chapter 416

416 This Is A Taboo*

After @ moment, Paul raised hie head with a bit of tilubborrness in hia eyee. and Mid coldly, Who

known rf what you said is true or noir

If August said it on purpose to turn him against Lucia, how could lie hr footed"

August said calmly. “If you dont believe me. I can show you the contract *

August s confident tone and demeanor explained everything It was true, and August didn't need to

lie to him

Paul's heart sack and he felt complicated and unset A bitter feeling arose in his heart, which was

inexplicably depressing

Unexpectedly. Lucia had kept it from him He had thought that after he had been with her for five

years, she wouldn't keep anything from him,

In an instant, all his questions and investigations were silenced His eyes darkened a little, and he

didnt say anything in the end

Finally, he got up. said nothing to August, and walked out of the reception room

As soon as Paul left, only August and Joshua were left in the reception room

Suddenly, Joshua laughed out loud. “I didn't expect to see a good show when I came here today

Two men fighting for one woman! What a classic episode’

Hearing Joshua s ambiguous tone. August glanced at him coldly and said. 'I called you over for

serious business *

Keanng mis. Jcshua sat up straight and asked with a smile, “What's the matter’ Does it have

something to do with Lucia”

August paused and didnt reply directly After a moment, he said lightly, Mr Denko seems to be

targeting Lucia’

With that, he took out the box containing the jade and put it on the table

Joshuas face became serious He opened the box and looked al it After hearing Augusts story, he

said in a serious tone. 'It seems that Mr Denko is serious this time *

August said nothing

Mr Denko used something he had carried with him for decades as a threat, which showed that he

had made up his mind

Hes cominga'ier you’ Joshua said solemnly, "August, you have lo be careful *

August frowned and said, “But now hes targeting Lucia’

Joshuas face became much gloomier and he disugruud, "August, dont you understand? Why is ho

targeting Lucia’ Ism it because of you?*

'Yoy've exposed your soft spot, and this lo loboo!"

August raised his eyebrows and subconsciously denied. I have no feelings for her

“Really’ Ask yourself, why have you protected her again and again If you don't have feelings for her”

Mr Denko has seen if. and you haven! realized it yourself’

Hearing Joshuas words. August was dumbfounded

After a moment, his throat tightened and he said solemnly. “But this time I will be responsible to the

end’

Since it was caused by him. he must ensure the safety of Lucia, Timothy, and Janet

Joshua said angrily, “August’ Are you crazy”" If it were five years ago you could have taken care of il

But now, in what capacity are you going to take care of Mr Denko's affairs’

Augusts face darkened slightly and he glanced at Joshua coldly. 'l know what Im doing’

Joshua frowned. “Since you don't listen to me. why did you ask me to come over?*

August said solemnly. 'l need you to cooperate with me *

Joshua looked reluctant He moved his lips but said nothing Now. if he didn't help August, then

August would be helpless

As for how to help August, he was still thinking about it In his opinion, keeping Lucia away from

August would help him

Joshuas eyes In up. and he suddenly came up with an idea It would be a bit risky to do this But

when August looked back after many years, he would be grateful to him

It was getting dark After dinner. Lucia played with Timothy and Janet for a while Then she planned

to accompany them back to the bedroom to read them a book for a while But as soon as they

reached the stairs, there came the sound of the door opening

Paul walked in. looking a little tired Seeing him like this. Lucia was surprised She asked Timothy to

take Janet upstairs, turned around, and walked back

She took a deep breath Thinking of what had happened in the swimming pool during the day, she

didnt know what to say. “Paul *

Paul raised his eyes, smiled at her. and asked in a low voice. I heard that August look you away

today I asked him. and he said it was about work *

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Lucias throat tightened, and she was speechless

Two seconds later, she look a deep breath and said word by word. “There was something about work

Are you angry?"

A gentle smile appeared on Paul a face, and he said In a low voice, Why would I be angry? I received

an emergency call from work within a few minutes of returning to the swimming pool I packed your

things and left *

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With that, he put the packed things on the table on the sidu.

Seeing this, Lucia felt a little complicated She opened her mouth nncl finally said nothing

Paul said softly. Til go take o shower first I'm going on n busmens trip tomorrow morning *

Heanng this. Lucio nodded and said nothing, watching him walk up the stairs

Although Paul looked the same as usual, she somehow fell a little uneasy because he seemed a little

different

At this moment, the phone in her bag suddenly rang, and she hurriedly walked over and took out

the phone

There were several missed calls from Director Brook. Lucia suddenly remembered that she and

Director Brook had made an appointment to meet tomorrow to discuss the details of the work

She quickly answered the phone, "Hello. Director Brook’ »

After she answered the phone, she walked to the small balcony on the side She wasn't aware that Paula

who had just gone upstairs slopped at the top of the stairs, and he was looking at her with deep eyes

Paul s heart was filled with bitterness and disappointment

He had thought that Lucia would see his abnormality, notice his depressed mood, or explain to him what

had happened today But in the end. nothing happened

He laughed self-mockingly. and he was heartbroken

With such a hopeless marriage, he didn't know how long he could hold on But his heart, no doubt, had

been given to Lucia long ago. and it might not be easy for him to withdraw now

The words August had said to him in the reception room today still echoed in his ears from time to time

August said that he had failed in his duties as a husband and father, that he had never protected them

when they needed them and that he had sent Lucia and the children to a safe place

Suddenly, the clues m his mind wore woven into a web

There must be a reason for August to suddenly take them away during the day Could it be that, based on

what August said, the swimming pool wasn't safe today”

Paul frowned, paused for a moment, and finally took out his mobile phone and called his subordinate. “Go

check the Braden Swimming

Pool.

He must find out whai happened today!