Caught In His Embrace A Second Chance Romance novel Chapter 420

Chapter 420

Andy raised an eyebrow as he wondered, 'Oh? What could it be?' "Mr. Andy Evans, shall I invite Mr. Edgar Evans in?" Ethan asked.

"No rush." Andy shook his head, narrowing his eyes, which gleamed with sharp intent. "If he wants to enter the Evans residence, he must do so of his own accord. Let's wait."

"Understood," Ethan replied Andy thought, 'He's already here. How much longer could he wait?' * * * * *

Outside the gates, Josiah extinguished his cigarette, exhaling a long breath, before pushing open the car door and stepping out.

As soon as Josiah's feet touched the ground, the heavy iron gates swung open automatically. At the entrance, Ethan stood waiting with a few people, greeting him with a deep bow. "Mr. Evans, please come in."

Josiah cast a glance at Ethan but said nothing and simply strode forward. He knew-Andy was expecting him.

In the living room, Andy, as always, was preparing coffee when Josiah entered. Without lifting his head, Andy gestured to the couch opposite him. "You're here? Have a seat." Josiah remained silent but obeyed, sinking into the seat.

"Hmm?" Confused, Andy lifted his gaze, and the corners of his lips curled into a mocking smirk. "So quiet today?" Every time Josiah was here, he made a commotion. "Well. Now, this silence is unsettling," Andy said.

Faced with the taunt, Josiah remained tight-lipped. There was no trace of amusement on his face. He hadn't gone there to exchange pleasantries.

"What's wrong?" Andy stopped laughing upon noticing Josiah's demeanor. "Something happened?"

Their eyes met, and Josiah hesitated for two seconds before he finally spoke. "I need to find someone."

Andy raised an eyebrow. "Who?"

"Someone you don't know." Josiah shook his head. His gaze darkened as he leaned forward slightly. "I need your network." As soon as he said that, both Andy and Josiah fell into a stunned silence. Silence stretched between them.

Josiah had been weighing this decision since leaving the Fischer residence the previous night. The connections he once wielded had all belonged to the Flynn family-connections that Miranda had strictly forbidden him from using.

Josiah was willing to swallow his pride and ask for help for Joyce's sake. However, hesitation still bound his hands and feet.

Joyce was waiting for him to save her life.

Meanwhile, Sienna was in the hospital, shedding tears. Overnight, she had become as thin as a wisp of paper. Josiah could throw away his dignity and forsake his self-respect, but only if he had control over the situation.

The only place that could allow Josiah the freedom to act as he pleased was the Evans family. After careful consideration, he c a m e here.

A brief silence fell between them before Andy's lips curved into a meaningful smile. "So, you want my connections?"

"Yes." Josiah took a deep breath and nodded Andy did not answer right away. Instead, he asked, "It won't be a temporary affair once you use my connections. Once you step in, there's no turning back." After a brief pause, his voice deepened. "I assume you've thought this through before coming?"

"Yes." Josiah closed his eyes briefly, then nodded.

Andy had long been waiting for an opportunity to pull Josiah back into the affairs of the Evans family. And now, it had been delivered to him on a silver platter.

It was too simple a matter for Josiah not to have considered the implications. That was why he had lingered at the doorway for so long. To say he wasn't hesitant would be a lie considering how much he despised the Evans family.

The Evans residence at Clearbay Estates bore witness to Josiah's nightmare of a childhood. For over a decade, he had fought hard to escape the Evans family. Who would have thought that, in the end, fate would drag him right back to this place?

However, Josiah needed this power and wealth. In this world, nobody could truly resist the pull of money and influence and Josiah was no exception.

Andy studied Josiah, the corners of his lips curling upward as he pressed, "Have you made up your mind?"

"Mm." Josiah drew in a slow breath before nodding once more.

"Good." Andy let out a low, satisfied chuckle without a moments hesitation. "Very well." He did not bother asking what Josiah intended to do with the resources at his disposal. It was enough as long as he was willing to return to the Evans family.

Andy then looked at Ethan. "Ethan."

"Yes, Mr. Andy Evans." Ethan immediately came over.

Andy pointed at Josiah. "From this moment on, you will follow Edgar's every order. I expect absolute obedience.

Understood?"

"Understood." Ethan did not ask any further questions. Instead, he turned to Josiah and bowed. "Mr. Edgar Evans, please give your instructions, please." That single utterance-Mr. Edgar Evans- carried a weight far beyond what it ever had before.