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
Vince nodded. However, he hesitated for a while before nearing Chloe. "Umm, please don't tell Mr. Joseph that I came to find you…"Chloe blinked. "So you want me to lie to Joseph?""Umm, if you want to put it that way…""What will you give me in return for helping you lie to Joseph?"Vince was stunned for a moment, then replied, "What do you want me to do?""I'm just kidding. As long as Joseph doesn't ask, I won't tell him anything."At the end of the day, she was not going to deliberately lie to her husband."Okay. Thanks, Ms. Chloe.""By the way, how are things progressing between you and Zoelle?" Chloe asked as her eyes sparkled with curiosity.Zoella was a glamor queen who had mastered the art of flirting while Vince was an innocent young man who had never fallen in love before. Chloe was genuinely excited to see what kind of spark they would let off when they came together.Vince scratched his head and grinned foolishly. "Hehe, we've decided to give each other a chance.
Noah smiled and replied, "It's nothing. They're just some memories. I believe Chloe has been eager to be part of her child's life over the past five years, and the album contains pictures of her daily life while she was abroad."Jasper's eyes sparkled as he said, "Thank you, sir. I really like the album."Since there were only Chloe's photos in the album, Jasper believed that Noah genuinely wanted to give it to him as a gift. It never occurred to him that it was a means to stir up discord between Chloe and Joseph.When Chloe picked up Jasper from school, she had glanced through the album. She had not paid close attention to how many photos were inside or what she was doing in them. She looked at Noah in confusion. Had she misunderstood him?Desmond waved at Jasper and smiled. "Come, Jas. Let me see the photos."Jasper nodded obediently. "Okay, Great-grandpa."As Desmond flipped through the pages, Chloe approached to take a closer look as well. The first one captured Chloe by a wi
Noah paused, then said, "Okay."With only the two of them left in the chess room, an unusual silence filled the air. Noah did not rush Chloe and waited patiently.After a long pause, Chloe said, "Zoelle asked me to bring you some medicine. I've already given it to the helper. Remember to take it on time."Noah nodded. "Okay.""Also," Chloe continued as she looked into his eyes." You should return to Exotic Star. I'll return your shares to you."Though he was at fault and had caused her irreparable harm, she wanted to make her grandfather happy. The success of the Sullivans in Docwood could be attributed to her grandfather's dedication and business expertise in handling Exotic Star during his youth. If it were not for him, they would not be able to have such a great life now. Noah was not part of the founding generation, but he had grown up alongside Exotic Star. He was part of Exotic Star’s success, making it challenging for Chloe to just sit back and reap the rewards.Noah sta
Chloe, not noticing the emotion in Noah's eyes, simply replied, "Okay." She turned around to head downstairs for dinner.Noah raised his head and gazed at Chloe's departing figure. There was a hint of possessiveness in the depths of his eyes.Just as Chloe was about to turn the doorknob, a strong force pushed against the door. She stepped back but was unable to avoid a collision between the door and her nose.Annoyed, she shouted to the intruder, "Who the hell?! Why didn't you knock?!""It's me, Chloe." Joseph stepped into the doorway with a concerned look on his face. "Are you okay? I didn't think you’d suddenly be at the door."Chloe was surprised to see him and asked, "Shouldn't you knock before entering?""Yes, yes, my mistake. Did I hurt you? Do you need to go to a clinic?" Joseph continued worriedly, ignoring Noah who was standing behind her. Chloe shot him an irritated look and said, "It's not that serious. Let's go downstairs for dinner. I'm hungry.""That's good," Jos
Joseph chuckled. "Who has breakfast at two in the morning?""A lot of people do. You're just out of touch." Taken aback by her sharp retort, Joseph raised an eyebrow and gave her a half-smile. "Out of touch? Weren't you just complaining about being tired?"Chloe's cheeks flushed and she said in annoyance, "Shut it, you scoundrel!"After ravaging her earlier, he had the gall to put his clothes back on and act the gentleman. "You say you want breakfast?" Joseph lifted her from the bed with ease. "Let's go. I know a place.""Intriguing. Where exactly?" Chloe could not contain her curiosity."A breakfast joint."*About half an hour later, Joseph parked in front of a quaint little diner. It was the only source of light on the dark street.As she got out of the car, Chloe looked skeptically at the tiny establishment. "You’ve actually eaten here?"Nestled in a space hardly bigger than a few square meters, the diner only had room for two tables. Most customers simply took their ord