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Chapter 288 Abigail Stood up for Anthony
Anthony’s smile had a hint of sarcasm. Then, he sipped his wine and told Abigail, “I heard that Eric is genuinely
courting you. Aren’t you going to consider it?” With these words, he effectively shredded Jake’s misplaced self–
confidence into pieces.
“Well, I’m in Pendorf, and he’s in Capitalis. If I were to consider someone, it would be someone in Pendorf,” Abigail
replied. She appreciated Anthony for helping her. After all, she didn’t enjoy engaging in trivial conversations like
this, especially since she was still concerned about her grandmother’s situation and had no interest in talking to
them.
“It’s kind of a disadvantage, but you’re on an upward trajectory in your career right now. You have a constant
stream of invitations. Moreover, the fame you gained from Lexie Chambers has a time limit. You need to focus on
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Abigail had mixed feelings toward Anthony. On one hand, she resented him because he had lied to her. However,
he looked out for her tonight, saving her from much trouble. Moreover, he had been a caring senior during their
school days. Thus, with everyone now focused on their careers,
personal interests often took precedence, which was the reality of the world.
At that moment, she suddenly realized that the past might not be as severe as she had initially thought. Even
among friends, considerations for one’s interests often prevailed in this world.
After a few rounds of drinks, Abigail excused herself to go to the restroom. Upon returning from the washroom, she
spotted Jake, who seemed to be waiting for her. However, she wasn’t particularly keen on talking with him as he
appeared cunning. Plus, she didn’t resonate with his way of thinking.
“I’m not joking around, Abigail. I know I can’t compare to a big star like Eric, but think about it. How many beautiful
women does he come into contact with every day? Affairs between actors on set are quite common. He’s not
suitable for you.” Jake was straightforward in his approach.
Even Abigail, who had seen her fair share of weird people, was baffled by his words.
“I’m really not interested in seeing someone right now.” She rejected him bluntly.
As she was about to leave, Jake grabbed her arm and murmured, “Abigail, I’m serious about marrying you. The
moment I saw you, I felt we had a special connection. I have a good job, and after we’re married, you can focus on
designing and raising our children. My parents can also support you-” Before he could finish his sentence, someone
grabbed him by the collar and dragged him aside.
Abigail also stumbled as she was struggling out of his grip. Then, she fell into a warm embrace. Looking up, she saw
that it was Sean.
Sean furrowed his brows and gave her a glance. Then, he looked at Jake coldly and said, “You’re
not worthy of her.”
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Although Anthony had motives toward Abigail, he was right. She had reached her current status through her own
efforts. Not just anyone could simply be with her.
Initially, Jake had thought about putting up a fight. However, as soon as he saw Sean’s gaze, he
shivered and scrambled off.
Once he was gone, Abigail pushed Sean away and mumbled, “Thank you. I didn’t expect him to behave that way.”
“He treats women as tools to gain personal benefits. You don’t need to pay him any attention. If he ever gets
handsy with you again, just slap him. People like him won’t listen to words,” Sean commented as he looked at her.
Abigail nodded in agreement.
Then, the duo returned to the restaurant one after the other.
As soon as Abigail sat down, she heard Jake’s sarcastic words. “You had a boyfriend all along, huh, Abigail? Why are
you pretending to be single? Is it because only then will you be able to attract more attention from the guys?”
Their professor had already left due to an urgent matter, so there was no need for restraint among these
classmates.
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