Chapter 857:

Joyce’s heart lurched in surprise. Steeling herself, she approached Daniela cautiously. “What’s so funny?”

Daniela simply continued eating her cherry tomatoes, offering no response.

“Listen, Daniela, whatever happens today has nothing to do with you. Stay out of it!”

Daniela responded casually, “I’m just here to enjoy myself. Carry on.” At Daniela’s words, Joyce’s nerves eased. She was certain Daniela wasn’t the type to lie. Yet, having Daniela see through her so easily was irritating.

Deciding it wasn’t worth arguing, Joyce shifted her focus, her gaze landing on Natalie.

Natalie wore a dress that exuded both elegance and grace, its hem rippling like a glistening stream beneath the lights. The moment Natalie stepped in, Joyce noticed Doug’s eyes locked onto her. Joyce scoffed, observing the scene with icy indifference.

room. Only when Doug came near did a slight

wore an expensive dress, confident

himself perfectly for Natalie to look down at his bald head.

from a shadowed corner, his

Mr. Fairburne,” Natalie said, her smile widening when she noticed Doug’s eyes linger on her neckline. “It’s been a long time.” Her greeting carried a weight

deep emotions within him. He clasped Natalie’s hand, to which she responded with a timid smile, trying

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Fairburne, I am not a woman to be taken lightly,” she continued. “If you harbor real feelings for me, you must ask for my hand in marriage.” Overwhelmed by his feelings,

firm. “You must not deceive me. I uphold a flawless reputation. If I commit fully to you and you trick me,

“How could I? I promise you, I’ll divorce Joyce immediately if

his pledge, though she quickly masked it. “But will Joyce consent to

signed an agreement. If we divorce, she

though in his forties, was very conscious of his health. He wasn’t

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