Felicia watched in confusion as Summer hastily made her escape. Determined to get answers, Felicia immediately gave chase, calling out, "Hey, what are you doing? Come back here!" However, the more Felicia called out, the faster Summer ran. Given Summer's perception of Felicia as a dubious individual, it wasn't surprising that she had fled. After all, who knew what schemes this Felicia might be plotting? It was likely something evil. Upon reaching the security booth near the entrance, Summer explained the situation to the security guards and requested their assistance in apprehending Felicia. However, the security guards clarified that Felicia was a guest of the Quigley family and inquired if Summer had misunderstood the situation. Summer was dumbfounded. When had the Quigley family ever entertained guests, especially someone so unreasonable? By that time, Felicia had caught up with her. "What's the matter with you?" Felicia complained, crossing her arms. "I asked you
"Sure, I appreciate it," Felicia said gratefully. They walked from the courtyard toward the house. Along the way, they encountered Luca, who bowed slightly before addressing them. "Good day, Madam Summer, Ms. Yard. The guest room for Ms. Yard has been prepared. Please allow me to escort you to your accommodation." Luca had meticulously prepared everything. Upon receiving James' instructions, he had come to receive Felicia. However, he hadn't anticipated finding Summer with her. Leading the way, Luca explained to Summer, "Madam Summer, Ms. Yard is an old friend of Mr. Quigley. He specifically instructed me to arrange her accommodation and also asked if you could assist in looking after her." It was quite unusual for James to specifically ask Summer to attend to someone. However, since he had made the request, Summer didn't hesitate to agree. After Luca escorted Felicia and Summer to the guest room, he left. Then, Felicia and Summer found themselves alone in the room. Ref
Summer didn't quite get what Felicia meant, nor did she understand that the latter was actually trying to figure out her background. So, she chose to answer honestly. "It isn't surprising that you've never heard about me before. After all, I've only known James for a short time, and I didn't know that he had a friend by the name of Felicia either!" Summer joked."You're right." Felicia smiled. But deep inside, she was slightly disappointed. She had thought that she would be able to prompt Summer into divulging her background, but Summer had deftly evaded the questions. There was nothing Felicia could do about it. However, she did not give up and continued probing. "I wonder what industry your family's in, Summer?""What industry? Oh, we deal with real estate.""Real estate. No wonder you make a good match with James. It seems like your family is pretty prominent too," Felicia said in a slightly sarcastic manner. At that point, Summer understood what Felicia meant. She finall
Summer felt that there was a high possibility that things were just as she had imagined—that Felician was Zach's ex-girlfriend and not just a stranger who coincidentally shared the same name. Though anxiety was eating her up, Summer still plucked up the courage and asked, "Felicia, may I know what relationship you share with Zach?""We're ex-lovers," Felicia answered nonchalantly with a sort of carefree attitude. She looked like she didn't have any intention of hiding or covering up her past relationship. Summer was astounded to hear that. What were the odds? So, this woman in front of her was Zach's ex-girlfriend, Felicia Yard? What was going on?Summer was both flustered and full of questions. She knew that Zach's ex-girlfriend had gone missing for almost three years. Wasn't it strange for her to just show up all of a sudden?Felicia knew that she had caught Summer off guard when she saw how unsettled she was. So, with a quick wave of her hand, she said casually, "Summer, Za
But now wasn't the time for Summer to figure out whether a third party really existed. What she needed to do now was to protect Zach and Yolanda's budding relationship from being destroyed."Felicia, Zach's the one who gets to decide who he dates and who he chooses to marry. In other words, he has the freedom to be with who he wants. Do you really think that you still stand a chance?"Felicia had left Zach for three years, and she had hurt him so badly. Logically speaking, Zach would not choose to be with her. But that wasn't what Felicia thought. She knew Zach too well, and she knew the feelings that Zach had for her. So, she answered with confidence, "Summer, there are things between Zach and me that you don't understand. We shared a relationship for almost ten years. Do you think he would leave me for a woman that he has never dated?"Summer felt her heart drop, and her breath hitched. She had put in great effort to make Yolanda open up to Zach. But just as they were about to
Summer finally understood why Felicia said that getting a job would not be able to sustain her lifestyle. With how luxuriously she was living, it was indeed true that a job would not be able to give her enough money to live the way she wanted to. Betraying herself was the quickest way for a young woman to get money, and that was why Felicia was going back to Zach. Zach was loaded, and he certainly still had a place for Felicia in his heart. He would be quick to accept her once more. Summer scoffed in disdain at what Felicia was attempting. "Do you think what you are doing is right? You are just making a fool of yourself, and you are going to hurt Zach too.""So what? This is my choice? Do you think you have a say in my choices?"Felicia's expression soured. She seemed like she was no longer willing to communicate with Summer anymore. Perhaps she had lost her interest in Summer after getting to know that the latter was in favor of Zach seeing Yolanda. But Summer had deci
"Felicia, answer me honestly. Do you like Zach? And what I mean is, do you like him now?""Do I like him? Of course, I do! I wouldn't want to be with him otherwise."Then, she continued, "But liking him isn't the same as loving him. I like him, and that's about it. After all, what's not to like about a rich and handsome man? But I won't love him, nor will I sacrifice anything for him."Loving and liking were two different things. One would easily like an attractive person they passed by on the street. But that was only limited to liking the person. They would not do anything for the person, nor would they sacrifice their interests to help that person. Love, however, was much greater than that. One could give everything up for love and even risk getting hurt for it. Even if it meant giving their lives up, they would do it for love. Felicia drew a clear line between like and love. That was why she emphasized that what she felt for Zach was a mere liking, not love. Summer did
That evening, Summer leaned against the window of the master bedroom on the third floor. She gazed out the window to look at the bustling cityscape outside. Rosseera City was a gem tucked away in the south, and Summer could see the entire city from the Quigley residence. As Summer enjoyed the cityscape, James finally returned. She had been waiting for him for quite a long time. When she saw him, she went up to him and asked, "What's going on? Why did Felicia come here?""Bradly asked me for a favor. He wanted me to take Felicia to Zach," James answered. As he spoke, he loosened a button on his shirt, about to continue with work.Summer stopped him from doing so and sat on the office chair that he usually sat on when he worked. "Can't you give me a decent explanation, James? You can't be doing something just because Bradly asked you to. Don't you know that you'll hurt Zach if you do so?""I do.""And yet you'll still do it? Aren't you Zach's buddy? Why would you—"James kne