hapter <b>34 </b>


    N walked over and took Vrie’s cold hand, whispering, “Vrie, maybe there’s some misunderstanding. Don’t be too upset.”


    Vrie nodded. “Mm, I know.”


    She wouldn’t believe Jacqueline’s words until Tom himself confirmed them in person.


    Soon, Tom’s secretary, Fred Sailor, arrived.


    He hurried over to Jacqueline,pletely unaware of Vrie and N standing nearby. “Ms. Rainford, Mr. Genge is in a meeting, so he sent me.”


    Jacqueline pointed her chin in the direction of Vrie and N. “There, they’re the ones trying to take the suit from me.”


    Fred turned to speak but froze when he saw Vrie and N. His face paled.


    “Ms. Weir…”


    At that moment, Fred had only three words in his mind: “It is over.”N?velDrama.Org owns this.


    Vrie was Tom’s current girlfriend, while Jacqueline was Tom’s childhood friend. Fred hadn’t expected Jacqueline to run into Vrie on her first day back in the country, let alone in such an unpleasant situation.


    Noticing Fred’s unusual reaction, Jacqueline frowned. “You know her?”


    Fred had no time to answer Jacqueline’s question because Vrie was now looking at him with a half- smile. “I just heard Ms. Rainford say her boyfriend is Tom Genge. Is that correct?”


    “Ms. Weir, there must be some misunderstanding. Why don’t we wait until-<b>” </b>


    Before Fred could finish, Jacqueline cut him off coldly, “Mr. Sailor, what could be misunderstood? It’s only a matter of time before Tom and I are together. So, saying he’s my boyfriend isn’t wrong.”


    Jacqueline’s eyes were filled with determination and confidence. She had grown up with Tom, and the families had always intended to match them.


    When she was in high school, she had avoided settling down too soon by studying abroad. After experiencing life overseas, she realized Tom was the best match for her. She returned this time with the intention of marrying him.


    Fred just wanted Jacqueline to stop talking. If she continued, Tom would likely be in big trouble tonight. “<b>Ms. </b>Weir, Ms. Rainford and Mr. Genge have known each other since childhood, so they are quite close.” Before Vrie could respond, Jacqueline frowned and said, “Why are you exining to her? What does my rtionship with Tom have to do with her…”


    Suddenly, Jacqueline seemed to realize something and looked at Vrie with a sharp, cold gaze. After scrutinizing Vrie for a few seconds, she sneered and raised an eyebrow. “You do have some looks. Tell me, how much does Tom pay you per month? I’ll give you ten times that amount. Just stay out of our way.”


    Her words were filled with contempt, and she looked at Vrie with scorn<b>, </b>clearly mistaking her <i>for </i>


    someone who sold her body.


    However, Vrie wasn’t angry at Jacqueline’s insulting words. It wasn’t worth arguing with someone like her. She smiled faintly and said, “A dirty mind sees everything as dirty. I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed. I am currently Tom’s legitimate girlfriend.”


    Jacqueline’s face darkened, and disbelief filled her eyes. When she left, Tom had liked her. How could he possibly be with another woman?


    “Ms. Rainford, you said you and Tom’will be together sooner orter. Are you that eager to be the third party?”


    “Shut up!” Jacqueline gritted her teeth and red at Vrie. “Tom is just ying with you. With our 20- plus years of rtionship, you should know what really matters.”


    “20–plus years, and you still aren’t together. Is that something to be proud of?”


    “That’s because I went abroad, giving you the chance to swoop in. Now that I’m back, do you think I can’t make him break up with you within a month?”


    Vrie smiled, but there was no warmth in her gaze.