Chapitre 227: The Devious Culprit

"THAT'S QUITE a revelation, Mallory," Jacob commented after a few seconds of being stunned. "Appearance can be deceptive and destructive sometimes."

Mallory laughed sarcastically, "Precisely. I usually think that being on a pedestal is a curse, but then when it comes down to it, I realize that it's not really the throne that could be at stake but mostly blinded by ambitious women using their wiles to get what they want, "he explained while his eyes went to the intertwined fingers of the couple. A pang of sadness crept into his eyes.

"Excuse me," Angeline butt in. "It's time to get back?"

Jacob looked at his wristwatch, "can we reschedule it?"

Angeline smiled, "You took the words right out of my mouth, babe."

Jacob laughed while Mallory shook his head.

"Ah. Seeing you together so happy and sweet to each bleeds my heart," he declared followed by a sigh of sadness.