Chapter 184
Sophia secretly brought people on board the cruise ship and discovered that Ethan was investigating them.
Later, the staff snatched the video that Ethan had taken and said that they had already dealt with Ethan.
Now that Nevin said Ethan was not dead yet, Joanna knew she had to make sure that Ethan would never wake up.
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Just as Joanna was fuming, a passing maid saw her standing still by the stairs and curiously called out, “Ms. Charlotte?”
This attracted the attention of both Hayden and Nevin.
They looked at each other, a look that ordinary people could not understand flashed between them.
Joanna knew that she could no longer hide, so she quickly regained her composure and walked down the stairs with red eyes.
She said. “Hayden, Nevin, I just went to see some of the things Yvonne used before she died. I…”
Joanna couldn’t finish her sentence and choked up.
For a moment, Nevin was taken aback by her behavior.
He had witnessed how she had treated Yvonne before, so he was surprised that she could change her attitude so quickly.
Hayden’s expression was cold, without a trace of emotion. “Why are you looking at her things?”
- Joanna bit her lower lip and said with effort, “Yvonne’s suicide was partly my fault. I really feel bad about it… At that time, you and Yvonne were not divorced yet, Hayden, but we were together, which must have hurt her…”
As she finished the last word, a tear welled up in the corner of her eye.
If someone who didn’t know the truth saw Joanna like this, they would probably be moved to tears.
Unfortunately, Hayden had already seen through her true colors.
Nevin had fully accepted Yvonne. He was completely disillusioned with women and wasn’t buying it at all.
He said, “I bet you’re just putting on a show, aren’t you? If you cared so much, why were you with Hayden? I didn’t see you shedding any tears when Yvonne jumped into the sea. Why are you crying now.
Nevin clicked his tongue, instantly interrupting Joanna’s act.
Joanna was speechless as she thought, ‘Damn it! I have just managed to get into character!’
Even though she had been interrupted, she had to finish her performance.
Wiping her tears, she looked at Hayden affectionately. “Hayden, can I stay here and keep Yvonne company?”
Hayden’s sharp gaze swept over her face. “Yvonne doesn’t need your company. You may leave now.”
His words showed her no mercy.
Joanna’s heart skipped a beat and she quickly pleaded, “Hayden, I really miss her. Please just grant me this wish…”
She had originally planned to stay and accompany Hayden, but now that Layla was not around, she could only settle for the
second best.
However, she didn’t expect Hayden to be hard–hearted and refuse her request.
Hayden gave Nevin a look and went upstairs alone.
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Nevin understood his meaning and stepped forward to stop her. “Alright, Yvonne is in the sea. If you really want to accompany her, why don’t I send you to the sea right now? You can jump down to join her.
Nevin’s sharp tongue was truly something else.
Seeing Hayden walking away. Joanna knew that she could not continue her act any longer and vented all her anger on Nevin. Now that Yvonne is gone, you’ve switched sides to her. Don’t you think it’s too late!”
Too late? Maybe…” Nevin took over the conversation with a smile, but his face quickly turned grim. “But you’ve got one thing wrong. I’ve always sided with Hayden. I only showed you extra respect back then because he kept you by his side.
“As for now.. you’re just a pawn, so there’s no need for me to be polite to you anymore. Besides, you’re also involved with that Zachary…
To put it bluntly, Nevin’s change in attitude towards Yvonne and Joanna completely followed Hayden’s lead.
His words completely enraged Joanna.
“Don’t mention that jerk to me! I have nothing to do with him!” Joanna gritted her teeth, her eyes bloodshot.
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She tried hard to erase that one time she slept with Zachary, but she was upset that these people always had to bring it
Nevin wasn’t scared when he saw her like this. Instead, he laughed even louder. “So many people saw it. Everyone in Elysiumville knows that you slept together. If it weren’t for the sake of the Parker Group, I wouldn’t have helped you suppress
the news!”
Joanna was speechless.
She closed her eyes, not wanting to bring up the subject at all.
She then started to think about how she could get Nevin to reveal information about Ethan.
After a long time, she finally found a breakthrough. “Has Yvonne been found? Have any of her friends heard from her?”
Nevin shrugged. “It’s a vast ocean. Finding anything would be a miracle!”
“Didn’t she have someone protecting her?” Joanna asked casually.
Nevin’s reaction was swift. “You mean Ethan?”
“Yes! That’s him!” A flicker of excitement and anticipation crossed Joanna’s face.
Nevin’s gaze flickered, clearly noticing this.
Luis Ire
He chuckled and began to study Joanna. “Why are you suddenly interested in an assassin? I don’t recall him being there when Yvonne jumped into the sea.”
“I” Joanna realized she had revealed too much. “I’m just worried about her and want to know everything about what happened.”
Fortunately, Nevin didn’t press the matter further. He said nonchalantly, “Speaking of Yvonne… you claimed to be the one who took care of Hayden abroad. I haven’t settled the score with you for that yet
Joanna held her breath.
She stared blankly at Nevin and sensed a different aura about him than before.
Nevin used to be a good–for–nothing who only cared about having fun.
However, he had suddenly become very smart and ruthless.
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Joanna wondered who could have motioned that change in him.
She said, “What what are you trying to do….”
“Don’t be nervous. I just want to know your motive for lying. Nevin curled his lips as he looked at her. “Oh right, it seems. you’ve even won over my mother. You’re quite capable…”
“I don’t know what you’re talking about!” Joanna panicked and denied it. “Layla just saw how devoted I am to Hayden! She wants us to be together, and she wants to save her son! You don’t understand anything!”
After ranting incoherently, Joanna took the opportunity to leave quickly.
If she stayed any longer, she might not be able to stand Nevin.
She thought, That was close!
‘He almost got me!
‘I didn’t expect Nevin to have grown so much. I must be more careful in the future!”
After Joanna left, Nevin narrowed his eyes and stared at her back for a long time with a cold light flashing in his eyes.
He thought. This woman is even more difficult to deal with than I imagined…
As soon as Hayden went upstairs, Rita told him that Joanna wanted to throw away all of Yvonne’s belongings.
