Chapter 247


    Chapter 247 The Esteemed Guest


    Although they weren’t standing particrly close, Jaquan lowered his head as if he were pulling Wanda


    into his arms.


    Feeling oppressed, Wanda dared not look up at him.


    “Mr. Dunphy, as you said, you are handsome ande from a good family. There are countless good


    women in this world who are more suitable for you. We are not at match,” she said stubbornly, taking a


    step back.


    Marriage had always been about matching social status, and they simply didn’t fit the


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    bill.


    But Jaquan didn’t feel upset by her words.


    He lowered his gaze and looked at her seriously.


    “Wanda, you can’t tell if we are a match or not until you live with me. And if you don’t believe me, you


    can try. I will protect you, and so will my family.”


    The Dunphy family had started from scratch with his father’s generation, and strictly speaking, his


    father Charle wasn’t even good enough for Sarah.


    The Chester family had dominated Los Angeles with their restaurant business, and their Sapidity


    franchise had a long history in the city.


    When Charle married Sarah, he faced a lot of ridicule and criticism, Many people thought Sarah


    couldn’t handle the hardships and that marrying Charlie was a mistake. They even assumed that she


    would go back to her family soon after.


    But all these yearster, Sapidity was struggling while the Dunphy family was thriving. The Chester


    family even had toe and talk to the Dunphy family about a potential


    partnership.


    The neighboring L’Opera Restaurant in New York had be a shining star in New York, while


    Sapidity wasying off employees and closing stores, revealing the gap


    between them.


    While some big families did follow the traditional rule of marrying within their own social circles, Jaquan


    was certain that the Dunphy family did not.


    After all, his own family had climbed their way up from controversy and criticism. How could he make


    others experience the same bitterness as his father had experienced?


    When he then thought of his parents, who were still as loving as ever, Jaquan’s eyes


    softened even more.


    “Wanda, can you give me a chance?”


    His extreme tenderness was more difficult to resist than the pressure he had put on her, especially


    since he was standing in front of her.


    Wanda closed her eyes and tried to rid her mind of the fantasies.


    When she opened them again, all she had left was her rationality and determination.


    “Mr. Dunphy, I have already made myself clear. I have someone I love and cannot be with you.”


    “Who is he?”


    “It’s none of your business.”


    “Where is he? Are you in love?”


    “I said it’s none of your business!”


    Wanda couldn’t take it anymore and suddenly confronted him with reddened eyes.


    After her fierce words, there was a moment of silence.


    Jaquan lowered his gaze and didn’t say anything, while Wanda faced him with flushed


    eyes.


    After a few seconds, she realized her mistake and looked away. “Sorry, Mr. Dunphy. I got a little too


    emotional and acted out of line.”


    “No, it was my fault for being too forward.”


    Jaquan reached into his pocket and pulled out a piece of candy.


    “I’m sorry, Wanda. I was too impatient and pushed you for an answer. You have every right to refuse to


    answer, so you don’t need to apologize.


    But what I said was sincere. I love you and have never lied to you. If it’s because of your family


    situation that you’re using an excuse to reject me, you don’t have to. I’m willing to swear that I’ll spend


    the rest of my life taking care of you, loving you, and solving all your problems.


    Of course, if you have feelings for someone else, then I’m just being presumptuous and should have


    kept my mouth shut. Here, have a candy. Life is already hard enough, we need something sweet.”


    He held out the candy that was resting in his palm to Wanda.


    She froze and hadn’t yet fully calmed down from his words. He knew? He knew about her family


    situation?


    The candy felt like a small hammer, slowly breaking down the wall she had built in her


    heart.


    She couldn’t resist and eventually reached out to take the candy from his palm.


    As he said, life was already hard enough, and she deserved something sweet.


    Being abandoned at birth and raised by her grandmother, she had faced many obstacles just to get an


    education.


    But luckily, there were still many good people in the world.


    She managed to finish her studies and even met him in college, where he awarded her a schrship.


    He was already a great benefactor in her life, and she didn’t dare to rely on him forever.


    The sweet taste of the candy filled her mouth, and Wanda decided to fully weave the lie.


    She looked up to speak to Jaquan when a sharp female voice interrupted her.


    “Hey, Jaquan!”


    Cherry’s voice had a distinct tone to it. It wasn’t exactly soft, but she made a conscious. effort to sound


    cute and girlish, which made here across as peculiar.


    Wanda had been about to say something when she heard Cherry’s voice, and her eyes darted to


    Jaquan instinctively.


    Jaquan seemed irritated. “What are you doing here?” he asked.


    Cherry pouted. “Why can’t I be here? This is my aunt’s house, and I’m her niece. It’s strange that


    you’re even asking that, Jaquan.”


    She then nced over at Wanda and rolled her eyes without hesitation.


    “Why can she show up here, but I can’t?”


    “Watch yournguage.” Jaquan’s expression grew stern.


    any


    He was trying his best to win Wanda’s heart, but Cherry had the audacity to speak so rudely in front of


    them.


    He had just sworn that his family would treat her well, and now Cherry’s disdain toward


    her made him embarrassed.


    Fortunately, Cherry did not represent the Dunphy family.


    He moved in front of Wanda protectively to block Cherry’s sight.


    “I haven’t med you for the trouble you caused herest time. Do you want me to kick you out?”


    Cherry wanted to argue instinctively. Would she get kicked out for merely saying a few


    words to Wanda?


    She understood why Jaquan had been protective of Will thest time, but what was


    Wanda to him?


    However, when she caught Jaquan’s gaze, all the words she had in mind vanished.


    “I understand,” she said weakly.


    Jaquan had been kind to her before, so why was he suddenly treating her this way? She couldn’t wrap


    her head around it.


    Although Cherry was displeased, she didn’t dare show it to Jaquan.


    Instead, she sent a resentful look in Wanda’s direction.


    She could only re at her once, afraid that Jaquan would scold her again.


    “Oh, by the way, my mother is here too. She’s out back, and I got here first.”


    Cherry changed the subject. Her aggrieved expression suddenly turned into a bright


    smile.


    “My mother said that Cierra hase back for a few days, but she hasn’t visited us yet. I know she’s


    shy, and my aunt’s health isn’t great either. So my mother brought me here today to see Cierra first.”


    Cherry’s words were ordinary and there wasn’t much toment on, but it still took Jaquan by


    surprise.


    It was true that news of Cierra’s return had spread, and he had informed the elders of the Chester


    family. They had agreed to let Cierra settle in Los Angeles for a few days before visiting her


    grandparents. However, Cherry and her mother were too impatient


    to wait.


    Jaquan didn’t say anything and just nodded briefly.


    Cherry went on, “My mother also brought two important guests with her today. They used to do


    business in New York, and you can talk to them about business at the table


    She looked somehow proud as if waiting for Jaquan to praise her.