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."

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 Aidan. I had been keeping an

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

you to be wary of strangers after what you've been through. That's normal. My only concern about leaving the city

for a while. Suddenly, the chatter coming from the

still inside the gallery. Leanna hurriedly stood up to see what was happening. The moment she

for it. After all, Tina is so high in the social

She's so bold. No one else would have the guts to publicly criticize Tina

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

might not be very popular but would be frequently seen in the major film productions of the year. Charlotte must be the

few steps when she heard Tina's voice soaring above the crowd's chatter. "People are still debating about this online. There's no use saying anything

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

response. "Girl, I understand how you feel, but I really am not jealous of her over this. Even as a fan,

end of Tina's speech, Leanna finally made her way to the center of the commotion. She pulled Charlotte aside and coldly said to Tina, "Is insulting and making life hard for a young woman in front of a crowd within

talking to my friend. She barged into our conversation and insisted on arguing with

you? Did you take a day off just to come here and gossip with your friend

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