Turning Of the Tide by Diana Sander

Chapter 526

After settling the matter, the Yamin family invited the Turner family couple to stay for dinner. However, they politely declined, citing their intention to return and report back.

Angie made a jest, and Emma thankfully expressed that they would dine together once her son returned.

The Yamin family gathered at the door to bid farewell to the Turner family and the Roberts family, displaying an abundance of enthusiasm.

In the car.

Grace assumed the driver role while Daniel occupied the back seat, engrossed in sending a message to Joseph. [The Yamin family has approved the marriage, but the formal engagement gift requires Christina’s confirmation.]

Daniel was aware of the situation’s sensitivity and opted not to call his son at that moment, avoiding any potential disruptions.

At that moment.

Joseph was enjoying a peaceful nap in the sunroom with Christina nestled in his arms when his phone buzzed in his pocket. Groggily, he retrieved it to discover a message from his father.

Joseph extended one hand from the blanket and replied, [Okay, I’ll discuss it with her when she wakes up].

However, Daniel refrained from responding, feeling awkward about inquiring if they were asleep.

Christina in his arms stirred like a little cat rubbing against him, and Joseph softly asked, “Are you awake? Are you still tired?”

Still in a drowsy state, Christina mumbled under the blanket, “Let me clear my head. Your phone keeps buzzing.”

“Yes, it’s probably from Ava. She’s likely inquiring about our situation,” he replied.

Christina weakly replied, “Did you tell her?”

Joseph seemed to state it like an everyday matter, “Well, I’ve taken care of your shareholders’ meeting for you.”

“Okay.”

As soon as she finished speaking, she realized that something was amiss.

She was taken aback by his mention of a shareholders’ meeting.

The next moment, Christina abruptly opened her eyes and gazed at him with disbelief. She realized this shareholders’ meeting referred to a family gathering, not a corporate shareholders’ meeting. “You’re serious? You called them?”

Her enchanting eyes brimmed with a mixture of surprise and curiosity. They widened as she leaned forward on his chest and excitedly craned her head. Joseph gently pushed her hair away from her face and explained, “While we were sleeping, my parents hurried over to your house to propose.”

that mean Aunt and Uncle have already consented to our

was left speechless.

managed to stammer, “Ms. Yamin, please tell me you’re not having second thoughts about commitment. I’m someone who takes relationships very seriously. Once I’ve crossed a certain line, I’m dedicated to life. So, Ms. Yamin, are you committed?”

if he feared that Christina might reconsider, yet his tone remained tender and

Christina quipped, playfully teasing him. “And you leave no room

because she had fallen

There was no anger on Christina’s face. Instead, there was mockery. He hugged her tightly under the blanket and pulled her into his arms. “That’s because you’re a good

in the relationship have reached a significant level of involvement. Christina found herself in a difficult position where she felt compelled to accept the responsibilities of this heightened commitment. The pressure to do so stemmed from Joseph’s reminders and insistence, creating a sense of obligation. From her perspective, it might have seemed that she had no alternative but to comply with these demands. The fear of refusing and the potential consequences of doing so weighed heavily on her, as it could have led to a negative perception of her character within the relationship, ultimately portraying her as someone who avoids or evades responsibilities rather than actively participating and contributing to the partnership.

a certain level of risk involved in this situation. Nonetheless, Joseph made the conscious decision to take

he wanted to prevent Christina from having too

had forced

and said, “I’ll accompany you back to Athana tomorrow. The contract has been signed. I’ll bring you back

about the Yamin Group or

arms, thinking about something, Joseph guessed why.

take over the company, so we might have more long-distance locations in the future.

you did last night. Don’t use your surname. Our relationship isn’t suitable for such an unfamiliar

how she had addressed him the previous night. Perhaps he had wanted her to call him

gently along her back through her clothes. “For the Yamin Group, I can find someone to help you manage it, guaranteeing your satisfaction. I can also handle your brother’s marriage matters. It will be a sure

narrowed her eyes once more, sensing a hidden agenda. “You’re not planning something

is more motivated and hardworking. She relied on herself to climb to the position of general manager step by step. She is more serious in her work, but she admires the

“Is she also from the Sapphire City?”

a village on the edge of Athana that migrated here. Currently,

her, seeing she was interested. “The Turner Corporation’s business director has recently been sick and resigned. I

been arranged long ago. There were many

The phone by the bed rang. Christina didn’t want to look at it. After all, it was Joseph’s private

in. Joseph’s phone was

message stimulated his eyes. [Joseph, are we meeting today or tomorrow? We agreed on today, but you stood me up again.

instantly frozen by

a subtle irony, and she hesitated about whether to inquire However, the presence of that contact in his phone, shining brightly, and the freedom to send such messages made

be sent without reason, and saying that it didn’t bother him was likely untrue.

complicated as television dramas, but it seemed that

it was true. A remarkable individual like Joseph was unlikely to have just one person who loved him. It was highly probable

into her palm, leaving a deep imprint, but she didn’t feel any pain. Instead, it brought her clarity.

tomorrow night at the latest. If you stand me up again, I’ll be

it seemed pointless. Constantly checking a man’s phone would

age of crying when she encountered trouble. She kept comforting herself as if she

just taken a shower and was wearing a red dress pajamas. Without a word, she took the pajamas from her suitcase and went to the