17. I Miss You

"Let go, Jake! I can get out myself!" Caroline rebelled; she squeezed Jake's hand until the man's grip loosened.

"Caroline, I know you love me very much. But try to realize yourself; you don't deserve me. You're beautiful, but you'll only be a burden to me." Jake said it confidently.

"How many times do I have to tell you I hate you? Don't you know the meaning of the word hate?"

"You don't have to deny it; I know you love me very much."

"Whatever you say, What is certain is that I will never want to deal with the Corner family again." Caroline said it firmly. She took off the necklace around her neck and handed it to Jake. "Give this to Uncle Jared. Tell him I'll be submitting my resignation soon."

Jake was silent as the necklace passed into his hands. He stared at Caroline as she walked away from the party, feeling upset. Whether he should act happy or not, he didn't know. However, he felt a little satisfied when he saw the annoyed look on Caroline's beautiful face.

Just as Jake was a