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 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 eye on the development in this city, so I seized the chance to get a few business deals done. The

"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to

strangers after what you've been through. That's normal. My only concern about leaving the city is Charlotte.

a while. Suddenly, the chatter coming from the people inside the gallery rose in volume as if something

what was happening. The moment she walked near the gallery entrance, she

Daphne. Tina did that on purpose, but that girl still fell for it. After all,

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

I do admire Daphne. I

glanced at the two gossiping women. They were celebrities who might not be very popular but would be frequently seen in the major

Tina's voice soaring above the crowd's chatter. "People are still debating about this online. There's no use saying anything to me. I didn't ask her to

experience when it came to debating someone who was so two-faced. Her face was flushed with rage, as evidenced by how she spoke. "You're lying! She's not that kind of person. You're... You're just—"

over this. Even as a fan, you

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

"You can't say that. I was just talking to my friend. She barged into our conversation and insisted on arguing with me. Also, I feel quite embarrassed to be doing

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