After ending a three-month business trip early, Chloe Johnson headed straight to Jake Cooper's apartment, excited to surprise him.Just as she entered her fingerprint and opened the door, her smile froze and her heart sank. There were clothes scattered everywhere from the entrance to the living room, and there were even suggestive noises coming from the bedroom.She was being cheated on!When the realization hit her, Chloe's blood turned cold as she walked step by step toward the source of the sounds.The people in the room were shocked to find someone standing at the door of the bedroom and quickly grabbed a nearby blanket to cover themselves.Seeing the two panicking, Chloe's mind went blank. Her stomach churned and she felt nauseous. She had thought of all the bad outcomes, but she never imagined that Jake would cheat on her with her half-sister!She forced herself to calm down and said, "I demand an explanation.""Coco…" Jake could not meet her gaze and took a deep breath. "
The man stared at Chloe briefly before withdrawing his gaze.He seemed aloof and cold.Chloe stared at his back and whispered to Emily, "You go on ahead. I'm going to ask him for his number."Emily's eyes widened and she asked, "Are you going to complain to him about Jake?""Getting revenge with your own two hands is much more fun than asking other people to do it for you," Chloe said, her glassy eyes twinkling playfully.Emily did not know what she was talking about. It was only after she returned to their booth that she realized what Chloe was going to do. However, she did not deny the fact that Jake's uncle was a fine specimen, but the unknown handsome guy in front of him was clearly the better option.It seemed to Emily that Chloe was willing to go to the extreme in order to get it back at Jake.With the alcohol rushing to her head, Chloe let down her ponytail, picked up a glass of wine, and walked toward the man. Unexpectedly, the phone on the table suddenly rang. He picked
Chloe suspected that was hallucinating and instinctively rubbed her ears before directing her gaze toward the man once again.Yet, his countenance remained unchanged as he calmly observed her.With a sparkle in her eyes, Chloe's determination grew stronger. "To be frank, I'm not interested in sex."After witnessing what she had seen earlier in the day, she developed some emotional scars when it came to that aspect.The man frowned slightly as he scrutinized her face with a cold stare. Nonetheless, Chloe stood tall, unflinching under his gaze. He then withdrew his gaze and commanded coldly, "Get in the car."Once in the car, Chloe could not contain her excitement and messaged Emily.[Chloe: Em, don't wait for me. I'm on my way with Jake's uncle to meet his parents!][Emily: You never fail to surprise me, Coco. Your relationship is moving faster than a rocket!]In the high-end VIP ward of the hospital, Harold Whitman lay on the bed and excitedly looked Chloe up and down."May I
When Karen reached Chloe, she patted her daughter’s back and consoled her, "Don't be angry, Coco. I've already scolded Ava.“You're her younger sister. Of course, she only wants the best for you.”"I'm sorry, Coco. I'll call off the engagement tomorrow," Ava said, her lovely eyes shimmering with tears. She looked like she was a victim of Chloe's unreasonable claims."Although we can't force someone to love us and since you like him, as your older sister, I shouldn't have gotten too close to him..."Getting dumped by Jake had hurt, but Ava's words felt like salt in a wound. Chloe was enraged as she hissed, "Too close? You mean sleep with him?""That's enough!" Benjamin could not take it anymore and shouted in anger. "The engagement will proceed as planned. The invitations have already been sent out. I can't afford to become the laughingstock of the city like you!""But I'm only telling the truth!"Chloe's eyes turned red as she pointed at Karen, emphasizing every word that spille
The next afternoon.After Benjamin and the others left home, Chloe packed her belongings and brought it and her identity card to the agreed location. When Joseph saw the luggage in her hand, he asked, "Are you moving?"Chloe did not answer his question and instead said, "I can marry you but I need a temporary place to stay.""And?""That's all."Joseph clenched his hands and his voice turned cold. "Don't expect me to give you anything beyond money."He could not ignore the fact that women always viewed marriage as something sacred and beautiful. This woman must want other benefits in exchange for it. He did not believe that she did not want anything at all.As if she could read his mind, Chloe offered him a sweet smile and teased, "Mr. Joseph, nothing in this world is absolute. What if you accidentally fall in love with me first?"Just because she ran into a scumbag did not mean no one was interested in her. She was popular among the boys and had many suitors since childhood.
The driver noticed Chloe's concerns and explained, "Mr. Joseph just returned to the country recently. There’s no other place for him to stay other than the ancestral mansion so he temporarily purchased this house. If you mind it, I can talk to him.""No, no, I don't mind!" She forgot that Joseph had been living abroad for many years. It was normal for him not to have a house here. When she gave it a second thought, living under the same roof seemed like a good option to foster closer ties.As soon as the driver left, Chloe picked up her suitcase and walked into the bedroom next to Joseph's.At half past five in the afternoon, she finished unpacking. She went to the living room and scanned the place. The villa was minimally decorated, with only the essentials for living and there was a lot of sparse, empty space. As the driver had mentioned, it looked like Joseph had just recently moved in.Chloe's eyes fell on the refrigerator. When she opened it, she found that it was fully stocke
Panicked, Chloe quickly exited the food delivery app and began chopping vegetables."Almost ready! Patience is a virtue when it comes to savoring the finest cuisine!"Joseph did not say anything and returned to the study with a cup of water. If he had not seen the burnt broccoli on the table, he might have believed her.Chloe had to admit that food delivery apps were one of the greatest inventions of the 21st century. She transferred all the food from the takeout container onto plates and arranged them nicely. After that, she hid the containers and the bag so that Joseph would not see them.After everything was done, she shouted, "Dinner's ready. Come and eat!"The two sat facing each other at the dining table. Chloe watched Joseph nervously, and she secretly breathed a sigh of relief when she did not see his handsome face frown.As good as food delivery apps were, the truth could not be hidden forever. She knew she had to take the time to enroll herself in some cooking classes a
Joseph watched Chloe trying to make excuses for him despite her pain. His gaze deepened, but no one could tell what he was thinking.Upon hearing this, the doctor looked at Chloe disapprovingly and said, "What’s more important? Work or your health? Don’t you know that health is wealth?""You're right, doctor. I promise that I'll eat on time in the future," she said sheepishly, "So, what do we do now?""I'll administer you an IV drip treatment. Some nurses will come and take you to the ward," the doctor said before turning to Joseph and handing him a medical bill. "As for you, go settle the bill."Without saying anything, Joseph took the bill from the doctor and left for the first floor. Looking at his tall figure, Chloe sighed. Not only had she failed to prepare a meal for him today, but he also had to send her to the hospital.There were many people in the hospital, and Chloe was transferred from the emergency room to a regular ward after she was better.After paying the bill, J