Chapter 62

Chapter 62

“I never thought you’d marry a poor man and get so corky, Octavia said, crossing her arms, looking down at joycelyn with an air of superiority.

The event outside was bustling with activity, and Octavia didn’t seem concerned about being overheard by anyone passing

be

Her gaze fell on the ring on Joycelyn’s finger. “Tsk, a fake Cartier, bought it off the street, didn’t you? You really are easy to fool”

“Octavia, if the vice president you just met knew about your…. affair with your boyfriend’s father, do you think you’d still be able to cling to those rich connections? Joycelyn’s cold stare made Octavia uneasy, her usual arrogance faltering for a

moment.

Ever since Joycelyn married that ‘poor guy,” her demeanor had changed.

“You dare?” Octavia’s voice was furious, and she tried to blame everything on Joycelyn, but Joycelyn interrupted her.

“It’s your own doing. Your karma.” Joycelyn glanced at Octavia briefly, then turned and walked away without a second thought.

Octavia stood there, seething with rage. But thankfully, the money family was bankrupt, so her own secrets wouldn’t come to light.

“I won’t let you off, Octavia muttered through gritted teeth, glaring at Joycelyn’s retreating figure.

As Joycelyn walked farther away, Octavia’s anger still hadn’t subsided.

“Hello, is that Joycelyn’s sister?” Linda hung up the phone and walked up to Octavia, striking up a conversation.

Octavia turned around and saw Linda’s work ID, noting her position as a director. Instantly, she put on a sweet smile.

“Hello, this is Octavia, Joycelyn’s sister. Octavia stretched out her hand politely.

Linda shook it, smiling as she said, “Did you just say she married a poor guy? Have you met him?”

Linda had heard some gossip at the company, though it hadn’t been blown out of proportion.

enough to make her cut off all contact with her family.” Octavia’s face was filled with disdain, but she quickly put on a

beautiful–how about we exchange contacts? I can

eagerly took out her phone

I’ll be in touch.” Linda smiled and turned, walking back toward the

there, holding her phone, smiling like a blooming flower, glad

avoid running into Octavia again, then took a detour. She chatted

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Chapter 62

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which they had planned for his birthday, had been forgotten because of

guilty for missing

will you be done?

I’ll head over once

I might be half an hour

finishing the conversation, Joycelyn asked Aurelia where she was, planning

arrived and was making a big scene. The

of it at first but then realized it was more of a grand entrance than just a simple greeting. What started as a

and event hosts seemed like they were just tools for stardom–like they were about to hold up a “We love you”

handled the questions from industry professionals with precision and

a Chanel–style, elegant and professional outfit,

smooth and authoritative, and Joycelyn couldn’t help but admire her. The rich girl really knew how to

She checked the time–almost time to leave. She planned to head to the staff lounge to grab her bag and head

a man’s voice behind it, speaking calmly about the development

off as Ruby’s loud, clear voice echoed through the

eyes widened in

familiar. Could it be that Ruby was just a figurehead for the

turned

truly had their dirty

heard the Q&A session winding down, and the man behind the door

she heard the

voice rang out. “Liam, the conference went really well. Keep pushing forward,

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