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?”

briefly shifted toward the apartment building, a subtle flicker of calculation crossing her face. “I’d stay and chat, but if my guess is right, your precious friend should be showing up any minute now.” The mention hit its mark—Linsey’s eyes darkened, just slightly. Joanne noticed the shift and slowly curled her lips into a sly

way back—what, twenty years? And yet you’re just going to stand by while the man she loves marries someone else?” Joanne said slowly, as if drawing out the temptation. “You know I couldn’t care less about Dustin. But you? If you help me get closer

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

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

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

a distant blur. It wasn’t until a familiar

warm and steady, as if trying to physically pull her out

smile that didn’t quite