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?”

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

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 to Jeffery, I’ll pull a few strings and

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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 up marrying into that family won’t change your position, so why not think about forming a partnership that benefits us

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“See you around, Linsey. Hopefully, by the next time we

spot, her gaze 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 in

shoulders, her hands warm and steady, as if trying

a smile that didn’t quite

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