Instead of answering, Zachary said, "Tell me. When we were married, did you want to give me a child because you loved me, or because our grandmothers asked you to do so?"Joey frowned. "Why are you asking me?""Just answer me, please," ordered Zachary."Zachary, when one gets married, they build a family. It's only normal. Even if Rose or Grandma hadn't rushed me, I would have wanted to have a child, too," answered Joey honestly."So, you wanted to give me a child out of obligation. It wasn't because of me, right?" Zachary felt frustrated."Zachary, it's all in the past. Let's not bring it up again. Just tell me if you have a way out once you get engaged to the Fulhams."Not one to dwell in the past, Joey merely wanted to know if Zachary had a backup plan for his risky endeavor."You care so much about whether you'll owe me a favor, thinking that you'll never be able to repay me. What are you going to do if I tell you no? Will you live in regret forever? Will you be upset and la
Hanson fell silent. Emily too stood quietly on the sideline.Vaughn then continued, "Why judge someone who was missing for nearly two decades based on your standard?"You are given elite education and upbringing, but Yvonne wasn't. As long as she does not violate the law, we will bail her out no matter what. She can ask Emmen to be gone if she wants, let alone sabotage it."Hanson gulped. Then, he looked his father dead in the eyes and uttered matter-of-factly, "You're enabling her.""She's an adult. I trust her not to go too far. I will indulge her, and you don't get to judge her with your moral standard," rebuked Vaughn angrily."What about me and Selena, then? I love her. I have slept with her. She will bear my baby," Hanson pressed on.He knew that he couldn't hold his missing sister to a high standard, but that didn't mean he'd allow her to hurt an innocent woman."Get out of this house now. I will disown you tomorrow. Selena is never going to be part of our family."Yvonn
Joey and Selena took in Hanson, who "ran away from home".They sat before the company bar's counter where Joey was taking a sip of her milk. Henry warmed up the milk for her. She wasn't a fan of it, but she had no other choice."Only the staff lounge is available here. You can live with me if you don't mind," offered Selena gently, one hand holding her chin."I don't mind," agreed Hanson right away.Joey found it rather amusing. She did not pin Hanson as someone who would argue with his family. Did his relationship with Selena somehow change him?"I'm going to bed now. You guys can continue." Joey left with a yawn.Inside her room, she couldn't help but think about Zachary's engagement to the Fulhams. She felt rather upset about it and didn't have the motivation to do anything.She wondered what was happening to her. Was it the guilt from owing Zachary a favor? Joey tossed and turned on the bed, unable to fall asleep.…News of Zachary's engagement to Yvonne occupied all headl
People began to talk among themselves when Joey came up on stage. Even the chat room in the live stream bustled with countless lines. It was busier than when Harrison was speaking."Oof. Chloe shed her aloof, withdrawn look and turned into a sexy and cool heroine. I love that!""She's a designer alright. She looks so good. I think I'm in love. How can one become cool, handsome, and sexy at the same time?""Maybe she can save Pixie after all? It's Chloe we're talking about. Also, she looks gorgeous. Photos of her will definitely go viral after the launch party!"Joey glanced at the script and began delivering her speech. She cut to the chase and explained the goal of the collaboration between Pixie and Emmen.Concluding her speech, she uttered, "Pixie shall bloom once more after a decade of legacy. Please look forward to it."Then, the light on the stage dimmed."Ahhhh! Bring her back. I want to see my crush again.""Ugh, Chloe is a bombshell! She can be both the withdrawn beaut
Joey was stumped by his question. She let go of his tie. Noticing the crumpled state of the clothing article, she ordered, "Tidy yourself up now."Zachary adjusted and brushed his tie with his slender fingers, adding, "You haven't answered my question.""I don't owe you any answers." Then, she went back into the venue."I can never get a genuine answer from you," uttered Zachary behind her. "I don't understand. Is it that difficult to answer my question?"Not wanting to entertain him, Joey continued to walk away. "I won't feel guilty or happy about it. Just marry her."Then, she disappeared into the event hall.Zachary stood in the same spot and thought about the whole interaction. He knew that Joey was angry. But whether that was jealousy… He had no idea.When Joey returned to the launch party, she was still slightly annoyed as she switched on her earbuds. Harrison's voice immediately appeared over the intercom."Where were you? You didn't respond when I called you just now."
Pixie's online store was updated at midnight. There were items ranging from less than 100 dollars to more than ten thousand dollars.Needless to say, the more expensive it was, the better the quality. After all, good fabrics were pricey.It went viral on the internet because a lot of people were buying them."Wow! I can't believe Pixie will sell beautiful clothes that cost less than 100 dollars! I failed to get anything. Just which one of you took my luck?""Honestly, I want the expensive ones because they are so beautiful. However, I'm too poor to buy one. Does anyone want to donate some money to me? I want to wear some new and pretty dresses.""The ones that cost several hundred dollars are not too bad. Also, did you notice that the sizes from other boutiques are getting smaller and smaller because being a Barbie is the new beauty standard?"But that's not the case here in Pixie. They have ordinary sizes and even used plus-size models in their advertisements!""I noticed that,
Joey looked at Monica, who got up and sat next to her on the bed. Then, she patted Joey's head. "You weren't being yourself either when you were with him."Like with your ash blond hair here, you are sharp, brilliant, and confident. But in front of him, you were meek and docile. Why? Was it because he preferred someone like that?""I know he doesn't like me because he was forced to marry me. Therefore, I tried to be nicer to not annoy him." Joey continued, "Did I make a mistake?""I don't know. But something must have gone wrong, because the divorce gave you two so many grievances, yet you two kept looking back reluctantly to the good, old times."Just be yourself before your loved ones. There's no need to hide anything," consoled Monica.Joey was still upset. She snuggled into Monica's arms and uttered, "Zachary and Yvonne are getting married. It bothers me a lot, but I know I don't have the right to tell him to do anything.""Is he doing this for Selena?" asked Monica. She wasn
"You made him jump off a building! Do you want me and my son to die before you, too?" confronted Fiona maniacally with her son.Joey was heading to a meeting and was annoyed that Fiona got in her way."Igor embezzled 30 million dollars in total. He helped those senior members who had fled overseas commit tax evasion worth up to 100 million dollars."Meanwhile, he used the money he illegally obtained to buy a mansion here worth tens of millions of dollars."He is dead now, but I am gracious enough not to hold you and the house under your name liable. Yet, you're here saying it's all my fault?"Joey then walked around them and left.Fiona shrieked and pushed her son away. She brandished a knife and began charging at Joey.Henry kicked Fiona away and pulled Joey behind him to protect her. Joey's heart was seized by fear.Fiona screamed and began insulting, "You killed Igor. Do you think I want that house? I have to pay a five-figure mortgage every month. I'm just a single mother.