b“/bAn ordinary employee?” Auroraughed lightly, her eyes shimmering with subtle contempt.

**+26 bBONUS /b

b“/bbJoseph/bb, /bperhaps you’ve misunderstood what ‘ordinary‘ means? Even if I were serving drinks here, I’d still be a hundred times better than some spoiled heir who relies solely on his family’s shadow, only capable of dragging down the family business.b” /b

Joseph’s face turned livid.

He pointed a trembling finger at Aurora. “You… you… how dare you!”

Never in his life had he been humiliated like this.

“How dare I?”

Aurora didn’t retreat.

Instead, she stepped closer, her gaze piercing him like a de.

b“/bWho was it that once vowed to love me forever, only to rush into the arms of his first love the moment he turned around?

“Who wrote thatughable breakup list just to get rid of me? Joseph Hunt, tell me, who’s really out of line here?”

The guests around them began whispering among themselves, their curious eyes drawn to the scene.

Joseph’s face burned as if he had been pped hard several times.

Anger and humiliation overwhelmed him, yet he couldn’t find the words to refute her.

After all, everything Aurora said was true, leaving him defenseless.

“Aurora Walton, stop acting like you’re so innocent!” Judy shrieked.

“Do you honestly think climbing into some rich man’s bed will suddenly turn you into Cindere? Let me remind youb–/bmen always get bored of their shiny new toys. Sooner orter, you’ll end up tossed aside too!”

Aurora fixed Judy with a look tinged with pity.

“Miss Moore, perhaps you should focus on yourself first. Wearing cheap knockoffs too often might expose your secret one day. You will just end up humiliating yourself even more.”

Judy shook with anger but didn’t dare respond further.

She knew Aurora was telling the truth.

Helplessly, she tightened her grip on Joseph’s arm as if it were a lifeline.

Joseph took a deep breathb, /bstruggling to contain his fury.

“Aurora, don’t get too smug. Do you really think cozying up to a few powerful men means you can establish yourself in this circle?

“Let me make it clear–Vanguard Group’s project isn’t something you can easily snatch!”

Aurora fearlessly met his gaze, her eyes filled with open provocation.

b“/bbI /bsuggest you mind your own business first, Joseph. Don’t end up losing more than you bargained for.”

Joseph trembled with fury but couldn’t do anything about Aurora.

He shot her onest hateful re before grabbing Judy’s arm and storming away, their retreating figures looking utterly pathetic.

Aurora watched them go, her lips curling into ba /bcold smile.

Chapter b26 /b

bThen/bb, /bbwith /beffortless graceb, /bshe turned and resumed chatting with ithe /iother guests, as though nothing had happened. The night breeze brushed over the terrace, and Joseph’s chest rose and fell violently, like an enraged bull. b“/bThat damned Aurora Walton! How dare bshe /bhumiliate me in front of everyone! Who does she think she is?”

Judy nestled weakly in his embraceb, /btears streaming down her face like a delicate flower battered by a stormb. /b2

“Josephb, /bplease don’t be angry anymore. It’s all my fault. I shouldn’t have worn that fake ne to save you money. I should have protected your reputation…” She sobbed softly, her voice barely audible.

“Babyb, /bhow is that your fault? It’s all Aurora’s doing! She deliberately picked on you because she’s jealous!”

Joseph tightened his embrace protectively, liis voice filled with disgust.

“She thinks she’s untouchable now just because she found someone powerful? What’s so bspecial /babout that? One day bI’ll /bmake her beg for mercy!”

Judy pressed herself against his chest, tears soaking through his shirt, but unable to hide the ruthless glint shing briefly in

her eyes.

“Aurora Walton, just you wait. I’ll never let you off the hook! I’ll make sure you suffer a hundred times more than I did btonight/b!” Judy thought bitterly.

Then, she lifted her head, looking up at Joseph through misty, tear filled eyes, gently persuading him, “Joseph, please don’t act impulsively. She isn’t worth your anger. Let’s just avoid her from now on.”

“Avoid her? Impossible!” Joseph sneered coldly.

“She humiliated me tonight. There’s no way I’ll let this slide. I’ll show her exactly what happens when someone crosses me!b” /b