Chapter 296

Alice hadn’t expected to run into them at the elevator. The atmosphere became tense; everyone’s expressions were complex.

Julia Garcia was surprised; she hadn’t expected to be caught so quickly. It would have been fine if it were just her and Mrs. Wilson, as they knew who Alice was, but Mrs. Chen was different. This was bad

Mrs. Chen was shocked. She saw Alice and Jack holding hands and sensed their relationship. With the failed engagement between the Tremaines and Mos, and rumors of Jack having a girlfriend, Mrs. Chen was curious but hadn’t investigated, fearing Jack. She never expected it to be the Land heiress!

Mrs. Chen looked at Jack, now she understood why Garrett had called; it was Jack’s doing. Mrs. Chen started to speak to Jack, but Mrs. Wilson interrupted. “You were going for a facial, right? We’re running out of time, let’s go.” Mrs. Wilson seemed flustered; she rushed towards the elevator.

Alice and Jack stepped aside. Jack’s expression was unreadable; he looked at his stepmother, unsure of her intentions. He’d expected her to trouble Alice, but she’d been surprisingly kind.

Jack had planned to confess his identity to Alice, but his stepmother hadn’t said anything.

Mrs. Wilson was agitated; she didn’t look at Jack or Alice. Mrs. Chen was curious but silent. Julia Garcia was anxious; she didn’t want Alice to know Jack’s identity yet. Despite their complex emotions, no one spoke.

Once the elevator doors closed, Mrs. Wilson relaxed. Exiting the elevator, she said to Mrs. Chen,“Please keep this a secret.”

Mrs. Chen looked at Julia Garcia.“That girl is no match for Julia.*

“I know, but it’s complicated.” Mrs. Wilson looked at Julia Garcia with guilt.“I wanted you to be my daughter–in–law, but no one can change Jack’s mind. You’re not young anymore; consider dating other eligible men.” She knew Jack didn’t like Julia Garcia.

“Auntie Wilson, did I do something wrong?” Julia Garcia panicked; without Mrs. Wilson’s support, she and Jack had no chance.

and Alice are impossible. Besides me, the matriarch wouldn’t approve.” Mrs. Wilson left, troubled.

it comes to marriage.” Julia García forced a smile. But she sensed something was off. If Mrs. Wilson disliked Alice, why

Jack’s heart sank.“Yes.”

accident? She brought you food, saying your mother sent it.” Alice hadn’t questioned it before, but now

her, but I don’t have a close relationship with her.” Alice understood. Julia Garcia

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Alice continued eating. Jack was restless, thinking about the encounter. He was relieved

Jack hesitated.“What

friend of mine is

it might be

hiding his identity from his girlfriend, and he’s

case, I suggest breaking up,” Alice said

face paled.“Break up? What if he doesn’t

doesn’t want to break up, why wasn’t he honest from the start? Couples should be honest. He hid his identity because he was worried she was after

that.” Jack was flustered; he’d never been this

couldn’t tell Alice the real

leaned closer.“Jack, something’s off.” Jack was sweating.

Alice

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