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.

with

forced the surging ball of rage down her stomach and gave a helpless smile. “Then what can I do to

obtain the girl's forgiveness, Shane would

forgive you,” Sharon

Jacqueline's eyes flashed dangerously.

stupid kid is pissing

get on Sharon's good side

it as an opportunity for

adults, observed the scene

into a defeated

expect a young child

get an early night's rest after dinner.” At the sight of her despair,

grunted in response, still too dejected to

sent the children to their

Shane. “Shane, do you think that it was overly harsh of

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thought that you would