"Although it may not be appropriate for me to say this, you and Ms. Yates are already divo..." Yoel was thinking from Cynthia's perspective, and considering his close relationship with Joshua, he spoke directly.However, Joshua did not let him finish his sentence. As he heard those words, an uncomfortable feeling surged in his heart. "If you know it's inappropriate, then don't say it."Yoel was caught off guard and soon added, "You'll end up alone if you continue like this.""Aren't I already?" Joshua completely gave up on holding back.Yoel was left speechless. He understood that whatever had happened at the banquet last night must have been significant for Joshua to react this way."I was just trying to offer some guidance in case it affects our company's future cooperation. After all, this is a major collaboration," Yoel immediately found an excuse, putting on his usual calm smile.Joshua just stared at him.Yoel felt guilty under his gaze. "What's wrong?""Are you concern
Why was Joshua asking him to think from a girl's perspective?Yoel was not a girl, so how could he possibly know what girls truly think?Did Joshua misunderstand something about him? Joshua stopped talking to him and closed his eyes to rest.Yoel had been silently mocking Joshua in his mind, but as he continued to mock, he suddenly discovered something crucial…Did Joshua's previous words convey something about him and Cynthia? Yoel wanted to ask, but seeing that Joshua had already fallen asleep, he decided not to disturb him.In the following days, Joshua and Yoel attended their collaboration. Although Joshua had something on his mind, it was completely unnoticeable during the discussion. He effortlessly navigated through the conversation, appearing calm and relaxed, and the collaboration went smoothly. However, things were not as smooth for Cynthia. Just two days after returning from Jiverton, Jonathan told her that Old Man Yates wanted to see her. "If you don't want t
"Grandpa, please don't be too hard on my sister. Cyn has only recently gone through a divorce, so I'm sure she's not in a good mood these days. She needs time to recover," Michelle spoke up, being extremely obedient.Her words caught the attention of both Cynthia and Old Man Yates. Before Old Man Yates could say anything, Cynthia glared at Michelle, speaking with unprecedented seriousness, "My mom only gave birth to one sister besides me, and her name is Shirley Yates. Ms. Shayne, please mind your words."Michelle was taken aback. She had not expected Cynthia to be so frank in front of Old Man Yates."Divorce? What did she mean by that?" Old Man Yates immediately wore a stern expression.Cynthia answered, "Literally.""When did you get married? Who did you marry? Why did I not know about it?" Old Man Yates frowned, his face showing deep displeasure.Cynthia glanced at Michelle. Jonathan could not have told Michelle about the divorce. During their previous argument, Michelle mig
"I was at work, but there was an issue at the company that needed Cynthia's attention. I couldn't find her there, so I came to look for her," Kendrick calmly explained, sounding completely natural.Old Man Yates still appeared stern. "So, the company can't function without her?""Indeed," Kendrick replied with a smile. He never cared about Old Man Yates's attitude. "You have no idea how capable Cynthia is. She recently negotiated a profitable partnership for the company.""She should focus on refining her skills and taking care of her appearance. What's the use of staying in the company?" Old Man Yates looked at Cynthia's professional attire and expressed his dissatisfaction.As soon as these words were spoken, Kendrick's gaze changed slightly. Cynthia, on the other hand, remained unaffected. She knew exactly what Old Man Yates was scheming—marriage alliances for maximum value."Just look at the daughters of those socialites from other families. They all dress up and present the
If the person in front of her was not her elder, Cynthia would have turned around and walked away without a care. However, she had been taught to respect her elders, and even if she did not like the topic, she had no choice."Who do you want me to marry?" Cynthia asked directly."In three days, there will be a gathering for you youngsters, and I've registered your name. You just need to attend." Old Man Yates maintained his stern expression."Understood," Cynthia replied calmly.She had grown accustomed to his commanding communication style, which was also why their relationship was strained.Afterward, there was no further communication between the two. Kendrick spoke to Old Man Yates for a while and then left with Cynthia.After leaving the old manor and getting into the car, Kendrick finally asked, "Why didn't you let me speak up for you earlier?"Since Old Man Yates mentioned the arranged marriage, Cynthia had been hinting at him not to intervene."Whether I speak up or not
The assistant pursed her lips and obediently took the flowers to throw them away. The others outside the office saw that, and the place suddenly became lively with discussions."Is Ms. Yates really that cold-hearted?""I wonder who sent the flowers to Ms. Yates. Having your intentions thrown away just like that must be quite painful.""Perhaps Ms. Yates believes men will only hinder her from earning more money.""I agree with that."Cynthia was unaware of the discussion once she entered work mode, and she paid no attention to the outside noise. However, someone found out about this.The Neal Group.Joshua had finished discussing the collaboration and returned to Nexuria. As it was almost time to leave, he glanced at the clock and asked the person beside him, busy with work, "Did Cynthia receive the flowers?"Yoel froze. He could not find a way to tell Joshua that Cynthia ruthlessly threw the flowers."Are you deaf?" Joshua's tone was cold. "She did receive them…" Yoe
Joshua kept deleting what he typed, hesitating. Amidst various complex emotions, he finally sent another message.[After this matter is resolved, I won't bother you anymore if you still loathe me.]These past few days, he had also come to understand that regardless of whether he liked Cynthia or regretted what happened in the past, he should not disturb Cynthia anymore if she genuinely disliked him.Cynthia looked at his message and eventually replied with a single word, [Okay.]Joshua did not know how to describe his emotions upon seeing that response. Sometimes he wondered if Cynthia had ever loved him. If she had, why was she so calm throughout the divorce?It was as if she would… never feel sad.Over the next two days, Joshua continued to send flowers as usual, and Cynthia continued to have her assistant dispose of them. Jayleen had only mentioned that Joshua was pursuing her but did not indicate any reciprocal interest. Therefore, Cynthia did not need to pretend and could
Others did not know Cynthia, so they chimed in and defended Michelle. "If Old Man Yates blames you, let us know, and we'll help you out.""That's right!""Forget about her. Let's go."They walked away with Michelle.In other circumstances, Cynthia might not have cared, as other people's opinions had nothing to do with her. However, this was different. Although she had not socialized with these socialites and heiresses, she had some understanding of them. Apart from Michelle, the people who attended today's event came from strong backgrounds, each cherished by their families.Cynthia did not care about her reputation, but she cared about Shirley's. This was her first appearance in this circle, and if Michelle succeeded in tarnishing her reputation, there would be exaggerated stories circulating within the industry. Even if Cynthia's identity were revealed later on, people would only think of Shirley having a sister with a bad character.However, before she could say anything,