No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 265



Jacqueline set down her fork, turning to me with a solemn look. "Yes, the contract was about to be signed."

It was the contract I had found in my dad's laptop.

"Did the accident happen before it could be signed?" My voice trembled as I asked.

Jacqueline nodded silently.

My breath caught in my throat, a turmoil churning inside me as Jacqueline let out a sigh. "That contract was the first venture your dad and Herschel were about to embark on together."

What?

So, Herschel was supposed to be a part of it all along, not just my dad?

"Your dad and Herschel pulled out all the stops to clinch a deal with Lord Clark. They went fishing, car racing, and even skydiving with him, of all things," Jacqueline recounted with a shake of her head.

how to play tough. But your dad and Herschel knew they needed his backing, even if it meant risking it all... "There was this

to proceed with the contract. Since your

find some issues, so Lord had the contract revised. They were supposed to sign it, but then your dad had that accident on the way

and detailed, painting a

wasn't as I had

relieved, having already come to

I blurted

looked at

head.

who should be sorry.. Maybe if Herschel and your dad hadn't gone into business together, your parents would still

that really how it was? Maybe. Or maybe

lucky," I said, observing her dignified aura. If

and I'll say it again, you're like a daughter to us," Jacqueline said,

appreciated the sentiment, but I knew things could never be the same, especially with Conrad

nodded slightly, and Jacqueline smiled softly. "Come on, let's

appetite but couldn't resist Jacqueline's persuasion, managing to eat a

Grant were still at