Chapter 45. Can't Refuse

Karen waited for Jordan to answer. The man who was handsome and always cheerful looked disheveled. Karen had never seen Jordan like this. Previously, the Jordan he knew was an easy-going man. What happened he would not let take away the joy of the days he lived. Jordan would go through it all with ease.

“Jordan…” Karen leaned forward, took Jordan's hand, and held it tightly. “My request is not a difficult thing. I just want your time, I want you. But I will save you from the hell you created yourself.”

Jordan stared straight ahead. But he caught on to everything Karen was saying. And Karen was right. Jordan was reckless. Lorenz even had time to warn him to reconsider accepting the project. But Jordan was too happy, feeling he could handle it all, he did not listen to Lorenz.

"How long?" Jordan turned to Karen. His face was haggard, devoid of enthusiasm.

"What did you say? How long?" Karen repeated. A sinister smile appeared on Karen's lips. “Saving you from disaster without paying a p