The distance between the two was very close.
Joseph saw this and a hint of tenderness flashed in his eyes as he leaned in to kiss Jane’s lips. However, Jane reacted quickly, leaning back to avoid him and furrowing her eyebrows lightly. “Joseph,” she said.
Realizing that his actions had upset Jane, Joseph pouted innocently and said, “Sorry, you’re just too beautiful for me to resist.”
Jane was momentarily speechless as Joseph continued speaking. “And where I come from, when a man and woman make eye contact like we did just now, it means they should kiss.” He pushed the coffee towards her with both hands on the table top while his Persian cat-like pupils sparkled with amusement.
“Would you like to try it? I made this coffee especially for you.”
“How did you end up here?” asked Jane after hearing what he had said.
After the shipwreck incident at sea, Joseph was sent to the hospital, and Jane also contacted her subordinates to take care of him.
Perhaps because Joseph’s life was almost lost in the previous incident, they were very strict in managing him, and there was no way to contact Jane while he was recovering.
In addition, Patrick was also present, so Jane didn’t visit Joseph again. A few days later, Jane and Patrick left.
Thinking about this, Jane felt a twinge of guilt. After all, so many things had happened one after another during these days that she had forgotten about Joseph.
“I missed you, so I came. Since you didn’t look for me, I had to come and see you,” Joseph’s expression carried a hint of grievance and pity.
He turned and pulled a chair, sitting face to face with Jane, resting his elbows on the table and looking straight at her.
Joseph’s intense gaze made Jane uncomfortable, and she instinctively looked away, increasing the distance between them. “Are your injuries all healed?”
“Are you really concerned about me?” Joseph’s eyes brightened as he listened.
Jane was speechless for a moment but, out of concern as a friend, she nodded.
As a result, Joseph took advantage of the situation. He looked at Jane with a beaming smile, his beautiful and delicate face catching people’s attention.
Suddenly, he covered his chest, putting on a pained expression. “I still feel a lot of pain in my chest. What should I do, Jane?”
Jane couldn’t bear to watch his clumsy acting. She twirled the pen between her fingers, silently observing Joseph’s performance.
Glancing at Jane sneakily, Joseph made a few more whimpers. Seeing that she had no response, he finally shook his hand, indicating his surrender.
“You’re really over the top,” Joseph spoke up. “But you did show concern for me, which means you have feelings for me.”
“Retract your twisted logic,” Jane directly shut down Joseph’s words and spoke seriously. “Joseph, I’ve said it before. I love Patrick, and we are together now.”
“So what?” Joseph shrugged nonchalantly. “Didn’t I also say that I like you and want to pursue you? Besides, you and Patrick haven’t truly married yet, so I still have a chance.”
Joseph thought for a moment and continued, “Marriage is not a problem. You can get divorced. As long as I remain single, there’s still a chance. So, don’t you consider it?”
Completely unable to convince Joseph, Jane suddenly felt somewhat powerless. She glanced at the time, raised her eyes to look at Joseph, and asked, “Did you come to see me just to say these things?”
“I actually wanted to invite you to dinner. I wonder if you would grace me with her presence,” Joseph spoke directly. However, Jane firmly rejected him.
“No.”
“What about tomorrow? Or the day after tomorrow?” Despite being rejected, Joseph persisted, saying, “I always have time, as long as you’re willing.”
Jane stood up, bypassed the incessantly talking Joseph, and walked out of the office. “I don’t have time.”
“Come on, don’t I even have the right to have a simple meal as good friends?” Joseph spread his arms and stood in the corridor, watching Jane’s figure. His handsome and upright posture attracted attention from many people.
“You have that right, but I also have the right to refuse,” Jane chuckled. If Joseph wanted to be friends, they could have as many meals together as they wanted. However, Joseph’s intentions right now…
Jane really didn’t want him to waste any more time on her.
“Jane, you’re really cold. I even started learning how to swim for you,” Joseph continued to play the victim.
But Jane’s mind was now occupied with thoughts of directly telling the security guard to keep Joseph outside the company next time.
However, as soon as Jane stepped off the elevator, Joseph, who had been silent behind her, suddenly approached and reached out, grabbing Jane’s wrist.
Jane was taken aback. “What are you doing now?”
“Your hair is messy.” Joseph blinked and reached up to tuck a strand of Jane’s hair behind her ear, although her hair was not actually messy.
Looking up, Jane caught a glimpse of the cunning in Joseph’s eyes. Just as she was wondering what he was plotting, her body was pulled into an embrace.
The familiar scent filled her nose, and as Jane looked up, she saw Patrick’s jaw.
“Patrick.” Jane smiled at Patrick, but he directed his gaze towards Joseph.
He had witnessed Joseph and Jane’s every move, which naturally made him angry.
“Long time no see, Mr. Pansy,” Joseph smiled warmly at Patrick, then waved at Jane. “Don’t forget our agreement, Jane.”
He winked at Jane and turned to leave.
Hearing this, Jane furrowed her brow. As expected, the person holding her from behind was already emitting a chilling aura.
Observing the situation, Jane turned around in Patrick’s arms and reached out to wrap her hand around his waist.
“What agreement? Hmm?” Patrick narrowed his eyes, a hint of danger in his gaze.
“Don’t you understand Joseph’s personality? He was just joking,” Jane laughed.
“Why should I understand his personality?” Patrick tightened his arm, and seeing his expression, Jane couldn’t help but curl her lips.
She took a step forward and practically pressed her entire body against Patrick’s.
“Why are you so jealous??”
Patrick didn’t say anything, just looked silently at Jane.
A trace of cunning flashed in his eyes, and Jane tiptoed to kiss Patrick’s lips, then exaggerated her expression.
“Oh my, you’re so jealous, Patrick.”
Jane playfully muttered, but she saw Patrick’s eyes darken, and he immediately lowered his head to seal that incessantly talking little mouth.