Chapter 152

Though Jace already knew Sage couldn't promise him a remarriage, it stil hurt. Jace felt his pride get hurt. His lips pursed into a slit.

He let out a bitter smile and said, “I’m not an idiot. How could I force you to remarry me with this? I can’t bulldoze you to such arrangements. I know.” At least Jace was smart enough.

Sage asked patiently, “So, what do you want me to promise you about?”

“I want you to trust me one more time,” said Jace as he looked her in the eyes firmly. “I did not meet with a lady in my room. Suki West flirted with me at the bar and I thought she was you. I was pretty drunk at that point. I apologized and told the bartender to bill it to Room 77, I guess she must’ve gotten my room number from there.

“After that, I didn't expect her to come to my room with wine. I told her to leave after telling her I’m not interested in her. You can also ask Yoel if you don’t trust me, or check the surveillance cameras.”

Sage felt a little lost while listening to him. After