Aurora noticed the curious glances from the front desk and lowered her voice.
“I’m warning you–this is Walton Corporation,” she said, her tone sharp and deliberate. “If you’re serious about chasing after the Walton younger heiress, maybe try not humiliating yourself in her company building.”
With that, she shoved Joseph away, her expression filled with undisguised disgust, as if she was looking at something rotting on the sidewalk. As if to make it even clearer, she pulled a tissue from her bag and wiped the spot on her hand where he had touched her.
Joseph’s chest heaved with suppressed anger. But recalling what Aurora had just said, he swallowed his frustration and held back.
“You just wait,” he spat. “Once I meet the Walton younger heiress, I’ll make sure she gets rid of you.”
Aurora let out a low, mocking chuckle. “I wish you the best of luck.”
With that, she turned on her heel, the sharp clicks of her high heels echoing across the floor as she walked away. Joseph stood frozen for several moments, still seething.
Just as he was about to storm after her and hurl another round of insults, the doors to Walton Corporation’s lobby swung open. A woman walked in.
She wore a beige knit sweater, paired with a matching long skirt that accentuated her slim waist. Her dark hair fell naturally over her shoulders, exuding a quiet, elegant grace. Joseph’s sharp eyes immediately caught sight of the bracelet on her wrist. It was the latest release from the esteemed Miller collection–impossible to buy without the right connections. That shade, that design–there was no mistake. Though her outfit was understated, her accessories were anything but. And the insulated container in her hand? That meant she was likely here to visit someone important.
Joseph was just about to step forward and ask if she knew the Walton younger heiress when the front desk staff greeted her with notable respect. His eyes lit up. This must be her. The real Walton younger heiress. The unmistakable air of refinement. The deference from the staff. No doubt about it.
Straightening his collar, Joseph quickly composed himself, adjusting his stance to what he believed was his most attractive angle. Then, lowering his voice to a smooth, deliberate tone, he stepped forward.
“Hello, are you the Walton younger heiress?”
Joseph had met plenty of women before. He knew how to charm them and exactly what kind of man they liked.
The woman stopped in her tracks, her brows furrowing slightly as she glanced at him.
“And you are?”
Her first thought? Was he here for Aurora?
Hearing that response, Joseph’s excitement surged. The woman didn’t deny it. So, she really is the Walton younger heiress. Joseph’s lips curled into a confident smirk as he straightened his posture.
“I’m Joseph Hunt, heir to Hunt Enterprises. I wonder if Miss Walton has heard of our company?”
At his words, the amusement in the woman’s eyes took on a sharper edge. For the first time, she actually gave him a proper once-over.
“Joseph Hunt? Hunt Enterprises?” she echoed, her gaze flickering with interest.
“Yes,” Joseph said eagerly, looking at her expectantly. “You have heard of us, haven’t you?”
The moment she responded, he nearly wanted to have someone record the interaction. This was the Walton younger heiress–someone everyone in Ravenshore talked about. And now, she knew his name. See? He was charming enough to catch her attention. His smirk deepened.
But the way she looked at him–like he was some sideshow performer putting on an act–made something in the back of his mind itch. She didn’t seem impressed. Instead, she studied him as if she were observing something mildly amusing.
This is the kind of man Aurora wasted three years on? The thought was almost laughable. So, this was the great joke of her sister’s past. Her sister’s taste in men really wasn’t that great. Sure, Joseph was decent-looking, but compared to Julian? He had playboy written all over him. So, this is what Aurora used to like?
How interesting.
She hadn’t planned on stopping by for anything other than a discussion with her mother, but now? She might just stick around to see how this little show played out.