FreeGoodNovelChapter 149
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Katrina fixed her with a stern look. Now? At this critical moment while she was lavishing praise?
Joyce sat there, her face ashen, overwhelmed by the strong scent of the fish she normally loved. Now, it was
repulsive, the smell invading her senses, triggering waves of nausea that coursed through her.
She pushed the plate away and muttered, “Please, go on.”
Katrina's irritation was palpable as her eyes narrowed, but she quickly masked it with a forced smile, turning
back to Richard.
“Now, where was 1? Oh yes, Joyce's character is impeccable. She's truly a wonderful—"
“Urgh!” Joyce gagged again, cutting Katrina off a second time.
Katrina's expression turned stormy with frustration.
“Remove that fish!” she commanded the waiter sharply, her annoyance spilling over onto the staff.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtWhen she faced Richard again, her expression had reset to one of calm and control, as if the previous outbursts
had never occurred.
Richard couldn’t help but be struck by her ability to maintain poise. Despite the awkward interruptions, she
appeared utterly unruffled. Internally, he cringed, feeling a secondhand embarrassment for her situation.
“Richard, | appreciate your time, so I'll get right to the point.
You see, after Alexander and Daniela’s marriage—which, frankly, was less than ideal—they ended their union just
days after the ceremony,” Katrina explained, her smile unwavering.
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“I admit, sof the blfalls on Caiden and me. We failed to guide Daniela appropriately. Her temperament
really isn’t cut out for domestic life. We can all agree that Alexander and Joyce are a match made in heaven.
Their chemistry is undeniable, and frankly, I'm quite fond of Alexander. I'll be blunt since everyone's here.
Alexander is the perfect fit for my daughter, and I'm not settling for less. Richard, wouldn't it make sense to let
him and Joyce be together?”
Richard was visibly stunned by her frank approach. He thought Katrina would wait for him to bring up the topic,
but she mentioned it herself. As the eyes of everyone around the table bore into him, he felt the weight of the
moment.
Undeterred by Richard's silence, Katrina continued, “Of course, our approval isn't enough; your blessing is
essential. But | know you have the foresight to look beyond our family’s superficial prestige. Take Daniela, for
instance. Despite her wealth, what does it truly amount to without her family’s support? Does she even have
anyone left to lean on? Any parents? Wealth is fleeting, and Daniela’s fiery spirit hardly makes her manageable.
Even during her twith Alexander, she maintained her distance. Did Alexander ever truly get close to
Daniela?”
Richard pivoted, catching sight of Alexander's furrowed brow.
Katrina's laughter held a sly undertone as she teased, “No handholding, no kissing—what sort of romance is this?
Merely platonic? Despite her strong feelings for Alexander, she never wavered from her beliefs. There was a time
when she had nothing to her name. Now, as the head of Elite Lux, she commands respect from hundreds of
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmemployees. Do you think she’d bother listening to you? Bennett Group's performance this year isn’t even a third
of what Elite Lux has achieved. In a family, the main earner often holds the reins. Had Alexander remained with
Daniela, he certainly wouldn't be the one making decisions today.”
Katrina's eyes flickered with triumph as she observed Richard's hardened gaze and pressed on.
“However, Joyce is a different story. She’s been nothing but sweet and endearing since her youth, maturing
gracefully like fine wine.” Her stare intensified as she spoke.
Richard was on the verge of responding when Katrina leaned forward to fill his glass once more.
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