Chapter 25

To Shirley, Old Man Yates had always been a superhero. Whatever she wanted, he would make it happen. Cynthia wanted Shirley to be happy for the rest of her life. That would be enough as long as she and Old Man Yates understood the situation.

Cynthia let out a sigh, about to buy some of Shirley’s favorite treats, when the phone in her hand started vibrating. The name ‘Joshua‘ appeared on the screen.

She swiped to answer. “Hello?”

“How’s your family?” Joshua asked.

“They’re fine.”

“I want you to come with me to a dinner party tomorrow night. Send me your address, and I’ll have Yoel pick you up.”

Cynthia furrowed her brow. “A dinner party?”

“Yes, with the chairman of Yates Group.” Joshua’s attractive voice came through the phone.

Cynthia groaned inwardly.

sent him earlier. As he read the contents, his eyes darkened. “Didn’t you say you were the heir

won’t go,” Cynthia refused

identity. “If you don’t go, I’ll put up a ‘missing person‘ notice for you on the big screens outside Nexuria’s malls the

Cynthia was speechless.

will be happy

remind you that we’re getting a divorce?” Cynthia felt it necessary to remind him. “I’m not interested in your activities. I was just

you come tomorrow.” Joshua did not even

intentions.

Cynthia thought about something, she responded, “Aren’t you afraid that after Jayleen in Jiverton sees you with me in Nexuria, she’ll cry her eyes out in the hospital

won’t.” Joshua

“Really?”

“Yes.”

you’re supposed to be divorcing me, she’ll definitely

like you. I had Yoel tell

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