My Extraordinary Wife

Chapter 981 Leading The Fox Into The Henhouse

I've hogged the limelight this time, and there's no guarantee that there won't be any of my rivals trying to bring me down. It doesn't matter if I met my downfall. I'm just worried about... the future of these children, especially Joe and Lottie. I'm less worried about Ashlyn and Lucas. After all, they are strong in character and influence.

The more he thought about it, the more upset and jumbled his emotions became.

Just then, there was a knock on the private room door.

Everyone in the room exchanged glances, wondering who was outside when they had already told the waiter not to bother them.

“Come in,” James said in a deep voice.

The private room door was pushed open, revealing a girl in her late teens. She was pretty and modestly dressed, and she entered cautiously while holding a wine glass.

Ashlyn scrutinized the girl calmly. With her excellent memory, she immediately recognized that the latter was the one who had caught seafood and given them to James.

Why is she here?

She was wondering about that when the girl's voice rang out. “I... I wish to offer a toast to Mr. Joseph. Thank you for saving my life that day.”

at her impassively. “Who are you? When

initial shyness and excitement instantly

Uh... You were the one who shielded me when

thing? Why am I not aware of

whispered to him, “There was... Otherwise, where did the injury

at her affectionately. Silly girl. Can't you tell that I deliberately said I didn't

Lottie said that I saved you, it means it's true.” Joseph continued acting indifferent. “It's just

hurt Sheryn a little. Why are you gentle and affectionate with Charlotte but cold and heartless with

desire-filled heart ached as if pierced

stood in front of Joseph, she felt humiliated, upset, and

and gave Joseph an aggrieved and pitiful gaze. “No matter what, Mr. Joseph. It's a fact that you saved me. You can forget about it, but

“I didn't expect such a young girl to know how to

better upon hearing

Ashlyn merely cocked her brows

her husband, did not give Sheryn much thought and said to her with a wide smile, “There's a vacant seat here. Come

was exactly what Sheryn