Chapter 71

Joycelyn moved quickly, her steps brisk as she entered the elevator. She adjusted her mark and tied her hair into a low ponytail.

There was a slight change in her appearance compared to her usual office look, though it was while

She was being cautious, avoiding any potential surprises.

When the elevator reached the 8th floor, her high school friend was waiting just outside.

Joycelyn called out to a woman, “Lucy”

“Joycelyn… wow, you’re getting more beautiful by the day!” Lucy Barrett, a woman dressed in a professional outfit, greeted her. She radiated the typical aura of an urban white–collar worker.

Today, Joycelyn wore a light, intellectual outfit- a silk blouse paired with an A–line skirt.

The fabric was delicate, without any logos, exuding a quiet nobility. Worn by her, it gave off an elegant and captivating ana

Even among her peers, she stood out with a uniquely sweet and fresh charm.

“You’re still the queen of our class, aren’t you? So beautiful! And with a ring on your finger are you married now?” Lucy exclaimed, eyes wide as she stared at the wedding ring on Joycelyn’s finger.

“Oh my god, which man managed to win your heart? Didn’t he come with you?” Lucy, who worked in sales, was loud and enthusiastic, immediately glancing over Joycelyn’s shoulder as if looking for a companion.

Joycelyn blushed at her teasing.

“No, I came alone,” Joycelyn answered, not hiding the fact that she was married.

Nearby, several classmates, hearing Lucy’s loud exclamation, had gathered by the door and were looking in.

The guys‘ eyes lit up when they saw Joycelyn.

The ladies, however, wore more complicated expressions.

“Wow, our class beauty is here! She’s married but didn’t bring her husband… Looks like the guys in our class will be fighting for her attention today! Lucky them!”

Lucas, the school’s notorious

the monitor. I heard she’s working for a big company now and earns a

classmates, she could still recognize some familiar traits behind

them was Tenley Reese, a member of the little troublemaker trio.

of who people really were. Before Joycelyn even walked in, the

made her fortune selling products online, and the other, Tenley, got rich through a sugar daddy.

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by their

yet? I brought a gift for him,” she said, wanting to focus on her gift for the teacher

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might be a little late or may not come at all. We’ll all give the gifts together later,”

“Of course, us regular workers can’t compare to you. After all, you had the guts to mess around back in high school. We just couldn’t

this loud enough for Tenley

the two former troublemakers shot sharp glares at Lucy, then turned to size up Joycelyn, dressed

have been the class beauty, but she didn’t manage to land a big boss to pay for her. Doesn’t seem like she’s

her calmly, a faint smile crossing her face. “Did your double eyelids get done with a cleaver? They’re so wide,”

have added, “Do you have some leftover food stuck in

mimicking the same tone as the two girls, “Seriously, it’s so obvious,

Caroline’s faces twisted with

Joycelyn’s natural beauty was enough to captivate everyone’s

act. I saw her sister at a rich kid’s birthday

acid that’ll melt that face down. You should send one over and ruin her looks,”

contacting an employee to

large private room, everyone’s attention seemed to be focused on Joycelyn. Even Liam, who had

is here!”

the voice and saw it was Liam.

from the awkward nerdy

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