Chapter 138 - Dotes Me Or Fears Me (1/2)

”Liz, when will you let everyone know who you are?” Jackie asked, whilst she took a sip of her milk tea.

Elizabeth ponders for a moment before answering Jackie's question and could only ask her back, ”Why?”

”Well, the main reason why you hide your identity was because you want someone to love you for you, but your plan doesn't seem to be working…” Jackie directly answered her knowing it will surely hurt her.

Thinking about it now Elizabeth realizes everything hasn't worked out for her at all. Since she came to China all she'd experience was people bullying her and threatening her life. At the same time, the person she likes seems to like someone else already as well.

”Honestly, I thought about that every day. Why not just be opened of who I am, people will surely treat me well, but the person I like won't like me back, anyway. If we ever end up together, it's purely because he was either forced by his parents or for business reasons.” She bluntly said seeing there was no point in hiding things from Jackie.

”I want to experience the love my parent's experience. My mom kept her identity too, but she was always lucky back then. As you know, my mom was a famous musician when she was young, but pursues being an actress and model when she reaches high school.”

”The first time my father gazed upon my mother was when she was 17 modeling for a French fashion show. He decided then to only love her and he even devoted his life to her. He left England for mother and start establishing businesses in China just to be with her.”

”Jackie, I'm known as the Young Princess despite clearly I am not a Princess (Technically, she is since her grandmother is a princess). Just because of my family background everyone either dotes me or fears me. Unlike in England, most noble people aren't arrogant about who they are and kept to themselves. Also, since most of them know who I am, plus they've become part of my achievement, which is the reason why they like me for me.”

”But here, everyone only likes me because they see an opportunity to grow their business. To gain connection, in their eyes, I'm just a bridge to my father. No one really wants me, they want my father money or the connection my mother has. For them, I am the golden opportunity.”

After listening to the girl's explanation, Jackie jump behind her and flung one of her arms around the girl. ”I know, but don't worry. I'm always here for you. We've been together for 15 years, so I know how you feel.”

They weren't close friends before. The two actually meet at a piano competition back in the state. Elizabeth, of course, beat Jackie with upset Jackie badly. Back then Jackie was prideful and arrogant because of her family background. But one word from Elizabeth silence her, ”Who are you?” Just those words made Jackie realize she wants to be friends with her.

”But I just want to remind you, even if they think of you that way, me and your family will always love you for you. That's why I don't like seeing you getting bullied just because they don't know who you are. My heart aches to see you so weak, what if something did happen last night? Do you think your parents will let things off so easily? Do you think Grandpa Zhao and Uncle Zhao will let those old geezers live?”

Of course, Elizabeth knew the answers to all those questions Jackie was throwing at her. She felt bad realizing how much pain she must actually have put her family in, yet they continued to support her from behind.

”I know…”