Iris' eyes flickered. "That should be possible. I've seen Mr. Joseph eating at the small restaurant downstairs before.""Let's head down first. By the time we're back, Mr. Joseph will likely be done, and we can then finish our business.""Got it."After their meal, Iris accepted some takeout from the restaurant owner, grinning as she said, "Thanks."The manager observed her actions and a knowing look crossed her face, yet she held her tongue.Back at the hotel, Iris nonchalantly told the manager, "Ma’am, you've had a long day too. How about you take a rest? I'll bring Mr. Joseph his dinner.""All right, go ahead."The manager watched as Iris walked away, clicking her tongue audibly. 'She looks so innocent and naive. But in reality? This is all a seduction ploy.’Still, Mr. Joseph's recent actions were somewhat perplexing. He might genuinely have an interest in this young lady.*In her room, Iris slipped into a set of pajamas—a white dress with long straps, cut just low enoug
Maybe he was not as unfeeling as she had thought? Was he enchanted by her allure and wished for her to stay?Iris’ wonderings about Joseph's intentions were interrupted when he said, "Set out the meal for me and take out the trash. I hate bad odors lingering in my room."Her eyes narrowed and disbelief crossed her face. A blush of embarrassment filled her cheeks. ‘Is he treating me like some servant? I'm dressed to the nines here! Would it kill him to just look at me? Maybe talk to me a little?'However, objecting was not an option. She had to secure her place at the Whitman Group. Taking a deep breath, Iris obliged. As she bent over to unwrap the takeout, she stole glances at Joseph. He got up from his chair and headed to the water dispenser. She then tilted her shoulder just enough for her coat to slip down, exposing her smooth, porcelain back. He should be able to see it from his vantage point.The next second, Iris felt a cold stare upon her and internally rejoiced. However,
Iris was facing away from him. Although Joseph had seen Xavia's body in her private photos, he could not recall much about her. He needed her to turn around.In a poised and slightly coquettish manner, Iris did not turn around immediately. She wanted to tease him a little. "Sir, what do you think about my figure? Does it please you?" Raising an eyebrow, Joseph rested his chin on his hand and said, "I can’t see anything from this angle. You have to turn around."Iris could not see his expression, but she felt her confidence rise. She felt that he was treating her differently now."Sure. If that's what you want." She opened her arms and gracefully twirled in a circle.Joseph stared at her waist intently, but he could not find any birthmark. Immediately, he lost all interest. He felt he had wasted all that time and did not want to look at her anymore. "Get out," he ordered in a cold voice.Iris was startled and started trembling. She looked at Joseph disappointingly and said, "Wh
“I found some of her hair!" Chloe said excitedly as she blushed. "Where are we doing the test? We need Xavia's DNA too. Can we get it from the police?""I'll contact Tyson later. You hold on to the hair first," Joseph said."But will they come?" Chloe asked, "Will they believe us without conclusive evidence?""Don't worry," Joseph replied, "They will. I'll talk to them. I'm sure they'll come even if there’s only a slight chance. After all, an opportunity for career advancement is something no one would willingly pass up."Chloe hugged Joseph and kissed him on the cheek. "You're the best, Jojo!"Joseph's heart melted as he was overcome with delight. Jasper sat on the side couch, wearing a smile. As long as his parents were happy, he was happy too.Joseph contacted Tyson, but the latter was in the middle of something. Joseph decided to return to Docwood in the evening and have Lucas send Iris' hair to the police station. They would soon learn if Iris was really Xavia. After han
Iris' turned pale. Suppressing her grievances, she lowered her head and said, "Sorry, sir. I'll be quieter."Joseph did not respond and simply looked back at his laptop screen.The finance manager gulped nervously, but she did not speak up for Iris as she wanted to avoid trouble. She thought Iris was being a bit naive. If Iris had wanted to get close to Jasper, she should not have tried doing it in front of Chloe. Jasper was smart enough to see through her intentions and chose to not respond.Chloe decided to take a nap. When she woke up, they had arrived at the downtown area of Docwood. They would be home in less than half an hour.Iris and the manager prepared to disembark from the car, planning to take separate taxis to their respective homes. The driver slowed the car to a stop and said, "This is a good place to catch a cab. It's crowded, so it’ll be much safer. Remember to only take a licensed cab. Since the company will reimburse you for the fare, there's no need to risk it w
Seated at the dining table for breakfast, Chloe murmured, "Two days... That’s quicker than I expected. Guess I’ll have to keep up the act for two more days." "Strawberry jam or blueberry jam?" Joseph asked.He was wearing navy blue loungewear. His hair, still damp from his shower, gave him a relaxed vibe. He looked like the friendly big brother next door.Chloe replied, "Strawberry, please.""Okie dokie.”Joseph meticulously spread the jam onto a slice of toast, then brought it to her mouth. Chloe took a small bite. As the jam’s sweet and tangy flavor filled her mouth, her heart was filled with happiness and contentment. Seeing her enjoyment, Joseph took all the bread and generously spread strawberry jam all over them. This left Jasper, who did not like strawberry jam, feeling speechless. Jasper hesitated, then settled on a bowl of oatmeal. Although he was not going to enjoy his breakfast much, seeing Chloe and Joseph being affectionate with each other more than made up for it.
Chloe frowned as she surveyed the office. There were no unfamiliar faces, yet she felt that something was wrong. Her staff in her department had been unchanged since she took over Exotic Star. It was the sales department that had the highest turnover and intricate interpersonal relationships. They were often the source of gossip and trouble.Since she could not spot anything unusual, Chloe confidently strode toward her office. When she stepped in, she found Noah already inside. He was dressed in a pure white shirt and all his hair had turned silvery white. The sunlight shining on him accentuated the delicate hairs on his face, making him look like an angel.His eyes gleamed as he smiled at Chloe. "Hey, Coco."Chloe did not reply. She was a little taken aback when she saw Noah, but she soon calmed down. "Grandpa told me to come and check on the company," Noah said, then glanced at the piles of files in front of him. He chuckled slightly and commented, "Just as I expected, you are s
Chloe noticed the album Jasper was holding in his arms and she froze. The album held fragments of Chloe's life with Noah during their five years abroad together. Noah used to say that they could take it out and reflect on the memories when they were old. He believed that even though their youth would fade, the sweet moments of those days would linger on.At that time, Chloe had shut her heart as she still had not fully moved on from her past relationship. She could sense that Noah's feelings for her went beyond mere friendship, but she chose to ignore it. Chloe looked up at the sky, feeling a little emotionally drained. "What's wrong, Mommy? You seem upset," Jasper asked.Chloe calmed herself and forced out a smile. "I'm fine, just a bit tired from work.""You should get more rest. If you don't want to work, I have money and can support you."Chloe reached out to tidy the hair on his forehead and asked, "Really? How much money do you have? Supporting me can be quite expensive