“No, how could I feel that way?”
Emily hurriedly explained.
With his pedigree, Joseph was more than an eligible man for her.
But his didn’t matter. The point was that nothing had happened between them.
Emily was convinced that they were set up by someone.
She could not relate it to anyone but Wendy!
However, Joseph didn’t want to talk about how he was drugged in front of so many people. If he did, the entire family would be restless.
Emily had no idea about resolving this dilemma.
“With his family background, Joseph is too good for you, girl.”
A deep voice came.
Everyone looked over in surprise. It was Hunter, who had always been quiet.
“Did Young Master Hunter agree so?” Wendy thought to herself.
Wendy looked astonished. She didn’t expect it at all. It was a complete surprise!
Emily looked at him, feeling acute anxiety. However, she gradually calmed down while he was gazing at her with a seeming smile.
“Young Master Hunter, do you also think I should get engaged to Joseph?”
“That depends on your feelings for each other. Why ask me?”
Hunter gave a faint smile, picked up his cup and took a sip of tea.
Then he looked back at her, still with a half-smile.
“However, Joseph will make a good husband. You are lucky to marry him.”
Emily clenched her fists, and her sharp fingernails almost pierced into the flesh of her palms.
She appeared calmer and more indifferent, though.
She withdrew her gaze and turned to look at Joseph beside her.
Joseph smiled slightly and said, “Don’t push her. I’ll discuss it with her later …”
“Why later? Isn’t it better if we explain everything now and here before everyone?”
Sawyer understood the principle of striking while the iron was hot, even though Emily’s grudging attitude was obvious to him.
He knew that it was selfish of him to keep Emily by his side.
Besides, the way Emily looked at Hunter was a bit strange.
It puzzled Sawyer since Hunter was very kind to Wendy. Emily was her younger sister, so Emily couldn’t like the same man as she.
If this continued, Emily would get hurt.
“I believe Joseph. He will take good care of you. Don’t worry.”
Joseph didn’t say anything. He just looked at Emily and smiled softly.
Emily met Joseph’s eye. She didn’t know if she was angry or what, but she held his hand.
Joseph held her small hand tightly.
He smiled, “Does Grandpa have to talk about this in front of so many people? Can I talk to you in the study tomorrow?”
“But ... ” Sawyer didn’t feel assured. It was best to set a date for the engagement tonight.
This was the fail-safe plan.
Sawyer hurried them to prevent Emily from escaping!
Lottie said indifferently, “Dad, it’s already very late. If there’s anything else, we’ll talk about it tomorrow. Let them go upstairs and rest.”
“That’s right, Mr. Sawyer. It’s so late. Why bother? It’s time for bed.”
Milo was winking at him desperately.
Clearly, Emily was in a bad mood. Sawyer should feel for her.
It wasn’t that Sawyer didn’t sympathize, but he was afraid to miss such a good opportunity.
However, they were all persuading him now. If he didn’t listen, he would probably make things difficult for Emily.
“Alright, Joseph, come to my study tomorrow morning. I’ll talk to you about this. Now ... “
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