True Love Deserves a Second Chance
Chapter 328 Be My Girlfriend

Joyce heard the voice and turned to see Ryan striding towards her in a sharp, deep blue suit.

He reached her and gently draped his coat over her shoulders.

Ryan's voice was soft and caring, "It's freezing out here. Don't catch a cold."

Joyce found herself lost in his deep, ocean-blue eyes.

They were as mysterious and profound as the sea, hiding emotions she couldn't quite read.

It reminded her of how she used to look at Sebastian.

The same feeling, but with a different person, made Joyce feel uneasy.

She nodded politely, "Thank you, Mr. Ward."

Ryan's lips curled into a slight smile as he glanced at Kevin, "I think Ms. Blackwood has a point. Mr. Guise, as the adopted son of the Guise Family, you've always had control over the Guise Group, yet you call someone an illegitimate child and unfit to lead. Isn't that ironic?"

"You used to say Ms. Guise was ill and Leonard was too young. Now Leonard is almost thirty and running the Winters Group. Shouldn't you hand over the reins to him?"

Kevin's face twisted with anger, "This is none of your business."

"So, Ms. Blackwood's marriage is your business? Does Mr. Guise always have double standards?" Ryan's tone was calm but cutting.

This made the usually composed Kevin grip the armrest of his wheelchair tightly.

Kevin sneered, "Mr. Ward, no one has seen you for years. Why show up now?"

Ryan's deep eyes locked onto Joyce, "A hunter only moves when the prey appears."

"So, Ms. Blackwood is your prey?"

"That's right, I fell for Ms. Blackwood at first sight and I'm pursuing her."

Kevin said confidently, "She won't agree to it."

Ryan chuckled, "I'll make her agree. Mr. Guise, you can look forward to it and also keep an eye on your wind power project in Emberleaf City."

Kevin's eyes darkened, "What do you mean by that?"

"No rush. You'll hear about it soon."

Sure enough, a few minutes later, Kevin's phone rang.

A frantic voice came through, "Mr. Guise, there's been an accident with the wind power project in Emberleaf City. Six out of ten wind towers have collapsed and the remaining ones have lost their blades. The relevant departments have already started an investigation. Our group is likely to suffer significant losses."

Kevin glared at Ryan, "Did you do this?"

Ryan shrugged, "Your procurement department took bribes and used substandard materials, causing this mess. What does it have to do with me?"

Seeing his smug face, Kevin gritted his teeth, "If I find out you're involved, I won't let you off."

With that, he wheeled himself away.

This project was worth billions and the wind towers had just been started installation. If something really went wrong, all subsequent orders would be canceled and the relevant departments would fine them for breach of contract. It would also affect his other upcoming projects.

Watching him leave, Ryan's lips curved into a satisfied smile.

Ryan's deep eyes turned to Joyce, "Ms. Blackwood, I helped you out. How are you going to repay me?"

He spoke bluntly, and his gaze at Joyce was very suggestive.

This made Joyce feel uneasy.

She knew Ryan wouldn't help her for nothing.

She smiled faintly, "I can give you a discount on your case."

Ryan chuckled, "Do I look like someone who needs a discount?" "Then what do you want me to do to repay you? Just say it." "Be my girlfriend."

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Joyce chuckled, "Mr. Ward, this is only our second meeting. Don't you think that's a bit sudden?"

"Aren't you quite interested in me too? Otherwise, you wouldn't have had someone dig into my background."

As he spoke, he leaned in, bringing his eyes level with Joyce's.

Ryan's gaze was intense and unfiltered.

He looked at her like a wolf eyeing its prey, every glance saying, "I want you."

Joyce instinctively took a step back, "I do this with every client. I need to make sure you didn't lie to me."

"Is that so? I thought you fell for me at first sight. But don't you think you need a boyfriend? Otherwise, people will say you can't get over your ex-husband, which could mess up your future plans. And I'm your best option." Facing Ryan, Joyce always felt like he could see right through her.

Joyce felt this guy was too scary and too dangerous.

She smiled calmly, "Thanks for today, Mr. Ward, but I have something to do, so I'll be leaving."

With that, she handed the coat back to Ryan and pulled Maxwell out of the banquet hall.

Watching her hurry away, Ryan's lips curved into a slight smile.

He took out his phone and sent a message.

[Send two people to protect Joyce 24/7.]

Joyce got into the car, her heart still racing.

In the past two years, she had met all kinds of people, but no one had ever made her almost lose her cool.

Why did this feeling always remind her of when she was with Sebastian?

Maxwell started the car, glanced at her pale face, and asked, "Joyce, you okay?"

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Maxwell frowned, "Are you kidding? He and Sebastian are totally different in both looks and personality. Is that you see him as Sebastian, do you?"

"No, I just feel they are similar in some ways. I can't quite explain it."

Maxwell took a box of candy from the glove compartment and handed it to her, "Your favorite strawberry flavor. Have one, it'll make you feel better."

Joyce took a piece of candy and popped it in her mouth, her mind filled with Ryan's face.

She leaned back in her seat, slowly closed her eyes, and her voice was filled with deep sadness.

"Maybe I'm overthinking it."

As they were driving back, Joyce's phone suddenly rang.

Seeing that the caller ID was the butler, Thomas Allen, she immediately answered.

"Thomas, what's up?"

"Ms. Blackwood, where are you? Come to the hospital quickly. Mrs. Blackwood brought a girl, claiming she's Mr. Blackwood's biological daughter. She even wants to take Mr. Blackwood away." Hearing this, Joyce's face instantly turned cold, "I'll be right there."

She hung up and told Maxwell, "Something happened at the hospital. I need to go there immediately."

When Joyce hurried into the hospital, she saw Rachel trying to remove Benjamin's oxygen tube.

She rushed over and grabbed Rachel's wrist, coldly asking, "Are you trying to kill him?"

Rachel shook her off, "I want to take him home to spend his last moments there."

Joyce sneered, "You only think of taking him home now that he's dying. I never saw you treat him well when he was alive. If you dare touch him, don't blame me for being rude."

"Joyce, it's not your place to interfere now. I've found Benjamin's biological daughter. It is her. She should handle his funeral and inheritance, not you." Rachel pointed to a girl and said. Joyce looked over and was stunned when she saw the girl's face.