The reason he was so anxious was that he wanted to verify the truth about Nancy and Jory’s relationship.
Joan was puzzled as to how Caspian knew about Jory.
“I don’t know him well. What about him, Caspian? What do you want with him?” Joan looked carefully at him.
At that moment, Caspian had a dejected look on his face while his eyes lost their shine.
“Nothing much. It’s just that I heard Nancy rejected his marriage proposal before. But now that he has returned, I figure…”
Joan had never seen him so disheartened before. He truly loves Nancy to the extent he would give his all to her.
But if the love is not reciprocated, how could they even sustain their relationship?
Perhaps, Nancy is right. If one has to constantly compromise in a relationship, he will be doomed to a miserable fate. Instead of having both parties suffer, it would be better for them to let go and seek out their own happiness.
But Caspian…
He has sacrificed so much…
“Caspian, don’t let your imagination run wild. You have to trust each other. In matters of love, only the ones involved can decide. No matter what happens between you and Nancy, I’m sure you will have a good talk with her, am I right?” Joan looked at him with a serious expression.
Although Caspian was someone stubborn, Joan was sure that he would not do anything rash when it came to Nancy.
“Sure, Joan. I understand,” Caspian promised.
However, he didn’t manage to read between the lines of what Joan had said.
Staring out of the window, Joan’s eyes were filled with pity.
She wasn’t sure if what she did was right. But, she hoped that Nancy would tell Caspian the truth.
Nevertheless, Joan knew Nancy well and was aware that there was no stopping her from whatever she wanted to do.
Ring! Ring!
“Hello, alright, I know. I’ll go over at once. Wait for my return,” Jory said into the phone as he looked out the window.
“What’s wrong?” Nancy looked at him quizzically.
“Nancy, there’s an urgent matter that needs my attention back at the office. I will have to go back there.” Jory stroked her hair.
Despite frowning slightly, Nancy turned the car around and drove toward Alpire Group. Along the way, she tried to find out more about the person they were going to see but her questions were brushed aside by Jory.
Given that he couldn’t get in touch with Dustin, Jory knew that he couldn’t act hastily. Before Dustin was found, he had to quietly watch the matter unfold.
Dustin’s sudden disappearance caused Larry and Joan to worry. After all, he was the key to solving their problem.
“I’m sorry, the number you have dialled is unreachable. Please try again later.”
Rubbing her hands, Joan paced around anxiously.
“Larry, what are we going to do? There’s no way we can get in touch with Dustin if he doesn’t pick up.” Joan grabbed onto his arm as if she could channel him some positive energy.
Larry lifted his gaze and looked out of the window, his eyes flashed with sudden darkness.
“It’s alright. I’m sure we can find another way. Don’t worry, with me around…” Larry gently patted Joan on her back.
She knew that Larry was just comforting her. Why is Dustin doing this? Can it be that he wants to push Larry to the brink?
“I’m going to see him.” Just as she spoke, Joan stood up and prepared to leave.
“Joan, where are you going to find him? He isn’t at home. I have already checked.” Larry’s expression darkened.
At that point, no one knew where Dustin was, and no one could get in touch with him. Regardless of whether he did it on purpose, it was something that was devastating for Larry.
He was caught off guard by Dustin’s disappearance and the pressure from the company shareholders. Everyone was waiting to see him fall and couldn’t wait to gloat over his failure.
