Chapter

111

"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

was so p**d, she needed someone to pass her frustration

gaze to Evie who had been quiet and focused on her meal. Evie and June were sisters. Although, the duo didn't exactly have a

have any achievement to

to get comfortable in the company again after being

frown twisted Francesca's

of veggies into her mouth, froze. She dropped the cutlery, reached for a

your insecurity issues, Astrid, unless you're mistaking me for

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

had to spend three

from her father-Francesca's 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 job than Evie who had

1

barely looking out for my

1/2

and knew that if she said one more wrong

1/2

Chapter 111

6%

way, Grandpa, June cut in in an attempt to end Astrid's ridiculous shade at

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

Thank you." Sylvie said

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255