Torn Between Love and Hate

Chapter 141

Chapter 141 Does Deborah Know What You Were Like?

Chandler could not stand it anymore.

“What do you mean? I worked for Joseph for three years?” Chandler thought.

When Joseph left three years ago, he directly said that he would not come back.

Afterwards, Chandler naturally took over as the CEO of the Black Group. In order to show his dignity,

he said at the group meeting that he was not as capable as Joseph and that he would temporarily

manage the company in place of Joseph until Joseph returned.

But he assumed that everyone knew he didn’t mean it.

Joseph had never said that he would come back at all, and Chandler had been in the position of CEO

for three years.

The senior executives in the group had already accepted the fact that Chandler had completely

replaced Joseph as the

CEO.

Gerald looked at Chandler, who didn’t say a word. Obviously, Chandler was too shocked.

Jane was calmer. She quickly said, “Since Joseph is back, he should indeed continue to take the

position of CEO in the Black Group. It’s just that Jingron is so big now, and Joseph is its owner. I’m

wondering if he still has the energy to

take care of the Black Group.”

Seeing his mother talking, Chandler came back to his senses and immediately echoed in a gentle

voice, “Jingron is also a big company with tens of billions of assets. It’s not easy for Joseph to manage

it alone, right? If he has to take care of the Black Group as well, I’m afraid it’s a bit…”

He thought of something and then turned to Joseph. “Of course, it’s up to you, Joseph. You can do

whatever you want, and I have no objection.”

Three years ago, Joseph left everything behind for a woman. He went to Oceanview City and stayed

there for so many

years.

Chandler did not believe that Joseph would still want to return to the Black Group.

He guessed that all Joseph could think about was how to be affectionate with that woman.

Joseph glanced at Chandler with a half-smile, and Chandler suddenly had a bad premonition.

Sure enough, the next moment Joseph said, “I’ll listen to you, Father. It’s just that something happened,

and the public opinion outside is raging now. If I take over as the CEO at this time, I’m afraid it will have

a bad influence on the Black Group. It’s better not to disclose it to the public. I haven’t been back for

three years, so I’ll have to familiarize myself with the group again. As for me taking over as the CEO,

let’s talk about it later.”

Robert nodded with satisfaction. “Well, you are very thoughtful. You can familiarize yourself with the

group for some time and show the senior executives and founding members of the group how capable

you are again. After a while, the public opinion against you will be gone. Then, we’ll find a suitable time

for you to take over the position of CEO and

announce it to the public. It would be best.”

Joseph got up and went over to pour a cup of coffee for Robert. “That’s exactly what I mean. It’s been

so many years since I left. Thank you for thinking about me, Grandpa, and Dad. Deborah was right. A

family will always be a family.”

As he spoke, he poured a glass of wine for Gerald.

Robert said solemnly, “You didn’t have such an attitude before. This time, you have changed a lot.

Deborah wanted you to come back?”

Joseph didn’t say much. He just nodded and said, “Yes.”

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The atmosphere fell into a strange silence. Chandler and Jane were expecting Robert to scold Joseph.

But Robert sighed, “Forget it, you have always been stubborn and have your own opinions. You have

been with her for three years. I believe you have your own reasons for loving her. I have only one thing

to tell you. Before she breaks off her relationship with Ashton Mullen, she must not enter the Black

family.”

Deborah had suffered a lot because of Ashton, and Robert knew it.

But no matter what, Deborah was not divorced yet, and the Black family could not take care of her

family affairs. If

Deborah was not divorced, it was morally and legally wrong for her to be with Joseph.

Joseph responded, “Okay.”

Gerald didn’t say anything. Obviously, he had the same attitude as Robert, Property © of NôvelDrama.Org.

If Deborah was divorced, the Black family would accept her relationship with Joseph.

Jane could not believe what she had heard. Resentment and anger almost made her go crazy.

Gerald looked at Chandler and said, “Then starting tomorrow, you can take Joseph into the company

and gradually

hand over the business to him.”

Chandler looked a little stiff. “I will, Dad.”

Gerald didn’t say any more about it. “It’s getting late, and your grandpa needs to go to bed earlier. Just

leave after dinner. Will you stay here tonight, Joseph?”

Joseph was a little hesitant. Robert said, “The public opinion has been raging fiercely these days, so

don’t go to

Deborah for the time being. I heard that Ashton was planning to sue you. It’s better for you to avoid the

attention for

a few days.”

Joseph agreed at last, “Okay.”

It was a harmonious dinner. Robert had a bad appetite these years, but he ate a lot this time.

It was Jane and Chandler who finally had nothing more to say. They were almost silent the whole time

and kept gritting their teeth.

After dinner, Gerald helped Robert upstairs, who went to bed.

When Joseph was about to go upstairs to his bedroom, Jane stopped him. “Joseph, your brother and I

have something to talk about with you.”

Gerald and Robert were no longer there, so Joseph turned around without hiding the disgust on his

face.

“Stop talking to me like that. It’s disgusting.”

Chandler said gently, “I know you have prejudices against my mother and me. But we have lived

together for so many years. We have long been a family. Maybe we should have a good talk and clear

up some misunderstanding.”

“Misunderstanding?” Joseph sneered.

“Chandler, you’re so hypocritical. Let me tell you the truth. I didn’t plan to return to the Black Group, but

you shouldn’t have revealed in front of the media today that Deborah is the designer Yolanda. I will

definitely not let you get away with it.”

Chandler’s face froze. Joseph walked a few steps closer to Chandler and looked down at him in the

wheelchair.

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You are no match for me, but since I left three years ago, I have had no intention of fighting against you

again. Since you want to make things difficult for me with Deborah, then I’m here today, and it is your

fault.”

Joseph chuckled lightly, “Just wait and see, I’ll take the time and play with you from now on.”

After that, Joseph turned around and left.

Chandler’s voice suddenly came from behind him. “Does Deborah know what you were like before?”