Chapter 831

Queenie and Joanne were the best of friends, so the former couldn't play dumb now that she was seeing Lauren. She couldn't be rude. "You must be Aunt Lauren. I heard from Jojo that you're a nice person and that you treat her really well." Queenie felt like she had to do some brown-nosing when the situation called for it. Lauren and Hollie had been married into the Newman family for nearly three decades. The fact that they could remain steadfast in their positions was enough to prove that they had a few tricks up their sleeves. Lauren was pleased to see Queenie being so polite upon meeting her for the first time. It made her feel respected. "Oh, you have such a sweet tongue, child! Jojo is my daughter-in-law—I wouldn't mistreat her, would I?" She held Queenie's hand and led her into Joshua's annex. The annex was particularly beautiful. After walking past the main archway, one would see a spacious courtyard with a meticulously carved rock garden with flowing water. Magnolias and eve