How could something like this be used as a bet?Jennifer's tone turned chilly. "I'm not part of your bet. If you want to make a bet, go ahead, but don't involve me. I don't know you guys that well.""But I really like you," Finley said urgently. "Don't be angry. My roommate was just joking earlier. But ever since yesterday's awards ceremony, I've felt that you're a charming girl. Can you give me a chance to be your boyfriend?"Facing Finley's confession, Jennifer was speechless.Although she was angry, the guy in front of her didn't seem malicious, so she didn't want to lose her temper.At this moment, the girls around them started to gossip."Why is she being so snobbish? Is it just because she saved someone? So what? Why is she being pretentious here?""Exactly. It's her luck that Finley likes her. So many girls want to be his girlfriend.""Jennifer, just agree with Finley. Don't waste time already. If the architecture department loses because of you, we'll all hate you."…
Maxwell's gaze emanated a chilling coldness, but there was a faint smile on his face. This was his most common expression when he was angry.He parted his thin lips and said, "I heard about a bet earlier. What was it again?"Finley didn't notice the coldness in Maxwell's eyes. Smiling, he explained, "If our team wins, Jennifer will be my girlfriend."Maxwell's smile deepened. He nodded. "How about this? I'll join the other team. If you win, I'll convince my sister to try dating you."Finley was stunned. He asked in disbelief, "You?"Although Maxwell looked young, his demeanor and age were clearly not on the same level as theirs.To put it bluntly, he was considered old. Could he handle a match against Finley?Finley felt conflicted. If Maxwell lost, would Jennifer think he was deliberately bullying her brother?But Maxwell had already rolled up his shirt sleeves, saying, "Let's get started."Finley seemed to be confident about winning. He said to Maxwell, "Sir, are you serious
Lifting his head sharply, Finley glared at Maxwell with hatred, as if he wanted to bore a hole through him.At this moment, the girls on the court were practically swooning over Maxwell.Many of them started flocking around Jennifer, asking, "Jennifer, is your brother still single?""Does he have a girlfriend? Is he married?""What does your brother do? He plays basketball so well!"Surrounded by these people, Jennifer was unsure of how to respond.Quincy suddenly realized that Jennifer was actually quite soft-hearted despite her sharp tongue. Why did she treat Jennifer like an enemy before?In the end, Quincy couldn't bear to see Jennifer being attacked by those people.She stepped forward and spoke up for Jennifer. "Enough! Jennifer's brother already has a girlfriend. You guys don't stand a chance. Now, leave us alone!"Hearing that, all the girls became dejected and walked away.Since Jennifer's brother already had a girlfriend, all their fantasies were shattered.Only af
Though Maxwell's attitude was cold, Rachel showed no embarrassment.She even said, "By the way, I misunderstood Ms. Yale last time and caused her a lot of trouble. I said we would buy her dinner. How about tonight?"At this point, many girls around them began to fantasize about the romantic story between the hot and wealthy president and the gentle dancer.Jennifer's eyes were filled with an overwhelming sense of hurt and disappointment.It turned out that everything Maxwell had just done was to impress Rachel, not her. Her once-excited heart cooled down instantly.Of course, Maxwell wouldn't let his wife sit with his lover for dinner. He looked at Jennifer and asked knowingly, "Do you want to have dinner together?"Jennifer smiled sarcastically and replied, "I have plans. I won't bother you."She silently turned away, wanting to leave with dignity and not embarrass herself in front of them.As she passed by the crowd, she heard many people calling Rachel and Maxwell a perfect
After Rachel left, Maxwell didn't notice the pillbox she left behind.He slammed the steering wheel hard, feeling regretful and guilty.He should have gone after Rachel and brought her back. After all, they loved each other, and she had been with him since their university days.What had she done that she needed to bear his negative emotions?But for some reason, Maxwell took out his phone and instinctively dialed Jennifer's number.…In the grill house, Jennifer saw his call. She decided to ignore it, and she switched off her phone.She continued to eat the spicy beef brisket on her plate. Her nose and eyes turned red from the spice.Quincy couldn't help but ask, "Was that him? Jennifer, what's going on? I also felt that the man didn't seem like your brother at all. But then, why did a woman suddenly show up?"Jennifer smiled bitterly and said, "If I tell you my secrets, will you betray me?"Quincy was slightly surprised and said solemnly, "If you're willing to tell me your
When their meal was coming to an end, Jennifer stood up to go and pay the bill."Stop," Quincy interjected, blocking her path. "We agreed. I'm treating you this time."Jennifer pushed Quincy back into her seat. "When you become a professor in the future, I'll definitely have you treat me to something expensive."And with that, she went to the front desk to settle the bill.While Quincy waited for her return, Maxwell appeared.Seeing the man standing before her with a stern expression, Quincy was terrified. She stuttered, "M-Ma… Are you looking for Jennifer?"When Maxwell saw her expression, he knew that Jennifer must have told her everything between them. He looked at the table set for two and asked coldly, "Where's Jennifer?"Quincy nervously replied, "She went to pay the bill."Maxwell spoke coldly, warning her word by word. "No matter what Jennifer told you, you'd better keep your mouth shut. Otherwise, it won't be as simple as kicking you out of the laboratory."Suddenly,
As Jennifer said that, she ordered another plate of spicy lamb chops. People would eat a lot when they were angry.She thought Maxwell would be driven away out of anger.But Jennifer didn't expect that he, with his slight obsession with cleanliness, would pick up a fork."What are you doing?" Jennifer asked as she saw him take a piece of spicy lamb. "You're allergic to chili, don't you know that?"Maxwell calmly looked at her and said, "Either you come with me, or I eat spicy food with you. Someone has to compromise in a relationship, right?"Jennifer said angrily, "Do as you please. Don't think you can threaten me with this.""I'm not threatening you." After saying that, Maxwell ate the piece of lamb chop. Feeling the spiciness, he quickly took a sip of the soda from Jennifer's cup.Jennifer was stunned.She didn't expect that he would really eat something here and even drink the soda she had drunk.Smiling, Maxwell looked at her. "I didn't expect the food in this ordinary pl
It would be better if Maxwell hadn't said anything. After he said those words, Jennifer felt even more suffocated.She couldn't even imagine the pain of having this man, whom she had secretly loved for so many years, leave her life. That heart-wrenching pain and heartbreak were things she didn't want to experience.Jennifer resisted the urge to cry and said, "I don't need it. I can find someone better on my own. You're not my dad. You don't have the right to interfere with my marriage."Maxwell's expression darkened as well.She was right. He would just be her ex-husband after their divorce. Nothing else.However, just thinking about the possibility of another man being with Jennifer in the future made him feel uncontrollably suffocated.He tightened his grip on the steering wheel and suddenly asked, "Do you regret marrying me? If you hadn't married me, you'd be like those girls on campus, enjoying a carefree love."Jennifer didn't expect this proud man to say such words. Her he