Chapter 1824

Wilhelmina shot Jack a glare, pouting as she said, "So you're saying I'm too high-status to be your lover?" Then, with a hint of grievance, she added, "Well, I guess you don't see me as the Dodger heiress anymore. I probably don't even rank above a maid." She tugged at his hand, swaying it playfully, her voice dripping with sweetness. "I'm asking you! Can I be your lover? I've already swallowed my pride this much. Why won't you agree?" Her eyes sparkled mischievously as a sly grin crept onto her face. With a playful chuckle, she added, "If you agree, I'll even rope Phoebe into being your lover too. Tempting, isn't it?" He was more than tempted. Jack opened his mouth to respond, but the sudden buzz of his phone cut him off. He fished it from his pocket and saw Patricia's name flashing on the display. Wilhelmina craned her neck curiously to look at the screen. The moment Patricia's name came into view, her expression soured. Her lower lip jutted out in an exaggerated sulk. Jac