Chapter 742

Samuel shot Jordan a meaningful glance upon hearing Jane's remark. Jordan instantly grasped the implication behind that look it was a clear reference to the time Samuel had caught him watching that kind of video. His scalp prickled with dread. There was simply no way to talk himself out of this one! Forcing a smile, he mustered an explanation, "Jane, I and Cecelia really, really have the most platonic relationship possible. Nothing’s going to happen between us." Before Jane could respond, Samuel cut in coolly, "A *man and woman* in a relationship and you call that *platonic*?" Jordan: "..." He turned to Samuel with a look of utter defeat. "Samuel, I much preferred it when you were the strong, silent type. This new talkative version of you? *Completely unnecessary*." "Not that I enjoy talking," Samuel replied, his face impassive, though his words dripped with icy amusement. "But some secrets weigh heavy on my mind. Keeping them to myself is... uncomfortable." Jordan: "..." This was *bla