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.”

she stated. “You and I both know who is involved in the Jamesdon incident. Since you are here specifically for that reason, I believe I

wanted to know what was happening. Now, I have a pretty good idea of what happened and the answers to my questions. Don’t worry, though. I didn’t come to Highside to target the Pearson Group or do anything to Aidan. I had been keeping an eye

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

for you to be wary of strangers after what you’ve been through. That’s normal. My only concern about leaving

from the people inside the gallery rose in volume as if something

see what was happening. The moment she walked

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

can I say? That girl is too naive. Still, she must be a true fan of Daphne. She’s so bold. No one else would

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

be very popular but would be frequently seen in the major film productions

steps when she heard Tina’s voice soaring above the crowd’s chatter. “People are still debating

who was so two-faced. Her face was flushed with rage, as evidenced by how she spoke. “You’re 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. Hence, Charlotte resorted to the most basic

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

aside and coldly said to Tina, “Is insulting and making life hard for a young woman in front of a crowd within

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 her a

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