Chapter 430 A Spark of Jealousy


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    Chapter 430 A Spark of Jealousy


    What Jonathan truly meant was that Gianna had been meddling where she shouldn''t.


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    Gianna looked a little hurt, and her voice had dropped into a intive whisper. "It was Anneliese who didn''t want you going inside, wasn''t it? She was afraid others would think she only got into theb because of you. That''s why she made even someone as proud as you sneak around. Jonathan... how could she possiblypare to my sister?"


    His expression had remainedposed, but his eyes had chilled over, sharp and cutting like frost settling on ss.


    Gianna, who had been leaningzily against the car window, had faltered under that cial stare. Her hands had curled back instinctively, though her face had stayed defiant. "I..."


    The rest of her protest had died in her throat as his voice had struck like a de- firm, final, and impossible to resist. "Enough. My wife earned her ce in theb through her own merit. As for you, shall I call Prof. Clocke right now and ask whether he bent the rules for your admission? Don''t forget, as an investor, I have every right to examine the qualifications of theb''s core members."


    The Malone family''s influence had reached deep: though Old Mr. Malone had long retired but he had still borne the rank of Air Force General.


    Many of her rtives had remained entrenched in the nation''s aviation system. Her eldest brother, Steven, had already stood as heir apparent, the official face of the national air traffic authority.


    Her father, Adrian Malone, had chosen neither the military nor politics, but had instead built the country''srgest private cargo airline. To make matters more intricate, Prof. Clocke''s wife was distantly rted to the Malone family, and the professor himself had long been a close friend of Adrian.


    Gianna had studied abroad for years and only transferred to Astoria University six months earlier as an exchange student.


    Jonathan''s words had left no room for doubt-she had better know her ce, or he would not hesitate to use his authority as an investor to see her cast out.


    She could scarcely believe it. Jonathan is still willing to humiliate me, even with the Malones and Fullbusters bound so closely. All for a woman like Anneliese-divorced, ordinary, nothing special.


    Gianna''s jaw tightened. “I...”


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    But Jonathan didn''t even nce her way. He rolled up the window and sped off with onest sharp look, and the Bentley''s tyres screeched against the asphalt.


    Startled, she stumbled backwards. Her heel caught the curb, and she fell hard onto the


    pavement.


    She blinked back her tears and watched the car vanish. At the same time, a mix of pain and anger roiled inside her.


    What stung her most was the WhatsApp she had sent her cousin, India, just yesterday. India''s reply had been infuriating: ''Since Jonathan is already married, he has nothing to do with you anymore. You should stop meddling in other people''s business.''


    As if one favored junior in theb weren''t enough. From the moment Anneliese arrived, everyone had fawned over her, praising her every move.


    It had felt perfect-until Anneliese came.


    Even before Anneliese set foot in theb, her name was already on everyone''s lips. Seniors showered her withpliments, constantly urging Gianna to learn from her.


    Her advisor, who once guided Gianna through every mistake personally, now spent half his time emailing Anneliese-and redirected Gianna''s questions to other seniors. The change grated on her nerves. She hated it.


    Perhaps it was nothing more than their ‘aura'' shing, but the instant Giannaid eyes on Anneliese at the airport yesterday, an instinctive dislike bloomed in her chest. That face-soposed, so effortlessly striking-was enough to set her teeth on edge.


    She pushed herself up off the ground and brushed the dirt from her skirt. Then, as if remembering something, she pulled out her phone and scrolled through her Facebook.


    Her eyes lit up when she saw a profile picture: ''Skyward Leap''


    His true name was Felix Hammond, a PhD student in Astoria University''s aviation program. He had once wed his way toward a coveted spot in Prof. Clocke''sb, only to fall short-left standing in the shadow of Anneliese''s sess.


    Back then, Felix had bristled, plotting mischief. Yet the moment he discovered Anneliese''s background, his schemes dissolved into silence.


    Now, with theb relocated to Oceaton, Felix had resurfaced like a persistent shadow-bearing gifts, extending dinner invitations, ever eager to insinuate himself where he did not belong.


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    Gianna thought, Felix is cunning, opportunistic, always jealous of anyone better than him... but I know that, with the right push, he can turn into a very sharp de.


    Her lips curved faintly as she began typing a new post.


    ''A little wee dinner for the gorgeous new senior, Anneliese-plus a chance to ship a couple, Picture attached.''


    The image glowed on her phone. It capturedst night''s gathering: Jonathan standing tall, hismanding figure turned toward Prof. Clocke in mid- conversation.


    His profile was lost to the angle, leaving only the impression of strength and stature.


    But beside him—Anneliese''s face alight with wine''s gentle flush that was delicate, radiant, and utterly unforgettable.