Chapter 572: Ten years had passed, it was even more impossible!

Mr. Jepson took the cigarette from her hand, his expression serious. "Ms. Palmer, smoking is prohibited here."

"Oh, really?" Joe put on a lazy expression. "It's been so long; I forgot."

Mr. Jepson's face stiffened slightly.

"Tonight is a solemn and grand award ceremony. While I hope for a successful conclusion, if, as you say, the final result is otherwise, I won't let a clown deceive everyone at this sacred event."

Days before the ceremony, he received hints from John that there might be an issue with Poly's showcased work. So, following John's suggestion, he invited Joe.

At Joe's words, she leaned against her assistant, a provocative smile on her face. "You old men have been confused for ten years, and suddenly you're awake. I'm not used to it."

Mr. Jepson's expression tightened.

"We're about the same age; you're also an old lady."

This hit a sore spot for Joe.

"Get lost!"

She maintained herself so wel