Chapter 279
Millie had barely exchanged a few words with Rachel when Jake approached.
âLadies, itâs too quiet chatting just between the two of you. Why not let me join in?â Jake suggested with a mischievous smile.
Millie crossed her arms and gestured toward Madison. âI saw you two were having a good chat.â
Jake glanced over at Madison and sighed. âAlas, I donât even know her.â
âSheâs the only person I know in the industry.â Jake suddenly pointed at Rachel.
Rachel, who was in the middle of eating, was taken aback by this unexpected encounter. She responded with a warm smile and graciously replied, âItâs truly an honor to be remembered by you, Mr. Webson.â
Jake chuckled and leaned against the bar. He playfully commented, âYour smile seems fake.â
âThere are even more fake ones. Would you like to see them?â Rachel glanced at Jake, her tone unfriendly.
Jake had been interacting with various people for many years, and his keen perception allowed him to quickly discern whether someone was treating him with hostility or respect.,
Feeling puzzled, he leaned forward and asked Rachel, âMs. Shaw, have I ever offended you?â
Millie ate the cake as she observed them, feeling unexpectedly intrigued. Glancing to the side, she noticed Winston surrounded by countless attractive women.
It was undeniable that his status would be highly appealing to women. With Winston present, scenes like this would always unfold, even if Joanna ended up in a relationship with him.
Joanna was different from her. Witnessing Winston being surrounded by numerous women,
she could feign ignorance.
However, her possessiveness was formidable. If Joanna were present today, this dinner party would surely be fascinating. As Millie stopped thinking, she noticed someone entering.
âMr. Webson, you never offended me. I simply donât like you,â Rachel stated bluntly. She was not one to mince words. Similarly, Jake was much the same.
âI just donât get it. We havenât even had the chance to meet, so why do you already have an issue with me?â Jake crossed his arms, feeling perplexed.
He wondered if this was what a woman was truly like, as there was no reason to hate a
person.
âLook whoâs here,â Millie suddenly interrupted the conversation between the two.
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Rachel and Jake looked over.
At that moment, Logan also walked toward the entrance.
âIsnât she sick and in the hospital?â Jake was surprised.
âWhat happened to her again?â Rachel asked, taking the initiative to speak to Jake for the first time.
âYou donât know? Two nights ago, she argued with Winston and ended up abandoned on the roadside by him. She endured the rain all night long.
âFor one whole day and night, she waited for Winston outside his house. As a result, she developed a fever last night and had to be taken to the hospital once again.â
Then, Jake sighed and continued, âI have no idea what she did. She had completely infuriated Winston this time.â
Winston had never treated Joanna this way before. Whenever Joanna cried, he would
immediately and unconditionally give in. It was evident that Winston was genuinely angered by her actions this time.
âSo, is she actually chasing him to the party and begging for forgiveness?â Rachel looked at Jake.
Jake turned his head and was captivated by Rachelâs stunning eyes. Never before had he witnessed such breathtaking beauty in a womanâs gaze. In fact, he couldnât shake the feeling that he was in love.
She was undeniably attractive. It was no surprise that she had become a famous female celebrity.
âHmm?â Rachel hummed lazily.
Jake cleared his throat to ease the awkwardness, realizing he had lost his composure. âIâm sorry.â
âItâs alright.â Rachel smiled to brush it off. After all, there were a lot of foolish men who gazed at her blankly like this.
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