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.”

curled into a smug smile as a satisfied laugh escaped

That’s exactly what

for a marriage alliance, Joyce

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 in the lobby. The moment

even blink in response.

happened yesterday, they still have the audacity to wave at

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tightened,

pride when she

she was all too familiar

paused mid-step, her sharp eyes locking onto Joyce, who was making her way

opportunity to throw in a

finally decided to hold a proper discussion? Or should we cancel these

for a moment, but she plastered on a forced laugh, unwilling to

she got the shop space, she would no longer be

churned like a storm, her forced smile stretched so thin it felt more like a grimace

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