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."

approached and handed him a

of others, Felicia," Herschel said, visibly pleased, then turned to

"Mr. Wagner," Ernest greeted.

"Have a

eyeing both Ernest and me, "Don't

my silent hopes, leaving me no

with a smile, "Why would we miss

telling Jacqueline that if she wanted me to

Jacqueline's smile stiffened

momentarily, but she quickly

"Well, that's great.

be many distinguished young men there, perfect

Networking?

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

his talents, was just an average Joe compared to

was also a slight

to see how he would handle the situation, maintaining his dignity while countering

looked at Ernest, who appeared

more of Seabreeze

long-term commitment