Joseph didn't speak, looking at him.
"Joseph, I believe that you have nothing to do with my father's death. I am not good at managing, so I hope that you can take responsibility. I will be out." Roy looked at him sincerely.
Joseph was not surprised at his decision, so he just thought for a while and said, "It's known that you are in this position to make the Lakes satisfied. If you are out, how do you explain it to them?"
"Unless they want to force me to death. I have ways to persuade them." Roy shrugged.
"Aren't you afraid that I will take the Runestone Group?" Joseph asked.
Roy leaned forward and stared at Joseph, "So you must keep one promise."
"Just say it."
"I will be out of the Runestone Group and give you the whole responsibility of running. I will not interfere with you on any management method or decision, but you should guarantee to keep the shares of Lakes equal with your family and the Lakes' rights and interests."
Joseph smiled and promised, "Sure, I will keep it."
"Done." Roy sent his hands out. Joseph shook hands with him.
****
As Jay went back, Lenard came to him.
Jay heard that Lenard met with Lilith to have a blind date. Kelly told him this news, and he finally had an idea about Lenard's family.
His relationship with Lilith became more difficult due to the last time's meeting. He knew that Lilith met Carmen by herself through the staff in the facility. Jay knew that it would be hard for him and Lilith to come back to the former relationship.
He didn't know how to make an effort in a relationship, though he clearly knew who he loved.
Sometimes love was just like a car without a motor, which would not start regardless of careful maintenance.
He remembered that Irish had said that love would not be pure anymore if there were more consideration.
Yes, it would not be pure.
However, as he saw Lenard, he was so annoyed.
Seeing Jay's cold expression, Lenard put his cap aside and asked, "Can I have a seat?"
Since they were in the police office, they needed to do things by the regulations, so Jay had to calm down and say lightly, "Sit down."
Lenard sat down across from him and said, after thinking for a while, "Jay, we need to have a talk."
Seeing the record handed over by Lenard, Jay just answered simply.
"Carmen's case has been passed to me, but she doesn't cooperate with me, so the process goes slowly. You are clear that those undercovers sent by the police school are still beside those drug dealers, so they are in possible danger if this case is delayed. It is suggested that you should contact Carmen and persuade her to become a tainted witness." Lenard said seriously.
Jay took a glance at him with a light voice, "You will leave office within half a year. It's enough for you."
"Jay." Lenard sighed heavily, "I didn't mean to cheat you. I..."
"I will follow the orders and try to persuade Carmen." Jay wasn't willing to talk more obviously, so he just interrupted Lenard.
Lenard felt assured and nodded, "Thank you."
"It's my duty."
Lenard didn't talk anymore.
Just in this way, there was short-time silence.
"Secondly." Lenard hesitated.
Jay put down the record and stared at him.
Lenard also looked at him, "You must know that Lilith has had a blind date with me. Actually, today I also want to tell you that I like Lilith. I will pursue her from today on. I know that she is your girlfriend, and it is inappropriate for me to grab her with you, but one's love cannot be controlled. I will compete with you in a fair way. I will just do it no matter whether you hate me or not."
Jay closed the record, "Are you done? Please just go out. I am busy."
"I would rather that you hit me. I..."
"Do you really think that I dare not to hit you?" Jay stood up suddenly and grabbed up Lenard's collar, hitting on his face with a fist.
Lenard was hit directly without hitting back and just sat on the floor. He rubbed on his mouth. Jay's attack was so strong that Lenard's mouth skin came off.
"Now that you have broken up with Lilith, it's better for her to be with me." Lenard stood up and patted off the dust. He took up the cap and put it on his head, "I really think that I can make her safer. But, of course, this sense of safety has nothing to do with money. At least she will not marry a policeman who may be in danger every day. Jay, admit it or not, you are doomed to be an excellent policeman. Nobody can replace you."
Jay's fury disappeared. He tried his best to repress his anger. He walked to the door and opened it, saying with a still, cold voice, "Get out."
Lenard finished his tasks, so he just left without more words.
Jay closed the door and sat back in the chair with tight fists.
****
It was in the Runestone Group. Today's regular meeting with the media was more boisterous than ever.
The regular meeting with the media was held at 3 p.m. timely. However, the hall was filled with reporters when it was nearly 2 p.m. Some even had no seats, so they were just in the alley.
Outside the office building, those media who were not invited also sent their reporters. They were just surrounded by each other.
When it was 3 p.m., the director of the Public Relations Department went on the stage with a standard smile, and for the time being, all those reporters pressed the shutter. They were afraid of missing any subtle information, so they didn't let their camera go off.
Of course, no matter how beautiful and brilliant her smile was, their focus was not on the director. They were really cautious about Joseph's attendance.
After the director went on the stage, Daisy pushed the door, and Joseph came out. Soon the audience focused on him.
There was a meeting after the simple dinner, so Joseph just finished the meeting and arrived at the hall. As a result, his dress didn't look so distant.
He wore a smoky gray shirt with a pair of simple black pants. He didn't wear a coat or a tie or some decorations with business flavor. The only golden decoration was the watch on his wrist and the belt fastener on his waist, looking low-key and reserved.
It could be felt that he went for this meeting after another. Such a busy man appeared in front of so much media. His handsome look and tall figure made him a target for them. To get close to him, some even went forward and pushed the chairs down.
The director reminded them to be quiet through the microphone, while reporters just couldn't wait to follow the procedures and put forward questions. The noise was louder than that of the director.
The director got anxious, but Daisy was still calm. She got familiar with such a scene, so she just called the guards. Those guards were trained formally. They made a road and guarded Joseph against those reporters.
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