Chapter 1645: No More Shenanigans

Chapter 1645: No More Shenanigans

Justin was taken aback, having just entered the room, he didn't know

what they were talking about. He glanced at Joyce with a puzzled look.

Joyce smiled lightly. “It's nothing. Don't mind it. Juanita insisted on

playing a game, but it's over now. Did you have dinner since you

arrived so late?"

Justin replied, "I can't eat outside food yet. The hospital provides

specialized nutrition meals, so I've already eaten.”

Luther looked at Justin, his expression thoughtful, with an

indeterminate meaning.

Justin treated their previous encounter as if it hadn't happened at all.

He smiled and called out, "Mr. Warner."

Luther, as the host, said, "Mr. Henderson, please have a seat. Let me

introduce everyone. This is Justin, the president of the Henderson

family bank."

Juanita stared at Justin intently, looking him up and down.

Justin stayed in the hospital for a while and appeared thinner, giving

him a more gentle and refined appearance.

Juanita couldn't help but compliment, “Wow, what a dashing young

man, with a hint of illness, making him even more attractive. Too bad

you came late. It seems like all the girls are into your type.”

Justin didn't know what they were talking about, and his charming face

looked slightly embarrassed.

"Hehe, don't mind. They were just joking. Among you all, who is the

most handsome," Joyce waved her hand. "Juanita, you've had enough

fun. You can tone it down now. Look at Nina, she's almost

overwhelmed by you. If you continue, Chris will get angry.”

Justin burst into laughter. So, he was chosen as soon as he entered the

room?

Nina secretly glanced at Chris, afraid that he would actually get angry.

She took the initiative to place her little hand on Chris's leg, showing

her absolute affection for him.

Chris glanced at her.

"Do you like gentle men?"

“No, no, no," Nina hurriedly shook her head vigorously, as if denying it.

Juanita teased, "Oh, Chris is jealous.”

Nina lowered her head, feeling a bit at a loss.

Chris reached over and pinched Nina's cheek. "I'm just teasing you."

Then he looked up, staring at Juanita seriously. "Don't corrupt her while

I'm not around."

Before Juanita could respond, Karl took over the conversation. "Rest

assured, I will take care of her. You don't need to worry about those

things happening.”

"Hey, what's wrong with me? I'm just joking around," Juanita pouted.

"You're looking for trouble,” Karl poked her temple. "That's enough. No

more shenanigans tonight."

Juanita stuck her tongue out at Karl.

Justin finally understood what they were talking about. He smiled. "So,

this must be Chris? I've heard about you."

Chris examined Justin, “I know you too. Your family's bank is also in

Alvonia. The Henderson family's financial network is spread all over the

world."

"What are your plans next?" Karl asked. He gestured towards Luther.

"Mr. Warner and Joyce will return to Khebury the day after tomorrow.

What about you, Mr. Henderson? The headquarters of the Henderson

family bank is also in Khebury. Will you go back?"

Justin shook his head. “I won't go back. I'm in the process of relocating

the headquarters to Mufron. I'm handling it already. I'll complete the

discharge procedures tomorrow and head to Mufron the day after

tomorrow. I came here today to bid you all farewell."

He picked up the red wine in front of him.

“I can't drink, so I'll have one less glass to express my gratitude.” He

raised his glass to Luther, Joyce, and Chris. "Consider this my

gratitude.”

He drank it all in one go.

"The day after tomorrow?" Joyce looked slightly surprised. “I might not

be able to see you off. We will also leave the day after tomorrow."

Justin smiled. "You don't need to see me off. Tonight will be our

farewell.” His gaze fell on Joyce. Although he felt reluctant, he was

more resigned.

He had received Joyce's invitation to dinner, but he hesitated and

hadn't come until just now. He decided to come before leaving. He

wanted to see her one last time, even though he knew it would only

make him feel more heartbroken.

Joyce furrowed her brows slightly. Why did Justin want to develop in

Mufron? He had already made the Henderson family bank large and

strong. Suddenly leaving, she couldn't understand it.

However, it was his decision, and she would respect his choice.

Justin looked at Luther seriously. "Take good care of her."

There was more to his words, and his gaze carried a touch of

melancholy. Regardless of the difficulties Luther faced, he hopedthat

Luther would be able to safely overcome them. Justin's greatest wish

was for Joyce to be happy.

Luther narrowed his eyes.

Justin knew his situation, took a deep breath, and didn't know what lay

ahead, but even if it was difficult, he would resolve it. For Joyce, for

their children.

Luther's lips curved slightly. "You don't need to worry, Mr. Henderson."

Karl and Juanita both understood the significance of Justin and Joyce's

past relationship. Chris also realized it by now. There was definitely

something extraordinary between Justin and Joyce.

The atmosphere became somewhat subtle.

At this moment, Nina suddenly stood up. “I'm sorry, I need to go to the

restroom.”

She bowed slightly to everyone and left the table for a moment,

pushing open the sliding door and returning to the private room.

During the meal, the atmosphere had already recovered, and everyone

was chatting and laughing.

She quickly walked to Chris's side, but the tatami was a bit slippery.

Suddenly, she slipped and fell forward.

Chris, with quick reflexes, caught her in his arms.

Nina felt embarrassed, curling up in Chris's embrace, her cheeks

blushing. Being embraced like this in front of everyone made her feel

self-conscious.

“I'm sorry, I lost control,” she kept apologizing.

She wanted to get up and return to her seat, but Chris had drunk a

couple of glasses and was slightly tipsy. So, he held onto her and coldly

commanded, "Just sit like this, don't move."

He held Nina's slender waist with one arm.

In an instant, he drank a few more glasses of foreign liquor.

The intoxication increased a bit.

At that moment, a waiter brought in a fruit platter, a luxurious

assortment of high-end fruits from around the world.

Chris picked a grape and fed it to Nina.

Nina looked around and saw everyone watching. With Chris acting so

ambiguously, her face turned red as if blood was about to drip. She felt

extremely embarrassed.

She pushed him lightly. “You're drunk, stop drinking."

"How can a few glasses make me drunk?" Chris played with her short

hair and fed her a few more grapes. He held her even tighter, almost

without any gap between them.

Joyce coughed a couple of times, saying to Karl, "It's getting late. Let's

call it a night. Chris is leaving tomorrow. Otherwise, can you arrange for

someone to take him back? Luther and I will take Juanita home first."

Karl nodded. "I will personally take him back."

Chris waved his hand. "I'm not drunk."

After speaking, he supported his forehead and gradually couldn't hold

on anymore, resting his head on the table.