Never Late, Never Away

Never Late, Never Away Chapter 1665

He casually ignored Gabriella and directed his attention to Joan. Sometimes people could act like snobs. Those who felt inferior tend to suck up to the high-ranking officials or famous individuals, hoping to gain their favor and find an easy way up the ladder. Although it did not apply to everyone, the courteous server in front of them seemed to fit the description.

Gabriella might be beautiful and glamorous, especially in a dress that made her stand out more than Joan did. But the server could immediately tell that the latter was wearing a coat from Opulent Designs. Although it was available on the market for some time, he knew that not everyone could afford to buy it. On the other hand, while Gabriella’s dress was pretty, as someone who served wealthy bosses and mistresses all day, he could tell that it cost peanuts. Such dresses could easily be purchased online for around fifty and might even come with a buy two get one deal.

Scanning the prices on the menu, Joan got shocked. Ultimately, it was not her idea to come here for coffee. If she stripped her title as Mrs. Norton, she was simply an individual from the working class and a lowly employee working in any company. Without bothering to remember the names of the coffee on the menu, she ordered the cheapest one and sent the server away.

Meanwhile, Gabriella tried to suppress the frustration she felt. She was aware that given her state, she meant nothing compared to Joan. After all, the lady sitting opposite her could buy the entire shop if she wanted to, let alone a cup of expensive coffee. Resentment grew in Gabriella’s heart, especially after she witnessed how the server had disregarded her.

them as though she had returned to the way she used to be.

left, the two ladies fell into an awkward silence before Gabriella broke it, “You look troubled. Are you that unwilling to sit with me? Can’t you show me some respect, considering how we used to

want, but since I’ve

was heartbreaking to hear that. In the past, Gabriella was the rose among the thorns. She was wealthy, beautiful, smart, and Landon Ward’s beloved daughter. There were even people fighting to be in line to hang out with her. As such, every time

tables would turn, where Joan would say something like that to her. At that moment, she gave up on her plan to diss Joan. Adjusting her sitting posture,

she moved closer to Joan and whispered,

Joan shuddered slightly, and that reaction did not escape Gabriella’s eyes. As someone who could pick up on such cues, Gabriella could guess why