Chapter 49

Bruce wanted to point out that it would more likely result in the exact opposite but he held his tongue. His Young Master was like a person with ears full of cotton when it came to his wife.

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When Jane arrived in class, Ivy pulled her to the back of the room.

“Don’t be upset”, she said comfortingly, “I’m sure Brock Davenport would absolutely not do something like that. There must be a misunderstanding”.

Jane shook her head, fending off an incredulous laugh.

“I’m not upset, it’s just… shocking that they’re together, that’s all”.

Over the phone, Ivy had revealed that Brock Davenport had gotten into a brawl at the bar not far from the campus late last night. Then afterwards, photos of him and her had been leaked on her social media.

Despite her friend’s worry, she really, truly wasn’t upset. She recalled the events of the previous day. He had confessed to me and went to sleep with her right after. It had all been a sham then, leaving her flustered over nothing.

“You don’t