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Author: Ocean
last update publish date: 2026-09-20 09:37:34

Hadley shot Laura a chilly look. "None of your business."

Laura yelled, "You... Hadley, how can you be so rude?"

"Rude?" Hadley gave a disdainful scowl.

After taking a few steps, Hadley abruptly halted and turned to face Francesca. "Idiot."

Francesca couldn't say anything.

Pushing open Virginia’s office door, Hadley emerged with the forgotten rose.

The adage "more beautiful than flowers" was aptly expressed at that very moment.

Andrew turned to face her and saw that she had returned because sh
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  • She Was The Joke, Now She’s The Queen   0133

    "Okay!" She stared at Kai, and erased the recording. "What are you still doing here? Go check and cut down all the trees around here immediately."Kai sighed with relief as he saw that she agreed. "Okay! Tomorrow, I will personally take down the trees. You'll be safe if you just sleep soundly, Lau. I'll handle everything."With haste, Kai dressed and exited the room.He bumped into Mary as he went outside.Kai was stunned; it was unfortunate to run across Mary at this time."Mrs. Beck, I came to deliver something to Ms Beck; she left it in the car earlier.” Kai said nonchalantly.Mary didn't give it much thought because she was too busy thinking about herself. "Hmm! Going forward, simply leave it in the hallway if it's this late. If the servants see you, it could lead to rumors.""Yes, Mrs. Beck, I do comprehend. I'll just leave it in the hallway the next time if it's too late." Kai said this and then walked away without saying anything else.Mary was uncomfortable. Jude hadn't come b

  • She Was The Joke, Now She’s The Queen   0132

    When Laura opened her eyes, she saw Kai’s well-defined features. Even though he was thirty-five, his every action was mesmerizing."Hmm!" she whispered, "You know I like Drew. I don't want to talk about this again. I'm exhausted and want to go to bed," she remarked, feeling strangely agitated when Andrew was brought up.Andrew’s emotions were beyond her comprehension.When he returned from business trips, he always brought her gifts and treated her well.Despite their proximity, she sensed an unbridgeable gap between them.Kai’s face darkened; he truly liked Laura and would stop at nothing to save her."Kai, I believe Gwyneth is responsible for today's incident. The idea of her getting married to someone else was intolerable. Could you set her up for some trouble?’ Laura remarked, "I don't want her to have it easy."Kai’s eyes glowed with rage. "Yes! Can you think twice before getting engaged? I'll make sure she learns her lesson. You are aware of my love for you.”Laura scowled and t

  • She Was The Joke, Now She’s The Queen   0131

    With a mink coat draped over her shoulders and an air of elegance and luxury, Mary stepped up. "I heard that Sheila really dislikes Laura," she asked, glancing at Mallory without giving it much attention. “Will she be present at the engagement party?""Mary, don't worry," Mallory said with a radiant smile, certain that she could convince Sheila to consent. “Sheila will be there, I promise.”Mary arched an eyebrow, a little uneasy at Mallory’s self-assured words.Mary was perplexed as to why Sheila harbored such hostility toward her daughter, Laura."Sheila’s presence is crucial for the engagement party to hold any significance, so I hope she will come," Mary stated before heading out with Laura. She even felt Andrew wasn't quite sincere.Following their departure, Mallory dismissed the maids and led Jude upstairs.Jude ripped at her clothes as they embraced once they were inside the room. "Jude, why are you so impatient?" cried an irritated Mallory. “I want to talk to you about someth

  • She Was The Joke, Now She’s The Queen   0130

    "Liv, please go to my bag and get the self-sealing bag; there are samples inside," Hadley said, glancing at Olivia. “To determine whether those two are biological mother and daughter, take them for testing.”She told Chuck to get Mary’s sample.In response, Olivia said, "Okay, boss.""Boss, I'll have the results for you tomorrow morning," Olivia remarked as she hurried back with the self-sealing bag, received the sample from Chuck, and turned to Hadley. "Alright!" Hadley said as she left with Lois on her back.Little Lois was clinging to her mother's back, and Chuck was smiling at her. She closed her eyes at seeing Chuck.Chuck expressed his feelings of rejection by saying with a dejected expression, "Boss, Lois dislikes me; she closes her eyes whenever she sees me.”"Maybe it's because you're not handsome enough," Hadley thoughtfully retorted.Chuck was at a loss for words."Boss, that's too harsh," Chuck remarked, feeling quite depressed. Lois was still small, yet she already knew

  • She Was The Joke, Now She’s The Queen   0129

    Hadley noticed Andrew seated across from her, maintaining his haughty demeanor. She felt powerless."Looks like that kick earlier today didn't teach you a lesson," she remarked, setting down her fork and knife because seeing him had spoiled her appetite for even the tastiest food."I just don't get it," Andrew said, haunting her like a ghost. She said, genuinely irritated, "Can't you stop bothering me?"She had released her grip, and she did so fully.Andrew gave her a sly smile. "So, you've decided to be with Asher?"There was resentment in his eyes.Hadley couldn't contain her icy laughter. "How does that concern you? It has been nearly two years after our divorce. Now we are strangers. It doesn't matter who I end up marrying. Please don't approach me."With his shirt unbuttoned at the top, exposing his Adam's apple and attractive collarbone, Andrew gazed at her idly.She felt the pressure as he sat back in his chair and smiled at her.Hadley scowled. He was always genuinely furiou

  • She Was The Joke, Now She’s The Queen   0128

    "How can I simply let it go? Do you not realize that I suffer from back pain? You're making me worry about you instead of coming to visit me while I'm still in the hospital. Why can't you be more thoughtful like Laura, Francesca?” Mallory yelled. Francesca started crying. Her mother has been comparing her to Laura all the time lately."Mom...""Enough already; I'm tired of hearing it. I'm heading to my treatment right now. Don't include Laura in your troubles; instead, handle your own."As the call came to an end, Francesca experienced a wave of melancholy. She was being treated this way even by her mother.She was curious about her mother's situation.Laura has a great ability to win people over.Francesca was deeply resentful. She mustered a grin as she turned to face Laura. "Lau, I'm leaving now."The elevator arrived at the first floor just in time.Laura was a little perplexed as she watched her go. Her phone rang. It was her Jude."Dad." "Lau, someone else has taken over our p

  • She Was The Joke, Now She’s The Queen   07

    "Don't get too excited, Hadley. You are merely Andrew’s ex-wife, and tonight he'll purchase me the most amazing purple diamond and pop the question.”"Really? I'm trying to find it.” Hadley gave a smirk.After a brief delay, she shut the car door firmly and departed from the Shaw Group.Kingsley Fe

  • She Was The Joke, Now She’s The Queen   06

    "Close your dirty mouth. "How dare you use the word stole? You may look respectable, but your words are disgusting." Ercell was furious and thought. No one had ever dared to treat Hadley this way, and they had looked up to her since they were young.Laura gestured to Jemima , who boldly moved forw

  • She Was The Joke, Now She’s The Queen   05

    Hadley made the decision to grab a few necessities before returning home.With the intention of refreshing her clothing, she drove to a neighboring mall.The majority of her clothing from two years ago was either too old or too small.She needed to start shopping for maternity clothes now that she

  • She Was The Joke, Now She’s The Queen   04

    Pedro Fern, Hadley’s brother, picked her up. Later on, they arrived at V city’s most opulent location, Diamond Estate.Hadley is the Fern family's heiress.When she was little, she was traveling with her maid to another country without her family. But the plane crashed, and she ended up in a desert

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