Chapter 14

“It seems that Mitchell and Cynthia have a good relationship,” Chyler observed, trying to probe further.

“Yes, we’ve known each other for a long time. Our relationship has always been very good,” Mitchell admitted, not hiding the truth.

Chyler whispered something into Joshua’s ear, so softly it was barely audible. “It seems they’re just friends. They would have been together long ago if there were any feelings between them. Why wait until now?”

“Get lost,” Joshua muttered, irritated.

Cynthia was never one to suffer alone; she would make sure whoever wronged her felt uncomfortable too.

She turned her gaze to the usually quiet Yiordan, greeted him, and then said, “Yiordan, I think you’re a man with a strong moral compass, someone worth entrusting my life to.”

Everyone present had no idea what she was doing.

“What do you mean?” Yiordan instinctively looked toward Joshua, who did not look too pleased.

Cynthia brought up the past, insinuating something. “I watched the reality show you were on. I think what you said on the show was morally upright and commendable.”

Yiordan was completely baffled.

Chyler asked, “What did he say?”

“They were discussing a hypothetical situation during some downtime after completing a task. The question was whether, after marriage, they would choose to be with their first love if they returned or stay with their spouse. Yiordan shared his opinion, which I think was spot on,

Cynthia explained clearly, recalling it by heart.

T

Hearing this, Chyler looked at Joshua, realizing that Cynthia was essentially talking about him.

Yiordan also caught on.

about this on TV. He seemed to have said something like,

thought of the time when Joshua had abruptly called him a ‘ scumbag‘ while having dinner.

did you answer?” Chyler

question. Instead, he said to Joshua, “Joshua, I think

Chyler were

because of the praise she just gave you?” Joshua’s irritation

the number of people present, did not speak

his tired brow.

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show, Joshua and Cynthia had not yet had their marital issues, so

Joshua was planning to divorce Cynthia for Jayleen, he was certain that Joshua would regret this decision

“I have some things to take care of.

The two nodded.

to Cynthia, his dark eyes glanced at her before he said to Mitchell,” If you want to be with her, he must be prepared to lose at least half your money and

when he said in all seriousness, “As long as

suddenly tightened. Chyler and Yiordan were also surprised

you a happy relationship in advance,” Joshua said

with Cynthia to go to the car. Cynthia looked at him with disagreement and asked, “Why did you

to say that.” Mitchell replied, lips slightly raised and

this before. I don’t know what’s wrong with him today,” Cynthia said,

back in her seat.

“He’s jealous,” Mitchell said.

saying, “You sure can spin a story. His mind is on his

without realizing it. He’ll only realize it after he really

Cynthia fell silent.

he asked you to remarry him, would you agree?” Mitchell

quickly, speaking her mind, “No, if he really does that, I would disagree. I gave

good,”

return to Nexuria?”

you get the divorce

surprised at

is Mr. Yates’s suggestion. I have two more meetings to attend here in Jiverton,” Mitchell

“Okay,” Cynthia said simply.

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