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“Do you live around here?” Jaelynn asked her.
“Yeah,” Zola replied.
The neighborhood here seems pretty good,” Jaelynn said faintly.
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“So you think I should live in a slum?” Zola sounded a little angry.
“That’s not what I meant. I also feel very guilty for what my mom did to you…“ Jaelynn tried to apologize.
“That’s enough. I know you have a deep relationship with your mother. You don’t have to tell me that,” Zola interrupted her.
Jaclynn stopped talking.
Her attitude toward Zola was not bad. However, it was obvious that Zola did not like her.
“Let’s go.” Leopold put down his spoon and said to Jaelynn.
“I haven’t finished yet.” Jaelynn did like eating chocolate pudding. Moreover, the chocolate pudding of this restaurant was very delicious.
“I’ll get them to pack it for you,” Leopold said, “Get in the car first.”
Leopold gave the car keys to Jaelynn first.
Jaelynn nodded obediently. “Okay. Thank you, Leopold.”
As she spoke, she took the key and left.
Zola sneered.
Leopold was good for everyone.
It was winter, but he would rather be cold and pack for Jaelynn than let her catch a cold.
What Zola still did not understand was why he was so terrible to her and what it was about her that made him hate her so much.
She did not know in what way she was inferior to Jaelynn.
‘Oh, that’s not right. Leopold disliked me and showed his true colors only after I began to like him. He treated me very well in the past. Will he do the same to Jaelynn?’ Zola wondered.
Leopold took the chocolate pudding that the shop owner had packed and prepared to leave.
“Leopold, aren’t you afraid that Jaelynn will fall for you?” Zola suddenly asked him.
Leopold tightened his grip on the chocolate pudding.
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“I’m just reminding you that you should know your limits when being nice to others, Zola added.
Leopold walked past her in silence.
Zola smiled and, for some reason, shed a tear.
It probably wasn’t regret or heartache. She only felt that it was not worth it for her past self.
She felt Leopold was not worth it.
Fortunately, her chocolate pudding had arrived at this moment.
The sweet taste reminded her of her and Joel.
Everything that had happened in the past disappeared in an instant.
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In the car, Jaclynn was carefully eating the chocolate pudding.
She was a little happy because she felt that Leopold wasn’t that cold to her.
He accompanied her to eat pudding. He worried she would catch a cold. And he even personally packed them for her.
Now, she hoped to be recognized by the Hayden family people.
“Do you like Joel?” Leopold suddenly asked.
The sudden question stunned Jaelynn.
Then, she blushed again and whispered, “I have a pretty good impression of him.”
“Your mother brought you here today to let you meet Joel and date him, right?” asked Leopold.
“Yes.” Jaelynn nodded honestly.
“Joel is not right for you,” Leopold said bluntly.
Jaelynn looked at him and said slowly and sadly, “Do you think I’m not worthy of Joel?”
“No, it’s just that you’re not Joel’s type,” said Leopold.
“So what kind of woman does he like?” Jaelynn asked.
“It’s not important. Anyway, Joel will not accept you. If you don’t want to get hurt or end up in an embarrassing situation, I advise you to go back and tell your mother that you have no feelings for Joel. Let your mother dispel this idea,” Leopold said coldly.
Jaelynn’s eyes reddened.
She had just integrated into this circle and had finally mustered up the courage to step into it.
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Making friends was her first step. However, she was stopped by Leopold.
“But, I don’t want to make my mom sad. She’s doing this for my good,” Jaelynn said sadly.
“You can’t be in a relationship just because of other people.” Leopold said.
“But I want to make her happy… Jaelynn looked down.
“Do you want to be famous?” Leopold asked her.
Jaclynn looked at him in surprise. She could feel Leopold’s coldness toward her.
There was no emotion in his words.
“If you give up on Joel, I’ll make you famous,” Leopold told her about his condition.
Jaelynn was tempted.
She returned to the Hayden family because she wanted to gain the approval of the Hayden family people, so she tried her best to please everyone. However, compared to that, she wanted to have her career more. Entering the entertainment industry to act was something she had always dreamed of. She had envied Zola’s big reputation many times. She had also acted in Leopold’s works and knew he was a good director even if she only had a stand-in scene.
If Leopold was willing to help her, she would become famous even faster.
Think about it.” Leopold did not force her.
The car arrived at the Hayden’s residence.
As Jaelynn got off, she mustered her courage and said, “You won’t lie to me, do you?”
“No.” Leopold’s tone was firm.
“Then I’ll go back and say that I have no feelings for Joel,” said Jaclynn.
“Alright.” Leopold nodded. “I’ll contact you later. I’ll get you to the quasi-A-list position in half a year at the earliest and a year at the latest.”
“Thank you, Leopold.” Jaelynn thanked him.
“Now you can get out of the car.” Leopold still looked cold.
“Take care, Leopold.” With that, Jaelynn left.
Leopold drove away. As he drove, he made phone calls and used his connections to find resources for Jaelynn.
After making a round, he received a call from Joel. “Have you sent her away?”
“I just sent her home,” Leopold said.
“Did she say anything?” Joel asked.
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“I’ll be there soon. We’ll talk about it when I get there,” Leopold said as he drove.
“Okay.” Joel nodded.
Leopold drove the car to their old base. When he entered the private room, he saw Joel and Xavier in the private room. Joel was singing loudly in an unpleasant voice.
When he saw Leopold enter, he quickly put down the microphone. “He’s here.”
“I had a chat with Jaclynn just now. Her mother is trying to make you and her be together, Leopold said bluntly.
“I have a girlfriend. Who cares about Jealynn or something?” Joel was irritable.
“I know. That’s why I told Jaclynn to go back and tell her mother that she doesn’t like you,” Leopold said.
Joel was stunned for a moment before asking excitedly, “She agreed?”
“Yes.” Leopold nodded but didn’t say anything
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“She agreed so quickly? Why do I feel she seems to have a good impression of me?” Joel muttered to himself and doubted himself. “Am I so unattractive to girls? I’ve lost 22 pounds of weight now. I even have abdominal muscles.”
As he spoke, Joel even lifted his clothes for them to see.
Xavier teased at the side, “You haven’t had any luck with women since you were young. Accept your fate.”
“What are you smug for? Do you think all the women around you like you? They’re just playing with you for the sake of your money,” Joel retorted.
The two of them started arguing.
Leopold did not participate in it. He had been used to their disputes since he was young. Anyway, they would stop when they were tired of bickering.
It was the same this time. The two of them started drinking at the end of the argument.
They looked like they wouldn’t stop until they defeated the other party.
Leopold didn’t drink tonight because he didn’t feel well with his stomach.
He couldn’t hold alcohol, to begin with. Usually, they would not force him at gatherings.
He quietly accompanied them.
“When will Ethan be back?” After Joel and Xavier had a few drinks, Joel suddenly said unhappily, “I always looked forward to his return in the past. However, when he finally returned, he still couldn’t get together with us. Is he serious with Stella?”
