Chloe clenched her teeth, frustrated that her attempt to deceive Xavia had failed. 'What do I do now? Should I kick her stomach? But the child in her womb is innocent. And what if that just makes her even angrier?' While Chloe was lost in her thoughts, the tip of the dagger approached. She refrained from taking the risk and simply shut her eyes."Get away from her!" Zoelle shouted as she hit Xavia on the back of the head.Xavia staggered a few steps back. Her dagger clattered to the ground as she fainted.Chloe, still in shock, stared at Zoelle. As her brain processed what just happened, she asked, "Why are you here?"Bent over and trying to catch her breath, Zoelle explained, "I called Vince several times, but he didn’t answer. Then I called you, and you didn't answer either. I immediately guessed that something had happened to you and Joseph."Chloe asked, "How did you find this place?"Imperium's location was concealed and there was no human activity nearby. The gate was c
Zoelle sensed Chloe's lingering distrust, but she chose not to push the matter. Before leaving, she dragged Xavia to a nearby room and tied her up with a rope to prevent her from causing trouble if she woke up.Not long after, Zoelle carried Vince into the room. Chloe rushed forward, and together, they gently laid him on the bed. Vince's clothes were soaked in blood. When he entered the room, it was instantly engulfed by a strong metallic scent.Chloe turned pale. "How's Joseph? What happened to him?"Zoelle opened her medical kit and put an oxygen mask on Vince. She sighed in relief, grateful for the almost complete medical facilities in Imperium. "Mr. Joseph sustained some injuries, but they're not severe. Cough, cough, cough… Don't worry." Vince struggled to open his eyes and looked at Chloe apologetically. "I've failed Mr. Joseph. I failed to protect Imperium.""Joseph is only lightly injured. But this one here… If I hadn't arrived in time, he would probably bleed out and die
Chloe's heart skipped a beat and she struggled to breathe. For someone as proud as Joseph, losing an arm was not just a physical impairment, but also an emotional blow."You're a skilled physician. Will you save him?" Chloe pleaded.Looking at the unconscious Vince. Zoelle removed her gloves and softly said, "I’ll try, but I can't guarantee the outcome.""Thank you.""Which hospital are you at?" Chloe gave the address, and Zoelle immediately set off. On the way to the hospital, Zoelle thought about Noah. On one side was a patient waiting for her to save his life, and on the other was her friend.After some brief hesitation, she decided to call Noah. If he wished for her not to treat Joseph, she would not go. There were so many patients in the world, and she could not save them all. Friends, on the other hand, were irreplaceable."The number you have dialed is currently unavailable. Please try again later." Unfortunately, Noah did not answer her call. Zoelle put down the pho
About an hour later, Harold received a phone call. His face sank and he slammed the table in anger. "Escaped? What do you mean escaped?"Chloe's ears perked up. Harold was talking so loudly that she could catch a few phrases. She could not sit still anymore and turned to look at him.As soon as he ended the call, he said, "Xavia escaped.""What?!" Chloe was taken aback. "How could she escape with so many people watching her?"It was already infuriated enough that Otto had managed to slip away. Now that Xavia had managed to escape too, there was the possibility of life-threatening events happening again.Harold's brows furrowed slightly. "There were a lot of people around, but most of them were heavily injured. After a fierce battle, it's normal that one can’t take care of everything. Of course, they were also being negligent."Chloe was speechless. After pondering for a while, she sent a text to Callum. She requested that he issue a wanted order for Xavia and Otto throughout Docw
She regretted saving Joseph. Noah was one of her few friends, and he had never asked her for anything or sought her help. Chloe was his only obsession, and he still had not given up on her. Perhaps Zoelle should have tried harder to contact him earlier. If Joseph lost an arm, Noah would have an edge over him.Noah chuckled and said, "When did I ever say I was giving up?""Then why did you marry Tiffany?" Zoelle asked.If he was using Tiffany to test Chloe's reaction, what led him to continue the relationship with Tiffany after the test?"It's just a marriage of convenience," Noah replied."I’ll be frank, Noah. Gary loves his sister dearly. He doesn’t really care about you manipulating him because you compensated him with money in the end, but Tiffany is different. You know her physical condition. She could die at any time. Every minute of her remaining time is precious. If you don't intend to take responsibility for her, it's better to break it off sooner rather than later. Tell h
"1.5 million." Zoelle casually threw out a figure. "That's expensive!" Vince shouted, grimacing in pain as he accidentally pulled at his wound. "Can you go lower? Also, they said you went to the hospital to perform surgery on Mr. Joseph. How did it go? Was it successful?""With my superb medical skills, failure is impossible. And no, I’m not in the habit of giving discounts. Not a penny less, got it?”After some consideration, Vince agreed, "Okay, send me your bank account number."She had come all the way to Imperium to provide medical support. Not only did she save his life, but she saved Joseph as well. She deserved to be compensated well. Zoelle was stunned. She had not expected Vince to agree. "Vince, that’s your hard-earned savings. Aren't you planning to use it to buy a house or give it to your wife? I think you should request Mr. Joseph to have the finance department cover the expenses, given that the injuries occurred during work,” one of his colleagues said.Vince g
Joseph's affectionate gaze was pulling Chloe into its depths. She blushed and pinched his thigh. "Jas is here. Don't say anything inappropriate in front of the child.""Mommy, I don't understand what you guys are talking about! You can continue!" Jasper immediately covered his ears, shaking his head playfully. However, the mischievous glint in his eyes revealed his true feelings. He just did not want to disturb his parents.If they were happy, then he was happy too.He hoped that they could live happily like this forever, just like his classmates’ parents. This way, he would be a child growing up in a harmonious family."You're a good boy, right, Jas?" Joseph said as he looked at Jasper.Understanding dawned upon Jasper as he nodded. "Mommy, I have homework to do. I need to go home and finish them.""It's already ten. You don't have to do them now. You can do them tomorrow." "No, I have to finish them tonight. After all, today's work must be done today."Jasper packed up and w
Xavia was found at the boarding area of an airport. The airport staff immediately reported this to the police. At the same time, they found excuses to detain her at the security checkpoint.Xavia sensed something was amiss and tried to make a run for it. However, her movements were slow due to her large belly. At the crucial moment, a few of Xavia's fanatic fans suddenly rushed out from a corner. They shouted about a bomb while urging her to quickly escape. The surrounding travelers started to panic, and the airport descended into chaos. Xavia successfully escaped under the cover of the commotion.When Chloe heard the news, she raised her thumb in disbelief. "This Xavia is really something. She’s now a fugitive, but she still has fans?"These people were fools to jeopardize their future and face potential imprisonment for the sake of their idol.Joseph frowned. "There are all sorts of wonders in this vast world. Looking at it from a different perspective, her current reliance on th
After Chloe calmed herself, she realized that the place she was in resembled the villa she lived in while overseas five years ago. However, upon closer inspection, the exterior scenery was different. She realized something and froze."Did you build a villa identical to the one I stayed in five years ago?" she asked.Noah was busy bandaging himself. Upon hearing her question, he replied, "Yeah, doesn't it look almost identical?"Chloe's gaze swept over every item in the room, and she admitted that she was touched. She turned back to Noah and looked at him gently as if she had returned to the time when she simply treated him as a little brother."How did you convince Tiffany to cooperate with you?"Tiffany had made her move while Noah distracted Desmond."I just told her about it, and she agreed."Chloe asked, "Do you think you’re treating her fairly?"Noah said flatly, "I’ll compensate her."Compensate? How? Chloe thought that youth was the most precious thing in the world, but
In the Whitman family home, Joseph went to deal with a bunch of urgent company matters after putting Jasper to sleep. By the time he finished, it was already past three in the morning. He contemplated calling Chloe to ask about Noah's situation, but thinking it might disrupt her sleep, he abandoned the idea.When Joseph woke up the next day, it was already half past six. He recalled Chloe mentioning that Exotic Star had a new product launching today and that she would have to wake up early. He reached for his phone on the table, intending to call her.However, his hand slipped and the phone fell to the floor. The loud thud caused his heart to tremble. He stared at the shattered phone screen as he got a bad feeling. He grabbed his spare phone and quickly dialed Chloe's number. After ringing for some time, a cold, mechanical voice informed him that there was no one available to answer at the moment. Without hesitation, he immediately headed to the Sullivan Manor. When Joseph got ther
“Yes, Grandpa, and I hope you won't stop me when the time comes," Noah said. "You're not discussing this with me. You're just informing me!" Desmond said exasperatedly. "I'm sorry, Grandpa.”Desmond hemmed and hawed for a long while, at a loss for words. He seemed to age ten years as he stared into the distance through the window. After a while, he said, "I've already had someone contact doctors abroad regarding your condition, so don't worry. All you have to do now is just focus on recovering. Don't give up so soon."Sensing Desmond's determination, Noah's eyes filled with tears. He too wished to spend a few more years with his grandfather.When they arrived at the Sullivan manor, the foreign doctors had replied. Upon learning that the renowned healer, Z, had treated Noah but only achieved limited success, they decided not to intervene.Noah was not discouraged by this. He comforted Desmond and said, "Grandpa, I would like to go abroad for a few days. It's been a long time sin
Half an hour later, Desmond and Noah walked out of the ward together.Desmond said, "The doctor told you to stay in the hospital for a few more days, so why don't you just listen? If something happens to you again, they can treat you immediately."Noah smiled warmly and said, "It's okay. The medical equipment at home is sufficient."Desmond sighed. It would be good if Noah stayed at home as well. At least there would be more pairs of eyes on him.Desmond instructed the driver to come to the hospital’s basement car park. When he hung up the phone, he looked around the corridor and wondered, "Wasn't Chloe just sitting here? Where is she?"Noah did not say anything and just lowered his head."And where's Tiffany too? Call her. We need to go home," Desmond said as he took his phone out to call Chloe.However, Chloe did not answer his call. Noah did not call Tiffany. Instead, he said, "Her brother had something to discuss with her, so he came by and brought her home. Maybe Chloe ha
Chloe looked at Tiffany and said sarcastically, "Not everyone is willing to contribute their entire life knowing that the other person doesn't like them."Tiffany had a heart problem. She might die at any moment, yet she chose to live around someone who did not love her back. Chloe often marveled at the greatness of love, but she would never possess such a sacrificial spirit.Tiffany laughed coldly. "It’s because I have compassion and you don't. When Xavia died before your eyes, you just coldly stared at her body."Chloe raised her head sharply, glared at Tiffany, and shouted at the top of her lungs, "Xavia took my child, stole my man, and wrecked my marriage! She nearly got me killed several times! If she hadn’t died, it might have been me! I should've celebrated her death with fireworks! None of you know what I've been through, so stop pointing fingers at me!"At first, she had felt responsible for Xavia's death, but she had since come to her senses. Xavia's death had nothing to
Desmond was taken aback that he even forgot his cane and almost tripped on the carpet. He quickly got back up and headed for the second floor. The butler immediately called for an ambulance while the other housekeepers guided the panicked guests away.Chloe furrowed her brows, following Desmond into Noah's bedroom. The curtains were drawn tightly, blocking out all light. But just standing at the door, one could detect the strong scent of rust from inside.A helper flipped a switch, and the room was flooded with light. The wooden furniture was neatly arranged while neatly folded clothes sat on the sofa.Chloe looked around but did not see Noah. She then looked toward the bathroom and her face sank.Tiffany pointed to the bathroom and said, "He's in there."Desmond trembled as he pushed open the bathroom door. Inside was a mess, with red stains covering the floor. Noah was in the bathtub, his wet clothes clinging to his body. His arms hung limply over the tub's edge, and his head sl
Chloe did not know how to answer."Say something. You wanted her dead, right? Are you happy now that she is dead?!” Kenneth shouted angrily at her, his eyes bloodshot and his gaze piercing.He was so loud that it drew the attention of many nearby. Callum and Joseph rushed over, and Joseph shielded Chloe behind him. He pushed Kenneth back several steps and said sternly, "Never speak of that woman in front of Chloe again. Otherwise, there'll be consequences!""Hah! Are you protecting a murderer?" Kenneth laughed. "Oh yeah, you’re both responsible for Xavia's death after all."Smack!Callum slapped Kenneth across the face, instantly silencing him. "Get a grip, Ken! Xavia deserved to die. Stop embarrassing yourself in front of Chloe.”Kenneth held his face as he muttered, "Yeah, you're right… Xavia should’ve died. She was evil. She deceived and took advantage of me… She should die..."Then why was he so tormented over her death? He could not sleep or eat. He knew Xavia deserved th
Joseph frowned. "Of course not. Her death has nothing to do with you. Promise me you won’t think such thoughts."The unexpected turn of events caught both Chloe and him off guard. Xavia clearly wanted to haunt Chloe forever by killing herself in front of her. Although he felt shocked, he was not deeply shaken. After all, he had not witnessed Xavia's jump, and Xavia probably thought that the third floor was not enough to kill her. After all, being in the hospital for treatment was better than being detained by the police.Chloe looked at Joseph with vacant eyes and smiled bitterly. "You're right. It’s good that she's finally dead. She got what she deserved, and I should be happy," she said."Exactly. Even if she didn't jump, the police would’ve arrested her," Joseph said gently, "It's my fault for asking you to buy us some time. If she comes back as a ghost to haunt you, I'll stop her."Joseph, Tyson, and a few officers had arrived just moments after Xavia jumped. He had brought a g
Everyone erupted into gasps. As a deafening crash came from below, the staff scattered. Some ran downstairs to try and rescue Iris. Some who had rushed to the windows shouted anxiously, "She's still alive!"Everyone around Chloe was running as her mind was filled with an endless ringing. The whole world became a blur. She never imagined that things would end like this. The meeting hall was on the third floor. It was not too high, but it could be fatal if one were to land on their head. Everyone's accusatory gaze fell on Chloe, and the crowd started to murmur."Damn, how could she do this to Iris? Do you think she’ll be haunted by nightmares tonight?""Yeah, why does she insist that Iris is Xavia?""What if Iris dies? Won’t Ms. Chloe indirectly become a murderer?""Do you think Iris will come for revenge in the middle of the night when she dies?"Something inside Chloe snapped, and she shouted, "It wasn't me! What she did has nothing to do with me!"Her outburst silenced the ro