Never Late, Never Away (Vivian and Finnick)
Chapter 2763

Never Late, Never Away Chapter 2763

Confronting Lucinda

"I'm Joan Watts."

Upon hearing that, the cell phone in Lucinda's hand slipped to the floor.

"Are you sure you can manage alone?" At the side, Dustin stood up and ambled over to Joan.

"Don't worry about me." Joan waved a dismissive hand at him, so Dustin then left the room.

Meanwhile, Lucinda's gaze darted around at the sight of Joan before her. She didn't know what to say or do.

"Why, have you forgotten me so quickly?" As Joan said that, she sat down with a nonchalant expression on her face. What exactly does she want from me? Lucinda rubbed her petite hands vigorously as apprehension seized her. "Are you cold?"

"No."

"Then, why are you rubbing your hands?" Joan stared at her while emanating an oppressive aura.

"It's just a habit of mine."

Hah! She's obviously nervous and scared, yet she claimed that it's merely a habit. What a hypocritical woman! Picking up a glass of wine from the table, Joan gulped it down in one go. Conversely, her expression appeared calm and unruffled.

"Why did you seek me out?" Lucinda queried softly as she turned and looked at her stonily.

Well, well... Don't tell me she hasn't the slightest idea why I came to seek her out? Shaking her head, Joan heaved a sigh like a person who had experienced too many trials and tribulations in life. "Do you really have no idea why I came to seek you out? It's just the two of us here, so drop the act, okay?"

"I have no idea at all! I'm sorry, but I've still got something to handle, so please excuse me." After saying that, Lucinda snagged her handbag beside her and hurried out of the room.

However, Dustin stopped her when she reached the door.

"Where are you going, Ms. Xenos?" he questioned contemptuously. In all honesty, he didn't have a shred of good impression of her.

"That's none of your business!" As Lucinda said that, she wanted to forge ahead.

"You should get back in there." Shoving her into the private room, Dustin pulled the door closed.

All at once, terror and panic struck Lucinda, and she didn't know what to do. A long while later, she pinned her gaze on Joan a near distance away after composing herself. "What exactly do you want, Joan Watts?"

What else could I want? Naturally, I want her to publicly clarify the truth!

"My request is very simple-set the record straight," Joan replied candidly.

"The truth is as reported in the newspapers!" Lucinda sounded incredibly adamant.

Hmph! So, she wants me to set the record straight? Over my dead body! I'll never set the record straight about that incident!

Her stance disappointed Joan. She truly couldn't fathom why she wouldn't repent. What a pity! She can be a very outstanding woman, but she chose to be a cruel person! "Who instructed you to do this, Lucinda?" Joan's voice carried a hint of accusation.

I have no grudge with her, nor is there any bad blood between us, so why would she pick trouble with me for no reason? There must be a mastermind behind this!

"No one instructed me," Lucinda asserted.

Does she think I won't be able to replace out the mastermind just because she isn't telling me? How ludicrous! Getting to her feet, Joan walked to her and patted her shoulder lightly. "A word of advice from me— you should really tell me to avoid inviting more trouble in the future."

What does she mean by that? What problems will I invite? Mystified, Lucinda eyed the woman in front of her speculatively.

"Let me tell you, the person behind this is very cunning and ruthless, so I'd advise you to keep your distance from her."

Huh? Does she really know the mastermind's identity? In an instant, a chilly glint entered Lucinda's eyes.

"I'm currently handling this matter, but Larry will certainly take over if I can't resolve it. At that time, I'm afraid that things will be even more complicated.

Witty as ever, Joan mentioned Larry right away.

After all, Larry was the most renowned president in this city, so everyone had heard of him.