When Joshua's familiar face suddenly appeared before Natasha, her heart skipped a beat as she took several steps back.She noticed Joshua's eyes scanning her from head to toe without a hint of emotion, lingering on her white dress for about three seconds before turning unfriendly.He then strode back to his seat, leaving her standing in place.Natasha raised an eyebrow at Joshua's actions, but she paid no heed to why his gaze suddenly turned icy. Instead, she peered inside the room.Ron was engulfed in rage and had intended to say something. However, after hearing voices from outside, Joshua had bypassed him to open the door, leaving him behind.Moreover, Joshua's indifferent expression made Ron's anger seem ridiculous in comparison. Joshua seemed to pay no mind to the latter's rage, leaving him alone to fume like a clown.While Ron's fury intensified, Joshua's momentary departure left him with no outlet for his anger. In the end, he had to swallow his words abruptly.When Natas
Natasha looked where Philip was pointing at and frowned.She had come to the banquet to explain to Philip about her impending divorce from Joshua. She didn't want to involve herself too much with the latter and wasn't particularly keen on sitting next to him.Glancing at the seat beside Lorelei, Natasha briefly considered sitting there. However, she thought it might be better to address the divorce outright rather than have Philip question why she wasn't sitting with Joshua.Joshua caught the unwillingness in Natasha's eyes.As he watched her body shift slightly toward his mother before halting seemingly for no reason, he raised an eyebrow, and a barely noticeable smirk flickered across his face.Since they were both here at Grayson Villa, Joshua didn't see the point of Natasha's pretense. He assumed that her feigned reluctance to sit beside him was to pique his interest.Did she think she could succeed with such a coy act? He only found it laughable.If she pretended not to wan
"Today, I'm truly grateful for everyone joining us at the Graysons' banquet. Your presence means a lot to me," Philip conveyed his gratitude from the luxurious podium.Natasha, standing nearby, was silently contemplating how to approach Philip.Joshua stood next to Natasha, holding a glass of champagne. However, his demeanor seemed distant. Even though everything seemed fine, there was a sense of detachment in the air.Watching the two, Lorelei subtly eyed Natasha and then ushered Joshua aside. "Josh, I need a word with you."Lorelei's original idea was to get Natasha to attend the event, using the opportunity to strengthen her bond with Joshua. Given Natasha's strong feelings for him, she wouldn't have been so determined to divorce if not for Natalie.However, looking at Joshua's attitude, it seemed like he wasn't offering much of a chance for Natasha.Joshua frowned. "Go on."Lorelei pulled Joshua aside. "Let's find a quieter spot. We can't discuss this in front of every
"That's excellent. Go ahead and tell her." Lorelei encouraged Joshua.Lorelei was surprised that Joshua finally decided to play along. She felt relieved and delighted."Actually, Joshua, stay here. I'll bring Tasha over, and you can personally share the news with her," Lorelei said eagerly. Lorelei was excited for Natasha to hear the good news. She was sure Natasha would be thrilled.With a stoic expression, Joshua simply replied, "Go ahead then. Call her over."Upon hearing Lorelei mention that Joshua was waiting for her outside, Natasha's heart skipped a beat. Figuring that Joshua wouldn't seek her out for anything pleasant, she felt a tinge of unease.Under Lorelei's earnest gaze, Natasha found herself compelled to step outside.Grayson Villa, perched against the mountains, offered a mesmerizing view in the courtyard. As night descended, starlight adorned the landscape, and the moon's gentle glow reflected in the serene surroundings. A man dressed in a suit stood alone ben
Natasha observed Joshua's retreating figure with a complex expression. She shook her head before stepping forward to follow him into the banquet hall.She couldn't understand why Joshua hadn't just signed the divorce agreement that was right there.Just as Natasha was about to enter the banquet hall, Joshua, walking ahead, suddenly stopped and blocked her way.Instinctively, Natasha met Joshua's cold, indifferent eyes. Even the moonlight failed to uncover the shadows within.Had he changed his mind? Natasha oddly felt a bit relieved.With his shirt collar slightly undone, Joshua spoke, "You don't have to bring up the divorce with Grandpa later. I've already talked to him about it today.""You've talked to him already?"Joshua nodded. He didn't want Natasha getting too involved with the Graysons nor having lingering thoughts on the matter."Alright," said Natasha. Since Joshua had already sorted things out with his grandfather, Natasha figured there was no need for her to appr
Joshua didn't even bother turning around when he heard that. His face went cold, and he snapped, "Just drive."His eyes clearly showed annoyance.Ben pressed his lips together, giving Natasha one last glance before accelerating away.It was pretty obvious that Joshua wanted nothing to do with Natasha. Ben figured there was no need to stir up trouble, and it seemed like he'd have to focus on pleasing Natalie in the future.Natasha frowned as she watched Joshua's car disappear into the distance. She couldn't help but wonder what on earth could be so important that he would just leave without a single word.Honestly, she couldn't quite figure out what was going through Joshua's mind. Regardless, she had already given Joshua the divorce agreement. He could do whatever he pleased.Deciding she wasn't going back into the banquet hall, Natasha decided to just head straight home.Natasha instinctively opened her phone to send Lorelei a quick message. As she typed, it hit her, and she en
"Oh, speaking of which, that laboratory has just been completed. Professor Nancy hasn't really been there much, but I've got the inside scoop. "Starting tomorrow, she'll be carrying out her research there every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday."Joshua stretched his legs, sat up from the couch, and nodded."Okay, I've spilled all the beans I could find for you." Matt took a sip of his tea. "Man, digging up all this stuff really drained me."Joshua flashed a smile. "Once I handle these issues, I owe you a meal. Or if there's anything you want, just let me know." Matt lounged on the couch and said, "Don't wait for these issues to clear. Carpe diem. How about hitting a pub tonight for a drink?""It's been ages since we all had a drink together. Either work's got you busy, or you're not in the mood. The bros are really missing you," Matt added.Hearing this, Joshua pursed his lips. "Tonight won't work. I've got a whole bunch of guests waiting for me at home. I've got to head back."
Lorelei asked in a measured tone, "Joshua, did you fight with Tasha again?"Joshua's eyebrows furrowed even more. "We didn't fight."Lorelei became even more puzzled. "Could Tasha really have left without saying a word? Previously, I looked for the both of you in the banquet hall and didn't find you. I even looked for you in Grandpa's room upstairs."She knew Tasha was very polite and well-mannered, so it was impossible for her to leave the banquet without bidding goodbye."If she left, so be it," Joshua said without any expression as if he couldn't care less. However, only he knew how uncomfortable he was feeling but he couldn't figure out why. …The next morning, after she finished getting ready, Natasha drove to the laboratory of the International Pharmaceutical Association.The association called her up again to research and develop a new drug. This time, the drug would be for a field that she had never been involved in. The moment she heard about the drug's properties, s