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Joanna couldn’t believe how shameless. Howell was. She had never met anyone this brazen before.
With him so close, his masculine scent was almost suffocating, and she found herself struggling to breathe.
She pushed against his chest,
trying to cre
in create some distance.
The air between them felt charged, thick with tension, and the atmosphere suddenly seemed hotter.
Joanna frowned and spoke in a low, controlled voice, “Mr. Buckley, have some decency. If you don’t let go. I’ll scream”
Howell’s eyes darkened, and a cold smile tugged at the e
corner of his lips. “Go ahead, scream. We’re legally married, after all”
The word “legally” was spat out, as if it left a bitter taste in his mouth.
Joanna could tell he was just being a bully, but she wouldn’t back down. “Let go of me. I’m going to puke.”
Having learned from their previous encounter, Howell quickly released her.
Joanna stepped back, giving him a sharp look. “Mind your own business. You take care of your lover, and I’ll handle my own affairs. And let me make this crystal clear–we’re divorced. Please sign the papers as soon as possible”
“What if I don’t sign?” Howell asked, his voice dripping with arrogance, his smirk widening.
“Don’t sign? On Monday.
I’ll have my lawyer contact you. Goodbye”
Joanna couldn’t help but laugh bitterly, shaking her head. She had had enough of him. Without another word, she turned to leave, not wanting to even glance in his direction.
rogues. He used to be the aloof, perfect man everyone admired, but now he was just as shameless as
Men were all the same when they turned into rogues the rest.
Howell stood still, watching her retreating figure, her words ringing in recognized her anymore.
his
is ears. His chest tighte
tightened. Joanna had really changed–he barely
Seeing how desperate she was to divorce him, Howell felt an unfamiliar frustration gnawing at him.
The thought of her with another man made his stomach churn, as if something valuable was slipping through his fingers. He thought, “No. I won’t allow that to happen
The highly anticipated fashion gala was finally here.
Joanna had agreed to accompany Donald, so she spent the afternoon getting realy
This was a lng event, and she couldn’t afford to cinbarrass Donald. Her image mattered a lot to her.
Since she was pregnant, she opted for light makeup. The dress Donald had arranged for her was custom–made and clearly very expensive
With little time to spare, slie went straight to the venue after griting ready
The fashion gala was being held at Osland City’s luxurious Six–Star White Swan Hotel.
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Swan Hotel, located in the heart of the city, was a towering landmark, shining with extravagance and opulence.
Gosen the scale of the event, it was only fitting than it took place at the White Swan Hotel. The guest list was filled with high society, fashion industry hiravywrights, celelunities, anal socialites.
Altlatnogli kronald had planned to pick her up, they were running out of time, so they decided to go separately to avoid being late.
When Joanna armed, she walked directly into the lobby and headed for the elevator.
As slar was about to press the button, a delicate and suddenly reached out, followed by the overpowering scent of perfume.
Alice she got pregnant, Joanne’s setine of sonell became nuore isitive, and the overpowering fragrance now made her feel a bit queasy.
As she lifted her gaze, an abrasive voice immediately cur
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ugh the air. Josina, what are you doing here! This is a star hotel. You must have
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gotten the wrong place.”
Joanna looked
ed up to see Theodora standing there,
inding there, her posture haughty as ever.
Joanna glanced at her before replying coolly, “Whose dog is barking without a leash? This is a luxury hotel, you know”
Theodora’s face immediately darkened. ‘Joanna, who are you talking about?”
Joanna’s expression remained unfazed as she responded, “Anyone who answers me–that’s who I’m talking about.”
Theodora didn’t say anything back, but her eyes quickly zeroed in on Joanna’s dress. Her expression shifted to one of complete disbelief. “Joanna. where did you get that dress? That’s a custom Miracle Brand! You can’t possibly afford it.”
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It wasn’t surprising that Theodora reacted this way. After all, Joanna was wearing the very same dress Theodora had been eyeing just two y
The dress was made from the finest luxury fabrics, but what really made it worth a fortune were the diamonds sewn into it–part of a collection by a famous jewelry brand. The price tag was eye–watering, creeping up into the nine–figure range.
When it was first released, every high–society woman in town was clamoring to get their hands on it.
Theodora was a die–hard Miracle Brand fan, and not just her–every top socialite in the city was obsessed with the brand. They’d stop at nothing to get exclusive pieces, hoping to flaunt their wealth and status.
Theodora had even tried to pull some strings to rent the dress for a day, only to be told it had been bought by a mysterious buyer, and there were
no more available
Miracle Brand’s prestige came from its exclusivity, and that only made it more coveted.
But Theodora never in her wildest dreams thought that this dress would end up on Joanna. If it had been anyone else, she might not have thought Twice.
But a nine–figure dress on Joanna? That was a reality she couldn’t fathom. She thought, ‘How did this even happen!”
Joanna–or
once a nobody, poor and powerless- —was now wearing one of the most sought–after dresses in the fashion world. Her transformation seemed almost unreal
The dress–pure white, adorned with diamonds–perfectly complemented her pale skin. She wore barely any makeup, yet her beauty radiated effortlessly.
In an instant, she eclipsed Theodora’s carefully crafied appearance.
- She couldn’t
The dress, the attention, the aura–everything about Joanna’s presence now seemed to make Theodora’s efforts seem insignificant. help but feel a burning mixture of shock and frustration. She thought, “Why?
oanna could easily read the jealousy in Theodora’s eyes. But if Theodora knew that Joanna had an entire wardrobe full of Miracle Brand pieces, he’d probably combust with rage.
wanna, satisfied by the reaction, couldn’t help but smirk inwardly. She nonchalantly
oing to tell you.”
- d. “Where I bought it? None of your business. And I’m not
The really couldn’t be bothered to engage with someone like Theodora, If she did, it would only fuel her arrogance.
Theodora, seeing that Joanna wasn’t responding to her jabs, thought maybe she had struck a nerve. Especially when she saw how stunningly Joann lled out the dress–its elegant lines accentuating her curves. Joanna looked like something out of a fairy tale, graceful and poised.
you possibly affor
Theodoras jealouvy bulled over, and she couldn’t hold back any longer. “Joanna, I didn’t know you were this shallow! How could yo
dress like that? It has to be a fake Miracle Brund!”
