�Jovan, be honest with me � am I that bad? Why is he so willing to just� give up on me?� The woman looked up unsurely, trying to hold back her tears. She had never doubted herself like this in the past.

Jovan�s signature playful expression shifted slightly, and he lowered his voice gently, �You�re not bad, he�s just blind. He may not be able to see your greatness, but that doesn�t mean you should ever doubt yourself.�

�No way though. No matter how blind he is, he wouldn�t pass on a life of luxury, right? Anyone with a brain would choose KCL over the Murphys, wouldn�t they?� Renee looked at Jovan imploringly.

�Well, then maybe he�s blind and dumb.� Jovan shrugged.

�Impossible!� Renee was certain. �You can say he�s blind, but he�s definitely not stupid��

�Then maybe it really is true love between them� Oh, just stop overthinking it! Since we�ve won, we should go celebrate! Would you like some hotpot? Or sushi?� Jovan said enthusiastically as he dragged her out of the hotel, desperately trying to change the topic.

�Anything�s fine,� Renee replied blankly. She was staring into space the entire journey, her mind deep inside the little world she created in her head. It was as if she had come to a dead end, unable to escape no matter how much she tried.

Jovan soon brought her to a famous hotpot restaurant nearby. They were known for their fresh ingredients, along with their cheap prices. Hence, the humble little place was packed most of the time.

�Scarlet, a table for two please! And I�d like the usual.� The man greeted the boss warmly, making it obvious that he was a regular here.

�Oh my, Van! When did you come back? It�s been so long since you visited us. Sam has been missing you a lot too�� Scarlet had been busy with the restaurant, but the moment she saw Jovan, her expression brightened. She turned around and shouted, �Hubby, come here right now! Your little Van is finally back!�

�What?! Van is back? This is great! I have to have a drink with him tonight!� A middle-aged man ran out of the kitchen quickly. His oily hands grabbed Jovan�s, and he was beaming happily.

�Haha, I�m not drinking this time. I�d just like to have some of your delicious hotpot with my friend here to cheer her up, you know?�

It was rare to see Jovan being friendly with other people.

�Ah, this is�� Scarlet and Sam looked at Renee, then turned back to Jovan with knowing smiles. �Oh Van, you�ve finally settled down. We�re so happy for you!�

�You sure are pretty, girl! No wonder you captured his heart! You�re the only one Van has ever brought here!�

�Our hotpot restaurant is Van�s secret hideout, and he always says that some good hotpot is all you need to solve any problems in life! We hope you�ll be happier after having some of ours today!�

Jovan had always behaved like a madman with absolutely no boundaries, but today, he was as bashful as a young teen in love as he brushed Scarlet and Sam off. �You guys, stop being so nosy! You should get back to work!�

Jovan and Renee headed over to a table next to a window and sat down. The woman was still quite depressed, and she rested her head in her hands, her eyes gloomy.

�Alright, chairman, don�t be so sad. You fought and won beautifully, so let�s have a drink.� Jovan opened up two beer bottles and poured them into two large glasses, then clinked the woman�s glass.

�I�m not sad, I�m just confused�� Renee took a sip with a dejected look, frowning. �I just don�t understand why Stefan changed so suddenly. How can he be willing to choose Murphy and put H Group at risk?� JrNovels.com