Joshua agreed.In his opinion, Kendrick was also a Yates. Perhaps, he was Cynthia's brother or something.It was always right to have a good relationship with her family and leave a good impression.When Mr. Tom heard this, he frowned suddenly and whispered in Kendrick's ear, "Mr. Yates, you don't have a crush on Mr. Neal, do you?"What?Yoel was suddenly alerted, and his mind was full of the word 'crush'."Whether you really like him or not, it is better to keep a low profile in the company. Mr. Neal is not an ordinary person." Mr. Tom did not notice Yoel's expression, thinking that his voice was so low that he could not be noticed.If Kendrick was still confused before this, he just felt like beating someone up now.When did he say he had a crush on him? Just as he was about to curse, he saw Yoel looking at them weirdly.At that moment, he understood everything.Kendrick did not explain too much since it would only sound worse if he explained, "Please get some rest here.
"So, are we still going out for dinner later?" Yoel asked tentatively.Joshua messed with Kendrick's beloved cousin, and this meal could very well be a trap.Joshua's eyes glimmered as he simply replied, "Why not?"Regardless of whether it was a trap or if Kendrick had any grievances against him, he had to go.After all, that man was Cynthia's relative.Half an hour later, Kendrick's secretary, Lionel Tom, made a reservation at a restaurant, and he took Joshua there.Cynthia watched them leave and did not say much. However, she received a call from her grandfather, Old Man Addams, as she was about to leave, asking her to come over.Her impression of Old Man Addams was quite deep.He had treated her and Shirley very well. If it were not for learning about his coercion of her mother's arranged marriage, Old Man Addams would have remained in her heart as a kind and gentle person.After informing Shirley that she would not be going home tonight, Cynthia was picked up by someone se
Life was inherently full of uncertainties, and each fork in the road represented a different future. No one would know if the path chosen in the present was the most suitable one. Cynthia did not know if Katherine hated Old Man Addams, but she knew Katherine had no regrets when she left.Old Man Addams let out a long sigh as if releasing all the pent-up emotions from the past two years in this conversation. "Old Man Yates might arrange a marriage for you later. If you need help, just call me," Old Man Addams did not want to dwell on such heavy topics and changed the subject."Okay," Cynthia agreed. Nonetheless, she was not worried about such matters. She had no leverage in Old Man Yates's hands and did not need marriage to create value. No one could force her into a marriage, and she would not pursue one."Cyn.""Yes?""Regardless of anything, the Addams family will always support you. You just need to be yourself," Old Man Addams said with great seriousness. He had regret
Joshua had never felt that kind of impulse toward anyone other than Cynthia, not even toward Jayleen in the past. With that in mind, he took out his phone and searched online. However, his face darkened as soon as he saw the answers.[Stop acting like a domineering CEO here when you only have impulses for only one person… Hehe.][Just admit that you're impotent.][So what? Let's not make excuses for ourselves. Who truly lives without desires?][I think this should be considered love. Very few men are content and without desires in these matters, but when they meet someone they like, their emotions naturally arise. It's normal.]When Joshua reached the last comment, his gaze lingered on it for a second longer. Kendrick leaned in, but Joshua turned off the screen before he could see the content clearly."If the questions I just asked couldn't make you sure if you like Cyn or not, there's one last method." Kendrick was racking his brain to bring this good-looking person back to
Joshua glanced at the now sleeping Kendrick before redirecting his gaze.Lionel was speechless.It did seem a little contradicting. "Ken." Joshua raised his hand and gently pushed Kendrick to wake him up, calling him his nickname. "Do you want Mr. Tom to take you back, or should I take you back?"Kendrick's mind was a bit muddled.Ken?Was Cynthia here?He did not pay attention to whether the voice was male or female. Upon hearing his nickname, he subconsciously assumed it was Cynthia and vaguely pointed his finger at Joshua, saying, "You."Lionel froze.Yoel started questioning reality.What did they just hear?Joshua called him Ken?Although Kendrick was indeed Cynthia's cousin, Joshua's character and demeanor did not seem like someone who would address others so intimately.Moreover, Kendrick seemed to trust Joshua a bit too much.Ignoring his own secretary? Choosing someone he had only recently come into close contact with? "Mr. Yates, would you like to reconsider?
Should he tell Kendrick about this?In contemplation, Lionel asked again in the group, [Could it be just a rumor? Joshua doesn't seem like the kind of person who would do such a thing.][Appearances can be deceiving. How do you know what he's like behind closed doors?][This incident seems to be true. Several executives who had dinner with Joshua personally witnessed him accepting the woman Thomas sent.][What a letdown.]Lionel forwarded all the comments to himself, planning to show them to Kendrick when they meet tomorrow.Joshua was unaware of these matters. Looking at the now drunken Kendrick, he stood up with an air of detachment and coolness, letting Kendrick fall onto the sofa.Yoel, puzzled by the situation, asked tentatively, "Mr. Neal, what about...""Take Kendrick to my place," Joshua decided."Are you sure?" Yoel asked again. After all, he knew that Joshua was a germaphobe. Except for the person he truly cared about, he rarely allowed anyone into his private place.
Joshua was surprised as he did not expect the CEO of Yates Group to be like this when drunk.Then, he placed the teacup down and locked eyes with the drunken man. "What do you know?""You're Cyn's ex-husband!" Kendrick pointed at Joshua, his gaze unfocused and his face flushed.Joshua's eyes darkened. He truly hated the word 'ex-husband'."Tell me! Why did you kidnap me? Are you trying to force Cyn to give in?" Kendrick growled, resembling a mischievous child. Joshua looked at him, annoyed.Kendrick was fierce, still immersed in his own world. "I, Kendrick Yates, have my pride. I would rather die than comply. You won't get Cyn through me."Joshua did not say anything but took out his phone instead, intending to call Yoel to get rid of this person. Why did he make the foolish decision to bring him here in the first place?"What do you want to do?" Kendrick grabbed the phone before Joshua could, and due to the effects of alcohol, his head was spinning. "Don't think about t
Cynthia was confused and remained silent for a few seconds before grasping what Kendrick was talking about. However, before she could inquire further, Kendrick continued, "He just tried to poison me, but little did he know, my skills are unparalleled, and such a feeble poison can't harm me!""Are you drunk?" Cynthia asked, listening to his melodramatic speech and unusual tone."How could that be? Have you forgotten that I don't drink?" Kendrick's serious tone almost convinced Cynthia if it were not for his following words, "It was Joshua who poisoned me. Although I managed to purge some of it just now, there are still lingering effects clouding my senses."Cynthia was speechless and rubbed her temples, feeling a mix of emotions. Ever since Kendrick got drunk and caused a ruckus at home a few years ago, he had been strictly prohibited by his dad from drinking more than three glasses each time.The intention was to prevent him from turning into a mischievous troublemaker again.Ye
Isabella glared at Nick. He actually betrayed her! Caught off guard by Luther's honesty, Nick quickly explained, "Don't look at me like that. Luther forced me to do it. If I didn't agree to his request, he would've spilled my past to my current girlfriend.""Current girlfriend?" Isabella looked puzzled.Nick confessed honestly, "My new girlfriend."Isabella was at a loss for words. Nick was very handsome. His looks could rival top celebrities. Naturally, with his face and charisma, he had no shortage of admirers. That led to a habit of frequently changing girlfriends."I made my rules clear to her. No shady behavior allowed," Nick added quickly, sensing what Isabella was thinking.Hearing this, Isabella did not say much.A moment later, Luther, seeing that their conversation had wrapped up, took Isabella's hand and left. On the way back, he deliberately brought up the topic of proposals."What kind of proposal do you like?" Luther asked."Anything works," Isabella replied
There was a time when Isabella considered letting Luther propose to her. However, he had not shown any signs that he would or asked for her ring size. There was no need to overthink it; that fool probably had not even thought about it. Nonetheless, Isabella did not blame Luther. After all, she was well aware that everyone expressed love differently. Yet, that was also precisely why she wanted to propose to him, to make him understand just how much she cared."What's wrong?" Annie asked, concerned."I'm just worried," Isabella replied. The ring sizes had been a constant worry for her."Because of what you just mentioned?"Isabella nodded. "Yeah.""Why do you want to propose to him?" Annie looked toward a dark corner. "In most relationships, the boyfriend proposes to the girlfriend, right?""I want him to feel loved," Isabella answered simply.Luther was different from most people; he always suppressed his negative emotions and limited his freedom. He no longer wanted to restr
"No," Luther declined; he still wanted to be the one proposing to her."Okay," Joshua agreed readily.Luther nodded, letting his mind wander. In the following days, Isabella kept checking on the progress, each time being informed that there was no opportunity to measure Luther's finger.In the blink of an eye, three days passed.Cynthia and Matthew had a conversation with Isaiah.Due to prior preparation, Isaiah handled Cynthia and Matthew's questions smoothly. Although they knew Isaiah had not been entirely truthful, based on his attitude toward Sandra, they agreed to the marriage without excessive probing into his relationship with her.As for Isabella, she waited for a few days but had not received any news. Frustrated, she decided to go to Jiverton herself to find Luther.When Joshua heard about her plan, he asked her to give him a bit more time. He assured her he would have the sizes by next Friday at the latest."Really?" Isabella was worried about running out of time.
"Okay." Isaiah already had a plan in mind.After discussing the matter, the two did not say much more. In the following two days, Cynthia and Matthew stayed home while Isabella prepared the details and processes for the proposal.However, after going through the general plan, Isabella suddenly realized a problem. She did not know Luther's ring size. How could she prepare a ring for the proposal without knowing the size?Realizing this issue, she immediately thought of flying to Jiverton to find out but hesitated due to Luther's caution. If she returned so soon after just coming back, he would surely be suspicious. After much contemplation, she came up with a solution—Joshua.When Isabella called, Joshua happened to be having a meal with Luther."I'm not busy, what's up?""I need your help with something," Isabella said, trusting Joshua's abilities, "but Luther can't know about it."Joshua instinctively glanced at Luther.Luther was confused. He glanced at Joshua's phone and
"Quit the act," Matthew said to Isabella, "It's too bad."Isabella stayed quiet. Matthew bluntly stated, "Isaiah currently oversees the company, and the annual revenue has been consistently increasing under his management. He even took a few subsidiaries public.""And?" Isabella inquired."He has a talent for this," Matthew hinted, leaving Isabella puzzled as she struggled to keep up with Matthew's pace."He's barely in his twenties, so there's no rush to get married," Matthew explained. He saw through everything, understanding Isaiah well, adding, "If there were truly such a concern, he could easily establish a company under Sandra's name in the next few years, operate it until it goes public."With Isaiah's abilities and connections, starting a company and taking it public would be a simple task. After the IPO and proper management, Sandra's value would naturally rise. This would effortlessly 'shut their mouths'. Isabella wanted to say something, realizing her dad's words
"That depends on the secret he's keeping," Matthew responded immediately, taking the opportunity to tease Isaiah, "If it's something against our moral values, it'd be hard not to form an opinion, even if we try not to.""He's not that kind of person," Isabella defended Isaiah.Matthew did not respond but just sat there. Their father-son dynamic involved banter and teasing, but when it came down to it, they genuinely cared about each other."He's just worried that you might object to Sandra's background," Isabella continued to spin her tale convincingly.Cynthia and Matthew were confused, both staring at Isabella.Isabella felt a bit uneasy. Something seemed off with her parents' expressions. "What's wrong?""Are you sure Isaiah is worried about this?" Cynthia asked.Why was their beloved daughter so bad at lying? Not catching on, Isabella nodded, "Absolutely.""Setting aside the fact that we've always taught you not to treat people differently based on their family background
"Ah, I see." Isabella breathed a sigh of relief and purposely asked, "Is it possible that Isaiah got to know Sandra through Uncle Yves and Uncle Sean?""It's unlikely," Cynthia denied. Even though they had not arranged any blind dates or rushed Isaiah into marriage, given his personality, he would not seek an introduction from anyone."Whenever you have time, ask Isaiah to bring his girlfriend home," Cynthia said, truly wishing for her children to find happiness. Isabella agreed, "Sure.""Isabella," Cynthia suddenly spoke up.Putting away her plan book, Isabella responded, "Hmm?""Do you think I look stern?" Cynthia sounded gentler than usual, lacking the usual nonchalance.Having been accustomed to being herself, Cynthia found it a bit awkward to take on the role of an elder suddenly. If she left a bad impression on Sandra during their first meeting, it could easily jeopardize Isaiah's relationship."Not at all," Isabella spoke sincerely, looking at Cynthia affectionately. "Y
Isaiah had seen through their plans. He knew that his parents' friends enjoyed watching him banter with Matthew. Every time something was like this, they would eagerly make things difficult for him.Early the next morning, Mitchell and the others began implementing the plan. Initially, Matthew did not suspect anything and thought they genuinely had urgent matters to attend to and brought Cynthia back home first.Considering Luther's upcoming proposal, they decided not to travel the world but instead explored nearby cities. After Mitchell and the others called Matthew aside, Isabella approached Cynthia. Cynthia was surprised to learn about Isabella and Isaiah's plan."Aren't you afraid of getting in trouble?" Cynthia asked."Not at all," Isabella responded very directly, her mind focused on planning her and Luther's engagement. "Isaiah said he can handle this matter, so let's discuss the proposal first. I've thought about several options, but none seem good enough.""Okay," Cynth
Isaiah was surprised."Take her to shoot wedding photos first," Isabella suggested seriously. After giving it some thought, Isaiah said, "I'll ask her during dinner.""Why bother asking?" Isabella thought Isaiah's emotional intelligence was lacking, and Sandra's expectations were too low. "Just pick a few reputable studios and let her choose one she likes."During their conversation, Isabella noticed that Sandra was slightly anticipating a wedding, although she had refused for some unknown reason. If she was not truly opposed to weddings, there should not be an issue with pre-wedding photos."If you give it directly to her, she'll probably say she doesn't need it," Isabella coined. She could see through people and was quite clever.Isaiah clearly did not consider this possibility."Take a look at these studios. My friends suggested them," Isabella had already made the selections and recommended them to him. "Weren't you against my decision before?" Isaiah, not understanding h