Chapter 683
The chill that clung to his body seemed to weigh down his grip. Megan let out a soft hiss, murmuring, "Joseph, it hurts so much...""I'm sorry," Joseph apologized, his grip loosening. His face was a mask of regret, but his gaze remained fixed on the center of the dance floor. Megan's fists clenched in frustration.Not long ago, her marriage to Joseph had been the talk of the town. Then, out of nowhere, Sie had appeared, stealing her spotlight. To add insult to injury, people online began comparing her to Sie. Despite hiring a team to manage her public image, Megan found herself eclipsed by Sie's sudden prominence.Now, at a grand event where Megan and Joseph were finally making an appearance, Sie had materialized once again, like a specter from the past. What infuriated Megan even more was the jealousy she saw in Joseph's eyes - a man's jealousy for another man."Joseph, Auntie is over there. Let's go say hello," Megan suggested softly. They were family, after all, and appearances had to be maintained in public.They made their way towards Mabel, who was engaged in conversation with an old friend. The friend chuckled. "Your daughter-in-law and son are here.""Hello, Auntie," Megan greeted the two elders."Ah, so thoughtful," the old friend remarked, before excusing herself to speak with someone else. Mabel cast a sidelong glance at Megan, her distaste for the woman evident. Mabel's dislike for Megan stemmed from the years spent in the old Hernandez mansion, where the elders would incessantly discuss the mysterious disappearance of Sie's twins from her womb. It was a topic that grated on Megan's nerves. If not for Megan, Mabel would have been a grandmother by now.While Mabel wasn't particularly fond of Sie either, she found Megan even more irksome. Here was a woman who had shamelessly interfered in a marriage, causing the legitimate wife to miscarry. It was a clear testament to Megan's lack of morals.Mabel's cold shoulder didn't go unnoticed by Megan, a flicker of hurt crossing her face. Joseph couldn't stand it. "Mom, Megan is greeting you.""I know, I'm not deaf," Mabel replied coldly.
Megan forced a smile. "Auntie, let me get you some food." She didn't want to stir up any more trouble.Once Megan had left, looking quite aggrieved, Joseph's displeasure was evident. "It seems I shouldn't have come to greet you. And you, why don't you manage Liam properly? Letting him dance with Sie, the former sister-in-law and younger brother mixing together, it's really embarrassing."Mabel felt a twinge of discomfort, but Joseph's tone made her defensive. "You've been divorced for a long time. Dancing together isn't a date. Others haven't said anything, but you're here pointing fingers. You're being too controlling.""Even if others have something to say, they wouldn't say it to your face," Joseph retorted bluntly.
"You're wrong. Everyone now is just thinking about how to butter up Sie. As the successor of Leo's Group and the Chief Design Director of Hazle Company, such identities, everyone wants to seize the opportunity to be friends with her. If Liam can get along well with Sie, it's only beneficial for him, not harmful," Mabel countered."Joseph, you need to understand that the Sie of today is not the same as before. With her hands on the Peace Group's market value, she can easily break into the top 300 of Madison. She is Leo's only daughter, the legitimate heiress of Leo's Family. Even though she had been married before, many outstanding men from noble families would compete to marry her and get to know her. If you don't believe it, see for yourself," Mabel added.Joseph's gaze returned to the dance floor. Sie had finished dancing with Liam, and soon, another capable and handsome young man from the Bennet family warmly invited her.
Joseph's hands subconsciously clenched together.
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