Lahat ng Kabanata ng Mr. Neal, Mrs. Neal's Gone With The Money: Kabanata 1371 - Kabanata 1380

Isabella replied to Tatiana, thanking her while waiting at a traffic light. She knew Luther was a rather peculiar person, and he had been that way since they were kids. If Isaiah was considered aloof, Luther was like a closed book. For instance, there were things he clearly cared about and wanted, but he stubbornly refused to admit or express his desires. When they were younger, Isabella could not understand why Luther would act this way. Why not be straightforward about what he liked or wanted? Nonetheless, Isabella finally understood that it was due to his sensitivity, stemming from his family background, that made him guarded about many things. The trauma from his childhood had never been fully healed. As a result, Luther habitually concealed his feelings.Over the next two days, Isabella continued working in the company as usual. Besides the occasional visit to Luther before and after work, she treated herself like any other employee. That afternoon, she was not even off wor

"What if he finds out about your arranged marriage and still refuses to confess?" Joshua could not help but worry about her as she had never faced any major setbacks in her life. Her academics went smoothly, her family life was harmonious, and her career was on the right track. Just like he had been.If Isabella had suffered an emotional blow, how could he comfort her wounded heart?Isabella sipped her soup and said playfully, "Then, I'll sleep with him."Joshua warned, "You're a girl, you know?""Just kidding!" Isabella chuckled, her lips curving into a smile. She had thought things through for the future. "If it comes to that, I'll lock him at home and force him to talk. If he doesn't speak, he won't be allowed to leave."Isabella knew it would not be ideal, but there were some things one had to do, even if you knew they were not right. Nonetheless, she would not go to such lengths if Luther truly did not like her."Can you keep him from escaping?" Joshua was curious."Phy

Luther's gaze remained fixed on the distance as he replied, "I've figured it out."Joshua instinctively thought Luther meant that he had decided to be with Isabella. "So, if you've figured it out, why haven't you told her yet? Or are you planning to confess on the day she's supposed to leave?""Marrying Chris is a good choice. I had someone investigate him; he's humble, has a good character, and is compatible in many ways," Luther said, his tone suppressing the complex emotions he felt.Joshua was stunned, not expecting his answer. From what Joshua knew, Luther appeared composed and cool on the surface, but deep down, he had a strong sense of possessiveness and long-term commitment. Such a person would not easily let someone they liked go."Haven't you understood this circle yet?" Joshua wanted him to think a bit more about this. "What you know is just what others want you to know. How can you be sure that your investigation is accurate? Most people don't reveal their true nature

An eerie silence settled over the scene. Luther wracked his brain but could not come up with a reasonable excuse."Is it so difficult to admit that you like me?" Isabella pressed, deliberately misconstruing his intentions, "Or is liking me something so embarrassing that it makes you feel ashamed?"Luther blurted out, "Yes."Isabella did not fall into his trap. "Tell me, what's so embarrassing about it?""Everything is embarrassing," Luther confessed, unable to find an excuse. He chose to follow her lead and lied, keeping his cold expression as an indicator that he would not admit his feelings.Isabella countered, "I haven't committed any crimes or done anything wrong. My values are decent, and I've never posted inappropriate things online. I think I'm pretty great, and I can't find anything embarrassing about me."Luther did not want to continue the conversation. He stood up and said to Joshua, "Uncle Joshua, I'm leaving.""Stop. You're not leaving until we finish this discussio

"That's good to hear. I was worried someone at the company might be secretly trying to sabotage him," Isabella said, letting out a sigh of relief."You can rest assured about that. Mr. Brooks isn't one to be taken advantage of. Anyone trying to sabotage him should be prepared for the consequences. Don't be deceived by his usual reserved and handsome appearance. In reality, he's quite shrewd," Roderick blurted out. "True, considering he's the President of the Neal Group. What about his hobbies or interests?" Isabella agreed, nodding. "He doesn't have many hobbies. He plays golf and tennis, but mainly for networking purposes. Even outside working hours, he focuses on work and maybe some exercise," Roderick replied."That's not too bad. A life well lived," Isabella praised."Well, it's not all that great," Roderick muttered quietly."What do you mean?" Isabella asked.Roderick acted naturally, giving nothing away. "It's nothing. I just think Mr. Brooks has a tough job managing su