Chapter: 327

She had decided it was time to help Alicia, and herself.

During the evening, Joshua escorted Lilliana back to the Green family's residence.

He played the role of the ideal fiance, apologizing to Cedric Green, Lilliana's father. "My father's been sick for quite some time, and there are several problems at the company that still need my attention. I've already gotten a few calls asking me to return. Please look after Lilliana for now. I'll come back to get her later tonight."

Lilliana held onto his arm, unwilling to let him go. "Come back soon."

"I will," Joshua replied, gently running his hand through her hair with a soft look in his eyes. "I'll be back by ten at the latest."

"Okay."

Meanwhile, Cedric stood nearby, watching them in silence.

Once Joshua had left, Cedric said, "He's gone now. Why are you still looking? Do you really like him that much?"

Lilliana pouted at him and said, “Dad, you're teasing me again.”

No father would be happy seeing his daughter like this.

Especially when Joshua wasn't Cedric's idea of the perfect son-in-law.

His reputation for being unfaithful was no secret. Everyone knew about it.

"Don't lose yourself in this relationship, Lilliana," Cedric warned her.

Lilliana laughed and shook her head. "Don't worry, Dad. Joshua adores me. He's never let me down."

"If he truly loved you, would he have gotten you pregnant before marriage? Would he have cheated on his ex-wife with you?"

"He had no choice then, but he's been trying to make it right ever since," Lilliana countered.

Cedric let out a heavy sigh.

What could he do with a daughter so blinded by love?

"I think he's just putting on an act."

Lilliana clung to his arm as they headed inside. “If he can pretend for a lifetime, that's fine by me. As long as I'm happy.”

Meanwhile, Joshua returned to the Yates Mansion.

Shelia greeted him quietly, “Alicia's still locked up. She hasn't made any noise, but Jerald is livid."

They both knew why.

Joshua's private company was nearing its public offering, and his wedding with Lilliana was fast approaching.

Alicia's presence had become a troublesome distraction at such a crucial time.

Shelia repeated her usual warning, "There are plenty of women out there. But if you lose your career, everything you've worked for will be wasted."

Joshua kept his expression neutral and said nothing.

He walked into the master bedroom and saw Alicia sitting silently in the chair.

His face was devoid of emotion.

Joshua could easily force himself on her if he wanted to.