Chapter 1217

Xander, dressed in his white shirt and black pants, looked just as Abigail remembered. Yet, his gaze was distant. She tried to call out to him, but no sound escaped her lips. As much as she wished to walk up to him, her feet would not budge. Her heart ached watching Xander and Lucia walk together into the CEO's private elevator. As the doors shut, it felt as though a huge barrier had risen between her and Xander. Abigail felt as if her heart had shattered. She wobbled, about to fall, but Jerry was there to catch her. "Ms. Renee," he said, "you've been with Mr. Zane for so long. You know him better than the rest of us. But he's out of most people's league. Why chase something so elusive?" She gave Jerry a grateful look. "Do you think I'm being silly?" When he nodded, she lifted her chin, smiling softly. "Now I know how that feels." Jerry looked puzzled. "What are you talking about?" "It's just a hard-to-describe feeling," Abigail said. She then glanced around the large hall. "Jerry