He didn't want to go home, nor did he want to partake in the team-building activities.
Seeing his misery, Joey suggested, "Why not take a break? Where do you want to go? I can book a hotel for you."
He considered for a moment and replied, "I want to drink."
Joey was left speechless. Was this his real reason for attending dinner parties?
An hour later, Elijah got his wish and was heavily inebriated. After escorting him home, Joey heaved a sigh of relief. Although drinking was bad for his health, if Elijah didn't drink, he wouldn't sleep.
On his way out from the Bourne's residence, Joey called Mike, "What’s Violette thinking? My president has spent so much energy and money on her, and all she does is hurt him."
At that moment, it was nighttime in Country B.
Mike rubbed his forehead and yawned, "What are you blabbering about now?"
"Did Violette initiate the breakup? Is she heartless?" Joey vented his frustrations.
"Joey, are you considering yourself as Elijah's father, or treating Elijah as your son?" Mike snapped, "Their relationship is none of your business. Stay out of it."
"You're yelling at me?!"
"I am yelling at you!" Mike felt more energetic as he yelled, so he decided to get out of bed and pour a glass of water to soothe his throat. "The child Violette is carrying is likely to have issues. The doctor says it can't be kept. She's suffering terribly. You think your boss is the only one hurting?!"
Joey touched his nose, "Well. So that's why they broke up?"
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