Natalie was overwhelmed by a sense of melancholia. Only after a while did she say, “All right, then. I won't ask about what you're going to do. However, I have a question, and I need you to answer me. This thing you're doing, does it have something to do with Stanley?”

Joyce moved her lips, and it seemed like she wasn't willing to say anything in response.

However, her heart softened when she saw Natalie's pleading eyes. I'd have to distance myself from Stanley so that Nat wouldn't have an idea about what I'm going to do.

She nodded and answered,

“Yes. It has something to do with Stanley, albeit not much.”

Natalie nodded. “I've heard enough. Okay, then. I'll respect you and stop asking. However, promise me you'll return to J City after you're done with your plan, okay? Come back to our company and be the vice president. That position is only for you. Do you understand?”

She patted Joyce's shoulder and continued, “Back then, we've already said that we'd build the company together and establish our own haute couture brand. Since our dream isn't even halfway completed yet, I hope you are not letting me complete it on my own because that'll just be selfish. That's all, Joyce. I'll wait for you in J City.”

she smiled faintly and

as she watched her leave. A while later, she started sobbing, and she murmured to herself, “I'm sorry, Nat. I'm destined not to be able to achieve that dream of ours.

dripped down and landed on one of

fell on one

to be. From what I can remember, that was when Stanley was truly happy in life, and that's the Stanley I miss the most. At that time, his parents were still around, so he

closed the photo album and took a deep breath. It's almost time now. Two more days till everything is complete. By then, I can finally give

keep the photo album in the drawer

Rivers family for long. Instead, she'd already left at around two that afternoon because she wanted to buy some local delicacies before going back to J

to ask Joyce in person. However, she had no

for local delicacies, she went back to the hotel. By then, it was already evening. She had her dinner and started working on a blueprint in her bed. At the same time, she was

night, she finally felt sleepy, so she put her pencil and sketchpad aside before falling



next morning, Natalie was woken up by

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