Chapter 402

So, he wanted to properly apologize to Judy.

As long as she gave him the chance, he would make it up to her, whether with money or anything else; none of that would be a problem.

But no matter how many times he called, she wouldn’t answer.

Now, Joseph truly began to panic.

He had originally thought she was just putting on an act with him, which was why she said she’d leave first. But as time dragged on, he started to realize something was off.

Was she really planning to end things with him? If not, why hadn’t she answered a single call?

What was going on?

Sweat began to bead across Joseph’s forehead – this time, the panic was real. After everything they’d been through, he realized he couldn’t live without Judy anymore. Losing her would be like losing his life. Compared to her, even Aurora no longer held that same place in his heart.

Clenching his fists, Joseph made up his mind: there was no way he’d let Judy go. And she’d better not even think about escaping his grasp!

When Judy left the Hunt residence, she really didn’t know where to go at first. But then it occurred to her: she had money on her. She could go anywhere.

Lately, Joseph had been treating her exceptionally well for reasons she didn’t quite understand. He kept transferring money to her, whether there was a reason or not. Just thinking about it made her grin from ear to ear.

Leaving the Hunts was part of her plan all along. And now, Joseph was head over heels in love with her.

She was confident that he’d come looking for her. Today’s events only confirmed what she already suspected: this man was simply stuck between choosing the company or the woman. Since he couldn’t make a decision, she’d help him along. Either way, he’d come looking for her eventually.

Judy was completely confident in that.

Sure enough, Joseph’s name lit up on the screen.

Judy’s red lips curved into a smirk as she watched the name “Joseph” pulse with each vibration. The phone showed no signs of stopping.

But she had no intention of picking up.

This was exactly the moment to let guilt settle in.

Let him sit with it – since ancient times, one couldn’t have both the throne and the beauty. Unless, of course, he became someone truly exceptional.

Otherwise, he couldn’t have both. And on that point, Judy was making the choice for him.

After spending so much time with him, she’d come to see him for what he truly was. He was a useless coward, relying on the "Mr. Hunt" title to intimidate others.

That was all. All this time, and there hadn’t been even the slightest sign of growth. In her eyes, he was all bark and no bite.

To put it bluntly, without the Hunt name, Joseph was nothing. And that, Judy knew all too well. So did Joseph, clearly. Otherwise, judging by his impulsive nature, he would’ve chosen her long ago.

On that front, Judy felt pretty pleased with herself lately.

Still, if a man refused to behave, he had to be taught a proper lesson.

The smile on Judy’s face grew darker, her whole presence like an enchantress cloaked in night.