Luna thought that when Joshua wanted to announce her identity in front of everyone, it would be done during the company conference in the morning or at another venue.What she did not expect was that those from the upper management would arrange themselves at Lynch Group Tower once the car stopped.All of the staff and executives lined on two sides by the entrance, opening a path in the middle.Looking out from the car, the two sides of the red carpet were people in black. This was the first time Luna saw such a huge ensemble.She turned back and looked at Joshua in a daze.“This is how we welcome important guests to the group,” said Joshua calmly in a low voice. “You’re the first woman of mine to enjoy this.”Luna was speechless. It did not need to be that formal, did it? At that moment, someone knocked on the car door.Courtney stood outside with a smile. She was in a pink long dress, her long hair freshly curled with a crystal hairpin to top it off. She looked as exquis
Everyone watched as Joshua carried Luna across the lobby and into the elevator, going up to the President’s office on the top floor.Everything felt surreal to Luna the moment her feet landed on the ground. It was like a dream, but a much crueler one.After all, in the dream, Joshua was carrying Luna Gibson, but in reality, Joshua was carrying the current Luna.“Do I need to give you some time to reminisce?”Joshua’s low and cold voice pulled Luna back to reality, and she abruptly came to her senses as she met his cold eyes.She smiled awkwardly. “I’m just a little taken aback. We’re just putting on an act, but I didn’t expect it to be such a huge one.”Joshua’s eyes dimmed a little. He did it on purpose.Since he was putting on an act with Luna to get Luna Gibson’s attention so she would return to him as soon as possible, he had to truly make her jealous.After Luna Gibson left back then, he went through her computer, diary, and social media. He saw how she said she liked bein
Luna’s words silenced the entire design department. Her colleague’s expressions turned ugly, too.She was indeed coaxing and praising Courtney yesterday together with Shannon. After all, Courtney was the Design Director’s junior, and they were close to each other. Luna came out of nowhere; no one knew who she was or what background she had. A person like that was a threat to them! “I never thought that someone would be proud to be a substitute.” Shannon leaned against the door to her office as she shot Luna a condescending glance. “No wonder you’re so arrogant. You have the support of someone that we can’t afford to offend.”“You know you can’t offend him, too?” Luna smiled. “Furthermore, Joshua never once said that I’m anybody’s substitute, right? What if I were to say that Joshua actually likes me?”“You’re lying!” One of the staff agitatedly pointed at Luna and scolded, “The love President Lynch has for his ex-wife is real! He loved her deeply. He only has her in his heart!”
Slam! The office door was kicked shut as Luna’s back was brutally slammed against the cold door.Joshua strangled Luna with a cold gaze. “Who the hell gave you the courage to spread rumors about me outside?”Luna could barely breathe as the air in her lungs decreased. Struggling, she hoarsely spoke, “I’m only saying what I’m thinking.”Joshua glared at her, his gaze growing even colder. “You think that I got engaged to Aura because I like her?”“What else is it, then?” Luna lifted her head with a determined gaze. “I’ve said it before. There are many ways to take care of someone, and it’s not necessarily getting engaged with them.”When she was overseas, she had once found many excuses for his behavior. She tried to find ways to determine that her judgment was wrong. She wanted to find a reason for him! She used to have hope, no matter how little, hoping that he did not do those things, that he had no relationship with Aura, and that he still loved her.Alas, she had to face t
Joshua lowered his head and elegantly straightened his disarrayed clothes. “Let him wait a few more minutes,” he said flatly. “I’ll go down soon.”“Yes, Sir.”Hearing Lucas’ footsteps leaving, the spent Luna leaned on the door and exhaled deeply.When she came to her senses, Joshua had already tidied himself, looking properly as he stood in front of her.He looked at her condescendingly. His voice was so cold it had no warmth in it. “I hope this matter won’t happen a second time. You can offend anyone you like in this company except me.”He then turned to leave when Luna opened her arms wide, blocking Joshua’s path.“Is there anything else?” Joshua furrowed his brows unhappily.“Yes.” Luna took a deep breath and lifted her head. “If I’m not mistaken, you did say that you’re taking me to lunch when we were at the design department just now, didn’t you?”“Hmm.” Joshua frowned a little. “Someone is going to take photos and put them on the news.”Luna smiled; she guessed correctly
Joshua could see the hatred in Luna’s eyes when she mentioned Aura. Oddly, she never truly crossed paths with Aura. The only time they did was when Luna was a servant at the Blue Bay Villa.Was it because of Nellie?Luna shared no relationship with Nellie either—they were a servant and a master. He did not believe a calculative woman like Luna would hate Aura so much just because of Nellie.“I’m the one proposing the deal right now, Mr. Lynch, not the other way around.” Luna looked away, not wanting to meet his piercing gaze. “All you need to say is whether you agree to the deal or not.”Joshua looked at Luna’s almost flawless face. He furrowed his brows slightly.After a while, he gently nodded.Luna chuckled lightly. She went past Joshua and exited. “Thank you, Mr. Lynch. I’ll accompany you for lunch. I’ll also agree to all your demands during the week.”“You better hold on to what you said,” asserted Joshua coldly and strode away.Hearing his footsteps gradually vanishing
Adrian’s chest heaved heavily. “That wasn’t what I meant!”He got Joshua to hire Luna because he knew Luna was Moon the jewelry designer. He admired her talent! That did not mean he wanted Luna to end up with Joshua! Hailey Walter of the Walter family had waited for Joshua for so many years. If Joshua had to consider someone other than the Gibson siblings, it should be her! At that thought, Adrian lifted his head and glared at Joshua coldly. “I don’t care. Since you made the precedent, that means you can accept women other than the Gibson sisters. I’m going to the Walter family in the next few days to pick up Hailey and send her to Blue Bay Villa to stay! That should be where she’ll be staying!”Adrian thus got up angrily and stormed off.Joshua remained seated on the sofa. He did not chase after Adrian, nor did he refute his words.Lucas, by the side, furrowed his brows. “Sir, are you going to let your father bring Ms. Walter to Blue Bay Villa?”Joshua changed into a more c
What else?Luna calmly smiled. “Everything I ought to know.”She casually picked up a pen and started making amendments to Bonnie’s sketch. “I don’t think you’re a fan of Aura Gibson.”Bonnie bit her lip, and after a while, she nodded stiffly. “I’m not.”“That’s strange.”Luna yawned. She then spoke in a half-whisper that only both of them could hear, “Since you’re not a fan of Aura’s, why do you pay so much attention to her? You were even willing to quit your job and assume another identity, coming to Lynch Group just to look for her.”Bonnie closed her eyes. She did not know how Luna knew about all that, but she knew Luna was Joshua’s woman. Since she knew everything, that must mean Joshua also…A sense of helplessness washed over, and it overwhelmed Bonnie.She sighed. “Am I going to get fired?”“No.” Luna lowered her gaze and continued searching for mistakes in the design sketches. “Only I know about this.”She winked at Bonnie. “I only wanted to make sure that our goals