CHAPTER 104

***Bethany’s Pov***

“Can you imagine how excited I was when I learned that you scheduled a meeting with me?” he asked, his adorable grin bothering him!

I told him, “At least one of us was excited.”

“Bethany, where have you been? I've been searching for you all these years.”

“Really? Wow, that is incredible. Do you believe you can deceive me again?”

He replied, “I'm not trying to trick you,” and I scoffed at his response.

“If you say so,” was my response.

“Don't be arrogant, Miss Middleton. Come and have breakfast with me.”

“Thank you, sir, but I'm already satisfied.” I declined his invitation to share a meal.

“Shouldn't you make an effort to treat me with courtesy?” Jacob inquired with constricted pupils.

“I don’t think I can discuss business with you, Jacob, so I’d rather just go home. My boss could just send another representative,” I told him

Again, he issued his ultimatum: “Join me for breakfast, or you'll regret it.”

I was compelled to follow him to the kitchen, despite the fact