Chapter 171
Chapter 171
Chapter 171 How Could He Possibly Give Up?
Joseph felt as if he had been hit over the head.
He never expected that his act of pretending to be drunk and asleep would not be seen through by
Deborah, but rather be exposed by this child.
There’s no point in pretending to be dead any longer, so he could only open his eyes and glance out
the window.
“Is it dawn already?”
He slowly sat up and looked at the unusually calm little girl beside him, “Alyssa, why are you up so
early?”*
Alyssa looked at him and said, “I usually wake up early every day. Steven told me that when we die,
we’ll have plenty of time to sleep. So, while we’re alive, it’s not wise to sleep too much.”
Joseph thought of Steven’s face.
That man, who is busy with his career all day long, should indeed be able to say such words.
Joseph hadn’t really interacted much with Alyssa before, and now, in this awkward situation, he found
himself struggling to speak coherently.
“Well, kids should sleep in, you know. Getting more sleep is good for their health, especially when
they’re growing.”
Alyssa didn’t respond to him immediately, but after a while, she suddenly said, “Mr. Black, may I share
my thoughts?”
Joseph felt that, despite the child’s young age, he somehow exuded an inexplicable sense of
oppression.
“Of course,” he replied.
Alyssa looked at him with clear eyes and said, “Mr. Black, I think you and my mom aren’t quite a good
match.”
Joseph’s face stiffened, “Why would Alyssa feel that it’s not appropriate?”
Alyssa was being stared at by him, discussing face-to-face why she was dissatisfied with him, yet she
didn’t show the slightest bit of panic or unease.
At this moment, Joseph suddenly thought, somewhat inappropriately, that he should let those
employees in his company who tremble at the sound of his voice come and see this child who is not
even eight years old.
At least it’s hard to find someone in his company who, when confronted with their issues face-to-face,
can remain as calm as this employee.
Alyssa spoke calmly, “Because, Mr. Black, you remind me a lot of my father.”
Joseph looked a bit amused and said, “Ashton? No, I don’t think I’m much like him.”
In Deborah’s mind, a man who resembled Ashton was like receiving a death sentence.
So, Joseph’s attitude was very firm.
No, he’s not like Ashton.
What a joke! You can criticize him for anything, but you can’t say he’s like Ashton.
Alyssa continued, “You’re just like my dad. Both of you come from prominent families and have
successful careers, as well as a rather tragic past. That past has shaped your personalities, making
you quite similar to each other.”
Ashton once lost both of his parents, and during that time, in order to stand firm and preserve the
foundation of his home, he experienced many setbacks and challenges.
So he became indifferent, detached from human emotions, and even cruel, without any limits.
And Joseph, having endured Wayne’s abuse and witnessed his mother’s tragic death, faced numerous
challenges before reaching adulthood.
In order to achieve his goal, he would stop at nothing and use every means necessary.
Alyssa was just a child, but her words left Joseph unable to argue.
Alyssa looked at him with an unfazed gaze, “Family background and personality are just one aspect of
it.
There are other facts as well, such as what I saw early this morning, Mr. Black. You pretended to be
drunk and forced yourself on my mother. And last night at the mall, you showed hostility towards Mr.
Gaige.”
Of course, there was also the deception, manipulation, and exploitation that Joseph had inflicted upon
Deborah three
years ago,
Joseph suddenly had a severe headache.
The thing he regrets most now is that he couldn’t resist the urge last night and impulsively ran over to
kiss Deborah.”
But it was true that he really genuinely didn’t know that Alyssa would suddenly come out and see it.
As soon as he came over, he was too excited, with Deborah filling his mind. He completely missed
Alyssa’s voice or the sound of her footsteps.
He kissed Deborah’s face, and it really wasn’t the first time.
Over the past three years, they had spent day and night together. Despite his strong self-control, the
fact that he hadn’t truly possessed Deborah was already the most incredible restraint he could muster.
Occasionally, I couldn’t help but kiss her forehead and her face; it’s not like it never happened before.
Last night, after seeing the exchange between Zayne and Deborah, and having had a disagreement
with Deborah himself, he couldn’t help but feel a surge of jealousy.
No matter how much he tried to explain, he could still imagine Alyssa coming out of her bedroom in the
early morning, only to see him, Joseph, pinning Deborah against the wall and kissing her.
A child, not even eight years old, undoubtedly felt the same disgust and difficulty in accepting the
situation as if they had witnessed a despicable and lewd rogue breaking into their home and forcing
himself upon their mother.
As for his hostility towards Zayne, it was evident that Zayne had feelings for Deborah written all over
his face. Joseph wanted to let go of the animosity, but he just couldn’t.
However, it’s really just a bit of uncontrollable hostility and wariness in the heart.
It’s like something you treasure dearly is being stared at with shining eyes by someone else.
Who wouldn’t have a bit of hostility and wariness nowadays?
Joseph tried to explain gently, “Alyssa, I’m not the person you think I am.”
He’s not like Ashton; he really isn’t a pervert.
Alyssa’s face was expressionless as she said, “My dad once forced my mom in the same way you did
early this morning. He pretended to be drunk at the time, but it was obvious that he was just faking it.”
Alyssa didn’t say much more, simply stating, “Anyway, that’s my attitude. I think Mr. Black is a lot like
my dad, sa he and Mommy aren’t really a good match.”
Joseph was momentarily at a loss for words, unable to speak.
Deborah had just finished freshening up and walked out of the bedroom, “Alyssa, have you decided
yet?”
Upon seeing Joseph already sitting on the couch, looking quite alert, Deborah was momentarily taken
aback.
Alyssa got up and walked over, saying, “I’ve ordered food for three people. Since Mr. Black is awake
now, why don’t we all have a meal together before leaving?”
Deborah looked at joseph and said, “Since you’re awake now, why don’t you go back first? After all,
Alyssa isn’t very
familiar with you. I’ll stay with her for a while, so she can feel more comfortable.”
She’s basically asking them to leave.
Joseph stood up and said, “Alright, I’ll be going now.”
He then turned to Alyssa and said, “Alyssa, I have some work to attend to. Thank you for ordering the Material © of NôvelDrama.Org.
food. I’ll visit you and your mom another day.”
Alyssa nodded, “All right.”
After he finished speaking, he left. Naturally, Deborah didn’t try to keep him, and there wasn’t much
more to say.
Joseph stepped out of the guest room and onto the carpeted hallway outside.
Walking down the corridor and stepping into the elevator, he only then noticed the prominent veins on
the back of his
hand.
Suddenly, he felt the urge to go back and ask Deborah, if Alyssa really couldn’t accept him, would that
be the end for
them?
However, he quickly regained his composure.
How could one possibly need to ask this?
There’s no need to ask; in Deborah’s eyes, there’s no doubt that he and Alyssa are incomparable.
Joseph went downstairs and left the hotel.
Morton was already waiting outside in the car. As soon as he saw him come out, he immediately got
out of the car and
walked over.
Joseph’s face looked unwell, and Morton didn’t even dare to breathe.
Joseph got in the car, his eyes narrowed, and his expression cold and sharp.
But he gradually calmed down.
How could he possibly give up Deborah for Alyssa?