Although Lynn and Zayn were not engaged, there was no one in Mauve City who did not know that the Claudes and the Quirrels had intended for them to marry.Lynn's expression suddenly changed. She stood up and stared at Yvonne seriously. "What do you mean? What are you talking about?"Yvonne pursed her lips. "Do I look like I'm talking nonsense? The reason why I quarreled with her was because I saw her meet up with Director Claude several times. Jocelyn’s friend had been hospitalized before this and she used to go to the hospital every day. She would always meet up with Director Claude every time she went. I warned her once at the time, but she didn't take my words seriously!"Lynn's expression was absolutely hideous. "Then why didn't you tell me this before?!"Yvonne sniffled in an aggrieved manner. "I didn't want to offend Director Claude or make you worry. I thought of getting her to back off first after I confronted her but I didn't expect her to flirt with Director Claude at the
The banquet began. After Zayn greeted several guests, he went looking for Jocelyn.Lynn and Yvonne were standing not far away.Yvonne continued to stir up the flames, whispering in Lynn's ear. "See that? Director Claude went looking for Jocelyn the moment he was done. He couldn’t wait to have her at his side all the time. You've already been at the dinner for so long, but I haven't seen him come to say hello to you or anything!"Lynn was so made that her delicate, little face twisted.She said bitterly, “Can you stop talking?"She was now internally fuming and still, she had to listen to Yvonne like a fly in her ear, irritating her again and again. Yvonne said with a slight smile. “Alright then, I'll go around by myself first!"Lynn ignored her. Yvonne was unhappy, but she did not show it.She pressed her lips into a straight line and turned away.Jocelyn was talking to Zayn when he saw Lynn approach with a smile. “Zayn, you’re here with Miss White."Zayn frowned slightly. "
Jocelyn was stunned. Since when was she Skyler’s companion?Lexie had loosened her grip and was standing to the side waiting for her. Jocelyn was just about to raise her question when she noticed Skyler’s warning gaze and quietly shut up.Skyler placed his hand on her waist. To outside eyes, he was practically half-hugging her into his embrace. They looked very close. He looked at Yvonne coldly. "Can you leave already?" Yvonne was resentful as she looked toward Jim. Jim was already smiling as he went to pester Lexie. “Xixi, I didn’t think we’d meet here!”Lexie’s expression was cold, like she did not want to see him. Jim touched his nose sheepishly. “Aw, don’t be so cold!”Lexie remained cold as usual, treating him like air. Yvonne looked at Skyler, aggrieved, and noted that he was expressionless as always.She finally glared at Jocelyn and turned away angrily.Jocelyn looked at Skyler. "Mr. Moore, can you explain what's going on?"A look of disgust flashed across Sk
What Skyler sensed was that... It did not look like a fever, but instead…He then only recalled that Jocelyn had no experience in life under her and was only 20 years old. She probably did not know what was going on at all! She just kept saying that she felt discomfort!However, who would dare make a move on Jocelyn so openly at this dinner with so many people around? That said, Jocelyn was not a fool. Did she drink something someone else gave her?Countless thoughts flashed through Skyler’s mind in an instant and Jocelyn could barely stand anymore.Skyler knew that if Jocelyn found out that she made a fool of herself in public tomorrow, she would be devastated considering the type of person she was. Taking advantage of others' inattention, he immediately wrapped her up in his arms. Raising his hand, he began to position her to get a better grip on her.Then, he quickly picked Jocelyn up and walked out.Lynn had been secretly watching Jocelyn and did not expect her to be with
Jocelyn grabbed his arm and his body went slightly stiff. She still retained a trace of lucidity, however.In a trance, she recalled that Skyler seemed to have told her not to have any funny ideas about him!She as though woke up a little. Although she was in so much discomfort, she let go of Skyler’s hand as if it burned.She murmured unconsciously, "No need!"Skyler felt her move and a touch of loss flashed across his eyes.So it seemed that she was this unwilling to be with him…He gripped the steering wheel tightly. “Alright, no need then!”Jocelyn clawed at the backrest of the passenger seat incessantly. She was trying hard to endure, to hold herself back from jumping Skyler.He suddenly stepped on the brakes. He asked himself why was it so upsetting even though they were both married!She was already his wife and it was only right that he help her!Skyler unbuckled his seat belt then turned and looked at the passenger seat. His voice was very soft. "Jocelyn, let me he
Skyler felt angry and suffocated. He suddenly turned his head, no longer looking at Jocelyn. His heart sank completely. "No need, we’re not far from Villa No. 1 now. The family doctor is already there!"With that, he suppressed his emotions and tried to keep himself from getting angry. The car was covering hundreds of miles in an instant as it sped toward Villa No. 1.In all honesty, Skyler was absolutely livid to have been pushed away in that situation.It was not only frustration from being interrupted emotionally, it was also his self-esteem being insulted.What could he do though? Jocelyn was not willing even in her predicament!Skyler could have any woman; to take advantage of someone when they were in danger would be absolutely classless!What was more, he had always been able to have anyone he wanted!He just wanted to help her!Jocelyn’s mind was muddled but she had engraved in her mind that nothing could happen between her and Skyler. She had forgotten that before thei
Skyler's gaze sank and a dark light flashed in his eyes. "Dad, why do you say that?"Zachariah snorted. "I was invited to be a judge for the Dawnlight Jewelry Competition this time. I was free this morning so I flipped through the drafts from the competition just now. Unexpectedly, I saw the design by Jocelyn from your company!"You helped give her a name back then and helped her file a lawsuit. You even recruited her into your company. I wondered what kind of talent she is but, in the end, she’s just mediocre passing off as a genius. I don’t get her design. To tell you the truth, she wouldn’t even be able to pass the first round with that level. You need to improve your eye for people!"Skyler's frowned deeply. He has practically gone through all of Jocelyn’s design drafts.She was not the kind of person to play at things. Each of her designs had practically been spiritual.Yet, based on his father's reputation, it was impossible for him falsely accuse a small, unknown designer!
Jocelyn had an extremely unpleasant look on her face. “This is not my design. Wait a minute.”After Jocelyn finished speaking, she hurried upstairs to get her laptop.She had a scanned copy of her design draft on her laptop.Jocelyn went downstairs with the laptop, quickly turned it on, and displayed the design she drew. Then, she turned the laptop over and showed it to Skyler. “This is the design draft I handed in that day.”Skyler breathed a sigh of relief when he saw the design on the laptop.This was the level of skill that Jocelyn should have.His eyes twinkled when he saw that Jocelyn looked a little anxious and angry. “Then when do you think your design draft got swapped?”Jocelyn shook her head with an unpleasant look on her face and tried to recall the scene of the day. “I finished the design draft, packaged it directly, and took it to the front desk so they could post it out. The company would send out all their parcels from the front desk. Maybe something went wrong i