NovelGoldChapter 874: The florist's shop. "You can buy them yourself." A faint, mocking smile played on Daniela's lips as she watched Joyce. Unable to reveal her true feelings, Joyce could only swallow her anger and remain composed.
She glanced at Daniela and muttered begrudgingly, "I expect an update in three days." After saying that, she spun on her heel and strode away. But the further she walked, the more reluctant she became. As she stepped into the elevator, an idea sparked in her mind.
Slipping away from prying eyes, she sought out one of the cleaning staff at Elite Lux and pulled out a wad of cash.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtShe lied to the cleaner, "I really like the flowers in Daniela's office. I'll pay you ten thousand if you get them for me." The cleaner's eyes widened in surprise. "But..." She hesitated, clearly conflicted.
Joyce raised two fingers. "Twenty thousand." The cleaner stared, dumbfounded. "Twenty thousand? You must be joking. Or are the flowers worth millions?" After all, if it was Daniela's, it had to be priceless.
Joyce scoffed. "The flowers are nothing special. You can find them everywhere. I just think flowers from Daniela's office could bring good luck. You know how businesspeople are. They all believe in these things." With that, Joyce grabbed the cleaner's phone and, without hesitation, transferred thirty thousand. "It's just sflowers. You can get them for me, can't you?" The cleaner stared at the money in her account. The temptation was too great. Finally, she nodded hesitantly. "Ms. Harper's pretty easygoing. She won't make a fuss even if something goes missing. Giveyour address, and I'll deliver the flowers tonight." Joyce's face lit up with delight. "I'll wait downstairs, no matter how late it gets." Your escape is on g V In σ v☐☐sThat evening, the cleaner lingered until the last employee had left the Elite Lux building. Concealing the flowers within a garbage cart, she maneuvered it past the security guards, slipping out unnoticed.
Joyce could hardly believe her luck. She had actually managed to get her hands on the flowers that Cedric had carefully chosen himself.
Tears welled up in Joyce's eyes as she cradled the flowers. It felt as though she had spent her whole life chasing an unattainable dream. But now, at last, it was within her reach.
Overcwith joy, Joyce sent the cleaner an additional fifty thousand before carrying the flowers home, her heart overflowing with satisfaction.
When Alexander saw Joyce walk in, cradling the flowers, he strode toward her, but she dismissed him without even bothering to look up.
"I'm not spending the night with you. I have things to take care of. Now leave and don't forget to close the door behind you."
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAlexander stood at the foot of the stairs, his expression unreadable' as his gaze lingered on her in silence.
He had cto remind Joyce of her promise to transfer the Fairburne Group shares after Doug's death. But it was clear she had completely forgotten. Joyce's excited voice echoed through the halls, brimming with delight. "I got sflowers! Find someone who knows about plants and send them to my house immediately!" Her voice overflowed with excitement. Alexander's gaze darkened, his eyes turning cold and unreadable.
The next day, when Alexander arrived, he found Joyo stil doting over the lowers.
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