Female Novel
Chapter 1645: No More Shenanigans
Chapter 1645: No More Shenanigans
Justin was taken aback, having just entered the room, he didn't know what they were talking about. He
glanced at Joyce with a puzzled look.
Joyce smiled lightly. "It's nothing. Don't mind it. Juanita insisted on playing a game, but it's over now.
Did you have dinner since you arrived so late?"
Justin replied, "I can't eat outside food yet. The hospital provides specialized nutrition meals, so I'venovelbin
already eaten."
Luther looked at Justin, his expression thoughtful, with an indeterminate meaning.
Justin treated their previous encounter as if it hadn't happened at all. He smiled and called out, "Mr.
Warner."
Luther, as the host, said, "Mr. Henderson, please have a seat. Let me introduce everyone. This is
Justin, the president of the Henderson family bank."
Juanita stared at Justin intently, looking him up and down.
Justin stayed in the hospital for a while and appeared thinner, giving him a more gentle and refined
appearance.
Juanita couldn't help but compliment, "Wow, what a dashing young man, with a hint of illness, making
him even more attractive. Too bad you came late. It seems like all the girls are into your type."
Justin didn't know what they were talking about, and his charming face looked slightly embarrassed.
"Hehe, don't mind. They were just joking. Among you all, who is the most handsome," Joyce waved her
hand. "Juanita, you've had enough fun. You can tone it down now. Look at Nina, she's almost
overwhelmed by you. If you continue, Chris will get angry."
Justin burst into laughter. So, he was chosen as soon as he entered the room?
Nina secretly glanced at Chris, afraid that he would actually get angry. She took the initiative to place
her little hand on Chris's leg, showing her absolute affection for him.
Chris glanced at her.
"Do you like gentle men?"
"No, no, no," Nina hurriedly shook her head vigorously, as if denying it.
Juanita teased, "Oh, Chris is jealous."
Nina lowered her head, feeling a bit at a loss.
Chris reached over and pinched Nina's cheek. "I'm just teasing you."
Then he looked up, staring at Juanita seriously. "Don't corrupt her while I'm not around."
Before Juanita could respond, Karl took over the conversation. "Rest assured, I will take care of her.
You don't need to worry about those things happening."
"Hey, what's wrong with me? I'm just joking around," Juanita pouted.
"You're looking for trouble," Karl poked her temple. "That's enough. No more shenanigans tonight."
Juanita stuck her tongue out at Karl.
Justin finally understood what they were talking about. He smiled. "So, this must be Chris? I've heard
about you."
Chris examined Justin, "I know you too. Your family's bank is also in Alvonia. The Henderson family's
financial network is spread all over the world."
"What are your plans next?" Karl asked. He gestured towards Luther. "Mr. Warner and Joyce will return
to Khebury the day after tomorrow. What about you, Mr. Henderson? The headquarters of the
Henderson family bank is also in Khebury. Will you go back?"
Justin shook his head. "I won't go back. I'm in the process of relocating the headquarters to Mufron. I'm
handling it already. I'll complete the discharge procedures tomorrow and head to Mufron the day after
tomorrow. I came here today to bid you all farewell."
He picked up the red wine in front of him.
"I can't drink, so I'll have one less glass to express my gratitude." He raised his glass to Luther, Joyce,
and Chris. "Consider this my gratitude."
He drank it all in one go.
"The day after tomorrow?" Joyce looked slightly surprised. "I might not be able to see you off. We will
also leave the day after tomorrow."
Justin smiled. "You don't need to see me off. Tonight will be our farewell." His gaze fell on Joyce.
Although he felt reluctant, he was more resigned.
He had received Joyce's invitation to dinner, but he hesitated and hadn't come until just now. He
decided to come before leaving. He wanted to see her one last time, even though he knew it would
only make him feel more heartbroken.
Joyce furrowed her brows slightly. Why did Justin want to develop in Mufron? He had already made the
Henderson family bank large and strong. Suddenly leaving, she couldn't understand it.
However, it was his decision, and she would respect his choice.
Justin looked at Luther seriously. "Take good care of her."
There was more to his words, and his gaze carried a touch of melancholy. Regardless of the difficulties
Luther faced, he hopedthat Luther would be able to safely overcome them. Justin's greatest wish was
for Joyce to be happy.
Luther narrowed his eyes.
Justin knew his situation, took a deep breath, and didn't know what lay ahead, but even if it was
difficult, he would resolve it. For Joyce, for their children.
Luther's lips curved slightly. "You don't need to worry, Mr. Henderson."
Karl and Juanita both understood the significance of Justin and Joyce's past relationship. Chris also
realized it by now. There was definitely something extraordinary between Justin and Joyce.
The atmosphere became somewhat subtle.
At this moment, Nina suddenly stood up. "I'm sorry, I need to go to the restroom."
She bowed slightly to everyone and left the table for a moment, pushing open the sliding door and
returning to the private room.
During the meal, the atmosphere had already recovered, and everyone was chatting and laughing.
She quickly walked to Chris's side, but the tatami was a bit slippery.
Suddenly, she slipped and fell forward.
Chris, with quick reflexes, caught her in his arms.
Nina felt embarrassed, curling up in Chris's embrace, her cheeks blushing. Being embraced like this in
front of everyone made her feel self-conscious.
"I'm sorry, I lost control," she kept apologizing.
She wanted to get up and return to her seat, but Chris had drunk a couple of glasses and was slightly
tipsy. So, he held onto her and coldly commanded, "Just sit like this, don't move."
He held Nina's slender waist with one arm.
In an instant, he drank a few more glasses of foreign liquor.
The intoxication increased a bit.
At that moment, a waiter brought in a fruit platter, a luxurious assortment of high-end fruits from around
the world.
Chris picked a grape and fed it to Nina.
Nina looked around and saw everyone watching. With Chris acting so ambiguously, her face turned red
as if blood was about to drip. She felt extremely embarrassed.
She pushed him lightly. "You're drunk, stop drinking."
"How can a few glasses make me drunk?" Chris played with her short hair and fed her a few more
grapes. He held her even tighter, almost without any gap between them.
Joyce coughed a couple of times, saying to Karl, "It's getting late. Let's call it a night. Chris is leaving
tomorrow. Otherwise, can you arrange for someone to take him back? Luther and I will take Juanita
home first."
Karl nodded. "I will personally take him back."
Chris waved his hand. "I'm not drunk."
After speaking, he supported his forehead and gradually couldn't hold on anymore, resting his head on
the table.