CEO's Passion: Love by Mistake

However, Shane's attitude toward Jacqueline then was comparable to the cold shoulder he gave Natalie back then.

Although it was subtle, Jacqueline could still discern the coldness in his gaze when he looked at her.

Could it be that Sean said something to Shane, and that's why he's treating me so indifferently?

As that thought occurred to her, her face contorted in a mask of fury for a brief second as she trembled in rage. She then took to leave Mr. Gunn beside her and went to the lounge to make a phone call.

Meanwhile, Shane walked over to Jackson, who was drinking alone. “Why didn't you go over when Jacqueline is over there?”

His head snapping up, Jackson glowered at him. His usually cheerful and adorable baby face was marred with frustration and anguish. “How am I supposed to do that? Couldn't you see that she doesn't want me to keep her company by her side? I've been here for ages, yet she didn't seem at all inclined to introduce any of the Gunn family to me.”

Shane frowned upon hearing that. “So, what's your take on that?”

The other man took a gulp of wine before stating, “Honestly speaking, Shane, I don't know how much longer I can put up with this.”

“What do you mean?” Shane stared at him.

me. Initially, I thought I could slowly make her fall for me once I started dating her. But it's been such a long time, yet nothing has changed. She may be

Shane went

then did he know that such was the interaction between Jackson and Jacqueline; it wasn't that of lovers but more of casual

breaking up with her?” Shane inquired as he swished the wine in

his glasses, Jackson admitted, “I'm considering it. After all, it'll be awkward to keep her by my side when she doesn't have any feelings for me. Besides, I

thin lips for a moment. “In that case, just break up with

him. “Back then, it was you who encouraged me to confess my feelings to

that you truly loved her. But now, reality has proven that she has no

“You're breaking

harrumphed lightly. In the next moment, his expression turned solemn. “Have you looked at

Jackson's expression turned

your opinion on it?” Shane

several seconds before confessing, “Actually, Shane, there's something I didn't tell you. The truth is, I already knew about some of the things in

a fraction.

“Yeah.”

charcoal. “Why didn't you tell me anything when you knew Jacqueline's true