No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 164



Yet, Jacqueline stayed skeptical and playfully punched him again. "Stop trying to butter me up with stories about Felicia. I'm not buying it." "Jacqueline!" I called out.

At the sound of my voice, Jacqueline visibly shuddered. She turned around, and for a moment, her eyes lit up with joy upon seeing me. But then, realization dawned on her that I must have witnessed her cozy moment with Herschel, and her cheeks flushed with embarrassment.

She quickly let go of Herschel's hand and approached me, "Felicia, there you are! Have you eaten yet? I was about to ask Irma to whip up some..." "Jacqueline, I've already eaten," I lied. I hadn't had a bite.

It was only then that I remembered to check if Ernest had eaten.

"Why don't you come over for dinner more often?" Jacqueline chided me.

She seemed to ignore Ernest intentionally, not exchanging a single word with him. I knew it wasn't because she hadn't noticed him or had no opportunity to speak to him.

This was her way of showing her disapproval of Ernest.

But Jacqueline, being the lady of a wealthy household, couldn't ignore Ernest forever. After about half a minute, she finally turned her gaze towards him, “You're a friend of Felicia's, aren't you?"

I nudged Ernest gently, and understanding the cue, he greeted politely, "Jacqueline."

Jacqueline nodded, "Since you're Felicia's friend, you're welcome here. Come in."

stood up. I approached and handed him a present with both hands, "Uncle, happy birthday

always think of others, Felicia," Herschel

"Mr. Wagner," Ernest greeted.

nodded, "Have a

called for Irma to serve tea and snacks and then took a seat herself, eyeing both Ernest and me, "Don't think you can skip the actual party just because you've given your gift early. Your

my silent

smile, "Why would we miss it? Ernest and I will definitely be

she wanted me to attend, she would have to

Jacqueline's smile stiffened

momentarily, but she quickly

that's great.

distinguished young men there,

Networking?

Ernest about the high-profile competition expected at the party, suggesting he might be out of

them, Ernest, despite his talents, was just an average Joe compared

for Ernest was also a slight

see how he would handle the situation,

looked at Ernest, who appeared

of

a long-term