A Perfect Lie Hides Behind My Billionaire Marriage (reese and hudson)

Mariel became even more puzzled, "Hot? It's so cold with the air conditioning, and you're still feeling hot?"

Reese was embarrassed and speechless, "Just shut up. Do you have anything else to say?"

Between her and Mariel, they seemed to have grown a bit closer, becoming instantly familiar, naturally transforming into friends. Their casual and natural interactions carried no discomfort whatsoever.

Friendship between women was intense, swift, much like love itself. It left no traces until suddenly realized, and by then, that person had already claimed a place in her heart.

Mariel pouted, poured herself a glass of water, and sat next to her, "It's nothing major, just wanted to talk to you. Those custom-made jewels of mine - feel free to design them however you want. I'll love them regardless of how they turn out, as long as it's your design!"

Reese stared at her as if she were a fool, remaining silent.

Mariel had spent money, and she wouldn't let that go to waste.

Unconcerned by her gaze, Mariel continued, "Of course, the main reason I came today was to share the joy of breaking off my engagement. Oh, and my elder brother made a move - that Anika Styles got suppressed, ensuring she won't cause trouble anymore!"

Reese took a sip of her coffee, "When looking for a man in the future, use your brain, keep your eyes sharp, and don't end up with a scumbag like Walter Simmons!"

of flirtation, "So you

crossed Reese's face. She quickly glanced around, realizing there was no one nearby, and lowered her voice, "Don't talk nonsense! Don't mention

say anything!

glanced at her and chuckled,

her, grinning broadly, "These things aren't obvious to the

"Enough teasing, I

job, her daily tasks consisting of shopping, attending fashion

her arm, "Oh, Lia, don't you have a friend working at Strakovski's too?

pursed her lips,

Mariel nodded.

returned to the design department to

soon as she entered, she heard colleagues discussing how

that Molly Richmond had received a company-wide reprimand. For the next ten years, she

of bonuses were

disqualified from the Century Jewelry Competition was equivalent