Chapter 1110:

“No big deal. I just wanted Alicia to get some fresh air,” Jeffery replied with a smile.

Alicia rested a hand on her belly and smiled. “I’ve been stuck at home for weeks. It feels so good to be out today.”

Linsey glanced at Alicia’s belly with a gentle smile. “A short stroll like this is good for you anyway.”

While the group chatted in low voices, the host’s voice suddenly boomed from the stage speakers, cutting through the background noise.

“Good evening, everyone! Thank you for joining us at tonight’s banquet. We’re here to celebrate the birthday of Wade Group’s heir, Mr. Dustin Wade. And more importantly, his engagement to none other than Ms. Joanne Ellis. Please welcome to the stage Hester Wade, Chairwoman of Wade Group, along with Mr. Wade and Ms. Ellis!”

A round of polite applause filled the hall, but Linsey simply turned her head toward the stage, her expression unreadable—cool, composed, almost too calm.

Jeffery’s voice cut in, tinged with faint surprise. “Wait a second. Linsey, wasn’t Joanne the friend who showed up with you at the hospital that day?”

caught off guard, then turned to look at him. “You remember her?” she

Joanne had seemed quiet, clearly disappointed that Jeffery hadn’t recognized her at all. But the truth was, Jeffery hadn’t completely

it wasn’t a big deal. “I’ve got a decent memory for faces. If someone stands out, I remember them. Simple as

moment. Maybe Joanne would take some comfort in knowing Jeffery hadn’t

be

something had shifted in her. She wasn’t deterred; if anything, she

inspiring stories on

Alicia, who was still nibbling on some snacks, completely unaware of the storm brewing beneath the

evening, juggling Dustin’s secret plan while making sure Alicia never ended up alone with

it with practiced calm. Sure enough, it was a message from Collin: Dustin has

to cooperate with Joanne. Their deal was simple: Dustin would

up again. I’m

ever, Linsey

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