Chapter 56

The crowd erupted in laughter. Jacob felt like his reputation was in shambles. He was also acutely aware that he couldn't go up against Aaron. His temper was about to explode, but he had no way to express it. Someone in the crowd spoke up. "Wait, I just remembered. Jacob, Nicole is your ex-girlfriend, isn't she? The two of you were together for three years, but I guess there's still some unresolved feelings." "Doesn't that make Mr. Compton the rebound?" Nicole, Aaron, and Jacob could hear everything as the crowd debated amongst themselves. Noticing a chance to turn the tide in his favor, Jacob instantly grew elated. He said in a matter-of-fact tone, "That's right, we were together for three years. She gave me everything that she had in those three years. She couldn't bear to see me hurt or suffer even a little hardship." Nicole's expression darkened. What was Jacob trying to imply by saying that she gave him "everything"? She did give him her time and money, but she had protected h