After a moment, Albert nodded back expressionlessly and drove off.
It seems Mr. Wastons not in the best mood, Axel observed, turning to Jessie. She look away and sigh, saying, Why are you so focused on him? If you feel getting on his good side is more important to you, maybe were not right for each other.
Jessie had been irritated since Axell meddled in her work.
Although he had just promised not to pressure her, now he was mentioning him again.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtIt made Jessie uncomfortable.
Resting her hand on the door handle, she said gently, Take some time to think about it, okay? As she was about to get off the car, Axell quickly intervened, stopping her and offering an apology. Im sorry! Its my fault, Jessie. | didnt consider your feelings! | promise | wont mention him again, alright?
Looking at him, Jessie replied seriously, Axell, youre wonderful in every way. Honestly, youre the best match | could ever hope for these days. You dont have to constantly try to please others, because it only ends up making yourself as well as everyone around you uncomfortable in the end.
Life seemed straightforward to her, but Axell was constantly striving to do things with motives.
Jessie openly expressed, | apologize, Axell. Im just not up for going outwith you right now. ll ride on Melissas car. Please, give me some space.
Upon hearing this, Axell took a moment to contemplate.
As someone who was driven and ambitious, he acknowledged that he had been overly eager to make connections when he saw the opportunity.
Thus, rather than pressuring Jessie, he responded considerately, Alright then, enjoy yourselves. Ill be quite busy over the next couple of days. If it suits you, perhaps we could meet up later. Id love to take you out to a nice restaurant.
Preferring not to cause a scene, Jessie simply nodded and proceeded to get into Melissas car.
Meanwhile, Melissa appeared unfazed by the fact that Jessies date had been disrupted by Albert.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmShe started the car and casually inquired, So, its just the two of us now? Jessie silently nodded in response.
Seated beside Melissa, she slouched in her seat and expressed despondently, Melissa, logically speaking, Axel is suitable for me.
Ambition is a common trait in men, but | Melissa empathized with Jessies current emotional state.
Like many men, Axell craved wealth and power, attributes Jessie had inherited by virtue of being born into a wealthy family. Despite the Green familys diminished prosperity, Jessie could continue to socialize with her affluent friends.
To be frank, Axell and Jessie belonged to different worlds.
Nevertheless, as an adult, Jessie had to make her own decisions for her own life. Thus, Melissa could only lend her an ear.