Patrick was fine at first, but when he heard Jane mention the trending topic, his face darkened slightly. After a moment of thought, he ced a bowl of soup in front of her.


    “It’s okay now. When I carried you out earlier, the reporters had already seen us. Tomorrow, I’ll have Morton take down all those trending topics so you don’t have to worry anymore.”


    Jane looked surprised and raised an eyebrow as she asked tentatively with a smile, “Wow, how strange! Why aren’t you angry today?”


    Patrick gave her a helpless look. How could he not be jealous? But since Jane was already in this situation and it wasn’t really her fault either, he didn’t want his woman to be too tired.


    “I am angry but it’s not your fault. I’m just jealous. Besides, you’ve been stuck in the scenic area overnight and that’s tiring enough.” Patrick slowed down his tone and spoke softly.


    Janeughed because the best kind of love is when two people change for each other. She scooped up some soup carefully and blew on it before taking a sip.


    “Okay, I understand now. Joseph knows he did wrong too so don’t be angry anymore.”N?velDrama.Org exclusive content.


    Michelle was actually in the same country as Patrick. Due to her constant gloominess caused by missing Patrick, Duckstein, sensing something off with his daughter during this period, decided to give her a substantial amount of money to help her rx and clear her mind.


    After arriving in Cofraitho, Michelle spent most of her time either in the hotel or shopping. However, there were times when she couldn’t help but think about Patrick. This morning, she came across the trending topic about Jane and Joseph.


    Jane and Joseph, eloping?


    Michelle’s face showed a surprised expression. She immediately took out her phone, wanting to ask Joseph what was going on.


    “Joseph, are you with Jane?” Michelle asked straightforwardly.


    Joseph received Michelle’s call and was somewhat surprised. However, he quickly admitted, “We’re not together, but I am pursuing her. How did you find out?”


    “Are you in the same city as her? Come out and meet me tomorrow. I’m also in Cofraitho,” Michelle decisively said and hung up. The next day, she took the nearest flight to Guavo to meet Joseph.


    The two met in a lively little park in the city center.


    Looking at Joseph, Michelle couldn’t help but sigh. “Joseph, I’ll be honest with you. I like Patrick. I’ve liked him since the first time I saw him.”


    Joseph widened his eyes. He and Michelle had been family friends for years, so he knew she wasn’t like thest woman, who said she liked him but didn’t mean it.


    He had an idea and thought for a moment before saying, “I support you. True love is worth pursuing. Besides, I’m also pursuing Jane even though she says she’s engaged to Patrick now. But I believe that if we persist, there’s nothing we can’t get.”


    Michelle had onlye to test Joseph’s opinion at first. She admitted that she loved Patrick even though her rtionship with Jane was good. But no matter what happened, Michelle wanted to fight for herself.


    “Okay, got it! I wish you sess too! When the timees, let’s have a party together with our loved ones,” Michelle said sweetly while smiling at Joseph before leaving.


    After thinking about it for a while longer outside of Joseph’s house and without any hesitation in her heart anymore; Michelle decided to take a taxi directly to Pansy Group building.


    “Hello! May I know which floor your CEO office is on? My name is Michelle; I am his friend,” asked Michelle politely when facing the receptionist.


    The receptionist nced at Michelle and hesitated to allow her entry. After making a call to the executive office, she informed Michelle.


    When Michelle entered the office, she gently pushed the door open. Patrick found it peculiar why Michelle woulde to see him. Moreover, ever since he heard from Jane that this youngdy had a bit of a liking for him, he had resolved to maintain some distance.


    Hearing the noise and seeing Michelle, Patrick remained somewhat guarded. He signaled Morton toe in and pour water for Michelle. After some thought, he asked, “Princess Michelle, why are you in Guavo? Are you here to see Jane? She was telling me a few days ago how much she missed you.”


    At the mention of Jane’s name, Michelle’s face instantly drooped. However, the next moment, she rallied, putting on a faint smile and said to Patrick, “I came a few days ago to clear my mind. Today, I’m not looking for Jane; I came specifically to find you.”


    “What do you want with me?” Patrick instinctively questioned, his wariness evident.


    “Patrick.” Michelle stood up from the small sofa, slowly approaching him. She stopped a couple of steps away from him, looking directly into his eyes. With sincerity, she said, “I like you. Can we be together?”


    As expected, rm bells went off in Patrick’s mind. He instantly became extremely alert. Avoiding Michelle’s gaze, he pondered for a while before saying, “Princess Michelle… I’m sorry, actually, we’ve just met for the first time. I don’t know much about you yet, and besides, you’re also Jane’s friend. I think it’s better not to make such jokes between us.”


    Patrick refrained from directly rejecting her to save face for Michelle.


    Upon hearing this, Michelle became anxious. Stepping forward, she pressed against Patrick’s shoe tip and urgently said, “I’m not joking; I really like you.”


    Patrick instinctively stepped back, not too noticeably, just enough to keep both within a safe distance. Considering that Michelle was Jane’s friend, he earnestly advised, “Princess, you’re still in your early twenties and just a student. I already like Jane, and we’re engaged. It’s better for you to find a boyfriend who genuinely likes you.”


    Michelle stared at Patrick nkly for a while before finally speaking, “Is Jane so outstanding that you like her so much?”


    Patrick, seeing her reaction, chose not to continue the conversation. Instead, he said directly, “Sorry, I have a meetingter. I’m afraid I can’t chat with you. If there’s nothing urgent, you can go back.”


    When Michelle heard this, it was like a bucket of cold water pouring over her head. She understood Patrick’s answer, but she felt it shouldn’t be like this. She needed to fight for it a bit more.


    sping her fists, Michelle finally said, “You don’t need to rush to reject me. One day, you’ll know that I am the one who suits you the best!”


    Patrick didn’t turn around until he heard the sound of the office door closing. He sighed, shaking his head, treating the youngdy’s words as a joke.