Chapter 712

Looking at John's red face and seeing his ears turn redder under Caroline's force. I started to have Caroline's suspicions as well. Was my meeting with Bruce last night a set-up rather than a coincidence? Did John tell Bruce that I was going to have dinner with Ernest, so Bruce invited Yasmine out for dinner at the last minute at the same restaurant as us? But I quickly denied the possibility. It was impossible. Actions needed motivation. Even if Bruce did follow me there, what was his motive? He couldn't be trying to stop Ernest and me from hooking up. Upon thinking of that, I felt my heart stir. I immediately recalled how he leaned into me in the elevator last night and the words he whispered to me. He wanted me to stay away from Ernest and be wary of Yasmine… Was he worried about my safety? I couldn't bring myself to continue that line of thought. My heart was a mess. John stuttered as he explained, "It really wasn't me, Mrs. Harold. D-Don't misunderstand…" "Alright. I believe