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

Chapter 406

Cynthia paused for a moment before responding calmly, “He won’t take advantage of me.”

Joshua was skilled, but she believed they would be evenly matched if it came to an actual fight between them. She would not be at a disadvantage.

“Men will do everything they can to get what they want, especially when you’re dealing with someone like Joshua,” Moet warned, forgetting entirely about Cynthia’s fighting prowess and treating her like a damsel in distress.

Cynthia did not quite know how to respond. After a moment of silence, she decided, “I’ll have Jimmy pick me up later. You go home first.”

“Alright,” Moe agreed quickly,

Watching her end the call, Joshua could feel a cold sensation creeping up his spine. Was she leaving?

“You’re leaving?” he questioned.

“Yes,” Cynthia answered nonchalantly.

Jimmy’s contact and gave him instructions

this, Joshua felt a huge weight pressing down on his chest, making breathing hard. Did she dislike being with him so much? Even if it was just for one

find a place without surveillance cameras and drop me off,”

obeyed without thinking.

made Joshua’s eyes flash with icy

chill at the back of his neck but

exposed tomorrow, given you leave now?” Joshua could only resort to

was nonchalant. She had

how Moe might react? Is that why you’re changing your plans

to spend the night with you.” Cynthia’s responses

became heavy, almost palpably, causing Joshua’s mood to plummet. Yoel did not dare utter a word, fearing that he might unintentionally upset his boss. The car was eerily silent for the rest of the journey. After passing the third traffic light, Yoel pulled over. Cynthia

of man who begs or pleads. He understood that nothing he could say or do at this moment would cause Cynthia to change her mind.

will be here soon.” Cynthia noticed Yoel’s hesitation and broke the