Isaiah did not press the issue any further. He, as an outsider, would not understand how she felt, so he respected Isabella's choice. However, there was one more matter to address, Luther."Why are you looking at me like that?" Isabella was puzzled by his gaze."If, after a month, you and Luther haven't made any progress, come back. Don't stay there," Isaiah said, displaying his displeasure with those who disappeared and did not respond to messages. "Do you think you can win over the girl you like in a month? Pursuing someone is a long-term endeavor. You have to show them your true feelings before they can feel secure with you.""Are you blaming Jojo for not pursuing you?" Isaiah intentionally misinterpreted her meaning.Isabella gave him an exasperated look, showing her annoyance. "You should have recorded what you said just now and sent it to Mom and Dad so they can see how you're treating me." "Do you want me to show Luther the video of you from when you were little, sayin
"Do you want to hear the truth?" Joshua asked.Isabella nodded.Without hesitation, he said, "Yes.""Aren't you heartless! You're not married yet, even at this age. Aren't you afraid that there won't be anyone taking care of you in your old age if you anger me?" Isabella scoffed playfully. "If it's meant to be, I can't escape my fate," Joshua quipped, maintaining a relaxed and casual demeanor in her presence.Isabella chuckled and continued with her meal. With age, she understood some of the things involving her elders, such as Cynthia's choices and Joshua's past actions. Nonetheless, she refrained from participating in adult affairs and offering judgment.Joshua had been kind to her, and in return, she treated him as her parents, providing him with the small happiness of having a daughter. "Tell me some inside information about Luther, and I promise to make your later years delightful. I'll even make sure others envy you for having a well-behaved, cute, and lovable daughter,
"Don't let Luther find out about this," Joshua said as he fiddled with his phone.Winston agreed, "Noted, Mr. Neal."In order to help Isabella, Joshua opted for a roundabout approach to tell her about Luther's information. He told Winston, "Afterward, let Isabella use your phone. Don't say anything else. It's just for five minutes.""Understood, Mr. Neal." Then, he waited outside Isabella's room, just as Joshua had instructed.Meanwhile, Isabella was engrossed in reading the information Joshua had provided her via the computer. It contained Luther's schedule for the next month, as well as his likes, habits, and lifestyle for the past few years. Isabella could not help but appreciate how well-informed Joshua was, and she planned to thank him in person when she left her room. However, before she could open the door to express her gratitude, she saw Winston standing there."Mr. Neal asked me to give you my phone," Winston said as he handed her his mobile. Isabella was surprised a
"Don't bother. She's so carefree. Why should you ask her?" Isabella playfully teased. Joshua was taken aback.Was it really right for her to say such things about herself? Isabella did not linger on the call with him and hung up. Then, she returned Winston's phone, thanked him, and went to find Joshua.When Isabella entered the room, Joshua was fixated on his phone. "For something so trivial, why did you have Uncle Winston help you? Why not just tell me directly?" "You should ask Winston's distant relative. I told her everything," Joshua replied, and he was quite an actor."Isn't it the same if you tell me in person? You told me, anyway." Isabella could not quite grasp his reasoning. Joshua glanced at her before he replied, "Think about it yourself." "On the phone, you could say you were talking to Uncle Winston's distant relative. When you tell me in person, you're speaking to Isabella. This way, when Luther asks, you can confidently and calmly tell him that you never t
"If, when you decide to give up, he realizes he wants to be with you, would you give him another chance?" Joshua suddenly asked this question, an unnoticeable trace of worry flashing in his eyes. "It depends," Isabella replied very rationally."Depends on what?""If when I pursue him, he simply hasn't realized it yet, or for some reason, I find it acceptable for his initial refusal, and as long as I haven't fallen for someone else, then I might consider it. But if he..." Isabella explained clearly. "What?" Joshua pressed for more."I can't really describe it. It just depends on the situation."Joshua sighed. "You're a lot like your mom. Open and straightforward in handling relationships, determined to stick to your path.""Not entirely. I might appear livelier than her, but in reality, she's someone who's easily moved. She might seem aloof on the surface, but her heart is completely different.""Is that so?" Joshua did not fully agree with this.From his later memories, Cynt
"I don't need a shortcut. I'm just concerned that when I apply normally, certain individuals in your company might reject me out of personal interest," Isabella said, confident in her abilities and skills. "Luther is not that kind of person," Joshua instinctively defended."We'll see in a bit. With my work experience and education, applying for positions like executive assistant, secretary, or director at Neal Group doesn't seem unreasonable, does it?" Isabella retorted.Joshua replied simply, "Mmhmm.""In other words, if I couldn't even pass the initial resume screening at your company, it would indicate that someone did it deliberately," Isabella hinted. After some brief contemplation, Joshua nodded in agreement.Isabella smiled as she browsed the Neal Group's official website, handing her resume to Joshua. "I submitted my resume last week, and so far, I haven't received any response. It says on their website that if there's no reply within three business days, they recommend
As the company's chairman, it was easy for Joshua to facilitate someone's employment. Desmond did not have much to say. He assumed that Isabella was a close friend of Joshua's and simply agreed on the spot.With Joshua by her side, Isabella went to complete her onboarding paperwork. The whole process made Desmond extremely nervous, and his mind went blank when he saw Isabella write her name, Isabella Quier, in the space provided.As Isabella filled in details about her educational background and past work experience, Desmond felt like his world was crashing down. This was the person Luther specifically emphasized not to hire!What was going on?! What was the connection between Isabella, Luther, and Joshua?Joshua noticed Desmond's expression and asked, "Is there any problem?" "N-None," Desmond replied. He could not possibly admit there was an issue. Despite feeling anxious, he forced a smile, saying, "I just find it a bit of a waste to have someone with such high qualifica
After all, Isabella would be working directly with them. "Since you don't care, let's meet your immediate manager. He should be done with meeting and returning to his office," Joshua suggested, noting her wandering eyes, and he knew what was on her mind.Isabella beamed with joy and said, "Great!"A short while later, Joshua brought Isabella to the office of Luther's personal assistant.Isabella raised an eyebrow, confused. She looked at the person in the office and then back at Joshua. She thought she was supposed to meet her immediate manager.Joshua shrugged it off and hinted that this was, indeed, the guy.Isabella sighed internally. She had been hasty in her assumptions!"This is the President's new personal secretary. From now on, you two handle all matters concerning the CEO's personal life," Joshua introduced, explaining to the young assistant, Roderick.Roderick appeared calm on the surface. "Alright, Mr. Neal."In truth, his heart was racing as he recognized this gi