You Hit My Heart
Chapter 1704: Offering Oneself

Chapter 1704: Offering Oneself

Five days later, Joyce arrived at the Ballard Group's villa as scheduled,according to her appointment with Christian. It was time to meetChristian face-to-face.

Since Luther left the Warner residence in the middle of the night, hehadn't returned in these past few days. He only sent a messagethrough Aaron, saying that he had a sudden business trip and would beback in about a week.

Joyce knew it was most likely a lie, but she didn't expose him. After all,he didn't even want to call her back, indicating that he didn't want todeceive her with his own words.

But all of that was not important.

What was important was that she wanted to replace out what kind ofdifficulties had led to the situation evolving to this point.

Darrin drove and brought Joyce to the front of the Ballard Group's villa.The grand garden mansion required walking through a long green lawnto reach the entrance. The European-style castle-like house sat on themountainside. It was dusk, and the castle was bathed in the blood-redrays of the setting sun, appearing particularly enchanting.

The castle gate was about three meters high, giving a solemn feelingthat inspired awe.

Darrin sighed, "The Ballard Group is truly impressive. They're a first-rate family, extraordinary."

Joyce stood at the entrance. It was her first time coming to Christian'shome, and she didn't expect it to be so stunning.

The butler, wearing white gloves, personally opened the door for them.“Young Master, you've arrived. Please come in. Mr. Ballard is alreadywaiting for you." The butler respectfully welcomed Joyce and led themto the guest lounge where Christian was.

The mansion was large, even more magnificent than it appeared fromthe outside. The floor was covered in marble, and the carpets in thecorridors seemed to stretch endlessly. World-famous paintings hung onthe walls, and the displayed decorations were all valuable antiquesfrom the previous century, exuding an ancient charm.

Joyce and Darrin entered the guest lounge.

After the butler opened the door, they walked in one after another, andthen the butler closed the door.

Christian was standing in front of a huge glass window. The archedglass was about two stories high, perfectly cut into diamond-shapedpieces, allowing each piece of glass to refract the sunlight beautifully.When the evening sun streamed in, it created several dazzling rainbowrays.

Christian turned slowly and his eyes lit up when he saw Joyce.

His excessively enchanting appearance was as captivating as ever."You're here. Please have a seat," Christian hurriedly approached,pulling Joyce to sit on the sofa.

Darrin stood behind Joyce, glancing at Christian. He couldn't help butfeel astonished. He had always thought that Luther and Joyce had adeep and loving relationship, but he didn't expect that Luther had a pastlove before Joyce?

Joyce cleared her throat.

“If I tell you that Luther had another woman whom he deeply lovedbefore you, would it break your heart?" Christian suddenly asked, hischarming face turning gloomy.

Darrin was taken aback, as he had always thought that Luther andJoyce had a strong bond. He never expected that Luther had a belovedwoman before Joyce.

Joyce felt a sudden pang in her chest. It seemed that it was related to awoman.

The biggest possibility for two men to have a falling out would mostlikely be because of a woman, and she had already guessed it.However, hearing it and knowing it for certain were two different things.She took a deep breath and calmly asked, "The past doesn't matter.Just go ahead and speak.”

Christian looked deeply into Joyce's eyes.

"I have a sister, although we aren't blood-related, we were very closefrom a young age. When my sister was ten years old and saw Lutherfor the first time, she fell in love with him. In the following eight years,they often had secret contact. My sister liked Luther, and Luther likedher too. They had long planned to be together."

As Joyce listened to Christian's account, her eyes narrowed gradually.She asked, "Did you personally witness their secret contact?"Christian shook his head. "No, my sister told me about it. We confidedin each other about everything. She was very innocent, and she wouldtell me everything on her mind. So, I knew."

"When your sister was ten years old, how old were you?" Joyce askedagain.

"My sister is the same age as you," Christian looked at Joyce, "Sowhen I first saw you, I was reminded of my sister.”

Joyce understood. So, when Christian's sister was ten years old, Lutherwas fourteen.

"Please continue,” she gestured for Christian to go on.