Chapter 149


Chapter 149:

Katrina fixed her with a stern look. Now? At this critical moment while she was lavishing praise?

Joyce sat there, her face ashen, overwhelmed by the strong scent of the fish she normally loved. Now, it was repulsive, the smell invading her senses, triggering waves of nausea that coursed through her.

She pushed the plate away and muttered, “Please, go on.”

Katrina’s irritation was palpable as her eyes narrowed, but she quickly masked it with a forced smile, turning back to Richard.

“Now, where was I? Oh yes, Joyce’s character is impeccable. She’s truly a wonderful—”

Joyce gagged again, cutting Katrina off a second

turned stormy with

waiter sharply,

she faced Richard again, her expression had reset to one of calm and control, as if the previous outbursts

awkward interruptions, she appeared utterly unruffled.

your time, so I’ll get right to

ideal—they ended their union just days after the ceremony,”

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out for domestic life. We can all agree that Alexander and Joyce are a match made in heaven. Their chemistry is undeniable, and frankly,

visibly stunned by her frank approach. He thought Katrina would wait for him to bring up the topic, but she

I know you have the foresight to look beyond our family’s superficial prestige. Take Daniela, for instance. Despite her wealth, what does it truly amount to without her family’s support? Does she even have anyone left to lean on? Any parents? Wealth is

pivoted, catching sight of Alexander’s furrowed

a sly undertone as she teased, “No handholding, no kissing—what sort of romance is this? Merely platonic? Despite her strong feelings for Alexander, she never wavered from her beliefs. There was a time when she had nothing to her name. Now, as the head of Elite Lux, she commands respect from hundreds of employees. Do you think she’d bother listening to you? Bennett Group’s performance this year isn’t even a third of what Elite Lux has achieved. In a family, the main earner often holds the reins. Had Alexander remained with

as she observed Richard’s hardened gaze and

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