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Chapter 1151

"Don't shut him out, and don't let another chance pass you by."Amelia studied Christopher's profile as he kept his eyes on the road. The pressure in her chest tightened until she could barely breathe.Was he really trying to push her toward Jasper?That could only mean he didn't love her anymore. Only someone who had completely moved on could calmly encourage her to be with another man, perhaps even hope she would marry him.Hurt and anger surged through Amelia. Her eyes burned, but she refused to let the tears fall.She took a slow breath and lowered her gaze, hiding the turmoil in her eyes. When she spoke again, her voice had turned distant."I can handle my own personal life. You don't need to worry about me, Mr. Zephyr."The formal address drew an invisible line between them, making the distance inside the car feel even greater.Christopher tightened his grip on the steering wheel until his knuckles turned white. He heard the irritation in her voice, and bitterness settled

Chapter 1152

The black sedan passed through the gates of the Langley estate. The wrought-iron gates closed behind it, shutting out the noise of the city.Jasper stepped out and crossed the courtyard, a place that felt both familiar and strangely distant. A faint scent of sandalwood lingered in the air, but it did little to ease the tension hanging over the house.The living room was brightly lit. Edward sat on the couch with a newspaper in his hands, his brow furrowed and his expression stern. Grace sat nearby with her hands folded in her lap, looking equally serious.The tension in the room was almost suffocating. They had clearly been waiting for him for a while."You're back." Edward didn't look up. His voice was calm, but firm enough to leave no room for argument.Jasper nodded and took a seat across from them. "Dad. Mom.""Where's your girlfriend?"Grace spoke at once, peering behind him as though she expected someone else to walk through the door. Her impatience was obvious."I thou

Chapter 1153

Grace was overjoyed for days after finally hearing that Jasper had a girlfriend, only to find out the entire relationship was fake."I'm done listening to your excuses." Grace's voice was firm and final. "From now on, I won't believe a word you say. And I'm not letting you put off marriage any longer. You're getting married, whether you like it or not."Jasper lowered his gaze, his lashes casting faint shadows beneath his eyes.He knew his mother was genuinely furious this time, and he knew how stubborn she could be once she made up her mind.In a family as powerful as the Langleys, marriage was never just a personal decision. It was often used to strengthen alliances, protect the family's interests, and preserve its standing.Jasper had always resisted that kind of life. He wanted to make his own choices and spend his future with someone he truly loved.But experience taught him that people born into families like his were rarely free to choose whom they married. A strategic mar

Chapter 1154

Perhaps Jasper was destined to accept this fate from the start.He would marry a woman from the right family, have children, carry on the Langley name, and spend the rest of his life looking privileged while never truly having control over it.The car pulled away from the Langley estate and headed back toward the office.Jasper watched the sky darken beyond the window, a chill settling in his chest.The moment he agreed to let his mother arrange his marriage, he had given up the right to choose his own future.Whatever hopes he once held for love and freedom would eventually slip through his fingers, leaving behind only regret and resignation.In their polished, unforgiving world, countless people were trapped the same way, torn between what their families demanded and what they wanted for themselves.Marriage was supposed to be a promise rooted in love and commitment. But when family interests came first, it became little more than a business arrangement.Jasper closed his eye

Chapter 1155

To everyone else, Jasper was always polished, composed, and unshakable.Now, for the first time, Winona could see just how vulnerable he really was.She frowned. "What happened? You never drink unless it's for business. Something serious must have happened for you to get this drunk."Jasper avoided her gaze and looked at the empty bottles scattered around him. "It's nothing.""You don't drink like this over nothing."Winona didn't believe him. She knew Jasper too well. He wasn't the type to drink himself numb whenever life became difficult."Is it something with your family? Or… Is it Amelia?"At the mention of Amelia, Jasper went still. A complicated look flashed across his face.Winona understood immediately. She sat down beside him and leaned back against the couch."When you ignored me yesterday, I knew something was wrong. I know you're in love with her. I could tell from the moment you agreed to pretend to be her boyfriend."Jasper turned to Winona, surprise flickering

Chapter 1156

Even if the relationship was pretend, and even if staying by Amelia's side could never lead to anything more, Jasper still treasured every moment of it.Jasper took a deep breath and frowned at the smell of alcohol lingering in the room. He gave Winona a faint smile, as though trying to convince himself. "I should be glad I was able to help her, even if this was the only way I could do it. I don't have any right to be disappointed, do I?"He tried to sound as though he had accepted it, but the sadness in his eyes gave him away.What was only an act to Amelia felt real to him. He was the only one taking their pretend relationship to heart.Winona said nothing. She picked up an empty bottle and slowly turned it between her hands.She knew that anything she said would sound hollow. Right now, Jasper didn't need advice. He simply needed someone willing to listen.Silence settled over the room again, broken only by the occasional car horn outside. Under the dim light, they sat side

Chapter 1157

Jasper gave Winona a faint smile, some of the exhaustion easing from his eyes. "Thanks for coming to check on me."Winona rolled her eyes. "Do you really have to thank me for that? You're making it sound like we barely know each other."She studied him. He seemed calmer now, but his eyes were still bloodshot. "You haven't eaten, have you? Come on. Let's go get something."Jasper hesitated, then nodded. "Alright. Let me shower and change first. Give me a few minutes."Winona nodded and settled onto the couch, her gaze drifting around the room.The smell of alcohol still hung in the air. The curtains were partly open now, and neon light spilled across the empty bottles scattered over the floor, reminding her just how bad things had been when she arrived.She was still worried about him. Taking him out for food was really just an excuse to keep him from sitting alone and sinking back into his thoughts.They had known each other since childhood. There was no way she could stand by a

Chapter 1158

As the conversation went on, Jasper began smiling more, and the shadows in his eyes slowly faded. For the moment, he seemed to have forgotten everything that had been weighing on him earlier.A sharply dressed woman hurried toward their booth, the click of her heels against the tile floor cutting through their easy conversation.She stopped beside the table and fixed Jasper with an accusatory stare."Jasper, what are you doing here?"The smile disappeared from his face. He looked up at her, his brows drawing together.Her makeup was flawless, her dress understated but expensive, and everything about her suggested wealth and refinement. But Jasper couldn't remember ever meeting her."I'm sorry. Do I know you?"His confusion was genuine.Winona stopped eating and looked between them, wondering who the woman was.The woman stared at Jasper in disbelief, her irritation quickly rising."You seriously don't know who I am? Are you pretending not to recognize me?"She took a breat

Chapter 1159

Winona continued, "If Jasper doesn't want this, you have no right to stand here and pressure him."Clara turned on her, her eyes sharp with contempt. "And who are you? What makes you think this is any of your business?"She noticed how comfortable Winona and Jasper seemed around each other, and it bothered her from the start. Now that Winona stepped in, her temper flared."I'm his friend." Winona held her gaze. "And as his friend, I'm not going to stand by while someone tries to force him into something he doesn't want. Ms. Lynch, instead of making a scene, you should go home and ask your father whether Jasper ever agreed to this marriage in the first place."Clara's face flushed with anger and humiliation. She didn't expect Jasper to reject her so openly, much less for one of his friends to challenge her.She had been indulged all her life and was not used to being spoken to this way. Her eyes reddened with fury."You're going to regret this, Jasper! My father won't let this

Chapter 1160

"Thank you, Winona."Jasper's voice was slightly hoarse, but his gratitude was sincere."You don't have to thank me." Winona smiled and slid the plate of fries toward him. "Here. Eat something and stop dwelling on everything that's upsetting you. We'll figure it out. There's always a way forward."Jasper nodded, picked up a fry, and began to eat. The hot, salty food and strong coffee gradually helped settle his nerves.The diner remained bright and lively, filled with the sounds of conversation, clattering dishes, and ordinary people going about their lives.Jasper looked at Winona, then at the customers around them laughing and talking, and suddenly realized that this simple, uncomplicated kind of life was all he had ever wanted.He knew calling off the engagement would cause an uproar. His family might fight him every step of the way or even try to punish him for defying them.But he had made up his mind. He wouldn't compromise again or let anyone else decide how he lived his

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