Dustin turned away and dropped the smile. "You really don't want to see me."
Joan blurted out, "It's not that I don't want. I just cant."
"So you know. You've never forgotten about what I've said to you."
"I'm married to Larry now."
Abruptly, Dustin burst into laughter. "You must have misunderstood me. Am I not your friend?"
"Of course we're friends," Joan hastily uttered.
"But those rumors are killing me."
"If that's why you're ignoring me, I can stop those rumors by tomorrow. Will that make me a good friend?"
Finally, a genuine smile grew on Joan's lips. She nodded fervently. The reflection of her figure in the mirror behind her was seared into Dustin's mind.
Joan never expected the news to travel into Larry's ears so quickly.
It happened when Larry was at his peak period. The moment he heard about it, a rush of frustration took over his heart. However, he chose to believe in Joan.
As he could not stop his work, he made a call to a familiar number. In minutes, Caspian barged into the room and shouted, "Boss, what's the matter?"
"Find out the recent interaction between Joan and a man named Dustin. Also, find out who's the one spreading the rumors."
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