Chapter 74

After signing the last document, Hayden picked up the picture frame on his desk. It was a picture of Elsie smiling warmly. As he looked at her, his expression softened. "Of course I'll help you. Mom and Elsie are always talking about how it's time for you to marry. So how can I not help you?" He hesitated for a moment before adding, "But I think there's something wrong with your approach to winning a woman over. How is she supposed to know your efforts when you're doing all these things for her in secret?" When he courted Elsie, he had practically broadcast it to the entire world. However, Joshua was doing the exact opposite. "You don't have to worry about it. She's not like Elsie. If I go overboard, it'll only put pressure on her," Joshua explained calmly. Hayden let out a low, knowing hum. "It sounds like you've got her figured out. Okay, I'll help you out. After all, buying a villa is a piece of cake." … On Sunday, Jasmine went to the hospital to visit her mother. When she