Chapter 432

Joanne's expression shifted slightly, a hint of displeasure crossing her face as she said, "Holly, what are you still doing here? Haven't you left yet?"

"Joanne, I heard last time that you invested in a beauty startup and it tanked?" Holly asked, feigning concern.

Joanne's face stiffened. The entire investment, all 5 billion, gone! Although she was a Nelson, she wasn't the favorite, and a financial flop like this wouldn't get any sympathy or help from the Nelson family.

A calculating glint flashed in Holly's eyes. Approaching Joanne tonight was perfect timing.

She quickly pulled Joanne aside, "I truly consider you a friend, Joanne. I can lend you the 5 billion to get you out of this tight spot! But, you'll need to do me a small favor tonight."

Joanne's eyes sparkled briefly, her tone lofty, "What favor?"

"My family just welcomed back a young lady, you know her, right? My husband adores her, even gave her a 10% stake in Sheldon Enterprises. Her status isn't below that of Florence. Anyone who marries her wouldn't get any less of a deal than Ludwik. I remember Justin is still single, isn't he?"

The corners of Holly's eyes shimmered with a cold light as she spoke...

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In the restroom.

Florence, appearing fragile, was holding Sienna's hand, tears in her eyes as she explained, "Sienna, I didn't mean to deny it just now. It's just that my sister was so aggressive, I was too scared to speak up. And when I told you, I made you promise to keep it a secret, yet you revealed it in front of Mr. Nelson... I really wanted you to understand my sister better. But now she misunderstands me entirely, and it breaks my heart..."

Sienna, initially a bit angry, softened as Florence cried, indirectly blaming herself for not keeping a promise. Sienna lost her resolve.

"Sienna, we've grown up together. You know I mean no harm," Florence said, her voice weak.

was that witch trying to drive a wedge between us!" Sienna said, now fully

with her. But she wears the same red dress as me and then publicly mocks my figure, making me the subject of gossip everywhere, saying I'm trying to copy her and looking ugly doing it.

leaned over the toilet,

"Florence! What's wrong?"

I drank too much of, plus the stress, Sienna. Could you please get Ludwik

him right now," Sienna said,

was confident Sienna would deliver the message perfectly. Earlier, only a few socialites

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the banquet hall stairs,

caught Justin leaning on the railing, wine in

in a red dress, and chuckled, bumping Justin's shoulder, "What's up, little bro? Got your eye on the

on his face, "She's got

knockout," Jarvis raised an

a child..." Justin commented,

figure descended the stairs,

turned to see Ludwik, his smile turning wicked as he leaned towards Justin, "What's it matter if she's had a child? Makes things more interesting, doesn't it? Plus, they

not have a bit of fun? A second-hand item like her, even

the eye of men like us. They say

keep it contained in

fell from above, followed by a shout, "Who the hell threw

from the car keys in his hand as he made

Justin, he grabbed him by the

what hit him, he was about

wants to have some fun with a flirty

eyes cold as frost, enveloping Jarvis in an

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