Chapter 25

To Shirley, Old Man Yates had always been a superhero. Whatever she wanted, he would make it happen. Cynthia wanted Shirley to be happy for the rest of her life. That would be enough as long as she and Old Man Yates understood the situation.

Cynthia let out a sigh, about to buy some of Shirley’s favorite treats, when the phone in her hand started vibrating. The name ‘Joshua‘ appeared on the screen.

She swiped to answer. “Hello?”

“How’s your family?” Joshua asked.

“They’re fine.”

“I want you to come with me to a dinner party tomorrow night. Send me your address, and I’ll have Yoel pick you up.”

Cynthia furrowed her brow. “A dinner party?”

“Yes, with the chairman of Yates Group.” Joshua’s attractive voice came through the phone.

Cynthia groaned inwardly.

Cynthia had sent him earlier. As he read the contents, his eyes darkened. “Didn’t you say you

won’t go,” Cynthia

person‘ notice for you on the big screens outside

Cynthia was speechless.

believe someone will be happy to make

divorce?” Cynthia felt it necessary to remind him. “I’m not interested in

if it’s a joke after you come tomorrow.” Joshua did not even try

intentions.

“Aren’t you afraid that after Jayleen in Jiverton sees you with me in Nexuria, she’ll cry her

won’t.” Joshua

“Really?”

“Yes.”

a dinner party with me while you’re

is not like you. I had Yoel tell

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