No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 128



That really caught me off guard.

But I pressed on, "Jacqueline, I've actually quit my job. Plus, I've been looking elsewhere and even had an interview today."

"What? So soon?" She was clearly taken aback.

"Jacqueline, to be honest, from the day Conrad and I decided not to go through with our marriage, I was already preparing to resign," I told her confidently, without a hint of unease.

"Jacqueline, working in the same company as him, after we've split, would just be awkward for both of us. So, even if Conrad didn't ask me to resign, I planned to leave after the amusement park project was done," I laid it all out for her.

She shook her head, "You don't have to do that, Felicia. If it's awkward, you could transfer to a different branch or department, just to keep some distance from him."

"Jacqueline, I know you're worried about me facing hardships out there, but I still want to explore other opportunities," I made my stance clear.

Tears welled up in her eyes as she looked at me, and finally, she shook her head, "How could this be? It's one thing not to be my daughter-in-law, but leaving the company too? Felicia, are you planning to leave us for good?"

heart heavy, knowing our bond over the years couldn't just fade

still come to visit you and Mr. Wagner," I tried to console

her tears. "Felicia, are you doing this because you've got

There was nothing between Ernest and me, yet it seemed the whole world thought we were an item. "Jacqueline, I'm not seeing anyone right now. And even if I were, he wouldn't have a say in my life decisions. You're overthinking it," I explained. "Then promise me you won't leave the company," She paused before adding, "At the very least, let me be able to reach you and

the kind of longing a mother

make that promise, only saying, "Jacqueline, even if I leave the company, I'll still

the conversation was over, she added,

made my heart skip a beat, indicating she was

best not to

my directness, but then she smiled, "But as your aunt, I still need to speak up, considering it concerns your happiness." Typical of the chairman's wife, always

small smile, "Then, please

your Dustin's father is thinking about letting Dustin venture out on his own by setting up a new company. Would you consider helping him?" Her suggestion was subtle, but her intentions were

me with him now that things with Conrad

the saying, "keep it in

girl they raised, if I wasn't going to marry the younger son, then why not the elder? They didn't want me marrying

Wagner," I