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.

always known that she doesn't love 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 talking to me and going out with me every

that, Shane

that such was the interaction between Jackson and Jacqueline; it wasn't that of lovers but

you're thinking of breaking up with her?” Shane inquired as he

“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 could sense that she's waiting

thin lips for a moment. “In that case, just break up with her since the two of you

me?” The other man gaped at him. “Back then, it was

loved her. But now, reality has proven that she has no feelings for you. Since dragging things

“You're breaking

his expression turned

expression turned serious as well.

opinion on it?” Shane

silent for several seconds before confessing, “Actually, Shane, there's something I didn't tell you. The truth is, I already knew

narrowed a fraction. “You

“Yeah.”

me anything when you knew Jacqueline's true personality and

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