Marrying A Secret Zillionaire: Happy Ever After Novel

Chapter 1133: Linsey didn't hesitate. "But Jeffery doesn't want you. He wants Alicia, the very woman you keep dismissing." Before Joanne could react, Linsey added with quiet conviction, "Deep down, you know the truth. You didn't lose because Alicia tricked him. You lost because Jeffery never loved you. If he had, something would've blossomed between you long ago, when you were studying abroad. But even back then, he had no lasting impression of you." She let the words linger before concluding, "You met him before Alicia ever did. But love isn't about who came first.

You're just obsessed with a man who was never meant to be yours." Joanne stood completely still, her mind blank as she tried to collect her thoughts. A question weighed heavily on her-why had Jeffery never cared for her? Was she truly not as good as Alicia? Linsey regarded her with a calm expression and spoke in a gentle voice. "Joanne, you're caught up in the wrong kind of thinking. There's no need to compare yourself to Alicia. You're two different people, and what Jeffery sees in her can't be matched by anyone else.

Trying to measure up to her just isn't worth it." She pressed her lips together before going on, her tone sincere and her gaze steady. "I've said it before-you have enough talent to create your own future. Making Jeffery the center of your world wastes all the effort you've put in so far." Joanne fell silent, her face empty and distant, as if her mind were drifting somewhere far away. Hester, sensing the conversation had gone on long enough, decided to step in. In a cool and distant tone, she said, "We've listened to what you had to say.

You've clearly been through a lot, but that doesn't give you permission to make trouble for everyone else." Dustin interjected, "You've told us a lot, and now things make sense. Kase forced you into an engagement with me, and it was never what you wanted. You don't even care for me, so why not just end this pointless relationship? Jeffery's already married, and there are other men out there. You'll definitely meet someone who's right for you." He paused, remembering something important, and added, "If you're scared that Kase might blame you, let me handle it.

I'll speak to him and make sure you're not held responsible. Even as part of the Walton family, Kase has no grounds to treat you badly. If he tries to punish you, come to me. I'll stand up for you." LΑτєѕτ chαρτєrs ιn glovєl. Joanne's eyelashes fluttered, and a small, unreadable smile crossed her lips. In a quiet voice, she replied, "Dustin, you're really doing all you can to break this engagement. It's obvious your heart belongs to Dolores." She lifted her head, her gaze cold and detached as she looked over everyone. "All of you seem so lucky in love.

Don't you ever feel like the whole universe is working in your favor? Why does everything seem to turn out so well for you?" Dustin's expression turned sour. He was clearly annoyed. He felt as though he had run out of patience after listening to Joanne for so long. He never imagined she would remain so stubborn, making all their attempts to comfort her feel pointless. At this point, Dustin could see no way to talk sense into Joanne. Just as he was about to ask Collin to step in and put an end to things, Joanne spoke again, her tone surprisingly steady and polite.

"Fine, I'll agree to break off the engagement, but I want one last thing from you." She offered a small, reassuring smile. "Don't worry. It's nothing that will cause trouble for anyone here." . . .