Justin was speechless. He really didn't know how to respond to Jonah's reasoning.
It was clear that trying to reason with someone who saw things like a lovesick puppy was like talking to a brick wall.
Justin also realized the undeniable power of a first love.
Jonah was utterly captivated by Hailey, the rich girl who had entered his life when he was just a poor kid—he just couldn't let go.
As a rational person, Justin couldn't stand Hailey. She had hurt his best friend over and over again.
"Jonah, get a grip. It's like Hailey's got you completely under her spell."
Just then, the office door opened, and Joanne walked in.
Today, Joanne looked stunning. Her silk dress hugged her figure perfectly, and every strand of her hair was carefully styled.
She was clearly making an effort to win Jonah over, knowing how important this time was for her to get him to fall for her.
"Jonah, what are you and Justin talking about? Joanne asked with a smile.
Justin replied, "Joanne, you need to talk some sense into Jonah. He's going to a fancy restaurant with Hailey tonight."
What?
Joanne's expression immediately changed. She quickly stepped forward and asked, "Jonah, didn't you break up with Ms. Hailey? Why are you getting back together with her?"
Justin said, "Ms. Hailey came to him, said she liked him, and Jonah just gave in."
Joanne clenched her fists.
Why did Hailey always have to get in her way? She wasn't going to let Jonah go to Hailey.
"Jonah, she's been tricking you from the start. She wouldn't look at you when your face was ruined, but now that you're handsome again, she says she likes you. Don't let her fool you again."
Jonah turned to Joanne. "She hasn't fooled me. She likes me for how I look now, and I happen to like how I look too. Isn't that enough?"
Joanne and Justin were silent.
Joanne froze up.
Jonah continued, "I only ever saw you as a friend. You've always known that there's no trace of anything romantic between us. If you think the ten million dollars wasn't enough, I'll have Jeremy wire you another ten. That's all I can offer you, Joanne… Apart from money, there's nothing more I can offer you. Do you understand?"
Joanne's hands curled into fists at her sides.
Jonah said, "We're adults, and we both know what this is. I'm leaving."
With that, he left.
Justin was frustrated. "He's really not going to stop until he hits rock bottom. Guess he's just set on crashing and burning over Ms. Hailey."
Joanne was unwilling to accept it. She had put in so much effort for so long, yet she still couldn't win against Hailey.
She just couldn't accept it.
"Justin, do you know which restaurant they're meeting at?" she asked.

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The readers' comments on the novel: The Divorce Prescription (Celina and Adam)
if there is already a surveillance video as evidence for the poisoning of Hailey, why go all the trouble of pretending? Celine is also pregnant right? What is happening to them, and what about Adam's headaches ......
Why is this writer like this! Seems it’s going to be a never ending story!!! Rebecca or Melody, why is she here again!!! Don’t these female characters move on!!! Goshhhhh...
A man with a team of invisible bodyguards that only appear on orders and disappear in time of troubles. Hmm😆🤏...
When will Hailey show that she is Adam's cousin and be ruthless? Joanne needs to be put in her place and realize Jonah does not want her. Ewan is just as bad as she is. Hailey needs to get help from Celine or Adam if she doesn't want Jonah to find out what's happening....
If the focus has to go on other characters in the book, at least make it more interesting! They were separated for three years, and still having love rivals! Especially one from the past!!! Why can’t Ewan and Joanne move in together and move on!!...
Imagine the long read if they decide to switch back to Adam and Celine. Not reading this with the same enthusiasm from the beginning....
How does anyone in their senses meet up with someone who almost hurt them and their unborn child. This author is dumb and needs to wrap this crap up. All of a sudden Hailey and kala are playing Celine and Carly's role as another character. Nonsense....
Is this still story for Celine and Adam?...
And yet again, they get away with evil!!!...
That’s gruesome to have 2 months pregnancy forcibly terminated by other characters . What kind of hospital doctors is that ?...