Chapter 81


Chapter 81:

His hands curled into tight fists, and he made a vow to himself. From now on, for the rest of his life, he would act as though Daniela didn’t exist.

Joyce was just as dumbfounded by Daniela’s blatant brush-off. When they got back home, Katrina was standing impatiently at the door.

“So? What happened? Did Daniela agree? How many floors did she agree to hand over?” Katrina asked, her voice brimming with anticipation.

Joyce let out an irritated sigh, shaking her head. She launched into a detailed recounting of the gala, every humiliating moment and cold dismissal included.

Katrina’s face twisted in shock as she listened.

“What? That’s her way of handling men? What an absurd strategy! I’ve never heard of anything so ridiculous. But from what you’re saying, it sounds like her little scheme blew up in her face. She’s completely destroyed her chances with Alexander now.”

smug smile as a

That’s exactly what

for a marriage alliance, Joyce

of Daniela’s business meeting scheduled for later that afternoon, she decided to take matters into her own hands. She made plans to meet Alexander earlier, setting up what she hoped would look like an “accidental”

a cheerful wave, but Daniela didn’t even blink in response.

they still have

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tightened, clearly

pride when she wants a shop

she was all too

onto Joyce, who was making her way over with Alexander following

Lillian couldn’t resist the opportunity

well, Mr. Bennett, Ms. Holt, have you finally decided to hold a proper discussion? Or should we cancel these meetings altogether if civility is too much to

a forced laugh, unwilling to let her irritation ruin

vowed that once she got the shop space, she would no longer be polite to

clenched teeth. Inside, frustration churned like a storm, her

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