The Billionaire Heir Fell for the Wrong Girl (Hathaway Whitmore) novel Chapter 159

Chapter 159

When news of Lucas’s upcoming engagement broke, Elaine couldn’t help but tear up right in front of Jessica, her voice trembling with frustration and resentment.

She choked out, her tone bitter and resentful, “I’m supposed to be the future sister-in-law of the Blackwood Group! Why her? She’s some nobody from the sticks working as a secretary.”

“How could Lucas want someone with neither pedigree nor looks? What does she have?”

Before Jessica could say anything, footsteps echoed outside the door.

Melanie heard the commotion, pushed the door open, and saw Elaine crying her eyes out. With a frown, she asked, “What’s going on?”

Jessica, calm as ever, explained, “Lucas went out to the countryside a while back, met some girl, and brought her straight home. Now, rumor has it they’re getting engaged.

“Elaine’s been upset ever since she found out.”

Melanie was surprised. “Does he really like her that much?”

Jessica’s gaze grew thoughtful as she replied calmly, “I saw the girl at the party when Lucas first brought her home. There was something in her eyes and the way she carried herself.

“She actually reminded me a little of Hathaway!”

Elaine’s tears stopped abruptly, her eyes widening in panic as she blurted out, “Jessica, does Jeremiah know about this?”

Jessica smiled faintly. “He didn’t spare her a glance. Jeremiah never gives other women the time of day.

“He won’t look at a woman for more than two seconds. Honestly, I bet he couldn’t pick Lucas’s girlfriend out of a lineup.”

She’d picked up on all of this herself.

Jeremiah always put his career first, never letting himself get distracted by romance, but with her, it was different.

Elaine’s eyes instantly filled with envy as she looked at Jessica.

Melanie gave a satisfied smile as well.

Just then, Jessica’s phone rang. She answered calmly, and after a moment, her expression softened.

After hanging up, she said, “Jeremiah said he has something to tell me when I get back from his business trip.”

Flairways lit up with excitement. She could barely contain herself as she blurted out, “Is he going to propose to you? What else would he want to say in person?”

As Preston and Spencer walked toward the study, they overheard the conversation.

Spencer couldn’t help but feel a twinge of envy for his sister. Her kids were all so smart and accomplished. Felix also had a ton of potential. “Preston, I have to say, I’m really jealous you have a daughter as outstanding as Jessica.”

Preston let out a sigh. “Honestly, I’m the one holding her back. Good thing she’s got her own drive.”

They kept talking as they walked into the study to discuss business.

Melanie smiled at Elaine. “They’re already engaged, so getting married is a matter of time. No need to get all worked up over it.”

Soon, Elizabeth and Felix, who had come home, heard about it.

Elizabeth was grinning from ear to ear. “This is wonderful news!”

The whole family was eagerly waiting for Jeremiah to come back from his business trip.

Two days passed.

Jeremiah was back from his business trip, and Victor came to pick up Jessica.

Jessica had specially changed into a graceful, elegant dress that accentuated her soft, feminine curves.

Her makeup was meticulously done, her long hair gently swept up, giving her an air of quiet elegance and poise.

Under the eager gazes of the Kingsley family, she calmly got into Victor’s car and left.

When Jessica arrived at the restaurant, she waited for Jeremiah, her heart bubbling with joy and anticipation.

The waitstaff, clearly aware who had reserved the entire place, kept sneaking envious and respectful glances her way, but Jessica was more than used to this kind of attention.

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