Chapitre 463: CHAPTER 461

Joanna ultimately failed to obtain any additional information from Quinton.

"Fine. If you're not going to tell me, I'll just have to figure it out myself!" She stated obstinately.

She had always assumed that the Pierce family's downfall was due to commercial rivalry, which led them to bankruptcy. She had always blamed it on society.

But suddenly, there was a legitimate explanation behind it. Quinton's past, the Pierce family's bankruptcy, and even the loss of her parents were not as simple as she had imagined.

"Silly girl, if you want to find out for yourself, you can. Just don't be too depressed when you do…"

He sighed while his skillful hands prepared the food. "The closer you are to the truth, the more hurt it will bring."

"No, I disagree. It hurt the most to be lied to and treated like an idiot. I'm almost 30, not a fragile flower that needs protection. I'm not actually as weak as you'd like to believe."