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?"

made my heart heavy, knowing our bond over the

to visit you and Mr. Wagner," I

you've got a new boyfriend?

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

of longing

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

silent for a long while. Just when I thought the conversation was over, she added, "Felicia, there's something I've been wanting to say

words made my heart skip a beat, indicating she was about to

maybe it's best not to say

by 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 finding a tactful way

gave a small smile,

own by setting up a new company. Would you consider helping him?" Her suggestion was subtle, but her intentions

pairing me with him

reminded me of the saying,

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

Wagner," I addressed