Laura looked at Joshua in surprise.
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Joshua’s brows and eyes were deeply expressive as he said, “I finally understand why Winnie is so fond of you. You truly are exceptional. Whenever I’m with you, I’m always pleasantly surprised.”
With those words, Joshua gently lifted his hand and used his calloused palm to wipe the dirt from her face. She couldn’t help but squirm and giggle. saying, “It tickles!”
Joshua chuckled and yfully pinched her nose. “I’ve made a decision. If you’re willing, I have a choice for my future heir.”
Spider burst into heartyughter. “Mr. Yale, we are on the same wavelength. I was just telling Laura this a moment ago. If she’s willing to join us in the future, I’m more than willing to be her first inmand and provide guidance.”
Joshua didn’t reply immediately. He simply gazed at Laura and asked, “Are you willing?”
Laura’s enchanting eyes fluttered for a moment before she sweetly replied, “Sure.”
Joshua burst intoughter. “That settles it then.”
After speaking, he grasped the back of Laura’s head and lightly pressed a kiss onto her forehead.
Spider’s eyes widened in shock. “What the heck! Did Mr. Yale just kiss Laura? Is this real?” he thought.”
She and the other subordinates rubbed their eyes in disbelief After all, they had never witnessed Joshua being this gentle before.
Joshua was akin to a ticking time bomb. He appeared cheerful, shing sweet and adorable smiles that contradicted his boss-like demeanor. However, he possessed ruthless methods and an ever-changing disposition; one could not predict when he might go berserk.
But for the first time, they caught a glimpse of gentleness in his eyes.
Spider’s eyes gleamed mischievously. “I want to give Laura a kiss too.”-
Joshua gave her a cold and stern nce, briefly revealing his true nature briefly. “Is that so?”
Spider replied, “I wouldn’t dare.”
Joshua felt quite at ease. He turned his head, cupped Laura’s face, and gave her glowing and tender cheek a gentle pinch. “For a moment there, I thought my dreams hade to life.”
Laura was puzzled by his words, but Joshua smiled nheless. His smile held a profound meaning.
He had always been fond of firearms and Sailor Moon, especially the fusion of the two
Just then, ie the abandoned, unfinished shopping mall, Laura stood on the bare concrete floor. She wore overalls and had white stockings on her short legs. Whatpleted the ensemble was a pocket pistol in her hand. Her eyes held a determination and strength he had never witnessed before,
At once, be bra He had encountered the little girl from his dreams
Laura beamed with joy, turning her gaze back to Zayn “Zaynt I’ve aplished something!”
Just as her words traded off, lufte bounded over and affectionately muzzled her face
Laura plopped into Joshua’s embrace, chucking merrey ho, Toffee, stop it!”
Joshua was taken aback. “Toffee, do you like her too?”
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Toffee nuzzled Laura’s face like arge cat, emitting a contented purr from its throat. Its affection was self-evident.
It wasn’t for any other reason but that Laura had saved its owner’s life. Besides, it liked kids!
Joshua couldn’t believe it. “Toffee, besides me, she is likely the second human you’ve grown fond of.”
Toffee didn’t deny it, continuing to nuzzle Laura with its eyes closed.
Joshua was momentarily stunned, unable to find the right words, and stared at the two of them in a daze.
Laura giggled and hid behind Zayn.
Toffee happily yed and bounded alongside her, while circling Zayn.
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Zayn had a smile on his face as he watched Laura’s excitement, but his expression also hinted at deep thought. Without realizing it, he remembered the image of her tearfully pulling the trigger of a gun.
Joshua approached him with aplex mood. “Honestly, I’m quite worried now. If something happened to you, I wouldn’t know how to exin things to Dexter. Also, I’d like to apologize since you didn’t get to witness a proper business deal.”
Zayn gazed at him calmly. “I think today’s experience is more precious than other ones. At the very least, I now have the experience to handle such situations, which is far more beneficial thanpleting a regr business transaction.”
Joshua’s eyes widened in astonishment, and he pointed at Zayn. “Look, this brat has quite the way with words! He speaks as an elder would!”
Zayn didn’t respond directly. He picked up the pocket pistol on the ground, loaded it, and aimed at a distant pile of empty wine bottles. With a single shot, the bottles were shattered into pieces.
Joshua raised an eyebrow, puzzled. The others were even more stunned, their eyes widening in disbelief. There was no way Zayn could be so urate.
Zayn was quite pleased and tossed the gun to Joshua. “Looks like I can do it too.”
Joshua looked baffled.
Laura joyfully leaped up. “Zayn, I knew you could do it! Your marksmanship is much better than mine! You’re the most urate when shooting
balloons!”
There was mirth in Zayn’s eyes, though his expression remained neutral as always. “I think you’re better than me because you’ve actually practiced.”
Laura shook her head and said, “No, that’s not it. Your marksmanship is definitely better than mine. I just think you’re amazing!”
Zayn was taken slightly aback by her somewhat assertive yet yful tone, his lips curling into a slow smile. “Well, I’ll go along with your assessment.
Joshua and Spider exchanged confused nces. These two kids weren’t implying a foreseeable future; rather, their future was bound to hold aplishments, even though the exact form remained uncertain.
Spider shook her head in exasperation. “I don’t think this is just about the new generation surpassing the old. It’s as if they’re not just overtaking us; they’re bulldozing us against the wall and hanging us out to dry.”
Joshua nodded in agreement, genuinely feeling the same. However, he looked at Laura and couldn’t help but curve his lips into a smile.
The kid had so much potential, and it genuinely pleased him. At the very least, she could take care of herself, and he did not have to worry about her being mistreated as she grew up.
With these thoughts in mind. Joshua’s smile faded, and he said with a more serious tone, “Go and thoroughly investigate Floretta’s influence. Leave no
stone unturned.”
Spider responded, “No problem, Mr. Yatel
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Joshua let out a sigh of relief and lifted Laura with one arm. “Let’s go home.”
The other subordinates watched as Joshua held the kid in his arms.
“I’ve never seen Mr. Yale smile like that before.”
“Yeah, it’s the first time he smiled like a regr person!”
“And it’s the first time he’s been so indulgent with a girl. You could easily mistake her for his daughter!”
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Joshua let Laura rest against his shoulder and gently patted her. Even though he didn’t know much about taking care of kids, at that moment, it seemed like everything just clicked.
Zayn observed Joshua with a sense of contentment. It would be a positive development if this guy truly developed an attachment toward Laura. She deserved to be loved by many.
Joshua caught a whiff of Laura’s sweet fragrance and felt unexpectedly at ease.
It was aforting feeling to have a kid soothing his nerves. This reassured him.
Lauray in his arms, and as soon as she got into the car, her eyelids grew heavy. Her small hand held onto Zayn’s while Toffeey by her feet.
Gradually, she let go of her worries, closed her eyes, and drifted into a deep sleep.
Joshua’s smile remained. He gazed at her with a profound look, as the smile lingered on his lips.
Even when he returned to the estate and had to face a stack of messy ounts, that smile on his lips persisted.
“L, you’re so adorable,” Joshua murmured to himself.
Suddenly, a male voice rang but from behind. “Who’s adorable?”
Caught off guard, Joshua turned his head to see Tyler’s teasing gaze. He furrowed his brows. “Uncle Tyler, do you not make any noise when you walk?”
Tyler smirked mischievously. “Joshua, getting emotionally involved is a major taboo in our line of work. If your mind wanders due to feelings, your demise won’t be too far away.”
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