Chapter 675

Then, Lawrence gestured at the many plates on the table. "Alright, enough talk. Let's eat." With that, Samantha and Xander finally picked up their cutlery and started eating. … Perhaps thanks to his improved mood, Lawrence ate more than usual this time. Seeing that he had a good appetite made Xander feel that this trip hadn't been in vain. When Samantha and Xander finished their meal, they exchanged a few polite words with Lawrence and then left by car, heading back toward Jewel International. Upon recalling Samantha's suggestion, Xander decided to stay with her for another week. Then, on the eve of the New Year celebrations, he would return home to spend time with Lawrence. They drove off at high speed. An hour later, they finally arrived at their destination. As soon as Samantha got out of the car, she spotted someone she hadn't seen in a while waiting below the building. Joseph's face looked pale in the flickering glow of his lighter. He held a half-burned cigarette between