Chapter 80
Anyone with a bit of sense could understand what Esther meant. Ryan turned his head to look at Esther, noticing for the first time that his usually obedient cousin wasn’t as simple as she seemed.
A serious look appeared in his eyes. “Do you know who that person with Lenore is?” His voice was stern and grave.
Esther’s heart skipped a beat for no reason. Before she could speak, Rachel’s voice rang out, “What kind of person would hang around with that wild girl? You should stay away from them from now on!”
Ryan looked even more upset. “Mom, that’s Joseph, the son of Jason, the president of the Heartland Chamber of Commerce. Joseph’s also a minor leader in the Senanville Lifeline Charity…
Stephen’s overseas business was thriving, and Rachel was a socialite in Senanville. She often went to the theater, got beauty treatments, and played cards with other wealthy women. Her knowledge of business primarily came from Stephen’s stories.
She had never met Joseph and naturally wouldn’t recognize him. Hearing what Ryan said, Rachel was surprised, “What did you say?”
After spending several days in Senanville, Esther had heard quite a bit about the Heartland Chamber of Commerce. Now, when Ryan mentioned that the young man was Joseph, she was shocked, her smile becoming strained. “Ryan, you’re kidding, right? How could Lenore possibly be with someone like him?”
Ryan shot her a cold look and sternly said, “I don’t care what kind of issues you have with Lenore. While you’re here with the Yarwood family in Senanville, you should focus on your business and not cause any problems.
“Otherwise, if you upset the wrong person, not even the Yarwood family can protect you!”
The warning was harsh, like a slap across the face. Esther’s fingers dug into the seat, her head bowed, biting hard on her lip. Just after one meeting, Ryan, who had always been so kind to her, was now defending Lenore. Esther fumed.
Lenore and the other two were seated towards the side, but it didn’t affect their view. Joseph lowered his voice and asked, “Lenore, should I go
teach Esther a lesson?”
With her legs crossed, Lenore took a sip from her thermos, appearing confident and laid–back. “Is Stephen planning to invest in the Heartland Chamber of Commerce?” she mused.
Joseph paused, about to say yes, but when he saw Lenore’s confident and rebellious expression, he understood what she meant, and his eyes flickered slightly. “I get it,” he said.
and
With a minute left before showtime, the lights in the audience dimmed. “Could you change your seat?” a cool, deep voice asked from above Joseph, carrying a hint of sandalwood. The man was incredibly handsome, with deep and intense eyes, radiating a presence that was both striking and calm.
Joseph, who was being watched, felt cornered. He glanced at Lenore, steeling himself. Only when he saw Lenore slightly lift her chin did he get up, looking back every few steps, guessing who this seemingly remarkable person might be.
Silas sat down and observed the carefree Lenore, his eyes darkening with concern. His voice was deep, filled with a mix of reprimand and worry. ‘Do you even realize how dangerous that was?”
Lenore blinked, guessing he had seen her saving someone on the street. She furrowed her brows slightly and said plainly, “That was a human life.” She couldn’t just sit by and do nothing.
Silas was quiet for a moment, and then he whispered softly, “Don’t put yourself in danger again. Seeing her rush into traffic had made his heart skip
a beat
Lenore paused and glanced sideways at him. Silas was wearing a black long coat and had an air of sternness. Under the dim light, it was hard to see his face clearly or guess his thoughts.
As the performance started and the host came on stage, Lenore shifted her gaze back and asked lazily, “What’s your aim?”
Silas’s fingers curled slightly as he absentmindedly turned his pinky ring. After a moment, he let out a soft laugh. “Neither of us is married, so what do you think I could want from you?”
During the lively opening dance, Silas’s low voice reached Lenore’s cars clearly. Lenore paused, let out a scoff, and said nothing more.
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