Chapter 1702

"Why? Do I need to have a reason to look for you?" "Of course, you don't, but it's late. If Bella finds out you're here, how am I supposed to explain myself?" Jack tried to nudge Wilhelmina toward the door, but she wouldn't budge. Instead, she stepped closer, her gaze soft but sharp as a blade. "Even if I wasn't here tonight, do you really think you can explain what's between us so easily?" Her words struck him dumb. Since that night, when he was partly dragged and seduced into Wilhelmina's room, the lines between them had blurred tremendously. Noticing how Jack had fallen silent, Wilhelmina let out a cold laugh. She walked to the door, locked it, and turned back, eyes flashing with jealousy. "Tell me. What were you planning to do with Bella earlier?" "Nothing. Just to talk about a few things." Jack blatantly lied without batting an eye. However, Wilhelmina didn't believe him. "Talk? Or whisper sweet nothings while no one is watching?" "No. Mina, if you don't have anything impor