Chapter 777

Back in the day, Jack was just an ordinary guy-nobody would even think of harming him.

But now? Things had changed. He was the scion of the Sandalwood Group, worth billions. Countless eyes were fixed on him. ɴᴇᴡ ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀʀᴇ ᴘᴜʙʟɪsʜᴇᴅ ᴏɴ Find1Novel.net

What if someone had evil intentions to assassinate or kidnap him? Even the slightest harm to Jack would be unbearable for Quintis and Emily.

Jack never really liked his bodyguard, Specter. So he quietly slipped away from him and headed to Montclair alone.

After wandering around campus for a while, he somehow ended up in front of the bulletin board again.

Almost a month had passed, but the content on the board remained unchanged. Bella's stunning image still occupied the most prominent position. She was like an orchid in a secluded valley, elegant and unparalleled. Just looking at her felt like gazing at the stars.

Without thinking, Jack reached out, as if he could touch her through the glass. But no matter how hard he tried, the barrier kept her just out of reach. He stood there, considering breaking the glass.

"What are you doing?"

Suddenly, a clear, sharp voice called out.

Jack turned to see a strikingly pretty woman standing behind him, her delicate face twisted in anger.

He quickly tried to explain, "I was just—"

"You're one of Bella's admirers, aren't you? I've seen plenty like you-shameless,

trying to grope through the glass. What a creep!"

She was extremely fiery, cutting him off before he could finish.

He stood there, speechless.

She checked the glass and, finding it intact, asked, "Are you from this school?"

"No," Jack replied.

Then, she smirked coldly.

"So you're another one of those admirers of Bella from another school. Don't you guys have any shame? She already has a boyfriend, yet you guys still won't give up."

Though casually spoken, the words struck Jack like a hammer. "What did you say?"

At the same time, a thought crossed his mind-could it be that the male voice on the phone that day was real? Did Bella really have a boyfriend? But then, why hadn't Cynthia told him?

"What? Did that hit you too hard?" The woman scoffed, her lips curling in disdain.

"You guys are so pathetic with your delicate feelings. And just so you know, Hugo Cabot from Lightfield University is cooking up some huge romantic pursuit. You really think she would even glance at clowns like you? Save yourself the embarrassment."

So... it was still just courtship.

Jack relaxed slightly, though he couldn't help but marvel at how much attention Bella attracted now.

He couldn't help but ask, "Who is this Hugo?"

"Country bumpkin."

She rolled her eyes, not wanting to waste time explaining.

How could he not know the famous Hugo? This guy here had to be some kind of hick.

"Don't damage school property again, or I'll report you!"

After Jack nodded, she strode off with a haughty air.

As noon neared, Jack called Cynthia. He invited her to lunch, hoping to ask if she knew Bella's address.

Cynthia happily accepted his invitation.