A Life Beyond Limits (Jack Holland) novel Chapter 756

Perhaps it wasn't a reputable university.

Noticing the contempt in Wilhelmina's eyes, Emily was worried Jack would be looked down upon, so she quickly explained, "Alnewgo University is a pretty good university and is among the top five universities in the country. Plus, Jack was the top scholar in the state too."

"Oh, it must be a pretty good university then."

Wilhelmina politely echoed what Emily said, but a faint tone of doubt lingered in her tone. Yet, deep down, her impression of Jack had quietly slipped a little lower.

Wilhelmina had always been proud and lofty by nature, born to privilege, surrounded by the elite of society. She was a leader among them, possessing an exacting and discerning gaze.

Even if Jack was the heir of the Lycan family, in Wilhelmina's eyes, he was nothing more than an ordinary person. To her, his foolish behavior last night was nothing short of a glaring flaw.

So what if he was the top scholar in the state? What was there to brag about? No one in her circle had ever heard of it before.

As the beloved princess of Boleria, she was clueless as to what the title of the top scholar of the state was truly worth.

Alnewgo University was among the top five universities in the country. Even if it was the best university in the country, Wilhelmina couldn't give a damn.

Moreover, Wilhelmina had seen too many prodigal sons who relied on their family's power to act with reckless arrogance. Although she knew little about the character of her betrothed, based on his behavior last night and that he had lived on the streets for years before he was found recently, she couldn't help but wonder—would he have strayed from the righteous path if he didn't have the halo of family wealth and influence?

Perhaps he had long since picked up unsavory habits like petty thievery and brawling during his time on the streets. After all, he grew up in a harsh environment without access to the finest, most orthodox education and had moved in circles far beneath the standards she was accustomed to.

Jack was the definition of the phrase "hard times make hard heads".

In short, Wilhelmina was well aware of what these low-class people were like. They were often troubled by their negative traits, so different from her own life experiences.

Even if they got together, they had nothing in common to talk about. Hence, Wilhelmina had little interest in Jack.

Soon, the parents immediately concluded that perhaps Wilhelmina and Jack had formed a bad impression of each other because they hadn't had time to interact.

As long as they interacted more and got to know each other better, they would naturally fall into a relationship.

So, even when they noticed Wilhelmina was disinterested in Jack, the adults continued to bring up old stories, attempting to evoke the memories of their childhood together, subtly deepening their relationship.

Before they knew it, they had finished their lunch.

After that, Quintis and Trent discussed business while Mavis and Emily shared the gossip they heard within the circle.

Under Mavis and Emily's persuasion, Wilhelmina and Jack were asked to take a stroll in the small garden outside the hotel.

Although Wilhelmina was unwilling to comply, out of respect for the adults, she reluctantly followed Jack, walking behind him.