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Jack immediately backpedaled, sensing her growing hostility. “You wouldn't have to actually do anything
substantial; it's purely for appearances!”
“I can’t pull that off,” Jessica stated flatly. She might fail to keep her anger under control.
Jack exhaled heavily and tried once more. “Don’t you want Melvin to eat his heart out with regret for letting you
slip away?”
“I'll help you salvage your startup mess, but you need to devise a strategy that keeps this act alive without
dragginginto the spotlight.” Jessica’s response was swift and final—she feared her involvement would
shatter their entire facade. “As long as my parents and the company remain untouched, you have complete
freedom to handle this however you see fit.”
“What if this whole charade ends up destroying your reputation?” Jack asked, his voice tinged with genuine
concern.
“I trust you won't cross any lines that matter,” Jessica replied, her faith in his judgment unwavering. “Handle this
situation however you think best.”
“That's quite a responsibility you're placing on my shoulders...” Jack mumbled under his breath, masterfully
feigning the appearance of overwhelming difficulty.
“I'll transform your startup into a profitable venture,” Jessica shot back, seeing straight through his theatrical
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtperformance with surgical precision. “Does that sweeten the deal enough for you?”
“Here's the company key,” Jack announced, pressing the metal into her palm while providing crucial details. “The
official company seal rests securely within the safe, and you'll discover the access password carefully hidden
inside the dictionary positioned on my desk.”
“Understood,” Jessica responded, accepting the key with steady hands. She felt completely confident in her
ability to steer and grow the company.
“I'm placing my precious creation in your capable hands,” Jack said, his emotional attachment to the startup
radiating through every word. “If any catastrophic damage befalls my company, I'll permanently sever every
connection between you and Melvin.”
Jessica chose silence as her response. She pocketed the key and turned toward the exit.
Jack suddenly positioned himself directly in her path, creating an impenetrable human barrier.
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unexpected blocking maneuver.
“Melvin firmly believes this residence serves as our shared home. Since you're supposedly under my complete
control, you cannot simply march out through the front entrance,” Jack explained, treating their deception with
deadly seriousness. “To maintain our story without any suspicious gaps, you'll need to escape after dark by
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