Chapter 54

When Jacob called Jason, he was still in bed, with his lover lying in his arms. His first thought at seeing Jacob’s call was that there was an emergency at work, but then he remembered their meeting the previous night. If that was why Jacob was calling him in the morning, his plan to patch things up with his wife must have failed. Unless he was so happy with the outcome and couldn’t wait to share the good news. Shifting away from the woman lying next to him, he received the call. “Morning,” he greeted, his voice sleepy and raspy. “What’s the news?” Jacob didn’t bother with greetings, he just went straight to the point. “She doesn’t want my money.” Jason scratched his morning stubble. “Well, that’s a tough one. If gifts or money don’t work, then you should aim for the heart. If you’ve hurt her feelings, trying to use money to get forgiveness might make it worse.” “You think?” Jacob said grouchily. “And you didn’t think to say that last night?” “Well, I mean money sure helps, but you nee