Chapter 1050:

Hester’s grip tightened on Dustin’s arm like a vice. “Dustin!” Her voice quavered with barely contained rage.

Joanne herself seemed momentarily thrown by this sudden development. This couldn’t be happening. Why would Dolores simply surrender like this? Dolores was her only weapon against Linsey!

Joanne clenched her teeth quietly, then forced a smile. “Ms. Davidson, are you alright? Just calm down. Let’s talk this through.”

She tried to ease Dolores’ mood, her voice calm and steady. “You must be joking, right?”

Dolores’ breath hitched slightly, but she only watched Joanne coldly, as if watching someone perform alone on stage.

Joanne suddenly said, “Oh, that’s right. Linsey and Collin, the founders of CR Corporation, they’re a couple. Naturally, you and Dustin must have known each other for quite a while. I shouldn’t have believed you two only met a few days ago.”

laugh, stepped closer, and gently took Dolores’ hand. Dolores narrowed her eyes, catching the emotion in Joanne’s gaze. Something wasn’t

had been doing? Dolores couldn’t understand why Joanne was suddenly trying to

at her alongside Hester. Then she remembered something Linsey had

rest. We can talk later,” Joanne said gently, cutting her off

gaze slowly dropping. She had never liked Joanne. And now, she was finally seeing her

her win. If Joanne

you for your concern, Ms.

you love at

a faint smile on her lips. “If I’d known I’d end up like this, I would’ve just joined the Lawsons for breakfast with Linsey

didn’t want to intrude on their family time. What do

her voice on the last line, speaking each word with sharp clarity—making sure Joanne heard every bit of it. “Jeffery seems more refined now

pair. If I get another chance, I’ll be sure to sit down and have a proper chat with

looked completely

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