The woman stood there innocently with dark brown curly hair, just like Joyce’s, except that Joyce’s hair was longer. Apart from being of the same height, they didn’t have any other common features. The middle-aged woman saw nothing wrong with her statement and neither was she surprised by how agitated her daughter was. Martin had just wasted 100k which meant that he was loaded. She wasn’t asking for a mansion but just a modern house around that price or a little more. Men like Martin wouldn’t give for free. Joyce might pay the price differently so she wasn’t remorseful. Also, for her inability to enjoy many healthy days, she desired to spend the few she had in unforgettable ways till she was no more. Martin wasn’t concerned about the request but the fact that the woman didn’t bother to ask how he was faring or the intent of his relationship with her daughter before making her demand. No wonder Joyce was reluctant for him to meet her mother. “Mum, this is too much,” Joyce couldn’t h

Anderson’s business partners were initially annoyed at the invasion but when those who made it to the wedding began to murmur that it was Anderson’s wife, their annoyance turned into admiration at how Anderson rushed to Avery’s side and held her in his arms protectively. Martin was equally disturbed. If something was wrong, then Joyce should be with Avery but there was no sign of her. He checked his phone to see that Avery had called him ten times since Anderson stored Martin’s number on her phone for emergencies. “Love, are you sick?” Anderson asked worriedly, cupping Avery’s cheeks in his palms. Avery shook her head and said in a teary voice, “No. It’s Joyce. She sat down and couldn’t get up.” Anderson was confused. “I don’t understand,” he said and glanced at Martin, who promptly felt uneasy and strode over. “Is there a problem?” Martin asked worriedly, hoping that Anderson hadn’t pampered Avery too much for her to interrupt this very important meeting for a cuddle. Avery tur

The ladies were relieved that the men had finally left, though curious to know the people involved as well. But that could be reserved for later. Joyce had to unzip her pants and come out of them with the help of Avery and Sophia. When she was done changing the clothes, Sophia bid them goodbye and left to attend to other businesses.Joyce was too scared to sit on any other chair again after going to the washroom to ease herself and back, while she wondered why she hadn’t seen any of their colleagues around after Martin had sent them away.“Where did they go?” she asked Avery after she returned.“In Mr. Nox’s office,” Avery responded, thinking that she was referring to the men. Joyce realized it and explained further,“I mean everyone else.”Avery shrugged. Today as their last day was supposed to be a memorable one and she never expected such a terrible goodbye. As such, she responded, “I don’t know and I don’t care but I heard Martin say that you are his fiancé. Did he propose to you a

Since everyone in the open office except for Avery was guilty of laughing at Joyce and encouraging Suzy and Gloria, Mr. Nox announced their punishment in the open office ensuring that a genuine apology was being rendered to Joyce. As such, he stood there to watch each of them walk to Joyce to apologize one by one.Joyce didn’t hold any grudge against them, accepting their apology and forgiving them instantly. If not for Mr. Nox insisting on it, she would have just let things be.Scarlet stepped out of the office, abhorred by the sight of Joyce looking like the heroine of the day. An evil intent crossed her mind and she didn’t cast it away. Since she was already fired, what more could happen to her?She hastened to Joyce’s desk with everyone thinking that she was going to render her apology as well, except that when she got there, she stared at Joyce scornfully and spat, “you bitch. Keep fucking Martin for a favor. Your oil will soon run out.”With Mr. Nox’s presence, no one dared to s

Avery was afraid, recalling that when Anderson asked about the reason why she wanted to marry him, she had said it was because of her parents’ business. The man hated lies, and if he found out that she married him because Trent asked her to do so with the plan of getting a fifty percent settlement after the divorce, Anderson would be furious. As such, she stood up and said,“Let’s go.”Joyce’s eyes dimmed but she didn’t stop her since Anderson was at the doorway. When they reached there, Anderson asked Avery, "Do you want to talk to him?” His gaze carried worry and he didn’t know why. Perhaps because he didn’t expect Avery to give Trent an audience but he also inspired himself that he had to begin trusting her.However, her response amazed him, making him understand that Trent had forced her somehow but how did he not see it?“No,” Avery responded.Anderson turned to Trent, his lips thinning and a smile stretching them. “She doesn’t want to talk to you so back off.” His aura gave him