Chapter 166 You Are Wearing a Dress
Jared glared at James, mouthing, "Figure it out yourself!"
James rolled his eyes, silently cursing Jared as a fool.
With no other choice, James picked up the phone again and said, "Harmony, I'm calling to tell you that I can't continue this any longer. I have a wife."
Hearing this, Harmony felt a sudden tightness in her chest. Could James have figured something out!?
In an instant, she began to panic.
Not wanting her to interrupt, James quickly spoke a series of disdainful words and then hung up the phone, turned it off, all in one breath.
"Mr. Perry, are you satisfied?"
Jared nodded in satisfaction. He had seen James's performance and noted that he had spoken harshly to Harmony. Given Harmony's personality, she would definitely not contact James again after hearing those words.
"Not bad, a wise man knows when to retreat," Jared laughed heartily, waving his hand at James and saying arrogantly, "You may go."
After James left, one of Jared's subordinates approached and asked, "Boss, are we really going to give him the five million dollars so easily?"
Others looked on with envy. Five million dollars was a significant sum, enough for them to live in luxury for a long time. And now James had earned it so easily. They couldn't help but feel envious.
Jared gave a signal, and a young woman immediately handed him a cigarette and lit it for him.
He took a puff and said with a smile, "Don't worry, the five million dollars was temporarily given to him. What he had done for money was a betrayal of Harmony, and I've recorded it. When I show it to Harmony, their relationship is finished for good. Besides, do you think I am a fool who handed over five million so easily? Once I win Harmony back, I'll make him pay it all back with interest."
On James's side, he was aware of Jared's intentions. He knew Jared held another plan. But easily earning five million dollars with just a phone call was something he couldn't refuse.
As for Harmony, even if Jared hadn't approached him, James had already planned to limit his contact with her in the future. It wasn't that he disliked Harmony, but as a married man, getting involved with another woman, especially his wife's best friend, wasn't appropriate.
Secrets can't be kept forever, and if Jennifer ever finds out, he will be done for. Moreover, with Harmony's domineering personality, he didn't want to have any dealings with her.
After leaving, James immediately went to a nearby bank, transferred the money to his account, and then went home.
Back at the clinic, Jennifer was still busy. Seeing him return, she frowned and said, "Where have you been? It took you so long to come back."
James put down a bag of fruit and said, "I went to buy some fruit."
"Come here, help me hold the ladder."
Jennifer held the ladder in front of her.
James was puzzled and asked, "What for?"
Jennifer tied her hair with a rubber band between her teeth, then tied her hair up, securing it with the band. "One of the bulbs is out. I'm going to change it."
He furrowed to disguise his unease and said, "Let me change it. It wouldn't be good if you fell."
Jennifer scoffed. "You? Come on, do you even know how to change a light bulb? Stop talking and hold the ladder, I'm going up."
'But, you're wearing a dress today...' James exclaimed inwardly.
Before James could point it out, Jennifer had already stepped onto the ladder. He wanted to stop her, but it was too late.
James felt helpless as he held the ladder, watching Jennifer climb. Despite her beauty, when it came to these tasks, she was very competent, performing her actions cleanly and efficiently.
However, James soon realized something was amiss. Jennifer's movements were steady, but she was wearing a dress today!
From James's angle, a simple glance upward revealed everything.
At that moment, Jennifer's two sexy legs were right in front of him!
The sight of Jennifer's light pink underwear made James's heart race and his mouth dry. The view made James shiver, and his breathing quickened.
This was too tempting!
Even though he had been married to Jennifer for so long, it was the first time he had seen such a sight. His mind went blank, and he was completely stunned.
"Hand me the light bulb."
Jennifer had reached the top of the ladder and turned to James.
As she looked down, she immediately noticed James's eyes fixed, staring straight up her skirt!
"Ouch!" She screamed, suddenly remembering she was wearing a dress today. James must have seen everything!
For a moment, she felt extremely embarrassed, her face flushing red, and her legs losing strength,
And with James's intense gaze, she felt utterly humiliated. Forgetting she was on a ladder, she tried to cover her skirt with her hands, causing her to lose balance and fall backward.
Jennifer screamed in panic.
The ladder was two meters high, and Jennifer was at the very top. If she fell, she could easily get a concussion!
James snapped back to reality, his eyes focused. Without a word, he moved quickly to where Jennifer was falling and caught her perfectly in his arms!
As Jennifer fell, she was terrified, already imagining the severe pain and possible concussion.
But instead of pain, she found herself in a broad, comfortable embrace!
She quickly realized that strong hands were holding her hips and back, giving her a sense of security. Her initial fear melted away in an instant.
Opening her eyes, she saw James's worried face.
"You shouldn't do dangerous things like this again. If I hadn't caught you in time, you would've fallen hard," James scolded, his tone containing some reproach but mostly relief.
Jennifer's mouth opened slightly. She wanted to say something but couldn't find the words. Finally, she nodded gently.
James held her by the waist, inhaling the fragrance from her body. Seeing Jennifer's flushed face, he felt a surge of desire. He couldn't help but squeeze it with his right hand.
Instantly, Jennifer's expression froze, her eyes widening.
James, this guy, had taken the opportunity to grab her butt!
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