Chapter 526
After settling the matter, the Yamin family invited the Turner family couple to stay for dinner. However, they politely declined, citing their intention to return and report back.
Angie made a jest, and Emma thankfully expressed that they would dine together once her son returned.
The Yamin family gathered at the door to bid farewell to the Turner family and the Roberts family, displaying an abundance of enthusiasm.
In the car.
Grace assumed the driver role while Daniel occupied the back seat, engrossed in sending a message to Joseph. [The Yamin family has approved the marriage, but the formal engagement gift requires Christina’s confirmation.]
Daniel was aware of the situation’s sensitivity and opted not to call his son at that moment, avoiding any potential disruptions.
At that moment.
Joseph was enjoying a peaceful nap in the sunroom with Christina nestled in his arms when his phone buzzed in his pocket. Groggily, he retrieved it to discover a message from his father.
Joseph extended one hand from the blanket and replied, [Okay, I’ll discuss it with her when she wakes up].
However, Daniel refrained from responding, feeling awkward about inquiring if they were asleep.
Christina in his arms stirred like a little cat rubbing against him, and Joseph softly asked, “Are you awake? Are you still tired?”
Still in a drowsy state, Christina mumbled under the blanket, “Let me clear my head. Your phone keeps buzzing.”
“Yes, it’s probably from Ava. She’s likely inquiring about our situation,” he replied.
Christina weakly replied, “Did you tell her?”
Joseph seemed to state it like an everyday matter, “Well, I’ve taken care of your shareholders’ meeting for you.”
“Okay.”
As soon as she finished speaking, she realized that something was amiss.
She was taken aback by his mention of a shareholders’ meeting.
The next moment, Christina abruptly opened her eyes and gazed at him with disbelief. She realized this shareholders’ meeting referred to a family gathering, not a corporate shareholders’ meeting. “You’re serious? You called them?”
Her enchanting eyes brimmed with a mixture of surprise and curiosity. They widened as she leaned forward on his chest and excitedly craned her head. Joseph gently pushed her hair away from her face and explained, “While we were sleeping, my parents hurried over to your house to propose.”
He replied, “So, does that mean Aunt and Uncle have already consented to our marriage? Is Ms. Yamin having second thoughts about it?”
left
me you’re not having second thoughts about commitment. I’m someone who takes relationships very seriously. Once I’ve crossed a certain line, I’m dedicated
words carried a concern as if he feared that Christina
quite the cunning wolf. You strike when least expected,” Christina quipped, playfully teasing him. “And you leave no room for counterattacks.
because she had fallen for
He hugged her tightly under the blanket and pulled her into his arms. “That’s because you’re a good person. I had no choice but to do
The pressure to do so stemmed from Joseph’s reminders and insistence, creating a sense of obligation. From her perspective, it might have seemed that she had no alternative but to comply with these
knew there was a certain level of risk involved in this situation. Nonetheless, Joseph made the conscious decision to take a chance. He was anxious that further
from
had forced her.
accompany you back to Athana tomorrow. The contract has been signed.
Yamin Group or
Christina in his arms, thinking about something, Joseph guessed
Chris doesn’t want to take over the company, so we might have more
like you did last night. Don’t use your surname. Our relationship isn’t suitable for such an unfamiliar
had addressed him the previous night. Perhaps he had wanted her to call him Joseph.
“For the Yamin Group, I can find someone to help you manage it,
hidden agenda. “You’re not planning something unconventional,
“I have a girl under me born into a poor family. Her family background is not very good, but she is more motivated and hardworking. She relied on herself
interested. “Is she also
the edge of Athana that migrated
Corporation’s business director has recently been sick and resigned. I wonder if
had been arranged long ago. There were many coincidences.
they returned to the presidential suite. Joseph went to take a shower. The phone by the bed rang. Christina didn’t want to look at it. After all, it was
and took a look. The phone had stopped ringing. A message came in. Joseph’s phone was not
or tomorrow? We agreed on today,
instantly frozen by a
intimacy on the rooftop carried a subtle irony, and she hesitated about whether to inquire However, the presence of that contact in his phone, shining brightly, and the freedom to send such messages
such messages to be sent without reason, and saying that it didn’t bother him was likely untrue. At this moment, Christina’s heart felt like needles were pricking
as complicated as television dramas, but it seemed
to have just one person who loved him. It was highly probable that he had numerous admirers, given his wealth and looks, making him a top choice
of her hand dug into her palm, leaving a deep imprint, but she didn’t feel any pain. Instead, it brought her clarity.
came in. It was powerful. [Joseph tomorrow night at the latest. If you stand me up again, I’ll be
Constantly checking a
long passed the age of crying when she encountered trouble. She kept comforting herself as if
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