Chapter 1376 He wasn't just another guest.
He was distinguished, a young medical PhD from a notable family, esteemed and courteous-a true gentleman. Jolie mused over the possibility of being with him, perhaps finding a shortcut to the affluence she sought.
Her envy towards Ariana deepened with every thought.
"She's got it all, even as a widow, without trying.
That's so unfair!" Out of frustration, Jolie blurted her thoughts out loud.
Her comment cut through the cabin's chatter, drawing a hush over the space.
Ariana, no longer feigning ignorance, looked at Mitchel, who was now standing behind Jolie, and said, "Care for a breath of sea air on the deck, Mitchel?" She then turned to Jennifer.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"How about joining us? It's more peaceful there.
As soon as Jolie heard Mitchel's name, her expression stiffened visibly, betraying her discomfort.
Jennifer, noticing the change, fought to suppress a laugh.
Glancing at Jolie with a smile, she told Ariana, "Let's head over there.
It's quieter, plus you can have a nice chat with Mitchel.
Without a word, Mitchel glanced at Jolie and strode past her, casually taking Ariana's bag for her as he went.
He, Jennifer, and Ariana made their way to the deck.
Laughter from Jennifer soon echoed from the deck, leaving Jolie feeling a mix of embarrassment and irritation. She seethed internally.
She has completely lost her dignity now! Jolie's anger nearly overwhelmed her.
She was on the verge of knocking over a fruit tray when her assistant intervened swiftly, whispering, "Miss, the cameras are still rolling.
Caught off guard, Jolie paused, realizing she had almost lost her composure in front of the cameras.
With a deep breath, she regained her composure, mindful of the potential repercussions of her actions being recorded and possibly edited for the show.
As Ariana and the others got to the deck, Jennifer couldn't contain her amusement, remarking between laughs, "Did you see the look on Jolie's face? It's so funny!" Ariana flashed a playful smile and teased Mitchel, “Looks like Dr.
Chadwick's charm strikes again.
"1 Mitchel rolled his eyes in response.
Ariana just chuckled.
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The triad engaged in lively conversation, indulging in food, m laughter and the gentle breeze on the deck, relishing the serene ambience.
Jennifer's gaze shifted as they enjoyed their ttogether, and she noticed a cruise ship trailing behind the ship they were on. The sight of the luxurious vessel from the Royal Ferry Company stirred a mix of emotions within Jennifer.
She recognized it as their newly launched vacation cruise ship, a sensation among the affluent.
She vividly recalled attending its grand premiere and how Adrian had been captivated by the idea of owning one.
However, thoughts of Adrian soured Jennifer's mood.
She couldn't shake the memory of seeing him at a nightclub with m another woman, prompting her to leave immediately. What stung even more was Adrian's lack of pursuit or explanation.
After that, she had received a photo of Adrian ki*sing that woman, deepening her hurt and frustration.
These memories weighed heavily on Jennifer, her annoyance and sadness becoming palpable.