Chapter 232

Thomas thought he was making Joshua quite a generous offer. After all, Zeller Group ranked among the top companies in Jesceria and had a reputation for paying its legal consultants handsomely. Joshua calmly turned him down. "If you want to discuss business, you can schedule an appointment in advance, but my schedule is pretty tight this year." Thomas was rendered speechless. He found Joshua's bluntness to be bordering on disrespect, but he kept his frustration hidden behind a composed demeanor. "Since you're so busy, I won't keep you any longer," he said. With that, he left in a huff. Joshua looked at his retreating figure, then headed toward Amanda's ward. When he walked in, she glanced behind him expectantly. "Didn't you say you were bringing a friend? Where is she?" she asked. He set down the thermal container he'd brought and opened it on the table. "She had something come up, so she couldn't make it," he replied. Amanda caught a whiff of the smell and immediately perked up.