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
"Grandpa, there's an urgent matter with Kendrick, and I have to rush over. I'll accompany you next time," Cynthia explained the situation."Do you want me to send someone to take you there?""No need. I can handle it. You should get some rest."After saying that, Cynthia quickly headed toward Joshua's location.Cynthia remembered that Kendrick would always accurately control his alcohol intake, so how did he end up so thoroughly drunk this time?At Joshua's place, the scene could be described as chaotic.Thinking of himself as a superhero, Kendrick believed Joshua had ulterior motives and started dueling with him after ending the call. Joshua did not actually fight back against a drunkard, especially one who was Cynthia's cousin, for fear that he accidentally exerted too much force and ended up fracturing Kendrick's bones. If that were to happen, it would only create more distance between him and Cynthia.After all, Kendrick, in his drunken state, could not feel pain.Bang!
A barely visible furrow appeared on Joshua's forehead. Why was this person causing such a commotion? Then, he crouched down and removed the towel from Kendrick's mouth. The chilling aura around him had become palpable. "What do you want?""I need to use the bathroom!" Kendrick urgently replied.Looking at the rope he had struggled to find, Joshua felt reluctant. Nonetheless, he reminded himself repeatedly that this was Cynthia's cousin before he reached out and untied the knot, releasing Kendrick from the blanket.Kendrick swiftly dashed toward the restroom.In Joshua's expression, a complex mix of emotions was evident. It was hard for him to imagine that this person was the same one who held the position of the decisive and never-faulting CEO of Yates Group. Was he secretly so delusional? As he pondered these thoughts, the doorbell rang. Joshua's tense spirits finally found some relief, and he went to open the door for Cynthia.In that instant of opening the door, a
Cynthia hesitated for a moment. She thought she knew Joshua well—slightly germophobic and territorial. Normally, if Kendrick had turned his home into such a mess, Joshua would have confronted her with displeasure and coldness, accusing Kendrick of his wrongdoings one by one. Yet, he simply brushed it off as if it was nothing."Are you intimidated by Kendrick?" Cynthia could only come up with this one possible reason."I'm fine. He's already out. I'll go in and check on him first." Joshua's aura had softened, and his attitude toward Cynthia underwent a complete transformation.Joshua did not know if Kendrick had any exhibitionist tendencies when drunk. To ensure everything was under control, it was better for him to assess the situation before letting Cynthia in.Kendrick, dressed neatly but clearly intoxicated, said, "I just heard Cyn's voice. What did you do to her?"Joshua glanced back at Cynthia, signaling for her to come in. Cynthia entered the room. Upon seeing her, Kendr
Cynthia could not get angry with Joshua when he was in this state, nor would she confront him head-on. Instead, she withdrew her hand, sat beside him, and said, "Go ahead."Joshua pursed his thin lips, focusing solely on Cynthia as he carefully considered how to phrase his words to make her dislike him less."Aren't you going to say something?" Cynthia asked when he remained silent."It's nothing." Joshua hesitated for a while, unable to find the words he wanted to say. He stood up and told her, "Take care of him. I'll handle the cleaning.""Let me do it. After all, it's my cousin who made the mess." Cynthia found him a bit strange but did not say much more.This time, Joshua did not stop her.Soon, two busy figures began to put everything back in place. Knowing Joshua's cleanliness preferences, Cynthia asked him where the new sheets and duvet covers were and took them out to help him change the ones Kendrick had tainted in the master bedroom.After Joshua finished tidying up
Upon hearing Cynthia's response, Joshua did not argue back as he understood the need to maintain boundaries. He initially wanted to personally escort Cynthia and Kendrick back home since it was unsafe for a young woman to be alone late at night. However, considering his own alcohol consumption, he borrowed Cynthia's phone and called Yoel.Cynthia did not think much of it and assumed he needed Yoel to buy him a new phone.In no time, Yoel arrived.Joshua had a house for Yoel in the same community for convenience in their work. When Yoel entered the house, he momentarily paused upon seeing Cynthia there too and exclaimed, "Ms. Yates?"What was going on? Did Joshua reconcile with Cynthia?"Cynthia is here to pick up Mr. Yates. Could you help me take them back?" Joshua said gently, explaining the situation to Yoel.Yoel quickly caught on and replied, "Of course, Mr. Neal."Cynthia wanted to refuse, but neither Joshua nor Yoel gave her the opportunity. Yoel placed Kendrick in the b