"Wendy, what are you trying to hide from us? In Jack's presence, you said that you two are acquaintances. Now, why would you say that? Was he threatening you?" She asked with narrowed eyes.r
Wendy got flustered at the moment. She wasn't sure about how to reply to this. After thinking for a moment and looking at the two friends of hers that she considered as sisters, she decided that she would simply say the truth.r
"Actually, it's like this. During the engagement, Jack wasn't present in Crystal city. So, the engagement was completed without him knowing. And Jack wasn't told about the engagement by his father. It's like they were hiding it from him."r
Wendy paused before continuing, "He learnt from me that we were engaged already. But, he doesn't acknowledge the engagement at all. He said that since that was planned and agreed by his father, then his father had to handle it. Additionally, he was no longer a member of the Alfonso family, so, any plans that were made with the Alfonso family didn't involve him."r
As she spoke, she felt bitter. After all, she really loved Jack. But, her love was one-sided and was not reciprocated. Jack was already living with Celine, although not in the same mansion, they were still living in the same compound at the end of the day.r
On the other hand, Jack had already bluntly told her that he didn't love her. But, although that was to be expected as he didn't remember her, it still hurt to be rejected by the person that she loved dearly.r
One might think that this was love that was born due to gratitude that she had towards him for saving her, but that wasn't the case anymore since a few months after she began watching him.r
She had fallen in love with him and for that reason, she had thought that by marrying him, she would be able to express her thanks well. In the end, she thought so little, forgetting to consider whether he would agree to marry her or not, whether he already had a girlfriend or not.r
All the same, she wasn't willing to give up. He had decided that he wouldn't agree to the engagement? She wouldn't break it. She would definitely make sure that he loved her just like she loved him.r
"So, that's how it was." Celine for some reason let out a sigh of relief. Since Jack hadn't accepted the engagement and was willing to break it, she thought that she had a chance.r
Although she thought that it wasn't good that she loved the same man that her sister did, what could she do? And yes, she was forced to admit at this moment that she had indeed fallen in love with Jack.r
At first, it could be said that she was simply attracted to Jack. But after spending time with him, knowing how honest he was with her, she had fallen in love with him.r
Additionally, the way that he went out of his way just to help her out, how could her heart remain steady? That guy snatched it away from her. As for how he felt about her, she wasn't sure.r
Maybe he treated her like a friend, or maybe a sister, or he looked at her like a lady, a potential partner, that had yet to be known. After all, although he always stared at her, he had never shown lust. He instead showed appreciation for her beauty.r
Now that she had admitted to herself that she really loved Jack and she wouldn't mind to be his girlfriend, she was getting nervous. From Wendy's expression, she could tell that Wendy was indeed hurt.r
And, she wasn't ready to experience the pain that came from one-sided love. If Jack said that he didn't love her, she wasn't sure about what she was going to do. But one thing remained the same, she would definitely get hurt.r
Looking at the two girls who had strange expressions on their faces, Angy shook her head. What happened here? Two girls have fallen for a single man? This isn't happening, right? Angy doubted herself at the moment.r
The three of them had been close friends and called each other sisters. And from the way that she was seeing, things were definitely not going to end well here.r
Each of the two girls had their own advantage here. Celine and Jack were familiar to each other. As a result, she had the highest advantage and possibility of making Jack fall in love with her.r
On the other hand, Wendy had familial advantage. Her grandfather and Jack's family all supported the engagement between the two of them. And from the looks of it, the two families would definitely not allow the engagement to be broken.r
Wendy's grandfather dotted on her. So, it was obvious that he wouldn't let his granddaughter to get hurt. So, he might use other means to make sure that Jack didn't dare to leave Wendy.r
On the other hand, Alfonso family was a small family. It would surely like the benefits that would come with the marriage between Wendy and Jack. And although Celine also had the same background as Wendy, the Alfonsos had already acknowledged the engagement between the two. It was obvious that they wouldn't easily agree to break it considering the reputation of the Farel family.r
"You two, are you going to fight for a man?" Angy asked. She wasn't ready to see the friendship that they had built for years crumbling just because of the appearance of a man.r
The two ladies gave Angy stares that told her to stay out of the matter. Knowing that she definitely wouldn't be able to convince them otherwise, Angy decided to think of a way to solve this problem.r
She contemplated for a while before she finally came to a decision. She would have to make these two ladies forget about Jack, or, she could as well make sure that Jack chose one of them. At least, it could be said that it was his choice and the two sisters of hers wouldn't have to fight it out with each other.r
As Angy was deep in thoughts, the two ladies came to a decision. "Wendy, Jack hasn't confessed to any of us yet, right? Why don't we compete fairly? Whoever he chooses, the one that's not chosen shouldn't feel resentment for the other. What do you think."r
Wendy knew that Celine was giving her an advantage here. Jack had clearly said that he wasn't interested in her. Otherwise, he wouldn't have blatantly told her to forget about him.r
On the other hand, Celine had stayed with him for a certain period of time and she understood him the most. Jack's willingness to allow Celine to live here was definitely a proof that he might be having some feelings for Celine.r
So, although Celine had the greatest advantage, instead of simply saying that since Jack had told her to forget him she had to give up, she was giving her the chance to make Jack fall in love with her.r
As she thought of this, she felt sweet in her heart. She decided that no matter the results, she would definitely not hate this sister of hers. Although she would be hurt to lose the one that she loved, at least her sister would be happy.r
"Okay then. It's a deal." Wendy nodded as determination could be seen in her eyes.r
Angy who was listening from the side shook her head again. But all the same, she felt that this result was far better than the two starting to argue with each other.r
But all the same, she had to make sure that Jack would hurry things up and select one of them or none. The earlier the girls knew who he loved, the earlier they would try forgetting about this issue.r
….r
In crystal city.r
Brenda was just coming out of a mall. She had just finished shopping when her phone rang. Looking at the contact, she found that it was her mother.r
"Hello mom?" Brenda was confused as to why her mother would call her when she had only left home for about an hour.r
"Brenda, where are you now?" Marion asked. From her voice, Brenda could tell that this was urgent.r
"I'm done shopping in the mall. What happened?" Brenda asked.r
pαпdα-ňᴏνêι·сóМ "What you needed has already arrived. You should know what to do, right?" Marion asked.r
Brenda's eyes lit up at that moment. 'It seems that I can solve things earlier than I had thought. Although there is a year and two months till the wedding day, it will be better if I can deal with this as early as now.'r
A cold glint flashed across her eyes as she thought of this. Her lips curled into a cold smile, a complete contrast to her usual cute expression.r
Remembering where she was, she immediately regained her previous cute expression. She then responded, "I got it mom. I'll be back in a few minutes."r
"That's good. You better deal with it. If things overwhelm you, you can simply tell me and I'll help you." Marion said before hanging up.r
….r
"Okay then. Let's get those rewards." Jack said to himself before he began making arrangements.r
'System, I would like to have the three helicopters delivered once the merging of the security companies is completed. As for the Comprehensive Speed CT Scanner, I would like it to appear only after I have acquired all the shares that are remaining in Hope hospital.'r
[Got it.]r
This was the advantage that he was taking. Instead of having things delivered at once, at least, he could get them at the right moment.r
After he was done with the system, he took his phone and called Denali. "Can you make arrangements to acquire the remaining 30% shares of Hope hospital?"r
"Got it boss."r
Jack was done with the system prompts at the moment. So, he decided to take a rest first. They would be leaving at around ten. Now, it was already seven in the morning. He still had around two hours.r
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