When There Is Nothing Left But Love

Chapter 1753 Joseph Vanishes

“Yes! Do it!” As I bantered with him, I sensed that something was amiss and wondered if he had just chosen to trust Ashton.

Having read my mind, Emma explained, “It was my decision. I thought it was worth betting on Ashton’s character, so I convinced John to stop stressing you out. Unexpectedly, you came back with this pleasant news. Now that we are certain Ashton is on our side, we are free to plan our next move.”

“Really?” I looked at her in surprise, and at once, all my worries disappeared.

Emma nodded to reassure me.

“Emma.” I was so moved that I was lost for words. I simply extended my hands and hugged her to show my appreciation.

let go of me. “There, there, it’s not the time to be sentimental. The Lyons family

her again after a second. “Would going to the

some of the shareholders. Even though John and I have been married for a few years, he has not shown himself to everyone associated with the Lyons family. Now that my family is in trouble, and the elders refuse to listen to my explanation, I have no choice but to bring John to see them. After all, he is the only one

into me when I imagined how tough it had been for Emma over the years. She was a capable wife who had built a business empire worth billions together with John. And yet, she barely

that I didn’t insist on John keeping himself warded. Or else, I would

agreement and said in concern, “Since you’re heading to see the Lyonses, it wouldn’t be convenient for me to show up now. I suppose Nathaniel

to ensure that they were

and I weren’t powerful enough, we still needed John and Emma to lend us a hand. Thus, I added, “Although I can’t prove that I am the Scarlett of old, my fingerprints and signature are still legally binding. I’ll sign a document and send it to Emma’s home. When the time comes, take the document

something had hit her, she asked, “Why don’t we

laughed heartily. “There’s no need to overdo the drama. The lesser we do, the lesser the chance of making mistakes. Or else, we might