Female Novel
Chapter 1098
News of Judith's sacrifice for Ian had already circulated among their circle. In contrast to Maja's sudden
betrayal, Judith stepped forward in the name of love at a crucial moment. If Ian couldn't appreciate this,
it was hard to imagine what kind of woman he was looking for.
Surely, it couldn't be Maja who had disappeared.
People within the circle were watching, and a good number of families had started to call Ian. The
entire Raymond estate was now his, and a union with him would be beneficial for the Cooper family.
Ian received no less than ten calls, each subtly hinting at the offer to send a girl over to intern to take
care of him. They might as well outright say they were offering him a woman.
He responded to none of them.
Judith, appearing pitiful, asked him, "Ian, what's so different between Maja and me?"
Ian's eyelashes quivered. He recalled the question he had once asked Maja in a dream- how he
differed from his brother. Now that Judith was asking a similar question, he was surprised to find a
sense of shared suffering.
In matters of love, the one not being loved always felt inferior.
Judith cried, her tears as beautiful as dew on pear blossoms. Then she wiped her eyes, saying, "It's
okay, I'm willing to wait. Everything I've done for you has been of my own volition. I don't want you to
feel burdened. I will keep pursuing you until you agree."
Her gaze was straightforward and passionate, her affection for him clear.
Ian fell silent, his chest aching at the question of their difference. Since childhood, he had always been
compared to Eric, and everyone thought he was inferior.
But he had never dwelt on it, believing that having Maja made him superior in every way.
There were times when he had shown Maja his vulnerability out of feeling neglected and overlooked.
He would hold her tight, silent. He thought there might have been moments when she was moved,
hence the tender moments they shared.
But now, knowing that the person Maja truly loved was Eric, his perfect brother, made all his
vulnerabilities feel like a joke.
He felt as if there was a gaping hole in his chest, bleeding profusely.
He stood up calmly, and only after seeing Judith's tears he said, "I'll think about it."
A glimmer of ecstatic disbelief crossed Judith's eyes.
"Ian, are you serious? You're considering being with me?"
Ian didn't say anything else and left.
Dylan followed him out, both of them dressed in suits, looking impeccably refined.
"Mr. Raymond, I don't want you to deceive Judy. She’s innocent, has never been in love and is
completely devoted to you. If you give her hope and then let her down, I won't let it slide."
"Big brother!" Judith's voice came from inside the room as she opened the door, her face showing
disagreement.
"Don't talk to Ian like that. I trust him. He won't disappoint me. And even if he does, it's okay. I have
enough love to wait."
From the day she entered Greenfield, Judith had openly pursued Ian, making her sincerity
unquestionable.
Seeing her defend Ian, Dylan felt helpless.novelbin
"I'm just worried about you being deceived, and you're so naive."
Judith leaned against the wall and slowly walked up to Ian.
"I trust he won't deceive me."
Her eyes gleamed as she said the word 'trust'.
Ian simply nodded at them and slowly left.
Dylan didn't follow. Instead, he ruffled Judith's hair.
"Don't worry, if he doesn't take responsibility for this, I'll talk to him. You're a Sanders, don't let yourself
be taken advantage of."
A sweet smile spread across Judith's face as she hooked her arm through his.
"I know. Don't worry about me. Go take care of your own stuff. As long as Wind is with me, it's all
good."
Dylan nodded, gave a few more words of caution, and left.
As soon as he was gone, the smile faded from Judith's face. She stared at the elevator doors, her
expression icy. Ian was still indecisive, and she knew she needed to up the stakes.