A Man with Nerves of Steel (Joseph Hart) novel Chapter 339

Chapter 339

“What’s she doing here?” Joseph was a little surprised.

After bidding Sally farewell, he left to have a meal with the woman, Yelena Foster.

After discreetly taking a photo of Sally, Yelena quickly looked her up. When she discovered that Sally was simply the wife of one of Joseph’s former patients, she thought nothing more of it.

At Jenton Eatery, Joseph handed the menu to the waiter and asked them to hurry with the food. Then, he asked Yelena, “Your grandmother shouldn’t have any complications. By my estimates, she should already be well enough to recover at home.”

Yelena nodded. “You really are a miracle worker. You’re right. As soon as my grandmother regained consciousness, she refused to stay in the hospital. She insisted on going home, so we had no choice but to let her.”

Joseph asked, “Did you bring her medical records?”

Yelena replied, “I did.”

Joseph motioned for her to hand them over. “Let me take a look.”

Yelena hadn’t expected Joseph to be so approachable this time. Not only had he voluntarily asked about her grandmother, but he even carefully reviewed the records she’d brought. He made some adjustments to her treatment and patiently answered every one of her questions.

After lunch, Joseph brought Yelena back to his company. Once they were inside his office, he offered Yelena a cup of water. “You probably know my situation by now. I don’t own any property, so I’m staying in this office for the time being.”

Yelena immediately misunderstood. “My family and my husband’s family both own businesses in related industries. We can sign a partnership agreement today if you’d like.”

Joseph chuckled. “There you are, jumping the gun again. I never helped you because I wanted you to repay me, and my company doesn’t manufacture anything. This isn’t a business deal. I simply brought you back to where I’m staying to offer you a drink. If you’re busy, you’re free to leave.”

Yelena shook her head. “I’m not busy.”

She’d assumed that Joseph had invited her over because he simply wanted someone to talk to. After all, on the mountain, he filled his days drinking tea and reading. But back in the bustling city, it was hard not to feel lonely, being surrounded by people but having no one to talk to.

She noticed a chessboard on the table. Soon, the two of them were quietly playing a game while fresh tea brewed beside them. The atmosphere was peaceful and relaxing.

But Yelena eventually realized that the chess skills she’d always been proud of were completely outclassed by Joseph.

Partway through the game, an unexpected visitor arrived. It was Cora.

She had received word that Joseph had lunch with another woman before bringing her back to his company at the Crest District. Unable to reach him by phone, she couldn’t sit still and came in person.

Joseph looked up. “We’ll finish this another day. You should head home.”

After Yelena left, Joseph sat back down, gathering the chess pieces. “What brings you here? Shouldn’t you be

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attending the Towne family’s funeral?”

Cora said, “Honey, it’s been a long time since we played a game together.”

She saw that Yelena’s board was unsalvageable and quietly reset it. Then, she asked, “Who is she? I think I saw her somewhere a few days ago. I’m not sure if it was her, but what relationship do you two have?”

Joseph didn’t bother answering. “It’s like we’re just talking to ourselves. We’re living in completely different worlds now. We don’t even have a common topic of conversation anymore.”

Instead, Joseph asked, “Does Maurice’s death affect the Lowells?”

Cora frowned slightly, feeling that Joseph was hiding something by refusing to discuss Yelena. In fact, it felt like he no longer wanted to discuss any other woman with her at all. Even if they never got a divorce, Joseph would never again devote himself to her.

Once a man had experienced someone new, it was easy for him to grow tired of what was familiar.

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