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.

glass of red wine, her eyes subtly scanning the room. Only when Doug came near did a slight smile touch her lips. Natalie was certain

dress, confident

himself perfectly for Natalie to look down at his bald head. She, however, seemed

from a shadowed

smile widening when she noticed Doug’s eyes linger on her neckline. “It’s been a long

within him. He clasped Natalie’s hand, to which she

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be taken lightly,” she continued. “If you harbor real feelings for me, you

tone firm. “You must not deceive me. I uphold a flawless reputation. If I

his head immediately. “How could I? I promise you, I’ll divorce

at his pledge,

off dismissively. “She’ll have no choice. Don’t worry. Joyce and I have signed an agreement. If we divorce, she gets nothing. She won’t receive a

subtly grew. Doug, though in his forties, was

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