Chapter 136:

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That evening, Joshua accompanied Lilliana back to the Green family residence.

He played the role of the ideal fiancé, apologizing to Cedric Green, Lilliana's father. “My father has been ill for quite some time, and there are still several matters at the company that require my attention. I have already received a few calls asking me to come back. Please take care of Lilliana for now. “I will come back to pick her up tonight.”

Lilliana grabbed onto his arm, reluctant to let go. “Come back soon.”

“I will,” Joshua replied, gently running his hand through his hair, his eyes softening. “I’ll be back by ten at the latest.”

"OK."

Meanwhile, Cedric stood nearby, watching them silently.

When Joshua had left, Cedric said, “He's gone now. Why are you still looking for him? Do you really like him that much?”

Lilliana pouted at him. “Dad, you’re kidding me again.”

No father would be happy to see his daughter like this, especially when Joshua was not Cedric's idea of ​​a perfect son-in-law. His reputation for being unfaithful was no secret; everyone knew it.

“Don't lose yourself in this relationship, Lilliana,” Cedric warned her.

Lilliana laughed and shook her head. “Don't worry, Dad. Joshua adores me. “He’s never let me down.”

loved you, would he have gotten you pregnant before getting

choice then, but he has been trying to fix

could he do with a daughter so blinded

think he's just

her arm as they headed inside. “If he can pretend all his life, that's fine with me. “As long as I’m

Joshua returned to the Yates mansion. Shelia greeted him quietly: “Alicia is still locked up. “She hasn’t made a sound, but Jerald is livid.” They both

his wedding to Lilliana was fast approaching. Alicia's presence had become an annoying distraction at such a

if you lose your career, everything you've worked for will go

master bedroom and saw Alicia sitting silently in the chair. Her face was

her if he wanted to. But despite his desire, his

beside her, lit a cigarette, and the room filled with silent tension. Neither of

him all too well. His calm attitude probably

relieved and finally broke the silence. “You know it's illegal to hold someone against their will. When are

spoke in a satisfied tone.

help but find it absurd. Joshua, your fate is

moment Shelia came in with the phone in her hand. “It's

Joshua and Alicia

It was Caden.

as she remembered her promise to have dinner with Caden tonight. It was already late, and he was

of her. “So it seems Caden is really interested in you.” The ringtone continued

silent. She didn't move an inch. She knew there was no way to outwit

call ended, Joshua picked up. With an eerie cheer, he said, “Caden.” There was a brief silence on the

and replied evenly, “Is that

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