Chapter 996

Jack's heart throbbed with jealousy upon hearing the news. Although he knew that Bella would eventually get married, have children, and grow old with her husband in the future, she could only exist within his memories.

His heart felt like it was being stabbed by needles, making it hard for him to endure the pain of finding out that Bella was getting married soon.

Jack did his best to keep his voice steady when he asked, "When?"

"Probably after we graduate. We already have everything planned out—where we're going to go for our graduation holiday, and where we're going to go for our

honeymoon. We're going to travel to Greenice, Pawaii, and a few different countries in Orthawt."

Bella's itinerary sounded very romantic. Jack nodded and said, "I wish for the two of you to have a fun trip."

At the same time, he felt a twinge of guilt in his heart. Bella's boyfriend knew how to plan their honeymoon together, but the same thought had never once crossed Jack's mind. He had let down Feena and her deep affection for him.

In comparison, Jack was not as attentive as Bella's current boyfriend. It was no wonder why Bella was head over heels in love with her boyfriend.

Jack decided then that once he graduated from university, he was going to make it up to Feena. He was also going to take her on a romantic trip around the globe.

Suddenly, Jack recalled something. He couldn't help but ask, "That's right. Didn't your mother mention that you have a fiancé? Why is she agreeing to let you marry your boyfriend now?"

Bella had told him that her boyfriend was just a regular person. As for the type of person Clarice was, Jack was all too aware. She had her sights set high above and hoped that Bella would have a perfect future. Only men who possessed over ten billion dollars in assets were a good match for Bella.

According to how Bella described him, her boyfriend certainly did not fit the bill. How would she get married then?

"Actually, this is the real reason I looked for you," Bella said lightly, looking at Jack with hope shining in her eyes. "Could you do me a favor, Jack?"

"Tell me. I'll see if I can help," Jack replied, showing that he was paying close attention to her words.

He didn't dare agree to her request before hearing what it was.

Bella lowered her head and muttered, "I want Mom to give me the household register. Once I get it, I'll use it to register my marriage to my boyfriend."

Jack was shocked. "What you're saying is that you want to elope with your boyfriend?"

"It's not eloping! I think..." A hint of embarrassment crossed Bella's face. "I want to register our marriage first so it'll be too late to stop us by then. That way, even if Mom disagrees, she can't do anything."

A tornado of emotions stormed in Jack's chest after seriously listening to her explanation. Whenever Bella mentioned her boyfriend, a smile would appear on her

face. It made Jack realize that she was deeply in love with him.

He thought back to how they had shared an unforgettable time together. But when Clarice had stopped their relationship from. progressing any further, Bella Had courage to overcome the

lacked the

obstacle. As a result, the two of them went their separate ways.

For her current boyfriend, she considered eloping with him. She was even willing to steal her family's household register. At that moment, Jack became acutely aware of his position in her heart. He had never truly touched the deepest part of her heart.

Jack was struck with a realization. Perhaps in Bella's heart, their relationship had just been a game from start to finish. Or perhaps Bella had clung onto the scene of their first meeting. She had made Jack fall in love with her before strutting away gracefully.

No matter the reason, Jack wished that she would find true love, which was why he asked, "What do you need me to do?"

"I know that you're very successful now." Bella looked at Jack with hope in her eyes.

"I hope you can accompany me to my house one day and meet Mom, is that alright?

"I know that she will never approve of my current boyfriend, but her opinion on you has changed. You established Genesis Games and showed off during Alnewgo University's centennial celebration. Although Genesis Games has been acquired by Haven Net, Mom will still have to acknowledge your talents.

"I hope you can accompany me home and pretend that we have rekindled our relationship. I'll get Mom to give me the household register under the guise that we're getting married, okay?"