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

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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.

small car, and that was enough to make her cut off all contact with her family.” Octavia’s

thoughtfully. “You’re the event’s hostess, right? You’re young and beautiful–how about

took out her phone and added Linda

in touch.” Linda smiled and turned, walking back

like a blooming flower, glad she took this

to avoid running into Octavia again, then took a detour. She chatted with Ellison on her

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

little guilty

done? Let’s have

done here. I’ll head over once I clock out.]

[Okay, I might be

Joycelyn asked Aurelia where she was, planning to

to hurry because Ruby had arrived and was making a

a grand entrance than just a simple greeting. What started as a professional event now had media flooding in. Cameras were clicking non–stop as they filmed Ruby

seemed like they were just tools for stardom–like they were about to hold up a “We love you” sign. After the photos were taken and the check–in was completed, Ruby went up

industry professionals with precision and expertise.

Chanel–style, elegant and professional

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

get involved. She checked the time–almost time to leave. She planned to head to the staff lounge to

she passed a security door, she heard a man’s voice behind it, speaking calmly about the development and applications of the intelligent

off as Ruby’s loud, clear voice echoed through

sharp eyes widened

figurehead for the project? Maybe

admiration turned

truly had their dirty

behind the door was

long after, she heard

voice rang out. “Liam, the conference went really well. Keep pushing forward, and if I get my way, your treatment

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