Chapter 133

Chapter 133

“Lucy, don’t deny yourself. You deserve the best,” Joycelyn said. Hopping her from downing her drink, her clear eyes full of sincerity.

Lucy’s hand paused, and she smiled gently, teasing. “You’re pretty, so I’ll listen to you this time.”

“Cheers, no matter what, as long as we love ourselves, we can overcome anything,” Joycelyn said, raising her glass to clink with hers.

Lucy’s smile froze for a moment, but then her expression softened even more. “If you think so, I’m not worried anymore.”

Joycelyn also smiled and took a sip of her juice.

“Let’s eat. How long are you staying in Virelia?” Joycelyn asked, picking up her fork and eating as she spoke.

Talking about work, Lucy’s expression briefly turned serious, but she quickly masked it, replying lightly, Tll return once the contract is finalized”

Lucy answered truthfully but didn’t ask about Joycelyn’s plans.

Sometimes, knowing too much wasn’t good.

She knew when to stop and not pry into private matters.

After dinner, they chatted for a long time.

They talked about their university days, work, and shared past experiences and gossip that they wouldn’t normally discuss with others.

Unknowingly, the flight attendant announced that the plane was about to land.

“Have you booked a hotel? Are any other colleagues with you?” Joycelyn asked, a bit worried about Lucy being alone in a foreign country,

“It’s fine. I’ve been traveling for years. Business trips are like second nature to me, Lucy said, packing her bag with a tone full

of ease and fearlessness.

“Alright, if anything happens, remember to call me. He’s a good person and can take care of things, Joycelyn said gently.

Being in a foreign country made her a bit worried.

They both knew without saying that “he” referred to Ellison.

When the plane landed, Joycelyn and Lucy got off the plane and waited by the side.

a while, Ellison came down the stairs

tall, he stood as straight as a pine

by his long legs as he came down the stairs.

deep eyes made his

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or a mask, Lucy could see his true

what they meant by stunningly

exuded a unique charm without losing the

husband is so

by Ellison’s charm, yet she still worried

Joycelyn fell silent.

your voice down,” Joycelyn almost wanted

wind at the airport was loud, and

to walk in front of the boss,”

agreed after hearing

off the plane too early.

her with

more careful next time,”

to them and stopped. “William, arrange for someone to take this lady to the Grant Group hotel and make all necessary arrangements, Joycelyn, we’re not going the ame way, come with me.”

stared into the

“Alright, please take good care of

no trouble. I’ve already booked a hotel, Lucy politely

The Grant Group has many businesses here. You’re Joycelyn’s good friend, so it’s only right to take

with an authority that

the two girls, and

who had seen all kinds of big

dare to refuse anymore and

be happy with such a dominant man. William came down and handed Joycelyn her suitcase in front of everyone. It seemed like he used a larger one to pack

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you.” Joycelyn said

Lucy to the Grant Group hotel.

she wishes, and

felt a bit overwhelmed by the treatment.

regular worker, she originally booked

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