Marrying A Secret Zillionaire Happy Ever After (Linsey)

Chapter 1133:

Linsey didn’t hesitate. “But Jeffery doesn’t want you. He wants Alicia, the very woman you keep dismissing.”

Before Joanne could react, Linsey added with quiet conviction, “Deep down, you know the truth. You didn’t lose because Alicia tricked him. You lost because Jeffery never loved you. If he had, something would’ve blossomed between you long ago, when you were studying abroad. But even back then, he had no lasting impression of you.”

She let the words linger before concluding, “You met him before Alicia ever did. But love isn’t about who came first. You’re just obsessed with a man who was never meant to be yours.”

Joanne stood completely still, her mind blank as she tried to collect her thoughts.

A question weighed heavily on her—why had Jeffery never cared for her? Was she truly not as good as Alicia?

Linsey regarded her with a calm expression and spoke in a gentle voice. “Joanne, you’re caught up in the wrong kind of thinking. There’s no need to compare yourself to Alicia. You’re two different people, and what Jeffery sees in her can’t be matched by anyone else. Trying to measure up to her just isn’t worth it.”

sincere and her gaze steady. “I’ve said it before—you have enough talent to create your own future. Making Jeffery the center of your

silent, her face empty and distant, as

had gone on long enough, decided to step in. In a cool and distant tone, she said, “We’ve listened to what you had to say. You’ve clearly been through a lot, but that doesn’t give you

and now things make sense. Kase forced you into an engagement with me, and it was never what you wanted. You don’t even care for me, so why not just end this pointless relationship? Jeffery’s already married, and there are other men out there.

“If you’re scared that Kase might blame you, let me handle it. I’ll speak to him and make sure you’re not held responsible. Even as part of the Walton family, Kase has no grounds to treat you badly. If he tries to punish you, come to me.

“Dustin, you’re really doing all you can to break this engagement. It’s obvious your heart belongs

Don’t you ever feel like the whole universe is working in your favor?

annoyed. He felt as though he had run out of patience after listening to

point, Dustin could see no way

to step in and put an end to things, Joanne spoke again, her tone surprisingly steady and polite. “Fine,