My Love for You Broke Me

Chapter 271

Joseph was a handsome man, and he looked aloof when he wasn't talking. He had this forbidden aura about him, and with his position as a bodyguard thrown into the mix, he gave off a considerable sense of security. Moreover, he was around 6 feet tall, and his body was firm and toned, on the same level as Shawn. He could be considered perfect, and he would have no lack of girls going after him.

But now, he proclaimed himself a bodyguard who put his life on the line for others. His self-doubt could obviously be seen between the lines. Seeing that he had negative thoughts all the time, I instantly felt my mood drop.

Because he was my subordinate, when I saw self-doubt in him, I didn't want it to seem as if I were the one who made him feel like that. I wanted to know which wealthy young lady made him feel that way.

"Can you tell me her name?" I knew it was personal, but I had to try my luck.

Joseph curved his lips and refused to explain. "She's way out of my league, so I should just seal my feelings in the depths of my heart."

My gaze fell upon his expression filled with self-depreciation. After some thought, I promised him, "If you like her, I can help you convince her. After all, I'm the president of Xenos Solutions. If I—"

Joseph pursed his lips and gently interrupted me, saying, "Miss, she's a brilliant star, so she should be with men like Mr. Xenos. I'm just a nobody. Even if you helped me convince her, she still wouldn't spare me a thought. So, I can only hide her identity and my feelings for her in my heart, and none shall know the truth."

Since Joseph was so insistent, I couldn't ask any further. I reached out and patted him on the back, encouraging him as I said, "At least you loved her before. Like me, I've liked someone for nine years… I didn't need to get anything from him, but the love was like a ray of light that gave me warmth."

"Yes, I've always thought of it like that."

"If there's anything you need, just come to me." He was someone dear to me as well, so I gave him my word.

"Thank you for your concern, Miss."

It wasn't until much later that I found out whom Joseph liked. She truly was a star he could never hope to reach in the depths of his heart. And for that, he had suffered.

…

After we stayed for a while by the river, the weather became too cold, so we returned to the villa. Shawn was still sleeping, and I was playing video games in the living room when I received a message from Diego.

'You're not going back to Bryxton?'

'Yes, I'll only be back tomorrow morning.'

'Wanna go somewhere with me?'

I remembered the get-together Diego mentioned before. If my memory serves me right, he's into Emma.

As for Christopher…

I was leaning a lot in Christopher's favor. That man was about 33 years old, almost 14 years older than Emma. He was way past his youth, and he needed a wife more urgently than Diego. Hence, I decisively declined.

'I'm busy.'

'Please, it's just 2 hours. I'll take you to the Hayes Residence afterward. I heard from my grandpa that you're going with Shawn back to the Hayes Residence, but I think that spoiled brat called Tracy would throw a tantrum if she saw you at the Hayes Residence. You have to prepare yourself for that!'

So Shawn had already told Old Master Hayes that I would go back to the Hayes Residence with him. He had always had an eye for detail and was very considerate.

'It's okay. Tracy can't do much damage.'

With Shawn around, Tracy wouldn't dare act recklessly. Naturally, she couldn't be too outrageous.

'Fine, so I'm worried for nothing. Come out and play!'

Diego was really intent on inviting me out. Seeing his stubbornness, I didn't have the heart to keep declining, so I complied and agreed. Elated, Diego hung up. A short while later, Emma sent me a message.

'Diego just called and said you want to go drinking with me, is that right?'

Drinking?!

Emma was a lightweight, and if she got drunk, Diego might take advantage of her. After thinking for a bit, I replied, 'You can choose not to drink.'

'There's a concert tonight. Shall we go?'

Emma's suggestion was wonderful. 'Then message Diego and tell him that you want to go to a concert. I'm not close to him, so he might blame me for changing the schedule without consulting anybody.'

'Okay, I'll send you the address.'

Emma sent the address to my phone. It was at the city center of Espoo, near the mall Shawn and I went to in the afternoon. It would take a few hours to reach the place.

To be honest, after all the ordeal these days, where I was either on the go or preparing to be on the go, I wasn't looking forward to this journey. Hence, I decided to just ask Joseph to prepare a helicopter.

It was half an hour later when Joseph and I arrived at the city center. Emma was already there, but Diego was still on his way. Emma sent a message in the group chat to ask him.

'I'm on the road, and I still have an hour to go, so you guys can have fun first. I'll contact you when I arrive.' His reply came rather quickly.

Emma replied with an 'OK'. Noticing the messages, Kevin asked, 'Where are you guys going?'

Emma replied, 'I'm attending a concert with Renee.'

Emma put away her phone and led me inside the concert venue. She even bought two pairs of LED rabbit ears at the entrance. After putting on a pair, she helped me put on another. Smiling, I said happily, "I've only ever seen Christopher's concerts, so this is considered my first live concert."

When I mentioned Christopher, Emma had a dark expression on her face. Sensing that, I asked, "What's wrong?"

"He hasn't contacted me ever since New Year's."

Christopher must still be mad about Diego bringing her to Finland on New Year's, but I had explained to Christopher that Emma did it for work. I suddenly realized that Christopher must be mad that Emma never explained anything to him, and he likely felt ignored.