Chapter 78

Back at the intersection at Lyceum Street, Sienna saw a familiar black Bentley. It was hard to ignore such a luxurious car, especially with Zaid leaning against the door, as if waiting for her.

Zaid waved and exclaimed, “Ms. Shaw!”

Sienna, puzzled, walked over. “Zaid, what’s wrong? Is Miranda looking for me?”

“No,” Zaid said, pointing to the car with a complicated expression.

Just then, the car window rolled down, revealing Josiah’s handsome face. His eyes narrowed as he spoke in a cold tone, “Get in.”

Feeling frightened, Sienna clung to Zaid. “Zaid, he’s calling you.”

Zaid smiled wryly. “Ms. Shaw, please don’t joke. After all, there’s no need for Josiah to wait for an old man in the middle of the night.” Sienna frowned and reluctantly opened the back door, bending to get in. She sat upright, placing her hands on her knees, barely daring to breathe.

“Where have you been? Why are you just coming back now?” Josiah lifted his watch, feigning a glance at it. “The show ended at eleven, and it’s past midnight now.”

She thought he knew everything. Sienna turned to him. “Don’t you already know?”

“I want you to tell me.” Suddenly, Josiah called out, his long fingers reaching up to grasp her chin. He leaned closer, his face inches from hers. In a low voice, he asked, “Where have you been? Who were you with? What did you do?”

Sienna froze, unable to move. Josiah’s striking appearance was accentuated by the soft light outlining his silhouette; a man who could charm anyone without uttering a word. She had, of course, been one of those captivated.

Sienna took a deep breath. “I ate pizza with Cedric.”

“Pizza!” Josiah raised an eyebrow, his expression unreadable as his fingers rubbed her chin. “What topping? How did it taste?”

Sienna thought, What kind of question is that? Surprised, she nodded blankly. “Cheese pizza. Not bad.”

As she finished speaking, a heavy silence fell over the car. The tension lingered for about ten seconds, making Sienna uncomfortable. She tried to push him away. “If there’s nothing else, I’ll just leave.”

Suddenly, her shoulder was grabbed firmly as Josiah pushed her back into the seat. Sienna screamed in pain.

A coldness gleamed in Josiah’s eyes, a smirk playing on his thin lips. “Sienna, the divorce application is void. Come back to me.”

Sienna was shocked and terrified. She had never experienced such pain. Her body trembled uncontrollably, and she clenched her hands, trying to lessen the fear.

“What did you say?” Sienna thought she’d misheard.

“Didn’t you hear me clearly? Fine, I’ll say it again.” Josiah looked at her with a half-smile. “Aren’t you just looking for a man? Someone who can take care of you. So why don’t you come back to me?”

Josiah shifted from holding her chin to gently touching her face. “It’s late. Tomorrow, we’ll tell Miranda about this.”

His voice softened as he continued, “Miranda has always wanted us to be together. She’ll be happy to know that—”

“Josiah,” Sienna interrupted, growing more frightened. Her face was pale in the dim light. “Stop it. Just stop it.”

He’s so strange, Sienna thought. He kissed me out of nowhere and wants me back. I don’t know why he did this. Whether he’s crazy or has some evil plan, we are done.

Sienna curved her lips into a smile. “I disagree. I won’t come back to you.” Actually, that’s not quite right. After all, I’ve never really been by his side.

“What did you say?” Josiah paused, a smile playing on his lips. “Say it again.”

She knew he’d heard her. Sienna clenched her fists. “Stop messing around. Look, I’m Sienna. You hate me, left me abroad, and abandoned me.”

“Come back to me. I need you.”

“I’ve changed my mind.” Josiah looked down at her, his gaze intense.

Sienna was at a loss, staring at the man so close to her, his overwhelming presence making her afraid and shiver.

What was he saying? Sienna thought angrily. Did he know he’s an asshole? I’m not someone he can want one moment and discard the next.

However, Sienna didn’t bother arguing. The words they hadn’t said four years ago didn’t need to be said now.

“No,” she shook her head stiffly. “I don’t want to.”

No? Why not? Josiah thought. I’ve tried my best to be nice to her.

After being rejected again, Josiah’s patience was wearing thin. He narrowed his eyes, his gaze turning frosty. “When I’m being nice, you’d better appreciate it and not act too high-handed.”

Sienna sneered; even when asking for something, he still acted superior. She felt unfairly treated. I’m not… Sienna felt her blood freezing as she shook her head firmly. I don’t really understand you. You love Yvette, so you should say this to her, not me.

As soon as she finished speaking, Josiah’s already icy face darkened further. Everyone in Jelacrity knew Yvette was Josiah’s unrequited love, his life’s regret. Nobody would mention it to him. Besides, Yvette was Howard’s wife. Unfortunately, Sienna had struck a nerve.

Seeing Josiah’s upset, Sienna pressed on. “If you like her so much, why don’t you go after her? Howard couldn’t wake up anyway. As long as you love each other…”

Josiah said coldly, “Sienna, don’t think that just because I spoil you now, you can say whatever you want.”

Spoil me? That was the funniest joke! Sienna thought.

Sienna closed her eyes, feeling as if invisible daggers were stabbing her heart. I genuinely hope your years of waiting will pay off, and you will win the beauty’s heart.

“Sienna.” Finally, her words enraged Josiah. His fingers left her face, clenching into a fist. He was so angry he wanted to punch something.