Turning Of the Tide by Diana Sander

Chapter 557

Edward thought so in his heart, but he still listened to Rose’s suggestion. He tugged at his pajama pants and sat

down on the edge of the bed.

He thought about how to position himself, placing his hands on Rose’s shoulders, and began to get ready. He felt

that something was odd about this. It was as if he was snatching food from his son.

Rose was anxious when she saw Edward dawdling. She impatiently cooperated and unbuttoned her pajama top.

She urged him again, “Don’t be nervous. If you’re really nervous, think of me as your mother and start imagining.”

Edward was mute. He might as well not imagine anything at all. It was just that the current atmosphere was not

right. After all, he had done this before.

“Half or all?” Edward had already bent down and fixed his gaze on the two mounds in front of him.

Rose thought about it. She did not know when the child would wake up. She could not let Edward do it twice in one

night. She still had to buy a breast pump tomorrow.

She was too careless. She did not expect herself to be as productive as a cow. It was really impressive. She said

generously, “All of it. What if the baby overslept, right? If you want to help twice, that’s fine too. It’s up to you.”

Edward didn’t know how to talk to Rose on this topic. He chose not to answer. The only thing he could do was show

her if it was all or half.

Rose looked at Edward foolishly. She placed her hands on his shoulders. and grabbed his pajamas.

She was quite touched, but she was still sure and determined to buy a breast pump tomorrow. She couldn’t really

treat her husband as her son.

A few minutes later… Edward stood up and helped Rose straighten her clothes.

Rose suddenly grabbed Edward’s collar and quickly leaned in to kiss him. She smiled as if nothing had happened.

She put down her top. She felt relaxed and refreshed.

Edward’s stomach was a little full. Rose tilted her head and asked, “So, is it anything like your childhood memories?”

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Edward stared silently at her. “Is there really a need to talk about how I feel?” he thought.

“Yes. Rose, you sleep first. I’m going to take a shower.”

“You can’t be…” Rose burst into laughter.

Rose glanced down and smiled. Edward pinched her chin and gritted his teeth. He threatened her with a weak

threat, “Rose. You have to pay back everything in two months. Hurry up and sleep.”

Rose was not afraid. “Sure. You can have as much as you want. I’ll

accompany you. If you want to do it seven days a week, that’s fine too. I don’t mind.”

Edward rubbed Rose’s face dotingly. “I was just joking with you. Hurry up and lie down. I’ll be back soon.”

“How can I bear to torture her like that? My heart will ache for her,” he thought dotingly.

In Sapphire City, Ava, Christina, and Joseph were talking about what happened just now. Christina held her stomach

and laughed until her stomach hurt.

“Sherri’s personality is quite similar to Rose’s. She’s very vivacious and easygoing. Do you usually have another

chat group?”

“Yes. We have another one called Fairy Fortress. I’m the one who created the group,” Ava said truthfully.

Christina nodded. “Then, she must have seen the wrong chat group and sent it to this.”

With Christina’s intelligence, she could guess what had happened at once. After all, the group had been around for

so long and there had never been such a lively topic. Today was the first time.

Ava thought so as well. “I think so too. Still, I find Sherri’s incident incredulously funny.”

“The best way to comfort a sad person is to use something that is even sadder than hers to ease her sadness. This

is a psychological tactic. The sad person will sympathize with you and comfort you. Then, they will forget about

their sadness. It’s the same for Rose.”

Christina used reason to analyze Sherri’s actions that night. Through this incident, she also understood how close

their relationship was. To be able to share such an awkward matter and comfort each other, Sherri had thrown

caution to the wind and was willing to make a fool of herself.

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Joseph nodded. “Christina is right. You’re not planning to sleep yet?”

“I’m going to sleep. I’m here to see you, Christina. I’m going to sleep now. Good night, Christina.”

Ava stood up and prepared to leave the study. She waved her hand, just as Joseph’s instructions came from behind.

“Sleep early tonight. Don’t talk to Frank too late. It’s not good to always be sleeping late.”

“Okay.” Ava made an OK gesture playfully and helped to close the door with a smile.

Ava quietly went back and shared Sherri’s incident with Frank. She hid Rose’s matter so that Rose wouldn’t be

criticized by Frank. Especially when Rose was already very embarrassed over it.

After Ava left, Christina was left with Joseph in the study. On the white wall, the clock declared that it was eleven

fifteen. The secondhand ticked away industriously.

Joseph put down his work, clicked the mouse to turn off the page he was working on, and switched off the

computer. He glanced at the clock. “Let’s go to sleep. You can’t accompany me like this tomorrow night.”

“Compared to being alone in the room, I quite like watching you work. You don’t allow me to work overtime either. I

might as well admire a handsome man.”

Christina said these flirtatious words easily. When there was no one around, the two of them interacted like this.

Christina was sitting down and Joseph was standing. He stood beside her and raised the hand that had the watch

around the wrist. He raised Christina’s sharp chin with his index finger and said playfully, “Are you saying you miss

me?”

Christina looked up at the man who was looking down at her from above. He was really handsome, desirable, and

domineering. No wonder she chose to get married in a flash. “Mr. Turner, I’m afraid you’re taking this the wrong

way. I’m very innocent. I’m just praising you.”

Then, she patted her stomach. Her meaning was very clear. She could not think about that.

Joseph smiled. His smile was beautiful and charming. His voice was pleasant when he spoke. “That’s what I

thought.”

Then, he leaned over and captured Christina’s beautiful lips with his. He released her almost as quickly. He did not

plan to take a second shower

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tonight. “It’s quite late. Go to bed. Do you want to go to the office tomorrow?”

The conversation topic changed very quickly. It was as if the flirting just now was imaginary.

Christina held his arm and walked out of the room. She leaned against him closely. “You’ve reduced my workload by

half. I’ll finish my work in half a day when I go to the company. I’ll sleep in your lounge for the entire afternoon. If

this continues, I’ll end up not doing anything in the company. I won’t be better than Stella. Why don’t you give me

more work?”

“Are you bored?”

“Can I say a little? I’ve never been so free before.” Christina, who had always been busy, was suddenly so free and

she was really not used to it. She could not understand why her sister liked to live a life like this so much.

In any case, a carefree and plain life was really not suitable for Christina. She felt flustered and did not feel fulfilled.

Joseph knew that she was not used to it, so he followed her wishes. However, he still knew how to control the

quantity. “Sure, I’ll bring you to watch a show tomorrow to add some fun to your life.”

Christina stopped in her tracks. She did not understand what he was trying to do. “What do you mean? What are

you up to?”

Joseph knew that Christina was curious. “Compared to the expenses of the previous year, this year’s has increased

by several points.”

“You suspect that someone is responsible?” Christina understood Joseph’s words in a second.

It was as if there was no problem with the Turner Corporation at all. He spoke lightly as if everything was under

control. “Everything is based on evidence.”

Christina thought that the man in front of her must have set another trap. She gradually realized that Joseph liked

to set traps for other people. The last thing anyone could tolerate in a company was people who were up to no

good.

The next morning, Christina followed Joseph to the company to check the accounts. Christina initially thought that

the check would be done secretly. When the evidence was conclusive, he would place it on the

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table.

However, Joseph did not arrange it this way.

Quinn, who was also Joseph’s secretary, summoned all the higher-ups of the company early in the morning to the

Turner Corporation’s largest meeting room.

The higher-ups of every department sat in the meeting room. Everyone was confused. One of them asked boldly,

“Mr. Turner, is there something important to discuss? Is that why this meeting is in such a hurry?”

Joseph remained very calm. He sat in the center seat with his legs crossed and ignored everyone’s whispers. Quinn

sat on the left and Christina sat on the right. They did not speak.

Joseph did not answer the person’s question. He was too lazy to answer. After a while, Pat and Ethan came in with a

pile of reports. Behind them were several people wearing the same clothes.

The atmosphere instantly became serious.

The ostentation was a little intimidating. Ethan and Pat crossed their hands in front of them and stood respectfully

at the door. They appeared a little scary.

Looking at the few people sitting around the table, Joseph’s smile became even more terrifying. He parted his thin

lips slightly and said, “Don’t be nervous. Today’s meeting is very simple. It’s mainly so you can learn. Last year, the

various departments have been working quite hard, especially the finance department. In order to empathize with

everyone’s hard work, I invited the most famous accounting firm in Sapphire City to help us sort out the accounts.

Everyone can see why they have the title of being the best. At the same time, you can learn from them. I happen to

have time today to broaden my horizons with you.”

With that being said, a few people were already wiping their sweat. So those people were there to check the

accounts.

Someone pointed out, “Mr. Turner, it’s not good to let others check our company’s accounts like this. After all, it’s

confidential. What if it gets. leaked?”

Joseph’s cold gaze turned to the few people in uniform. “Would such a situation happen?”

Those in uniform shook their heads. “No. We signed a contract when we came here.”

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Christina’s mind was spinning quickly. She felt that something was

wrong. The person who asked the question was right. The accounts were very confidential. With Joseph’s

personality, he would not let anyone interfere in the company’s matters unless…

Joseph raised his hand to look at his wristwatch and ordered, “It’s about time. Let’s start. We don’t want to delay

Ms. Yamin’s lunch time.”

There was silence in the room.

Christina gave a certain man a ‘what are you doing’ expression. “What is he thinking of when he acts affectionately

in such a serious atmosphere?” she wondered. The man smiled faintly as though he did not care about what

happened next.