Chapter 313
“It’s like this,” the security guard explained, “We noticed someone acting suspiciously, loitering around the Bentley for quite a while. We apprehended him and wanted to ask if you recognize him. If not, should we call the police?”
Tara wasn’t sure what to do, so she turned to look back, and Josiah had already gotten up and come over. “Mr. Flynn, what do you think?” Tara
asked.
*Til handle it,” Josiah said.
“Alright,” Tara replied.
Josiah looked at the security guards and asked. “Could you show me a photo of the person?”
“Sure,” one of the guards took out his phone, opened a picture, and showed it to Josiah, saying. “Here he is. Do you recognize him?”
Josiah took the phone, looked at the completely unfamiliar face, and then took a photo of it with his own phone. He handed the phone back to the guard and said, “Thank you both for your trouble. I don’t recognize him, let him go.”
“Let him go!” the guard asked.
“Yes,” Josiah nodded. Since the guards had come to ask, it meant the car was fine. Otherwise,
station
would have taken him straight to the police
“Well, alright then” The guards were puzzled but since the car owner didn’t want to press charges, they didn’t have much to say. “Sorry to bother you the guard said.
“Take your time,” Josiah replied. After seeing the guards off, Josiah turned back to the dining table. The apartment wasn’t big, and Sienna had overheard their conversation
Sienna felt a bit uneasy about his nonchalant attitude and said. “Just let him go? No need to call the police Not long ago, he had been injured by someone with a machete.
“Calling the police would be useless,” Josiah said. With a smirk and a hint of amusement in his eyes, he continued, “He hasn’t done anything, and even if he were in the police station, he wouldn’t say a word.”
So, they had no choice but to let him go.
Seeing his laid–back and indifferent demeanor, Sienna couldn’t help but ask, “Aren’t you worried?”
Josiah paused for a moment, then nodded and said, “Worried, yes, but worrying won’t do any good. Life still goes on. He looked down at Joyce. who had her face smeared with oil from eating, and his expression softened.
“Joyce, is it delicious?” Josiah asked.
“Very yummy,” Joyce replied.
Sienna shook her head and didn’t ask any more questions. He knew what he was doing when it cam
it came to his own matters,
“By the way,” Josiah suddenly pointed at the window and said, “Last night, what were you doing standing by the window?”
Sienna looked up abruptly. So, he had indeed come last night. She hadn’t been mistaken. There was no need for her to explain. Josiah now knew as well
He saw the window ribbons on the glass and chuckled, “So you were putting up window decorations, huh? Yeah, they look quite nice.” He then continued, “The New Year is coming up. What are your plans?”
Sienna thought, “What plans! Sienna didn’t quite understand his meaning and glanced at Joyce, saying, “No particular plans, just staying with Joyce.”
That’s how they had always spent the holidays. This year, with Tara around, whose daughter was abroad and couldn’t come back, they would have a bit more company and warmth.
“Uncle, Joyce rugged at Josiah’s sleeve and said, “You should come and stay with Joyce to
reservations.
“Joyce Sienna frowned and shook her head at her daughter. “You can’t say that. On
too, right” Children speak their minds without any
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say that. On family reunion days, he has to go home,” she said
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“Oh.” Joyce nodded but pouted her little mouth.
Josiah said. “How can I bear to see my daughter sad? Moreover, on such days, he actually preferred to be with the two of them.
“How about this? Joyer, that day. I’ll come a bit later to keep you company. If you’re still awake, we can stay up late together and set off fireworks. How does that sound? Josiah said.
Sienna widened her eyes immediately, about to refuse. “No…” Sienna was cut off
“Okay, okay!” Joyee replied. But Joyce had already spoken first, clapping her hands happily and saying. “You have to keep your promise, okay?”
“Of course” Josiah patted his daughter’s little head and said, “I promise Joyce, I won’t break it.”
“Cross my heart!” Joyce said, smiling and extending her little finger.
“Cross my heart,” Josiah said, hooking his finger with his daughter’s little one.
Watching the affectionate father and daughter, Sienna let out an almost inaudible sigh. Let them be. It was always a good thing for more people to love Joyer.
After breakfast, Josiah left. He didn’t go straight to the company but went back to the Flynn residence to see Howard
The Flynn residence was bustling with activity. A few days earlier, Miranda and Linda had already started preparing for the New Year with the staff At that moment, Miranda was scolding Howard.
“You, when asked anything, you don’t know. With the New Year approaching, Yvette should be coming back, right? She’s always in charge of the house, and this has worn me out. Miranda said.
Howard still replied with the same three words. “I don’t know.”
“You” Miranda was speechless with anger.
Looking up, she saw her grandson and became even more annoyed, “You’re even less reliable! Can you bring Sienna back”
Josiah shrugged his hands, extremely honest, saying, “I can’t”
Miranda was furious and said, “Get out! Just seeing you two gives me a headache.”
Miranda bent down and picked up Bobby, saying “At least my Bobby is adorable! Come on, let’s go see how Linda is doing with the New Year’s goods
“Okay” Bobby said.
The old and the young left, and the two brothers looked at each other. Howard frowned and said, “What are you doing here at this time? Don’t bring company matters to bother me.”
After the New Year, he would be returning to his post at the company. But in the meantime, although he hadn’t officially taken up his position, he hadn’t been idle in company affairs, which was why he felt annoyed whenever he saw his younger brother.
“Howard, you really..” Josiah was both amused and exasperated, saying, “Don’t worry. I’m not here to bother you. Someone was following me today.”
With that, he took out his phone and showed the photo to Howard. Howard looked at it, furrowed his brows, and said, “This person is from the Evans family again.”
The matter was serious, so he immediately called Hervey, who was most familiar with the various factions in Jelacrity. Hervey took one look at the photo and said, “I recognize this guy. He’s not from the Evans family. He’s probably working for money
Howard thought, “Working for money means it is hard to say
y who was paying him and what exactly he was doing!
“In that case…” Howard pondered for a moment and said, “For the time being, let Hervey follow you.”
Upon hearing this, Josiah laughed and replied. “No need
What are you showing off for?” Howard was displeased with Josiah, saying, “There are only the two of us left in the Flynn family. We can’t afford any more accidents. Do you want to end up like me, unconscious for three to five years?”
“That’s not what I meant.” Josiah explained. “I think since we can’t figure out their intentions, it’s better to observe first. I have Zach, Chester, James, and Hervey around me. With this setup, they should be more cautious,”
Howard fell silent, Josiah had a point. It was better to find out their intentions sooner rather than live in constant anxiety.
“Alright,” Howard nodded in agreement, “Be careful with everything.”
“Don’t worry. I value my life.” Josiah raised his eyebrows and laughed carefreely. Howard chuckled and thought. There is no trace of his once gloomy and berce demeanor
After seeing Josiah off, Howard took out his phone and opened WhatsApp. In the chat with Yvette, the last message was sent to him.
Howard: [The New Year is approaching. It’s time to come home.]
It was
sent two days ago, and Yvette hadn’t replied.
A little after seven in the evening, Josiah drove towards Sunshine Neighborhood. On the way, he sent a message to Sienna.
Josiah: [ be there soon, just bringing some New Year’s goods, nothing else.]
He hadn’t left the Flynn residence empty–handed in the morning. He had taken quite a few New Year’s goods, which were now lying in the trunk
“Sir,” Zach, who was in the front seat, suddenly turned his head and warned him. “Someone is following us.
Josiah glanced at the rearview mirror, slightly narrowing his eyes, and said, “They’re following pretty closely.”
