Chapter 87. The Business Party (1)

“Clara, I want you to pretend to be my date for tonight. Please, it’s just for one night.” Jack looked down at her and wondered why she seemed hesitant. Was he not trying enough? ‘Hmmm’ If only he could remove the word pretend.

She bit her lip and looked up slowly. “But Jack…”

“Please, just this once, Clara.” He gazed at her with an indescribable emotion. ‘Please say yes.’ His eyes were begging her as he tucked away the strands that were about to enter her eyes to the side of her face.

Clara looked into his eyes and guilt engulfed her heart as she watched his pained expression. This was just a small fraction of all the things he had done for her. Carl would not object to her helping out a friend… right? ‘I will just explain to him later on the phone.’ She made a mental note then heaved a deep sigh and plastered a smile on her face. “Okay Jack, I’ll help you,” she said with a nod.

“Really!?” Jack’s expression also brightened and he smiled gratefully at her. “T