[This chapter is dedicated to Brooke_Rogers. Thank you for reading this story. I am truly grateful for your support.]
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Noah clenched his fist into a tight ball, his whole body was shaking with rage. Whoever these people who were trying to hurt Jess would pay!
"I'll take Jess back with me," he said once he was able to control his anger enough to speak.
Ellise chuckled at what he said. "You've been with Jess for a while now, but you still don't know her?" she asked, taunting. Seeing Noah clench his jaw, she scoffed softly. "I have to work behind her back because she is uselessly stubborn," she added sarcastically.
"And what do you suggest I should do?" he asked, gritting his teeth. Ellise can be so infuriating but he can't deny that she's good and he needed her to keep Jess safe. His ego and pride shouldn't interfere with Jess's safety.
"Tighten her security."
He scoffed. "And you think Jess would agree with that?"
