Chapter 460

Just yesterday, Sophia had gently lifted Johnson's chin and complimented his handsome profile. How could she be so indifferent and unfeeling today? "Get lost!" Sophia snapped, shoving Johnson aside before striding toward the door. She was on a mission to locate me. When she eventually spotted me, I was seated in the modest garden next to the ballroom, waiting for Leo. Believing I was upset, she instinctively softened her steps as she approached me. "Joshua." I hesitated for a moment, staring straight ahead. She came closer and eventually stood beside me. "Joshua, are you okay?" she asked. "What do you want?" I replied coolly as I got to my feet. Sophia pressed her lips together, her gaze on me growing more intense and inscrutable. "What brings you here?" she asked. "I'm here to discuss a partnership," I replied, my tone icy, eager to avoid any further involvement with Sophia. I was about to walk away when Sophia's voice stopped me. "Joshua, quit the act. You only crashed t