Chapter 153 Your Ears Are On Fire

Jingshi City was pretty much chaotic these days, which was due to the ongoing disputes between the
two most powerful families of the city: the Gu family and the Tao family.

Then, upon Christmas season, the first snow of this turbulent winter arrived.

Emily didn't have to work because it was the holiday break. She was still in bed, trying to relax when
the doorbell rang. She looked out to see who woke her up from the bed. Surprised, she saw a man
wearing a Christmas red dress, waiting at the door, under the sunlight.

She clearly distinguished the masculine traits of this figure outside. This man, wearing a Santa suit and
carrying a big bag of presents, had his face masked by a large stocking cap and by a fake white bear,
so she didn't recognize the guy. Was Santa Claus coming to visit her?

'Santa? Seriously?'

Emily rubbed her eyes to make sure she wasn't dreaming.

"Who is that?" she asked.

"Hi, I am your Santa." This man smiled when Emily opened the door. Then, he rubbed inside his sack
and took out a small stocking cap that he handed out to Emily,"Merry Christmas, little dove," said the
Santa Claus.

Emily stood there for a few seconds,"What do you want Jack?" said Emily impatiently, throwing the cap
away. "Do you think I am a fool?"

"Isn't it romantic?" said Jack smiling.

"You are just a child Jack." And before Jack could say anything, she shut the door closed.



"Wait! Emily! Open the door! I've got other gifts for you! Emily, please! Can you hear me?" He was
about to knock at the door again when someone pulled him back. Jacob, of course. Who else could it
be?

"Take your hands away from me."

Jacob replied with an unfriendly and indifferent voice,"Or? Are you trying to steal my girl now?"

"She was mine," he replied with a darkened face. There was bitterness in his tone. "And if it wasn't for
you, she would still be mine!"

Jacob laughed,"You are funny Jack. You fucked another woman; you betrayed her and she suffered
because of you, and now you are telling me it's my fault why she doesn't want you anymore?"

"What happened between me and Rose... it is also your fault Jacob! Don't you dare to say the contrary
!"

"So what? I didn't force you to her bed. I didn't ask you to lie to Emily. You know how to be a dick. You
know it better than me."

Jack's eyes were burning in anger. That old wound was still open and painful. "You think I won't punch
you? If you say that again I will kick your ass!" He shouted.

"Go on then, I have plenty of time to kill," Jacob replied scornfully.

"Get yourself killed."

Out of nowhere, instinct and stupidity took over and the two started to fight. It was quite a scene
though, like in one of those action movies: two beautiful and skilled actors, throwing fast punches and
moving with sharply and confidently. Except that in those movies, you do not see one of the
protagonists wearing a stupid Santa costume.



About half an hour later, Jack gave up the fight and left reluctantly. Nevertheless, he had just recovered
from his injuries. 'I will get another chance to beat you, Jacob. Do not think it finishes here!' Jack told
himself.

At least he was relieved that Emily didn't see him being defeated and shamed.

Jacob instead knocked at the door. Thinking of Emily, his face lit.

When Emily opened the door, she was exploding with joy,"I wasn't expecting you, Jacob." She smiled
sweetly at him.

'Did he meet Jack?'

But Jacob seemed to be quite in a good mood, so Emily did not ask him because she knew he didn't
like Jack.

"It's Christmas." Jacob looked more serious now.

"I know, and you said you would spend Christmas with me, right?"

."Yes and I will." Jacob took her hand and the two descended downstairs. "Come on, I want to show
you something."

"Show me what? Don't make me guess!" Emily followed Jacob,"I haven't washed my face..." she
murmured.

"You look pretty, my dear," said Jacob gently.

Emily blushed. He was just so sweet.

Once they arrived downstairs, Emily found her surprise. Right at the center of the town square, stood a
huge Christmas tree, each branch was decorated with small present boxes, tied up with glittering red



ribbons, all embraced by pure crystal Christmas lights. At night, with all lights shining through the dark,
it must have been extraordinary.

There was a dense crowd gathered around the tree. Children were playing, adults were taking selfies,
and talking about how majestic it was.

Jacob took Emily to the Christmas tree, holding her hands tightly and said,"Merry Christmas, my dear."

"Jacob, it's so beautiful." Her smile was spontaneous and innocent. She looked at Jacob, eyes
reflecting the shining ribbons,"Where did you get all these? They are extraordinary. Thank you. I am
truly happy."

A young couple nearby overheard their conversation. The man approached and asked Jacob,"Can you
tell me where to buy one of these? It's really beautiful. I want to get one for my girlfriend, too."

Jacob was taken by surprise with all these compliments, so he hesitated a second before answering,"I
didn't buy it. I made it myself."

"Wow, you really did a wonderful job man!" He said with admiration.

Emily was very surprised by this answer. She asked,"You said you made all the these by yourself?
Really?"

Jacob frowned,"You don't believe me?"

"Of course I believe you silly!" Emily nodded with her head,"You are the only person in this world that
would do this for me. My Jacob, my light. You're the best and I really really like you!"

Jacob gazed into her eyes,"My love."

"Your ears are turning red Jacob," said Emily jokingly.



"No, they aren't." Jacob tried to turn around to hide his ears.

"Really? Let me see closer." With a sudden move, Emily got so close that her lips were nearly touching
Jacob's ears. She was up to the game now,"Oh, it seems your ears are on fire right now. You are very
shy Mr. Jacob. It is because of all these compliments? Are you getting too embarrassed? Here comes
another, you are more lovely than the tree, my dear."

Her breath was soft and tickling. It was as light feather caressing his ear. Jacob was intrigued,"Emily, if
that's the way you want to play the game, be careful, woman."


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