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An Impossible Marriage novel Chapter 77

Chapter 77 

After making sure that those burly men were no longer a threat to her, Jodie knocked on the car window as a gesture for Steven to unlock the car. 

He picked up his overcoat on the ground, then tossed it back to the ground in disdain, as if he was planning on throwing the outerwear away

Jodie clicked her tongue while getting out of the car and exclaimed, Youre amazing! Even my fathers bodyguard is not as skilled as you. Are you some kind of fighter?

Her flattery did not fool him. Enough with the nonsense. I want you to compensate me with five hundred thousand.” 

She turned cautious at once. Did I take advantage of you or do any unspeakable things to you? Asking five hundred thousand from me is no different from a robbery under broad daylight!” 

He sized her up scornfully for a few seconds before saying, It would cost you at least one hundred million for me to even consider letting you lay a finger on my body. This five hundred thousand includes the compensation for the damage caused to my car and the fee for saving your life. Dont you think that this is worth the money? Arent you going to interrogate them on the reason behind their pursuit?” 

Jodie regained her senses. She grabbed a steel pipe on the floor and pointed it at one of the muscular men before asking, Whats the deal? Why are you doing this to me?” 

That man had given up on resisting after being badly beaten up. We were paid to carry out an order. We did not meet with our employer, but shes a woman with an unnaturally shrill and coquettish voice. Give it some thoughts if youve offended someone like her

After listening to that mans description, Jodie thought of Megan because the latters voice was too distinctive and unforgettable. D*mn you, Megan Jenkins. How dare you hire someone to trouble me after splashing coffee at me!” 

Stevens expression changed slightly after he heard her words. He slid back into the car and said, Get out of my way.” 

Jodie did not expect his sudden change in demeanor. Whats the matter? You dont want your money anymore?” 

Before shutting the car windows, he uttered, I dont care about that insignificant 

amount of money.” 

Although he was ticking her off with his attitude, she complied with his demand because he had undoubtedly rescued her. Jodie activated her car engine and trailed behind him because she could not find the parking lots exit. She immediately headed in the opposite direction after leaving the parking lot

Jodie went straight to Jacks residence afterward. She felt aggrieved as she recalled how Zachary had hung up her call when she was in such a scary and helpless circumstance earlier

She had the keys to his house and kept some spare clothes in his place, so she unlocked the doors and entered the house upon arriving. Jack was sitting in front of the desk at that moment. He swiftly closed his laptops lid after noticing that someone was opening the door

Jodie was slightly bothered by his response. Whats going on? Do you have something youre hiding from me?

He stretched out his arms and said, Its nothing. Im just dealing with some work. What happened to your clothes?” 

She did not walk up to him and hug him. Instead, she changed her clothes and recounted to him the things that had happened. Jodie merely mentioned Steven as a helpful Samaritan when telling the story

Jack replied absentmindedly, All right. Im glad that youre fine.” 

Crestfallen, she said, Thats it?” 

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