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 Chloe shed her aloof, withdrawn look and turned into a sexy and cool heroine.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 She can be both the withdrawn beaut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.
Harrison heard the barely discernible sadness in Joey's voice and turned upset.Igor used to work at Pixie and was related to the shareholders who sold their shares. In a way, Pixie had caused her trouble this time."Let's seize Igor's properties. We shouldn't show him any more kindness," uttered Harrison after a long silence."How influential are our shareholders in Imperia?" Joey refused to believe that things were as simple as they seemed.Harrison walked closer to her and said, "Mr. Chester knows a lot of people. The other two also have a lot of shares and know many people, but they are in it for the profit alone. They can't be trusted.""Can you ask Mr. Chester to investigate Igor and his family? Fiona's child has Jacobs syndrome. I read up on it, and this kind of patient is very dangerous. I have reason to think that someone found out about this and used the child to harm us."After all, many tried to sabotage Emmen, like Brook.Harrison was no stranger to the Fulhams' sab
They sat in the ward until Henry woke up after the anesthesia wore off. The moment he saw Zachary, guilt appeared on his face.Working with Joey had made him complacent enough that he underestimated the lurking danger. He paid with his eye for his recklessness.Standing by the window, Zachary eyed Henry coldly. "Don't say anything. Just reflect upon yourself."Joey slapped Zachary and returned to Henry. Eagerly, she asked, "Do you need some water?"There was no way he would say yes to that question. With Zachary there, he would rather die from pain than stay in the hospital."I'm not thirsty," replied Henry as he stole a glance at Zachary.Ignoring Henry, Zachary asked Joey, "Lawrence will come to look after you. If you're busy, Ms. Linton, you can return to your work. Do you need a more professional security service provider?"Joey grunted affirmatively. Sitting on the bed and looking at Henry's left eye which was covered in bandages, she felt upset.Zachary's consolation didn
Zachary's lips curved into a smile, his eyes crinkling slightly.Joey quickly let go of him and sat back in her original position when she realized how close they were."If my child has XYY syndrome…""Can you shut up?" Joey was somewhat angry.Such genetic issues were excruciating for both parents and children. How could he mention it so casually?Zachary's lips curved slightly. He looked at Joey briefly before saying, "Rest assured. I won't have children either if you don't marry.""Just drop me off at the company entrance." Joey ignored his comment."Alright." Zachary nodded, though he couldn't shake the sensation of her hand covering his mouth.They hadn't had such intimate contact for a long time.When they arrived at Emmen, Zachary couldn't resist grabbing Joey's hand just as she was about to exit the car.Her hands were very comfortable to hold as they were soft and warm."What are you doing?" Joey tried to pull away instinctively.Zachary held her hand tighter. "You