Episode 139 – Never Divorce a Secret Billionaire Heiress Free Online (Joyce & Tristan Novel)

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In his heart, he was a little annoyed at her clear-cut attitude, “Is there anything else you want to say? If there’s nothing, you should go home and teach Ms. Beckett how to be a decent human being, hmm?”

Joyce turned to look at Maverick, who was speaking on the phone. Looking at Joyce’s warm gaze that was directed at Maverick, Tristan instantly exuded a chilly aura.

The people behind him did not know Maverick, but Tristan knew about his identity. Maverick was the youngest person who had won the Breakthrough Prize.

This record had not been broken thus far. Under his alias, Sunner, Maverick even solved the most difficult problem in Gerard Lichman’s project with ease.

Tristan had not seen Maverick for a while and did not expect him to appear next to Joyce at this moment.

It was very irksome to watch them together.

Tristan stared at Joyce with his dark eyes. His temperament was awe-inspiring and noble as he stood there looking so high and mighty.

However, Joyce did not care about his presence. Since they had already negotiated their terms, they did not owe each other anymore.

Maverick hung up the phone and walked up to Joyce with a frown on his handsome and refined face. He lowered his head and spoke to Joyce in a gentle and coaxing voice.

“There’s a problem at the lab, so I have to go back and can’t play with you anymore.” Joyce instantly frowned and threw a tantrum. She was pouting and whining.

“You said you’d stay with me all day! Why aren’t you keeping your promise again?” Maverick was not the slightest bit annoyed or impatient with her.

He patiently explained the situation and tried to appease her. “The research has reached a critical stage and can’t be delayed.

Why don’t I send you back first? Do you wanna go home or to your office?” Joyce helplessly glared at him. She was already annoyed by Tristan’s presence next to her and did not want to say too much.

She just threw the club in her hand to the side and left in a huff. Maverick calmly and gently picked up the club and quickly chased after her while he patiently coaxed her.

From behind, they looked like a couple in a quarrel.

The two of them could feel the cold, piercing gaze staring at them closely behind them, but none of them turned around.

The people behind Tristan stepped forward. They clearly recognized that the woman earlier was the famous Joyce Powell, Tristan Beckett’s ex-wife.

However, she seemed to be having fun with another man. Even so, none of them dared to joke about this as they could not afford the consequences of Tristan’s wrath.

The people next to Tristan were apprehensive. They had finally managed to get an appointment with Tristan Beckett to play golf and did not expect to run into such a scene.

It was too late to regret choosing this place! Just when someone was about to divert Tristan’s attention, Tristan suddenly turned around His face was sullen, and he spoke in a non-negotiable tone.

“I’m busy today. Everyone can go back. We’ll meet again another day.” After that, Tristan left with big strides. Somehow, he went in the direction Joyce left in.

The two people were right in front of him, so he was just about to call out to Joyce when a woman suddenly sprang up in front of him. She was wearing big brand names from head to toe and decked out in jewelry.

The woman twisted her foot and fell towards Tristan. “Oops…” Tristan could have caught her just in time, but he did not.

Instead, he took a step back and avoided her touch.

The disdain in his eyes was unconcealed.’ How dare this woman run into me?! Is she blind?” The woman fell right in front of him.

She winced in pain, but she still forced a smile. “What a coincidence, Mr. Beckett.” Her voice was overly fake and sweet.

Seeing that he could not catch up with Joyce, Tristan frowned and looked down with a cold expression. He glared at that woman and saw her face clearly.

Tristan was slightly stunned. In the next second, he immediately felt an undisguised disgust.

This woman’s features resembled Joyce’s at first glance, but on closer look, her features were all plastic and no longer resembled Joyce when pieced together.

On the contrary, her face looked very stiff. She did not have even a fraction of the charm Joyce had. All of her fake features pieced together looked too deliberate and repulsive, like a poor imitation of Joyce’s face.

‘How dare this woman shows up in front of me?! Tristan’s aura was cold and stern.

His eyes had a seeping chill. “Get lost.” His thin lips parted slightly. His voice was not the slightest bit friendly. The woman froze and smiled sweetly and carefully.

“Mr. Beckett, I’m Lydia, Joyce’s cousin.” Lydia was ecstatic to see Tristan Beckett. The internet was abuzz with rumors of Joyce and Tristan’s relationship.

Joyce had really let go of Tristan and did not care for him anymore. Thus, Lydia thought that with a face like hers, she could replace Joyce to become Tristan Beckett’s woman.

If she became Mrs. Beckett, then she would no longer have to worry about anything in her life! Hearing this, Tristan’s eyebrows furrowed deeper.

The coldness in his eyes did not dissipate one bit. ‘Who the hell cares who she is?!’ Tristan did not want to babble on with this woman. “I won’t say it a third time.

Get the hell away from me!” His voice was as cold as a glacier. He then walked past her without another word. Tristan’s attitude was indifferent.

He looked away from the woman and turned to look at Joyce, who had just gotten into the car. Joyce swept a glance at them but quickly retracted her gaze.

Maverick, who was already in the car, frowned slightly. “Isn’t that Lydia? Who’s she acting for?” That falling pose was so pretentious!

Joyce grunted lighted. “Whatever…” ) Lydia was their cousin, but they were not blood related.

Noah Powell was Floyd Powell’s younger brother and Joyce’s second uncle.

Lydia’s mother, Jade, was Noah’s mistress and had Lydia from her previous marriage. This mother-daughter pair had been living with Noah Powell for many years.

Although there was no official wedding between Noah and Jade, she was Noah’s de facto second wife. However, this had nothing to do with Joyce’s family. They had never cared about Noah’s affairs.

Powell Corporation was singlehandedly built up by Floyd Powell and had nothing to do with Noah Powell.

However, out of kinship and to avoid trouble, Floyd had given Noah their business in Jericho City to take care of. Despite the two-year loss, Floyd did not pursue Noah’s responsibility.

He just considered it as money spent to buy peace.

Noah brought Lydia over to Powell Corporation in Jericho City and instated her as a top executive. To outsiders, Lydia was part of the Powell family.

Lydia used the Powell family name to mingle in the high-society circle, However, her status as a Powell compared with Joyce was a world of difference.

Lydia had always wanted to please Joyce, but Joyce never cared about her. She tried her best to imitate Joyce’s temperament, dressing, and even her facial appearance, desperately trying to pass herself off as a real Powell.

However, the rest of the Powell family knew that she was not one of them.

Who would have expected Lydia to suddenly appear at the golf course today? After sending Maverick back to the lab, Joyce was just about to go back to the office when she received a message from Kai.

“Come home! There’s a good show!” These few short words were strange. Joyce thought about it and went back to the Powell mansion.

After all, if Kai said that it was a good show, it must be very interesting. Without another word, Joyce raced back home.

Floyd was with Mr. Anderson studying the flowers and plants in the garden. When Mr. Anderson saw Joyce, he immediately stood up and greeted her.

“Miss, you’re back!” Joyce smiled and tossed the car key in her hand. She jokingly said, “Dad, are you bored with fishing already? Are you planning to do gardening now?” ) Floyd rolled his eyes at her and lifted his chin slightly, pointing to the house.

Joyce raised her eyebrows. ‘Who is Chairman Powell deliberately avoiding? Who has the power to do so?’ Just as Joyce was about to go in and take a look, the person inside came out.

“Joyce, you’re finally back! Your sister and I have been waiting for you for a long time…” A woman who pretended to be cordial stood at the door with a flattering smile.

Joyce paused in her footsteps when she saw Lydia’s mother, Jade, standing at the door. Her smile faded for a moment. Honestly, Joyce was not interested in getting to know this mother-daughter pair.

However, these two liked to think that they were family and liked to come over to flaunt their presence. It turned out that Floyd Powell was avoiding them, so he ran out to check out the flowers in the garden.

Joyce thought, ‘This is my house. Why should we be afraid of them?’ She smiled lightly as a courtesy when she approached Jade. “Is there something wrong in Uncle Noah’s company?” “Oh no, everything is going well with the company.

We’re all family, so I specially brought your sister here to see you.” Jade called Lydia over. Lydia pretended to be demure and stood there obediently.

“Hi, Joyce.” Joyce did not respond. She suddenly remembered the scene at the entrance of the golf course, where Lydia deliberately fell in front of Tristan Beckett.

Lydia looked so pretentious and fake. How disgusting… Lydia was certainly not like that now. Joyce walked past the two women and went into the house.

A maid immediately came forward and respectfully went over to take Joyce’s bag for her, then squatted down to change Joyce’s shoes. Joyce calmly glanced at Kai, who was sitting in the living room drinking coffee.

“Why didn’t you go over to the office lately? I heard that Dominic wants to promote newcomers… Kai nonchalantly swept her a glance.

“Can’t I just retire early?” Joyce snorted coldly and was just about to retort when Jade untimely interrupted, “Joyce, I heard that you took over the company. Congratulations!” Hearing this, Joyce pulled the corner of her lips.

“Thanks.” “Joyce, you’re really amazing! My father said that I must learn more from you to be as good as you.”

Lydia was ingratiating and looked at Joyce with a hint of envy in her eyes, Joyce stopped in her tracks and paused for two seconds before speaking. “Is that so? Uncle Noah is just flattering me.”

She knew that Noah was not the type to praise her. Jade hurriedly smiled and said, “Yes, Joyce. This time, I brought Lydia here so that she can help you in the company.

That way, she can also learn a thing or two.” Joyce stood there, frowning. “This mistress is overstepping her bounds…’

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