Chapter 1840 Second Thoughts
The interaction between the two was witnessed by the secretaries who had
stepped outside to collect the courier sent to thepany. They couldn''t help but be astonished.
"Ms. Wright sure is lucky."
"Isn''t that so? No one knows how she''s managed to get involved with Mr. Hayes." "What''s the big deal? We all know about Mr. Hayes'' reputation. He''s no saint, and he''s had quite a few girlfriends in the past."
"That''s true. I suspect that Ms. Wright only got to know Mr. Hayes when apanying Mr. Rainsworth to social events. I didn''t expect her to have such skills. While others have failed to climb the socialdder, she''s surprisingly done it."
Everyone was exchanging words, and the bitterness in their conversation was so palpable that one could sense it from a distance.
However, even after hearing all that, Jocelyn wouldn''t mind what those people said.
That was just the way she was, aloof and distant. She didn''t have many friends around her, particrlycking those of the fair-weather kind.
Upon noticing Jocelyn approaching, the secretaries immediately halted their chatter, greeting her with congrattions and smiles. "Ms. Wright, congrattions on your engagement," they said.
Jocelyn calmly looked at them. "Thank you."
"So, when are you nning to get married?" a secretary inquired.
"Perhaps during the New Year."
Freya and Sofia mentioned that it would be particrly lively during the New Year.
Upon hearing that a wedding was indeed on the cards, the secretaries looked at Jocelyn differently.
In the future, Jocelyn would no longer be a mere assistant. She would be ady of a prominent family.
"Will we be able to attend when the timees, Ms. Wright?" a secretary asked.
If they could attend a wedding hosted by the Hayes family, they would surely get to meet a number of wealthy individuals.
They thought Jocelyn would agree. After all, little would have the audacity to refuse.
However, Jocelyn said, "I''m sorry, but I only invite my close friends and family." That single sentence left the three secretaries dumbfounded.
These days, it wasn''tmon toe across someone like Jocelyn, who could reject others so decisively.
Jocelyn didn''t bother with the three people anymore, and she briskly walked toward the office.
Not long after she left, the three secretaries began to gossip again.
"What''s the big deal? She''s merely marrying into a prominent family and climbing the socialdder.
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she think she''s superior to every es
else? I wouldn''t even bother going."
"Exactly! I''ve always disliked her holier-than-thou attitude. She''s so rigid it''s unbearable. I have no idea what Yannick sees in her."
"It''s all about novelty. I''ve seen it repeatedly. People get married, and within a year, they''re headed for divorce..."
The three secretaries gossiped as they ascended the stairs.
Meanwhile, upstairs, Jocelyn had already arrived at the CEO''s office.
"Mr. Nichs, what did you need me for?"
Nichs was seated in his office chair, sipping a cup of coffee, when he saw her walk in. His lips slightly parted as he asked, "Did the O engagement go smoothly?"
Jocelyn was taken aback momentarily, and then she nodded and said, "Yes. It went smoothly."
"That''s good." Nichs took another sip of his coffee. "If anything upsets you, make sure to let me know. Don''t keep it to yourself."
Jocelyn didn''t understand why he would say such a thing, so she asked him, "Mr. Nichs, why would you say that? My engagement went smoothly. There isn''t anything that''s upsetting me."
At that moment, Nichs handed her a sealed bag.
"Take a look," he said.
Jocelyn took a few steps forward and picked up the sealed bag.
After she opened the bag, she found a thick stack of photos inside.
Jocelyn carefully pulled out the stack of photos, effortlessly identifying the person depicted in them.
Her expression changed there and then.
Nichs then said, “You''re only engaged right now. If you''re having second
thoughts but feel ufortable calling off the wedding, I can help you arrange it."