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.

in her eyes, she confessed, "Honestly, when I saw Fay walking with that man, my first reaction was relief. At least she couldn't be with your brother anymore. But then I started worrying that your

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

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

been like

Isla thought that way in her heart, she voiced

a shame. I actually thought you two were quite a

Isla's heart, but she quickly dismissed it, saying, "Don't

could that be? Isla, you're straightforward and genuinely sincere. Any man who spends some time with you would inevitably grow fond

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

Don't you realize how many guys have liked

surge of joy in her heart, intertwined with a hint

true nature in time,

that much concern. Fay is only with him for his money. You're doing this to help him, so he'll surely appreciate it. Who knows, he

you when you let him see Fay's true colors? You need to believe in yourself. Don't belittle your worth. You're the daughter

face flushed. She bit

might really just give up. You

to fall for

then!"

make Zachary fall hopelessly in love with me as a 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

knew Isla

would always find a way to obtain it as long

was point out

Isla would have

man's identity was that he managed to capture the heart of

moment, Alice caught sight

the shoulder. "Isla, look. Is that

Isla saw Zachary entering from outside. He looked around and chose an unoccupied booth

lit up, her expression significantly

fated," Alice suggested. "Why don't you go over and

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