Chapter 838
Aileen’s expression turned cold. It was clear the entire company respected Joanne. No wonder Hailey had broken things off with Declan. If she were in Hailey’s shoes, she wouldn’t have accepted it either. Joanne gave the order, “This woman’s here to cause trouble. Throw her out!” “Yes, Ms. Lilton!” Two security guards in black grabbed Aileen, one on each side. Aileen struggled. “Let me go! Do you even know who I am to Jonah?” Joanne scoffed. “What, just another woman trying to seduce him? As long as I’m around, you won’t even get close to Jonah.
” “You shouldn’t get too full of yourself. Once you find out who I really am to Jonah, you’ll regret saying that!” Aileen snapped. Joanne had no interest in arguing. She didn’t want any pretty woman getting near Jonah. With a wave of her hand, she ordered, “Throw her out!” “Yes, Ms. Lilton!” The guards started dragging Aileen toward the door. Aileen kept fighting. “Let me go! Don’t touch me! You’ll regret this!” —- Just then, someone entered from outside. “Stop!” Aileen looked up-it was Wallace! Walale hadn’t seen her face yet. He turned to Joanne. “Joanne, what’s going on?” Joanne smiled.
“Wallace, it’s nothing. Just a few women who came to see Jonah today. I’m handling it for him.” “Joanne, I’ve always thought you and Jonah were the perfect match. I’m rooting for you.” Joanne blushed and smiled shyly. “I’ll keep trying.” Aileen was speechless. She couldn’t believe even Wallace was siding with Joanne. ‘The guards pushed at her again. “Move it!” Aileen called out loudly, “Wallace!” ‘That familiar voice made Wallace pause just as he was heading for the elevator. He quickly turned around and looked at her. Aileen stared at him. “Wallace!” He froze, then rushed over.
“Aileen!” He could barely recognize her. She had completely grown up, graceful and poised. Aileen nodded. “That’s right, it’s me.” Joanne’s expression shifted slightly. “Wallace , who is she?” —- Aileen fired back, “Why don’t you take a guess?” Joanne felt her heart sink. She had been hoping to win Wallace over. Was this woman someone important to him? Joanne quickly smiled. “Oh, so you’re a friend of Wallace’s ? Why didn’t you say so earlier? If I had known, I wouldn’t have had you thrown out.” Wallace turned to Joanne. “Joanne, you really don’t know who she is?” Joanne shook her head.
“Nope. Isn’t she your friend?” “Joanne, she’s Just then, a deep, smooth voice cut through the room. Jonah walked over with his team. “What’s going on here?” Joanne immediately smiled. “Jonah, you’re here.” Aileen looked at Jonah, her eyes instantly welling up with tears. She called out, “Jonah!”