The Billionaire Heir Fell for the Wrong Girl (Hathaway Whitmore) novel Chapter 153

Chapter 153

Jessica’s sudden resignation had everyone in the family scratching their heads.

Jessica was more than capable of running two companies, so being a secretary should’ve been a breeze for

her.

It so happened that both the Kingsley and Thorne families were gathered together.

It was dinner time, and Spencer said at the table, “Jessica, now that you’ve resigned from Blackwood Group. why not ask Mr. Blackwood if Felix can get some hands–on experience there?

“After all, Felix could learn a lot more from Mr. Blackwood.”

Elizabeth thought Spencer had a point, and her cloudy eyes suddenly lit up as she looked at Felix.

Felix paused with his fork in hand and said, “I’m not going. I’d feel way too much pressure working for Jeremiah. I’m afraid I’d mess up and make things hard for Jessica.”

Melanie agreed. “Felix is still young. Let him get some experience at a smaller company first. Once Jessica marries into the Blackwood family, everything will be easier.”

Preston and Melanie were both worried Felix might mess up.

After all, that mistake had cost Jessica before.

They couldn’t afford to hold Jessica back again.

Besides, Felix didn’t have the same drive and resilience Jessica had shown since she was a kid.

He was a bit indecisive, and honestly, he was nowhere near as capable or as good with people as his sister. It was better to keep him close for now.

Spencer chuckled, “That’s true. Jessica and Mr. Blackwood are dating, so Felix can get in at Blackwood Group anytime he wants, Since you’ve all made up your minds, I’ll stop nagging.”

Elaine felt a bit bad for Jessica. “But Scarlett’s fans are having a field day right now. Everyone online is saying Jessica and Jeremiah are definitely breaking up, and that’s why Jessica resigned.”

Preston asked, “Who’s Scarlete”

Felix replied, “She’s all over the entertainment news right now, absolutely stunning. With her looks and popularity, she’s got every right to be considered Jessica’s competition

Elizabeth immediately frowned, her rone full of disapproval. That’s all nonsense”

Melande, not wanting Jessica so get the wrong idea, quickly added, Jeremiah doesn’t care about her at all?!

Elaine agreed, “Yeah, Jeremiah only has eyes for Jesica

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As soon as everyone finished talking, their eyes shifted to Jessica, who hadn’t said a word. She was fixated on her phone screen, obviously waiting for an important call

Her mind was somewhere else entirely, she was so distracted that it was like the whole conversation around

her didn’t exist.

Jessica knew there was a business dinner with a partner scheduled for tomorrow. It was an event where Jeremiah was supposed to show up with his fiancée.

She’d been hoping he’d mention it, maybe invite her himself. But Jeremiah hadn’t brought it up once, not a single word all day, leaving Jessica feeling a bit left out and uncertain.

Everyone in the Kingsley family could tell Jessica was totally out of it.

Just then, her phone suddenly rang.

Jessica waited a couple of seconds before picking up. As soon as she heard what was said, all the stress she’d been carrying around all day vanished. She finally felt at ease.

After hanging up, she smiled, “Tomorrow, I’m going golfing with Jeremiah and Mr. Arcturus.”

Melanie let out a sigh of relief, and Jessica sounded a lot more like herself as she chatted with her family.

The next day, out on the golf course, Jeremiah stood with perfect posture, his crisp white shirt fitting him right, making his shoulders and back look sharp and imposing.

The collar was casually unbuttoned, giving him that cool, untouchable aura.

His sleeves were rolled up to his forearms, showing off his pale skin and defined muscles, his wrists sharply outlined. He was so good–looking and classy that nobody dared to look straight at him.

All the ladies from prominent families kept stealing glances at Jeremiah, then grinned at Jessica. “Ms. Kingsley, you seriously hit the jackpot! Mr. Blackwood is crazy attractive.”

Jessica had a subtle smile on her lips; she could totally tell how jealous the women were of her.

She held her golf club with effortless grace, her swing smooth and confident. The ball sailed through the air in a perfect are, landing right by the hole

Her shot was crisp and flawless, done in one fluid motion,

When they got back to the lounge, Hadrian grinned and said. “Mr. Blackwood, your lancée’s really got skilte No wonder you chose her You’ve got a good taste.”

Jessica smiles.

Jersphalt absrugged. Ti looking for a wife, not an employer. Am I supposed to slinck her KPIs before marrying herr

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Everyone was stunned by Jeremiah’s unexpected reply, momentarily left speechless,

‘Did that compliment totally backfire?’ someone thought

Everyone had always assumed Jeremiah picked Jessica because she was the perfect strong wife for the Blackwood family, ditching the Whitmore engagement for her abilities. But now, they knew it wasn’t the

reason at all.

A trace of embarrassment washed over Jessica’s face, making her look a little pale.

She quickly blinked away the sting of hurt in her eyes, forced a graceful smile for all the curious onlookers, and kept every emotion tightly locked inside, not letting a single feeling slip.

Hadrian hurried to fix the awkward moment. “Oh, silly me! Of course, it’s not because Ms. Kingsley is good an her job. I heard she actually saved Mr. Blackwood, and that’s when he fell for her right then and there”

Jessica’s face turned paler. She stole a glance at Jeremiah.

His intense gaze locked onto her, unmoving and silent, giving nothing away.

At that moment, several of the society ladies glanced over at Jessica, noticing that her face had grown paler.

Still, she managed a faint smile, and aside from that, there was nothing else they could discern from her expression.

Thankfully, Orion picked up on the awkward tension and quickly switched topics. “I heard Olivia Harper and her son joined forces to make sure the baby Mr. Harper had with his mistress never saw the light of day.

“The baby was already eight months along. Mr. Harper thought he had everyone fooled, kept it under wraps for ages, and was counting down the days until the baby was born.

“But right before the due date, it was all over. No one has a clue how Olivia and her son found out.”

Everyone immediately started whispering and gossiping. Stella jumped in, “You can’t hide the truth forever. No matter how well you cover it up, it’ll come out eventually.

“By the way, isn’t Calvin one of Mr. Blackwood’s close friends? Did you hear about this. Mr. Blackwood?”

Jeremiah replied coolly, “I didn’t know about it.”

Orion quickly added, “It’s not the kind of thing you’d want to talk about in public anyway. No wonder he’d

ather keep it under wraps.

“And then there’s Lucas, I heard ages ago he actually proposed to some wealthy socialite Alistair, who waily dotes on him, ended up bearing him and banishing him to a branch office”

“Oh Jeremial raised an eyebrow, clearly potrigued. He grinned and asked, ‘So, she was he so desperate Diarry?

Onon shrugged. “Homely, I have no ide. It was a long for ago, and they keeps it super hurch–hash, Theard they find all the servants who were there dat day

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