Never Late, Never Away (Vivian and Finnick)
Chapter 2604

Never Late, Never Away Chapter 2604

Dustin remained silent with his head lowered, avoiding having any eye contact with Joan as he was overcome by a sense of guilt. He was aware of the matter, but he was not involved with it. Even so, he was still considered as hurting Joan in a way by keeping mum about it.

"Alright, I have the answer for myself." Joan turned and left at once in disappointment.

"Joan!" the young employee behind her yelled and quickened her pace to catch up with her.

Dustin's eyes darkened as Joan's figure vanished from his view. He did not have any idea how he should explain to her...

"Joan, try to cool down. There's no point to cry over spilled milk. The most important thing at the moment is to stay strong and look ahead, isn't it?" the young employee consoled Joan gently.

As her senior, Joan definitely knew well about those theories as well. It is really not worth it to brood over something that had happened. I should get over it soon and move on! She was just a bit disappointed with Dustin as she never expected that he would just turn a blind eye to Jake's plan.

Forget about it! We are never on the same stance!

"Let me treat all of you a meal!" she announced sportingly and strode in front of them.

"Hurray!" Everyone applauded and cheered up in an instant.

While walking along the way to the place, the employees were joking and bickering around with each other. A few of them were even singing and shaking their bodies. Nobody would have guessed that they were actually a group of people who were jobless at the moment and overcome with career uncertainty. The other pedestrians were intimidated by their exaggerative demeanor when they shrieked and laughed occasionally. Some of them even suspected that they were intoxicated and tried to walk around them with a strange expression.

"Slow down! Safety first!" Joan turned to check on them from time to time.

"Joan, since when you start to nag like my Mom!" one of the young employees could not help feeling amused and burst into laughter.

"Anyway, you're still a lot younger than my Mom!"

"What're you talking about? How can you be so rude to Joan!"

The young employees started to play chasing games among themselves again and giggled as they bickered with each other.

It's actually good to see them in such a playful way. It means they are not easily shaken by the acquisition of the photography studio. Joan was relieved to see their smiling faces and liveliness. The loss of the photography studio did not mark the end of their career. They could start all over again at any time. As long as she had her team by her side, there was nothing to be feared.

"All of you have put a lot of effort in assisting me all this while. I really appreciate your contribution and support for me. All of you are the best!" Joan raised her wine glass and yelled at them thankfully. "From now onwards, our team would never be dissolved, and all of us would never part with each other. Dare to dream and let's hope for a better future!" Everyone applauded at her motivating words. "Cheers!" They clank glasses with each other jovially.

On the other hand, both Della and Larry were celebrating with each other as well.

"If Joan replaces out that both of us are collaborating with each other, she would surely be displeased. What are we supposed to do then?" Della asked directly.

"It's just a matter of time. She will get to know about this sooner or later," Larry replied casually.

"You're not worried that she would be green with envy?" she asked tactfully.

"No, she won't. I've spoken to her about this earlier on," he explained placidly.

Della had talked herself into letting go of Larry and giving him her best wishes upon his relationship with Joan. However, she found that she could not put the stunning man in front of her out of her mind as time passed.

"Larry, if I start to pursue you again one day, what would you do?" Della asked deliberately.

"You should always look ahead! Don't look back," Larry hinted her.

Della smiled bitterly at Larry's words. He had emphasized to her previously that there would just be pure friendship between them. She knew that she should move on and avoid dwelling on it.

Even so, he was still the apple of her eye as no other man could catch her eye. Thus, she would never give up on him.

"Larry, just answer my question." She requested a concrete answer from him.

"Della, I wish to make it clear. If you have other hidden motives behind our collaboration, I would rather it be called off at once," Larry replied firmly.

Della was not surprised at his words. In fact, she had predicted that he would answer her in that way.

"Looks like I have nothing that could catch your eye," Della sighed and finished the wine in her wineglass in one gulp.

"It has nothing to do with that. After all, we are just business partners," Larry reminded her.

He's really a meticulous man with a sharp sense! Della turned and stared off into the distance out of the window. Her mind sank into deep contemplation.

She was becoming more frustrated as her heart was filled with resentment. She could not understand why Larry was obsessed with such an ordinary woman like Joan. As a socialite with great charm, she was used to the flattering words from men who fell heads over heels for her. Yet Larry was not the least bit attracted by her!

"You are a great woman with outstanding looks and capabilities. In fact, there are many other men who are drawn to you. I truly believe you will come across your Mr. Right one day. I hereby wish you all the best in advance!" Larry raised his wineglass at her and took a sip.

Huh! I'm surprised that such a grandiose statement would be out from his mouth! Della sneered and was at a loss for words.