Billionaire And His Son Betrayed Me: Brothers Back Me Up novel Chapter 142

Chapter 142

Joshua’s sudden confession left Xylia’s mind instantly blank.

Her eyes quivered slightly, and for a moment, she did not know how to respond.

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Joshua showed no urgency. He looked at her in silence for two seconds, and only then laughed aloud. “Is it not commonly said that one should pledge oneself in gratitude for a life–saving favor?”

Noting his joking demeanor, Xylia finally let out a long sigh of relief.

However, she was still haunted by lingering fear. “Are you still joking at a time like this?”

Joshua smiled and leaned against the sofa, his elbow resting on the back and the back of his fingers supporting his chin.

Those shimmering, charming eyes fell upon Xylia, but their owner did not directly answer her question.

Joshua asked, “However, since you have already embarked on a new life, have you truly never considered. beginning a new romantic relationship?”

Xylia said. “I haven’t even sorted out my studio yet–how could I possibly think about dating?”

She had been tormented by a dysfunctional marriage to the point of being a wreck, and for the time being had no intention of entering into a romantic relationship.

During this period, she had more or less figured out a principle: Women must possess a sense of self in order to find a life that was truly their own and filled with happiness.

She would not allow herself to become involved in emotional entanglements again until her career had developed.

Xylia poured a glass of water for Joshua and said lightly, “Don’t forget that my studio still has Do you really want me to lose my ambition by indulging in romance?”

your

investment.

Joshua raised an eyebrow. “In what way does engaging in a romantic relationship constitute a loss of ambition?”

Joshua took a sip of water and, as he set down the glass, drew in a sharp breath.

Xylia looked over in confusion and saw a long scar on the back of Joshua’s hand. “You’re injured?”

Joshua responded indifferently, “It’s nothing”

Xylia immediately said, “Wait here. Let me look for the medical kit.”

Joshua shook his head. “That’s not necessary. Such a minor injury will heal even before medication is applied.”

Xylia did not heed Joshua’s advice and found a medical kit beneath the television.

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She checked his wound. “This wound was clearly scratched by metal. Did you hit the metal button on Connor’s suit? Failure to disinfect may result in infection. No injury should be disregarded.”

She pulled Joshua’s hand over and applied medication to it.

Her movements were gentle, and her gaze was earnest.

Joshua lowered his gaze to look at her. Her lovely face shone even more brilliantly in his luminous eyes.

He found himself thinking of the time when he had just met Xylia.

He was pursued with the intent to kill, his body covered in blood.

After being rescued and brought home by Xylia, he opened his eyes to find a beautiful, unfamiliar woman. His initial reaction was one of vigilance, and he nearly attacked her.

At that moment, Xylia reacted with remarkable speed. Not only did she evade his punch, but she also unleashed a flurry of blows on him.

At that time, she was probably in a bad mood. Seeing him repay kindness with ingratitude, she said whatever came to mind.

She said that he was shameless; although she had saved him, he still wanted to hit her, as if she had rescued a snake.

She said that, had she known things would turn out this way, she would not have saved him.

She chattered away, but he only understood that he was safe. Gradually, as fatigue set in, he slowly drifted off to sleep.

When he woke up again, Xylia was carefully and attentively applying medicine to his wound, just like how she

was now.

“All done.” After Xylia finished applying the medicine to Joshua, she looked up and unexpectedly met his eyes, which were filled with tenderness.

Her heart skipped a beat, and she instinctively looked away.

“Remember not to come into contact with water over the next two days.” With that, she began to organize the medical kit.

A smile played at the corners of Joshua’s mouth as he lowered his gaze to look at the wound on his own hand. “Xylia, since I have invested in the studio, do I also have a say in it?”

Xylia was feeling anxious, but when she heard Joshua discussing work–related matters, she once more breathed a long sigh of relief. “Certainly, What would you like to say?”

Joshua asked, “Do you remember Burke Sterling, whom you met at the airport earlier?”

Xylia nodded.

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Joshua looked at her with a slightly serious expression and said, “I want the studio to never cooperate with him.”

Xylia rarely saw Joshua look so serious and solemn.

She recognized the gravity of the matter, yet remained deeply curious. “Didn’t you mention it at the airport last time?”

Joshua said, “But you didn’t agree back then.

Xylia smiled helplessly and said, “You have my word. In fact, Burke Sterling did not leave me with an especially good impression.”

That was indeed true.

For reasons unknown, Xylia felt a chill akin to being watched by a venomous snake the moment she first saw

Burke.

Joshua was curious. “What do you mean?”

Xylia described her feelings to Joshua.

Joshua smiled. “Your intuition is correct. He is indeed a venomous snake.”

The sea breeze slipped through the window, stirring the curtains and making Joshua’s silver hair leap and dance. In his slightly upturned, charming eyes, coldness was brimming

Shortly after Connor was taken to the infirmary, Tessa hurried over anxiously.

When she saw Connor covered in bandages, her eyes immediately filled with tears. “Connor? How are you feeling, Connor?”

Connor was now sober. Upon seeing Tessa enter, he struggled to sit up. I’m fine.”

His voice was clear, yet suppresses anger.

He had just felt the ruthless move delivered by Joshua, but after the doctor’s examination, it was determined that these were only minor injuries.

Connor thought, “Looks like Joshua Garcia is a seasoned professional. Before he became the chauffeur for the Garcia family, he was definitely a young punk who used to hang around with shady people. Otherwise, how could he know how to fight so well?‘

Tessa said worriedly, “Who did this to you? I’ll go to the organizer right now and demand an explanation!”

With that, she was going to run out of the hospital room, but she was pulled back by Connor.

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