FakeNovelChapter 372
Chapter 372:
Caiden, who was nearby, overheard everything.
As Richard left, Caiden’s expression darkened with thought. If Daniela married Alexander, he wouldn't see a
penny of her wealth, and his ties to the Bennett family would be severed. He pondered how he would support
Joyce and the rest of the family.
Concerned, Caiden called Joyce.
When she heard Caiden’s news, Joyce becanxious. She changed her clothes and was about to leave when
Katrina intervened.
“Joyce, think about this. Marrying into the Bennett family without the Harper family’s wealth might not be wise.
Letdevise a plan.”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtJoyce, visibly upset, responded, “What plan? I love Alexander. Don’t you wantto marry him? Are you using
Katrina was taken aback.
“What are you implying?” She hadn't realized her daughter would view her actions in such a light.
“Isn't it obvious? Dad said the Bennett family wants to be close to Daniela and invited Marlin to mediate.
Alexander is amazing, and since Daniela’s divorce, she’s been trying to win him back. Can't you see what's
happening? If | hesitate, I'll end up with someone else, perhaps a divorced man. Remember, you didn’t have a
dowry when you married into the Harper family, and you broughtinto it. How am | different from you back
then? Haven't we lived well for the past decade?”
Joyce was resolute, her frustration evident.
“I'm following my heart. Don’t try to stopbecause of selfishness!”
Then she ran out, her skirt billowing behind her like a whirlwind.
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As Joyce stepped onto the scene, she spotted Caiden already there, awaiting her arrival.
He guided her across the street to a vantage point opposite a lavish restaurant.
Peering through the glass, Joyce caught sight of Richard fawning over Marlin, while Alexander maintained a
facade of courteous subservience nearby, his smile strained yet polite. In that moment, the fragile fabric of
Joyce's romantic fantasies tore apart, leaving her confronted with a stark reality. One thought consumed her
entirely: she had to becAlexander's wife.
Despite her seeming defeat to Daniela in many aspects, in the matter of Alexander, Joyce had triumphed
decisively.
She had even compelled him to divorce Daniela, a victory that she considered the pinnacle of her life’s narrative.
True, she was born out of wedlock, a simple girl from the countryside, often the subject of scorn whispered by
the elite women of high society.
Yet, what did their derision matter when she had bested their paragon, Daniela?
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmThis triumph alone could fuel her pride for a lifetime.
And now, the mere thought of Alexander returning to Daniela sparked a fierce jealousy and resolve within Joyce.
Joyce stood on the bustling street, her fists clenched and eyes alight with fierce determination.
Caiden, lingering nearby, silently watched her reaction unfold. For a brief moment, Joyce's look of displeasure
and reluctance stirred memories of a younger Katrina in him.
Back in those days, Katrina had been plagued by the fear that his affections might drift towards Brylee. And
then, tragedy struck—Brylee passed away.
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