Chapter 169

Melissa wiped off the wine from the corner of her mouth and quickly shook her head. "What are you talking about?" "You're reacting quite strongly, it seems I've said something true." Joseph had already thought about the scene where Melissa was alone and Alvina was in the hospital for burn treatment. How could Joseph not want to participate? "Wishful thinking." Melissa muttered to herself. She glanced at the screen of her phone, it was already half past nine in the evening, just half an hour more and she would be home, ready to tuck the kids into bed. "You won't mind if I go to the restroom?" Melissa held her bag and coat, maintaining a calm smile as she spoke to Joseph. "I don't mind." Joseph knew that Melissa was planning to slip away. He calmly watched Melissa walk in the direction of the restroom and quickly dialed his assistant’s number. "A woman wearing a black and red cotton and linen coat, athletic shoes, with either a ponytail or a bun, keep an eye on her." "Understood, Boss!"