Rebirth of the Villainous Female Boss
Chapter 1047 - Chapter 1047 Chapter 1020 Apologizing to Jojo Who Refuses to

Chapter 1047: Chapter 1020: Apologizing to Jojo, Who Refuses to Accept (Thanks to kateliu for the generous silver reward +94 more chapters) Chapter 1047: Chapter 1020: Apologizing to Jojo, Who Refuses to Accept (Thanks to kateliu for the generous silver reward +94 more chapters) “Jojo?! How did you get here?” Jojo’s father thought he was hallucinating.

He was both shocked and delighted–his child had come to see him!

“I heard you were about to kick the bucket, so I came to see if you still had any breath left in you. Not bad, you can still delude yourself into wishful thinking. Looks like you’re not on death’s door just yet.”

Jojo placed the fruits he’d bought on the nightstand and glanced at the man lying on the bed.

It had only been a few days since they’d last seen each other, but why did it feel like the obnoxious old man in the bed had aged so much in such a short time?

The man had become gaunt, with hollowed-out eyes.

“Jojo, don’t talk to your dad like that. Your nephew had to take painkillers just to discuss business before,” said his cousin, trying to ease the tension, worried that Jojo might upset the patient.

“Actually, I’m fine, just a minor ailment. I’ll be discharged the day after tomorrow,” Jojo’s father insisted, pretending nothing was wrong.

Jojo pointed at the door with his finger, “Clear out, I have something to say to this old man.”

“But–” the cousin was concerned, the father and daughter were always at each other’s throats, and he feared this situation might literally enrage the man to death.

“Out!”

When Jojo spoke, the cousin didn’t dare linger and turned to leave immediately.

Jojo took a banana out of the bag, peeling it as he asked,

“Terminal stage?”

“Yes…”

“How many years can you live after the surgery?” He didn’t know how to feel when he found out his father was diagnosed with late-stage cancer. Some people seemed like they should always be around, annoyingly full of life, but then abruptly, they were about to be gone.

It felt like a dream, unreal.

“It’s uncertain. The doctor said I’m on the early end of the late stage. If it doesn’t spread post-surgery, I could have 3-5 years. Optimistically, there might even be a miracle.”

Jojo’s father never expected to be discussing life and death so calmly with his child. At this moment, all past grievances seemed unimportant.

Jojo knew his father was presenting the most optimistic scenario. There was another possibility of surgery failure or cancer spreading–maybe just like that, he would be gone.

He was sure he hated this old man, yet at that moment, he felt an uncontrollable sorrow inside him.

“You’re so selfish. You’ve caused me a lifetime of pain. I just wanted to prove to you that regardless of whether I’m a man or a woman, I can still shine on my own. Just as I’m on the verge of success, you decide to leave. You’ve got it easy, just walking away. Have you ever thought about me?”

Jojo’s father’s eyes welled up with tears. “I’m sorry, Jojo. Dad didn’t want to get sick. By the time they found it, it was already late stage. What I can’t let go of the most right now is you–”

“Shut up!” Jojo didn’t want to listen to this. He pointed angrily at his father but, remembering the man in bed was a patient, he slumped, letting his hand fall, took a deep breath, and restrained his emotions.

“Let’s both take a step back. Starting now, I’ll take over the company affairs. You focus on getting better. You owe me a normal life you have yet to give back to me. You can’t just leave like this, you need to live for atonement. I’ll let you live so you can witness my happiness. I want to show you how wrong your past actions were. You can’t die, do you understand? Whatever you owe me, you have to live to repay it.”

After hearing this, Jojo’s father choked up, “Dad is sorry for hurting you…”

After talking with Kiara, he finally understood that Jojo’s problems were all his doing. But even if he wanted to make amends now, it was impossible; who knew when the heavens would decide it was his time to go.

A debt incurred will always remain unpaid.

“Don’t fucking talk to me about comparisons! The most useless thing in this world is those three words. You’ve screwed everyone over, and then what? Is saying that going to be of any use? Can you bring my derailed life back on track? The only thing you can do now is to cling to life with all your might. By staying alive, you’re atoning for your sins, do you understand?”

The old man was someone Jojo despised to the core, but Jojo still didn’t want the old man to just disappear. Why he felt that way, he couldn’t quite say; it was a complex emotion.

“Dad also wants to live well, but… can life and death really be controlled by one’s will? Jojo, I’ve already made my will. If I don’t make it off the operating table, Our Home’s mines will be yours. If you want to manage them in the future, go ahead, and if you don’t want to, just find a good man to marry.”

“I don’t covet your money, Old Man. Let’s make a deal. I’ll manage the mines for you, and if you want to transition the business, I’ll take care of it, but you’re not to meddle in my freedom to marry. Whether I marry or not is none of your business, and you should have no say in who I choose to be with in the future. If you agree to this, I’ll stay. If not, I’ll leave the moment I turn around.”

When Jojo’s Father heard that Jojo was willing to take over the family business, joy was naturally written all over his face. Although Jojo had just told him not to interfere with her marriage, the fact that they had discussed it meant their estrangement was lessened, and there was still a possibility for repair.

If he could receive his child’s forgiveness before dying, he would be able to embark on that final journey with peace of mind.

“Old Man, make sure you stay alive, you hear? I still have to show you what I’m capable of.” Jojo handed her father a peeled banana, and Jojo’s Father took a comforting bite, then thought for a moment and asked.

“What about you and that girl who’s a journalist–”

Even though his daughter didn’t recognize him, Jojo’s Father had nonetheless been keeping tabs on Jojo’s situation and knew she had a stable girlfriend, which was also a source of great consternation for him.

“I’m not in the mood to worry about any of this lovey-dovey stuff right now. Don’t be concerned, just focus on getting the surgery done.”

When he thought of the passionate yet shy Hilda, Jojo’s heart throbbed with dull pain.

He had hurt her so badly today that they probably couldn’t even remain friends in the future.

He couldn’t let their relationship bear the weight of a grave; if his old man really kicked the bucket, even if he and Hilda ended up together, they would carry a lifetime of guilt.

It didn’t matter to him, but Hilda was innocent.

Such a wonderful girl– it was just his awful luck not to be the fortunate one who could have her.

Sure enough, when Jojo’s Father heard that Jojo had broken up with Hilda, his face lit up with delight.

“Good, good, it’s better that it’s over. You shouldn’t waste her time. See if she needs any compensation–do we give her money or pull some strings to get her a promotion? In any case, don’t have anything more to do with her. Jojo, I’m particularly happy about this. You’re finally acting like a normal child.”

In contrast to his father’s joyous expression, Jojo’s heart was dripping blood.

Ha-ha, normal.

Yes, he was “normal” now, but who could understand the “abnormal” pain in the heart of one deemed “abnormal”?

Those few words had drained all his passion and hope, but who was to blame when fate had pushed him to a point of no return?

Mario Yuno got off work just in time to overhear Kiara on the phone.

“Zoel Cohen, there’s something I need you to do.”

Huh? The ex-rival on standby?

Mario’s ears perked up immediately, and Kiara glanced at him. He quickly pretended to look elsewhere, like a gentleman who had no interest in eavesdropping on others’ conversations.

Kiara felt amused. This guy must be suffocating, right?

Yep, she intended to keep him in suspense. She enjoyed seeing him anxious yet helpless, but at the moment, Mrs. Kiara still needed to mobilize external support for Jojo’s side. Camden could stew in his jealousy a while longer.

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