Chapter 205

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Chapter 205

Lucy had originally planned to enjoy a nice gathering at the 88th–floor Sky Garden restaurant. But after feeling faint, she was taken to a nearby lounge to rest.

Luckily, since this was Ellison’s property, he had the VIP room cleared and arranged for a doctor to check on Lucy.

In the luxurious, minimalist VIP lounge, Lucy rested on the sofa while Joycelyn and Sandra sat beside her on another couch. Ellison and Haddy stood by the window, discussing the future development plans for the downtown area.

The doctor confirmed that Lucy was fine, just needed some time to recover.

Joycelyn began to relax as she watched Sandra pull out her phone, muttering to herself. Curious, she leaned over to ask, “Sandra, what’s going on?”

Sandra’s voice was soft, but she replied, “Just being inquisitive–Google what ‘masochist‘ means.”

Lucy, still recovering, felt her toes curl in embarrassment at the mention of the word. Her eyelids, which had just begun to flutter open, slammed shut again.

Joycelyn, equally puzzled, peered over at Sandra’s “e.

The webpage loaded, and Sandra, who liked reading aloud, began.

“Masochist,’ an online slang term referring to someone with a tendency toward self–inflicted pain, often used in the context of sexual relationships where someone enjoys being the submissive one…” Sandra’s voice dropped lower and lower as she spoke.

Both she and Joycelyn’s faces started to turn a deep shade of red.

By the time she finished reading, the two women were left in awkward silence.

lying on the sofa, felt like her soul had left her body–this was pure social

Sandra exchanged a glance. Then, Joycelyn straightened up, her clear eyes darting around the room as she

even part of this conversation? It felt

at Ellison and Haddy, who stood by the window, both pretending to ignore the situation. They were probably just

off once she realized how awkward things

eyes spinning as she asked, her lips curving into a mischievous grin. “Do you have a

was left speechless.

Haddy. He was struggling to hold back laughter, biting his lip,

a flicker of surprise, paused for a moment as if unsure how to

Lucy shot up from the couch like

Lucy’s sudden movement made it seem like she wasn’t feeling

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something still wrong?” Joycelyn asked, her brow furrowed in

said, clenching her fist and flashing Joycelyn a reassuring smile. But inside, she was drenched in

know

replied flatly.

two seem so familiar with each

perfect clarity, not missing a beat. “I was just saying,

making sure Sandra wouldn’t misunderstand.

I see,” Sandra

Lucy let out a sigh of relief.

thoughtful, then nodded with understanding. “Makes

Lucy gave a casual smile.

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