Chapter 116 Before Keeping Her

Jayden Throughout the meeting, my mind kept drifting back to the events of the previous day—the intense, all-consuming kiss Allison and I had shared, and the moment my dad had caught us in the act. Despite the serious nature of the client meeting, these thoughts played relentlessly in my head. I was surprised by my ability to maintain a professional demeanor and keep a poker face, especially given the jealousy and hurt I still felt over Allison's words. Perhaps the lingering effects of our emotional encounter were stronger than I had realized.