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.

the

he stood as straight as

looked up and was first attracted by his

suit, Ellison’s chiseled face and deep eyes made his already striking

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a mask, Lucy could see his true

must be what they meant

a unique charm without losing the

is so handsome. Those broad shoulders, narrow waist, and long legs look so powerful. Joycelyn, can

charm, yet she still

Joycelyn fell silent.

down,” Joycelyn almost wanted to cover her mouth.

loud, and there was no

to walk in front of the boss,” Lucy,

after

they got off the plane too

with

next time,” Joycelyn

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.”

glistened as she stared into the deep eyes of the man in front of

good care of my

a hotel, Lucy politely declined, not

good friend, so it’s only right

and deep voice was filled with an authority that could not

tall, imposing figure cast a shadow over the two girls, and his

kinds of

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

Joycelyn 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 to

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you.” Joycelyn

to escort Lucy to the Grant Group hotel.

and tramlator. Miss Barrett can use these services as she wishes, and if there’s anything

felt a bit overwhelmed by the

she originally booked an ordinary

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