My Secret Billionaire Husband Chapter 2782 - 2790: A Strong Sense of Discomfort Surged in My Heart

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Previously on My Secret Billionaire Husband...
Public backlash mounted against Porter Rushbrook for his cold treatment of Omega Huntley while defending Joanna Lawrence, with fans urging him to distance himself from the married star. Unaware of the online storm, Omega confronted Porter after he pushed her away, questioning if she had offended him. Joanna intervened to defuse the tension, claiming the restaurant recommendation was unremarkable, but their eye contact revealed Omega's hostility and stirred an inexplicable sense of familiarity in Joanna.

Joanna Lawrence experienced an odd sensation.

She couldn't quite pinpoint the cause.

By logic, the familiarity she sensed each time she laid eyes on Omega Huntley suggested they had crossed paths in the past.

They must have met at some point, at least.

However, if Joanna had truly encountered Omega Huntley before, forgetting it entirely would be unthinkable.

Bearing this peculiar emotion, Joanna cast another glance at Omega. The instant their gazes connected, that baffling familiarity washed over her once more.

Her brow furrowed in confusion.

"Joanna,..." Omega started, her voice tinged with pathos.

Joanna swiftly regained her composure, pushing down the weird feeling inside her: "You don’t have to worry about it. It really has nothing to do with you. Also, you shouldn’t call me Joanna anymore. We are about the same age, just call me by my name."

"Alright." Omega consented instantly, her tone shifting to one of warmth. "You are one year older than me. Can I call you Sister Joanna?"

Joanna wasn't particularly fond of that form of address from her.

Yet rejecting it outright wouldn't do.

If she refused again,

it would merely validate the rumors of their small circle excluding Omega.

More scandals didn't faze her much,

after all, she had been embroiled in plenty before. This was hardly new.

Porter Rushbrook was a different story.

Porter had long been the epitome of a clean, honorable idol in entertainment circles, untouched by scandal since his debut. Joanna had no desire to drag him into negativity on her account.

Though Porter could easily claim his father's billions without entering showbiz, sparing him any hardship. Still, as a scion of wealth who chose the industry anyway, passion must have driven him.

Being his true calling, she refused to let her actions cost him that dream.

"Of course, you can." Joanna replied with a warm smile.

"I’m so glad." Omega's eyes lit up with joy. Her face beamed delightfully as she eagerly clasped Joanna’s hand, cooing fondly, "Sister Joanna, please call me Omega. Sister Joanna, I’m really so happy. I’ve always liked you, especially your performance in "If You Can’t Love". It’s so good! I’ve watched it over and over again, three times."

"I never imagined I’d have the chance to be on a show with you."

The grip of Omega’s hand on hers stirred a surge of revulsion in Joanna’s chest, making her itch to pull away.

But she resisted the impulse.