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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.

man who was well connected in

needed someone to pass her frustration

shifted her 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 bond, Astrid

any achievement to share with the family?"

comfortable in the company again after being away for so long.

twisted

her mouth, froze. She dropped

mistaking me for someone who cares about your opinion." Evie's voice was as cold

sisters referred to as a psychopath. She easily got violent, hence, tried to abstain from trouble as

drug problem and had to spend three years in rehab

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

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barely looking out for my cousin. But

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the danger looming in her eyes and knew that if she said one more

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ridiculous shade at her sister. "Will all of us be going for the

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

Thank you." Sylvie said

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