Never Late, Never Away (Vivian and Finnick)
Chapter 2600

Never Late, Never Away Chapter 2600

"Ms. Watts, do you have some time tomorrow? I've got something to discuss with you," Hubert said straightforwardly, though he sounded diffident.

"Sure," Joan replied over the phone.

Hubert was the previous owner of the photography studio. He handed it over to Joan because his whole family moved abroad. Now, Jake pressured him to come back and retake the photography studio.

The next day, Joan sat on the corner of the café and looked out the window. She looked composed but failed to conceal the sorrow in her eyes.

"Ms. Watts," Hubert greeted her as he arrived.

"Hubert, what can I do for you?" Joan asked.

"How's everything recently? Are you okay?"

"I'm doing well," Joan replied after taking a sip of her coffee.

Nonetheless, Hubert could feel that she probably wasn't doing well, for she kept avoiding his gaze.

"Ms. Watts, if you feel that running a photography studio is difficult, I'm willing to take over it," Hubert wiped away the sweat on his forehead and said.

What does he mean? Is he going to snatch the photography studio back? Joan stared at him in disbelief.

"Hubert, you insisted on handing the photography studio over to me back then. Besides, I paid your for it," she argued.

"You know, I'm just worried that the photography studio would eventually shut down due to mismanagement." Hubert came up with an excuse.

"Rest assured that our business is good," she said confidently.

Hubert certainly knew that she wouldn't hand over the photography studio to him easily.

"I'll be frank with you. Jake wants to acquire your photography studio," Hubert declared as though he had given up on giving more excuses.

Upon hearing it, Joan was startled.

She was aware that Jake was an influential figure, while his family was also powerful in the area. However, she never thought that he would covet her photography studio.

Mm, I think it's all because of Faye!

Joan lowered her head, looking crestfallen.

"I understand," she replied.

"Ms. Watts, I initially didn't want to get involved in this. I apologize to you, for we can't afford to offend M Group!"

Before today, Joan had heard from Caspian that M Group had terminated its partnership with Norton Corporation. Hence, she believed that Jake's attempt to acquire the studio was aimed at taking her down. She heaved a sigh, feeling exhausted.

"Ms. Watts..."

"Hubert, since this has nothing to do with you, allow me to solve this on my own," Joan interrupted him.

Judging at how determined Joan was, Hubert decided to it hold his tongue.

Shortly afterward, the news about the acquisition of the photography studio spread among the staff. As such, everyone couldn't help but feel dispirited deep down.

"What should we do? Our team is going to be disbanded."

"It won't happen. Ms. Watts will definitely come up with a solution." "How can she overcome it? I mean, M Group is a large conglomerate!"

A few staff whispered among themselves pessimistically on the corner.

"What are you guys doing here? Get back to your desk!" Joan bellowed.

That was the first time she lost her temper toward her staff.

Fortunately, they didn't complain, for they understood the reason behind her anger.

"Well, let's continue working and cherish the last moments here," one of them said when they were going back to their desks.

Helplessness filled Joan's mind once she overheard the words.

At this moment, she felt conflicted. On the one hand, she was reluctant to abandon the photography studio and her team, but on the other hand, she felt guilty toward Jake. "Ms. Watts!" As she was deep in thought, the supervisor stood outside and knocked on the door.

"Come in."

"Ms. Watts, our photography studio..."

"Don't listen to the rumors. Please get back to work!" Joan cut in before she could finish.

As such, the supervisor bit her tongue and left the office quietly.

After a while, Joan felt a slight headache. She immediately lay on her desk and closed her eyes to take a break.