Chapter 1096 Timely Support From Louis (2/2)

uis continued drinking his coffee. His long eyelashes covered his expressive eyes, and his voice also showed no indication of his mood. Jacob was unable to figure out where Louis's mind was heading.

”Why would you help me?” Jacob asked, confused.

Louis raised his eyes and cast a casual look at Sam as Jacob's voice faded.

With an understanding nod, Sam politely left, giving them some privacy.

He knew his presence was not required and that he should give them some space now.

”Jacob.”

Louis offered no direct reply to Jacob. Instead, he put his cup on the table with a dull thud. Squinting at Jacob for a while, Louis raised his lips into a mysterious smile. ”There is another thing I've always wanted to do. Do you know what it is?”

”What?”

Once in a blue moon, Jacob was unable to figure out another man's intentions. He was unaware that Louis had taken the initiative. Following Louis's lead, he had to ask for more information with furrowed brows.

However, the next second...

Bang!

Jacob lost his balance and fell to the ground. A bloody streak appeared on his lips as a wave of dizziness overcame him.

”Hitting you.”

Louis rubbed his aching fist. Smiling, he cast a pleasant look down at Jacob. Brows raised, he said, ”Hitting you felt so good.”

Seated on the floor, Jacob licked the corner of his lips and stared at Louis's tall figure. After a few seconds, a smile crept across his face, too.

”You are one step ahead of me.”