Chapter 318

If someone came to the door to deliver documents or discuss business, Kendrick had to put on a lively facade to deal with them. Once they left, he would slump back in his chair.

He had never felt so socially dead and desperate in his life.

Cynthia was at a loss for words.

She sensed his dread of such situations and suggested, "Why don't you handle these documents, and I'll take care of things with Joshua?"

"No need. I'm just mentally preparing myself," Kendrick refused.

Cynthia did not want to get too involved with Joshua in the first place, and if she were to go instead, it would not reflect well on him as an older cousin.

Cynthia did not expose him and simply replied, "Alright, take your time. I'll go ahead."

"Wait!" Kendrick called her back.

He definitely could not go alone.

It would be too easy for Joshua to mock him mercilessly. If Cynthia was there, at least Joshua would not be too arrogant.

Cynthia turned around.

After much deliberation and conflicting emotions, Ken