Chapter 187

Walter had always been a gentleman, and he had never been so ungentlemanly or so unkind to a girl. However, today, his behavior was the exact opposite of what he used to be. Walter knew what she meant, and his tone was indifferent, “Jo, that was nothing when it comes to protecting someone I care about.” Jocelyn pursed her lips; her expression was tense 

For a while, she did not know what to say. 

She really could not get used to how Walter was still as nice to her as he was two years ago. Obviously, their relationship was long gone, so why was he still doing this? Jocelyn bit her lip, feeling inexplicably depressed. 

Walter saw that something was wrong with her, and he told himself that he had to take this 

slow. 

He changed the subject, “Jo, I heard that you are working at Prosperity Jewelry now, right?” Jocelyn nodded absently. “Yeah.” 

Walter smiled; his tone as gentle as a spring breeze. “If you need anything in the future, you can ask me for help. If someone causes trouble for you in the company, you can also come to me. I have… acquaintances in Prosperity.” 

Jocelyn opened her mouth but did not know what to say for a long time. Finally, she hummed softly and nodded mechanically. 

After getting out of the elevator, Walter said, “Jo, you guys go get together with the alumni first. I need to handle something and I’ll go over later.” Jocelyn knew he was organizing the party today so he must be busier than she was. She nodded and watched Walter leave. 

Lexie’s eyes flashed and she suddenly said, “What an affectionate nickname. The name of your cat is also derived from your name too, right?” 

but Skyler was the one who

cat.” 

“Walter and Skyler have such great taste in

After staying silent for a while, Lexie said after some hesitation, “Jocelyn, does Walter… still like you?” When Jocelyn heard this, she was like a cat whose tail had been stepped on. She

her lips together and did not mind Jocelyn’s reaction. “He’s behaving the way he did two

voice sounded a little numb. “Maybe… he just sees me as his little sister.”

Walter had a fiancé, and he

she’s just like

grabbed Jocelyn. “Let’s go

Jocelyn nodded. 

was used to host the alumni party, was not big, but it

were all turned into a buffet. They only needed to take the elevator to go between the halls, so it

 

of familiar faces when they entered the hall. Once they entered society,

end, Jocelyn and Lexie

alumni, and they were chatting

Walter came in, he walked straight to Jocelyn

seats. 

looked at Lexie with a smile and then said with a soft smile, “Lexie, can

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