No Remarriage for us Stay Away by Livia Storm

Chapter 448 Already Taken

Yet, Isla found herself recalling the scene she had witnessed in the dining hall again.

He skillfully took the woman's hand, without any unnecessary movements, yet there was an innate affection radiating between them.

His relationship with Fay was quite apparent.

As the daughter of the Wilson family, Isla had everything she could ever ask for. Countless admirers sought her affection, yet none of them managed to catch her eye. Now, there finally was a man who caught her eye, but he was already taken and showed no romantic interest in her.

Isla let out a disheartened sigh, feeling as though a heavy stone was lodged in her heart, causing a painful, sour swelling.

She discovered online that Zachary was a Jacasterian, and the headquarters of Fuller Group was also located in Jacaster. Uncle Matthew is also a Jacasterian.

A tinge of regret filled Isla.

Why didn't I agree to accompany Mom on her previous brief stays in Jacaster? If I had gone along, would I perhaps have had the chance to meet Zachary earlier?

Isla, in a bad mood, invited Alice out for a drink.

When Alice arrived, Isla had already started drinking, with nearly half of the bottle on the table already empty.

She wore a slight frown, her face etched with an expression of distress.

Alice cautiously asked, "What's wrong? Who offended our dear Ms. Wilson?"

"No one offended me. I'm just not in a good mood."

As Isla spoke, her face was devoid of any emotion. She tipped her head back and drained the contents of her wine glass in one gulp.

Alice speculated, "Are you feeling down? Could it be because of the man we ran into at the dining hall today?"

Isla's eyebrows furrowed, and she silently poured herself a glass of wine.

At least she couldn't be with your brother anymore. But then I started worrying that your brother wouldn't accept anyone but her. I really don't

for being so good at insinuating herself into others' lives? Judging by her background, she doesn't seem to come from a particularly wealthy family. Yet, the friends she's made, like Bella and Axel, all have a more

right," Alice agreed with a suggestive tone. "People like her are resourceful, shrewd, and worldly-wise. She only makes friends who'd benefit her. Don't be fooled by her holding hands with that

been

voiced out something else.

I actually thought you two

she quickly dismissed it,

Isla, you're straightforward and genuinely sincere. Any man who spends some time

her lips, her cheeks flushing a soft pink. She looked up at Alice, asking,

course! Don't you realize how many guys have liked you

surge of joy in her heart, intertwined with

distant cousin of mine once fell prey to a gold-digger who deceived him for his wealth and affection. Fortunately, our family discovered her true nature in time, preventing her from achieving her goals," Alice solemnly said, her gaze fixed on Isla. "If you

"Besides, you shouldn't have that much concern. Fay is only with him for his money. You're doing this to help him, so

You need

face flushed. She

your console, might really just give up. You really are my good friend! Once I reveal Fay's true

bound to fall for

then!"

way to avenge how rude and disrespectful he has been toward me! "Don't say it like that. I don't want anything from you. You're my friend and all I wish is for you to get what you

Isla all too

age, Isla had always gotten whatever she wanted. She would always find

Alice did was point out Isla's

was no way Isla would have agreed

that

Alice caught

the shoulder. "Isla, look. Is

entering from outside. He looked around and chose

her expression

two really must be fated," Alice suggested. "Why don't you go over

when she suddenly remembered the words Zachary had said to her at the