Six Brothers Plea for Forgiveness Novel

Chapter 206 Alices mind went blank as Jack leaned closer .

Then , voices from outside broke the spell .

They both straightened .

Alice escaped his arms , fled the restroom without looking back .

Jack remained , his gaze darkening .

He touched his lips unconsciously.

He couldnt control his impulses the urge to be near her , to hold her , to kiss her .

He leaned against the wall , lit a cigarette .

Alice splashed cold stairwell , wonderin ater on her face , trying to regain composure .

She glanced towards the stairwell , wondering if hed come out , but didnt go to check .

She returned to the office .

Everyone was in the meeting room .

Andrew Yates , noticing Alices flushed cheeks and quick .

return , raised an eyebrow .

What kind of comforting had transpired? Alice was quiet .

Andrew Yates said , Lets begin .

The representative said , Mr.

Jack isnt here yet .

Alice felt Andrew Yatess gaze on her when Jack was mentioned .

Andrew Yates smiled .

Lets start without him .

Alice , momentarily distracted , quickly refocused .

She presented her solutions for the bugs .

Work helped her forget what happened .

Andrew Yates , watching Alices focused demeanor , texted Jack : Meetings started .

Where are you ? Little Lemon recovered quickly .

Share your comfort secrets .

Jack replied with a single word : Scram ! Andrew Yates smirked .

The guy said he didnt need to comfort her , yet he rushed over .

A.

hypocrite .

After the meeting , Alice went to get water , noticing Jack was back in his office .

She quickly averted her gaze .

Jack , however , watched her , her earnest expression contrasting sharply with her earlier vulnerability in the stairwell .

Alice , after discussing with her colleagues , felt Jacks gaze again .

But she never met his eyes .

Andrew Yates noticed this , his eyes teasing Jack .

Did he mess up ? After the meeting , everyone dispersed .

Alice gathered her things .

Ill head back to school .

Ill bet back if there are problems .

Little Lemon , take the weekend off .

Alice quickly glanced at Jack and left .

Jack stood .

Ill walk you out .

No , Ill take a cab .

Alice hurried away .

Jack watched her go , hearing Andrew Yates say , How did you comfort her ? She looked like a mouse seeing a cat ! Single dog , mind your business .

Jack followed .

Andrew Yates was astonished .

You call me a single dog ? Arent you ? Some people were far from getting a girlfriend ! Alice , relieved in the elevator , found the doors reopening .

Jack entered .

Her face flushed as she saw his reflection .

The elevator finally reached the ground floor .

Alice practically fled .

Jack stopped her , cornering her .

He looked down at her .

What are you hiding ? Alice , startled , whispered , Let me go .

Answer my question first .

I wasnt hiding .

I was going to take a cab .

Jack said softly , But I have a car .

What does that have to do with you ? I can drive you home , Alice , flustered , was interrupted by voices outside .

She pushed him away ; people could see them .

But he was unmoved .

Ill drive you home .

The elevator opened .

The voices outside stopped .

Alice , flustered , said , Fine , just move .

Jack slowly moved aside , glaring at the people outside .

They asked Alice , Need help ? Alice shook her head .

No , thank you .

She fled .

Jack said to the onlookers , Never seen anyone comfort someone before ? Then walked away .

The onlookers were confused .

Alice walked on , mortified .

What was wrong with Jack ? Jack rolled down his window .

Get in .

Alice ignored him .

Jack followed slowly .

Those short legs wont get you home .

Ill take a cab ! Alice hailed a cab .

Jack watched her go , texting her , Mad ? Alice sent a cartoon of someone beating someone up .

He had been so bold in the elevator ! He sent a cartoon of someone kneeling and apologizing .

Alice smiled .

He was getting better at this .

Her phone rang .

She hung up .

Another call came ; she didnt answer .

It was Ethan and Luke .

Then , her secretary called .

Alice hesitated , then answered .

The secretary had been one of the few to help her in her past life .

She said coldly , What is it ? Ms.

Alice … Ethans voice , furious , cut in .

Alice , youre ruthless ! Luke confessed , but you exposed him to the media ! Are you satisfied ? Alice looked out the window .

Its none of my business .

The secretary pleaded , Ms.

Alice , the boss is in critical condition .

Can you see him one last time? Alices lips tightened .

One last time … ?