The IVF Secret That Shook a Dynasty novel Chapter 545

In other words, she was likely the other woman.

But that was none of Vivica's business. Honestly, she had zero desire to acknowledge her ex-husband's sister.

Vivica offered a brief, dismissive glance before naturally turning her attention away, pretending she had not seen a thing.

Seeing Vivica's cold reaction, Loretta knew a conversation would only end in humiliation, so she quickly pulled her sugar daddy away.

The man, however, had clearly taken notice of the two stunning women sitting at the table.

As Loretta dragged him off, he asked curiously, "Who were they? Your friends or relatives?"

"Neither," Loretta muttered under her breath. "I mistook her for someone else."

Quintina rolled her eyes as she watched them walk away, lowering her voice. "Loretta changes men faster than she changes clothes."

Vivica gave a faint smile. "More like the men change her."

It was blatantly obvious that Loretta refused to get a real job and earn an honest living. Instead, she chose to depend on wealthy men to fund her vanity.

But men like that only toyed with women for the novelty of it.

Loretta was far from being breathtakingly beautiful. Once the initial thrill wore off, these men would effortlessly toss her aside.

And then she would have no choice but to hunt for her next target.

"Exactly. With her terrible attitude, I bet every single one of them dumps her!"

It was not that they were being needlessly cruel to another woman. It was just that Loretta was an utter disappointment.

She was young, capable, and perfectly healthy, yet she vehemently refused to find a steady job and support herself.

Instead, she demeaned herself, navigating the world of toxic men and selling herself short.

If she did not respect or value herself, she could hardly blame others for looking down on her and mocking her choices.

Vivica stayed at the cafe until a little after five o'clock, when Joseph finally called.

"Hello? Are you finished with work?"

Joseph was still swamped at the firm, assigning tasks to his team even as he spoke on the phone.

"Not yet. I am calling to let you know I will probably be home quite late tonight. You and my parents should go ahead and eat dinner without me. Try to get to bed early."

People often said that for couples deeply in love, a single day apart felt like three years.

But after spending every waking moment with him over the past few days, Vivica felt like a single minute apart was excruciating.

Hearing that he would be working late and returning long after dark, a wave of palpable disappointment washed over her.

Fortunately, she was a rational woman.

"Alright, I understand. Just promise me you will make time to eat dinner, no matter how busy you get. Your health comes first."

"I promise."

Joseph was genuinely overwhelmed with work. He exchanged a few more quick words before efficiently ending the call.

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