Chapter 47 1.2
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{VICTORIA}
DURING our entire lunchtime here in the cafeteria of our building, I couldn't help but frown. I haven't seen Jackson since morning until now. Is he really avoiding me? He used to eat lunch here and socialize with everyone. Maybe now he eats in his office and just asks any of his staff to send him some food on the 15th floor. It's a shame if that's the case. Now I won't be able to have lunch with him every day.
I glanced over at Vine, who was happily eating. I finished eating a while ago since Jackson isn't here, so there's no reason to slow down my food.
Suddenly, I remembered. I've been wanting to ask them all about this since earlier. I tried searching the internet about Jackson because I couldn't resist my curiosity. But besides him being the new owner and CEO of WGC company, there's no other information about him. Even his social media accounts cannot be found. So in the end, I still don't know if he already has a special someone.
"Ahm, Sarah?" I called out to Sarah, causing her to pause with her spoon halfway to her mouth.
She looked at me with a questioning gaze.
"Does Jackson already have a girlfriend?" I asked with a sheepish grin.
Everyone at our table stopped eating, and all eyes turned in my direction. Soon, they gave me sly looks. I could feel my cheeks heating up.
"So that's why you've been staring at us like you had something to ask. Now we know," Vine teased.
I quickly covered her mouth because her voice was too loud. Jackson might be behind us, and he might hear everything. Luckily, Vine was right beside me, so I could easily reach her.
"Stop being noisy!" I scolded her.
I furrowed my brow because instead of answering my question, they all just gave me knowing looks. I felt overly embarrassed. If only I could sink into my seat right now. I wish I could turn back my question like it didn't happen.
"Are you all just going to stare at me, or do you all have any plans to answer my question?" I asked them.
Sarah tapped my shoulder. She was sitting on my left side.
"Don't worry. It seems like Sir Jackson has no intention of replacing you in his heart," she assured me with a wide smile, accompanied by a playful raise of her eyebrows.
I looked at her with skepticism. "Are you telling the truth? What if Jackson already has a girlfriend?" I asked again just to make sure.
"What if he does? What would you do?" she asked me.
"I'll snatch Jackson from her," I joked in response, but deep inside, I was nervous because of Sarah's "what if."
"Yes, that's the spirit. Fight for what's yours," Sarah cheered, drawing the attention of others here in the cafeteria.
Embarrassing. It seems like our group is the loudest, always capturing the attention of people around us.
"But, seriously, what is it?" I asked Sarah seriously.
"There's really nothing, so just chill. But if you're asking about the number of girls around him, oh, there are plenty, like a swarm," Sarah exaggeratedly replied.
I breathed a sigh of relief at the part where he doesn't have a girlfriend. However, I couldn't help but feel a twinge of jealousy in my mind. What if he entertains those girls around him? But I know that he would never cheat on me. Cheat? Are you serious, Victoria? It's like I already ended our relationship the night I went home with Liam instead of him. What the heck am I thinking?
I WALKED straight into the elevator, focusing on my notebook, where the lined-up customers for December were listed. I was reviewing their gown and suit inspirations, and along with their demands, my attention stayed fixed on the pages. These are all custom gowns and suits.
I accidentally dropped my notebook when I bumped into a solid chest. I instinctively touched my forehead because of the pain I felt there, and, upon looking up, I met Jackson's serious face, his eyes squinting at me. Only now did I realize how tall he is. I'm 5'5", but Jackson must be around 6'1" or even taller.
"Your eyes are useless," he coldly remarked to me.
I was even more surprised when he suddenly gripped my waist, pulling me closer as he took a step back at the same time. Our bodies were now pressed together. I heard the elevator doors close, and I realized he must have pulled me to prevent me from getting stuck in the middle.
I found myself leaning too much into Jackson's solid chest, and as I caught a whiff of his masculine cologne, weakness crept into my knees, almost making me stumble. Luckily, he still held onto me.
"You just finished lunch, but you look like a wilted vegetable. Where did your meal go?" he asked me sarcastically.
I quickly stepped away from him, composing myself. I hastily picked up my fallen notebook and turned my back to him, trying to conceal the excitement I felt. It's cool inside the elevator, yet I found myself sweating.
No one spoke between us again until the elevator opened on the 6th floor. And I didn't plan on answering his sarcastic question either. Hans came in, but I didn't have the time to greet him or look at his face. Despite intending to go to the 2nd floor, I exited here. I wanted to breathe some fresh air, and if I stayed any longer with Jackson in that closed-space elevator, I might do other stupid things in front of him. I didn't look back at Jackson until the elevator closed.
I slapped my forehead. Wasn't it my plan to seize every opportunity to be with Jackson? So why did I avoid him just now? s**t! It must have been too obvious that I felt awkward in his presence.
I feel the rapid beating of my heart, biting my lips to suppress my smile. Stop smiling, Victoria!
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