Xavier threw Josiah a pitiless look. “There’s no stopping the car here. I advise you to put up with it for the time being.”

Rendered speechless, Josiah could only complain to Winnie. “Did you hear that, Ms. Garland? Is that even something someone with a conscience would say?”

Following his interruption, the initially tense atmosphere in the car instantly eased significantly.

Unbidden, a faint smile bloomed on Winnie’s face. “He might not have a conscience, but he has a lover. You, on the other hand, are single and available.”

At that, Josiah couldn’t help rolling his eyes. “What? How foolish of me to hope you’d seek justice on my behalf! I only ended up with double the blow as you both teamed up against me. Ah, I was too hasty.”

Giggling, Winnie played along with him and teased, “In that case, I wish you all the best in getting a partner to team up with as well.”

Even Xavier chimed in, “Yeah. All the best, Jo!”

Amused, Josiah glanced at him. “Hmph! You’re making fun of me? The only reason I’m not mocking you is in consideration of your dignity.”

Verily, he felt that his best friend had changed.

His personality wasn’t like this in the past. Earlier, he was evidently suspicious of Jacinta, but he lowered himself to almost the lowest degree possible in consideration of Winnie’s feelings. To him, it’s no exaggeration to term such a great compromise as servility. But there are no two ways about it since he just had to fall in love with her. Perhaps he doesn’t even realize it himself, but whenever he looks at her, his gaze will turn unbelievably tender the instant it alights on her, no matter how cold and ruthless it was in the previous second.

He knew that he resembled a clown when he said all that earlier, but he only did so to ease the atmosphere in the car.

After all, if Xavier and Winnie got along well, he would be happy for them from the depths of his heart.

Thus, he was willing to be a cat’s paw, observing Xavier’s expression and taking note of Winnie’s demeanor before making some harmless jokes.

However, as he alternated his gaze between the couple, he discovered something strange—Jacinta wasn’t really asleep but was merely feigning sleep.

She was obviously wide awake and had heard Xavier’s question earlier, but she pretended to be asleep. Judging from this, there is certainly something fishy about her!

Subsequently, the car drove into Aqua Moana and came to a stop below the condominium.

The driver immediately climbed out of the car and swung open the rear door. Meanwhile, Winnie woke Jacinta up.

“We’ve arrived so quickly? Did I fall asleep just now?” Squinting drowsily, Jacinta lifted her hand and massaged her shoulders.

“Yes, Granny, we’ve arrived, so let’s get out of the car.”

Jacinta murmured an acknowledgment. Then, she climbed out of the car with the driver supporting her from outside.

On the heels of that, Winnie made to alight from the car as well, but Xavier stopped her.

“I won’t be seeing you both upstairs this time, Winnie.”

In response, Winnie nodded. “Go and get busy. Don’t forget to take good care of Grandpa Rufus. At the same time, take good care of yourself, too.”

“Okay. Phone me if you miss me.”

Hearing that, Winnie chortled. “That isn’t necessary. I’ll make time to go over and seek you out this afternoon. Oh yes, what are your plans later?”

see whether I can pry any information about Zyon out of him. Then, I’m going to

of Nate, Winnie

time bomb, so it’s a bit troublesome. Now that he has undergone this operation, he has to recuperate in the hospital for a month at the very least, so he definitely can’t go to Alendor anymore. That aside, he

Jonathan keeping an eye on him this time, he probably won’t do

your guard down. Be careful when you go to the hospital

What can he do to me

your enemy, especially when he’s a scoundrel who always stabs others

affection brimming in his eyes. “Got it. In light of your concern for me, I’ve decided to listen to everything you say. How about you? What are you planning

out and learn from him. Although many things happened, I can’t

her remark, Xavier’s brows furrowed slightly. Self-recrimination flooded him. “You

I come into contact with a new field, I always feel like a sponge, ready to soak up all that information. Additionally, the constant process of upgrading myself gives me a sense of accomplishment. I believe you understand such

that attracted him to her. “You know what, Dumbo? I’m really proud of you. You make

After all, you’re an exceedingly busy man. It’s already impressive that you’re managing Fairchild

I’ll become even better.” Grasping her hand, Xavier

of me. I’ve got to

out of the car, the driver

the car

the car, Josiah asked Xavier, “Is there something off with Mdm. Sumner? You’re also

looks like I’ve got to investigate her thoroughly. But for now, this matter has to be

my best to smooth things over for you earlier? Just be careful yourself. I’m

in, she changed and went to the Xander

even come to a stop, she

woman was frantic, looking as though there

Behind her was Sebastian.

acted as though she didn’t hear him, leaving the house

have the time to care about him. She sped off in her car as though

that he might have sustained an injury from his fall, Winnie swiftly

feeling, Old Mr. Xander? Where are you hurt?” By the time she reached him, Sebastian was already in such

calf. “I might have suffered a fracture here. As one ages, one’s bones become

medicine practitioner himself, so his

person to suffer a fracture. Hence, Winnie helped him up at once. “I’ll bring you to the hospital

inquired, “Where is Yolanda going? Why didn’t she even turn

help heaving a sigh at the mention of his granddaughter. “It’s all because of that ill-fated relationship! That ill-fated

“What ill-fated relationship?”

“The relationship between

all honesty, Winnie was rather curious about their relationship. “What exactly is going on between them? As far as I know, Nate

She’s obstinate in nature, and he just had to have good looks. Consequently, she’s determined to marry him. Never mind if they’re mutually in love, but he has long since fallen in love with someone else. She’s merely someone whom he confides in when he’s drunk. He’s absolutely despicable, for not only does he flirt with her, but he even asks her to do heinous things. Just a while ago, she received

this aspect, both are equally stubborn, perhaps because of

falling deeper into this mess! How about this, Nini? I’ll take a taxi to the hospital by

no need to go to such trouble, Old Mr. Xander. I know which hospital Nate is in. In fact, I even performed a minor operation on him last night. I’ll bring you over directly.

great! Bring me there quickly, then. Thank you so

mention it, Master.

on the bed with a tube down

he was still young, he could already breathe by himself then, so he

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