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"Why don't you tell us about your latest achievement, June?" Scarlett chipped in, her smile looking less genuine.

"Oh," June dropped her cutleries, putting her hand around Lex's. "Lex here just won The Man Of Google award and I get to accompany him to the award night next week. It's amazing how when he won the title, a lot of people reached out to congratulate me. It feels good to be recognized as his partner." Her cheeks shimmered with a vibrant flush. Lex offered a smile as he chewed slowly on his beef.

"I'm

proud

of f you, dear." Franc

"Francesca-June's mother-said to June with a proud glow of pride.

For the first time, Galen lifted his gaze from his plate, looking at Lex. "Congratulations, Lex. You did well."

Lex inclined his clined his head. "Thank you, sir."

Astrid's grip around her fork tightened. If it were glass, it'd have definitely snapped.

Her grandfather hadn't even spared her a glance when she told him of her achievement. Yet, there he was, congratulating June's fiance.

Galen cared about status, and Lex was man who was

was so p**d, she needed

meal. Evie and June were sisters. Although, the

any achievement to share with the

to get comfortable in the company again after being away for so long. But... you've really left your addiction behind, haven't

twisted Francesca's

She dropped the cutlery, reached for a table napkin and dabbed the corners

should focus more on your insecurity issues, Astrid, unless you're mistaking me for someone who cares about your opinion."

time, but she was what her sisters referred to as a psychopath. She easily got violent, hence,

drug problem and had to spend three years

ex-husband-who was in jail for murder. It was after Francesca's dramatic divorce that she and her daughters moved into her family's mansion. Afterall, she wanted her daughters to be strongly involved in her father's company. And so far, June was doing a better

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out for my cousin. But it's fine if you're

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could see the danger looming in her eyes and knew that if she said one more wrong word, there would be a bottle breaking on her head. 12:20 Mon,

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Astrid's ridiculous shade at her sister. "Will all

who had been drinking from her juice glass suddenly coughed as the liquid went down the wrong pipe. She hazily set the glass down, rubbing her hand on her chest as she coughed and tried to regain control. "Are you alright?" Lex who was sitting

Thank you." Sylvie

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