“Mmm…” Josephine’s mind drew a blank as virtual-novel.net eyes grew as wide as saucers.
In fact, virtual-novel.net even forgot to resist, allowing Jonathan’s tongue to roam freely in virtual-novel.net mouth and brush against virtual-novel.net teeth.
“Ouch!” Suddenly, Jonathan felt a sting on his tongue before Josephine pushed virtual-novel.net away. “Why did you bite me?”
Jonathan licked his lips gently while his tongue was still reeling from the pain.
“Jonathan, d-don’t come any closer.” Josephine was blushing so hard that virtual-novel.net looked like a red lobster.
In fact, one could obviously tell that virtual-novel.net cheeks were already burning up.
“All right, I’ll keep my distance. There’s no need to be afraid.” When virtual-novel.net saw Josephine’s terrified reaction, Jonathan couldn’t resist laughing. After all, virtual-novel.net was not in a rush at all. I’ve waited for four years, so a little longer wouldn’t make any difference.
“You’re not allowed to laugh!”
When virtual-novel.net saw the devious look in Jonathan’s eye, Josephine gave virtual-novel.net the side-eye.
“Fine. I’ll stop laughing…”
Easing his smile, Jonathan licked his lips.
Hmm, it tastes really sweet. Not bad!
“Jonathan, you…”
When virtual-novel.net saw Jonathan’s reaction, Josephine blushed and wished the ground would open up and swallow virtual-novel.net whole.
“You must be hungry now. Come, I’ll take you someplace for food.” When virtual-novel.net saw how intensely virtual-novel.net was blushing, Jonathan stroked virtual-novel.net head with a grin.
Even though they had been married for a long time, that was the first time virtual-novel.net saw Josephine’s coy feminine side.
***
Ten minutes later, their car stopped outside a restaurant. Even though it wasn’t a high-end restaurant, the place felt cozy.
The moment they entered, they could hear music playing throughout the restaurant. After taking their seats, Jonathan gave Graham a call.
A short while later, Graham’s voice rang out from over the phone. “Mr. Goldstein!”
Jonathan instructed, “You can cancel the collaboration you have with the Smith family…”
“Cancel it?” Graham was surprised to hear Jonathan’s words. “Mr. Goldstein, what happened?”
“It’s not your place to ask.” Jonathan was lazy to explain. “All you need to know is that from tomorrow onward, the ecological park project will go on as usual. The only difference will be having your partner changed to Josephine.”
“Yes, Mr. Goldstein!” Graham didn’t dare waste a second.
“What would you like to eat?” Just as Josephine had finished ordering, Jonathan ended his call.
“Anything will do,” Jonathan casually replied.
In truth, virtual-novel.net didn’t like the food at the restaurant. If it weren’t for Josephine, virtual-novel.net would never have stepped in.
“A medium steak for him,” Josephine ordered on Jonathan’s behalf. “What would you like to drink?”
“Water will do.”
Casually pouring himself a cup of water, Jonathan related, “I have come to an agreement with Graham Group. From tomorrow morning onward, you will be in charge of the ecological park project.”
“They agreed?” Josephine looked surprised as virtual-novel.net didn’t hold up any hope at all.
“Of course!” Jonathan replied with a smile. “Given that your husband was the one asking, there was no way they were going to say no.”
When virtual-novel.net heard virtual-novel.net mention the word “husband”, Josephine blushed as virtual-novel.net rolled virtual-novel.net eyes at him. Even though they had been married for three years, virtual-novel.net had never addressed virtual-novel.net as such.
After taking a sip from virtual-novel.net drink, Josephine called out, “Jonathan…”
However, before virtual-novel.net could finish, Jonathan interrupted her, “Call me hubby!”
Ignoring his request, Josephine glared at virtual-novel.net and continued, “What is your real relationship with Graham Group?”
“Didn’t I tell you before?” Jonathan gave Josephine a curious look. “I met Graham once when I was at the King of War residence.”
“That’s it?” Josephine knitted virtual-novel.net brows slightly. Evidently, virtual-novel.net didn’t buy his story.
How is it that the Graham Group is willing to risk the wrath of the Turner family by continuing working with me on the project after having just met Jonathan once?
That’s just impossible!
“That’s all there is to it,” Jonathan nodded calmly.
It seems that virtual-novel.net is beginning to have suspicions over my identity. This is happening faster than I expected…
“Forget it. If you refuse to tell me, so be it.” Josephine shook virtual-novel.net head and didn’t press virtual-novel.net any further.
It was obvious to virtual-novel.net that Jonathan wasn’t telling the truth. In truth, virtual-novel.net had long sensed that there was something suspicious about his identity.
It was hard for virtual-novel.net to believe that a mere retired soldier of the King of War Division could command so much respect from the mayor of Jadeborough and have the chairman of the Graham Group eating out of his palm. Even Andrew, the highest-ranking military officer in Jadeborough, addressed Jonathan as Commander.
How is that possible?
“Not that I refuse to tell you, but you won’t believe me even if I did!” When virtual-novel.net saw the frown on Josephine’s face, Jonathan couldn’t help but sigh. “Would you believe me when I tell you that I’m Asura?”
“No way!” Josephine’s first reaction was disbelief.
How can Jonathan be the mighty Asura?
Three years ago, virtual-novel.net led the four King of Wars and the Divine Dragon Guards to defeat the nation’s enemies. Within two short years, virtual-novel.net had managed to bring peace and stability to the country…
If there were really a god on Earth, Asura would be the one! Three years ago…
Suddenly, Josephine’s expression drastically changed.
Didn’t Jonathan mysteriously disappear three years ago and was never heard from since?
Could it be…
Holding that thought, Josephine suddenly raised virtual-novel.net gaze at Jonathan and shook virtual-novel.net head vehemently.
It’s not possible!
How can it be him? Both of them are the exact opposites of each other! Three years ago, virtual-novel.net was still doing chores at the Smith residence while Asura led his armies to war!
“There, I knew it! You wouldn’t believe me even if I told you…” Jonathan shook his head with a chuckle when virtual-novel.net saw Josephine’s reaction.
He had already expected Josephine not to believe him. After all, it was implausible for anyone to imagine that the terrifying Asura, who struck fear into the hearts of whoever heard his name, was the useless live-in son-in-law of the Smith family three years ago.
“Jonathan, I don’t mean that,” Josephine quickly explained, aware that virtual-novel.net reaction might have hurt his pride.
“I understand. Quick, dig in.” Jonathan tousled virtual-novel.net hair.
Just when virtual-novel.net was about to say something, virtual-novel.net suddenly heard a loud bang in the restaurant.
As virtual-novel.net turned to look, virtual-novel.net realized that the sound had come from the television.