NovelGoldChapter 871: It was only then that Cedric turned his head. Upon noticing Joyce, his brows knitted together.
First Natalie, and now Joyce. When would he finally find peace to pursue his dream of having a child with Daniela? Cedric's expression was anything but pleasant.
Joyce couldn't care less. Wearing a cheerful smile, she sauntered over with an air of mischief. “You seem rather displeased to see me. Did I do something to offend you in the past? Let's not forget—I'm Daniela's stepsister. Technically speaking, doesn't that make us family?" Now that Joyce had wealth on her side, confidence clung to her like a second skin. She had a knack for teasing men, especially those who seemed unseasoned. Her playful remarks often left her targets fumbling, blushing, or both.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtShe lived for the awkwardness. It was a gshe savored. So, with a glint of mischief in her eyes, she fixed her gaze on Cedric, waiting for his telltale reaction.
Cedric didn't so much as flinch. With calm, he stepped aside. "My wife cut ties with the Harper family long ago. Let's not waste tdressing this up with all that 'family' nonsense." Joyce's smile faltered. "Well, aren't you the protective one?" As the elevator doors slid open, Joyce took a deliberate step out, glancing back at Cedric with a lingering gaze that danced over his broad chest for just a moment too long.
Her lips then curved into a smile of intrigue.
At that very moment, Nina emerged from the secretary's office and happened to catch the tail end of the scene. Nudging Lillian with her elbow, she whispered, "Did you see that? Joyce was totally checking out Cedric." gAlnov., - ☐☐☐☐ ☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐ on Lillian's eyes flicked to Cedric.
The sunlight poured through the tall windows, gilding the room in a warm glow. Cedric stood tall and poised, his tailored suit hugging his frwith surgical precision, exuding both sophistication and restrained power.
In that golden light, a faint, almost imperceptible smile tugged at the corners of his lips, and his shadow stretched long across the floor.
In that moment, Cedric seemed to glow with a golden aura, effortlessly commanding admiration.
Lillian crossed her arms and clicked her tongue, then turned to see Nina's face filled with infatuation. As Cedric passed by, Lillian muttered under her breath, “What a dangerously captivating charmer!" Cedric paid her no mind and walked straight into Daniela's office.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmRight now, his priority was to have a child with Daniela. Everything else was secondary.
Cedric pushed the door open and entered, while Joyce's gaze naturally followed him.
Daniela noticed the way Joyce's eyes lingered on Cedric, and her expression briefly shifted into am frown. It was fleeting, and Joyce didn't catch it. Now seated across from Daniela, Joyce carried herself with the smug air of someone who had clawed her way to the top and wanted the world to know it.
"Daniela, I'm here to discuss a potential collaboration with youn Joyce said Only she knew how satisfying it was to say those words.
After all, the whispers had followed her: Katrina's daughter would never measure up to Brylee's. She had m endured years of hardship and suffering just to sit on equal footing with Daniela. Now, as this moment finally arrived, it all felt worth it.
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