Chapter 81

Joseph was at a loss for words. On the other hand, Hannah secretly laughed at Joseph's expression. She thought it served him right for not being a great father. As a result, Alexander gave him a cold shoulder. "I get it if I don't get a ticket, but why does Noel get one?" Joseph grumbled, his disdain for Noel evident. "Alex said they hit it off at the auction. Noel was curious about Berdon College, so Alex wanted to invite him over," Hannah explained. Joseph silently vowed to ensure that Noel would be extremely busy that day. "Anna, who would you choose—Alex or me?" Hannah was puzzled by this sudden question. Then, Joseph leaned in close, moving the tickets away. "Mr. Grimes invited me to the event, too. You can be my plus-one, and we'll enter together. We don't need this." Hannah was torn. She wanted to choose Alex but knew that this man would throw a fit if she did. Even though the 15 years had matured Joseph considerably and filled him with irresistible masculinity, he was stil