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.

was man who was well connected

was so p**d, she needed

been quiet and focused on her meal. Evie and June were sisters. Although, the duo didn't exactly have a bond, Astrid knew getting at

Don't you have any achievement to share with

company again after being away

twisted

mouth, froze. She dropped the cutlery, reached for a table napkin and

insecurity issues, Astrid, unless you're mistaking me for someone who cares about your

most of the time, but she 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. Or so everyone

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

"Honey, I was barely looking out for my cousin. But it's fine if you're used

1/2

her eyes and knew that if she said one more wrong word, there would be a bottle breaking on her head. 12:20

1/2

Chapter 111

6%

to end Astrid's ridiculous shade at her sister. "Will all of us be going for the

as she coughed and tried to regain control. "Are you alright?" Lex who was sitting

Thank you." Sylvie said

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

Comments ()

0/255