Chapter 509
Realizing he had said more than he intended, Josue sighed, leaned back in his seat, crossed his arms, and propped up his legs, falling silent.
Bryan softly toyed with Gabriela’s chubby little hand. Then, a thought struck him, causing his expression to darken. “Why are they here?”
“Like I said, they want to bring me back as a live-in son-in-law,” Josue responded with irritation.
Bryan straightened up, contemplating for a moment before decisively stating, “That’s not possible. Your ex-wife’s brother has a unique status and can’t move freely between countries. He wouldn’t come here just for your ex-wife.”
A thought began to take shape in Bryan’s mind.
Josue quickly caught on. “You think they’re here because of Travis’ biological father? But he’s not…”
Josue left “here” unspoken as he suddenly recalled that he wasn’t sure where Travis’ biological father was now.
“I’ll find out for you. This isn’t something to take lightly.” Josue called his ex-wife back. “What are you two really doing here? Don’t lie to me. Your brother can’t just travel freely… Damn it, I’m not going to meet you!”
His ex-wife hung up before he could finish speaking.
Josue threw his phone onto the table, ran his hands through his short hair, and said, “She wants to meet me before explaining why they’re here.”
Bryan placed his car keys on the table and pushed them toward Josue. “Take my car.”
Josue had just arrived at the airport and taken a taxi straight to the café.
After a brief moment of shock, Josue said, “If she takes me back forcefully, aren’t you helping her? Show some compassion!”
“I’m just helping a friend get what he wants,” Bryan replied. “Finish your coffee and get going.”
Josue thought for a moment. He believed nothing was more important than his friend’s safety, so he took the keys and headed out.
Josue’s ex-wife, Edna Cortez, was of mixed heritage, with stunning eyes and a remarkable figure.
While running his venture capital firm overseas, Josue had met Edna during business dinners.
One thing led to another, resulting in a one-night stand and a quick marriage within three days.
It was the most impulsive decision Josue had ever made.
Within three months, Edna had become pregnant.
Then, she set her conditions: she wanted their child to inherit her family’s fortune, and if Josue wanted to remain with her, he would have to become a live-in son-in-law.
Josue had been furious at her terms, so he divorced Edna.
They had no contact for years until Josue reached out to Edna’s brother for information about Bryan.
When Josue arrived at the hotel and found Edna’s room, he knocked twice. The door swung open, and a slender figure rushed out to embrace him.