A Touch of Sweetness novel (Finnick and Vivian) novel Chapter 2656

After Faye's demise, Joan refused to hire another assistant. Hence, Abigail would always come and check on her out of concern.

Abigail might be playful, but she was undeniably a meticulous and thoughtful young girl.

“I'm fine,” Joan assured her. “I just need to get some rest.”

Seeing Joan in such an exhausted state broke Abigail's heart. After her suggestion of hiring another assistant was rejected by Joan, she dared not bring it up again.

“Okay, it's time to get off work. You should go.

Don't worry, I'm alright.” Joan waved goodbye to Abigail.

Slowly, Abigail walked out of her office.

Joan leaned back on the couch and shut her eyes to rest.

She had lost her appetite for Jake's matter was troubling her.

Her phone started ringing, but she wasn't planning on answering it.

It kept ringing for a while, so Joan picked up her phone and put it on the speakerphone out of frustration.

“Joan, how dare you refuse to pick up my call?” Jake's voice rang out clearly.

“I'm talking to you now, right?” came Joan's weak reply.

“Let's have dinner together tonight,” Jake announced.

“I don't have time. I need to go home.” Joan was about to hang up.

“I'll pick you up at home, then.”

Suddenly, Joan lost her patience. “Jake!” she shouted out of the blue.

“What's wrong?” Jake's excited voice sounded over the line. “Quiet down. You have to be reserved.”

“Don't go overboard,” Joan said in a trembling voice.

Ha! How ridiculous.

If Joan was obedient enough to spend a night with him, Jake would consider letting her off, but she was too stubborn to go along with his wishes. Jake scoffed and answered, “What did I do?”

“You...”