Chapter 40 Donald was so furious he almost wanted to rip Theodora’s mouth off. He thought, “How could this woman be so venomous? It is clear she has a malicious streak.” Bui Theodora wasn’t ready to give up. Steeling herself, she said, “Mr. Menzie, I promise I’m not trying to deceive you…” Joanna, seeing the … Read more
Chapter 39 Jouma gre a cold laugh, then spoke sharply. “What makes you think my dress is fakeit foriben, a commediost at the entrance drew her attention. She looked up to see Howell, impeccably dressed in a sharp suit, his handsome. ommusing presence impossible to miss. Beside him was thir graceful Margot. They really were … Read more
Chapter 38 Chapter 38 Joanna couldn’t believe how shameless. Howell was. She had never met anyone this brazen before. With him so close, his masculine scent was almost suffocating, and she found herself struggling to breathe. She pushed against his chest, trying to cre in create some distance. The air between them felt charged, thick … Read more
Chapter 37 Howell furrowed his brows upon hearing this. “Morn, it’s not Joanna’s fault. It’s just that I’ve been procrastinating on handling the paperwork,” he said, his feelings complicated. Even he couldn’t make sense of his own emotions right now. He wasn’t ready to deal with it yet. When Pully heard this, it was as … Read more
Chapter 36 “Yeah, it’s the gift I got you for our first meeting. Just check the headline, and you’ll see what I mean. Alright, I’m boarding now. See you tonight!” Donald teased her a line before lunging up. Joanna was a bit confused, but she still clicked on the headline. The top story immediately caught … Read more
Chapter 35 As he heard that, Luke’s face immediately darkened. Anyone who knew him well understood that his wealth was built largely through his wife. Her family was powerful, and now all of the financial control rested with her. Though Luke had his share of affairs, as long as they weren’t too scandalous, his wife … Read more
Chapter 34 Sirena thought. A bet! Sirena furrowed her brows in confusion. Why is Joanna so confident?” But Sirena wasn’t worried. She’d already spoken to Luke, and he definitely knew what to do. If things didn’t go as planned, she’d make a scene–she wasn’t about to let herself get played. She thought, ‘After all, who … Read more
Chapter 33 The next morning, Joanna woke to the warm glow of sunlight streaming through her window. Today was going to be interesting She had a battle to fight–and she was more than ready. Her thoughts drifted to the two people from last night. She thought, I wonder how they’re doing now? The curiosity was … Read more
Chapter 32 Joanna just saw a face so devastatingly handsome it could stir both gods and mortals alike. Sharp, chiseled features. A jawline carved to p to perfection. And those deep, dark eyes–intense and mesmerizing, as if they could pull a person in with just a glance. The moment Joanna saw Howell, she thought she … Read more
Chapter 31 Sirena watched as Luke practically drooled with impatience, and she felt nothing but contempt. She thought. Men are all the same. “But if the one he is after is Joanna, well, that is a different story. With any luck, Mr. Menzie would be so disgusted with her that he’d toss her aside. That … Read more