He took a look and saw that it was Joshua calling.Originally, he did not care about it. After all, he had no intention of answering the phone for others, even for someone so close to him.However, after the phone rang the first time, it rang a second time.Yoel said that his boss never calls a second time. If he did, it meant the matter was urgent.He was thinking twice.Thinking of how much this guy loved his job, he answered it for him."Hello," Moe's tone was cold. Even after drinking so much wine, he was not at all drunk.Joshua frowned deeply.He guessed it immediately. "Moe?""It's me." Moe was as cold as ever.Joshua had a bad premonition in his heart.When he got off work in the afternoon, he knew that Yoel had a meet up with Moe. He did not think much of it at the time, but just now, he realized that Moe did not ask to meet up with Yoel after coming to Nexuria for so long. How could it be such a coincidence?After much deliberation, guessing that Moe might be tryi
"What was the deal you made with Cynthia's grandfather?" Moe did not look like a special assistant at the moment, and he was very cold.Joshua narrowed his eyes deeply.Was Cynthia's fake suitor and subordinate taking too much control?"It has nothing to do with you. It is better for us to talk about the conditions first. I just said, what do you want?""Nothing," Moe declined.Joshua was cold, and the sense of oppression was also transmitted through the phone. "I advise you better to ask for something.""I said, I want nothing. I would not tell Cynthia what you did."Joshua's eyes darkened slightly.He did not think that an ordinary worker like Moe could refuse the temptation of 150 million. Even if he were Cynthia's special assistant in Yates Group, he would not earn an extraordinary lot of money.He would not have to work hard anymore for the rest of his life."I still have to take care of Yoel, so I will not talk to you for now," Moe glanced at Yoel, who was frowning on t
"Really?" Yoel's inquisitive eyes fell on him, and he was much gentler without glasses.Moe's expression was cold. "Yes.""Okay. If you still feel upset in the future, come to me, do not be sad alone.""Okay," Moe said as little as ever.Moe did not stay there long, he took his mobile phone and left the hotel.Not long after he left, Yoel looked at the closed door, and his pretty lips curled up a bit.Did he really think he did not know that he tricked him into telling him things?He did not get up either. After rubbing his head, he pulled the quilt and continued to sleep. Anyway, Moe asked for a day off for him, so he might as well take a good rest.Lying on the bed, he thought about what happened last night.He was drunk last night, but not quite.He clearly remembered their conversation. If it were someone else, he would not have said a word.However, that was Moe, someone he had known since he was a teenager.In addition, he did not want to hold back the matter between
Such a sincere person. Since he said he did not want to tell her, it meant he had his own reasoning."Then don't tell me. I will talk about it when you want to talk about it, but if there is any trouble with what they talked about, you have to help me deal with it.""You do not blame me?" Moe was a little emotional.After all, this was the first time in so many years that he had not acted according to her wishes.He was ready to take on anything."What is to blame? There must be a reason for you not to tell me. Besides, you already know that thing now, and when I really want to know one day, you will eventually tell me, no?""Yes." Moe nodded.As long as Cynthia strongly desired to know, he would tell her.However, before that, he did not want to.What Joshua did was meaningless, and talking about it would only make the boss more troubled and unhappy."Then it is fine. Go and have a rest before returning to work." Cynthia still trusted Moe."Okay." Moe nodded.After Cynthia
What he thought was also simple.Moe, no matter how much the loss of love hurt him, would never let his emotions really surface.Working with worries would bring great psychological pressure, and sometimes a small thing might cause a person to collapse.When his grandfather passed away, he was a bit overwhelmed at work, and when the boss found out, he gave him a month of bereavement leave, which was originally three days.This was also the reason why he would always follow the boss.He was really good about everything other than being emotionally muddled.Originally, Cynthia did not think much about it.However, what Yoel said made it easy to overthink."Ms. Yates, are you there?" Yoel added after talking for a long time without hearing a sound.Cynthia frowned slightly. "Are you sure what you said is true?""Yes.""Are you the cause?"There were a series of question marks on Yoel's forehead.What did he cause?Cynthia regarded his silence as acquiescence. She pinched the
He did not care about anything else and said, "Okay."After speaking, he went out, planning to have a showdown with Yoel.Cynthia suddenly lost her appetite for food.She never thought that this kind of thing would happen to her or to her assistant.No matter how she thought about it, it was outrageous.On the other hand, Moe called Yoel.The moment the phone was connected, Moe spoke in a clear voice, "I lied to you about what happened last night. I am not dumped."What?Moe was very frank and apologized, "I said that on purpose in order to find out from you what your boss talked about with my boss' grandfather. I am sorry.""Wait." Yoel grasped the point.Moe remained silent and did not speak.Yoel was fully awake at this moment, wearing his glasses. "You just said your boss' grandfather? Ms. Yates is your boss?"Although Ms. Yates was the first lady of the Yates Group.However, she did not take over the company. She could only be his superior, but not the boss.Moe, thi
If so, then everything seemed to make sense.For example, why would Moe, who was so desolate, think of using 'heartbreak' as a trap for him, or why would he go to work part-time with Ms. Yates even though he already had a high-paying job?As he thought about this, Yoel suddenly felt a headache.He used to think that guy was a piece of wood, but he did not expect him to have a crush.After pushing his glasses, he had already adjusted his state and planned to go to work. Although Moe asked for leave on his behalf, he had nothing to do, so he might as well go to the company.On the way to the company, he suddenly thought that when Moe told him to lie to him, his reaction was a little too calm.After thinking for a while, he scolded Moe angrily, saying that he even made him drink just to trick him into telling him.When Moe received the news, he wondered if Yoel's reaction was a little too calm, but after seeing him send a message, he was a little relieved and started to eat his own
"How about 150 million?""Yes.""You are my boss, and I should keep all information about the boss secret. I would not even budge if it was 300 million," Yoel said very seriously."I want to hear the truth." The boss asked for the truth. That was really the time to tell the truth.You could not hesitate at this time.Joshua's deep eyes gradually darkened.Yoel thought his coldness was aimed at him and quickly explained, "I would from Ms. Yates. If it were for someone else, I would not say it no matter how much they give me." "Moe did not agree."Yoel would sell himself to Cynthia, but Moe…Yoel really did not understand. "What do you mean?""I called you last night, and he answered. After knowing that he got a call from you, I asked him to make a price so that he would not tell Cynthia," Joshua said with a heavy heart.Yoel listened with gusto.Then what?"He quoted 150 million." Joshua raised his eyes deeply, and his eyes met Yoel's.Yoel fell into a big hole!How di
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