Chapter 722

"Thaddeus, accepting such an expensive gift from you doesn't seem appropriate," she said.

Thaddeus lightly licked his lips, his brow twitching. "Jessie, it's just a necklace. There's nothing inappropriate about it. How come you can accept flowers from other men but not a necklace from me?" He intentionally provoked her using his words.

Jessamine chuckled to herself, wondering why she hadn't seen before that he was a man who loved bringing up old issues. She picked up her glass of wine, and the next second, his slender hand fell on her wrist.

Thaddeus looked at her, his dark eyes like an abyss filled with endless temptation. Jessamine glanced at him and immediately looked away.

Thaddeus took her glass of wine and poured the remaining half into his mouth. "Jessie, if you drink any more, you won't be able to climb Juniper Summit to see the night view," he said.

He took out the necklace, leaned forward, and put it on her, adjusting the pendant on her collarbone. Thaddeus' thumb was re