The Rise of Arthur McCain

Chapter 74

Jesse looked away and replied to him. "I'm not avoiding you. I just forgot something in my office and I was heading back to collect it before you interrupted me. You should just get to work while I go back to my office."

Arthur was without a word.

It was clear that the lady was avoiding him and she was denying it.

He reached out to hold her hand but stopped halfway. Jesse, on the other hand, turned her face on Arthur and almost screamed.

"What happened to your face? Are you sure you're ok? No, what am I even saying? You're not ok."

She furrowed her brows and stared intently at Arthur who was giving her a pleading look.

Jesse shook her head. "You didn't sleep last night, did you?"

Tilting his face, Arthur lifted his hand and began to scratch his head. "Ugh. Actually, I… You're right. I kept thinking about you and the fact that you refused me."

Lifting his head, he rubbed his hands on his face and faked a smile. "Jess, I'm sorry if I offended you in any way. Please, just give me a chanc