CEO's Passion: Love by Mistake

Jacqueline reached out to tug on Shane's sleeve but he withdrew his arm to avoid her touch, a disgusted look upon his face.

“I’m not the one you should be apologizing to, do you understand?” He stalked off.

Jacqueline gazed at his departing figure, her mouth half opened as if to speak. For some unknown reason, she thought the better of it and opted to remain silent.

She breathed in deeply and clenched her fists. Her eyes were hard to read.

She knew that she had gone too far this time. Her actions had incurred Shane's displeasure and disappointment. It was evident by how he had allowed her to leave in advance.

I must find a way to obtain Shane's forgiveness and repair his impression of me if it's the last thing I do!

As she thought it through, Jacqueline regained control of herself. She suddenly caught sight of the teddy bear in her arms. Fighting the urge to fling it across the room, she followed Shane into the restaurant.

The family of four was having their dinner.

Jacqueline's eyes grew cold as they had supped before having the courtesy to ask her. However, she put on a forced smile and joined them. Facing the teddy bear toward Sharon, Jacqueline said, “Sharon, I know that I have been mean to you. Will you forgive me? Here's a cute teddy bear for you. Would you like to keep it?” She coaxed the child in her most alluring voice as she dangled the bear in front of Sharon.

Sharon merely let out a “Hmph!” and looked away without even a glance at the teddy bear. “No. I don't want presents from mean people.”

Connor, who was sitting beside Sharon, failed to stifle a laugh.

shook with anger

the surging ball of rage down her stomach and gave a helpless

she could obtain the girl's forgiveness, Shane would definitely change

you,” Sharon said with

Jacqueline's eyes flashed dangerously.

is pissing

on

as an opportunity for

and Shane, the other adults, observed the

Jacqueline lapsed into a defeated

young child to be

want you to get an early night's rest after dinner.” At the sight of her despair, Shane intervened out of

grunted in response, still too dejected to

dinner, Natalie sent the children to their bedrooms and followed Shane

their way up, Natalie turned to Shane. “Shane, do you think that it was overly harsh

to forgive somebody is a right belonging to

felt much more at ease

you would take Ms. Graham's side.” Natalie