True Love Deserves a Second Chance

Thinking about it, Joyce felt a pang in her heart.

Remembering her special feelings for Ryan and Benjamin's reaction to him, a wild suspicion crossed her mind. This thought made her clench her fists.

She watched Ryan's car drive away and whispered, "Sebastian, is that really you?"

The next day.

As soon as Joyce walked into the office, Betsy came over with news.

"Ms. Blackwood, someone is here to see you. She said her last name is Wright."

Hearing that name, Joyce knew exactly who it was.

She headed straight to the reception room.

Opening the door, she saw a woman in sports gear, a baseball cap, and a black mask, standing by the window. Hearing the door, the woman turned around slowly and took off her mask, revealing her face. It was Dakota. "Ms. Blackwood."

Joyce didn't need to ask much; she could tell from Dakota's eyes that she had not only done a paternity test with Randall but had also seen Charles.

Joyce gave a slight nod, signaling Dakota to sit.

"Did you see your father?"

Dakota's eyes welled up, "Was it really Kevin who killed him?"

Joyce's face remained calm, "The police have caught those involved, but they haven't linked it back to Kevin yet. But I can tell you for sure, he's the mastermind. Guise Group is a pharmaceutical company. Over the years, Kevin has been developing a virus to make huge profits."

"He wants to start a virus war to boost his anti-virus product sales. Your father and those people were his test subjects, but the experiment failed. International police are on the case, and I believe they'll trace it back to him soon."

Hearing this, Dakota clenched her fists.

A fierce look appeared in her eyes.

"If it's really him, I won't let him get away with it!"

"He took advantage of your mother's ignorance and kidnapped your grandfather. I think you've figured this out by now. So, I want to ask you, do you want to work with me?"

Dakota looked pained and lowered her head, "I saw my mom yesterday. She really didn't know she was my grandfather's daughter. Kevin has been lying to her all these years, saying that once it's over, he'd send me and my mom abroad." "Did you tell her the truth?"

"No, I was afraid there were Kevin's spies in the prison, so I didn't say anything."

Joyce nodded approvingly.

"Now, act like you know nothing. When you go back, keep an eye on Mr. Guise. I'll have someone take care of your father's burial."

Thinking of the horrible way Charles died, Dakota gritted her teeth in anger.

"I want to kill Kevin."

"Don't act rashly. Do you think you're more capable than Sebastian? He couldn't kill Kevin, so how could you? We have to take it one step at a time. As long as you don't show any flaws and don't let Kevin suspect anything, and we know Mr. Guise is with you, then you've done your job. Here's my number. If there's an emergency, call me anytime."

After sending Dakota off, Joyce went back to her office.

As soon as she sat down, Maya knocked and came in.

"Joyce, Ryan is here. He wants to see you. He brought flowers and gifts. Is he trying to woo you?"

Joyce nodded slightly, "We're pretending to be a couple for a while to investigate the truth."

"Joyce, we don't know much about this guy yet. Isn't it risky to act like this?"

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Joyce looked up at her, "Maya, if Mr. Green changed his face and voice, would you still recognize him?"

Maya looked puzzled, "Maybe, some habits can't be changed, especially the way he likes to touch his nose when he's joking. Do you suspect something?"

Joyce shook her head, "Just a hunch. Let Ryan in."

"Okay."

Five minutes later, Ryan walked in, holding a bouquet of flowers, a gentle smile on his handsome face.

"Happy Valentine's Day, darling."

He handed the flowers to Joyce, his eyes filled with obvious affection.

Joyce took the flowers, her lips curving slightly, "Mr. Ward, is this how you usually pursue women? I heard you even bribed the receptionists at the law firm."

Ryan smiled, "Because I think you deserve it. I had to bribe them, or I wouldn't even get in the door. Now the whole law firm knows I'm pursuing you. I think this news will soon reach Kevin. Our first step of cooperation is a success." Joyce said, "Next, I want to target Vanguard Group, starting with Bianca's case. What do you think, Mr. Ward?"

Ryan looked deeply at her, "Vanguard Group caused a stir two years ago, leading to an attack on Sebastian's chip technology, causing chaos in the group."

"Now you want to team up with me to take down Vanguard Group. Are you trying to use me to get revenge for your ex-husband? Ms. Blackwood, don't take me for a fool."

Joyce replied, "Vanguard Group is one of the top groups. It was also the biggest competitor to your ZERO Corporation. Your ex-girlfriend is also the daughter of this conglomerate. Don't you suspect that your car accident two years ago was related to her?"

"Bianca's case is just an entry point. Once we find their criminal evidence, we can solve a series of problems."

"Ms. Blackwood, you are so interested in me that you even investigated my ex-girlfriend."

"It's my basic duty as a lawyer not to overlook any clues. I think you also suspect that your ex-girlfriend approached you on purpose, which reveals she was a corporate spy, and that the car accident was directly related to her. Am I right?" Ryan stared at Joyce, his fingers lightly tapping the table.

He formed a fist with his hand, tapping each finger on the table in sequence from his index finger-a gesture Joyce found very familiar.

Seeing this, Joyce couldn't help but recall what Maya had said.

Even if he changed everything, some habits couldn't be changed.

Sebastian liked to do this when he was thinking.

Thinking of this, Joyce stared intently at Ryan's fingers, watching his long, slender fingers rhythmically tapping the table.

As she was lost in thought, Ryan seemed to sense something.

He immediately stopped.

Ryan stared into Joyce's clear eyes and said, "Are my hands that good-looking? You've been staring at them for so long." Joyce immediately collected her thoughts and smiled faintly.

"I'll make you a cup of coffee."

With that, she walked out.

A few minutes later, she handed a cup of coffee to Ryan. Just as Ryan was about to take it.noveldrama

Joyce's hand suddenly shook.

The hot coffee spilled on Ryan's white and expensive shirt.

Ryan instinctively lifted his shirt to keep the hot coffee from scalding his skin.

As he lifted his shirt, Joyce's bright eyes searched his abdomen.

She was looking for suspicious marks.