You Hit My Heart by Kylie Stanford

Chapter 1708: Seems to Like You

Joyce and Darrin left the Ballard Group mansion together.

Darrin started the car, and Joyce sat in the passenger seat as they sped away.

Inside the car, Joyce leaned her head against the window, gazing outside.

The night was pitch black, stretching endlessly into the distance. The moon was unusually large, radiating an eerie yellow glow, while the brilliance of the stars remained hidden. The howling wind whistled through the car windows, creating a hissing sound.

Darrin drove on a small road, and there were a few places without streetlights. Even with the high beams on, they could only illuminate a short distance ahead.

The boundless darkness plunged Joyce into deep thought. Unconsciously, she rubbed her pointed chin, her profile hidden in the darkness, making it difficult to discern her expression.

Darrin glanced at Joyce occasionally while driving.

Finally, he couldn't help but ask, "Mr. Warner hasn't returned for almost a week. Don't you know where he went?"

Joyce shook her head, "I didn't ask.”

"Why? It wouldn't be hard to find out. I can inquire for you," Darrin tightened his grip on the steering wheel.

turned her head, looking at Darrin's handsome profile. Darrin was taken aback. He had his own thoughts on the

relationship, he couldn't be sure of Joyce's current state of mind. Any

everything Christian said was either relayed to him

anything, nor does he have any reason to. What does he want? Moreover, Mr. Warner is decisive in his actions. If he likes someone, he won't let go. If he dislikes someone, he wouldn't spare them a second glance. That's how

Joyce nodded slightly.

Athena's cliff jump did happen, as Christian personally experienced it. But the key question is what led her

"General, if Mr. Warner really had such a past, what do you plan to

anything. First, we need to determine the degree of credibility. You should know Karl; he implanted the idea in me, and it has had a deep impact. We need evidence for everything. Without evidence,

the Special Investigation Department and now the dean of the House of Inspection, right? I heard you have a good relationship with him," Darrin said. "General, should we involve Mr. Gregory

some peaceful days. He has helped me too much before, and I owe him so

me. I know a thing or two about

for Athena, likely beyond a sibling relationship. And

think that Mr. Ballard's words are illogical and heavily influenced by his personal emotions, which hinders his ability to accurately judge

the main points,” Joyce narrowed her eyes, showing a hint of sharpness. "Athena has been gone for ten years,

the passage of time has made the emotions

first met Christian over four years ago, his emotions were even more intense than they are now. He had a face-to- face confrontation with Luther, and the situation was extremely tense,” Joyce rubbed her temples. “I've

a glance. "Well, as a man, I

eyes and playfully

not nonsense, I genuinely feel that way. Think about it, his sister's matter happened ten years ago. If he has moved on and now likes you, mentioning the past wouldn't