Chapter 213: Gossip 214

eading Juicy Gossip in Her Mind Chapter 214 I Do Not Deserve This “What just happened? Did I hear incorrectly? Mr. Josiah has been living off her?”

“It should be the other way around, right?”

“Are they really boyfriend and girlfriend?”

Due to Josial’s lack of response, whispers and discussions began to gradually stir among everyone.

What’s going on? All bark and no bite?

Finished Alexander felt that perhaps this was the first time in their relationship that Dakota had treated him in such a manner, which probably had somewhat agitated Josiah.

Dakota gave Josiah a frosty look. Josiah seemed unable to face such an icy gaze. He was momentarily at a loss for words, Just then, Camila who had been seething with anger suddenly made her move. She sidled up to Dakota, standing uncomfortably close. “Ms. Meadows, are you Josiah’s girlfriend? Why didn’t you tell us earlier!”

She’x acting suspiciously nice, offering uncharacteristic attention for no apparent reason. What is she trying to do?

“There’s nothing to tell. Because they were too close, breaching personal space, Dakota took a step to the side.

Josiah suddenly woke up, his gaze fixed intently on Dakota.

Dakota didn’t want to cause a scene right there and then. As long as Josiah didn’t lose his cool, she preferred to discuss their breakup after exiting the current setting.

Right then, Carmila moved a step closer. “It’s such an important matter. Of course you have to tell us.”

She pouted as she spoke, pretending to lean toward Dakota.

Darn it, there’s a tower of wine glasses next to her.

Beside their seating area, there were two sets of descending steps. On the side, there was a tower of eight layers of wine glasses, and Dakota was standing right at the edge. Initially, due to Camila’s proximity, she was already teetering on the edge of the steps. If she were to be nudged again, she would lose her balance, stumble, and fall. The mere thought of such a scene was simply terrifying.

“Watch out!”

The moment Isabella discovered Camila’s plan, she was already too late to stop it from her seat. All she could do was let out a shout.

Even Alexander, who was sitting outside, was at some distance from Dakota.

All he could do was pray that Dakota could steady herself. However, Dakota was also wearing high heels.

In the next moment, he turned to look, only to see a figure moving swiftly. What followed was the clattering sound of shattered wine glasses, accompanied by a woman’s piercing scream, causing quite a stir among the guests.

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Chapter 214 I Do Not Deserve This “Camila!” Audrey exclaimed in disbelief. She then glared at the unscathed Dakota.

Finished Dakota was equally flabbergasted. She turned her head to look at the person who had pulled her away.

Dmn, I thought some knight in shining armor came to her rescue, but it’s just you, Christopher! How on earth did you just appear out of nowhere?

Christopher thought. How is this not heroic?

It was all because of Isabella’s heartfelt plea. The three siblings had simply stood by, watching the drama, unfold. But seeing that Dakota was about to fall, they naturally stepped in, pulling her back just in time.

Surprisingly. Camila, having lost her pillar of support, ended up being the unlucky one.

“Everyone, stay back.” Upon hearing the commotion, Caleb hurried over to handle the situation.

Amidst the scattered shards and spilled wine, Camila was in a pitiful state, crying uncontrollably.

Fortunately, her fall had sent her clear of the broken glass, toppling the tower of wine glasses. Had she landed amidst the shards, she would have definitely been injured. As it was, she was merely drenched in wine.

However, this was already embarrassing enough.

“Audrey, take Camila to clean up.” Caleb urged hastily.

Left with no choice, Audrey could only retreat with her reckless cousin.

“What were you doing? Have you lost your mind?” Audrey rebuked in a low voice.

“I… I heard you mention that you wanted to figure out a way to embarrass her at this banquet. That way, the Hamptons would be forced to sever ties with them, right?”

“Tsk, there was really no need for your meddling.

Upon realization, Camila understood that Audrey had already prepared a plan.

Since they had left, the group of friends could only disperse.

Just as Dakota had finished expressing her gratitude to Christopher, Josiah had already made his way to her side. He firmly grasped her wrist, pulling her a bit farther away from Christopher.

He had just found out that Dakota had been collaborating with Christopher for two months. Now, seeing Christopher playing the hero and rescuing the damsel in distress was truly irksome.

When he seized Dakota, Dakota tried to break free.

After sorting out the situation here, Caleb saw his younger brother acting foolishly again. He quickly stepped forward and asked, “Josiah, what are you doing with Ms. Meadows?”

Annoyed, Josiah glared at Dakota, then turned to his older brother and said, “She’s my girlfriend. Is it wrong for me to want her to meet my friends at my table?”

Even Caleb was taken aback. “Girlfriend?”

“Yes.” It seemed as though Josiah wanted Dakota to greet Caleb.

However. Dakota was completely uncooperative.

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Finished Caleb couldn’t be bothered with the love troubles of the youngsters. He cut straight to the chase.

“Just treat her well. Don’t stir up any more trouble. Once the wine tasting party is over, introduce your girlfriend to Mom and Dad.”

After speaking, Caleb gave everyone an apologetic simile and then returned to his social obligations.

Unable to make a scene with Josiah in public, Dakota was eventually led to their table.

The entire table was silent, not because they were particularly novy, but because they all seemed to be eagerly anticipating the unfolding drama. The three Quirk siblings were nearby at a small bar, listening, intently Josiah gently guided Dakota to sit down, and for anoment, they sat in silence as if allowing the flurry of recent events to settle.

Yet, Dakota was already growing impatient. Being with the current Josiah, she felt a sense of discomfort all over her body.

“Can you let go of me? I’m still working…

Josiah’s temper flared up immediately. “Are you purposely trying to defy me now? There should be a limit even to your temper tantrums.”

He’s hopeless.

Alexander and his three siblings shared the same sentiment.

David and Selena, unable to hear the conversation but only the cries of their hearts, exclaimed, What? Who’s hopeless?

Suddenly, Dakota turned to Josiah, her eyes meeting his directly. “I’ve signed a contract with your sister- in–law for two hundred thousand. I must prepare for today’s event and do the makeup. I don’t have time to sit here, drinking and chatting Josiah was not foolish enough to ask if it was a scam again.

“Did you know who I was before this?” Josiah was genuinely confused. The situation seemed too complicated, so he decided to ask directly.

“I did,” Dakota said with a cold smirk. “Your beloved sister–in–law hired me to work on the day of your class reunion. I saw you there, Mr. Josiah.”

Josiah was unaware of her sarcastic undertone in the word “sister–in–law.” Instead, he was taken aback. “Then why didn’t you question me or get angry with me? Why did you ask me for money instead?”

With a scornful laugh, Dakota said, “I didn’t want to borrow money from you before we had sorted out our feelings. But I had no other options left, and that’s why I asked you. I thought that even if you were deceiving me, you still cared about me. I believed that when I was truly in trouble, you would abandon your deceit and choose to help me. But you didn’t.”

Josiah’s face turned pale. Recalling the moment he rejected her and the expression on her face, he felt suffocated. But he didn’t mean for it to happen. There really was nothing when he checked at the time.

“There might have been a misunderstanding. I can give it to you right now, so there’s no need to work anymore.”

bb Chapter 214 1 Do Not Deserve This Finished “It’s too late. I’ve already received my payment, and I’ve gathered enough money. I don’t need your help anymore, nor do I need you.” Dakota suddenly declared.

Josiah was stunned. “What do you mean?”

“You ask me why I didn’t lay my cards on the table. It’s because I was waiting for you to come clean with me. That was the last chance I was giving you.”

Last chance? The thing I was planning to tell her on her birthday…

“I’m asking you, what do you mean?” Josiah seemed unable to face reality, instantly exploding with rage.

“I initially intended to discuss this in private, but since the person I’m supposedly in a relationship with doesn’t seem to exist, it’s as if I’ve never been in love. So, Mr. Josiah, stop claiming you’re my boyfriend, because you’re not.”

Dakota’s gaze was unwavering as he looked at Josiah, causing Josiah to feel an unsettling stir in his heart.

“What do you mean I don’t exist? I’m still me, aren’t I? Shouldn’t you be ”

“You surely wouldn’t think that after you’ve fooled me for two years by pretending to be poor, I would be overjoyed to find out you’re actually super rich, right?”

Dakota had spoken too candidly, causing Josiah’s complexion to drastically change. It seemed as though he sensed something was about to go off track, deviating from his expectations. His voice was almost trembling as he asked, “Is it wrong for me to want you to have a better life?”

“Mr. Josiah, I admit I crave love, but the affection you offer is too insincere for me to accept. I do aspire to live a better life, but not with you. So, I’ll be departing from your world, and I’d appreciate it if you could refrain from bothering me.”

After she finished speaking, Dakota reached into the bag she’d been carrying, pulled out a bracelet, and placed it on the table. “I don’t deserve this. I’m giving it back to you.”

Upon seeing the familiar bracelet, Deborah was the first to react. She was so taken aback that she couldn’t contain her surprise. “Is this-

Damien, who was standing to the side, quickly pulled Deborah, fearing that her words would only make things worse. After all, he had seen Deborah’s works before, and he naturally recognized it as what one would call a prize.

At this point, Damien was left speechless by Josiah’s actions. He has already treated her like a prize, so why is he now acting as if he can’t bear to break up with her?

Just as Dakota was about to get up after setting down the bracelet, someone shouted from the direction of the stairs, “Oh no, Audrey’s necklace has been stolen! Where is the makeup artist? She hasn’t left, has she?”