Chapter 295
"Luna was visibly tense, whispering, ""Mom, Joseph is temperamental; I don't know if he...""
""You must go. If Joseph says no, turn to Mildred. It's time to assert our place in the Chapman family,"" Vera urged her daughter.
Luna's eyes brightened, and she nodded in agreement.
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A magnificent horse galloped freely with a rider crackling a whip in the lush meadow of the hillside stable. Dressed in sophisticated, black equestrian gear, he was as regal and elegant as a European nobleman, oozing an enthralling masculine charm.
Soon, the horse stopped, and Joseph dismounted, unfastening a few buttons at his collar.
The executives hurried to swarm around him.
""You're getting better at riding with each passing day, Joseph.""
""Joseph, you're so impressive.""
Joseph swept his eyes over them with an emotionless glare. ""Spit it out already.""
One brave executive started speaking. ""Joseph, when will you return to Hernandez? The company's profit has declined since you left four months ago. Liam won't listen to reason. He keeps making unilateral decisions. Please, come back.""
""Joseph, we need you.""
""The company can't go on without you.""
Taking Walter's water bottle, Joseph took a large gulp, tilting his head slightly, his expression indifferent. ""Enough, get lost. I'll be back at the company next week.""
""That's great news! Welcome back, Joseph. We'll head out immediately.""
The executives left, buzzing with relief and excitement.
In a hushed chuckle, Walter told Joseph, ""You still have the upper hand. It’s been four months, and Liam still couldn't win over the execs.""
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“Liam is just like his old man; I’m painfully aware of that. But my mom... she would never take it lying down,"" Joseph said sarcastically.
Walter remained silent, feeling the injustice of the situation for Joseph.
""Joseph.""
Suddenly, there was a call from behind.
He furrowed his brows and turned around. Luna was rushing toward him in a white knitted sweater and beret, her pretty little face beaming with joy. ""Joseph, Grandma told me you were here. I can't believe I found you.""
""I'm busy,"" Joseph said, hopping back on his horse, preferring to take a few more laps around the stable than to face Luna.
Luna grew frantic, stepping in front of the horse. ""Joseph, I need to talk to you.""
Annoyance flickered between Joseph's brows as he pressed it back, saying curtly, ""Speak.""
""Well, you must remember my half-sister, right? A few days ago, she convinced Dad to give her the plot of land along the coast, but Dad had previously promised that land to my uncle.""
Luna spoke nervously, keenly aware of Joseph's impatience, but she was desperate. She couldn't just stand by and watch Cassie beat them.
""So?"" Joseph turned to glance at her, a playful smile curling on his lips.
Luna looked at him with pleading eyes. ""Could you please do me this favor, Joseph? I'm begging you.""
He stood on his horse, surveying her momentarily, then suddenly smiled. ""Alright.""
Luna's eyes brightened; Joseph still cared for her the most. ""Thank you, Joseph, I... I love you.""
After whispering those three words, she shyly hung her head, oblivious to the mocking glint in Joseph's eyes.
Love?
He'd only met her a handful of times, and she was already talking about love."
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