The Mysterious Billionaire

Chapter 263

Paige was dumbfounded. "Paternity test? With who?"

"I don't know. I'm sure it's not you. But if you ask me, I think maybe he's going to do it with Sophia?" Abbie guessed.

After a pause, she continued, "But if so, do you think your dad suspects that Sophia isn't his daughter? Then again, that b*tch doesn't look like your dad. So, it's possible that her dad is someone else."

"I don't think so. My dad isn't a humanitarian who would be kind to Sophia even when he knew she isn't his daughter," Paige shook her head.

"Who's he doing the test with then? Should I ask Aiden to look into it?" Abbie suggested.

"Sure, thank you!"

"Jeez, it's nothing, Abbie grinned. "Oh no, I need to go. Don't forget to video call Joseph to see what's going on over there."

It was already near midnight when Joseph and Paisley finished work and they returned to the hotel.

Joseph was going to call Paige once he entered his room, but James called first.

"Mr. Dawson, Mr. Anderson went to three different places for paternity tests today. But I don't know who he's doing the tests with." Joseph was stunned, "What is he trying to do this time? Don't tell me he has more children out of wedlock?"

"That's what I thought too. If that's the case, Miss Anderson will definitely be upset again", James said. "Maybe you should ask Miss Anderson about it?"

"I don't think she'll know about this. Otherwise, she won't be so slow to the point that Sophia gets to take advantage of the situation. Besides, there's no other evidence now. I don't want to tell her any baseless speculation. She's too sensitive to deal with this."

Keeping Paige in mind, Joseph told James, "Get someone to keep an eye on Liam and update me if there's anything new." Then, he hung up the call.

At this time, someone knocked on his door.

He got up and went to answer the door, only to see Paisley standing outside the room.

Smiling softly, she asked, "Can I come in?" Joseph was surprised. "What's the matter?"

"I have a new idea about the case today," She answered matter-of-factly.

It was already almost midnight and it wouldn't be appropriate if only the two of them were alone in the room at this hour. So, Joseph did not give way and instead said, "Well, if that's the case, it's better if you have Lucas to come over as well."

Paisley was surprised to see Joseph reacted this way. To be frank, she had only come knocking on his door to gauge how he currently felt towards her in order to make a better plan.

However, his reaction wasn't what she expected. Rumors had it that Joseph wouldn't refuse any

woman that threw herself at him, yet it certainly didn't seem so.

The man stood in front of her was different from what she had heard and pieced together. Joseph's response to her late-night visit reminded Paisley of their meeting with the client company during the day.

Although he didn't speak much and remained indifferent throughout the meeting, he managed to hit the nerves of the other company every time the two parties involved disagreed.

Paisley had always thought that Joseph was just a man with a sheer of good luck, but now she started to think otherwise.

If Joseph wasn't the player he was known to be, it was best if she took a step back.

Paisley smiled and said, "I've already done that. Lucas will be here very soon."

It was only then that Joseph stepped away to let Paisley enter his room. He was very polite, aloof even, and he said, "Have a seat, Ms. Anthony." Content rights by NôvelDr//ama.Org.

Then, right as Paisley settled down on the couch, Joseph received a video call from Paige, which he answered without hesitation. He dropped the barrier he had put on with Paisley and softened his voice. "Why are you still up?"

Paige's sweet voice rang from the phone's speaker, "I miss you so much that I can't sleep."

"I miss you, too," Joseph replied.

Meanwhile, Paisley was upset. She didn't think that Joseph would begin to flirt with Paige as though she weren't there. So, she cleared her throat rather loudly.

As expected, Paige became alerted when she heard the dry cough, and her voice went up a pitch in wariness. "Who's that? Is that a woman's voice I hear?"

Joseph glanced sideways at Paisley before he faithfully replied to Paige, "Ms. Anthony is here with me to discuss something about business."

As he explained, he aimed the camera at Paisley. Paige's heart sank when she saw Paisley sitting on the couch in Joseph's room. But she acted as usual and asked, "What's so important to discuss so late at night?"

"It's how businesses work. Lucas is coming over with a bit," Joseph clarified with hints of joy. Judging from Paige's tone, he could sense that she was jealous.

Paige was flustered red, "I'll call you later then." As she spoke, Lucas had already come to Joseph's room.

Joseph turned the camera to Lucas and replied to Paige, "Okay, I should go now too since Lucas is here. I'll call you when I'm done, okay?"

After hanging up the phone, Paige still felt uneasy even though she knew Joseph and Paisley weren't alone. Her call had only confirmed that Paisley indeed had feelings for Joseph.

As Danya had said, Paisley was talented and beautiful. If she was willing to spend time, Joseph might be tempted and Paige was going to be betrayed once again.

At the thought of the possibility, Paige's heart almost jumped out of her chest. She got up and started pacing in the room as she frequently checked the time on her phone. Joseph had not called her yet.

It was already past midnight and it was still not over? Were they really talking about the company's affairs?

The more Paige thought about it, the more anxious she became. Before she knew it, she was drenched in a cold sweat. Just as she was about to call Joseph, he called.

She answered the phone immediately. "Are you done?"

"Yes. Don't tell me you've been waiting for an hour?" Joseph asked.

"Well, of course I'll wait for you. Didn't you say you'll call? I can't sleep until I hear your voice."

"Why are you being so good now? Are you worried that I'll betray you?" Joseph pointed out like he read her mind.

Paige didn't deny it and asked in response, "Will you?"

"Of course not! You're so beautiful and kind-natured. Why would I betray you for another woman?"

Paige deliberately said, "Well, it's hard to tell. Take the gorgeous woman who has her eyes on you right now as an example. I just couldn't be at ease with her around you."

"Stop overthinking, Paige. Ms. Anthony is a well-mannered young woman, and she was looking for a

partner as educated and accomplished as her. She wouldn't have eyes in me because I'm just another second-generation good-for-nothing for her."

"What if she had? What will you do then?"

"You're joking, Paige. She won't like me. And even if she did, I would never like her back."

"Why not?"

"I don't like women who are too smart and independent."

"Are you saying that I'm dumb?" Paige questioned anxiously.

"It's only an example, Paige. You're not dumb at all" Joseph grinned. "Now, stop overthinking this and go have some rest. Your distrust upsets me, you know?"

Realizing that her worry was unnecessary, Paige was flustered and ashamed of herself. "Okay, I'll hang up then. You have a good rest too. Good night!"

Meanwhile, Joseph found her concerns rare but ridiculous. In his opinion, Paisley was no competition for Paige.

Besides, he didn't think that Paisley would even lay an eye on someone like him.

Therefore, there was no reason for Paige to worry about Paisley.