you?” Denise asked. “I’ve