Chapter 1069

Joanna was furious, her body trembling slightly. "Nora's in trouble. Do you

remember what happened six months ago? When we set up Marshall in Wye? The police found out about Nora buying the illegal substances."

"What? How could they find out at such a critical moment?" Maxwell Griffith sensed that something was off about this.

Could this be Natalie's doing?

Tomorrow was New Year's Eve, and Nora's trouble had to happen today.

Joanna's brow furrowed. "The Wilson family matter was just settled, and now Nora gets investigated."

Joanna was bewildered and angry. “Nora must have bought more behind my back for this to happen."

Joanna knew Nora was capable, but she also knew she had a greedy streak. Was she overthinking this?

Maxwell Griffith's expression darkened. A lot had happened since he returned, and even his father's company was facing issues. There was a hand behind the scenes, reaching for them. “Joanna, ask her assistant. Her assistant knows her best.”

Joanna agreed. “Okay, I'll call Horace."

She took out her phone and called him.

"Ma'am." Horace answered quickly.

"Horace, look into what happened with Nora in Wye. Why was she arrested? We destroyed all the evidence. How did the police find anything?"

Horace had already heard the news. "Ma'am, I've already spoken to Nora's assistant. Nora's ambition got the best of her. She bought an extra kilogram back then."

"What?" Joanna was aghast. "She bought an extra kilogram? Is she insane? To throw her entire life away for that."

Joanna was livid.

"Ma'am, there's no saving her. That's a death penalty offense. It was her own greed."

Joanna instructed him, "I understand. You keep an eye on things. Don't let Nora drag us into this."

Horace replied, “Of course, ma'am. Don't worry, I'll handle it. You and Mr. Griffith should enjoy the holiday."

Joanna let out a sigh of relief. She trusted Horace to get things done. She hung up and leaned into Maxwell Griffith's embrace. "Maxwell, why do I feel like we're losing everything, bit by bit?"

The feeling was intense, as if everything was slipping through her fingers.

A faint smile touched Maxwell

Griffith's eyes as he gently

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comforted her. "Joanna, you're overthinking it. Nora's situation is

her own fault for being greedy. It has nothing to do with you Our overseas companies are doing very well. This little incident won't affect our business."

Joanna closed her eyes and held him tightly. "Maxwell, I'm so glad you're here. You know ye waited for this day for so long. You're finally back. As long as you're with me, I feet invincible."

A surge of protective warmth washed over Maxwell as he looked at her. The two of

them had found solace in each other in the darkness. He did love Joanna.

"Don't worry, Joanna. I'll be by your side every day from now on," he said softly.

“Okay!” Joanna smiled happily,

nuzzling against his chest. "Maxwell, tomorrow is New Years Eve We can

finally stay up to ring in the New

Year together. I've waited for this day for so long."

She hoped they could be happy together forever, and that Maxwell Griffith would never betray her.

As far as she knew, that other woman hadn't appeared yet.

Maxwell Griffith looked down at her, placed a soft kiss on her forehead, and lifted her into his arms.

Joanna wrapped her arms tightly around his neck and gave him a happy kiss. “Joanna, for the next few days, it's just the two of us. No one is allowed to disturb

us."