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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.

cared about status, and Lex was man who

needed someone to pass her

her gaze to Evie who had been quiet and focused on her meal. Evie and June were sisters. Although,

any achievement to share with the family?"

I understand how difficult it must be since you're trying to get comfortable in the company again after being away for so long. But...

twisted Francesca's

fork of veggies into her mouth, froze. She dropped the cutlery, reached for a table napkin and dabbed

on your insecurity issues, Astrid, unless you're mistaking me for someone who cares about your opinion." Evie's voice was

reserved most of the time, but she was what her sisters referred to as a psychopath. She easily got violent,

serious drug problem and had to spend three years in

she and her daughters moved into her family's mansion. Afterall, she wanted her daughters to be

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think I'm insecure?" Astrid laughed. "Honey, I was barely looking out for my cousin. But it's fine if

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eyes darkened. Astrid 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, Oct

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cut in in an attempt to end Astrid's ridiculous shade at her sister. "Will all of us be

rubbing her hand on her chest as she coughed

you." Sylvie said

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