Chapter 777: Have you ever lied to me?

After Jacob and Ivana left the villa, they headed to a lively downtown area.

Ivana sat in the car, looking at Jacob with a puzzled expression.

“Why was Diana so angry with you earlier?”

Jacob glanced at her briefly before responding.

“Because I lied to her.”

“You lie?”

“...Yes.” Jacob nodded slightly and added, “But I always have my reasons.”

Hearing this, Ivana's eyes flickered with curiosity.

“Do you lie often?”

Jacob didn’t answer.

Instead, he looked at her. “Why do you want to know?”

“I just mean... whatever happens, please don’t lie to me, okay?”

Jacob gave her a sidelong glance.

Then he asked slowly, “What about you?”

Ivana blinked, confused. “What?”

“Have you ever lied to me?”

Ivana didn’t reply immediately. Instead, she gave him a soft, enigmatic smile.

Under Jacob's intrigued gaze, she leaned in closer, her scent—a mix of herbs and flowers—growing more inte