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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.
was man who was well connected in the
was so p**d, she needed someone to pass her
who had been quiet and focused on her meal. Evie and June were sisters. Although,
Evie? Don't you have any achievement to share with
you're trying to get comfortable in the company again after being away for so long. But... you've really left
frown twisted Francesca's
mouth, froze. She dropped the cutlery, reached for a table napkin and dabbed
issues, Astrid, unless you're mistaking me for someone who cares
was what her sisters referred to as a psychopath. She easily got violent, hence, tried to abstain
had a serious drug problem and had to spend three years in rehab to become clean.
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
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"Honey, I was barely looking out for my cousin. But
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shade at her sister. "Will all
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 next to her asked with concern. He lifted a glass of water
Sylvie said while
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