Chapter 250

Mills shook his head with a sigh. It was clear now-his buddy was hopelessly in love, head over heels and beyond saving.

Joshua had been the object of countless crushes since childhood, with admirers as persistent as Sue. Yet, with his frosty exterior, he never seemed to care for any of them.

Mills used to think Joshua just wasn't into women. But that changed when he spotted Allison's photo at Joshua's place. Turns out, Joshua wasn't indifferent; he had always carried a torch for someone.

For her, he turned everyone else away.

After dinner, Eric was thoroughly plastered, and the restaurant manager had

already called a ride for him. Eric was the first to head out.

Outside the restaurant, Pierce said his goodbyes to Joshua and Mills, "Mr. Fisher, Mills, we'll be off now."

Joshua stayed silent.

Picking up on Joshua's unspoken worries, Mills stepped in, "Are you guys catching a cab?"

Pierce responded, "Yeah, Ms. Allison and I are here on a business trip. We are staying at a hotel."

twitched

knew Joshua wasn't thrilled about Allison heading back with a middle-aged guy who'd been drinking, so he quickly offered, "I can give Ms.

checked his phone's ride confirmation, thinking:

was already booked, he couldn't exactly cancel it just to bum a ride with Mills, so he said, "That'd be great,

however, shook her head, "It's okay.

out her phone to order a

playful grin, Mills asked, “Ms. Allison, do you not trust

quickly at Joshua before looking back at Mills, politely saying, "Mills, you know that's not what I

me drive you. I'm

smile. Headed that way? He

Lit ve Pine

could Mills know if it was on

a thing for Allison and was using this as a chance to

gaze darted between Allison and Mills, eyes

at Joshua, about to refuse again, when Joshua suddenly spoke up, "You take her home

a bucket of cold water, leaving Allison feeling chilled

gave Joshua a knowing look. "Then you better

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