Chapter 74

While on his way to the dining room, Chase mistakenly bumped into someone.

"I'm sorry," he apologized quickly while holding the person to steady them on their feet. Once the person was standing on her own, his eyes met hers and amusement clouded his features.

Jennifer stood before him, looking everywhere but at him.

"I didn't see you there," she started but there was something in her voice that told Chase that she had seen him very clearly and purposely bumped into him. But the question was why.

"Hmm," he hummed easily. "If you'd excuse me," he started and shoved past her but her voice stopped him again.

"Look, Theo," she called and he stopped in his tracks, turning back to face her and give her his attention.

She looked like she was in search of words and Theo promptly turned his wrist, checking the time on the million dollar wristwatch that sat beautifully on his wrist, telling her silently that he didn't have much time to spare for her.

Taking the hint, she cleared her throat and s