Chapter 71

Connor didn't expect Ariana to refuse Jacob's invitation in defiance.

However, Jacob didn't seem displeased.

"I won't keep you any longer," he said.

Connor couldn't say anything else in front of him.

He drove Jacob to the restaurant and called Spencer while they were still on the road.

They arrived at the restaurant, only to realize that Spencer was already there.

However, he wasn't alone.

There was a delicately charming young lady seated beside Spencer. She giggled as she talked to him.

Jacob frowned.

Spencer stood up as he gave Jacob a high-five. Then, the three of them took their seats.

Joanne spoke up before Jacob had the chance to ask, "Who's this, Spence? Is he a soldier? He looks so cool!"

She hooked her arm around Spencer the moment she spoke. However, he made no move to pull away.

Jacob's frown deepened.

"He's a good friend of mine. We grew up together, and now—"

Jacob stood up before Spencer could finish his words. "Come out, Spence."

Jacob was older than