Filed to story: The Secret Billionaire Heiress: Love’s Deception (Joyce & Tristan Novel)
Keith hit a wall with Tristan and left in disappointment. He did not dare to go online to read the harsh comments and his phone blew up from the continuous stream of calls from his family.
‘It’s none of your business how many women I hug! “ Keith sat in the car and was so enraged that he was about to explode.
He must solve this problem as soon as possible, but having to apologize to Joyce was worse than getting beaten up.
However, he had no choice in the matter. If he did not compromise, he would be disowned by his family.
After some thought, Keith asked his assistant to post a statement with his social media account that had 800,000 followers.
[I didn’t know that the video clip had been edited prior to posting it. I apologize for any distress and inconvenience caused to Ms.Joyce.]
Keith had lost this round. Since Joyce dared to blatantly call him out, she must have evidence on hand that he was behind it, so being at loggerheads with her would not benefit him.
Since Keith was not in the entertainment industry and did not depend on having a following to survive, he did not care about losing some followers. It was just that he lost his dignity in front of his friends for apologizing to Joyce.
Powell Corporation.
Yvette smiled as she waltzed into Joyce’s office and waved her phone around. “This Mr. Ludwig couldn’t even hold on for two hours before he surrendered. I thought he’d put up more of a fight, but I guess he’s just useless.”
Joyce took out her phone and looked at the trending topics, then snickered and put it aside without a thought.
She was familiar with the Ludwig family’s background and knew that Keith’s parents must have pressured him. Otherwise,
knowing his character, he would never willingly admit his fault. Keith must be hating her guts at this moment.
There was a knock at the door. Samantha Lindt let herself in and smiled. “Ms. Joyce, is it convenient for me to come in and talk?”
Joyce nodded. “Please, come in.“
Samantha walked in and glanced at Yvette as if she did not want to speak with the presence of a third person, but Yvette was not perceptive enough to wait outside.
“What’s the matter?”
“I saw that Mr. Logan is preparing some information regarding J&L’s project. Ms. Joyce, you might not know this, but we don’t have much of a relationship with J&L Corporation and have a slim chance for cooperation. If you want to gain your footing in the company, why don’t you cooperate with FH Corporation? I know that they have a project that’s very suitable for us.“
Samantha placed a document in front of Joyce and raised her eyebrows. She smiled as if she had given Joyce a good deal.
Joyce paused for a moment. “Okay, I’ll consider it.
“Ms. Joyce, you ought to close this deal. FH is an old partner, so landing this project will be enough for you to stand firm in our company.”
Samantha targeted Joyce at the meeting but sent her such a big gift after. It would be odd if there was nothing fishy about this.
Joyce raised her eyes and smiled meaningfully. “ Please call me Vice President Joyce.“
Samantha’s face stiffened and her voice suddenly became shrill. “Don’t think that you’re all that just because the President is fond of you. Whether you can stay still depends on your luck! Anyway, I’ve given you this opportunity, so it’s up to you to seize it.”
After finishing her speech, Samatha turned around and left, slamming the door shut on her way out.
Yvette was stunned by this and said, “Are you her boss, or is she your boss?“
Joyce nonchalantly flipped through the file that Samantha gave her. “She assumed that this position would be hers if I didn’t show up.”
‘That’s just her wishful thinking, right?”
Joyce raised her eyebrows and snorted, then handed the document to Yvette.
“I remember that the Vice President of FH Corporation is one of your admirers?“
Yvette froze for a moment and laughed. “Don’t worry, I’ll find out what’s fishy about this.”
‘Since my best friend is so serious about her career, I must support her in any way possible! * Yvette thought.
Joyce’s phone rang. The caller ID showed that it was her old friend that she had not contacted in a long time, Julie Nixon. Julie had single-handedly founded the internationally renowned fashion brand, Share. The private fashion shows she held were so popular that it was hard to get an invitation.
Once Joyce picked up, Julie could not wait to speak. “ Come hang out with us tonight! We organized a little get-together at Tattle
Bar to celebrate your return, so you must come! “
Joyce laughed. She missed her friends a lot. “Okay, I’ll definitely show up.”
After she hung up, Yvette added Joyce into a chat group consisting of five people, which included the three girls and the Carter brothers.
Julie Nixon: (Joyce is finally back in our group! Congratulations, Baby! ]
lan Carter: (I already drank one whole night to celebrate Joyce’s divorce.. it’s about time!]
Hugh Carter: (Congrats on your divorce, Nikki!]
Joyce laughed in exasperation. “Are they gloating over my failed marriage?“
Yvette helplessly said, “No…you don’t know how happy we all are for you! When we heard that you
Call Me Vice President Joyce were suffering, everyone in this group cursed Tristan Beckett, but we were afraid that you’d get sad when you see it, so we didn’t add you into the group chat until now. You’re finally over him now! ”
Joyce thought, ‘Sigh…it’s my fault. I have to thank them for not leaving me after all that.’
Keith Ludwig was depressed and dragged Tristan out for a drink that night. When they arrived at Tattle Bar and got out of the car,
Keith rubbed his eyes in disbelief and said, “Holy sh*t! Why do I run into this woman everywhere I go?”
Tristan Beckett followed Keith’s gaze and was instantly stunned when he saw her.
Joyce was wearing a long silver-gray dress that was flared and glittery at the hemline and corseted at her slender waist. It made her look so tall and beautiful. Her long wavy hair was draped over her back and her temperament was incredibly striking.
Keith Ludwig cursed under his breath. “What kind of small world is this?! How can I run into someone I hate when I just want a drink…”
Yvette’s group naturally noticed Tristan and Keith. Although they did not want to see their faces, there was no reason to ignore them now that they ran into each other.
“Mr. Ludwig, have you finished cleaning up your messy love life? How are you still in the mood to come out for a drink? I guess the impact of that photo is still too small, huh?“
Yvette scoffed. Keith was not willing to show any weakness and glared at the culprit Joyce at the back. He sneered and said,
“Joyce, I underestimated you. I didn’t expect you to be a completely different person. I guess anyone would change if they have a strong backer.”
“Of course! She’s been a wreck relying on her good- for-nothing ex-husband for three years, so now that she’s divorced, we’re here to back her up. Mr.
Ludwig, didn’t you run to your friend whenever you encountered a problem?“
Julie Nixon chimed in and was infuriated when she saw Tristan Beckett. She pulled Yvette over and said, “ Let’s not waste our breath with them. Go on inside. *
Joyce looked indifferent as she followed her friends into the bar. She did not even take a glimpse at Keith or Tristan and walked past them as if they were mere strangers.
A devilishly handsome man walked behind Joyce and was holding her purse. When the man walked past Tristan, he glared at him and grunted before following Joyce.
Keith was vexed and anxious. ‘What right did Joyce have to treat me like this?! ‘
‘I didn’t realize it before, but your ex-wife is quite capable! She messed with me online all day today and even pretended not to see us?! “
Tristan’s face sank slightly. “Enough. Do you want to create a bigger fuss? Go home and stay there! “
Keith took a deep breath. “I’m not going home. Why should I be the one to leave? I wanna see what else they’re capable of!*