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.”

lips curled into a smug smile

exactly

marriage alliance, Joyce would be

Joyce wasn’t one to scheme with such precision. After catching wind 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” run-in with Daniela

a cheerful wave, but Daniela didn’t even blink in response. Lillian raised an eyebrow,

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lips tightened, clearly

a little pride when she

all too familiar

her sharp eyes locking onto Joyce, who was

Lillian couldn’t resist the opportunity to throw in a quick

you finally decided to hold a proper discussion? Or should we

for a moment, but she plastered on a forced laugh, unwilling to let her irritation ruin her chances

got the shop space, she would no longer be

Joyce said through clenched teeth. Inside, frustration churned like a storm, her forced smile stretched so thin it felt more like a

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