When Her Death Couldn't Break Him (Cecilia and Nathaniel) novel Chapter 1840

Chapter 1840 Second Thoughts
The interaction between the two was witnessed by the secretaries who had stepped outside to collect the courier sent to the company. They couldn't help but be astonished.

“Ms. Wright sure is lucky.”

“Isn't that so? No one knows how she's managed to get involved with Mr. Hayes.”

“What's the big deal? We all know about Mr. Hayes' reputation. He's no saint, and he's had quite a few girlfriends in the past.”

“That's true. I suspect that Ms. Wright only got to know Mr. Hayes when accompanying Mr. Rainsworth to social events. I didn't expect her to have such skills. While others have failed to climb the social ladder, she's surprisingly done it.”

Everyone was exchanging words, and the bitterness in their conversation was so palpable that one could sense it from a distance.

However, even after hearing all that, Jocelyn wouldn't mind what those people said.

That was just the way she was, aloof and distant. She didn't have many friends around her, particularly lacking those of the fair-weather kind.

Upon noticing Jocelyn approaching, the secretaries immediately halted their chatter, greeting her with congratulations and smiles. “Ms. Wright, congratulations on your engagement,” they said.

Jocelyn calmly looked at them. “Thank you.”

“So, when are you planning to get married?” a secretary inquired.

“Perhaps during the New Year.”

Freya and Sofia mentioned that it would be particularly lively during the New Year.

Upon hearing that a wedding was indeed on the cards, the secretaries looked at Jocelyn differently.

In the future, Jocelyn would no longer be a mere assistant. She would become a lady of a prominent family.

“Will we be able to attend when the time comes, Ms. Wright?” a secretary asked.

If they could attend a wedding hosted by the Hayes family, they would surely get to meet a number of wealthy individuals.

They thought Jocelyn would agree. After all, little would have the audacity to refuse.

However, Jocelyn said, “I'm sorry, but I only invite my close friends and family.”

That single sentence left the three secretaries dumbfounded.

“That's good.” Nicholas took another sip of his coffee. “If anything upsets you, make sure to let me know. Don't keep it to yourself.”

Jocelyn didn't understand why he would say such a thing, so she asked him, “Mr. Nicholas, why would you say that? My engagement went smoothly. There isn't anything that's upsetting me.”

At that moment, Nicholas handed her a sealed bag.

“Take a look,” he said.

Jocelyn took a few steps forward and picked up the sealed bag.

After she opened the bag, she found a thick stack of photos inside.

Jocelyn carefully pulled out the stack of photos, effortlessly identifying the person depicted in them.

Her expression changed there and then.

Nicholas then said, “You're only engaged right now. If you're having second thoughts but feel uncomfortable calling off the wedding, I can help you arrange it.”