The rise of the lost heir

Chapter 51: A self-important know-it-all

John adjusted his tie, glancing over at Joe with a grin as they stood in front of the full-length mirror in Joe’s room.

"How do I look?" he asked, smoothing down the front of his suit.

Joe took a step back, nodding approvingly. "You look amazing," he said, giving his cousin a confident smile.

"Thanks," John replied, flashing a thumbs-up before they both turned and made their way downstairs.

As they reached the table by the door, Joe’s eyes landed on a bouquet of flowers he’d picked out earlier. He reached for them but hesitated, glancing down at the bouquet in his hands. Just as he was about to put them back, John gave him a questioning look.

"Why are you putting them back?" John asked, arching an eyebrow. "Aren't they for Hannah?"

Joe shrugged, his hesitation clear. "I don’t know... Do you think she’ll even like them? I feel like maybe I’m doing too much. It’s just a launch of her event and not a date.”

John shook his head, chuckling softly. "Joe, you’re not doing too much.