Chapter 463 I Can''t Bear To Leave Her


    Florence''s expression shifted. "Jonathan must be around." She observed, eyeing them. James, noticing Ang''s cold reception,posed himself. "I''vee to talk," he said.? N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved.


    Ang, firm, turned to Florence. "Since you''re not here for me and doubted me, wait downstairs. You might see Jonathan tomorrow."


    Florence hesitated, displeased. Ang insisted she leave. "Miss Shelton, I need to talk to him. Can you step outside?"


    Florence, feeling slighted, sat down defiantly. Ang suggested, "If you prefer, stay. Mr. Kins, shall we move?"


    James, surprised by Ang''s bluntness, stayed quiet, not wanting to escte. He hadn''t expected Ang to be so abrupt with Florence.


    Unaware of Ang''s growing annoyance at his silence, James watched as she left the room, followed by Oliver and the bodyguard. Once they were gone, Oliver discreetly informed Jonathan.


    After Ang''s departure, James turned to Florence with a polite tone. "Miss Shelton, I must excuse myself. I have urgent matters to attend to." Although he hadn''t invited her, Florence saw his presence as a gesture of goodwill and seized the opportunity to engage with him.


    He had hoped to discuss Florence''s interaction with Fanny after speaking with Ang, but Florence''s disapproving re shut down any further conversation.


    James was puzzled by Florence''s reaction, and his initial inquiries faded away instantly. Meanwhile, Spencer informed Jonathan that Florence had gone upstairs, causing him frustration. Despite this, Jonathan remained calm, trusting Ang to handle the situation.


    Even though he felt tempted to intervene, the presence of Ang and her associates reassured him. Seeing Jonathan''sposed demeanor, Spencer handed him a stack of documents, urging him to begin his tasks.


    Jonathan leaned forward, concern etched on his features. "Any luck finding a suitable candidate?" he asked, suggesting they appoint a deputy to ease his workload. Spencer shook his head, expressing their ongoing struggle to find the right fit despite numerous interviews.


    Though they preferred internal promotions, theck of suitable candidates required external recruitment. "Got it," Jonathan acknowledged.


    Noticing Jonathan''s distant expression, Spencer probed, "Are you really nning to leave?" Given the swift developments in Nortnd, Jonathan''s presence could expedite progress.


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    Jonathan nodded slightly, "Yes"


    Is it because of your health?" Spencer asked, recalling Ang''s recent medical tests in Nortnd, Despite her brief absence, Jonathan''s health remained a concern, especially after Spencer noticed scars on his body.


    While Yarrison had mentioned Jonathan''s illness before. Spencer hadn''t paid much attention, assuming Ang''s treatment had resolved the issue. However, he was surprised by Jonathan''s deteriorating appearance and signs of self-harm after only a brief separation from Ang. Jonathan''s unexpected behavior unsettled Spencer, despite their busy schedules.


    If he had been away from Ang longer, his condition might have worsened. Jonathan was momentarily stunned before grasping Spencer''s meaning.


    After a brief pause, he admitted, "Partly due to my illness, but mostly because I can''t bear to be apart from her." Despite the low risk of falling ill now, he dreaded Ang''s distress upon learning his condition might resurface if they separated.


    He didn''t want Ang to worry,


    fearing the devastation she''d endure,


    knowing his illness.could return after


    leaving her Spencer agreed, advising. ??


    "Then stay with her." Jonathan, puzzled by Spencer''s insight, found


    sce in his silence regarding his illness.


    In the meeting room, Ang gestured for James to sit opposite her while Oliver and the bodyguard stood by, nearly invisible. James, acknowledging their


    presence, began, "Ang, maybe we should let them..."


    Interrupting him, Ang''s tone turned icy. "What''s on your mind? Don''t waste my time." Her demeanor allowed no room for pleasantries. James winced at her directness, momentarily clenching his fists and gritting his teeth.


    "I came to ask if you''re aware of the


    pressure on the police station.


    They''re refusing to release Joseph on bail," James exined, recalling his earlier usation. Ang had abruptly ended the call, leaving him. to handle the matter alone. Surprised he hadn''t uncovered the truth yet, she asked, "And who''s behind this?"


    Skeptical, James pressed, "You honestly don''t know?"


    "If that''s all, then leave," Ang


    bluntly stated, rising to usher him out, unwilling to continue the discussion. James quickly stood up to cate E her. "It''s my fault. I shouldn''t have doubted you, but I don''t know who''s preventing Joseph from being bailed out. Can you help me find out?"


    "Why should I help you?" Ang felt James was audacious to make such a request. Furious, James mmed the table. "Ang, I''m your brother, and Joseph is your brother too!"