Jason's Adam's apple bobbed. He was just about to reply when he suddenly sensed something and glanced at Charlotte.

The latter's head was hanging low. He couldn't see her expression, but he could tell that she was upset.

Jason smiled for a split second. His voice was steady and calm when he said, "If anyone who's more trustworthy than Joseph approaching you, I will send you back."

The room was silent for an instant.

Stella was aggrieved and had no way to argue, so she ...