Contract Marriage: Abusive Love with Mr.CEO-Chapter 716 - 372: Extra: Deliberately Humiliating Her

Christine Quinn also couldn’t believe it until she heard that familiar voice that seemed to be of the past, and she suddenly smiled, happily calling out, "Jonathon."

The next second, Jonathon Gibson reached out and pulled Christine Quinn into his embrace.

Skyler Jones squinted as he watched this scene unfold before him.

Some media personnel nearby, witnessing this astonishing scene, immediately started clicking their cameras...

Christine Quinn also reached out to hug Jonathon Gibson, leaning into his embrace like she trusted him as a child, her voice choking up in an instant, "Jonathon, long time no see..."

"I really didn’t expect my date to know the new Business Director. Shouldn’t I feel lucky?"

Hearing Skyler Jones’s voice, Jonathon Gibson slowly released Christine Quinn. Just as he was about to cheerfully explain to Skyler, he heard Skyler say, "Wife, were you planning to surprise me?"

The light purple dress beautifully highlighted Christine Quinn’s lovely face and exquisite figure, but also accentuated her slightly pale complexion.

At the other end of the venue, Skyler Jones, dressed in a dashing and elegant black suit, was warmly chatting with several business friends, surrounded by a bustling crowd. He appeared so spirited that he almost didn’t notice Christine Quinn walking over to the bar.

At the bar, just as she asked the bartender for a glass of water, Christine Quinn felt a sharp pain in her heart before she could take a sip.

"Christine." The tall and refined Jonathon Gibson walked over to her, his voice as gentle and polite as ever.

Christine Quinn looked up, upon seeing Jonathon Gibson, she forced a smile. She hadn’t seen him for many years. "Jonathon."

"What’s wrong? You don’t look well, are you feeling uncomfortable?" Jonathon Gibson asked with concern.

As the trusted International Business Director, Jonathon Gibson paid no heed to the curious glances from those around him as he approached the beautiful woman.

"It’s nothing, I’m just a bit tired from wearing high heels." Christine Quinn forced a smile.

Though she insisted it was "nothing," sweat beaded on Christine Quinn’s forehead, and another wave of pain struck her chest, causing her to frown immediately.

"You don’t look well..." Jonathon Gibson’s expression of concern was genuine and sincere. "How about this, let’s sit down for a bit and let your feet rest while we have a chat."

Heavens know how much he wanted to talk to her after not seeing her for so many years.

Meanwhile, at the other end of the venue, Skyler Jones suddenly glanced toward the corner where they were heading. For the most part, it seemed as though he hadn’t noticed Christine Quinn at all, yet he was acutely aware of her every move.

The two sat down in a quiet corner of the venue.

The pain in Christine Quinn’s chest had lessened, and some color slowly returned to her face.

Jonathon Gibson ordered a glass of water from the waiter and handed one to Christine Quinn.

"Thank you."

Jonathon Gibson laughed softly, "Saying thank you to me?"

Christine Quinn smiled shyly.

"Hilda mentions you every time she sees me. It’s a shame she hasn’t heard from you... That girl really misses you."

Hilda...

Her best friend, yet they hadn’t been in touch for many years.

But she knew, they were still the best of friends, even if distance kept them apart, they remained in each other’s hearts.

"Jonathon, how is Hilda now?"

"She’s doing well. She married a friend of mine in business, and their family is doing well."

"That’s wonderful. She used to say she wanted to be a lady, and now it’s come true."

"And what about you?" Jonathon suddenly asked, "Did your wish come true?"

Her wish?

To cure her own illness, make money so her mom could be normal, and find a husband who would love and cherish her for life...

If Jonathon hadn’t mentioned it, she would have long forgotten that she once had such wishes.

Sadly, to this day, she hadn’t realized any of them, and every wish seemed out of sight altogether.

Christine Quinn smiled faintly, glancing towards Skyler Jones, who was raising a glass and chatting warmly with business friends, and she leisurely and calmly said, "You see, except for my mother’s passing, I have no regrets in this life."

Following Christine Quinn’s gaze, Jonathon looked over, and after a few seconds of silence, he asked, "Is he... the one you used to love?"

Christine Quinn nodded lightly.

Jonathon smiled slightly, "I had guessed as much. He must be an outstanding person. Indeed... Mr. Jones is truly composed and exceptional." As he said this, there was a noticeable sadness in Jonathon’s words.