Chapter 654 Just in Time

After that response, Leanna kept quiet and held onto her glass of water.

Then, Joseph glanced at the bench and asked her, "Do you mind if I sit here?"

"Please, sit," she replied. "It is meant for public use, after all."

Before sitting down, he straightened his outfit. "You are a jewelry designer. I trust you are very familiar with all the pieces exhibited today?"

"You flatter me. There are plenty I have never seen before." Then, she asked, "Has your car been repaired?"

"The repairs are completed," he answered. "It is only a bit of paint. It's nothing much. Please do not be so worried about it."

After a brief pause, Leanna abruptly asked, "I remember you once mentioned you returned to Highside because you heard something had happened in Jamesdon. Have you found the information you were looking for?"

Joseph had likely not expected her to be so frank as he froze briefly before chuckling. "Your words seem to hint at a specific question."

"I don't think there's a need to beat around the bush," she stated. "You and I both know who is involved in the Jamesdon incident. Since you are here specifically for that reason, I believe I need to be clear with my questions."

to know what was happening. Now, I have a pretty good idea of what happened and the answers to my questions. Don't worry, though. I didn't come to Highside to target the Pearson Group or do anything to

her lips. "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to sound like I'm chasing

that it's inevitable for you to be wary of strangers after what you've been through. That's normal. My only concern about leaving the city is Charlotte. She's unwilling to return to Jamesdon, so I'll have

outside for a while. Suddenly, the chatter coming from the

Leanna hurriedly stood up to see what was happening. The moment she walked near the

be a fan of Daphne. Tina did that on purpose, but that girl still fell for it. After all, Tina is so high in the social hierarchy that even Daphne has to be cautious

she must be a true fan of Daphne. She's so bold. No one else

I think of it, I do admire Daphne. I wish I had a fan who

women. They were celebrities who might not be very popular but would be frequently seen in the major film productions of the year. Charlotte must be

heard Tina's voice soaring above the crowd's chatter. "People are still debating about this online.

with rage, as evidenced by how she spoke. "You're lying! She's not that kind of person. You're... You're just—" She racked her brain for a long while, yet she could not recall a single word Zoe used to insult Tina. Hence, Charlotte resorted to

"Girl, I understand how you feel, but I really am not jealous of her over this. Even as a fan, you should know what's right and

of the commotion. She pulled Charlotte aside and coldly said to Tina, "Is insulting and making life hard

into our conversation and insisted on arguing with me. Also, I feel

don't you? Did you take a day off just to come here and gossip with your friend

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