Marrying A Secret Zillionaire Happy Ever After (Linsey)

Chapter 1031:

Linsey absorbed this revelation, pieces of the puzzle clicking into place regarding their shared academic history abroad. The painful irony wasn’t lost on her. While Joanne still carried the flame of her feelings for Jeffery, he had allowed her memory to fade into complete obscurity.

Linsey surmised that from the very beginning, Joanne’s affection had been a quietly harbored secret, unrequited and unspoken. Otherwise, there would be no explaining how Jeffery could have erased her so thoroughly from his memory.

“I was the first one to meet Jeffery. It’s disgusting how Alicia used cheap tricks to wedge herself in. One day, he’s going to drop her—just wait,” Joanne said, her voice laced with confidence as she tilted her chin.

Without missing a beat, Linsey flicked her gaze away, unfazed. “Then be patient. When Jeffery finally gets tired of Alicia, maybe you’ll get your shot.”

“Ugh, you—” Joanne sputtered before catching herself. Her tone softened, less combative now. “Linsey, let’s not waste time on this back-and-forth, alright?”

but if my guess is right, your precious friend should be showing up any minute now.” The

man she loves marries someone else?” Joanne said slowly, as if drawing out the temptation. “You know I

so briefly. Her hands clenched at her sides, her body betraying the calm expression she tried to hold. Joanne had a knack for reading people, and Linsey’s barely noticeable shifts in expression told her everything she needed to know. She

said, “I get that you don’t feel much warmth toward the Lawson family, but they hold you in high regard. Jeffery still carries the weight of what he did to you, and he’s not the only one. Whoever ends

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ended with a quiet, knowing laugh and gave Linsey a smug little wave. “See you around, Linsey.

fixed on Joanne’s retreating silhouette until it faded into a distant blur. It wasn’t until a familiar voice, tinged with urgency, broke through the fog

steady, as

smile that didn’t quite reach her