Chapter 275

Jack turned to Andrea. "Could you guys speed up the paperwork for me, then? I need to drive the car away soon." "Of course, sir. Please give us a moment." She swiftly arranged for a staff member to handle the registration. Meanwhile, Bella lazed on her bed in her dormitory. A drama played on her tablet, but her mind had already wandered from it. She was filled with anxiety and unease. She worried Clarice would put Jack in a tough spot and embarrass him in front of everyone; she was also worried Jack's arrogance would make him butt heads with Clarice. That would put her at a loss for what to do. She knew Jack's current achievements were far from enough to win Clarice's approval. The disparity between their families was an insurmountable gap between them. Though Belle had fantasies of a pure, untainted love, she also knew how cruel reality could be. She understood that the path Clarice had laid for her was free of worries and filled with light. She also knew her partner had to be so