- Chapter 211
- When Isolde saw Joycelyn in her elegant little black dress, her eyes lit up. “Mrs. Grant has arrived.”
- “What?” Mrs. Willows looked up as if she had overheard something. She wondered, ‘Mrs. Grant–Isn’t that supposed to be Leah standing right before her?‘
- Mrs. Willows followed Isolde’s gaze and noticed Joycelyn standing by the door. She had never seen someone with such a natural, effortless beauty. Joycelyn stood out in a room full of striking women, her calm grace reminiscent of a peaceful autumn day.
- Isolde waved at Joycelyn, but Leah’s expression remained unchanged. She kept her attention on Isolde, guiding her forward while silently counting to herself.
- As expected, on the third step, Isolde’s legs buckled. Thankfully, Leah caught her. “Isolde, are you okay?”
- Mrs. Willows, Susan, and several other women hurried forward, visibly anxious.
- “What happened to Isolde?”
- “Someone take her to the lounge and let her rest,” Leah instructed, gesturing to two men nearby to help Isolde away.
- Only when Isolde left would no one be left to confirm Joycelyn’s true identity.
- Joycelyn saw Isolde suddenly faint at the door, and her heart raced with worry. She rushed forward immediately but underestimated how much attention everyone paid to Isolde. She barely took two steps before the crowd pushed her aside.
- Nearly every guest at the event hurried toward Isolde, with Leah following closely behind as they headed to the lounge.
- Outside, Luna, seeing Isolde collapse, rushed in panic, accidentally bumping into Cecilia and stepping on her foot. Furious, Cecilia immediately shoved her back, her tone sharp. “Watch where you’re going.”
- Flustered by her concern, Luna stumbled and, in the chaos, fell down the stairs.
- “Luna!” Sandra saw Luna fall to the ground. She rushed forward, shoving Cecilia aside with force, sending her crashing into a nearby garden.
- “Ah!”
- Joycelyn turned, shocked by the scene. Thankfully, Cecilia landed in the garden, looking a bit disheveled but unharmed.
- The chaos unfolded around them.
- “Luna, are you alright? Did you hurt your ankle?” Joycelyn stepped back, unable to approach, and joined Sandra in helping
- Luna up.
- “Isolde was fine just moments ago. Why did she faint again? I need to check on her.” Luna, ignoring the pain in her ankle, insisted Sandra help her to her feet.
- “Take it slow, Luna,” Sandra said, her heart heavy as she gently helped Luna to her feet, ready to check on Isolde.
- Joycelyn steadied Luna on the other side, politely declining the server’s offer to help.
- “Sandra, are you trying to kill someone?” Ruby hurried down the stairs, quickly making her way over to Cecilia.
- “Are you okay? Is everything alright?” Ruby asked, concern in her voice as she checked on Cecilia.
- “I’m fine, didn’t fall that hard,” Cecilia replied, still shaken, trying to sit up.
- “Don’t move. I’ll go get Carmelo,” Ruby urged, gently pushing Cecilia back down.
- “Sandra, what are you doing? You threw Cecilia so far; she’s unconscious!” Ruby’s voice rose, attracting the attention of several guests.
- “She pushed Luna,” Sandra snapped, glaring at Ruby.
- “She didn’t do it on purpose! Don’t you realize how strong you are? You could easily hurt someone without meaning to. You’re a liability,” Ruby snapped, taking advantage of the fact that Isolde wouldn’t be coming out anytime soon, and pressed Sandra relentlessly.
- “I saw Cecilia just fine a moment ago. You’re the one keeping her down and not letting her get up,” Joycelyn said, turning to face Ruby with a calm, unwavering gaze.
- “Cecilia was thrown and hit her head, yet you’re brushing it off. It’s easy to talk when you’re standing, not when you’re the one who’s been hurt.”
- Ruby had been cautious about Joycelyn’s background earlier, but now that Isolde had fainted, she was certain Joycelyn was just someone close to Sandra, trying to blend in.
- Joycelyn couldn’t be bothered to explain herself to Ruby. With so many guests around, she knew if she let these two make a scene, they could make things escalate quickly. She signaled to Sandra to steady Luna, walked over to the waiter’s tray, and grabbed a glass of water before approaching them.
- The crowd watched with suspicion, their eyes fixed on her every move, clearly curious about her intentions and background. Then, without a word, she walked up to the garden and splashed the water straight into Cecilia’s face.
- “Ah!” Cecilia jumped, startled, and wiped her face as she sat up, glaring at Joycelyn. “Are you crazy?”
- “You knew Luna was over sixty and still pushed her, causing her to injury. If Isolde knew what you did, she wouldn’t let you off so easily,” Joycelyn said, her voice steady. She wasn’t about to get drawn into their drama any longer.
- If you feel unwell, go to the hospital. We’ll take responsibility for it. But if you’re playing dead, we can arrange for a complete check–up,” Joycelyn said, setting the glass down and walking away, unwilling to waste any more time on their nonsense.
- “Come on, Luna. Let’s check on Isolde,” Sandra said, her anger barely contained as she helped Luna alongside Joycelyn toward the VIP lounge.
- Ruby and Cecilia were both taken aback by Joycelyn’s calm confidence. They held societal positions in this setting, and making a scene would only harm their reputation.
- “That’s outrageous!” Cecilia muttered, wiping the water from her face.
- “Take a rest; I’ll go check on her,” Ruby said, leaving Cecilia behind as she hurried to catch up with Joycelyn and the others. She quickly pulled out her phone and called Octavia.
- “If Isolde weren’t sick, I’d make sure those two paid for this,” Sandra muttered, her face contorted with frustration.
- Leah checked Isolde’s pulse inside the lounge as she rested on a reclining chair. Her brow occasionally furrowed, and her breathing was labored, indicating discomfort. After about half an hour, they were finally allowed to enter and offer their greetings.
- However, there was still no sign of Isolde waking up.
- “Isolde must be having one of her headaches; she probably caught a chill. She’s not feeling well,” Leah said, adjusting the blanket around Isolde. She sighed. “I haven’t been able to give her a massage these past few days. What a shame.”
- Before entering the lounge, Joycelyn had sent Ellison a quick message, updating him on the situation.
- Ruby pushed her way through the crowd, her eyes catching Joycelyn standing quietly in the corner. She watched as her gaze flickered from Joycelyn’s left ring finger to Leah’s, her thoughts turning over the implications.
- A sharp, mocking laugh escaped her lips, immediately drawing the attention of everyone nearby.
- “Ms. Wilson, Isolde is still unconscious, and you’re laughing? What’s so amusing?” Mrs. Willows asked, her brow furrowed in disapproval.
- “Joycelyn, didn’t you claim to be Mrs. Grant? You think wearing the same ring as the real Mrs. Grant makes you one of us?” Ruby, a sly smile playing at her lips, her tone thick with sarcasm.
- Everyone’s eyes were drawn to Joycelyn, standing gracefully in her little black dress. The wedding band on her finger was unmistakable–identical to what Leah wore.
- Leah lifted her hand to glance at her ring, then turned her gaze to Joycelyn’s, a flicker of surprise crossing her face.
- Joycelyn could feel the weight of their gazes on her, the scrutiny intensifying. She thought, ‘I must look like an intruder- someone who doesn’t belong here, a mere shadow in a world that isn’t mine.‘
- “Isolde, which one is Mrs. Grant? Would you mind introducing her to us?” Ruby asked, leaning in close, her tone intentional, clearly hoping to put Joycelyn on the spot.
- “Ms. Wilson, are you here to check on Isolde, or are you here for the spectacle?” Leah said, lifting her gaze with an icy calm.
- Her voice carried the quiet strength of someone who truly belonged in the position of power, Mrs. Grant of the Grant family.
- But before Ruby could respond, Isolde’s eyes slowly fluttered open. “Mrs. Grant.”
- Leah’s heart skipped a beat at the sound of those words. She thought, ‘Damn it, she woke up too soon.
An Joycelyn English Novel Chapter 211
An Joycelyn English Novel Chapter 211
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An Joycelyn English Novel
Status: Ongoing Native Language: English
