Mr. Neal, Mrs. Neal’s Gone With The Money

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“The most important thing is not to mention that you have an older sister. Discuss this with Old Man Yates in advance and make sure you don’t slip up,” Cynthia instructed,

Shirley agreed to all of it. She had heard many stories about Joshua’s business successes, his flawless decision–making, and his status as a legend in their industry, She had seen him at business banquets before but never imagined he would be her brother–in–law.

Not long after Cynthia finished briefing, Shirley, she received a call from Mr. Cheyne, He asked her where she was, offered to pick her up, and informed her that the meeting place had been changed to the hospital where Shirley was staying. Cynthia told him she would wait for him at Nexuria’s First People’s Hospital and hung up the phone.

When she left Nexuria’s First People’s Hospital, she withdrew some cash. At half–past five in the afternoon, Mr. Cheyne and Joshua arrived at Nexuria’s First People’s Hospital on time, meeting up with Cynthia. Joshua was dressed in a dark gray suit that accentuated his broad shoulders and narrow waist, though the cold aura he exuded was even more pronounced,

“Mrs. Neal,” Mr. Cheyne greeted her with a slight smile.

“Please, just call me Cynthia,” she corrected.

Mr. Cheyne and Joshua both seemed taken aback by her request.

“Are your family members staying at this hospital?” Joshua asked, his deep, anfathomable eyes scanning the surroundings, addressing the critical question.

“No,” Cynthia replied.

“Do you think I would believe that?” he challenged.

shot back. Ever since. Jayleen’s accident, she knew Joshua’s trust in her

did not dare say a word, fearing the couple would

count only around two hundred if your family isn’t here?” Joshua asked, pulling out his phone to check her activity, not giving her any slack. His tone was cold as he thought about the fleeting figure he had seen outside Shirley’s hospital room when he visited Yosef the day before. It looked just like

else? You should have walked more steps,” Joshua inquired,

to believe that people

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and Mr. Cheyne

a mode of transportation called a taxi,” Cynthia informed him. Riding in a vehicle did not count toward her steps, a fact both Joshua and Mr. Cheyne were aware

While Cynthia’s words were indisputable, she did not

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heiress, we still have a meeting with Chairman Yates,” Mr. Cheyne

him. She had withdrawn some cash in case Joshua asked her to show the payment record for her taxi ride, as she had no such records on her phone. If he

too much and making a mistake. From the hospital entrance to Shirley’s room, the distance was not

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in the correct direction, while Joshua deliberately went the wrong way. He wanted to see how Cynthia would choose. In truth, Cynthia would not choose at all. Regardless of whether she knew or not, between Joshua and Mr. Cheyne, she would unhesitatingly choose Mr. Cheyne. This was what Joshua had

way.” Joshua turned back, and the three continued walking. Joshua focused on Cynthia, who had been calm from

Cynthia replied,

Mrs. Neal. After all, he was the one who accompanied her shopping, made dinner reservations, and picked her up when she went