NovelEnglishWith a glass of wine in hand, Jessie slowly turned her head to look at him. After a long pause, she asked softly, Are you aiming to marry me or just looking for a fling? The man chuckled awkwardly. Id love to marry you but, lets face it, reality bites! Remember, Ive got a wife already. Shes pretty strict.
So, lets keep it casual, just a few rendezvous here and there. If it happens too often, shell catch on. How about it? A multi-million dollar deal in exchange for a couple of outings. Seems like a fair trade, doesnt it? In reality, Jessie had encountered plenty of guys like him before.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtIt was just surprising that even folks from the same social circle were pulling stunts Like this.
She raised an eyebrow and grinned, Sure thing! But Im going to have to pass. Find someone else! Patrick didnt expect to get shut down like this.
Instantly, he got ticked off. Jessie, quit acting all high and mighty!
You think youre still some noble lady? How deep in the red is the Green family, huh? And youre no angel! Youve been with Albert for ages, havent you? You ran off to Heron with him. But guess what? He didnt want you and marry someone else! Do you really still think youre something special? Well, tonight youre drinking that wine, whether you like it or not! Get off your high horse! Jessie splashed the red wine right in his face. Watch your mouth! Patrick wiped his face.
He glared at her and snickered, Haha! Who do you think you are? Youre just some cheap thing Albert played and tossed aside! Coincidentally, James, Marcus, and Melissa were heading upstairs together when they bumped into Albert.
Albert winced as he heard someone else talking about Jessie like some disposable fling! Hed never thought of her that way.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmEven now, he wanted to take care of her, afraid of tarnishing her reputation.
Melissa shifted but Marcus held her back.
Melissa glanced at Alberts stern face, and then back at Marcus, who reached out, gently patting her head.
James stepped forward, taking charge.
He had organized tonights event but who wouldve guessed Patrick would start causing trouble the moment he showed up? Already married, yet he still couldnt leave Jessie alone. What a total jerk! James shoved Patrick away, saying, Youve had enough to drink, buddy!
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