Chapter 396

"Honestly, Josie is truly a smart girl. Her abilities might not be exceptional, but she is absolutely skilled at uncovering the potential of members in the team.

"It is our honor to be on the same team as her. If she were still with David’s team, this potential would likely be drained dry by those people!"

After hearing this, everyone fell silent.

Tripp stepped forward and patted Ian’s shoulder.

He said, "Buddy, trust me, Josie is not suitable for you.

"Although she appears gentle and compliant, she actually has a strong inner core. She’s on a different level.

"Given she’s been hurt, she needs someone sensitive who can care for her in every way to truly keep her. Do you really think you’re that person?"

"Get lost." Ian pushed Tripp away. "Why can’t I do it? Once I win her over, I’ll naturally cherish, protect, and love her, ensuring she never suffers any grievances!"

Tripp clicked his tongue. "Even if you could do it, what about your family?

"Josie is an orphan. Can you guarantee your family will like her, treat her wholeheartedly, and never bully her?

"You can’t guarantee that, but Sean can. His family was the first to accept Josie. The entire Reedshaw family loves her.

"She’s happy with the Reedshaw family. You’ve seen her changes over the past year. Don’t you understand yet?"

He thought, ‘No one is more suitable for Josie than Sean. Only the Reedshaw family and Sean can help Josie soar higher and pursue her dreams without distractions.

Ian was unwilling, but he had to admit that Tripp was right.

He thought, ‘Neither I nor my family could give Josie the best of everything. That girl deserves all the best!’

“I don’t understand. Leave me alone.” Ian got up to leave.

Tripp reached out to stop him.

“Let him go. He needs to be alone to calm down!” Joseph said.

Then, he said to Ian, “Ian, look at it this way. Even though you didn’t win Josie’s love, at least she gave you a career. If you can’t be with her, why not choose to be her friend, who can help each other achieve success, just like…”

Ian thought. That makes so much sense, but my heart still aches so intensely that I can barely breathe.

Ian pushed open the door and left the office, heading to the rooftop for a cigarette.

Unexpectedly, he ran straight into Natalie.

“Ian, my celebration party is this Friday. Here’s the address. Make sure to come!” Natalie was beaming, her face plastered with an eager-to-please expression.

Ian was feeling annoyed, and seeing Natalie again, he only felt disgusted.

He said, “You will never be as good as Josie. How dare you speak to me? Get out of my sight!”

After scolding her, he felt much better. He quickly walked around her and went to the rooftop.

Natalie had been accustomed to Ian's arrogance these days, so when she was suddenly scolded, she was a bit slow to react.

By the time she realized what had happened, Ian was no longer in sight.

Infuriated, she burst out cursing. “You bastard, Ian! What kind of person do you think you are? How dare you speak to me like that? This is infuriating!”

Natalie fiercely tore the invitation in her hand to shreds with a few quick movements.

She thought, If David hasn’t said Ian was a talent and wanted to recruit him for his team, I wouldn’t have gone out of my way to deliver the invitation to him. I thought he would be appreciative, but it turns out he’s ungrateful. I’d like to see what achievements he could make by staying in Jeremy’s team.

Ian, just you wait. When I win an award and become a formal researcher at the institute, I’ll make you regret this!