FreeGoodNovelChapter 93
Chapter 93:
Joyce hesitated before taking a small, nervous step forward, her hands twisting nervously in front of her. Katrina
gave a subtle pull on her skirt, a silent nudge of encouragement.
Taking a breath, Joyce forced a shy smile and spoke in a soft, almost teasing tone.
“Mr. Phillips, are you here to congratulateon my new office? Thank you so much for being here. It really
means a lot. The space is still a work in progress, though.”
Katrina couldn't have looked happier. With a proud smile, she added, “Cedric, welcome! What a wonderful
surprise to have you here!”
Caiden felt his pride grow as he watched Cedric. Having him there, with all his influence and status, was like a
badge of honor for Caiden, giving him a sense of validation and boosting his confidence tenfold. At the same
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇttime, Joyce's friends were gathered at the back, staring at Cedric in awe.
“That's Cedric?” one of them whispered, her voice shaky with astonishment.
“You're talking about Cedric Phillips? The business mogul who's always in the news?”
“He's so put together, totally unlike us. He has this presence—so polished, so sophisticated.”
“Yeah, but isn’t Cedric known for staying away from social events? Why would he chere, of all places? And
on Joyce's office opening day, no less. What's happening?”
“Isn't it clear? Cedric must have a thing for Joyce! | mean, why else would he be here? Joyce is basically set for
life now—landing someone like Cedric? She’s hit the jackpot.”
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“Living the dream. But why would Cedric go for someone like Joyce? She doesn’t really seem all that sharp.”
That last remark wasn’t as quiet as the rest—it was loud enough for everyone to catch.
The room went still. Caiden, Katrina, and Joyce turned in sync, their glares sharp and cold.
On the other hand, the building manager couldn't help but stifle a laugh.
From the moment Katrina's gaze fell upon Cedric, her smile was unwavering. She regarded him as an exemplary
choice for a son-in-law. Leaning towards Caiden, she murmured, “Cedric really is something else, isn’t he? Look
how polite and considerate he is. We haven't even officially started, and here he is, already bearing a gift.”
Caiden, watching Cedric’s poised and respectful manner, nodded in acknowledgment.
Katrina's grin broadened with pride.
“You see, honey? This is all free doing. Had | not nurtured Joyce so well, she might have ended up like Daniela.
Think about it—when we're old, who will we depend on? Certainly not Daniela.”
With an eager nod, Caiden responded, “You're absolutely right. Joyce is all we've got. Daniela? She's a lost
cause, utterly unreliable for the rest of her pathetic life.”
Katrina felt a surge of elation, her beaming smile proof of her delight.
She advanced a few paces towards Cedric, her focus turning to the vase the building manager held. A glimmer of
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmrecognition danced in her eyes.
“Hang on... Isn't that from last night's auction?”
Curiosity flickered in Katrina's eyes as she leaned toward the vase.
Yet, as she approached, the manager recoiled instinctively, clutching the vase closer to his chest.
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