Chapter 114: You Believe Everything She Says
Jack probably didn't expect her to do that and froze for a moment.
Nancy was extremely shy and said, "Jack, thank you for the gift. This is the best birthday I've ever had."
As she spoke, Nancy took out her phone, saying, "I want to take some pictures to show my parents. They will be very happy to see them."
Something flickered in Jack's eyes and he responded, "Ok."
Isabella noticed that Kelsey was almost turning into a fossil and whispered, "Why don't we go somewhere else to eat?"
Kelsey looked up. "Why?"
After a two-second pause, she changed her question. "Why should we?"
Isabella wanted to say thatshe was afraid Kelsey wouldn't be able to eat here comfortably.
Kelsey seemed to read her mind, smiled slightly, and continued to flip through the menu. "We're paying to eat here. I want to eat here. Why should we let them have their way?"
With that, Kelsey waved to order a few dishes.
Perhaps the conversation between Kelsey and Isabella caught Nancy's attention.
Nancy first looked back and then stood up.
When she saw Kelsey, her expression turned panicked, as if facing a formidable enemy. "Ms. Jose?"
Kelsey didn't put on airs but smiled at her. "Hi, what a small world."
Nancy's face stiffened.
Facing Kelsey, Nancy was clearly nervous and somewhat dreadful.
Jack said, "Nancy, sit down and eat."
He meant that she didn't need to pay attention to Kelsey.
Nancy glanced at Kelsey again before sitting back down.
Kelsey also turned her head, looking relatively calm.
After a moment of silence, the sound of a video call came from the next table.
Nancy said, "It's my parents calling. Jack, can I sit with you? They haven't seen you in a long time and probably miss you."
"Sure," Jack agreed readily.
Nancy moved over, holding up her phone to greet her family on the other end. "Mom, Dad."
"Nancy, Jack is there too. Today is your birthday. Did you have noodles?"
"Yes, I did. Jack also took me out for dinner and gave me a birthday gift." Nancy lifted the necklace around her neck, saying, "Look, isn't this necklace beautiful?"
"Very beautiful. Jack, with you taking care of Nancy, we are relieved."
Jack said, "Don't worry. I will take good care of Nancy."
"Nancy told us that you're doing well in Lakina, with a house and a car. Jack, you're not young anymore. When will you and Nancy have the wedding? Once you're married, living together will be more proper, and we'll be even more at ease."
At the mention of the wedding, Isabella saw Kelsey's face turn pale.
Kelsey put down her utensils and stood up, saying, "I'm going to the restroom."
After she left, Jack said, "Nancy is still young. We're not in a hurry."
Nancy's parents didn't push for the wedding and started talking about other things.
About a minute or two later, they ended the call.
Nancy put her phone on the table and stood up, saying, "Jack, I'm going to the restroom."
"Okay, go ahead."
Isabella watched Nancy leave. Suddenly a figure appeared in front of her.
It was Jack.
"Isabella, did Kelsey follow us here on purpose?" he asked directly.
Isabella shook her head, saying, "Of course not. We just happened to come here to eat and didn't expect to see you."
Although it did look deliberate, it really wasn't Kelsey's fault this time.
Jack frowned slightly, then called the waiter, paid the bill, and picked up his coat and Nancy's bag.
It seemed that Jack planned to leave immediately once Nancy came out of the restroom.
Seeing this, Isabella couldn't help but speak up, "Jack, you don't have to avoid Kelsey like this. If you're not hiding something, you don't need to avoid her; the more you avoid her, the more it looks like there's a problem."
Jack frowned but said nothing.
At that moment, a sudden scream erupted from the direction of the restroom.
Isabella and Jack looked over simultaneously and saw a female guest running out in a panic.
Jack approached her and asked, "What happened?"
The female guest pointed towards the restroom and said, "There's a fight. Two girls are fighting there."
Before she could finish her sentence, Jack had already rushed towards the restroom.
Isabella hesitated for a few seconds and then quickly followed.
By the time Isabella reached the restroom door, Jack had already kicked it open, and the fight inside had stopped.
Jack shielded Nancy behind him, his gaze coldly fixed on Kelsey, who was leaning against the sink. He demanded icily, "What did you do to Nancy?"
Kelsey's dress was soaked in a large area, but the rest of her was intact.
Nancy, on the other hand, was a mess. Isabella cast a look and was shocked.
Nancy was drenched from head to toe, her hair disheveled, her collar buttons torn off, and there was a noticeable scratch on her neck.
The situation seemed to be clear. Anyone would think Kelsey had bullied Nancy after watching the scene.
But Isabella felt that Kelsey wouldn't go that far.
Hearing Jack's question, Kelsey sneered, "What did I do to her? Why don't you ask her what she did to me?"
Jack was taken aback and turned to look at Nancy.
Nancy looked at Jack with grievance, biting her lip, tears welling up in her eyes. "Jack, I just told Ms. Jose that we are about to get engaged. She suddenly went crazy."
"You're lying!" Kelsey glared, ready to hit her again.
Jack stopped her and said, "What are you doing?"
Kelsey was stunned and pointed at Nancy, saying, "She's lying. I want to tear her mouth apart so she won't dare to slander me again."
"Slander you?" Jack stared at her, his eyes cold. "You're clean and dry, but Nancy is soaked. How dare you say she's slandering you?"
Kelsey gritted her teeth. "Jack, are your eyes just for show? Can't you see I got dirty too?"
"But not as dirty as Nancy!" Jack shook off her hand and issued a stern warning, "Ms. Jose, this is the last time. If it happens again, even if Mr. Jose wants to protect you, I will stand up for Nancy!"
As Kelsey heard this, her body trembled slightly.
Jack, however, ignored her and turned to support Nancy, his voice instantly gentle. "Can you walk?"
Nancy nodded, looking very pitiful.
Jack was about to help Nancy out, but she stopped him, her voice carrying a sob. "Jack, my necklace."
Jack looked at Nancy's neck and saw that the necklace was missing.
Nancy's gaze was fixed on Kelsey.
Jack assumed that Kelsey had taken the necklace. After reassuring Nancy, he walked over to Kelsey.
He extended his hand, expressionless. " Give the necklace back to Nancy."
Kelsey laughed in anger. "You believe everything she says. Jack, are you an idiot?"
Jack ignored her words, still frowned, and repeated coldly, "The necklace!"
