Chapter 302 - Jayce exposes Lillian (1/2)

The surprise visitor that made an entrance is none other than Lillian Grey. Despite her disinterest in attending this event, she did make an appearance out of concern. Aware of the news that Giselle being Jayce's editor and the high possibility of her joining this fun, Lillian had no choice but to pay an unexpected visit, especially knowing Jayce's extrovert, prince-like personality. Even though Giselle may not give into his frolic nature, but it still made Lillian feel uncomfortable. Finally, dragging herself to join this evening of merriment.

Seeing that Giselle left Jayce's side, Lillian wished to escape joining him. However, Jayce's loud calling made her acknowledge him without retiring.

”Hi, Jayce,” Lillian greets with a formal handshake.

”It is a surprise to see you here,” he exclaimed, holding a glass of pineapple rose sangria.

”Am I forbidden to attend KeyLine's holiday party?” Lillian snapped back at him.

Jayce denied, enjoying his usual playful tease with Lillian.

”Congratulation! I heard that your book is getting a movie adaptation,” Lillian said to praise him, quickly changing the topic. She doesn't want anyone to suspect that she's only here for Giselle.

Jayce returned the favor by wishing Lillian for publishing her new book.

Both let out a friendly smile.

Jayce then recalled something to his notice and looked around in search of Giselle. After spotting her, he signaled for her to join him.

Lillian Grey, flinching at the name, prepared herself mentally to meet the person she sought desperately for the evening.

Giselle, who got caught by the ladies to inquire about working with Jayce, saw him calling for her again. She sighed from the number of times people were to ask her about the prince. Nonetheless, Giselle excused herself to leave the group and marched to the glorious prince of KeyLine.

Her steps were little sluggish from the facing Jayce's devotees. And closing the distance, let her notice another figure standing next to Jayce.

Lillian Grey!

Halting herself for a moment to take a keen glance at her, Giselle confirmed it is, in fact, Lillian Grey, standing next to her author.

Her boredom vanished, and she resumed her steps to a faster pace, rushing to Jayce, all while her eyes only set on Lillian.

”I forgot to introduce my new editor,” Jayce proudly spoke as Giselle neared, ”This is Giselle, Lillian,” he said.

Meeting outside, formally at work, Lillian looked at Giselle. She wore a fit-and-flare embroidery dress with a bateau neckline, grosgrain elastic belt, and a tea-length hemline. It suited by highlighting her feminine features.

More than her attire, what caught and calmed Lillian's heart is Giselle's face, the hidden glee behind those orbs, and how it told her that she was happy to see her.

Lillian is enjoying these delicate moments, the way Giselle looks in her dress, and how her face changed to rapture from meeting her. It was just like those days back then, this shy girl who wore boring skirts and tops, and still managed to capture her heart, is even now capable of enslaving Lillian with only her glance. It's been like this the same, every time she looks at this girl, Lillian gets flustered, especially seeing the grown-up version of Giselle.

”Giselle, you must have heard it already, this is Lillian Grey, goes by the pen name, Gill,” Jayce introduced Lillian to Giselle.

'I've known her more and better than you- you highness!' - is what Lillian thought from a very business-like introduction as if they hadn't met each other.

Nevertheless, respecting the place, both Lillian and Giselle, extended their hand to do a formal shake.

Lillian smiled more than usual that even Jayce found it weird. He could certainly sense the tension between the two.

”Have you guys met already?” he doubtfully asked.

Startled from his suspicion, Giselle panicked, unable to answer naturally. Still, she found Lillian to maintain her calm. Somehow watching it irritated Giselle inside.

”Yes,” Lillian said.

Even more, astounded from her response, Giselle's eyes widen momentarily, still remaining speechless. She stared at Lillian in trepidation.

”At work!” Lillian added, following Giselle's desperate flare.

Jayce returned to calm, quickly. He would play to pry more if it was his usual self, but the sangria is already working in his blood. Slowly, he is beginning to lose his cool.

Meanwhile, the rest of the groups surrounding them began to stir in random talks.

Only a few were aware of Lillian's identity as Gill, but for most of the employees, they don't have a clue about this sudden appearance, so they continued to enjoy the party while the ones that knew kept their lips tightly sealed.

Nevertheless, spotting this unexpected guest, the chief editor, Norman, unknowingly grabbed Shane's hand, who stood next to him and was actively enjoying his fruity vodka punch.

”Mr. Ricardo!” Norman hovered close to Shane, not piquing the attention of the others.

Shane replied casually to his employee's panic calling.

”Mr. Ricardo!!” the second time sent the anxieties, and Shane responded to them with his stern face.

”What, Norman?” he groaned.