Chapter 15 Javon's eyes stung as he watched her . He looked at Jaelynn , feeling a mix of familiarity and strangeness . When he first saw her as a child , he was struck by how beautiful she was . She carried the manners of a wealthy girl but was never spoiled or stubborn . He had liked her then , and he knew many others did too. Therefore , he kept other men away , wanting her attention solely for himself . He always wanted to be her one and only choice . He admitted it , when Jaelynn became his girlfriend , the envious stares of others fed his pride . But now , she wasn't by his side . Others could admire her beauty freely , and it felt like a betrayal . It was a sense that she was slipping away , becoming uncontrollable . A long - forgotten sense of crisis surged in his chest . His fists clenched tightly as he stared at her , possessiveness overflowing . " Jael , how can you quit and leave me ? I want you back ! " Meanwhile , after the display segment ended , Jaelynn watched Cynthia being interviewed by reporters . In the audience , a man in a suit observed quietly . It was Jett Spencer , the assistant to the president of the Calhoun Group . He snapped a photo of Jaelynn and Wishing Girl on stage and sent it along . " Mr. Calhoun , today's exhibition went smoothly . " On the other end , the smile that spread across the recipient's face was a secret known to no one , LA When the exhibition concluded successfully , Jaelynn personally saw Cynthia off and then returned to remind her team members to handle the most critical security matters . " Mr. Bradford . " Hearing the voice behind her , Jaelynn turned , slightly surprised . " Why are you resigning ? Are you trying to get back at me by doing this in secret ? " Hearing that familiar , dissatisfied tone , she stayed calm . " My resignation followed the proper procedure . " " I didn't approve it . " Javon finally pushed through the crowd , standing in front of her , eyes blazing with emotions he couldn't control He continued , " Fine . If you think returning to the secretarial department is wrong , just tell me what you want . I'll give it to you . " He reached for her wrist , signaling he was giving in to her . Jaelynn stepped back smoothly . His hand caught only empty air . A tightening in his chest betrayed his unease . He asked , incredulous , his voice rising with frustration , " Jael , what are you really thinking ? You resigned to protest , and now you just want to be stubborn ? " What I want is to resign . It's my choice , and I don't need to explain myself to anyone . " Jaelynn's gaze met his , calm and unwavering The man she had once adored and the center of her youthful joy felt strangely unfamiliar now . 103 1765 adle the Me st anyone . I'm your boyfriend , " Javon said , frowning , his voice low and tight . eep breath to steady himself . " Jael , consider this your win . You resigned to focus on preparing for our wedding , right ? Without me the wedding can't happen . ck to the company and help me finish the resort project . Then , I'll have time to plan the wedding with you . Now , come home with st time , she spoke from a place of absolute certainty . n't be a wedding between us . " you mean there won't be a wedding ? " his hand still hovering in the air where he had wanted to take hers . ge break room was quiet , the distant murmur of staff outside creating the feeling of being in a world d his gaze steadily , unflinching . moment , silence stretched between them . apart . a thought had suddenly struck him , Javon's expression shifted . " Oh , you mean postpone the wedding , right ? Sure , that's fine . k the secretary's work is too exhausting , take a break . I need