His Ex-Wife Is A Billionaire? novel Chapter 254

Evadne vanished into the washroom to rid herself of the stickiness of the day, then traded her skirt for a fresh one. Eager to clear her mind and sober up, she took a stroll around the house.

She felt an uncomfortable twinge in her heart as she remembered Jason kneeling before her, wiping up the spilled wine from her feet in front of a crowd of people.

He had always been incredibly considerate towards her.

But after that profound and intense embrace, she found herself unable to face Jason and his affections for her.

Her relationship with Jason had been a childhood friendship. They had grown up together.

She saw him as a brother and a subordinate. But did he see her as a childhood sweetheart, as his desired love?

It was too much for her to accept.

With a sigh of frustration, Evadne lifted her gaze, only to find Jason standing stiffly not far away, his face somewhat pale.

"Miss Evadne," he called gently.

"Jason? What brings you here?" Evadne asked, taken aback.

Jason swallowed hard, his throat dry, and slowly approached her. "I was worried. I came to check on you."

"Jason."

"It's been a week. Why won't you let me return to work, to be with you?" Jason gazed at her deeply, his voice hoarse.

"Because I'm waiting for you to clear your mind."

Evadne spun lightly on her tiptoes, leaning against the wall and meeting his tender and shattered gaze. "Jason, a week has passed. Have you made your decision?"

"Miss Evadne. I have a crush on you."

Jason's voice trembled as he confessed his feelings. "You can hate me, despise me, but you can't stop me from admiring you. I've never dared to dream that you would accept me. But Miss Evadne, I don't think I did anything wrong. Is it wrong to like someone?"

Evadne's eyes narrowed sharply.

"But, my feelings for you stop at liking. I know that to continue would be presumptuous, would be impolite." Jason forced a smile as bright as ever.

"Jason, you didn't do anything wrong. I just can't accept your feelings."

Evadne pulled a bitter smile.

If loving someone and not being accepted was wrong, then she must have been a sinner for loving Thaddeus and being cruelly discarded.

"The flame of love in my heart has been extinguished, Jason. I have no confidence to love again, and I've lost all interest in the concept of love. So, Jason, unrequited love will eventually die. You should find someone who can reciprocate your feelings."

She was a woman known for breaking men's hearts.

But at this moment, she was especially gentle towards Jason, who loved her with all his heart.

"Miss Evadne, you will find someone who truly loves you too." Jason's voice caught in his throat, his eyes turning red.

"Hah, the wise do not fall in love. I won't repeat the same mistake."

Evadne waved her hand nonchalantly, "I've been through the trials of love and tasted its bitterness. From now on, I just want to focus on making money. Long live the single life!"

"So can I continue to work with you?"

Jason blinked his clear eyes plaintively, "This week has been so dull, I feel like I'm growing mushrooms."

"Of course, my knight. Please continue to serve your queen."

Evadne, feeling playful, extended her delicate hand towards him in a royal manner.

Jason's eyes sparkled with joy, his lips curving into a beautiful smile.

This time, he did not kneel. Instead, he bowed respectfully, took her petite hand, and gently kissed the back of it.