Joann’s face brightened at the sight of her.


    “You’rete! I’ve been here waiting for ages,” she eximed, pulling Lindsay to sit next to her.


    Noticing Lindsay’s simple yellow dress, which bore no particr design, Joann’s expression turned to one of mild discontent.


    “Why would you wear something so in on such a special day? I’ll have the stylist give you a makeover Later.


    ”


    Lindsay declined politely, sayign, “No, thanks.


    Today is your engagement party.


    You should be the center of attention, not me.


    ”


    Joann sped Lindsay’s arm reassuringly.


    “You’re my best friend.


    It’s important that you look stunning today.N?velDrama.Org holds text ? rights.


    ”


    Lindsay offered a smile, choosing not to linger on the subject.


    She ced the jewelry on the table and turned the conversation back to Joann’s earlier frustration.


    “Why were you so upset with the jewelry earlier?”


    Joann’s demeanor shifted slightly, her annoyance rekindling.


    “It’s all Ste’s doing,” she muttered with a scoff.


    Lindsay blinked, her voice measured as she asked, “What exactly did she do to you?”


    Joann stretched the truth when recounting to Lindsay what happened between Ste and her at the jewelry store that day.


    She concealed her intentional provocation and said, “I merely approached to greet her, yet her response was curt, almost hostile.


    Can you believe she dropped twenty million on a set of jewelry just like that? Clearly, she’s spending Matthew’s money.


    ”


    As Joann talked, her anger surged.


    Clenching her teeth, she continued, “You should’ve seen how smug she


    looked! She definitely married Matthew for his money.


    ”


    While Joann simmered with fury, Lindsay silently scoffed, amused at the prospect of her making a scene.


    But on the surface, Lindsay maintained her charade of convincing Joann to calm down.


    “Don’t meddle with Ste.


    Matthew’s married, and I honestly wish them happiness.


    The past promise was all in jest.


    Don’t take it too seriously.


    ”


    “How can I just let it go? Yes, you’re kind, but she took your man.


    We can’t just ignore that! And her smug expression is unbearable.


    I’ll help you reim what’s rightfully yours.


    ”


    Lindsay hesitated, ying her part well.


    “I’m not sure that’s wise.


    What if we get caught?”


    With a scoff, Joann reassured her, “Don’t worry, I’ll handle it discreetly.


    And tonight, you’ll be Matthew’s dance partner.


    ”


    As the engagement party kicked off, Joann and Bet weed their guests side by side.


    Joann’s eyes constantly darted toward the entrance, searching for Ste.


    Gripping her goblet tightly, she resolved to settle scores with Ste tonight.


    The onlookers observed Joann and Bet together, offering them polite, though clearly insincerepliments.


    “You two are a perfect match.


    ”


    “I agree.


    ”


    “Looks like we’ll be attending your wedding soon.


    ”


    Although thementscked genuine warmth, they nheless conveyed a form of respect.


    The Lowell family had seen better days, now a shadow of their former glory, but Bet was ambitious.


    Having achieved notable sess abroad over recent years, he returned with a significant project under his belt.