Chapter 17

"What do you mean, I did that on purpose? Mr. Sullivan, I was just trying to support your relationship with my sister," Zora exclaimed, trying to pry her hand out of Jay's. Instead, Jay gave her another sharp tug, pulling Zora right toward him. She only managed to stop herself just in time before she could fall right into his arms. He sneered. "Is this the reason you asked Winona to invite me to dinner?" Zora froze. She could not understand what he meant. She met his gaze with a slightly amused smile and said, "Me? Invite you to dinner? You must be delusional if you think the Jacobs would listen to a word I say." Jay's expression darkened. "Zora, my relationship with Winona has nothing to do with you, so don't stick your nose into my business." "Jay Sullivan, I'd like to emphasize that I did not ask Winona to invite you to dinner. I don't know what she said to make you think that way, but none of this had anything to do with me." Zora flung his hand away and added solemnly, "Ho