“Let me introduce myself. My name is Cynthia Yates. I used to be Shirley’s personal bodyguard. Unfortunately, my absence gave you a chance to hurt her, but it’s time for me to make things right for her.” Cynthia spoke calmly, but her presence was powerful. Mmmmm! Mmmm! Mmm! Thomas struggled. Besides, he did not hit Shirley! “She’s not someone you can bully” Cynthia caught a glimpse of the bathtub filled with water and dragged him into the bathtub. “If you dare to suggest or instigate anyone to harm her again, I’ll return the pain tenfold to you. Thomas was terrified! Why was this woman so strong Thomas was thrown into the water. He tried to struggle but was unable to break free. His hands were tied with a tie, leaving only his feet able to move. His mouth was gagged, and he would choke each time his nose touched the water. This was the first time Thomas had ever felt despair. “Can you hear me?” Cynthia asked. Despite his heart full of hatred, Thomas quickly nodded his head in agreement. Mmhmm.” Cynthia lifted him out of the water. Meanwhile, Joshua received a message that the door was locked and could not be opened. He stood outside the door with his eyes filled with panic. At the thought of that scum possibly hurting Cynthia, he fumed with rage, wanting to murder the man. At this moment…
Chapter 40 “Take a shower and change into the clothes on the bed while you wait for Mr. Neal,” Thomas said. His Adam’s apple bobbed as he found Cynthia too alluring. “Watch how I’ll deal with you, if you dare upset Mr. Neal.‘ Cynthia did not even glance at the items on the bed. Her gaze fixed on Thomas, so cold that it felt dangerous. Thomas did not want to linger here any longer than necessary. He had everything ready and feared he would be unable to control himself if he stayed too long. After all, Joshua had claimed Cynthia. As he turned to leave the room, Cynthia slammed the door shut and locked it with the safety lock. Thomas frowned. He was not afraid of what Cynthia might do to him and asked, “What do you want?” “To talk,” Cynthia said, pulling a chair behind the door to block Thomas’s exit. “We can talk later after Mr. Neal is done.” Thomas smiled, misunderstanding Cynthia’s intentions. “I’ll make sure you’re satisfied then…” Bang! Cynthia stood up and kicked him. She just wanted to beat up this trash! “Ah!” Thomas screamed, clutching his stomach as he fell to the ground, staring angrily at her. “What the hell are you doing?” Cynthia approached him steadily. “Did you ask Timothy to attack Shirley?” Thomas froze, forgetting the pain. His eyes darted nervously as he replied, “I don’t understand what you’re talking about.” “That’s not a problem. Let me remind you,” Cynthia said, and she began to use her special techniques. She had looked up this guy’s information and knew he had caused trouble for many girls. Some did it to climb the ranks, while others were forced. She would not hesitate to send Thomas to jail if there was substantial evidence. “Ah!” Thomas screamed in pain. The bodyguards who followed him heard it and instinctively felt something serious was happening inside, and they started banging on the door with force. One of them sent a message to Joshua. Cynthia heard the commotion at the door but ignored it. Just as Thomas was about to scream for help, she grabbed a nearby towel and stuffed it into his mouth. Mmmm!” Mmmm? Mmmm! Mmm!” Thomas could not scream, and fear filled his eyes. He had no idea how he had angered this person, and he had never even heard of someone like her in Shirley’s circle.
Chapter 39 Yoel immediately went to get the car. After reading Thomas‘ message, he drove toward the hotel. On the way, he could not resist asking Joshua what had happened earlier. “Mr. Neal, may I ask a question?” he said. “If you don’t think you should, don’t ask,” Joshua snapped back. Feeling brave and curious, Yoel continued, “Do you consider it as cheating on yourself when you let Thomas bring Mrs. Neal to your bed? What kind of feelings do you have when you treat Mrs. Neal in this way?” Joshua replied coldly, “You can forget about your year–end bonus.” Yoel realized he had overstepped his bounds and tried to make amends, “Don’t worry, Mr. Neal. I’ll make sure to take care of the Sky Holdings side and let them know who’s protecting Mrs. Neal.” Joshua replied, “Your quarterly bonus is gone too.” Yoel did not know what he had done wrong. “Mr. Neal…” “Cynthia and I are divorced.” Joshua’s tone was icy as he held his phone. “I’m only dealing with Thomas because I don’t like it when someone taints my integrity.” Yoel was speechless. Joshua had already divorced Cynthia for Jayleen, so why would he care about his reputation? “Yes, you’re right.” “You’re not getting your mid–year bonus either,” Joshua added. Despite Yoel’s good nature, his sanity was beginning to crumble. What did he say wrong again? Yoel said as he drove, trying to come up with a response, “I think something is missing from what you said earlier. Although Mrs. Neal has already divorced you, as long as you haven’t received the divorce certificate, you’re both still under legal protection. As long as you’re still under legal protection, you have an obligation to help Mrs. Neal deal with scumbags.” “She did this to herself.” Joshua thought of the previous incident and became angry. “She even urged Thomas to take her to the hotel quickly.” “That’s because Mrs. Neal knew that the person she would spend the day with after checking in was you,” Yoel replied. “She doesn’t like me.” Yoel remained quiet as he had no way to respond to that. Joshua knew Cynthia did not like him, yet he still chose to embarrass her in front of so many people. He deserved to be divorced! Joshua looked at the back of Yoel’s head with a terrifying gaze. “Mr. Neal, what do you think?” Joshua scanned the group before standing up. “As for the specifics of the collaboration, I’ll have Mr. Harrison follow up with you. However, the ultimate decision on whether we can work together will depend on the project itself.” With that, Joshua left the private dining room. Yoel greeted him politely. “Where’s Cynthia?” Joshua felt a heavy weight in his chest. Yoel replied, “We’ve sent people to follow them. If Mrs. Neal is in danger, they’ll save her.” Yoel knew Joshua like the back of his hand and knew what to do before being ordered. Even though he felt relieved, Joshua’s response was cold. “Mind your own business!” Yoel maintained his smile. It was hard to guess Joshua’s true feelings. “Make arrangements with Sky Holdings. Trash belongs in the trash can, not the dinner table,” Joshua adjusted his tie and spoke in a hoarse voice. Yoel quickly understood Joshua’s intent and replied, “Got it.” Sky Holdings was a company under Thomas’s control, and Joshua was taking revenge on behalf of Cynthia. “Go to the hotel,” Joshua said solemnly.
Chapter 38 Jimmy frowned. He disliked attending all these parties because he did not want to see his father like this. He knew that at business dinners, one had to know how to ingratiate oneself if they were not of high status. Nonetheless, knowing and liking were two different things. Soon, Jimmy looked at Cynthia. Indeed, being by Cynthia’s side was the most comfortable for him. “Didn’t you want to take me to the hotel?” Cynthia stared at Thomas. “Why aren’t we leaving yet?” Everyone looked confused, including Thomas, and Joshua also suddenly tightened his grip on his phone. Only Jimmy lowered his gaze and silently drank from his glass, not daring to say anything. He knew very well that Cynthia was up to something! “What’s the hurry? Don’t think spending the night with Mr. Neal will give you the upper hand. Thomas felt uncomfortable with Cynthia’s words. It sounded as if he was a pimp or something. “To Mr. Neal, you’re just someone to vent on.” Joshua’s eyes darkened slightly, and he fixed his gaze on Cynthia’s face. He had to admit that. Cynthia was rather impressive for handling such unpleasant commentaries with an unchanged expression and taking them all in. “Mr. Neal, about our cooperation…” Thomas returned to his bootlicking self and said tentatively before leaving, “Mr. Cheyne will make the arrangements,” Joshua uttered. Thomas immediately became happy. “Thank you, Mr. Neal.” The most desired collaboration for these businessmen was with the Yates Group and the Neal Group. Thomas would not have a chance with the Yates Group, but now he collaborated with the Neal Group! As long as there was a chance in the future, he would definitely establish a close partnership with Joshua and strive for a more intimate collaboration. With these thoughts in his mind, Thomas left with Cynthia. She was very cooperative throughout the process. After all, she could only give him a good beating once they arrived at the hotel. In the private dining room, everyone chatted for a while. They all had enough insight to know when to interfere or not with matters of consent. After ten minutes, someone said, “Mr. Neal, since you have something to attend to today, we won’t disturb you any longer.” “We can discuss our collaboration another day.” Chapter 38 “Mr. Neal, what do you think?” Joshua scanned the group before standing up. “As for the specifics of the collaboration, I’ll have Mr. Harrison follow up with you. However, the ultimate decision on whether we can work together will depend on the project itself.” With that, Joshua left the private dining room. Yoel greeted him politely. “Where’s Cynthia?” Joshua felt a heavy weight in his chest. Yoel replied, “We’ve sent people to follow them. If Mrs. Neal is in danger, they’ll save her.” Yoel knew Joshua like the back of his hand and knew what to do before being ordered. Even though he felt relieved, Joshua’s response was cold. “Mind your own business!” Yoel maintained his smile. It was hard to guess Joshua’s true feelings. “Make arrangements with Sky Holdings. Trash belongs in the trash can, not the dinner table,” Joshua adjusted his tie and spoke in a hoarse voice. Yoel quickly understood Joshua’s intent and replied, “Got it.” Sky Holdings was a company under Thomas’s control, and Joshua was taking revenge on behalf of Cynthia. “Go to the hotel,” Joshua said solemnly. Chapter
Chapter 37 Cynthia was also here! “You can’t even drink two bottles of wine, yet you have the audacity to come to the business cooperation here?” Joshua sat at the head of the table, looking handsome and indifferent in his suit. “Do you really think this is a place where you can make money just by your looks?” Cynthia’s head was pulsing. She came here to make trouble for Thomas Quinn. Thomas was Mr. Yates’s new wife’s older brother. On the surface, Shirley’s incident seemed to have been caused by Timothy Quinn, Mrs. Quinn’s younger brother, but Timothy would not have done it without the cunning Thomas’s instruction. There was no legal way to deal with him, so Cynthia had to come in person. She would give a good beating to anyone who posed a danger to Shirley. However, Cynthia just did not expect to meet Joshua here. “I’m not in the mood to argue with you today,” Cynthia stated briefly. “Mr. Neal offered you a drink as a courtesy, so why are you still standing there?!” “The management of this restaurant is something else! They actually let this kind of woman in.” “I have to say… she has a pretty face.” Jimmy sat there in fear. It was not because of what the people at the table were saying, but it was purely because he felt that these people were courting death. The last person who threatened Cynthia would go out of their way to avoid her! “Mr. Neal, this kind of woman must be taught a lesson.” Thomas dressed well and appeared like a decent man, but his words needed to be more sophisticated. “We should take her back to the hotel and teach a lesson.” Joshua’s cold gaze swept over, and he calmly said, “Is that so?” “Of course!” Thomas’s lecherous eyes glanced at Cynthia. “If you need my assistance, I’ll have someone prepare a room at the hotel and send her over.” The others frowned slightly. They could not understand why someone like Joshua would invite someone like Thomas to dinner. Not to mention his company was just a small to medium–sized enterprise, but his nauseatingly lewd personality was enough to disgust anyone! Chapter 37 “Okay.” Joshua agreed, adding, “But I don’t want anyone to touch her before me.” He looked at Cynthia with his inscrutable obsidian eyes, feeling a burning anger inside him. He wanted to teach this woman a lesson! “Mr. Neal, don’t worry!” Thomas laughed with confidence. “I guarantee that we’ll deliver her to your room intact, so you can enjoy her when you get back.” Joshua remained silent, emitting an oppressive aura around him. He would never have sat down for a meal with this trash if it were not for his desire to learn about the Yates family. He had already dismissed his suspicions about Cynthia, but then he found out a few days ago. that she was investigating Shirley’s accident and had successfully handed Timothy over to the police. A mere bodyguard would not be so concerned about Shirley’s situation. “That doesn’t sound like a good idea…” Jimmy nervously spoke up, and his words immediately caught Joshua and Cynthia’s attention. Joshua’s gaze became even darker while Cynthia glared at him, giving him a warning. “Young Master Barnes, do you have any issues with this?” Joshua’s deep, magnetic voice sounded calm but exuded a strong sense of pressure. Jimmy involuntarily looked at Cynthia, but the terrifying look in her eyes scared him into silence. Sob, sob! However, Joshua thought Jimmy’s cowardice meant he was worried for Cynthia. Jimmy wanted to say something but could not muster the courage under the pressure of Joshua’s power. Finally, Joshua said, “Do you think she’s pretty and unworthy of me?” “Mr. Neal, that’s not what my son meant.” Mr. Barnes noticed Joshua’s displeasure and read the situation through his seasoned business instincts. “Please don’t blame him.”
Chapter 36 “I don’t. I asked her, but she didn’t tell me,” Mr. Yates replied. When he intended to investigate, Cynthia asked him not to intervene and said she would handle it alone. Yesterday, when he asked for the results, she just changed the subject and reminded him to pick up Shirley from the hospital. Shirley hesitated to speak. She did not know if she should tell her father. Mr. Yates noticed it and asked, “What’s wrong?” “Maybe Cynthia didn’t tell you because she didn’t want to make it difficult for you,” Shirley answered after calming herself down. “What do you mean?” Mr. Yates was taken aback. “When I was being beaten up, I saw a man outside the alley. He was Mrs. Quinn’s brother. I told Cynthia, and she told me not to tell you,” Shirley said as her memories gradually became clearer. Mr. Yates froze. Shirley really wanted to improve the relationship between Cynthia and him. “I don’t know what happened between you two or why your relationship has turned this way, but since you care about each other, why can’t you sit down and talk it out?” Mr. Yates remained silent, feeling guilty. He also wanted to have a good talk with Cynthia, but he knew she would never forgive him. In the end, Mr. Yates still decided to keep it from Shirley. “You’re still young. I’ll tell you when you’re an adult.” “I’m already nineteen, so I’m legally an adult,” Shirley corrected him. Her heart surged with countless emotions. “I’m not the same little kid who only wanted candy and cried when facing. difficulties.” Mr. Yates still did not say anything. There was an unspoken agreement between him and Cynthia not to tell Shirley about that incident until she found her happiness. Shirley was frustrated. Cynthia was not telling her anything, and neither was her father. Were they planning to keep it a secret from her for a lifetime? Ding–dong. The notification for incoming messages sounded a few times. [Image] [Image] [Image] [Jimmy: Cynthia is having a face–off with Joshua!] [Jimmy: Joshua is purposely making things difficult for Cynthia! Come and help her.] Shirley clicked on the photos and saw Cynthia and Joshua were locked in a standoff in a fancy private dining room, glaring at each other. Even in the photos, it looked like they were about Chapter 36 to come to blows. “Mr. Lorenzo, let’s go to the Platinum Restaurant,” she quickly ordered, sounding urgent. The Platinum Restaurant was a members–only establishment in Nexuria, frequented by celebrities and people with significant influence in the business world, Regular folks had not chance of getting in. Based on the photos Jimmy had sent, there seemed to be a business dinner, and besides Cynthia and Joshua, there were several other familiar faces. Mr. Yates sensed Shirley’s anxiousness and asked, “What happened?” “Cynthia and Joshua are facing off. I’m not sure what exactly happened, but Jimmy told me that Joshua is making things difficult for Cynthia,” Shirley explained. “Mr. Lorenzo, take a shortcut.” Mr. Yates also became anxious upon hearing that it was about Cynthia. Jimmy was on edge now. His father had forced him to come along, saying he needed to meet a legendary figure in the business world and build relationships. However, Jimmy never imagined that the person his father was talking about would be Joshua. Nonetheless, the most important part was…!
Chapter 35 Shirley blinked her mischievous and innocent eyes and asked, “What about it?” “Even though my marriage didn’t end well, I hope you won’t be discouraged by it. If you meet. someone worth it, don’t give up,” Cynthia replied, afraid that Shirley would lose hope in marriage. “Don’t worry,” Shirley reassured her. The two sisters chatted lovingly. Mr. Yates watched the scene and felt a surge of happiness. He was willing to pay any price as long as his two daughters were well. “I need to talk to Chairman Yates about something. We’ll talk more when you’re feeling better, Cynthia said in front of Mr. Yates, still addressing him coldly. Shirley readily agreed. Mr. Yates followed Cynthia to the corridor. He always lacked confidence when facing Cynthia, as he was filled with guilt. “Cyn, what do you want to talk to me about?” “Who is the current president of the Yates Group?” Cynthia asked. “Your cousin, Kendrick Yates,” he replied. “Is it possible to give me a position as an investment advisor? I also want the project details. with the Neal Group,” Cynthia was emotional as she asked. Mr. Yates was stunned. His eyes flickered with emotions. “D–Do you want to return to the Yates Group?” “Only for a job, not to inherit it,” Cynthia replied concisely. “Okay, I’ll arrange it later,” Mr. Yates said excitedly. Then, he asked with even more excitement, “Besides the details of the project with the Neal Group, do you need anything else? “Give me a list of the new projects the Yates Group will undertake too,” Cynthia answered. She had always been straightforward in her work. Until today, she had never thought of hitting Joshua in the face. Just like what she had said to him before, ‘A good ex should be like the dead.” However, what he said today upset her, and she wanted to confront him in his familiar field. “Okay,” Mr. Yates agreed quickly. He had long wanted Cynthia to return and inherit the company. Unfortunately, she was not interested in being the heir at all. Despite having great business talent, she never joined the Yates Group. Nonetheless, she finally decided to work there now! Chapter 35 Cynthia was indifferent as she thought about going to Jiverton to collect the divorce. certificate. She soon said, “I’ll first understand the situation during this period and then officially take the job after I receive the divorce certificate.” Mr. Yates had no objections. “Okay, you can come whenever you want. Cynthia nodded. up Over the next few days, Joshua did not contact Cynthia and was busy with his meetings, while Cynthia was busy investigating Shirley’s incident. In the blink of an eye, seven days pass. After a comprehensive examination, Shirley was discharged from the hospital after confirming that there were no after–effects. Fortunately, her arm fracture was not too serious, and she recovered after a few days of rest in the hospital. It would have taken at least a month to recover if it were serious. As for the injury on her head, it only seemed terrifying due to the excessive bleeding. With Jimmy’s superb medical skills, Shirley recovered relatively quickly, but she still needed to tend to the injury on her forehead daily. Mr. Yates personally picked her up and took her back. Shirley sat in the car feeling a little gloomy. “Cynthia is investigating your incident. She submitted all the evidence to the police a few days ago. After the review by the prosecutor’s office, it will be transferred to the court for prosecution,” Mr. Yates explained to her for Cynthia’s sake. “Have you found out who did it?” Shirley perked up suddenly.
Chapter 34 Yoel’s phone rang. When he noticed it was Jayleen, he turned around and said, “Mr. Neal, it’s Ms. Shaw.” “That’s none of my concern,” Joshua snapped at him. He was in a foul mood. “Don’t you know I can’t contact her now?” Yoel remained silent and continued driving, planning to reply to the message when they returned. Meanwhile, Cynthia returned to the hospital after leaving Joshua. Mr. Yates was still waiting for her in the ward. Despite having a distant relationship with Cynthia, he was still her father, and he wanted to care for her and did not want to see her being bullied. After waiting for half an hour, Shirley got impatient and discussed with Mr. Yates, “After Cynthia comes back, we must find out why she and Joshua are divorcing and not let Cynthia suffer in vain.” “Okay,” Mr. Yates agreed. Just as they were about to say more, the door opened, and Cynthia walked in, still with the same calm expression as before. It was as if her anger toward Joshua earlier was all just a show. “Cynthia.” “Cyn.” The two of them spoke together. Cynthia was confused by their complex expressions. Then, she closed the door and asked, What’s the matter?” 11 Knowing that her father was not good at asking, Shirley took the initiative to speak up. “Why are you getting a divorce? Don’t try to fool me with the excuse of incompatibility!” Cynthia hesitated. She had wanted to hide the truth, but seeing the expressions on their faces, she decided to tell them. “His ex–lover came back.” “What?” Shirley and Mr. Yates were shocked. Cynthia placed her phone aside to charge and sat in front of Mr. Yates. “Isn’t this also incompatible? He asked for a divorce, and I agreed.” “Are you joking?” Shirley was baffled. Cynthia raised an eyebrow. “No.” “Did he hurt his head as a kid? Is his sight okay? He gave up on an excellent person like you and chose his ex–lover?” Shirley was in disbelief. Cynthia did not respond. Whether it was an ex–lover or the one that got away, both used to be important people to the parties involved. “This is ridiculous!” Mr. Yates became angry. Cynthia looked at him. Mr. Yates immediately lost his temper and could only ask, “How did you even fall for him in the first place?” “He’s good–looking,” Cynthia replied simply. As it turned out, good looks alone could not sustain a relationship. Mr. Yates was speechless. Shirley silently sighed. She knew Cynthia was someone who valued appearance, voice, figure, and even hands. Mr. Yates asked all the important concerns, “So, how far along are you in the divorce process?” “We’ve filed the application, and we’ll get the divorce certificate as soon as the cooling–off period is over,” Cynthia revealed. “You should definitely get the divorce certificate!” Shirley had no sympathy for jerks. “Such a jerk doesn’t deserve to be with you. He’s trash, a jerk, and a disgrace! Chapter 34 Shirley was furious. How could someone be so annoying? How could Joshua treat Cynthia he this! “By the way, are you going to make him leave with nothing after the divorce? Leaving you for another woman is also a form of infidelity” shirley, a young woman in her prime, had always been intolerant of such things. “Shirley is right,” Mr. Yates agreed “No, we split our assets,” Cynthia replied, observing their emotions “How are you splitting them?” Mr. Yates and Shirley both asked, seeming particularly curious about this issue. Cynthia explained that they had agreed on the same terms they had discussed: one of his expensive supercars, a villa in the suburbs, and 40% of his post–marriage income for her. She had thought they would praise her for doing well, but… “Are you still in love with him?” Shirley frowned with concern. “He sent you away with so little money?” “The Neal Group’s annual net profit is worth tens of billions of dollars, so giving you so little might not be enough,” Mr. Yates added. Cynthia rubbed her temples, not knowing how to respond to them. Tens of billions might be a small amount for the Yates Group, but it was a lot compared to her annual net income. “He took most of the money and invested it, and I said that investment money shouldn’t be split. Besides, I didn’t give him
Chapter 33 Yoel’s phone rang. When he noticed it was Jayleen, he turned around and said, “Mr. Neal, it’s Ms. Shaw.” “That’s none of my concern,” Joshua snapped at him. He was in a foul mood. “Don’t you know I can’t contact her now?” Yoel remained silent and continued driving, planning to reply to the message when they returned. Meanwhile, Cynthia returned to the hospital after leaving Joshua. Mr. Yates was still waiting for her in the ward. Despite having a distant relationship with Cynthia, he was still her father, and he wanted to care for her and did not want to see her being bullied. After waiting for half an hour, Shirley got impatient and discussed with Mr. Yates, “After Cynthia comes back, we must find out why she and Joshua are divorcing and not let Cynthia suffer in vain.” “Okay,” Mr. Yates agreed. Just as they were about to say more, the door opened, and Cynthia walked in, still with the same calm expression as before. It was as if her anger toward Joshua earlier was all just a show. “Cynthia.” “Cyn.” The two of them spoke together. Cynthia was confused by their complex expressions. Then, she closed the door and asked, ” What’s the matter?” Knowing that her father was not good at asking, Shirley took the initiative to speak up. “Why are you getting a divorce? Don’t try to fool me with the excuse of incompatibility!” Cynthia hesitated. She had wanted to hide the truth, but seeing the expressions on their faces, she decided to tell them. “His ex–lover came back.” “What?” Shirley and Mr. Yates were shocked. Cynthia placed her phone aside to charge and sat in front of Mr. Yates. “Isn’t this also incompatible? He asked for a divorce, and I agreed.” “Are you joking?” Shirley was baffled. Cynthia raised an eyebrow. “No.” “Did he hurt his head as a kid? Is his sight okay? He gave up on an excellent person like you and chose his ex–lover?” Shirley was in disbelief. Cynthia did not respond. Whether it was an ex–lover or the one that got away, both used to be important people to the parties involved. Chapter 32 “Do you think she’s right?” Joshua asked. “Well…” Could he really say yes? “If she doesn’t care about money, why did she ask for so much when we filed for divorce?” Joshua felt as if his surroundings had turned colder. It sounded like he was trying to convince himself. “What she says sounds noble, but in reality, it’s all the same.” Yoel hesitated, but he thought he needed to speak what was on his mind. “I don’t think Mrs. Neal is that kind of person.” “She’s really good at manipulating people. Even you fell for it.” Joshua’s tone was cold, and his impression of Cynthia grew worse. Yoel was nervous, but he remained calm and analyzed the situation. “According to our country’s law, the post–marital property belongs to both husband and wife, so it’s normal for Mrs. Neal to ask for half.” He did not dare to say that even the second young master thought what Mrs. Neal did was right. “I didn’t ask for anything from her.” “That’s because you didn’t want it.” Joshua suddenly scolded, “Yoel!” “Mr. Neal, let me say something you may not want to hear.” Yoel bit the bullet and continued, not wanting Joshua to have a twisted moral compass, “You had an affair first, and Mrs. Neal was already kind enough not to kick you out of the house.” Joshua asked, “When did I have an affair?” Yoel kept a straight face and did not dare to answer. Joshua became angrier.
Chapter 32 “Isn’t it?” Joshua said with a painful frown, still radiating a cold aura. “Even the worst person on earth wouldn’t say something like that.” Cynthia was furious and felt that he was superficial. “Why should I feel inferior for your mistakes? Without Jayleen, I would only live better.” “Go ahead and give it a try.” Joshua was irate too and spoke without thinking twice, “Let’s see who else would be willing to give you so much in a divorce settlement.” “Cynthia, we need to know our place. I admit you’re outstanding, but there’s no shortage of outstanding people in the world,” Joshua continued. “Business people are most concerned with their interests, and there will be a prenuptial agreement before the marriage. Once you divorce them, you won’t get a penny,” Joshua warned. After punching him, Cynthia’s heart was a little calmer. “Are you done?” “The Yates family is not your backing, and you are not Shirley Yates,” Joshua said. “I don’t need you to remind me. I didn’t get married to get a divorce settlement,” Cynthia said in a serious manner. Joshua was stunned. “It doesn’t matter if there’s a prenuptial agreement. All I want is someone who loves and cherishes me, someone to build a happy home together.” Cynthia continued, and her last remaining bit of patience had disappeared, “Don’t use your life and character to judge others. Not everyone is a scumbag like you.” After saying this, Cynthia left without waiting for his response. Joshua remained in a daze for a long time, his mind filled with Cynthia’s words. She said all she wanted was someone who loved and cherished her. A huge sense of uneasiness rose in Joshua’s heart, as if something had left his life forever and would never return. “Mr. Neal…” Yoel tentatively called out, unable to express his emotions. Mr. Neal had a fight with Mrs. Neal, and Mrs. Neal even hit Mr. Neal. Sigh. Joshua remained quiet. He opened the car door and got in, leaning back in his seat with his eyes closed. His hair falling over his forehead made him look more desolate than ever. The atmosphere inside the car was heavy and tense. As Joshua did not say where to go, Yoel drove around aimlessly. After some time, Joshua opened his eyes, and his obsidian eyes were unreadable. “Yoel.” “Yes, Mr. Neal.” “Do you think she’s right?” Joshua asked. “Well…‘ Could he really say yes? “If she doesn’t care about money, why did she ask for so much when we filed for divorce?” Joshua felt as if his surroundings had turned colder. It sounded like he was trying to convince himself. “What she says sounds noble, but in reality, it’s all the same.” Yoel hesitated, but he thought he needed to speak what was on his mind. “I don’t think Mrs. Neal is that kind of person.” “She’s really good at manipulating people. Even you fell for it.” Joshua’s tone was cold, and his impression of Cynthia grew worse. Yoel was nervous, but he remained calm and analyzed the situation. “According to our country’s law, the post–marital property belongs to both husband and wife, so it’s normal for Mrs. Neal to ask for half.” He did not dare to say that even the second young master thought what Mrs. Neal did was right. “I didn’t ask for anything from her.” “That’s because you didn’t want it.” Joshua suddenly scolded, “Yoel!” “Mr. Neal, let me say something you may not want to hear.” Yoel bit the bullet and continued, not wanting Joshua to have a twisted moral compass, “You had an affair first, and Mrs. Neal was already kind enough not to kick you out of the house.” Joshua asked, “When did I have an affair?” Yoel kept a straight face and did not dare to answer. Joshua became angrier.
