Chapter 147
Chapter 147:
With a heavy exhale, he conceded, “Sure.”
Instantly, smiles blossomed on the faces around the table.
However, Joyce, seated next to Katrina, pulled gently at her sleeve.
“Mom, dealing with Daniela won't be easy these days. She won't go along with this!”
After all, these relatives had never shown Daniela any kindness. And now they expected her to secure jobs for
their children? Daniela was no longer someone to be trifled with.
Katrina appeared unfazed by this. She decided to let them manage Daniela on their own.
The only thing that mattered to her was ensuring Joyce's engagement to Alexander was secured.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtTurning Joyce into Alexander's wife—that was the ultimate goal, the one thing that truly mattered.
“Hey, Joyce, life must be good to you lately, huh? Looks like you've put on a few pounds.” Ronald, seated across
from Joyce, made the remark offhandedly.
Katrina turned to her daughter at his words. How much weight could Joyce have really gained?
Katrina subtly lifted her hand and pinched her daughter's arm, feeling the unexpected softness.
“What's going on?” she inquired in a subdued tone.
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Joyce, looking somewhat bothered, responded, “I don’t know! I've just been really hungry all the time.” As she
spoke, she reached for a side dish.
Katrina's brow furrowed, about to comment, when the door to their private room burst open.
Richard and Alexander entered, smiling as they presented a thoughtfully wrapped gift to Katrina.
“Sorry for the delay, Mr. and Mrs. Harper. Traffic was a nightmare,” Richard apologized.
Katrina eyed Alexander, who seemed disengaged, more interested in his phone than the event.
Katrina beamed, encouraging Alexander to sit next to Joyce and addressing Richard warmly, “Oh, please, there's
no need for formalities here.
You can call my husband Caiden andKatrina. Let's keep it relaxed.”
Katrina was skilled at smoothing over any awkwardness, her words weaving a sense of unity and ease.
Her approach made it clear to all present; this gathering was more than a mere family dinner. It was a strategic
move to cement an alliance between the two families.
This contrasted sharply with Daniela and Alexander's hastily arranged wedding, which had lacked a formal
introduction to family members.
Now, with Alexander present, they nodded in approval.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHe was mature and composed—a perfect match for Joyce.
“Alexander, I'm Joyce's second uncle, Wyatt. Over there is her third uncle, Ronald. We haven't had much
interaction before, but from now on, let's keep in touch. We're family, after all.” With a swift motion, Wyatt
finished his drink in one gulp.
As he set down his empty glass, he noted that Alexander had only sipped his water.
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