Chapter 14

“It seems that Mitchell and Cynthia have a good relationship,” Chyler observed, trying to probe further.

“Yes, we’ve known each other for a long time. Our relationship has always been very good,” Mitchell admitted, not hiding the truth.

Chyler whispered something into Joshua’s ear, so softly it was barely audible. “It seems they’re just friends. They would have been together long ago if there were any feelings between them. Why wait until now?”

“Get lost,” Joshua muttered, irritated.

Cynthia was never one to suffer alone; she would make sure whoever wronged her felt uncomfortable too.

She turned her gaze to the usually quiet Yiordan, greeted him, and then said, “Yiordan, I think you’re a man with a strong moral compass, someone worth entrusting my life to.”

Everyone present had no idea what she was doing.

“What do you mean?” Yiordan instinctively looked toward Joshua, who did not look too pleased.

Cynthia brought up the past, insinuating something. “I watched the reality show you were on. I think what you said on the show was morally upright and commendable.”

Yiordan was completely baffled.

Chyler asked, “What did he say?”

“They were discussing a hypothetical situation during some downtime after completing a task. The question was whether, after marriage, they would choose to be with their first love if they returned or stay with their spouse. Yiordan shared his opinion, which I think was spot on,

Cynthia explained clearly, recalling it by heart.

T

Hearing this, Chyler looked at Joshua, realizing that Cynthia was essentially talking about him.

Yiordan also caught on.

He seemed to have said something like,

the time when Joshua had abruptly called him a ‘

you answer?” Chyler

Chyler’s question. Instead, he said to Joshua, “Joshua, I think you’re

and Chyler

praise she just gave

people present, did not speak

his tired brow.

Chapter 14

reality show, Joshua and Cynthia had not yet

for Jayleen, he was certain

some things

The two nodded.

to Mitchell,” If you want to be with her, he must be prepared to lose at least half your money and assets.

all seriousness, “As long as

hanging at his sides, suddenly tightened. Chyler and Yiordan were

I wish you a happy relationship in advance,” Joshua said

left with Cynthia to go to the car. Cynthia looked at him with disagreement and asked, “Why did you say those

to say that.”

know what’s wrong with him

back in her seat.

“He’s jealous,” Mitchell said.

had no hesitation in saying, “You sure can spin a story. His mind is on his crush; he doesn’t have much of his brain left to

likely jealous without realizing it. He’ll only realize it after he

Cynthia fell silent.

him, would

if he really does that, I would disagree. I gave

good,” Mitchell said,

you return to Nexuria?” she

you get the

was surprised

suggestion. I have two more meetings to attend here in

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