Chapter 496

I shook off his hand and walked toward the exit. As my heels clicked against the smooth floor, I suddenly stumbled. Someone caught me firmly by my waist—it was Jeremiah, pulling me into his hold. I gave him an embarrassed smile. "I guess I am a little tipsy." Jeremiah smiled back at me. He then wrapped his arm around me and led me outside. This time, no matter how much I tried to pull away, his grip was unrelenting. Thus, I found myself half-dragged and half-carried out of the bar in no time. When we reached the car, he opened the passenger door and unceremoniously pushed me into the seat. Jeremiah's SUV was spacious and imposing. The moment I sat down, he slid into the driver's seat from the other side. As I reached for my bag, he suddenly leaned over and gripped my face with surprising force before pressing his lips against mine. "Ah!" I gasped sharply, and without thinking, I swung my hand. The sound of the slap echoed sharply within the car. The shock sobered me instantly. I