Chapter 654 Just in Time

After that response, Leanna kept quiet and held onto her glass of water.

Then, Joseph glanced at the bench and asked her, “Do you mind if I sit here?”

“Please, sit,” she replied. “It is meant for public use, after all.”

Before sitting down, he straightened his outfit. “You are a jewelry designer. I trust you are very familiar with all the pieces exhibited today?”

“You flatter me. There are plenty I have never seen before.” Then, she asked, “Has your car been repaired?”

“The repairs are completed,” he answered. “It is only a bit of paint. It’s nothing much. Please do not be so worried about it.”

After a brief pause, Leanna abruptly asked, “I remember you once mentioned you returned to Highside because you heard something had happened in Jamesdon. Have you found the information you were looking for?”

Joseph had likely not expected her to be so frank as he froze briefly before chuckling. “Your words seem to hint at a specific question.”

to beat around the bush,” she stated. “You and I both know who is involved in the Jamesdon incident.

come to Highside to target the Pearson Group or do anything to Aidan. I had been keeping an eye on the development in this city, so I seized the chance to get a few business deals done. The few projects I’m working on are wrapping up soon, so

her lips. “I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to sound

normal. My only concern about leaving the city is Charlotte. She’s unwilling to return to Jamesdon, so I’ll have to trouble you to look after her for

a while. Suddenly, the chatter coming from the people inside the

was happening. The moment she walked near the gallery entrance, she heard the

but that girl still fell for it. After all, Tina is so high in the social

naive. Still, she must be a true fan of Daphne. She’s so bold. No one else would have the guts

I think of it, I do admire Daphne. I wish I had a fan who would defend me

who might not be very popular but would be frequently seen in the major film productions of the year. Charlotte must be the girl they’re referring to. So, she picked

chatter. “People are still debating about this online. There’s no use saying anything to

lying! She’s not that kind of person. You’re… You’re just—” She racked her brain for a long while, yet she could not recall a single word Zoe used to insult Tina.

over this. Even as a fan, you should know what’s right and wrong. You need to have some morals. You cannot abandon all sense of morality

of Tina’s speech, Leanna finally made her way to the center of the commotion. She pulled Charlotte aside and coldly said to Tina, “Is insulting

she spotted Leanna. Still, she shot back, “You can’t say that. I was just talking to my friend. She barged into our conversation and insisted on arguing with me. Also, I feel quite embarrassed to be doing this in public. How can you say I’m giving

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