Chapter 269

"I wonder if Joey has other qualities that Luke appreciates, aside from looks," I pondered aloud. Luke wasn't the type of person to only value someone's appearance.

"If being mean is considered a quality, then she surpasses most people!" Wendy didn't hold back her disdain for Joey. She mused, "Luke is exceptional in every way and is the dream guy for many young women. Even if Joey is picky, why would she reject someone as desirable as Luke?"

"Perhaps it's because of his aloof personality. Girls like to be showered with attention, and Joey might have felt that he didn't love her enough to make the first move."

I recounted the scene in Luke's office with Joey and Stephen to Wendy.

"Are you certain he was working seriously and not just suppressing his joy?" Wendy was skeptical. "Logically, he should have been thrilled to see her. Luke isn't the type to express his feelings openly, but if he mentioned his unrequited love, it means he's deeply in love. His reaction should have been more