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To her surprise, Joseph's face became sourer.

On second thoughts, Isabella tried to persuade him, "I promise that I won't get you blamed. When grandfather comes back, I'll immediately confess to him and take all the blame myself. How do you think?"

Joseph narrowed her eyes. "Isabella, don't you understand what I said? I asked you what you did this afternoon and what trouble you caused. Did I ask you about how to fool him?"

Isabella looked at Joseph and hesitated for a moment.

Will telling the truth help? Will Joseph stand up for her, pity her or help her?

It was impossible.

They were bound together by a one-month contract. Neither of them wanted this. It didn't even involve financial interests.

The reason why he pushed her for an answer was just because he was afraid that Charlie would discover she had caused trouble!

Moreover, if Joseph knew that she was the kind of girl who had no position at home, would he show any respect for her?