Chapter 1300

Aurora gave him a look of disapproval.

“I could never bring myself to exploit workers like that.”

The three of them exchanged a smile, the atmosphere light and easy.

Meanwhile, Joseph had just learned that Daniel signed the project with Aurora, and his eyes nearly bulged with rage.

During this period, he had been under immense pressure from his father and from the company, leaving him barely able to move forward.

The business, which had once seemed to be thriving, began to crumble after his fallout with Daniel. Now, many companies had stopped working with them.

After all, Daniel controlled most of the projects in Ravenshore. Offending him was equivalent to offending half the companies there.

Joseph understood this well, but that didn’t make it any easier to accept.

He never expected Daniel would choose Aurora in the end.

Lately, he hadn’t even dared to go home to face his parents’ eyes.

Both his father and mother had placed their hopes on him, especially his mother.

He had once promised her that he would become his father’s right-hand man and bring honor to the Hunt family.

But now, he had failed to secure the project, and Joseph didn’t even know how to face them anymore.

Every time he returned home, he couldn’t bear the look of expectation in their eyes.

And now Melvin had called, asking him to come back.

Joseph glanced at the time. It was true, he hadn’t been home in a long while.

He had been out working tirelessly, chasing projects, only for the latest one to end up in Aurora’s hands, snatched away halfway through.

If Melvin found out, he was bound to get another harsh scolding.

But knowing all this, he also realized he couldn’t keep running forever. Avoidance wasn’t a solution.

Born into this family, he had no choice but to shoulder the responsibility.

Joseph let out a heavy sigh, then drove back home.

In this period, he had grown a great deal.

Even though his father and mother still showed him no kindness, he had learned to face it on his own.

Sure enough, the moment he stepped through the door, he saw Melvin sitting sternly on the sofa while the maid served him tea.

At the sight, Joseph’s eyes flickered slightly.

Melvin had always been a domineering man, never allowing anyone to go against him.

Whatever the matter, it was always his word that counted.

Joseph sighed and called out, “Dad, I’m back. Where’s Mom?”

Melvin gave a cold snort. “So, you still know how to come home.”

Joseph paused, then muttered, “Wasn’t it you both who asked me to come back?”

If it weren’t necessary, he honestly wouldn’t have returned.

But in this situation, he hadn’t been given the choice.

Coming back only meant facing scorn and mockery.

Melvin’s expression darkened. “Take a look online at what you’ve done. And you still dare to talk back to me?”

“What did I do?”

Even now, Joseph had no idea what had happened.

Just then, Crystal came out of the kitchen. She was genuinely happy to see him, but at the sight of her husband’s face, she instinctively pulled back her smile.

She cleared her throat softly, carrying a dish in her hands. “Joseph, go wash up and sit down. Dinner will be ready soon.”