"Why are you so stubborn, little girl? Trust me, start with one hundred meters." Michael genuinely hoped that Cynthia could win.Cynthia remained silent, her gaze still fixed on Joshua. She was waiting for his response. If he wanted to start with one hundred meters, she would have to go along with it, one hundred meters at a time.Joshua considered it carefully and decided to tell her, "The difference between three hundred and fifty meters and fifty meters is not just about the distance. Are you sure you want to compete with me at three hundred meters directly?"Cynthia replied, "I'm sure.""Alright," Joshua agreed."Can you be a little fair?" Michael patted him on the shoulder. "Is it appropriate to bully a young girl like this?"Joshua did not say much and picked up the gun again. This was not bullying. It was him giving himself a chance."You go first." Joshua did not want to pressure Cynthia. "No need," Cynthia refused. She wanted to win against Joshua fairly. "Let's f
"Cynthia, are you interested in joining the military? I can have my dad write you a recommendation letter," Michael asked his address, genuinely interested in her, Before Cynthia could answer, Joshua approached. Then, he grabbed Michael's collar and pulled him back. "She's not joining, so don't bother her.""This is a rare shooting talent...""Say one more word, and I'll have Yosef discipline you."Michael glared at Joshua. He was always using Yosef to intimidate him. He truly lived up to being a scumbag!Cynthia stood there without moving. She was not some shooting prodigy. Her marksmanship came from firing one bullet after another.Joshua's gaze darkened. He pulled Michael back, and his deep, bottomless eyes fell on Cynthia. "When did you become so skilled in marksmanship?""I'm not obligated to answer you," Cynthia replied.However, the more she acted this way, the more curious Joshua became.Cynthia glanced at the target again and spoke directly, "Since it's a tie now
Joshua glanced at him coldly. Did this guy have a death wish?Pretending not to notice, Michael continued to wait for Cynthia's response.Cynthia did not care much about how she was addressed as long as it was not too cheesy. Hence, she accepted, "Sure."Joshua's eyes deepened suddenly. He had never called her by any nickname before."Just heard from Joshua that you two are divorced. Is that true?" Michael asked casually as if it were just casual conversation.Cynthia replied calmly, "It's true.""So, you're single now?""Yes.""Well, I'm so handsome..." Michael had yet to finish his sentence when Joshua interrupted.His chilling aura grew even stronger, and his voice was as cold as the Arctic, "Michael!""Let's eat, let's eat." Michael's eyes revealed a meaningful smile. He had figured out that Joshua was reluctant to divorce Cynthia, and maybe their earlier competition was related to their relationship.Tsk, tsk, tsk.Michael scooped a bowl of soup for Cynthia and t
Joshua was someone Alfred admired, and his anger subsided. Michael felt a sudden relief in his heart, knowing he would not be scolded anymore. "After having a meal with them, I'll go back and make sure not to delay anything."Alfred looked at Michael sternly, but he did not say anything. Michael knew that his father had agreed.Michael thought of Cynthia and immediately came to her side with a joyful smile, introducing her to Alfred, "Oh, by the way, Dad, let me introduce you to an amazing person! Earlier, Cyn had a shooting match with Joshua at 300 meters, and she hit the bullseye with a single shot!""She's incredibly talented!" Michael's face beamed with joy, genuinely happy.Alfred followed his gaze and paused momentarily when his eyes met Cynthia's. Was it her? Cynthia's gaze met his, and even though they did not say a word, they expressed everything they wanted to say to each other through their eyes."Are you eager to recruit her to your side?" Michael knew his fath
Moe glanced at the quiet Cynthia through the rearview mirror and asked, "Ms. Yates, is something bothering you?"Cynthia leaned back against the seat, rubbed her weary forehead, and replied, "No, you don't have to pretend to be my boyfriend anymore. I talked to Joshua about it last night.""Alright."Cynthia felt a bit exhausted and closed her eyes to rest. The meeting with Alfred reminded her of some distant memories.She did not belong to the military; she was just a civilian. Hence, she could return when the captain needed her and return to her everyday life when she was not needed. It had been a long time since her last mission.The car continued driving, and Moe noticed that Cynthia seemed off today. Instead of taking her to the company, he brought her back home—the home with Jonathan and Shirley. Cynthia did not say much.Upon arriving, she went upstairs to sleep. Today, only she and Jonathan were home, as Shirley had already returned to school.After handing over th
How did Cynthia know?! Who told her?"H-How did you find out?" Jonathan was truly shocked, never expecting it to be like this.Cynthia felt a surge of emotions in her heart, but she suppressed them and said something Jonathan never expected, "Only when it comes to that person, you become so hesitant. Find a time and arrange a meeting. I want to meet her."Jonathan was so taken aback that he even forgot how to respond. His expression showed extreme shock and surprise. Cynthia..."A-Are you really willing to meet her?" Jonathan stuttered.Cynthia did not beat around the bush; she spoke plainly, "I'm not approving of you being together, and I won't forgive what happened in the past. I'll meet her just to prevent our family from becoming a mess."Jonathan getting married to that person was almost a certainty. She could not stop it, and it would not make a difference. If that was the case, she should at least formally meet that person.Shirley said she was a good person, but
Michelle was still sulking, knowing that she was in the wrong. However, the thought of losing all the efforts she had previously put in because of Cynthia made her feel upset. After a while, she finally asked, "Will Uncle Yates accept me again after this?"Mandy looked at her for a while but did not say anything. She knew what kind of person Jonathan was, and based on what had happened with Michelle, it seemed unlikely she would have another chance to be accepted."Rein in your behavior first. One wrong step can lead to a total loss. I hope you understand this," Mandy finally spoke after a long pause.Michelle held her anger inside.In the following days, Cynthia shuttled back and forth between the Yates Group and Arch International Group. Although Moe took care of most of the work, as the company's owner, there were still things that Cynthia had to handle.As for Joshua, he had not appeared again after their last encounter at the shooting club. It was as if he truly kept his prom
None of them had eaten well, including Cynthia, who was not a picky eater. As they reached the end, everyone had put down their utensils, which was the most crucial moment of the meal.Jonathan sat beside Mandy, feeling somewhat uncomfortable. Then, he glanced at Cynthia and Shirley, asking, "Regarding the marriage registration with Mandy, what do you think?""I have no objections," Shirley casually replied. Over the past two years, Jonathan had introduced her to Mandy, and she knew that Mandy was a kind person who treated her with gentleness and patience. Not only that, but she even cooked delicious food for her, giving her a motherly feeling.If Jonathan were to be with her, it should be fine.Upon receiving the answer, Jonathan turned his gaze to Cynthia. "Cyn, what about you?""I have a question for Madam Quinn," Cynthia's formal address created a sense of distance.Mandy's face softened. "Ask away.""Do you know my mom?" Cynthia's clear eyes stared directly at her, the