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.

came down the stairs with his tearn of

he stood as straight as a pine tree.

looked up and was first attracted by his long legs as he came

black suit, Ellison’s chiseled face and deep

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or a mask, Lucy could see his

they meant by stunningly

look and exuded a unique charm without losing the masculine

ordinary person can be. Your husband is so handsome. Those broad shoulders, narrow waist, and long legs look so powerful. Joycelyn, can you handle it?”

by Ellison’s charm, yet she still worried

Joycelyn fell silent.

your voice down,” Joycelyn almost wanted to cover her

airport was loud, and there was no one

of the boss,” Lucy, who knew proper etiquette,

after hearing that.

seemed they got off the plane too early.

with her luggage.

careful next time,” Joycelyn whispered,

arrange for someone to take this lady to the Grant Group hotel and make all

large, clear eyes glistened as she stared into the deep eyes of

care of my friend.” She was very grateful

booked a hotel, Lucy politely declined, not wanting to make

here. You’re Joycelyn’s good friend, so it’s only right to take

was filled with an authority that could

imposing figure cast a shadow over the two girls, and his calm, commanding presence

who had seen all kinds of big shots, felt

did not dare to refuse anymore and could only brace–herself to accept

could 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

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you.” Joycelyn said politely.

subordinates to escort Lucy to the

at the hotel, including a private car and tramlator. Miss Barrett can use these services as she wishes, and if there’s anything needed, the hotel

overwhelmed

regular worker, she originally booked an ordinary hotel.

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