The Rise of Dragon Temple By Wu Xia

Chapter 44 “How could she?! What a scandal!!!” Watching Estella drive away, Yahir stamped his feet with fury, and the muscles on his face were trembling. Then, he took a deep breath and looked at Joseph. “Don’t worry. We won't take the car. Later, | will ask Estella to return it to you...” Hearing this, Joseph stayed silent for a while before he looked up at Yahir. “Mr. Mooney, can’t you give us your blessings?” Upon listening to Joseph's question, Paige quivered and looked at Yahir cautiously. Yahir snorted coldly and responded, “Joseph, you are also a father now, and you have a daughter! So, letask you in return. How will you feel if Chloe faces the sfate as Paige in the future?” With that, Joseph fell silent, bowed deeply, and apologized sincerely,(This will be daily updtaed at www.jar.com) “I'm sorry.” Just then, Paige knelt in front of Yahir with tears and pleaded bitterly, “Dad, it’s not Joseph's fault. He was seriously injured and was out of consciousness at that time. What's more, he was battling in the foreign region throughout these years. So, he didn’t know anything. Chloe needs a father, and | believe he will take good care of Chloe andfor the rest of his life. If you are angry, you can reproach me. It's all my fault. Sorry...” At this time, Chloe also ran over, grabbed Yahir’s thigh, and anxiously apologized to him, “Grandpa, Grandpa! Please don’t blMom and Dad, okay? It's all my fault. | am the one who called Dad and asked him to cback. I'm sorry, Grandpa...” When Chloe hugged Yahir, he was surprised, and his heart instantly softened. Right away, he squatted down, carried her, and said gently, “It’s alright, Chloe. Go ahead and play with Aunt Serena. | promise you | won't blthem, alright? Go...” Following that, Serena ran to Yahir anxiously and explained with a complicated expression, “Dad, no matter what, Joseph is now back, and because he saved Paige in Aglela, the military expelled him. It’s true! So, Dad, can you please believe in him? | can guarantee you that he will be able to take care of Paige and Chloe. You have my words...” Without a word, Yahir handed Chloe to Serena. When Serena and Chloe went far, Yahir sighed deeply. He knew his daughter well, (This will be daily updtaed at www.jar.com) and he also believed that Joseph didn’t know anything. In fact, the moment Serena mentioned that the military expelled Joseph because he returned on his own accord, Yahir started to have trust in him. After a long while, Yahir sighed deeply again and looked at Joseph. “Even if you don’t know anything, Paige's life was destroyed because of you. So, don’t you think | deserve to be mad at you?” Earnestly, Joseph nodded and acknowledged, “You're right. It’s my mistake indeed.

But | promise you that | will take good care of Paige and Chloe for the rest of my life! Also, on the 15th of next month, | will hold a wedding for Paige, and | will never let her suffer again. Please givea few more days to fulfill that.” Hearing this, Yahir let out another heavy sigh. The next moment, he stared at Joseph and replied, “I know Paige well. You can never imagine how she lived these five years. If you lie to me, | won't mind. But if you lie to her, she might lose the will to live. Do you understand?” To Joseph, Yahir's words were like a bolt from the blue. With that, he promised in a more earnest tone, “I won't.

Even if it cost my life, | won't!” “Alright. Since things have turned out this way, | will say no more. But listen carefully. If you dare to bully her in the future and let her suffer, | will fight you till my death!” Yahir warned sternly. Joseph nodded heavily. Then, Yahir looked at Paige with a complicated expression and sighed deeply, “Paige, please don’t blyour mother. She has high hopes for you. And actually, she doesn’t hate Chloe too.

You have no idea how many toys she has kept in her bedroom. She toldthat she picked them somewhere or got them from a shopping mall event, but | know she bought them for Chloe. It’s just that she is stubborn. For the past few years, people kept talking behind her back and looked down on her. So, she somewhat resents you, Chloe, and Joseph. Alas. Let’s give her stime...” “I know.” Paige said as she weeped. Following that, Yahir left while Joseph wiped Paige's tears and comforted, “Don’t worry, Paige. Please givestime. | will prove to you that I will fulfill all of my promises and never let you down for the rest of my life...” With a nod, Paige gazed at Joseph. “Joseph, | told you my choice last night. Since | have made my decision, | will never regret it. You will be a good father and husband for sure. | believe in you...” “Of course. Thank you.” There was a hint of pain in Joseph's eyes. Paige shook her head and took a few deep breaths. After she recovered, she uttered, “I'm sorry.

My mom took the car you've just bought, and | don’t think she will return it...” Upon hearing that, Joseph chuckled, “It’s okay. This is just a small matter. Since today is your first day returning to work, don’t be late.

Besides, if a car can reduce your mother’s anger, then it’s worth it...” “Okay...” Paige bit her lip and glanced apologetically at Joseph. Then, she hailed a taxi and went to work.

After she left, Serena cto Joseph with Chloe in her arms and consoled, “Don’t be angry, Joseph. My mom always blurts out harsh words, but actually, she has a soft heart. Throughout these years, the Mooneys have ill- treated her. So, at first, she was quite happy when Paige defeated Lily. But later, when she knew Paige chose you over Brooks, her temper becworse. Alas...” Joseph laughed, “It’s okay. I'm happy that your mom drove the car away. At least this will appease sof her anger. Well, | think you should also go home, check things out, and helpto persuade your father. As for the car, | will give it to her as a form of compensation. Also, can you helpto find out if your mom has any other wishes? (This will be daily updtaed at www.jar.com) Paige acceptedlast night, so | need to find sways to win your mom's heart... But for now, don’t reveal my identity...” Gleefully, Serena nodded. “Sure, leave this to me...” After Serena left, Joseph said to Chloe, “Chloe, Grandma had driven away Mom's car, so Mom will have to take the public transport to work again. Why don’t we buy another car for her?” Actually, Chloe didn’t know what a Mercedes-Benz was. She only knew that Paige had to go for a tiring public transport ride again, so she nodded excitedly. “Okay, let's go, Dad! Let's buy Mom another car so that Grandma won't have to return the car...” Upon hearing that, Joseph smiled and kissed Chloe's cheek. Following that, they took a taxi to the Mercedes-Benz 4S outlet that they went yesterday.

However, when Joseph and Chloe entered the outlet this time, the two saleswomen —who satirized Joseph yesterday-quickly cforward with shimmering eyes and asked obsequiously, “Mr... Mr.

Dawson, are you here to purchase a car again?” “Oh, you're here to serve me, but so sorry, | chere by taxi.

So, don’t even bother wasting your time,” Joseph sneered. After he finished speaking, the two saleswomen flushed with embarrassment. Although they knew he was mocking them, they didn’t care. Compared with the huge commission they might earn, this kind of humiliation was nothing. Therefore, they spoke in a more flattering tone, “Haha, you must be joking, Mr. Dawson. What car do you wish to buy today?” “None. | am just passing by, and my daughter wants to cin and play. You have any problem with that?” Joseph answered coldly. When the two saleswomen heard his words, their smiles immediately dissipated. Well, that made sense.

He had spent more than a million to purchase a new car yesterday, so why would he buy another one today? Since Joseph wasn't here to buy a new car, the two saleswomen instantly lost interest in him. With that, their attitude took a 180-degree turn.”Oh, | see. Feel free to look around then. We have matters to attend to, so we shall leave you alone...” After speaking, they left without even wanting to pour him a glass of water. “Heh...” Joseph was speechless as he laughed.

These saleswomen were not only materialistic, but they were also short-sighted. Just then, Halle—the beautiful saleswoman who served him yesterday-cfrom the back and happened to see him. Right away, she walked up to him while beaming, “Hi, Mr. Dawson. What brings you here? Cin and have a seat. What would you like to drink? Coffee or tea? I'll get it for you...” With a smile, Joseph replied, “A glass of water will do...” Halle nodded and asked Chloe, “How about you, little beauty?” “Can you givesof the candies from yesterday? It's so sweet and yummy...” Chloe blinked her big cute eyes and replied. Cheerfully, Halle nodded. “Of course. I'll get you more...” “Thank you, pretty lady.” Chloe nodded with joy. After a while, Halle brought Joseph's water and scandies. While Joseph was drinking the water, she questioned with concern, “Mr. Dawson, what brings you here today? Is there anything wrong with the car?” Puzzled by the question, Joseph put down the glass and responded, “No. Everything is good. I'm satisfied...” After heaving a sigh of relief, Halle said, “Oh, | see. Why brings you here then?” “Well, | happened to pass by, so | cin and have a look. Why? Don’t you welcme? (This will be daily updtaed at www.jar.com) Haha...” Right away, Halle shook her head. “Of course not. It’s our honor to have you here. Since I'm free now, why don’t | show you sother cars? We can kill sttoo...” Suddenly, those snobby saleswomen scorned, “What a waste of time. He's not even here to buy a car...” Hearing this, Halle trembled. Nevertheless, she still put on a friendly smile and assured Joseph, “It’s okay. | have tin my hands anyway. Let's go.” To that, Joseph nodded before he inquired, “Sure. By the way, do you still have any more of yesterday's car here?” Halle nodded and responded, “Yes, yes, there is. What's wrong?” Once again, Joseph took out his black bank card and handed it to her. “My mother in-law also likes yesterday's car, so | gave it to her. Now, | would like to buy another car of the smodel for my wife. Would you mind gettingthe contract? I'll drive the car back later...” “What? This is..” As soon as he finished his words, the two pretentious saleswomen were dumbfounded...