A hint of disdain flashed across Jessica’s eyes. She would never drink milk tea from a roadside stall. “Mr. Tremont holds you in high regard. My previous visit to you was a misunderstanding. He was the one who had given me your earrings by mistake and caused me to misunderstand his feelings for me. I’m here to apologize. This was a misunderstanding, and although it has already been solved, he has terminated our partnership simply because I went to visit you before. You probably aren’t aware of the great profits this partnership could bring us both, but it is important enough for me to make a personal trip. So, I’ll get to the point. I hope that we can still continue this partnership, and you’re the only one who can change his mind. I’m willing to give way. What do you think?”
Arianne had washed herself clean of this issue, as she believed in Mark’s decisions and she did not like the smug connotations in Jessica’s tone. “Am I not just a naive little girl to you? I have zero understanding of your business. He makes the decisions on what to do, and I have no say in that. If the partnership is unnecessary to him, it is unnecessary. There’s no use in seeking me out for this. If there’s nothing else, please excuse me. By the way, the coffee here is pretty good, and the weather is great today. Please, enjoy.”
Then, she got up and left with a smile, refusing to give Jessica any further chance to speak.
Jessica had finally realized something—Mark and Arianne were the same when it came to heartlessness. They wouldn’t give way for negotiation. Seeing Arianne was a mistake. She had only brought herself further humiliation!
Arianne did not tell Mark about Jessica’s recent visit. There was no need. However, Mark’s refusal to work with Jessica warmed her heart. This guy really was pretty good to her. He didn’t say it often, but certain details definitely revealed it.
“Relationships can’t be judged on the surface,” Arianne, an experienced woman, explained pertinently. “It’s not as great as you think. There are ups and downs. You’ll feel like staying alone for the rest of your life when it’s on the rocks. However, when you’re really alone, you’ll start feeling lonely again. Humans are a contrary species. You’re still young, so listen to my advice—don’t start dating too early, then get married, and have kids. You’ll realize what a luxury freedom is when that happens. Now, I’m always longing for my baby at the end of work, but taking care of him is exhausting too. However, at the same time, I dearly cherish it too.”
Robin nodded, only half-understanding the situation. “That’s probably it. It’s quite conflicting. My parents fight too, and I do drive my mom crazy sometimes. But it’s usually warm and comforting. There’s always two sides to a coin.”
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