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It was obvious to Natalie that Joyce did not intend to return to the office as she had already handed over her work.
Otherwise, she wouldn't have needed to text her to come back, and nor would she have doubted her friend's
intentions.
When Joyce saw Natalie's reply, her heart skipped a beat.
She did not expect that Natalie could tell that she was lying straight away.
Forget it!
Joyce sighed before replying with a voice message. She said, “Nat, I'm so sorry. I had lied to you indeed. It's true
that I don't feel like going back. In fact, I don't think I will go back ever again. It's better this way.”
After that, the woman turned off her phone.
When Justin walked back carrying a cup of milkshake and a cup of coffee, he happened to hear what Joyce said.
“Who were you speaking to? Where are you going back to?”
“It was my best friend,” Joyce replied, taking over the milkshake from the man before continuing, “My best friend
and I started a fashion design company together in J City. She was asking me to return to work, but I don't intend to
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtdo that.”
“Your best friend? Is it that woman named Natalie?” Justin asked, sitting down next to her.
With a surprised expression on her face, Joyce replied, “How did you know that?”
“Before contacting you, I did some slight research. Your friend is really pretty,” Justin said after taking a sip of his
coffee.
Joyce looked at the man cautiously and replied, “Justin, I hope you're not having any funny ideas about my friend.
You should forget about it if you are. My best friend is indeed extremely gorgeous and ethereal beauty. However,
she's already married with three kids. You'll never stand a chance with her.”
Justin was amused after hearing the woman's words. Knocking on her head lightly, he said, “What are you talking
about? Why would I be interested in your friend? I'm just complimenting her on her looks. She's indeed the prettiest
woman I've ever seen, but I'm not interested in her at all. I'm also aware that she's married, and I also know that
her husband is the chairman of Thompson Group.”
“You even know about that?” Joyce was rather dumbfounded at how much the man knew.
Justin nodded. “Of course. Come to think about it, Mr. Thompson and I are somewhat acquainted. I was in charge of
receiving him when I was working overseas previously.”
“I see.” Joyce nodded and did not ask any further.
After finishing his coffee, Justin tossed the empty disposable cup into the trash bin and looked at Joyce. “Let's talk
about you instead. Why do you not want to go back? Isn't that the company the two of you set up together? Did you
guys fight with each other?”
Joyce shook her head slightly before replying,
“Of course not. Nat and I have known each other for years and are really close. In fact, we've never fought before.”
“If that's the case, why are you not going back?”
Joyce looked down and replied, “Something happened. It's my personal matter, and I don't think I can go back to
work for the time being.”
After saying that, she stood up and said, “All right, let's not talk about this anymore, Justin. Let's go. I'm quite hungry
now. Shall we get something to eat? It's my treat!”
“Sure! I won't stand on ceremony then,” the man replied, standing up.
Joyce smiled and said, “Just order anything you like. Let's go!”
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmThe two of them continued joking with each other as they got into the car.
Meanwhile, at the Thompson villa, when Natalie saw Joyce's reply, she let out a laugh in exasperation.
She's not coming back ever again?
What on earth is she thinking about?
Feeling anxious and frustrated at the same time, Natalie called Joyce at once.
However, just like Stanley, Joyce's phone was also turned off.
Natalie massaged her temples as she was so angry that her head was throbbing.
When Mrs. Wilson noticed that, she could not help but ask, “What happened, Madam?”
“It's Joyce. She said she's not intending to return to work ever again,” Natalie replied with a sigh.
After a brief moment of contemplation, Mrs. Wilson said, “Don't feel like working? Has she started dating? I heard
that there are many companies with policies that don't allow their employees to date, worried that it would affect
their work. Could that be the case for Ms. Rivers?”
Natalie blinked when she heard that. “Dating?”
“It's just my guess.” Mrs. Wilson smiled.
Natalie stroked her chin and mulled over it for a moment before shaking her head. “That's quite unlikely. Joyce is in
love with Stanley, and I don't think she'll want to date any other man. Besides, even if Joyce is dating other people,
given how career-minded she is, she would never neglect her work because of that.”
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