After a brief pause, Adam said rather shyly, "I wasn't aware that you were acquainted with Mr. Joseph and wanted to flirt with you when I saw how pretty you were. Of course, I don't dare to treat you that way now that I know."Joseph prohibited him from doing so, let alone his father.Hearing that, complicated feelings washed over Chloe. She had unspeakable feelings.She made the right guess. As expected, it was because of Joseph.*After Adam hung up the call, he quickly sent Chloe a bunch of screenshots of his conversation with Ava. Although Ava appeared gentle and virtuous on the surface, she had sent such explicit messages to Adam.Chloe pitied Jake when she saw the extent to which Ava had cheated on him. She just happened to spot Ava and Adam when they hooked up. There might be a lot of other men Ava had hooked up with without Chloe's knowledge.After she finished reading the final chat log, Adam sent her a contact number. [This guy’s an entertainment news reporter. Sis, yo
After a while, Joseph finally looked up from his computer screen and absent-mindedly picked up the document to read.He smoothly signed his name at the end of the document with steady penmanship."There's no problem. It can be carried out."Chloe nodded and retrieved the document before she replied properly, "Okay, I'll be going now, sir."However, a strong force opened the door before she reached it.A domineering and attractive woman was standing outside. She strutted into the office in her high heels.The woman was meticulous in her attire. Her clothes were customized designs by famous designers, so they were very expensive.There were four strong and muscular bodyguards behind her. At a glance, it could be seen that they were well-trained.Chloe was frightened and hastily took a step back."Joseph, your grandfather told me that you're married!" Jane Fox stared at Joseph in disbelief and evident sadness. "Say it isn’t true."Joseph's black eyes turned ice-cold as he said,
"Shut up, b*tch!"Jane was fuming with so much anger that her body shook. She would have slapped Chloe if Joseph was not hugging Chloe in his arms.Joseph stared at Jane and frowned. "Watch your tongue. My wife is right.""Do you want to spoil her so?""Is there a problem with me spoiling my wife?"As a result, Jane found it hard to breathe. She glared at Chloe with envy. "What kind of evil means did you use to seduce Joseph?"Jane had liked Joseph since childhood. Although he did not reciprocate her feelings, he treated her nicely because of the relationship between their families.This was the first time he was defending someone so openly.Chloe tilted her head. Not angered in the slightest, she ruminated over the matter seriously. "I didn't use any evil means. I simply asked Jojo for his number, and he decided to marry me. He probably fell in love with me at first sight."'That's true, isn't it?'I did hit on him, but I only did it once. He was the one who suggested we get
Ava took a deep breath and said meaningfully, "Are you really unaware of it?""I don't know anything. Spill it.""Your father and Chloe are engaged in an abnormal relationship.""What's abnormal about it?""Why are you so clueless?" Ava’s tone was firm. "Did your relationship with Chloe stem from your father?"Adam pushed his blanket aside and rubbed his eyes. "Yeah, that's right."He would have asked for Chloe's contact number no matter what if his father had not noticed that Chloe and Joseph were a couple. Of course, everyone loved bright and charming women.Unexpectedly, Ava misunderstood the way Alexander was related to Chloe. After some pondering, she did not dare to get straight to the point."I grew up with Chloe, so I know her character best. Previously, I saw her get into an old man's car. Her relationships with others are rather complicated."Adam was slightly stunned. For a moment, he did not think about it from that angle."What nonsense are you talking about? Say
Jake's expression changed. He immediately consoled her. "There, there. Take your time and tell me everything."Ava sobbed as if she had suffered a great grievance. She could not even speak properly. "Chloe maliciously photoshopped some pictures to threaten me."As she said this, she turned on her phone and showed him the chat logs that Chloe had sent her.After Jake read them, he felt a tinge of disbelief. "This chat log doesn't seem to be photoshopped…""So you think I'm this kind of person?" Ava burst into aggrieved tears. "It's a well-known fact that Mr. Adam is a playboy. Why would I hook up with him?"Jake’s heart softened at her words. After struggling for a few seconds, he chose to believe her. After comforting her, he told her the things that he had been holding back for a few days."You know that my dad wants to build a company for me, but we need money right now. Can you please use your dowry to help me out first?"He had no choice since his uncle did not want to lend
Chloe fell silent, reflecting upon the support Icarus had provided her thus far.She made up her mind to inform him about Ava's deceitful actions.As Icarus heard the details, fury ignited within him."My nephew’s a fool!" Icarus exclaimed, his anger evident.Chloe shrugged and replied, "Feel free to tell him that yourself. If I were to tell him, he might see it as me defaming Ava."This is why she had been hesitant to confront Jake, as her efforts had gone unappreciated, and furthermore, leaving her entangled in a messy situation."Thank you, Chloe. Jake will surely regret his actions," Icarus expressed his gratitude."It doesn't matter to me whether he regrets it or not," Chloe replied nonchalantly.Icarus observed her indifferent demeanor with great joy. Despite the circumstances, she no longer held any feelings for Jake. However, he believed that confessing at this point would be considered too hasty.During a restroom break, Icarus discreetly handed a tip to the waiter an
Icarus was puzzled. "What's the matter?"Just as Chloe was about to shake off Joseph's hand, he swiftly released it, leaving her feeling perplexed."It's nothing. I should get going." Joseph casually straightened his tie, acting as if nothing had occurred. His cool, phoenix-like eyes shifted toward Icarus. "Lucas, why don't you have a chat with Mr. Icarus?"Lucas' reluctance was clearly visible on his face. His mind was focused on Mr. Joseph, while Mr. Joseph only had eyes for Ms. Chloe. Well, it was just a mistake, after all.Deep inside, Icarus remained silent, unable to find the right words.‘There's really no need. Please just leave quickly.’As soon as Chloe and Joseph departed, the cafe's waiter returned with the flowers.Lucas stared at the blossoms, his gaze frozen. He cautiously inquired, "Mr. Icarus, were you planning to confess to Ms. Chloe?"Icarus faintly smiled, neither confirming nor denying it, keeping his response ambiguous.*Chloe stepped into the elevator
"I’m going home!""Ah, what a coincidence. Shall we?"Chloe took a deep breath, mustering a smile as she said, "Joseph, are you trying to prevent me from leaving because you desire my body?""Hah, can't I use the same excuse on you? After all, you didn't resist, and it seemed like you were enjoying it," Joseph retorted.Chloe was momentarily speechless, taken aback by his quick-witted response. Feeling a mixture of embarrassment and frustration, she found him shamelessly clever. She grinned and countered, "Yes. After all, you were the one who took the initiative this time."Upon hearing her words, a fleeting expression of unease crossed Joseph's usually composed and handsome face, and he let out a light snort. "As you wish."In this verbal skirmish, neither of them emerged as the clear victor.Chloe shot him a fierce glare before retreating to the office restroom to compose herself. In front of the mirror, her face bloomed like a peach blossom, her eyes shimmering with moisture.
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