Chapter 1420"Wait." Sharon stopped the shop assistant, who was about to unlock the lock, with a slightly awkward expression. "Well, don't bother to take the dress out. Although it is elegant, I don't have to attend banquets in the near future. I’ll buy it when I need it."However, Joanne didn't seem to understand Sharon's words, but hospitably suggested, "Ms. Collins, you are a big star. You have to attend important banquets every now and then, and you also need to accompany Mr. Atherton to various business receptions. Anyway, you’ll buy the dress sooner or later."After a pause, Joanne blinked and asked, "Ms. Collins, you are hesitant because you can’t afford the dress, aren't you?”"Nonsense!" Sharon hated it the most when someone said she was poor. Her face turned pale, and she quickly argued, "I’m one of the most popular female stars in our country. My husband is Mr. Atherton, and I have a lot of money. How can I not afford the dress? I’ll buy it. Don't envy me then..."As Sh
Chapter 1421Anger and frustration boiled within Sharon. But before she could utter a single word, the store manager interjected slowly, "US dollars."…Sharon's eyes widened in disbelief. She wondered if she had misheard. Ten million US dollars?For a piece of clothing?No wonder the showcase was locked and lined with layers of explosion-proof glass windows.She cast a resentful glance at Joanne, only to find that the latter was unsurprised by the price, as if she had known all along.'This bitch! She must have tricked me into buying something so outrageously expensive.'This is truly infuriating.'"Ms. Collins, would you like to try on the dress in the VIP room on the second floor or the special compartment on the first floor?" the store manager asked.Sharon's forehead was already beaded with cold sweat. She shivered and said, "What's the rush? I don't think the dress fits me.""That's not a problem. Our store has seven expert tailors who can modify it to fit you perfec
Chapter 1422"That's it! She is Joanna, who snatched the role of Shirly from me! The bitch!"Lucas was surprised.'What a coincidence!'...After Sharon hung up and went back, she became arrogant again and held her head high.Obviously, she had gotten a backer."Joanna, you bitch! You want me to lose face, right? My husband will come here soon. No matter what I want, he will buy it for me. You will be the person who loses face!" Sharon complacently humiliated Joanne.Joanne shrugged casually. "Rich people are strange indeed! Didn't you say that only you were worthy of the dress? I praised you, but you felt annoyed. Are you out of your mind?"Sharon was stuck for words and asked the waitress to take her to try the dress on.The waitress specially took an underslip for Sharon to match the dress.However, Sharon failed to put it on even though she held her breath.After she put it on with difficulty, the flab on her waist was conspicuous. Besides, her arms were flabby. Designe
Chapter 1423Ollie and Puffy were followed by four strong bodyguards. They all look terrifying! What a lovely pair of siblings! Ollie had tight lips and a serious face. He looked exactly like Cedrick, while Puffy had a sweet smile on her face. The two kids looked so different from each other. The store manager's eyes sparkled as the two kids walked into the store with a dog. 'Aren't they Cedrick's kids?' Joanne's eyes lit up too. 'There they are again, my godson and goddaughter!' Puffy now saw Joanne too. Even though Joanne was not wearing her mask today, Puffy recognized Joanne's eyes at first sight. She immediately let go of the dog's leash and trotted over to Joanne. Her shoes made a crisp sound. "Ms. Walters, we met again! You're not wearing your mask today. You're so beautiful!" Puffy said in a childish voice, and Joanne's heart melted. Although she didn't spend a lot of time with Puffy, she adored Puffy so much. She immediately took her into her arms and
Chapter 1424Sharon's face was twisted in anger and she looked frightening. She looked like a monster. Even with two bodyguards present, Joanne spontaneously shielded Ollie and Puffy behind her. "Ow..." The big husky wearing a frog hat seemed to sense the tension. He opened his mouth wide and wailed at Sharon, showing his sharp teeth. Sharon was enraged. 'Why is Ollie protecting the bitch?' Just as she was about to throw a tantrum, she caught a glimpse of a familiar man at the door out of the corner of her eye. The anger on her face immediately disappeared. She pursed up her lips. Tears welled up in her eyes. She reached out, grabbed Joanne's hand, and pleaded, "Ms. Winters, you are a smart woman. You convinced the director to give you the part of Shirly. I admire you, but Ollie and Puffy are still so young. Don't fool them, okay?" Joanne was confused about the trick Sharon was playing, but her slap was quick - "Ah!" Sharon's scream echoed through the luxury sto
Chapter 1425Lucas maintained an appropriate smile towards Joanne."Ms. Walters, nice to meet you. I am Mr. Atherton's assistant Lucas. What a coincidence to see you again!"'See you again? Have we met before?' Joanne thought to herself.Joanne smiled politely, without revealing her true feelings.Upon seeing Edwin, she finally understood why Sharon's expression had changed so quickly. Sharon had been trying to play the innocent victim and even blamed Joanne for pushing and hitting her! Sure enough, Sharon was used to being arrogant and domineering, and now she was pretending to show such a pitiful look.Feeling the atmosphere was a bit tense, Edwin noticed that Joanne had hardly looked at him since he entered the store.She had even greeted Lucas!After a moment of awkward silence, Edwin suppressed his irritation and disgust, and he looked at Sharon. "Aren't you ashamed to keep lying on the ground? Get up!"Sharon didn't notice Edwin's displeasure at all, for she thought he
Chapter 1426Sharon's voice was delicate, and it went straight to Joanne's heart.She had never seen this side of Sharon before. It was as if the domineering Sharon from before was just an illusion.Edwin's fists were clenched tightly at his sides, his knuckles white.Before he could push Sharon away, he noticed Joanne's reaction. The indifference in her eyes stung his heart.He wished that Joanne would rush over and push Sharon away, telling her that she was not worthy of him. But throughout the entire encounter, Joanne had remained indifferent and, if anything, showed signs of hatred. There was not a trace of jealousy in her eyes."Ollie, why do you want the dress? It's not like you'll wear it." Edwin tried to control his anger.Ollie frowned in disgust. Although he didn't quite understand the complicated relationship between the adults, he was determined to support his godmother. Holding onto Joanne's hand, he said resolutely, "I don't like this woman next to you. I think M
Chapter 1427Edwin wasn't sure if he was forcing Joanne to stay because he wanted to see her give in, or because he was jealous of Jack.He tightened his grip on her wrist, unwilling to let go of her.Joanne winced at the pain."Uncle Edwin, you're hurting Ms. Walters." Ollie frowned.Hearing Ollie's voice, several bodyguards entered the store one after another and surrounded Edwin.Edwin knew that these bodyguards were specially arranged by Cedrick for Ollie and Puffy, and they always followed the siblings. They were all good at fighting. Edwin smiled, "Ollie, if I don't release her, are you going to let them fight me?""You bullied Ms. Walters first. I have no choice." Ollie was young but not timid. "I have already compromised and intended to give that dress to Ms. Collins. If you continue to bully Ms. Walters, the gloves are coming off."Edwin snorted, "You haven't even grown up yet. What can you do to me?"Edwin thought, 'Ollie is so protective of Joanne. Does he also know