Don't Mess with the Girl with Candy novel Chapter 1438

Lexi-kins: [I wasn't trying to slander her!]

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Lexi: ?

What did that mean? Had she just been blocked again?

"Lexi, what happened?" her friend asked eagerly. "Is Dr. Houston furious?"

"Of course he is!"

Lexi flipped her phone over, her eyes icy as a nasty smirk pulled at her lips. "She's a manipulative, unfaithful tramp. Harold absolutely loathes her."

"Obviously."

Her friend nodded in fierce agreement. "If she hadn't pulled that stunt at the hotel to force his hand, the title of Mrs. Houston would probably be yours right now."

"Exactly! So true."

The others quickly chimed in.

Hearing that.

Lexi kept her expression cold, but the suffocating jealousy in her chest only tightened further.

—

After their meetup.

Joel walked side-by-side with Lorelei toward the entrance.

"Lori, let me give you a ride home," he offered softly.

"No, thank you."

Lorelei had always maintained strict boundaries, declining with a polite smile. "I can just grab a cab."

"Alright."

Joel understood her reservations and couldn't hide his disappointment. He quickly pivoted, "Are you free anytime soon? My mother wants a bespoke silk dress for an upcoming gala. She absolutely loves your craftsmanship and designs."

Lorelei had opened her own boutique, Lorelei's Gowns, and business had been thriving.

"I'm afraid I don't have the time right now," she answered truthfully. "I have to make a trip to Eclara City."

"To visit Harold?"

"Yes."

"What a coincidence." Joel forced a tight, bitter smile. "I actually have a case in Eclara City that requires my attention soon. Who knows, maybe I'll even bump into you two while I'm there."

"Oh?"

Lorelei self-consciously touched her hair, laughing awkwardly. "That is quite a coincidence."

She was going there to ask for a divorce.

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